Are you making money online yet? Many people claim they are. The truth is, what works for one will not necessarily work for everybody. At lot of the so-called easy ways to make money online simply do not work. So, who is making money online?
Some people are making good money with websites. Selling products or information can be very lucrative for many. Affiliate marketing is a proven program for making money online. The key is to know how to market a website because you won't sell a thing if potential customers don't know about your site or can't find it.
Another group making money online is freelance workers. These include freelance writers, graphic artists, typist, accountants, webdesigners and just about any other freelance service you can thing of. There are many sites with bulletin boards and forums devoted to freelance jobs. Some of them allow freelancer to bid on projects. A lot of web designers and copywriters are making very good money doing this.
Others are making money through auction sites. Some supplement the auction site with a storefront. It's possible to make a lot of money this way. You can get items to sell from rummage sales, clearance sales and wholesale distributors at really cheap prices. Start small and build your business with the profits.
It's not easy income, but many people are making a comfortable living doing it. Once you choose a way to make money online, then do a lot of research on the best way to get customers. It takes time, focus and a lot of effort, but the rewards are well worth it. You'll be really glad you found a way to make money online.
About The Author:
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Larry Ware is owner of WareSoft Consulting and
Webmaster of Work At Home Ideas And Opportunities
at http://www.waresoftconsulting.com
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Thursday, February 16, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Are You Ready To Work At Home?
Tired of your mundane, boring job? Or your so-so wages, the nerve grinding commute in traffic or the grouchy slave driver you work for? Maybe you like your job, but are just itching to be free of the routine and be able to work your own hours from home and be your own boss.
Don't quit your job yet! Whether you are looking for freedom or just want to earn extra money from home, there are many jobs and opportunities to make money working from home. But it will take some work and dedication. With a computer and internet access, just about anybody can find a work at home job. But be careful! You can be overwhelmed with offers promising you riches overnight. It's just not going to happen that way.
The possibilities are endless. There are paid surveys, data entry, eBay marketing, multi-level marketing selling products, services, web domains, etc. Keep looking until you narrow it down to something you would enjoy.
Don't spend any money on anything until you have checked it out thoroughly. Cut through the hype and find something that really interests you. Then quit looking and get to work. It's not going to happen overnight.
Be prepared to work it every day religously. Don't get discouraged and hop to something else. Quitters never succeed. When the going seems to be crawling, put your blinders on and keep at it. Don't be lured by another "pie in the sky" promise.
Signup for some helpful newsletters, join some forums or chat rooms with people doing the same thing or very similar. There are many people making a very good living working from home, but they all worked very hard and consistently at it to reach where they are now.
Your opportunity is out there. Go for it.
About The Author:
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Larry Ware is owner of WareSoft Consulting and
Webmaster of Work At Home Ideas And Opportunities
at http://www.waresoftconsulting.com
--------------------------------------------------
NOTE: You have full permission to reprint this
article within your website or newsletter as long
as you leave the article fully intact and include
the "About The Author" resource box.
Don't quit your job yet! Whether you are looking for freedom or just want to earn extra money from home, there are many jobs and opportunities to make money working from home. But it will take some work and dedication. With a computer and internet access, just about anybody can find a work at home job. But be careful! You can be overwhelmed with offers promising you riches overnight. It's just not going to happen that way.
The possibilities are endless. There are paid surveys, data entry, eBay marketing, multi-level marketing selling products, services, web domains, etc. Keep looking until you narrow it down to something you would enjoy.
Don't spend any money on anything until you have checked it out thoroughly. Cut through the hype and find something that really interests you. Then quit looking and get to work. It's not going to happen overnight.
Be prepared to work it every day religously. Don't get discouraged and hop to something else. Quitters never succeed. When the going seems to be crawling, put your blinders on and keep at it. Don't be lured by another "pie in the sky" promise.
Signup for some helpful newsletters, join some forums or chat rooms with people doing the same thing or very similar. There are many people making a very good living working from home, but they all worked very hard and consistently at it to reach where they are now.
Your opportunity is out there. Go for it.
About The Author:
--------------------------------------------------
Larry Ware is owner of WareSoft Consulting and
Webmaster of Work At Home Ideas And Opportunities
at http://www.waresoftconsulting.com
--------------------------------------------------
NOTE: You have full permission to reprint this
article within your website or newsletter as long
as you leave the article fully intact and include
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Thursday, February 09, 2006
10 Secrets Of The Super-Affiliate Mindset
By Anik Singal
Contrary to popular belief, super-affiliates don’t really DO things
differently than affiliate underachievers. Super-affiliates promote
the same products. They use the same SEO techniques. They have the
same headaches. And they work just as hard.
But super-affiliates THINK differently. Their minds and attitudes go
far beyond the commission check. For them, affiliate marketing is not
just a business. It’s a CAREER. And that professional mindset makes
a huge difference in how and when they take action in the marketplace.
