Blog - Jan 26

Scams – Beware of the Swarming Sharks

  Trust takes a long time to gain and a second to lose. I know—I’ve been burned. Thankfully, I turned to the Internet and Googled myself silly. While on the world wide web (www), I discovered there are so many of us that are supportive and in the same boat. What a wonderful feeling to [...]

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Two Marketing Experts: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen and Kathleen Gage Duel on Blogtalkradio

CLICK for this AMAZING show CLICK to read more about Street Smarts Marketer Kathleen Gage CLICK to read more about Premium Promotional Tips Marketer Jo-Anne Vandermeulen “Authors Articulating with Jo-Anne Vandermeulen” on BTR This MONDAY evening… CALLING ALL Authors, Business Owners, Retailers, and Entrepreneurs…WELCOME!…be ready to be FILLED with VALUABLE CONTENT – ONLINE MARKETING TIPS [...]

Blog - Jan 24

Using Facebook Page To Market – Click the LIKE Button Please

WELCOME TO JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN’S FACEBOOK PAGE Click HERE To See the FACEBOOK LIKE Button Click Pictures Below This Photo: ABOUT – Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen *Online Social Media & marketing Expert* Suspense/Romance Emotional Thrill! Seeing ALL Amazing 5-Star Amazon Reviews! User-Friendly Internet Marketing Tips! *You Create It – We Promote It* LIVE 30 Min. Blogtalkradio Shows [...]

Blog - Jan 23

A Letter Worth Saving

This letter sits in the special section of my purse, hangs with scotch tape draped over my computer tower, and the words will remain forever in my heart. This letter was sent to me last week by Jay Miller, my first client at Premium Promotional Services. I want to share this letter with YOU… Seven [...]

Blog - Jan 20

TURNING FIRST IMPRESSIONS INTO LOYAL FOLLOWERS

It can be a challenge to get your first time visitors to return back to your blog/website, but it doesn’t have to be. ‘Conquer All Obstacles‘ by evaluating your site with THIS CHECKLIST: ___ Make the subscribe button accessible. Top side widget, label with clear instructions. ___ Occasionally remind your readers to subscribe. Don’t assume [...]

Blog - Jan 18

How to be a successful blogger: Really Love Thy Neighbour

The characteristics of a successful blogger are not too far off from the attributes as being an excellent teacher. I taught school for 20 years and swimming for 5 years before that. Classroom management was my strong suit…and the fact that I loved my students, they in turn…loved me back. I can honestly say that [...]

Welcome To Jo-Anne’s Blog Site

This week only, I’m the FEATURED AUTHOR for the Romance Writer’s United Organization.  Do me the honor and check it out:  http://rwunited.freehostia.com/index.html I’m so excited! >Jo-Anne is do’n the happy dance< Welcome to my blog. I’m thrilled you have arrived… >waving and smiling< “Conquer All Obstacles” is the theme–my message in each post. Writing under [...]

Blog-Jan2

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Conquer All Obstacles By Marketing Yourself Hard… Chip MacGregor ~ Literary Agent “Good stories are not about one topic, but explore numerous threads. And no radio or TV program wants to invite you on to re-tell your novel. So instead of focusing on the story, most fiction writers find they have to focus on the [...]

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ATTRACTIVE BLOG/WEBSITE GENERATES TRAFFIC

  You have learned to conquer all obstacles by reading previous tips on how to create na author platform and how to generate traffic to your site. Now what? DEVELOPING AN ATTRACTIVE SITE FACT: “The Internet is a vast wasteland of thoughts and ideas. According to Technorati, someone creates a new blog every 1.4 seconds. If blogging [...]

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BLOG THE RIGHT WAY

Is there a correct way to  blog? Much like asking if there’s a right way to write. Actually, any form or action of writing is a form of expression that satisfies the writer and communicates with their audience is a win-win process. ‘Correct’ is such a subjective term. But, there are better ways to ‘Conquer [...]

Blog-Jan11

TURNING NIGHTMARES INTO PLEASANT DREAMS

Imagine yourself on a dark stage, in the largest theater hall in the world. Everything is quiet. The curtain lifts. Suddenly, the light is blinding. Before your eyes, you have over a billion people cheering in the crowd. They are waving money in the air, chanting for you to speak about your book that’s tucked [...]

