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In December I interviewed five authors who have written books and were published. During the course of the interview I asked each one for their website address so I could post it in my article.
Not one author has a website or blog!
When asked why not, I received a few different answers but the main thing I heard was they didn’t have time, didn’t know how or didn’t want to spend a lot of money. They are valid and understandable reasons.
I was going through my notes the other day and reminded myself that I knew I should put a proposal together and approach these five writers and offer to create a website for them promoting themselves and their books. If these five didn’t have websites, then there are probably many more authors who also could use the assistance of someone who can build websites and understands their industry.
Authors and their books is an easy niche to target.
First I needed to show them why they need a website and how important it would be for their career.
- Promotion of the author and their book(s)
- Increase sales of their books and services
- Sell books online
- Attract and build a loyal fanbase
- Promote new releases, book signings and speaking engagements
- Attract agents and publishers
And those are just a few of the reasons why they need a website – there are many more. Authors may need help marketing their websites, creating either a book or author`s blog, developing their marketing platform, assistance with social networking and maybe even creating a virtual book tour!
As a writer and an entrepreneur this niche market appeals to me and I thought maybe it might appeal to others also. That`s why I quickly put this email out to my readers because there is a way you can get the training necessary to offer this much needed service.
VAClassroom, as most of you know is one of my favourite training providers and they have partnered with bestselling author and expert D`vorah Lansky. They are now offering the NEW Online Book Marketing Specialist Program and I signed up for it.
Seriously, there is limited seating available – only 75 seats yesterday when I registered and 41 today when I checked again.
That`s why I decided to quickly get this information out to you today before all of the seats are gone. If you are still looking for a niche that will help you launch your business or add another service to your existing Virtual Assistant business then this is for you.
There are thousands of authors who need yours services and by taking this two week course you will have access to them.
Click on this link NEW Online Book Marketing Specialist Program
All the best,
While you are there sign up for the FREE membership and attend live events, connect on the forum and receive their newsletter and be eligible for discounts on their courses.
For anyone who is curious or interested in an online business or
affiliate marketing this is a “must have”.
Rosalind Gardner’s ”Super Affiliate Handbook” is the best resource available as almost everyone in the industry will tell you.
I purchased Rosalind Gardner’s fabulous Super Affiliate Handbook Click Here! a couple for $47.00 and thought that was a steal and now she is offering it for only $27!
I am one of those people who need to hold a book in my hand and I thought the material was so good I printed the whole book out and have referred to it continuously. Every time I do, I learn something new. Rosalind is one of the few who actually did what she teaches and by learning affiliate marketing herself by trial and error she has put together this absolutely wonderful training book.
It really doesn’t matter whether you are new to the business or have been doing it for years there is something in this book for everyone. Honestly, I wouldn’t be promoting it if I didn’t believe in it. I have learned so much from Rosalind’s Super Affiliate HandbookClick Here! as well as her membership group.
For anyone who is looking for an online business to do while travelling then they should definitely look at Affiliate Marketing and start by purchasing the Super Affiliate Handbook todayClick Here! while you can still get it for $27.
All the best,
PS: Rosalind Gardner is the real deal. She is one of the few marketers who actually teaches what she has already accomplished. She knows her stuff!
What is web hosting? It can be confusing but to keep it simple it means that before you can put a website page on the internet you must have a web host account. There are many web hosting companies that provide different types of service or packages so it’s best to shop around, ask lots of questions and figure out exactly what you need.
Yes, there are free servers but they are probably not as reliable, not to say there aren’t some very good free host servers, I am just not familiar with them. The ones I am familiar with and do recommend are:
Hostgator:
I use this service and love it. I have a package whereby I can have unlimited number of websites which suits me because I am always experimenting and have a number of personal websites that are all hosted with hostgator. They offer many different packages and there is something that will fit everyone’s needs. If you decide to use their service by January 31, 2012 use the code JAN30 and click the banner below
Hostgator has been in business for over 9 years and have established themselves as a leader in the industry. I have transferred most of my sites to Hostgator and any time I have contacted them for help, they were extremely helpful. Especially when I was first learning and I needed a lot of help.
