Links - the lifeblood of the internet
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on June 27th, 2009
Hi there,
I know a few people signed up to affiliate windows after my previous post. I wonder if you have made a squidoo lens? Is it sitting there doing nothing? Have you made any money yet? Are you getting traffic to your lens?
Putting up a squidoo lens is not enough to make you loads of money. If it was as easy as that, everyone would be doing it.
What you need is links. Links mean Google can see who you are linked to, and you get kudos by association. The more links you have the more possibilities for traffic to your lens.The more traffic to your lens the more likely you are to get sales!
If you have something you are passionate about, and you make a lens on that, it is easier because you probably know a bit about your subject.
That is great because you can add value to your lens, and it will make it more attractive to traffic.
But you do need to let people know you are there.
One great way to do that is to use forums. Most forums allow you to add a signature to your postings. If you put the address of your lens in there, then whenever you post your lens link will be seen and possibly clicked on.
I have a link, just one, on a forum and that link alone gets me 5-15 visitors a week to one of my lenses.
Obviously the best forums to choose are ones that get a lot of traffic themselves. Find one where there are other people passionate about your subject, that ask questions. When you answer the questions you will get publicity for your lens. A busy forum is a great resource!
Another way is to post comments on peoples blogs. Don’t just go to any old blog and write about your subject, find people with similar interests.
If you go to www.icerocket.com you can put in the keywords you need and it will come up with blogs that have postings on those keywords.
If you like you can use one of the many free page rank checkers to find blogs with high page rank. Google ranks pages from 0 to 10, 10 being the highest. For example, squidoo.com is currently ranked 8 I believe. Not every site has a ranking, but as soon as your site gets ranked you will see a sharp rise in traffic.
Anyway, I digress, back to links and your squidoo lens.
Another way to get links is to use your rss feed. If you look on the left of your lens you will see the symbol used for rss feeds, the orange square. You can click on that, and you will get the code for your own personal rss feed. This can then be submitted to various rss feed directories. Try feedage.com and feedest.com.
Another way to get traffic is to join squidoo groups. First make sure that your lens comes up on Google though, put the full title of the lens in “” and do a search for it. If it comes up then start joining squidoo groups. There are groups for every subject plus there are general groups also. By joining these you can increase your traffic as people will visit you from your group. Be sure to return the favour and rank, lensroll and favourite your new friends lenses.
Another way to increase your web presence is to make more than one lens. You can link the lenses together using the introductory module, and this makes you look like more of an expert in your field.
Don’t limit yourself to squidoo lenses. Try eHowto.com, and hubpages.com.
You could even set yourself up a weebly website which is easy and free. You can start yourself off a blogger blog, again easy and free, and write in it regularly. Add links to your lenses and also add the rss feed of your blog to your lens, that way your lens gets new information on it regularly to help attract traffic.
Here are a couple of video tutorials you may find useful:
Do let me know if you have any questions, I am here to help.
Best wishes,
Ruth
Work Smarter David Congreave
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on June 19th, 2009
Hi!
I have been watching some videos by David Congreave, since his launch of Instant Website Creation, because I wanted to show you how knowledgeable this guy really is. I am a bit gutted that I wasn’t into internet marketing when I lived round the corner to him; now I live miles away I don’t see him every week to pick his brains!
You can see that David really knows what he is about. He is also willing to help and if you get stuck on any of his projects then email him, and he will do his best to help.
I have been trying to put a video in here for you but it is not happening today on this blog, so here are some links to his videos instead.
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Wealthy Affiliate shows: How To Get Years Ahead!
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on June 6th, 2009
Hello there,
Yes its a double posting today. That is because of something rather special.
The eagle-eyed among you will have spotted my new banner over there. This is something I strongly urge you to take a look at. It was made by my friend, David Congreave. David is a great guy, I knew him before I even got into internet marketing. When I saw it I immediately gave him a call, because I was amazed that he was giving this stuff away. (I sound like one of those g***, I am sorry!)
Anyway, I took advantage of it. The first bit is free - hurrah our favourite word! - but there is a small charge for the more indepth information. You will see if you do click on it, that there are only 100 of the indepth information ebooks being sold. Now, I know that lots and lots of the gurus say that, but then they sell millions of them.
But I know that Dave Congreave is as honest as the day is long - I am not kidding here! - so I asked him directly. And he told me that yes, when the 100 run out, they are gone. There is something that replaces them, but the original 100 are exactly that, 100.
I bought it and I was blown away.
There are things on there that are ridiculously easy to set up. I actually set up one of his projects myself in about four hours. Now, it’s only been up less than a day, so it’s not possible to talk about the success of it yet! But I am very hopeful about it and I will let you know.
