The Dot Com Woman.
Vol. 3, Issue 22
The Official Ezine of
'Dot Com Women'
EVEolution On Web
08.15.2005
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| Editor's Note
Hi Subscriber, Apologies if
you have received today's ezine twice. Getting down to business, Writing and Distributing
articles is one of the best ways to effectively promote any
business. Let's take a look at how you can use this tool to your
best advantage when marketing your internet business. Our Business
sections features an informative article by Tina Valiedi on this
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Contents:
1. What's Hot at DCW
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Ideas for Perfect
Weddings - On a Budget!
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Breastfeed a Toddler?
Why?
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10 Easy Summer
Entertaining Tips
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Easy DIY Card Making
Projects
2. Business & Entertainment
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Ideas for Perfect
Weddings - On a Budget!
Including choosing the perfect location for your
wedding, Tips on Choosing a Diamond Wedding Ring,
Ideas for Wedding stationery for those on a budget and
more!
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Breastfeed
a Toddler? Why?
Take a look at some of the advantages of nursing beyond that first
year?
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10
Easy Summer Entertaining Tips
The weather is warming up, and it??™s time to take the top off your
barbecue and start planning your backyard parties.
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Easy DIY Card Making Projects
Make handmade cards for
holidays and special occasions.
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LET'S TALK
BUSINESS
Use Marketing with Articles
Effectively
There is no better way to advertise and promote information than to
use articles. Many businesses are now marketing their products and
services via the internet which is a great way to communicate
information to people all around the world. In the absence of
articles there are plenty of websites that would fail to have any
purpose. All of the articles that support various products on the
web have a real marketing spin. Using articles as part of a
marketing program is how many items get sold. Brochures,
newsletters, direct mail letters and magazines columns are all
perfect examples of article marketing.
To compile your article, first you need to decide what you are
trying to achieve or what the objective of the marketing with
articles is. To explain further, are you trying to sell a product,
deliver a service, or offer information, etc... Basically, have
thorough knowledge of your target market.
In order for you to sell a product you need to write your article so
that it meets the needs and desires of your potential customers and
potential target markets. Writing the article so that it gets to the
heart and soul of the buyer in a way that helps them to see how
truly beneficial the item is to them. Emotions play an important
role in a customers decision to purchase something.
If your aim is to market a service that you offer then you might
want to include testimonials in your articles. Phrases such as "They
go above and beyond every time." These sorts of phrases help to
ensure you customers feel confident above using your services.
In a world that consists of an ever-growing market in the technology
field and expanding information age, it is important to have a
precise plan when marketing with articles directed in the areas that
apply to your specific information. You want your customers to be
reassured that you have the information that will simplify their
work, life, etc...
Essentially you need to write articles that mention your products
and services but are not the only focus of the articles. You need to
add more value by offering extra information that will help the
customers.
Another note of advice is to make sure that you complete and fulfill
these obligations at all cost. It doesn't do any good to have a
great way to use marketing with articles if you don't meet the
standards you have set. It also eliminates repeat business.
About the Author:
Tina Valiedi is Marketing VP for MPStrategies Firm, a company whose
breakthrough service unleashes the power of the internet to drive
hidden potential clients to your site. For more marketing how to
information visit:
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RECIPE
Summer Pea Soup
Ingredients:
1kg fresh peas shelled
1 tablespoon olive oil
25g butter
1 medium red onion peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and very finely chopped
1 bunch fresh mint leaves chopped
500ml chicken stock (qv)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
50g parmesan freshly grated
extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Melt the oil and butter together in a
large saucepan and fry the onion and garlic over a very gentle heat
until soft but not brown about 15 minutes.
Add about three quarters of the mint the peas and the stock.
Cook covered until the peas are tender about 5 minutes.
Put half the mixture into a food processor and pulse until you have
a coarse puree.
Return to the pan and season.
Add the remaining mint.
Serve sprinkled with parmesan and extra virgin olive oil.
Serves 6
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS
Continued from last week...
Butter
Unsalted butter can be substituted for regular butter in any
recipe. It isNOTnecessary to add salt. Margarine can also be
substituted for butter. DoNOTuse lowfat spreads or light butter for
baking.
Buttermilk
1 tablespoon vinegar plus enough milk to equal 1 cupOR2/3 cup
plain yogurt plus 1/3 cup milk can be substituted for 1 cup
buttermilk.
Chervil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes plus 1/8 teaspoon rubbed, dried
sage can be substituted for 1 teaspoon chervil.
Chicken or Beef Broth
1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon instant bouillon granules (or 1
bouillon cube) can be substituted for 1 cup broth.
To be continued...
CRAFTS
Bone Teddy Bear
1 1" red pompom
2 1/4" red pompoms
1 1" white pompom
6 1/2" white pompoms
1 6mm black half round bead or tiny pompom
2 4 mm black half round breads or 2 wiggle eyes
2 plastic holly leaves
1 red felt square
3" white yarn
1 small dog bone
glue gun
scissors
1. Stack and glue two 1"pompoms together
2.Glue seven 1/2" pompoms to 1" pompoms for ears, paws, feet and
muzzle. Glue 6mm half round bead or tiny pompom to muzzle for a
nose and 4 mm half round beads or wiggle eyes for eyes.
3.make a hat using the red felt by rolling into a cone and glue
down the side.
4.Glue bear to bone, a holly leaf to each side of bone, a red
1/4"pompom to each holly leaf hat to bear's head, white yarn
around hat and a 1/2"white pompom to top of hat.
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C' Ya next week,
Lata Tokhi.
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