Posted on January 24, 2012
Allow me to introduce you to my nephew, Jordan Benker. I know him as Jordy, and he is a very talented young musician. Why am I writing about Jordan today... Continue Reading
Posted on January 16, 2012
I can't believe I have been doing business online since 1995. It seems like so long ago, and yet just yesterday. The first ten or so years were spent creating... Continue Reading
Posted on December 14, 2011
It has come to my attention that some of my digital materials are being illegally resold online. People are setting up websites containing my complete sales letter (mostly of AdSense... Continue Reading
Posted on September 27, 2011
(Guest post by Murray Newlands) INTENTclick turns words in existing content into monetized links freeing you from having to manually add affiliate links yourself. This service saves you time and... Continue Reading
Posted on August 20, 2011
How is it possible to be in one place and everywhere at the same time? For us mere mortals, it's not. However, with social media all of us are more... Continue Reading
Posted on August 17, 2011
Is it really possible to get rich online? Of course it is. It's possible to make a lot of money online and offline if you successfully market your products or... Continue Reading
Posted on July 13, 2011
You probably run WordPress because you want your site to rank well on Google. That makes you smart -- WordPress is GREAT for that. Well, what would it be like... Continue Reading
Posted on July 5, 2011
Over the past few weeks I've been sharing information about how people are creating and selling websites for a tidy profit. In fact, some people are doing nothing BUT flipping... Continue Reading
Posted on June 6, 2011
In a recent blog post I had mentioned that I was both selling of some of my biggest internet properties and at the same time looking to acquire more sites... Continue Reading
Posted on May 24, 2011
I remember the first time I encountered an "easy button" at Staples. Push the big red button with the word "easy" printed on it and the family "That was easy... Continue Reading
Posted on May 23, 2011
Over the past sixteen years one of my key focuses has been building content-rich websites. I've had some great success working this model, including the recent sale of one of... Continue Reading
Posted on May 17, 2011
As you know, I've been building websites since 1995. I've always been a big fan of creating content-rich sites that bring value to others. That's why I have always spoken... Continue Reading
Posted on April 9, 2011
Over the past couple years, information marketers have come under greater scrutiny by the United States Federal Trade Commission. The FTC has taken several companies and individuals to task for... Continue Reading
Posted on April 6, 2011
If you've read KaChing or my other materials, you would know that I am a fan of making money SOPS. SOPS? That's an acronym for: Selling Other People's Stuff Affiliate... Continue Reading
Posted on March 14, 2011
Since 2004, I have been making money with Google AdSense. The rumors that AdSense is dead are only true for those who have tried to game the system. But for... Continue Reading
Posted on March 7, 2011
When was the last time you read a press release? Let's face it. The majority of press releases issued by companies are totally boring and uninteresting. Why is that? Certainly... Continue Reading
Posted on March 3, 2011
I have surveyed online business owners a number of times over the years. I have discovered a common thread in the problems that the majority of them are experiencing. 1... Continue Reading
Posted on February 22, 2011
One of the questions I'm most often asked is how to do search engine optimization properly. Very soon, I will be revealing our turnkey solution that you have been waiting... Continue Reading
Posted on February 16, 2011
I recently wrote a few articles that created quite a bit of response from my readers. Where is the Integrity in Internet Marketing? challenged many of the all-too-common tactics used... Continue Reading
Posted on February 10, 2011
Despite what the doomsayers would have you believe, there is plenty of opportunity to conduct business online. However, there is a big difference between trying to make money online and... Continue Reading
Posted on February 3, 2011
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Nothing lasts forever. Change is inevitable. Over the past fifteen or so years... Continue Reading
Posted on January 29, 2011
Can you imagine using the word "blog" ten years ago? Very few people would have had any idea what you were talking about. The word doesn't really roll of your... Continue Reading
Posted on January 27, 2011
Do you have a blog? If so, odds are you using Wordpress to do your blogging. After all, Wordpress is the leading publishing platform for bloggers around the world. It... Continue Reading
Posted on January 24, 2011
I don't have to tell you how important video is your to sales process. It's a well-established fact that video is one of the best ways to build relationship, enhance... Continue Reading
Posted on January 19, 2011
I receive a lot of feedback from people who have read my books and used my information products. Much of that feedback is positive. There's nothing better than reading an... Continue Reading
Posted on January 18, 2011
It doesn't seem that long ago that forty-eight people made the journey to Denver for our exclusive 3-day live seminar, Elevate. For those three days, our guests had the privilege... Continue Reading
Posted on January 18, 2011
If you're not regularly reading up on ways to make your online business grow, you should be. And while blogs and ebooks are extremely valuable, don't overlook reading the old-fashioned... Continue Reading
Posted on January 17, 2011
You've hopefully heard that the point of social media sites like Twitter and Facebook isn't just to amass followers. You could have totally healthy numbers and still not see much... Continue Reading
Posted on January 14, 2011
Whenever we start work on a new product at InfoMedia, the beginning is always a moment of inspiration. Continue Reading
Posted on January 14, 2011
In the last year my company has had a lot of success with Clickbank, the world's most trusted digital marketplace. We currently have a half dozen products in the Clickbank... Continue Reading
Posted on January 12, 2011
Twitter can be a great branding tool. If you are not already using Twitter to get the word out about your business, you probably at least know that you should... Continue Reading
Posted on January 12, 2011
A couple days ago I blogged about the lack of integrity amongst some Internet marketers. The post attracted thousands of readers and many comments were posted. Clearly, this topic is... Continue Reading
Posted on January 11, 2011
There are some things that I just can't do. Continue Reading
Posted on January 11, 2011
It's been almost THREE YEARS since I came out with the last edition of AdSense Secrets. V4.0 was released in April of 2008. Since the material in this book has... Continue Reading
Posted on January 10, 2011
If you are a chronic consumer of information about Internet businesses and making money online, but have yet to do so yourself, this post is for you. What are you... Continue Reading
Posted on January 10, 2011
While I have been doing business online since 1995, I entered the Internet marketing arena in 2005. When I began selling an ebook detailing my strategies for making money with... Continue Reading
Posted on January 8, 2011
You've made your website, done the SEO, created content that people like and optimized your ad systems. You're getting visitors, those visitors are clicking the ads and your site is... Continue Reading
Posted on January 7, 2011
Online marketing provides a couple of very important advantages for entrepreneurs. Continue Reading
Posted on January 5, 2011
It's a new year and more than likely you have new ideas, goals, and plans for your life. And if you're reading this right now, you probably have more than... Continue Reading
Posted on January 4, 2011
It's not entirely new and it's not entirely unique. Third-party providers like TwitterAnalyzer and Klout had already been providing some statistical feedback for Twitter for some time. CrowdBooster, a new... Continue Reading
Posted on January 3, 2011
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) I'm going to tell you a true story. When I was first hired at Infomedia, I helped develop an online training program that turned... Continue Reading
Posted on December 29, 2010
One of the perennial questions in online marketing is how to get more traffic to your site. Whether you are just starting out, having just launched your site and are... Continue Reading
Posted on December 28, 2010
I'm pretty happy with the revenues the ad units on my websites generate every month. I'd be a lot happier though with the revenues that Richard Rosenblatt's websites receive every... Continue Reading
Posted on December 27, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) The other day I was asked by a colleague why developers in general have a hard time setting firm deadlines. I thought it was... Continue Reading
Posted on December 23, 2010
Want an easy way to make a million dollars? Continue Reading
Posted on December 22, 2010
The holiday season can be pretty intense -- presents to buy, social events to go to, cookies to eat, and through it all you are still running your online business... Continue Reading
Posted on December 21, 2010
One of the challenges some people face when first striking out on their own in the online business world is the problem of privacy. Especially for those born before, say... Continue Reading
Posted on December 20, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) I'm going to get up on my soapbox for a little bit here. You see... I consider myself to be a good programmer. Now... Continue Reading
Posted on December 17, 2010
If you've been using AdSense for Search, you'll know that last year, Google shut it down. If you wanted to continue to offer your users a search function -- and... Continue Reading
Posted on December 9, 2010
Google does a great job. It's managed to create an advertising system that allows anyone to make money from their website. It's created opportunity, and given it to anyone with... Continue Reading
Posted on December 6, 2010
In order to be successful online, you have to put yourself out there. Running a business online is a very public endeavor, and it differs from running businesses in the... Continue Reading
Posted on December 2, 2010
Email lists are arguably an online marketer's best friend. They provide direct lines of communication to people who have already given you a vote of confidence, either by opting in... Continue Reading
Posted on December 1, 2010
There is a lot that goes into running your online business. SEO, shopping carts, web design, social media promotions, information products, building an email list, and on and on. It... Continue Reading
Posted on November 30, 2010
Part of project planning is knowing when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em, as a wise man once said. No matter how exciting or cool you might think... Continue Reading
Posted on November 25, 2010
First of all, I want to wish all my family, friends and associates in the United States a very Happy Thanksgiving. I'm sure it will be filled with lots of... Continue Reading
Posted on November 24, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Dan Nickerson) In preparation for writing this article I thought I would look for a great quote about learning from your mistakes. You know what...that was... Continue Reading
Posted on November 23, 2010
You are probably catching on to the fact that I am not promoting many products these days. That's because most products and services coming out are not worth promoting. When... Continue Reading
Posted on November 23, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joel Ownby) Accepting payment online for your products and services sounds like a pretty simple endeavor, and at a low level it is. Understanding what is... Continue Reading
Posted on November 22, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) This article is for three primary audiences. It's for the business owner who does his own programming and development. It's for the business owner... Continue Reading
Posted on November 18, 2010
The Internet now contains over 124 million websites. They cover every topic you can imagine, many that you would never have imagined, and some that you would never want to... Continue Reading
Posted on November 18, 2010
Someone recently sent me a link to an information product suggesting I look at their sales letter. It was a typical "make money online" pitch with a well-dressed guy sharing... Continue Reading
Posted on November 17, 2010
We talk a lot on this site about the ins and outs of creating and selling your own information products online, but what about all the information products that are... Continue Reading
