The New Customers Are In Town Today's customers are increasingly demanding, in Asia as elsewhere in the world. Henry Astorga describes the complex reality faced by today's marketers, which includes much higher expectations than we have been used to. Today's customers want performance, and they want it now! Bridge Story - A Tale of Two Dragon Cities For first time visitors to China, one of the most stunning entry points is Shanghai. The view from the mouth of the Yangze River, which looks out over Shanghai and other cities, reveals an incredible urban and industrial panorama, clearly one of the most rapidly developing areas among all the cities of the world. And yet . . . The Chinese have described themselves as "A plate of scattered sand grains" that would never join or unite with each other. Piset, in his latest Awakening Dragon column, tells the story of Two Bridges to illustrate just some of the underlying dynamics of China's explosive economic growth. Barrel of Monkeys, 2004 Edition: Notes on Philippine Elections Well, it's election time in the Republic of the Philippines, and that means the monkeys are rolling around in those political barrels, having as much fun as they can while laughing their heads off at the strange goings-on that characterize a democratic process loosely based on the American model but that de facto looks more like a Fellini movie crossed with a Tom and Jerry cartoon - column includes a useful election-year glossary! Globalization Circa 2003: Random Reflections The word 'globalization' seems to have evolved into a cliche and handy dandy fighting word for ideologues. The alternative (and often conflicting) definitions and interpretations are enough to make you dizzy. Oldsmobile: The final parking lot Why General Motors dropped the Oldsmobile. The four brand paradoxes GM had to face - the name, the product, image re-positioning, and the consumer - all added up to a brand that had little hope of rebranding. Not All Jobs Belong To The White Man: Asian Minorities, Affirmative Action, And The Quest For Parity At Work Although a smattering of Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Indians, Thais, and others may crow about seeing their kind sitting in prominent positions in corporations and organizations in the USA, these accomplishments become mere cultural high-fives and ritualistic chest-thumping goaded and impishly patronized by 'mainstream society' - the milder and gentler term for the white-dominated populace. Downhome Pinoy Blues, Intersecting Life Paths, and Heartbreak Songs The Blues is alive and well in the Philippines, as evidenced by this appreciation of the Pinoy Blues band 'Lampano Alley', penned by columnist Clarence Henderson as a counterpoint to his usual economics, business, and culture fare. The Best Places in Asia Survey Thailand, after escaping the worst ravages of SARS and terror attacks, is the place of choice for APMF readers right now in our 'Best Places in Asia' survey. After more than 5,000 votes since March 2003, Thailand dominates the tourism categories (Best Business Hotel, Restaurant, Hawker Food, Tourist Resort, Bar, and Guest House) but Bali, Hong Kong, and Malaysia lead other sections such as Best Airline, Airport, City, and Tourism Destination. Best Cities in Asia for Living Chiang Mai is the surprise leader in the newest category of the APMF Asian Business Travel Survey, nudging out Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong as the most livable city in Asia. Add your vote and reasons to make your opinion count. Our Best Airlines survey has also surpassed the 1,000 respondent mark, with Cathay Pacific extending their lead over Singapore Airlines. The Real Time Modern Manila Blues: Bill Monroe Meets Muddy Waters in the Orient Globalization does strange things to people. A day in the life of a Manila Philippines based business consultant - proving that you really CAN talk about Muddy Walters, bluegrass and work all on the same page... Best Asian Tourism Destinations The new APMF survey of the best Asian tourism destinations has just kicked off, but it's crowded at the top, with Chiang Mai in Thailand just leading from perennial favourites Hong Kong, Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, and Bali in Indonesia. Be one of the first to vote and let us know your reasons. What are the best cities for business in Asia? One of our new categories in the APMF Sense of Place survey is for best Asian business city. After a couple of days, Singapore leads the pack, followed by Bangkok, Thailand and Hong Kong. Enter your vote and comments and make your views count. More new categories include best city for livability, and best tourism destinations.
