Make money with no money - it sounds wonderful, doesn't it? But is it really possible?
The answer is a surprising - yes. Making money without spending money first is indeed possible - you just have to know what you're looking for.
How awesome would it be if you could earn a few hundred dollars online in the next 1-3 days? What would you use the money on? An iPhone? A trip out of town? Paying bills? Since you are reading an article on how to make fast money, I'm guessing you're not interested in building a business, so I will spare you the fluff and get right to what's important.
Before I do that, I need to burst your "make money with no money bubble". Here it is: If you honestly think you can make several hundred dollars over the next two to three days without working hard, I have some BP shares I'd like to sell you.
To make money with no money online, you have to do just as much work as with anything else. There is a difference though, because you are going to be working very smart. You see, as you are reading this, thousands of people are earning very good money for something you'd never think you could earn money on.
If you know how to surf the internet, you already know about the products behind this "make fast money without money" method. But you would never guess in a thousand years that it's possible to make money on it.
Have you ever seen one of those "Congratulations, you've won a free iPad" type ads? Most of us have, and if you've ever clicked on one, you know that in order to actually receive that iPad, you are required to spend hours and hours on your computer, filling out info and surveys - giving your personal info out to all kinds of companies.
Then you have to sign up between 8-12 friends who have to duplicate what you did. Then, and only then, the iPad will be yours.
Well guess what?!
A few creative marketers came up with a way to not only make that very system work for them flawlessly, but they are online (24/7), as you are reading this, looking for people just like you to help them do this. And they pay handsomely.
They don't charge you a penny to get started, so indeed, you make money with no money. The actual work is not hard at all, but to realistically earn a full time income from it, it does require a fair amount of time on your part.
The web is full of sites that tell you that you can earn money with no money, but they're deceitful - they always get you on the back end. Unless, of course, they use the "make money with no money" method I just told you about. That method is called Online Forum Trading.
Friday, 27 August 2010
Sunday, 22 August 2010
How to Make Quick Money Online - Without Spending Any Money First
"How to make quick money" is a headline you see advertised everywhere on the web these days. It sounds wonderful, but unfortunately, 99% of the time, to make fast money, you have to pay up first. They lure you in with "make money with no money" promises, but there is almost always a catch.
If you run across any "how to make quick money" sites that at any point asks for your credit card, close your browser immediately, because they're not showing you how to make quick money. They are showing you how they make fast money - on you.
Anyone who promises to teach you the quick money game in exchange for money is taking you for a ride. Having said that, there are legitimate companies/businesses online that are worth spending money on to join, but none of those businesses will tell you that the money will come fast. If they do, they are typically scammers.
Then we have the other category of "how to make quick money" offers, which you most probably have run across. This category includes "make money reading e-mails", "make money filling out surveys", etc. These types of businesses don't require any money to join.
Good thing, because you'll be working your butt off for pennies. No matter what any web site or "testimonials" tell you, your average pay for doing a 15 minute survey is between 3-5 cents. I know, because I've tried most of these schemes. As if that wasn't bad enough, they only give you 6-7 daily surveys to complete, so your daily pay from each business works out to around 35 cents - on a good day!
The question that remains is, are there ANY online jobs/opportunities you can earn a fast, and honest living with, without paying an upfront fee - without starting up your own business?
I've worked as an online marketer for over 7 years now, and after falling for just about every scheme there is, and exhausting just about every "opportunity" in existence online, I have found only 1 genuine, bonafide, online way to earn quick money - a method that actually pays a full time income.
As with any other job or business, hard work is required, and this type of online job isn't for everyone. However, if you require to make from $150-$500+ weekly, and you don't mind working long hours to achieve this, this can be a good job for you.
The best part is that you can be up and running, actually making money, in less than 2 hours from now. There is NO fee to join, and training (takes about 30 minutes) is free as well.
Until someone shows me a quicker, better way to make fast money that doesn't require any investment, this method takes the gold medal for me.
If you run across any "how to make quick money" sites that at any point asks for your credit card, close your browser immediately, because they're not showing you how to make quick money. They are showing you how they make fast money - on you.
Anyone who promises to teach you the quick money game in exchange for money is taking you for a ride. Having said that, there are legitimate companies/businesses online that are worth spending money on to join, but none of those businesses will tell you that the money will come fast. If they do, they are typically scammers.
Then we have the other category of "how to make quick money" offers, which you most probably have run across. This category includes "make money reading e-mails", "make money filling out surveys", etc. These types of businesses don't require any money to join.
Good thing, because you'll be working your butt off for pennies. No matter what any web site or "testimonials" tell you, your average pay for doing a 15 minute survey is between 3-5 cents. I know, because I've tried most of these schemes. As if that wasn't bad enough, they only give you 6-7 daily surveys to complete, so your daily pay from each business works out to around 35 cents - on a good day!