Posted on November 16, 2010
There is a new job description out there, one that probably wasn't around when your grandfather was crafting his career: life coach. What exactly is a life coach, and why... Continue Reading
Posted on November 15, 2010
Are you a freelancer? Do you have a skill that is in demand that you could use to turn yourself into one? Lots of people when they look to start... Continue Reading
Posted on November 11, 2010
Coca Cola calls itself "The Real Thing." Rappers tell each to "keep it real." Teenagers are told to "be true" to themselves. Continue Reading
Posted on November 11, 2010
Failure. The word is laced with negative connotations. That's why I think failure gets a bum rap. Failing at something is not necessarily a bad thing. It just means you... Continue Reading
Posted on November 10, 2010
Whether or not your online business plans include you writing anything, there is a lot to be said for developing a consistent journaling habit. Many, many people (especially those who... Continue Reading
Posted on November 8, 2010
Providing your audience, customers, and potential customers with free, valuable information is a cornerstone of running an online business. If you give enough stuff away for free, and make sure... Continue Reading
Posted on November 2, 2010
If you look around at successful online businesses, you will see many things that they all have in common. Maybe they have a good design, have a well-written blog, convincing... Continue Reading
Posted on November 1, 2010
I'm trying to blog regularly for a number of reasons. First, it keeps me sharp. Blogging on a regular basis makes me think about things that are important to me... Continue Reading
Posted on October 28, 2010
I came into Internet marketing from two businesses that couldn't have been more different to the work that I do today. Continue Reading
Posted on October 26, 2010
If you have a book up your sleeve, or maybe even already written, a logical next question is how to bring your book to the world. There are more options... Continue Reading
Posted on October 26, 2010
I've been using email for a very long time. I think my first email address was an AOL.com address from version 1.0 of their software. Since that time I have... Continue Reading
Posted on October 25, 2010
Whether you have already started your online business or are still just thinking about it, ignoring reality can be an effective strategy for getting to where you want to be... Continue Reading
Posted on October 21, 2010
I recently enjoyed a meal with my daughter at Hu Hot Mongolian Grill in Fort Collins. It's our favorite place to enjoy build-your-own stir fry. Very tasty. As we were... Continue Reading
Posted on October 20, 2010
What makes the difference between a person who succeeds and one who doesn't? What makes the difference between a person who accomplishes great things and another who never does anything... Continue Reading
Posted on October 19, 2010
Starting your own online business is a lot like a long journey. You will need perseverance, stamina, and some faith, and you will reach your goals. But lots of people... Continue Reading
Posted on October 18, 2010
In the world of smartphones, you definitely hear the most news about the iPhone. Whether it is because of Apple's enigmatic CEO or a collective obsession with the iPhone's sleek... Continue Reading
Posted on October 18, 2010
Recently I went to one of my favorite restaurants for a quick lunch. I called in an order of Chicken Tortilla soup to-go and went to pick it up. While... Continue Reading
Posted on October 15, 2010
No firm has done more to enable the monetization of the Internet than Google. Its AdSense system has gone through a lot of changes since it launched in 2003, but... Continue Reading
Posted on October 13, 2010
Still sitting on an idea for a blog without having done anything about it yet? It's probably time to get rolling. Get some hosting, buy the domain, and find a... Continue Reading
Posted on October 12, 2010
It's easy to become married to the work of building your online business, and in one sense, this is as it should be. Building anything from the ground up takes... Continue Reading
Posted on October 11, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Albritton) To say they're the latest craze in online shopping would be an understatement. Groupon, Living Social, Social Buy etc. have taken the web by... Continue Reading
Posted on October 8, 2010
I've finally seen the new Twitter. And I like it. Continue Reading
Posted on October 6, 2010
There's a lot to be said in this day and age of rabid consumerism for decluttering. There are websites and books galore that will help you declutter your possessions so... Continue Reading
Posted on October 5, 2010
There is a counter-intuitive truth to monetizing websites and online businesses: the more you give away for free, the more money you tend to make. Sounds crazy, but it has... Continue Reading
Posted on October 4, 2010
If you run a popular blog, affiliate products can be a valuable and logical source of income for your online business. After all, if people trust you and like what... Continue Reading
Posted on October 1, 2010
If you are an online business person with multiple websites, you know that keeping tabs on all of them can sometimes be a tangled nightmare. After all, websites do best... Continue Reading
Posted on September 30, 2010
Lots of people set out to make money online by selling a product whose audience they don't fully understand. They might make some logical conclusions based on a set of... Continue Reading
Posted on September 29, 2010
I'm a big fan of guerrilla marketing. I think that marketers should be using all of the most effective channels available to them to put their products and services in... Continue Reading
Posted on September 28, 2010
If your online business includes a blog (and it should), and especially if that blog is envisioned as one of the main ways you will make money and pull in... Continue Reading
Posted on September 27, 2010
It's not always easy to put yourself out there and develop the online presence that is going to be so essential for the success of your business. If exposing yourself... Continue Reading
Posted on September 27, 2010
How do you feel about celebrities? Are you in awe when you meet someone that is well-known? Do you get nervous when speaking with them? Do you attribute value to... Continue Reading
Posted on September 25, 2010
Recently I was sent a link promoting a new Wordpress theme designed just for affiliate marketers and people wanting to build niche sites. Being the creator of the Socrates Theme... Continue Reading
Posted on September 24, 2010
Whether you are just starting out in learning the web / mobile app development ropes, or are looking to hire someone to do your development for you, it can be... Continue Reading
Posted on September 24, 2010
It's not uncommon for marketers to use upsells and downsells in order to gain a new customer and make a sale. Downsells typically offer the same product or some derivative... Continue Reading
Posted on September 23, 2010
I'm always telling people that success at social media is not about money. You can't measure your Twitter income or your Facebook revenue each day in the same way that... Continue Reading
Posted on September 22, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Ray Edwards) So you've got all these info-products you've bought but never used. Some of them you've never freaking OPENED. Here's a way to get back... Continue Reading
Posted on September 20, 2010
Sitting down to have a conversation with someone who is an expert in your niche or field of interest makes for a great blog post or article for your site... Continue Reading
Posted on September 20, 2010
It's Monday morning and I am thinking about what I should write about today. As I ponder the things happening in my life, I consider my options. The new Twitter... Continue Reading
Posted on September 17, 2010
You've probably seen the .li tweets that have been flying around Twitter lately. And if you're like me, you're probably finding them irritating already. Continue Reading
Posted on September 16, 2010
The following email was sent to me by one of the creators of The Internet Marketing World Cup. I told them I would consider updating my previous blog entry based... Continue Reading
Posted on September 15, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tanner Bennett) Printing used to be the cool kid in school. Then one day a new kid showed up. He brought with him Facebook, Twitter, blogs... Continue Reading
Posted on September 15, 2010
Here is a tale of two websites. Website #1 is beautifully designed. It has fabulous content. People visit it each day and enjoy what read. Sometimes they come back, sometimes... Continue Reading
Posted on September 13, 2010
There's a lot of great information out there that will walk you through the nitty gritty details of copywriting. Things like how long to make your sales page, and what... Continue Reading
Posted on September 13, 2010
The Internet being what it is, there is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to Internet marketing. Some of it is conventional wisdom that no longer applies... Continue Reading
Posted on September 12, 2010
If you have followed through on the first two parts of this series, you will have discovered a wealth of opportunities to get free publicity. Both HelpAReporter.com and Pitchrate.com are... Continue Reading
Posted on September 12, 2010
Have you been putting off starting your online business because you can't decide what kind of business to start? If deciding on which direction to take with your online business... Continue Reading
Posted on September 10, 2010
When the potential of Google AdSense became clear, it was a seminal moment. It was a revolution in entrepreneurial opportunity. You didn't need to be a programmer, a computer whiz... Continue Reading
Posted on September 10, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) There is a new trend in the smart phone market share. Sitting at the top of the market is still Nokia. Tied for second... Continue Reading
Posted on September 10, 2010
Yesterday, I introduced you to Help a Reporter, a site/newsletter that offers a wealth of opportunities to find publicity. HARO has well over 100,000 subscribers watching for opportunities to get... Continue Reading
Posted on September 9, 2010
You've come up with a business idea you believe will rock the world. You have built your website... it's so beautiful it brings a tear to your eye. You are... Continue Reading
Posted on September 8, 2010
So you've got your website up and running, complete with some key products and ads and maybe even a sales page. So now what, you just sit back and wait... Continue Reading
Posted on September 8, 2010
When was the last time you called your congressman to weigh in on an issue? When was the last time you participated in one of those surveys conducted by the... Continue Reading
Posted on September 7, 2010
Depending on whom you talk to, the long form sales page can generate some of the most heated discussion among Internet marketers. Lots of people love to hate this element... Continue Reading
Posted on September 3, 2010
I've put a lot of hours into World of Warcraft. Maybe some would say that I've put too many hours into World of Warcraft. But I enjoyed that time, so... Continue Reading
Posted on September 3, 2010
While addressing the nuts and bolts might not be the most exciting part of a business, a sturdy, well-planned foundation is necessary to build great success. Here are some administrative... Continue Reading
Posted on September 1, 2010
If you're experiencing a bit of sticker shock when it comes to your software needs, don't fret. Even if you are just getting started, you don't have to drop loads... Continue Reading
Posted on September 1, 2010
Earlier this year I received a Facebook message from a person representing a well-known author and speaker who has done quite well in the infomercial space. I was told their... Continue Reading
Posted on August 27, 2010
As online marketers, we put a lot of stock in social networking, and rightfully so. There really is no better way to get the word out about your business, its... Continue Reading
Posted on August 27, 2010
Have you ever thought of launching an online business to be a lot like running a race, but with plenty of hurdles in the way? I did an interview today... Continue Reading
Posted on August 26, 2010
Every few years we're told that the music industry is finished as some new technology moves faster than the record labels. And every few years we're told that marketing through... Continue Reading
Posted on August 25, 2010
Lots of people who are just starting out with their online businesses are stymied by a question that is central to the endeavor: What should my online business be about... Continue Reading
Posted on August 24, 2010
