Microsoft to Boost Web Ads
Microsoft said Wednesday it has started testing online ads on Live, its new web services network, as the software giant tries to catch up with online rivals like Google and Yahoo that have successfully generated millions of dollars in revenue from online ads.
Microsoft said it will display ads from about 20 advertisers as part of a year-long trial program on the network, which includes the small business site Office Live, email service Windows Live Mail, and social networking service MSN Spaces.
Microsoft said the ads on Office Live, a web service offering web hosting, domain name registration, and tools to create web sites for small businesses, will help generate revenue to offer consumers these online services for free or at a low cost.
“Advertising is a very important business model for Microsoft worldwide because an increasing number of advertisers are becoming more global,” said Joanne Bradford, corporate vice president for global sales and marketing at Microsoft, in a statement. “With ad-supported software opportunities, we’re able to offer great services at low or no cost for our consumers and a vast ecosystem for advertisers.”
So far, Microsoft has lagged significantly behind online rivals in making money off its online traffic. MSN attracts more than 465 million unique users worldwide per month, but Microsoft make far lower in ad revenue compared to rivals.
Microsoft's MSN Internet unit generated about $1.4 billion in online advertising revenue in 2005, compared to Google’s $6 billion, and Yahoo’s $4.6 billion. Internet advertising is estimated to be a $15-billion market and is expected to reach $26 billion in 2009, according to Forrester Research.
The Redmond giant is now determined to catch up. Microsoft said it will test different ad formats to determine which provide the best return on investment for its advertisers. Initial advertisers include Coca-Cola Brazil, JCPenney, and jobs site Monster.com.
Catching Up with RivalsIn November 2005, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates sent a memo outlining the company’s new focus on the Live network, a portal that would bring many Microsoft services under a single roof (see Microsoft Puts Windows on Net). The company said the Live.com portal would eventually be used to create an advertising network.
The idea will be an attempt to catch up with online rivals like Google and Yahoo that have successfully used similar services like email and news content to peddle ads, said analysts.
“Microsoft is now Googleizing their network to a certain degree,” said Richard Williams, senior analyst with the brokerage firm ICAP. “Google has already proven that you can have strong revenues from an ad-supported network. The question is, will Microsoft’s audience be receptive to it.”
Microsoft said it will continue the trial through the year and will work with about 100 advertisers in nine markets to learn about their needs and to develop new advertising methods for the Windows Live platform
Saturday, March 6, 2010
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
7 Keys to Internet Business Success
Starting an internet business can be as simple as opening a Yahoo Store. And as complicated as building your own dynamic e-commerce web site. But no matter how you go about it, you need 7 key ingredients to ensure the success of your internet business.
1. Demand
You can have the most awesome product and the most hi-tech web site, but if you can’t generate demand for your product, your business is doomed from the start. There are many ways to generate demand in the online world. You could advertise in ezines, start an affiliate program, encourage word of mouth, referrals, do joint ventures. Remember, without demand, there will be no sales. And without sales, where does that leave you?
2. Order
When you start getting visitors to your web site, it’s now just a matter of turning them into your customers. Okay, maybe it’s not as easy as it sounds. This is why, once your visitor has decided to become a customer, you have to make sure that it is easy for them to do so. Make sure that your ordering process is easy and straightforward. The less clicks to secure an order, the better.
3. Payment
This is one process of your internet business that you’d definitely not want to get wrong - how money is actually transferred from your customer to you. The most popular means of doing this online is through credit card transactions. Credit cards makes full use of a person’s ‘buy now think later’ attitude. So, your sales would be a lot higher if you accepted credit cards than if you didn’t. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have alternative methods. The more payment methods you offer, the easier your customer will find it to pay for your product.
4. Fulfillment
After payment has been made, don’t make the mistake of thinking that the coast is clear. There’s still the matter of delivering your products. If you sell digital products, it is now normal standard to have it delivered instantly. People now expect this, so make sure you set this up. If you sell physical products that needs physical delivery, make sure that you communicate with your customer every step of the way. Ensure them that their goods are on the way. If possible, send them a means to track the movement of their package. Your customers should never feel insecure.
5. Service and Support
Once the sale has been made, it doesn’t stop there. You have to provide excellent customer support. Your internet business customer support will determine, to some extent, whether your customer will request a refund and whether or not they will make repeat purchases. Support abilities of an internet business is getting more and more efficient. So don’t get caught behind. The least you should do is provide timely e-mail support. If you have a busier site, then consider other support methods - online helpdesk, FAQs, live chats, ticket system, knowledge base ….
6. Security
The Internet community is getting more aware of what to look out for in order to protect themselves from many of the net’s less desirable activities. One of which is e-commerce frauds. It is, therefore, up to you to prove to your visitors that they can trust you. Things like using secured server to process payments, can go a long way. Purchase a digital certificate, if you can. Add a physical mail address or a phone number where they can contact you. Anything at all, to give your visitors some peace of mind.
7. Community
Once you’ve received more than just a handful of sales, you should think about starting a community. Making your customers a part of a community, gives them a sense of belonging. Have your community be a part of your product development. Listen to their suggestions. Not only will you get product ideas for your internet business, your sales ratio will increase with every new product release and you will have a loyal customer base.
