MLM Online Tools for Growing Your MLM Business

"All you need is the plan, the road map and the courage to press on to your destination."

Earl Nightingale

From the Desk of: Jackie Ulmer, Six Figure Network Marketing Coach and Business Builder

Lake Arrowhead, California

So, you want to be an Internet Network Marketer, right? Or, as we say - InterNetWork Marketer. Maybe you want to stop chasing family and friends? Stop running from meeting to meeting?

Well, my friend, it can be done and I can say that because I have done it! And, it really doesn't matter what company you are with; whether or not your sponsor tells you it is possible; or if anyone in your company is succeeding.

I did it, knowing virtually nothing about the Internet when I started and today I earn a high six figure income using online methods as my way of building my business. People come to me! After all, you are here because you somehow found me online or someone referred you here, right?

So, I am going to be very straight with you - if you are not willing to invest time and some money into learning and developing the process, you might as well give it up right now and go back to calling everyone on your warm market list.

Ready to take notes and take action? Let's proceed...

There are certain tools that you will need to successfully build your Network Marketing business, either online or offline. 

It is not difficult to put together an online system for marketing, but it takes a commitment and an investment of time and money.

I own and use everything that is presented here, and am happy to share my experiences. One reason that my business is so successful is that I invest in the tools that are needed. I don't shortcut, and neither should you.

A word of advice:  Don't try to reinvent the wheel!  Save yourself time and money and learn from the masters who have done  what you want to do.

When you have a chance, listen in to a recorded interview I did with John Milton Fogg on my experiences building an Online MLM Business.

Here is a list of the resources you must have, and that I used, to build a successful online business -

Building Your MLM Business Online Requires a Personal Website

Personal Websites - Are you serious about being successful online? If you are, then you must be marketing yourself and your opportunity with a personal website. This is how I signed up over 700 people in less than 5 years. These are people who find me online, go through my business details, and contact me directly. 

Sound too good to be true? It's not. It's taken me right to the top of my company pay plan and right to the high six figure income ranks!

Worried that you don't know HTML? No worries, here are some resources to get your site live in no time.

Getting Your Website Built and Online

The first option is at www.easybuildit.com , a powerful, template type of website with some amazing features to take you to the top of the search engines in short order. I built one simple, 5 page site and it was ranked number 3 under my specific key word phrase in less than 3 months, without me doing anything! I've since expanded it, and it is still right at the top. Check it out - www.easybuildit.com

They also have a section just for Network Marketers -

http://www.sbi-mlm.com 

Preview the site I built at http://www.mlm-success-training-tips.com

SBI offers so much more than just a way to build a website. It is so value packed that it would probably cost you thousands to get all of the tools separately.

Here is what I love about this way of building a website -

1.    A complete package of software tools

2.    Point and click site building software. You don't have to know HTML, FTP or any of the techie things. Although you CAN use these tools with SBI. You can use templates and choose from their pre-designed templates.

3.    Domain name registration

4.    Keyword Brainstorming and research tools that are dynamo, this alone is worth its weight in gold.

5.    Search Engine Optimization, including the analysis of EVERY page of your website and details on what to do to enhance and optimize it for the search engines.

6.    Unlimited hosting space, although this is rarely an issue

7.    Branded email accounts that match your domain

8.    Graphics tools

9.    Blogging platform

10. Traffic statistic and analysis tools - know WHERE your traffic comes from

11. Built in Autoresponder which will service some of your needs

12. Pay per Click research and bidding tools. REALLY helps in the process

13. Traffic Central - in other words, what major methods are people using to find your site

14. Form Builder, to create contact pages, polls, surveys, etc

15. Competition research tools

16. How to monetize (or make your website profitable) in different ways you might not think of

17. And, the one of the best things - Repeated search engine submission and auto-pinging. This mean is that SBI will continue to submit each page of your site to the search engines until they are indexed. It also tracks when the search engines have "spidered or crawled" your page and how it is ranked. Each time you make a change to a page, it automatically re-submits your page. I've never seen any other service that offers all of this!

18. A 10 day process and an Action Guide to get you through all of this so you aren't completely overwhelmed!

This is the site I most highly recommend. Beyond all of the tools, they teach you how to build a website RIGHT, and for success. This is critical.

Just like in your business, you have to tell people more than just what you do and what they can do. You also have to tell them how they can do it and be successful.

Same with your website.

The second option is very simple, very affordable and has great templates. Nice traffic tracking tools are in place, too, and this website builder took another of my sites right to the top, as well. Check it out at www.simple-web-site.com   It's as simple as working with a word document, using this builder. At least give the 10 day trial a go and you'll be sold on the tools and how simple it is.

The site I built with this site builder is company specific so contact me directly if you want to preview it.

