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Funny SEO emails, part 6

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:28 PM

Matt Cutts : Folks at Google get coldcall emails out of the blue just like everybody else. Here's an email that a colleague of mine got recently: I was on your website www.google.com and wanted to shoot you a quick note. I think I can make a few changes (aesthetically and/or SEO – wise) to make your site

34 Video Mistakes To Avoid Must See!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:14 PM

ClickNewz! Internet Marketing Blog : If you're planning to use Video Marketing in your online business, you absolutely must check out this free content. Warning: expect to be shocked, entertained, possibly offended, but definitely educated...

The VIP Meetup San Diego

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:06 PM

John Chow : Last night was the first VIP Meetup in San Diego. Held at the Tipsy Crow, with an after party at Pacers, the meetup attracted the who's who of the Internet marketing world. People flew in from all over the country, Be the first to comment...Related Posts:Driving with John Chow – Episode 8 The Dot Com Lifestyle#YVRMeetups – The Meetup of

Discover It Card ($66) Launches Affiliate Program on PepperJam Exchange

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00 PM

pepperjamBlog : We are proud to announce the launch of the Discover It Card ($66) Affiliate Program on PepperJam Exchange!Join this program NOW! Game Changer.Fair. Generous. Flexible. Human. Apply now for no annual fee. Earn 5% cash back in categories that change throughout the year like gas, restaurants, and department stores up to thequarterlymaximum.

Best Ways to Set Your Program Apart with Technology

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:19 AM

ShareASale Blog : Everyday Merchants are searching for ways to get the leading edge on their competition and garner top Affiliates' interest. Fancy newsletters are composed, incentives brainstormed, and custom links, deals, and banners uploaded. But how can dust off your mad technical skills to set your program apart from the rest? What possible overlooked areas of

Content Creation vs Content Promotion: Where is the Balance?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:08 AM

ProBlogger Blog Tips : A few days ago we published a post on ProBlogger titled ‘Forget about Marketing: Concentrate on Blogging‘, which led to some interesting discussion on Twitter and in the comments. I love the points author Nicholas Whitmore made in the post but I wanted to give a few thoughts, based on my own experience, on developing Originally at: Blog

Rakuten LinkShare Study: Online Advertisers Expanding Overseas

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:05 AM

Shawn Collins : Rakuten LinkShare has shared the results from a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on selling globally through the affiliate channel. The study, 'Key Trends and Best Practices Selling Globally Via the Affiliate Channel,' is based on surveys of 2,574 online shoppers across eight countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany

CJ and Shareasale Affiliates are Promoting Low Prices On a Huge Selection ofElectronics,Computer Hardware,Printers,Housewares&Office Supplies at TheNerds.net!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:26 AM

Experience Advertising : There are 196 days remaining until the end of the year which means 196 days of great prices and products from TheNerds.net! Since 1997,TheNerds.nethas been offering a huge selection of electronics, computer hardware,printers,housewares&office supplieswith some of the most competitive pricing on the Internet. TheNerds.net adds new product

Mobile Optimization: The Top 8 Ways Youre Doing it Wrong

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:06 AM

ClickBooth's Affiliate Marketing Blog : Accessing your site on a mobile device is a necessity for consumers, not a luxury. If you havent effectively optimized for mobile traffic you are not only losing a substantial amount of potential revenue but you are risking your brands reputation as a whole. A frustrating mobile experience can leave…

Firefox Dont Eat Everyones Affiliate Cookies

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:38 AM

5 Star Affiliate Blogs : There is an issue brewing that should be of concern to all affiliate marketers. Firefox announced earlier in the year that they would start blocking cookies from thirdparty ad networks by default. That means network affiliate cookies would be blocked as well.

RetailMeNot Files for IPO

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:54 AM

Shawn Collins : RetailMeNot has filed for a proposed initial public offering with a proposed maximum aggregate offering price of $230 million, according to VentureBeat. Austinbased company WhaleShark Media acquired RetailMeNot in 2010. WhaleShark Media changed their corporate name to RetailMeNot, Inc. in March 2013. The RetailMeNot, Inc. portfolio of coupon and de

Winners of Rakuten LinkShare 2013 Golden Link Awards

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:08 AM

Affiliate Marketing Blog : Yesterday evening (on Monday, June 17, 2013) — during a dinner that took place at the famous Edison Ballroom in New York City — Rakuten LinkShare held its 2013 Golden Link Awards ceremony. I had the honor of judging the awards for the second time in a row, which is always a privilege. Thank you

The confrontation waiting to happen

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00 AM

Seth's Blog : It's not between you and your boss, your critics, your editor, your competition, your spouse or some other outsider. The essential confrontation, of course, is with yourself. You are your own biggest critic. And your own biggest competitor. Now that...

