How do I create an ezine?
 

Hi, excuse me but I'm a newbie at the net.
How do I go about creating an ezine? Does it
require special software? How's the best way to
learn about this? Thank you.


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Re: How do I create an ezine?
 

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Re: How do I create an ezine?
 

Rachel -

> Hi, excuse me but I'm a newbie at the net.
> How do I go about creating an ezine? Does it
> require special software? How's the best way
> to learn about this? Thank you.

Let's first clarify the purpose(s) of an ezine.

1. To provide valuable content to your readers. Don't *ever* forget this one.

2. Provide a method for you to capture e-mail addresses of prospects. Don't *ever* forget this one.

3. Provide a vehicle for you to sell to your prospects. Don't *ever* forget this one.

Without getting into a bunch of detail, there are obviously variations on the themes above. But they're the basic ones. Now then.

If you think you have an idea and potential subscribers for an ezine, there are some other things you must consider. And none of them have *anything* to do with the technical side of the ezine.

1. Are you committed to providing quality content how ever often you're committed to providing it? If you go on vacation, how will you get the ezine out?

2. Where will you get the material? Will you write it yourself? Will you use other authors? Will you do a combination? FWIW, most readers are looking for fresh content. So many ezines all print the same stuff.

Well, there's plenty more to this whole game but that's enough to get you started. And in case, you're wondering, yes. I used to publish an ezine. *g*

Rick Smith, "The Net Guerrilla"




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Re: How do I create an ezine?
 

Hi Rachel,

At its simplest, all you need is the following:

1. A wordprocessor capable of producing a plain text file (Notepad will do at a pinch).

2. Bucketloads of enthusiasm.

3. A VERY clear idea of who you are writing to.

4. Lots of ideas for things to write.

5. An internet account with a service provider that isn't going to cut you off the moment your subscriber list starts to grow.

6. An email program. Until you manage to get a huge subscriber list, Outlook Express does the job quite adequately. My own e-zine has over 1600 subscribers and I still - at a pinch - can use Outlook Express.

Your first port of call should be a great web site: www.ezineuniversity.com Take a few hours to study all the material there and you will know as much as anyone.

Then your only problem will be to get subscribers, but that is a whole other matter!

Feel free to take a look at my back issues to see how one e-zine is put together. I don't think there is a typical format - there are as many individual ways to publish as there are publishers.

By the way, a web site is not a core requirement, but it does help.

Good luck,

Martin Avis


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Re: How do I create an ezine?
 

I have a few articles for ezine publishers at www.coachmaria.com/articles.html I also teach an class once a month for more info go to www.coachmaria.com/ezineclass.html One part of the program I teach includes me being "
on call" till you get your ezine up and running!

Best of success,

Maria




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Re: How do I create an ezine?
 

Hello Rachel,

Kate Schultz' "Handbook of Ezine Publishing" continues to be one of the best introductions to the topic. Areas covered include the six P's: preparation, planning, production, publishing, promotion, and profit. The course is available via her website http://www.e-zinez.com

You can create your own ezine instantly with these FREE ezine builders.

http://www.7lessoncourses.com/kevin_nunley/create-ezine.asp
&&
http://ezineuniversity.com/tutors/info.html

Hope this could help you.

Best Regards,
Stefan Everaet
http://www.123hitz.com

> Hi, excuse me but I'm a newbie at the net.
> How do I go about creating an ezine? Does it
> require special software? How's the best way
> to
> learn about this? Thank you.