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Screencasts - a video of your actual desktop, along with commentary - are very popular in marketing circles: they are used to create tutorials, reviews, and all kinds of recording.

ScreenCast-O-Matic is a free tool that allows you to do all this from your browser.

It might not be the best solution for your use, because the screencasts are hosted at the site, but for a quick review or a quick tutorial there’s nothing simpler.

As a kind-of bonus, there’s a lot of screencasts already hosted there. So search for Hosting, or Blogging, or other search terms and you’ll find plenty of tutorials to help.

If you want to make screencasts to host at your own site or even resell as part of a package you’d be better off with the free, and opensource Camstudio, or the internet marketing variant which adds features such as redirect to url here: Camstudio Internet Marketers - for $9

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“Flipping” a site usually means you buy or build a site simply to resell it, at a profit. If of course you start the site from scratch, then it’s nearly all profit - minus the cost of the domain name.

By using templates you can do this relatively quickly. In fact, a guy in this warrior forums post did it in less than 24hr - live in the forum.

He used Wordpress, and I’ve said before Wordpress is an ideal solution to build quick, content-based sites.

Here’s the basic process if you want to try it yourself:

1. Get a multiple-domain hosting account. A reseller account is fine.

2. Pick a niche, and research it. Use the usual keyword tools such as the Google sandbox to find popular searches for the niche.

3. Create a domain name for the niche, and register it, then link it to your host.

4. Install Wordpress

5. Write posts for each of the other popular keyword searches you decide to use. Ensure they are keyword heavy with the actual search term in the post title.

6. Place the domain for auction at sitepoint or similiar. Alternatively, you can decide to run the domain yourself, and earn from affiliate links and advertising.

You can in fact easily build new domains fast with this basic method. There are literally thousands of Wordpress themes available, so they can all look different, and once you get the hang of installing and setting up wordpress it can be done in a matter of minutes.

The only real work involved is the writing of the articles. But with the web research is easy, so even that is simplified.

An readily designed site with content can easily raise over $100, and for little work. And if you manage to grab an expired domain (also try this) that already has age, traffic and pagerank, that goes up - a lot.

In fact, the same method can be used to build a network of niche blogs, since they’re so quick and easy to create, but the workload involved in writing posts for, say, 20 blogs can easily become too much to handle. Outsourcing is a solution, but why not get started on your first niche blog today and get a feel for the process

You may also like this post - for the opposite process. You can even combine them - buy a domain (even if its a cheapo ebay site), give it a makeover and some traffic, then sell it on. Many successful people already do!

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I’ve already written a comprehensive review at this site and don’t worry - I’m not going to keep on. By now you’ve decided whether this is something that will benefit you or not.

I have been asked why I am promoting the product so enthusiastically - as I’ve only written good things about it. What are the bad things?

Well - it’s not 100% perfect, but it’s one of the best you will get. What don’t I like?

For one, it’s a video product. To be honest many people like this better, as you can kick back with a cup of coffee and absorb the information given to you. The videos are more of a slideshow format, so the cards you see on the screen in front of you always show a summary and the salient points of what is being discussed.

I myself would have liked a PDF document or a transcription as I can scan that quicker. But whatever rocks your boat

And the second “bad” point is the bundled magazine subscription. The magazine is excellent, I won’t deny that, but why market it via a trial procedure?

The fact is trial offers for magazines have, are, and always will be a very effective marketing method. It’s too expensive to produce a free magazine that is sent to your door - unless it is heavily ad supported. Paying for contributors and columnists will always take a heavy monetary cost.

This trial works by giving you a free copy, then letting you decide whether or not you want to continue. It’s try before you buy. It’s worth noting there are very few - almost none in fact - print journals that are specifically for Internet Marketers and website promoters. And as I said in the review, nothing beats a hard copy for ease of use. How many downloads do you have on your PC you’ve never read?

In any case you can cancel easily whenever you want, even before the second issue (so you won’t pay anything- ever).

I stand by my review, and if I had to give the product a rating, it would easily get 9 / 10. And that’s only because 10s should only be handed out to the best of the best, the ultimate in the field, and this field is still young.

Stomping The Search Engines 2

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A Full Review, Details and How To Get It - For Free! Bonus Included.

Stomping The Search Engines 2 is the follow up to the product that first turned the Stompernet guys (Andy Jenkins and Brad Fallon) into megastars. This time around, they’ve moved on from the originals CD format and now present a full DVD - and the launch of a brand new magazine.