Blog-Jan6

CREATING A BUZZzzzz

I want to promote myself, show the world my writing/published books, but where do I start? 1.) Target your audience 2.) Create a buzz You can ‘conquer all obstacles‘ through networking, but first you need to discover where your viewers are located on the Internet. Unfortunately, when you first begin to promote your author platform, [...]

blog - jan 10

WHO LIKES TO GET NAKED?

A great title can capture an audiences’ attention…GOTCHA! Now that I have your attention, I’m going to focus today’s posts on AUTHOR PLATFORMS–the reason why every writer should spend the time designing a bragging article about who he/she is and what they write. In a bookstore or on the selling page of a site, your [...]

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A LITTLE BIT MORE “ABOUT JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN”

Women-in-Charge: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Today’s blog is by Ms. Jo-Anne Vandermeulen, Internet Promotional Manager, Professional Support Network for Writers, and Prolific Writer of Romantic Fiction I saunter through open doors. Wide open doors. When an opportunity comes forth and there are no obstacles in the way, there are no fears. There’s nothing to lose. Since April [...]

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Professional Blogging

  How do I create a blog that *conquers all obstacles* and stays out of the slush pile? “The Internet is a vast wasteland of thoughts and ideas. According to Technorati, someone creates a new blog every 1.4 seconds. If blogging was a crime, and in some cases it very much should be, it would [...]

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Blogging: A Delicious Post Devoured In One Bite

  How do I combine great needed content and infuse my post with perspective and background to make it real for the reader? Too many writers who blog only serve the fried hamburger. Sure, I’ll attract the hungry viewers, but once they’re full, they’ll linger away. Unless they’re starving, chances are…they’ll never return. They’ll probably [...]

Blog - Jan 12

Building an Author Platform

  Building an Author Platform You must present a strong author platform to get the attention from an agent, editor, or publisher. In the query letter, they are wanting to read who you are, where you’re established in the writing world, and what you’re planning to do to market and promote yourself and books. So [...]

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s Interview

This week, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sharon Ball.  She writes upbeat continuous posts in a blog called, “A Break From The Norm“. Check it out and be prepared to be fully entertained. Enjoy the interview… ^^^^^^^^^ A prolific writer of romantic fiction, Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is also an Internet promotional manager for [...]

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s Working Partner – Brian Knight

Announcement Brian Knight, my working partner at Premium Promotional Services, is the guest blogger at Cicily Janus’ blog *Writing About You*. Cicily’s energy is shown through a fun and creative site. Click HERE for the complete interview. About Brian’s Blog *The New Author* is Brian’s site. Over the past 6 months, his thousands of followers [...]

Blog - Jan 13

Social Bookmark: GET NOTICED NOW

  Today you will learn how to *Conquer All Obstacles*. I’m going to share a HUGE tip that will allow you to Hit Over A Hundred Social Bookmarks With Just One Click (okay…make that 3 clicks). But first, there are some VERY IMPORTANT techniques that must be in place to ensure optimized search engine success. [...]

Audio Podcast: Authors Promoting Through Blogtalkradio

Ready to increase traffic back to your site? Don’t let your author profile and just sit there. “Who Likes To Get Naked?” Now is the time to feature you and your book. Let’s stir-up those webcrawlers (they love to snag variety forms of media). This will boost your name even higher in the search engines [...]

Recommendations For Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

“Jo-Anne is a consummate professional. Her way with words, interviewing, and helping those in the creative fields are stellar.” — Lorena Bathey on Jun 21, 2011 http://www.lorenabbooks.com  Lorena@LorenaBBooks.com “one of the most knowledgeable people on social networking and book promotions I’ve ever met. Super smart, fast & effective. ” — Patty DeDominic on Jun 21, [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion: “Conquer All Obstacles” Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Title: Conquer All Obstacles Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen ISBN: 978-0-9841680-1-9 Genre: Suspense – Romance Pages: 256 Reviewed By: Brian Knight Official Premium Promotional Services Rating: 5-Star What would you sacrifice for love? Tara Robstead is prepared to sacrifice everything to find her true love and her happily ever after. But her journey leads her into the [...]

