Backwards and Forwards – No In-Between
In life, as in business, there is only going forwards or going backwards.
You either move forward or you slip inexorably back.
There is no such thing as standing still.
In Life:
* If you don’t move forward and improve your situation – you stagnate.
* Giving up because your life or circumstances change, is the same as slipping backward.
* Find a lifestyle that supports you in how you want to live and build upon that every day.
In Business:
* In order to survive, you need to constantly move forwards or your business dies.
* Who wants to invest (buy from) a business that is not constantly moving forward?
* If you have no confidence in your business – no one else will.
How do you keep moving forward?
In life or business, you should interact with positive people.
I don’t suggest you only do this, only that it needs to be your main focus.
Keep on truckin’ 
Brian
Creating Your Online Presence
Creating an online presence couldn’t be easier now with a wealth of information and tools available to you.
You will need somewhere to “Host” your presence and a domain name.
Luckily both are available at no cost or very little cost, depending on your requirements and budget.
In this discussion I am going to suggest using a WordPress Blog as a starting point, WordPress is a blogging platform that makes getting your website setup a snap.
Most hosting providers have the facility to install one of these through a system called Fantastico.
You simply fill in some default information, click create and you are ready to start.
Domain names are available everywhere and are what ties your online presence to your hosting account, I personally recommend that you get a .com domain or a country specific name that ends in .co.uk for instance.
Many domain name providers will let you search to find the ideal domain name for you and register this.
Once registered, you tell it where to find your hosting account through a system of “name servers” and you’re ready to go.
Once this is done, it is time to think of what you are going to use your website for, will it be a journal of news which deals with a specific subject that you are interested in and know a fair amount about? Will it be a website that you want to use for getting business or will it be a website to share family news?
Let’s deal with each one individually.
* Journal of news (Niche Site)
A Niche Site is a good place to start, after all you will be writing about a subject you are interested in and know something about.
Some niches deal with your hobbies, your interests (shopping, collecting, politics, religion and beliefs) for instance.
It could also be about your own history, travel and life experience.
* Business Site
A business site may be an extension of your brick and mortar business or a completely online business (consulting, services, and goods for sale).
* Family Site
Maybe you would like to keep your family up to date on what is happening (weddings, births, family events, etc.).
Whatever your reason for publishing an online prescience, a WordPress blog has you covered.
Resources:
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WishList and Delavo® – 003
WishList and Delavo® work nicely together in a variety of ways.
This is the third of a three part series on how to use them together.
WishList and Delavo® – 002
WishList and Delavo® work nicely together in a variety of ways.
This is the second of a three part series on how to use them together.
WishList and Delavo® – 001
WishList and Delavo® work nicely together in a variety of ways.
This is the first of a three part series on how to use them together.
Flooding the SERPs with Articles
Initially, people who have recognized brands tend to attract more attention and traffic than others. They naturally begin to accumulate traffic-driving backlinks and those assist in search engine performance. They become hubs within their niches that everyone consults on a regular basis. Additionally, that position of authority and standing in the field enhances conversion rates. People trust making purchases from brands they know and respect.
Additionally, good branding allows you to distinguish yourself from the competition. That means you can compete on levels other than price. Translation: You don’t need to be the cheapest in your niche because you’re perceived as being the best. Additionally translation: You can charge more.
Those are just two of the reasons why you should make personal branding a focus of your online business endeavors.
Brian Collins
http://ebookuncle.com/namebranding/ebook
Here’s Why You Should Focus on Branding
The idea of ramping up your personal branding is attractive at face value. There’s something nice about obtaining recognition and earning the respect and attention of others. Those little perks, however, pale in comparison to the practical benefits of good branding.
What’s The Point?
Everywhere you turn, somebody wants a piece of you – right?
Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough! – and here is what I’ve done about it.
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