WordPress and AdSense can be a little tricky, especially when you account for how much things can change with every new theme. We are going to show you a fool-proof... Continue Reading
Posted on August 23, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) Twitter grows more popular each and every day and more and more users are discovering it and putting it to use. Since the beginning... Continue Reading
Posted on August 20, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joel Ownby) The acronym CPA stands for cost per acquisition, which is when an advertiser puts together an offer and makes that offer available on an... Continue Reading
Posted on August 19, 2010
There are a lot of different ways to market a product, but they're all trying to do the same thing. From a free listing on Craigslist to a thirty-second slot... Continue Reading
Posted on August 18, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) It's time to have a conversation about rethinking your plans for your financial future. How do you revisit wealth building to put new cash... Continue Reading
Posted on August 12, 2010
What's the real secret to getting things done? While much of the answer lies in things like motivation and daily habits, you also can't ignore the value of the tools... Continue Reading
Posted on August 11, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Ray Edwards) Have you ever noticed that over the years, you tend to do pretty much the same things? If you're a reader, you remain one... Continue Reading
Posted on August 10, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) There was once a man who built his house on sand and one who built his house on a rock. The winds came, the... Continue Reading
Posted on August 10, 2010
Of all the ways to make money online, writing a well-thought-out, well-researched, and relevant ebook can be one of the best ways to start earning some income on the side... Continue Reading
Posted on August 9, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) So much to do, so little time. You've been working on a project for weeks, and the end still doesn't seem to be in... Continue Reading
Posted on August 6, 2010
To someone who's never built a website, never tried to run a blog, never done more than leave a comment at the bottom of an article, becoming an online entrepreneur... Continue Reading
Posted on August 5, 2010
Bob Burg, Speaker and Bestselling Author of The Go-Giver and Endless Referrals, discusses the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and how that can be used to dramatically increase effectiveness and... Continue Reading
Posted on August 5, 2010
Joel welcomes FutureWorks Principal and recognized Author, Brian Solis. They discuss their mutual thoughts and opinions on social media, as well as their experiences with Facebook. Click here to listen... Continue Reading
Posted on August 4, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with such a great business idea that you sprang out of bed and... Continue Reading
Posted on August 3, 2010
When Google launched Wave back in 2009, it was met with a mixture of head-scratching and hand-raising. Because it was invitation-only, there was huge demand from people who wanted to... Continue Reading
Posted on August 2, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) In my line of work, I get asked a lot about what the difference is between mobile application development and mobile web development. Instead... Continue Reading
Posted on July 30, 2010
I occasionally recommend products to people. I don't recommend anything like the number of products I'm asked to recommend, but when I see something that I think is useful, I'm... Continue Reading
Posted on July 29, 2010
If I were to ask for a show of hands on how people have used the Internet in the past seven days, it would reveal some very interesting data. A... Continue Reading
Posted on July 28, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Stephen Pierce) Which one of these results would you love to have? Continue Reading
Posted on July 27, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) A few months ago I got a new laptop. It had nothing but Windows 7 installed on it. The first thing you always have... Continue Reading
Posted on July 26, 2010
Dan Janal is an in-demand, dynamic keynote speaker on internet marketing, social media marketing, and publicity. He tells us how you can make good from a publicity opportunity that might... Continue Reading
Posted on July 26, 2010
Bob Hutchins is the owner of BuzzPlant discusses his work in Faith-Based Marketing, which has included writing a book entitled Faith-based marketing: the guide to reaching 140 million Christian consumers... Continue Reading
Posted on July 26, 2010
When I first started to build my business, it became apparent (rather quickly) that getting recognized is half the battle. I recently interviewed online business expert Jim Kukral, author of... Continue Reading
Posted on July 26, 2010
What's the real secret to getting things done? While much of the answer lies in things like motivation and daily habits, you also can't ignore the value of the tools... Continue Reading
Posted on July 26, 2010
Whether you have one website or one thousand, you need Google Analytics. Here is a quick tutorial for installing Google Analytics on your website or WordPress blog. Continue Reading
Posted on July 23, 2010
When people dream about ditching the J.O.B. and working for themselves, they tend to focus on the good things. They see themselves taking time off whenever they want. They imagine... Continue Reading
Posted on July 22, 2010
Have you been procrastinating from getting your online business started because you can't figure out what kind of site to start? It can be helpful to take a look at... Continue Reading
Posted on July 20, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Albritton) There are thousands of advertisers looking for good-fit publishers to not just promote but successfully generate leads and sales on a pay-for-performance basis. Unfortunately... Continue Reading
Posted on July 19, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Last week we talked about some steps you should take before buying a video camera. This week let's take a look at a few... Continue Reading
Posted on July 17, 2010
As toddlers, the first word from our mouths is typically not the word our parents hope to hear. In place of the much anticipated "mama" or "dada" often comes the... Continue Reading
Posted on July 16, 2010
I've been online since 1995. That feels like a ridiculously long time. I can remember when programs were written in Basic and games came on floppy disks that held less... Continue Reading
Posted on July 16, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Beek) There is nothing worse than sitting down to work on a project only to find that what you attacked with exhilaration the day before... Continue Reading
Posted on July 15, 2010
The business / office environment has come a long way from even ten years ago. Gone are the days when everyone needed their own extension, and soon the office itself... Continue Reading
Posted on July 15, 2010
Mobile marketing is a new trend that is often misunderstood by business owners. Do you own a business and wonder how you could use mobile marketing to your advantage? Check... Continue Reading
Posted on July 14, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D.) Recently, I had a very candid conversation with an entrepreneur whom I've known for a long time but who has never shown... Continue Reading
Posted on July 14, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D.) Recently, I had a very candid conversation with an entrepreneur whom I've known for a long time but who has never shown... Continue Reading
Posted on July 12, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) When I was about nine years old, my parents won a drawing for a $1000 shopping spree at a local store in my hometown... Continue Reading
Posted on July 12, 2010
I've been a public speaker for a number of years. Whether I am keynoting, conducting a workshop or doing a breakout session, I am passionate about my subject matter. Everyone... Continue Reading
Posted on July 10, 2010
After the success of my book Twitter Power, my publisher relentlessly pursued me, wanting to know what my NEXT book would be about. I kept telling him that I don't... Continue Reading
Posted on July 8, 2010
If you have an online business and are looking to increase traffic to your website and therefore sales, there are some things you should be doing on a regular basis... Continue Reading
Posted on July 7, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Kevin E. Houchin Esq.) Last week we talked about the importance of understanding the various aspects of business formation and patents. This week we cover copyrights... Continue Reading
Posted on July 5, 2010
If there are only twenty-four hours in a day and 365 days in a year, why does it FEEL like time is moving faster and faster? One reason is that... Continue Reading
Posted on July 3, 2010
Have you ever been spread so thin that you felt like one little pat of butter in an entire bread factory? There are so many things to do, yet there... Continue Reading
Posted on July 2, 2010
I've given away a ton of stuff in my time. Ebooks, special reports, software, you name it. Of course, my blog content is free too. All of those free things... Continue Reading
Posted on July 1, 2010
There are certain aspects of web design that you should make absolutely sure you are getting right. Here is a short list of the most important ones: Continue Reading
Posted on June 30, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Kevin E. Houchin Esq.) Let me get right to the point. The reason our economy is in the tank today is that too many people are... Continue Reading
Posted on June 29, 2010
The Internet has made life so much easier in so many ways. Think of all the time you save now that you don't have to stand in line at the... Continue Reading
Posted on June 28, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) If you have spent time on YouTube, then you've probably seen at least one user's YouTube channel. And if you've seen more than a... Continue Reading
Posted on June 26, 2010
How do you get people to want what you're selling? Sure you have a quality product or service, but most of the time people buy things for other, more intangible... Continue Reading
Posted on June 25, 2010
In the years that I've been an online entrepreneur, I've seen some pretty bizarre times. I remember the days when advertisers were paying crazy sums of money for sending them... Continue Reading
Posted on June 24, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Brian Means) Attending conferences is a great thing to do for your business. However, it's easy to get in the bad habit of over-commitment, attending too... Continue Reading
Posted on June 22, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Fletcher Groeneman) It can be said that consumers are persuaded to purchase by their perception of the product and not by the actual product itself. What... Continue Reading
Posted on June 21, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Several weeks ago, we posted an article about the new YouTube Show & Tell channel that highlighted some of the more creative uses of... Continue Reading
Posted on June 19, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Beek) Sometimes the simplest idea is also the best. The winner of the BetaCup Challenge was announced this week. The BetaCup Challenge was a contest... Continue Reading
Posted on June 18, 2010
So much of building an Internet business is simple. You don't need to know HTML any more. You don't need to mess around with ftp uploaders or hire designers. These... Continue Reading
Posted on June 17, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joel Ownby) In the early days of the Internet, commercialism had not made its entrance and no one was thinking about tracking traffic, much less analyzing... Continue Reading
Posted on June 15, 2010
With all the distractions of modern life, it can seem as though there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done that you want to do. In... Continue Reading
Posted on June 14, 2010
The press release is a mysterious thing. You may have been told how important it is to write and distribute press releases, but you may not be doing it or... Continue Reading
Posted on June 12, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) I realized that I needed to write about this piece of software when I recommended it to someone for the third time in recent... Continue Reading
Posted on June 11, 2010
The biggest mistake that people make when they start using Twitter is to look at the numbers. They see the figure under the followers link and they believe that the... Continue Reading
Posted on June 10, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) WordPress is by far the most popular content management system on the Web right now. Every day new plugins are being developed, improved, or... Continue Reading
