Archive for April 29, 2009

Is Internet Marketing a Numbers Game or a Peoples Game

Is internet marketing really about the numbers or is it about people? In reality it is about both. Many internet marketers though get so caught up in the numbers that they forget the people aspect. If you come right down to it though, internet marketing is about making sales. If there are no people, there are no sales! Those numbers ARE people, and it pays to keep that in mind.

Once we get going in internet marketing those numbers really start to matter. Our first big number we come across of course is number of sales, and that number one always feels so sweet (send out a kind thought to the person who was number one).

From then on our world seems full of numbers: numbers of keywords, numbers of ad campaigns, ctr percentages, number of landing pages, number of visitors, number of e-mails sent, and on and on it goes, not forgetting of course everyone’s favorite – dollars in profit. Yes, we spend a good deal of our internet marketing time in number tracking.

What people really mean by a numbers game is that the more traffic you get to your site or product the more sales you are going to make. Very simple, very straightforward, and that is what we build our internet marketing business around, whatever the methods we use to drive that traffic. When it comes to getting traffic though, that is where we need to start thinking about people.

Good sales copy writers know people; they know how to push their buttons. Sales copy stems in turn from years of research in psychology, (usually not personal research from the writers though), to find out just what people do respond to. Are we conning these people?

That depends how you want to look at it, and some would say yes, we are deliberately, if only temporarily, brain-washing them, but then that is what sales and advertising are all about. For those who have trouble with this simple fact it is probably important to feel you are at least selling a product that you believe really does have a benefit for the buyer – let your conscience be your guide.

Understanding people though becomes particularly important when using e-mails and social marketing. Here you are dealing more directly with individuals and I suggest, (without preaching), that for your own credibility you treat them as such.

It just comes down to the old golden rule of “Treat others as you would like to be treated”.(Pin that up where you can see it – next to your internet marketing “My goal” post is a good place).

If you go charging into people’s threads on forums, groups and blogs waving your little sales banner around you are not going to win any popularity polls – have a little respect and appreciate what their forum, group or blog is really for, believe it or not it’s not for you to make a sale.

I sincerely believe that if you remember the people first, and treat them well, the numbers you want so much will follow and your internet marketing business will thrive.

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Are You Still Trying to Figure Out How to Make Money Online?

This Is The Business Guide That Will Give You Results With Just One Hour A Day

It is a short to the point, 10-page guide. It will give you everything you need to the programs that are outlined in the explanation below. It will also explain step by step to you how to separate a “Mediocre Opportunity” from a “Amazing Opportunity” so you will be sure you are joining an amazing opportunity.

There are probably a lot of OK business ideas and opportunities out there in today’s market. But what turns an OK opportunity into a truly off the charts amazing opportunity? When you’re debating about joining a new business, there are three important things you need to put on the table. I will teach you what those three things are once you get my guide.

It is a Free Guide by the way.

You are probably wondering when is the sales pitch and how much is this going to cost me? Well, I don’t have anything to sell you at all. As you continue to read about the system below you will find out that there is one program that we work with that will in the future eventually cost you a fee to if and only if you deiced to stay in the program. You will not need to pay this fee until after you have proven to yourself that you will be able to make enough money to pay that fee. There really are No up front expenses.

The basic program…

I have found many online businesses that all work as one to produce a quick and easy working method. I show you in detail step by step how to find the people that are looking for this precise system and you will not have to personally present this system to any of them, I do that for you.

One of the businesses is free to join and you will be paid $5 as soon as your referrals reach a certain threshold. Your referrals also join for free.

Almost all of the businesses will offer you the venue for your free marketing. I will give you easy instructions for you to set up the only part that I can’t do for you. I have amazing advertisements that have been tested and will work for you to use, so you don’t have to figure out how to do that’ or what to say in a marketing ad, just follow the instructions I lay out for you.

The main business, the core of the system, is free to join for your first thirty days. After that it will cost you $18.00 each month to continue in the program. This business has an awesome affiliate program that goes 10 levels down. You will be able to determine for yourself that this program works and truly see the results before you pay to upgrade.

If you follow the system and put in about one hour of time into it each any every day, you will get way more than 3 people signing up long before the month passes.

