First Steps on Starting an Internet Business

If you are considering starting an Internet business, then there are quite a few things that you will need to know, if you are going to succeed.The pitfalls of rushing into starting your own online business are many and varied. however you will be able to avoid many of the mistakes that online marketers make, when first starting out in your venture by continuing to read this article.

Why Do They Fail

Why so many newcomers to Internet marketing fail is that they have the idea in their heads, that it is going to be easy. I can tell you now that this is not the case and if you take this approach, you may only have one percent in a thousand chance or less of succeeding. Those days are almost certainly over because there is far more competition out there and everybody and their dogs want to start an Internet business.

I have already made these mistakes and can only try to help you avoid these same problems and if only one of you succeed in your business, then my efforts will have been rewarded.

Research your field

The first thing that you should do is to decide on what field of Internet marketing, you are going to venture into. When you have some idea of the field that you want to start in, you must be willing to spend some time researching that field. Without researching your field you will never know it's potential. You will need to know how big a market this field has and just how much competition there is against you.

A big competition in your field can result in a very huge amount of expense getting yourself noticed in the search engines and other advertising fields.

Investment Capital

Please do not think for one minute that you can achieve a good income without investing quite a bit of money and time into your venture. This is where I have made one of my biggest mistakes and it has cost me dearly over a period of time.

I believed in the hype of so many of the adverts telling me that I could start my own business and be earning a large amount of income within a short period of time and do it with little or no money. This may have been true once but is trutherly no longer the case. You will be told time and time again that you can make vast amounts of money, with little or no effort and investment of your cash. This is totally wrong and misleading. You are very unlikely to even earn enough of your initial outlay, that you will most certainly be going to pay out, if you believe this hype. This is most definitely true for your first year of trying to make any profit.

Once you have considered the aspect of our much money you are willing or have to invest in your future, you can move forward with your plans. We can now discuss the essential steps required to get your business on the Internet.

Choosing a Domain Name

You will need to give this some serious thought as it will say a lot about your business. It is no good just picking a random domain name that you think may be okay. Choose a name that relates to what you are selling if you are selling a product to a niche audience, i.e. If your business is to sell eBook's then you want a domain name to reflect that niche.The domain name for one of my websites is http://www.ebookarama.co.uk and on that site I sell eBook's, you can see at a glance the link between my chosen niche and my domain.

I cannot decide if this next point is really relevant or not but it is worth mentioning nonetheless. It is often stated that you should not choose to have your domain name and Internet hosting with the same company. I have seen on a number of occasions that people who do this often do run into problems. I cannot say if this is true or not because I have never had a domain name with the same hosting company. I suggest that you make up your own mind on this issue.

Choosing Hosting For Your Site

Good hosting is often overlooked and not taken seriously enough. Whilst you may have some hosting space for your site with your Internet Service Provider. This is never a good choice to use if you are serious about your business and having a hosting service will also make you look more proffessional. These days you have a very wide choice of companies offering hosting services at varying prices for your pocket. You would be wise to research the company that you are considering to go with, so that you can get an idea of how reliable their service is.

You do not want to be signing up with a company that has a bad reputation of server downtime, bad ticket support or other failings. Even if you have to pay a little more for a reliable hosting service, then you should do so. It is also a good idea to be able to host more than one domain name, so also check that this is possible. The reason that I tell you this is because you will undoubtedly expand your venture as time goes on.

I have just run into this problem myself, so I know what I am saying about this often overlooked issue. Even if you think that you are not going to need to host other domain names, you must still consider it. With the ever increasing competition of hosting providers the prices for their services have tumbled dramatically. This means that you will have far more money left in your pocket for advertising etc.

Follow what i have written above and you will have a much better chance of making your venture work.

Vince Andrews is a respected internet marketer and has published many helpfull reviews, turorials and help for other people starting out in this area. It is well known that he delivers honest and reliable views on this subject. You may use this article on your site, but please leave the my author details and bio intact. For more information please visit: http://www.ebookarama.co.uk/blogitmywayNadiya Blog94176
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How To Begin Earning Super Affiliate Income In 14 Days

The reason anyone becomes an affiliate of any affiliate program is to make money. You deserve all the money you make when you put a lot of effort into promoting an affiliate program. After years of successfully promoting different affiliate programs and advising others about affiliate programs, I have discovered that those who earn Super Affiliate income, continuously choose certain types of programs.

I shall briefly name and explain the characteristics of an affiliate program that will speedily produce Super Affiliate income for you. These are the kind of high income generating products or services the top Super Affiliates choose. The characteristics listed below are not listed in order of importance:

1. LARGE MARKET: Some so called Guru's will advice you to target small niche markets. This is all good, but how come they mostly target large markets themselves? Or do you really think such tiny niche markets give them their massive affiliate incomes? To earn Super income from your affiliate program, you need to target a large, and hungry market. This will shoot your sales through the roof.

2. NEW AND FRESH PROGRAM: Another thing Super Affiliates won't reveal to you is that they constantly look for new products with an uncrowded affiliate presence. This way they quickly dominate such programs before thousands start promoting the same product. Promote when the product is fresh.

3. HIGH PERCENTAGE PAYMENTS: The honest truth is that if a product is good, its owner should be able to offer Affiliates a large percentage of the profit from sales. The owner of such a product has nothing to lose, they will make lots of money from volume sales coming from several affiliates. A good high earning affiliate program should be able to offer its affiliates at least 50% or higher of the profit made from sales from its product. After all, the affiliate is spending a lot of time and money promoting such a product.

4. TRUSTED PAYMENT SYSTEM: A high income generating affiliate program will always make use of secure and trusted payment system. Trusted third party payment services such as Clickbank and Paypal are services to watch out for in good affiliate programs. Super Affiliates promote products using such payment systems.

5. A PRODUCT IN HIGH DEMAND: Now, this is one of the most important secrets the Super Affiliates won't reveal to you. They constantly watch out for new, products in high demand.

New Product + Huge demand + High demand = Tons of cash from sales for you.

This is a simple formula that works every time, for those who follow it. You too should be earning truck loads of cash from promoting affiliate products. A product in high demand is a product which fulfills a major need for a large group of people.

6. BRAND ABILITY: You can earn large affiliate income from any affiliate program which, encourages you to brand or customize promotional materials. A program that for example gives you the opportunity, to brand a promotional, Free copy of their marketing material is a good program with great potential. This could be an e-book you can brand with your affiliate link.

There you have it. These are the secrets those who earn top dollar from their affiliate programs know. There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't be earning truck loads of cash from affiliate programs like the big Boys and Girls in affiliate marketing do. Wishing you success as you now seek out more information about the type of affiliate programs described above.

Nelson B. Babs is a Top Marketing Expert and Researcher. He is also a popular relationship adviser. Get his bestseller marketing book FREE at: http://www.keep-other-women-away-from-your-man.com/affiliates.htm.Marney Blog19091
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10 Easy Ideas To Attract Client Like Crazy - Online

Youve got products. Youve got a website. Youve even got some traffic (hey, even a little traffic is some!) Now comes the clincher for any business. To make money, you need to entice online visitors to buy your stuff.

How can you do this? Well, you cant grab hold of their hands and make them click the Buy Now button. But you can do specific things that may help them decide to click on it themselves.

In my line of work as a client attraction marketing coach to small businesses, Ive seen many business owners who consistently let visitors click off to web wonderland rather than convincing guests to buy their wares. These businesses may have products or services that are just as good or better than their competitors, but theyre missing out on some key information about how to convert page views into sales.

Relationship-Building: The Missing Link to Online Money-Making

To understand how your visitors online experience can lead them down the buying path, first become your visitor. What convinces you to buy things from other websites? Being human, most of us are more eager to buy from companies or people whom we feel we like, know, and trust.

An online customer cant look you in the eye, shake your hand, and think, Hey, I like, know, and trust this person! The good news is that by taking shrewd advantage of the the multimedia nature of the internet and the power of good writing, you can give your visitors the experience of having a positive, personal relationship with you.

Here are some tips for boosting your personal relationship with customers to help them feel an intimate connection that makes them more likely to buy from you.

Before I share the tips. I ask that you make an intention. Intend to use tips that reach you. You are reading this article for a reason.

Ten Relationship-Building Tips

1. Show

Post photos of your employees and your workplace. This helps visitors feel more like they know you.

2. Tell

Add audio clips of you speaking about your products or services. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) tells us that many of us learn with our ears as well as our eyes -- dont miss out on this additional way to connect.

3. Educate

We all like learning new things. Help customers like you more by providing them with useful articles.

4. Share

Showcase your generosity by providing visitors with other peoples articles and links to pertinent websites.

