Why Joint Venture Partners Don't Promote Your Product

Copyright © 2008 Willie Crawford




You spend months creating a product, designing a website, and having copy written and tested. You spend countless hours schmoozing joint venture partners. Then your launch day comes, you "push the button" and...



The silence from lack of orders is deafening.



What went wrong? Where are all those customers that you knew your 300 joint venture partners would send you?



Chances are, 95% of those joint ventures partners didn't promote, or didn't promote to the extent that you anticipated. Let's look briefly at why the sad sequence of events described above happens all too often. Here are four common reasons:



1) Your JV Partners Promised To Promote Too Many Products



If you are approaching all of the biggest players in your niche, and if there are a lot of product launches happening in your niche, your JV partners may have simply over-promised.



It's not uncommon for may super-affiliates to be approached with joint venture offers dozens of times per week. Some are so bombarded with repeated request from the same people that they often find it easier to give a "tentative yes." The problem is that if it's your launch, you may not know that it's a tentative yes.



The way to avoid this problem is to ask for a definite commitment. Just be frank and ask your joint venture partners "if you can depend upon them?" Another way to avoid this problem is to seek joint venture partners that aren't bombarded with constant joint venture requests. There are many times more less-visible potential joint venture partners who have very responsive lists, than there are overwhelmed "super affiliates."



A good place to have some of these potential joint venture partners actually FIND YOU is The International Association of Joint Venture Brokers. Just get your projects and launches into their database, and JV partners in your niche will find you!



2) Your Sign-up Process Is Too Convoluted



It's unbelievable how complex many people make the process of just registering as a joint venture partner and getting an affiliate link.



Don't make your potential joint venture partners register at three different places JUST so that they can help you with your launch. If you do... they'll say yes initially, but drop out when they see how many hurdles they have to jump.



3) You Don't Provide The Right Tools



Most successful affiliate marketers have favorite tools that they prefer using. For some it's videos, for others it's rebrandable ebooks, for others it's articles that they can change the urls in, and for others it's pay-per-clicks.



You absolutely must provide the tools that your affiliates prefer using. Don't expect them to change how they market to conform to your launch plans. They usually know from experience what works best with their customers.



You also need to provide some tools that allow a "soft sell" rather than high pressure tactics. Some affiliates will not use high pressure tactics on their subscribers. For affiliates like that, tools such as rebrandable ebooks (that actually teach something) which sell your product as a solution to problems mentioned in the ebook, work MUCH better. Use rebrander software such as Viral Document Toolkit to allow your affiliate to rebrand links, and even text in these ebooks.



4) Your Timing Is Incredibly Poor



If you are in a niche where there are hundreds of new product launches each month, such as Internet marketing, then your timing is critical! If your launch coincides with another MAJOR big ticket launch, your launch may simply be drowned out by all of the "noise" made by those promoting the other product. Your list members may be bombarded by some much email for the other product that they don't even SEE yours.



To avoid this, you need to consult launch calendars, such as the one available through The International Association of Joint Venture Brokers. Savvy product owners make sure that THEIR product launches, events, and even free giveaways are in this database.



Those planning product launches who don't want BIG disappointments consult this database to see what else is planned for the days, or weeks that they plan to do their launch.



Consulting a database such as one provided by IAJVB also uncovers another opportunity. When you see other launches in your niche, you are also looking at events where you can piggy-back or dove-tail your launches.



Instead of competing head-to-head with product launches in your niche, why not contact some of the other product owners and propose working together. Use their product as a backend to your product and ask them to do the same. Maybe ask them to offer your product to their exit traffic that doesn't convert.



There are dozens of ways that you can work WITH others in your niche when you know what they have planned, and you'll get much better results.



Another major thing that you'll accomplish is that you'll get more affiliate who actually promote your product. That's because you won't be forcing affiliates to choose between competing launches... instead you can coordinate for them to promote both launches... sometimes even with one email :-)



You put far too much blood, sweat, and tears into your product launch to allow it to hit a brick wall. Go back and read the common reason that joint venture partners DON'T promote launches... even after they've indicated that they will. Eliminate as many of those reasons from your product launch sequence as possible.



Doing a successful product launch with dozens, or even hundreds, of joint venture partners is not rocket science. However, like any "science" it does involve careful observation of what is actually happening, and responding appropriately. Now you know how to respond to the reasons joint venture partners often don't promote.






