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Well, this is not necessarily so, especially on
internet, which affords us a variety of ways to deliver information.
Here are three ways to create information products and here are some of
internet tools that you could use to create your first (or next) one.
A. Audio: Many people do not even consider this as an option but some of
great information creators in
direct response industry, both on and off
internet, have used audio to create fantastic information products. This also adds to
perceived value of such products.
Perceived value is how much people think your product is worth based on
contents of
product. Statistics show that if a product contains audiotapes and videotapes it can sell for a much higher price than a manual because people perceive that it is more valuable. Whether this is true or not is really a moot point,
fact remains that people will pay a higher price for such products.
In
past, people have sat themselves down with a recorder and a microphone and they have recorded their ideas onto tapes and then sold them as
information product. This is still a fantastic way to develop products, however, on
internet, you could utilize tools available to you online to create downloadable audio files that your customers could access instantly.
There is a tool known as Real Audio which I believe has not been exploited by
infopreneurs yet. You could actually use this tool available from Real.com and offer your audio information immediately so that when customers buy your product, they can instantly access it. This is key, and
future of product development and delivery on
web will be centered around digital fulfillment of information products.
When your customers can "hear"
information that they seek in minutes instead of days or weeks, this will cause a serious sales explosion for you. B. Video: Another tool that has been used to avoid writing and assist in creating greater perceived value is video. For many years, great product developers have used video to demonstrate "How To" information and to offer more visual and audio cues to their customers.
Translated to
web, you can also use Real Video or Windows Media Player to transfer your video content to
net.
The concept remains
same, you find a want, you create
product and then you offer instantaneous access over
web. Your target market will eat this up.
I suggest using Real Audio and Real Video because you can create streaming presentations. What streaming means is
files (whether audio or video) begin to play before they have actually been downloaded to your customers computers. You should check with your webhost to see if they offer
ability to host REAL products from your web site. If they do not, I suggest that you find a host that does.
C. Screen and Video Capture Software: The next really slick alternative you can use to create information products is a piece of software called Camtasia.
This software lets you "record"
actions you take on your computer. You can also add voiceovers so when people view your presentation, they can hear you speak as if you were right there. The possible uses for this software are numerous. Here are a couple of ideas off
top of my head:
I. Do you know how to configure software such as MS Access so that people can use it to create fully functional databases that do exactly what they want? You can record a presentation using Camtasia and walk people through
process and also include your voiceover telling them exactly what they are watching.
II. Show people how to set up CGI scripts for a web server.
III. Show people how to create HTML documents.
IV. Demonstrate tricks, tips and hints of internet marketing through this software.
I think
uses are only limited by your imagination.
The next piece of software that can help you create info products is Adobe Acrobat. This software is fast becoming
information developers tool of choice. And this is why:
1. Acrobat is famous for it's cross platform abilities. What this means is that anyone using any type of computer (UNIX, Windows or Macintosh) can read your .pdf files without needing any special software other than
FREE acrobat reader available from Adobe.com. 2. The newest version of Acrobat allows you to do many cool things:
Drag and Drop your files onto
program. Have you written something in MS Word or a text editor? You do not have to rewrite it, simply drop
file onto Acrobats software and boom, instant .pdf file. Password protect your documents. Include video.
There are so many features, this program is extremely versatile.
One more thing, Adobe's Reader is free, however,
software that you can use to create Acrobat files is not. Look for
bargains on software that are available on
internet.
The world of information product creation is growing more every day. You would be shocked and surprised to know what people will pay for. They will pay to learn and to better themselves. They will pay to save themselves time and headaches. They will pay for your knowledge and expertise. I suggest you think long and hard about what you know best and put it to use in
form of an information product that people want and will pay for and then create some more and some more after that. You will love
results.

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