by admin on August 22, 2008
Finding low cost graphics for blogs an websites can be easy if you have the right resources.
If you are doing things yourself:
My main source for royalty free graphics is Istockphoto. Depending on the size of the image you are charged a certain number of credits to purchase an image. Most small images for the web are just a dollar or two – and a large file for printing may cost you 10 to 15. All in all – great value when you need to create an impact in your marketing material.
Another source is 123rf.com
123RF has a very large selection of free images they offer which are offered on a time-limited basis – definitely worth taking a look as the “just right” image may be right there waiting for you.
If you are looking to have someone help you with your graphic marketing materials there are a number of sources for which you can find economical help depending on what your needs are:
Try these folks:
99Designs.com
99designs connects clients needing design work such as logo designs, business cards or web sites to a thriving community of over 17,000 designers.
Elance.com
Elance is not just for graphic design – but also great to find writers here.
Guru.com – also has a very large freelancer data base
Outsourcing your design work can save you a lot of time and frustration if you are not an expert with graphic programs and up with best practices – and at the same time – it can also cost you some time and energy when working with outside suppliers.
A couple of quick tips:
Don’t just accept the 1st offer you get in response to your request – as some of the folks on these data bases – respond to everything – and sometime they don’t read what they are responding to. I often put a codeword in the post – and ask any reply to include the code word in the response – that way I know I am not getting just an auto-response.
So some smart best practices are often a great idea.
Things like:
- not paying full balance until the work is completed to your satisfaction – Keep the funds in escrow ready for the work to be completed
- not writing a positive recommendation until the work has been completed
- find someone who you like and who is efficient – and then use them
- be very specific about B timescales, quality required, layout etc – and renegotiate after anything changes
by admin on December 4, 2007
The Marketer: Alex Jeffreys
The Marketing Blurb: " Alex found a way to build a six figure online business in less than a year through consistent and persistent action.
What it is: A free 118 page e-book, down loadable
What it does: This e-book gives a nice overview of an effective product launch after you have created your product : creating buzz, contacting JV partners and affiliates, creating a solid marketing funnel – and more importantly a story of the post launch phase (7days + ) after your launch – and through story telling – including some of the money-costing mistakes Alex made and some of the structures of the ways he kept track and built an effective list of Joint Venture Partners.
My Experience: One of the biggest gifts of this product is that Alex takes the time to show you how to set up a Joint Venture list including how to set up excel as a tracking system. This e-book is worth picking up and reading – some of the ideas here are priceless. Alex does make some one-time-offers as you go thru the process to obtain the free e-book – but the e-book is free.
The Product Link : Post Launch Profits
by admin on November 25, 2007
The Marketer: Kunaki.com
The Marketing blurb: "Your time to market is faster and easier. You can design, configure and manufacture in one day"
The Product Link: http://www.Kunaki.com
What it does: CD/DVD Manufacturing
You design and configure your product (case, disc, inserts, cover art, contents) with their publishing software. The software renders a precise 3-D replica of your product and lets you modify and review different possibilities. The software compiles your product’s content, packaging, art-work into a single digital file and uploads it directly to Kunaki."
- The work they product is retail quality: full colour, glossing, fully assembled, cellophane-wrapped, retail ready products with free upc bar codes.
- There are no minimums, commitments or contracts, no set up fees, mastering or surprise charges.
- It’s fast – real fast
- You can order what you want, when you need it
- You can also have them accept credit card orders on your behalf – and ship product directly to your customers.
by Admin on November 16, 2006
The Marketer: Mitch Meyerson
The Blurb: EasyWebAutomation is the #1 Automation and Shopping cart solution for businesses who are serious about making money online.” – Jay Conrad Levinson, author of Guerrilla Marketing
The Product Link:Easy Web Automation
Hosted Software, Monthly/Yearly Fees, very low cost trial available
What it does: This is a a private label of 1ShoppingCart by Mitch Meyerson. One of the additional benefits of what Mitch has done here is he offers a 30minute instant start video, which is available to you in addition to the great aids that 1ShoppingCart offers.
The $ investment in this product varied based on the type of package you are looking for, of 1 shopping cart varies based on the type of package you are looking for , and whether you pay monthly or yearly. Includes options for unlimited autoresponders, shopping cart, affiliate tracking and ad tracking.
The Marketers: Arman Morin, Alex Mandossian and Rick Raddatz
The Blurb: Discover the Time-Proven Secret That Instantly BOOSTS Your Online Conversions, EXPLODES E-zine Subscription Lists and Sends Your Competitors Crying Home to Mommy!
The Product Link: Audio Generator.com
Hosted Software, Monthly Fees, Trial Available
What it does: Instantly add streaming audio to your Web-site without extra equipment or technical know-how.
I used this program successfully to product a series of audio e-card and web audio programs. It’s easy to use and takes away a lot of the extra technology requirements in putting product together.
The Marketer: Alex Mandossian
The Blurb: Want to take the guesswork out of generating more income from your mailing list? Just @sk! With the ASK Database you can find out exactly what the wants and needs of your e-zine subscribers and those on your mailing list are, and use this information to provide them with the products and services they are looking for.
Hosted Software, Monthly Fees, Low-Cost 21Day Trail
The Product Link: AskDatabase
What it does:Use this software to help you create products that are in direct alignment to what your customers want. Use it to collect testimonials, uncover niche products and develop targeted content.
