Just how long does your link actually stay displayed?

When FFA pages first emerged on Internet scene, your link could be seen for as long as a week. Most pages hold between 50 and 75 links, so at least that many people stood a chance of seeing your link. That was also when people had to actually visit site in order to post their link.

This has changed drastically over years. Yes, you can still visit site and post your link, but it's no longer necessary. We now have sites and software packages that will automatically post your link to millions of FFA pages, Search Engines (large and small), Safe lists, Opt-In lists, Bulletin Boards and much more.

There is a down side to this automation:

1. Nobody actually visits site anymore.

2. Nobody ever sees your link.

3. Your link stays on site for 5 - 10 minutes, if you're lucky. Of course, it doesn't really matter since nobody sees it anyway.

4. There are numerous submission services and software packages you can use. By using these services, you could possibly receive thousands of emails introducing you to their business offers.

The only possible up side I can detect might be for a person who is brand new to Internet Marketing who is looking for a business opportunity.

If you choose to use a submission service or software package, I strongly suggest you don't use your main email account. Find one or more Free email accounts that are available, such as Yahoo, Eudoramail or Hotmail to just name a few.

(1) Create a Direct Response Website, with minimum number of pages possible (e.g. an Index Page, a Contact Page, and an Order Page).

(2) Make sure your sales copy is positive and inspiring - people buy things because they want to improve their lives.

(3) Identify a problem and show people how and why your product or service solves problem.

(4) Keep your paragraphs short - no more than 2 sentences per paragraph.

(5) Use bold headings to break up your sales copy into short chunks of text.