Posted on June 8, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Dan Nickerson) Don't you just hate the word "resolution"? A resolution is a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner, but I... Continue Reading
Posted on June 7, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Let's face it: it's not hard to find flaws in a lot of online videos. I'm not above reproach myself. I often look back... Continue Reading
Posted on June 4, 2010
Every successful company I've ever seen has had two things in common. They've all had great products. No advertising budget, whatever its size, can compete with experience and word-of-mouth. When... Continue Reading
Posted on June 3, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Fletcher Groeneman) This article is a continuation of our series on branding. (Read Part 1 and Part 2.) By now you have drawn up a list... Continue Reading
Posted on June 2, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joseph A Michelli Ph.D.) Last week we talked about the importance of having a customer-centric business approach. But how exactly do you go about becoming a... Continue Reading
Posted on June 2, 2010
Which sounds more attainable to you... making your first million or making $100/day? We all have dreams of the having a seven-figure year, but for many an extra $100/day would... Continue Reading
Posted on June 1, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) One thing is becoming increasingly clear: mobile web browsing is quickly catching up to and surpassing desktop browsing. With more people having access to... Continue Reading
Posted on May 31, 2010
Perhaps it is the way creatives are wired or the difficulties of collaborative projects, but too often creatives have a file management system that is.....well, "creative." Organization is often not... Continue Reading
Posted on May 29, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Jared Newgent) 'Bots and Spiders?? Oh my... Continue Reading
Posted on May 28, 2010
I've created a bunch of different products during my career. Not all of them have been giant successes. But many have been, and there's a theme that runs through many... Continue Reading
Posted on May 28, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Alan Bechtold) This is a continuation of last week's article on getting inside the minds of your customers and prospects. Continue Reading
Posted on May 27, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) Nothing is worse than spending months promoting and preparing for a launch, only to have the anti-climactic experience of your site not loading at... Continue Reading
Posted on May 26, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D) I love buying things online! What I am not fond of is the service, or should I say the lack of service... Continue Reading
Posted on May 25, 2010
It's hard to adequately stress the importance of focus and purpose on your website. Since you are reading the Top One Report, we're going to assume that you have a... Continue Reading
Posted on May 24, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Have you ever seen a television commercial that just drives you nuts because of the spokesperson they use? I can think of at least... Continue Reading
Posted on May 22, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Jared Newgent) In measuring traffic, there are numerous classifications for the type of traffic that is measured. Traffic can have many names for the same classification... Continue Reading
Posted on May 22, 2010
A lot of people were surprised at the success of iFart Mobile. Apple had brought out this incredible device - a phone that was a computer and a camera and... Continue Reading
Posted on May 20, 2010
It happens at least two or three times a week. I'll check my tweets to see who's talking to me and I'll spot it. Continue Reading
Posted on May 19, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) When most people think about the state of the current economy, their first thought is almost never "What a great time to start a... Continue Reading
Posted on May 18, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Dan Nickerson) Traffic, traffic, traffic. It's the holy grail of our business and most marketers will try everything they can to attract new visitors to their... Continue Reading
Posted on May 17, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) Confession: I'm a lazy person. I have to continuously work on making myself active and staying productive. I've gotten quite good at that over... Continue Reading
Posted on May 15, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Jared Newgent) We've all heard it, and we all know about it, but what is it really and what is it really doing? Continue Reading
Posted on May 12, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Christopher Guerriero) Everything I Needed to Know to Make Over $200,000/Month in Online Memberships I Learned Cleaning Toilets in the Health Club Business Continue Reading
Posted on May 11, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joel Ownby) Contactless payments are certainly the wave of the future. They're already a huge trend in Europe and Asia. Contactless payments are poised to revolutionize... Continue Reading
Posted on May 10, 2010
Traffic and conversions are the bread and butter of our industry, but if you aren't willing to spend at least a few hours each week generating traffic, your bread is... Continue Reading
Posted on May 10, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Fletcher Groeneman) Last time we discussed the first step in the process of branding, "know yourself." This time I would like to build on that foundation... Continue Reading
Posted on May 8, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Jared Newgent) What is virtualization? Virtualization is the use of computer resources to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously. The term virtualization may refer to platform, OS to... Continue Reading
Posted on May 7, 2010
There's a driving force inside every entrepreneur. It's something that they all own and it's an absolutely necessary ingredient for success. Continue Reading
Posted on May 6, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Fletcher Groeneman) If you are looking to create a distinct and memorable brand for yourself or a product, you will more than likely discover thousands of... Continue Reading
Posted on May 6, 2010
What is a premium WordPress theme? It is a ready-made-template designed to make the task of building a website easier. After all, it can cost a lot of money to... Continue Reading
Posted on May 5, 2010
(Written by guest contributor David Nour) In my last several prospective client meetings, a consistent conversation has centered on the need for a social media policy. Whether you work for... Continue Reading
Posted on May 3, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Live video broadcasts using Ustream and podcasts each have their pros and cons. I've had some experience with both, and I want to share... Continue Reading
Posted on May 2, 2010
The average WordPress user has no idea how much power is actually in a WordPress-based website. Every aspect of WordPress is fully customizable. If you are anything like me, then... Continue Reading
Posted on April 30, 2010
Ever since Twitter took off after winning a Web award at the SXSW show in 2007, people have been wondering how it's going to make money. Continue Reading
Posted on April 29, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) It's no secret that technology changes faster than most people are comfortable with. In an adoption of Moore's Law, Gerry Butters (former head of... Continue Reading
Posted on April 27, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Albritton) Last week we talked about getting your Google AdWords account set up and the overall importance of SEM. This week we'll focus on optimization. Continue Reading
Posted on April 26, 2010
A 2006 study found that viewers made subconscious decisions about the quality and credibility of web pages in just 1/20th of a second. In this blink of an eye, viewers... Continue Reading
Posted on April 24, 2010
Pretty Link is a great WordPress plugin that provides an alternative to the other link shortening services out there. Like some of them, it helps you to shorten unwieldy URLs... Continue Reading
Posted on April 23, 2010
Ask a lot of marketing "experts" what social media marketing is all about and they'll look at you as though you've just fallen off Mars. Continue Reading
Posted on April 22, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Unless you're some super creative genius who's trying to keep your work pure of outside influence (aka a liar), then you're always on the... Continue Reading
Posted on April 21, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Alan Bechtold) To make compelling offers and to create sizzling copy that sells those offers effectively, you must enter the conversation already going on in your... Continue Reading
Posted on April 20, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joel Ownby) Advertisers and business owners are starting to understand the value in direct response mobile marketing because the response rates are too high to ignore... Continue Reading
Posted on April 19, 2010
Last week we talked about the importance of typography and some things to think about when choosing and using type on the Web. This week we'll talk about various aspects... Continue Reading
Posted on April 17, 2010
Okay, so you have your forum up and running. You even have a topic or two in your forum, but how does it look? In this tutorial, I am going... Continue Reading
Posted on April 17, 2010
Okay, so you have your forum up and running. You even have a topic or two in your forum, but how does it look? In this tutorial, I am going... Continue Reading
Posted on April 16, 2010
When Chitika brought out its Premium units in 2008, it did something unique. And a bit selfish. The company raised its conversion rate by filtering out those users who were... Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) In a previous article, I explored the ideas behind teaser videos. This time I want to look at the next step - pre-launch videos. Continue Reading
Posted on April 14, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) In times of economic uncertainty, people tend to reexamine their relationship with money. Those who are avid wealth builders make necessary adjustments to maintain... Continue Reading
Posted on April 14, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) In times of economic uncertainty, people tend to reexamine their relationship with money. Those who are avid wealth builders make necessary adjustments to maintain... Continue Reading
Posted on April 13, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Albritton) Search engine marketing (SEM), sometimes referred to as paid search, is the practice of bidding on keyword strings to increase a website's visibility on... Continue Reading
Posted on April 13, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) When most of us hear the phrase "show and tell" our minds naturally drift back to those awkward events from our childhoods that required... Continue Reading
Posted on April 12, 2010
If text is your message, then your use of text is your tone. Typography is the art and technique of arranging type, type design, and modifying type glyphs. In fact... Continue Reading
Posted on April 10, 2010
Now that you have your phpBB forum installed on your website, we're going to set everything up. To access the admin panel for your new forum, you need to log... Continue Reading
Posted on April 9, 2010
When big companies first picked up on Twitter, many got it wrong. They used the company logo as their avatar, broadcast their ads and offers, ignored the people replying to... Continue Reading
Posted on April 6, 2010
Staying current in mobile development can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there is help out there. You may be asking yourself, "What exactly is 'mobile development?'" The answer is simple... Continue Reading
Posted on April 5, 2010
Where do I find a web designer? How do I ensure I've found the right one? How much will it cost? Continue Reading
Posted on April 3, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Beek) Meetup.com is the perfect confluence of online social networking and in-person social networking. Social networking websites are great, but they really can't compete with... Continue Reading
Posted on April 2, 2010
I use social media for a whole bunch of different reasons. I use it mostly because I enjoy it. The principle behind my business has always been to do what... Continue Reading
Posted on April 1, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) I'm going to be exploring the different kinds of video typically used in product launches. Obviously, you can add more along the way, but... Continue Reading