I’ve worked side by side with many super-affiliates. I’ve even helped
create a few. They all share a special kind of mindset. So as you
read these 10 characteristics of affiliate super-achievers, ask
yourself, “Could I learn to think this way?”
#1 – Super-affiliates think creatively.
You know what you’ll get if you do what everyone else does? You’ll get
what they get... only you’ll be splitting it with them, and all their
imitators.
In today's Internet marketplace, you need to be a leader, not a
follower. So super-affiliates don’t follow the crowd. They sell TO
the crowd. They take the most successful marketing techniques, apply
them to selling the most popular products... and then add a unique spin.
It could be as simple as offering one unusual, but highly valuable
bonus. It could be as sensible as using low-cost offline marketing,
while everyone else is breaking the bank on expensive PPC. It could
be as innovative as dumping the sales letter, and substituting a quiz
or contest. But super-affiliates always, always, ALWAYS look for ways
to be alittle more creative than their competitors.
#2 – Super-affiliates learn the hard stuff.
Less than 10% of people who start their own business are successful.
Why? Most fail because they lack direct sales experience, don’t bother
with a marketing and business plan, or get into debt promoting products
that don’t have a market. In other words, they flunk when they get
tested on the really tough aspects of business.
Super-affiliates are different. They learn how to do all the “hard’
things other people shy away from. They learn about selling and they
get good at it. They set goals, make daily and weekly plans, and
measure their progress. They don’t waste time creating huge content
sites unless they have hard evidence that those sites will eventually
bring them BUYERS (not just browsers or researchers).
And most of all, they keep their eye on PROFITABILITY. Not just traffic,
not just visitors. Super-affiliates look for a return on their investment
of time and effort, as well as money.
#3 – Super-affliates follow up.
Most affiliates can attract prospects. A few can convert prospects into
customers. But only super-affiliates turn existing customers into repeat
customers.
Super-affiliates know that the person who has already bought from you is
the most willing prospect for your backend products, upsells, and cross-
sells. These current customers are also the cheapest to sell to. So super
-affiliates are always thinking of the lifetime value of a customer...
and always offering them the best value and deals.
#4 – Super-affiliates give before receiving.
Super-affiliates invest time and money giving something of REAL value.
Before they ask for the sale... and before they seal a JV. Maybe they
give away useful content. Maybe they offer a valuable resource. Maybe
they offer to put in some sweat equity for a piece of the action. Maybe
they offer customers a chance to win something... or a smile.
But no matter WHAT they give, super-affiliates do business in a spirit
of openness. It’s not about beating the other guy. It’s about networking
and making alliances. It’s about viewing the Internet marketplace as one
great big “small town.” It’s about saying “let’s talk.” And it’s about
putting something – money, effort, or reputation – on the table BEFORE
making demands.
#5 – Super-affiliates know how to receive.
Giving is the best first step – but it’s only the beginning. Once they’ve
hammered out a deal or given something of value, super-affiliates also
know how to take what they rightfully deserve.
That means they don’t just pre-sell... they ASK prospects for the sale.
They’re not afraid to capitalize on a good deal. They LIKE profits and
don’t apologize for being successful. And if they’re working on a JV,
they state their expectations clearly, forthrightly, without a lot of
fuss... and don’t de-value their list or reputation with cheesy offers.
Yes, the best super-affiliates receive their just rewards graciously,
without throwing their egos around. And they not only say thank you.
They look for ways to turn a “thank you” into an opportunity to generate
more customer loyalty and more sales down the line.
#6 – Super-affiliates think strategically.
Affiliate marketing isn't a game of chance. It's a profession. Super-
affiliates are just as savvy about their industry, and just as uninvolved,
as other expert professionals.
Which means super-affiliates spend quality time thinking, planning,
preparing, and evaluating. They analyze their sites, products, and
sales. They try to understand WHY one technique works and another doesn’t.
They think about trends and ponder the mentality of their customers.
Bottom line is, super-affiliates LOVE their work.
#7 – Super-affiliates test and analyze.
Profit, profit, profit... super affiliates are hard-headed about profits!
They split-test carefully. They think about WHY one ad pulls better than
another... and they try to duplicate the results. They analyze their traffic,
stats, and user purchase patterns. They’re fanatics about knowing their
visitor to sales ratio on a daily basis. And they’re obsessed with ROI.
If you want to say goodbye to the ranks of affiliate underachievers,
learn to love the numbers like the super-affiliates do.
#8 – Super-affiliates know when to go for volume over commission.
Here’s a very well-kept secret of some super-affiliates: you can earn a
fantastic income from cheap untargeted traffic. Believe it or not, not
every super-affiliate is brilliant at creating content or opt-in marketing.
Some just concentrate on traffic -- more and bigger traffic -- and make
money off of sheer volume sales and contextual advertising.
Here’s the basic formula, oversimplified of course: Let’s say that on a
given web site you get 1000 unique visitors per day, or 30,000 visitors
per month. If your average monthly profit from that site is $1500, then
each visitor is worth 5 cents ($1500 divided by 30,000 visitors).