One other thing. I cannot tell you much about this because along with the full product is a confidentiality agreement. Yes folks, this is serious stuff. I cannot talk about it, since I signed the confidentiality agreement, which I wouldn’t dream of breaking. This stuff will not be leaked onto the internet for at least five years. So if you do decide to buy the full copy (if there are any left) you are going to be five years ahead of the game.
You know that I like to let you know about free stuff, because we all need a bit of help these days. But do at least consider the paid for product, if you can possibly afford it, because you will not be disappointed.
Ok, now I am going to do some work. I am beginning to feel guilty about those lenses, from my last post!
Best wishes,
Ruth
PS Please message me if you have any questions about what I have talked about today - I will do my best to answer.
Wealthy Affiliate - Tips For Finding A Niche
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on June 6th, 2009
Hello,
Today I wanted to show readers where they can get ideas for a niche.
For many people interested in IM, finding a niche is the first of many puzzles that the need to sort out. This isn’t helped by the fact that some people say - write about what you know - about something you love. Somehow that makes any reasonable thought about something a person likes to do fly right out of their brain! We are left thinking “I don’t have anything I know much about” or “I don’t have anything I particularly am into!”
Others say find something that people love, a niche that is popular. Then find your own angle. That can be easier said than done.
I actually think that the reason people say write about what you know is because it is much easier to write say, thirty articles about something you are passionate about.
However, if you do not want to do that, then find something that is popular and interesting, a new trend. A good place to look for new trends is provided by Google. Google trends show you the things that people are putting into the search engines. View Here. The URL is http://www.google.com/trends.
Another place to look is ebay pulse. View Here. The URL is http://pulse.ebay.com/. You can see which are the things most people are looking for, this can give you good ideas for affiliate products.
Nearly everything you buy online is through an affiliate link on way or another. I have a few lenses at www.squidoo.com with which I promote affiliate products, and even though they have only been up for a couple of months, they have started to bring in a trickle of money. To be honest, I don’t spend a great deal of time on them, I should promote them more really. But even if they only bring in $20-30 every couple of weeks, it’s ok for something I spend minutes a week on. (Sometimes not even that! )
Another place you can go for niche information is dmoz. View Here. The URL is http://www.dmoz.com. Dmoz is a huge directory of all sorts of information and you can dig deep into a section to find a niche that suits you. It is totally free, as well.
Once you have decided on a niche, then you can go and look for affiliate companies. These will have lots of different online stores on their books which will provide you with banners. Then you put the banners on your site or on your lens, anywhere there is traffic. People click and when they buy something, you get a percentage. Obviously the more traffic you send, the more people will click, the more you money you will make.
I use a company that deals with UK businesses. It’s called AffiliateWindow, View Here and it is pretty reliable. You do pay a deposit, I think it is to weed out wannabes but you do get it back after the first month with your earnings. There are hundreds like Affiliate Window all over the internet. Find one that suits you.
I wish you all the best with that!
Ruth
Wealthy Affiliate - What the others say!
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on June 4th, 2009
Hi,
You have heard me talk about Wealthy Affiliate for months, and you know it is the only thing that has taught me to make some money. You know about the $1 offer. But this time, I don’t want you to take my word for it. This is what some of the one dollar subscribers are saying. Now, I swiped this section from an email that Kyle sent me - but I don’t suppose he will mind!
****** $1 Trial Subscriber: Jackson ******
“Kyle,
Just wanted to say what’s up and thank you for letting me become part of your amazing community. I probably wouldn’t have joined if it weren’t for the $1 trial, but hell I am sure glad I did. I may in fact be a member 4 life…lol. I am off to check out all of the cool stuff within your community. Say hi to Carson for me.”
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****** $1 Trail Subscriber: Steve ******
“Thanks for the welcome Kyle.
This is very, very impressive. I have been looking for a resource like this for some time and had almost given up hope after being duped by every Guru and Wizard of the Web. I am excited for the first time in months.”
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****** $1 Trial Subscriber: Shawna ******
“Carson & Kyle, you guys are truly inspiring to me. I cannot believe all of what you offer within your Wealthy Affiliate community and I am excited for the opportunity at WA. Thanks for all you do and I will let you guys know if I need any help.
PS. I love the forum! So many nice people there.”
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****** $1 Trial Subscriber: Craig ******
“Good morning, Kyle.
I have spent the better part of the last 48 hours doing research on WealthyAffiliates. I’m an entrepreneurial salesperson, always looking for an interesting way to both communicate effectively and influence buying decisions. I have to say that it was difficult to find even one negative comment about your service. So, needless to say, I’m excited to begin examining how to use my skills in this environment.
