Read this article from ProBlogger.

“For every great blog promotion strategy, there are five that suck. Really suck. They suck so bad that using them can get you blacklisted by real bloggers, ignored by annoyed readers, unfollowed on Twitter, and possibly placed on the terrorist watch list.

Being successful is not just about doing the right things. Avoiding the wrong things is just as important. Nobody wants to take two steps forward and three steps back; especially in blogging where success is few and far between, often takes a long time to become successful, and has a gigantic Dip.

If you’re to have any chance at success, you need to protect your blog from yourself. Protect it from your lust for quick success, your desire to become a ProBlogger in six months, and your general blogging ignorance (if you’re new).”

Read this article from Pro Soul.

“Pro Soul is always keeping up on new ways to promote artists, the latest of which is Twitter. Though sometimes mistaken for just a cute fad for youth, Twitter should not be underestimated. Here are a few articles to give you an idea of how Twitter is not only powerful for artists but also for all kinds of business…”

Read this article by Elizabeth.

“Most of us want to generate traffic to our blogs. Unless you’re blogging solely for your friends and family, you’ll want to attract as many readers as possible. The more traffic you generate, the more success you’ll have in generating income from your blog.”

Read this article from Chris Brogan.

“Part of what makes social media great is the ability to reach out and connect with people simply. Tools like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and the rest are free or cheap, can reach lots of people, and promote two way conversations. You might be interested in using social software to promote your products or service or company, and that’s great.”

Read this article from Web Promo.

“1. Why give away what you could sell?

That’s a fair enough sort of question. If you write an ebook or report then surely you should be paid for your sharing your knowledge with others. But if you put a price on your work, especially if you are not yet recognized as an expert in your field, you will probably find your work being overlooked.

Why not make it freely available to anyone who might be interested in your topic of expertise & promote yourself in the resource box you put at the bottom of your report. Allow it to be reprinted as long as your resource box is included.”

This article is from Maria Fung.

“In business and creativity today, if you do not have website, you are not really considered a professional. These days, no business can survive without a website. A website not only runs your business for you 24/7, it also offers clients worldwide the time and convenience to browse your products and services.” Read article.

This article is from Sell More art Online.

“Youtube is a phenominal way to do that and it’s a lot easier than you think to get quality videos created quickly. Maybe your very organised and have some video of yourself creating your art or maybe you have a video of some exhibition you’ve done. That’s awesome, but for the rest of us, I found a great tool for creating video from still shots.” Read article.

The Internet has changed the way we market and promote ourselves because it offers us a quick and cost efficient way of accessing thousands of people in our niche markets. So if you are not promoting yourself, or your business online, you’re losing potential work, contacts, clients and customers.

Here are 21 reasons why you (or your company) should establish a presence on the Internet

1. to create an opt-in customer database (marketing gold mine)
2. to increase your credibility in your marketplace
3. to sell your products or services to desirable niche markets
4. to improve customer service
5. to increase public interest about yourself or your company
6. to allow feedback from customers and clients
7. to make it easy for your customers and clients to reach you
8. to keep your business open 24 hours, 7 days a week
9. to publish a newsletter for no cost
10. to educate and train your employees
11. to stay in contact with your sales force
12. to reduce your advertising and promotional costs
13. to reduce postage and printing costs
14. to release time sensitive materials
15. to open international markets
16. to answer frequently asked questions
17. to cheaply test new products and services
18. to obtain financial support and raise funds
19. to make changes quickly
20. because your customers and clients expect it!
21. because your competitors already are!

This article is from E-Zinez.

“Email your message directly to thousands of prospective customers! With e-zine advertising you can reach very specific audiences at an affordable price! Since E-Zines are subscription based, the E-Zine advertising solution is SPAM-FREE.” Read rest of article.

When it comes to social networking, there are many individuals who think of online friendships or online relationships. While these types of relationships are the most common, you can also use social networking for business. However, this does not mean that you should completely forget about the other online social networking websites, the ones that are designed to make online friendships.

If you are looking to join an online community, you will need to create your own profile or profile page. If you are planning on joining a traditional social networking website, to gain access to millions of potential new customers, you are urged to be careful when making your online webpage or profile. One thing that Internet users hate is being solicited for business. This does not mean that you cannot use social networking to your advantage; it just means that you need to be careful with how you do it.

By joining a social networking website, especially one that is popular and has a large number of members, you should be able to generate interest in your business, including the products or services that you sell. Who knows, but that interest generated could turn into sales; thus making your social networking experience more than worth it.