Category Archives: Step-by-Step Instructions

25
Apr

Organize You Way to the Top: 5 Keys from an Efficiency Queen

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

A question I get all the time from clients or those who know me well is, “How do you do it all?” The first thought that always comes to mind is, “I have no idea!” But then I drill down to give a serious answer and the keys start pouring out.

With so many FABULOUS entrepreneurs that I get to interact with in our Conscious Divas community, I would love to use this opportunity to not only share what I do, but inspire you to share your keys below for others to implement!


19
Apr

How to Manage the Overwhelm for Creative Minds + Take the Product Creation Pledge

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

Just in the past two days, you wouldn’t realize how many ideas came into my mind of ways I wanted to, or could, expand my business. Tons of product ideas, GOOD ideas, tasks added to my to-do list… this all on top of my existing work load.

Being an entrepreneur is very challenging and can get overwhelming quick. You must manage your existing projects well so you can increase retention and build a committed following, but then you must also have a strong focus on product creation and expansion (not to mention just maintaining the work you’ve produced so far).

So how to you manage the overwhelm you feel when you’re getting so many good ideas and you know you don’t have time to execute them all?

Below I’m going to offer you a few things I do that you are welcome to try:


27
Mar

How to Write Content for the Web

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

If you’re a website or online newbie, you are probably on “information overload” about the what to do and what not to do online. This blog is dedicated to teaching you the right way to do things to get the best results. Do check back regularly for new content, tips and resources, or even easier, stay connected with me through my eMailing list or on social networks!

Today’s “how to” is all about writing content for the web. Below I have several tips that will help keep your readers engaged in what you have to say:

General Tips for Writing on the Web:

  • Short paragraphs are best. When people look at big blocks of text they get overwhelmed and don’t want to read it.
  • Stay conversational! It’s great to write how you talk because people feel like they can connect with you, that you are authentic, and they will want to work with you as a result. Writing for the web is not about being a crazed perfectionist. The online world is a forgiving one so just write and get your message OUT!

22
Mar

Get More eMailing List Subscribers: Keys to a Great Free Introductory Product Incentive

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

Gone are the days that you can just add a sign-up box on your website and ask people to “sign up for your newsletter.” In fact, many have found that newsletters just plain don’t work anymore. I actually only email my list when there’s something I think they really need to know about. I’m getting about 100 emails a day from clients (none of it is junk) so I know the pain of just wanting that Inbox empty.

However, your email list is STILL your #1 online asset! You can market to those people again and again, they will stay loyal to you (assuming you have good email practices) and they will buy from you down the road. The key is to offer a free incentive that showcases your expertise and value, that people WANT.


22
Feb

Share My Message! 7 Key Steps to Social Media Integration

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

Attention authors, speakers and entrepreneurs who are trying to build their online business and make profits to sustain the message they are passionate about sharing:

  • Do you feel clueless about social media? Questions come up such as, “What do I say on Facebook?”, “Is this really as important as people say?”, “Which social networks are the best to be on and why?”
  • Are you curious how to maximize social media interaction on your website so more web visitors share and like your content?
  • Have you considered the powers of branding your social networks to drive all that traffic back to your website?

Don’t worry, most online business owners share this frustration and confusion. Today my goal is to help you build a sturdy bridge so a steady stream of people flows between your website and social media touch-points. The goal is to maximize ease for people to join your social networks from your website AND to find your website while visiting your social networks.


31
Jan

Aligning with Promotional Partners to Gain Exposure, Share Your Message and Make More Money Online

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

There’s no doubt you have a powerful message to get out to the world. You have great ideas spurring all the time even. But are you strategically positioning yourself to gain faster success and make more income?

Brendon Burchard is right when he says people are uncomfortable talking about making money – especially off their message. They WANT to do it and NEED to do it, but they’re uncomfortable talking about it. I am too, but it’s natural and necessary. We need to put income in our pockets to sustain the message.

One way to “make money more quickly” online is with promotional partners. This can be an affiliate who registers to *sell your product for a commission*. A promotional partner can also be someone you joint venture with where you combine forces to sell a product or service – anyone that has an audience, that aligns with your message, that can help promote you. Collaboration is KEY and there are a few things you need to be educated about to make the most out of gaining these promo partners.


4
Jan

6 Ways to Make Your Video Go Viral

By: Guest Blogger

This is a guest article by #1 bestselling author, film producer, screenwriter, attorney and owner of her own production company – the lovely and talented Beth Rosen:

 

The best way to reach a large number of people and get your message across on the internet today is through video but not just any video. It must be a video that captures and keeps your audienceʼs attention.

Video is considered by Google as a higher form of engagement than a simple blog or article and ranks higher in the ratings. Therefore you have a better shot at reaching more people if you do a video rather than a simple article. And the more people that watch your video, the higher you will rank on Google and the more likelihood people who are searching in your niche market will see a link to your video and watch it.

How to get your video viral

'Evolution of Dance' Example Viral Video


13
Oct

How to Get a Vanity URL with Google+

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

With Google+ out and gaining rapid interest, you may be wondering how to get a customized URL to your profile page – one that has your name or company name in the URL instead of a bunch of meaningless numbers.

This customized URL is called a vanity URL and this same feature can be achieved with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube!

Google+ doesn’t have this option integrated into Google+ just yet, but I’ve discovered a Plan B that achieves the same result. Check it out:

Step 1. Go to your Google+ and click on your name to get to your profile page.

Step 2. In the top URL bar you’ll see the link to your profile page is something that looks like this: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103959927931081174806/posts?hl=en

Step 3. You’ll want to copy the long strong of numbers only (https://plus.google.com/u/0/103959927931081174806/posts?hl=en) — this is your number ID

Step 4. Next go to www.Gplus.to and you’ll see a screen that looks like this:


14
Sep

How to Build Your Online Platform

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

You have a powerful message inside. You’re bursting at the seams to get it out. You have endless inspiration and ideas. There’s only one problem – it takes time to build your online platform.

So many people have this dilemma. The next step is to rush, rush through logo and website design, rush to add content to the site, rush to turn that sign over to read “Open for business!”

My suggestion? Ask your web developer (how do you know if your web person is any good? click here) to put up a blog with a decent free theme. Someplace you can go to and start blogging now. You don’t have to have your logo done, web design done – nada. Just get “something” up and start the race. The key is to write content while you build the site – then add the design and branding in within the next month or two when you’re all set. This way you generate traffic NOW instead of waiting another two months (that would be super frustrating for you).


6
Sep

New Release! By Popular Demand, Online Evolutions 2 Now Available!

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

I’ve feel so honored and truly grateful from all of you who have download Online Evolutions 1 and given me such great comments like,

“I just started reading your ebook – Online Evolutions – and I wanted to let you know that it is truly inspirational! You talk about many of the same principles that I applied to my sales regime and daily routine early in my career. I must say that I needed a “refresher course”. Keep writing and offering up principles to live by!”  — Joyce K

“Thanks Amber! I got the hard copy of the (Online Evolutions) book in the mail yesterday. Thanks for your note. You are so great! I am excited! Thanks again! You rock!!!! :) “  — Sarah

 

I’ve been asked throughout this year, “When’s the next volume coming??” Thank you all for your patience as I could get this formatted and prepped for you. Today I can announce, “IT’S HERE!”