This was the subject line of the email: “Can’t be first to reply? Then be the first to reply to the first reply.. if you know what I mean.. ”

..First!
A tip for getting your comments noticed

You’ve all seen those YouTube comments and popular posts comments where someone screams, “first!” right?.

As lame as they are, there’s no denying the power of a first position in a list of comments. Your comment (and link if the blog uses CommentLuv) has a much higher chance of being read and clicked if it’s the first comment people see.

But what if the first position is taken?

Easy! Just reply to the first comment.. this has 3 important benefits:

It appears higher up so people notice it. The blogger feels nice because their
post is generating a conversation.

The original comment author feels special because their comment got noticed.
Just remember to be relevant. The same rule applies with comment replies as with the original comments themselves, if it’s lame, it’s gone!

This is just one tip on how to get noticed on the internet, there is a free video course coming soon where you’ll get an entire strategy on how to get traffic by getting noticed.
(In order to get the free video course he is referring to I suggest you visit CommentLuv and opt in, grab the Free report he has and begin enjoying his tips as much as I am!)

It’s coming soon (meaning the launch of CommentLuv Premium), stay tuned for more comment tips and news of when it’s ready. – Andy Bailey – The geek behind the CommentLuv plugin (Love his tagline on Google Plus)

Watch the video below to see some of the benefits I am enjoying! I am not the only one enjoying these benefits, all of my WordPress clients are also enjoying using CommentLuv Premium since I have the developers license….hint hint

After you watch the video leave a comment and get a Little Link Love…

Click here to view the embedded video.

Make sure to choose the questions you want to answer carefully. When picking a question make sure that you truly know the answers to, like you know the back of your own hand. If you’re not sure about something skip it  and move on to a different question, don’t take the chance of not posting a  correct  answer.

Let your fingers do the typing on Google and research your answers to ensure accuracy if you’re not 100% sure about something. It’s okay not to know something but it’s not really okay to post incorrect information.

To make sure you can check your grammar and spelling use open office or word to type out your response.  When answering questions on LinkedIn.com  don’t view it as posting in forums and discussion boards because it is a professional network.  LinkedIn commands a higher standard than what is expected  many other places online. Using good grammar, correct spelling, and answering as truthfully and as factually as possible, you will find success participating in LinkedIn.com’s Answer section.

Try to spend about 15 minutes per day answering questions on LinkedIn.com.  In addition, you can use the system to ask questions that are designed to get participation from group members. You can use questions as a way to help you know what to blog about, write about, and even help you create new information products for your online business. The best products are the ones that your clients and potential clients wanted you to create.

Automate some of the process on LinkedIn.com by putting a LinkedIn widget or button on your website or blog. Connect your LinkedIn.com account with Twitter and share your blogs by including a feed on you home page on LinkedIn.com.  A really helpful way to do this if you have multiple blogs is to create one more website that simply feeds all your blogs into one page, then put that feed into your LinkedIn.com profile.

A quick easy way to do this and I only know how to do this via WordPress I created a new installation of WordPress in a folder. I named it http://yourvirtualgirlfriday.com/blog and then I posted for help in the StudioPress Themes for WordPress forum and @Nick_theGeek suggested I use this Plugin http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/feedwordpress/. Now when you go to my LinkedIn profile and look at my WordPress Application it has all my latest posts from all three of my websites and it clicks straight through to that respective site.

Don’t forget to grab my free ebook Demystifying the LinkedIn Files.  Also, I’m an open networker and my profile states this, I’d love to accept your connection!

I first came across Jason about a year ago, and knew immediately that I was going to adore him:

1) He shares his first name with my McDreamy  Hubby.

2) His laugh is adorable and you immediately are drawn to him.

3) He welcomed me with open arms to attend Practical Profits when they came to Vegas!

4) He introduced me to Wilson Mattos.

There are more reasons like 32 Free more reasons but..

And ever since then I have been Crushing on both of them!  They developed the Sweetest Plugin WPTwin last year and I can’t live with out it! It’s saved my tush a number of times when it comes to my sites and clients sites.

But I digress let’s get back to my new reason for crushing!  It’s like my husband just came home with a dozen red roses.

