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[H1362]How To Make A Good First Impression

by Kim Klaver, Kim

"When you meet someone for the first time, or walk into a house you are thinking of buying, or read the first few sentences of a book, your mind takes about two seconds to jump to a series of conclusions...I think those instant conclusions that we reach are really powerful and really important and, occasionally, really good." - Malcolm Gladwell

Whether the conclusions are good or not, those instant first impressions are how we judge - and it's also how others judge us. Knowing that, how much work should you put in to your online profile or personal webpage?

Folks write to me each day, some who have personal profile pages at Network Marketing Central (nearly 400 strong now), asking:

"People come to my profile (or webpage or blog) and then I never hear from them again. What's wrong?"

Network Marketing Sense Tip #4: Use only words a 13-year old can understand. No jargon.

1. Review the language on your profile (web) page.

2. Delete any techno-babble (e.g. glyconutrients, tryglycerides, parabens, cell-to-cell communication, etc.) because they are just speed bumps for someone skimming through - remember you only get 3-5 seconds. Big words don't impress anyone - they come across as arrogant and distant.

3. Replace jargon you want to use with simple words, e.g. tryglycerides = fat (or fat cell); parabens = preservatives. Stop using words that only others already in your company understand, like glyconutrients, or phrases that mean nothing to anyone except people in your company, like cell-to-cell communication.

4. Your web page has one first purpose: to engage someone who might have a problem like you did. And for which they seek a fix too. Words people don't understand don't engage. Think speed bump.

5. Tell your simple story, e.g. "I market a product for someone with achy knees like I used to have, and who didn't want to do drugs or surgery." Makes it easier for someone like you to see and recognize themselves. Also easier for someone who KNOWS someone like you, to refer you.

Some examples of engaging, no-jargon profile pages below. (I picked a quick five - some shorter some longer - you'll get the idea. And yes, you must register (no cost) to see.)

Meet them and see what they market and why.

Mary Jane: http://www.networkmarketingcentral.com/search/?action=profile&member=186&profile=10004

Murray: http://www.networkmarketingcentral.com/search/?action=profile&member=1910&profile=10280

Carol: http://www.networkmarketingcentral.com/search/?action=profile&member=391&profile=10105

Al & Shirley: http://www.networkmarketingcentral.com/search/?action=profile&member=1764&profile=10274

Robin: http://www.networkmarketingcentral.com/search/?action=profile&member=2053&profile=10288

P.S. Apply this tip to any copy you use to introduce someone to your product or business, be it email, autoresponders, email signatures, business cards, etc.

It is a popular saying that you don't have a second opportunity to make a good first impression. And what gives a first impression more than your appearance? What constitutes your appearance if your attire is not considered? It is often true that you are addressed the way you are dressed. It is therefore very important that we give it close attention because it is often people's preferred yardstick for evaluating our person. In some cases, it is the only yardstick they will ever have.

A slovenly dressed person may have noble thoughts and character. However, he rarely gets the opportunity to show his true worth. A lot of opportunities have been lost because little attention was paid to it. Great relationships also have ended sometimes because it was not given its due place.

The style of your wardrobe should reflect your person and by person I refer to your age, status, circumstances, responsibility and obligations. What may be appropriate for one age group in a certain situation may be totally acceptable for another. Your clothing also should enhance your natural appearance. It should cover faults and reinforce your good aspects. There are ways to achieve this for those who really are committed to it. This is really a subject that will be done much justice if a person uses a little common sense.

There is certainly a limit to how proper clothing can enhance a person's natural appearance. On the other hand, there is also no appearance that cannot be enhanced by a careful selection and combination of cloths.

Your hairstyle, the length and design of your clothes, the colors all play together to make or mar your appearance. Look at those who look good, there are certainly a few who have some or most of your features. See what they wear that looks good and try them out. You'll be surprised at how much change you'll achieve your appearance. And with your appearance enhanced, you'll be surprised at the doors and opportunities that will open up to you.

In case you are tempted to belittle the importance of good clothing, ask yourself who you'll approach to do business with: A neatly dressed gentleman or sloppy and unkempt fellow. Your guess is as good as mine.
Most of us will always choose to do business with a person who is dressed appropriately for their business area. So the next time you are considering wearing a casual outfit to work you should reconsider and put on your best suit. Your business associates will appreciate the effort you put into making a great first appearance. Plus when you dress up you will automatically feel better about yourself.

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