So in this example, if you spend 5 cents to attract a visitor, all you can
do is break even. But if you can spend a lot less to get a visitor -- say
only 2 cents -- you’ve got the potential to make some terrific profits on
cheap traffic! Sure, it’s not going to be tightly niched traffic. But it’s
also the kind of traffic that fits well with products that have mass-market
mass-appeal, or even commodity products.
#9 – Super-affiliates work a plan.
Successful affiliates have a simple business model: they replicate their
success. Once they find something that works, they tweak it slightly, test, evaluate, and repeat. Some of the most profitable affiliate empires follow
this simple, repetitive pattern. Consistent effort tends to yield consistent results, especially online, where certain types of marketing (like SEO)
take time.
And more importantly, super-affiliates follow a schedule. So much activity
per month, so many promotions, so many sales. When they fall short of their
goals, they figure out why. If they can’t, they cut their losses and try
again.
Working a plan all boils down to discipline. Organization, tracking, and
daily project management are a way of life for super-affiliates.
#10 – Super-affiliates never quit.
They may ruthlessly dump under-performing products. They may cut their
losses if the profits don’t flow. But super-affiliates don’t give up.
They assume that they’re going to have some bumps and hard times. They
look at setbacks as essential learning experiences that, in the end,
help them build a stronger business.
=====================================================
This article is written by Anik Singal, founder of
AffiliateClassroom.com. Anik Singal has developed
his own affiliate system that helped him earn well
over $10,000 in just 60 days. Now, he's looking
for a few students to train one step at a time.
Sign up for a FREE course and find out more:
Affiliate Classroom Free Course
Contrary to popular belief, super-affiliates don’t really DO things
differently than affiliate underachievers. Super-affiliates promote
the same products. They use the same SEO techniques. They have the
same headaches. And they work just as hard.
But super-affiliates THINK differently. Their minds and attitudes go
far beyond the commission check. For them, affiliate marketing is not
just a business. It’s a CAREER. And that professional mindset makes
a huge difference in how and when they take action in the marketplace.
I’ve worked side by side with many super-affiliates. I’ve even helped
create a few. They all share a special kind of mindset. So as you
read these 10 characteristics of affiliate super-achievers, ask
yourself, “Could I learn to think this way?”
#1 – Super-affiliates think creatively.
You know what you’ll get if you do what everyone else does? You’ll get
what they get... only you’ll be splitting it with them, and all their
imitators.
In today's Internet marketplace, you need to be a leader, not a
follower. So super-affiliates don’t follow the crowd. They sell TO
the crowd. They take the most successful marketing techniques, apply
them to selling the most popular products... and then add a unique spin.
It could be as simple as offering one unusual, but highly valuable
bonus. It could be as sensible as using low-cost offline marketing,
while everyone else is breaking the bank on expensive PPC. It could
be as innovative as dumping the sales letter, and substituting a quiz
or contest. But super-affiliates always, always, ALWAYS look for ways
to be alittle more creative than their competitors.
#2 – Super-affiliates learn the hard stuff.
Less than 10% of people who start their own business are successful.
Why? Most fail because they lack direct sales experience, don’t bother
with a marketing and business plan, or get into debt promoting products
that don’t have a market. In other words, they flunk when they get
tested on the really tough aspects of business.
Super-affiliates are different. They learn how to do all the “hard’
things other people shy away from. They learn about selling and they
get good at it. They set goals, make daily and weekly plans, and
measure their progress. They don’t waste time creating huge content
sites unless they have hard evidence that those sites will eventually
bring them BUYERS (not just browsers or researchers).
And most of all, they keep their eye on PROFITABILITY. Not just traffic,
not just visitors. Super-affiliates look for a return on their investment
of time and effort, as well as money.
#3 – Super-affliates follow up.
Most affiliates can attract prospects. A few can convert prospects into
customers. But only super-affiliates turn existing customers into repeat
customers.
Super-affiliates know that the person who has already bought from you is
the most willing prospect for your backend products, upsells, and cross-
sells. These current customers are also the cheapest to sell to. So super
-affiliates are always thinking of the lifetime value of a customer...
and always offering them the best value and deals.
#4 – Super-affiliates give before receiving.
Super-affiliates invest time and money giving something of REAL value.
Before they ask for the sale... and before they seal a JV. Maybe they
give away useful content. Maybe they offer a valuable resource. Maybe
they offer to put in some sweat equity for a piece of the action. Maybe
they offer customers a chance to win something... or a smile.
But no matter WHAT they give, super-affiliates do business in a spirit
of openness. It’s not about beating the other guy. It’s about networking
and making alliances. It’s about viewing the Internet marketplace as one
great big “small town.” It’s about saying “let’s talk.” And it’s about
putting something – money, effort, or reputation – on the table BEFORE
making demands.
#5 – Super-affiliates know how to receive.
Giving is the best first step – but it’s only the beginning. Once they’ve
hammered out a deal or given something of value, super-affiliates also
know how to take what they rightfully deserve.
