Most people who are into blogging (or internet marketing) did so because of the promise of passive income. Countless sites have sold newbies the dream of internet riches. But how true are the claims that you can earn thousands of dollars within just a few minutes? It is important to separate outlandish claims from the truth. Even the most successful internet marketers invested a lot of time, effort, and resources before they got to where they are now. Earning a passive income is possible but it is actually harder than you think. There are countless individuals who have spent six months or more of their time building an online business without making a single dime. We’ll tackle some of the common myths in internet marketing in...
Have you ever wondered if you’re in the wrong niche? If you’re like thousands of bloggers, then the thought must have occurred to you at one time or another. It can be difficult to come up with new topics sometimes, especially if the topic you’re writing about does not really interest you that much. It can be even worse if you’re not seeing any reward for your effort. That is, the blog you spent time,...
Indeed, having your own blog requires you to learn a lot – how will you set up the blog in the first place? How will you optimize your website and push it to the top? Some of the things that you should know your way around with are blog traffic statistics. Yes – there are different types of blog traffic stats, and it’s not just about mere page views. Below are the seven blog traffic statistics...
The internet is filled with stories of people who make thousands of dollars from internet marketing. Amidst these success stories, however, are the untold tales of people who never made it. There are many reasons why people fail to make a sustainable living online. One common reason is their lack of personal motivation and lack of commitment to stay focused. In this article, we’ll give you some ideas on how you can improve yourself to...
After working for months or even years on a blog, a lot of bloggers understandably get attached to their sites. When they receive an offer from a prospective buyer, there is a feeling to gratification but some will the offer down. If you receive these offers though, it is important to evaluate these offers clearly and dispassionately. Ask yourself whether the offer good enough? Do you stand to make money from the blog after all the...
Affiliate marketing is a great way to make money from your blog. While you may have heard hundreds of success stories about how some bloggers turned internet marketers make thousands of dollars a month from affiliate sales, what you don’t hear about is thousands of other bloggers who struggle to make even a single sale. There are many bloggers who promote affiliate products or services the wrong way. In this article, we’ll outline the best practices...
Many owners of small and start-up businesses fail because of the inability to set goals, weave dreams, and establish the right mindset. They always think that they can serve only the local market and that there is no way of expanding and growing, or of becoming successful. In case they dream of becoming successful, they do nothing about it and end up ignoring that dream. I was once a local business owner, too. I loved it...
Affiliate marketing can be a tricky business. There are many risks associated with it that happen under the radar, and if you aren't aware of the many types of affiliate marketing fraud, you might find that the wool has been pulled over your eyes and you're stuck trying to figure out where you went wrong. Community can change this. To give you a quick rundown, there's quite a few types of affiliate marketing fraud...
Guest article written by Derek Vaughan. Derek Vaughan is a web hosting industry veteran, marketing consultant and writer. Mr. Vaughan has architected the marketing growth of several prominent web hosting success stories leading to acquisition including Affinity Internet, Inc., Aplus.Net and HostMySite. Prior to his entry into the web hosting industry, Mr. Vaughan was responsible for online marketing at The Walt Disney Company where he marketed ecommerce for the ESPN.com and NASCAR.com...
When you're working with affiliate marketing, wording means everything. If you want to draw people in, you need to be able to blog compellingly using the appropriate keywords for the right target market. While this isn't the hardest part, I would say it's pretty up there with finding affiliate marketing software to use. Being creative and able to change around your website to draw in consumers isn't a match for initially stomping your way through the...