This business will return an amazing income for anyone who puts a small amount of effort into advertising it. Not overnight though. This is not a ‘get rich quick’ program. It does yield a fixed, growing income. How fast it grows depends on how much time and effort you put into it. One hour a day gets you good results. If you have more time to put in, your business will increase faster.

How to advertise is the problem that some people run into. That is where my program comes in. You don’t have to try to figure anything out. I wrote the main website, all the cool splash pages and program that will advertise the system for you. You promote your splash pages and the system will do the rest.

I hope you are seeing the enormous, money making business you have sitting in front of you right now, click on the link to read even more about this amazing system. http://www.MyInstantBizNow.com

How Internet Marketing Can Get You in Hot Water

Many business of all sizes experiment with various different types of weird and wonderful advertising stunts rather than adopting an old fashioned, straight forward approach such as brochures or mailing catalogues and flyers.

Since the inception of the world wide web in the 90’s there has been an explosive growth in the area of internet marketing. This growth can be attributed to the fact that the internet gives businesses the potential to reach many more prospective customers than could be accomplished through traditional means of advertising for a lot less money. Sounds irresistible, doesn’t it?

However many businesses are unaware of the regulations contained within the new “Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008”. These consumer protection regulations have an impact on what is called “buzz marketing” and also marketing via social networking web sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

A reputable intellectual property law solicitor should be able to advise you on all the rules and regulations in this area and make sure your business is not falling foul of them.

The regulations introduce a new criminal offence which is described as:

Falsely claiming or creating the impression that the trader is not acting for purposes relating to his trade, business, craft or profession or falsely representing oneself as a consumer” (sched 1 para 22).

This has huge, wide reaching implications for the advertising and internet marketing industry as some cutting edge advertising methods work on the basis that individuals online are engaged to recommend a product to their friends or a group of individuals or to even go to the lengths of sitting in a bar, restaurant or other public place and talk loudly about the virtues of a particular product or service.

These new regulations have wide ranging implications for the bbbwwwogginngg community as planting a comment in a blog without making clear that the message has been placed by or on behalf of the business could be a criminal offence.

Sites that rank highly in search engines such as Google, Yahoo or MSN are usually in an elevated position because many other websites link to them. A link is a clickable piece of text that takes web browsers from the site they are on to another website. Internet marketers promoting a business can build links to their client by leaving comments on blogs that link back to their client’s site. If they do this without making it clear that they are working on behalf of another business they could be in serious trouble.

In addition, anyone seeding viral advertisements online in a way that implies they are just a member of the public could also infringe that prohibition. Another area where businesses often fall foul of the law is where they use photographs in brochures, on websites and online without permission from the copyright owner.

It always pays to check difficult legal issues with lawyers before an expensive marketing campaign is launched and also to ensure there are written contracts with advertising agencies which makes clear whether the agency or customer are responsible for legal compliance.

This article is free to republish provided the authors resource box below remains intact.

Ian Robinson heads the commercial and family team of solicitors in Hampshire as Senior partner at Churchers Solicitors who are also specialist Hampshire commercial solicitors.

Surf Unblocked by Using a Web Proxy

Are you trying to access a certain website but can’t because it’s blocked and are trying to determine if you can do it anonymously? Many aren’t aware that when you are traveling through websites you are actually leaving a little trail along the way. Hackers would be able to follow you around easily and see everything you visit if they are good at it. Now with the new advancements of the Internet though you can finally access those blocked websites and stop leaving a trail by being anonymous with the use of web proxy sites.

Now you are probably wondering what a web proxy site is exactly. A proxy site is known to allow you to travel around websites anonymously and finally be able to get into those sites that happen to have a content filter on them. You’ll now have the opportunity to go through many websites by using a web proxy site.

Currently there are several proxy sites available that are quite dependable. By going to one of these proxy sites you can now go through visiting all the sites you want by simply typing in the URL of the website you are trying to access. By simply typing in the address to the website your real IP address will no longer be tracked and you’ll have all your information protected meaning you are officially anonymously browsing through the Internet.

Don’t get me wrong this can be quite beneficial for some wanting to hide their information, but of course there are going to be various risks involved by surfing the Internet through a web proxy site. There are many proxy sites out there that are actually malicious sites that are going to record all the information you place in, such as logins and passwords, and then make use of them. This is one of the biggest risks using proxy sites for surfing around as it can be difficult knowing which ones are malicious and which ones are not.