That means they don’t just pre-sell... they ASK prospects for the sale.
They’re not afraid to capitalize on a good deal. They LIKE profits and
don’t apologize for being successful. And if they’re working on a JV,
they state their expectations clearly, forthrightly, without a lot of
fuss... and don’t de-value their list or reputation with cheesy offers.
Yes, the best super-affiliates receive their just rewards graciously,
without throwing their egos around. And they not only say thank you.
They look for ways to turn a “thank you” into an opportunity to generate
more customer loyalty and more sales down the line.
#6 – Super-affiliates think strategically.
Affiliate marketing isn't a game of chance. It's a profession. Super-
affiliates are just as savvy about their industry, and just as uninvolved,
as other expert professionals.
Which means super-affiliates spend quality time thinking, planning,
preparing, and evaluating. They analyze their sites, products, and
sales. They try to understand WHY one technique works and another doesn’t.
They think about trends and ponder the mentality of their customers.
Bottom line is, super-affiliates LOVE their work.
#7 – Super-affiliates test and analyze.
Profit, profit, profit... super affiliates are hard-headed about profits!
They split-test carefully. They think about WHY one ad pulls better than
another... and they try to duplicate the results. They analyze their traffic,
stats, and user purchase patterns. They’re fanatics about knowing their
visitor to sales ratio on a daily basis. And they’re obsessed with ROI.
If you want to say goodbye to the ranks of affiliate underachievers,
learn to love the numbers like the super-affiliates do.
#8 – Super-affiliates know when to go for volume over commission.
Here’s a very well-kept secret of some super-affiliates: you can earn a
fantastic income from cheap untargeted traffic. Believe it or not, not
every super-affiliate is brilliant at creating content or opt-in marketing.
Some just concentrate on traffic -- more and bigger traffic -- and make
money off of sheer volume sales and contextual advertising.
Here’s the basic formula, oversimplified of course: Let’s say that on a
given web site you get 1000 unique visitors per day, or 30,000 visitors
per month. If your average monthly profit from that site is $1500, then
each visitor is worth 5 cents ($1500 divided by 30,000 visitors).
So in this example, if you spend 5 cents to attract a visitor, all you can
do is break even. But if you can spend a lot less to get a visitor -- say
only 2 cents -- you’ve got the potential to make some terrific profits on
cheap traffic! Sure, it’s not going to be tightly niched traffic. But it’s
also the kind of traffic that fits well with products that have mass-market
mass-appeal, or even commodity products.
#9 – Super-affiliates work a plan.
Successful affiliates have a simple business model: they replicate their
success. Once they find something that works, they tweak it slightly, test, evaluate, and repeat. Some of the most profitable affiliate empires follow
this simple, repetitive pattern. Consistent effort tends to yield consistent results, especially online, where certain types of marketing (like SEO)
take time.
And more importantly, super-affiliates follow a schedule. So much activity
per month, so many promotions, so many sales. When they fall short of their
goals, they figure out why. If they can’t, they cut their losses and try
again.
Working a plan all boils down to discipline. Organization, tracking, and
daily project management are a way of life for super-affiliates.
#10 – Super-affiliates never quit.
They may ruthlessly dump under-performing products. They may cut their
losses if the profits don’t flow. But super-affiliates don’t give up.
They assume that they’re going to have some bumps and hard times. They
look at setbacks as essential learning experiences that, in the end,
help them build a stronger business.
=====================================================
This article is written by Anik Singal, founder of
AffiliateClassroom.com. Anik Singal has developed
his own affiliate system that helped him earn well
over $10,000 in just 60 days. Now, he's looking
for a few students to train one step at a time.
Sign up for a FREE course and find out more:
Affiliate Classroom Free Course
Monday, February 06, 2006
A Comprehensive Review Of James Martell's "Revisited" Affiliate Marketers Handbook - 2005
As someone who regularly reviews written works, it is rare that I stumble across published materials that I believe are truly well written and offer extreme value to the reader. After reading James Martell’s Affiliate Marketers Handbook, this previously justified view has changed, and so have I!
Martell’s Handbook is a must for anyone working to better understand affiliate marketing and even how the Internet works in general, making it as beneficial to the amateur Internet entrepreneur as it is for the already successful Web-based businessperson. What’s more, it is clear, concise and easy to understand, making it as refreshing as it is valuable!
Without a doubt, this is the affiliate marketer’s guide you want if you are looking for success in this field and for straight-talk that serves as a catalyst for a quick, high ROI (Return on Investment).
Martell is a surprisingly good writer who sorts through all the hype and provides readers with thoroughly explained tips, techniques and proven facts. And, because he shares with readers exactly how he has used affiliate marketing to carve out a very successful business and an enviable lifestyle, paired with the simple fact that he continues to practice what he preaches in this handbook every day, provides an up-to-date guide that enables anyone to achieve his high level of success, all from the comfort of their own home, by using a computer that accesses the Internet (and his handbook, of course).
