© 2005 Dream Merchant Dream Merchant • 2309 Torrance Bvd. #104, Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 328-1925 email: Jkm316@aol.com CREATING YOUR OWN INFORMATION PRODUCTS
Technology Has Made it Easier Than Ever to Create and Sell Online Products.
By Michael Port
There has never been a more exciting and profitable time to create your own online product. Recent breakthroughs in the costs of software, broadband, online hosting, and teleconferencing combined with the explosion of Internet sales, makes it easier than ever before to create your own products.
Even better, with the advent of automation, it's never been easier to automate the entire sales and distribution of your product, providing you with a passive stream of income while you sleep.
An information product can be delivered in many different formats--as a ebook, e-course, special report, manual, tutorial, home study course, teleclass, intensive program, etc. Audio and video can even be added to any of these formats, simply and easily from home, something that wasn't possible even just a few years ago.
Why is it important to have your own product on the Internet? Let's take a look.
- 1. It Positions You as an Expert--Perception is
everything on the Internet and the creation of your own
product results in positioning you as an expert. It's a
critical step in generating new business.
2. It Builds Your Brand Identity--Your product represents you and your business in the marketplace, and making it available on the Web is the first step toward getting your product into more hands, heads, and homes.
3. It Reaches a Global Marketplace--Having a product available on the Web means that you've expanded your geographic marketplace to the entire world via your website and your affiliate's websites.
4. It Creates a 24/7, Passive-Revenue Profit Machine--The Web never sleeps, which means that you can literally turn your computer and website into a cash register around the clock, and many, if not all, of the processes can be automated.
5. It Instantly Increases the Effectiveness of Your Sales Cycle--This is especially critical for those selling services. Often a consumer will opt to purchase a product as a trial before deciding to purchase your service. Having a quality product available on the Web allows them to get to know a bit more about you and what you have to offer.
In addition to the great benefits listed above, there are several more which apply specifically to information products and make them an even more attractive choice.
6. They are Remarkably Cost Effective--Since traditional production and distribution is unnecessary, your costs are significantly reduced and your margin for profit is significantly increased.
7. They Increase Your Speed to the Market--While it might take months or years to get a hardbound book written, edited, published, produced, and distributed to book stores, you can deliver the same content in the format of an ebook and bring it into the world in a matter of days.
8. The Content Can be Leveraged in Several Formats--As I mentioned above, the same content can be presented in several different formats: as an ebook, e-course, etc. My "Book Yourself Solid" product line is a perfect example. See how I've created a full product line at
www.BookYourselfSolid.com
9. They Offer the Opportunity for Bold Self-Expression and Learning--The Web allows you to get your message to millions simultaneously while at the same time offering you the opportunity to learn in action as you challenge yourself to create something totally unique.
Now's the time to get into action. Product creation doesn't have to be that difficult. To learn more, visit http://www.90dayproduct.com. Before you know it, you'll be hearing the beautiful, melodic, "ka-ching, ka-ching" sound of your website turned cash register, as the orders come rolling in.
Michael Port is the President of Michael Port & Associates LLC and is known as the guy to call when you're tired of thinking small. To spend some more time with Michael and to think bigger about who you are and what you offer the world, visit http://www.MichaelPort.com
For a FREE six-step e-course on how to create your own information products in 90 days or less, send a blank email to e course@90dayproduct.com
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