Posted on March 30, 2010
Do you really want to have a successful online business? Well, what's stopping you? Continue Reading
Posted on March 30, 2010
I've got a question for you. Please raise your hand if you sincerely wish to have a successful online business. Now keep your hand up if you have achieved this... Continue Reading
Posted on March 29, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Jared Newgent) We have all heard of them, and we all know how important it is to keep our computers free from viruses. But what exactly... Continue Reading
Posted on March 27, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Dan Nickerson) Does it seem like everyone online is making $10,000 per month except for you? Continue Reading
Posted on March 26, 2010
When it comes to social media, it's not the numbers that count. You can have a Facebook page with tens of thousands of fans and a Twitter timeline with millions... Continue Reading
Posted on March 25, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) I just can't make a video. I don't have a nice camera or any equipment and I certainly can't afford any of that high-end... Continue Reading
Posted on March 25, 2010
I've been blogging since 2003. I started JoelComm.com as a personal site where I could write articles about whatever I wanted. I wrote about my family, my travels, my dog... Continue Reading
Posted on March 24, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Kevin E. Houchin Esq.) In my last article, I introduced The Power of Acceptance, inspired by the following quote: "The most profound choice in life is... Continue Reading
Posted on March 23, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Beek) It's no secret that certain types of jobs (read: manufacturing or factory) in the United States are disappearing or have already disappeared, never to... Continue Reading
Posted on March 22, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Krzysiak) Part 1: Purpose & Preparation Do you have a great idea for a website? Can you already picture it in your head? Are you... Continue Reading
Posted on March 20, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Dan Nickerson) Everyone's heard the expression, "It takes money to make money." While the Internet has allowed many of us to bend this rule a bit... Continue Reading
Posted on March 19, 2010
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me to explain the secret of success, I'd be able to tell them, "It's easy. Just demand a dollar every... Continue Reading
Posted on March 18, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Fletcher Groeneman) Brainstorming is commonly considered a waste of time but can yield some of the most powerful and creative ideas for your project. And it... Continue Reading
Posted on March 17, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Mark Widawer) With so many people getting into online marketing as a way to avoid having a J-O-B, they're wondering exactly what kind of online career... Continue Reading
Posted on March 16, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) What if you could customize the content on your website based on which mobile phone visitors are viewing your site with? Could you increase... Continue Reading
Posted on March 15, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Krzysiak) Web design is like most things in life: just when you think you have it all figured out...you're wrong. Many of the web design... Continue Reading
Posted on March 13, 2010
Many people discover me for the first time through any number of products or services. For some it is my iPhone applications. For others it is my book on making... Continue Reading
Posted on March 13, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Jane Griesemer) WOMMA stands for Word of Mouth Marketing Association. The association was founded in 2007 to create ethical guidelines for word-of-mouth marketers, as well... Continue Reading
Posted on March 12, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Beek) It's no secret that Twitter and Facebook can be huge time sinks. Tweeting, keeping up with the tweets of others, keeping an eye on... Continue Reading
Posted on March 11, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Jane Griesemer) These days, there is a long list of ways to avoid having to talk to someone in person: email, Facebook, Twitter, chat, blogs... Continue Reading
Posted on March 10, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Kevin E. Houchin Esq.) This article is the first of a two-part series on benefiting from The Power of Acceptance. Watch for Part 2 on the... Continue Reading
Posted on March 9, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Dan Nickerson) If you asked someone off the street (let's call him Joe Internet) what it costs to start an online business, chances are he would... Continue Reading
Posted on March 8, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Tim Golen) Over and over again I hear people say, "Oh, you can just outsource that." They make it sound easy, like all you have to... Continue Reading
Posted on March 8, 2010
Social media has changed everything. When the Web first took off, it wasn't clear how anyone could make money by putting words on a Web page. Then Google brought out... Continue Reading
Posted on March 5, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Last week, when faced with a pretty tight deadline and a creative block the size of Rhode Island, I was in serious need of... Continue Reading
Posted on March 5, 2010
People are so predictable. A new trend surfaces and there are those that immediately begin to capitalize on it. Being on the lookout for "the next big thing" is fine... Continue Reading
Posted on March 4, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Krzysiak) Photographs and illustrations are elements of nearly every design. They have the power to add emotion, interest, and impact to the content of any... Continue Reading
Posted on March 3, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Beek) Chances are, you do the same few things on the Internet each day. You probably check your email account(s), update your various social media... Continue Reading
Posted on March 2, 2010
I meet two kinds of entrepreneurs at conferences. The first are the people hoping to get rich quick. They listen to the speakers and they make notes but what they're... Continue Reading
Posted on March 1, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Albritton) If you're a publisher, you know how many different advertisers there are and the multitude of affiliate networks to go to in order to... Continue Reading
Posted on March 1, 2010
What is the most frequently asked question that I receive, so often that I can expect to hear it daily from one source or another? "How do I make money... Continue Reading
Posted on February 26, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Krzysiak) If you're like me and the vast majority of users, you have established your web presence through a combination of sites like Twitter, Facebook... Continue Reading
Posted on February 24, 2010
The world is changing. But you don't need me to tell you that. The Internet of today is a far cry from the one I launched my first site on... Continue Reading
Posted on February 24, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Andrew Albritton) No, it doesn't have anything to do with armed agents kicking down doors. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, and doing... Continue Reading
Posted on February 23, 2010
(Written by Mary Comm) Since coming on board as President of InfoMedia, Inc. a few months ago, one of the first things I did was to create some work files... Continue Reading
Posted on February 22, 2010
It's great to see how Twitter has grown in the time I've been using it. But what's really impressive is the way that people are using it. Sure, there are... Continue Reading
Posted on February 22, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Sarah Jane Griesemer) Having an idea, product, video, or marketing plan go viral is something of a holy grail for online marketers. Sure, everyone wants it... Continue Reading
Posted on February 21, 2010
We are living in challenging times. If you are not feeling the economic pinch, you at least know others who are. Some blame the politicians, both Republicans and Democrats. Others... Continue Reading
Posted on February 19, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) Previously I explained the basics of three-point lighting. Today, we're going to expand that concept into lighting for an interview. Essentially we'll be doing... Continue Reading
Posted on February 19, 2010
I've been creating content-based websites since 1995. My first site, WorldVillage.com, was one of the first 25,000 sites on the web. My team is currently working on a fresh design... Continue Reading
Posted on February 18, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Joel Ownby) If you are serious about starting an online business, then you should realize that just like a traditional brick-and-mortar company, an investment of time... Continue Reading
Posted on February 18, 2010
If you are an expert in your niche, there are those who will seek out your wisdom. Your blog is a great place to share your knowledge. Provide value for... Continue Reading
Posted on February 17, 2010
Though some people have labeled me as a visionary, I am incapable of predicting the future. And while I happen to latch on to hot trends before the curve, it... Continue Reading
Posted on February 16, 2010
(Written by guest contributor Chris Harper) If you've been making videos for any length of time, then you probably know that the video files on your computer can quickly take... Continue Reading
Posted on February 15, 2010
There is nothing that undermines a company's image and recognition faster than the distorted or inconsistent use of an identity. Whether you are part of an established business or... Continue Reading
Posted on February 12, 2010
Whenever I teach people about making money with AdSense, I make sure to let them know how easy it is to get started. Once they understand that their original content... Continue Reading
Posted on February 11, 2010
We've all heard about the death of print media; the death of print and display advertising as we know it. Today's consumers are so savvy that they have become... Continue Reading
Posted on February 10, 2010
Interviewing prospective web designers is often a difficult task. Some candidates might be design rock stars but unable to develop the essential business features for your site, while other... Continue Reading
Posted on February 8, 2010
If you are a small to medium-sized business that can deliver a physical product at a reduced (or matched) cost locally, then you must consider implementing a serious local search... Continue Reading
Posted on February 5, 2010
Everyone who has ever worked from home knows that sometimes, it isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Sure at first it can be liberating and novel to... Continue Reading
Posted on February 4, 2010
Where Are You Now? Location-based services like Foursquare, Gowalla, and BlockChalk are all the rage these days, possibly because they're still so new, but probably also because they offer users... Continue Reading
Posted on February 3, 2010
It surprises me how many people are afraid to create an info product. The social proof that info products are profitable is everywhere. The biggest proof is ClickBank. ClickBank, which... Continue Reading
Posted on February 3, 2010
One of the most frequently asked questions that seems to surface again and again is "How do I start an online business with very little money?" Unlike brick and mortar... Continue Reading
Posted on February 2, 2010
We've all had the experience of searching for something and landing on web pages where the content was obviously written with a focus on keywords and maybe length, and... Continue Reading
Posted on February 2, 2010
This blog gets read by thousands of people each day. Yet only a handful of visitors ever leave comments. Response rates are typically low because most of us are very... Continue Reading
Posted on February 1, 2010
WARNING: Today's post is going to rattle cages and put a spotlight on a potentially dark side of Internet marketing. Yeah, I'm probably going to tick some people off. That's... Continue Reading
Posted on January 29, 2010
Recently there has been a lot of discussion of female bloggers and how a recent Technorati report found that 67% of all bloggers are male. I would venture to... Continue Reading
Posted on January 27, 2010
The Colorado state legislature is considering placing a tax on all online ecommerce conducted for state residents. HB-1193, if passed, will have a dramatic affect on affiliate sales of goods... Continue Reading
Posted on January 27, 2010
One of the best things about the Internet is the speed and ease with which we can share the things that we find exciting, inspiring, or hilarious with other... Continue Reading
