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Getting Paid To Post- Will It Work For Your Small Business Blog?

I'm working on a special resource guide for my latest new product I'm launching and I wanted to share some great resources with my readers. Have you wondered how you can make money with your blog? You can actually get paid to write posts! You will get paid to write honest reviews about advertisers products or services. This sounds great, but will it work for your small business blog? This could be risky, but I think as long as you are upfront about your payment and try to focus on products which would be helpful to your readers it might be something to think about. But try not to lose focus on the main purpose of your business blog, to attract more clients not necessarily earn money with your blog. But with the right strategy it might be possible to do both.

Here are the links to a few companies that pay you to post or if you would like to advertise your products it's a great resource as well.

Sponsored Review- http://www.sponsoredreviews.com - Earn cash while writing honest review of products and services.

Pay Per Post – http://www.payperpost.com – Get paid to post.

Why Your Small Business Needs A Blog

On the front cover of one of my favorite magazines "Entrepreneur" was the article headline "Why Your Business Needs A Blog".  I've been designing blogs for several years for my clients and I've noticed the requests have been on the rise.  Why?  Because business blogging is a great tool to attract new clients to your small business.  Blogging is more conversational and interactive than the usual interactions with your potential or current clients.  Blogging content changes frequently so search engines and customers love it!  So have you been thinking about setting up a blog for your small business?  Or if you're blogging already how's it going?

This link isn't the exact article I saw, but I thought it had some great tips!

http://www.entrepreneur.com/technology/techtrendscolumnistpeteralexander/article175236.html

Simple Steps To Get Your Website Off Your To Do List And Online

One of the biggest struggles my one on one clients face is how to get my team all of the website copy, images, and other items we need to complete the project. But how can you pull together a website when you're running your business and working with clients every day. There is hope! But since you're not a superhero, it will take some planning. Here are some of the steps I take when launching either my website or one of my client's websites.

1.  Create a website organizer- Create a checklist of all of the tasks you need to complete for each page of your website. If you're not sure what pages will be included on your website start by developing a simple sitemap outlining your website navigation. Then use this sitemap to develop your checklist. Make sure to include any hidden pages like thank you pages. It's helpful to set a deadline for each task so then you are not overwhelmed by tasks.

2.  Set aside a business development day only- I usually reserve Fridays or a day on the weekends for a business development day. During this time I only work on business development items such as writing, additions to my website, or marketing. If you are focused on completing a website, set aside one day for this task only. Otherwise, it will always get pushed to the back burner. If you feel guilty about putting off work for clients or not working on any billable time, think about how your website will sell your services and products for you automatically.

3.  Create a deadline- Even if you have no actual deadline for your website, go ahead and create one. This way you will be motivated to complete your copy and other items required for the website. Make sure this deadline is a realistic deadline though otherwise you will never stick to it. Create reminders in your calendar according to this set deadline.

4.  Work with a virtual assistant- If you already have a virtual assistant; get her help with your website tasks. Have your assistant remind you of set deadlines, proofread your copy, find clip art, organize photos, and any other tasks you need help with. If you're just getting started and don't have an assistant enlist your spouse, friend, or family member's help. If you would like to hire a virtual assistant there are several companies to start with if you Google "virtual assistant". I found my first assistant from a referral so ask other small business owners for their resources.

5.  Talk through your website- If writing is not your expertise; try talking through your website. Use a free teleseminar service and then record the phone call of you talking about your business. After you have recorded the information have the phone call transcribed and then proofread to transform it into copy for your website.

There are a lot of steps which go into putting your business online. Try not to get overwhelmed and take it one step at a time. Soon you will have a brand new website which will work for you 24/7.

I walk each of my clients through this custom organizing process in order to get their websites online fast. So if you need some help getting started call 713-429-1854 to schedule a "get to know you phone call" to see how I can help you speed the process along.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWLETTER OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jennifer Haubein publishes "SiteNotes" a FREE bi-weekly ezine for small business owners who want a website that actually works. If you're ready to start making more money online, get your FREE tips now at www.BestBizWebsiteSolutions.com/newsletter.html

Jennifer Haubein publishes “SiteNotes” a FREE bi-weekly ezine for small business owners who want a website that actually works. If you’re ready to get insider tips website developers don’t want you to know, and start making more money online, get your FREE tips now at http://www.BestBizWebsiteSolutions.com/newsletter.html.

Shopping Cart Secrets Revealed!

If you use 1ShoppingCart or its private label partners such as Kickstartcart, Autowebbusiness, Cartville, and many others you won’t want miss my upcoming event. 

Shopping Cart Secrets Revealed! Webinar Wednesday May 7^th at 8:00 EST/7:00 CST/5:00 PST.

This is not a technie webinar, in this training session I will answer any questions you may have about 1ShoppingCart. I will take you through the on line sales process and show you step by step how to get started selling your products or services on line.

Here are some of the topics I’ll cover on this webinar:

• Learn how to easily track your advertising 
• Set up an affiliate program for your business 
• Discover what an autoresponder is and how you can set one up 
• Customize your order form to increase your conversion rate 
• How to schedule your newsletter when you are going to be out of town

Click here to find out more information and register now!