DISQUS

Bill · 1 year ago

I like the idea about writing articles, since it seems everywhere I go the topic seems to keep popping up. And everywhere they mention articles they also mention the same site, Ezine. I am going to try it out. Thanks, Bill

Cristina Favreau · 1 year ago

Bill, thank you for dropping by. I'm glad you liked the article. Article writing really is one of the easiest ways to market your expertise. I don't mean it's easy to write (I struggle with writing on a daily basis!), but the benefits far outweigh the effort required. There are literally thousands of article submission sites, so it was beyond the scope of this article to list them all. I referred to EzineArticles.com because it is the most recognized and most reputable site.

If you need help with getting started article marketing, Tracey Lawton has an awesome program, which I've been using for a few years. It's called Complete Article Tracking Tool, and you can find it here: http://tinyurl.com/3ohrqx

Good luck with your article writing!

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome · 1 year ago

Great list and I'd add one more - get involved in your professional association if there is one for your field. With my organizing business I did all of the above, plus I was asked to be on the board of directors for Professional Organizers in Canada. A year into my business I became President and my expert status shot through the roof, opening up doors I never thought possible for someone so new to a business.

Cristina Favreau · 1 year ago

Alex, I totally agree that joining and being actively involved in local networking associations gives a HUGE boost to your visibility. Your experience is totally amazing! Congrats.

There are 3 reasons I didn't mention professional associations in my article:
(1) The main focus of my article was on lost-cost strategies. In most cases, annual membership fees are quite pricey, plus a cost per event — not for everyone on a tight budget.

(2) Another reason why I didn't add networking is because you need the time to do it. I personally had to stop attending association meets after having children. Most associations meet very early in the morning or late in the evening—not ideal for someone with small children.

(3) Finally, there are literally hundreds of strategies to achieving expert status, and there is only so much I can cover in one article. This point definitely deserves it's place in an article all it's own. Do I see an article in your future???!!!

Thanks for sharing with us your experience. You have definitely shown how, just because you're new in business, doesn't mean you can't establish yourself as an expert in your field. Congrats again and I look forward to reading more about your success *gentle nudge!* ;)