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Forum: Search Engine Optimization 10th October 2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,676
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Social Bookmarking Websites - Still work After Google Penguin?

Sure, it still works if someone influential sees your bookmark and decides to reference your content on their site.

For ranking , perhaps for inner pages, spinning/submitting this content could...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 10th October 2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 804
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Which SEO Firm/Expert to Use?

To be honest I'll say that $400-800 will be tough for any reputable SEO firm. Distilled is a top tier firm whose prices start at $5,000/mo. Heck, I'm a freelancer an my monthly eCommerce link...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 10th October 2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: real human visitors

As others have said, don't do it. Not only would they NOT be pimping this kind of deal on Fiverr, but it's a waste.

It will be a bunch of non-target visitors who don't convert. That same time you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th October 2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,408
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Where does everybody find the time ?

I agree with everything Rod said, especially this:
"9. Focus on selling. I see people spending way too much effort and time on things that don't make them money. Focus on your offer and sending...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 9th October 2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,972
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: A Wake Up Call For All Who Want to Hear

Its always a good exercise to ask yourself, what if Google disappeared tomorrow?
What would happen to my business then.

Getting a diverse portfolio of traffic sources is a must. Someone here...
Forum: Offline Marketing 6th June 2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,194
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: How do you explain SEO to your Offline Prospects?

As others have mentioned, getting more conversions through "digital channels" is all most business owners care about.

While snake oil "we'll get you to #1 on Google" tactics may work in the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th May 2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Internet Marketing Questions: Panda and Beyond

My thoughts are things will continue to evolve. You will always have a couple groups of people participating.

The few high level people who stay on top of changes and provide valuable...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 27th February 2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,479
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Difference between Black Hat and White Hat SEO.

It could be said anything you do specifically for "gaining backlinks" could be considered black hat, even putting your content on web 2.0 sites, etc - depending upon who you ask.

In a perfect...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th February 2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,344
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: How much cash do I need to start out?

"Let's say I get an email list of 10,000"

How do you plan to do this starting out might I ask?
Hopefully not purchasing an existing list....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th February 2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,737
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: HELP?! 23 years old @ $45,000, aiming for $50k by 25

You are doing better than many 23 yr. old people, keep it up. You've got several income sources working which is smart.

#4 is the most solid and scalable way to build your income I see here. I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th February 2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: AutoBlog question?

Auto-blogging is not the way to go, especially after all the Panda Updates. You'll waste a lot of time working and promoting something that really doesn't hold value or provide a solution to a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th January 2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,463
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Just A Few Of The Best Twitter Tools :) [Enjoy]

Thanks for this list, but it does make my head hurt, how many Twitter tools do one need?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 792
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Finally Outsourcing my SEO

Outsourcing can be great, but......
make sure to specifically document every last detail of what you want, expect and will accept.

Every potential 'virtual employee' is different and sometimes it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,283
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Best Buy Going Under? A Business Lesson

Another one soon to bite the dust.
Forum: Offline Marketing 29th December 2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 795
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: 260 Exact Searches: Dermathologist *CITY* - worth it?

For $200/mo and only 1 direct competitor, it's definitely worth your time to go after those 260 exact searches a month.

Even landing only 2 or 3 actual clients a month would more than cover this...
Forum: Mind Warriors 29th December 2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,575
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Don't Ever Give Up

Never give up! But.....sometimes it's a good idea to "walk away" from a particular project if after a certain amount of time it's just not profitable or what you expected. It's OK to sometimes...
Forum: Mind Warriors 29th December 2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,991
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day

It's a great idea to get your body in motion as early as possible. It's all too easy to get up, eat while browsing the web, rush out the door to sit down some more at another desk, then be too tired...
Forum: Mind Warriors 29th December 2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 700
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Ho do you keep yourself motivated at all times

First of, being thankful for the things/life situation I do have, after many years of working toward it.

Different phases of life, breeds different motivating factors for me. Sometimes it's about...
Forum: Mind Warriors 29th December 2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 597
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: My life is REALLY changing for the better!

Great job devonm. I use Odesk frequently to find talent for different projects.

I am happy you landed some decent projects, especially with a lot of the low-balling which goes on there.

Once...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th December 2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 906
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Put yourself in their shoes - Serously! the only way to succeed online..

Zaco - I agree with you as well. I think a while back having 100 mini-sites could work, with quick and dirty backlinking strategies.

However, from a visitor perspective, I'd rather visit a site...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th December 2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,386
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th December 2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,048
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Selecting a Money Making Method

Other than browsing the different sections of this forum (which will create information overload) , I'd recommend you check out Ed Dale's 30 day challenge (http://www.challenge.co/).

This will...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th December 2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Coachers, - How do you accept payment?

I generally sell coaching in hourly blocks of $100/hr. So usually it's 1 -3 hours at a time on average. I haven't put my PayPal account to the Maximum amount test as of yet.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th December 2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,141
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: How Would you Turn this Blog in a Money Making Machine?

I agree with Refund Host, first research your language specific keyword volumes to make sure you are barking up the right tree.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th December 2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 502
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Anyone use a mentor?

For a couple short bursts years ago, I hired a coach/mentor to analyzise one of my sites and certain actions I was taking. At $125/hr. it was worth the few interactions I had, which uncovered things...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th December 2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Coachers, - How do you accept payment?