5. Care

Ask for feedback and comments. This helps customers know that youre in the business of serving them and that you take their opinions seriously.

6. Clarify

Define any confusing terms in your copy. Let them know exactly what you want them to do for you. People like to follow clear instructions. When people feel comfortable with their online experience, theyre more willing to purchase.

7. Be an Expert

Don't let people choose between you and your competitors. Let them know that youre the only one who can help them. Write articles, create presentations, and demonstrate your expertise.

8. Be Genuine

When writing website copy, direct your message to one person who represents your target audience. Personalize your marketing emails by using peoples first names and other personal information.

9. Relate

Convince your target audience that you know and understand their problems by sharing stories and specific examples.

10. Stay in Touch

Don't let prospective customers slip away. Make every effort to get them to give you their first name and email address by offering them a free ebook or report. Stay in touch with prospective customers by sending them a regular e-newsletter with useful tips and friendly updates about your company.

Case Study: Tracys Picks

One of my clients, Tracy Jones, sought out my coaching services to help her brand and market a new program in Austin called Tracys Picks. Tracys company helps restaurants serve portion-controlled meals to their customers and educates customers on the benefits of purchasing these meals.

Like many small businesses, Tracy had a website that wasnt taking full advantage of the internets potential to help customers know, like, and trust her business. Its a good, clean website, but it needed to be tweaked to help customers really feel a connection to Tracy and her business.

I recommended that Tracy:

1. Change her photo to a more intimate shot that would help customers feel a greater sense of closeness with her.

2. Move her opt-in box higher up on the page to encourage more visitors to sign up for her newsletter.

3. Add a picture of the free ebook that people receive when they sign up for her newsletter.

4. Post a blog, which serves the dual purpose of providing fresh content for search engines and helps people learn about a company in a more personal way.

5. Provide articles and outgoing pertinent links.

Your Homework

As a client attraction marketing coach, I cant leave you without assigning some homework to help your rev-up your site up to its full relationship-building potential.

Go to your website now and take a good look at it. Go on, Ill wait.

Now ask yourself:, If I were a new visitor to this site, would I feel that I know, like, and trust this business? What could be added or changed to make my experience with this business feel more personal and inviting? (Hint: re-read my Ten Relationship-Building Tips above).

Write down what you as a prospective customer would like to see that could help you make a decision to purchase your websites products. When I say write, I mean write. Get out a piece of paper and pen and jot down your ideas.

Now make a commitment to implement these ideas on your site.

Presto, youve just increased your potential visitor-to-buyer conversion rate. And youve done it without paying a penny in advertising or pay-per-click fees.

It just goes to show that a personal touch still goes a long way, even across the wires.

Jen Blackert, Attraction Marketing Coach, is a results-driven marketing strategist that teaches entrepreneurs how to attract all the clients they need. Her methods are based on the universal laws of attraction. Visit her website at http://www.jenblackert.com and her marketing podcast at http://www.insightsintomarketing.com.May Blog63146
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Seized Cars For Sale

Seized cars for sale through Government auctions are getting more and more well known these days because most consumers know how hard it can be to get a good deal on a used car. Seized cars are normally put on auction by the state or federal agencies every quarter. Most government seized cars are obtained from individuals that have broken the law, but these types are usually the best deal for seized cars.

Usually seized cars are sold as is, so make sure you check out the vehicle as much as possible before purchasing it. If possible you also should check the Kelly blue book to get a value on the seized cars you are thinking of bidding on. Most seized car sales will allow you a quick inspection of the car before the transaction has been completed, so it's wise to have someone with"mechanic knowledge" by your side. Usually cars offered for sale in government seized car sales are clean and ready to go.

Law enforcement agencies are also a great resource to find seized cars for sale, though the Law enforcement seized car sales are held at different times for the different agencies, so timing is very important with these sales. Generally seized cars can be sold at as much as 90% off the suggested retail prices. Some seized car sales have models that are only a year or two old so finding cars in excellent condition is quite possible, there are some great deals whether your buying for personal or business use.

If your thinking of starting a business with seized cars for sale, it is imperative that you consult with your attorney, and check your state and government offices to determine what licenses, permits, and what type of insurance is required. Then do some research to find out what the most popular selling cars are in your area before you attend a sale. When your first starting out try and stay away from seized cars that have major mechanical issues or need body work.

Updated seized car sales prices, can be found at:

http://online-home-works.com/seized-car-sales-prices.html

Ruca Martin is a online marketeer, and article writer since 2002. http://online-home-works.com/seized-car-sales-prices.htmlMarna Blog56353
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Paris Hilton's Numerology; will her Talents ever match her Fame?

As a woman who wishes to be spoken of in the same breath as Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana, Paris Hilton has perused fame and publicity with a single minded doggedness. Using her considerable fortune, family name, plastic surgery, and extensive contacts among the elite, she has managed to become truly famous, without showing any real talent for anything except being a socialite. Now with a recording career underway, and a successful reality television show in its 5th season, the question is will we see more of the same from Paris Hilton, or is there change on the horizon?

As a Numerologist, if I want to use divination and see what is in a person's future there are (3) main calculations which I look at: their Life Cycle, their Letters of Transit and their Personal Year. These values tell us what's in a person's future in a general sort of way.

===> Her Life Cycle

Paris Hilton's first cycle will run through her 34th birthday in 2015. These years hold many opportunities to work with other people in groups or in large companies. She will make many friendships and be sensitive to other people's opinions in these years. Paris craves companionship and public recognition during this cycle. Her plans during this cycle take time to develop, rather than happening overnight. Witness her clime to fame, which she has worked on for many years.

===> Her Transit Letters

Paris Hilton has had a long running transit Letter 'I' which began in 1998 and will run through her birthday in February of 2007. This letter marks a time of emotional ups and downs in her life. This is a time filled with creative opportunities, but also delays and nervous anxiety over her plans. This is a period where plans take a long time to mature.

Paris also has two Transit letters of moderate duration which have been affect since 2005, and will stay in affect for some time, the letters 'N' and 'O'.

Her transit letter of 'N' marks a time filled with excitement, changes, and travel. This letter calls on the subject to be adaptable to many situations. This is a pleasant time for Paris Hilton.

Her transit letter of 'O' marks a time with periods of serenity in her life. Paris will experience improved finances during these years. These are also good years for study, taking on task where she is called upon to learn new skills. Certainly her foray into acting and the launch of a singing career would fall into this category.

In February of next year, she loses the letter 'I' and gains a transit letter of 'S'. This transit letter, while only in affect for one year, is the harbinger of change and surprises. Paris will find that 2007 is an active and ambitious year, full of change and emotional highs for her. Will her singing or acting career take off, or will some other major event occur which brings her closer to her goals, or changes them altogether.

===> Her Personal Year

The year 2006 is a personal year (9) for Paris Hilton, a time of closure in this phase of her life. Unlooked-for endings will occur this year; but only concerning those things which she no longer needs or wants. She should attempt to close out her affairs and prepare for new challenges. Paris should also try to put off any new undertakings until next year.

===> Summation

In summation, though 2006 looks like more of the same for Paris Hilton, both her transit letters and her personal year call for major changes in her life next year, probably starting in February 2007. I would guess that her singing career won't take off, since she is trying to release her album in a nine year, instead of waiting for a one year. As for what the form of her surprise is next year, I'm not sure; but I am willing to bet that it will be something new and different. And, I will also bet that it will bring her fame and publicity in some new venue; after all she is Paris Hilton.

Keith Abbott is the developer and owner of 'Numerology 4 You' where you can view Paris Hilton's complete Numerology reading, along with those of over 600 other celebrities. Order your own Numerology chart today at http://www.numerology4you.com/.Morganica Blog96991
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Using Positive Affirmations to Achieve Success

Although people do not always realize it, they can often be limited in what they can achieve by mental boundaries. These mental boundaries can in turn be overcome by positive affirmations and affirmation enhancement. When a person is mentally limited, they may find that they are unable to complete a task or goal that they are aiming for. Whether this is career progression, overcoming money problems or even passing a driving test; being able to understand and achieve your full potential can be difficult.

Very few people manage to achieve exactly what they want to in life. Those that manage to achieve everything that they want to tend to be good at entering into a dialogue with their sub-conscious and they also tend to be open-minded as far as their perception of the potential for human-achievement goes. Positive affirmations help people achieve what they want to, and live a more fulfilling life; those that are able to free their mind to the potential for physiological modeling often manage to achieve much more than those who are skeptical from the outset.

