There are many different ways to run an online business. You have to make the most of every opportunity. This is how to use viral marketing to turn every product you sell into an ongoing range of advertisements. Just like a virus, it spreads like wild fire but in a good way.

Let's say that you've written an eBook on your favorite topic which happens to be "Looking after your dog." You run an online business already and sell various products through your website and also on eBay. Everything from dog collars and bowls to books on how to clean, train, exercise and feed your dog properly.

Having all these individual products is great. Having a website and an eBay store can also make money for you. So let's see how viral marketing is going to attract even more customers. Most people are familiar with ebooks because there are millions that already exist. You consider yourself an expert in the pet care industry. When you write the book, add in various links to other products you sell. Also have a link to enable people to subscribe to an informative newsletter you write on a weekly basis.

Have a number of links back to articles on your site as well. Remember, you don't always have to chase sales. You want customers to become members of your site so that they will buy from you whenever they need anything. Repeat customers are fantastic so hang onto them if you can. Allow them to ask questions on your site and also have a forum and a chat room where people can share ideas. Share valuable information in your newsletters that will help them and retain their interest in your site.

Every product you sell should contain links leading back to other products and your site. This way, there is an endless circle of traffic coming and going all the time. It boosts the number of hits you receive and that goes a long way towards improving credibility.

Have Facebook and Twitter profiles because that is the current trend and if you're not following the trends, you're leaving money on the table for someone else to earn. Also your profile pages will provide back links to your website. Run a classified section on your site for people who may have things to buy or sell or are looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, etc. May not make you money, but it keeps people using your site.

Learn how to use viral marketing to boost your online business and the results can astound you, if you do it right. The more different things you have happening, the more chance of attracting people to your site, your products and to remain with you long term. 

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posted by Chris Simpson