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Here you will find our personal recommendations of vendors and tools for marketing your Platinum One Destinations business online.
Whether you join with P1D or any other biz, the recommendations and suggestions on this page are applicable to anyone in direct sales.
We lay out here for you with what I consider the "Phase I" advertising tools - meaning a lead generation program in combination with free
classifieds and social networking. Then, we describe more advanced tools for you to tap into in "Phase II" of your business - meaning you
have an established team, some demonstrated leadership and success, and you can begin to create a "personal branding" internet
marketing campaign.
When you join the Synergy Prosperity team, we will offer you coaching in building a detailed, personalized business plan to begin using all
these various resources. Our team regularly masterminds the best and most effective ways of using these resources, sharing tips, scripts,
ad copy, and much more - openly and freely - on a daily basis. The Synergy Marketing Group also offers superior training for all members
through their exclusive dashboard video and audio training tutorials on several of these topics.
Whether you join with P1D or any other biz, the recommendations and suggestions on this page are applicable to anyone in direct sales.
We lay out here for you with what I consider the "Phase I" advertising tools - meaning a lead generation program in combination with free
classifieds and social networking. Then, we describe more advanced tools for you to tap into in "Phase II" of your business - meaning you
have an established team, some demonstrated leadership and success, and you can begin to create a "personal branding" internet
marketing campaign.
When you join the Synergy Prosperity team, we will offer you coaching in building a detailed, personalized business plan to begin using all
these various resources. Our team regularly masterminds the best and most effective ways of using these resources, sharing tips, scripts,
ad copy, and much more - openly and freely - on a daily basis. The Synergy Marketing Group also offers superior training for all members
through their exclusive dashboard video and audio training tutorials on several of these topics.
Recommended Lead Vendors (Phase I):
For those brand new to the industry or for anyone looking to jump-start their business quickly, we recommend using a lead generation
program where you can purchase leads captured for you online by companies that do all the internet marketing for you. Below are the lead
vendors that I recommend, have personally worked with and made sales, and that our team uses. Keep in mind that purchased leads work
with P1D because our profit margins are big enough for your advertising budget to fit financially. They WORK if you WORK IT and get the
RIGHT TRAINING on how to work a purchased lead program.
The P1D Lead Store - Go here to get in one central place the most customized, qualified, exclusive leads for your P1D business. Two
different vendors are featured and approved by the Synergy Marketing Group to ensure credibility and success!
MLM Lead Genie Leads - I love this vendor. I used this lead company in my first few weeks in the business. For a $180 investment in 60
phone interviewed leads, I generated $3,200 in profit! And I have team members who have used this lead source to generate Platinum
sales. If you are looking for an alternative, affordable, customized travel business lead, this is one vendor you can trust.
HBB Leads - This vendor is one that I've recommended for people on a tight budget and I've personally tested them and found them to be
quite responsive, even with 7-10 day old leads. They offer many types of affordable lead packages that are mostly general home-based
business leads. You will need to make more dials using these leads, but they are perfect for beginners and people on a tight budget. You
will get VOLUME and will build momentum and consistency. They are also good for using in conjunction with an auto-dialer service.
program where you can purchase leads captured for you online by companies that do all the internet marketing for you. Below are the lead
vendors that I recommend, have personally worked with and made sales, and that our team uses. Keep in mind that purchased leads work
with P1D because our profit margins are big enough for your advertising budget to fit financially. They WORK if you WORK IT and get the
RIGHT TRAINING on how to work a purchased lead program.
The P1D Lead Store - Go here to get in one central place the most customized, qualified, exclusive leads for your P1D business. Two
different vendors are featured and approved by the Synergy Marketing Group to ensure credibility and success!
MLM Lead Genie Leads - I love this vendor. I used this lead company in my first few weeks in the business. For a $180 investment in 60
phone interviewed leads, I generated $3,200 in profit! And I have team members who have used this lead source to generate Platinum
sales. If you are looking for an alternative, affordable, customized travel business lead, this is one vendor you can trust.
