Hi ,<br />
 <br />
Welcome to this issue of e*Vision! <br />
Volume III - Issue 2003-10-14<br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
The e*Vision ezine is specifically focused on the online <br />
marketing of information products. We hope you find the <br />
information presented in The e*Vision ezine valuable, <br />
and that it helps bring you online success.<br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 *+* Read Past Issues at ==> <a href="http://ustoday.net/evision/" target="_blank">http://ustoday.net/evision/</a><br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 <br />
 <br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
      >>> >>> Get Your Own Merchant Account <<< <<< <br />
    ==> <a href="http://ebookwholesaler.net/cardservices.html" target="_blank">http://ebookwholesaler.net/cardservices.html</a><br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 <br />
Hi , <br />
 <br />
In Partnership with Cardservice International, we are glad <br />
to offer you the Best Merchant Deal on the Net. <br />
 <br />
Cardservice International combines innovative technologies <br />
and superior customer service as the nation's top provider <br />
of non-cash transaction technology for traditional and <br />
Internet businesses. They process more than 65 million <br />
transactions each year and have in excess of $12 billion <br />
in credit/debit card volume. <br />
 <br />
Cardservice International is the fastest growing <br />
transaction processing company in the United States. <br />
Incorporated in 1988, the company has more than 900 <br />
corporate employees, 300 sales offices and in excess <br />
of 3,000 Sales Representatives nationwide. <br />
 <br />
Cardservice International has a rapidly growing customer <br />
base of over 200,000 merchants online.<br />
 <br />
Here is what's included in your Merchant Account.<br />
 <br />
*<br />
Virtual Terminal -<br />
Virtual LinkPoint enables merchants to process credit <br />
card transactions via any Internet-connected computer<br />
 <br />
**<br />
Manage Account -<br />
view sales orders, confirm shipments, settle transactions, <br />
issue credits, manage fraud settings<br />
 <br />
***<br />
Real Time Processing -  <br />
Integrates simple HTML script within your Web site to <br />
enable payment acceptance right through your website.<br />
 <br />
In the next 24-48 hours you can be setup and ready to <br />
securely accept credit cards over the Internet. <br />
 <br />
Check out this Amazing Offer Now:<br />
 <br />
<a href="http://ebookwholesaler.net/cardservices.html" target="_blank">http://ebookwholesaler.net/cardservices.html</a><br />
 <br />
Tom Hua<br />
 <br />
P.S. <br />
We are so confident that this is the best offer on the net, <br />
that if you bring us a better deal we won't match it...<br />
We'll just give you our account for free.<br />
 <br />
<a href="http://ebookwholesaler.net/cardservices.html" target="_blank">http://ebookwholesaler.net/cardservices.html</a><br />
 <br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 <br />
 <br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
            >>>>>>>> Featured Article <<<<<<<<<br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
   Marketing An Online Business: Your Time or Your Money? <br />
                      - by Angela Wu<br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 <br />
We've heard it time and time again: starting a business on <br />
the internet can be very affordable when compared to the <br />
traditional 'brick-and-mortar' business. <br />
<br />
Unfortunately, this can be taken too far: people sometimes <br />
believe that they can do everything for free... or they try to <br />
cut corners just to save a few bucks and end up paying for it <br />
later, in time, aggravation, missed opportunity, and so forth.<br />
 <br />
Businesses obviously have to watch their spending. But how <br />
far do you take it -- how much should you attempt to do for <br />
"free"? Generally speaking, nothing is truly free ... if <br />
you don't pay for it in dollars, it will cost you in time. <br />
<br />
Here are a few time-saving strategies for the long-run. It <br />
doesn't mean you won't have to put in some time initially, <br />
but making a few wise investments can free up more of your <br />
time later on for more productive purposes. <br />
<br />
* Set up a pay-per-click campaign. The initial research and <br />
set-up of a PPC campaign can seem daunting, but once done, <br />
the workload eases tremendously. Your PPC campaign can <br />
provide you with a steady stream of targeted traffic – <br />
for a price, of course. <br />
<br />
* Hire one of the numerous firms or individuals that <br />
specialize in search engine optimization to work on your <br />
website. Many fledgling businesses find these services <br />
rather costly. However, a good search engine rank not only <br />
gives you traffic, but it also makes it easy for other <br />
businesses to find you -- they may be interested in cross<br />
-promotion, even if it's as simple as a link exchange. <br />
<br />
* Hire a proven copywriter. You can write your own sales <br />
copy, revise it as required, and test it to see how well <br />
it performs... or you can hire someone with experience. <br />
Definitely not cheap, but a good sales letter can earn <br />
you back far more than you paid. Ask to see samples of <br />
his or her work before making a decision. <br />
<br />
* Purchase or rent a targeted email list. We're not talking <br />
about those cheap lists that are primarily marketed through <br />
sp^m, but real, reputable, and responsive lists such as <br />
those that can be found at Postmaster Direct, <br />
<a href="http://www.postmasterdirect.com/" target="_blank">http://www.postmasterdirect.com/</a>. <br />
<br />
* Use an autoresponder. Autoresponders are versatile and <br />
can be used for many purposes, including emailing reports, <br />
software, lists of frequently ask questions, download links, <br />
and customer follow-ups. ListMailPro is an excellent option: <br />
