SBI! Education
A big part of building a successful online business is learning what it takes to succed. Building a Site Build It! site alone is a college level education in how online marketing works. Just following the Action Guide will teach most of what you need to know.
But learning is not always easy. That's why SiteSell has established the SBI Education division.
Through SS Education you can take either classroom based class (if one is being taught near you) or you can take an online course wherever you are.
"Building A Successful Business Using The Internet"
That's what the class is called in both cases. It basically takes you through the 10 "days" of the Action Guide while your guided by a very experienced teacher.
Usually the class is broken down into 10 3-hour sessions but you might find the class configured in other ways in your area. Between classes there are homework assignments and site-building tasks to perform. There's also periodic tests and review sessions.
Why Take A Class?
If you're someone who likes to have interaction with a real person when they learn the offline and online classes could be ideal for you.
Being able to get immediate help when a question or a "hump" comes up will help you keep your momentum. You won't waste time searching for the answer in the sometimes overwhelming reading materials that are a big part of learning Site Build It!. You know the answer is there somewhere online in Site Central, SBI! Tips or the Action Guide.
If you're a visual person a class can be great too. I learn much better when I actually see someone doing it rather than trying to imagine how something is suppose to be done.
I think successful learning is a lot about your particular style. You can learn a lot more quickly if the training fits YOUR style.
What You Will Learn In The SiteSell Ed Class
Here's a synopsis of what the course includes...
- Overview of The Site Build It! Process -- Understanding "PREselling" -- Content Traffic PREsell Monetize concept; success examples, entrepreneurship; accessing online resources
- Brainstorming Business Ideas -- types of online businesses; entrepreneur/infopreneur; building on passion/hobby/experience
- Doing Precise Online Market Research -- lateral and vertical brainstorming; analyzing supply and demand
- Selecting An Effective Domain Name -- unifying business concept; searching available names; registering a domain
- Choosing An Appropriate Site Look & Feel -- using standard and custom templates; starting and upgrading
- Developing Original Site Content -- outlining like a book; using online resources; studying competition; writing effectively for site visitors
- Creating Search-Engine-friendly Pages -- analyzing page content; incorporating keywords; organizing content in tiers
- Incorporating PREselling Techniques -- using e-mail giveaways; offering downloadable e-books; offering free online courses
- Promoting The Business In Multiple Ways -- free Search Engine traffic (plus directories); blogging; advertising; e-zines; relationships; joint ventures
- Implementing Proven Money-generating Techniques -- incorporating content-based ads; being an affiliate for other merchants' products/services.
Over 30 Institutions Teach The Class Now
There are many well-known colleges and universities teaching the class now. These include The Citadel, University of Arizona, Dawson College, Thomas Moore College and many others. You can find the complete list here.
The Online Training Alternative
And with the e-Learning version of the class you can get trained from anywhere. The class is taught online via a Web conferencing tool called ReadyTalk. Students can interact with the teacher and other students and questions can be asked and anwered in real time.
Here's how it works...
The student goes to a particular website supplied by the teacher and then calls in via a toll-free number to listen. The course is taught via PowerPoint presentation as well as "screen sharing." You can watch exactly what the teacher does as they go through the Action Guide. It's pretty cool.
To learn more about SiteSell Education e-Learning go to this site.
