The Jones Report

The Way I See It...

2007-10-17T16:03:00.000-05:00

Over the last several weeks I have been looking at some of the reasons why this is a good time to start thinking about starting you own business. We all know how shaky the world economy is and have heard about downsizing and layoffs.

As I have mentioned before, there are three things that have converged to make this a perfect time to take your future into your own hands:

1. The growth of the internet
2. The explosion of the home-based business
3. The health and wellness industry

If you are contemplating having your own business, here are some things you might want to consider in choosing a company to be affiliated with.

1. Does the opportunity being offered seem to be to good to be true? It probably is. If they are offering a program that will make you rich with no effort on your part, the run and take your wallet with you! Any worthwhile endeavor will require patience and effort on your part if it is to succeed. There will also be great rewards!

2. What are others saying about this opportunity? The web is full of information. Do your homework before you commit to anything. Visit chat rooms and blog sites to see what others are saying. Ask a trusted friend or advisor what they think.

3. Does the company you are looking at have any longevity? How long have they been around? You and I both know that many internet companies are here today and gone today! Look for an opportunity with a company that has a proven track record over a long period of time. It is often true that success comes with experience.

4. What kind of help are you going to get when you become an affiliate? None of us have the same amount of skill, experience, time, money or contacts to succeed on our own. It is important to know up front what the level of commitment the company is going to have in helping you succeed!

I could probably go on and on but I won't. These are some of the things I asked before I became involved with VEEMA. They have great health and wellness products, a 10 year track record, great support and a phenomenal compensation plan. The whole package. If this sounds like something you would like to review, then visit my site at:

http://www.myvemma.com/glennoco

Let's make some Money!

2007-08-08T16:24:00.000-05:00

Hi again everyone, I know there are a lot of you who have been wondering how to make some money working from home. I will try to answer some of your questions now, and maybe go into greater detail later. Ok here we go…

The quickest way to make money is by selling the goods and services of someone else. This is Affiliate Marketing. The secret is to find products and services that people want and secondly a compensation plan that will pay you the most money for your effort. Makes sense right?

Today there are three things that provide us with an opportunity that is huge:

· The Internet
There are 500 million people using the Internet today and that number is predicted to reach over 1.5 billion in the near future. Millions of these people are looking for an easy, affordable, and lucrative way to start a home based business.

· The Home-Based Business
With all the ups and down in the economy, it is no wonder that people want to take charge of their own futures. At the present time there are less than 40 million home-based business owners. That number will reach 95 million in the next two years! Why? Of the top 1% of wealthy people, 3 out of 4 made their money with their own businesses.

· The Wellness Industry Boom

Many experts believe that more millionaires will be created in the wellness industry than in real estate in the 80's or the Internet boom of the 90's! Wellness is expected to make up 1/7 of our entire economy. A $ 1 trillion dollar industry by 2010.

What if you could find a business where all three of these trends come together? I did!! I have found an Internet based business that has all the tools and support to be successful, a proven wellness product from an established company, a very generous compensation plan. And as if that isn't enough, you can join this program and see the results before you spend a dime!

I could go on and on… If any of this seems like something that might be of interest to you, then visit my web page and check this out: http://www.vemmabuilder.com/337237805

Blogging - As Easy As 1-2-3

2007-06-05T11:45:00.000-05:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

A blog is basically an online journal where you digitally write down your thoughts, ideas, opinions and practically anything else that you want people to read. Blogs come in different styles, formats, and settings, depending on the preference of the user. Many blogging sites, offer built in features such as hyperlink, straight texts, pictures etc. Some blogging sites, even allow you to put video and mp3's on your blogs. Instead of writing texts, some bloggers choose to make their blogs more audio friendly, by using spoken word entries. This is called audio blogging.

Usually a blog will contain some or all of these features:

Title- this allows you to label your post for future reference

Body- this is the content portion of your blog post

Track back- allows other sites to be linked back to your blog site

Permanent link- every article that you write has a URL assigned to it

Comments section- this allows readers to post comments about your blog.

One of the many advantages of blog sites is that they are simple to create and maintain. This makes it easier for blog users to create new pages, add video, audio, or other elements easily. Blog site providers usually offer numerous templates to choose from to allow you to personalize your blog page. This is especially useful for first time bloggers.

Anyone who wants to start a blog can do so by becoming a member of the blogging website of their choice. Once they've become members, they automatically become a part of that particular blogging community. They can browse through other bloggers pages, and link them back to their own blogs. They can also make comments on other members' blogs. This interaction is commonly called "Social Networking". MySpace is perhaps the best-known example of this phenomenon.

There are many people who choose to blog about their interests such as sports, politics, philosophy, social commentary, business, religion, etc. This way blogging becomes a medium in which people can share their knowledge and opinions about a variety of themes and topics. You can always find someone who shares the same interests you do.

Some bloggers even use their blogs as a way to advertise their products or services to their blogging community. An author may advertise her newest book or article on her blog page. A singer or musician may preview their latest song or album via their page. Home-based businesses can be highlighted as well: http://www.Extreme-Profits.wordpress is an example of this. You may choose to use you blog to review current events or just talk about the weather. It is up to you and your imagination!

Nowadays in education, blogs are also playing an increasingly more important role. Professors use blogging to document the lessons that they have taught, provide an opportunity for students to ask questions or make comments, or to post grades.
This has proven to be a useful tool for educators and students alike.

A lot of entrepreneurs benefit from blogging by promoting their businesses on their blogs. With millions and millions of people logging onto the net everyday, blogging has become a useful means to grow an Internet business. This is perhaps the most cost effective method of advertising available today! For more information about this methodology, visit: http://www.directmatches.com/glennoco

Perhaps the most popular blog type is the one that takes the form of a personal journal. This is the kind that is usually used by first time bloggers. Individuals who want to document the daily struggles and triumphs of their everyday lives. This is done through poetry, pictures, essays, music, etc. Never before has it been possible for an individual to reach so many other people in real time. You can literally have your blog page read by millions of people around the world! Blogging is popular all over the world. There are no rules when it comes to blogging. Bloggers have the freedom to express themselves however they want, and the best thing about blogging, is that most blogging sites are free.

There are numerous blogging websites to choose from on the net. This give first time users the option of joining a blogging community that matches their interests. If you search any blogging directory you will find a listing of blogging sites that are available on the net. Review the various categories that are available to you. If you find something of interest, join and get blogging ;))

Why A Blog Site?

2007-05-28T20:27:00.000-05:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

Blogging as we know it started in late 1990s. It was a way to comment about someone's webpage, an opportunity for visitors to react and voice their opinion about what they had read. What started as a single-sentence comment has evolved into pages of personal commentary and review about every subject you can possibly imagine. Blogging has become so popular that internet marketers have began to tap into this huge opportunity to sell their goods and services to an untapped market. As the world wide web continues to evolve, you will see a continued use of blog sites to promote e-commerce. Why blog?

First of all blogging is simple. The simplest way to have a presence on the net is through blogging. Very few skills are necessary-if you can read, type, and click a mouse – you can blog. If you have access to a computer and an Internet connection (who doesn’t?) then you can blog.

Secondly blogging is more personal than traditional advertising. In this day and age where advertising is done with endorsements from movie stars and celebrities, it is refreshing to hear from ordinary people talking about their lives, loves, and passions. A blog gives a sense of credibility to the writer and by association, to their products as well. Building trust is the primary benefit marketers will derive from a quality blog presence on the web.

Thirdly, blogging is inexpensive. If you are new to internet marketing, you can set up a blog site for very little, however, when your budget is large enough you should consider upgrading. You will need to spend time and effort if you want to provide quality content for your readers. People are more apt to read your information if it is presented in a clear, professional manner. There are many tools available to accomplish this. I recommend Word Press as one of the best sites to build your blog presence. They provide a wide range of tools and accessories to build your blog site.

Forth blogging has the potential to increase your market share.

· Your new blog site should contain links to your company home page. You must provide the opportunity for your readers to find out more about your company and the product or services you provide. This word-of-mouth advertising is one method to grow your business.

· Use your blog to high light one of your products. Why is your product better than your competition? What problem does your product solve?

· Offer discount coupons or other "gifts" to your blog site visitors. Not only will your number of visitors increase, but you will gain valuable information about the people visiting your blog site.

· Use your blog to survey your readers. What do they like about your product? What don't they like? What products would they like to see available? How often do they purchase this product? Etc. etc. This can serve as a starting point for new product development.

· Join a blog network. There are networks for every conceivable group or subject you can imagine. People who visit your site are there because they have an interest in what you are doing. Targeted visitors are the best you can ask for. If you have done your work properly, these visitors will be easier to convert to customers
· Use RSS feeds to support your blogging effort. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a fast growing technology used on the Internet today. Loyal visitors to your site can use an RSS feed to receive new information from you as soon as it is posted. This allows them to stay current with what is being posted on your blog. You have the opportunity to "feed" information to potential customers.

