How are you preparing (IM Wise) for 2012??

13 years ago

I never worry about Chicken Little events...

The only concern for 2012 is whether I will survive the end of the world on Dec 21st... LOL

Of course I am kidding, because I don't believe in any Chicken Little events...

Some book that we cannot discuss here says something about how, "No man can known the future."

I have been on this earth long enough to know that is probably true.

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sal64

13 years ago

lol...

This looks like a department store thread. It's only September and they are already hanging up the Christmas decorations.

I'm more focussed on 2011.

Call me old fashioned.

Originally Posted by tpw

I never worry about Chicken Little events...

The only concern for 2012 is whether I will survive the end of the world on Dec 21st... LOL

Of course I am kidding, because I don't believe in any Chicken Little events...

Some book that we cannot discuss here says something about how, "No man can known the future."

I have been on this earth long enough to know that is probably true.

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tpw 13 years ago

Originally Posted by babyfacedassassin

Oh we are talking about 2012.....ok I thought for a second we were talking about the year 2000 George W. Bush was elected. My bad!

Nah, we are talking about Dec 21st, 2012... About 6 weeks after Obama gets re-elected for prez... :p
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PatrickP

13 years ago

Most of us here survived Y2K (

) so I am thinking probably the same for 2012

lol I still remember a women who told me she was stockpiling toilet paper in preparation for Y2K. I wonder if she has used it all yet

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AmandaT

13 years ago

Originally Posted by PatrickP

Most of us here survived Y2K (

) so I am thinking probably the same for 2012

lol I still remember a women who told me she was stockpiling toilet paper in preparation for Y2K. I wonder if she has used it all yet

My mom did that... we didn't buy toilet paper for 8 years. I kept asking her why she thought we needed so much if the world was going to end... I remember saying "Mommy, if the world is going to end, doesn't that mean we won't need toilets and our toilet paper is going to get destroyed too?" She also got sooo much canned spinach. That was our dinner vegetable for around two years. I still remember just sitting and looking at her after midnight and asking if I still had to keep all of the toilet paper in my bedroom.

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Pango

13 years ago

It's hard to take anybody seriously if they buy into that whole 2012 thing. Interesting though, I watched this special on History Channel about the 2012 predictions, and it turns out that even the Mayan descendents who live in South/Central America and practice the same rituals and believe in the same beliefs, don't even think the world is going to end in 2012. They do think something will happen but they think of it more as a new beginning, but far from "the end of the world." (And before someone points it out, yes this is my first post)

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Michael Daniels

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Pango

It's hard to take anybody seriously if they buy into that whole 2012 thing. Interesting though, I watched this special on History Channel about the 2012 predictions, and it turns out that even the Mayan descendents who live in South/Central America and practice the same rituals and believe in the same beliefs, don't even think the world is going to end in 2012. They do think something will happen but they think of it more as a new beginning, but far from "the end of the world." (And before someone points it out, yes this is my first post)

From what i saw its some consciousness change/shift..not really the "end" at all, but some kind of new "age" or beginning? I wonder if i will see a boost in my serps..lol

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DireStraits

13 years ago

If any of these "events" people allege are set to befall us actually come to pass, I think the least of my concerns is going to be my online business, really.

So I'm in the "nothing" camp.

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Richard Van

13 years ago

I'm stocking up on beer but beer only.

If the world descends into anarchy I can get drunk and still have enormous fun and if not, I can get drunk and still have enormous fun - It's a win win situation for me.

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showmack

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Richard Van

I'm stocking up on beer but beer only.

If the world descends into anarchy I can get drunk and still have enormous fun and if not, I can get drunk and still have enormous fun - It's a win win situation for me.

This seems an interesting option

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funkynassau

13 years ago

I'm not buying the demise of the world in 2012. I didnt believe the world would come crashing down on Jan. 1, 2000 either.

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Quentin

13 years ago

Me I will just take it as it comes.

There are all sorts of predictions for 2012 from the Myans to the freaks.

In the end if the world crashes I have a little property out in the country where I can go with my friends and grow our own food and keep away from the cities.

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Miguel Oliveira

13 years ago

You can of course profit from people who are trying to stock online. What I don't get is if the world is going to end what's the point in preparing at all? We would all be wiped out anyway.

