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[Javier Barriga Contribution Level: 1]

Hi Guys, I have a big question that is burning my head for many weeks,
I've been in some internet mlm opportunities with digital products,
and I haven't had any problems with my online advertisement,
I can use the company name, logos, products, etc but recently
I am looking to start an mlm business with a tangible product and
with a solid and experienced company.

What I have found is that most companies with tangible products have an advertisement
policy and I have read them a lot and what I understand is that most of these companies
don't let you use their company name, logo, products pictures, etc to make internet advertisement,
so I'm very concerned about it because It seems that they don't let you and they don't want you
to do internet advertisement and that is what I know how to do and I dont want to follow their "duplication system"

I know you guys have the right answer about how to advertise a tangible product mlm company over the internet without having the risk to be fired from the company.

Thanks! Javier

[Chris Tryon Contribution Level: 4]

I am involved in a company that has a FREE replicating website. You can also obtain a FREE landing page to direct interested individuals to. I know for a lot of people, corporate websites are not considered the appropriate thing to have right now. It is all about creating "your own" look. However, these have been working for the individuals in my company. If you want to personalize your advertisements, you can set up your own FREE one at blogspot.com with a link to your landing page. Twitter is also an excellent tool for marketing your company. You just have to know the rules to play buy. If you have any questions, visit my profile and send me a private message.

I wish you success no matter which company you decide to join.

[Richard Bravo Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 8]

Hi Javier...
All of that is almost always because of legal ramifications.
I've seen several companies go under over the last 10 years because of zealous reps making outrageous claims in their marketing. So companies have really had to take the reigns and implement strict policies, which are usually handed down by government regulatory agencies such as the FDA or FTC.

So with that in mind, don't let that stop you.
"Never sweat the small stuff. Everything is small."

You can absolutely use the replicated site your company provides, even if it's terrible.
Just put YOU INC. in front of it and use the replicated site as one of the final steps you lead ultra qualified prospects through. There's all sorts of info on HOW TO do that so I won't go into it here.

So be aware of your company's TOS, adhere to them and be creative.
If it's a good opportunity none of that should matter anyway.

Cheers!
~RB

[Javier Barriga Contribution Level: 1]

Thanks richard I got your point, thanks for the info, I will apreciate if you tell me or someboday tell me some ways to introduce my company business or products to the potencial prospects.

I think something like create my own landing page with my video or picture, giving away generic information (not talking about the company) and let the people know that if they fill out the form they will see all the details of my company, so I set up a web page (sales letter) where I share all the details about my company business and products. will that be right? or will that violate the policies of the company?

Please let me know when and how to introduce the company business or products to potential prospects.

Thanks, Javier Barriga

[Richard Bravo Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 8]

Javier that depends on the extent your company has regulated your abilities.
Just how strict are the policies?
That will dictate a good portion of what you can and can't do.

[Jeff Mitchell Contribution Level: 4]

I started to reply to this post yesterday, but there is so much to be said that I felt it would take an hour to write it all down. But, with that said, go out and create your OWN website (capture page) and like Dean said...build your list...after you have already captured their information-----then you can introduce them to you corporate website. You have to realize that Corp. websites don't capture information. (well most don't) even if they did, if the company went under...so does that list that you build with your company..

You have to think long term and past the bounds of your company. If you are looking for long term "Career" in this industry...you need to make that list your own.

Plus, you can sell them additional products (i.e Magnetic Sponsoring) to them and make even more profit.


Hope that helps.

Jeff Mitchell

P.S Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Magnetic Sponsoring...

[Carlos Scarpero Contribution Level: 2]

This is happening more and more. I had several websites promoting my company and all the sudden one day corporate told me to take them down. You NEED to find a way to promote yourself through something generic like MLM Lead System Pro. Then, you can do what you want and you will actually make more money as well.

[Kurt Henninger Company: Shaklee Corporation Contribution Level: 5]

Pretty common with more traditional MLMs with a physical product. Really it comes from legal issues that the company wants to avoid, like distributors making false claims about products and such.

That is exactly why you build a business around yourself, rather than around just your MLM company. This gets you around "legal" issues with your company and still lets you aggressively advertise all over the internet.

Once you have built a list of prospects with your advertising, its as simple as sending an email to them to see if they are interested in joining you. Now there is a good deal of "how to" write compelling copy that goes along with this, but thats the basics of it.

[Javier Barriga Contribution Level: 1]

Thanks guys for the reply, so the answer is to build the business around me and not around the company, I asked the question because I havent been in mlm companies with tangible products, I have been with some mlm companies with digital products and here you dont have problems with internet advertising, I could even make SEO with the name of my company.

But know I'm looking to start an mlm business with tangible products but I see many limitations with internet marketing (like SEO, web 2.0 etc) But as I said the answer will be to built the business around me, giving generic and valuable information, building a list, and introducing my mlm company the right way and in the right time.

Ok Thanks again, and if someone has othe experiences to share about this topic, please do it.

Javier Barriga
COLOMBIANO EN UNMEJORNETWORKER:)

[Barbara Pinyan Company: Usana Health Sciences, Inc. Contribution Level: 2]

Javier I am new to this group but was strolling through advertisements myself when I came upon your post. I know that it's been awhile since you posted and it seems that you got the idea of what needs done from the many great replies you obtained. I would have to agree with building your business around yourself first and then sending them to where they need to go. I just learned that fact for myself not to long ago and it is working out great for me. Since it has been awhile, get in touch with me and let me know how it's working for you. Maybe we can share some ideas?