A well-constructed blog site should be a part of every internet marketing strategy. Without a blog, you are slowing your growth and leaving money on the table!

No Website? - No Problem!

2007-05-17T11:31:00.000-05:00

It is a commonly held belief that in order to conduct business on the World Wide Web, you must have your very own website. Your own website is your "virtual store" in cyberspace where your potential customers come to in order to view your goods or services. This is only one way available to you as an affiliate marketer.

Though it’s true that having your own website can greatly aid you in your quest to achieve success in the online field, a website is necessary to succeed as an affiliate marketer. It is true, you can make a living online as an affiliate even if you do not have your own website!

How is this possible? Read on, friends, as I discuss alternative strategies that will allows you to make the most out of your affiliate marketing campaigns without having your own website on the net. First, what is affiliate marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a program whereby you the affiliate, earn a generous commission for every successful sale that you refer to the affiliate merchant. Your task is merely to pre-sell the affiliate merchant’s goods. In this example, the website is provided by the merchant not you! The sales page, the payment processing, the digital delivery, and post sales services are all the responsibilities of the affiliate merchant. The merchant gets many more customers than he could attract on his own, and you, as an affiliate, receive a commission for your efforts. Every body wins!

How does it work? As an affiliate you are provided with a unique link to the merchants sales page. Each time someone clicks on your unique link and buys something, the merchant knows that you are now eligible for a commission. Simple right? Ok, your challenge is now to get as many potential customers as possible to click on your link. It should be obvious, that the more places you can display your link, the more chances for customers to click on it, right?

Marketing the affiliate merchant’s goods without the benefit of your own website entails showing your links in ways you might not have considered in the past. Here are some strategies and techniques for you to try:

· Article Marketing. We all know how powerful article marketing is in link building campaigns. But instead of providing for links to your own website, you now provide your affiliate links instead. Article directories provide a resource box for each article submission you make. Not only can you tell your readers about yourself, but they allow you to provide your link as well. If you provide an article with good content, people are more likely to click your link. Now, you have to remember that some article directories do not allow affiliate links in the bodies of the articles themselves, but affiliate links are usually allowed in the resource box. A couple of places to start your article marketing campaign are ezinearticles.com , goarticles.com and isnare.com . The major search engines visit the Article Directories frequently looking for fresh content. Your articles and links will be picked up and spread far and wide!

· Forum marketing. Online communities, or forums, are another great way for you to promote your affiliate links. Membership in forums provides you with a signature box where you can advertise your links. Each time you post to the forum, your signature box with its link appears. If you were to post a thousand messages, you’ll have a thousand pages advertising your affiliate links! When selecting a forum to join, be sure to pick one that is relevant to your affiliate market products. A useful tool for selecting a forum can be found at: link-advantage.com/search to find the appropriate online community.

· Advertise in eZines. This may cost you some money, since many eZines charge for their advertising space. However, you can expose your affiliate links to highly targeted prospects using this approach. Imagine if the eZine has a list of 10,000 people. You’d immediately be able to reach 10,000 quality leads with one advertisement. Again, this can be done without your own website. Simply place your affiliate link in your ads.

Not having your own web site should not be a barrier to keep you from growing a thriving, vibrant Internet Business. By using the methods I have outlined, you will be well on your way to success. Most of the strategies I have discussed with you here can be accomplished without spending a single cent. Joining an affiliate program is free and the rewards can be substantial.

Good luck and good success!

You and RSS

2007-05-01T14:46:00.000-05:00

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a tool used to receive updates from websites you frequently visit and enjoy. RSS utilizes a scanning code, which scans continuously for content or subject matter that you are interested in. The information is then transmitted to your PC.

RSS feeds are usually found on blog sites as well as in news provider sites. RSS can however, be used by anybody on any site. If you have updated fresh information, then this is something you need to investigate further. Once the new information is sent to you, it will contain a headline, a little bit of text, and a brief review of the information. To view the entire message you simply click on the link provided.

A feed reader is required to receive RSS feeds. These readers are called aggregators and are readily available online at no charge. Just look around for the file reader you like best. It is now possible to even receive RSS feeds on certain cell phones and PDA's!

If you are visiting a website that you want to receive information from in the future, just click the RSS button. In some cases you may have to copy and paste a line of code into your aggregator. The next time news breaks or new content is added to a favorite blog, it is sent directly to you.

If at some point you no longer wish to receive the RSS feed, you can simply disable the aggregator and the updates will stop. There is a great deal of flexibility with this tool.

RSS feeds are often quicker than email and are not subject to the same spamming requirements. The information you are waiting for doesn't end up in the spam folder because you forgot to white list a site you visited. If you require up-to-the-minute information, then RSS is the way to go! RSS feeds are widely used everyday by individuals who understand and appreciate the accessibility of fast reports and news.

Aggregators are popular use of feeds, having several kinds. Web aggregators or portals as they are sometimes called, create this view, which is then made available in a Web page. Also, Aggregators have been incorporated into e-mail patrons, users of desktops, or dedicated and standalone software.

Why should you make an RSS feed available?

You will have more visitors to your site. Since your information is sent automatically, your potential customers are given information without them having to intentionally visit your site. Every time you update information, it is sent to your RSS subscribers! It becomes critical for you to keep your information relevant and fresh. This is a win-win situation for everybody.

Wouldn't you rather visit your potential customers when you want and not when they happen to stop by your site? The RSS feed becomes your automatic broadcast system. This is a great way to get the word out about your goods and services. As your RSS feed subscribers increase, so does your opt-in list!

If you have a business that depends on customers viewing your web pages, then you need to take advantage of the benefits provided by using RSS!

To your success!

Blog, Blog, Blog

2007-04-26T18:27:00.000-05:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

Business blogging is an incredible online marketing tool that can save you thousands of dollars with just a little planning and a focused goal in mind. Blogs are a user-friendly, customized and a flexible medium for disseminating information that can be effective in positioning your products or services in the marketplace.

Companies engaging in business blogging have a definite advantage over their competitors who don't. Here are some reasons why:
Word-of-Mouth. A recent survey revealed that there are currently 14 million blogs with 80,000 more being added each day and that about 30 percent of the 50 million users are also blog readers. Imagine how much exposure your company will have, if your products are seen through blogs. On the Internet, information spreads very quickly. This is a good thing, assuming that you are presenting a high quality message. An unprofessional blog spreads quickly too! Your blogs have the potential to be passed on to hundreds of possible customers. This is word-of-mouth in its purest form.
Awareness and loyalty Blogging provides a means of open communication with your customers and this in turn helps create trust and loyalty. Knowing that you are there to respond to their questions and comments makes them more willing to try your products and services.
Feedback A blog works great if you are doing research. By reviewing your customer comments, you instantly have feed back of what they like, dislike, or what needs improving. This allows for quick corrective action. Most people like to give their opinion, and in a blog setting, they are likely to be more candid in their remarks. This is why the whole social networking phenomena are so powerful!

For the best marketing results, actively promote your business blogs by submitting them to blog search sites and directories that attract your target customer group. Always paste your company website url somewhere in your blog. Make sure you provide, fresh, useful content when you post to your blog. There is very little time delay when you blog. Remember you are "talking" to a worldwide audience!

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) The use of RSS feeds is a great companion tool for your blogs. This is just another way to help people find your information. More visits means more sales. This is a user-friendly technology that should be utilized by anyone serious about his or her business.

If you are now see the potentials of business blogs for marketing and targeted sales, are ready to start blogging? The answer is NO! Like every other endeavor in life, you must go through a learning curve to develop those skills that will lead to your success. It might be ok to learn by trial and error on a personal blog site, however, for your business you need to get it right the first time. First impressions are important.

Here are some steps that you can take as you prepare to become a master blogger:

First: There are several websites available that will teach you the dos and don’ts of blogging, READ them! Look at what your competitors are doing and strive to make improvements. Don't reinvent the wheel – follow those who have gone before. Follow these practical steps:

a. Study blog design. Blog hosting services often provide pre-designed templates. You can also have custom sites designed to meet your requirements. You are only restricted by your budget!

b. Choose the topics that will be the theme of your blog site. Its good to have several topics you want to present in your blogs. These topics should be relevant to your business objectives. The primary goal is to attract loyal customers for your business. Your blog represents you in the market place. Be professional, truthful and try to express your company's goals and ideals to your readers. Keep things simple. This is only a tool to direct customers to your official web site where you have the opportunity to go into greater detail.

Second: When you have a clear idea of what you want, go ahead and set up your blog. You can make adjustments as necessary to refine and improve your blog. Blogging is a long-term commitment. Try to post information on a regular basis. Remember that the only good content is fresh content. I am sure you will soon discover that your time and effort will have been well spent.

Good luck and good blogging!