The question that remains is, are there ANY online jobs/opportunities you can earn a fast, and honest living with, without paying an upfront fee - without starting up your own business?
I've worked as an online marketer for over 7 years now, and after falling for just about every scheme there is, and exhausting just about every "opportunity" in existence online, I have found only 1 genuine, bonafide, online way to earn quick money - a method that actually pays a full time income.
As with any other job or business, hard work is required, and this type of online job isn't for everyone. However, if you require to make from $150-$500+ weekly, and you don't mind working long hours to achieve this, this can be a good job for you.
The best part is that you can be up and running, actually making money, in less than 2 hours from now. There is NO fee to join, and training (takes about 30 minutes) is free as well.
Until someone shows me a quicker, better way to make fast money that doesn't require any investment, this method takes the gold medal for me.
Friday, 20 August 2010
5 Ways to Make Money Online Without Spending Anything to Get Started
Often people come on the Internet looking for ways to make money online without spending any money to get started. In this article we will take a look at 5 ways you can get started making money on the Internet and it won't cost you one penny out of your pocket.
1. Start a blog at Blogger.com. This is free to do and it will only take you a couple of minutes to set up. Google owns this blogging platform so you will want to monetize your blog with ads from Google AdSense.
They make it very easy to get the ads on your blog. You make money every time one of your visitors clicks on one of these ads. Because you are not selling anything this is the easiest way to make money on the Internet.
2. Join a cost per action affiliate network. CPA programs pay you to get your visitor to perform a specific action such as filling out a short lead form.
When you join an affiliate network offering these kinds of programs you will have access to numerous merchants across various niches. Again this is fairly easy money to make because you do not require your visitor to purchase anything for you to earn money.
3. Become an Internet writer. There are a lot of ways to earn money writing online today. Copywriters earn six-figure incomes if they are good.
Blog writers can make extra income, or even quit their job as there are millions of blogs that need fresh content written for them. Writing content articles can pay you well as people need them for their website and article marketing needs.
4. Join ClickBank.com and sell digital information. This is the largest information website in the world and it's free to join. You get one ID number to market all of the thousands of products they have.
You can make money selling ebooks, and they also have recurring commission products that pay you on a monthly basis. Information is always in demand so this is a good way to make money without spending anything to startout.
5. Take paid surveys. You can join survey programs such as InboxDollars and have surveys mailed directly to your email inbox for you to fill out. There are many people who make a few extra hundred dollars a month taking paid surveys online and these programs are free to join.
These are five ways to make money online without spending anything to do it. Millions of people make money on the Internet today and you can too!
1. Start a blog at Blogger.com. This is free to do and it will only take you a couple of minutes to set up. Google owns this blogging platform so you will want to monetize your blog with ads from Google AdSense.
They make it very easy to get the ads on your blog. You make money every time one of your visitors clicks on one of these ads. Because you are not selling anything this is the easiest way to make money on the Internet.
2. Join a cost per action affiliate network. CPA programs pay you to get your visitor to perform a specific action such as filling out a short lead form.
When you join an affiliate network offering these kinds of programs you will have access to numerous merchants across various niches. Again this is fairly easy money to make because you do not require your visitor to purchase anything for you to earn money.
3. Become an Internet writer. There are a lot of ways to earn money writing online today. Copywriters earn six-figure incomes if they are good.
Blog writers can make extra income, or even quit their job as there are millions of blogs that need fresh content written for them. Writing content articles can pay you well as people need them for their website and article marketing needs.
4. Join ClickBank.com and sell digital information. This is the largest information website in the world and it's free to join. You get one ID number to market all of the thousands of products they have.
You can make money selling ebooks, and they also have recurring commission products that pay you on a monthly basis. Information is always in demand so this is a good way to make money without spending anything to startout.
5. Take paid surveys. You can join survey programs such as InboxDollars and have surveys mailed directly to your email inbox for you to fill out. There are many people who make a few extra hundred dollars a month taking paid surveys online and these programs are free to join.
These are five ways to make money online without spending anything to do it. Millions of people make money on the Internet today and you can too!
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Buying and Selling Domain Names For Big Cash Profits
Buying and Selling
Domain Names
For Big Cash Profits
Introduction To Domain Flipping
Buying and selling domain names can be an exceptionally lucrative venture to get into, however if you are starting off with very little cash flow, it's always best to purchase lower cost domains and generate small profits as you work your way up to larger flips.
I have sold hundreds of domain names that I secured from marketplaces like Ebay and resold on marketplaces like NamePros.com or DNForum.com. While the marketplaces where domain sales are most lucrative will change from that of website flipping, the game remains the same with your focus being on locating and purchasing low cost domains and flipping them for a higher price.
