Archive for Derek Gehl

Leverage Your Existing Customers to Keep Your Business Healthy in Tough Economic Times
by Derek Gehl (03/12/2009)

When you stay in touch with your regular customers - and regularly e-mail them valuable information - they’ll quickly come to view you as a credible resource, an expert in your field, and, most important, someone who’s watching out for their best interests.

4 Ways to Make MORE Money in a Stinking Recession
by Derek Gehl (03/03/2009)

Businesses that are launched in hard times are better equipped to survive than those that grow bloated and fat during times of surplus spending. But in order to thrive during an economic slowdown, you need to know how to do things the smart way, and not waste money you don’t have on strategies that won’t work.

Ask Yourself This… Is Your FAQ Page Making You Money?
by Derek Gehl (02/03/2009)

Your FAQ page can actively attract traffic to your site, establish your credibility, and make sales for you. Here’s how…

Believe It or Not,This Is a Great Time to Start Your Internet Business!
by Derek Gehl (01/23/2009)

I’ve been getting lots of e-mails and calls from people who don’t actually have websites up and running yet. And they’re all concerned about the same thing: “Sure, your strategies are good for people who are already making money online… but what about those of us who are still thinking about starting an Internet business? Isn’t this the worst time to launch a new website?“

10 Questions You NEED to Ask If Your Site Isn’t Making Any Sales
by Derek Gehl (11/18/2008)

If you recently launched a website and aren’t getting the results you expected, you need to ask yourself every single question on the list below, starting with number one. Once you can answer “yes” to all 10 questions, I guarantee the sales will come rolling in.

Overcoming the “Technical Learning Curve”
by Derek Gehl (09/02/2008)

Starting an Internet business takes work - but it’s easier than you may think. Unfortunately, many people are stumped by the "technical" side of it. Here is just one example of the kind of e-mail I get from frustrated entrepreneurs on a daily basis…

4 Pillars of a Successful Affiliate Website
by Derek Gehl (08/05/2008)

Today, I'd like to "bust" an affiliate marketing myth that's been making the rounds since... well, since affiliate marketing started.

The 5 Principles of Testing
by Derek Gehl (06/27/2008)

Testing everything you do with your online business - and tracking the results - is the only way to keep on top of what you're doing right and what you need to improve.

How to Make Your Customers Leave Your Website in a Huff and Never Return
by Derek Gehl (10/06/2006)

According to recent research from the Gartner Group, half of all online sales are lost due to confusing website navigation. That's 50 percent of potential sales down the toilet because customers can't find what they're looking for. And when customers leave your site, chances are they'll never return.