About The Author:

Willie Crawford is founder of The Internet Marketing Inner Circle, and Executive Directory of The International Association of Joint Venture Brokers. An accomplished joint venture broker, and affiliate marketer for over a decade, Willie shares his experience at: http://TheInternetMarketingInnerCircle.com

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Ten Hints on How Not To Choose a Gift That Will Be Treasured Forever

Copyright © 2008 Sophie Baxter




Whether it’s special birthday, get well or leaving do, choosing the right gift is not always an easy task. If you really want to make someone's day more special, but don't know where to start, why not check out our list of 10 gifts to avoid?



1. Stay clear of appliances



Unless you are certain that she dreams to own a deluxe mixer because cooking is her passion, or he’s actually asked, in writing, for that state of the art car dust buster - stay clear. Especially avoid vacuum cleaners, washing machines or any other device that might be used to clean up after you.



2. “Helpful” gifts



Never give an overweight friend fitness equipment or diet books. You might think you are doing them a favour but they may be offended. Think about what your gifts are saying before you buy them... your partner may buy herself anti-wrinkle cream but might not be so happy if you start giving it to her.



3. Charity Donations



Okay, it’s not PC to admit it, but not everyone wants to read those words “A charitable donation has been made in your name” in lieu of unwrapping something shiny with a little bow on top. Unless you’re pretty sure that it will be well received, or has been specifically requested, avoid.



4. Something You’ve Always Wanted



Unless you are truly buying a gift for someone with similar taste to yours... don’t buy something you actually want for your self. Just because you want a Playstation, it does not mean your mum or girlfriend will appreciate it, especially when you ask to borrow it before she's even got it out of the box.



5. Generic or cheap Gifts



Mugs, toiletries and lottery tickets might be suitable as 'stocking fillers' or for people you don't know very well, but beware when buying these for close friends and family. This kind of gift just says: "I really had no idea... so here you are ".



6. Gifts that Don’t Match the Occasion



I once spoke to man who could years later still vividly recall his disappointment when receiving a shirt from his girlfriend on his 40th Birthday... He was expecting a more memorable - and more personal gift for that special occasion (he now has a new girlfriend).



7. Pets



"Live" presents are usually best avoided, unless you are 110% sure that the recipient wants a pet or you are buying for your child. Dogs and cats are a big responsibility and it is best not to push anyone into that situation without warning... and there might be a reason why they don't already have a cat or a dog.



8. Clothes



Clothes aren’t a good idea, unless you have seen the recipient try it on and put it back because they could not afford it. Chances are that you will get the style, size or colour wrong and the recipient will feel forced to wear it at least once in front of you. Men, consider this doubly true when buying underwear for your partner.



9. Vouchers



These can be a great gift for posting to people who live far away. However make sure that you buy the right type of voucher - Mothercare vouchers for new parents or book tokens for students are great but Marks and Spencer vouchers for teenagers might not be so useful!



10. Dumb awards



"Best Mum" mug, and World’s Best coffee makers T-shirts are out. Consider them only if you are under 12 years old or if you want to make a cheesy statement.



So what should you do to choose a great gift? Here are a few pointers:

Listening and looking out for phrases such as “I’d love that but I couldn’t afford it”

Thinking about their own particular hobbies and interests.

Asking others - siblings, family and friends - what they think they might like.

Keep your eyes open for great gifts all year around so you’ll never be stuck when you suddenly remember you’re seeing a friend and it’s her birthday. It also takes a lot of the stress out of Christmas.

About The Author:

Sophie Baxter is the Managing Director of http://www.bigfatballoons.co.uk a company devoted to selling balloons, teddy bears, chocolates and cheerful gifts with the 'wow-factor'. On the birth of her baby, Sophie was given an helium filled balloon in a gift box, that made her go 'WOW' and kept both baby and Dad entertained. A few months later, she organised a helium balloon delivery for a friend's 50th birthday which went down so well that Sophie realised that she had stumbled across an idea that made giving and receiving gifts easy, enjoyable and great fun.

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ORG Expired Domains- Understanding Their Merits

Copyright © 2008 John Khu




Everyone prefers to own a .com type of domain extension and .com continues to lead the domain pack for its perceived benefits and advantages. Though, .com continues to dominate the domain names, .org types of domain names are increasingly becoming well known for their better and cleaner image. This could be due to their non-profit and charitable origins and their altruistic nature. Furthermore, a domain extension that ends with .org tends to be seen by many people as something good and honorable. In fact, people can easily identify a charity or non-profit owned web portal ending with .org extension better than an ordinary .com web portal. Of late, .org expired domain names are making news as more and more expired domain traders are buying an .org top level domain name.