One of the great aspects of domain flipping is that the efforts required are minimal. No longer must you locate or integrate content, tweak website pages, outsource tasks, or transfer websites.
All you need to do is find memorable, appealing domain names in niche markets and sell them to buyers, eager to create their own website on this domain.
Furthermore, the risks are quite low as are the investment costs, and once you have set up your system so that you are generating daily profits, it will require no more than one hour a day to keep the cash flow going.
Many of my partners, students and friends are earning $500 - $2,500 per week from flipping low cost domain names, while others have gone to secure high value domain names that are generating them revenue even before they are resold.
It's not a difficult business to get into, if you follow my simple guide to buying and selling domain names.
To start, you will want to create accounts at the following places, where you can both buy and sell domain names:
www.NamePros.com
www.DNForum.com
www.Ebay.com
www.SitePoint.com
Check out part 2 for continuation
Domain Names
For Big Cash Profits
Introduction To Domain Flipping
Buying and selling domain names can be an exceptionally lucrative venture to get into, however if you are starting off with very little cash flow, it's always best to purchase lower cost domains and generate small profits as you work your way up to larger flips.
I have sold hundreds of domain names that I secured from marketplaces like Ebay and resold on marketplaces like NamePros.com or DNForum.com. While the marketplaces where domain sales are most lucrative will change from that of website flipping, the game remains the same with your focus being on locating and purchasing low cost domains and flipping them for a higher price.
One of the great aspects of domain flipping is that the efforts required are minimal. No longer must you locate or integrate content, tweak website pages, outsource tasks, or transfer websites.
All you need to do is find memorable, appealing domain names in niche markets and sell them to buyers, eager to create their own website on this domain.
Furthermore, the risks are quite low as are the investment costs, and once you have set up your system so that you are generating daily profits, it will require no more than one hour a day to keep the cash flow going.
Many of my partners, students and friends are earning $500 - $2,500 per week from flipping low cost domain names, while others have gone to secure high value domain names that are generating them revenue even before they are resold.
It's not a difficult business to get into, if you follow my simple guide to buying and selling domain names.
To start, you will want to create accounts at the following places, where you can both buy and sell domain names:
www.NamePros.com
www.DNForum.com
www.Ebay.com
www.SitePoint.com
Check out part 2 for continuation
Saturday, 7 August 2010
Buying and Selling Domain Names For Big Cash Profits( Part 2)
Buying and Selling
Domain Names
For Big Cash Profits( Part 2)
Choosing Winning Domains
When it comes to finding the best domain names, the easiest route to take is in exploring the expired domain listings.
With expired domain names, it simply means that they have previously been registered and left to expire. These are far more appealing to buyers due to the fact that they are considered 'aged', despite the fact that they have expired and are no longer active domains.
I use a few different resources when locating expired domain names that I believe to be winners, one being the free service located at www.WSMDomains.com and http://www.RedHotDomainNames.com
Here, you are able to access and download lengthy listings of both expired domain names as well as domains that are about to expire.
Download lists of expired domain names each day, and run them through a filtering script, such as the one available at:
www.alouwebdesign.ca
Another filtering tool is available at: www.DomainPunch.com/products/domainfilter and it’s entirely free.
What this script will do is enable you to sort through the listings of domains by extension, as well as weed through domains that have numbers or hyphens.
It’s quite flexible in how you can set it up to filter through these lists for you, hands free.
Best of all, it can handle very large text based lists.
Download and install the software and check it out. You will find it will save you an incredible amount of time and make the job easier and more enjoyable.
When it comes to purchasing domain names for resale, you want to stick with the top level extension, the dot com, and avoid any domains with numbers, or other characters.
You will also want to focus on searching for expired domain names that are as short as possible, and with utilities such as the one available at alouwebdesign.ca, you are able to search through your lists by setting a maximum and minimum length, meaning that you can sort through the domains so that only ones that are shorter will appear.
Personally, I set the maximum length to 20 characters and of course, the minimum to zero, so that it includes the shortest domain names on my expired lists.
You will also need to enter in specific keywords, these are words that when contained within any of the expired domains, will be included in the results page after you have entered in your list and filtered through the results.
Creating a keyword swipe file is an ongoing job, and one that you should concentrate a lot of effort on, as the more prime keywords you enter into the software, the better your chances of finding true gems.
This comes down to the niche markets you cater to, and you should take a bit of time to start creating a list of keywords in a text file that you can copy and paste into the software.
Apart from targeted keywords, you should also consider thinking outside the box a bit, by drumming up a list of memorable keywords that when added to a domain can be used for branding purposes.
I've sold countless domain names contrived of two keywords that really made no sense together but because of the sound, the appeal and the brandability factor, they were gobbled up quickly.
