Reasons for optimism in internet marketing during 2009.

If you are looking for bright spots in the economy, it’s wise to look for developing trends. According to eMarketer reports, there are a number of online trends developing, and likely to continue in 2009, as people either look for ways online to supplement their income, or set up their online business….

Consumers Are Increasingly Turning To The Internet As A Way To Save Money.

As I highlighted in a previous post, as retailers are struggling across the globe, more people are preferring the ease and convenience of online shopping.

Shoppers Are Making More Purchases Based on Recommendations Received Through Social Media Sites.

Social networking is the perfect way to develop your online presence, and continue to cultivate lasting relationships with your potential customers. It’s also great for referrals to your website, to increase your exposure to the web. If you don’t offer products directly for sale, you can promote other peoples products by affiliate programmes.

A Typical Internet User Is Spending 20% MORE Time Each Day Reading Blogs.

As with social media, blogging is GREAT for establishing your reputation online, for building relationships with your market, for creating new content for your site, and can even help you get a TOP ranking in the search engines (which in turn can generate up to 7 TIMES more sales).

Web Surfers Are Spending 46% MORE Time Watching Online Videos.

You can use video in your salescopy in order to more effectively sell your product… you can use it for SEO purposes and traffic generation (Google LOVES video!)… to create informative or educational videos for your niche… and to spread the word about your business.

You can still make serious money online despite the economic downturn, just as long as you focus your efforts on a few key areas. Soon I will focus on specific information products designed to help us in our quest towards financial independence from our blogs