Would you like to bring more people to your site? The more people you have visit your site, the better chance of getting them to buy from you.
Here is a quick tip that only recently occurred to me.
Post comments on other people's work.
1. Will position you to learn something new. This is always a good habit, anyway, but you will try harder to learn new things when you're looking for new places to comment.
2A. Generates intrigue from the Author. Most services send an e-mail to the author when you place a comment. Even YouTube does; so I am using the term "author" loosely for this--doesn't matter.
2B. You will probably earn a warmer lead from that author. Comments help people's pages get a higher search result ranking, bringing them closer to the top of a search. Think the author won't appreciate it?
3. Generates intrigue about you. Especially if you leave an interesting comment. If you make enough of these (or place one on a site that enough people see), you will have people wanting to learn more about you.
4. Could generate more traffic to your site. This occurs one of two (2) ways: profile on that service containing a link to your site or placing a backlink to your page on that site. Be careful! If you have the luxury of placing your link on their site, this will help your sites search engine rankings, bringing IT closer to the top when people search.
Where can we place comments? Just about anywhere: YouTube, articles, press releases, blogs, Facebook, etc.
So let's all try to support each other. Let's find each other's material and place more comments.
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Showing posts with label networking. Show all posts
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Play The Cashflow Game
This piece of advice is coming from a beginning investor, but it seems like it makes sense, regardless of your investment experience level.
Play the Cashflow game. I'm serious!
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad (RDPD) is an extremely polarizing figure. People seem to love this guy (almost in a cult-like fashion) or absolutely hate him. Personally, I think he has some excellent ideas, particularly the Cashflow Quadrant concept, an awesome brander, and he gives a lot of people hope. However, I acknowledge that his RDPD group seems to carry itself similarly to the way you would expect a snake oil salesman to behave, inviting a lot of resentment toward ALL of his products, services, and ideas.
The Cashflow game is very expensive, about $200.
One good thing about paying that much...I make sure I play it. To contrast, I bought Scrabble a few months ago for about $15. I've played it TWICE. At $7.50/game, did I really enjoy it as much as I would a movie?
I've played Cashflow, at least, twenty (20) times, and I will be playing it many more.
Why?
1. It's fun! It really is.
2. If you get together with Cashflow groups, you meet other people. From both the game and them, you will get ideas, not to mention contacts.
3. You can experiment with different investing styles and make mistakes--WITHOUT losing your REAL MONEY.
I've learned a lot by playing it.
I suggest that you play Cashflow with a group of people, before spending your own money on it. $200 is very expensive for a game, and if you aren't sure whether you will like it, this will allow you to "try before you buy."
Even if you do not like Robert Kiyosaki or get sick of hearing the mindless drones of people who try to quote RDPD (and they are really annoying), the game is really a good one. I've played with different people, and I've learned some things, often as a teacher of the game.
So, again, play the Cashflow game. You'll really like it. More importantly, you will learn something new each time.
Let me know if you would like any examples of things I've learned by playing.
Play the Cashflow game. I'm serious!
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad (RDPD) is an extremely polarizing figure. People seem to love this guy (almost in a cult-like fashion) or absolutely hate him. Personally, I think he has some excellent ideas, particularly the Cashflow Quadrant concept, an awesome brander, and he gives a lot of people hope. However, I acknowledge that his RDPD group seems to carry itself similarly to the way you would expect a snake oil salesman to behave, inviting a lot of resentment toward ALL of his products, services, and ideas.
The Cashflow game is very expensive, about $200.
One good thing about paying that much...I make sure I play it. To contrast, I bought Scrabble a few months ago for about $15. I've played it TWICE. At $7.50/game, did I really enjoy it as much as I would a movie?
I've played Cashflow, at least, twenty (20) times, and I will be playing it many more.
Why?
1. It's fun! It really is.
2. If you get together with Cashflow groups, you meet other people. From both the game and them, you will get ideas, not to mention contacts.
3. You can experiment with different investing styles and make mistakes--WITHOUT losing your REAL MONEY.
I've learned a lot by playing it.
I suggest that you play Cashflow with a group of people, before spending your own money on it. $200 is very expensive for a game, and if you aren't sure whether you will like it, this will allow you to "try before you buy."
Even if you do not like Robert Kiyosaki or get sick of hearing the mindless drones of people who try to quote RDPD (and they are really annoying), the game is really a good one. I've played with different people, and I've learned some things, often as a teacher of the game.
So, again, play the Cashflow game. You'll really like it. More importantly, you will learn something new each time.
Let me know if you would like any examples of things I've learned by playing.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
3 Reasons to Go to Local REIA's
This post is for beginners and experienced investors.
