By:Henk Devos Many marketers and product developers make a disastrous mistake: They develop and sell products that nobody wants. This is usually how it goes: The product developer starts programming software or writing a book, just because he is interested in the subject, without looking at the market. Then once the product is ready, he starts promoting it, just to find out he can make no sales. There must be a better way. Let’s look at how it should be done instead. You should always create a product that solves a problem. The problem has to be serious enough for people to want to pay for a solution to their problem. Good examples are: People who are overweight are willing to pay for a solution to that problem. People who suspects that their husband or wife is cheating on them are willing to pay to find out. People who can save a lot of time by automating a time-consuming task are willing to pay for the saved time. So here are the simple steps to creating a successful product: 1. Identify a common problem There are many problems that need to be solved in this world. The problem has to be a common one, so that enough people need a solution to this problem. And the problem has to be important enough so that people are willing to pay for a solution 2. Provide a solution to the problem This is the product development phase. You have to solve a product that actually solves the problem that these people are experiencing. 3. Find people experiencing the problem This simply means that you need targeted advertising. Where to find your target audience will depend on the specific problem. Maybe you will find them on search engines. Make sure that your keywords are very specifically targeted at those who experience the problem you want to solve. Or maybe you can find your target audience in certain communities, such as online forums or self help groups. 4. Prove that your solution works Once you have found your target audience, they will only be willing to buy your solution once you prove to them that your solution actually works. The proof can be social proof (such as testimonials), or it can consist of examples of the results. If you are selling software that removes red eyes from photos, the proof can consist of before and after pictures. That is really all there is to it. Follow the simple steps as outlined above and your product is a guaranteed success. Many marketers and product developers make a disastrous mistake: They develop and sell products that nobody wants. This is usually how it goes: The product developer starts programming software or writing a book, just because he is interested in the subject, without looking at the market. Then once the product is ready, he starts promoting it, just to find out he can make no sales. There must be a better way. Let’s look at how it should be done instead. You should always create a product that solves a problem. The problem has to be serious enough for people to want to pay for a solution to their problem. Good examples are: People who are overweight are willing to pay for a solution to that problem. People who suspects that their husband or wife is cheating on them are willing to pay to find out. People who can save a lot of time by automating a time-consuming task are willing to pay for the saved time. So here are the simple steps to creating a successful product: 1. Identify a common problem There are many problems that need to be solved in this world. The problem has to be a common one, so that enough people need a solution to this problem. And the problem has to be important enough so that people are willing to pay for a solution 2. Provide a solution to the problem This is the product development phase. You have to solve a product that actually solves the problem that these people are experiencing. 3. Find people experiencing the problem This simply means that you need targeted advertising. Where to find your target audience will depend on the specific problem. Maybe you will find them on search engines. Make sure that your keywords are very specifically targeted at those who experience the problem you want to solve. Or maybe you can find your target audience in certain communities, such as online forums or self help groups. 4. Prove that your solution works Once you have found your target audience, they will only be willing to buy your solution once you prove to them that your solution actually works. The proof can be social proof (such as testimonials), or it can consist of examples of the results. If you are selling software that removes red eyes from photos, the proof can consist of before and after pictures. That is really all there is to it. Follow the simple steps as outlined above and your product is a guaranteed success. Article Source: http://www.redsofts.com/articles/ Henk Devos has a passion for software marketing. His most popular product is Alpha ZIP. Henk created a series of free articles about marketing. You can get them sent to your email by subscribing here. More Articles from Business Opportunities Category: Business Opportunities and How to Get Financing How To Avoid Risky Business Plans Utilizing Modern Day Business Ideas Understanding Stock Pledges And Escrow Agreements How To Start A Kiosk Business How To Form An LLC How To Start A Home Based Business 6 Marketing Strategies For Guaranteed Success in Internet Marketing Best Home Internet Business Starting to Make Money Online at Home Start a Home Business Real Estate Investing Company Knowing How to Make Money From Sports Arbitrage Trading Finding A Business Opportunity From Home Genuine Business Opportunities For Stay At Home Moms Get More Traffic Than You Can Use

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