Posted on January 27, 2010
Over the past five years, I have been heavily involved in proviiding resources to help people make money online, particularly in the content-based blog space. I believe creating a blog... Continue Reading
Posted on January 26, 2010
This is a fantastic time. I know it might not feel that way. If you're stuck in a job you hate, if you're scared you'll get a call from a... Continue Reading
Posted on January 22, 2010
Design Review is a new feature focused on enlightening subscribers about common web design mistakes and new techniques through constructive critiques. Stay tuned to Design Review as we address a... Continue Reading
Posted on January 21, 2010
I probably don't need to tell you how important it can be to have a successful product launch. The launch of a new product can set the tone for... Continue Reading
Posted on January 21, 2010
When blogs first came out, no one really knew what they were for. They were supposed to be diaries, but diaries are meant to be private so why put them... Continue Reading
Posted on January 19, 2010
So you've hopped on the bandwagon and set up a Facebook and Twitter account for your business. Congratulations! You have officially arrived at the cocktail party that is the... Continue Reading
Posted on January 18, 2010
It's amazing! It's stupendous! It's spectacular! If you have it, you will become more handsome, popular, healthy, fit, wealthy, wise and able to bowl a perfect game. Your golf swing... Continue Reading
Posted on January 18, 2010
The Internet has made life so much easier in so many ways. Think of all the time you save now that you don't have to stand in line at... Continue Reading
Posted on January 15, 2010
These are challenging times. There's no question about it. And it is during challenging times that we find out what we are made of. I've discovered there to be two... Continue Reading
Posted on January 14, 2010
At this point, you've done your research, created a compelling and competitive offer, and started outreaching to affiliates. So, now that your program is gaining traction and you have... Continue Reading
Posted on January 13, 2010
With all the talk of the "world wide" Internet and globalization, it can be easy to ignore the profit potential of people living in your area. People are still... Continue Reading
Posted on January 11, 2010
I have been doing contract development since 2003, and I have learned a lot of lessons in that time. Some lessons are from success stories, and some are from... Continue Reading
Posted on January 8, 2010
Just in case this word isn't in your vocabulary: Budg-et [buhj-it] -- noun 1. an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the... Continue Reading
Posted on January 4, 2010
Meetup.com is the perfect confluence of online social networking and in-person social networking. Social networking websites are great, but they really can't compete with the power of meeting and... Continue Reading
Posted on January 3, 2010
There's a sign of success on Twitter that's very easy to spot. If you have many more followers than the number of people you're following then you're doing something right... Continue Reading
Posted on January 1, 2010
A well-planned project is the essence of efficiency and cost effectiveness. I am assuming with this article that you have already done the first phase of planning a project... Continue Reading
Posted on December 31, 2009
So you have a business up and rolling. Now, how about establishing a sure-fire way to grow sales with little to no risk? If you are thinking affiliate marketing, the... Continue Reading
Posted on December 30, 2009
Online payment processing is quite literally where the money is. Follow these six tips to help you avoid any unnecessary (or costly) snafus. Continue Reading
Posted on December 28, 2009
"All aboard!" shouts the conductor, alerting the passengers that the train is getting ready to pull out of the station. If you don't have your ticket and know where... Continue Reading
Posted on December 28, 2009
In my years as a web developer, I have had the chance to build many websites and interact with countless websites built by others. I have witnessed very successful... Continue Reading
Posted on December 25, 2009
Things change fast in this business -- that's nothing new. Change can be your best friend or your worst enemy depending on how you deal with it within your... Continue Reading
Posted on December 24, 2009
Getting started in the info product realm? Looking to try a new product or format for your information? Here you will find the InfoMedia take on the six most... Continue Reading
Posted on December 23, 2009
Every single day more and more people are using cell phones, PDAs, and a variety of handheld devices to surf the Web. In fact, MMetrics.com recently reported that 85... Continue Reading
Posted on December 22, 2009
Internet marketing isn't about technology. It's never been about technology. The computers and the Internet, the multimedia uploads, webinars and ebooks are all just a means to an end. They're... Continue Reading
Posted on December 21, 2009
The first time I heard the term white paper, I have to admit I wasn't thinking it was a powerful marketing tool. Instead I was thinking of the boring... Continue Reading
Posted on December 19, 2009
(Written by guest contributor Jon Carroll) Social bookmarking is one of the hottest trends in social networking. It is a great way to make more contacts with people, and content... Continue Reading
Posted on December 18, 2009
Let me get right to the point. The reason our economy is in the tank today is that too many people are focused on creating money instead of creating... Continue Reading
Posted on December 16, 2009
In the age of broadband Internet speeds, it is often easy to let optimization get shoved to the back burner. But the fact is that a large portion of people... Continue Reading
Posted on December 14, 2009
The French call people who use the Internet "Internautes." I like that. It makes us sound like explorers seeking out new life and new civilizations in cyberspace. When I open... Continue Reading
Posted on December 11, 2009
Get your idea noticed by using this clean design principle. Advances in media have created the most ad-resistant breed of consumer to date. Recent studies have found that consumers... Continue Reading
Posted on December 11, 2009
Who are your favorite online marketers? I've got a number of people that I follow, not just because they have great ideas, but also because they entertain me. Once you've... Continue Reading
Posted on December 7, 2009
I have no idea what I'm doing. I know, I'm supposed to be the expert, right? I'm the guy who wrote a best-selling book on earning money with AdSense, and... Continue Reading
Posted on November 24, 2009
When I created my first website, I had no idea where it was going to take me. I really did believe that it was possible to create a regular income... Continue Reading
Posted on November 17, 2009
In the fifteen years I've been doing business online, I've done just about everything. In the beginning, it was all about content sites. My first domain, WorldVillage.com, is still online... Continue Reading
Posted on November 16, 2009
We knew it would happen. It always happens. Not long after Twitter's popularity hit the stratosphere, the spammers began swarming. Now direct messages boxes are packed with Mafia invitations, follower... Continue Reading
Posted on November 10, 2009
Creating a successful Internet business is all about bringing in users and turning them into cash. The more of those users you can convert, the more money you'll make. Your... Continue Reading
Posted on November 5, 2009
The Internet has grown at an incredible rate. Online business is big business. And wherever there is big business there are bound to be scam artists. Due to the sheer... Continue Reading
Posted on November 4, 2009
I offer a lot of different products. Some of those products I create myself. Others have been created by people I know. All of them, I firmly believe, can bring... Continue Reading
Posted on October 26, 2009
Since I've been online, I've seen some amazing changes take place on the Web. Perhaps the biggest though is how easy it's all become. Building a website used to be... Continue Reading
Posted on October 16, 2009
I seem to spend a lot of time on the road these days. I've been up and down the country, backwards and forwards, and from state to state. I've even... Continue Reading
Posted on October 13, 2009
In the beginning there were blogs. And yea, God saw that they were good. After all, what a fantastic way for anyone to become an online publisher. Sure, the word... Continue Reading
Posted on October 12, 2009
Everywhere I go, people ask me how they can make money online. Every time I show up at a conference, I am swamped with people interested in owning their own... Continue Reading
Posted on October 10, 2009
Last week the FTC dropped a bomb on the marketing world. They released new guidelines for the use of testimonials and endorsements in marketing. I immediately contacted my attorney, Kevin... Continue Reading
Posted on October 9, 2009
Twitter isn't the only microblogging service on the Web. It's not even the best microblogging service on the Web. In Twitter Power, I describe a number of sites that also... Continue Reading
Posted on October 2, 2009
I've had a ton of different business ideas. At the time I dreamt them up, they all looked like winners. It didn't always pan out that way. There have been... Continue Reading
Posted on September 23, 2009
Big changes don't usually happen overnight. There are usually a few quiet moves first -- little tweaks and adjustments that no one really notices. And then suddenly, one more little... Continue Reading
Posted on September 16, 2009
The Internet has been good to me. No, I'll say that differently. The Internet has been fantastic to me. It's changed my life, brought me some incredible deals and continues... Continue Reading
Posted on September 9, 2009
Affiliate products make up a large part of my income. They're one of the revenue streams that I use on my websites and I often recommend selected products to the... Continue Reading
Posted on September 3, 2009
Twitter looks so easy, doesn't it? You don't have to plan and research like you do when you're writing a blog post. You can write whatever's on your mind and... Continue Reading
Posted on August 26, 2009
I've made a lot of money out of Internet marketing. I live in a beautiful home in a wonderful part of the country. I work with some fantastic, clever, creative... Continue Reading
Posted on August 19, 2009
It's all your fault. I'm not going to beat about the bush. Nor am I going to try to save your feelings. I'm going to be brutally honest because I... Continue Reading
Posted on August 12, 2009
Whatever your biggest motivation for starting your business, you want to make your life easier. You want to make it wealthier, happier, freer, more comfortable... but also easier to manage... Continue Reading
Posted on August 5, 2009
Twitter divides people into two camps. To those who use it, it's a whole new Internet. There's the Web of pages and content, and there's the Twitter of people and... Continue Reading
Posted on July 30, 2009
There are about seven billion people on the planet. Every one of us is different. Every one of us has opinions, tastes, inclinations and preferences. And every one of us... Continue Reading
Posted on July 23, 2009
People create Internet businesses for all sorts of reasons. Some of them are looking to give up their J.O.B.s. Some dream of being of being their own boss. And others... Continue Reading
Posted on July 18, 2009
One of the most exciting developments that has occurred on Twitter in the months since I put together Twitter Power has been the release of all sorts of statistics about... Continue Reading
Posted on July 13, 2009
I love meeting new Internet entrepreneurs. I love seeing the sparkle in their eyes, the passion for their new businesses and their drive to succeed. I think it's great that... Continue Reading
Posted on July 7, 2009
What do users really want? It's a question that publishers ask themselves all the time. We look at the comments our articles receive. We review our stats. We check the... Continue Reading
Posted on July 2, 2009
You've heard of the "paralysis of analysis." It happens when you think too much. That's not something that many people have accused me of doing very often (the opposite does... Continue Reading
Posted on June 27, 2009
In Twitter Power, I described blogs as one aspect of the social media revolution. I think that might have surprised some people. Blogs, after all, pre-date the kind of interaction... Continue Reading
Posted on June 21, 2009
Have you ever asked a child what they want for Christmas? They'll tell you exactly what they want, describe it in glorious detail, even point it out to you in... Continue Reading
Posted on June 12, 2009
