Once you get on the IM mailing lists, it seems that they are the only ones doing cross promotions and joing ventures.

The best thing you have going for you is your tight target market. Respect them and seek out competitors in your field and arrange targeted deals. It can be as simple as ‘I’ll write about you and you can write about me”

I do it all the time.. .usually by posting a blog entry or mention in a newsletter. Soon, they are asking me to take it to the next lever.

My readers get good stuff, and relationships are build.

Thank you for stopping by my site and I hope you enjoyed reading The Critic. Please come back for more.

Nor’Easter

I am new to the internet business arena. While I have extensive experience in my field, Personal Development, I am still somewhat mystified when it comes to promoting my business on the internet.

Most of the people on my list came from a giveaway that you had a few months back. I got more leads from the giveaway than I did from running a full page solo ad on a prominent e-zine.

And your giveaway didn’t require a credit card. Your giveaway was also easy to use. I tried to donate to another giveaway but I couldn’t figure out how to do it.

I have only had a few people unsubscribe and all but one finished the 7 day ecourse.

You always provide useful information in your emails. You also seem to approach business with some integrity, rather than an attitude of take the money and run.

I have had some unpleasant experiences with some internet marketers so I appreciate above board attitude.

I look forward to your next promotion. My list hasn’t grown much since I last participated in one of your promotions.

I am dedicated to assisting people in discovering their Personal Freedom through passion, purpose and empowerment. I spent many desperate years trapped in my own self created hell on earth before beginning my journey to personal freedom fifteen years ago.

My own experiences have ignited my passion to help others, whether they are acutely suffering or living in quiet desperation. But I can’t help anyone if I don’t reach them.

So I an excitedly anticipating your next promotion.

I believe I read that I could include my website addresses. I will put them after my name in case I misunderstood. You can easily delete them.

To Your Authentic Life,

Lauren Kennedy

Website: http://www.InsitetoExcellence.com
Blog: http://www.InsitetoExcellence.com/wordpress
Call for 30 minute free consultation: 513-889-1870

I got the first name for my list through one of your cross promotions. And most of them are still with me.

It was also easy for me to submit my gift. My technical knowledge is rudimentary at best, and some promotions I couldn’t figure out what to do.

I look forward to your emails because I always get helpful information, tips, etc. I’m looking forward to the next promotion, too.

Lauren Kennedy

I think the promo people are just upset you’re cutting into their territory. They better learn that things are changing pretty quickly in business these days with the internet advances. These days you can trade up from a red paper clip to a house and grap a giant audience by selling pokemon cards on ebay. Take care and hope to do business with you soon.

Vickie Smith
pres. Ark Essentials Publishing
http://www.arkessentials.com
Home of Confessions of a Butcher-eat steak on a hamburger budget and save$$$ and How I Feed My Family of Ten on $100 a week.

I discuss the strategy, pros and cons, in my seventh book, Grassroots Marketing for Authors and Publishers, http://www.grassrootsmarketingforauthors.com

I love cross-promotions, BUT … they must be (1) high quality and (2) relevant to my audience and broad subject matter. If I promote IM material to a dog-oriented or healthcare oriented market, then I’m spamming them.

They didn’t sign up for that. Honor and respect your readers, and they will honor and respect you… and buy from you. Selectivity is the key. And relationship. No hustle or spam.

Margaret
HomeHealthCareBooks.com

One of the worst things a person can do is endorse something they don’t believe in. This is a sure way to lose crediblilty with your subscribers.

I think your Zero Cost Promotions are the best! I appreciate the opportunities you offer. Thanks

Inez

Gosh, I’m a *huge* fan of Joint Ventures and book marketing campaigns. I’ve participated in many myself over the years as a Bonus Gift Sponsor and I STILL get a steady stream of subscribers from my free reports that are out there… which has resulted in a decent conversion rate to sales of my products and services.

I think these cross-promotions are a win for everyone. I do think Barbara is right about not forcing people to opt-in if you don’t care about building a list, though. And, I certainly agree we should only participate in a promotion that we believe in and that is in alignment with our own business focus.