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]]> By: veronika freeman http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73556 veronika freeman Tue, 12 May 2009 13:02:39 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73556 The quality of their work is questionable, but since they are seen as experts people hire them without question. I wouldn't publicly share an example because a) it's not nice and b) they probably don't think their work is substandard...<br>I'm just amazed sometimes at the power of the word & notion of an "expert"... and strive to live up to the term.<br>I think the lesson is to strive to be an expert at something you're truly passionate about and constantly improve/update your skills. Also, focusing on your target market - the ones your skill set is equipped for.<br>Sorry if I've pulled this too far off topic - I'm just fascinated with the notion of experts... and I think that e-books and blogs are a huge part of that positioning... which is probably why I bought your e-book, right? ;>)<br>V- The quality of their work is questionable, but since they are seen as experts people hire them without question. I wouldn't publicly share an example because a) it's not nice and b) they probably don't think their work is substandard…
I'm just amazed sometimes at the power of the word & notion of an “expert”… and strive to live up to the term.
I think the lesson is to strive to be an expert at something you're truly passionate about and constantly improve/update your skills. Also, focusing on your target market – the ones your skill set is equipped for.
Sorry if I've pulled this too far off topic – I'm just fascinated with the notion of experts… and I think that e-books and blogs are a huge part of that positioning… which is probably why I bought your e-book, right? ;>)
V-

]]> By: Cristina Favreau http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73554 Cristina Favreau Tue, 12 May 2009 06:03:09 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73554 Oooh!!! I can't wait to see your ebook, Janet...<br><br>Yes, repurposing is an underused tactic by many virtual assistants. My hope is to train you to leverage everything you do to reach as many people in your target market as you can. Oooh!!! I can't wait to see your ebook, Janet…

Yes, repurposing is an underused tactic by many virtual assistants. My hope is to train you to leverage everything you do to reach as many people in your target market as you can.

]]> By: Cristina Favreau http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73553 Cristina Favreau Tue, 12 May 2009 05:57:21 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73553 I struggled with trying to keep this one simple (I tend to ramble...) so I'm glad you found this week's marketing steps easy to follow. I struggled with trying to keep this one simple (I tend to ramble…) so I'm glad you found this week's marketing steps easy to follow.

]]> By: Cristina Favreau http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73552 Cristina Favreau Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:25 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73552 Veronika, you make an interesting point... It sounds like these "successful professionals" are charging the high fees but are not delivering value. Am I reading that right?<br><br>You gotta walk your talk. If you SAY your an expert on your topic, then you better BE the expert. If not, word will quickly spread and cause irreparable damage. Veronika, you make an interesting point… It sounds like these “successful professionals” are charging the high fees but are not delivering value. Am I reading that right?

You gotta walk your talk. If you SAY your an expert on your topic, then you better BE the expert. If not, word will quickly spread and cause irreparable damage.

]]> By: Cristina Favreau http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73551 Cristina Favreau Tue, 12 May 2009 05:47:17 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73551 I so hear your challenge of trying to get all these things done.<br><br>Diane, one small suggestion: For this week's marketing goal, say "I want to repurpose ONE blog I have written into an article to be posted." Then do it.<br><br>Chunk big/overwhelming goals into bite size pieces and your chances of procrastinating are lessened. I so hear your challenge of trying to get all these things done.

Diane, one small suggestion: For this week's marketing goal, say “I want to repurpose ONE blog I have written into an article to be posted.” Then do it.

Chunk big/overwhelming goals into bite size pieces and your chances of procrastinating are lessened.

]]> By: Cristina Favreau http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73550 Cristina Favreau Tue, 12 May 2009 05:42:45 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73550 For sure, you do NOT want to leave yourself out of the equation. The whole point of using article writing as a marketing strategy is to showcase your expertise without blatantly promoting yourself.<br><br>Denise, thanks for reminding us that using "I" in our articles is NOT a dirty word. For sure, you do NOT want to leave yourself out of the equation. The whole point of using article writing as a marketing strategy is to showcase your expertise without blatantly promoting yourself.

Denise, thanks for reminding us that using “I” in our articles is NOT a dirty word.

]]> By: Cristina Favreau http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73549 Cristina Favreau Tue, 12 May 2009 05:37:40 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73549 You'll hear me say this a lot... but it bears repeating: It's all about building relationships and communicating how you help people solve their problems.<br><br>You gain trust much faster when you give with no strings attached.<br><br>Let us know how your article writing goes! Share the link with us once you have an article up! You'll hear me say this a lot… but it bears repeating: It's all about building relationships and communicating how you help people solve their problems.

You gain trust much faster when you give with no strings attached.

Let us know how your article writing goes! Share the link with us once you have an article up!

]]> By: Janet Barclay http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73548 Janet Barclay Mon, 11 May 2009 23:46:05 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73548 Great tip, Cristina! There are so many ways we can "repurpose" our work. I'm in the process of combining some of my articles and workshop handouts to produce a new e-book which I'll be launching this month. Great tip, Cristina! There are so many ways we can “repurpose” our work. I'm in the process of combining some of my articles and workshop handouts to produce a new e-book which I'll be launching this month.

]]> By: VA-4-Hire http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2009/05/weekly-va-marketing-tip-turn-it-into-an-article/comment-page-1/#comment-73547 VA-4-Hire Mon, 11 May 2009 21:25:57 +0000 http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/?p=1176#comment-73547 Thanks for the simple, easy steps to creating articles. Thanks for the simple, easy steps to creating articles.

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