Yahoo
Another service provider is Yahoo ~ Reliable web hosting from Yahoo! Web Hosting – 25% off! Their business segment offers business owners good reliable service. It is a it more basic than Hostgator but still is an excellent web host provider. They have decent features and a fair price.
Register.com
I used Register to register my very first domain name and was satisfied with their service. I haven’t used their web hosting service but have no reason to believe they would not be excellent. Worth checking out. Get your Register.com hosting plan starting at $4.95mo!
Don’t let web hosting overwhelm you – it really isn’t rocket science. You will need their service if you want a website – which you do if you are in business.
All the best,
For more information on websites, hosting, domain names, etc. readhttp://loracvs.com/tips-for-business-owners/websites-for-small-business-operators-why-bother/? and Your Business Needs a Website.
Upgrade yours skills through VAClassroom
In spite of the fact that I believe everyone should continue to upgrade their skills and take advantage of some of the excellent training programs on the internet I have been so busy on different projects that I have not followed my own advice.
When I first started my business Lorac Virtual Solutions I signed up for as many courses and programs I thought were relevant and affordable. I was lucky to hear about Craig and Kelly Cannings’s VAClassroom and during my business startup I took a number of their courses and not once did I regret it.
However, it has just occurred to me that I haven’t checked with them in over a year and I haven’t upgraded my skills in that time either. That’s why I recently spent an hour reviewing their online training courses, workshops and mini-clinics.
Connecting through Social Media – the right way!
Social Marketing Specialist Program and the Certification Program
I signed up for these courses to help me market my business using social networks and not only did the knowledge I gained help my business I am now able to offer this service to my clients. This was an added bonus. By taking this course I had a better understanding of what social media is and how it affects everyone’s business and I learned how to create a strategy to effectively use the social networks. Not only that, it also taught me how to monitor the results and understand the implications of connecting via social media.
Blog Marketing Tips, Tools and Tactics
The course resource guide and bonus material included a 50 page WordPress Set-up and Start-up Guide, something I devoured. The 8 video lessons are easy to follow, straight forward and relevant. Craig also encourages his students to get involved in their own Social Network sharing ideas and questions about the courses.
Mini Courses for busy people
The mini courses are perfect for people like me who are extremely busy, need the skills but don’t have a lot of time. We have all heard about Facebook but we don’t necessarily understand how we can use Facebook to enhance our business – the new Facebook Pages Course looks very interesting as well as the online Video marketing Specialist Training Programs.
An Added Service to your Business
Although VA Classroom targets Virtual Assistants and provides training that will assist them in providing this service, I feel that this training is good for anyone in business whether they use the skills for their own business or as an added service. I have recommended some of their mini-courses to clients of mine who were struggling with different aspects of running and growing their businesses to their complete satisfaction.
The programs can be taken live at the time they are offered or they can be taken online on your own schedule which is perfect if you are like me and want to study at my own pace. They offer Event Planning, Wordpress training, internet marketing, Traffic Geyser, Online Video Marketing Specialist Training, HTML Training, Camtasia for VAs and the list goes on.
By accessing their training programs you will gain a membership that includes many FREE features including attendance at interactive events with guest speakers providing a lot of excellent advice and assistance. The course material is always available to refer back to at any time and I just verified that by checking the courses I took two years ago and they are still available to me.
There is also a very active forum where others will help answer questions you may have or you may even be able to help them with their problems. The monthly newsletter helps you stay on top of topics and trends. And that’s all for FREE.
Help your Clients Find You on the Internet
There is much more than what I have listed in this review so I recommend anyone who is in business and wants to create an online presence or help their clients do so, sign up for training through VAClassroom. It’s important to keep your skills fresh and up to date – something I plan on doing right away. Visit VAClassroom.
All the best,