In short, there is not a better resource to affiliate marketing available anywhere (online or off) and there is not a more credible, reliable source in this field than James Martell.
The handbook starts with a brief, interesting look at Martell and how he got into affiliate marketing. Reading the introduction, you are sure to be impressed with Martell’s insight and how he took what was in the beginning just a hunch, and turned it into a very successful affiliate marketing business.
Martell has proven once gain to be ahead of the curve, relying on his past entrepreneurial experiences and successes to lead him through what was once a confusing maze (at least years ago when he first ventured into the great World Wide Web and affiliate marketing). And, taking notes every step of the way, penning what worked and what didn’t, he was able to take his five-year journey and develop a guide that is detailed roadmap for anyone looking to navigate through this too-oft confusing field (which took Martell six months to write, simply because his standards are so high and he was committed to crafting a guide that is uniquely comprehensive and leaves no question unanswered).
And, recognizing that technology continues to evolve almost daily, Martell posts up-to-date changes and revisions to an easily-accessible 'Updates' page that purchasers of the Affiliate Handbook can readily access, making sure everyone who has read the handbook remains on top of the ever-climbing Martell information curve and is equipped to utilize and make the most of every Web tool available.
If that’s not enough, as I read through this training manual, I was pleasantly surprised to find that he also offers a unique audio newsletter, appropriately entitled “James Martell’s Affiliate Buzz,” every two weeks. Martell uses the Affiliate Buzz to deliver insightful 30-minute conversations with associate Charles Johnston to discuss expanding the affiliate marketing business and how to successfully publish revenue-generating websites, proving that despite his unparalleled success, he remains accessible, hands-on and committed to sharing information, further setting him and his work away from the ever-growing pack.
In fact, the updated version of the Affiliate Marketers Handbook boasts two and a half years of updates and reflects Martell’s commitment to sharing the same knowledge that made him a success years ago, and the same knowledge that continues to make him a success today (and undoubtedly well into the future)!
Almost 350 pages, Martell’s Affiliate Handbook is broken down into smart, well thought out chapters that makes the material a dependable and extremely quick reference guide for any topic or question the reader may need as he or she ventures down the affiliate marketers path, even well after the initial read (or, as Martell says, if and when you “get off track”).
Particularly interesting are the chapters on keyword density, which detail, among many things, how to use Wordtracker software tracking tools. For, no matter how much I have read about these topics in the past, I have come away confused or with more questions than I feel I can ever have answered. With this handbook, this is not the case.
For instance, when Martell explains exactly how to develop a keyword list using Wordtracker, he includes everything; and I do mean EVERYTHING! As he says in the handbook, “ This was an eye opener for many who hadn’t realized this data was available – OR that there were so many different ways that people searched the Net. for the same thing.” And, he couldn’t be more right.
Of course, the original section that details Wordtracker information is still quite valuable for those who’ve never built a keyword list (even I understand it), but this previously published information has been added to and expanded upon in this revised edition. Now, it includes everything from details on the numerical totals (count), which represent a fractional amount and not a true count (or, in other words, each list shows the comparative results) to knowing that the actual amount doesn’t really matter (because, as Martell expertly points out, if any keyword was searched 6088 times, you can be sure it was ACTUALLY searched many times more! Simple enough, but who knew, right?
Knowing this, and the other pertinent information Martell shares in this book enables successful affiliate marketer wanta-bes to finally understand that the keyword list is the very backbone of a successful site, especially if the goal is to have the pages located and accessed through “natural search” (meaning surfers find your pages naturally in the FREE listings).
Considering this, did you know that, as a rule of thumb it should take about 5 to 10 hours to comprise a thoroughly researched keyword list? Probably not. Learning from Martell, widely considered the master of affiliate marketing, provides you insight into this area and many, many more. The result: a realistic plan to carving out your affiliate marketing success.
And, as he cautions, affiliate marketers need to remember their purpose if they desire such success. And, according to him, this purpose is simple: each keyword selected by you eventually becomes the Primary Keyword for a different page of your site. And search engines rank “pages” not sites. This said, a keyword list of 300 phrases becomes a website with 300 pages and each page has a shot at a ranking! This point is further emphasized in Martell’s audio report, entitled “Google Mastery,” that Martell prepared exclusively for readers of his handbook.
Martell’s Handbook even shows exactly how to develop keyword rich text and points you toward reputable, affordable authors in the event you (like most) experience writer’s block or just don’t have the time or know-how to regularly craft the necessary copy. And, he shares with readers one of his golden rules, which is to ensure site visitors are able to quickly and easily get the information they want/need, for this ensures an affiliate marketer’s success.
And, if you use Martell’s measuring stick of online success which is somewhere near 30,000 pages of online content, you’re sure to see that measuring up is going to take some time, but with the tools and know how he graciously shares in his manual, readers are sure to make promising protégés.
