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Joint Venture - JV - Who Me?

You’re being watched and it’s not big brother. Your company’s online success (or lack of) is probably being evaluated by other people doing business online. You're thinking how so? Try these on for size.

- Article Submissions

- Caliber of business

- Search engine placements

- Number of incoming links

- Alexa ranking

- PR Rating online

- Website growth

- Forum postings

- What others are saying

Your business is being evaluated because savvy networkers are looking for good companies to connect with. Doing business online successfully, involves generating a network of advertising that sends targeted traffic to your website.

Of course you are much more likely to have your links and ads viewed by many people on a popular website than a newbie’s site. Which is the very reason that many of the top sites in the world have paid advertising on them. There is money to be made and in some cases, lots of money.

As a businessperson one should constantly be looking to connect her business with others online. Some may not be aware of the benefits or are just unsure how to start.

It’s not as difficult as it may appear. Simplified , it comes down to finding other like-minded people like you, and combining your products or services together. For example let’s suppose you sell “natural pet food” online. Search for “pet care” or perhaps “pet accessory” shops that will work with you to bring you both business.

Let’s review the process of Networking. Lately there has been a lot of talk about the Law of Attraction. It’s very real and it applies online as well. When one searches online to connect with others, initially it’s not personal it’s business. As we discussed earlier, people are trying to evaluate your success. They want to determine if your website is as successful as theirs. If your efforts create a site that becomes a medium to high traffic success online, you’ll attract websites of similar quality.

Neubies & Players:

If you’re just starting your online business, you’ll want to look for websites in your field that have recently started also. They are more likely to embrace your offer and you can grow together. Of course you can also contact the most popular and successful sites as well, just be conscious of your return on investment. And for those owners whose websites have been around for while. Getting attention shouldn’t be very hard for you. People typically will either have an interest or not quickly, based upon the level of your online success.

Reality:

In some ways, this form of networking seems like a replay of our childish high school days. Most freshmen spent time with their own and the lofty seniors spent their time together. Now back to JV, a medium successful online business may still find it a bit tough to have successful websites want to connect with them. However the newer sites will be knocking on their door. And of course those at the Guru level have people attempting to knock their doors down to JV.

Conclusion:

Continue building your online business and networking .There is much value to be gained from connecting with others in the same or similar fields. The very worst thing that could happen is that you get a bunch of no’s. And the very best, “the sky may not be the limit.” After all, this is the Internet.

Rob L. Daniel is a United States Air Force veteran. He served for years as a top-producing stockbroker, with the Investment banking firm of Lehman Brothers. He has had key sales and marketing positions in and outside of corporate America. He is a full time Internet marketer, with a fast track global personal development company. He leads his team and helps others generate traffic and sales for their businesses. Currently he resides in Los Angeles, California.