Think about some of the Internet's most popular websites like Twitter.com, Facebook.com or FeedBurner.com whose domains are off the beaten path but definitely memorable, which is one of the best important elements of a domain names profitability.
Take some time to get familiar with both the expired domain websites as well as the software available to help you manage the lists and weed through potential gems.
Once you have sorted through your lists, it's time to run the remaining domains through a bulk domain registration tool, to determine what domains are still available, as others downloading these lists may have scooped up a few already.
One great resource for checking large domain lists for availability is available at www.Moniker.com where you can enter in hundreds of domain names and allow the software to validate whether the domains are available or have been registered.
With Moniker, you can check up to 500 domains at once, which will free up a lot of your time so you can continue searching for solid and available domain names.
You can visit Monikers bulk domain registration page at:
http://www.Moniker.com/domains/batch_reg.jsp
On this page you will see the following form:
Once you have a solid listing of available domain names, it's time to follow the advice of many who have garnered wealth in the domain industry for many years through proper and careful selection.
Copy and paste a portion of your domains from your list into the text box. Remember, it can only check 500 at a time.
Once you have entered them in, click the Search tab to send your query off. Wait a few minutes for the results. (This can sometimes take a few minutes, so be patient). When checking for domain names you can choose to have Moniker search for only dot com extensions which is what you should focus on primarily, when you are new to domain names.
Dot com (.com) is the most popular extension and are often easier to flip.
For other extensions, you will be required to do more in depth keyword and traffic research so let’s stick to .com’s for now.
Once Moniker is done searching for the domain names you have entered in, you will see a results window where you can choose to register them with Moniker.
Note that you are not required to register them there, you can use whatever domain registration provider you wish, we are simply using Monikers bulk domain checker to sort through our lengthy list to determine availability of each domain name.
For me, I typically register a handful of domain names a day; I never go overboard unless I happen to stumble upon a great list or a good deal.
When you are first starting out, you should set aside $50.00 and try to register 5 domain names to start.
Once you have begun to generate a profit and have a feel for how domain flipping works, you can begin to take a portion of your profits and invest it back into registering domain names.
It will not take long before you have the business paying for itself entirely, including higher priced domain names that you will eventually register and flip.
You can also find tons of expired domain lists on domain forums and blogs. I have included quite a few within the Resources section at the end of this guide, so be sure to check those out.
Whenever you download an expired list of domains, you should begin to weed through it taking notes of the ones that appeal to you either because they are short, memorable or based on keywords that you have found to be in demand.
The only problem with expired domain listings are that if you don’t move quickly, a lot of the better domain names will be snatched up as these lists tend to get distributed all over the Internet rather quickly. Another obstacle when browsing through expired domain lists is the fact that often times domain registrars such as GoDaddy.com, will snag any domains that have existing traffic.
This means that some of the domain names on the lists will not become available after they have expired, but instead, held by the domain registrars for a period of 5-7 days before potentially being dropped and made available again. The best way to address this is to go over each lists (and as many different lists as you can), taking notes of any domain names that are appealing.
Write them down in a text file and every day, take a few minutes to check whether the domains have become available to the public. Before you do this however, you should know that there are many domain registrars online that will literally steal your domain research.
What this means is that when you type the domain name into your browser to see if it’s available, or if you visit a domain registrar’s website and enter in a domain to see its status, these companies analyze this data and may snap up a domain you are considering.
This has been happening for many years and has recently caused quite a stir amongst the domain community when some well-known registrars were caught doing this. To avoid domain snatching, I recommend using a trusted provider, such as www.DomainTools.com managed by Jay Westerdal.
Jay has a strict policy against domain research stealing, so you can rest assured that if you use his service to check for domains, you will not be exposing your considerations to someone waiting to snatch it up.
www.Verisign.com is also another trusted provider, and despite allegations regarding NameCheap from time to time, I have used them for many years without any problems in having my potential domains gobbled up or squatted on by their team.
They are also my chosen registrar due to their lower prices and included WHO privacy protection guard that comes free with every domain registratration
Domain Names
For Big Cash Profits( Part 2)
Choosing Winning Domains
When it comes to finding the best domain names, the easiest route to take is in exploring the expired domain listings.
With expired domain names, it simply means that they have previously been registered and left to expire. These are far more appealing to buyers due to the fact that they are considered 'aged', despite the fact that they have expired and are no longer active domains.
I use a few different resources when locating expired domain names that I believe to be winners, one being the free service located at www.WSMDomains.com and http://www.RedHotDomainNames.com
Here, you are able to access and download lengthy listings of both expired domain names as well as domains that are about to expire.
Download lists of expired domain names each day, and run them through a filtering script, such as the one available at:
www.alouwebdesign.ca
Another filtering tool is available at: www.DomainPunch.com/products/domainfilter and it’s entirely free.