What does an .org expired domain means to you? How can it help your expired domain business? Simply speaking, an .org type of expired domain can form a viable and safe substitute for a .com type of expired domain extension at least in some areas. Several types of .org expired domains are available these days and some of them relate or belong to following categories of activities:



1. Charitable activities



2. NGOs



3. Non-profits



4. News or blog sites



5. General and useful info related web portals



6. Directories



7. Review sites



8. Free utilities



Tip: Though, an .org domain is meant for non profit and organizational activities, people are using this type of domains are other activities that non business in nature. Just some time back, people used to think that .com type of extensions were the exclusive properties of businesses and corporate houses. But, people do use a .com extension for other purposes as well.



There are no restrictions on how you can use a, .org type of expired domain name. There are many entrepreneurs who use .org type of name to sell products and services that belong to advertizing sectors. It means that the image of an .org being a non profit type of domain extension is just an image and nothing else. An .org type of expired domain could lead to a hefty profit, because there are many organizations that keep looking for a good .org top level domain (tld).



Today, non profits and organizations are becoming corporate like entities with very strict public image consciousness and awareness. If you feel that you have very good .org type of expired domain name, go out and grab it immediately. But, ensure that the .org expired domain that you wish to buy has no established trademarks associated with it. .Org type of expired domains must elicit a good response from people who keep looking for relevant information on non-profit and grant making.






About The Author:

John Khu is an author and also a seasoned professional with vast experience in expired domain name business. He is the owner of the path breaking web site called http://www.expireddomainsecret.com which provides complete and up-to-date information on expired domains and their eternal secrets.

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How To Avoid Being Trapped In A Niche

Copyright © 2008 Mark Silver




Bang! Bang! Bang! The hammer comes down again and again, nailing those wooden planks in place. Finally, it's done: you're trapped. No windows, and the only door nailed shut.



Those business gurus told you to pick a niche, and so you did. And now you're stuck there, for the rest of your days. G'bye creativity. G'bye freedom. G'bye.



Does a niche really give your creativity a death sentence?



Well, sure, a -niche- can kill your creativity. But, you might've mis-heard. 'Cause it's not a niche you're wanting, it's a problem.



A niche is a "specialized but profitable corner of the market." For instance, providing valves for industrial manufacturing is a niche. A niche is also an ecological term: "A position or role taken by a kind of organism within its community."



The thing about a business niche is that the ecology of the market can change, and your niche can go away. Not to mention feeling stuck just pumping out those valves (so to speak.)



The difference between a niche and a problem.



A niche is aimed at something that exists, a physical manifestation of the market. A problem is something that continues to exist, even when the market changes.



For instance, if you are in the bookkeeping business, you can feel stuck and bored. And, beyond that, if some fancy-dancy computer program comes out that makes it easy to keep one's books, you suddenly lose business.



However, if you are in the business of solving a problem: "Helping small businesses have a healthy relationship with their cashflow" suddenly, all kinds of creativity comes in. You've gone beyond data entry, to working in a creative capacity, and you can start teaching, consulting and doing all kinds of things. You could even, if you were of the mind, bring in the healing arts, to help support business owners around their emotional issues with money. Plus the bookkeeping.



Now you are no longer in a niche, you are no longer hemmed by a lack of creativity. Suddenly your horizons are much further off.



Pretty cool, eh?



The problem is only a doorway.



Notice how slyly our bookkeeper friend went from data entry, to healing arts? If you do the same thing, you don't need to limit yourself to any particular issue. Except at the doorway.



The doorway your clients walk through will be the problem you identify. Once they are in the door, who knows what you'll be working on? If our bookkeeper friend likes to support people with family issues, I'm going to guarantee (after having taught 20+ iterations of our Heart of Money course) that those family issues will be available to be worked on.



Are you getting the difference? Please don't feel you need to be stuck in just doing one thing for the rest of your natural born days. Your clients, your business, and your heart need your creativity in order to thrive.



You don't have to have a niche, however you must have a problem to focus on, so that people know how and if they should enter your business.



Who let the dogs out?



Now you're free. You can let your creativity, impulses, and guidance take you anywhere you're led. You can learn Reiki, how to play the fiddle, plus managerial AND financial accounting. You can learn whatever you need to learn in order to be of service to your clients.



If your clients need it, you can bring it in, without worrying about breaking your niche. Just don't abandon that doorway. Because without a clear problem, your business becomes invisible. And then you might as well nail up some boards.



