Is the Fear of Missing Out Preventing Your Success?



The fear of missing out (FOMO) is that feeling when you see others doing interesting activities and the dread you won't have that same opportunity. Pretty straightforward, right? It’s that type of feeling you get when you’re sitting at home on a Friday night and all you see is your Facebook feed with tons of pictures of your friends attending parties, going off on adventures, and having a blast – you feel left out. This happens in business, too. Feeling like you’re not on the cutting edge Feeling like you should be a part of a clique Feeling like you...

The Best Brand Awareness Infographic You’ll See All Day



What does your brand say about you business? Better yet ... do you even have a brand people are talking about? You can sell all the products you want but if someone mistakes you for one of your competitors -- it's kind of moot, isn't it? Like how we say band-aid whenever we reference medical strips. Or post-it notes for any small piece of sticky paper. If you can't differentiate your business then you really have to wonder how your customers do it. You need awareness within your marketplace -- learn a few things from this brand awareness infographic...   [caption...

How to Decrease Your Bounce and Increase Site Time



A high bounce rate means people aren’t sticking around. A drop in your bounce rate will lead to higher profits. You can figure this because if someone is staying on your site longer then there’s a greater chance that they’re going to convert on one of your offers. Conversion optimization is what we’re talking about, here, and bounce rate is one of those important items at the top of the list. This article is going to give you a collection of tips to reduce your bounce rate. It also includes a few ways to improve visitor's on-site time. Basics of...

Affiliate Marketing and Business Cards: Are They Needed?



A business card is a staple for … business … and since affiliate marketing is a type of business I’m sure you’ve wondered whether it’s worthwhile to invest in a stack of them. I say … why not? It couldn’t hurt, right? Having one certainly gives you the base benefits such as getting your name into the pocket of interested parties but it can also be used as part of your affiliate marketing. Let’s now examine some of the best practices, examples, providers, and ideas you could work into business cards. Basics: The Business Card Best Practices What makes for a great business...

4 Business Opportunities Found In Your Professional Network



You are bound to develop a professional network as an entrepreneur. These relationships are very, very valuable, mostly because you have access to their insights and expertise. You also will find a helping hand when you’re in need or a way to grow your business through their help. The problem is that not many people really tap into their professional network to its full extent. Personally – I believe it’s because you fear the risk of alienating those individuals if you come across as too demanding or needy. Here is what I’d recommend for getting more from that network: 1....

How to Use UberSuggest to Generate Endless Blog Post Ideas



I recently stumbled across a new tool that is changing the way I develop ideas for blog posts. The tool: UberSuggest. This tool is like Google Instant Search on steroids. It allows you to plug in a keyword (or phrase) and then it gives you a populated list of various Google Instant Search results. The power comes from the fact that these are common keywords and phrases that people are searching which means they’re highly valuable. The best part? By doing a little bit of research you can find hundreds of topics for blog posts that aren’t really being covered...

Free Tools to Help You Create Great Visual Content



Visual content is where it’s at. A picture of a grumpy cat, stunning infographics, wallpapers, beautiful scenery, pictures of food, and the like are all easy-to-share pieces of media. What better way to spread your message and brand than through something visual? You don’t have to spend a few hours writing content, shooting video, or recording audio. You could snap a few pictures or screenshots and have it spread like crazy. Of course, adding a little flair can definitely help which is why we’ve done a round-up of free tools to help you create great visual content. Pixlr.com Pixlr is...

How to Cope with that “Scatterbrained” Feeling at Your Crucial Moment of Success



There will be a moment along the way toward your success that you’ll meet around the half-way mark. It’s that moment when you’re just about to break into the industry but not everything is in the clear. What I’m talking about is the tipping point. This is the time when you have to give it your all and push harder than ever. It’s that time when you’re almost at the top of the curve and need that tiny nudge to make it over and cruise on down to success. What I’ve found, however, is that many people hit this tipping...

Discovering your Unique Selling Point in 4 Easy Steps



It’s easy to jump into the affiliate marketing industry. You'll hit the ground running only to find that your business can’t stand up to the competition. You increasingly find it difficult to crack the market despite extensive dedication toward market research and product development. The competitors managed to carve a unique position within the market. No, not a niche, but a unique selling point. The unique selling point is what makes you different – it brings understanding to why people should buy from your business -- it puts you in a position which offers specific value the competitors fails to...