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How to Convert Traffic into Buyers with Dave Navarro

by Corbett Barr

Dave Navarro - The Launch CoachDave Navarro of The Launch Coach and Rock Your Day is an expert on product launches. He’s worked with some big names to produce 5-figure product launches and has built a booming business for himself based around his blogs along the way.

In this interview, Dave shares his insider tips for converting traffic into buyers. He also details how he was able to leave his day job this year to focus entirely on his online business.

Dave also has some awesome tips on how to cover a hot topic in a way that’ll bring you a load of traffic.

Don’t miss this one if you have any interest in building and launching products online, or in monetizing your blog.

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August 31, 2010 — 15 awesome comments

Ask the Readers: Why Do You Comment on Other Blogs?

by Corbett Barr

There’s a debate that flares up between bloggers once in a while. Is commenting on other blogs a valuable strategy for building traffic to your own site?

Some web marketers and new bloggers swear by blog commenting as a way to build traffic, make new connections and generally raise the awareness of your own site. Other people say it’s a complete waste of time.

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August 26, 2010 — 41 awesome comments

10 Examples of Killer Unique Selling Propositions on the Web

by Corbett Barr

Saddleback Leather Co.Two weeks ago, we talked about why a unique selling proposition is so important in building a high-traffic website or blog.

Today let’s make this discussion a little more concrete. Below are 10 websites and blogs with phenomenal USPs.

These are the types of businesses that quickly draw you in (or repel you, which can be a good thing) because of who they are. They wreak uniqueness and it’s clear from the first minute what they’re all about.

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August 24, 2010 — 27 awesome comments

How I Created a Thriving Business Around this Blog in 5 Months (Think Traffic Monthly Report #5)

by Corbett Barr

Every week, we talk about how to build an audience full of raving fans here. What we maybe don’t talk enough about is what to do with that audience, and how to create a business around it.

In this monthly report, I’ll share thoughts on how to turn your traffic into customers and clients. I’ll also share exactly how I’ve been building traffic to this site and how I’ve created a thriving business at Think Traffic in just 5 months. Things are heating up around here, so you won’t want to miss this report.

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August 16, 2010 — 29 awesome comments

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Unique Selling Proposition

by Corbett Barr

What's your unique selling proposition?

Hands down, the question I get most from readers of Think Traffic is “how do I make my business or website unique?” I’ve talked to at least 10 of you over the past couple of months about that very topic.

In marketing speak, this is known as the unique selling proposition, or USP.

And it’s a fantastic question because deciding on a USP is possibly the most important decision you can make about your business.

If you make your business stand apart from the crowd, everything you do will be easier. Customers will be easier to come by. Adoring fans will gladly spread the word about what you do because they love it.

On the other hand, if you don’t develop an effective USP, building an audience or getting any customers to pay attention to you will be a constant struggle.

Your USP can mean the difference between success and failure.

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August 11, 2010 — 39 awesome comments

Yo, It’s About That Time, to Bring Forth… Affiliate Marketing for Beginners

by Corbett Barr

Affiliate Marketing for BeginnersA little less than two months ago, I first shared the Affiliate Marketing for Beginners course with you. I kept the launch short because I wanted to gather feedback and make sure the course was ready for “prime time.”

Well, it’s ready now. Today I’m relaunching Affiliate Marketing for Beginners, and I’m opening it up to a much bigger audience.

The goal of the course is to provide a step-by-step, ethical approach to affiliate marketing for complete beginners. You don’t need any prior experience to take this course, and it will teach you how to use affiliate marketing to build a business in a way you can be proud of. No pushy sales techniques required.

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August 10, 2010 — 15 awesome comments