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Archive for August, 2009

Aug
31

Opt-In Email Marketing - Incredible Results at Warp Speed

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You can totally Dominate in your Opt-In email marketing efforts. You can completely steamroll over your competition and have them crying for the Momma!

But how? You just need to combine a few points of leverage and strategies together. Because almost no one else is doing these things together, you can rest assured domination will be yours if you combine them together.

So, let’s get started! Two things you need: You need a good free item to give away on your squeeze page (capture page) where you collect the name and email and give away a free gift.

But you need more. You need to go get your AWAI Copywriting course (search Google). If you want a shortcut, go find some great opt-in pages and study what makes you want to submit your details.

Here’s some hints: Give them lots of chances to enter their details, have the page flow well, put the word you in a lot, and have it totally benefit oriented. Put a nice attractive picture of the free item on the page and put another form right under that. Make it tangible!

Tell them exactly what to do on that page, down even to the wording on the button. Leave no guesswork! If your button says Give me My Free Report! then say: Put in Your First Name and Email, and Click the Button Give Me My Free Report. In big type. Be exact, tell them exactly what you want them to do.

MANY will comply because you already have implied authority just by the presence of your site. Continue this authority, continue your posture throughout the site. You are the authority here and they are coming to you to solve a problem. Help them do that right up front by this method and you’ll build a great fan base.

Alright, having a great page is good, but how do you get massive amounts of people to it? Multiple streams of Traffic. Start with article marketing, writing 1 article a day or having it written, that points to your site, and blast it out using every tool you can.

With these articles, remember to ensure that you did your keyword research too, and these articles should each focus on one of say 3 primary keywords you pick for your campaign. Have the keyword once in the title, once in the summary, and once in the first 200 words of the article body. The article body should be 400-600 words.

Change a few words, convert it to PR (Press Releases) and blast one of those a week too. (Not more than that for PRs or Google will see you as spamming). Use automated tools to convert it to video (search Google), then blast out with further automated tools.

Do the same with social bookmarking, pings, Squidoo, viral features on your own Blog (eg: Tell a Friend), RSS, and more. It all comes from that single article you wrote or had written in the beginning. The content factory is going to be the cornerstone of your traffic system.

You need to establish your authority right up front, by solving a problem up front. Eg: your free gift, then added value on top in your communications.

These lists become spheres of influence for you. One can be your general consumer list, another your affiliate list (later on). This a billionaire strategy called creating a command and control audience.

eg: Rupert Murdoch and networks for one example & Richard Branson with the people in the fold of the Virgin brand identity. Loyalty comes from a sense of belonging. Buying follows and profits start to snowball…

There are many strategies for making money on the Internet, but most lead to frustration- unless you’re building a big list. List building and Opt-In Email Marketing is THE most profitable way to make serious money on the Internet. When you build a list of eager and willing clients, you control your income and your life for many years to come.

Aug
31

How to Pick a Domain Name

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5 Ways To Think Up A Great Domain Name That’s Still Available

I’d be a rich as if I earned a dollar every time someone complained that all the great domain names are already taken. It’s just not true, however. Even in a highly competitive industry, you can still think up original, appealing domain names for businesses by using naming tactics that few people use, such as these:

1. Focus on results. What is the outcome or end result that people want to have from buying a certain product or service? How do they feel when they have finished the transaction?

2. Look for puns. Make a list of relevant keywords, say each out loud and play around with the sounds. Puns are much less likely than other kinds of names to have been registered because their component parts are not actual words. For instance, the name Sitesfaction, for a web design company, was a finalist in a naming contest and an available domain at that time despite tens of thousands of web design firms in the English-speaking world.

3. Think slang. Let your imagination and memory fly around for pleasing-to-the-ear expressions. Like the domain BoyOhBoyToys.com for an online toy store is unregistered, as is a domain for its sister store AttaGirlToys.com.

4. Go symbolic. Suppose your an expert on the horror genre and want to start a paid online community for horror fans. Horrorific.com, horrorgate.com and Horrornet.com are all taken, but the less obvious and more vivid FrightOwl.com was not.

5. Vary real words. Googles name is a play on the word googol, which refers to the number 1 followed by one hundred zeros, says the Press Center of the worlds most successful search engine. The word was coined by the nine-year-old nephew of mathematician Edward Kasner,it continues providing another hint for creative naming: consult a kid.

Get that thinking cap on, Next Buying Your First Domain Name

1. Go to (unnamed) to purchase a domain name.

2. Search for your favorite domain name on (unnamed) and see if its available. If not, try another domain name on your list.

3. Be sure to purchase a .com domain name so that its easy for people to find you or if you are going to only market locally then you can use, UK for England, or .co.nz for New Zealand, ( You will have to buy these type of domain names from a local domain company.)