It ranks well in the Search Engines, although not as highly as my site with SBI.

If you want to try out a great website builder that allows you to be in control and is web-bases, and simple to work with, Try X-Site Pro!

Building Your MLM Business Online Requires Leads, a System, 

Contact Manager and Automation

Keep in mind that the fastest way to your success is to have a constant, steady stream of interested prospects looking at and evaluating your business. As you begin to develop your own leads, consider using this system to put leads in front of you every day and something that can be duplicated by anyone joining.

My friend and colleague, Bob Schwartz at The Home Business Advertiser (who I have done business with before) has put together a nice system for getting someone off to a start in building their business, whatever that business might be. This is not a program specific to any one company.

In order to be successful, one must be putting our business out in front of others on a daily basis. This can be tough both online and offline. I am not typically a fan of "downline" builders and don't consider this to be one. It's more of a way to expose your business to more people in a shorter amount of time and get you comfortable talking to those who are interested.

I also like the fact that Peak Impact is providing the leads for the top 2 packages and they are exclusive to this campaign. They are not re-sold.

I already work with them on a campaign for my own specific business, so I know the quality is there. You can also upload 25 leads a day of your own. Nice….

One very nice thing about the program is that it includes a contact manager, calendar schedule, pre-written autoresponders with a broadcast tool, audio capabilities and lead capture/marketing website pages all in one. The contact manager is amazing and you can send an email right from the system after a phone call; left a message, etc. It is really one stop shopping.

Here is my capture page as part of the system - Jackie's Capture Page

And, here are the details on the system itself - StreetSmartBuzz.com

Building Your MLM Business Online Requires Automating the Delivery of Information

Your visitors are live at your website and they want information NOW. You want to know that they have been there so you can follow up. You need an autoresponder. Test drive the one I use here.

The benefit of an autoresponder is that it allows you to deliver information to your prospects at set intervals of time. This way, you are following up without even being aware that you are. I was always challenged before by remembering to call someone back in 2 weeks, or 6 months, or whenever. Now, I don't worry about it. My autoresponder is going to deliver information to each prospect and keep my name and opportunity out there.

Don't miss this important part of your system.

Building Your MLM Business Online Requires Knowing What to Do, Where to Go and How to Market Yourself and Your Site. Educate Yourself from the Start

Online Marketing Education Tools

E-Books for the "How To's" of MLM, both Online and Offline

I own and use all of the information e-books and tool listed here. And, there is a long list of "junk" that I bought, read and discarded as just that - junk. You'll find the most value intense products for educating you on the success you want listed here.

MLM, the Internet and You - How to Build a Successful Network Marketing Business Online  -  Are you looking for the secrets to how I have built my Network Marketing Business Online? my new e-book is a "tell all" and a must have for your library.

Wondering about Pay Per Clicks and using Google Adwords? And, are you interested in using Google AdWords and boosting you Search Engine Rankings? Here is the MUST READ e-book on Developing an Effective AdWords Campaign without Blowing the Budget!

What's the Rage about Squidoo and Social Networking? I urge you to hop on the bandwagon now and be at the front of this trend. Web 2.0 has just begun. This ebook will give you all of the insight into Web 2.0; what it is and what it means to you, and how to build a highly effective Squidoo page to bring traffic to you. 

Here is an example of one of mine. You can click on View Other Lenses by Jackie Ulmer to see more.

Have you considered developing your own E-book product to sell based on your experiences? It's really not that tough. Here is the book I used to learn and improve on my techniques. E-books sell online and attract future team members to you. E-book Empire!

Attraction Marketing Online - my friend Brad wrote the book on this. I "met" Brad online in 2000 and he was the first one to teach me about autoresponders. I met him live a few years later and he is truly a gentleman and a pro. His advice is tested, proven and genuine.

Next, you need a solid manual to teach you how to market online. How to promote your site, follow up, attract leads, etc. FFA's and online classifieds will not build your business. I recommend two manuals. I own them , use them weekly, and believe they are a necessary component. First, get Insider Secrets.  And, get Site Sell!

If you want to learn how to write quality content and make your words compelling to your reader, get Make Your Words Sell! I used this back in 2000 to develop content for my websites and it WORKED.

Later, I used Make Your Knowledge Sell to learn to write effective e-books for profit. Check it out as well.

EzineMoney - Don't have a lot of money to spend on advertising and promoting your web site, products and services?  Learn how to use effective, free e-zine advertising and make a fortune!

Building Your MLM Business Online Runs Smoothly With a Few Other Key Tools for Your Personal Website

Misc Online Tools

Brilliant Compensation - Tired of overcoming the objection of "Is this a pyramid?" "Network Marketing is a scam!" and so on! Well, I'm here to tell you, I don't ever hear this objection anymore! This online video creates interested prospects, ready to know more. 