So... how can you tell you've got a good problem? Let's take a look at some pointers, eh?



Keys to Freedom from Niche Tyranny.

A good problem is an area you're interested in. I happen to like small business, and small business owners. I stay engaged, interested, curious and learning. It keeps my creativity alive simply because I enjoy it.

Do you enjoy/curious about/impassioned by...?

chronic illness?

physical ability?

parenting?

love relationships? Where do you have enough interest, that you naturally bring your curiosity and desire to learn?

Can you name four to six ways to approach the problem?

If there are many different ways to get at the problem, then you know you aren't marrying a single modality, and aren't getting stuck in a niche.



For instance, with parenting, I can think of five modalities off the top of my head that can help:

psychological counseling

nonviolent communication training

spiritual healing (Sufi, Reiki, or otherwise)

Systemic constellation from Bert Hellinger

The Work of Byron Katie

When you can begin to see many different ways of approaching the issue, then you're free to extend that list as far as you like, engaging your creativity as much as you care to.

Don't be tempted to widen the doorway (too much.)

Heart of Business would get mighty sloppy-looking indeed, if we started marketing ourselves to deal with relationship problems, physical healing, family issues, etc, etc. We don't stray away from our doorway. When you walk in our doorway, you can be clear what you will find: business help, from the heart.



The creativity and expansion is inside the business, where you stretch out the breadth of what you offer and can work with, without widening the doorway.



The only reason a business exists is to help people solve some problem. Don't think you have to stay inside the narrow confines of a niche. Let your creativity and heart help you choose a problem to solve, and then let your creativity go hog-wild.



The best to you and your business, Mark Silver






About The Author:

Mark Silver is the author of Unveiling the Heart of Your Business: How Money, Marketing and Sales can Deepen Your Heart, Heal the World, and Still Add to Your Bottom Line. He has helped hundreds of small business owners around the globe succeed in business without losing their hearts. Get three free chapters of the book online: http://www.heartofbusiness.com

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How To Avoid Being Trapped In A Niche, by Mark Silver

Surviving Expired Domain Name Industry

Copyright © 2008 John Khu




As a newbie and fresher to the expired domain industry, you may commit plenty of mistakes and blunders until you read, learn and understand the basic aspects and principles of expired domain industry.



The first mistake that every one of us invariably make is to buy expired domain names that are useless and devoid of any real quality. Rarely will you be able to buy a great-expired domain for a very low price and later sell it at an exorbitant cost; in fact, you may even loose your hard-earned money by buying inconsequential expired domains and subsequently sell them at very low selling prices. There are many instances, when you will buy a series of domains expired, which others are not even ready to touch with a bargepole.



These are all quite common mistakes and blunders that a new and fresh expired domains dealer will unknowingly do and commit. It is quite common too! As an expired domain name trader, your sole aim must focus at buying great domains at reasonable prices and later use the purchased domains to make money and a residual stream of passive income.



Here are some ideas and practical suggestions that will help you buy good expired domains:



Get out of comfort zone and start working: Most of us always believe in only good things and we never try to look at the bad part them. More often, we also like to remain in our comfort zone, by believing that expired domain name can provide us an unlimited income. Get out of that ugly comfort zone and try to understand what an expired domain industry really is. Neglect and ignore all those myths that surround the expired domain name industry. Instead, focus on the possible disadvantages and negativities of the industry. Go to an internet forum on expired domain names and start learning more about expired domain names. When you learn more about expired domain name industry, you will be saving both time and money.



What do I want to do with the expired domain names? What exactly do you need from this challenging industry? Are you just looking for a good domain and sell it for a small profit? Are you searching to find a great domain with plenty of traffic and inbound links? These are some of the simple questions and queries that will help you establish your presence in the industry.



Am I ready to spend some money appraising expired domain names? Appraisal is one of the most critical aspects of expired domain industry. A good appraisal report will inform whether the expired domain name that you wish to buy is really good or not. An appraisal report is an invaluable document that gives a series of very vital and sensitive data about a particular expired domain name.



Expired domain name industry can provide you an excellent opportunity to earn some decent income. However, you will need to know the industry inside-out, so that you will not waste your time and money by committing avoidable blunders and mistakes. The most favorable approach to pursue this business is to empower yourself with the latest knowledge and skills of the industry.






About The Author:

John Khu is an author and also a seasoned professional with vast experience in expired domain name business. He is the owner of the path breaking web site called http://www.expireddomainsecret.com which provides complete and up-to-date information on expired domains and their eternal secrets.

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