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When creating products for profit, think about the questions posed by Randy Charack in Chapter 2 of "The E-Code: 33 Internet Superstars Reveal 43 Ways to Make Money Online Almost Instantly---Using Only Email" by Joe Vitale.

"Would you rather pay a little more money and get a lot more? or pay a little less and get a lot less?"

He goes on to explain:

"If the product you are considering buying is designed to make you more money, and you will make a lot more money because of the built-in extras and the added bonuses, you will be happy to pay a

little bit more. Right?"

The idea here is based on the following equation:

RESPECT + CREDIBILITY = HAPPIER CUSTOMERS & HIGHER PROFITS

The easiest way to illustrate this is with a few examples. Consider the following:

Digital Product A

An ebook consisting of a 10 page .exe file (this can only run on a Windows PC and cannot be printed)

Looks like good information with a short sales letter Product sells for $27

Digital Product B

An ebook consisting of a 10 page .PDF file (this can be run on Windows PCs and Mac's)

2 additional ebooks illustrating points made in the ebook (value over $100)

2 pieces of software that can be used to implement the ideas in the ebook (value over $100)

Looks like good information with an acceptable sales letter, and pictures of the bonuses Product sells for $47

Which product would you rather purchase? Even if the ebooks are identical, Digital Product B will likely sell a lot more copies, even though the price is higher, because of the perceived value. You are showing your readers respect by providing them time saving extras! You are also saving them money as well.

Of course, your site will also need to establish your credibility by providing testimonials and backing up your major claims, but you would have done this with either product. By adding the element of "Respect" for your customers, you make them happier and earn yourself higher profits in return!

So, how can you apply the equation to your own info products? Well, when deciding what product to create and what content to include in the product, remember to show your reader "Respect".

Also remember that you need to add "Credibility" to the equation by providing a sound basis for your assertions in your ebook. You will also want to establish "Credibility" through your presentation of the ebook itself as well as through your website. Provide testimonials; back up your claims, etc. When you put Respect and Credibility together, you will have a Happier Customer, and that will provide

you with Higher Profitability.

There are a number of ways that you can make money providing information to people online. One of the most profitable ways to do that is to create your own info product and to maximize it’s profitability by combining it with other people’s products.

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Many Internet Marketers have made small fortunes out of selling "niche content". A "niche" is a focused market segment. For example, there is the self help niche. Almost any topic can be a "niche" as long as there is a targeted market of people in that niche.

Those Internet Marketers that have made a ton of money selling niche content. are selling to the "online business niche". In other words, they’re selling to other internet marketers. (Although I wouldn't necessarily call that market segment a "niche" as it is really not focused very well.)

Those selling niche content to the internet marketers are making life easy for the new online business owner as the new business owner doesn't even have to create an info product. The only problem with that is that at any point in time, at least a hundred other people buy the same products, follow the same steps, and eventually, setup the same type of websites.

The end result? Nothing happens. Apart from a few early success stories, sales happen at a trickle, and people are left wondering why they bought something that an Internet Marketer thought was better to sell rather than profit from it on his own.

Don’t get me wrong. I quite enjoy the ease that pre-packaged niche content gives to starting an online business. The only problem is that if you don’t KNOW how to pick the right niche, you won’t ever be able to strike a fortune.

Quick Fact: Every single Internet Marketer has at least one niche business that is doing amazingly well.

How do they do this? They pick the right niche! Examples of some niches that could be profitable are the poker niche, the wedding invitation niche, the debt reduction niche, etc.

Aren't you seeking the same sort of success?

There are, as always, several solutions. One of the most profitable, though, is to create your own info products, and combine them with other people's products for maximum profitability.

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One of the fastest and easiest ways to make a living online is to go into the info products business. Do NOT listen to those gurus who say time and time again that the market is saturated. And, that the internet just can't handle another info product entrepreneur (info preneuer). Guess what? They're wrong!