NEW RELEASE – “Premium Promotional Tips For WRITERS” Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Purchase eBook – Under $10 *PACKED WITH VALUABLE CONTENT YOU CAN USE TODAY! CLICK COVER DESCRIPTION: Practical marketing ideas to learn how to create massive exposure, target your audience, and drive traffic back to your site where your books are sold.

WORLD CURLER - John Morris (Kevin Martin's 3rd) with Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Building Relationships Increases Readership

*The Key to Successful Marketing in 2012 is to Expand Your Network* For an author, building an author platform that stands out from the rest worked in 2011….but now an author will have to  be MORE THAN GREAT. Don’t let this scare you away. Much of what you’re doing right now is good and is [...]

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Twitter and Facebook: Sharing the Great News

Every now and then, I come across blogs with amazing posts that I can immediately apply. I love that! Ideas that help me *Conquer All Obstacles* . Here are my two favourites of the week: 1.) Twellow – Twitter’s Yellow Pages. A fabulous strategy to target your audience and increase exposure for yourself. Very simple [...]

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Authors Must Wear A Second Hat

Authors must be able to replace the ‘artist hat’ with a  ‘business hat’. Not exactly what we want to hear. Regardless, if you’re  published traditionally or self, marketing is the responsibility of the author. John DiPeitro Interviews Best Selling Author Casey Sherman “It has been said that everyone has a “book in them.”  That is [...]

May – Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is Featured in the Calamity’s Corner Newsletter

Interested in reading Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s feature?  Subscribe TODAY! 3 Other Reasons: Why To Subscribe to Calamity’s Corner Newsletter? 1.)   Calamity’s Corner is a free, friendly, light-hearted monthy pdf newsletter, which aims to amuse and instruct through articles and features from its contributors (writers, readers and travellers). The editor keeps it short –nibbles rather than a [...]

Another Amazing 5-Star Amazon Review for “Premium Promotional Tips For Writers”

“Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Review by: Internationally Recognized Technical and Fictional Writer with Over 70 Books in Print – DUNCAN LONG – 2010-04-29 So you’ve written your masterpiece. Now what? Sadly that’s where most books about writing leave off. Gladly, that’s pretty much where Jo-Anne Vandermeulen’s Premium Promotional Tips for Writers [...]

Calling ALL Business People and Authors – E-Book Sale!

Calling ALL E-Readers…YOU are invited to the “PREMIUM PROMOTIONAL TIPS” RESOURCE BOOK  SALE Product Description: A “must-have” ­resource book filled with practical online marketing tips for those who have books or other products to sell. Although this book was written for writers promoting their books, these ­promotional tips can be applied to any products you [...]

A Reader’s Perspective: Interview with Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

*8 Million members on the social media  network, Goodreads…ANNOUNCEMENT – Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is 17th most followed! (Click the button to request friendship) *Goodread’s Reader, Milly, Interviews Goodread’s Author, Jo-Anne Vandermeulen* MILLY – What inspires you to write the way that you do? JO-ANNE – Mostly, I write naturally. The words come to me from my [...]

The Secret to Success is FACEBOOK

If your goal is to sell a product online, ignore the negativity from the media about Facebook. Perhaps, if you hate Facebook, it’s time to change your attitude. With nearly 500 million Facebook users, how can you afford NOT to be there? Do you want to sell more books? Today, Facebook is my #1 social [...]

Come and Join in the Celebration!

Two is the magic number…right now, I should just go out and purchase a Lottery Ticket and scratch 2’s right across the row…lol…and perhaps YOU should too…lol… YIPPEE!!!!YA YA YAHOOooooo…March 2nd marks the second year anniversary of the successful business of *Premium Promotional Services*. *YOU create it – WE promote it* has proudly served 222 [...]

TODAY Enter To Win!