Back To Basics For Affiliate Marketers

2007-04-23T16:40:00.000-05:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

Do you want to become a successful Affiliate Marketer? Where do you start? How do you make it to the big league? These questions are in the minds of all affiliate marketers who want to make it big in this business.
Affiliate marketing can be one of the easiest and most effective ways to earn money online. The wise affiliate marketer plans every campaign and executes it the best of his ability. You must also maximize your potential to earn by utilizing the right tools. We have consulted some of the most successful affiliate marketers in the business and below are their top three picks of necessary tools for a successful affiliate marketing business.

Important Tool #1: Your Own Website

It is true that you can have some success as an affiliate marketer without your own website, however, the growth and profitability will be severely limited. If at all possible, get your own site. It must look professional and be user friendly. Your site is representing you! Even if you have the best products and services in the world, if your site is sloppy and hard to use, customers won't be back. Therefore, you must first concentrate your efforts on building a website that is the very best you can afford. This will be money well spent!

It is important to remember that most web users go online to look for information, not necessarily to buy something. If you can provide pertinent information as well as relevant products, you will be well on your way to a successful marketing career! People will love articles, pictures, or links that are appealing and helpful. Keep in mind that, on the Internet, content is still king and good quality content will keep your customers coming back over and over again. Fresh content will also result in a higher ranking with the search engines. By posting relevant and useful information, you establish yourself as an expert in the field, and someone to be trusted. By establishing a good reputation you will build a strong customer base.

Tool #2: The Use of Incentives

Competition is extremely fierce in the affiliate marketing world. You must always stay one-step ahead of your competition to ensure that you capture a fare share of your target market. One-way to grab the attention of your site visitors is to offer something for F R E E or at a reduced rate. The purpose of this strategy is to collect the contact information from each visitor who visits your site. These visitors can then be contacted as part of your opt-in email list. The saying goes that "the money is in the list". Building an opt-in email list is one of the best ways to gather prospects. There are any numbers of products available to offer your visitors that will be free to you and yet prove to be help to your customers.

Tool #3: Promote Link Popularity

The importance of attracting highly targeted traffic to your website cannot be over emphasized. Attracting people to your site must be one of your top priorities. Since most people visit the web by using a search engine, it is crucial that your site appear as close to the top of the list as possible. Search engines use various secret formulas to determine page rank, however, it is well known that link popularity plays a major role in this determination. Therefore, to enhance your link popularity, you must launch an aggressive reciprocal link campaign.

One way to do this is to write articles, blog, or submit information to forums. Again, because of the hunger of the search engines for fresh, relevant content you have an opportunity to promote your website. Insert your website's link information in the author resource box for articles or in the body of your blog or profile information. Each time your article is published, you gain greater exposure for your site. The more sites you submit your articles to, the better your link popularity will become. Remember to make your articles original, relevant and fresh so that more websites will pick it up and post it.

If you will master the use of these three strategies, you will have taken some giant strides toward your goal of affiliate marketing dominance! Never stop learning, never give up, and always be willing to adapt to change.

Affiliate Marketing - Do You Need a Website?

2007-04-19T16:24:00.000-05:00

It has been said that to do business on the World Wide Web, you must have your own website. This is your "company" headquarters in cyberspace. Your very own digital store where you transact business with potential customers and where you offer the products you have for sale. A website is a good thing to have ,but not absolutely necessary to get started as an affiliate marketer.
Is it really possible? If so, how? I am glad you asked. We will now discuss some alternative strategies that will allows you to make the most out of your affiliate marketing campaigns without having your own webpage presence on the web.

Before we go any further, lets define Affiliate Marketing. Affiliate marketing is a program whereby the affiliate earns commissions for every successful sale they make of products or services of an affiliate merchant. They make the products; you sell them. This is a win / win situation. The merchant can get his products before a much larger audience, and at the same time you can earn commissions on your sales. The sales page, payment processing, digital delivery, and post sales follow-up are usually done by the merchant. You are using their web page and that is why you don't have to have one of your own.

Where do you start? There are thousands of merchants seeking affiliates. Your task is to find the best possible products with the highest possible compensation plan. Once you sign up as an affiliate, you will be assigned your unique url affiliate link. Your affiliate links are very important. Be sure you copy them exactly into your web sites. When someone clicks your url link they are directed to the merchants signup or sales page. They will tell the system that you referred the visitor. Marketing the merchant’s goods or services without the benefit of a website will involve some effort by you. How can you get your affiliate page visited by customers? Here are some successful strategies:

· One of the best strategies is Article marketing. Article directories are hungry for fresh content. Write an article about and submit it to numerous article directories. In the resource area of the submission page, you will be allowed to insert your affiliate url along with information about yourself. Some article directories will even allow you to insert your links in the body of the articles themselves. Always read the submission guidelines for each directory. Here are a few places to get you started with your article marketing campaign: www.ezinearticles.com , www.goarticles.com and www.isnare.com .

· A second option is to use Forum and blog marketing. There are thousands of online communities, or forums, that can be used by you to promote your affiliate products. Most forums and blog sites provide a place for you to tell the other forum members about yourself. Always insert your url as part of this process. The more times you post, the more times your url is seen! For every post you make, your signature box would appear. Post a thousand messages, and you’ll have a thousand pages advertising your affiliate links! Try to use blog sites and forums that are relevant to your affiliate product. To find the appropriate online community, visit http://www.link-advantage.com/search . It is the quality of visitors that is most important, not the quantity!

· A third method of promotion is to Advertise in eZines. This method has some cost involved. Most eZines charge for their advertising space. However, you can expose your affiliate links to large numbers of targeted prospects using this approach. Imagine if the eZine has a list of 10,000 people. You’d immediately be able to reach 10,000 quality leads with your one advertisement! If it's in your budget, this may be your best bet. Just remember to always use your affiliate link in your ads.

As I am sure you can see by now, not having your own website should not stop you from having a successful online business. Most of the strategies we have discussed here can be done without spending a single dime. Now is the time for action; pick your product, join up, and start building your own profitable business!

http://www.freedom.ws/glenno

Resale Right Products - How Do You Choose?

2007-04-13T12:27:00.000-05:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

Resale rights are quite popular these days. They have become great alternatives to actually creating your own products. You won’t have to spend time, money and efforts in preparing some products to sell. And since these resale rights products will be sold to quite a number of people, the cost of purchasing the same can be kept at a minimum.

But not all resale rights products are built alike. Some are simply better than others. When you want to dabble in the potentially rewarding world of resale rights marketing, you have to consider some things in order to secure the best deal for your needs and expectations. Let’s take a look at the factors you have to look out for to guarantee success with resale rights offers.

· Look for products that offer fresh content and offer unrestricted resale rights. There are people who are interested in only producing products. They’d rather leave the marketing aspect of the business to their customers. These people produce products and sell them with resale rights. And since these products are fresh, they will have greater appeal and value in the market place.

· Avoid products that are not relevant. The longer the information has been around, the less value it will have for your potential customers. You want products that are still experiencing good sales on the Internet. If you see similar products for sell, chances are that this product has outlived its ability to produce for you. This type of product might however, be used as a "free gift" to reward people who sign up for your newsletter.

· If at all possible, choose products that are only going to be sold to a limited number of people. Everyone else that buys the same products is now your direct competition! You will probably have to pay more for a restricted product; however, your profit should be higher. Do you want to compete with 20 people or 200? Weigh the pros and cons and then go for it.

· The private label rights products you purchase should be unrestricted. You want a product you can alter and brand, as your own. Why? You may need to alter the product to fit your niche. Private label rights allow you to not only alter the product, but you may want to combine one or more products to develop your own special report or even an eBook. By purchasing two or more similar products with private label rights you can produce a totally new product that is fresh and innovative. Fresh content means greater sales for you!

What is the bottom line? With the right resale rights product, you have the potential to earn a substantial income. It’s just a matter of doing your homework and then finding the most favorable deal for you. If you will implement the strategies we have discussed, you will be well on your way to becoming a successful Internet marketer. Don't be afraid to get out there and find the private label products that are a fit for your niche audience.

Tools For Affiliate marketers

2007-04-04T13:35:00.000-05:00

One of the quickest and most efficient ways of earning a living online is Affiliate Marketing. There are several reasons why this is true. First of all, most affiliate programs do not require an enrollment fees. There is no financial investment on the part of the affiliate. Secondly, you do not need any products of your own to sell. Even the sales page, the payment processing, the digital delivery, and the post sales services are all done by the merchant you are selling for. How easy is that?

With this in mind, what will determine your success or failure as an affiliate marketer? You will get out just what you put in. This isn't a free ride. You must commit your time and effort to make this or any other business successful. Success will come to those who work smarter not harder.

