INVENTORS:  Should you get a web page / web site?

That's a good question -- should you? If you have a product / invention that you want to sell or license, then you should have your own web PAGE or web SITE. To determine which, ask yourself these 2 questions: 

1.   Are you trying to license your product(s) to a company? 

If so, then you would benefit from having a web PAGE on an already established web site -- one that already has companies visiting it when they search for new products. 

Put yourself in the position of a company that's looking for new products:  Which type of site would you rather visit when searching for new products -- a site that has HUNDREDS of new products on it, or a site that has only ONE new product on it? 

This is why you get a web PAGE rather than a complete web SITE. Plus, it costs MUCH LESS to get a page on an existing site than it does to get your own web site, and you would have to promote your SITE heavily in order to attract a worthwhile amount of traffic. On the other hand, existing sites (such as this one) are already registered with the search engines and have a track record.

2.   Do you have product(s) to sell at retail? 

If so, then you would benefit more from a web SITE than a web PAGE. You would get your own domain name (such as www.widgets.com) and get set up with a merchant account so that your customers can order by credit card. 

The following Frequently Asked Questions should give you a better idea of how you will benefit from having your own web page. 

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Frequently Asked Questions:

This list of FAQ's is designed to answer any questions that you may have as you consider whether or not to purchase your own invention web page. If your question isn't answered on this page, then call us at (800) 337-5758. Thanks.

Here are the questions listed in this FAQ:

What's the difference between having my own site vs. listing my invention on the Market Launchers site?
Can I list or advertise my invention on another site, in addition to MarketLaunchers.com?
How is your web site promoted to companies who look for new products to license from outside inventors?
What do I receive when I list my invention on the Market Launchers site?
How is the Market Launchers site different from other sites that list inventions on the Internet?
What are my chances of having potential licensees contact me about my invention?  What percentage of inventions actually make it onto the market?
Are there any administrative fees involved when I list my invention from Market Launchers?
Are there any additional fees if and when I sell or license my invention?
What if my product belongs in a second category?
What if I want to make some changes to my page later on?
Who can search the Database for new inventions?
How do I go about listing my invention?
What kind of guarantee is there?
OK, I'm convinced. Now what does it cost to listing my invention on the Market Launchers web site?
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What's the difference between having my own site vs. listing my invention on the Market Launchers site?

Having your own site requires you to do the following ...

• Taking the time to learn how to build a web site. This takes WEEKS, not DAYS to learn.
• Taking the time to promote your web site. Remember, there are millions of other web sites out there, so it's not enough to just submit it to the search engines.
• Paying $20 - $50 per month that the web hosting company charges you. 

... by comparison, listing your invention on our site includes:

• Having it built for you -- meaning that you don't need to learn HTML or purchase any software.
• Having it promoted it for you.  Please see the next question for an explanation of how we promote the Invention Database.

• It's like having your own web site!  We can write your web page for you.  And it costs less than having a web hosting company host your page.
• More traffic than if you were to build your own site. With an average of 65,000 new sites going up on the Internet every day, why compete against that clutter when you can list your product on a site that has already staked out a claim on the Internet. 

• Free link to the USPTO web site or the IBM patent web site (if your patent has already issued), and to your e-mail address.

• Better prices -- the cost to list your invention on our site ranges from $16.49/month to $24.58/month, while many web hosting companies charge at least $25/month to host a site (not to mention building your site).

Can I list or advertise my invention on another site, in addition to MarketLaunchers.com?

Absolutely! You can even copy & paste your MarketLaunchers page onto your other site, if you have one. 

How is your web site promoted to companies who look for new products to license from outside inventors?

There are 2 main methods of promoting our web site's Invention Database:

1. We link with other inventor-related web sites. These sites attract a lot of visitors to their web sites, which in turn leads to a lot of visitors to our web site. Take a look at our "Links" page to see who we're linked with.
   
2. We submit it to the major search engines, such as Google, MSN, Yahoo, etc. We do this one at a time, as opposed to using software that offers to do it for you because we believe that submitting it to one search engine at a time is much more effective. 

Click here to get your invention listed on this web site -- for as little as $16.49 per month.

What do I receive when I list my invention on the Market Launchers site?

