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The Rules They Are A Changing For StumbleUpon Users

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Not that long ago, it was acceptable to stumble one’s own post to get the ball rolling in Stumbleupon. However, the rules of the game are changing as detailed here:

StumbleUpon Has Updated Its Algorithms

If by chance you have been found wanting by the SU team, never fear there is a way to get back into their good graces. Here’s just a few excerpts from the post (linked above): (more…)

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In Pursuit Of That Cold Hard Cash Online

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know that we talk off and on about the huge potential income stream you have at your fingertips… you and what you know.

With the state of the economy at the moment, or even if it wasn’t so scary, you always have the means of making a living online for yourself. This resource depends on no man (or woman) but yourself. It’s you, your keyboard, your thoughts, your knowledge, your willingness to be your own boss and work for yourself.

Let me digress for just a moment to remind you about some of the reasons why I’m revisiting this money making idea for you (trust me it’s worth the reminder): (more…)

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Who Really Owns The House? Fun Sunday Story

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

We’ve been super busy adding a new service to My Wizard Ads.

An option that everyone always has for spreading the word about programs, products and services is ezine advertising. This area of marketing covers classified ezine ads and the often sought-after solo ad. Some guru and program owners may use the term “standalone ad,” but they are one and the same.

So with a new service in place - called the Solo Ad Explosion (packed with real value for the online advertiser) - it’s time to turn our attention to the lighter things in life.

Earlier today, my father sent me a link to a great news story. Granted, if it’s your neighborhood, you might not be that thrilled - time to keep Kitty and Rover in the house for a bit, but here’s the cute picture: (more…)

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How A Freebie Just Might Save Your Job or Enhance Your Marketing Online

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Tonight, while getting some marketing for us caught up and ahead, I came across this great blog called Freebie Reporter. This blog is chalked full of all those wonderful freebies most of us love, enough to fill anyone’s wish list.

How about free magnets, tattoos and stickers; free Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis; a free 2 gig MicroSD card from ConsoleSource. These three are just the most recent posts I saw this evening. There were lots more, a freebie lovers dream come true!

However, the one that really caught my eye was (more…)

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Why Sweating The Small Stuff Might Not Be A Bad Idea

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

This morning while actively participating in some marketing over at the Firestorm Forum, I came across the ideal post for our blog today :)

You aren’t aware of this, but I really sweat the typos, grammar, punctuation, etc., while creating and posting a new blog post. Ask Scott how often I read and re-read and tweak and change. Luckily, he’s a patient guy, and also believes we need to post our “best work.”

And, nothing can back me up as much as the blog post I found today. The headline (or link name) This Kid Is Lucky To Be Alive really scared me at first. I was anticipating (horribly) the worst. (more…)

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Where to Find Products To Promote - For Free - Newbie Affiliate Marketing Advice

Friday, August 15th, 2008

I need to start this post by telling you that we (Scott and myself) have been around for a LONG time. I know more about advertising and marketing online then any individual program/membership owner can ever tell you. I do this day in and day out, trying to help you make sense of what it is you are doing online - and how to get it done.

Scott, with a background long on years in affiliate marketing, is also an expert when it comes to marketing, advertising, and promoting online. We teamed up a few years back, (the best move either of us ever made!) and provide several online business resources tailored specifically to help you be successful online, too.

Each and every thing we do - whether planned that way or not - revolves around helping others be as successful as possible online (with offline ideas thrown in for good measure).

With that bit of hoopla and flag waving out of the way, today we’d like to help anyone who’s stuck in what can be a vicious, yet unnecessary, cycle… (more…)

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How to Stop Waiting For Your Money Ship To Come In And Go After It Yourself

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Very late last night I received an email over at My Wizard Ads from a gentleman wanting to know if he was wasting his time online. He wasn’t questioning the MWA services, but his whole perception on trying to make money online in general.

Of course I emailed him back and forth several times. I’m afraid I climbed on my soapbox and did my thing (which he did appreciate). The crux of the making-money dilemma is something I will cover in the next post (I promise!) and present solutions to that problem.

In the meantime though, I want to take a moment and show you a shortcut to making money - under your own steam, without relying on anyone or anything else online.

After proving to ourselves, for ourselves, that a person can make money writing online, I set off on a journey to uncover a resource that could shave years off the learning curve. A way to step up to the plate much faster in the field of writing - any kind of writing - online.

With income potentials of $85,000 or more per year, this is hardly something you will want to poo-poo out of turn without researching!

I’m happy to report I found such a resource - and  (more…)

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SocialSpark Test Continues With Great Results We Make More Money

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

A while back (June 16th to be exact) we did a post about SocialSpark, a program for bloggers and a way for you to make money online. In addition, of course, SocialSpark is set up to take on advertisers needing promotions.

That reiterated, at the time I opted for an “opportunity” that paid us $5.50. If you remember, it was a promo for SocialSpark itself, and something I was going to write about anyway.

How great was that :)

So, the other day I logged into SocialSpark again, and they had such a worthwhile cause. An opportunity to bring the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk to everyone’s attention. This organization is looking for volunteers to coordinate their Fall walks to raise awareness and money.

That opportunity was worth (more…)

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Marketing Just Got A Whole Lot Easier If You Are Careful

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

For anyone in the Entrecard system, you should have received an email sometime in the past 12 hours notifying you of their new toolbar. This new toolbar makes surfing your favorite Entrecard categories and blogs so much easier! It truly is a dream come true :)

However, a word of caution. Surfing faster is always great, but neglecting to use any marketing tool properly can be your downfall.

The Entrecard Firefox-only toolbar is an easy install and even easier activation. Once you’ve followed the instructions, presented here:

To download the EntreBar, visit this page:
http://entrecard.com/page/ec_toolbar

be sure to also take the time to read all about the various features of your new toolbar here:

http://entrecard.com/blog/?p=493

Yes it is wonderful, and yes we are thrilled, they’ve done an excellent job!

But here’s the “other shoe” that I’m sure you will want to read, it really will help you help yourself. (more…)

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