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Issue # 124
Feb 7, 2005

Merle's Cyber Promotions Press Ezine
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"M.C. Promotions Press Ezine-
"Creating Visibility Online For Small Business"

Editor & Publisher: Merle

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Mission Statement:To provide and enlighten small to mid sized business owners with the services/ products and information they need to become successful online.

In This Issue:

=> 1. Marketing News/Resources

=> 2. Feature Article- "Why Every Small Business Owner Needs Two Websites"

=> 3. Net Hot Spots!
=> 4. Sites to Help
=> 5. Site Promotion Software & More
=> 6. E-Books / Ezine Resources
=> 7. Other Valuable Ezines
=> 8. Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information


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Note From Merle:


Hi Kids,

So did you hear about the results from Mr. Groundhog? He saw his shadow which means we have another 6 weeks of winter. Yuck! How scientific is an animal seeing his shadow and on what basis does that mean the bad weather is hear to stay for exactly 6 weeks? I mean who came up with this one, and what was he smoking? (LOL) It's crazy really, but it sure gets our attention.

My "Significant Other" has been busy working on new floor plans for our house. We finally have the insurance money from our house fire and need to put things back together. Instead of replacing things as they were we're going to do some additions as well and take out the fireplace and put in a gas one. I wasn't too keen on a gas fireplace as I really like bringing in the wood and lighting it. Must be the Pyro in me, but Jim says we'll worry for the rest of our lives that the house will catch fire again from a real fireplace.(that's how it started in the first place) The more I think about it I guess he's right but gas doesn't thrill me. They just don't look like they put out that much heat. And whatabout the smell? I like the smell of wood burning and the crackle and pop sounds. Oh well, I guess we have to do what we have to do. If you have a gas fireplace and like it I'd love to hear your comments.

The weather's been pretty mild over the past few days. We've actually had temps in the 50's which is uncommonly strange for Ohio in Feb. Maybe that Groundhog doesn't know what he was talking about after all.

My dog Dakota had to have emergency surgery the other day for a "Strangulated Hernia". This is the second one he has had in 7 weeks. The first one was found when I took him in to have 3 lumps cut from his stomach area which we thought might be cancerous, but luckily they weren't. When I asked the Doctor why all of a sudden he is getting these he blamed it on the neighbor's Akita which tore him to shreds a few years ago. He thinks his intestinal wall was punctured and weakened at that time. He is 9 years old, but I do hope he's going to stick around awhile longer. I love him to death and he's been a real trooper considering the amount of surgery's he has had to bear in his lifetime. He's my hero. He's recovering nicely.

My friend Stefan is running a special to launch his new ebook cover creation service and will make you a cover for only 25.00. To see samples of his work go to http://www.free-advertising-online.com/samples.htm and make sure you tell him "Merle sent ya"

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If you'd like to see your name "up in lights" so to speak please send your comments to mailto:merleATmcpromotions.com

I hope you've taken the time to download my new ebook,"50 Easy Ways to Promote Your Website". If not pop over now to at...http://WebSiteTrafficPlan.com

***This Issue's Free Ad Contest Winner***

Today's contest winner for a free ad in this ezine is: Tim Bach. Send in your ad and I'll get it in the next issue.

If you'd like a chance to win fill out the survey by clicking on the link at the bottom of this ezine. A winner is picked for every issue.

Thanks again for joining me.

Warmest Regards,

Merle- Publisher
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Today's question on the discussion board is: "Do you use RSS for your Website and if so for what?"

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I look forward to reading your comments. No Spam it will be deleted. You'll find some great resources in today's ezine so what are you waiting for....Let's go.....

 

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1) Marketing News


Search Startup Targets Digital Downloads
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GOOGLEY-EYED
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Ask Jeeves Launches a Blog
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Ad Spending on the Rise in 2005
http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3467661

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Google Ads Send Profit Up, Shares Soar
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Google is Now a Domain Registrar
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2) Feature Article


Why Every Small Business Owner Needs Two Websites

By John Jantsch
http://www.DuctTapeMarketing.com

Every small business owner knows that they need a
website, right? Well the truth is what they really
need is at least two websites.

One website that is specific to their business,
product, service, name, etc. and...

another site that is an educational site specific
to the benefits of their service or product.

So JoesBaitShop.com tells all about the various
lures and tackle you offer, even more about the
charter trips, and eventually how to buy.

CatchFishToday.com (your other site) however is
full of informative information, how-to tips, and
resources for avid fisherpersons.

Of course this site also has plenty (but not too
many) of links back to JoesBaitShop.com.

Here's the deal. Online people don't go out searching
for companies, They go online looking for solutions,
information, answers to life's persistent questions
...you know like what's the best hat to wear cod
fishing?

Your second website gives them the answer and sends
them to your first site to go shopping.

It really doesn't matter what business you are in.
An investment banking firm can benefit from the
same strategy.

Here's the reason. The major search engines want to
index high quality information. A site about what
a person can buy from you doesn't make that cut but
a site with an article about how to cast in windy
conditions does.

In addition, search engines take a look at sites
that link to you and give your some points for
that. A high quality how to site about fishing
will draw plenty of related links. This will
only help drive that traffic to JoesBaitShop.com
even faster.

The cost of putting up a website is so low these
days it's really a crime if you don't come up with
about 10 reasons to have multiple sites.

Think of it this way. You need one site that
presells and one site that sells. If this
strategy even remotely makes sense to you then
there is a book you should read today! It's
called Make Your Site Sell. Go see for yourself.

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John Jantsch is a marketing consultant based in
Kansas City, Mo. He writes frequently on real
world small business marketing tactics and is
the creator of Duct Tape Marketing, a turn-key
small business marketing system. Check out his
blog at http://www.DuctTapeMarketing.com/weblog.php
or at http://www.JohnJantsch.com Copyright 2004 John Jantsch

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3) Net Hot Spots


Becky Hagel Interview

Listen in as the "Crazy WebGuy" interviews Becky
and gains insights into her success online. You'll
learn plenty of tips and resources that make this hour
long interview well worth the listen.

http://www.CrazyWebGuy.com/becky-hagel.htm

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Ebay Pulse

Want to know what's hot on Ebay? Check out
their latest entry "Ebay Pulse". See at a
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what they really want for Christmas.

http://pulse.ebay.com/

 

 

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4) Sites to Help


Gmail Discussion List

If you use Google's Gmail you might want to subscribe
to their handy dandy discussion lists which discusses
what else, but all things GMail. I've been using Gmail
for a few months now and it's really the best web
based email I've found. If you want an account I
still have a few invites left.

http://groups-beta.google.com/group/Gmail-Help-Discussion

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Google's Learning Center

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lessons, the training program is self-paced to
match your individual learning needs. Skip, pause,
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5) Site Promotion Software & More


WordTracker

If you need help in coming up with keywords for
your website use WordTracker. They have a limited
trial version that is free so you can get a feel
for what they offer. They also publish a weekly
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words on the web.

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