Four years ago Stomping 1 was perhaps the biggest selling SEO product - ever. Now, Stomping The Search Engines 2 is destined to make even more online millionaires than the original.

As the title suggests, this is about SEO - Search Engine Optimization. STSE2 details the current methods used to get your site a good ranking. After all, if you are the top result for a good keyphrase in the natural-search listings at sites like Google you can literally write your own cheque.

The DVD

There are actually two DVDs because you also get a copy of the original STSE. Remember, that sold thousands of copies at $300 a time !

Once you put the DVD into your PC it will launch into a videoplayer, giving you access to all the videos in the product. It starts with an overview of the pros and cons of SEO.

There are 7 modules, 36 videos in all. The introduction section kicks off short-term tactics you can use, and a look at what they call “agressive white hat” SEO. Then it moves on to discussions of the actual technology behind the major the major search engines, before it gets to the really juicy stuff.

For example, the videos on keywords and content structure will really open your eyes to how to properly design a website destined for high rankings, as will the shows about optimizing your site content, and your site structure.

Don’t worry if all this sounds a bit techy. The presentation is easy to follow!

By the time we’ve passed through the all important linking and promotion section, we’re well on our way to become search engine guru’s ourselves

The final section may be the most important: measuring results, and tweaking your site(s) to improve them. After all, we can’t remain stationary - someone else may make a play for our enviable top ranks…

This is only an overview of the video content. If you’ve ever seen any of the Stompernet videos that have circulated online, you’ll understand how professional the presentation is, and how informative. It’s information you want - so feel free to take notes, pause or rewind where neccessary, or (as I did) jot down the times of interesting sections in the videos so you can revisit.

And once you’ve watched all the videos (first time around, anyway - I’m sure you’ll revisit them) be sure to check out the resources on the DVD. You’ll find the Stompernet Directory List (an invaluable links collection) and the Keyword Strategy Guide!

Whatever your current level of expertise STSE2 will help you aim for, and achieve, those high front-page Google listings…

Stomping The Search Engines 2

Other things I’ve picked up from these videos - in no particular order:

How to avoid accidental duplicate content
What you can get penalized on by the Search Engines
“Canonicalization” of your content
Don’t use - or trust - Google’s inbound link count
Some “competitiors” may acually be good partners
Target the head - but mine the “long tail”

I could go on, I’m only dipping into a few videos to give you an overview, but you should get the idea.

The Magazine

The new publication, called The Net Effect, is included with STSE2. Remember, this is a physical product, so it’s a hardcopy, printed out professionally for you to read anywhere.

It’s an Internet Marketing magazine that goes above and beyond anything you’ve seen before. You can read it all in one go, or dip in and out - and probably be buzzing with ideas to implement.

In this first issue you’ll find a great article on the “Keyword Heist” technique, 26 Things To Test, Twittering Your Way To Traffic, and much more.

I especially enjoyed reading the Social Media Survival Guide!

This is - again - just an overview of the magazine, there’s a lot more included (”armour-piercing e-mail” anyone?) and you may find the Monthly Action Plan at the end very useful, as it brings everything you’ve learned so far together into a single-page plan to follow. My advice? Photocopy it or cut it out and stick it near your PC.

The Net Effect is designed to keep you up-to-date in the fast moving marketing and SEO world. Let’s face it, how many ebooks or websites do you actually read? Nothing beats a real “hold it in your hand” product. You’ll be looking forward to your snail mail each month This is an ongoing monthly journal for high-end SEO and Internet Marketing. A serious trade publication. It’s your business, your livelihood - so make sure you’ve got all the latest information to hand. Insider information from the Stompernet pro’s.

All in all Stomping The Search Engines 2 is an excellent product that is sure to benefit anyone working in the IM field today, whether they are a bedroom dabbler, or head of a company.

You already know the best part - it’s hardly a secret.

STSE2 is FREE.

And not just the “free” you see bandied about a lot in marketing campaigns. STSE2 is a very real $497 product, and “The Net Effect” magazine is worth $39 monthly…

The cat is now out of the proverbial bag. Get over to the website and claim your copy, before the Stompernet guys come to their senses!

Stomping The Search Engines 2

The page above is a good example of the professionalism of these guys. Look at the video, read the details, and get stoked up with what you could achieve. This is not some $7 screen-capture video product. This is not some re-hashed ebook. This is a very real SEO course especially designed for Internet Marketers, the people who really know how to make their livings online.

