DISCUSSION LISTS

There are many of these out there. Subscribe to all that apply to your industry and start posting. Don't just read messages (that's called a lurker) but get ACTIVE. The more you post and respond to messages more people become familiar with your name and associate YOU with person who has answers and who they want to do business with. The best part is that they are FREE.

ONLINE SERVICES

This one is overlooked by almost everyone. The fact is that there are online services (you've seen discs) that have MILLIONS of subscribers. But did you know that a large percentage of these subscribers never leave service and venture onto net. These services have their own discussion lists, bulletin boards, forums and more, where you can contact these subscribers and make your case; using your signature line of course! Since almost all online services offer a free trial for 30 days you can fish in their waters for FREE. If you dig up enough business subscription pays for itself. Either way, YOU WIN.

We must build our own name recognition.

What is YOUR promotion goal on Internet? If you can't answer that question because you don't have a promotion goal then, please, sit down today and set one. One of best promotion goals you can have is to BRAND yourself.

Branding occurs when YOU become first thought that pops into mind of your prospect or customer when they think of your product or service. The next time you make a photocopy or drink a soda, stop for a minute and listen to yourself.

You'll know what I mean.

We face HUGE COMPETITION on Net. Do you think they are not going to promote themselves? Do you think they are going to be shy type? Or that they won't go out and get help they need? Don't bet ranch on it.

There are many ways to successfully promote yourself and your website on Internet. Many people use ready, fire, AIM! method. That's last thing to do. To properly promote yourself on Net you will need a plan, you will need to know what tools are available and you may need some help.

If you really do set your plan, do your homework and get help you need to consistently promote yourself on Net, rewards will astound you.