by Amin Khan
Are you just marketing? I mean marketing just for the sake When did you last make a sale? What is your conversion The following is a marketing model practiced by Mr. Johnny "Come up with a product and/or an affiliate program that At the end of the month Mr. Geez were really in a bad Grrr... What the hell they think themselves? I've been What happened? Asked Tony (Friend of Mr. Geez) Mr Geez: NO SALES! :( The market doesn't seem to understand Tony: But why? You've been marketing your product Mr. Geez: You think I'm lying. I'm not supposed to hide Tony: But Geez I've seen your website, it's nicely designed, Mr. Geez: I don't know, maybe it's the end of online Tony: I don't think so, because I personally know some Mr. Geez: That means there must be something wrong with my Tony: I guess you're right. Let's find out and fix the ---- End of conversation ---- So what did *you* learn from this conversation? What must I never like anyone to guess, but that's a critical one. If Okay... It's show time. "Mr Geez forgot to define his market". In an attempt to Sounds obvious! That's exactly what's happening online. Everybody is "Who is your customer?" Once you're able to answer this question, you can build a All your marketing efforts are a total waste if you don't
of generating sales? Sure everybody does it for sales.
However, with the increasing online competition, generating
enough sales has become even more difficult if not
impossible.
ratio? How far have you been successful in retaining your
customers? Questions like these makes majority of
netpreneurs apprehensive. This is because most netpreneurs
don't understand and practice the underlying marketing
model, which is the key to online success.
Geez who happens to be an entrepreneur. He says:
pays better commission, and market it everywhere. The more
places it will be marketed, the more people will see it and
buy it, and that will bring in a flood of sales. YeSss!"
mood...
really a fool doing all that hard work on my part the whole
month. This is really frustrating.
my product. I did manage to bring traffic towards my site,
but still NO SALES! :( You know my product is the best of
it's kind. Just plug it in your car's engine and you're
done. Your car's gaskit will never burn out. These people
out there are scared spending money on using such a
wonderful product.
everywhere. Didn't you make any sales? Come on, don't tell
lie to me, you must have ended up with at least a few
hundred dollars in net sales, didn't you?
anything from you. You're my best friend.
loads fast and above all have a better navigational system.
Then what's the problem?
selling.
people who are making mega sales without putting much
effort. How come they are doing so well Geez?
own marketing approach? What do you think Tony?
problem.
have gone wrong with Mr. Geez's business? Any clue?
you guessed it, read on, but if you didn't, start your
engine now because in your answer lies the real crux of the
problem.
sell his product, he unknowingly assumed that his product
is for everyone. Now why would somebody bothers and pick
his product if he or she doesn't have a car? And if they do
have a car, why must they purchase from Mr. Geez rather
than his competitors who are just a click away offering
same product at a much discounted rate with superior
customer service?
getting onto the Internet marketing bandwagon in order to
make big sales. Considering the fact to reach millions of
people, marketers fail to make even a couple of sales.
Here's the simplest and most important question you should
ask yourself before even thinking to put your product up
for sale:
strong marketing campaign to reap out the tremendous
benefits associated with this approach. Even if you make a
little marketing effort, you'll be far better off to put
things in shape. Conversely marketing without satisfying
this question is like catching a fly in the dark.
focus your target market. Coming up with a niche product
within your customer segment is the surefire way to build a
fortune. What distinctive benefit your product provides? In
what way your product is diferent (and superior) to the
competition? Have all your systems in place to market it
within your designated customer segment. And all I can say
is you'll win the battle. GUARANTEED!
Lessons learned from Mr. Geez's Mistake: - Clearly define your market - Focus on the market first, and than come up with a - Good website design, better navigation, speed, guarantees, - Even the best product doesn't sell if sold to the wrong - Never blame visitors. They are your source of correction Oh! By the way, it took just a single day for Mr. Geez to Mr. Geez's Advice To YOU: Target Your Market. ---- End Of Mr. Geez's Advice ---- Mr. Geez will be back with more stunning insights soon. Watch out! About the Author
Amin Khan of http://www.NicheChallenge.com is the active soul
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product that quenches your customer's thirst
professional outlook, sales copy and testimonials are not
the *only* ingredients to make sales. Focus matters.
market.
define his market. Since that day his sales went up by
1700%, and his anticipated level of profits surpassed his
expectations for the month.
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