* Settle for nothing less than developing exceptional communication skills. The written word still rules web. Quick tip: Learn to write like you talk, not like you write.

* Build and NUTURE your list. Sure, almost everyone knows how important it is to build a list ... and it's hard enough. But truth is building list is easier part. The real challenge is in keeping your list interested and responsive. Again, content and communication skills are vital here.

* Help others. This builds your reputation, as well as cultivates a network of resources, both informational and sales building. Somewhere down road your friends may be excellent Joint Venture partners and/or Affiliates.

* Remember that great majority of surfers are looking for information, not products. Many ezine ads and websites are 'tuned out' for same reasons we change TV channel during commercials. So, provide information, and then promote that information.

* Inject your personality. Not pleasing everybody is better than not pleasing anybody when people just can't get a feel for you.

* Get your name out there. Write articles, post at forums, submit 'subscriber introductions' or 'subscriber feedback' where accepted. Brand, brand, brand for trust and credibility.

* Be unique. Stand out from pack. Ads, ezines and websites can quickly blur into mass of 'sameness'. Great copy and website design is wasted if message is "same old, same old".

*Spend quality time with your Affiliates. Encourage and teach those who are making extra effort.

Follow these basics and learn these skills. Sure, your favorite Guru can put up a new site, start promoting and quickly get a good response. But only because he or she has already built a solid foundation.

So, don't be tempted to jump ahead before you can even see those 96 mile-per-hour fastballs. Progress through basics and you just may find yourself hitting them out of park.

"50% Off Everything In Stock! We Need To Clear Out Our Inventory To Make Room For Next Week's New Product Arrivals!"

5.) The "I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself" headline.

This is a very powerful headline technique when you have some outstanding testimonials.

"I Made $493 Yesterday Using Your Amazing Marketing System! I've Never Gotten Results Like This Before And I've Been Trying For 2 Years. Thanks A Million!" -Pat Murphy, Evanston, Illinois

6.) The "Aren't You Glad I Asked" Headline.

This is a great technique to target your marketing and draw out those most likely to need your product. To be effective, you need to know your market very well and understand how your prospects think.

"Are You Sick And Tired Of Losing Weight Only To See It Come Right Back On? Well, Here's A Simple Diet Plan Guaranteed To Take It Off ... And Keep It Off!"

7.) The "You Can't Lose" headline.

This headline style puts your guarantee front and center and builds trust and credibility.

"Simple Technique Boosts Your Sales By 266% Within 60 Days Or Your Money Back! No Questions Asked!"

Your headlines literally have power of making or breaking your marketing efforts. So, spend some quality time building a hard working team of Internet Salesmen.