What this script will do is enable you to sort through the listings of domains by extension, as well as weed through domains that have numbers or hyphens.
It’s quite flexible in how you can set it up to filter through these lists for you, hands free.
Best of all, it can handle very large text based lists.
Download and install the software and check it out. You will find it will save you an incredible amount of time and make the job easier and more enjoyable.
When it comes to purchasing domain names for resale, you want to stick with the top level extension, the dot com, and avoid any domains with numbers, or other characters.
You will also want to focus on searching for expired domain names that are as short as possible, and with utilities such as the one available at alouwebdesign.ca, you are able to search through your lists by setting a maximum and minimum length, meaning that you can sort through the domains so that only ones that are shorter will appear.
Personally, I set the maximum length to 20 characters and of course, the minimum to zero, so that it includes the shortest domain names on my expired lists.
You will also need to enter in specific keywords, these are words that when contained within any of the expired domains, will be included in the results page after you have entered in your list and filtered through the results.
Creating a keyword swipe file is an ongoing job, and one that you should concentrate a lot of effort on, as the more prime keywords you enter into the software, the better your chances of finding true gems.
This comes down to the niche markets you cater to, and you should take a bit of time to start creating a list of keywords in a text file that you can copy and paste into the software.
Apart from targeted keywords, you should also consider thinking outside the box a bit, by drumming up a list of memorable keywords that when added to a domain can be used for branding purposes.
I've sold countless domain names contrived of two keywords that really made no sense together but because of the sound, the appeal and the brandability factor, they were gobbled up quickly.
Think about some of the Internet's most popular websites like Twitter.com, Facebook.com or FeedBurner.com whose domains are off the beaten path but definitely memorable, which is one of the best important elements of a domain names profitability.
Take some time to get familiar with both the expired domain websites as well as the software available to help you manage the lists and weed through potential gems.
Once you have sorted through your lists, it's time to run the remaining domains through a bulk domain registration tool, to determine what domains are still available, as others downloading these lists may have scooped up a few already.
One great resource for checking large domain lists for availability is available at www.Moniker.com where you can enter in hundreds of domain names and allow the software to validate whether the domains are available or have been registered.
With Moniker, you can check up to 500 domains at once, which will free up a lot of your time so you can continue searching for solid and available domain names.
You can visit Monikers bulk domain registration page at:
http://www.Moniker.com/domains/batch_reg.jsp
On this page you will see the following form:
Once you have a solid listing of available domain names, it's time to follow the advice of many who have garnered wealth in the domain industry for many years through proper and careful selection.
Copy and paste a portion of your domains from your list into the text box. Remember, it can only check 500 at a time.
Once you have entered them in, click the Search tab to send your query off. Wait a few minutes for the results. (This can sometimes take a few minutes, so be patient). When checking for domain names you can choose to have Moniker search for only dot com extensions which is what you should focus on primarily, when you are new to domain names.
Dot com (.com) is the most popular extension and are often easier to flip.
For other extensions, you will be required to do more in depth keyword and traffic research so let’s stick to .com’s for now.
Once Moniker is done searching for the domain names you have entered in, you will see a results window where you can choose to register them with Moniker.
Note that you are not required to register them there, you can use whatever domain registration provider you wish, we are simply using Monikers bulk domain checker to sort through our lengthy list to determine availability of each domain name.
For me, I typically register a handful of domain names a day; I never go overboard unless I happen to stumble upon a great list or a good deal.
When you are first starting out, you should set aside $50.00 and try to register 5 domain names to start.
Once you have begun to generate a profit and have a feel for how domain flipping works, you can begin to take a portion of your profits and invest it back into registering domain names.
It will not take long before you have the business paying for itself entirely, including higher priced domain names that you will eventually register and flip.
You can also find tons of expired domain lists on domain forums and blogs. I have included quite a few within the Resources section at the end of this guide, so be sure to check those out.
Whenever you download an expired list of domains, you should begin to weed through it taking notes of the ones that appeal to you either because they are short, memorable or based on keywords that you have found to be in demand.
The only problem with expired domain listings are that if you don’t move quickly, a lot of the better domain names will be snatched up as these lists tend to get distributed all over the Internet rather quickly. Another obstacle when browsing through expired domain lists is the fact that often times domain registrars such as GoDaddy.com, will snag any domains that have existing traffic.
This means that some of the domain names on the lists will not become available after they have expired, but instead, held by the domain registrars for a period of 5-7 days before potentially being dropped and made available again. The best way to address this is to go over each lists (and as many different lists as you can), taking notes of any domain names that are appealing.
Write them down in a text file and every day, take a few minutes to check whether the domains have become available to the public. Before you do this however, you should know that there are many domain registrars online that will literally steal your domain research.