<a href="http://onlinebusinessbasics.com/listhost.html" target="_blank">http://onlinebusinessbasics.com/listhost.html</a>. <br />
<br />
* Purchase quality materials to help minimize learning <br />
time. Lots of people balk at buying materials because a <br />
great deal of the information may be available elsewhere <br />
for free. That's fine, if you have the time and the <br />
willingness to sift through this information. However, <br />
investing in good materials can help your business start <br />
id common pitfalls (which may also prove to be costly). <br />
The following are options who prefer to save money up-front. <br />
As your business grows, you will have to consider investing <br />
in tools or services to help you better manage your time <br />
instead. <br />
<br />
* Get your online education for free. There are numerous <br />
places to get excellent information on marketing - for <br />
instance, forums, newsletters, and article feeds are just <br />
a few places where you can find information. It takes time <br />
to sort through everything in search of great information... <br />
but it -is- available. <br />
<br />
* Add content to your site: fresh, original, quality content <br />
that gives people a reason to come back and a reason to <br />
recommend your site to friends. And while you're at it, <br />
consider allowing other sites or publications to reprint <br />
your content in exchange for a resource box and link back <br />
to your site. This can help you build credibility, traffic, <br />
and even sales. <br />
<br />
* Learn how to do your own search engine optimization. <br />
There is a wealth of information on the topic, including <a href="http://www.searchenginewatch.com/" target="_blank">http://www.searchenginewatch.com/</a>. <br />
<br />
* Set up a linking strategy. The more relevant, inbound <br />
links you have, the easier it will be for visitors to find <br />
you. For instance, you can trade links, encourage links to <br />
your site, submit your site for review, and more. Search <br />
engines also love popular sites. <br />
* Build your own list. Publish a quality newsletter, offer <br />
product updates, send out a quote each day... there are many <br />
options for creating a list. Use your list to build trust <br />
and credibility as well as to boost sales of your product <br />
or service. <br />
<br />
* Set up joint ventures. Find complementary businesses and <br />
determine how you may be able to work together for mutual <br />
benefit. Send a personalized message to the appropriate <br />
person with the primary benefits and details of your proposal. <br />
Although it can take a fair bit of time to locate appropriate <br />
JV partners, joint ventures have the potential to produce a <br />
pretty profit with little or no out-of-pocket expenses. <br />
Fledgling businesses usually lean towards strategies to help <br />
them save money. Then, as sales start to come in, they <br />
progress to strategies that can help them save time and make <br />
tasks easier. A balanced approach works well -- one that <br />
allows you to spend your time most productively on the tasks<br />
that will yield the best results. <br />
 <br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
Angela is the editor of Online Business Basics, a practical <br />
guide to marketing a business on a beginner's budget. This <br />
guide offers loads of instantly useable tips and links, in <br />
a down-to-earth style that even marketing "newbies" can <br />
understand! A helpful Online Business Dictionary is included <br />
too... visit: <a href="http://onlinebusinessbasics.com/article.html" target="_blank">http://onlinebusinessbasics.com/article.html</a><br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 <br />
 <br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
               >>> eBook of the Week <<<<br />
 ‘30 Days to Internet Marketing Success’ - SPECIL OFFER!!! <br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=       <br />
How would you like to know exactly what you can do to create <br />
a steady in*come on the Internet in just 30 short days? <br />
"30 Days to Internet Marketing Success" <br />
is an absolute must have! <br />
<br />
61 successful marketers answered this question: <br />
<br />
"You suddenly lose all your money, along with your name and <br />
reputation, and only have your marketing know-how left. You <br />
have bills piled high and people harassing you for money over <br />
the phone. Plus, you have a guar*anteed roof over your head, <br />
a phone line, and an internet connection for only one month. <br />
You no longer have your big guru name or JV partners. Other <br />
than your vast marketing experience, you're an unknown newbie. <br />
What would you do, from day 1 to day 30, to save yourself?”<br />
 <br />
The response was amazing! There are 1,162 pages between these <br />
two books. They can be yours today at a price you can afford. <br />
<br />
Read about it here: <br />
<a href="http://ustoday.net/30tk.html" target="_blank">http://ustoday.net/30tk.html</a><br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 <br />
  <br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
The e*Vision eZine is published by Tom Hua <br />
Copyright (c) 2003, all rights reserved. <br />
No portion of this publication may be reproduced <br />
or transmitted without the express written consent <br />
of the publisher or contributing editors and or writers. <br />
 <br />
DISCLAIMER: We disclaim any liability for the use of <br />
Any contributed information contained herein.<br />
 <br />
I hope you've enjoyed this issue of the e*Vision ezine. <br />
Please let me know if you have any questions, suggestions <br />
or requests.<br />
 <br />
All the Best, until next time!<br />
 <br />
Tom Hua - Editor & Publisher<br />
<a href="mailto:eVision@UStoday.net">eVision@UStoday.net</a><br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<br />
 *+* Read Past Issues at ==> <a href="http://ustoday.net/evision/" target="_blank">http://ustoday.net/evision/</a><br />
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=