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10 Replies Last post: May 16, 2009 12:43 AM by PVGuestCheck

Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out there

May 1, 2009 10:30 PM

Click to view Mike75065's profile Mogul Mike75065 54 posts since
Apr 22, 2009
Hi everyone,
This is Michael Ladd and I need some advice or help please.

Looking for good newsletter or blog which is ever better to promote a new ecommerce business and were could I find free content for a newsletter or blog any suggestion would be fantastic.

Please help
Michael Ladd
Michael75065@Gmail.com

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Click to view snipperred's profile Mogul snipperred 147 posts since
Jun 11, 2008
1. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out there May 2, 2009 6:30 AM
Hi Michael,

Yes there are many free blog and newsletter applications. I use Microsoft Office Live Small Business as my platform, but there are so many alternatives such as Wordpress and Blogger.

Content may be subject to copyright, but you can always find willing writers or pay a content service. However, if you are going to blog, then drawing on external content may defeat the purpose. I can see you might like to have an informative blog or newsletter, but ideally you would provide proprietary expertise in the field of your business and present it in a personal manner.

Perhaps you might look into the emerging trend of content sharing and bookmarking. Addthis is a poplular app you can use to feed out or link in content. Microsoft blogs have a Trackback feature that allows others to blog about other blog entries with linked references.

My advice is to do a lot more research on blogging and e-mail marketing before you dive in. A common first assumption is simply that these are good ideas for a business. However, there is a growing common sense that it may not be as so many small business startups offer poorly thought out attempts. If you know what you are doing, then this can be a nice value-add.

Best,

Anthony Reardon
Nascent Dynamics ( ) Modern Business for the Modern Environment
Click to view Mike75065's profile Mogul Mike75065 54 posts since
Apr 22, 2009
2. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out the May 3, 2009 1:40 AM
in response to: snipperred
Hi Michael Ladd
Thanks to replying to my blogging and newsletter message.

Do have a blog you can email me. You just replied to my message on SBOC and I thank you. Want do a advertising newsletters and information on stuff that can help people save or make money. I an starting a ecommerce business. I have 15 years as a top sales and marketing manager and I am so tired working for other people and making them rich. People tell I really good and should start a prt-time then full-time business.

Who do recommend for a good newsletter or blogging free templates or information or whatever you suggest.

Which is better newsletter or a blog. I found a few places that have free content for newsletter and blogging.
Don't know if there any good. I want to sales, coupons and talk about new products and how my customers can save money using me.
I am not going go live until I get the ok from everybody

I want to do this and not wast my time or money
Doing tons of research on all this and if do it right you can have a very successful business.

Thank so very much for replying to message on SBOC
Email me if you can help a little or advice.
Sales Unlimited
Michael Ladd
Michael75065@Gmail.com
Love to see a sample of one of your blogs if you don't mind

Click to view ajp76054's profile Authority ajp76054 13 posts since
May 12, 2009
3. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out there May 13, 2009 11:54 PM
There are tons of free ones out there you just have to find them. I dont blog anymore and havent for some time. However more and more people are going back to it and even if you spent a little money on it they benefits of using it for business purposes out way the negatives.


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Click to view snipperred's profile Mogul snipperred 147 posts since
Jun 11, 2008
4. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out the May 14, 2009 2:30 AM
in response to: Mike75065
Hi there,

You can take a look at my primary blog www.nascentdynamics.spaces.live.com . My solution for you might be somewhat different than my example. Since you mention "newsletter or blog" I want to ask you what you specifically want to accomplish.

Both have positive aspects that can be offered as a service to your target market. Newsletters are typically great ways to send people company news and information. The frequency distribution should be monthly if not longer. However, the production value requires a substantial effort. Blogging, on the other hand, allows you to produce content about you and your experience. While that could seem like a waste of time, it can be done easily, relatively frequently, and the production value is already there. It represents a body of work you can continuously refer to and forward to people you know will benefit.

What you may like to consider is utilizing a social networking platform. I recommend exploring and occasionally you will find a very professional production you can easily incorporate into your own model if you want. My preferred platform is Ning. My site is www.arealight.ning.com . I can talk to you much more about online social media there. We provide the environment, support, and a suite of services to help you optimize your online experience on a personal level, how to apply your professional skills in the most productive way for your goals, and to organize through others whether creating your own free Ning or coming up with an online strategy for your business.

Best,

Anthony Reardon
Nascent Dynamics ( ) Modern Business for the Modern Environment www.nascentdynamics.com

Click to view Mike75065's profile Mogul Mike75065 54 posts since
Apr 22, 2009
5. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out the May 14, 2009 10:47 AM
in response to: Mike75065
Hi There,

I just received your email and I want to thank you for taking the time to lend me your
expertise. I starting a shopping cart and i am learning all this. Are the newsletter any good
on shopping carts??

I am looking for a newsletter that is seo for ranking are there such things and would it be better to use a 3rd
party company that does all this?


Email me at your convenience,
Michael Ladd
Michael75065@Gmail.com

Click to view Prophet's profile Authority Prophet 15 posts since
May 14, 2009
6. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out there May 15, 2009 12:35 PM
Mike the best blog is your own blog.

Do you currently have a web site I see you use Gmail which leads me to believe you don't.

The best way to promote your new business on the web is to build a meaningful ad word load site that will allow you to get high quality site rating by search engines.
One of the best ways to drive trafic and gain high ratings is to have a blog or message board attached to your site.
Click to view Mike75065's profile Mogul Mike75065 54 posts since
Apr 22, 2009
7. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out the May 15, 2009 1:05 PM
in response to: snipperred
Hi there,

You sound very smart. What I want is a newsletter or blog which ever is better it use as a way to promote my ecommerce business. I want it to be SEO ready and see if there any tools or 3rd party companies. I know there rules on email marketing. I have been studying on it.

I want to run the very best ecommerce business and have the best customer service and the very best customer service.

I doing a shopping cart selling 500-2000 general merchandise products and and selling hosting products.I have 15 tears in logistic ecommerce as a broker and degreed in marketing,

Any help or advice would be great and I keep posted on my progress on my shopping cart and etc.I will not go live until everything is done right.

I want to thank you for your time and expertise and I hope to here from soon.


If you can help me that be fantastic,
Michael Ladd
Michael75065@Gmail.com

Click to view PVGuestCheck's profile Mogul PVGuestCheck 54 posts since
May 15, 2009
8. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out there May 15, 2009 8:35 PM
I am not clear, what are you trying to do?
Click to view Mike75065's profile Mogul Mike75065 54 posts since
Apr 22, 2009
9. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out there May 16, 2009 12:27 AM
in response to: PVGuestCheck
Hi Again,

Michael Ladd again
Forgot to tell this also.

Also going to sell hosting and and shopping carts and websites and maybe some printing. I was a sales manager for 10 years for $100 million dollar printing company and owner retired and sold it and I moved on.

Thanks guys for your expertise and helping me.
So kind of of your company
I feel so dumb but have learn so much on ecommerce
Michael Ladd
Michael75065@Gmail.com

Click to view PVGuestCheck's profile Mogul PVGuestCheck 54 posts since
May 15, 2009
10. Re: Is there such a thing as free newsletter or blog out there May 16, 2009 12:43 AM
in response to: Mike75065
The securenetshop lets you resell under your own name.....GoDaddy.com has a great reseller program.

First step in being a big shot owner is you don't call yourself dumb.....