While some people may decide that they wish to achieve financial success, others may wish to find love, or re-unite with their family for example. The truth is that everyone has the power within, and the ability to absorb enough power, to achieve their absolute full potential through using the process of affirmation enhancement coupled with daily affirmation you can achieve exactly what you have set as your goals. While goal setting is important, you should not lose sight of how you enjoy yourself on a daily basis. That is why, with experience, you may start to use your daily affirmations as a means of ensuring that you are able to enjoy yourself on a day-to-day basis, as well as achieving strategic happiness.

As people realize, our goals can often change. One day we may wish that we were able to play an instrument for example, and then as we start to learn how to play it, the fun associated with it can often disappear. This is an example of a gateway to happiness, rather than happiness itself. For example, you may wish to learn to drive; however you only want to be able to drive so that you can work in your dream job that deems that you need a drivers license. The drivers license is a gateway, and in fact so is the job everyone makes goals which they set as a means of achieving happiness. Which begs the question: can you merely affirm towards happiness, rather than the means of getting you there?

The answer is no. Through merely aiming towards your end goal of happiness, rather than the strategy to get you there, you will lose focus on what you enjoy, as well as the trial and tribulation involved in finding true happiness. While happiness is subjective, using affirmations as a means to get there can be the best solution for those with an open mind.

Roshawn Hall writes articles for a few self help sites. Further articles by Roshawn Hall related to affirmation and self improvement are available on the web. You can find more information about affirmation visit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb536398.htmMira Blog31763
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Top 10 Holiday Tips For Career Success

Every year as the holidays approach, most jobseekers and career changers make the mistake of halting all their efforts. They believe there is no point in pursuing new opportunities during the holidays, and that nobody is making hiring decisions until January, so why bother? Many decide to do absolutely nothing from mid-November to the second or third week in January!

Making these kinds of assumptions about the holidays is, again, a huge mistake!

When it comes to the holidays, I suggest you become a "contrarian" and do what all the other job seekers are not doing. Since most of them are taking an extended break, this opens up real opportunities for you!

The reality is that the holidays are an excellent time to develop and create new contacts for your job search or career transition. Many companies are completing their budget planning for the next fiscal year. This is often the best time to get in front of hiring managers to create a position for you next year. Many managers have to fill openings early in the year or they may lose the budget for that position. Also, once year-end bonuses are paid, a predictable percentage of employees will leave their jobs, creating new vacancies!

Here are 10 career-savvy tips for the holidays from Ford R. Myers, President of Career Potential, LLC, an executive career consulting firm based in Radnor, PA:

1. ITS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

Business is all about establishing relationships and relationships are developed in social settings! During the holidays, most people are naturally more convivial and generous in spirit. There is simply no better time to solidify existing relationships and forge new ones!

2. TUNE IN TO THE NETWORK

There are many networking events in November and December in your social life, in your community, and in your professional circles. Think of all the companies having holiday parties. Many charities have their last fundraisers of the tax year in November and December. Book sales, holiday fairs and other celebrations make this the best time of year for productive networking!

3. SMALL TALK REAPS BIG BENEFITS

Most professional associations have a holiday party for their December meeting, with a more informal atmosphere than the formal presentations held throughout the rest of the year. Do not bring a resume to these events. Create a simple, tasteful business card with your name, phone number and e-mail address. Be prepared to make interesting small talk to establish new contacts. Ask the people you meet about themselves, their work, and their interests. Remember, everyones favorite subject is themselves!

4. CONVERSATION STARTERS AND STOPPERS

Prior to a social or networking event, prepare at least three neutral questions you can ask, such as:

* How do you know the host, the company, etc.?
* What made you decide to come to this event?
* What other organizations in this industry do you belong to?

When you find its time to move on and talk with someone new, youll need some phrases to help you transition during the event. Here are some good exit lines:

* Ill let you go now, so you can continue circulating around the room.
* Ill stop monopolizing your time so you can meet some other folks.
* It was great speaking with you. Ill follow up as we discussed.

5. VOLUNTEER

There are more volunteer opportunities around the holidays than at any other time of year. This is a good way to help other people, feel good when you need a boost, have a renewed sense of purpose during your search, and meet other professionals. Volunteering also gives you something interesting to discuss with the new people you meet!

6. CALL PEOPLE

Use the day after Thanksgiving to make both follow-up calls and cold calls. Youll find that whoever is at work that day will not only be available for a conversation, but will be grateful to speak to someone! If there are people who youve been having a hard time reaching, be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

7. SEND HOLIDAY CARDS

Pick a seasonal, nondenominational theme usually a depiction of a winter scene is best. This is the time to send cards to everyone on your career list, including executive search firms, Human Resource professionals, and hiring managers with whom you have interacted over the past year. Don't write about your job search in the card. Send your cards early enough for people to remember to invite you to their holiday get-togethers, and to send you a card in return! Be sure to include your contact information with the card, so the recipient can also reach you.

8. TIS BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE

Remember the old saying popular at this time of year, Tis better to give than to receive. This is certainly true when youre attempting to connect with people during the holidays. The fastest and most effective strategy for getting help is give to get. Ask the people in your network if you can be of help to them in any way, or if there is anyone who they might like an introduction to. Become a real connector, and in turn, you will become connected!

9. PLUG IN AND TURN ON

Technology has come a long way. Use the holidays to connect and reconnect with people on business networking web sites, such as http://www.linkedin.com, http://www.ryze.com and http://www.ecademy.com. Connect with local businesspeople in cyberspace and then take your connection live with a face-to-face meeting. You can also use these web sites as a great system to follow-up and keep in touch!

10. BECOME AN OPPORTUNITY MAGNET

At holiday time, some jobseekers tend to become overly negative or cynical during what they perceive as a lull in their career transition. Dont fall into this trap. Get into positive action precisely when others are giving up until early next year. Think and speak positively, and youll become a magnet ready to attract, interview, and hire your next employer.

If youre currently in career transition or looking to move-up at your organization, these strategies should give you a new perspective on the holidays! Instead of taking a vacation from your career development activities, take full advantage of this overlooked opportunity to make real progress in your quest. Then, youll really have something to celebrate!

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Permission to Reprint: This article may be reprinted, provided it appears in its entirety with the following attribution: Copyright © 2006, Ford R. Myers and Career Potential, LLC.

Ford R. Myers, M.Ed., a career consultant, author and speaker, provides a full range of services and products that help you take charge of your career, create the work you love, and earn what you deserve! To learn more, visit http://www.fordmyers.com.Modesta Blog50301
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Marketing with My Space: An Interview

Matthew Sherborne started marketing on the internet in 1998 with his first website devoted to his commercial diving business. Matthew accumulated real-life knowledge of using low-cost advertising techniques and continually searched for new and innovative marketing methods. Through all of his research looking for the perfect system of promotion, he's discovered the most successful method has always been word of mouth advertising. With that knowledge he's been an enthusiastic supporter of searching and utilizing viral marketing techniques.

Since selling his diving service business in 2002 he's traveled from San Diego to Hawaii and finally to the San Francisco Bay area. Working a variety of labor intensive jobs, above and below ground and water, he decided in early 2005 to put 100 percent of his effort into internet marketing.

Since that time he's focused exclusively on the most effective low-cost marketing techniques to boost his online business. He now offers the very same techniques that's made him successful and yielded incredible results. Matthew has a passion for marketing and it shows as he shares today's most radically effective promotional techniques.

Matthew will take you behind the scenes to show you exactly how he makes his lucrative income and how he markets his own business online. With his "nothing held back" philosophy you can expect to get all of the inside secrets and sales boosting tactics to use on your very own online business.

Question: I read your ebook, "MySpace Cash Machine", and it is excellent. How did you get started marketing on My Space, and how did you find all of the techniques for marketing on My Space?

Answer: I got started marketing on My Space quite by accident in late 2005, in fact if not for a musician friend of mine, I would have missed it entirely.

He sent me to his My Space profile and told me how he was receiving some great exposure to his website from linking there. I'd heard in the media that My Space was literally exploding in popularity and that was enough for me to take the opportunity seriously enough to learn more. I discovered not only was My Space fast becoming the most popular website online, it held the potential to reach millions of people for free.

After some research I found that the most commented on and popular profiles were the ones that focused entirely on one subject and did so enthusiastically. Then I carefully studied what others were doing on their My Space profiles in regards to sending bulletins, comments and setting up profiles. My ultimate goal was to uncover exactly how they were making money.

I then replicated the successful money-making techniques by fine tuning my profile and website offer. By targeting one specific high-paying niche, it maximized results and brought more income. I then looked for other high interest topics within My Space and started experimenting with a variety of niche topics with different themed profiles designed to funnel people to websites exactly suited to their wants.

Question: Why do you think My Space is such an effective place to market your business? Why would you recommend My Space?