Sometimes, this will require an investment on your part. Not all the tools you may need are free. For example, a web host as well as a domain name will cost you some money, however, the benefits of having your own web page far outweigh the cost you will incur. Like anything else, you are going to get what you pay for. Purchase the best products you can afford!

But not everything comes at a high price. There are some tools that will help ensure your affiliate success, at little or no cost to you. Here are five tools to help you get started. Any one of these tools will take your business to the next level. Learn how to use them and reap the monetary benefits! For additional information, just follow the links provided.

1. WordPress is a software program you can download for free and use to create your own blog sites. The words “blogspot” or “livejournal” or “xanga” will not be attached to your URL. You host your blog under its own domain name, or as another page in your main website. As I am sure you know, blogs are great marketing tools. The search engines usually index them quite quickly, and often, they figure prominently in the search engine result pages. They may also provide your main website with the backlinks you need to boost its page ranking. A blog can also be customized to become your main website. The primary advantage of a blog is the convenience you’ll receive when it comes time to publishing your content. Download the WordPress client for free from www.wordpress.com .

2. Is Macromedia Dreamweaver too expensive for your budget? Is Microsoft Front Page is too complicated? Then the NVU Website Creator is a program you might want to consider. This software program streamlines the website creation process through an interface that is easy to use, but still powerful enough to make professional-looking web pages. Download this product for free at www.nvu.com .

3. Another helpful tool is a Backlink Builder. If you’re maintaining your own website, either as a review center for your affiliate program products, or as an affiliate mall, or even as a blog which promotes your digital items, you will need to build backlinks to increase your page ranking. The higher your page rank is, the better chances it will have of appearing in the first few pages of search engine results which means more customers visiting your site. Don’t know where to start? Use the free tool available at www.webconfs.com/backlink-builder.php to discover all the places where you can provide links to your website.

4. Choosing the right keywords for your web site can mean the difference between success or failure. Keywords are the primary ingredients of any search engine optimization (SEO) campaign. You use them for your meta tags, your h1 tags, your ALT tags, your page title, and your content. You will even use them for the articles you will submit to article directories. The proper use of keywords will result in a more efficient indexing of your website by the search engine spiders. Since up to 80% of the traffic to your web site comes from the search engines, keywords become one of the most essential aspects of your site building efforts. Where do you find the best keywords? Go to www.nichebot.com and use their powerful tools to find profitable the keywords related to your affiliate products.

5. Although not one of the most fun things you need to do, you will need to study your website’s statistics. This is the only way you will know what is working and what may need to be changed. This can be done by simply copying and pasting a code on your web site. Go to www.statcounter.com to get in-depth reports about the performance of your website. This is a simple, easy to use tool.

Any one of these tools will improve your performance as an affiliate. And the fact that they all come at little or no charge makes them even better. These tools and strategies will only work if you use them. Don't just settle for being good, strive to be the very best!

It's All In The Name

2007-03-23T12:02:00.000-05:00

The number of people using the Internet worldwide is increasing at a staggering rate. More and more of us depend on the World Wide Web to bring us our news, catch up with friends, shop, and find entertainment. One growing segment of Internet users is the work from home small business owner. If you currently have an e-business or are just thinking about it, there is one thing we all have in common: if your customers can't find you, then you are wasting your time and effort.

On the Internet your business address is your Domain Name. This is a unique locator for your business. The address starts with "www" and ends with ". com", ".org", ".gov", ".net", etc.
For businesses the ".com" suffix is the most common and designates a commercial business. With the number of domain addresses expected to reach 500 million over the next 10 years, it will become increasingly more difficult to get the address you need to promote you business. What are we going to do?

Enter Global Domains International Inc. The founders of GDI recognized this growing problem, and came up with a solution. They decided to use ".ws" rather than ".com" as the extension for website domain addresses. This has revolutionized the use of domain names worldwide. It is now possible for those just entering the world of e-business to get the domain name that best suits their business and that will be most recognizable by their potential customers.

To help facilitate the promotion of their domain service, GDI has some very unique and profitable affiliate programs available to their members. It is no wonder that in a very short time GDI has grown to become one of the fastest growing Internet businesses today. With literally hundreds of millions of people globally who are prospects for GDI's services, their future looks rosy indeed!
If you would like to know more about GDI or some of the services they offer, click on the link provided.

Private Label Rights - Good or Bad?

2007-03-14T15:06:00.000-05:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

As an online businessman you need content. Whether it is meant to drive traffic to your website for PPC (pay per click) purposes, or whether you plan on using content to help sell your digital products, you will need content to convey your message to potential customers.

Original content, however, comes at a price. Often, online businessmen have to pay from $5 to $15 for an original 500 word article. A single article does not provide enough content for our purposes. You would need at least 20 articles to start a content site. You need at least 50 articles to combine for an eBook. The cost of this process, and the time required, makes it prohibitive for most businessmen, especially those who are just starting out.

This is one reason why PLR products have become so popular. PLR stands for "private label rights". For a price you can purchase content materials to use as your own. There are varying degrees of restrictions placed on these products, so choose carefully when you buy.

When used correctly, PLR products provide many benefits. Let us take a look at some of them.

Benefits:

· PLR products are relatively inexpensive. Original material takes a good deal of time and effort to develop. Remember you need a quality content product. By purchasing your materials you have more time to devote to you other business needs. Time is money.

· PLR products can also greatly enhance a pay-per-click business. Search engines thrive on content! You will have to rewrite the articles to make them your own. Don't submit duplicated materials. Other people may be using the same PLR product you purchased.

· PLR products are an excellent source of ideas. Use the ideas presented to develop your own fresh content and digital products. Use the PLR as a starting point, not the finish line. Add details and draw on your own experiences to make the content your own. Don't be afraid to personalize the information.

· PLR products allow you to alter the contents as you see fit. You also determine the resale value you will demand for the product. This means that you could combine PLR articles, for example, to come up with your own reports and eBooks. A PLR Book could be separated into various articles or made into an e-Course. You decide!

· PLR products, as mentioned earlier, must be reworked to insure originality. Search engine filtering will detect duplicate works. This can lead to a lower page rank for your website, or worse, a de-indexing for your web pages. This would spell disaster for your web base business! Trust me on this one – you must provide fresh content!

PLR products are a great option, especially for budget-conscious online businessmen who are in need of large amounts of content. By following a few common sense procedures you can take a purchased content product and make it fit your needs and make it an original work at the same time. There are few other methods that will give you the desired results for such a small investment of time and money.

http://www.agloco.com/r/BBBB5927

2007-02-21T09:35:00.000-06:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

Information Products - Create Your Own!

If you have been working with Internet marketing for any length of time, you are aware of the fact that information products are one of the most profitable things that you can sell online. Information products may take the form of eBooks, special reports or articles which you offer for a price.

In theory, preparing information products is quite easy. All you need are three things:

1. Information
2. Writing skills
3. Web page

Information is the motor that drives the World Wide Web. This is why the Internet is called "the information superhighway." If you know how to provide the right kind of information, you can write you own ticket. This is especially true if you manage to find a niche market where you have little or no competition. Just remember that people demand quality content that will answer their questions and meet their needs. Lets look at some of these information products.

An eBook is very similar to a Special Report. The only difference is the length of the product. An eBook is a work with 30 pages or more, while a Special Report has fewer than thirty pages. Obviously an eBook can go into greater detail and cover a wider range of information than the Special Report. Now that we know what it is, how do we come up with the information?

1. First pick a topic from any niche you have an interest in. Look at websites that cover your topic. Read the blogs and bulletin boards. What questions are people asking? If you can answer their questions, you have the topic for your eBook! Your topic will provide the information your niche audience is looking for. For example, if your niche market is fly fishermen, you might provide information on where to get the best supplies, or where the best fishing locations are in your area. The possibilities are limitless.

2. Do your homework! This is very important. Remember what I said about quality? People are willing to pay for good information and that is what they deserve. Provide the best information available, and you will have all the customers you can handle.

3. Third, outline your information. Even good information has to be organized! Using our fishing illustration, you might list the top three fishing sites as the key points of your outline. Under each of these you might add details like best times to fish, available accommodations, distance, fee and regulations, contact information, etc. Fill in your outline with the information you have researched. A word of caution: Do Not Plagiarize!! Respect the work of others. Your eBook must be an original work. If you quote someone, give him or her credit for the information. This will help you avoid some real problems in the future and is the right thing to do!

4. After you finish your outline, you can easily write up the rough draft of your eBook. After you proof-read, make any necessary changes or corrections. Have someone else read you eBook as well. A fresh set of eyes will pick up any mistakes you may have missed. Remember quality is the goal.

5. With your error-free manuscript completed, you now need to come up with an attractive and attention-grabbing eCover. The old saying that you can't judge a book by its cover is FALSE! There are usually many eBooks available on any subject. You want your book to be the one purchased. The book cover must get the attention of the buyer. Choosing the best cover you possibly can will boost your sales dramatically!