How To Become The Go To Expert Home Business Summit

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:48 AM

John Chow : The following video is my presentation from the Home Business Summit on how to become the goto expert. I wasn't at the Summit just to win $25,000. I was also there to speak and share my knowledge. Based on feedback Be the first to comment...Related Posts:Come Join Me At The Home Business SummitWhat You Will Learn At The Home Business SummitWinning

Why 97% of Internet Marketers fail

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:47 PM

Rosalind Gardner : Chris Carpenter just released a new video online… and it's been quite awhile since he's done that! In case you dont know who Chris Carpenter is, hes a master affiliate marketer, best selling author and inventor of the Google Cash system. Hes a veteran product developer, having written several eBooks, developed killer software, run massive

How to Completely Ruin (or Save) Your Website with Redirects

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00 PM

SEOmoz Daily SEO Blog : Posted by Cyrus ShepardHave you ever redirected a page hoping to see a boost in rankings, but nothing happened? Or worse, traffic actually went down? When done right, 301 redirects have awesome power to clean up messy architecture, solve outdated content problems and improve user experience all while preserving link equity and your ranking power.W

Easy Affiliate Store Builder For WordPress

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:34 PM

ClickNewz! Internet Marketing Blog : Datafeedr makes it very simple to build an online store, even for someone that has very little experience creating websites. Watch this quick video to see it in action...

Super Sized Commissions for Affiliate Summit Speakers, VigLink Link Optimizer, and Extra Money Answer in Paperback

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:32 PM

Shawn Collins : On the June 17, 2013 episode of 7 Minutes in Affiliate Heaven podcast (listen to 7 Minutes in Affiliate Heaven), I talked about getting Extra Money Answer published in paperback, a new job for affiliate marketing veteran Rachel Honoway, and a new link optimizer technology from VigLink. I also mentioned a gender shift in affiliate The post Super Siz

5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Business Partner

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:38 PM

Missy Ward : Business partnerships can be fantastic. The best partnerships provide complementary skill sets, build on your strengths, and help your business thrive. Business partnerships can also be disastrous. The worst partnerships lead to bickering,... more →

Dooney & Bourke (6%) Launches on PepperJam Exchange

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:37 PM

pepperjamBlog : We are proud to announce the launch of the Dooney & Bourke (6%) Affiliate Program onPepperJam Exchange!Join this program NOW!In 1975, we launched Dooney and Bourke with the idea that we could make a difference in the fine leathergoods market. With a steadfast commitment to enduring style and uncompromising quality, we selected only the finest r

Dealyard Affiliates: Promote Adventure & the Great Outdoors (Kayaking anyone?)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:34 PM

Experience Advertising : I hope you had a nice weekend! As the warm summer, weather sets in, so does a sense of adventure for outdoor activities and fun! In fact, today marks the very day that Amelia Earhartembarked on her first accompanied transAtlantic flight which led to her famous solo venture 4 years later. In the spirit of

Affiliate Summit Weekly Wrapup, June 17th 2013

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:16 PM

ReveNews : In this weekly wrapup, Todd discusses a few topics from this week found at the Affiliate Summit Blog. 1) Maps of Hotels and Reminder before it's too late! Yikes! You gotta hurry folks. The second hotel is filling up quickly. Make your move now, and secure your hotel room at the group rate. 2) Commission The post Affiliate Summit Weekly Wrapup, June

Get a Digital Marketing Education in 3 Days for Just $549

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:16 PM

Shawn Collins : I often come across syllabi for college marketing courses that cite articles, posts, and books I've written, and the content is usually pretty dated. That got me thinking about the state of digital marketing and higher education. Tools and techniques evolve rapidly, and the things we learned just a year ago can be woefully obsolete The post Get a D

It's Graduation! Save Big at ShopManhattanite.com | Fashion Affiliate Program

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:57 PM

Paulson Management Group : It's Graduation! ShopManhattanite.com has a fantastic coupon for you to celebrate all the special grads in your life! Shop popular designers including Siwy, Black Orchid, Aden and Anais, Wildfox Couture, Blank NYC Jeans, Mono & Me, Tolani, Ettika, Zoe Karssen and ecofriendly My Other Bag.AsSave 25% off all orders at ShopManhattanite.com! Use Co