Answer: For starters, My Space currently has more than an 80 percent market share over all social networking websites. This accounts for a total number of profiles in excess of 100 million and My Space is currently ranked the 5th most visited website on the planet. As you can imagine the sheer number of people on My Space makes it an extremely attractive place to find hungry customers.

Coupled with the fact that My Space allows you to customize your own webpage with HTML code and CSS to give it any kind of look you want and link to outside sources is irresistible. Imagine the potential of having a popular profile centered around a lucrative keyword and linking it to your own Adsense monetized website or sales page.

Once you've got a popular profile it becomes an incredible opportunity just waiting for you to plug in to it. Through the use of groups, forums, messages, events, comments, blogs, videos and classified advertising you have a multitude of ways to reach people interested in your products and turn them into your customers.

You can use My Space to get targeted customers for virtually any product you have to offer and you can grow your opt-in lists to continue the selling process. The best part is, you can use My Space to tap in to the most powerful kind of marketing ever known, word of mouth.

Question: What marketing technique do you find to be the most effective, and how do you use it? Would you tell us one or two of your best marketing tips?

Answer: As a marketer, the most important key to remember is that your My Space profile is created to attract viewers to your website. To do this, you must determine the most remarkable aspect of your product and turn that into your own persuasive story. Your whole profile must reflect your unique story and be structured so that it not only appeals to your target audience but compels them to find out more.

Your My Space picture is often the first thing that people see; make sure you have one that stands out. The best pictures stir up an emotion in its viewer. A good rule of thumb is to select pictures that are relevant to your product and audience. My favorite strategy is to use a movable gif that is a little larger than the average and captures the viewer's attention.

You'll want to spend time selecting a strong headline for your profile since it will appear next to your picture. It will also be visible from comments you leave on other profiles and on the My Space search function. It's important that you use proper search engine optimization techniques in your headline and throughout your profile's content. The headline should reflect your overall strategy with important keywords.

Leveraging the efforts of many is key to building a profitable My Space marketing business. One of the best ways to market your offer on My Space after you've established your profile is through the use of groups. You have the opportunity to start a group on virtually any topic you want. When you start a group you have control over who can join and its content. To get your group started send a bulletin to everyone on your friends list. Once you've got a loyal following to your group, people will gladly share the information with others.

If you want to send viewers to a specific offer, sending bulletins to your My Space profile's friends list will get you instant results. You can use bulletins to offer something of perceived value to gain the acceptance of friends and have them become outspoken advocates for your product.

Commenting on popular profiles will get people coming to check you out. People on My Space love to share things with each other. If you have a unique video, funny picture or contest, you can post it on popular profiles and really spread your message. Once the word is out, its potential to spread is limitless.

Question: What trends do you see in marketing on My Space? What do you see in the future of My Space?

Answer: My Space has grown so fast due in large part to its success facilitating direct person to person interaction. Whether it's sharing pictures, videos or content, people are moving away from disruptive media sources and embracing those that involve user generated content. You can expect to see more consumer created media begin to appear on profiles and anticipate more people willing to share it.

In the near future people will not only research a particular product, but go to My Space to learn about the product's creator. Building relationships and connecting with others of like mind is what My Space is all about . For savvy marketers, this means allowing the consumer to feel like they have a direct connection with you.

Marketers who expose others to non interruptive sources of information will have the greatest success, as quality content becomes the accepted norm. Competition will intensify among traditional advertisers as the ad dollars spent on social networks approaches the billions. With its massive success My Space will branch out to being viewed via cell phones and expand to other countries like China and Japan.

Most importantly, successful online marketing will transform to become continually viral. Instead of buying a product based on brand alone, consumers will seek out and follow the recommendations of others. Marketers who have framed their message to be extraordinary will benefit from having it shared and heard worldwide.

Question: What projects are you currently working on, and where do you plan to take your business from here?

Answer: My future is focused primarily on helping other small business owners strategically place themselves in their market to stand out among the corporations without spending a fortune. The objective is to build resources that bridge the gap between consumers and marketers and generate customers who become outspoken supporters.

I plan on taking my business forward by concentrating on the most effective new forms of media. You'll hear a whole lot more of me as I venture into online video, audio products and viral promotions. My business plan incorporates a series of interconnected products all pursuing the goal of pushing the marketing boundaries to new limits.

Jinger Jarrett is the author of the book, "Internet Marketing for Free: The GUIDE (on Amazon). Get your free ebook download at http://www.askjingernow.com Matthew Sherborne is the author of the ebook, My Space Cash Machine: http://www.cashmachinebook.com/ Get your free ecourse now.Myranda Blog1300
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How To Sell Without Selling And Pack Your Copywriting Business With New Clients Fast

There's no doubt about it that we are being bombarded with more advertising and marketing -- especially online -- than ever before.

And if you want your ads to cut through the noise and clutter of an overcrowded market place, one of the best things you can do is not try to make the sale at all.

Let me explain.

Almost 100 years ago the legendary copywriter Maxwell Sackheim wrote an ad with a headline (that is now ingrained in direct response copywriting mythology) that said, "Do You Make These Mistakes In English?"

And even though the ad is considered to have some of the best "sales copy" of all time, nothing in the ad was being "sold." Instead, the entire ad was designed to get people to send for a free book.

You see, before selling anything, the ad first got anyone interested in developing better English skills to raise their hands. Then they sent them a sales letter selling an actual product. Which, from what I hear, sold a TON of courses.

And this concept is even more important today.

Whether you're writing online or offline, doesn't matter. If you find your ads and sales letters just aren't pulling because you are in an overcrowded market, try to write an ad that sells people on something free first.

From there, when they've gotten to know you and the valuable information you possess, then go for the sale. Then sell a straight pitch on something that costs money.

Now, if you are a copywriter who wants to start attracting dozens -- even hundreds -- of new leads and clients, here's another unique way to accomplish this.

This may sound over simplified (or complicated, depending on your work ethic) but the key to attracting copywriting clients is to simply write a book on the subject.

In fact, Joe Vitale in his book "The 7 Lost Secrets Of Success" told the story of how Bruce Barton (one of the founders of the famous ad agency BBDO) once wrote a book about advertising and business. And how, after the book was published, their ad agency was flooded with new business almost overnight.

People "all the sudden" wanted to hire Bruce Barton -- the guy who wrote the book they had just read -- to do their ads. And BBDO made a lot of money, and got some extremely big accounts as a result.

Now, I'm not saying you will have the same success as Bruce Barton.

But having a book out there that demonstrates your knowledge and skills will do more for your credibility and perceived value as a copywriter than any amount of portfolios, testimonials or bragging will ever do.

And realize that writing a book doesn't have to be a hard, drawn out process. You can do the same thing, get the same effect, by having someone interview you about the subject, putting the interview on CD and having the transcripts typed up into a "book."

The key is to give good information in a format people can easily access it in.

You do that, and you get it in enough people's hands, and you will start to find people coming from all over wanting to hire you, and only you.

Michael Senoff is a sought-after Internet marketer, interviewer and business coach with more than 50,000 students on four continents. For 117 hours of free audio interviews with top copywriters, go to http://www.hardtofindseminars.com/Copywriting.html.Milli Blog26958
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Find Some Readers!

The Internet will not replace traditional promotional efforts, but it can enhance them. Before I go into the Internet, I want to talk about the old-fashioned marketing methods, because they're still your best source of readers.

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BOOKSTORES

Map out all bookstores within 20, 50, even 100 miles of where you live. Call or visit and see who has a local or regional authors section. Most do. See if they'll buy a few copies. I did this in 1994 and had a lot of fun with it.

See if they'll schedule a book signing. If they do, some newspapers and radio stations will advertize them as free public service announcements. I never did this -- my mistake.

http://www.bookweb.org/bd-bin/browse_bd?Country=usa&State_Name=YOURSTATE will help you find the bookstores in your state. So will the Yellow Pages in your home, and the online version at http://www.yellowpages.com/.

Alternately, you can find the bookstores by doing a web search for Bookstores+YourState. This will take longer, but it can work. You can narrow down your search by using key words like Independent, Christian, wholesale... whatever you're trying to find.

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LIBRARIES

Since I've never done this myself, I'm repeating what I've heard. It contradicts itself in a few spots, but it'll give you some ideas.

To find a list of libraries in your state, you can use a search engine, or you can call your local library and ask how to get a listing of all the libraries in your state. They'll usually give you the link.

Many libraries have a budget to buy books and will gladly purchase from local authors.

Libraries won't let you sell your book inside the building, but they will let you talk about it. Talk with the "Friends of the Library" chapter. Also, donate a book to your local library. It's good publicity, especially if you get a newspaper to pick up the story, and it's a good way to give back to your community.

