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 How to Start a Web Design Magazine Online

Your website is up and running and you've begun to get visitors coming to see what it's all about. But, how do you get these valuable people coming back time and time again? With a Web design magazine of course! Here's how you can get started with your own zine or newsletter online.

A Web design magazine (e-zine) can make a profitable addition to your small business if you use it wisely. You can sign up subscribers from your existing website or create an entirely new site for this purpose. We've put together some cool tips to help you get started.

Content Ideas

Decide if you want to generalize or specialize with your Web design magazine. If you generalize, then you can cover just about any Web development subject imaginable. The only drawback to being general with your content is it will be difficult to know who is your actual audience. You won't know if your subscribers are trying to learn basic HTML code or PHP design.

You can specialize using information about certain types of programming languages, such as PHP, CSS, XHTML, basic HTML for beginners, etc. Or, you can focus on one particular design software, such as Dreamweaver. Specializing will help you reach a specific target audience, and you'll find it easier to promote products/services to your readers.

Once you determine the direction of your design e-zine, use content that is reliable, easy and quick to read, and that moves the reader to action. Every article or tutorial lesson should include a call to action at the conclusion or sometimes even in the body of the copy.

After all, the content is free and the reader can choose to take or leave your offer, right? You shouldn't be pushy with sales, however, because this could cause people to unsubscribe. Instead, give readers a healthy mix of free tips or tutorials, resources and products/services that might interest them.

How to Promote Your Zine about Web Designing

There are several ways to promote your Web design magazine. Have you seen those cool hover windows that show on websites asking you to subscribe? Well... they really work!

This is probably the single most effective way to promote your Web magazine. When visitors come to your site, they should have an opportunity to subscribe. These are even more effective if on a delayed timing to give your visitors a chance to look around for a few moments first. Of course, this is assuming that you have traffic coming to your website now.

You can also promote your magazine through other Internet zines that might reach your target audience. Place test ads in various e-zines to see which ones pull results. Link the ad directly to your subscribe page. E-zine ads are usually affordable and can be tracked easily. Other promotion solutions include banner ads on target sites, text link ads in articles, link exchanges and pay-per-click ads in the search engines.

How to Manage the List

You can manage, design and send your list using your own bulk mailing software or by going through a third party mailing service. The latter option is best if you're not familiar with all the CAN-SPAM laws and complex methods of sending bulk e-mail.

Here are some third party sites to check out:

• YourMailingListProvider.com
• Aweber.com
• ConstantContact.com

These mailing list hosting sites usually charge monthly fees based on the number of subscribers. They are affordable and will save you time in the long run. We use Aweber for our own list which you might be a part of. If not, you really need to go to the Web Design newsletter page . d:-)

Earn Online Income with Your Web Design Magazine

A Web design magazine can be used to boost your own small business by promoting your products and services. Or, you can use your magazine to promote affiliate products for a commission.

Some e-zine publishers use both methods to earn money. If you offer an online school of design or low cost training courses, you can promote these through your e-zine. Or, charge a small monthly fee for access to a creative Web tools section on your site. Create an e-book about Web design and sell downloads to your readers. And lastly, you can earn money by selling small classified ads to be placed in your newsletter.

You can promote to seasoned freelance designers or design beginners. Either way, a Web design magazine is the perfect tool for keeping in contact with potential customers and to encourage repeat visits and sales for your website! After all, if you have the information your visitors need or enjoy reading about, then they will welcome the chance to get update from you. Just try not to overdo it and people will start to see you as the expert in your field.

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