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Jan 14, 2005

LIST BUILDING HELP! What Works; What Doesn't Work!

Hello everyone, and a Warm Welcome to all new subscribers!


o Contents
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o Good Start for 2005
o Article Writing
o Feature Article 10 Reasons to Put RSS on Your Site
o BWMagic's Resources
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o Good Start

2005 is starting off very good for me, I am building a lot of
links to my site thru articles and the RSS/Blog Guide.

People are curious about RSS and it's showing in my stats.
Plus, my web host has upgraded it's platform and is more
powerful than ever. It also has much better stats which is
even more important.

If you're like me - you use your stats and web logs to keep
track of your site's hits. Find out where your traffic is
coming from. Online forums is a big traffic source
for me -- if you're not using them. Try them. They are
great for targeted traffic.

You can find a list of internet marketing forums here:
Internet Marketing Forums



o Article Writing

Another big source of targeted traffic is article writing. I
have doubled my efforts in that field lately.

Ezinearticles.com is great place to start. Not only can you place
articles there but other webmasters go there to pick up articles for
their sites and ezines.

I have already gotten one way links from webmasters placing
my articles on their sites. You also get a nice cool link like this
one to list your articles.

http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Titus_Hoskins

Now, if I can only spell I would be ok!!


o Feature Article

Before we get to the feature article - I would just like to say something!

I have been plugging RSS lately, mainly because I am excited about it.
I have seen a big boost in my site's stats from rss/blog links.
Traffic from yahoo and msn is way up. (No difference in Google.)

RSS is causing a lot of hype.

Most people don't understand it - or want to deal with it - but
it's a great addition to your site. It really syndicates your
content. It's like a News Release Service for your site.

It gets your content out to your subscribers, customers,
patrons --- instantly. I believe it will be the wave of the future...
how websites will be designed.

Nothing stays the same. Technologies change in an instant.
But it usually takes a while for new ones to become mainstream.
Were you the first in your group to use a phonograph, 8 track,
vcr, dvd, digital camera.... )

If you want to read my musings on the new technology of RSS
you can read my "SoapBox Article" entitled:

--- Are Websites Obsolete Already ----


It's part bull, part fact - but all heart!

I think the new websites will be made around rss/blogging
code like the one we already see offered by BlogID.


Made your website a blog. Syndicate allyour site's content
thru RSS. Get your stuff 'out there' to your audience really fast.

Like all great things -- only time will tell!

Anyway, if you need convincing - here are:


oFeature Article

10 Reasons to Put RSS on Your Site.

RSS and Blogs are the topics of the moment. Seems like everyone
is talking about it. Granted, there is too much hype about RSS
and Blogs.

But where there's hype - there's interest!

And with good reason - RSS is posed to be the breakout technology
of 2005. Those who don't take full advantage of it will be left behind.

If you need convincing - here are 10 reasons why you should put RSS on your site:

1. It's easy and fast! Not to mention Free! You can use a
free service like eBlogger and publish your Blog and RSS feed
within minutes. You can even place or publish your Blog/RSS
Feed on your own site without knowing 'html' or'xml'.
It's all done for you!

Repeat - it's simple to use and very convenient. Publishing
your blog is only a few clicks away. (If you need help -
just use the link at the end of this article.)

2. Syndicate Your Content. RSS stands for
'really simple syndication' and it's just another way
of passing along your information. With the popularity of
'MyYahoo' and the 'Firefox' browser (which has a
built-in RSS feed reader) increasing - syndicating
your content has gotten even simpler.

The next version of Windows is reportly scheduled to
have aRSS feature. If this happens - RSS will explode.

3. Get Your Content Indexed. Using blogs to
publish your content is a neat way of side stepping
the regular indexing procedure. It gets your content
indexed very quickly in most of the search engines.

Search Engines are constantly on the lookout for
'fresh content' - these 'link rich' blogs are a good
source of this content. Because blogs are on specific
topics - they have a concentrated source of good
quality informational material to serve out!

4. Instant Contact. Blogs give you instant
contact with your readers or viewers. We live in an
'instant' society - we want everything five minutes ago.
Blogs provide this instant gratification. Readers or
viewers using MyYahoo have an instant link to your
information or postings.

RSS Feeds will instantly spread your information to
all interested parties - bringing in targeted traffic.

5. Building Your List. People who pick up your
RSS feedor add you to their MyYahoo site - become your
subscribers. You are really building your contact list.
Have a popular blog or RSS Feed and you can build a
large targeted contact list very quickly.

Might not replace your old opt-in email list - but it
can be a lucrative addition to it! Take advantage of
all those targeted contacts.

6. Link Building. Blogs are link heavens! Build
your links thru blogs. All these links will boost your
link popularity and increase your search engine rankings.

Plus, by giving viewers/readers a way of adding your
RSS Feed creates targeted links to your site. This
reason alone is why your site should have RSS!

7. Viewer/Subscriber Feedback. Instant feedback
from your subscribers or viewers is easy with blogs.
Creating trust and credibility is so much easier
when there is immediate communication between
the two parties.

8. Keyword Content Building. Blogs are especially
good for building 'keyword targeted content' for your site.
All these links will boost your keyword rankings in the
search engines. Google places a high value on 'anchor text'
and blogs are a good place to put all those links.

You can also start different blogs targeted at specific
related keywords covering the major topics of your site.
Again, search engines love related keyword linking so
you can boost your site's rankings by using blogs.

9. Monetize Your Content. Blogs are an excellent
way of monetizing your content. Blog sites like Eblogger
owned by Google) even encourages you to use the
'adsense code' in your blogs. If you have a popular
blog - this may bring in extra income.

Plus, publishing your ezine or newsletter in a blog
can bring in revenue for months if not years to come.
All those affiliate links and product promotions
get indexed by the search engines and become
accessible to a wider audience, i.e. market.

10. Because Everyone Else is Doing It! Might sound
a bit 'Jonesish' but you do have to keep up with what
other web sites are doing. To remain competitive
- you must put RSS on your site.

Sites without the 'AddtoMyYahoo' link or the 'xml'
button will be the exception rather than the rule in
just a few years - if not months. It's simply another
way of getting your information 'out there'. It's an
opportunity and advantage that you cannot afford to miss.

Proceed without RSS at your own risk!



Titus Hoskins


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Here are some resources on or connected with my site.

It's amazing all the stuff you examine in four or
five years. Over the years, whenever I find something
useful- I list or put it on my site.

Lot of stuff on there! I did a search in one of the
search engines for something I needed. Found a link
to my site - didn't even remember putting it there!

Dig around in there and you'll be surprised at what
you'll find.

Some are affiliate links - so take them witha grain
of salt. But all are useful resources.Check a few out
- like I said - you might be surprised with
what you find.

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o 11 BWMagic's Resources:
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Create a Blog (BlogIT aff.link!)

Put RSS on Your Site (Free Guide)

Free Internet Marketing Courses

Build Your Opt-in List

Build a Web Business

Web Hosting Options

Create PDF Files

Free Content for Your Site/Ezine

Monetize Your Site

Fix Common pc Problems

Buy Notebook Online(Aff. link!)


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Hope this ezine is of some help to you!


All the best!

Til later,
Titus

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems,
but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)