There are many proxy sites out there that will take advantage of you taking all your personal and restricted information and sell it off to other websites making it quite risky to provide any information while using a web proxy site.

When you are selecting a web proxy site to utilize you should be very careful. Try sticking with web proxy sites that have an SSL tunnel or also a TLS tunnel. These are usually the most reliable proxy sites available as it prevents your information from being stolen. Also when selecting a proxy site make sure that it will actually support the protocol that you need, whether it’s FTP or HTTP.

For those wanting to get into blocked sites or become entirely anonymous while surfing the web you could make great use out of web proxy sites. Just ensure that when you are using a web proxy site that you are very careful with the information you distribute and the security measures that particular web proxy site has or you could find your personal and restricted information getting into the wrong hands quickly.

For more information about proxies, visit www.fastproxynetwork.com today. They provide a wealth of information on proxies and even provide a free proxy list.

The Benefits of Using a Web Proxy

In the line of technology things are constantly changing and one’s personal technology dictionary is constantly growing. Most are probably aware many of the definitions that are out there, but honestly, if you take a break from keeping on top of technology you miss a whole heck of a lot.

Tech 101:

What is a web proxy?

In layman’s terms a web proxy is an application program or a computer system that links and filters traffic to the intended inquirers destination. Web proxies are often used to secure certain information and keep individuals from accessing confidential, private or irrelevant information.

The uses for a web proxy keep other network computer attached anonymous, and improve destination access through caches.

What are the benefits of a web proxy to an ISP?

The overall intention of a web proxy to a customer is to improve the speed for customers and/or users. With the use of both a web proxy and caches, the caches actually assist the ISP to help reduce bandwidth. The reduction in bandwidth actually helps to reduce the overall cost, too.

What are the theoretical benefits of using a web proxy to users?

If you understand the nature of a web proxy, it seems safe to assume that it would be faster to retrieve page content. This understanding or theory holds true under two main assumptions:

- The page is static (non-data, and stays primarily unchanged). Many static pages tend to end in .htm or .html

- The proxy server is operation correctly and full functional, with appropriate bandwidth and hardware

What are the actual benefits of using a web proxy to users?

Having theoretical benefits automatically raises a red flag that all is not as simple as stated.

Breaking Down the Assumptions

- When the World Wide Web first began most websites were static. Things only changed if and when the Webmaster manually changed the graphic or content. Now caches help to keep web proxies up to date, but one wrong incorrect bit of information can create a stir of havoc.

- Proxies are not independent in the sense that they must always have functioning hardware and resources to function. Overloads could cause a downfall in information.

Work Around the Problems

- Use a different, working web proxy server. Have the traffic redirected and delivered to the working proxy.

- Trick the previously cached information to requesting what it believes to be ‘fresh’ content. Do this by adding a ‘?’ following a web address (www.abcdefg.com?…) follow with the re-direct and the web proxy server believes it to be a new page, even though are re-directing to an existing page.

Not only does using a web proxy allow you to connect to websites which are restricted but it also allows you to bypass the firewall. This might seem as a disadvantage but there are numerous websites which might be blocked by your server but are useful to you.

The benefits of using a web proxy can save both time and money, but does require being proactive and keeping a smooth running website through hardware and programming.

For more information about proxies, visit www.fastproxynetwork.com today. They provide a wealth of information on proxies and even provide a free proxy list.

Popular Watches You Can Buy Online

Finding anything online is possible. It is so convenient to, and really savvier to shop online. You can research a product, find out what people like and dislike about a product, and you can comparison shop multiple stores while you are at home in your pajamas.

With the costs of watches, shopping online makes a great deal of sense. If you need to see a model, you can always go to a store try it on and finish your shopping online. Or if you are a little more agoraphobic, if the style is not quite right, you always have the option of returning the item. A great deal of stores offer discounts on shipping if you purchase another watch to replace the returned item.

The most popular watches you can buy online vary from sporty, to high end. The most popular watches people buy online include Casio, Citizen and Movado. Here are the top watches online:

Bulova

In a 2008 exploration a sailor’s Bulova Automatic wristwatch was found after losing it overboard in 1941. Believe it or not still works today.