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tpw

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Miguel Oliveira

You can of course profit from people who are trying to stock online. What I don't get is if the world is going to end what's the point in preparing at all? We would all be wiped out anyway.

Stop trying to teach reason to the unreasonable dammit!!! :p

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Michael Daniels

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Miguel Oliveira

You can of course profit from people who are trying to stock online. What I don't get is if the world is going to end what's the point in preparing at all? We would all be wiped out anyway.

I like the ideal of "profit" from the hoopla

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rts2271

13 years ago

I'm gearing into the survival niche for the doomers. Love them doomers.

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Mohammad Afaq

13 years ago

I am writing a 2012 survival guide on clickbank

Ahhh, making millions lying my pants off sure would feel good.

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E. Brian Rose

13 years ago

I am in the process of changing all of my websites to read "The End is Near".

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WebPen

13 years ago

Well if the world ends in December 2012, I don't exactly think there's much you can do with IM to save yourself.

Backlinks aren't going to protect your house from a giant asteroid hitting the earth.
High CTRs on your Facebook ads won't protect you from invading aliens.
A sweet deal on a media buy won't hold back the floods or fires destroying your neighbor's house.

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E. Brian Rose

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Stowe

Well if the world ends in December 2012, I don't exactly think there's much you can do with IM to save yourself.

Backlinks aren't going to protect your house from a giant asteroid hitting the earth.
High CTRs on your Facebook ads won't protect you from invading aliens.
A sweet deal on a media buy won't hold back the floods or fires destroying your neighbor's house.

Damn it.

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Mohammad Afaq 13 years ago

Backlinks aren't going to protect your house from a giant asteroid hitting the earth.

Great, and I just shelled out $500 on Xrumer for no reason
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GoodnightSweetRatRace 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Stowe

Backlinks aren't going to protect your house from a giant asteroid hitting the earth.

Dammit, not even .edu and .gov links?
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PatrickP

13 years ago

Google will come out with a new way of ranking websites for added profit

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Dash Evra

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Daniels

I don't know if any of your warriors watch those youtube videos that are speaking of what is going to "befall" us in 2012, but i find these videos somewhat interesting, especially with 2012 now around the corner.

What, if any, things are you guys doing IM/business wise to prepare for the 2012 scare??

That scare happens every year. None of them ever meet up to the hype. Stop worrying about it and focus on your business.

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Banned 13 years ago

The world does seem to be changing. Maybe it is because I am getting older and my perceptions are changing. Nevertheless, I feel a sense of urgency to step my business game up.

2012=best year of my life?

For me it is all positive.

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myob 13 years ago

I've been preparing for this momentous date for the last six or seven years. When this niche reaches its expiration date, I will start promoting from among many other "doomsday" scenarios. Giant asteroids look promising.
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shuvo

13 years ago

I am planning to think about it from DECEMBER 1 of this year.Before that I need to analyze the performance and lacking of my IM efforts of this year.

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aizaku

13 years ago

going mobile with my internet marketing for 2012

and building a bomb shelter for 2012 ;-)

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Michael Daniels

13 years ago

I already have a bomb shelter

, but a bit curious about the mobile thing. Never had success with mobile. But if the S** hits the fan then i am sure you can operate from anywhere with a phone

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MarkMOZ

13 years ago

Nothing will happen. If it does, it'll be too late anyway

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Michael Daniels

13 years ago

Anyone selling 2012 clickbank products.. i just noticed them lol

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IMWinner

13 years ago

I wouldn't let that idea be a reason that I would feel some "paranoia" behind my mind, since I always believe that no one can determine what will happen in the future.
So for me, I will still be trying to learn more about the IM business, and improve on how I am performing at present. Read and read more articles and posts from successful people on how they had overcome challenges and earned what most of us will say, I hope I can earn that much also.
Hmmmm, the 2012 predictions really gives a stir to the public as I have read in some magazines that some people from other countries have been preparing for that day to come. Some of them are already storing foods and materials needed for that dreaded day to come.
Just keep on doing what we are doing at present, we just have to wait and see when that time comes.

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celente

13 years ago

Telling all my list to wear their brown jocks on Dec 21st.

Just make sure you wears yours, its gunna be a blast....just like Y2k and the Harold Camping end of World predictions.....yeee hawww! Can't wait, Getting soda and popcorn ready as we speak!