You can also donate an autographed copy of your book to the library in the city where your book is set. If possible, do this in person. Many times the library will set up a book signing for you at one (or more) of the book stores in the area. Again, contact the "Friends of the Library" group.

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PRESS RELEASES

Send press releases to every newspaper in your state and the state where your book is set. Also look for local radio stations who will interview you. Kidon Media (http://www.kidon.com/media-link/index.shtml) will help you find them. Stick to places that would be genuinely interested in you, as opposed to spamming everybody. If the URLs are stale, you can look up the names at Google.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Walk into any bookstore, log onto any e-publisher site, or visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Guess what you'll see? A whole lot of books. If one of them happens to be yours, how will people notice it?

I've gone into a bookshop more than once to buy something based on a review. There are print reviews and there are electronic reviews. You want to be reviewed as much as possible.

Your publisher will market your book, but you have to help. A lot. What you want is for a potential reader to walk into that shop or log onto that site with your name and title already in his or her head.

Your publisher will submit your book to reviewers. I don't know about the quantity, but reviews (even negative ones) generate sales. Work with your publisher to ensure everyone on the list below is covered. Also make sure you don't both send the same book to the same place because that's just plain embarrassing.

When you are marketing, don't think like a writer. Think like a reader. Of course you can think like another person... that's part of what makes you a great writer.

How do you choose what to read? I go by what my friends recommend, book reviews, and author loyalty. This isn't the end-all and be-all of marketing efforts, but it's a good starting place. (Word-of-mouth is the end-all and be-all.)

Here are some sources that readers use. Some will review your books, some will let you review other people's books, and some are just plain useful for getting the word out.

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BOOK REVIEWERS/AUTHOR INTERVIEWS

A Romance Review http://www.aromancereview.com/
Book Lore http://www.BookLore.co.uk
Book Pleasures http://www.bookpleasures.com/
Book Remarks http://www.book-remarks.com
Bookreporter http://bookreporter.com/
Book Review http://www.bookreview.com
Choice Magazine http://www.ala.org/acrl/choice/index.html
Contemporary Romance Writers http://www.contemporaryromancewriters.com/
The Compulsive Reader http://www.compulsivereader.com/html
Green Man Review http://www.greenmanreview.com
Love Romances http://www.loveromances.com/
My Shelf http://www.myshelf.com/
Reader To Reader http://www.readertoreader.com/
The Romance Reader http://www.theromancereader.com/
Scribes World http://www.scribesworld.com
Scott London Book Reviews http://www.scottlondon.com/index.html
Writers Write http://www.writerswrite.com/
Written Voices http://www.writtenvoices.com/

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AUTHOR INTERVIEWS

Author Interviews http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~etfreedman/writersknowhow/author_interviews.htm
Author Network http://www.author-network.com/

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BOOK REVIEWS

All About Romance http://www.likesbooks.com
Asian Reporter Book Reviews http://www.asianreporter.com/book_reviews.htm
Author Mania http://www.authormania.com
Baryon http://www.baryon-online.com
The Best Reviews http://thebestreviews.com/
Blether http://www.blether.com/
Blurb http://www.futuremuse.com/blurb/mystery/mystery_index.htm
Book Connector http://www.bookconnector.com/
Book Ideas http://www.bookideas.com/
Booklist Magazine http://www.ala.org/booklist/submit.html
Book Review Club http://www.bookreviewclub.com/
Curled Up With A Good Book http://www.curledup.com/
Erv's Book Reviews http://ervsbookreviews.com/ervsfreebookreviews
Escape To Romance http://www.escapetoromance.com/reviews/
Huntress' Book Reviews http://www.huntressreviews.com
International Gay & Lesbian Review http://www.usc.edu/isd/archives/oneigla/onepress/
Kirkus Reviews http://www.kirkusreviews.com/kirkusreviews/index.jsp
Know Better http://www.knowbetter.com/
Linear Reflections http://www.linearreflections.com
The Literary Times http://www.tlt.com/
London Review of Books http://www.lrb.co.uk/
Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/
The McQuark Review of e-books for Kids http://www.mcquark.com/
Midwest Book Review http://www.midwestbookreview.com
Mostly Fiction http://www.mostlyfiction.com/
The Mystery Reader http://www.themysteryreader.com/
The New York Review of Books http://www.nybooks.com/
The New York Times Book Review http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/index.html
Notes In The Margin http://www.notesinthemargin.org/index.html
PIF Magazine http://www.pifmagazine.com/
Publishers Weekly http://www.publishersweekly.com/index.asp) Three months before publication
Rain Taxi http://www.raintaxi.com/
Rebecca's Reads http://www.rebeccasreads.com
Rio Reviewers http://www.rio-reviewers.com/
Road to Romance http://www.roadtoromance.dhs.org/
Romance and Friends http://www.romanceandfriends.com/
Romantic Times Magazine http://www.romantictimes.com
Shades of Romance Magazine http://www.sormag.com/index.html
Sime-Gen http://www.simegen.com/reviews
Spiritual Bookstore http://www.spiritualbookstore.com/
Subversion http://www.booksquare.com/subversion/
Want A Book Reviewed? http://www.suite101.com/myhome.cfm/sarawebbquest
The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/books/
Word Museum http://www.wordmuseum.com
Word Thunder http://www.wordthunder.com

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BUSINESS AND ECOMONIC BOOK REVIEWS

Brint Institute http://books.brint.com/
Business Nation http://www.businessnation.com/bookreviews/pages/
Digital Women http://www.digital-women.com/bookreview/
Telecom Business Books http://www.telecombookshelf.com/business-general.html

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BOOK LISTING SITES

AuthorZone http://www.authorzone.com/
BitBooks http://www.bitbooks.com/
eBook Jungle http://ebookjungle.com/index.html
Once Written http://www.oncewritten.com
Reviewers Choice http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ReviewersChoice
Substance Books http://www.substancebooks.com/
Wild East Links Machine http://forum.hkwriterscircle.com/pages/

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MISCELLANEOUS

Allreaders.com http://www.allreaders.com
Am I a HACK or NOT? http://www.jjjwebdevelopment.com/306sites/hackornot/

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WEBSITES AND NEWSLETTERS

If you're selling anything, you should have a website. If you're selling ebooks, you should consider it mandatory. How many people do you know who read ebooks but don't use the Internet? None come to my mind.

The best thing about having a website is that you can do it free. Later, once you know what you're doing, you can buy a domain name and pay a hosting service if you want.

You can pay someone to design a gorgeous site for you, loaded with graphics, complete with a secure server and the option to buy right there, but I didn't. My publisher does the selling. Writing a site yourself, loaded with information and a place to click to send someone to your publisher, is simple.

Planning should take longer than actual execution. A bit like writing a novel.

"Hi, I'm Michael LaRocca and these are my books." This approach will guarantee that anyone looking for Michael LaRocca will find my site. But when we consider that no one's heard of Michael LaRocca, how many people will seek out my site?

Unsolicited "Buy my book!" messages don't work. They just piss people off. Plus, they're rude.

Spam doesn't sell books. Trustworthy recommendations do. As the author, talking to a total stranger who didn't ask you to start a conversation, you can't make trustworthy recommendations. So don't even try.

Here's a possible solution.

Let's say you've written a book where most of the action happens on a snowmobile. Put together the best damn snowmobile website in history. Everything that anyone wants to know about snowmobiles should be on your site. Make it the kind of resource that any snowmobiler will visit again and again.

Then slip a little note in there mentioning your book. People will find your site, and during one of those repeat visits they'll buy your book.

Basically, fill a need. Give folks a reason to keep coming back even if they think they'll never buy your book.

Being helpful is my "sales gimmick," but I just so happen to enjoy it. People don't log onto the Internet with the purpose of spending money. They log on for information or entertainment. Give them that and they'll keep coming back.

If you throw in just a little soft sell, and do it right, they'll eventually make that impulse buy as a favor to you. Hopefully after they read one of your books, you'll hook them and they'll come back specifically to buy the rest.

As an example, why are you reading this right this minute? To buy a book? No. To read my free advice. My site is genuinely useful. You want to bookmark it and come back. I know you do.

At some point, you're supposed to think "What a nice man. Let me plop down a mere $5 and buy one of his novels."

Maybe you won't do that. Maybe if I were you, I wouldn't do it either. But, I'd probably read the free samples. They're at http://www.chinarice.org/michaellarocca.html.

But I bet I can sell more novels this way than by screaming "Buy me!" at the top of my lungs. And I teach in China without a microphone. I've got strong lungs.

I'm not your friend because you don't know me. However, I hope you think of me as a "trusted advisor," which is the next best thing.

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SEARCH ENGINES

When you search, how many hits do you look at before you give up and change your search terms or your search engine?