Googles balloons to the rescue.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:27 PM

Shoemoney : Google is at it again proving that they are far more than just a search engine. This past week Google sat out to test their newest invention from the same lab that brought you Google glassescomes Project Loon. The purpose of this project is to insure that the World Wide Web is truly just that,

TickCo (6%) Launches Affiliate Program on PepperJam Exchange!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:22 PM

pepperjamBlog : We are proud to announce the launch of the TickCo (6%) Affiliate Program on PepperJam Exchange!Join this program NOW!For over a decade, TickCo has been in the business of procuring premium sports, concert, and theater tickets. Through our extensive ticket marketplace, we are able to consistently provide our customers with quality seats at excellent

How to Make $1,000,000 Online $5 at a Time!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:14 PM

Zac Johnson : When it comes to making money online everything thinks it comes so easy. If you were already successful with an online business and you tell someone that you 'make money online' or have an 'online business', they will usually think you are doing porn or have already made a ton of 'easy' money. The truth The post How to Make $1,000,000 Online $5 at

Best Reasons to Engage Affiliates

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:27 AM

ShareASale Blog : If you are in charge of managing an Affiliate Program, you are most likely familiar with some of our most common tools for engaging and communicating with Affiliates. We often talk about the power of the reply emails and the importance of sending monthly newsletters. When we talk about common reasons when a Merchant might

Facing the marketing automation mountain? Let's go back to square one.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:44 AM

PostClick Marketing Blog : I was very happy to stumble upon a blog post over on the BrightCarbon site called 'Marketing AutomationA Failure'. Of course, I am not happy to hear of anyone's failure, but I am happy to finally see someone talking about the marketing automation mountain so publicly. Everyday, I hear from marketers that their top priority is to 'really dig in and

Mod Deals is live AvantLink!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:57 AM

AvantLink : Introducing a new AvantLink merchant: Mod Deals Mod Deals, Cheap made Chic! …is an online apparel website that caters to the fashionista yet deal driven Shopaholic. As the name suggests, their focus is to provide fashion deals on the latest and trendiest clothing, shoes, and accessories at the absolute lowest prices available online. Online a

Winning The Gold At The Home Business Summit

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:54 AM

John Chow : After that $900 dinner at Andrea Ristorante, I got a few emails asking how much do one have to make in order reward oneself with a $900 meal? The obvious answer is more than $900, of course. I have no Be the first to comment...Related Posts:Come Join Me At The Home Business SummitThe Affiliate Summit East 2011 SweepstakesLast Day To Win an Affiliat

Dont Be Lazy: 9 Ways to Blog Smarter and Harder

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:37 AM

ProBlogger Blog Tips : This is a guest contribution fromEric Cummings who writes about art and philosophy for On Violence. I've been writing this post for three years. What can I say? Im lazy. Or I should say, I used to be lazy. Thats not the case anymore. Four years ago, my brother and I started taking our writing Originally at: Blog Tips at ProBloggerDont Be Lazy: 9 Wa

How I Built My First Business Through Email Marketing

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00 AM

Quick Sprout : If I want to launch a business and make money fast, all I have to do is leverage my connections and my brand. Within days I can easily get thousands of visitors to any website and generate thousands of dollars in revenue. Just like how I helped my buddy launch a product and generate over [click to continue...]

Why Your Actions Will Never Make You Rich

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:37 AM

Failing at Success is a Great Hobby : Time and time again, I get questions asking how to make it online and it sometimes amazes me that a lot of people do not want to put in work for the reward. In fact everyone does it on a daily basis, you are at a job and you are provided a check, work for Related posts:I am Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams, I am I am I amBlog Action Day: Exercise with

The thermostat and the frying pan

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:45 AM

Seth's Blog : If you want to cool your house to 68 degrees fahrenheit quickly, setting the thermostat to 62 degrees isn't going to get it temperate any faster than if you set it to 68. It blows full cold until it hits...