What this means is that when you type the domain name into your browser to see if it’s available, or if you visit a domain registrar’s website and enter in a domain to see its status, these companies analyze this data and may snap up a domain you are considering.
This has been happening for many years and has recently caused quite a stir amongst the domain community when some well-known registrars were caught doing this. To avoid domain snatching, I recommend using a trusted provider, such as www.DomainTools.com managed by Jay Westerdal.
Jay has a strict policy against domain research stealing, so you can rest assured that if you use his service to check for domains, you will not be exposing your considerations to someone waiting to snatch it up.
www.Verisign.com is also another trusted provider, and despite allegations regarding NameCheap from time to time, I have used them for many years without any problems in having my potential domains gobbled up or squatted on by their team.
They are also my chosen registrar due to their lower prices and included WHO privacy protection guard that comes free with every domain registratration
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
How to Use Keywords to Position Your Articles
(Article Marketing Secrets- 2)
In a nutshell, keywords are just words or phrases that people use to search for anything and everything online. Seeing as we’re getting the nomenclature out of the way, ‘keyword density’ is the amount of a certain keyword per 100 words.
Keywords are important – that can’t be stressed enough. Considering that search engines are still the primary way in which people look for anything on the internet, it means that people who are looking for things in whatever niche you’re in, are going to be doing so on search engines.
Thus, when talking about positioning your articles, it essentially means positioning them in the relevant searches, so that they’re more likely to be found by the right people.
What happens if this isn’t done? Well, say you had an article about blogging for money, but it didn’t contain any keywords that are being searched for a decent amount of times per month. In this sort of case, there would be no way that anyone would find your article, and so it would go pretty much unread and unattended.
Admittedly, for long articles there inadvertently ends up being a keyword used here or there, but for reliable results, you’re going to want at least a 1% keyword density (but not more than 3%).
First though, you’re going to have to find the keywords that you intend to use.
Keyword Research
Basic keyword research is really pretty easy, and there isn’t too much about it that even a beginner can’t come to grips with. To start off with, the keyword research tool of choice is Google Adwords Keyword Tool.
Seeing as Google is the most popular search engine around, getting data from it seems to be a logical place to begin.
When conducting keyword research, there are three considerations in particular that play an important role:
1. Number of Searches
Quite literally, this is just the number of searches per month. If a term has a high number of searches, it means lots of people are looking for it, which definitely makes it a better choice.
2. Competition
Once you have a keyword that has a decent amount of searches, plug it into Google and search for it. When you get the results, take note of how many there are. For instance, if there are 11,800,000 results, then that means a lot of people are competing for that keyword.
On the other hand, if you end up with something like 1,800 results, then there are very few competing websites.
Needless to say, with less competition, you stand a much better chance of appearing on the first page of the search results, which is really what you should be aiming for. Once you’re there, you will no doubt see a dramatic increase in your views.
3. Profitability
Not all traffic is as profitable, and sometimes, for certain keywords, the traffic that is obtained just refuses to be converted. While there are a lot of factors that can affect this, it isn’t too relevant as far as keyword research is concerned.
Instead, it is better to know just one simple test of the ‘profitability’ of a keyword.
When you perform a search for the keyword to scope out the competition, take notice as to whether or not any adverts appear. If they do, then that means someone out there feels that it is worth spending money on that keyword.
Admittedly, this isn’t a 100% accurate test, but it should suffice to give you a general idea.
By looking at these three areas of keyword research, you should end up with a list of keywords which you can use to position your articles well. Remember: The idea is to get profitable keywords that have a decent number of searches per month, and low competition.
Keyword Enriched Articles
With the keywords that you’ve acquired, you need to enrich your articles with them. Mind you, there is a difference between enriching and stuffing, and search engines are smart enough to recognize when someone is trying to fool them.
Insert keywords in such a way that they flow smoothly through the article, and follow the 1% to 3% keyword density rule closely. For each article, it is generally advisable to have one ‘short’ keyword of about 2 to 3 words, and two ‘long’ keywords of 4 or more words.
If you do all of this, your articles should be showing up for the keywords that you’re targeting, and so, all that remains is to consider the other aspects of article marketing.
Next will be Grabbing Attention with Headlines. Check out part 3
In a nutshell, keywords are just words or phrases that people use to search for anything and everything online. Seeing as we’re getting the nomenclature out of the way, ‘keyword density’ is the amount of a certain keyword per 100 words.
Keywords are important – that can’t be stressed enough. Considering that search engines are still the primary way in which people look for anything on the internet, it means that people who are looking for things in whatever niche you’re in, are going to be doing so on search engines.
Thus, when talking about positioning your articles, it essentially means positioning them in the relevant searches, so that they’re more likely to be found by the right people.
