by carolyn mckibbin
10/24/2008 8:09:00 AM
Thanks to all the current and prospective Site Gurus who called in to yesterday’s first call since the Site Guru Program was officially launched earlier this month. The energy was high on both ends of the receiver as Byron coached Gurus about the do’s and don’ts of their new responsibility.
If you weren’t able to make the call—naughty!—here’s a summary of what you missed:
· Why Guru Program? You asked for it, now we’re giving you your own site accompanied by your photo, your tips, and your resume. This truly is YOUR space to use as a platform of discussion on your topic. It will establish you as an authority and expert in your field. Will it make you rich? No. But it will improve your freelance writing prospects with our clients and the world at large.
· Application Process
o If you applied for a niche and haven’t yet received a reply, sit tight. We’ll either approve or reject new Site Guru applications in the coming weeks.
o Those with bona fide experience in their niche and online community experience are preferred.
· Book Publishing
o Yes, it’s FREE.
o We want each and every Site Guru to publish a book. But not just any book. This book will consist of 101 of your best, most polished tips from your Tip Site.
o Book submissions laden with poor grammar and inappropriate material will not be published and will warrant niche reassignment.
· Management
o You must post at least 20 tips and/or blog posts a month.
o All content MUST be original and unique, free of copyright infringement, well-researched and factual, and upheld by the latest professional standards.
o Please moderate all comments. Edit and delete as you see fit.
· Tip Site Traffic
o It is your responsibility to increase the traffic of your Tip Site.
o Reach out to other blogs and encourage people to visit your site.
o Promote your Tip Site in your social network.
o List your Site in a directory and use the newsletter function (coming soon).
Want all the juicy details? Listen to the recording.