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By Dianne Wandruff
About two years ago, I tentatively set up business on the
Internet. It was a very long and involved process for me
because I was afraid to do something wrong. I was afraid
I would hurt my computer or my website.
But that most difficult learning process is over now. Even
though I hired Diane Bryan to create
the website to my specifications, I can now make many necessary
modifications all by myself. I can definitely write and publish
my own newsletters and journal articles.
When I began to consider what type of website I wanted to
establish, I went to the library and read everything I could
about styling and formatting. I chose to follow Seth Godin's
advice. He 'taught' me to personalize my site and BE MY REAL
SELF. I chose to reveal who I really am and chose to list my
phone #, address, and other contact information.
I think it's important to view people on the internet as REAL
PEOPLE.
An important part of the website is my Enjoying Health
Newsletter. Each month I send this personally written newsletter
to a growing list of people who pass it on to their own contacts
(if they like what I've written). It's a wonderful outlet for
me to write about things that are really important to me.
I emphasize total health: body, soul, and spirit. I sell
therapeutic essential oils for medicinal and emotional use, but
with the newsletter I can expand my horizons and write about
total, not just bodily health. The foundation of my website is
much broader than highest quality therapeutic essential oils and
supplements for sale. I'm happy about that.
As time goes along, I'm learning how to connect my site to others
and so gain exposure. I want to encourage you to take the plunge
yourself and learn to navigate on the web. You'll have to
educate yourself according to your own leanings. You'll learn
how to express your unique self to a huge, worldwide audience.
I highly recommend doing business on the internet because of the
potential to attract so many customers; but I recommend it just
as highly for the sake of self expression.
Network marketing on the internet MAY be for you. Be open minded
as you do your research. It's a grassroots movement, highly
effective and can be quite rewarding. To sell network marketing
most easily, you simply think of the other person's needs and try
to satisfy them. Identify with them in their problems and see if
you can solve them together by using your business opportunity.
For instance, do you have a health problem or low energy? My
business opportunities fall within the alternative health field
and I would lead you toward experimentation with my products IF
YOU WERE LEANING that way. If we can achieve some health
improvements, everyone is encouraged and my business flourishes
as well. No hard sell, no hard feelings. I let my prospects
feel my empathy and true concern for them...and I let them lead
the conversation. I do a lot of listening and asking questions.
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