I’ve heard over the past few years that an Alexa ranking means nothing to your online status. Recently someone said to me “Simply don’t worry about it, no one takes any notice of your Alexa Ranking anyway”. I have to say that I totally disagree with this statement and here’s why!
Your Alexa ranking can position you as an authority when someone searches for your business. They want to know how long you’ve been online, perhaps take a look at any reviews that have been completed about your site. One reason someone would check your Alexa ranking would be if they wanted to advertise on your site.
When People Advertise
The lower your Alexa ranking the more visits your website is receiving. Which also means the closer you are to page one of the search engines, the more traffic is coming to your site. When advertisers are looking for a site to place their ads on, they of course would want a site with a large amount of traffic. Your Alexa Ranking helps searchers determine your site’s popularity and credibility. People tend to trust websites that have lower Alexa ranking, before they make any purchases.
Boost your Alexa Rankings for Page One Status
Back in mid-October, 2011 I was approached by Shirley Kerkow – The Inspirational Success Coach. Shirley wanted to move forward with her business plan and knew she needed a high ranking website, generating free traffic to make this happen.
At the time Shirley’s website was known as ShirleyKerkow.com and her Alexa ranking was extremely high, as you can see from the image below.
You can see above that Shirley’s site only had one other site linking into hers and that her Alexa ranking was 25,208,668. This being the case she wasn’t getting a lot of love from the search engines or from anyone else for that matter. Shirley and I worked together ad implemented a plan to follow, so she could make her business work for her and so others could find her on page one of the search engines.
To explain the process in full would take another post altogether so, I will do that sometime soon. However, one of the main things we did was to change her domain name from ShirleyKerkow.com to the keywords she wanted to rank for. The keywords are inspirational success coach and now her domain name is InspirationalSuccessCoach.com.
90 Day Alexa Ranking
It took some work, however 90 days later and lots of amazing content posted, the InspirationalSuccessCoach.com has come from 25,000,000 with 1 backlink to an Alexa ranking of 827,347(and dropping), 33 sites linking in.
Plus Shirley ranks in her home country Australia at 17,869. That’s an awesome result and to top it off Shirley’s website also ranks on page one of Google globally for her keywords. Congratulations Shirley!
Lower your Alexa Ranking with these Tips
♦ Open an Alexa account and claim your website.
♦ Download the Alexa toolbar and keep an eye on your Alexa rankings and see site information of your competitors.
♦ Ask your clients to write a review on Alexa for your site, giving some positive thoughts on your website what they liked about it and the services you offer. This takes less than a minute to complete with a check box system.
♦ The Alexa tool bar can also come in handy when commenting on other sites within your niche. I know I am flicking around different sites all day and if I come across a site within my niche that has an Alexa ranking under 100,000 or lower, I will definitely take a few minutes out to read a post and make a valid comment.
Notice I said valid comment? Don’t leave comments on others website that says “Great Post….. I’ll be back” This is another post altogether…. Just make sure your comment is valid to the article and either asks a question of the writer or make reference to a particular paragraph in the article.
♦ When adding content to your website make sure you express yourself as you were speaking to your customer/reader. This is a crucial tip for bringing prospective clients back to your website. If they know they are getting YOU from the heart, they will be back to read more of your quality content in the future.
If you continue to add this quality content to your website, packaged with all the right SEO strategies and sharing tools it is possible to improve your Alexa ranking and start getting the traffic your business requires for success.
To all those “nay sayers” out there, do you still think your Alexa ranking doesn’t matter? Share your thoughts in the comment box below, I’d love to hear what you think……..
Posted on 5 February '12 by Sandy, under Master Marketing, Training. 8 Comments.
People are always asking me how I made 5,000 Facebook friends and the answer is very simple. I’ll give you all the details later in the post…… for now, I would like to focus on why some businesses can’t build 5,000 Facebook friends.
Why Can’t you Make 5,000 Facebook
Friends
One of the main reasons is that many people wishing to grow their business online using Facebook, simply don’t realise there is a process involved. What people do is they take it for granted that people will want to be their friend. This is not the case as a rule.
You must remember that not everyone on Facebook is there simply for business and not everyone is interested in what you have to sell.
Treat your Facebook friends with respect, the way you would like to be treated is a great way to start.
What is the process?
To start building 5000 Facebook friends the right way you need to have the follow.
A clear photo of yourself preferably in business mode. Many people put blurry images up which are very unprofessional.
Having a picture of you in a bikini or with your shirt off will not attract professionals interested in your business.