Does your website talk? Mine does, check the front page. This is a great format to develop trust and a relationship with your leads! Get the details!

Building Your MLM Business Online Requires Knowing the Basics of How to Work With Your MLM Leads; What to Say; How to Invite; How to Sponsor; and a General Knowledge of the MLM Industry.

Misc MLM Business Tools and E-books

MLM Boot Camp - My E-Book - I have published an e-book on Network Marketing, how I have built my business, how I work my business, scripts that I use, resources, leadership and more!

My E-book On Scripts - How To Talk to Prospects - I have put together a complete guide to scripts - warm market, cold market, answering machines, 800 voice mail, email campaigns, handling objections and more!

And have you ever stumbled over how to ask someone to take a look at your opportunity? What to say; whether you are saying too much; what's the next step, etc? Learn from a Network Marketing Millionaire -  Get Professional Inviter and watch your recruiting numbers soar.

 Recruit Your Way to Millions! - ever wonder how to take your business from zero to hero? Learn some of the best recruiting and sponsoring techniques ever used. Find out how top income earners have made fortunes in the industry. You just need to be in the driver's seat! Recruit Your Way to Millions!

Say No First - This site helps people who want to do network marketing with or without their friends, family or neighbors. It is home to the famous Ms. Stud! character and the Say ‘No’ First approach.  Get THE TRUTH about Network Marketing!    

Good training in all aspects of Network Marketing and MLM are key to your success. And, you might as well be trained by the best if you are going to do it, right? Michael Clouse has put together some amazing tools to support you in your journey! You can read his amazing resources and MLM Training here!

Blog - Are you in the world of blogging yet? Visit my blog, see how it's done and follow along as I share tips and tricks for building the business. http://jackieulmer.blogspot.com

MLM Training Source - Don't forget to visit my training source online where I share audio trainings, web trainings and all sorts of information on building your MLM business, both online and offline. http://www.squidoo.com/jackieulmer

Powerful Intentions Online Community - What's your intention? This community provides "one stop shopping". 

The Greatest Networker - This site saves me valuable time and money in many ways. It is chock full of the best learning and self-development library on the web. It helps me produce a great newsletter, a great drip campaign for my prospects, a great training ground for my partners, and it even produces leads for me!

Other Resources

My Coaching - Are you interested in learning how I sponsored over 150 in 18 months? All who came to me from the internet and asked me about my business? I'm willing to coach you. 

Articles Archive - All my articles available for publication.

Financial Intelligence Resources - To truly be successful, and develop financial independence, you must educate yourself on how to develop a residual income, how to keep that income and how to make that money work for you!

Bookstore - Visit our bookstore for a wide selection on Business, Finance, Personal Development, Internet Marketing and more!  Updated often!

Web Decals - Advertise your business while you are driving! Check out this incredible, low-cost way of getting the word out about your business, while you drive!

All great leaders are readers! Feed your mind regularly!

Once you've read these, contact me for my advanced list that I share with my team!

Your First Year In Network Marketing - by Mark Yarnell and Rene Reid Yarnell

A must read for anyone starting a network marketing career!  I highly recommend it to my own downline, and to you, too!  Avoid the pitfalls and get the facts, and earn a six figure income.!

Street Smart Networking: A No-Nonsense Guide To Creating the Most Richly Rewarding Lifestyle You Can Possibly Imagine - by Robert Butwin 

At last, a serious how-to book that shows you the ropes of successful Network Marketing, from someone who knows it and has a track record. This shows you what works and what doesn't.  I read this after my 3rd year and my business took off!  Get it, read it, apply it!!!

Wave 4: Network Marketing in the 21st Century  - by Richard Poe

This is the 3rd in a series of books about the growth of Network Marketing and its "coming of age" as a professional, legitimate, well-respected industry.  Learn how technology, especially the Internet is revolutionizing our industry.  Millions around the world dream of starting their own business.  Many will choose Network Marketing.  How about you?

Dare to Dream and Work to Win -Dr. Tom Barrett

Probably my favorite book for new Network Marketers. He explains the psychology of personal success, which you must master in any business, along with great explanations on how to: lead a downline effectively; set realistic financial expectations and how to succeed in Network Marketing!  I wish I had read this when I was beginning!

17 Secrets of the Master Prospectors - by John Kalench
Anything by John Kalench is great, and this book is no exception.  Tested and proven "secrets" by those who have walked the walk and talked the talk.  Read this and follow in their footsteps!!  I have!

The Millionaire Next Door : The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy - by Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko; Ever wonder what the secrets, habits, lifestyles or careers make up America's 7 figure society?  The answers might surprise you, and may even inspire you!  A great book!

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