I just discovered a really cool search tool called LeapFish. It is so easy to search with because you can switch between MSN, Google and Yahoo instantly and it even shows the videos in the same search on the side bar that have your search terms. You can search in all the search engines at once!

Cool Search Engine!

Search In LeapFish

This search tool is searching all three search engines at the same time so it gives you a much broader reach. Check out LeapFish. If you like it, you can save the search box to your tool bar so you can use it anytime. (Add LeapFish to Your Browser)  I am impressed!

Increase Your Show Average

You will increase your show average with more online sales at your company website when you buy an easy to remember domain and have it forwarded to your company affiliate site. This is one of the things we have been discussing on the webinar and tele-seminar. Chances are that your personal website address that your company assigned you is something like this:

www.mycompanyproducts.biz/yournamehere

Now, that is really hard to say, it is hard to advertise verbally and it also is hard to remember and to type into the browser. When you get a domain that is easy to remember, like www.SallysCandles.com and then forward it into your personal website more people will use it more often. Check out my “forwarded” domain.

www.DebCooks4U.com
Notice where it takes you and also check out the address bar at the top it says www.DebCooks4U.com not www.Mycompany.biz/debbixer.

Domains Are Cheap

Everyone should have a domain to forward to their company site so it is easier to develop online sales. Domain’s Are Cheap! at GoDaddy
You can get your own personal domain address to forward to your company site for about $10.16.

Market Your Party Plan

When you have an easy to say and write domain it is easier to market it at your show verbally and also to print on other things.

How about a self-inking stamp to put on all of your outgoing mail.  People who see it will remember it if it is easy and catchy.

Or you could print this small text box on your outgoing invitations to the guests. An easy to say, easy to write, easy to remember and easy to type web address will increase your online sales. Buy an Inexpensive Domain at GoDaddy
and have your personal domain forwarded into your company affiliate website.

Join The Next Webinar February 4th

This is the last of three calls on the topic of building websites. It will only be available by webinar so register here. We will finish some things we did not get to last time like uploading pictures and videos and more on driving traffic to your website. The webinar is at 10:00 PM Eastern time on February 4th so only sign up if you are available because space is limited. After this call we will return to the tele-seminar format on February 18th with the topic of setting up for a Sizzling Summer.

The Webinar was a great success! The entire webinar series and also the website we build on the calls is here:
http://www.HowToBuildAWebsiteQuick.com

Check out the related How To Build A Website articles.

The “How To Build A WordPress Website” Webinar

The participants of this webinar learned how to build a WordPress website FAST! Sorry that you missed it. The WordPress Webinar is over.

• Learn how to embed videos and pictures
• Learn how to link to other sites
• Start to bring traffic to our site
• Get a better understanding of our “dash board”
• Learn how this will help our company affiliate site
• Learn why it is important to use headings and how to do it

The WordPress Site That We Designed On The Webinar

Enjoy this audio recording of the webinar that we conducted on how to build a WordPress Website. Click twice to listen to the first webinar. We designed a WordPress website in an hour on the first call then spruced it up over two more calls.

We had a great webinar with only minor sound and tech complications.  Check out the website we build in an hour on the first call.  www.HowToBuildAWebsiteQuick.com

The webinar was full and everyone involved got a lot out of it! Future webinars and teleseminars cover many different topics that interest home business owners. Register for the Home Based Business News

WordPress Best Software For Building Websites

Check out the  How To Build A Website blog.  Since the webinar the site has become a resource center for beginning WordPress bloggers.  WordPress IS the best blogging software and the site has grown a lot since our webinar.

I recently switched my local and long distance service to Vonage. (Get 2 free months code: 7177512793) This is VOI technology. Voice Over The Internet is the technology that puts your phone service through your DSL or cable internet service. The fear of change made the switch-over a long process for me. Now I could not be more thrilled! I have found that this NEW (to me) technology has simplified my life and made communication with my business partners simpler and more cost-effective.

Simplify Business With Voice Over The Internet

The feature that Vonage offers that I am most impressed with is called (B/I) Simu-Ring. I love it! By some simple choices made in my online account I can get my phone to ring both on my home phone and on my cell at the same time. On the very first day of having Vonage, I learned the benefits to this feature. I was on the road presenting two programs in an area about 3 hours from my home. I had 5 hours in between programs. I used this time to take a walk in the woods and hike to Hawk Mountain overlook. I took a nap and hiked back. With Simu-Ring, I received three calls during the afternoon, scheduled two future events and continued to take care of business without checking my machine at home. I was really impressed with the time saving-stay in touch feature. Now Simu-Ring enables me to answer all my calls any where I am, and rarely have to make call backs on messages.

Home Business Technology Features

Other features that ensure you never miss a beat in your home business include call forwarding, online call received and placed logs, message centers, and more. The call forwarding feature is unique in that you program any number you want for phone forwarding in the event of a power failure. When that occurs you still get your home phone calls on your cell phone. You can program your calls to be forwarded anywhere and change that forwarder in seconds anytime you want. In addition, take your VOI “box” on the road or to your new home and connect anytime you want to any DSL or cable internet connection.

Inexpensive Business Phone

My local and long distance phone service cost has dropped by 82%! That is right! Unbelievable! I cannot believe that I waited so long to make the change. The friends and family program (You are my friend!) provides both you and me with two free months for new members. Use this link and type in my phone number to get your 2 months free and no-charge activation fee!

Vonage Makes Business Easier!

Use this code for 2 free months of Vonage: 7177512793.  You get to keep your same phone number! Can you tell I am really impressed with Vonage?  Don’t let your fear of change or new technology hold you back from experiencing the benefits that it brings.

Craft A Powerful Voice Mail Message

(Editors Note: I removed the hyperlinks to Jeff’s site as the software download was giving a Norton Anti-Virus infected file warning. When Jeff gets back to me that it was fixed I will re-hyperlink to his site. 8/6/11)

On this evening’s tele-seminar, Direct Selling Academy’s CEO Jeff Zalewski shared his unique software program to craft a message with urgency. Technology can impact your ability to connect and Jeff has developed technology to overcome that struggle. Jeff Zalewski is a Certified Training Consultant and Success Coach for the Direct Selling Industry with a proven track record of success. On our call he shared his solution to be sure you get return calls when you leave a message. He also gave everyone who was on the call a generous gift of a free CD by visiting his site.

Jeff shared the Four Critical Elements of a High Impact Message

1. Legitimate Valid Business Reason
2. Creates Curiosity
3. Creates a Sense of Urgency
4. It Is Personalized

It is important to have a well scripted message, and just winging it doesn’t usually work.

Technology Impacts Home Business Sales Consultants

One of the advantages of living in the 21st century is technology. This is a double-edged sword — it can be a good thing, and it can be a bad thing. Check out the previous post on the impacts of technology on communication in home businesses.

Create Voice Mail Scripts – Don’t Let Technology Hold You Back

• Never open the door to cancellations by using the word cancel.
• Always assume that it is a done deal. (whatever IT is)
• Never use vague or negative word choices such as: If, might, could, should, worried, wondering
• Replace those words with positive words and phrases: when, do, will.
• Always smile, stand up and be excited.
• Take joint responsibility by using phrases like: “When we (send out the invitations, invite 40 people, etc.)”, “Our goal is______”.

Taking the time to create powerful positive voice mail messages will open the door for future connections and assist in better home business communications. When you leave no message, you will never connect. When you leave a powerful message, you have a much better chance of getting a return call.

Jeff was the guest speaker on the Power Hour direct sales training seminar.  Join the Elite Power Club to receive all the Power Hour tele-seminars the next day by
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