Take his notes on Keyword Density. As he shows us, his original formula still works. Even so, in this revised edition, he shares with readers new-found ways to increase his Google rankings by as much as 30% with some adjustment to the original formula. These new rules include: optimizing each page for keyword density by including “Primary and Tier-1 Secondary Keywords” in the following ways: Primary Keyword: use once in the headline and again, just once, in the first paragraph. Now, do not use this keyword again anywhere else on the page. For “Tier-1 Secondary Keywords: use once in the first or second paragraph, then nowhere else on the page.”
Martell follows this with proven solutions and use of keyword variations (individual words that are based on your Primary and Secondary Keywords) all written in a manner that translates into a thorough understanding, which lends itself to strong results.
Take Martell’s advice on a simple 300-word article. In his Affiliate Marketer’s Handbook, he explains that keywords should be used repeatedly in the following density: no less than 24 times; no more than 36 times. Martell advises to “extrapolate the above ratio on longer articles and to randomly included Tier-2 Secondary Keywords throughout the text in no particular density, but added only as they would naturally appear editorially. This is followed by very intuitive clarifications, advice and tips that further demonstrate why Martell remains a cut above the rest.
He also takes a look at the latest technology, including Google’s new “stemming” technology and makes even this cyber-jibber make perfectly good sense.
Martell’s Affiliate Marketer’s Handbook also boasts a wealth of information on website design, including buying website templates (complete with links to simple, effective templates designed specifically for affiliate marketers) from which you can easily and economically build from in a flash.
Martell de-myths Internal Linking (I previously thought this was some sort of inner-office dating service) and makes backlinking (which I though was something even less desirable than internal linking) as understandable as it is important in this highly specialized Web arena.
And speaking of Web arenas and cyberspace, I’d be remiss not to point out that Martell’s explanation and use of “Artificial Intelligence” is cosmic, to say the least!
As for site submission, the horrors once associated with this are a thing of the past, thanks to Martell’s documented trials and errors. He expertly (yes, again) explains how to submit each of your sites to all the major search engines through a fantastic service called SelfPromotion.com. Once submitted, the search engines will spider your sites automatically each month looking for additional content – a real bonus!
But to find out Martell’s even better way to submit, you’ll have to read his Affiliate Marketer’s handbook. However, I’ll go ahead and give you a clue. It includes leaving a certain box unchecked and the results this little step yields are remarkable!
Now, as you read the handbook, you’re sure to agree that Martell is as resourceful as he is smart. Unfortunately, most of us lack his intuitiveness and the sheer genius with which he approaches and breaks downs affiliate marketing. Fear not. Martell shares his best secrets for creating a more resourceful you and even shows you how to search for potential merchants at CJ.com. In fact, he walks you through this process step-by-step. And, as he says, “With the knowledge of how to do this you can now go to another commission network and get their ad copy (even though they might have different protocols), and do a Google search if you want other options; for instance, if you’d like to see if you could get a better commission with an independent merchant. Cha-ching!
About this time, Martell starts talking about “wiggle room,” something we all need more of. Anyway, he shares some of the best information available today on simplifying web design and understanding publishing tools, showing exactly what he deems “resourceful” and what he terms “wiggle room.”
Perhaps one of the highlights of the handbook is the section on Revenue Links, after all, this is the name of the game, right?
And while I could go on and on about the meat and potatoes of Martell’s Affiliate Marketer’s Handbook, suffice it to say it is a feast, one I will gorge on over and over again as I make my own way through each succulent course (and build each of my new sites), savouring every bite of the rich information, looking forward to the next tip or technique, mouth watering as I devour every chapter, every appendix, every workbook page, topped off with a dessert of the richest kind – luscious, sought-after updates and ongoing support information that rounds out one of the few truly perfect meals.
So pull up a chair and get ready for a life-changing experience. Trust me, your future never looked so good. And, if you don’t believe me, just ask your taste buds! You’ll be feeding them very well on the income you can make with Martell’s Affiliate Handbook, your own persistence and what I hope is a strong desire to succeed.
See you on the World Wide Web...
For more information, see www.work-at-home-net-guides.com.
About Kellie Fowler
Kellie is an award-winning copywriter, editor and reviewer who crafts copy for Associated Press, PR Newswire, the BusinessWire, Fortne 500 companies, national business and healthcare magazines, well-known corporate newsletters and publications, countless high-traffic Websites and more. She spends her free time in the home she shares with her boyfriend of six years and their family of six rescue animals on the Rideau in Eastern Ontario, where she enjoys kayaking, fly fishing, gardening, cooking, reading in her hammock and, of course, writing. Kellie, a native of the Southern U.S., is the owner of Write Solutions, a full service writing and editing company.
Martell’s Handbook is a must for anyone working to better understand affiliate marketing and even how the Internet works in general, making it as beneficial to the amateur Internet entrepreneur as it is for the already successful Web-based businessperson. What’s more, it is clear, concise and easy to understand, making it as refreshing as it is valuable!
Without a doubt, this is the affiliate marketer’s guide you want if you are looking for success in this field and for straight-talk that serves as a catalyst for a quick, high ROI (Return on Investment).