YOU may be the next WINNER of autographed paperback books of both: (I will ship (FREE) the signed copies right after the announcement of the winners – May 1st, 2011) “Conquer All Obstacles” and “Premium Promotional Tips For Writers” Enter TODAY… Goodreads Book Giveaway Conquer All Obstacles by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen Giveaway ends April 30, 2011. [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Garden of Heaven: An Odyssey” by: Malcolm R. Campbell

Take a journey of mind and body. The wisdom of the elders is passed from one age to the next. As this wisdom is passed to the younger age some experience a change in their life while others experience a journey that transcends both time and space. In “Garden of Heaven an Odyssey” we journey [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “The Complimate Quotient” By: Monica Strobel

Who Have You Complimented Today? This book, like a compliment, is a life enhancing tool. You look nice today. You did a great job on that project. Wow, that was a great dinner. The house looks awesome. All of these are compliments and many of us have heard them from time to time. Truth be [...]

Need Help Marketing? FACEBOOK BUSINESS/FAN PAGE

Approached by many publishers about marketing their authors, I now have the answer… Facebook Business/Fan Page  Samples: Publisher’s Facebook Business Page – Click HERE Author’s Facebook Business/Fan Page – Click HERE In One Simple Step: 1.)             Send me an email: jo@ppromotionals.net and include: The title to the NEW Facebook Fan Page Usually the author’s name [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (18)

Click the Covers! Action-packed Vampire Horror/Thriller! Top Pick for Medieval Fiction Readers! Captivating Thriller! Price Cut – 33% Off! – use the code CH37Z Action-Packed Science Fiction! Logic Written With Wit and Humor! Must Read Fiction, Yet Believably True! Gripping Action with ALL 5-Star Reviews! Must Read User-Friendly Resource!   Page-turner Suspense Romance with ALL [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Pax Corpus” Author: Ryan S. Fortney

To protect and serve the survivors…this is Pax Corpus. The virus that brought about the apocalypse quickly turned into an epidemic before anyone truly knew what was happening. Dante Marcellus, then of the NYPD, soon found himself protecting the last remnants of humanity, as they evacuated from New York, from blood thirsty, ravenous zombies. The [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Poison Reality: A Symphony of Bittersweet” By: Nedyne Shorts-Nettles

The bitter end to hatred… The strife and struggles of dysfunctional families are seen everyday. There are, at times, those examples of success that provide hope and a silver lining to an otherwise bad situation. In “Poison Reality” we see the catastrophic damage caused by a few, the strong emotions stirred by love and the [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (19)

CLICK THE COVERS! Christian Historical Romance – Sweeping Exotic Journey! Historical Fiction – A Thoroughly Engrossing Read! Passionate Historical Contemporary Romance – Packed With Adventure! Highly Recommended! Fantasy, Paranormal! Literary Fiction, Speculative Fiction – Totally Engaging Read! Paranormal Romance – Sc-Fi Romance – Interracial Sci-Fi – A Real Page-turner ! Urban Fantasy – Romance – [...]

Shelley Hitz Interviews Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

A Self-Publishing Coach, Shelley Hitz believes *If You Can Dream It – You Can Do It!* Click HERE to read more. Shelley – Welcome, Jo-Anne, and thank you for agreeing to interview with us. Why don’t we start off by hearing a little bit more about you. You use to be a teacher, how did [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “No Innocent Affair” By: Edward F. Mrkvicka Jr. With Kelly Helen Mrkvicka

Review of a Powerful Book You want the truth about adultery? Here it is in its purest form. “She means nothing to me. I love you.” “It was just a one time thing; I broke it off.” “You don’t give me what I need.” Any of these statements sound familiar? Maybe you’ve heard some of [...]