I've been talking about social media a lot lately and one of the questions that comes up time and time again is how effective it is. It's not an easy... Continue Reading
Posted on June 7, 2009
There's a rumor going around. It's growing. It's dangerous. And I think I may have encouraged it. People are starting to believe that Twitter is a sales tool. They see... Continue Reading
Posted on June 2, 2009
When I was working on Click Here to Order, I had a problem. How could I describe all of the accomplishments achieved by the people I was interviewing? Although each... Continue Reading
Posted on May 27, 2009
The people behind Twitter were incredibly lucky. They weren't lucky because they had a great idea. They weren't even lucky that no one else had thought of their idea before... Continue Reading
Posted on May 22, 2009
I'm scared of change. There, I said it. It's not big news though. Everyone is scared of change. Change is a scary thing. It means giving up what you have... Continue Reading
Posted on May 17, 2009
I'm not much of a celebrity-watcher. I don't read tabloids and I couldn't care less who's dating whom in Hollywoodland. But I'm still pleased to see that so many celebrities... Continue Reading
Posted on May 13, 2009
I've been doing a lot of traveling lately. I've been from California to New York, to Utah and Seattle, and to Denver more times than I can count. In theory... Continue Reading
Posted on May 7, 2009
In my book, Twitter Power, I describe a number of different kinds of tweets that twitterers are posting on the site. I talk about news tweets and customer service tweets... Continue Reading
Posted on May 4, 2009
I consider myself very fortunate. I have a beautiful home with a beautiful view of the Rockies in a beautiful part of the country. I also have a great office... Continue Reading
Posted on April 27, 2009
There's about a million and one reasons why I love Internet marketing. It pays, of course, and that has to be important. It's fun too. I'm having a ball doing... Continue Reading
Posted on April 17, 2009
Here's something you're not going to hear too often these days. I'm glad I don't have a job. I'm happy that I don't have to commute to someone else's office... Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2009
Editors are newspapers, radio shows and television programs are human beings, just like the rest of us. They have deadlines to meet and a never-ending stream of work they must... Continue Reading
Posted on April 13, 2009
Every time I go to a conference or take part in a seminar I meet a bunch of amazing people. I meet people who are experts at marketing. I chat... Continue Reading
Posted on April 8, 2009
I like to think I've come a long way since I first started turning The Dallas/Fort Worth Software Review into WorldVillage.com. I now have a string of profitable websites. I... Continue Reading
Posted on March 29, 2009
I remember when Guerrilla Marketing came out. I was so excited. Here were a bunch of different methods to run powerful marketing campaigns without spending a dime. It was revolutionary... Continue Reading
Posted on March 17, 2009
I've seen some really clever things done with ads on the Web. I've seen some pretty dumb things too, like whack-a-mole banners and flashing skyscrapers that make you want to... Continue Reading
Posted on March 14, 2009
You've heard the saying about not being able to fool all the people all the time. You probably also know then that you can't please all the people all the... Continue Reading
Posted on March 7, 2009
I love giving things away. I know, I'm supposed to be a marketer. I'm supposed to know how to get the full value for everything I supply. But every year... Continue Reading
Posted on February 27, 2009
I can't tell you how many times I've done it. I reach a website, enjoy the content, then head for the search box to look for more. I type in... Continue Reading
Posted on February 22, 2009
Whenever I see a picture from inside the Oval Office, something always strikes me. Yes, I'm struck by how much nicer the President's office is than mine (although I think... Continue Reading
Posted on February 17, 2009
I wish I hadn't done it. And I wish I could tell you all the things that I wish I hadn't done but there are too many incidents to remember... Continue Reading
Posted on February 14, 2009
I get asked for joint ventures all the time. A day doesn't go by without some message landing in my mailbox from someone saying they've got a killer product and... Continue Reading
Posted on February 11, 2009
There are lots of great things to say about being an Internet entrepreneur. You get to be your own boss, setting your own hours and working from home if you... Continue Reading
Posted on February 3, 2009
There are two kinds of people in the world. There are people who dream. And there are people who act. Both types of people are important, and both skills are... Continue Reading
Posted on January 26, 2009
You've probably noticed that some of my websites don't have any AdSense units at all. Some people certainly have. They find it surprising. After all, I make a living teaching... Continue Reading
Posted on January 23, 2009
It shouldn't be a difficult question. If you want to know whether your site is a success, you don't have to look further than the last line in your AdSense... Continue Reading
Posted on January 19, 2009
There are a lot of worried people out there. You might even be one of them. People are losing their jobs, seeing their wages cut, watching their revenue charts change... Continue Reading
Posted on January 7, 2009
You already know that most small businesses fail. It's a warning that's been given out to every entrepreneur with an idea, drive and the imagination to succeed for as long... Continue Reading
Posted on January 5, 2009
The start of any new business always contains the scariest moments. On the one hand, you're never going to feel more enthusiastic about your idea than during those first few... Continue Reading
Posted on December 31, 2008
It's all changed. It happened so fast, we hardly even noticed. But looking back, it's incredible how different everything is today. When I started out in Internet Marketing, no one... Continue Reading
Posted on December 29, 2008
You know what I like best about Twitter? It isn't the fact that it's easy to use and a ton of fun (although those are important). It isn't the fact... Continue Reading
Posted on December 19, 2008
I've seen it. It's a glint in the eye, an intensity in the look, a feverish scribbling of notes during a talk. It's the desire for passive revenue - to... Continue Reading
Posted on December 18, 2008
Invesp Consulting has been taking nominations for their list which includes one-hundred marketers from around the world. Based on the number of votes received, they have ranked from one to... Continue Reading
Posted on December 13, 2008
I had the privilege of speaking to one thousand people at a seminar this weekend. One the things I hear from attendees again and again is how "real" I am... Continue Reading
Posted on December 13, 2008
Google doesn't just have the best search engine on the Web. It doesn't just have the best contextual advertising system on the Web. Heck, it doesn't just have the best... Continue Reading
Posted on December 13, 2008
A collective groan was heard from domain parking services as Google stepped up to take ground and plant an AdSense flag. AdSense for Domains allows you to point your parked... Continue Reading
Posted on December 11, 2008
You never know what web 2.0 site is going to take off like crazy. Just yesterday I found a new awards site intended to highlight the best of Twitter, called... Continue Reading
Posted on December 9, 2008
"Focus on what's meaningful, not what's measurable." I wish I'd said that. It wasn't me though. It was Warren Buffet, a man much smarter -- and a great deal wealthier... Continue Reading
Posted on December 7, 2008
There are two ways to write a blog. The first is to sit at the computer and type up the first thing that comes into your head. If you have... Continue Reading
Posted on December 4, 2008
It happens even before your site really starts to make money. You post articles, market your content, pick up comments and find that other sites are talking about you. All... Continue Reading
Posted on December 3, 2008
The Internet has opened up business in all sorts of ways. It costs nothing to start a website. Anyone can write a blog. Putting ads on your pages takes minutes... Continue Reading
Posted on November 29, 2008
Whenever I attend a conference I always try to listen to as many of the other speakers' talks as possible. I can't think of a single talk that hasn't taught... Continue Reading
Posted on November 26, 2008
Life must be hard for television executives. To decide how much to charge advertisers and whether they should commission another season of a show, they have to know the size... Continue Reading
Posted on November 25, 2008
I got an email from someone the other day asking me which "gurus" they should listen to. There are SO many people teaching how to make money online. How DO... Continue Reading
Posted on November 24, 2008
If you've got nothing nice to say, say nothing. It's a great rule to follow when you're offline. Online though, saying nothing just isn't an option. As an online publisher... Continue Reading
Posted on November 20, 2008
Online publishing is a business. Like any business it requires work. It requires paying taxes. And it requires investments of cash to keep going. That last hurdle is the one... Continue Reading
Posted on November 17, 2008
"What's the secret to creating a successful online business?" I probably get asked that question about a million times a year. Here's the answer... But first, I should warn you... Continue Reading
Posted on November 15, 2008
What would you say if I told you that you can boost your profits by typing just 140 characters? (That's about the length of this paragraph.) If you're smart, you... Continue Reading
Posted on November 10, 2008
Every Internet business -- every business of any sort in fact -- starts in the same place. In the future. Most entrepreneurs think first of how they want their business... Continue Reading
Posted on November 6, 2008
No, this isn't another invitation to a webinar. (There will be another of those along soon, don't worry.) And it's not about another live video release. (There will be another... Continue Reading
Posted on November 3, 2008
There's a huge amount to learn when you set up an online business. You have to know how to build a website, how to bring in traffic, and how to... Continue Reading
Posted on October 30, 2008
It took me a while to figure it out. It took me a little longer to accept it. (My wife, by the way, was way ahead of me on this... Continue Reading
Posted on October 27, 2008
Stuck for a blog post? Fed up writing how-tos and list posts? Want to write a piece of content that will not only be original, unique and genuinely interesting but... Continue Reading
Posted on October 20, 2008
There's a reason that online publishing is profitable. It's a fantastic reason and it's one of the things that makes earning income as an online entrepreneur so enjoyable. People want... Continue Reading
Posted on October 16, 2008
Did you ever walk into one of those old mom-and-pop hardware stores, the sort of place where piles of dusty boxes filled with metal things are stacked from floor to... Continue Reading
Posted on October 13, 2008
Become an Internet publisher, and you'll need to learn a whole bunch of new marketing skills. You'll have to unwrap the mysteries of search engine optimization, figure out how to... Continue Reading
Posted on October 11, 2008
Just because the economy is suffering doesn't mean you have to. Thousands of people are supplementing their income by learning how to make money online selling ebooks. I've been selling... Continue Reading
Posted on October 9, 2008
Google AdSense. Over the years, I've generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in passive income with this incredible program. Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who... Continue Reading
Posted on October 8, 2008
I often talk about the different tools that you can use to complement the AdSense units you put on your site. Sure, AdSense is always going to be the most... Continue Reading
Posted on October 6, 2008
I've written a lot of content since I became an online publisher. I'd like to think that I've got better and better as the years have gone by but sometimes... Continue Reading
Posted on October 2, 2008
How would you like to test Google products before they are released to the general public? I did this a month or so back and had an opportunity to see... Continue Reading
Posted on October 2, 2008
There are two reasons that people will visit your website. They'll visit to read great content. And they'll visit to feel part of a community. There's one way in which... Continue Reading
Posted on September 30, 2008