Bulova also makes the brands Caravelle, Wittenauer Swiss and Accutron watches. The price of Bulova watches range from $20 – $2500. The average price range is $157.

Bulova uses different materials including stainless steel, Swavorski crystals, leather, diamonds and gold, depending on the watch and style.

Casio

Casio watches are known for their durability and large faces. Hundreds of different styles can be found. They are quite economical online.

Casio’s start as little as $5 for a basic Casual Classic style watch made of stainless steel with a basic watch face.

Casio has mid grade watches between $100 – $200 featuring stainless steel finishes, Japanese movement and some with solar power.

Casio’s Oceanus watch is one their high end models that features Mantra chronograph in titanium finish and a sapphire crystal face for $1100.

Citizen

Citizen watches are one of the most common watches to see on someone’s wrist. Their Eco-Drive series of watches have taken off. Their solar powered wristwatches never need battery changes and come in different models for both women and men.

The base model Citizen watches come in different basic styles from leather bangs to silver tone links that start less than $20.

The Eco-Drive series watches can be found in a variety of styles for both men and women, the prices range from $70 – $700.

Citizen also offers professional diving watches that can do to depths of 1,000M and can withstand the toughest diving environments. This durability can cost just a little over $1,000.

Movado

Movado watches are often associated with being high end with very clean and classic styles. Movado also has the ESQ line that is a little sportier than the classic styles.

Movado watches can be found starting at $50 online. The base models are often simple stainless steel watches with minimal eye catching pizazz.

High end Movado watches can cost upwards of $4,500 for top of the line simplicity and elegance. Movado is known for its single dot dial and its icon of modernism.

For more information on high-end and cheap watches for men and women, visit www.anotherbigdeal.com today. They carry a huge selection of discount watches and designer brands as well.

How a Rookie Learned the Power of the Social Networking

Throughout my life I’ve been a rookie. I’ve been a rookie high school student, football player, college student and a rookie at marriage. Each time there was an uncanny excitement about all of the new things that I expected to learn. It seems that there is always someone there to give me advice about how to navigate the ropes. I’ve found that keeping an open mind to new opportunities has been a key to my success.

So now I find myself once again a rookie at social networking. What a fun journey it has already been. I have found people on social networks who are jumping in to help someone who is new. It appears that thousands of people are joining these networks everyday. I admire all of the people who are sharing their wisdom to save people time, money and energy. The social networks are full of articles, blogs, business information, individual profiles and areas of special interest.

I have received immediate responses to questions that I have been pondering for months. The social networks give you an opportunity to explore what others around the world are doing and to reconnect with friends from high school and college. This week I reconnected with students that I’ve taught over the last twenty-five years on Facebook.com. I have been so inspired that I started my own education social network at myedunetwork.com.

I have my own business and joining Sta.rtup.biz.com has been an invaluable resource. When you are a rookie you look for every opportunity to get out on the field to play. Therefore, I recently started my own radio social network at blogtalkradio.com. It appears that people are looking for an opportunity to here from experts any time of the day. People who are in your network also get special information directly because they are your members. If you are looking for exciting news and hear what your peers are thinking than you cannot continue to wait on the sideline.

You have the flexibility to determine who you want to participate as a member of your social network web page. People all over the world will express a desire to communicate with individuals in the social network. Sometimes people offer the right encouragement at the moment that you need it. I have noticed an overwhelming amount of words of congratulations that are passed from individual to individual.

I recommend that you choose a social network that meets your specific needs. There are social networks for individuals who are interested in reconnecting, business, marketing, and personal videos. People are involved in social networks because they have decided that it will provide answers to a particular challenge they are facing. For example networks like linkedin.com offer a personal and business networking opportunity. I have asked questions and received an immediate response.

I’m a rookie all over again and I’m enjoying the ride. Since I am a rookie I expect to learn something new every day. Just like exercising to become fit you must participate in your social networking sites every day to establish your footing. There is a bottomless amount of information to comprehend. The social networks have inspired the next internet revolution. Get on board the social network train and enjoy the ride.

For twenty-six years, Dr. Jones has delivered presentations on numerous topics including how to study, leadership, effective communication, and innovative management practices. I am the author of three books one is titled

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