6. To make your eBook available to the greatest number of potential customers, you will need to convert your manuscript into pdf format. A wide variety of computer platforms recognize this file type. Instructions on how to do this are readily available if you don't know how to do this yet.

Your information product is now ready to be sold!

If you don't have the necessary writing skills, or you simply don’t have the time required to produce an information product, there is still hope! One way is to use outsourcing. You simply use the services of an outside party to help you prepare the information products you have in mind. Another option is to purchase the private label rights (PLR) for an eBook someone else has already written. Products sold with PLR allow the purchaser to alter the contents of the eBook and even name themselves as the author of the work. This is a common practice in the industry.

As you can see, there is really no reason why you can't be the author of a best selling information product! If your desire is to help people and make money at the same time, then creating information products may be the way for you to go.

2007-01-30T14:06:00.000-06:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

Five Ways To Create Content For Your Website

We all know that content is king on the Internet. The maxim has been cited so many times that it has already become a cliché. Well, it has become a cliché because it’s true. The Internet IS the information superhighway. The processes in the World Wide Web are fueled by information. Users search for it. Web publishers provide it. And when you could give the information that people want, then you’re in business. Whether your online endeavor is based on Pay Per Click (PPC) programs or the sale of digital products, quality content will attract people to your website.

Content is the best investment you can make for your online enterprise. But preparing unique, premium content is often not enough. You must strive to regularly update your content so that the search engine spiders will constantly crawl through your pages. Your search engine placement depends on it! To do it, however, is also very demanding.

Writing good content is tough enough. But to write good content on a regular basis is very difficult. To write quality content, on a regular basis, for several websites could be next to impossible. There must be an alternative way to solve this dilemma. There is…

Here are five fantastic alternatives that not a lot of people are not using like they should. Knowing these strategies alone could give you the edge over your competitors in the race for the best search engine positioning.

1. RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is a technology that was first used by online news wire services. RSS allows users to display specific files every time they are uploaded on a source website. If website A, for example, generates RSS feeds to announce new articles uploaded to its server, and websites B, C, D and E are subscribed to website A’s RSS feeds, they can display the same feeds on their desktop via an RSS reader. For online marketing purposes, these RSS feeds can also be displayed on your web pages. All you need is to download some programs that would enable you to do this. Make sure that you get an RSS-to-HTML reader, so that the RSS feeds you display on your pages can be readable by the search engines. Afterwards, all you have to do is to subscribe to an appropriate RSS feed, and every time the source website posts new content, you’ll be able to display the same content on your own website.

2. Create your own forum. Online users normally gravitate towards forums that are dedicated to their own passions. If your website has an attached forum, you will be able to invite your visitors to sign up. They’ll be free to interact with others of similar interest. (Social networking) They’ll create threads about matters they are interested in. They will pots messages which will be seen by the search engines as fresh content on you web site. You didn’t have to lift a finger!

3. Use a "feedback manager". If you’re posting articles as content, then you might want to include a feedback section on you page. This will allow your readers to make comments about your article. Basically, your article would serve as the catalyst for content that will continuously be added by interested readers who want to give their opinion on the articles you have posted.

4. Have a contest. Offering a prize for the visitor who submits the most relevant article about the subject of your website. As an example, " I like fly fishing because…".This would encourage a lot of people to submit entries that would provide you with a lot of new content. Just remember that your contest rules should include a requirement that submitted entries may be published on your website.

5. Build an Article Directory. To see what I mean, visit www.ezinearticles.com or www.goarticles.com . See how these websites ensure themselves an abundant supply of great content? Simply follow their model. You will be able to guarantee for yourself a good flow of new content! This is also a great way to generate additional ad income from Google AdSense!

2007-01-29T12:17:00.000-06:00

Mistakes To Avoid In Affiliate Marketing

Anyone can be successful with affiliate marketing programs, however, not everyone does as well as they would like. What is the reason? Here are a few reasons for your consideration. If you can avoid these mistakes, you will be well on your way to a higher level of achievement. Are you ready? Okay here we go…

1. Do not assume that people will just click on your affiliate links. Though an affiliate’s job is mostly limited to pre-selling, that involves more than just displaying the affiliate links. It also entails encouraging people to click on them by explaining the benefits that can be derived from the affiliate merchant’s products or services. You may even offer something "free" to help the customer more inclined to respond in a positive way.

2. There is no such thing as "organic traffic". Organic traffic, or traffic that is naturally generated just because you have a web site is just a dream. There is no such thing! If you’re hosting your affiliate links in one website, you can’t expect people to find it just like that. There are hundreds of thousands of web sites on the World Wide Web. You have to make customers find yours! This can be done through effective SEO techniques, attractive site design, and effective marketing strategies. "Build it and they will come" only works in the movies!

3. You must employ more than one marketing strategy. Some people actually think that submitting one article to the article directories will give them the amount of traffic they need. This is a fatal mistake. Limiting yourself to a single, or even a couple, of marketing methods will limit the number of visitors you can generate for your website. Not only will different methods attract a wider range of visitors, but this will also help you improve your skills and knowledge about your customers. What is that worth?

4. How do you evaluate how well your affiliate campaigns are working? Most affiliates merely check to see how much money they have earned per day to determine success or failure. Even a successful campaign can be improved! It is important to study every detail of your marketing strategies. How many visitors come to your website? How many of them are unique? How many have visited before? How long do they spend on each page? Where are they coming from? Where are they going next? These are some of the questions that can be answered by using a visitor tracking software program. Knowing the answers to these questions could help you improve the performance of your marketing endeavors.

5. Not only do you need a great web site, but you need the very best products to offer your customers! You must find an affiliate program, which offers sellable products. What good is an affiliate programs that offers a 95% commission if no one wants their product? Do your homework! Ask yourself what kind or product or service you would buy. Your customers will want the same thing.

6. Not all affiliate programs are created equal. Try to find a program with a proven track record and a history of good consumer satisfaction. The credibility of a product or service is dependent on how people view the company selling it. If the affiliate program has established great relationships with its customers and affiliates, then chances are good that this is a good choice for you. Always choose integrity over commission size!

7. Do your homework! There is no substitute for keeping abreast of what is going on in your business. Even successful web sites must embrace change and know where the industry is headed if they want to remain relevant and profitable. Change causes us to stretch and continue to grow. This is especially true in Internet Marketing where change comes at warp speed! You have to constantly update yourself with the latest techniques and information in your field or you will be left on the sidelines.

8. Perhaps the most important thing you must realize if you are going to succeed as an Internet Marketer is to get over the idea that there is a substitute for hard work and perseverance. Time and effort are always rewarded! Don't give up and don't take short cuts. If you work smart and stay focused on your goal you will find the Internet can provide a rewarding future!

2007-01-12T20:03:00.001-06:00

So You Want To Go To Heaven?
Copyright © Glenn Jones

As life on planet earth seems to be headed the wrong direction at warp speed, a lot of folks are beginning to wonder what is going on. Even the most secular among us can't help but wonder at the state of thing. Everyone senses something big is about to happen. Is this Armageddon? Is life as we know it about to come to an end?

It is during times like these that people begin to contemplate life after death and wonder about their future. Even those among us who claim they don't believe in God, have to be concerned. What if they are wrong? What if there really is a God? What if everything recorded in the bible is true and there really is a heaven and a hell?

The only way to understand what is in store for mankind is to accept the fact that there is a God and as God he alone knows what the future holds. If you are not on speaking terms with him, or don't feel comfortable asking him about your future, not to worry. He has given written instructions to all mankind about his expectations for mankind. Find a copy of the bible and find out for yourself what God has to say about heaven and hell.

Heaven, according to the bible, is a real place where God has chosen to live. Heaven is also the dwelling place of angles and those human beings who have been accepted by God after their deaths here on planet earth. The bible only gives brief glimpses of heaven and what it is like. If you were to try and describe the perfect place to live, you would be describing heaven. The human imagination is not capable of grasping what a wonderful place heaven must be. Imagine for a moment a place where everyone is physically perfect, there are no wars, there is no crime, everything is in perfect order! The greatest benefit to being a resident of heaven however, is to finally be reunited with your creator! No matter what you say, deep down inside you know that there is a God and he is your creator. The quicker you come to acknowledge that the sooner you can begin to take those steps to assure your place in heaven. More about those steps later. What about hell?

Again the only source we can turn to is the bible. What I believe or what you believe is irrelevant. God alone knows if hell exists or not. He says it does. End of conversation. What is hell like? Again, according to the bible it can be determined that hell was created as a place of confinement and punishment for angelic beings who at some point chose to rebel against God. This was prior to the creation of human beings and planet earth. If you were God, would you tolerate rebellion? Of course not! Rebellion must be stopped.