After all you wouldn’t go to a meeting in a bikini or with your shirt off.
Treat your Facebook friends like your business associates. One of the crucial mistakes people make when building 5000 Facebook friends is they force sell. What do I mean by “force sell”? Force selling is when you friend someone on Facebook you immediately post your business on their wall or send them a personal message saying “Hey Sandy, great to friend you, have your heard of this awesome new protein shake my company makes.” ? Or how about this one “Hey Sandy, great to have you as a friend here on facebook. If there is anything I can help you with feel free to ask me.”
What’s wrong with this you say? Well for starters, how do you know I’m looking for help and secondly why are you assuming you actually can help me. You have no idea what my qualifications are and who I am. If you did you wouldn’t be asking such questions. These are actual greetings people have used with me.
This is the worst one. “Hey Sandy, I love networking and I see you do also. What do you think of by business opportunity http://pushymarketinglinkhere.com?
The most popular strategy for making 5000 Facebook friends is the attraction marketing strategy. I’ve been marketing on Facebook for over 3 years now and I would have to say three quarters of the business people on Facebook are not using this method.
Once friended, they also think this is a rite of passage to then send their business opportunity link by either a personal message, via direct email or posting directly onto their new friend’s wall.
What’s my secret to 5000 Facebook Friends?
I can tell you this… I don’t do any of the above. However, what I do is take an approach of actually making friends and sharing valuable information with them. You have to remember these people have friended me for the following reasons. They want to get to know me, they are looking for a business opportunity or they are looking for what I sell.
They are attracted to the way I market my business online. They see that I’m not spamming my business opportunity but having conversations with my friends and they want in also… they see this as a safe environment to be in. They need this safe environment where they can relax and take their time and get to know, like and trust you.
So, how do I use attraction marketing to gain 5000 Facebook friends?
When you are just starting out you will want to friend about 15 to 20 people per day. This is time consuming, however done the right way can get you great results in no time.
Choose friends with a professional image
Make sure when choosing friends that you surround yourself with those people whose profile image is of them. Don’t go choosing people who use their pets, cars, babies or the latest rock star or Hollywood icon. If you’re using Facebook for business you want to position yourself as a professional so, make sure you also have a professional looking photo of yourself.
Like this
Not like this
When people friend you, do this.
When people friend you on Facebook, except the friend request then send this message below. This is the exact message I used to gain 5000 Facebook friends.
Hi firstname,
I’m glad we could connect here at Facebook and I’d like you to know that I mainly use Facebook to build my successful online business.
Feel free to share your blog URL with me if you have one, I’d love to learn more about you, what your interests are and what you’re into online.
Hope your week is a successful one.
Warm regards,
Sandy Moore
Skype: sandymoore1
sandytmoore@gmail.com
whoissandymoore.com
Above is the exact message I used every time I received a new friend request or sent a new friend request. You will notice there are no links to my business opportunity plus I have added a few options for contacting me. You will find by using this message invokes curiosity and your new friend will ask you what business you are in. This gives you the opportunity to send them your free offer and an option to take a look at your business if they choose. This is a much better way to 5000 Facebook friends without having to spam everyone you meet with your business opportunity.
Use the attraction marketing method to build 5000 Facebook friends and remember is not really about the number of friends you have but the way you interact with these friends.
How to build a relationship with 5000 Facebook friends.
Now, just because they are now your friend does not mean you can start spamming them with your business opportunity. In fact, I can say that I have never posted my business opportunity unless someone has requested it. I would go to the extent of not even posting my business opportunity on my own wall and only post valuable information that will help others. Remember, the average person wanting to learn more about marketing their business online has little or no knowledge on the subject. Take an interest in their posts by commenting and starting discussions and just basically being your friendly self.
How to interact with 5000 Facebook friends?
When interacting you’re 5000 Facebook friends you should be sharing valuable information with them. This information should be shared via your website/blog. Not your business opportunity website. You can share posts about your products and services, new stock, marketing tactics, reviews etc…. what you share specifically depends on your business and what you do. Not only do you share this information on Facebook, there are also hundreds of other social networking sites you can share your valuable information.
Last tip for 5000 Facebook friends
It won’t take too long to get up around the 2,500 mark and when you do making Facebook friends becomes much easier. You now look popular to other people on Facebook and they will soon start sending you requests in bulk, which certainly takes the pressure off your friending regime.
Social Networking can be a time consuming strategy, however being a free method for lead generation, can definitely work to your advantage.
