subject: 4 Internet Marketing Tips to Earn a Six Figure Income [print this page] With the current recession, high paying jobs are harder to come by, which is why more and more people are turning to the Internet to earn a six figure income. They look online because the World Wide Web is the only place where the common man can become a highly paid entrepreneur. So how do these Internet entrepreneurs do it?
A Little Bit of Internet Marketing Knowledge
Whether you want to make one dollar online or a million dollars, you have to know a little bit about Internet marketing. Luckily, you do not have to know it all and you only need to know the basics to start. Everything else will come with time and practice.
#1 Build a Landing Page
A landing page is the page people find when they either do an Internet search for your product or click one of your links. Depending on the type of business you are in (direct sales versus affiliate marketing), your landing page will either be a sales page or a pre-sell page.
#2 Build an Opt-In List
There is an old saying in sales that pre-dates the Internet. Basically, it says you need seven points of contact before making a sale. Building a list helps you make these points of contact.
Online the list is referred to as an opt-in list. People voluntarily sign up for the list and can cancel at any time. Generally, they choose to sign up to receive newsletters, promotions or some free stuff. You will use this list to keep in contact with your clients and keep you in the forefront of their minds.
#3 SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Everything you do online from building your landing page to writing blogs will need to be search engine optimized. While there is a lot to know about SEO, basically it is writing content with good keywords, expert language and headings so the search engines can index your page easier.
#4 Website Promotion
Build it and they will come does not work on the Internet. You have to promote your site so the search engines will rank your page. Additionally, you will want as many links to your page as possible so people can find it in a variety of ways.
Common Promotion Strategies:
Article Marketing - Article marketing is when you write an article like this one. It gives people the information they seek and it links back to your page.
Blogging - Blogging allows you to keep in contact with your clients on a regular basis. Done offsite, blogging is short little pieces of information where people can comment and ask questions. Again, it links back to your landing page.
PPC - PPC or pay per click is advertising. You see it on the sides of search engines and as ads on pages. It is not for the beginner as it can add up quickly and become quite expensive.
Final Words on Internet Marketing
It takes time to earn a six figure income. However, with the proper guidance and training you can cut that time down significantly.
4 Internet Marketing Tips to Earn a Six Figure Income
