You know, writing and launching a book is a lot like welcoming a new family member. It takes time, planning and then there is the anticipation. Finally, the moment arrives. Well, that moment is here... Today is the official launch of my new book! Over the years I've released a number of books. Continue Reading

I've spent the last few days in Manhattan for the annual Book Expo America (BEA). My publisher, John Wiley & Sons, invited me to do a book signing at their booth today. Twitter Power has become the world's best-selling book on Twitter, even translated into Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Portuguese. I have revised and updated this book, and it is now available in paperback with the title Twitter Power 2.0. Here are some photos of... Continue Reading

(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 commerce in the United States. Many of the largest chains have already adopted cashless payment systems and many "touch and go" devices are now available from the largest merchants, credit card companies, and mobile telecommunication service providers. Wikipedia has the following to say about contactless... Continue Reading

Wow, time really flies. I can't believe it has been over a year since the release of Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time. When the book was written I had approximately 5000 followers. Today, I have over 65,000 people following me! And as for the book, it has gone on to become the best-selling book on Twitter in the WORLD! It has even been translated into a number of... Continue Reading

I've had the privilege of authoring three books which have done quite well in the marketplace. The first one, The AdSense Code, came out in 2006 and went on to hit the New York Times Best Seller list for two months in a row. The book still sells quite well as an introduction to making money with Google AdSense. The updated second edition is due out in early 2010. Click Here to Order was released... Continue Reading

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 last penny, ready to throw in the towel, on their way to looking for a day job... when something happened. For copywriter Michael Fortin, who had already declared bankruptcy by the age of 21, it was the discovery of the power of a well-written sales... Continue Reading

Let's play a game. Take the following quiz by filling in the blanks... 1) A _______ in the hand is worth two in the bush. 2) A rolling stone gathers no _____. 3) A penny _______ is a penny earned. 4) A stitch in time saves ______. 5) Without ________, you can't make any money with your website. Continue Reading

I've added something new to my blog today, and it gives me an international flair. See the flags of the world above this post? You can click one of them and the page will be translated into another language! In fact, there are eight languages in all, including Italian, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Portugese, Japanese and Korean. And this same code is available to anyone who wants to have their pages translated as well. Continue Reading

Omakase is a Japanese word meaning 'leave it up to us'. It is commonly used in Japanese restaurants for a meal where the chef uses their experience and knowledge to select and prepare the meal for a customer without specific directions. And with the beta launch of Amazon.com's new contextual ad service, Omakase takes on a new meaning. DId you just say, Amazon.com and contextual ad service in the same breath? Yes... yes, I did. Continue Reading

I am pleased to announce that my AdSense ebook is now available in a fourth language. Joining the english, spanish and japanese versions is the brand new french version! The name of the book is "Ce que Google ne vous a jamais dit sur la facon de gagner de l'argent avec AdSense", or "What Google Never Told You About Making Money with AdSense". It is the complete third edition, fully translated for our french-speaking friends... Continue Reading

I'd love to visit Japan one day, and now I might have the perfect excuse! Just a few days ago, the 3rd edition of "What Google Never Told You About Making Money with AdSense" was released in the Japanese language. If you understand Japanese, you can check it out at AdSense-Secrets.jp Continue Reading

"Ready for some $13 pancakes?", I asked M as we made our way to the hotel lobby. Continue Reading

SuDoKu is the hottest thing to come out of Japan since the Sony Playstation. What is SuDoKu? Simply put, it is a Japanese logic puzzle game that you can play on paper or on the computer. Essentially, you have nine 3 x 3 grids, aligned to form one 9 x 9 grid. Within each 3 x 3 grid, you must use every number from 1 to 9 only one time. But within the 9 x... Continue Reading

I'm global! I was contacted several months ago by a man named Kuruma in Japan. He asked if he could translate my ebook into Japanese and sell it to the market in his native tongue. We shook virtual hands on a deal, and the product is now available! AdSense Secrets in Japanese It's pretty exciting as it is taking off already! The ebook is also available in a Spanish edition at Secretos Adsense An Italian... Continue Reading