4. Scroll down the page and avoid the other options. Click Continue at the bottom
of the page.

5. On the next page, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click, No thanks, continue to checkout.

6. Complete your domain registration information, if this is your first time
purchasing a domain name or log-in to your existing account. (If creating a new account, the appropriate button is already checked for you.)

7. On the next screen, verify that the information you entered is correct. Then, click Continue.

8. Select the number of years you want to buy the domain name for, from 1 to 10 years. (If you purchase 2 years, the search engines feel that you’ll be sticking around and aren’t a fly-by-night business. This isn’t an issue after your site has been around a while.)

9. Decide whether you want (unnamed) to debit your PayPal account or credit card and renew your domain automatically or if you’d like to do it yourself when the time comes. You should probably auto-renew, and the domain name is protected from ever expiring.

10. Click on Quick Checkout.

11. Review your shopping cart and verify all the information.

12. Select your payment option.

13. Read the Registration Agreement and the Terms of Service. Click those boxes, showing that you have read them, and then, click Checkout Now.

14. Fill in your payment details (PayPal password or credit card information)

15. Click to go back to (unnamed)

16. Verify your payment information and then, click on Continue with Check Out.

17. Fill in your personal information (Name, address, etc.)

18. Fill in box 2 with a new account password, if you’ve created a new account. Boxes 3 and 4 are self-explanatory. Click Continue with Checkout.

19. Verify the information and click Checkout Now.

20. Type in the code at the Secure Checkout page and enter it by clicking Next.

21. Print your thank you page or copy your customer number, log-in, and
password. You’ll also receive this information in an email.

For more info on choosing and buying a Domain name check out
marketingsecretz.com

Aug
28

Affiliate Marketing: Why Social Networking Sites are Difficult to Market

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You know, individuals always talk about how big social networking sites are for affiliate marketers. There are benefits, but we like to call it the Bermuda Triangle. It’s where affiliates go to die and then head back to their day jobs. Why? Well, the ones exclaiming success already know the secrets of making money from places like MySpace and Facebook.

Listen, it can work, but you have to understand how it works before you try to do it yourself. So today we’re going to give you several different pros and cons about social networking sites and then let you decide whether or not you want to spend your time there.

The Addiction

It doesn’t take long to get sucked into to a social networking site like Facebook. There are thousands of different applications, old friends from high school and college, as well as a bunch of others from all around the world. Even though your plan is to go there and entice people to look at your product, most people wind up doing more talking with friends and playing games than working. Don’t fall into this trap!

The Work

Well if you thought you were going to work hard online to make money, a social networking site will prove you right. All the time that is spent building relationships with others with no guarantee that they’ll buy your affiliate marketing product is for the birds. The next thing you know a month or two has went buy and you’ve made all kinds of friends. Unfortunately you haven’t made one sale.

The Spamming

If you’re not careful, people will start telling others that you’re a spammer, end up reporting you, and booting you from the social networking site. There is a different approach to marketing here if you plan on being successful, and you have to start with a game plan before you go in and mess it all up. So if you’re dead-set on using this type of affiliate marketing campaign, we’ll give you a couple tips.

Look for Specific Networks

When you’re searching for people who may be interested in your affiliate marketing program, look for a specific network. If you’re selling baseballs, gloves, helmets, and bats, you might want to look for baseball teams or parents of children who play baseball. Even though you can’t “Sell!Sell!Sell!” you can definitely start building a rapport with the right people.

Use Article Marketing on Their Sites

Nowadays most of the directories will have marketing tools for you. It’s a way to promote your articles on social networking sites by using “widgets.” Just place the widgets on your profile and keep it up to date with fresh content. This way you’re not saying anything about your product, but still promoting yourself by visiting others. Eventually they’ll come to your page and see what you’ve written.

More Options

There are all kinds of different ways to properly use social networking sites for affiliate marketing. It just depends on your own personal will power, and whether or not you can utilize your time wisely while you’re on each one. Seriously, having an online presence is important, but if it takes up all your time, then you’re not going to be making money.

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Aug
28

Qualities of the Best Affiliate Programs that Generate Real Passive Income

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No one can tell you the best affiliate marketing program to join. The choice is yours completely. Choose programs based on things that interest you. Affiliate marketers are not limited in the number of affiliate programs they may join.

The best affiliate marketing program is the one that works for you. Every affiliate marketer has a different way of promoting and working their affiliate marketing business. Your chosen niche only works if you choose to be successful.

Affiliate marketing isn’t a get rich quick scheme, it takes work and determination. Choose to work with merchant affiliates that inspire you or offer products you know and trust. All businesses rely on the passion and determination of the entrepreneur to be a success.

Demand

The very basis of business is supply and demand. High demand creates product popularity and brands become noticed by name. One of the best qualities of a great affiliate program is the ability to supply the demand for a product, service or brand.

Popular niches create their own demand. Products and services in high demand generate a higher income. Use search engines and marketing reports to your advantage in choosing the best affiliate program.

