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Internet Marketing Reports for $5
Abstract from Ask Jinger (Indexed 2008-07-03):
$5 Internet Marketing ReportsI've started a new product line on my main website. These are short reports to teach you one particular internet marketing technique. I've priced them low because I know that a lot of you need help, but you can't afford expensive solutions. These reports will help you ...
Free Giveaways - June 30 - And Some Advice
Abstract from Ask Jinger (Indexed 2008-07-02):
I love free giveaways. I know we all get tired of them sometimes because it seems like there's so many, but I love them anyway. It's a chance to find out what other marketers are doing, and it's also a chance to get some free stuff. If you need to ...
Im Really Sorry, But Youve Been DELETED!
Abstract from Ask Jinger (Indexed 2008-07-02):
This has to be a marketer's worst nightmare.Yesterday I was doing some list maintenance, and I thought I had found a better way to speed up to process. So I popped the list of addresses in, clicked the button to remove them, and instead I removed everyone. Boy, do I ...
An Article Directory for Bum Marketers
Abstract from Ask Jinger (Indexed 2008-07-02):
AffSphereThe core idea in Bum Marketing is writing articles to promote your business. Another core principle of Bum Marketing is that you don't need a website to promote the product you are promoting. All you have to do write articles, post them to article directories and drive traffic to the ...
Top Commenters of the Month: June 2008
Abstract from AdesBlog (Indexed 2008-07-02):
Top commenters for June were: Rajaie AlKorani, Rice Blogger, Blog for Beginners, Eva White, Platform Beds, PS3, SEOrious Results, Marketing Man, PPC, and Dining Tables.Thanks guys for being part of AdesBlog’s community!P.S Why you should comment on AdesBlog? Well, there are many reasons, but one of the practical reasons is SEO for your blog. For [...]
Google Gears doesnt recognize Google.com
Abstract from AdesBlog (Indexed 2008-07-02):
Isn’t it strange that Google’s own product Google Gears does not recognize the URL google.com? [see pic] Probably they are not doing exceptions to their own domains, but come on who would complain?Google Gears is a plug-in that extends your browser to create a richer platform for web applications. For example with it, you can [...]
Trademark Protection: The Necessary Evil of Analytics
Abstract from Straight Up Search (Indexed 2008-07-02):
One often overlooked item in online marketing plans is trademark monitoring services, as a part of your comprehensive analytics package. Let's examine how trademark monitoring can help your company avoid costly legal fees and time consuming litigation.
Learn Design From The MastersFirst Up: Mark Boulton
Abstract from SitePoint (Indexed 2008-07-02):
Today we published the first in our series of SitePoint Community Interviews with renowned designers, entitled Mark Boulton’s Freelance Design Secrets.In the interview, Andy Kowalik, one of our mentors on the SitePoint Forums talks to UK-based designer Mark Boulton about how he got started in design, how he made the leap from salaried employee to [...] [Image][Image]
Google Adsense Is No More?
Abstract from Webmaster Automation (Indexed 2008-07-01):
Just received this email. Google is retiring Adsense Referrals.Here’s a copy of the email.===========Hello,Thank you for participating in the AdSense Referrals program.Were writing to let you know that we will be retiring the AdSenseReferrals program during the last week of August. We appreciateyour patience during this transition and here are some alternativeoptions to consider: [...]
The June Issue of Affiliate Classroom Ezine is Available
Abstract from Ask Jinger (Indexed 2008-07-01):
Affiliate Classroom EzineIf you are an affiliate marketer, and you only have time to read one publication during the course of your month, I would highly recommend you make it this one. Even if you sell your own products or services, you will still benefit from the marketing information that's ...
Basecamp launches affiliate program
Abstract from AdesBlog (Indexed 2008-07-01):
Popular software (web application) development company 37Signals have launched affiliate program for its Basecamp, Backpack, and Highrise products. If you refer a customer you get 50% of the first month’s payment + 5% of every subsequent payment as long as they keep their account open. Here is their commission breakdown chart.BasecampTheir flagship product is Basecamp, [...]
Muse' Annual Fishing Report
Abstract from Coldfusion Muse (Indexed 2008-07-01):
Those of you who follow the personal life of the muse know I have traveled for the last 12 or 13 years to the northern reaches of Minnesota to a resort (Cedar Rapids Lodge) on the shores of Medicine Lake. Medicine Lake is an under-fished haven for Walleye and Northern Pike. For many years now the lake has been under a DNR program that requires fisherman to return Pike that are longer than 22 inches and shorter than 32 inches back to the lake. The end result has been a significant growth in the s...(truncated)...
Google Gets Friendly with Flash Content
Abstract from Straight Up Search (Indexed 2008-07-01):
Flash website developers can breathe a sigh of relief this morning - a collaboration between Adobe, Google and Yahoo! will make it easier for the two search engines to index Flash files (SWF).
Should Direct Mail Design be Ugly?
Abstract from Bob Bly (Indexed 2008-07-01):
“Ugly works” in direct mail design, writes my colleague Denny Hatch in his latest column in Target Marketing (7/08, p. 50).His premise: direct mail should be intentionally designed to look ugly and junky, because it will increase response. The reason (here Denny quotes his former boss Lew Smith): “Neatness rejects involvement. If a thing is [...]
Should Companies Hire Multiple Search Marketing Firms?
Abstract from Online Marketing Blog (Indexed 2008-07-01):
On occasion TopRank will get calls from prospective clients that ask about hiring multiple SEO agencies in an effort to get the “best of both worlds” in terms of best practices and performance through competition. On the surface, I suppose I could see how someone might think this might make sense but in practice, it [...]
How To Engineer Your Way To The Front Page Of Digg
Abstract from SitePoint (Indexed 2008-07-01):
As youre all no doubt aware, digg is a traffic-delivering juggernautsome of the busiest days in SitePoints history have come off the back of hitting the front page of digg. The ability to move massive amounts of traffic to one site has many marketers, site owners, and entrepreneurs salivating at the very prospect [...] [Image][Image]
4 Easy Ways To Spruce Up Your HTML Markup
Abstract from SitePoint (Indexed 2008-07-01):
In the last issue of the Tech Times, I mentioned I was hard at work with the team here on a new front page design for sitepoint.com. While most of our time has been split between tweaking the CSS styles and crafting the PHP code that will generate the page, any major redesign brings with [...] [Image][Image]
Pure B.S. or Great Copy?
Abstract from Bob Bly (Indexed 2008-06-30):
Critics often accuse direct marketing copywriters of hype and puffery, but I think the real B.S. artists in marketing today are wine and beer writers.Listen to this description of Route Des Epices beer from the Beer of the Month Club newsletter (vol. 14, no. 12):“On the nose, you can’t miss the influence of black and [...]
Multitasking is a Waste of Time
Abstract from SitePoint (Indexed 2008-06-30):
You often hear people extolling the virtues of multitasking: you get more done, It’s the way of the future. Balls.Multitasking is great if you want to fill your time doing a lots of things not very well, over a long period of time. Sure you can: flicking between checking your email, Twittering, writing a report, [...] [Image][Image]
Why The 10 Commandments Of Web Design Is Complete Baloney
Abstract from SitePoint (Indexed 2008-06-30):
I read this morning in the SitePoint Industry News forum that BusinessWeek had compiled what is being referred to as The 10 Commandments of Web Design.The experts who contributed to this list include widely read authors and speakers like Dan Cederholm, Dave Shea, Khoi Vinh and Jeffrey Zeldman. Here it is:1. Thou shalt not abuse [...] [Image][Image]
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