Against this background, God created the planet earth and a new spirit being called man. It was God's intention that this would be the crowning glory of all his creation. A being who would have the right of choice. Man would live in harmony with his creator as steward of planet earth or choose to live in rebellion. Man choose rebellion. It is at this point that man chooses to go to hell. Heaven was no longer an option. Without the intervention of God, mankind was doomed.

God did intervene, and today you have been given back the right to choose. What will you choose: heaven or hell? So you would like to go to heaven? Okay, there is only one way. That is what God said – one way!

The only way to make heaven your future home is to accept the fact that nothing you can do will be enough to erase the fact that you are a rebel. You broke the rules and the punishment for your crime is death. This is the part where it gets exciting. God left heaven, came to planet earth, and died for your rebellion! After he came back to life, you again had a choice. You may accept the fact that he paid the price for you to live in heaven or you may choose to go to hell as a rebel. It is your choice - what are you going to do?

2006-12-15T18:07:00.000-06:00

Dear reader,

I recently joined AGLOCO because of a friend recommended it to me. I am now promoting it to you because I like the idea and I want you to share in what I think will be an exciting new Internet concept.

AGLOCO’s story is simple:

Do you realize how valuable you are? Advertisers, search providers and online retailers are paying billions to reach you while you surf. How much of that money are you making? NONE!

AGLOCO thinks you deserve a piece of the action.

AGLOCO collects money from those companies on behalf of its members. (For example, Google currently pays AOL 10 cents for every Google search by an AOL user. And Google still has enough profit to pay $1.6 billion dollars for YouTube, an 18-month old site full of content that YouTube’s users did not get paid for!

AGLOCO will work to get its Members their share of this and more.

AGLOCO is building a new form of online community that they call an Economic Network. They are not only paying Members their fair share, but they’re building a community that will generate the kind of fortune that YouTube. But instead of that wealth making only a few people rich, the entire community will get its share.

What's the catch? No catch - no spyware, no pop-ups and no spam - membership and software are free and AGLOCO is 100% member owned. Privacy is a core value and AGLOCO never sells or rents member information.

So do both both of us a favor: Sign up for AGLOCO right now! If you use this link to sign up, I automatically get credit for referring you and helping to build AGLOCO. http://www.agloco.com/r/BBBB5927

Thanks

2006-12-12T19:01:00.000-06:00

Copyright © Glenn Jones

AGLOCO – Pyramid Scheme?

As I am sure you know by now AGLOCO has launched their program. Touted to be the Internet's first Economic Network, which will harness the power of the Internet-based social networks to "directly benefit the Members who help to create the community". What does that mean?

The founders of AGLOCO (A Global Community) saw the huge potential in the social networks like MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube. All those potential customers have advertisers drooling at the mouth. If the users created the community why not give them a portion of the ad revenue that was being generated. Share the wealth. AGLOCO was their answer.

How would this work? I'm glad you asked. You have to become a member of AGLOCO. You first are required to fill out a simple sign-up-page. After that you must download a piece of software they are calling a "Viewbar". (Currently being tested) Oh did I mention that this is FREE? Yep a free membership.

The viewbar would allow you to do an Internet search. The search engine provider would then pay AGLOCO a fee. While you are doing your search the viewbar would have targeted advertising displayed. If you were to click on the ad and subsequently make a purchase, then AGLOCO would be paid a fee. Obviously the more people who become members, the higher the fee AGLOCO can demand from the advertisers. A large portion of that money would then be paid back to the members. Other expected sources of income include commissions form transactions, the distribution of software, services distribution and product distribution with the accompanying referral fees.

Members earn a monthly share of the AGLOCO revenue based on the use of the viewbar each month. Those members who refer others, will earn even more. The idea is to build the membership numbers as quickly as possible. Since members are rewarded for those they refer, the critics have screamed "pyramid scheme". You will have to decide for your self.

According to the Agloco web page, members are not expected to do anything differently from the way they use the web every day. Surf, chat, buy, blog, email and work just like always. The only difference is members will have their viewbar open.

Another concern that has been mentioned is the fear of a lack of privacy. Maybe there is secret spy ware that is waiting to harvest your information. Founders have assured everyone that this is not the case and the public scrutiny AGLOCO is undergoing should be an adequate deterrent to keep everyone honest. The company has been very straight foreword in their determination to abide by the anti-spamming rules set by the international web community.

Even the critics agree that AGLOCO has become a phenomenon that will have to be reckoned with. If it fails you can always feel good about saying "I told you so". But what if the critics are wrong? What have you got to loose? It doesn't cost you anything and might over time be of value. It is also fun to get on board at the head of the line and see where this thing will go! Besides when was the last time you owned the Internet?

For more information visit this site:

http://www.agloco.com/r/BBBB5927

2006-12-11T16:58:00.001-06:00

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2006-12-05T17:30:00.001-06:00

Look Out Google Here Comes Big Daddy?
Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

Big Daddy is just the latest search engine trying to take a piece of the Google pie. With the Internet growing at a phenomenal rate, it is not surprising to see search engines come and go. Yesterdays top rated companies have been bought, sold, modified, or don't even exist today. This is normal and healthy for the consumer, who want their Internet searches to be quick, relevant, and without a lot of ad clutter.

Most search engines are commercial enterprises that are in business to make a profit. This is accomplished by selling advertisement space. The most relevant web page may not receive the best ranking simply because someone else was willing to pay more to be at the top of the search result page. Good for them but bad for you.

If you are running a business through your web site, you know how important it is to have a good ranking position on the search engine results. People will rarely even look at the second or third page of results.
You may have the best product or service available anywhere at any price, but without the customer seeing your site, you are going to fail.

So what does Big Daddy have to do with all this? Big Daddy is a new search engine that hopes to dominate the Internet by using a unique strategy. They will provide the same type of search capability you have come to rely on, however they will share the advertising revenue with their affiliate members. Since their affiliate program is free, they expect a tremendous number of users to come on board. The more members they have, the more they can charge for their advertising space. This translates into more ad revenue.

Each of the affiliates is given their own Search Engine Portal. (Also free) As they search the web, they earn credits that may be used to promote their own e-businesses. A win–win situation.

This strategy has resulted in a huge world wide response and is putting Big Daddy into position to take their share of billions of dollars in ad revenue that will be spent in the coming years.

Perhaps even more note worthy is the selling of key words to the Search Big Daddy affiliates. Using the pay per click revenue generated from their Search Engine Portal, affiliates can bid on key words. You will then "own" the key word for one year. Obviously the better key words you own, the higher you will be listed in the search engine results. The higher your position, the more traffic to your web site and hopefully, more money in your pocket.

There are many other programs and opportunities being offered by Big Daddy that you will have to investigate on you own. For the small Internet business or the individual, these may prove beneficial.

Only time will tell if Search Big Daddy becomes the next Google, but, with over 50 countries currently being represented, and hundreds of people signing up daily, it would seem like they are on the way!

http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

2006-11-18T13:15:00.000-06:00

The Twelve Daze of Christmas
Copyright © Glenn Jones
http://www.Extreme-Profits.com

On the first day of Christmas my sponsor gave to me a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the second day of Christmas my sponsor gave to me, two banners flashing and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the third day of Christmas my sponsor gave to me, three
fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the forth day of Christmas my sponsor gave to me four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the fifth day of Christmas my sponsor gave to me, five viral ads. Four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me, six surfers clicking, five viral ads. Four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the seventh day of Christmas my sponsor gave to me, seven Gurus talking, six surfers clicking, five viral ads. Four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the eighth day of Christmas my sponsor gave to me, eight emails waiting, seven Gurus talking, six surfers clicking, five viral ads. Four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my sponsor gav to me, nine bloggers blogging, eight emails waiting, seven Gurus talking, six surfers clicking, five viral ads. Four newbies weeping, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me, ten affiliates joining, nine bloggers blogging, eight emails waiting, seven Gurus talking, six surfers clicking, five viral ads. Four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me, eleven articles for reading, ten affiliates joining, nine bloggers blogging, eight emails waiting, seven Gurus talking, six surfers clicking, five viral ads. Four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my sponsor gave to me twelve product launches, eleven articles for reading, ten affiliates joining, nine bloggers blogging, eight emails waiting, seven Gurus talking, six surfers clicking, five viral ads. Four newbies crying, three fr-ee reports, two banners flashing, and a branded copy of Dotcomology.

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2006-11-15T14:52:00.000-06:00

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2006-11-14T07:03:00.000-06:00

Three Rules For Selling Success
Copyright © Glenn Jones
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If you will keep these three things in mind as you go about selling your products and services, you will have greater success. You have to understand that selling is a process and not a single act. True selling is satisfying a real need of a buyer.

First you must get the attention of your perspective buyer. There are many voices calling in the marketplace. You have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. On the Internet, you have a very short window of time to do this in. Use a catchy title or headline to capture your buyers' attention. Font size, color, graphics, as well as text all can be used successfully. Use your imagination and don't be afraid to experiment.
When you shop what catches your attention? Your customers are no different. Your web site should be there for your guests. Stay focused on your goal of taking the customer from just being a shopper to being a satisfied buyer who wants to return time after time.