What happens if this isn’t done? Well, say you had an article about blogging for money, but it didn’t contain any keywords that are being searched for a decent amount of times per month. In this sort of case, there would be no way that anyone would find your article, and so it would go pretty much unread and unattended.
Admittedly, for long articles there inadvertently ends up being a keyword used here or there, but for reliable results, you’re going to want at least a 1% keyword density (but not more than 3%).
First though, you’re going to have to find the keywords that you intend to use.
Keyword Research
Basic keyword research is really pretty easy, and there isn’t too much about it that even a beginner can’t come to grips with. To start off with, the keyword research tool of choice is Google Adwords Keyword Tool.
Seeing as Google is the most popular search engine around, getting data from it seems to be a logical place to begin.
When conducting keyword research, there are three considerations in particular that play an important role:
1. Number of Searches
Quite literally, this is just the number of searches per month. If a term has a high number of searches, it means lots of people are looking for it, which definitely makes it a better choice.
2. Competition
Once you have a keyword that has a decent amount of searches, plug it into Google and search for it. When you get the results, take note of how many there are. For instance, if there are 11,800,000 results, then that means a lot of people are competing for that keyword.
On the other hand, if you end up with something like 1,800 results, then there are very few competing websites.
Needless to say, with less competition, you stand a much better chance of appearing on the first page of the search results, which is really what you should be aiming for. Once you’re there, you will no doubt see a dramatic increase in your views.
3. Profitability
Not all traffic is as profitable, and sometimes, for certain keywords, the traffic that is obtained just refuses to be converted. While there are a lot of factors that can affect this, it isn’t too relevant as far as keyword research is concerned.
Instead, it is better to know just one simple test of the ‘profitability’ of a keyword.
When you perform a search for the keyword to scope out the competition, take notice as to whether or not any adverts appear. If they do, then that means someone out there feels that it is worth spending money on that keyword.
Admittedly, this isn’t a 100% accurate test, but it should suffice to give you a general idea.
By looking at these three areas of keyword research, you should end up with a list of keywords which you can use to position your articles well. Remember: The idea is to get profitable keywords that have a decent number of searches per month, and low competition.
Keyword Enriched Articles
With the keywords that you’ve acquired, you need to enrich your articles with them. Mind you, there is a difference between enriching and stuffing, and search engines are smart enough to recognize when someone is trying to fool them.
Insert keywords in such a way that they flow smoothly through the article, and follow the 1% to 3% keyword density rule closely. For each article, it is generally advisable to have one ‘short’ keyword of about 2 to 3 words, and two ‘long’ keywords of 4 or more words.
If you do all of this, your articles should be showing up for the keywords that you’re targeting, and so, all that remains is to consider the other aspects of article marketing.
Next will be Grabbing Attention with Headlines. Check out part 3
How to Make Money by selling your own eBook
How to Make Money by selling your own eBook
Selling eBooks is a great way to make money online. By creating and selling your own eBook you can benefit from the low cost of digital distribution and they’re easy to sell online. You could create an eBook and put it online for sale in a single day; however, there are numerous other things that are important to keep in mind that can help you have more success:
1. You need to have people to sell your eBook to
There are a few ways you can find customers to sell your eBook too. One way to do that is to build a successful blog and sell the eBook to your readers after you’ve built up an online following.
2. You can get other webmasters to help you sell it
You can contact other bloggers or website owners that are in a niche related to your own and get them to help sell your product in exchange for a portion of the revenue. One of the best ways to do that is by creating your product and listing it for sale through E-Junkie as you can sign up affiliates to sell your product easily.
3. Find a place to sell it online
As I mentioned above E-Junkie is a digital goods distribution platform and they make it very easy to sell products like eBooks online. I have an account with them now and I only have to pay $5 a month to sell products and they handle all of the payment processing / W-9 account information for affiliates which is fantastic.
Sign up for E-Junkie here
The other option is to sell it through ClickBank.com. They have a huge marketplace of products and a ton of affiliates that are available to help sell the product.
In either case, the key is to make sure that the product you create is around a subject you’re knowledgeable about and passionate enough to create a great product.
Selling eBooks is a great way to make money online. By creating and selling your own eBook you can benefit from the low cost of digital distribution and they’re easy to sell online. You could create an eBook and put it online for sale in a single day; however, there are numerous other things that are important to keep in mind that can help you have more success:
1. You need to have people to sell your eBook to
There are a few ways you can find customers to sell your eBook too. One way to do that is to build a successful blog and sell the eBook to your readers after you’ve built up an online following.
2. You can get other webmasters to help you sell it
You can contact other bloggers or website owners that are in a niche related to your own and get them to help sell your product in exchange for a portion of the revenue. One of the best ways to do that is by creating your product and listing it for sale through E-Junkie as you can sign up affiliates to sell your product easily.