Why would I say this?

The reason that people are on the internet in the first place is because they are hungry for information. Everyone wants information! Do you remember that movie a few years back about a robot? I think it was "Batteries Not Included". The little robot got his battery working again and all of a sudden started running around some big city saying "Input, Input". Well, picture the surfers on the internet as that little robot. They're all running around from site to site saying "Info, Info!"

These same people are more than willing to pay money for the information. After all, they routinely purchase magazines, newspapers, and print books, right? On the internet, they're even more willing to part with a few dollars if it will save them time or solve a problem for them. The secret is to make sure hat the information that you provide either saves them time or benefits them in some other, emotional way.

On the internet, there is a lot of money that can be made by selling information to people. The way to do this is through ebooks. An ebook is nothing more than a book in a digital format. Sure, it can have pictures - but so can a real book.

The important part of having an ebook as opposed to a hard copy book is that the ebook can save the reader even more time than the hard book. This is because the ebook can incorporate audio, video, and hyperlinks to additional, pertinent information.

Most of the internet "gurus" have made their money by selling information online, in one format or another. Now it's your turn to take a share of the internet profit pie. You can do this by creating your own information product (ebook).

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Branding is not just your logo or tagline or the "look" and "feel" of your marketing communications. Branding is the sum total of your customer's experiences and perceptions of your products, services, and employees. In actuality, your brand is what everyone else thinks your company and product are - it's what people say about your company behind your back.

A branding strategy is the beginning of all customer contact behavior. When the budget allows, the branding strategy can become the basis for better advertising communications such as multi-media advertising, direct mail, trade shows, and expanded public relations.

The undertaking of branding may seem scary; however there is strong proof that branding is worth the effort.

Listed here are some benefits of a strong brand.

*Branding is what gives your company value and separates you from your competitors.

*Enhanced perceived value allows for top pricing and shelters you from price competition.

*Branding will provide protection in times of negative press.

*A strong brand enables you to launch new products and services more quickly and cost effectively.

Your brand will come to pass with or without your effort. Branding and managing a brand is tough work. Here are some no-nonsense guidelines on how to get started.

*To succeed, you'll need to get everyone involved from top management on down.

*Research the successful competitors. Study their communications and how they position themselves.

*Study what values are most significant to customers. Develop a questionnaire and interview key customers and prospects.

*Develop a strategy from the information you gathered. It must be achievable and differentiating.

*Leverage brand strategy by integrating marketing communications. Check for consistency of all communications from every department. Sending a cohesive message will build brand equity.

*Evaluate and measure performance. Make changes as needed but be patient.

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Remember the importance of branding. If you haven't already initiated a brand for your company, now might be just the time. Use these simple techniques in the promotion of your special brand.

Make your brand as unique as possible. Catch the eye of the public by creating something different- something that people have not yet seen. Instead of doing what has already been done, go the opposite direction and be creative. Don't forget the legal dangers of copyright infringement related to borrowing or stealing from another firm's design.

Display stability. Take time in the development process to establish your brand and accomplish the look you really want. It's better to spend sufficient time in the beginning fine-tuning your design to the desired outcome, rather than to play with it after it's been revealed to the public. Changing your brand, and all that's involved with it, including colors, slogans, logos, and tag lines, doesn't support an image of reliability and long-lastingness

Stability should be maintained with branding. If you have integrated a brand into your company's marketing, then use it all over the place. It should appear on all of your marketing materials, business cards, web site, and printed items. The same is true for your packaging. Your brand should appear on all of your products.

Give your brand away to the public with diverse promotional products. You can help your brand to saturate the consumer population by handing out precious, yet low-cost, items. Promotional products encourage possible customers to keep in mind your brand and your gift every time they are used. Consider useful devices such as letter openers, flashlights, first aid kits, and CD cases.

Brands are an extremely effective marketing tool. When working with your concept, consider the above to ensure the development of an effective brand.

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