Go “Back to School” to be Your Own WordPress Expert

Go Back To School To Be Your Own
WordPress Expert!

Who says you cannot go back to school and learn a new skill, especially if that skill is a well sought after content management system and self-hosted program known
as WordPress?

You NO LONGER have to be intimidated by the thought of using WordPress for your website or blog.

You can now be your own WordPress Expert!

Join me, Aletha McManama, your WordPress Expert and Website Builder, and I will demonstrate to you via a live webinar presentation a sample training topic from a beginner’s standpoint, all the way to an advanced WordPress user level.

As a lot of us are visual learners, and we don’t learn a thing by listening to hours and hours of boring audio recordings that we purchased (HUGE WASTE of MONEY!), then being a part of this webinar would be perfect for you!

I will cover on this webinar call the following topics:

• Benefits of using WordPress for your blogsite or your client’s blogsite (for those who just don’t know)

• A brief tour of the WordPress dashboard (beginner level)

• Creating additional users in your WordPress dashboard (intermediate and advanced level)

• Downloading and installing a plugin (intermediate and advanced level)

So don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about WordPress training opportunities during and after the call. If you do, the call will be recorded and videotaped so you can download and listen to the presentation later on, but it would be so much better if you can be there “live” and on the phone with me!

So reserve your spot now for this *FREE* training webinar call on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM EST (12 noon PST)

Click here to register.

Can a Joint Venture Benefit Your Business? Part 2

In my last newsletter issue, I covered what the definition of what a joint venture is and the advantages of forming a joint venture with a business partner or partners. Again, I’ve listed the definition in case you didn’t see if the first time.

Definition of a Joint Venture:
A joint venture is working together with another interested party so that both sides can benefit from the combined effort. This can be a project that is for a set period of time or even long term.

So in this article, I want to cover how to form a joint venture and some key points to keep in mind when you are forming this joint venture.

Here is a list of a few ways to form a joint venture:

1. A good place to begin is to try networking in discussion groups/forums. This is a great way to get your business and name out there and get recognized as a key player. You can build relationships with other business associates and learn about their business and what they offer.
2. Ezine (Newsletter) directories are another great resource to finding joint venture partnerships. Most newsletter publishers will welcome the opportunity of a joint venture providing it parallels with their business and your approach is professional.
3. You can also perform a search with the major search engines to find potential joint ventures. Just implement your targeted keywords and visit the websites. When you find ones that you would consider, look for the contact information and contact them.
4. You can search for sites that promote link exchanges, cross promotion forums and ezine exchanges. Many of these types of sites are interested in joint venture partnerships.

Key Points to Remember:

• When searching for a joint venture, capture as much contact information as possible, including the phone number, if given.

• After you have formed a joint venture and worked out all the details, its good business sense to build on your new relationship.

• Always make sure that the products your partner will be promoting for you are all in working order.

• Pay your partner the proper commission that you both agreed upon and that he/she gets paid on time.

• Always treat your business partner with respect and professionalism, be honest and upfront at all times. Remember in a joint venture you are instilling trust with one another. If you agree to promote your partner’s products or service, make sure you follow through on your commitment.

WordPress Website Packages Now Available

It’s official! I just rolled out late last week WordPress website (or blogsite) design packages to those small biz owners looking for an all-in-one solution to their website and online marketing needs. You will find these design packages on my new website, WordPress to Website.

Come check it out. Let me know if you are interested in learning more about WordPress sites. Of course, please pass this information on to your business colleagues and clients that need a quick and easy website solution!

Can a Joint Venture Benefit Your Business? Part 1

Absolutely! I wish I had thought about partnering with another like-minded business individual sooner than I did. Here are some tips on how a joint venture can benefit your business model:

Definition of a Joint Venture:

A joint venture is working together with another interested party so that both sides can benefit from the combined effort. This can be a project that is for a set period of time or even long term.

Advantages of a Joint Venture:

• This is a specific targeted form of marketing, so you can capture a selective niche’ audience.

• You increase your income potential and profit margins dramatically.

• Depending on the type of joint venture, most of them will cost you next to nothing.

• People have a tendency to respond better to endorsements, rather than buying a product or service outright.

• You can build credibility from other successful marketers and establish new business relationships.

• You can endorse products or services on your website or newsletter and receive a percentage of the sale (affiliate marketing).

• If you are advertising a joint venture in ones newsletter, you are not paying for the ad, shipping or printing.

• When you promote a joint venture on other business websites, you are gaining link popularity.

In my next newsletter, I will cover how to form a joint venture and some key points to keep in mind when you are forming the relationship with one or more business partners.