The Top Seven Free E-Zines for Growing Your Business Online in 1999
Web Marketing Today, Issue 51, December 1, 1998
These days, e-zines are too easy to publish and distribute. With the introduction of egroups, onelist, and others, everyone and his hamster is getting into the game. The result is redundancy across topics (i.e. marketing) and a ton of fluff.
However, there are some genuine treats out there. They make up the 10% that I intend to continue reading religiously. I'd like to tell you about a few in the 10% that make the grade and why it's important that you subscribe.
Like many people who market their businesses on the Internet, I find this medium to be one of the most competitive and challenging environments entrepreneurs face. It's also one of the most rewarding. I know you can relate.
So, in wishing you and your Internet business a great new year, I'd like to point you in the direction of seven of my favorite email newsletters that will help you build your Internet business faster, easier, and more securely through intelligent Internet marketing.
You can subscribe to each of these ezines at once by visiting http://www.bizpromo.com/ezines.html or by following the instructions under each description:
1. Peter Kent's "Poor Richard's Website News"
Peter has been around the block several times. He has written dozens of books, many of which can be found at BookStar, Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc. His e-zine is always chock full of useful pieces of information. If he tries something new (software, marketing process, etc.), he will report back to his subscribers about his success/failure. His e-zine on "Website Creation" is archived at his site. Please check this one out.
To subscribe: http://www.poorrichard.com/
Or email: subscribe-prwebnews@lists.lyris.net
2. Greg Schliesmann's "Breakthrough Internet Marketing Weekly"
Every issue of BMW is jam-packed with solid information. Greg doesn't write articles as much as complete guides. He will take you from point A to point B on a particular topic. Those who subscribe to this e-zine know exactly what I'm talking about. BMW is one of my favorites. (Thanks, Greg!)
To subscribe: http://www.jvmarketer.com/
Or email: subscribe-internet-marketing@maillist.dundee.net
3. Dr. Ralph F. Wilson's "Web Marketing Today"
It has always been my favorite and is sure to become one of yours, as well. Dr. Wilson archives this e-zine at his site. His writing style, candor, consistency, knowledge, and ability to explain things to the proverbial 4-year old is second to none. Check this one out right now.
To subscribe: http://www.wilsonweb.com/wmt/
Or email: join-web-marketing@sparklist.com
4. Kevin Needham's "Active Internet Marketing"
This is a very professional e-zine. Each week, it discusses marketing, service, e-commerce and a variety of other subjects. The articles are well-written, well-researched and always enlightening. They also have a gigantic subscriber base (over 50,000 subscribers served each week).
To subscribe: http://www.inetexchange.com/
Or email: subscribe-inet-mailer@send.memail.com
5. Jim Wilson's "VirtualPROMOTE Gazette"
I've always enjoyed this e-zine for its content and dry wit. There are plenty of resources here. Another thing I like about Jim's e-zine is the familiarity that he promotes for those who write articles for it. To explain, Jim has a group of people that submit a continuing series of articles to his e-zine. One guy, "The Hitman," is on article #40-something in the series. As a result, you get to know, like and look forward to "The Hitman's" articles.
To subscribe: http://virtualpromote.com/gazetteform.html
Or email: webmaster@virtualpromote.com subject: "subscribe"
6. "Direct Email Marketing Connection"
DEMC focuses on small business and entrepreneurial issues. DEMC will keep you and your business on the cutting edge with insightful tips, reviews, and features. As one of the most popular ezines anywhere, you should definitely check this one out!
To subscribe: http://www.demc.com
Or email: Subscribe@demc2.com
7. Jim Daniel's "The BizWeb Gazette"
I've always enjoyed Jim's e-zine. Despite its large subscriber base and Jim's reputation and fame, I get a real grassroots feeling from his writing. Jim has sold thousands of books, software copies, and other products over the Internet - and you'll get a real "insiders" perspective from Jim.
To subscribe: http://www.bizweb2000.com/subscrib.htm
Or email: subscribe@jdd-publishing.com
I hope you find these free email newsletters to be very valuable - I know I have. Again, you can subscribe to each of them at once by visiting www.bizpromo.com/ezines.html Enjoy!
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