HBB Leads - This vendor is one that I've recommended for people on a tight budget and I've personally tested them and found them to be
quite responsive, even with 7-10 day old leads. They offer many types of affordable lead packages that are mostly general home-based
business leads. You will need to make more dials using these leads, but they are perfect for beginners and people on a tight budget. You
will get VOLUME and will build momentum and consistency. They are also good for using in conjunction with an auto-dialer service.
Recommended Internet Marketing Resources (Phase II):
I have many people who ask me if I will share with them how I have created success with internet marketing and websites. So I have
put together here the resources, information, and vendors that I've personally used to learn how and to implement my own internet
marketing campaign.
I developed my campaigns by doing my own research, and applied what I learned. It took me a couple years before I had figured it all
out. And even now, I do pay an SEO company to do the legwork that I do not have the time to do to maintain the success of the
campaign. I will STRESS that you should WAIT before starting an internet marketing campaign until you have built a solid foundation of
income and people on your team, using the simple and duplicable systems we teach in the SMG, or unless you can afford to pay
someone to build one for you.
For people on my team who are coachable and demonstrate leadership in terms of production, I do offer free coaching in this area
using the same tools and resources as you see below and will help you build your own personal brand online when you are ready.
put together here the resources, information, and vendors that I've personally used to learn how and to implement my own internet
marketing campaign.
I developed my campaigns by doing my own research, and applied what I learned. It took me a couple years before I had figured it all
out. And even now, I do pay an SEO company to do the legwork that I do not have the time to do to maintain the success of the
campaign. I will STRESS that you should WAIT before starting an internet marketing campaign until you have built a solid foundation of
income and people on your team, using the simple and duplicable systems we teach in the SMG, or unless you can afford to pay
someone to build one for you.
For people on my team who are coachable and demonstrate leadership in terms of production, I do offer free coaching in this area
using the same tools and resources as you see below and will help you build your own personal brand online when you are ready.
Website Hosting & Autoresponder Services:
These are the vendors I am currently using for my websites. I use Yahoo Small Business Site Builder & Hosting to create and host this
website. Bluehost for my Wordpress.org blog because it has an easy interface with Wordpress, and Icontact for my autoresponder
services. All are quite affordable and very simple and easy to learn and use.
website. Bluehost for my Wordpress.org blog because it has an easy interface with Wordpress, and Icontact for my autoresponder
services. All are quite affordable and very simple and easy to learn and use.
If you are new to website design, I highly recommend the SBI online website design tutorial program. You will learn how to build web
pages and sites block by block using special online software. The tools include autoresponders, search engine submissions. And,
the self-guided modules teach you how to develop an SEO program the right way - without paying thousands of dollars to so-called
"experts" who will promise you instant gratification and top placement - which is not viable in the long-term.
pages and sites block by block using special online software. The tools include autoresponders, search engine submissions. And,
the self-guided modules teach you how to develop an SEO program the right way - without paying thousands of dollars to so-called
"experts" who will promise you instant gratification and top placement - which is not viable in the long-term.
Do-It -Yourself Website Design:
Domain Registration:
Many of the hosting companies listed above include domains. However, if you just wish to create a domain to redirect your SMG
websites to, then GoDaddy is most likely the cheapest and easiest vendor.
websites to, then GoDaddy is most likely the cheapest and easiest vendor.
Must Read Internet Marketing Books:
Here are my recommended readings for learning how to start a google, yahoo, pay per click or Web 2.0 marketing campaign. I've read
them all and they've all contributed to the success of my websites and blogs.
them all and they've all contributed to the success of my websites and blogs.
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Online Marketing Resources for Platinum One Destinations & Direct Sales Professionals
Free Lead Generation Using Classifieds & Social Networking (Phase I & II):
Starting an online business requires that you generate online traffic. And the lead program outlined above is really the best way to get
started for minimal cost. You can also begin right away to build your internet presence easily through FREE online classifieds and social
networking sites where you can post your profile, your website links, and stuff about YOU.. That's the key to internet marketing anyway -
personal branding.
