Saturday, April 21, 2007

Having Fun Behind The Computer

Ok, I'm hanging out in my office, behind my computer yesterday and today. Why, you ask? I'm at the International Podcasting Expo learning how to hone my craft.

So I use Firefox as my browser. One of it's plugins is "Stumble" where you put in your preferences, likes, hobbies, etc. and just "Stumble" along different websites. It's one of my favorite things to do while my virus scan is running.

Today, while I "stumbled" along I discovered this very clever video. Enjoy!!




Lip Dub - Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger on Vimeo

Sunday, April 15, 2007

In The End, What Do You Want to Accomplish with Your Info Product?

In order to create a successful informational product, no matter what your format, audio, ebook, etc., you should begin with the end, rather than the beginning in mind.

People purchase info product to make them feel better, look better, have more fun or make more money. They want to solve a problem or learn how to do something themselves. So the object of your info product is to help your purchaser with a problem, at the same time structuring it to sell to a large pool of prospects who are looking for information on a your topic.

Your objective is to create an informational product that, no matter what the subject, will be highly sought after by your niche market. It’s an exciting prospect to be able to witness the journey from having a great idea and seeing the finished product. Many ups and downs, as well as successes and failures mark the creation process. Some days are better than others!

Keep in mind, it’s customers you need who are eagerly awaiting your info project. Before you begin, you need to research your niche pool of potential buyers by contacting owners of lists that would be most interest and suggest a joint venture. Look at whom else markets to your niche and have them introduce your product to their list, and you can offer the same in return. Both businesses will prosper by offering additional value to each set of clients.

Remember this. Creating your informational product and making it as good as you can possibly make it is important, even vital. However, even more important is the ability to sell the product you produce at the price you need to reward you for the time and effort put into the product’s creation.

If you need help with creating an info product, check out the four week webinar series given by The Expertise Experts.

Remember, April 24th's GeekSpeak to English, 101 is about what to do with your blog, now that you have one!!

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