Posts by Derek Gehl
Leveraging Your Existing Customers
When you stay in touch with your regular customers – and regularly e-mail them valuable information – they’ll quickly come to view you as a credible resource, an expert in your field, and, most important, someone who’s watching out for their best interests.
Read More4 Ways to Make MORE Money in a Stinking Recession
Businesses that are launched in hard times are better equipped to survive than those that grow bloated and fat during times of surplus spending. But in order to thrive during an economic slowdown, you need to know how to do things the smart way, and not waste money you don’t have on strategies that won’t work.
Read MoreAsk Yourself This… Is Your FAQ Page Making You Money?
Your FAQ page can actively attract traffic to your site, establish your credibility, and make sales for you. Here’s how…
Read MoreIt’s a Great Time to Start Your Internet Business!
I’ve been getting lots of e-mails and calls from people who don’t actually have websites up and running yet. And they’re all concerned about the same thing: “Sure, your strategies are good for people who are already making money online… but what about those of us who are still thinking about starting an Internet business? Isn’t this the worst time to launch a new website?“
Read More10 Questions You NEED to Ask If Your Site Isn’t Making Any Sales
If you recently launched a website and aren’t getting the results you expected, you need to ask yourself every single question on the list below, starting with number one. Once you can answer “yes” to all 10 questions, I guarantee the sales will come rolling in.
Read MoreOvercoming the “Technical Learning Curve”
Starting an Internet business takes work – but it’s easier than you may think. Unfortunately, many people are stumped by the “technical” side of it. Here is just one example of the kind of e-mail I get from frustrated entrepreneurs on a daily basis…
Read More4 Pillars of a Successful Affiliate Website
Today, I’d like to “bust” an affiliate marketing myth that’s been making the rounds since… well, since affiliate marketing started.
Read MoreThe 5 Principles of Testing
Testing everything you do with your online business – and tracking the results – is the only way to keep on top of what you’re doing right and what you need to improve.
Read MoreWhen Customers Leave Your Website
According to recent research from the Gartner Group, half of all online sales are lost due to confusing website navigation. That’s 50 percent of potential sales down the toilet because customers can’t find what they’re looking for. And when customers leave your site, chances are they’ll never return.
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