That's why you want to be in the top ten or twenty slots.

Start by studying everything at http://www.selfpromotion.com

Next, visit Search Engine Watch at http://www.searchenginewatch.com and subscribe to the free monthly newsletter. Useful, timely advice.

When a search engine spiders your site, part of your score is based on incoming links and outgoing links. Incoming links from sites with a similar theme to yours are especially valuable. So naturally you'll be asking some webmasters to exchange links. But first you have to find them. For that, I use a free program called Web Ferret. I type in a keyword and it scours several search engines looking for matches. I picked up my copy at http://www.ferretsoft.com.

Nope, none of these places told me to endorse them or even knows that I do. I just happen to find them useful.

Michael LaRoccaMalia Blog44208
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The Closely-Held SECRETS of Blogging Gurus Who Earn Five-Figure Monthly

It has never failed to amaze me that the big gurus continue to flash their Adsense and Affiliate income checks in our faces, yet never really reveal exactly what and how they earn these fat checks... even in their highly priced information products and courses.

They mostly always just scratch the surface; enough to wet our appetites but hardly enough to get us earning as much as they do.

What are those secrets they are holding close to their hearts, I wondered. Now I know.

I started blogging mainly because of the big promises of money to be made therein, especially the fact that Search Engines love blogs because of the fresh content and reader friendliness of blogs.

But after setting up a few blogs and practically killing myself with work to get them to earn me the fat checks the gurus told me about, I still wasn't getting the fat checks.

I read and read many of the blogging materials out there but still couldn't get my few blogs to earn the five figure monthly income that the big guru bloggers were earning.

Of course my blogs were about profitable topics that got high Adsense clicks and high paying affiliate payouts...

Of course I took my time to perform keyword research on the topics of the blogs to get words that people were searching for...

Of course I got great content for the blogs that were well written and keyword rich to interest my readers...

Of course I got links from other sites to the blogs and even got all the pages indexed so they ranked well for some of the key phrases...

Of course I did all that was necessary to succeed with these few blogs I had...

But there was something I didn't do that the big gurus DO.

That was the reason why I was not earning as much from my blogs as the big guru bloggers out there.

I am sure YOU too are guilty of this.

Can't wait to hear it?

Here it goes --

I had only a few blogs while the gurus that earn five figure income monthly from their blogs have hundreds and even thousands of blogs.

BINGO... that's the secret they are closely hiding from you.

While we are spinning our wheels with one or a few blogs and earning just a few dollars here and there, the big gurus spin out hundreds and thousands of blogs using software (yes, whitehat software exists for legitimate blogging) to ease the blog creation process and the posting process.

If this doesn't make sense to you, spare some minutes and think of it this way...

If one blog DOES make you a few dollars daily, won't hundreds of blogs make you hundreds of dollars daily AND won't thousands of blogs make you thousands of dollars daily?

This is really so simple. But I guess it's too simply that most folks won't get it - even after reading this.

Of course there are lots of work involved in creating and managing dozens of blogs, let alone hundreds or even thousands.

But there are now specially designed software (not blackhat software) that can help you achieve in mere minutes what would have taken you hours or even days to achieve.

So, if you want to earn like the big guru bloggers out there, start thinking of dozens, hundreds or even thousands of blogs.

And when you do your due diligence you will find great whitehat software out there to ease the process of creating and managing your multiple blogs for you painlessly and effortlessly.

Remember this, earning a five-figure monthly income mainly from blogging isn't impossible. It is done by the gurus and even by ordinary bloggers who know this secret and apply it. Ah, yes-- that last word is critical to your success -- APPLICATION.

It isn't enough to know what to do and have the right software to help out, you have to actually APPLY that knowledge to start earning fat checks from Adsense and Affiliate programs.

Finally, this article won't be complete without showing you REAL evidence of at least one "ordinary-folk-turned-guru" who is REALLY earning five-figure+ monthly income from blogging.

Ever heard of Jason Calacanis? This "ordinary-folk-turned-guru" with his conglomeration of 85 blogs pulled in up to $1,000,000 (yes, one million US dollars) yearly until he sold them to AOL for a reported staggering $25 million.

With that said... what are you waiting for before you start creating and managing your dozens and even hundreds of blogs?

King J. For is a webpublisher, infopreneur and blogopreneur who knows the importance of using great whitehat software to do in minutes what others do in hours and even days.Maurita Blog13857
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Cost-Effective Ways to Advertise your Business

Ever heard of affiliate programs? These are forms of Internet advertising that rewards the affiliates for driving traffic to the advertiser or for other transactions. The advertiser pays the affiliate to place a link on their website, and the affiliate sends traffic to the advertiser in return. Simply put, it's about paying commissions to people who help you make sales. It's that easy. NOT.

Affiliate marketing has its ups and downs. It could be draining if you are not armed with updated information and the technical how-tos. But this article's sole objective is to reach out to you and not to badmouth affiliate marketing.

Here are the following reasons on why web marketers go gaga over affiliate marketing as a form of Internet advertisement.

1. Low cost

Many are scared to go on a home based business because of the capital required. In affiliate marketing, you don't have to spend much to start raking in moolah.

2. Inventories not included

Product management fuss could be very stressing. An inventory is not asked to be maintained. The merchant does the maintenance required.

3. Unlimited income through leverage

When you have a paid job, your monthly income mainly relies on whether you go to work or not. With affiliate marketing, your affiliates could all just lead traffic to your site without having to lift a finger after providing them your ad copy and links. Though not every web marketer earns limitless, it still is a fact that all the necessary matters for the advertiser or Internet marketer are all there to be successful.

4. Go worldwide

With affiliate marketing, you are dealing with a global market place. All you have to do is choose a niche product and prepare all the necessary tools for your affiliates to lead traffic from just about anywhere to your website.

5. Low risk

The very main reason for Internet marketer's enthusiasm with affiliate marketing is its having a low risk factor. Especially for those with low budget set aside for advertising, affiliate marketing is just the way to do it.

6. No closing time

With affiliate marketing, your business works every single second of the day while targeting a worldwide market! What could be better than that?

But all of these will be put to waste if you don't have the right niche product and all the other important tools to make it big in affiliate marketing, i.e., well-SEO-ed website. So better work on this first before ever considering those benefits.

Dechen Lau., is an Author, Speaker and Internet Marketing Consultant Marlyn Blog36474
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How You Can Turbo Charge Your Income Using 'Autopilot Profits' Within The Next 72 Hours!

AutoPilot Profits gives many people the hope of earning money easy.

The mindset of starting off this turbo-charging device is that nothing comes without hard work. Well, I was having this mindset too when I first got AutoPilot Profits.

Eventually, I realized to be able use AutoPilot Profits effectively, I need patience and determination. It is similar to getting the best saw to cut a tree. If we dont know how to use it, it is still a white elephant.

AutoPilot Profits is not a product where can you download everything and set it to 'auto'. Rather, I feel than AutoPilot Profits is a very detailed summary of all the best and most effective strategies that you can increase traffic to your website.

As you know, with more traffic to your site, your potential customers can opt-in and they can be converted to paying customers. These will eventually increase your bank account tremendously. AutoPilot Profits is not automatic software that automatically bring in lots of money into your bank account.

It can be, only with your hard work and time. Work still has to be done. Time is required from you. Using AutoPilot Profits can be a steep learning curve for new affiliate marketer. But again, with patience and determination, obstacles can be overcome.

I really love the 59 page e-Book from AutoPilot Profits as it revealed all the marketing strategies. I should have bought it long ago as I took 90 days to learn what the book teaches me in 1 hour. AutoPilot Profits teaches about traffic generation strategies in details.

You may know some of them such as

1. email marketing,
2. using eBay,
3. pay per click advertising,
4. article marketing
5. and many more

AutoPilot Profits is one excellent product that not only tell you what but also tell you exactly howin steps.

This is what I love about AutoPilot Profits.

I got to confess that whatever I use 6 months to learn, it is all in this eBook.

If you want to waste at least 6 months like me and slowly discover the strategies, dont buy this eBook.

But if you want to drive massive, REALLY MASSIVE traffic to your website and also increase your Page Rank of your site, then you know what you need to do.

Get the AutoPilot Profits.

Both a newbie and experienced marketer can benefit greatly from this auto system. Though for newbie, money may not come knocking at your door immediately, once you grasp the whole concept, everything will be easy.

You must watch the complete set of easy to follow Step by Step Video Tutorial videos so that you can apply all the pieces of the concept.