The Winners of The #ASE13 Networking Plus Passes

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:34 PM

John Chow : Here are the ten winners of the Affiliate Summit East 2013 Networking Plus Passes. These passes are worth $549 each and entitles the winners admission to the Affiliate Meet Market, Exhibit Hall, Keynotes, Sunday educational sessions, access to all recorded Be the first to comment...Related Posts:The Winners of The #ASE12 Networking Plus PassesThe W

How to Leverage Investment in Video to Build More Links

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:00 PM

SEOmoz Daily SEO Blog : Posted by PhilNottinghamVideo can be an expensive and timeconsuming investment. For small businesses especially, the cost of producing video will always have to be weighed against other marketing investments, and the sad truth is that video can be a tough sell especially when the ROI from its significant expense is hard to predict or quantify.I th

#MozCon Speaker Interview: Aleyda Solis

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:00 PM

SEOmoz Daily SEO Blog : Posted by LindsayToday Im pleased to bring you Aleyda Solis, Madridbased International SEO at SEER Interactive, a Moz Associate, and State of Search blogger. Were excited that shes bringing her international perspective to MozCon, where shell lay out how to make the bold but lucrative move into the international market. You definitely dont want to

Driving with John Chow Episode 9 Laying The Foundation

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:11 AM

John Chow : On this episode of Driving with John Chow, I show you how to lay down a proper foundation to build your blog on. Without a good foundation, your blog won't stay up for long. Most new bloggers want to get Be the first to comment...Related Posts:Driving with John chow – Episode 5 Going To The Post OfficeDriving with John Chow – Episode 4

Extra Money Answer is Now Available in Paperback

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:27 AM

Shawn Collins : Due to popular demand, Extra Money Answer is now available in paperback on Amazon.com. Extra Money Answer, which became an international best seller earlier this year, provides a real and honest picture of the opportunities in affiliate marketing. In the book I explain how most people don't make much at all in affiliate marketing, and The post Extr

'I get it'

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:28 AM

Seth's Blog : No need to read the whole book, I can just glance over the Cliffs Notes... I get it. I don't need to hear your whole pitch, just show me the summary slide... got it. No, I already heard about your...

Dot Com Pho The Fat Gecko Edition

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:00 PM

John Chow : It's Saturday, and that means it's time for another edition of Dot Com Pho Orange County. Once again, we headed to the patio of Pho Ba Co for another afternoon of fun in the hot California sun. This was the Be the first to comment...Related Posts:New GoPro Hero3 Black EditionDot Com Pho – The Olympic EditionDot Com Pho – Princesses and

Tax Deductions For Your Online Business

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:30 PM

ClickNewz! Internet Marketing Blog : Guest Post by Gabrielle Greene: Tax time came and went as it does every year, only this year it took a big chunk of my money with it. I cried, I moved on and now Im writing about it...

Vitalicious Affiliates: Heres A Great Fathers Day Gift Idea for Last Minute Shoppers!

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:15 PM

Experience Advertising : CJ Affiliates: Tomorrowis Father's Day and for those who are right now thinking about what they should have ordered for Dad two weeks ago, it's not too late! Vitalicious has a delicious assortment of allnatural, lowfat and highfiber baked goods that any dad would love to snack on, and for those who waited

For Me To Coupon Hires Rachel Honoway as CEO

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:38 AM

Shawn Collins : Affiliate coupon datafeed provider For Me To Coupon has announced that Rachel Honoway will be their new CEO. Rachel Honoway is an affiliate marketing veteran who got her start at former affiliate network/software provider KowaBunga! in the late 90′s. She spent 10 years with KowaBunga! in a variety of roles, and more recently worked with The p

Hot New Internet Products June 10th June 14th.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:00 AM

Shoemoney : Here is a list of the newest internet marketing tools. All items listed are certified with volume sold and refund rate. Refund rate is a great indication of customers satisfied with the product. If one of these products interest you click the find out more information to go to their sales page which will be

Angry is a habit

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:13 AM

Seth's Blog : It's easy to imagine habits like a scotch after dinner, biting your nails or saying, 'you know' after every sentence. An event or a time of day triggers us, and we go with the habit. It's easier than exploring new...

How To Find Affiliate Programs In Your Niche

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:02 PM

ClickNewz! Internet Marketing Blog : The days of building 'Adsense sites' or 'Amazon sites' are long gone. You need a variety of merchants and networks, and even product types, to secure your business and truly serve your market. The key is in finding the right products and the right affiliate programs. There are several things you need to consider...

Help Wanted: Full Time Employment Inquire within.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:21 PM

ReveNews : Those were the days. If you needed help, you stuck your sign in the window and BAM someone walked in and asked you about the job you had to offer.Opportunity KnocksEmployers now rarely come into contact with key …

Best Affiliate Marketing Resources

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:49 AM

ShareASale Blog : When I first entered the Affiliate Marketing Industry a year ago, I knew right away I had a lot to learn and tons of information to absorb. My first few weeks at ShareASale were spent familiarizing myself with not only our platform, but the industry as a whole. I stumbled upon many great (and free)