Jason Fladlien is a bit on the mischievious side (so love that in man). The launch of WP Member Champ just happens to be taking place at the same time as the Wishlist Member plugin special buy one get one 1/2 off. So that is $97 + $47 = 2 licenses… I have used Wishlist Member and the plugin is excellent but I Like to double dip.

Hey I’m female and love to shop and I love sales… But you know sometimes how a sale just doesn’t measure up to something that isn’t on sale.  Or you buy that dress that is $100 and then you go to another store and find the exact same dress for $50.

What would you choose 2 licenses from WishList or WP Member Champ with Unlimited Usage (Did I mention I have a huge Crush on Jason Fladlien and Wilson Mattos right now) – use this for as many sites as you like with no additional fees or further investment required from them!

So here comes my screen cast I made, I get silly when I stay up past 12 am but I was on a mission.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Another reason Jason is so endearing is he is painfully honest, Boy doesn’t know how to sugar coat anything…

So what WP Member Champ does not do is Drip Content, Have multiple membership levels, and it Only works with Paypal and Aweber integration is optional. I’ll let Jason tell you why when you visit his sales page. Jason always has logical reasons for what he does. (Another quality he has like my hubby, I find when I disregard what my hubby suggests or tells me how to do something the pie he gives me to eat is full of crow and humble filling.)

Did I mention Jason is  very generous!  It’s like I am at one of the makeup counters in Dillards at gift time!  He has created  4 audio mp3 training sessions.  There is about an hour and a half of pure content. He shares with you secrets normally only reserved for his $250 an hour coaching clients, or his $500 a student group coaching programs.   Love Bonus Gifts!

Last Thing But Very Important!  Sign up for the WP Member Champ Affiliate Program You get tools. You get 50% front end commission on a high converting $97 software. You get prizes. You get life time lead tracking.

Kim is always a wealth of information when it comes to WordPress and she is far from stingy with it!  That is why I am so excited to share with you one of her newest giveaways!

Look we all know video marketing is huge right now!  Some of us may not know where to start, or can’t afford the “GURUS”.    I hope you will take action to find out what WordPress Video Marketing is all about, it will be a great starting point!

Here is a sneak peak on some of the topics covered:

• WordPress ROCKS for video
• Which Plugins to use

Hey I did say sneak peak!  You want more?  Go watch the amazing video she created and then download your copy of  ”Wordpress Video Marketing Exposed” and don’t forget to leave a comment about the video!  You know it’s all about the Link Love with me!

In business, it is important to have an edge or some relevant, in-demand skills that set you apart and enable you to play a bigger role with your clients. I think this video will definitely stimulate some ideas on how you can grow your business and income opportunities for the last half of 2010!

Check out the 18-minute video here:

VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp starts July 6. Click here to get more details and check out the early-bird registration special.

Not to mention, that if you see a thought in one of my blog posts that you want to share in  the Twitterverse all you have to do is go to the Tweet Box and spread the Tweet Love.  Isn’t that what Social Media is all about?

Have you Implemented @Anywhere on your site yet?  I am practicing my Virtual Event Specialist skills I recently acquired from @VAClassroom so I created a screencast tutorial video for you!  Keep in mind I  said “practicing” still trying to master my new skills.

What you will find in the tutorial:

1. How to get your Twitter API
2. Find and Install the plugin “Twitter @Anywhere Plus”
3. Configuring the Plugin

Also, for the Techie Tweeps out there here is a link to Twitip.com’s blog post by Chris Webb @freewebapps  How to Drive Traffic From Twitter Using @Anywhere here you will find coding.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Consider this a “backdoor”

Why?

Because it’s not advertised anywhere and you
won’t find it on their site.

But, it will save you 74%

So Here’s the scoop…

From March 11th-17th, WishList Products (who
created the famous WishList Member software)
are giving anyone who purchases a Single Site
license the chance to get a second license at
a whopping 74% discount.

…BUT…

It’s only available through this hidden page!

If you’ve been thinking about starting a
membership site, private community or you
just want a way to deliver a digital course,
then you’ll want to take a look at this.