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Kay King

13 years ago

I am building a site with special deals and lightning fast shipping - I figure if so many people think the world as we know it is ending on Dec 21, 2012 - they probably won't do their Christmas shopping until Dec 22. I'll be ready for them

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Oosha

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

I am building a site with special deals and lightning fast shipping - I figure if so many people think the world as we know it is ending on Dec 21, 2012 - they probably won't do their Christmas shopping until Dec 22. I'll be ready for them

What if they decide to enjoy their money before.... the D-day (destruction day) on Dec 21, 2012? I doubt if the aliens on Planet X would be interested in all those special deals. Just a thought....

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Dan C. Rinnert

13 years ago

Off the top of my head, here are a few times the world was supposed to end: 999, 1891, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007, and 2010. And many more I am overlooking.

We survived all those.

If you want to profit from the hoopla, the smart thing to do would be to build a real business around survivalism. You can take advantage of any predicted end-of-the-world date, but don't hype it too much yourself. You want to get sales off the worried, while at the same time not destroying your own credibility afterwards, when nothing happens.

Look at 1991-1999, which was a long stretch. Sure, you could have played on the end of the world coming in 1999 when 1992 rolled around, but that would have been 7 years away, and people tend to wait until the last minute. So, you would likely have struggled in sales for most of those 7 years.

Instead, if you build a site on survivalism, there are so many things you can do. It's an evergreen niche if you play your cards right. No matter what happens in the world of end of the world prophecies, there are always genuine threats that people should prepare for, such as earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, floods, fire, industrial accidents, plane crashes, war, etc.

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13 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert

Off the top of my head, here are a few times the world was supposed to end: 999, 1891, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007, and 2010. And many more I am overlooking.

We survived all those.

If you want to profit from the hoopla, the smart thing to do would be to build a real business around survivalism. You can take advantage of any predicted end-of-the-world date, but don't hype it too much yourself. You want to get sales off the worried, while at the same time not destroying your own credibility afterwards, when nothing happens.

Look at 1991-1999, which was a long stretch. Sure, you could have played on the end of the world coming in 1999 when 1992 rolled around, but that would have been 7 years away, and people tend to wait until the last minute. So, you would likely have struggled in sales for most of those 7 years.

Instead, if you build a site on survivalism, there are so many things you can do. It's an evergreen niche if you play your cards right. No matter what happens in the world of end of the world prophecies, there are always genuine threats that people should prepare for, such as earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, floods, fire, industrial accidents, plane crashes, war, etc.

Dropping some truth in this thread. I like it!

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Kay King 13 years ago

I doubt if the aliens on Planet X would be interested in all those special deals

That's the backup plan - I figure at least some of the aliens will have shiny object syndrome just as many here do...
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- Oosha 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Kay King
  
  That's the backup plan - I figure at least some of the aliens will have shiny object syndrome just as many here do...
  
  Good one! Gave me a good laugh.
  
  I'm beginning to see things now. Even misread the thread titled "Allens Guide.." as "Alien's Guide.."
  
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  ShayB 13 years ago
  
  I'm tying in the 2012 thing into one of my existing niches (survivalist/self-sufficiency).
  
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  celente 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by ShayRockhold
  
  I'm tying in the 2012 thing into one of my existing niches (survivalist/self-sufficiency).
  
  Damn! The secret is out. *clenches fist*
  
  Very smart move by the way. Should be some keywords in there to at least play around with and rank for
  
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  ShayB 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by celente
  
  Damn! The secret is out. *clenches fist*
  
  Very smart move by the way. Should be some keywords in there to at least play around with and rank for
  
  Oh, yes. Yes, indeed.
  
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Brendon Zahrndt

13 years ago

I got permission from Prince to remix '1999'.

It's true.

Prolly gonna swap 1999 out for 2013 and try and score a huge iTunes hit when the shxt doesn't hit the fan.

Bought a brand new pair of tighty whiteys for the video on Monday.

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Fazal Mayar

13 years ago

nobody is gonna die in 2012 and yes it could be an interesting niche , it already is a hot topic right

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SocialBlasting

13 years ago

I plan to make money until I die, so maybe that will be in 2012 or tomorrow but either way Im not worried! Also, I think I'll give the 2012 niche a try with content locking, maybe promote free guides on survival? You never know what people might be into I think it's pretty bizarre no matter what you try and do with it