There you go. Work on these seven keys and you’ll be way ahead of most internet businesses out there on the net today.
1. Demand
You can have the most awesome product and the most hi-tech web site, but if you can’t generate demand for your product, your business is doomed from the start. There are many ways to generate demand in the online world. You could advertise in ezines, start an affiliate program, encourage word of mouth, referrals, do joint ventures. Remember, without demand, there will be no sales. And without sales, where does that leave you?
2. Order
When you start getting visitors to your web site, it’s now just a matter of turning them into your customers. Okay, maybe it’s not as easy as it sounds. This is why, once your visitor has decided to become a customer, you have to make sure that it is easy for them to do so. Make sure that your ordering process is easy and straightforward. The less clicks to secure an order, the better.
3. Payment
This is one process of your internet business that you’d definitely not want to get wrong - how money is actually transferred from your customer to you. The most popular means of doing this online is through credit card transactions. Credit cards makes full use of a person’s ‘buy now think later’ attitude. So, your sales would be a lot higher if you accepted credit cards than if you didn’t. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have alternative methods. The more payment methods you offer, the easier your customer will find it to pay for your product.
4. Fulfillment
After payment has been made, don’t make the mistake of thinking that the coast is clear. There’s still the matter of delivering your products. If you sell digital products, it is now normal standard to have it delivered instantly. People now expect this, so make sure you set this up. If you sell physical products that needs physical delivery, make sure that you communicate with your customer every step of the way. Ensure them that their goods are on the way. If possible, send them a means to track the movement of their package. Your customers should never feel insecure.
5. Service and Support
Once the sale has been made, it doesn’t stop there. You have to provide excellent customer support. Your internet business customer support will determine, to some extent, whether your customer will request a refund and whether or not they will make repeat purchases. Support abilities of an internet business is getting more and more efficient. So don’t get caught behind. The least you should do is provide timely e-mail support. If you have a busier site, then consider other support methods - online helpdesk, FAQs, live chats, ticket system, knowledge base ….
6. Security
The Internet community is getting more aware of what to look out for in order to protect themselves from many of the net’s less desirable activities. One of which is e-commerce frauds. It is, therefore, up to you to prove to your visitors that they can trust you. Things like using secured server to process payments, can go a long way. Purchase a digital certificate, if you can. Add a physical mail address or a phone number where they can contact you. Anything at all, to give your visitors some peace of mind.
7. Community
Once you’ve received more than just a handful of sales, you should think about starting a community. Making your customers a part of a community, gives them a sense of belonging. Have your community be a part of your product development. Listen to their suggestions. Not only will you get product ideas for your internet business, your sales ratio will increase with every new product release and you will have a loyal customer base.
There you go. Work on these seven keys and you’ll be way ahead of most internet businesses out there on the net today.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Affiliate marketing has its ups and downs. It could be draining if you are not armed with updated information and the technical how-tos. But this article's sole objective is to reach out to you and not to badmouth affiliate marketing.
Here are the following reasons on why web marketers go gaga over affiliate marketing as a form of Internet advertisement.Affiliate marketing has its ups and downs. It could be draining if you are not armed with updated information and the technical how-tos. But this article's sole objective is to reach out to you and not to badmouth affiliate marketing.
Here are the following reasons on why web marketers go gaga over affiliate marketing as a form of Internet advertisement..
When you have a paid job, your monthly income mainly relies on whether you go to work or not. With affiliate marketing, your affiliates could all just lead traffic to your site without having to lift a finger after providing them your ad copy and links. Though not Low cost
Many are scared to go on a home based business because of the capital required. In affiliate marketing, you don't have to spend much to start raking in molah Inventories not included..
Product management fuss could be very stressing. An inventory is not asked to be maintained. The merchant does the maintenance required.Unlimited income through leverage..
When you have a paid job, your monthly income mainly relies on whether you go to work or not. With affiliate marketing, your affiliates could all just lead traffic to your site without having to lift a finger after providing them your ad copy and links.
Here are the following reasons on why web marketers go gaga over affiliate marketing as a form of Internet advertisement.Affiliate marketing has its ups and downs. It could be draining if you are not armed with updated information and the technical how-tos. But this article's sole objective is to reach out to you and not to badmouth affiliate marketing.
Here are the following reasons on why web marketers go gaga over affiliate marketing as a form of Internet advertisement..
When you have a paid job, your monthly income mainly relies on whether you go to work or not. With affiliate marketing, your affiliates could all just lead traffic to your site without having to lift a finger after providing them your ad copy and links. Though not Low cost
Many are scared to go on a home based business because of the capital required. In affiliate marketing, you don't have to spend much to start raking in molah Inventories not included..
Product management fuss could be very stressing. An inventory is not asked to be maintained. The merchant does the maintenance required.Unlimited income through leverage..
When you have a paid job, your monthly income mainly relies on whether you go to work or not. With affiliate marketing, your affiliates could all just lead traffic to your site without having to lift a finger after providing them your ad copy and links.
Friday, June 8, 2007
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