Martell is a surprisingly good writer who sorts through all the hype and provides readers with thoroughly explained tips, techniques and proven facts. And, because he shares with readers exactly how he has used affiliate marketing to carve out a very successful business and an enviable lifestyle, paired with the simple fact that he continues to practice what he preaches in this handbook every day, provides an up-to-date guide that enables anyone to achieve his high level of success, all from the comfort of their own home, by using a computer that accesses the Internet (and his handbook, of course).
In short, there is not a better resource to affiliate marketing available anywhere (online or off) and there is not a more credible, reliable source in this field than James Martell.
The handbook starts with a brief, interesting look at Martell and how he got into affiliate marketing. Reading the introduction, you are sure to be impressed with Martell’s insight and how he took what was in the beginning just a hunch, and turned it into a very successful affiliate marketing business.
Martell has proven once gain to be ahead of the curve, relying on his past entrepreneurial experiences and successes to lead him through what was once a confusing maze (at least years ago when he first ventured into the great World Wide Web and affiliate marketing). And, taking notes every step of the way, penning what worked and what didn’t, he was able to take his five-year journey and develop a guide that is detailed roadmap for anyone looking to navigate through this too-oft confusing field (which took Martell six months to write, simply because his standards are so high and he was committed to crafting a guide that is uniquely comprehensive and leaves no question unanswered).
And, recognizing that technology continues to evolve almost daily, Martell posts up-to-date changes and revisions to an easily-accessible 'Updates' page that purchasers of the Affiliate Handbook can readily access, making sure everyone who has read the handbook remains on top of the ever-climbing Martell information curve and is equipped to utilize and make the most of every Web tool available.
If that’s not enough, as I read through this training manual, I was pleasantly surprised to find that he also offers a unique audio newsletter, appropriately entitled “James Martell’s Affiliate Buzz,” every two weeks. Martell uses the Affiliate Buzz to deliver insightful 30-minute conversations with associate Charles Johnston to discuss expanding the affiliate marketing business and how to successfully publish revenue-generating websites, proving that despite his unparalleled success, he remains accessible, hands-on and committed to sharing information, further setting him and his work away from the ever-growing pack.
In fact, the updated version of the Affiliate Marketers Handbook boasts two and a half years of updates and reflects Martell’s commitment to sharing the same knowledge that made him a success years ago, and the same knowledge that continues to make him a success today (and undoubtedly well into the future)!
Almost 350 pages, Martell’s Affiliate Handbook is broken down into smart, well thought out chapters that makes the material a dependable and extremely quick reference guide for any topic or question the reader may need as he or she ventures down the affiliate marketers path, even well after the initial read (or, as Martell says, if and when you “get off track”).
Particularly interesting are the chapters on keyword density, which detail, among many things, how to use Wordtracker software tracking tools. For, no matter how much I have read about these topics in the past, I have come away confused or with more questions than I feel I can ever have answered. With this handbook, this is not the case.
For instance, when Martell explains exactly how to develop a keyword list using Wordtracker, he includes everything; and I do mean EVERYTHING! As he says in the handbook, “ This was an eye opener for many who hadn’t realized this data was available – OR that there were so many different ways that people searched the Net. for the same thing.” And, he couldn’t be more right.
Of course, the original section that details Wordtracker information is still quite valuable for those who’ve never built a keyword list (even I understand it), but this previously published information has been added to and expanded upon in this revised edition. Now, it includes everything from details on the numerical totals (count), which represent a fractional amount and not a true count (or, in other words, each list shows the comparative results) to knowing that the actual amount doesn’t really matter (because, as Martell expertly points out, if any keyword was searched 6088 times, you can be sure it was ACTUALLY searched many times more! Simple enough, but who knew, right?
Knowing this, and the other pertinent information Martell shares in this book enables successful affiliate marketer wanta-bes to finally understand that the keyword list is the very backbone of a successful site, especially if the goal is to have the pages located and accessed through “natural search” (meaning surfers find your pages naturally in the FREE listings).
Considering this, did you know that, as a rule of thumb it should take about 5 to 10 hours to comprise a thoroughly researched keyword list? Probably not. Learning from Martell, widely considered the master of affiliate marketing, provides you insight into this area and many, many more. The result: a realistic plan to carving out your affiliate marketing success.
And, as he cautions, affiliate marketers need to remember their purpose if they desire such success. And, according to him, this purpose is simple: each keyword selected by you eventually becomes the Primary Keyword for a different page of your site. And search engines rank “pages” not sites. This said, a keyword list of 300 phrases becomes a website with 300 pages and each page has a shot at a ranking! This point is further emphasized in Martell’s audio report, entitled “Google Mastery,” that Martell prepared exclusively for readers of his handbook.
Martell’s Handbook even shows exactly how to develop keyword rich text and points you toward reputable, affordable authors in the event you (like most) experience writer’s block or just don’t have the time or know-how to regularly craft the necessary copy. And, he shares with readers one of his golden rules, which is to ensure site visitors are able to quickly and easily get the information they want/need, for this ensures an affiliate marketer’s success.
