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Step 1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT EZINES A good place to start is by looking in ezine directories. Most directories either have search capabilities or ezines are listed in specific categories. I like to use a directory that gives information such as when listing was updated, number of subscribers, first issue date, if publisher accepts free ads, and rates for paid ads.

Two directories you could use to start your search are:

http://www.ezinelocater.com/

http://www.freezineweb.com/index.html

The freezineweb listing gives all of above information and much more such as ad rules, ads per issue, articles excepted, ad swaps, etc.

You can also enter a search directly into a search engine such as Google - http://www.google.com For example, if your product were vitamins, you could search term "health ezines". If vitamins were distributed by an MLM program, you could also search "MLM ezines" or "Network Marketing ezines".

Look at sample issues, if possible, and subscribe to those ezines you think will be best for your ad. Read a few issues to get feel of kind of content ezine covers.

At this point, you should be able to make a list of targeted ezines that contain quality content. Content that you feel many of subscribers are reading. Include number of subscribers for each ezine.

Don't get me wrong -- it's not easy, and it will involve donating some of your time and energy to help others. You'll be contributing your knowledge and experience, which in long run will make you "shine" and come out looking like an expert in your field.

There are three main tools you'll need to incorporate into your daily life in order to become an "online networking warrior."

Here they are:

E-Mail: E-mail is an important part of your life as an online entrepreneur. You should be answering all of your email within 24 to 48 hours to show you're actually reading it and taking care of business. Nothing will turn people off faster then your not responding to their emails in a timely fashion. Stay on top of it. No matter what requests are take time to answer each and everyone even if it's just to say "thank you."

Next, you should be subscribed to as many ezines as possible that cater to your field of expertise. By doing so you'll be keeping "your ear to ground," and will always be aware of any new trends or competitors in your field. I subscribe to hundreds.Do they take time to read? Yes. Is it time well spent? Absolutely. Many times I hear about new products/services before anyone else in my field, which gives me a competitive edge. Find ezines that are right for you and start subscribing to them today. You'll find many at:

http://www.LifestylesPub.com http://www.EzineDirectory.com/ http://www.Ezine-Dir.com/ http://ezine-universe.com/

Another way of utilizing email is to reach out and touch someone. No, I'm not talking about sending Spam here. Maybe you've just read a great article online, why not drop author a note telling him or her how much you enjoyed it. It's always nice to receive a friendly email with a sincere compliment. Who knows,that one email could turn that person into an alliance down road who may be willing to do you a favor. He may even visit your website through your email signature and eventually become a client. Never miss an opportunity to "make friends" online and increase your networking circle.