THANK YOU!!!!
On September 27, 2011 I published the blog post below in order to promote Jim Cockrum’s new book, “Free Marketing“.
I ALSO asked for your help to not only support two great causes (YOU and Hope Village) by purchasing the book, but also to help ME.
I made it my goal to get on Jim’s “Big Dog” List. As I stated below, Stuart WAS on the list, but I however was NOT. This made me a bit peeved, and I decided to go out on a limb and try to raise MY profile in Jim Cockrum’s eyes… thanks to you, it has worked thus far!
Jim published a short 5 minute video talking about the successful launch of his book, and as you can see on the left, he has AMENDED his “Big Dog” list… it’s in his You-Tube video!
Click the graphic to watch Jim’s video on You-Tube….
I am asking (IF you are able) to perhaps dig deep and buy a copy (or two, or three) through my Amazon link – either for yourself, a friend, a Christmas present, graduation present, to use as a paperweight, to make into a clock… whatever!
This is the FINAL push… the “Top 5 contest” ends TOMORROW, October 11th.
Of course, you can STILL purchase the book after that date, but I won’t get the “credit” towards my final goal… to make it into the Top 5 movers and shakers on Jim’s list.
It’s a tall order, I know, but I am really counting on you to come through for me, for Hope Village AND most importantly, for YOU… it’s an excellent book, with GREAT ideas that can be applied to ANY business model, both online and off!
Over the past two weeks, I’ve sent out a few emails detailing how sections from the book are relevant to your eBay business. And I hope the tips that I have shared have gotten you thinking… and implementing! If you missed my original blog post, or even if you read it two weeks ago, re-read it again. You might pick up another tip or two that you missed the first time around…
Thanks! Best ~Deb
PS… Don’t forget my contest…
Send me your receipt, and I will pick ONE DOZEN names, those that are drawn will receive an autographed copy of Jim’s book AND a FREE consultation from me!
Send me your Amazon receipt via email to dhenry (at) donebydeb.com
Jim Cockrum, an Internet Marketing GURU and a marketing genius all-round, has published a real, honest-to-goodness book. Not the electronic kind, but one with a publisher (Wiley) and pages and a dust jacket and all the stuff that constitutes a proper book!
The book officially hit the shelves at major book retailers as well as launching on Amazon in the print and Kindle versions TODAY – September 27.
I pre-ordered mine, and have been going through the pages of GREAT content and learning a TON of valuable information!
“FREE Marketing” (Jim’s book) basically details all the creative stunts, methods and techniques Jim has used over the past decade to build his amazing on-line empire… and yes, he really DID create his empire from mostly free, or close to free resources.
Now I KNOW you may be thinking that you aren’t in the “Internet Marketing” niche, so why would you CARE… well you ARE. You just don’t realize it!
Every single time you list an auction, you not only list an item, you are also listing YOU.
That’s right… your feedback, your past auctions, your refund and shipping policies and your (God, I hope you have one!) “About Me” page.
Are you linking to your latest and greatest FABULOUS feedback in EVERY listing?
You’re not?? Why not?
Are you your biggest cheerleader on your “About Me” page… or are your cheerleaders the nice emails and feedback that you receive?
Are you screaming at the top of your lungs the percentage of repeat business that you enjoy – something like, 50% of my sales are from REPEAT bidders & buyers – now there’s one POWERFUL statistic!
Okay, now try to keep up with the “train” (train of thought) and follow my logic.
Where Jim talks about “customers and clients“… well you got them! Loads of them, they are called bidders and buyers.
When Jim discusses your business, you got that too… it’s your eBay Seller ID... and if you have an eBay Store, well that’s a business as well.
When he starts talking about ways to PROMOTE yourself, you can easily spin those methods to work for your eBay listings (or Etsy store or EVEN on Amazon Marketplace!)
There is Google traffic to be had, that comes from having the right keywords in your eBay listing title and description. So search engine hints and tips, SEO, Keyword ranking… they ALL apply… and you need to really “get it” because you list CONSTANTLY, and each and every listing is an opportunity for you to get found!
I could go on and on… and in fact I will!
Click to purchase your copy on Amazon ==>> HERE
I’m going to feature some of what he talks about as a teaser every couple of days until October 11th… that’s when the “Big Dog Contest” ends.
Stuart is on the “Big Dog List”, and I’m NOT.
Per Jim’s promo email:
P.S. The goal is to be the #1 best-selling book in the world if even only for a short time. I think we can do it!
There are numerous influential “big dogs” eagerly endorsing this book to their audiences today. Since I’m not making a dime of author proceeds (get details at 101freemarketing.com) I can boldly say GO BUY THIS BOOK (several copies as gifts?)
So I’m going to prove a point… a point that Jim discusses in his book – targeted, engaged readers respond more favorably and at a higher rate than readers of a blog that doesn’t offer quality content, personality and a personal connection.
I believe that describes YOU and ME, very well… and I HOPE you agree!
As I said at the beginning of this post… I’m going to go out on a limb.
I believe in Jim, the quality of his book and the CAUSE that this book supports (Jim is donating 100% of his earnings from this book to a fabulous cause) – it’s all explained in the Intro of his book!
I want to make it into the top 5 in sales on Jim’s “Big Dog List”.
Click to purchase your copy on Amazon ==>> HERE
Now to do this, I have to use an affiliate link to my Amazon Associate’s account to be tracked… HOWEVER, I have already told Jim that BOTH Stuart and I are donating BACK the affiliate commission we earn from Amazon (if you buy through my link, of course!) to his cause.
Stuart and I are NOT making a dime.
I’m playing for recognition
(and of course, the GREAT cause!).
As an added incentive — like you REALLY need one! –
I am also holding a random drawing!
ONE DOZEN lucky winners will receive an autographed copy (by Jim of course!) of Jim’s book for their very own, to hold and to love, and to squeeze… and of course to read, too!
So, PLEASE forward me your Amazon receipt(s) (for either the book OR the Kindle version), and I’ll put your name in a hat (literally, a hat!) and on Oct 12th, I will have my daughter draw out twelve lucky winners.
Oh, and I will put your name in multiple times, for as many books as you buy.
Click to purchase your copy on Amazon ==>> HERE
I’ll also throw in my time to discuss HOW to spin his fabulous ideas to help YOU grow YOUR eBay business…
and if you’ve ever had any dealings with me, you KNOW that I am EXTREMELY generous with my time! It’s $15.00 and some change well spent!
Let’s go and make some waves…
I want those “Big Dogs” to sit up and take notice!
Okay – I am going to skip ahead in his book and read that chapter on KEYWORDS!
THANKS!