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How To Increase Your Site Traffic And Succeed With Your Affiliate Marketing Programs By Benn Brown As an affiliate, your main objective is to sell the products and services offered by your partner merchants. Unless you can do this, you can never hope to make a significant amount of money with affiliate marketing programs. So how do you boost sales? All things being equal, you will need to increase your site traffic before you can experience more sales. By the law of averages, the more people are aware of the products you are offering, the more products you will sell.
Here are a few tips that can help you boost your site traffic:
1. Optimize for the search engines. The most successful sites on the internet are the most visible ones. Now there are various ways to achieve increased visibility on the internet, but the foremost method is that of search engine optimization. The details are too technical to discuss here, but the purpose of search engine optimization (SEO) is to help your site achieve higher rankings on the search engines. If you have used a search engine, you will notice that any particular keyword search will return thousands, if not millions of results. Most people will not bother to browse through all those results; they will prefer to look into the sites already displayed. Statistically speaking, the sites listed on the first results page will garner the highest amount of traffic, putting those sites in a better position to make money.
2. Joining internet directories. While internet directories are no longer as widely used as search engines, some people do use them. It is important that you do not overlook the potential customers that these directories can bring to your site. To join an internet directory, you will have to submit your site for approval, and you will be categorized accordingly.
3. Provide fresh content. Your site must continually be updated if you expect your visitors to keep coming back. Your site must have useful content, as well as tools that will help your target audience. Make your site as easy to navigate as possible, and be sure that your links work the way that they should. There is nothing that frustrates people more than a “broken” website, and once your site has been labeled as such, chances are slim that many people will want to come back.
4. Build an online community. In other words, build relationships with your potential customers. Make your visitors feel welcome and appreciated, and they are likely to come back. Be interested in solving their problems and they will thank you with their business. Making your affiliate marketing program work is really not that much different from operating a traditional business. The only way you can keep your customers is to treat them right. The Japanese have a saying: The customer is God. As long as you treat your customers with respect and exert effort in trying to meet their needs, you will find that they will be more than willing to help you with yours.
Affiliate Marketing and Requesting Customer Support
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Unfortunately, getting help is not often easy, even from your web host. But there are ways to make the process simpler for both sides. Here are some questions that you might consider before you call your service provider:
Who are you? This is a common problem. Many people report their problems without providing their personal information, such as their username. Unless the support team knows who you are, how do you expect them to solve your problem?
What is the problem? Be specific. Identify which product or service is not working properly. Keep in mind that you are just one of your web host’s customers. Unless you can pinpoint the problem, chances are pretty slim that you will receive appropriate and timely help.
What software are you using? Your web host’s support team will need information on the software you are using. For instance, they will ask you what type of system you are using in your computer. It is a well-known fact that certain applications do not work well on certain systems. Be sure to give any relevant details about the services or applications that you use.
When did the problem start? Identifying the time you became aware of the problem is important. If you have recently made any changes to your system and the problem appeared soon after, it is quite likely that particular change is the cause. Don’t withhold information from the support team; every bit of knowledge is crucial to identifying the source of difficulty.
What have you tried to fix the problem? If you have attempted to fix the problem yourself, be sure to include an account of your attempts in your report. Letting the support team know what you’ve already done will help them save time, and also make a more accurate diagnosis of what’s wrong.
Have you kept it simple? For security purposes, some support systems do not allow HTML display. To avoid having your e-mail intercepted, it is best to send your messages in plain text format.
Remember to be polite. Keep in mind that the support team is composed of human beings – they certainly will not appreciate if you maltreat them. Never insult them; never use profanity. If you want your problem to be resolved, it is better to hold your peace and act civilly. Despite what you may think, you are just one of their customers -- they reserve the right to discontinue their services to you whenever they like.
These pointers will not always get you the speedy service that you deserve, but they can certainly help. Affiliate marketing is a difficult business enough without making enemies. By taking a little time to see things from your support team’s point of view, you can drastically improve the quality of service you get.