3. Find a place to sell it online
As I mentioned above E-Junkie is a digital goods distribution platform and they make it very easy to sell products like eBooks online. I have an account with them now and I only have to pay $5 a month to sell products and they handle all of the payment processing / W-9 account information for affiliates which is fantastic.
Sign up for E-Junkie here
The other option is to sell it through ClickBank.com. They have a huge marketplace of products and a ton of affiliates that are available to help sell the product.
In either case, the key is to make sure that the product you create is around a subject you’re knowledgeable about and passionate enough to create a great product.
Sunday, 1 August 2010
21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires
21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires
The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires
The common principles and practices of all men and women who become millionaires in one generation.
1. Dream Big Dreams - How to visualize, imagine and create an exciting picture of personal wealth and prosperity;
2. Develop a Clear Sense of Direction - Learn a powerful, proven goal-setting exercise that can change your life;
3. See Yourself As Self-Employed - How to take complete control of your career and your financial life;
4. Do What You Love To Do - Identify the ideal work for you and then get paid well for doing it;
5. Commit to Excellence - How to move into the top 10% in your field and be paid more than ever before;
6. Work Longer and Harder - How to organize your time so you get more done and contribute more value;
7. Dedicate Yourself to Lifelong Learning - How to continually upgrade your talents and abilities to earn more money;
8. Pay Yourself First - The most powerful process of wealth accumulation ever discovered and how you can use it;
9. Learn Every Detail of the Business - How to become an expert in your chosen field and double your income;
10. Dedicate Yourself to Serving Others - The starting point of all personal fortunes and how to begin;
11. Be Absolutely Honest With Yourself and Others - How and why personal integrity goes hand in hand with financial success;
12. Set Priorities and Concentrate Single-mindedly - The importance of focusing on your most important tasks all day long;
13. Develop a Reputation for Speed and Dependability - How to give yourself the winning edge in everything you do;
14. Be Prepared to Climb From Peak to Peak - Learn how to recognize the cycles and trends that can make you rich;
15. Practice Self-Discipline In All Things - Develop the most important quality for financial success;
16. Unlock Your Inborn Creativity - Learn how to solve any problem, overcome any obstacle, achieve any goal;
17. Get Around The Right People - The important of surrounding yourself with winners at each stage of your career;
18. Take Excellent Care of Your Physical Health - How to develop and maintain high levels of energy and fitness;
19. Be Decisive and Action Oriented - How to identify the most important action steps you can take immediately;
20. Never Allow Failure To Be An Option - How to overcome the fears that hold most people back;
21. Pass the "Persistence Test" - Learn how to bounce back from defeat and never, never give up.
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The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires
The common principles and practices of all men and women who become millionaires in one generation.
1. Dream Big Dreams - How to visualize, imagine and create an exciting picture of personal wealth and prosperity;
2. Develop a Clear Sense of Direction - Learn a powerful, proven goal-setting exercise that can change your life;
3. See Yourself As Self-Employed - How to take complete control of your career and your financial life;
4. Do What You Love To Do - Identify the ideal work for you and then get paid well for doing it;
5. Commit to Excellence - How to move into the top 10% in your field and be paid more than ever before;
6. Work Longer and Harder - How to organize your time so you get more done and contribute more value;
7. Dedicate Yourself to Lifelong Learning - How to continually upgrade your talents and abilities to earn more money;
8. Pay Yourself First - The most powerful process of wealth accumulation ever discovered and how you can use it;
9. Learn Every Detail of the Business - How to become an expert in your chosen field and double your income;
10. Dedicate Yourself to Serving Others - The starting point of all personal fortunes and how to begin;
11. Be Absolutely Honest With Yourself and Others - How and why personal integrity goes hand in hand with financial success;
12. Set Priorities and Concentrate Single-mindedly - The importance of focusing on your most important tasks all day long;
13. Develop a Reputation for Speed and Dependability - How to give yourself the winning edge in everything you do;
14. Be Prepared to Climb From Peak to Peak - Learn how to recognize the cycles and trends that can make you rich;
15. Practice Self-Discipline In All Things - Develop the most important quality for financial success;
16. Unlock Your Inborn Creativity - Learn how to solve any problem, overcome any obstacle, achieve any goal;
17. Get Around The Right People - The important of surrounding yourself with winners at each stage of your career;
18. Take Excellent Care of Your Physical Health - How to develop and maintain high levels of energy and fitness;
19. Be Decisive and Action Oriented - How to identify the most important action steps you can take immediately;
20. Never Allow Failure To Be An Option - How to overcome the fears that hold most people back;
21. Pass the "Persistence Test" - Learn how to bounce back from defeat and never, never give up.
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