Once you decide to order at the above link, drop me a note via the support desk and I’ll send you a free bonus — even though STSE2 is free in itself…

P.S. Because the launch was delayed slightly due to demand the Stompernet guys have promised some special bonuses themselves as a “sorry” so be sure to check the link above to see what extras you get - above and beyond the review copy I’ve looked at here!

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Wordpress Unleashed is a new video training program for those who want to use this massively popular Blog system to make money.

Now, I love Wordpress - and too me it’s simplicity itself to get it installed and modify it - but a lot of people can benefit from this.

The guide covers Installing, Configuring and Monetizing a Wordpress Blog.

There are 13 videos in total - each detailing one particular aspect of Wordpress use. These videos let you watch over the shoulder of a pro, so you can SEE the exact steps you need to take. Or even watch the videos (pause where necessary) and complete the steps yourself in another window.

For an example video, or to download this useful guide , please click here.

This is only $17 for the entire package. You also have the option to purchase full master rights - and you can even promote the sales page where it is for 75% commissions!

Wordpress Installation and Monetization Videos

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Did you grab your copy of the Conduit Method?

Here’s some more detailed information:

1. The actual method involves creating quick product review sites. Specifically, creating websites around a particular niche with seperate pages “reviewing” each product.

2. By using the correct keywords and page titles you can help the search engines bring you traffic. More information on this in the guide.

3. By creating multiple reviews, you can cross promote among the whole site. People may come to your site for one thing but decide upon another.

Here’s an example: Build a site around the Credict Card niche. Write reviews of various credit card and loan companies, one per page, following the instructions in the Conduit report.  Ensure you link to affiliate programs for each product. Cross promote each page with one another.

Chris, the author of the Conduit Method, also released this “VIP Essentials” package recently:

Lazy Marketers VIP Essentials

There are various products included - but what is exciting is the Product Review Templates, specifically designed for Conduit Method sites!

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I’m experimenting with Squidoo. My first impressions are very favourable.

Squidoo lets you bulld “lenses” on almost any subject. Each lense takes the form of a list of modules, so for example you can have text modules, links, comments, voting, amazon feeds, ebay feeds, youtube videos… and much more.

I’ve already created two lenses - early days yet, but you can take a look to see how they work. And I’d very much appreciate it if you could rate them

Internet Marketing Beginners Guide

How To Build An Email List

Some of the modules in these lenses are community enabled, so for example you can add your own tips, vote the links and tips up and down, or leave a comment.

While I wouldn’t use Squidoo as a main site it’s fun and powerful enough to create quick single-subject pages on whatever you fancy. You can earn from your lenses too, from the built in advertising, as well as add your own paying links.

Also, Squidoo lenses can have a good pagerank, so linking your own sites from your lenses has a beneficial effect on your own link rankings. That, and the direct traffic from the squidoo community makes this a great place to expand your website promotion strategies.

Like any site that offers freeform page creation tools I’ve come across many sub-standard pages that are little more than pasted in feeds and some youtube/amazon/links sections. It’s all too easy to do this. If you do decide to make your own lenses please add some real content. It only benefits everyone in the long term…

(If you do try and like Squidoo, you may also want to join the free Squidoo Secrets site.)

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You often hear claims of people earning “hands free, automatic income”. The good news is that this IS possible, albeit with a little work beforehand and some time spent on maintenance/updates.

The method most used is to set up content sites that target specific niches, and then serve ads on those pages. All that’s left in the equation is to drive traffic to the site.

Of course, nothing is ever really as simple as that so here’s a few tips to get you started:

1. The easiest way to run a content site is to use Wordpress, or your blog/cms platform of choice. Wordpress is a great staple because it’s very popular, has a lot of plugins and templates available, and is of course free.

Once you have decided upon your niche you only need to buy a domain name that has some of your keywords in it (or find an expired domain name), and then couple that new domain name to the host of your choice.

2. One of the most important steps is to build a list of keywords for the niche you are going to target. Luckily there are many online tools you can use for this.

Nichebot Classic (uses Wordtracker)
Google Keyword Tool
MSN Keyword Forecast (keyword counts)
MSN Keyword Tool

You can also use misspellings of keywords, and even misspellings of competitor domains:

Misspelled Keywords Tool

You can generate your own common misspellings by including run-on search terms (i.e. no spaces, such as “formulaone”), double letters, missing letters, and difficult-to-spell words.