I think Facebook should lift the 5,000 Facebook friend limit….. what do you think?
P.S. I love what I do and so can you…. Connect with me HERE
You might be just starting out in your online business or perhaps you are struggling to get your business ranked on the search engines. You could even be a seasoned marketer that just needs a little motivation to get started this year and if that’s the case I encourage you to join the 100 day challenge.
No matter where you are at in your business you want to start each day by ticking off something on your list…….. achieve a goal! By achieving goals first thing in the morning you will be totally motivated for the rest of the day. Being a part of the 100 day challenge will give you the incentive to carry out these goals every day without fail.
What can a 100 Day Challenge do for you?
The 100 Day Challenge gives you 100 days of opportunity, growth, discipline and 100 days of being intensely focused. This is your opportunity to set some amazing goals and raise the bar on your own performance. This is why I have joined the 100 Day Challenge and I encourage my colleague’s to join me to help them achieve new goals in their business.
Anyone can join the 100 day challenge which is run by a professional team of marketers made up of Easther Sudharta, Clint Butler, Fontella Williams and Pat McKeon. Once you have registered, all you have to do is attend a weekly webinar to get your next task and execute it during the week. Over the 100 days there are incentives and this week they are giving away free training with one of the Co-leaders, which is gold in itself. All of these leaders have been at the bottom and they have a lot to share.
So, Why am I taking up the 100 Day Challenge?
Good question!
My number one reason is to encourage my peers to take their business to the next level, many who are just starting out and some who have been online for a while and need to boost their rankings. The 100 day challenge will do this and more for your online presence, which I have recently proven by coming 14th in The Top 50 MLM Blogs Challenge.
Anything is possible when you set goals, focus on the task at hand and have the sheer determination to be a leader.
I have some goals I want to reach and although I already have a successful online business I still feel it’s necessary no matter what level you are at with your business to constantly push yourself further. The internet is one place you can get lost if you don’t keep your eye on the ball so to speak.
♦ My first goal is to get my new website up and running TheOnlineBusinessBuilder.com.au. I’ve been helping people globally for the past 3 years get their business up and running online and establishing themselves on page one of the search engines. In 2012 I’m taking the next step to assist small business and individuals in my local area to also star on page one within their niche.
♦ The second goal I have set in the 100 day challenge is to post at least every second day to my blog. For me this is a challenge right now as I am running a business, assisting my team and running solo raising my 2 boys. Blogging once a week is usually the maximum I can squeeze out so, this will definitely be a challenge.
♦ My third goal (don’t laugh) is to execute the first two goals to the best of my ability. Now that I have made my goals public… I guess it’s now up to me to carry them out. Not that it will be difficult too do… I love what I do with a passion…. I will just have to organise my life to fit in a little better around the 100 day challenge.
Support?
You are never alone when you take on a challenge such as the 100 day challenge. You are continually supported by the co-leaders of the challenge, plus you also have the support of everyone else in the challenge. That’s well over 100 people all sharing and commenting on every post and giving your content mega support.
Could your website do with this kind of Luv?
If so, it’s not too late to join us…. Simply go to this link http://www.mlmglobalchampions.info/ click on the “REGISTER NOW” button and I’ll see you there.
Are you up for the 100 Day Challenge?
Blogging goes hand in hand with social media marketing and one of the largest social networking sites is Facebook. Once you have completed adding content to your website you will want to share it with as many people as possible. Today, I want to share with you some of the Facebook groups designed for sharing your valuable information and reaching the masses.
What to Share in Facebook Groups?
Many marketers and business owners know that Facebook is a great place to share and unfortunately abuse this resource by spamming a link to their business opportunity. They then wonder why this strategy doesn’t work for them long term and the simple answer is people do not want your business opportunity constantly thrust in their faces. Everyone is doing it and if you are one of these people, you should take note of what I’m about to share with you.
Facebook Groups using Attraction Marketing
If you haven’t caught on to the art of attraction marketing yet I suggest you read up on this quick smart. It’s been around online and offline for a very long time and can work for your business with amazingly positive results.
This brings me to what you should be posting on Facebook groups and Fan Pages, which is quality information about your business or industry.
Hundreds of people join Facebook groups and “Like” Fan pages generally because they want information about a particular subject the group or fan page offers.
So you should join groups and pages relevant to your business. Here’s an example – if you are just starting out in the entrepreneurial world you could join my group “Creating Entrepreneurs One Step at a Time”. Here you will find seasoned entrepreneurs and those just starting out and wanting information about how to get started. It would be silly to join a group about weight loss if you sold stationary for instance…. I think you get the idea.