Sells Itself

Popular products sell themselves. Affiliate marketers who join programs that promote the sale of popular products achieve success more quickly than those who do not. Some of the most popular affiliate markets are mortgage, education and online games like poker.

Products that sell themselves are all around us. Look at every teenager in sight and take note of the type of electronic device they have in their hand. Certain types of clothing, accessories and MP3 players have gained the popularity to create successful affiliate programs.

Easy Promotion

The affiliate merchant provides a variety of marketing materials to help each affiliate marketer promote their website. Popular products in high demand are very easy to promote using only the promotional materials provided by the merchant. Materials may include text links, graphics and newsletter templates.

Materials may be used in a variety of ways including articles, forum signatures and e-mail newsletters. Proper use of marketing materials is included in the terms and conditions of the affiliate agreement. Marketing experts who work for the merchant affiliate also provide great ideas and methods of marketing.

Compensation

Affiliate programs that promote popular products often offer the highest commission. Monetary compensation should reflect the salability of the product offered. Products that require more effort to sell often reward the marketer by way of bonuses or higher commission.

Read the compensation plan thoroughly. Some programs offer a choice of pay out options including once weekly, twice monthly or monthly. On the other hand, some programs require a balance of $50 or $100 before payout.

Choose an affiliate program that meets your financial schedule. Use the Internet to your advantage and research several programs before committing. Make a list and join the programs that interest you the most.

Real Help and Support

The best affiliate marketing program will not succeed without the proper support from the affiliate merchant. Affiliate marketers can only do so much without guidance from the merchant company.

Support via e-mail is an excellent start but live chat and phone support are quickly becoming normal support mechanisms for affiliate marketers. The best affiliate programs display an understanding of the importance of support for each individual marketer. Discuss support avenues with the administrator of the program before choosing to join.

Rebecca Taylor is a coach for the Affiliate Program at Article Marketer. She assists and coaches Article Marketer affiliates. Learn about our affiliate program here.

Aug
28

Increase the Page Rank of Your Affiliate Marketing Website with Article Marketing

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Achieving high page rank with an affiliate marketing website isn’t a difficult task. Like any other goal or objective it does require a modicum of work and dedication. Marketing techniques vary as much as business ideas themselves.

Page rank is highly dependent upon links back to the website. One wide belief is that both Google and Yahoo use link popularity as a means of ranking websites. No one really knows exactly what they look for but links are definitely part of the equation.

Link sharing and link building campaigns are great ways to increase the quantity of links to your website. Link quantity means the number of links leading to a website. Many links to the same website mean the website is popular and potentially has something to offer consumers who use search engines.

The next step is to build quality links. Links are considered “quality” links if they come from a high page rank website. Quality links must come from a website with page rank 5 or above.

Some of the most important links you can generate are relevant links. Relevant links are links from websites that contain content similar to yours. Blogs and forums are great ways to create relevant links to any website.

Article Marketing

Marketing with articles isn’t a new concept in online marketing. Article marketing provides many advantages and employs marketing techniques that search engines love. Each article published provides information that is easily indexed by search engines.

Quality content provides consumers a great source of information and makes the best use of keyword optimization. Each article creates a relevant link back to the author’s website. Both SEO and links help increase page rank.

Articles for distribution are not written as sales letters or a way to convince people to buy something. Their primary purpose is to pre-sell through knowledge, information and experience. Create a sense of ownership and urgency without becoming the pushy sales representative.

Consumers buy products from people and businesses they trust. Take the time to build a relationship with readers through your articles. Treat each and every article you publish like it is the one that will generate your next sale.

Build Links

Expert article marketers recommend publishing 3 to 5 articles per week to directories and ezines with high page rank. Each time the article is published, a relevant link to the author’s website is created.

Creating a large number of links isn’t difficult. Some of the most successful link building campaigns include blog commenting, social networking and forums. Each of these methods requires a single comment and link back to the author’s website.

Remember, link building campaigns must include quality and relevance in addition to quantity. Choose quality and relevant links carefully.

White Hat Marketing

Many marketing techniques may be found and taken advantage of online. Unfortunately not all are approved of by search engines. Any method that is deceptive may result in penalties or banning.

Black hat marketing techniques include spamdexing, hidden text, hidden links and keyword stuffing. Cloaked websites, link farming and blog comment spam are other types of black hat marketing. Websites employing these black hat methods may be permanently or temporarily banned when search engines realize they’re taking unfair advantage of them.

White hat methods of search engine optimization include link building, proper use of keywords and text. White hat marketing is approved by search engines and produces results that last indefinitely. Article marketing meets the requirements of white hat marketing.

Rebecca Taylor is a coach for the Affiliate Program at Article Marketer. She assists and coaches Article Marketer affiliates. Learn about our affiliate program here.