How To Get White Listed

Get White Listed:

Handling spam is not something that is a mystery to anyone who uses email regularly.  It is almost out of the question for anyone to operate a computer on the internet and not have some form of spam protection software working to catch bad emails and delete them or trap them to a quarantine folder.  But if you have worked with any of the popular spam protection software packages, you know those services have to be "trained" to know what is spam and what is not.

Probably the most common method for determining spam is by email address.  So when you installed your spam protection software, the first thing it will do is import your address book and build a list of email addresses that you will allow into your inbox without question.  This favored contacts list is one you will manage and update regularly as you add new contacts both personal and professional.

From a merchant perspective, one of the most prized lists that online retailer can hope to get on is the customers favored user list.  This is because once a customer flags an online merchant that they are allowed to send the customer emails without question, that customer becomes an A-list candidate for specials, discounts, special sales and other marketing methods that the online merchant may use to encourage sales.

From a retailer point of view then, one of the top methods for avoiding email delivery problems is to "get white listed" by your customers so you can exchange emails with them freely and often.  The theory behind how to get white listed is not complicated but the methods can get pretty creative.  The theory is very simple. You have to make the customer want to see your emails.  How to do that opens up all kinds of marketing ploys to appeal to the customer to invite you into your email inbox as often as you wish to show up.

The first opportunity you have to entice the customer to add you to their favored contacts list is when you do an email verification of membership when they first sign on to be a regular part of your web site "community".  But event then, one rule applies universally for how to get customers to want to see your emails.  You have to convince them that there is something in it for them.

To create value that you will deliver to the customer's email box from time to time, you just have to know what the customer wants. Discounts and coupons are very popular items that customers will often seek out.   When the customer opts in to become a part of your web site community, you can take that opportunity to solicit the customer about special offers, discounts and coupons.  Few of us can resist a good deal so when the customer signs on to get those offers, that is the time to remind them that all they have to do is add you to their favored contacts list in their spam software to make sure those "once in a lifestyle" deals don't go into the spam graveyard on their computer.

Other "goodies" you can use to entice customers to add you to their favored contacts list are newsletters, autoresponder courses, ezines and give aways.  If you notice a customer is a regular contributor to one of the blogs on your web site, offer to email to him or her each new blog entry.  To see the latest ramblings on that blog, that customer will eagerly add the email address to their favored contacts list and you have accomplished your goal.

Now every one of these marketing tools we have mentioned have additional sales potential in them as well.  Newsletters that deliver regular entertainment and education to your customers also can carry advertising for your products or advertising that other merchants pay to include in your newsletter.  Many online merchants have developed a large secondary income source when their newsletter became suddenly very popular with a large circulation.  So put some work into these marketing tools because they could take your business in an entirely new direction.

How to Write Articles Quickly

How to Write Articles Quickly:

Are you looking to make money by writing articles?  If you are, you may be curious how you make the most money.  Of course, you can find well-paying content writing jobs, but there is another approach you can take.  That approach is writing articles quickly, as you are able to make more money.  On that same note, you must still be able to provide quality content.

So, how can you write quality articles, but at a relatively fast pace?  For starters, give it time.  If you are just getting started with freelance web content writing, it may take you a few weeks or even a couple of months to get into the “grove,” of things.  After time, you will learn numerous tips and techniques that can improve your speed, while still allowing you to maintain the same quality.
Another way that you can write quality articles quickly is to opt for projects that are on subjects that you already know about.  This can significantly cut down on your research time.  Do you enjoy exercising or do you have a passion for pets?  Try finding writing jobs or write your own articles on these topics.

Next, it is important to reduce distractions.  For example, do you find the internet to be a distraction?  If so, temporarily disable it from your computer.  This will prevent you from surfing the internet when you should be writing instead.  Eliminating distractions will help to keep you working at a steady pace, which should allow you to write articles at a quicker rate of speed.
One problem that plagues writers is that of writer's block.  As previously stated, reducing or eliminating distractions is advised, but an outline can also help.  Before you start writing, open up a blank copy of Microsoft Word or grab a notebook.  Write down the main points that you want to cover in each article.  Creating an outline is nice, as it allows you to spend more time writing and less time thinking about what you want to write.

As it was previously stated, Microsoft Words is a great tool for writers.  Although your clients may provide you with a form to submit your articles through or you may have another writing program on your computer, Microsoft Word is recommended.  They have a nice spell check program, which you should rely on.  Instead of going back and fixing your errors right away, let Microsoft do the work for you.  Once your article is completed, you can simply go back and change the errors, which should be underlined in red for you.  On that same note, be sure to proofread your article still.
Speaking of proofreading, if you are writing a series of articles, like 3 or more, you may want to write as many articles as possible and then proofread when you are finished.  This may help to reduce writer's blocks.  If you get “in the zone,” with writing, you may not want to stop.  You may find yourself writing a number of articles at a very fast rate of speed.  However, if you stop to proofread each article, your flow may be disrupted.

As an important note, many new writers assume that the quickest way to write articles is to rewrite articles they find online.  This is a gray area.  If you are writing articles for someone else, your client may ask for unique articles.  If so, it is okay to use the internet to research, but not to copy an article.  However, some clients will ask for article rewrites.  Most times, you are rewriting PLR articles, which the clients in question own themselves.
As highlighted above, there are a number of ways that you can learn to write articles at a quicker rate of speed.  Although this will allow you to make more money, as you can write more articles, never underestimate the power of quality content.  In fact, most clients will prefer quality content over content that can be produced in a rush.