To become richer than you are now, what you can do Right Now are:

1. Research on an audience group that you understand
2. Understand what they want to buy
3. Write an article for this group (max 600 words)
4. Send this article to the group with your affiliate link
5. Write more articles and repeat step 1

If you want to know about the other 10 things you can do, Autopilot Profits can be the resource for you without requiring you to create a website, a product, a sales page or providing any customer service.

Jhong Ren is the author for http://www.romance-fire.com My Wedding Blog.To help other Internet Marielle Blog56652
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What is the Most Important Skill for New Internet Marketer?

If you were to ask 10 Internet Marketers what the most important skill is for a new marketer to develop, I would wager a guess that at least 9 of them would respond, "writing." After all, you can have an outstanding product, purchase the hottest advertising space online and hire an outstanding graphics designer. In the end, none of it is going to do you one iota of good if your sales letter bites the big one.

It's not enough to go to your favorite guru's site of the day and copy his technique. Not any more it isn't. Not only will someone recognize where your letter came from but the reality is, all that stuff has gotten old. For the most part, potential buyers don't even read their sales letters any more. If they buy the product, it's primarily because of the name behind it.

So, what's the answer? The second most important skill to develop for success: creativity. It is time to think outside the box, folks. You want your readers to be so drawn in by the information they have to drag themselves away from the copy to purchase the product. So, you do it the same way advertisers are doing it in every other medium. You entertain them. Tell them a story, give them a reason to buy from you. People love stories, they always have.

Think it doesn't work? You HAVE heard of the Rich Jerk, haven't you? You may hate him, you may love him but you can't deny his tactics haven't worked for him. If you want to really want to understand how to be as successful without copying the Rich Jerk's style, you should check out first ebook in The Guru's Apprentice series: "How the Jerk Got Rich" at http://www.guru-apprentice.com

This cutting edge report analyzes the Rich Jerk's principles and shows you how to use advanced subliminal techniques to write a sales page that sells. Don't be a copycat -- be creative!

Edward GauseMarieann Blog77870
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Emotional? Get Ready To Lose Your Shirt In The Forex Game!

Go with your gut.

Yeah right. That's advice to doom you at the currency exchange game.

When it comes to forex trading, thats a trading strategy that is bound to lose you money unless your gut is highly trained and impervious to emotion. The trick to making money in the currency exchange market is to avoid making emotional decisions and follow a carefully thought out strategy that takes the current market and history into account.

Forex trading is a highly volatile market. Emotions tend to run high and low and either of those extremes can influence your trading decisions, unless you have a strategy planned in advance, and stick to it, no matter what you THINK youre seeing at the moment. The keys to success in Forex are system, analysis and perseverance. Note that emotion is not one of them. Going with your gut is a losing proposition in forex trading.

Letting your emotions rule your decisions can hurt your trading in several different ways. Its the reason that most experienced traders tell novice traders that they need to develop a system and stick to it no matter what. The system tells you when to buy, what to buy, when to trade and what to trade for. By sticking to your system even when you want to fly in the face of accumulated data, youll maximize your profits.

A system based on technical analysis of historical market trends is one of the most potent tools that you can utilize if youre just getting started in forex trading and many traders with years of experience continue to use their system to keep the profits rolling in. In fact, many will tell you that when their gut instinct and their system collide, the system is almost always right.

The third key is perseverance. Analysis of trends in the market will show you that the market moves in dips and spurts within overall patterns that are predictable. No trend moves smoothly in an up or down line there are inevitable periods of time when values suddenly spiral up or down based on some outside factor. These are the times when emotion can hurt your portfolio. When a currency that youre holding takes a sudden dip south, its tempting to succumb to panic trading, cut your losses and run even if your system tells you to hold on. On the other hand, its easy to catch the rising excitement as a trade starts increasing in value and scramble to buy more of the same. These are exactly the times to rely most heavily on your trading system. It will tell you exactly when to trade for maximum profit.

Using a mechanical system takes the emotion out of your trading, eliminating one of the key factors that people fail. Your system doesnt get stubborn about proving a theory. It isnt swayed by bad news, or elated by good news. It doesnt hold onto a bad trade hoping against hope that if it just holds on long enough, the trend will turn around and become a moneymaker.

To be effective, your system whether you develop your own or adopt one created by someone else should identify the entry point of your trade, the exit point of your trade, mitigating factors, and an exit strategy. In laymens terms that means:

- Under what conditions should I acquire a currency?
For instance, you may have a buy order for when a particular currency drops more than 5 pips because your analysis tells you that thats likely to be as low as it goes.

- Under what conditions should I trade that currency for another and which one?
There are two reasons to exit to maximize your profit, or minimize your loss. That means you have a set stop-loss order and a set take-profit order at which point to cash out your trade.

- What factors will I allow to change that decision?
If youre not careful, this is where emotion will sour deals for you. While the money market moves in predictable patterns, there are always individual variations of a trend within those patterns. If youve taken those variations into account, it will be far easier to decide when a factor really does make a difference, and when its just wishful thinking.

- How will I trade out of a currency?
Your exit strategy may be as simple as a stop-loss order when my loss hits 5% or a take-profit order when Ill make 40% profit.

By employing a system to tell you when to get in, out or stick, youll minimize the impact of your emotions on your trading and maximize your profit.

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Home Business Evaluation Guidlines

Whether you are looking for a part-time opportunity or a full-time career change, selecting the right business venture is clearly a major part of your formula for success. Thousands of potential homebased independent distributorships, franchises and network marketing opportunities are being offered in newsstand opportunity magazines, on those spam e-mails you receive regularly, or from friends and relatives who are convinced they've found the holy grail to make you both wealthy.

Unfortunately, many people jump at opportunities based on advertising hype or unsubstantiated promises and are quickly disappointed. There's nothing wrong with a company promoting its opportunity in the best light, or with your friends focusing on the potential benefits available in their own ventures. It's just that you need to separate facts from illusions, reality from fantasy and true potential from the enthusiastic sales pitch of the people who stand to profit from your involvement. They may have taken a leap of faith themselves without having done their own due diligence. There are many good opportunities for those willing to work and work hard. Any business that offers real opportunity requires real effort. Just remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Here are the six questions you should ask to help you make educated decisions about your time and money investment.

1. How long has the company been in business? If they've been around for several years, they'll have network marketing operators who have already paved the way. Ask for references. And if they won't give you any, dig deeper to find out why.

If this is a start-up venture, look for signs of financial stability. Are they properly funded to deliver on the promises they promote?

2. Who are the people behind the company? Do they have proven business expertise? Have they had other successes prior to this business that assure you they understand what it takes to succeed? Do they have a successful network marketing background? If not, is a member of their executive team or a consulting organization guiding them?

3. Are the products or services of personal interest to you? You usually won't do well in a business when you can't personally relate to the products. Would you buy this product yourself? Would you recommend it to friends even if you weren't paid to do so? Have you actually tried the product?

4. What type of training is offered in the beginning? You can't do what you don't know, so make sure you have access to beginning and ongoing training support.

5. Does the company offer great support tools? Do they provide a time-tested and proven marketing and sales system, as well as tools to help you? Video and audio training or sales presentations, printed literature, catalogs and a strong Web site linked to an online e-commerce catalog are all considered standard sales support. Linking your personal Web site to the company site is a must when marketing branded consumer productsyou need this to ensure sales credit for your customers' online purchases.

6. How do you earn your money? If you're buying products or services at wholesale and marking them up for your profit, the company should have a suggested formula for profitability. Is it rich enough to return your investment quickly? Is the compensation plan easy to understand? Find out whether the profit percentages are paid on retail sales, wholesale after retail commissions are deducted, or on an amount selected by the company based on product profitability. Don't judge the plan solely on the promotional copy. Ask questions and make sure you understand when you'll receive your profits. Also, ask someone you trust who has network marketing experience to evaluate how the money will flow. The company should have a detailed explanation of their plan to help the novice work though the complexities. Good compensation plans can be complex. Don't let this scare you. Just take the time to understand the reward for your investment.

You can't afford to make hasty decisions in choosing a network marketing business. Your time is your life. Waste your time, and you waste your life. Making good decisions means seeking out the facts. It's well worth the effortit saves you time and money by eliminating the bad choices and finding winners.

One other thing: Sometimes you'll make your decision based on pure emotion and gut feeling. If the opportunity is recommended by a friend, as is the case with most network marketing programs, look upline several levels from your sponsor to determine the type of support you'll receive in building your business. You rarely succeed alone. It takes a team effort matched to a good product and support system. But in the end, the dollar bill won't sprout wings and fly into your mailbox. You have to make it happen.

Advantages

Requires a lower initial fee than a franchise. Although the number of low-investment franchises has increased, the fee to get into a business opportunity is still considerably lower. The FTC requires a $500 minimum investment for an opportunity to be considered a business opportunity, but there are many that fall under this set fee, although most average around $2,000 to $3,000.