Anyhow, I wanted to introduce myself and tell you that I look forward to learning.”
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Now, if you have been following my journey, you know that it hasn’t been an easy ride. IM, like anything else requires hard work. But it sure makes it easier when you have a great system to guide you.
See if you can still get a place for a dollar. It continues for a few more days only!
Best wishes,
Ruth
Wealthy Affiliate - Invest $1, make $1,000’s
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on June 1st, 2009
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that the one dollar week at Wealthy Affiliate has begun.
I know many people are feeling the pinch these days, the economy affects everyone. But you can get $1,000’s of tutorials, information, tips, all for just $1.
Yes, click the link - Wealthy Affiliate - and sign up to Wealthy Affiliate for seven days for just one dollar. Download all you can, look at all the benefits, and see if its right for you. There are lots of tutorials in the ShareZone by successful marketers, loads of How To’s, all for you to read at leisure for the whole seven days. The cost is just $1!
You will learn so much, and you will not believe the value. Especially for one dollar!
You may catch me on the forum, my nick is BookwormR
Best wishes,
Ruth
Wealthy Affiliate Has To Mention Stompernet Again!
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on May 30th, 2009
Hello!
I have had a couple of days off, we have had great weather here in Scotland. You won’t hear that too often!
While I have been enjoying the sunshine and getting in some driving practise, (my test is 4th June), I have been thinking about this blog and how some people come in and read a few posts, but some are just driving by and maybe only read the top post.
So because of that I wanted to recommend again the unbelieveable offer from Stompernet. If you haven’t heard of Read the rest of this entry »
Addictions UK
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on May 27th, 2009
Hi,
I just wanted to bring to your attention, especially you British readers, this organization. Addictions UK works with people with all sorts of addictions. Rather than working in groups in churches, or offices, it works more remotely because the client receives DVDs and information, plus 30 minutes a day with a counsellor one to one on the phone.
My friend David Congreave (The Lucid Blog) is working with the organization helping with their SEO, him being an SEO genius, and he has asked everyone to do a little something to help.
To find out more about this great organization, visit here:Addiction Treatment
Thanks for all your support,
Best wishes,
Ruth
Wealthy Affiliate Warns Beware the Guru!
Posted by Gale10 in Uncategorized on May 24th, 2009
Hello,
Can I just tell you something about the whole internet marketing business as a whole? It stinks worse than rotting fish.
Anyone with guru status is particularly dangerous.
This is how it works.
Person starts to get interested in internet marketing. Person works like a dog (see that - hard work - I mean 16 hour days here) and achieves some success. Person (usually guided by another person who had trodden the same path) then opens a mentoring programme. Convinces new marketers that he has “the secret of success”/the missing piece that everyone wants/the secret key that will bring them millions. Charges them for mentoring them. Makes promises, for instance, you will earn the cost of the course back by the end of it.
Then there is the clever bit. Of the five hundred people guru charges for mentoring them, guru picks the top few people who seem the most keen. Perhaps they are the people who make the most noise. I am not too sure of the process, however, the Chosen Few.
These Chosen Few get very well coached, but the rest of the keen but less noisy get the rest of the pickings. They do not get the time and coaching necessary. Guru, who before was very open to email and contact, now has a “help desk” that makes it impossible for people to get him. That is, unless they are part of the Chosen Few who have personal mobile numbers/cell numbers.
Very clever guru has competitions so that lots of students make videos of their journeys which are then featured as part of the next mentoring programme. The Chosen Few can affiliate for guru, spreading the word about how successful they are because of his coaching. Thus guru achieves higher status, making it more likely that guru will get new internet marketers to pay for mentoring.
The maths is interesting:
$500 x 500 newbies = $250,000 for guru. First level “mentoring”.
$1997 x 500 newbies = $998,500 for guru. Second level “mentoring”.
And so on. In the meantime of course, there are the project launches and other promotions from fellow gurus products, as well as the general sales of own gurus projects.
So, my dear friends, it is all very well if you are one of the Chosen Few. If you are not one of the Chosen Few however, then it is pretty much tough luck.
Oh, you may say - what about the promise: “If you do not earn the cost of the course by the end of it”?
Totally bogus. Unless you pay by credit card, you will not get it back. And don’t rely on PayPal. Mentoring is an intangible product therefore there is nothing Paypal will do about it.
My opinion: If you want to learn internet marketing, and you have $1997 to give a guru, pay for a year at Wealthy Affiliate and put the rest into the hands of the nearest childrens charity. I don’t care if you don’t buy Wealthy Affiliate through my link - get it where you like.
Just don’t throw good money away, because I can assure you, it’s extremely likely guru mentoring will not be worth it.
Best wishes,
Ruth