If you do your job well, you shouldn't get paid anything at all for it. That doesn't sound fair, does it? But as an online publisher, that's exactly what should... Continue Reading
Posted on September 29, 2008
Want to know the difference between a successful entrepreneur... and an entrepreneur who wants to be successful? It's really very simple... An entrepreneur acts. An entrepreneur who wants to be... Continue Reading
Posted on September 27, 2008
Recently, I wrote a post laying out what I think of multi-level marketing (MLM). I thought long and hard before I wrote that post. I knew that there would be... Continue Reading
Posted on September 25, 2008
This is a hugely exciting time to be an online publisher. It used to be the case that if you wanted to earn from ads on your website, there was... Continue Reading
Posted on September 24, 2008
It's been a long time since I optimized my first AdSense ad. Many things have changed since then. Some things have stayed the same. The principles of AdSense optimization have... Continue Reading
Posted on September 22, 2008
I'm amazed that there are people out there -- somewhere -- who aren't making money from AdSense. It's not as though you need a doctorate in computer studies and a... Continue Reading
Posted on September 18, 2008
I'm going to tell you a secret. It's the secret of continued success that every successful publisher knows and benefits from them. Here it is... The secret of continued success... Continue Reading
Posted on September 15, 2008
If you were publishing a newspaper, you wouldn't care who read it. As long as the number of readers was nice and high, it wouldn't matter too much to you... Continue Reading
Posted on September 15, 2008
There are easy ways of bringing traffic to your website, and there are hard ways. Most people focus on the hard ways. They spend hours playing around with their keywords... Continue Reading
Posted on September 12, 2008
I've got no idea how many blog posts, articles and pages of content I've written for the Internet. I've been doing it for years, so if you're wondering if there... Continue Reading
Posted on September 11, 2008
I'm always going on about the importance of networking at conferences. That's because I don't know of any strategy that can improve an online publishing business's success rate faster. Networking... Continue Reading
Posted on September 8, 2008
There are millions of blogs on the web, but there are only a handful that are creating content of value. I learned about Tyler Cruz a few months back and... Continue Reading
Posted on September 4, 2008
When I was researching "Click Here to Order," there was a story I kept coming across time and time again. Marketers would tell me how they were down to their... Continue Reading
Posted on July 21, 2008
Want to spend a day with me and my team in our Colorado offices? You can win it in the "Click Here to Order" contest! My new book, "Click Here... Continue Reading
Posted on July 6, 2008
Thor Schrock is catching a lot of heat over his online reality program, The Top Affiliate Challenge. I remember when Thor first told me about his idea for the show... Continue Reading
Posted on July 1, 2008
You know that I am a huge fan of creating online video. We are most definitely a visual people and video is the natural way to communicate your message on... Continue Reading
Posted on June 19, 2008
Have you ever wondered what people did BEFORE they become Internet marketers? It's pretty cool to see that the greatest success stories are people just like you and me. I... Continue Reading
Posted on June 17, 2008
Question: What is the one of the biggest obstacles that people have to creating an online business? Answer: Building a web site! I have a confession to make. I am... Continue Reading
Posted on June 16, 2008
I've been frustrated lately. Here's the thing... As you know, I speak at a number of conferences. At these conferences, I teach people how to make money online and many... Continue Reading
Posted on May 15, 2008
I love giving things away. I know, I'm supposed to be a marketer. I'm supposed to know how to get the full value for everything I supply. But every year... Continue Reading
Posted on April 30, 2008
I've been blogging since 2003. That seems like an eternity in Internet years! If you aren't blogging yet, you are missing out on a KEY component of your Internet business... Continue Reading
Posted on April 21, 2008
By now, you may have heard of Ewen Chia. Ewen is one of the world's most successful Internet marketers, and for very good reason. He's just released a new report... Continue Reading
Posted on April 14, 2008
I was going to write something really interesting, but I couldn't think of what to say! Writer's block. It hits every blogger from time to time. So what do you... Continue Reading
Posted on March 31, 2008
If you were publishing a newspaper, you wouldn't care who read it. As long as the number of readers was nice and high, it wouldn't matter too much to you... Continue Reading
Posted on March 26, 2008
I was at a conference recently and someone asked me if I had anything in the works. I had to laugh. Ha! When I think about how many projects we've... Continue Reading
Posted on March 25, 2008
I love to experiment with technology. And on Wednesday at 1 pm EST, I am going to give you an opportunity to experiment right along with me! You've participated in... Continue Reading
Posted on March 20, 2008
Just got a fun email from the Google AdSense team. They have printed up a batch of AdSense stickers and are offering them for free. All you need to do... Continue Reading
Posted on March 20, 2008
I just uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel, designed to encourage people to subscribe and follow my latest videos. Go to my channel and watch the one-minute featured... Continue Reading
Posted on March 11, 2008
Google is a behemoth that continues to swallow everything in its path. Back in April 2007, Google offered Doubleclick over $3 BILLION to buy them out. Today the transaction is... Continue Reading
Posted on March 10, 2008
I'm about to share a hard truth with you. I hope you are sitting down, cause here we go... Most of the people reading this newsletter will never make money... Continue Reading
Posted on March 6, 2008
Whenever something big happens in the world of online advertising, I'm left scratching my head and wondering what it means for me. It doesn't get much bigger than Microsoft offering... Continue Reading
Posted on March 2, 2008
I regularly receive joint venture proposals from people. A small percentage of them have some really good ideas and products, but the majority of them are not good at all... Continue Reading
Posted on March 1, 2008
If you saw The Next Internet Millionaire, you will remember our third runner-up, Thor Schrock. Thor is an impressive guy with a natural ability to speak and a strong desire... Continue Reading
Posted on February 29, 2008
You can have a great idea for a web site. And developing the site can be a very rewarding experience. But without one thing, it doesn't matter how nice your... Continue Reading
Posted on February 26, 2008
I've just spent an incredible three days in Las Vegas at the Affiliate Summit. This gathering of nearly 3000 people was one of the largest concentrations of affiliate marketers in... Continue Reading
Posted on February 25, 2008
I've been wanting to meet Jason Calacanis face-to-face for some time. For those that don't know, Jason is the co-creator of Weblogs, Inc., which was sold to AOL for $25... Continue Reading
Posted on February 23, 2008
What are people talking about when they talk about RSS feeds? Let me make it simple. In fact, let me make it REAL simple. RSS stands for "really simple syndication... Continue Reading
Posted on February 20, 2008
I get a lot of questions from people who are eager to start Home-Based Businesses. They wonder if they can afford office equipment, pay for outsourcing, purchase expensive courses, and... Continue Reading
Posted on February 19, 2008
Today's entry may be one of the most important ones I have ever sent out. Why? Because your response to this newsletter is going to help guide the direction of... Continue Reading
Posted on February 18, 2008
Last week, I sat down in my office with several members of my team and we began doing a brain dump of all the great ideas for sites, services and... Continue Reading
Posted on February 15, 2008
There is a lot of talk about niche marketing strategies. What are the things that smart marketers do to get their site listed high on the search engines? Well, things... Continue Reading
Posted on February 14, 2008
I've been blogging now for nearly five years. Honestly, I don't know why I didn't get started until 2003. Over the years, my blog has had several designs and the... Continue Reading
Posted on February 13, 2008
I consider myself a fortunate person. Every day, I sit in a beautiful office, surrounded by great people and look out of my window towards a fantastic view of the... Continue Reading
Posted on January 31, 2008
I'm glad I broke it. I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't broken it. No, I'm not talking about a vase I won in a church raffle. And I... Continue Reading
Posted on January 25, 2008
I've had several people ask me what I'm going to be up to in 2008. I'm very excited, because this is going to be a breakthrough year for many people... Continue Reading
Posted on January 22, 2008
In November of 2005, I went to Armand Morin's Big Seminar for the first time. My eyes were opened to brand new possibilities, and I can say without reservation that... Continue Reading
Posted on January 9, 2008
Which of these would you say is true? A) Google Knows All and Sees All B) Google Will Not Rank Duplicate Content C) You Must Get Links From Related Subject... Continue Reading
Posted on January 7, 2008
I've been paying close attention to customer service wherever I go these days. In my business, I tell my support team to go the extra mile when assisting customers. I... Continue Reading
Posted on January 4, 2008
I'm at a loss for words. I've started this newsletter half a dozen times trying to find the right way to share some information with you. Sometimes the words don't... Continue Reading
Posted on January 2, 2008
At conferences, you can spot them a mile away. They're shaking hands with everyone they meet. They're passing out business cards like they're free hundred dollar bills. They attend every... Continue Reading
Posted on January 1, 2008
Happy New Year! It's officially 2008, and you know what that means. It means I'll probably mess up a bunch of checks by writing 2007 as I get used to... Continue Reading
Posted on December 31, 2007
Well, here we are on the brink of another New Year. I've recapped the highlights of 2007 on my blog As we enter 2008, I am more committed than ever... Continue Reading
Posted on December 29, 2007
I'm at Will Rogers airport in Oklahoma City, getting ready to make the trek home to Colorado after a week of visiting with family and friends. I've had some time... Continue Reading
Posted on December 24, 2007
'Twas the Night Before Christmas An Internet Marketing Adaptation for 2007 ----------------------------------------- 'Twas the night before Christmas and all cross the 'net Marketers were hoping that clickthroughs, they'd get. The... Continue Reading
Posted on December 19, 2007
With 2007 almost gone and 2008 on the way, I am doing quite a bit of reflecting on where I've been, where I am going, and how I can best... Continue Reading
Posted on December 10, 2007
I don't know where I'd be without joint ventures. I'd still have my AdSense income, which is nice, but I'd certainly be a lot poorer. I'd have fewer friends. And... Continue Reading
Posted on November 28, 2007
Rich Schefren has JUST released a brand new FREE report called... "The Attention Age Doctrine: Part II" When Rich talks, people who want to succeed online listen. It's that simple... Continue Reading
Posted on November 27, 2007
A few months ago I wrote an article discussing why I dislike network marketing. One of the main reasons is because many organizations suggest that you recruit your family and... Continue Reading
Posted on November 12, 2007
Do REAL people make money online? Well, I consider myself real people! Let's face it, before I became known for my AdSense ebook, I was just another anonymous Internet entrepreneur... Continue Reading
Posted on November 8, 2007
If you aren't doing video.. ... do I really need to finish this statement? Ok, I will. If you aren't doing video, you are missing out on one of simplest... Continue Reading
Posted on November 1, 2007
It's not always easy thinking up something to write about. However frequently (or otherwise) you update your site, you have to think of a topic, decide whether your users will... Continue Reading
Posted on October 30, 2007
What motivates people to buy? Is it true that there are "triggers" that cause people to take action? What are the secrets that the gurus know that can multiply your... Continue Reading