Alicia Forest

Keeping in Touch: 5 Alternatives to an Ezine

I often hear from my clients and ezine subscribers that they aren't sure they can commit to writing a regular ezine as a way to keep in touch with their list, even though they know they "should." My response is usually something like, "if it's going to... Read >

Crown Yourself Queen

In the beginning of building their business, many of my clients seem to struggle with a common mental block, and that is being uncomfortable with calling themselves an expert at what it is that they do. And I bet there are even more people out there wh... Read >

What To Do When People Aren't Buying

Did you know that almost every person who visits your website will leave without buying? I know that sounds disheartening but it's true. Just think of all the sites you've been on yourself that you haven't bought from, right? But don't be discouraged. ... Read >

Make Your Thank You Pages Do Double-Duty

I have a question for you: When someone signs up to receive your ezine or other Free Taste of what it is that you're offering, where do they end up? Do they see a polite thank you page from you? Or do they see the default confirmation page from your li... Read >

3 Simple Steps to Fantastic Testimonials

Copyright (c) 2006 Alicia M Forest and Client Abundance What's the first thing you look for when buying a product or service online? Ok, after the price? ;-) That's right - testimonials! Rave reviews from other people who have used the product or se... Read >

Working on Yourself IS Working on Your Business

Copyright (c) 2006 Alicia M Forest and Client Abundance Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Putting yourself out there in such a way opens you up to criticism, makes you confront your fears and forces you to recognize your limitations. But it also shows ... Read >

5 Ideas for Writing Sales Pages That Sell

Copyright (c) 2006 Alicia M Forest and Client Abundance One of the best pieces of advice I've ever gotten about writing sales pages is to think about them in terms of having a conversation with someone. Whether you have a tiny list or thousands of p... Read >

5 Easy and Effective Holiday Marketing Ideas for Your Business

Copyright (c) 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com It seems that, at least in the US, the holiday season starts earlier and earlier, with Christmas cards taking over most of the card section of any store right after Halloween (if not before!). ... Read >

3 Ways to Run a Productive and Profitable Business from a Home Office

Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com When you first started your business from home, did you have visions of working in your pajamas, being on a business call while sitting on your deck, or throwing in a load of laundry or doing some ... Read >

8 Ways to Grow Your Business During a Summer Lull

Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com Have things slowed down for your business now that the warmer months are upon us and people are on vacation or otherwise taking a break from their usual routines? Use this downtime to focus on gett... Read >

Why You Should Consider Pay-Per-Click Advertising for Your Business

Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com Would you like to bring targeted traffic to your website in as little as 15 minutes? Then you should learn about pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, especially if you are starting to optimize your web... Read >

10 Ways to Earn More, Work Less, and Enjoy Your Summer

Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com If you're anything like me, you start looking forward to summer as soon as the calendar flips to a new year. Take advantage of summer's slower pace and people's more casual attitudes and plan to no... Read >

How to Use Trial Offers to Increase Your Sales

Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com Do you ever find yourself tempted to purchase something online, and even with a money-back guarantee, you're still not quite sure about handing over your cash? Well, some of your prospects will ... Read >

How to Choose and Purchase Your Domain Name

Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com One of the very first steps you need to take when setting up your business online is to choose and purchase a domain name for your website. Buying a domain name is actually cheap and easy, but ther... Read >

5 Ways to Instantly Increase Your Opt-in Rate

Copyright 2006 Alicia M Forest and ClientAbundance.com Whenever someone new visits your website, your #1 goal is to get them on your email list. That way you have a method of keeping them up-to-date on your latest offerings, so when they're ready to hi... Read >