A proven system of operation or product. Existing systems serve to maximize efficiency and returns and minimize problems. It's simply a matter of passing on experience, still the best teacher. Whether they admit it or not, most people like having their hands held once in a while. During crises, the parent company is there to help the licensee over the bumps. Many people like this idea of safety in numbers.

Intensive training programs. In any new business, a lot of time and money are consumed during the learning period. A good business opportunity venture can eliminate the majority of ineffective moves through an intensive training program.

Ongoing counseling. Most business opportunity ventures offer support not only through training but also through counseling from a staff of experts who offer assistance that no independent could afford. Legal advice is available to a certain degree. The most efficient accounting systemsperfect for that particular businesshave been designed by experts in the field. Some licensors offer free computer analysis of records, and through comparison with other units can pinpoint areas of inefficiency or loss as well as profitable aspects of the business that are being neglected.

No ongoing royalties. In a business opportunity, unlike in a franchise, there are no ongoing royalties to pay to the seller. The profits are all yours.

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Medical Transcription Training

Employers will almost exclusively hire transcriptionists who have completed some kind of formal training in the area or who have experience. There are many ways to obtain such training, but for most a community college or vocational school will be the best option, especially if the training includes on-the-job experience. Do not worry about whether or not they offer the opportunity to earn the Certified Medical Transcriptionist designation. This is not a required certification in general, and in fact, most transcriptionists need a couple of years' experience before they can pass the test to gain this designation. I am not a CMT, but I was able to find a job.

Courses typically take several months to two years to complete, depending on the school chosen. Many vocational schools include the cost of books and course materials in their tuition, which may be helpful after you have landed a job. If you already work in a medical field, and simply want to switch to working from home, you may only need to learn transcription, as you may already have the vocabulary you need, but think carefully, as a refresher course may not be an entirely bad thing either.

It is also possible to take transcription courses at home. This option is more flexible but may be more challenging in other ways. Your selection of a course of study should depend on how you will best learn what you need to know.

You will need an assortment of reference books. Some you may recieve with your training, but you may find you need others. See the equipment page for suggestions.

College Courses

College courses are best for most people. Having an instructor to help you through the difficult parts and to keep you working on a schedule can be a great benefit. Many schools also offer job placement assistance, which may not be available through home study courses.

Community Colleges

Perhaps the cheapest method of instructor-led training you can get, but it may not be quick. A quick look at a local community shows a 22-25 unit requirement for certification in Medical Transcription. This would require a minimum of two semesters' work or more, depending on prerequisites and whether you attend part- or full-time.

Costs vary by what state you live in. Check with your local school.

Vocational Schools

Vocational schools cost more than community colleges, typically into the thousands, but may offer more flexiblity when it comes to the timing of your class. This may not be a quick solution either. With a quick look at a local vocational school's webpage, I found that its Medical Transcription training program takes about 28 weeks of classroom time and four weeks of an externship. Check to see if textbooks and other supplies are included in the cost.

Home Study

Home study courses offer the most flexiblity in many ways, but they offer challenges as well. You must be capable of working on your own. On the other hand, if you want to work at home, that's a skill you need. You'll need special equipment for this option in many cases, such as a foot pedal.

In the time I've spent researching medical transcription schools, three names keep coming up as the ones that employers actually hire from regularly: Career Step, M-Tec, and Andrews School of Medical Transcription. Of them, CareerStep is the most affordable. The others have a still better repuation with employers, but CareerStep graduates are plenty well enough trained to find employment. My former employer, Medquist, requires that you take the Gold level or above from CareerStep (last I heard, anyhow), which is my recommendation as well. Expect to take a minimum of 6 months, often 9 months or more, to complete a course.

Which option is best? That depends in large part on how you best learn and what is available in your area. There's no one definite right answer that will meet everyone's needs.

Stephanie Foster is a former medical transcriptionist and now runs http://www.homewiththekids.com/ . She shares what she learned about being a medical transcriptionist at http://www.homewiththekids.com/medical-transcription/.Margarethe Blog27587
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The Easy Way To Making Money Online

Most people thinking working hard and long hours are the key to making tons of money. Well sure for some of them, but for most people we dont want to work hard and long hours only to make and average income.

People today want to spend extra time at home, and still make that above average income. Well now you can do that working online. I am sure if you do a simple search for work at home you will find many businesss trying to sell you on there junk home business programs.

You might have even already bought into a few of them. The truth is there is no program out there that you just hit a button, and the money begins to roll in. The way people make money online is investing. You make money, and invest into other things to make more money. And if one program goes under you have others to rely on still.

The mazu business pack is a program that teaches you how to make money investing into sports arbitrage trading. You can learn how to make up to 15% a month on any investment into the trading pool, or you can make 1% to 3% daily trading and investing on your own.

Investment is key in making money. You work less, and this allows you to put more time into other things in your life. Like I always say. Its better to work smarter not harder.

If you are someone that is serious about making money online, and would like to learn more about how you can do just that visit http://www.businessprogramsreviewed.com

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How a 21 Year Old Makes Enough Money To Go To College For Free

How many times have you stayed up to watch a late-night infomercial, explaining to how you could make millions doing hardly any work?

I know I used to watch them, hoping one day Id finally find something actually worth investing my time and money into.

Fortunately I never had to take the route of taking the advice of some expert who wanted $599 from me to learn the secrets of the trade. I found something much more powerful, much easier, and much cheaper. It also takes up much less of my time.

What Im talking about is a company called Site Build It! also known as SBI! (Yes, the exclamation point is supposed to be there).

The owner of this company is an absolute genius. He found a growing trend that of building websites online - and figured out the weaknesses of other hosting companies and online website building companies, and turned them into SBIs strengths.

You see, building a website online is one of the easiest and best things you can do to create yourself an extra stream of income. All you need is a little of your time, some knowledge about any topic youre interested in, and the help of SBI!

However youll still hear many complaints from people that theyve tried building websites online and it doesnt work anymore. Im here to tell you that the only reason they arent succeeding is because they dont have Site Build It!

Another complaint from website owners is that although they thought it would be cheap to set up a website, it really isnt. Website builders lure you into thinking that youll only pay for the website address and the hosting fees, but they forget to mention that youll need thousands of dollars worth of extra tools in order to do well. They also dont mention the fact that unless you have studied Internet marketing for hundreds of hours, you will probably have no idea what youre doing.

With SBI! its very different. For one, its an all inclusive package. You wont ever have to buy any other software or tools in order to make your website succeed. You wont need to devote hundreds of hours into learning how to build and market a website on the Internet. Using the very unique block-builder literally anybody can make a website.

When I came across this company, I was blown away. Finally, an answer to all my problems was right in front of my eyes. I had this underlying feeling inside me that was saying this is the opportunity youre looking for. After you learn more about the company, youll probably feel the same way.

So I decided to purchase the product. After all, it comes with a satisfaction guarantee which means that if youre not happy with it, you can get a refund at any time.

I spent some time watching their 10-day action guide in order to learn the basics, and I was ready to go. I researched a few passions of mine (using the amazing tools they provide to make it super-easy) and figured out what would be the most profitable.

So I started writing, adding graphics, and setting up the website. To be honest, I spent a lot of time on it in the beginning because I got addicted! I never thought I would enjoy writing as much as I do now.

My income has grown every month, and right now I make enough money each month to pay off my college loans that Ill have to start paying when I graduate college this year.

How would you like to pay your mortgage each month, even if you hardly work? Or how about just have more money to spend on your spouse, entertainment, your children, or to fund other investments?

As a testament to how powerful it is to have your own website, let me share this with you. I just got back from vacation a few days ago. I was gone for a week and had absolutely no access to a computer. When I got back I checked my stats and figured out that I made $135 while on vacation!

Another great thing about having your own website is that you get to share your passion with thousands of people. Its a great feeling knowing that youre the expert people come to if they have questions about your passion or hobby.

SBI! has changed my life in such a way that I cant explain it. Its taught me countless lessons, made me more passive income than I could have ever expected, and continues to make more money as times goes on. The SBI! community is the most amazing online community Ive ever been a part of, and the owner, Ken Evoy, is a phenomenal person.

I believe everything happens for a reason. That being said, I believe theirs a reason that you found and read this article. Thats why I encourage you to visit the website listed in my bio just below this article and check out the website for further details. Opportunities are missed everyday. Dont let today be one of those days.

Jeremy Reeves is a college student who was lucky enough to come across a company called Site Build It! Through them he has built a website that continues to earn him enough money to pay for his college tuition. You can read his story at http://www.crazyfortea.com/site-build-it.htmlNan Blog49834
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