Second, tell your prospective customer why you feel that your product will not only meet his or her need, but will exceed their expectations. This will help overcome possible future objections. Appeal to their emotions as well as their intellect. Create interest in your product or service by painting a mental picture of how it would be for your customer to be using your product. A travel agent should make the customer feel the tropical breeze blowing through her hair as she walks bare-foot through the sugar white sand. She should hear the music and laughter of her hosts and smell the faint scent of jasmine. Since you have taken care of all the details and at an affordable price, your customer can relax and enjoy the vacation you alone could provide. Get the idea?

After you have intellectually and emotionally engaged your customer, the third thing that is necessary is to make a call to action. Every suggested idea of action tends to lead to action. Assume that the customer is ready to sign up or purchase your product. Do this in steps: "click here" "please enter your name and e-mail address", "please choose your method of payment", "Your suggestions are appreciated", "How may we be of further service", etc. etc. It becomes natural to move from one step to another, until the process is completed. A word of caution: Always approach each sell as the first of many. Begin to plant the seeds for future business. Ask the customer if you might send them information on other products or services that they might find of interest. For repeat business remember that service should be your motto.
You don't have to be the cheapest, but you should strive to be the best! Unless you have a one-of-a- kind product, you cannot afford to loose repeat customers by taking short cuts or by providing an inferior product. Integrity counts. If you don't provide superior service and products, you competition will. I know you will do the right thing and be greatly rewarded for you time and efforts!

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2006-11-08T16:42:00.000-06:00

Is Success University Right For You?
Copyright © Glenn Jones
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Is Success University Right For You?

Success University is the brainchild of Matt Morris. As president and founder, it is his vision that laid the foundation for what we see today. How do you take ordinary people and make them extraordinarily successful? That is the challenge that Success University took on. They felt that if they could motivate their students, provide training, mentoring, and the tools for self-improvement, they could succeed. On top of this, the program is set up in such a way that students who want to can build a successful business by sponsoring others who have the same desire to have their own business and the financial freedom that comes with it.
How do they do it? Each person who takes advantage of the low cost enrollment fee ($2.00) is started on an intensive 14 day training session. (After the 14 day period, those who wish to continue pay a nominal fee each month). Each days training session is followed by an “Action Item” the student is expected to accomplish before going on to the next session. Tools and resources are provided with each lesson to help the student reach their goal for that day.

In addition to the business training provided, there are a number of personal development and enrichment classes that can be taken. Several well-known motivational speakers are available to students to encourage them in the pursuit of their goals. These include, Jim Rohn, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, Denis Waitley, and Steven Covey to name just a few. There are weekley tele-conferences where Success University students can hear live events and testimonials of what others are doing.
How is the program working? From its very inception, Success University was very popular, but since the introduction of a new compensation package for their affiliates, their enrollment has skyrocketed! There are over 1000 people a month joining the program. With over 75 countries currently represented, this is truly a phenomenon! It looks like Mr. Morris has found the right formula at the right time.
If you have been considering starting a home business or are looking to improve your existing business, maybe
you should take a closer look at Success University. For more information visit:
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Although Success University isn’t for everyone, there seem to be a lot of people who are finding the experience to be a great learning experience and profitable too!

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2006-11-01T10:59:00.001-06:00

Do you have what it takes to be an e-entrepreneur?
Copyright © Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy
Author of "Dotcomology - The Science of Making Money Online"

These days, it seems like everyone wants to work
from home and make money on the Internet. But
before you even turn on your computer, the first
question you have to ask yourself is whether
you’re cut out for this kind of work.

The fact is, building a home-based business isn’t
for everyone. Some people like the commute. They
really do enjoy having a boss who tells them what
to do, and they like the routine of working
nine-to-five for an ordinary salary that can
barely pay the mortgage. Personally, I think
they’re nuts.

More reasonably, there are people who are
concerned about the risk of starting up their own
business. They’re not sure it’s worth the
investment of time and money, and they’re scared
of the responsibility that comes with running
their own company. They wonder if there is
another way to escape the rat race.

I’m sure there is. You could win the lottery or
wait for your Aunt Sue to keel over and leave you
her condo. Or maybe you could sit down with a pen
and paper and draw the blueprint for "The Next
Big Thing". Anything can happen... Right?

For me, what happened was creating a successful,
self-running Internet marketing system. It didn’t
happen without effort. It didn’t happen without
at least some initial investment of both time and
money and, of course, it doesn’t happen now
without me making sure that the taxes are filed
and the paperwork is done. But it happened.

I’m my own boss. I work from home according to my
own schedule and I get to pocket all the cash my
business makes. If you’re prepared to give an
e-business the time, the work and the money it
needs to get started and get growing, it can
happen for you too.

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2006-11-01T06:37:00.000-06:00

Hunting "Guru" on the World Wide Web
Copyright © Glenn Jones
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Since earliest times, man has been a hunter. First of necessity, and now we hunt just to prove our skills. The more elusive, rare, or dangerous the prey, the better the hunt.

I decided to try my luck at capturing the elusive “Guru”. I had heard that they were very rare, very elusive, and could sometimes be dangerous. Where to start? Like any good hunter I knew that preparation would be the key to my success. I had to find the answers to some fundamental questions:
· What exactly was a “Guru”?
· Where do they live, what do they eat, how dangerous are they?
· What is the best way to capture one?
I started my search for Guru in the same place everyone else does: the Land of Google. I very quickly learned that there were Gurus everywhere. Apparently they could adapt to almost any environment. I found 69 million references to “Guru” my first click!
I next turned to and old reference book I found in my office. A gentleman named Merriam-Webster had a small description of a “Guru” that I found to be helpful:
"A teacher and especially intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern b : one who is an acknowledged leader or chief proponent c : a person with knowledge or expertise : EXPERT"
Now we are getting somewhere. I had been seeing people all over the web claiming to be experts. They had the photocopy of their check stub to prove it too. The ability to make money was the only proof they offered. If you didn’t believe them, well just send them $29.95 and they would prove it again. The fact that they can work in their underwear, eat catsup and rice doesn’t qualify them as worthy subjects of our quest. This type of “guru” is very dangerous indeed. Fortunately they are obvious to spot. They usually hang out with others just like themselves in chat rooms talking about how to milk newbies with their latest gimmick. What ever happened to the “teacher” who is a “leader” as well as an “expert”? The ability to meet your own needs is a good thing, however, the ability, and a passionate desire to help someone else meet their needs is the sign of a true “Guru”. The more people they have helped to succeed the greater their status should be. This variety is rare indeed. I can now see that this hunt is going to be one I will remember for a long, long time. If you happen to see a real “Guru” while you are out there on the web, please, let me know…
Good hunting.

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2006-10-24T20:55:00.000-05:00

Do You Know Why Your Website Doesn't Work?
Copyright © Glenn Jones
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There are any number of reasons why a web page, ezine, blog, or sales copy just doesn’t give us the results we desire. Today I am going to talk about some of the most overlooked problems and give you solutions you can implement.

By being the owner of an e-business you have to rely on your web pages to represent you and your products to your potential customers. You only have the one chance to make the right first impression.
Let me put this in perspective. If you visit the grocery store down the street you can hear the relaxing music being played over the speaker system, the floors are clean and you can smell freshly baked bread coming from the oven. A sample of cheese or a cookie tastes great. Every isle is well marked and well lighted. You relax and enjoy your shopping experience. What you say and do with your web page has to convey all the same feelings and evoke the same responses from your “shoppers”. It doesn’t matter if you are selling the best service or product in the world if you cant get visitors to enter your website and stay long enough to see and hopefully buy your product.

What keeps people out? I am glad you asked. There are several possibilities but lets look at these three: Color, Clutter, and feelings of insecurity.

First of all color is one of the most powerful tools available to set the mood of your site and provoke an emotional response. The colors you choose to use will have an impact on your visitors. Not only that, but different cultures respond to the same colors differently. Know who your primary customers are. A person from the United States would see yellow and think “cowardice” while for a person from Japan yellow points to the “future”.

Okay lets look at some specific colors:
· RED - creates excitement, used to express passion, speed or danger.
· BLUE- the most popular color. Builds trust and conveys reliability.
· ORANGE- triggers playfulness and child-like behavior
· GREEN- associated with trees and grass. Means growth and abundance.
· PURPLE- images of royalty and dignity.
· PINK- associated with femininity, softness and nurturing.
· WHITE- evokes idea of cleanliness, purity, and youthfulness. (Works best for website backgrounds)
· BLACK- triggers thought of the “dark side”, evokes mystery and seduction.