You can find the keywords used by competitors, using Spyfu.com

And you can even find those competitors, by using Quantcast:
(look at the “audience also visits” list)

Finally, for some quick and easy traffic, you can use keywords based on the Digg.com front page (popular URLs), the Technorati top posts, Stumbleupon Buzz, etc. A site called http://www.populair.eu contains a handy list of these top sites.

3. Your next step is to write articles on each keyword, in your new wordpress blog. Some of the best types of articles to write include reviews, how-to’s, and tips. To help drive readers, you can use topics such as:

keyword+ “controversy”
keyword+ “tips” “advice” “help” “tricks”
keyword+ “scam”
keyword+ “free”

etc. For example: “Ipod Tips”, “Ipod Tricks”, “Ipod Help”, “Free Ipod”, “Ipod Secrets”, or for other subjects:

“Rich Jerk Scam”, “Rich Jerk Controversy”, “Rich Jerk Review” for a business-opportunity type site.

Your article need not be too long, it should include the main keywords in the post title, and perhaps within the post itself, but don’t overdo it. Don’t use content verbatim from other sites because google penalises duplicate content.

4. To add income streams for your articles you can simply use an appropriate template, or edit one to include ads. This saves you adding ad code to each individual post - though that option is still there.

Adsense is very popular, and easy to implement. Wordpress plugins such as:
Adsense Manager can help make it simple.

Alternately, a ready made adsense-focused theme can make it simple, such as those available at: Adsense Blog Themes

You can also edit your themes manually within wordpress to include adsense in other places. Popular areas include the head of the entire page, left-justified at the start of each post, at the foot of each post, or in the side-menus. Note that google limits the amount of ads shown on a page.

There are also other income sources you may want to pursue:

CPA networks offer to pay you on a cost-per-action basis. For example, a credit card company can pay you per application. That means no sale is needed, the visitor just has to fill in a form.

Popular CPA networks include:

http://www.Azoogleads.com
http://www.Maxbounty.com
http://www.CJ.Com (a mix of affiliate types)

There are many more, simply search Google for “CPA Network”

Kontera is a little different. It will turn relevant words on your site into paid links automatically.

Chitika can show “mini malls”, which include price information, small descriptions, etc for certain links. These can work well on some site types such as technology ones.

Clickbank primarily offers digital products such as e-books, with high payouts up to 75% per sale. A site such as CBProAds.com can show these, or you can include relevant products manually.

Finally, there are specialist blog-advertising networks such as Blogads and PayPerPost that advertise more directly to your audience. You usually need a more established blog with good traffic to benefit from these.

5. At this point, if all works well, you should be able to get *some* traffic from the search engines, just from your keywords and article content alone. Of course you’ll want to increase this.

Commenting on blogs, and arranging links with blogs, can help your seo rankings. Try commenting on sites that are currently experiencing a buzz - such as the Digg front page, stumbleupon buzz page, etc mentioned earlier in this article.

Viral traffic from sources such as a branded report, branded video, free template, free salespage/product, that you release can have an excellent effect on your traffic levels. If you can include your link in the salespage/template/website etc you give away it can spread all over the web and increase your backlinks.

You can buy traffic from Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing, etc, but you have to be careful. The keyword lists you built up earlier can greatly help here. Try to focus on “long tail” keywords rather than general ones for cheaper hits. For example, don’t try and buy hits to a term such as “dogs”, try focusing with “dog grooming”, “dog grooming in ohio”, etc. The idea is to have a great number of lesser-searched terms rather than a few high-searched ones (which can be priced exhorbitantly).

Remember: backlinks to your site help with your search engine position (along with other factors), so whever possible - by writing reviews, comments, testimonials, articles etc - link from keywords not just your basic URL.

Other search engine factors are harder to influence, but in general links from authority sites (try getting links from sites with a high Page Rank or even from .edu sites etc), one-way links, the age of your site (obviously only achievable over time, unless you are lucky and find an aged site that has expired or is for sale), and the content on your site are the most important.

6. After all this is setup your site is mostly hands-free. You then have a few options:

Move directly onto creating another site in another niche.
Continue to write new content for your site.
Continue to seek out new backlinks, submit new articles, etc.
Start an e-mail list.
Create your own product to sell (such as an ebook), and get affiliates for your product.
Or even sell your site!

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