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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th June 2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 890
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: How to find people to guest post on my Review/Blog Site?

This is a great suggestion. It is, as others have noted, hard to get people who will write a unique guest post for a blog with little traffic or authority. But answering a question is easy. You could...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th April 2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,374
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: How do you write articles on topics you have no experience on?

Do what freelance writers and journalists do: Find authoritative source material. That may mean interviewing experts, reading what they have written, etc.

And Alexis made a great point: Anyone can...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,092
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: HELP--- Problem with Gotowebinar practice recording of the .wmv file

Chris, when I use GTW, I record a separate audio track on my computer while I am doing the webinar. Then I replace the audio in the GTW recording with mine. Much better quality.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd December 2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Please Help, I Need To Buy Footage.

There are lots of places that sell video footage, but that probably won't be cheap. Do a search for "royalty-free video" and your topic to find them.

There might be some government footage, and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd December 2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Guest blogger links - what do you think of this?

I probably would, but I would also make it a link that opens in a new window.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st December 2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Guest blogger links - what do you think of this?

You need to "pay" people who write for you. You can pay them in money, or links or some other commodity, but you need to reward them somehow.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st December 2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Any Wordpress experts here ?

Aweber has a free WP plugin: WordPress › AWeber Web Form Plugin « WordPress Plugins (http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/aweber-web-form-widget/)

You might try that.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th December 2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: URL purchase

You might try watching GoDaddy auctions for the domain. They may have it available for purchase before it is released to the general public. Be a little careful about searching for it. If you start...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th October 2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: How To Find Funny Images and Celebrity Images For Blog Posts?

DO NOT use images from a Google Images search unless you have verified that they may be reused and the terms of any license (e.g., CreativeCommons). Images in an Google Images search are almost all...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th August 2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,312
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: TOP SECRET method to make your stuff stick like glue wherever you post it

Very true. Unfortunately, common sense is not common practice. We see that every day.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd August 2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,160
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: [Help] Someone is Reselling My PLR with Resale Right

This is still confusing because the reader has to parse it to figure it out.

It would be better to say:

[NO] Can sell Resale Rights, Master Resale Rights or Private Label Rights
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th August 2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,334
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Selling Garbage as a Business Model

Of course, the purveyors of stinky diapers do not like the new Amazon policy. Waaaaaaa.

I am glad to see them finally cleaning up the neighborhood.

Great post, Dan. Thanks for saying something...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th July 2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: What To Do When Amazon Shuts Down Their Affiliate Program In Your State

Just click on the 'x' in the upper right corner of the box to close it. That is always how those work.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th July 2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 856
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: 3 variants of ebook's cover desing. Need your help

http://i53.tinypic.com/6ol8xj.png is readable while not being overly plain.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st July 2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Question About Press Release

Are you going for media coverage, or just blasting out online releases for links? If you are doing online distribution only, and not expecting any coverage, it doesn't really matter.

Even if you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd June 2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,734
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Are YouTube Mashups Legal?

Copyrights are often decided on the facts of an individual case. A mashup might be considered a derivative work and you do not have the right to create a derivative work from someone else's...
Forum: Website Design 26th April 2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 844
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Creating Website - Need Thumbnails Certain Size - What App To Use

I like Irfanview. You can download it for free at IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide (http://Irfanview.com) (but if you use it, send him a PayPal donation).
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th April 2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,463
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Create More Products - Some Simple Advice Hardly Anyone Follows

Of course, the biggest mistake is not creating a product at all. That also seems to be the most common one.:)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: do comb bound books sell ok?

I have sold thousands of comb-bound books over the years. Depending on the subject, a comb-bound book may create the perception of being worth more than a perfect-bound (paperback) book.

However,...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd April 2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Should I retain copyrights?

Under copyright law, the creator is the owner unless there is an agreement that says otherwise.

Clients might want to own all rights to the copy. In that case, they would hire you with a work for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th March 2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Is There a Widget for This?

Tiffany, would Discover your community - DISQUS (http://disqus.com) do what you want to do? It allows for liking and sharing of comments.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th March 2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 747
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Guest posting really helping you?

There are lots of reasons to offer guest posts to other blogs. Some do it for links, some to get exposure to a new audience, some to cultivate relationships with other bloggers, or all of the above....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th March 2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,494
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Bluehost - slow loading?

Bluehost is moving data centers and there may be some issues related to that causing slow downs.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th March 2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 761
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: How to get Guest Posts on your Blog

I have a free service to connect bloggers and guest posters. You can submit a request for guest posts, or an offer for guest posts, at the website. It will go out in an email to subscribers. Anyone...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Are there any Wordpress Themes without Sidebars?

As has been suggested, do a search for "one-column WordPress themes."

I use a theme called Simplus at Connect with Cathy Stucker (http://ConnectWithCathy.com/), my business card site. I'm not sure...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th March 2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,618
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Google Suggests NOT Article Marketing

Matt doesn't really address article marketing, as many of us practice it, in this video.

If you are putting a bunch of spun crap on 300 sites linking back to your garbage site, stop it. Stop it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th March 2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 552
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Am I in the Wrong Niche

"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."

AdSense is not the only way to make money online. However, that is what a lot of people know and it looks easy to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th March 2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,275
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Pen name questions please

When you choose a pen name, do a quick search to see what comes up for that name. You do not want to choose a name that will cause confusion with a real person. Of course, it is nearly impossible to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th March 2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,155
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Virus Alert

NEVER open an attachment you are not specifically expecting.

If a shipping company is going to send you a tracking number, they do not create a zip file--they put it in the email.

Always think...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th March 2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,377
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Best place to find guest writers?