You receive a 1-year or 2-year listing, depending on which package you choose. In addition, each inventor also receives:

• A copy of "Sources for Inventors," which lists sources of help in marketing your invention and a list of approximately 180 manufacturers that either license in new products from outside inventors, or are open to looking at new products from outside inventors. These 2 lists go out to GOLD Package customers only.
• A re-print of an article that I had published in the American Marketing Association newsletter (St. Louis edition).
• Finally, each inventor receives a free 30-minute phone consultation with me, giving them suggestions on how to market their inventions (I don't have all the answers – nobody does – but I can help you because I’ve been through it before).

How is the Market Launchers site different from other sites that list inventions on the Internet?

There are several things that other sites do that we will NEVER do, such as:

• Limit you to a certain number of words. You can use as much test and pictures as you want; after all, it's your page. Tip:  Concentrate on making sure that your page lists the main benefits to the customer. You'll want your page to convince a potential licensee to want to license it from you. We'll be glad to help you fine-tune your product description for you.
  
• Charge potential licensees to view the products. We've never yet heard of a company that is willing to pay for the right to view new products.
  
• Charge an outrageous fee.
  
• Charge you an administrative or set-up fee.

• Charge you extra for pictures, or for exceeding a certain amount of text.

What are my chances of having potential licensees contact me about my invention?  What percentage of inventions actually make it onto the market?

The best way to answer that is to answer the question, "What percentage of patented products ever produce a profit for the inventor?" 

Approximately 3% of patented inventions ever produce a profit for the inventor. So the odds are against inventors, really.  If you've patented your product, then you've probably invested $4,000 - $6,000 of your money in a patent already. In that case, it's probably wise to try to market your invention.  Just be sure that you don't start throwing good money after bad.

Does my invention have to be patented or patent-pending in order to be listed on the Database?

It is recommended that you list only patented or patent-pending inventions. For inventions that are neither patented nor patent-pending, we would tell what your invention does without telling "how" it does it. TIP: You might want to apply for a provisional patent in this situation. A provisional patent gives you patent-pending status without the full expense of applying for a patent, and it buys you time (one year) to decide whether or not to apply for a patent. Always consult with a patent attorney first. Listing your invention on our web site means that you are offering it for sale. Once you offer it for sale, you have exactly one year in which to apply for a patent.

Click here to get your invention listed on this web site -- for as little as $16.49 per month.

Are there any administrative fees involved when I get my own invention web page on the Market Launchers web site?

No. Some companies charge an additional fee to set up a web page, but we do not charge any and we never will.

Are there any additional fees if and when I sell or license my invention?

No.

What if my product belongs in a second category? Is there an additional fee involved to list it in a second category?

If your product belongs in a second -- or a third -- category, we’ll list it there at no extra charge.

What if I want to make some changes to my page later on?

It's real simple -- just call or e-mail us with the changes that you want, and we'll take care of them right away. There's no fee for this.

Who can search the Database for new inventions?

Any company who visits our web site can search it for new inventions. They can then contact the inventor directly or contact us, and we'll give them the name and phone number of the inventor for the products that they're interested in. It is then between you and the licensee to negotiate a licensing agreement. We do not charge the licensing company because this would reduce the number of companies who search our site. 

How do I go about listing my invention?

Listing your invention is easy – just fill out and return the order form along with your check or money order, and we’ll have your invention on the Internet within a day of receiving it. Personal checks are OK, and we do accept credit cards.

What kind of guarantee is there?

Nobody can guarantee that your invention will attract the attention of a licensee, no matter how much you promote it; however, we do offer the following guarantee:   If, at the end of the 12 months you aren’t satisfied with the response that you’ve received, then we’ll add another 4 months on to your listing -- for free. And you can be the judge on that. Please keep in mind, though, that there are some products that will not generate any interest because, for some products, there is just no market for them.  We don't try to judge which ones will generate interest -- that's something that each inventor should do before he/she patents the invention.

OK, I'm convinced. Now what does it cost to list my invention on the Market Launchers web site?

There are 3 options for purchasing your own web page:

•     1 year for  $295.00    ($24.58/month)  The Basic Package.
  
•     2 years for $395.00   ($16.49/month)  A Better Value.
  
•     3 years for $495.00   ($13.75/month)  The Best Value.

You can include a picture or two or three, at no extra cost. We'll return your pictures to you if you'd like.

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