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Promotion and advertising can be a heavy expense, especially for a new business. A freelance business ,more often than not, has a very limited budget for offline advertising.
Looking at your promotion options, you can move in one of two directions.
1. Take the conventional route and mount an elaborate media campaign […]

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You’ve heard that having a big email list is the way to make money—whether your business is mostly run online or not. Just come up with an offer, send it out, and collect your million dollars.
Based on personal experiences, here’s five reasons why I think blogging is better than email.
1. Blogging is personal
The […]

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People love to download free stuff, especially information rich ebooks. One of the most effective methods to increase your Website traffic is to offer a free ebook download.
For those of you who think you can’t write a 200 word article, much less an ebook, take heart. I just read about a group of people who […]

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The Internet was made for writers. Why? Because writers love to communicate. And the Internet is all about communication.
So, how can a writer take advantage of this wonderful marketing opportunity? By writing!
The following four guidelines can help you, as a freelance writer, market yourself online.

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Publishing your own e-newsletter is an effective freelance marketing tool. Also known as an e-zine, your newsletter is an easy, fast, and cost effective solution to the cumbersome,slow, and expensive direct mail option.
Publishing your own e-newsletter is important for two reasons. First, it helps you keep in touch with your current […]

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