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"Free is such a powerful force in innovation"
Think about itthe financial risk is removed when something is free. Removing risk is powerful! We are much more easily motivated to take action when there is nothing to lose. But have you ever thought about how if something is free it encourages us to be innovative?
It intrigued me because although I know the word FREE is a proven motivating word in sales, I never looked at the fact that FREE is one of the great motivating factors behind the innovation of the Internet.
Now, FREE is one of those words that sets off the SPAM filters. The word is WAY over-used at this point and has become one of those words that sets off the skeptic in all of usand yet:
FREE giveaway promotions are the latest and greatest in getting people to subscribe to your list. People sign up by the hundreds or thousands.
FREE information, free entertainment, free phone calls across the world, free software, free graphics, free hosting, free consultations, free samples...Just about everything that exists is given away FREE these days.
FREE helps "newbies" get started in the learning process of creating and interacting on the internet.
FREE helps "intermediates" grow and start to compete with the "experts.
FREE helps the Mom & Pops compete with the Mega Corporations.
FREE helps the "experts" create their Maven status, warp speed their viral marketing and position themselves as generous good guys.
FREE lets us spend our money on other things like Gas & Food
FREE makes us crazy when were on the other end of the dealtrying to make money.
Never-the-less, below is a list of some freebies Ive used myself and like or have had other GutZy Women tell me they like.
Check them out! And if you get some value out of these FREE tips, feel FREE to subscribe to our FREE RSS feed, or our FREE newsletter, or FREE social networking site for more FREE tips, strategies and valuable information.
1. Website builders:
http://www.weebly.com
http://www.webnode.com/en
2. Resize & Optimize pictures:
http://www.shrinkpictures.com
3. Public domain image resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Public_domain_image_resources#General_collections
4. Cover generator for ebooks, CDs etc.
http://www.groundbreak.com/graphics2.html
5. Internet Calling:
http://www.skype.com
6. Live Video Broadcasting:
http://www.mogulus.com
http://www.ustream.com
7. Podcasting:
http://www.talkshoe.com
Obviously this is a very short list compared to whats out there, so why dont you ADD to the list with YOUR favorites in the comments section below. I can just feel the Innovation coming on!
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