There are many more examples, but just understand that color choice is important. Let me also add that it is best if you do not use more than three colors on a page. Research has shown that the human brain can better remember things grouped in threes. This is a basic human phenomenon. The rule of three also can be applied to the number of fonts used on a page or the number of different elements being introduced.

Let’s talk now about clutter. Anything that distracts your visitors from making an informed decision to buy your product or service is clutter. Some of the top frustrations from a recent poll were:
1. Pop-up Boxes
2. Banner Ads
3. Congested web page
4. Poor navigation tools
5. Slow Load Time
All of these complaints drive your customers to your competition. If it doesn’t add clarity and support your process of moving your customer to buy, then leave it out. Keep focused on your goal.
Good navigation tools help make it easier for your visitors to move from page to page and find what they are looking for. Keep it simple and uniform. The more elements you add to your page will also slow down how fast your page loads. This is where the “eight second rule” comes into play. Most web searchers will leave a site if it doesn’t load within eight seconds. It has been estimated that 4.3 Billion dollars is lost each year due to this phenomenon! Enough said.

We have discussed color, clutter and now it is time to address the issue of security. This is perhaps the most difficult challenge you face. How do you develop trust with a customer through a web page? If you have followed the suggestions we have already covered it will go a long way toward giving you business a professional look. Some other things to do include:
1. Have an easy, no hassle return policy.
2. Give detailed descriptions of your products. (Pictures)
3. Provide a way to give quick response to questions.
4. State your security policy on each page.
5. Provide testimonials – word of mouth is still a great tool.
6. Send a confirmation e-mail to your customers. You want them to visit again.

This is a vast area of marketing and we have barely scratched the surface. Take the time to look at your store and see if it reflects what you want your prospective visitors to see and know about you. Maybe some of the things we have talked about will help you become the businessperson you know you really are. Best wishes!

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2006-10-23T16:42:00.000-05:00

Empowerism - Why All the Buzz?
Copyright © Glenn Jones
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Empowerism – Why All the Buzz?

Started in 1998 by Janet Wilson, Empowerism has become one
of the Internets more successful businesses. This success didn’t
happen by accident. There are some guiding principles that have
contributed to make this particular business plan work better than
most.

Do you remember the old saying that if you give a man a fish you
have fed him for today, but if you teach him how to fish, you have
fed him for a lifetime? Well that philosophy is exemplified in the
Empowerism Business Plan. They know that in order for them to
be successful, their members must succeed too. One of the ways
they do that is by providing the knowledge and tools to become
a “better fisherman”. The more you know and understand your
Internet business, then the greater your potential for success.
Training in a variety of subjects is available. The following
is a partial list:

“Everything you need to know to operate your computer and
to use the Internet. How to power your computer off and on.
How to use Windows and Window Explorer. How to use your
mouse buttons. How to read and use computer menus and
sub-menus. How to create a folders download files, find files
in Windows Explorer, open Zip files, copy a pieces of text, paste
pieces of text, copy files, paste files in another directory, create
shortcuts, change screen resolutions. How to understand and
deal with computer hoaxes and viruses. How to set up Internet
and email settings. How to select and deal with your Internet
Service Provider. Dealing with passwords, email addresses, POP3
Servers, SMTP Servers, FTP, Telnet and NNTP Servers. How to set up
Computer and Internet preferences. Email terms, Outlook Express
and Netscape Setups, Email security issues, dealing with
attachments and email filters, junk mail, privacy, encryption
and digital IDS, and web based email. How about SPAM, Plug-Ins
and finding free stuff on the Internet? Making web pages.
Downloading and sending images. Setting up your printer,
using it and making it interact with the Internet and other uses.
Newbie Tutorials, Glossaries of Terms, Search Engine use.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced Domain Name usage.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced HTML and Website Design.
How to make and use banners including banner design and
exchanges. How to use Mirror and Doorway Pages, Email Marketing
and Safe lists. All about Auto-Responders. Use of Internet
languages including Java, Java script, CGI, Pearl and Cookies
and Tracking Tools”

Even a seasoned veteran could benefit from the resources provide.
In addition to these learning opportunities, subscribers can also
benefit from “Excellence Magazine”. This resource is loaded
with up to the minute reports and as well as motivational Articles
that help you to succeed in business as well as in other areas
of your life too. This resource alone may be worth the membership dues.

We have looked at the training resources provided by Empowerism,
but what about the monetary side of this business? I’m glad you asked.
Empowerism uses a proven system to help you build your down line
of subscribers. They Employ a 3X9 matrix system that pays you
to the ninth level. You are given the opportunity to build an opt-in
subscriber list that can pay you hundreds if not thousands of
dollars per month. Since 2004, Empowerism has paid out over
$10 million dollars! By utilizing a state of the art Autoresponder
system, it has become even easier to build you business. (For
more information about Autoresponders visit: http://extreme-profits.blogspot.com ) Upon becoming a member, you are also given up to 50 leads per month.
Additional leads may be purchased at a nominal fee. This can
only result in rapid growth for you and for Empowerism.

What is it that causes such a buzz when you mention Empowerism?
Let me summarize:

An affordable Internet business with exceptional service
A unique and profitable compensation plan
Quality opt-in leads that are SPAM free
State of the art Autoresponder service
Content based training tool
24/7 support to help you succeed

I am sure you will agree that the buzz about Empowerism is warranted.

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2006-10-19T13:10:00.000-05:00

Autoresponder - Useful Tool or Just Another Gimmick
Copyright © Glenn Jones
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(Autoresponder – Useful Tool or Just Another Gimmick

If you are anything like me, trying to make your Internet business take
off with a very limited budget, then you will undoubtedly hear of
the Autoresponder. Before you spend those limited resources, there
are a few things you need to understand in order to make an informed
decision.

Let’s begin by getting on the same page. An Autoresponder, for the
purposes of this article, is defined as a computer program used to give
a pre-written response to an e-mail message. If you have ever tried to
respond to several e-mails in a timely fashion you know how time
consuming and frustrating that can be. You don’t want to loose a
potential new customer, but you have a hundred other things screaming
for your attention too!

Enter the Autoresponder. Most Autoresponders today have the capability
of responding to every e-mail you receive with a personalized message in
a matter of seconds. Think of the timesavings. This is just one of the benefits
you will discover. The sky is the limit when you begin to review the options
available to the savvy businessman or woman. Here is an abbreviated
list of the features available:

Unlimited follow-up messages to perspective customer
The ability to track all messages – great to see what is working
Easy access to database to update or change your outgoing messages
Spam filters - a must in today’s marketplace
Management of bounce-back messages
Compile and send you activity reports
Compose and send e-mails to everyone on a list from any computer
Use templates provided or create your own format
Track the click-through links on your web site

And the list of options goes on and on. How were we ever able to live without
this. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

If like me, you have decided that an Autoresponder is a must have addition
to your marketing toolbox, then there is just one more thing to decide:
what is the best way to acquire your Autosender?

If you have the funds available, the time, and the technical know-how,
then you can purchase the programming and customize it to fit your own
business needs. When your business has grown large enough this will
probably is a viable option.

An alternative is to use the services of an ASP (Application Service Provider).
For a nominal monthly fee, you gain access to all the Autoresponder features.
The programming is kept on the host’s computer system. They maintain the
infrastructure and update the programming. You gain access to the system through
your computer via a web-based control panel. If you are just starting out with
your e-business this may be your best option.

The Autoresponder isn’t the answer for all businesses or for all the challenges
you will face, however, I am convinced that if used properly, the Autoresponder
can help you grow your business faster and in a more systematic way. There are
just too many benefits to ignore the Autoresponder or write it of as just another gemick
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2006-10-17T14:12:00.000-05:00

2006-10-16T13:20:00.000-05:00

A View From the Mountaintop
Copyright © Glenn Jones
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So you woke up one morning and said “I want to have my
own business on the internet!” At that point you remembered
you didn’t know anything about Internet marketing, web site
construction, advertising, or even where to start. What began
as a “walk in the park”, now looks more like an “uphill battle”!

Don’t despair!! The fact that you are reading this article is proof
you are on the right track, and there is help available. If you will
follow a few simple steps and keep your eyes on your goal, your
dream can still be realized.

First off let me say that the only way to climb a mountains is by taking
one step at a time. The same is true for your Internet business. A good
first step is to start by using the knowledge and experience of others.
Find a reputable guide with a proven record of success to lead you
through the process. They can help you avoid the mistakes they have
made along the way and save you time, money, and a lot of unnecessary
headaches. Don’t reinvent the wheel!!

The second thing you will need on your journey to having a prosperous
and thriving Internet business is an open mind and a willingness to learn.
Don’t be overwhelmed by all the technology and jargon. You don’t have
to know everything right now to be a success! Just know that it works
for others and it will work for you too! Knowledge will come with
patience and practice. Never stop learning. Commit to learning at least
one new thing every day.