Please Note: The Facebook groups I have provided below may not be suitable to everyone.
How do I find Facebook groups to post to?
This is easy, just go the Facebook search bar and type in the words for your industry and see what pops up in your niche. For example, if you were in the Travel Industry you would type Travel into the search bar and then search. As shown below, there will be a mix of groups and pages that appear, just choose which ones suit your business the best.
Below you will find the list I personally use for online marketing, plus a few extras.
Sandy Moore Online
Creating Entrepreneurs One Step at a Time
WHAT CHA GOT? ADVERTISE HERE!!
MOTIVATED ENTREPRENEURS
Easther Sudharta Online Game Plan
MyOnlineGameplan -Taking Marketing to the Next Level
Network Marketing Australia & NZ
“REED ZODIAC ROOM!”
4,500 Network Marketing Friends In 45 Days
“Social Media Can Set You Free”
Add Networking Friends!
Post Your URL
Advertise Here
Ultimate Success In Network Marketing
Live More Work Less Lifestyle Gathering Place
Get Your Blog Followers
Wa’Dell L Jones & The MLM Success Tribe
Blacks Doing International Business with all Races
Attraction Marketing Training with Mavis Nong
Aussie Thunder
Motivated MLM Dads! But who may need Help!
Post it here daily
Add Networking Friends!
Broadcast Bloggers
Blogging
Network Marketers Unite
‘Social Media Trends’
FB For Fun and Profit
Moms Who work from Home and Want to Network
If you have a group you would like to add your group to the list, you are welcome to leave me a comment with your group in the comment box. Let’s make this a list to remember.
by Anastasiya Day
I think we’ve all had occasions or situations where we have forgotten someone’s name and it always happens when it is most inappropriate. When we are faced with meeting many people at business conferences and other events the essential information of remembering their name can evade us. Very often this occurs when we meet a person for the first time, because it is the first thing they tell us, then give us so much more information to take in: what they do, who they represent etc, so therefore by the end of the conversation we remember everything about them but not the name. Having problems remembering people’s names?
Why does this happen?
Primarily it happen because we are concentrating on what we are going to say to them and thinking of ways we can help their business therefore we are not really focused on them.
What can we do about this?
It is a good idea to improve our memory, by developing the skills necessary to do this. It can make such a difference if you can create a good first impression and it will show your interest in the other person if you can close your conversation by including the person name.
Here are my 5 guidelines that will help you never to be in this situation again
1 – Resolve
Make it you resolution to remembering peoples names! Always think positive about the ability of your memory and it will not let you down. Tell yourself you can remember anybody’s name. This will help your brain to be positive about remembering any name.
2 – Concentrate
Always pay attention when you first meet someone you will only remember them if you take notice of their name in the first place and link it to you impression of them. Always relax and focus on the person by listening to them and repeat their name during the conversation.
3 – Repetition
This is one of the main keys to remembering. Repetition etches the person’s name in your mind. Immediately you hear the person’s name repeat it in the conversation: “What does your business produce John?” Repeat the name to yourself to enforce it into your memory and always conclude the conversation with the person’s name: “ It was good to meet you John!”
4 – Idea Association
A helpful suggestion is to link the person’s name with someone you know, it could be a friends or someone well known.
5 – Note and Remember
To write the person’s name down and review it the next day is an infallible way to remember it. An even better idea is to create a database of contacts where you can write the person’s name, date and place that you first met and other essential information about them.
This means that if they contact you or you have an appointment with them you can refresh your memory.
You can see that it is a valuable asset to be able to remember names both in a business or social context. So do try out these guidelines when you meet somebody for the first time.
I would love to hear how you overcome this type of situation!
What Did You Think?
Let me know your thoughts on today’s article.
Anastasiya Day
Anastasiya Day is sharing her knowledge with people from different countries and backgrounds to assist them with their business needs. With more than 8 years experience in banking, insurance industry gives her the ability to support clients with planning and implementing the work necessary for them.
A lot of businesses are losing clients because they don’t have enough time to concentrate on their clients’ needs. If you don’t want this to happen to you! Get your FREE copy of her Report “7 BRILLIANT WAYS A VA CAN TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF YOUR BUSINESS” now.
Having Problems Remembering People’s Names?
Posted on 22 September '11 by Sandy, under Guest Blogger, Training. 7 Comments.