It’s the best deal they’ve ever offered and
for an extra $25, you get a second
license – which means you can use it on
another site.

———————————————
WHY IS THIS SUCH A GOOD DEAL?
———————————————

Besides the huge savings, you’ll find that
once you start using WishList Member, you’ll
quickly see that there are many ways to use
it.

For example, a little while back they
released a free training video demonstrating
10 of the most popular kinds of membership
sites (and some of them don’t even have
content inside!).

You can view that here

The point is, now is the best time to get
this because of this one week promo.

Remember, you won’t see this special offer
advertised on their main site.

The only place you can get it is here.

It’s by far the best solution for creating a
membership site and there are even 30+ videos
available for free showing you how it’s being
used.

Enjoy!

Eleanor

P.S This 74% savings on the second license
is only available until March 17th so I
highly recommend you take advantage of this
before the offer expires.

online marketing strategy today?

COLLECTING EMAILS!!!!!

*Everyone* should be creating and building targeted email lists.

It is something that is overlooked by 99% of new marketers online
and even many larger companies, as well.

What are some reasons for creating email lists, beside the fact
that targeted email promotions CONVERT AS WELL OR BETTER THAN ALL
OTHER PROMOTING EFFORTS?

Hmm, collecting emails…

- Builds a Marketing Base of TARGETED LEADS
- Allows You To Be Intimate With Your Customers and Leads
- Allows You To Easily Share Valuable Information
- Gives You A Platform To Promote Your Products
- Gives You A Platform To Promote OTHER PEOPLE’S Products

Last, but not least…

- Generates Revenue and Profits for YEARS TO COME

It rarely gets any better than that in the internet business world.

So, how do you begin collecting valuable emails? One way is by building sales pages.

How do you build sales pages? By using UBD’s new “Sales Page Theme” The Sales Page Creation Tool For WordPress!

You just plug it into WordPress.

Sales Page Theme is the easiest way to create sales pages using WordPress!

WordPress is not only powerful, it’s easy to use.  AND Google loves it.  And now WordPress is the Ultimate Weapon for making money by converting visitors when used with Sales Page Theme! Just point-and-click and create SEO-optimized Sales Pages that look great for collecting emails for your email lists. Sales Page Theme automatically sets up WordPress to be optimized for the search engines.

Sales Page Theme also comes with an incredible Resource Center, including a step-by-step video tutorial guide, and a support forum.

UBD is offering a sale discount of 10% off their new product Sales Page Theme.  This is an exclusive offer that ends on 2/23/10.

Use this discount code: 7FE683C8B5

You can literally set up new sales pages in less than 10 minutes with the custom widgets feature. It’s by far the coolest interface they’ve been able to take advantage of!

Lets start with how a Blog can keep your website fresh.  When you go to the grocery store you expect fresh new produce right?  Well if your clients visit your unchanging aka static brochure type website they won’t find any new fresh content and soon they will stop visiting your site.  This is one reason so many small business websites fail to perform as desired.

Having a static site is better than not having a site at all, but it is difficult to rank well in the search engines because you are not adding new content.

Search engines are only one part of the equationwhen it comes to web traffic.  Social Media sites like Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter have strategies that can be used to promote and drive traffic to  websites but most of these strategies are dependent on the availability of an RSS feed (Real Simple Syndication).

Do you want a way to build relationships or create conversation with your clients and potential clients?  Blogs are relationship building tools. Blogs invite comments your readers can ask questions, give raving reviews, or even submit a complaint.  Complaints can be a great opportunity for a business owner to provide fabulous customer service.

Do you like referrals, Blogs create that word of mouth action.  Blogging helps local businesses create conversation with clients and stay in the view of their customers.

Do I have to be a geek to blog?  No blogs are easy to use and require no special training.
If you can write an email you can post to a blog. If you can attach a photo to an email, you can include a picture in a blog post.

Blogs are simple to optimize for search engines. When your blog is set up right it has built in search engine optimization features that help guide you as you add new content to incorporate the local terms (keywords) that will help your site rank well in search engines.

I look forward to helping you become part of the blogosphere!  My choice in blogging platforms is “WordPress.org”