So here are links to various sites that you can begin using immediately. My suggestion is to start with just a few at first. And realize that
social networking sites are FREE and for networking. It is not for blatantly advertising you or your business. The way you market in these
arenas is by participating in forums, adding as many friends as possible, making comments on your friends' profiles, and contributing your
perspective, knowledge, and passions in groups, forums, comments, bulletins. blogs, and messages to your friends. You must go into
social networking from an indirect approach, meaning that as you build a following in these forums and make positive, helpful
contributions, people will check out your profile and click on your links.
And, the other word of caution here is - TIME... There are no short-cuts to internet marketing. And using social networking will take time to
hang out regularly in forums, make posts, add friends daily, etc. Watch your time, and do not use it as your ONLY source of generating
traffic. At first, use a lead generation program, and social networking and free classifieds in combination, and make sure you balance your
time with each one - with a primary focus on your lead generation program and activities - for your first 90 days in the biz.
Classified Ad Sites:
Post ad copy about the "openings" with your business. Be careful about using the words "home based business opportunity" in your
placements, as you might get deleted. Use words and phrases that state you are looking to fill a "position" or looking for "sales reps" or
"travel professionals" and explain the earning potential, with a back-link to your website using "anchor text" as opposed to just www.xxxxx.
com. Or - to play it even safer - leave off your website and just put your phone number.
Social Networking Sites:
Many people know of Myspace, Youtube, and Facebook, but there are a gazillion social networking sites now. Youtube alone gets over a
billion hits per day!! So we know this is where the action is at.. And the best part?? It's FREE.. Here are the ones I recommend you plug into
now. But realize you should keep up with the newest trends and follow the flow to the "next hottest" sites that emerge.
And rather than shoot in the dark, I recommend that you pick up a book or two on marketing in these arenas. You can find a great little ebook
further down on this page that I've personally used and like (it also comes with a bunch of other free ebooks on various topics), or check out
the personal development store on this site and choose from some of the books in Travel & Trends & Network Marketing categories that
explain how to use these sites most effectively.
started for minimal cost. You can also begin right away to build your internet presence easily through FREE online classifieds and social
networking sites where you can post your profile, your website links, and stuff about YOU.. That's the key to internet marketing anyway -
personal branding.
So here are links to various sites that you can begin using immediately. My suggestion is to start with just a few at first. And realize that
social networking sites are FREE and for networking. It is not for blatantly advertising you or your business. The way you market in these
arenas is by participating in forums, adding as many friends as possible, making comments on your friends' profiles, and contributing your
perspective, knowledge, and passions in groups, forums, comments, bulletins. blogs, and messages to your friends. You must go into
social networking from an indirect approach, meaning that as you build a following in these forums and make positive, helpful
contributions, people will check out your profile and click on your links.
And, the other word of caution here is - TIME... There are no short-cuts to internet marketing. And using social networking will take time to
hang out regularly in forums, make posts, add friends daily, etc. Watch your time, and do not use it as your ONLY source of generating
traffic. At first, use a lead generation program, and social networking and free classifieds in combination, and make sure you balance your
time with each one - with a primary focus on your lead generation program and activities - for your first 90 days in the biz.
Classified Ad Sites:
Post ad copy about the "openings" with your business. Be careful about using the words "home based business opportunity" in your
placements, as you might get deleted. Use words and phrases that state you are looking to fill a "position" or looking for "sales reps" or
"travel professionals" and explain the earning potential, with a back-link to your website using "anchor text" as opposed to just www.xxxxx.
com. Or - to play it even safer - leave off your website and just put your phone number.
Social Networking Sites:
Many people know of Myspace, Youtube, and Facebook, but there are a gazillion social networking sites now. Youtube alone gets over a
billion hits per day!! So we know this is where the action is at.. And the best part?? It's FREE.. Here are the ones I recommend you plug into
now. But realize you should keep up with the newest trends and follow the flow to the "next hottest" sites that emerge.
And rather than shoot in the dark, I recommend that you pick up a book or two on marketing in these arenas. You can find a great little ebook
further down on this page that I've personally used and like (it also comes with a bunch of other free ebooks on various topics), or check out
the personal development store on this site and choose from some of the books in Travel & Trends & Network Marketing categories that
explain how to use these sites most effectively.
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