You can also find guest posters through http://BloggerLinkUp.com/

Bloggers are not allowed to ask for money when they offer guest posts through BLU, but I do allow offers of payment for posts.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,570
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Plagium.com warning

I haven't found any checker that is perfect. I agree that Copyscape is often better than Plagium, but neither is infallible. Copyscape catches things Plagium doesn't and vice versa.

I also use...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 536
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Copyright question: Can I do this?

There is no set number of words you can copy without violating copyright. There are lots of theories about being able to use 150 words or so because of the "Fair Use Doctrine." It is important to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 647
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Posting Articles to Blog or Page on WP Site?

Pages are for static material: About, Contact, Privacy Policy, etc.

Posts are for your articles.

Do not post an article multiple times on the same site. At best it is worthless, at worst it is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Whats the best fulfilment business to make & ship product?

If you need a package put together that includes several components (e.g., CDs, DVDs, printed manuals) you might want to look at Speaker Fulfillment Services (http://SpeakerFulfillmentServices.com/)....
Forum: Website Design 10th March 2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,000
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: I need to backup my Wordpress blog

You need to backup both your WP installation and the data base. I just wrote about this, because I accidentally deleted my husband's site last weekend while I was cleaning up some server files....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th March 2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Items not being dispatched

As a customer, I once had an Amazon order that was open for months. The item was out of stock. I didn't cancel the order because no one had it, even the manufacturer.

If you are seeing something...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th March 2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Question for Offliners who speak and/or hold seminars

Some random tips:

Look for local business and networking groups. Find out what organizations your potential clients belong to. Watch the newspaper for meeting notices, or call your local Chamber....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th March 2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,727
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: .co vs .com

I bought the .co that matches my primary .com as a defensive move. I have not bought any beyond that one and don't see a reason to.

Have you seen the television ads for Overstock.com telling...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th March 2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,087
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Is it allowed to use images of physical products

Are you doing this with affiliate links? What does the affiliate program say about graphics? For example, if you are an Amazon affiliate you can use a lot of the content (including photos and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th March 2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Need ebook title suggestion

Many possible buyers will not know what dropshipping is, but they will like the idea of making money on eBay without investing in, storing or shipping inventory. I haven't had my caffeine yet this...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th March 2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 794
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Where can I find a great press release?

You can do a press release that is basically a tips article. "Avoid Foreclosure in Six Steps," "Five Ways to Lose 10 Pounds," etc. (Those are not great headlines, but you get the idea.) They need to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th March 2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 809
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: What Is The Best Article Directory (for content) And Why I Don' Like EZA

Jason, a lot depends on the nature of your site. Here are a few things to consider:

Can you get some sort of user-generated content? I have done that on one of my sites with great success--more...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th March 2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 986
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Suggestions for balancing a J-O-B and PLR business

Divide your tasks based on the amount of time and concentration they take. For example, you may find it hard to write if you only have 10 or 15 minutes available (some people do, some people don't)....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th March 2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Less Than A 2% Refund Rate On ClickBank Product: The Dirty Secrets Exposed...

Great post. Sounds like your wife treats her customers the way she would like to be treated. That is a recipe for success in nearly any niche!

Congratulations to both of you for doing things right...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th March 2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,741
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: How do people write articles so fast?

I can sometimes write an article (500 words or so) in 15 or 20 minutes. Often those are among my best pieces because they are inspired. That is when I have an idea and the words just flow.

Of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th March 2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 913
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Do you actually use what you recommend?

You are absolutely correct. Why should I give money to someone who doesn't believe in what they are selling?

About 20 years ago I had a business that failed. I was selling products that were good...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd March 2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,329
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: How Many Warriors Have Books Listed For Sale On Amazon?

Yes, you can set a short 20% discount with LSI. I do large offset runs, and LSI is not practical for this book.

Hope your book is doing great! Publishing can be a challenge at times.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd March 2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 893
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Article marketing - content syndicators don't care if it's published elsewhere too, right?

I use articles from a number of writers on my site for authors and publishers, SellingBooks.com (http://SellingBooks.com). Some of those are submitted directly by the writers and some come from...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd March 2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,329
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: How Many Warriors Have Books Listed For Sale On Amazon?

I have sold my book, The Mystery Shopper's Manual on Amazon for ~11 years and I have sold thousands of copies. It is a print, trade paperback book.

The book is written under my real name. I also...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th February 2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,091
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Can we buy domains from our own godaddy reseller site?

The price you pay for domains as a reseller depends on the type of reseller account you have. You can set the prices at which you sell domains.

You can buy domains through your own account. That...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Fonts for eBooks, sales pages, eCovers

I like to use Trebuchet for ebooks. It looks good both on the screen and if the customer prints it out.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: What is the best way to setup a quick affiliate program for a "non ebook"?

I think e-junkie would do this. You can sign up for a free trial and test it.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd February 2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 848
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: When people think making money is bad...

I had someone contact me wanting to meet with me so he could ask some questions. I said no--I do not even have in-person meetings with paying clients. I offered him the opportunity to email a couple...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd February 2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,192
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Bad to use 'Facebook' in a domain name?

Facebook has sent Cease and Desist letters to several people using domains with "Facebook" in them. I would not waste time building up a site that will likely be taken away for violating a trademark....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th February 2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,983
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: Burning a CD issue, what format to use

When you burn the file(s) to CD, create an audio CD, not a data CD.

I generally use WAV files when I am making CDs, unless the recording is too long. You are generally limited to 74 - 80 minutes...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th February 2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 476
Posted By IdeaLady
Re: What Would You Do If You Had Four 10 Page Make Money Online Reports?

Um...if they have any value at all, why not do what the four reports on how to make money on the Internet say to do? Just sayin'
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