Go to your local area REIA's (Real Estate Investment Associations). As the title promises, I'll give you three (3) reasons why you should attend REIA events:
1. Relevant News: They will help keep you current. You might know nothing; you might know a lot. However, you get a chance to hear about new laws, proposals for laws, new techniques, new products, websites, helpful software, classes, etc.
2. Networking: You get a chance to meet people. You never know when you will meet someone who can lead to a buyer, seller, an eventual partner, a vendor, a new idea, or just simply a motivational comrade.
3. Keeps You Moving: An event forces you to commit to spending time developing your real estate investing. After a while, you will see some of the same people, and some of these people will ask you about your progress. There are times that you will need or want this external motivation.
I live in the Detroit Area, and there are several around here. I've been to two (2) of them:
Oakland (County) REIA...http://www.reiaofoakland.com/
Macomb (County) REIA...http://www.reiaofmacomb.com/
While nothing ever is perfect, both of these are very good. Let me know if you have any questions about either of these. Personally, I am more familiar with the Oakland REIA.
For those who are insterested, there are others in Southeast Michigan:
Wayne (Country) REIA...http://www.reiawaynecounty.org/
Genesee (County) Landlord Association...http://www.geneseelandlordassoc.org/
Detroit Real Estate Investor Network (I cannot find a website for this.)
National Real Estate Network...http://www.megaevent.com/
Let me know if you know any others.
Go to your local area REIA's (Real Estate Investment Associations). As the title promises, I'll give you three (3) reasons why you should attend REIA events:
1. Relevant News: They will help keep you current. You might know nothing; you might know a lot. However, you get a chance to hear about new laws, proposals for laws, new techniques, new products, websites, helpful software, classes, etc.
2. Networking: You get a chance to meet people. You never know when you will meet someone who can lead to a buyer, seller, an eventual partner, a vendor, a new idea, or just simply a motivational comrade.
3. Keeps You Moving: An event forces you to commit to spending time developing your real estate investing. After a while, you will see some of the same people, and some of these people will ask you about your progress. There are times that you will need or want this external motivation.
I live in the Detroit Area, and there are several around here. I've been to two (2) of them:
Oakland (County) REIA...http://www.reiaofoakland.com/
Macomb (County) REIA...http://www.reiaofmacomb.com/
While nothing ever is perfect, both of these are very good. Let me know if you have any questions about either of these. Personally, I am more familiar with the Oakland REIA.
For those who are insterested, there are others in Southeast Michigan:
Wayne (Country) REIA...http://www.reiawaynecounty.org/
Genesee (County) Landlord Association...http://www.geneseelandlordassoc.org/
Detroit Real Estate Investor Network (I cannot find a website for this.)
National Real Estate Network...http://www.megaevent.com/
Let me know if you know any others.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Keep Communication Alive!
Hi, everyone. This is Beginning Chris, again.
This will be a quick post, but it's an important one. Why? Because it covers something so simple that anyone can do it but not many people do.
When you are fortunate enough to meet someone from whom you might buy or sell or with some you might learn or teach, make sure you get their contact info.
OK! Is that all?
NO!
Make sure that you send them a note or call them. Tell the person that you are going to do this within a certain amount of time. Personally, I will tell them I will send them an e-mail within 3 days, but if my schedule allows, internally I target 24 hour turnaround. This WILL SEPARATE you. You might want to remind them how you met. Also, write something personal to let the person know that you remember them. They aren't simply a business card getting a standard greeting.
On the flipside, if someone sends you an e-mail, acknowledge it. Answer the person's question, or let the person know you remember them. Do this quickly!
As simple as this seems, it amazes me how few people actually do this.
Meet and greet is great, but met without regret is better.
This will be a quick post, but it's an important one. Why? Because it covers something so simple that anyone can do it but not many people do.
When you are fortunate enough to meet someone from whom you might buy or sell or with some you might learn or teach, make sure you get their contact info.
OK! Is that all?
NO!
Make sure that you send them a note or call them. Tell the person that you are going to do this within a certain amount of time. Personally, I will tell them I will send them an e-mail within 3 days, but if my schedule allows, internally I target 24 hour turnaround. This WILL SEPARATE you. You might want to remind them how you met. Also, write something personal to let the person know that you remember them. They aren't simply a business card getting a standard greeting.
On the flipside, if someone sends you an e-mail, acknowledge it. Answer the person's question, or let the person know you remember them. Do this quickly!
As simple as this seems, it amazes me how few people actually do this.
Meet and greet is great, but met without regret is better.
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