The Formula To Success (More Endorsements)

The Perfect Answer: 60 Amazing Endorsements = Total Gratitude! “…lightness expanding within my rib-cage, burning cheeks, and leaky eyes… WOW!”   Your words speak volume and heighten my success—meeting, supporting, and having YOU as a true friend. Thank You! (Click the Names) “An incredibly hard-working and talented writer and publicist.” — Laura Elvebak on Jun [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Hawk: Sound Justice” By: Cynthia Hepner

Justice has a name – Hawk. An elderly woman takes the stand in the case of her murdered husband. Further in town a young woman searches for her missing brother. On the surface these two have no connection but after the young woman convinces Hawk to help her we soon discover that things are not [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Neiko’s Five Land Adventure” By: A.K. Taylor

A Journey into a new adventure awaits you. Do you remember as a child playing hide and seek with a group of friends? It’s a fun and exciting game with simple, easy to follow rules. It is this simplistic form of entertainment that the younger generation craves. It is this style of entertainment that new [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Earth Angel” By: Diane Hall

Not An Ordinary Book When is a journal more than a journal? Angels; we see pictures of them, or have little jewelry and sculptures of them in the house. The fact is we are intrigued by angels. Some want to know if they are real and some what to see one. What if you could [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (23)

CLICK COVERS! Informative And Most Interesting! Fast-Pace Impressive Read! Vivid Characters And Scenery With Powerful Youth Romance! The Best Page-Turner! Best-Selling Author Releases Remarkable Suspense And Inspirational Love Story! Youngsters Won’t Want To Miss These Powerful And Significant Stories! A Groundbreaking Prescription For Dealing With Manipulative Men! Demand Driven Marketing Strategies! Gain Strength From This [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “Brain Warp” By: Gil Snider

Warp Your Mind Wrap your brain around this thriller. Peter Branstead, the intelligent neurology doctor at Saint Mark’s hospital, has stumbled into a medical mystery never before seen in the medical profession. Vagrants from the local area have flooded into the emergency room of Saint Mark’s. All of them with the same symptoms and all [...]

News for Online Marketing Expert, Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Now you will be able to make a difference to your sales and *conquer all obstacles*.  “INTERNET MARKETING MADE EASY” will give you the knowledge to make the profits you deserve. JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN is posting her NEW book cover TODAY! After a year in production, official release date is January 2nd (HER BIRTHDAY!). ACCEPTING PRE-ORDERS, [...]

PPS Book Title Promotion – “My Bad Tequila” By: Rico Austin

Two Shots….and there you go. You can run but you can’t hide. Young, in college, Spring Break, and heading for a Mexican beach by the Sea of Cortez sounds like the perfect get away for anyone. But when you are struggling against the cold of an Idaho winter this sounds like the perfect definition of [...]

Calling ALL Readers – Recommended Books To Add To Your Shelf (24)

CLICK THE COVERS! A Masterpiece That Holds Readers Hostage! Magical Love Series Filled With Passion And Adventure! Book 3 – Lively, Sexy, Paranormal Trilogy! 11 Amazing 5-Star Amazon Reviews! Book 1 – Amazing Adventure and Political Satire Spiced With Comic Relief! Book 2 – Wacky, Witty, And Charming Miscreants! A Must Read Thrilling Adventure! Totally [...]

Best-Selling Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

All Vandermeulen’s Secrets Revealed

Is 2012 the time for you to: -      learn more about Internet marketing? -      set goals—to generate massive exposure (and then hopefully) make more sales? -      understand and apply valuable marketing information while reading content through an encouraging voice? For UNDER $20 you can have all Vandermeulen’s secrets! NOW is the time to purchase: Brand [...]

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Hot Off The Press: “Internet Marketing Made Easy” Review – 5 Stars!

Your customers are on the Internet. This is how you find them. Your product is ready for the market. It doesn’t matter if it is a service, book, or invention, the job is not over when the product is released. Oh no, you still need to promote and market it. What better place to do [...]

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FIELD GUIDE TO BLOGGING

FIELD GUIDE TO BLOGGING

I am a guest blogger. (I just had to include a VERY recent holiday picture.) My interview questions/answers are posted today: 1.) What are the advantages of blogs? 2.) What are some of the popular blog platforms? 3.) What kind of things should I have on my blog? 4.) How do I get people to [...]

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“Internet Marketing Made Easy” – What Others Are Saying…

“Internet Marketing Made Easy” – What Others Are Saying…

INTERNET MARKETING MADE EASY Author: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen  Available VERY Soon in all eBook Formats or Paperback. A “must-have” resource book filled with practical online marketing tips for those who have products to sell. What Others Are Saying: “From the first pages it is evident that this book is a feast of impressive research, and what [...]

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