And, if you use Martell’s measuring stick of online success which is somewhere near 30,000 pages of online content, you’re sure to see that measuring up is going to take some time, but with the tools and know how he graciously shares in his manual, readers are sure to make promising protégés.
Take his notes on Keyword Density. As he shows us, his original formula still works. Even so, in this revised edition, he shares with readers new-found ways to increase his Google rankings by as much as 30% with some adjustment to the original formula. These new rules include: optimizing each page for keyword density by including “Primary and Tier-1 Secondary Keywords” in the following ways: Primary Keyword: use once in the headline and again, just once, in the first paragraph. Now, do not use this keyword again anywhere else on the page. For “Tier-1 Secondary Keywords: use once in the first or second paragraph, then nowhere else on the page.”
Martell follows this with proven solutions and use of keyword variations (individual words that are based on your Primary and Secondary Keywords) all written in a manner that translates into a thorough understanding, which lends itself to strong results.
Take Martell’s advice on a simple 300-word article. In his Affiliate Marketer’s Handbook, he explains that keywords should be used repeatedly in the following density: no less than 24 times; no more than 36 times. Martell advises to “extrapolate the above ratio on longer articles and to randomly included Tier-2 Secondary Keywords throughout the text in no particular density, but added only as they would naturally appear editorially. This is followed by very intuitive clarifications, advice and tips that further demonstrate why Martell remains a cut above the rest.
He also takes a look at the latest technology, including Google’s new “stemming” technology and makes even this cyber-jibber make perfectly good sense.
Martell’s Affiliate Marketer’s Handbook also boasts a wealth of information on website design, including buying website templates (complete with links to simple, effective templates designed specifically for affiliate marketers) from which you can easily and economically build from in a flash.
Martell de-myths Internal Linking (I previously thought this was some sort of inner-office dating service) and makes backlinking (which I though was something even less desirable than internal linking) as understandable as it is important in this highly specialized Web arena.
And speaking of Web arenas and cyberspace, I’d be remiss not to point out that Martell’s explanation and use of “Artificial Intelligence” is cosmic, to say the least!
As for site submission, the horrors once associated with this are a thing of the past, thanks to Martell’s documented trials and errors. He expertly (yes, again) explains how to submit each of your sites to all the major search engines through a fantastic service called SelfPromotion.com. Once submitted, the search engines will spider your sites automatically each month looking for additional content – a real bonus!
But to find out Martell’s even better way to submit, you’ll have to read his Affiliate Marketer’s handbook. However, I’ll go ahead and give you a clue. It includes leaving a certain box unchecked and the results this little step yields are remarkable!
Now, as you read the handbook, you’re sure to agree that Martell is as resourceful as he is smart. Unfortunately, most of us lack his intuitiveness and the sheer genius with which he approaches and breaks downs affiliate marketing. Fear not. Martell shares his best secrets for creating a more resourceful you and even shows you how to search for potential merchants at CJ.com. In fact, he walks you through this process step-by-step. And, as he says, “With the knowledge of how to do this you can now go to another commission network and get their ad copy (even though they might have different protocols), and do a Google search if you want other options; for instance, if you’d like to see if you could get a better commission with an independent merchant. Cha-ching!
About this time, Martell starts talking about “wiggle room,” something we all need more of. Anyway, he shares some of the best information available today on simplifying web design and understanding publishing tools, showing exactly what he deems “resourceful” and what he terms “wiggle room.”
Perhaps one of the highlights of the handbook is the section on Revenue Links, after all, this is the name of the game, right?
And while I could go on and on about the meat and potatoes of Martell’s Affiliate Marketer’s Handbook, suffice it to say it is a feast, one I will gorge on over and over again as I make my own way through each succulent course (and build each of my new sites), savouring every bite of the rich information, looking forward to the next tip or technique, mouth watering as I devour every chapter, every appendix, every workbook page, topped off with a dessert of the richest kind – luscious, sought-after updates and ongoing support information that rounds out one of the few truly perfect meals.
So pull up a chair and get ready for a life-changing experience. Trust me, your future never looked so good. And, if you don’t believe me, just ask your taste buds! You’ll be feeding them very well on the income you can make with Martell’s Affiliate Handbook, your own persistence and what I hope is a strong desire to succeed.
See you on the World Wide Web...
For more information, see www.work-at-home-net-guides.com.
About Kellie Fowler
Kellie is an award-winning copywriter, editor and reviewer who crafts copy for Associated Press, PR Newswire, the BusinessWire, Fortne 500 companies, national business and healthcare magazines, well-known corporate newsletters and publications, countless high-traffic Websites and more. She spends her free time in the home she shares with her boyfriend of six years and their family of six rescue animals on the Rideau in Eastern Ontario, where she enjoys kayaking, fly fishing, gardening, cooking, reading in her hammock and, of course, writing. Kellie, a native of the Southern U.S., is the owner of Write Solutions, a full service writing and editing company.
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