Paypal. I'd break that amount down into smaller chunks.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th December 2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 847
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: If you could restart your IM career...

Less time learning, more time doing.

I'd hire a mentor earlier, and learn to track exactly how much time was spent on certain activities and determine if they were producing a profit.
Forum: Mind Warriors 14th December 2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Every Time You Crumble ...

Just like a muscle. The more you tear it up, the stronger it rebuilds :)
Forum: Mind Warriors 14th December 2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 781
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Why do we need motivation?

Most people are overburdened with work and other responsibilities there is little time to take a breath and recognize living vicariously through watching others is not the best existence.

Creating...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th December 2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 491
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: traffic from forums?

If your niche was about Internet Marketing, I'd suggest choosing a subset within this larger niche,and become an expert. If you consistently provide valuable tips to this subset, chances are you will...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th December 2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,783
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Tired Of Failing

Find more niches like the ones which are bringing you the most profit. Create an easily explainable system with video for their creation, promotion and management, then outsource. Spend your time...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th December 2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 544
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: The biggest obstacle to business success online?

Not taking the RIGHT actions is one of the biggest stumbling blocks.
Forum: Offline Marketing 12th December 2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Social Media: The Key Word is "Social".

It's the same as the "cocktail party" principal.

You (hopefully), wouldn't barge right in and start passing your card out to everyone within striking distance. You chat it up first in a friendly...
Forum: Offline Marketing 12th December 2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 976
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Would this be ethical?

This is absolutely ethical. You did business with these clients, you have every right to ask for a referral.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th December 2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,125
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: can I have more than one gmail account

Absolutely, I've been doing it a while with zero issues.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th December 2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 2,554
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Would you quit your job before making the money online?

If your job is a stable one you've had for years....first see some success with your online business, then save 6 - 12 months worth of backup funds and reconsider.

Ideally you'd at least be making...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th December 2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: How to get the first client for my seo business

Word of mouth via friends, family and acquaintances to start.
Other than the WF hire section, try literally cold calling locally businesses on foot or by phone. It sucks to do it, but it's a good...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th December 2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 654
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: Why are you not earning money?

There are so many reasons you may not be making money online. It's a matter of examining all of your actions and results, it could be anything from:

1. Bad niche market choice
2. Doing everything...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th December 2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: need blogger or experienced IM help!!

Other than your site's grammar, I would totally not use white text on a black background.

I would also ask myself what the site goals are?

Do you want to build up an email newsletter subscriber...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th December 2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 829
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: A desperate father is seeking advise, please comment!

First off, sorry to hear about your situation. As others have mentioned, start offering a service across several platforms like Odesk, eLance, right here on WF, etc.

While you will probably not...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest answer, the truth, but can you handle it?

That page you showed me is well written and I am sure converts well.
A hobby being in love with is how it feels much of the time....you gave me a bit to think about, putting it that way.
The...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Good idea getting someone, unrelated to give it a look. I should do some user testing also with crazyegg, kampyle, usertesting.com or clicktale.
Actually I've taken several ideas from Amazon and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Good point Tim, an exit strategy is something that I never thought about.. as it seems like something I'd just want to keep doing for a long time. This mentality as you mention with your past site,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Lol, how did you know about the pets I have?:p

Hey, your right... it's a lot to digest there is some fantastic info and relevant advice I need to dig deeper and let it sink, I can see how "yeah,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Regardless of my only going out a couple times a month, it is a lifestyle business and I'm now learning that being objective is a smarter way to go... however hard it was to realize this so far.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

GoGetta, thanks for the reply. I've been able thorough the years to have many months to myself to work on this, but right now isn't one of them. I've blown through a lot of miserable phone sales jobs...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Inventory part brings in 70% of sales revenue, drop ship 30%... I haven't figured out for the "net profit" per this. So it's that small 20% of inventory stocked that brings most of the revenue....
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Dlwhite - Yes, I've read E-myth a few times, have it sitting right here(with the 4-hour work week), but apparently have not put the principles into practice well enough. I've pay 7 habits a visit...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Lilach, yes all the different viewpoints can further complicate clear thinking, but it also give a lot of good perspectives that I wouldn't have come up with myself, it's hard to see the forest when...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Yeah, I'm not ready to leave the niche.. I'd rather fix conversion. I did ask in a post above what everyone's thoughts were on asking price... 10x yearly net revenue? That would be $40k asking...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Yeah, I have a self hosted wordpress blog already , but I neglect it as I feel as though I haven't yet found my voice and talking about the right subjects.. my target market is 14-35.. and my tone...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

I haven't as I'm a control junkie lol. You know, my accountant recently recommended changing from LLC to C corp and issuing shares of stock to raise funds.. I didn't really like the idea. An investor...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

I will give it some thought.. hmm, lol, I'll PM you about this.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

Yes,In the past years ago I wasted a lot of time and money setting up an eBay store, listings and of course backend software with my current cart to manage all eBay listing from my cart database,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

I know the genre, but still made mistakes with my approach, and my lingo can be a bit too high level, considering the target market is 14-35 for the most part - but thanks... I am passionate about...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th July 2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jeff Bronson
Re: An honest call for advice how to break the cycle and go full time

I just wanted to quickly say many thanks to all of the generous replies... they really are helping to gain different perspectives. I've began engagements today with an ecommerce conversion rate...
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