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The Perfect Season: The 2008 Phillies Video Yearbook
Highlights of the Phillies' regular season, playoff wins over the Brewers and Dodgers and the World Series triumph over the Rays. Footage of the parade down Broad Street is also included with Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Shane Victorino, Jimmy Rollins and the rest of the world champions. Narrated by Brad Lidge. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
<em>Available Dec. 16</em> Baseball Field Guide
A quick and easy-to-use reference guide to the complete rules of major league baseball. The book is designed to allow you to get quick and clear answers to one or two issues at a time, whether it's the balk, the infield fly rule, or fan interference. Revised in 2008, it's enhanced with illustrations and is a handy book to have around while watching a game. So Long, Shea
When Shea Stadium opened on April 17, 1964, no one could have predicted the extraordinary series of events that would unfold there over the next 44 years. Shea was blessed with two championship teams during its first decade: the 1969 Mets, led by Tom Seaver, and the 1969 Jets, led by Joe Namath. Glamour became part of Shea's legend, too, as the Beatles and Pope John Paul II made pilgrimages to Queens. The light shined brightly on Shea again in 1986 with the Mets' second World Series win and in 2000 during the storied Subway Series against the Yankees. This is a must-own picture book of memories for generations of New Yorkers who grew up fans of the Mets and Jets. Detroit Tigers 4, Chicago Cubs 3 This film includes the highlights of all seven games between the Tigers and Cubs plus bonus footage. War-time travel restrictions were still in effect so the first three games were played at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. The Tigers were led by AL MVP Hal Newhouser, who won two games, and Hank Greenberg, who had seven hits, including two homers and three doubles. The Cubs were led by Phil Cavarretta, who batted .432. Included on the DVD are interviews with Cavaretta, Newhouser, Virgil Trucks and Paul Richards eight years after the Series. There is also a segment on the 1939 Cubs at spring training at California's Catalina Island. B&W. 76 min. The Vet: The Complete History of Phillies Baseball at Veterans Stadium From its debut in 1971 to its emotional farewell in 2003, Veterans Stadium served Philadelphia proudly as the home of Phillies baseball for 33 memorable years. Field of Memories, narrated by Phillies chairman Bill Giles, chronicles the story of Phillies baseball at The Vet as told by the players, fans and staff. The Final Innings, hosted by longtime broadcaster Harry Kalas, takes us through the final weekend, including the closing ceremony. Packed with over three hours of content including a special bonus feature on the The Vet's implosion, this two-disc set serves as a final tribute to the old stadium at Broad and Pattison. Philadelphia Phillies Alarm Clock These portable alarm clocks are great for travel or your desktop. They include luminescent hour and minute hands, a light and a 5-minute snooze option. Quartz movement. AA battery included. Philadelphia Phillies License Plate Frame These portable alarm clocks are great for travel or your desktop. They include luminescent hour and minute hands, a light and a 5-minute snooze option. Quartz movement. AA battery included. Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series Collector's Edition 8-DVD set with complete game broadcasts of all five games between the Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays along with key playoff games. Additional features on each disc include the Fox en Espanol broadcast, postgame interviews and radio broadcasts from the Phillies flagship station for all the games.
<em>Available Dec. 9</em> 1966 and 1971 Chicago Cubs
Two vintage WGN television shows hosted by Jack Brickhouse from the Cubs spring training site. The 1966 show takes a look at new manager Leo Durocher and features Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and others. Listen in on Durocher's first clubhouse speech as he tells the players what he expects of them and explains his rules on drinking and staying out late after games.
The 1971 show features in-depth player interviews with newcomers Joe Pepitone and Milt Pappas, as well as Fergie Jenkins, Jim Hickman, Ken Holtzman and others. Santo and Pepitone sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame and Banks announces his new slogan. 1957-1958-1959 Boston Red Sox Curt Gowdy hosts three vintage films showing Red Sox highlights from the 1957 through 1959 seasons. You'll see Frank Malzone, Jimmy Piersall, Jackie Jensen, Bill Monbouquette and Ted Williams and many more Boston players. Stars from other teams are shown in action and the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is given thorough coverage. Opening Days, special promotions and rare footage of the 1959 All-Star Game at Pittsburgh are all included.
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