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Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th December 2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 188,843
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Terry Kyle’s Big 60-Day Backlink Experiment

By the way, I wanted to add the following:

I am a long time member of a (PR5) discussion forum, where I have 8664 posts. I've not posted there in ~6 months, so my posts aren't "in the public eye"...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th December 2009, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 188,843
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Terry Kyle’s Big 60-Day Backlink Experiment

One of the best threads I've come across....this is awesome stuff!

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th December 2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,134
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: FTC Rules and the WSO Board- Unsubstantiated Promises?

I saw that the other day too, Ray, and almost fell outta my chair.

They're framing it as "just a story" to depict what might be possible....

:(

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,192
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: IM from your hospital bed...

Just wanted to add my hopes for a speedy recovery to this thread! :)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2009, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Get paid to do surveys?

Before I gave the concept of "internet marketing" much serious thought, I actually started out doing surveys.

It's mind-numbingly boring work, IMO, but you CAN make some money at it (because of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,759
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Is george brown's google sniper not compatible with ftc anymore

Yes,

My sense of what the FTC is trying to crack down on are the people who make egregious claims that exist solely for the purpose of putting enough stardust in someone's eyes to make them whip...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,209
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Expert VS Guru

So...sort of an "Exru" or "Guspert"

I like it. ;)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2009, 07:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,172
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Long Salesletter Targetting Internet Marketers Is A Waste Of Time!

*nods* Then we basically agree.

The OP *is* emotive. It's the title that's stated as fact. Could he have tested it? Sure, but I took the post itself to be a rant at a process he didn't like. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2009, 06:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,172
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Long Salesletter Targetting Internet Marketers Is A Waste Of Time!

"I love purchasing any good information, whether it's here, Clickbank or anywhere else for that matter. But what really bothers me when the seller shoves a long sales letter on my screen telling me...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2009, 06:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,172
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Long Salesletter Targetting Internet Marketers Is A Waste Of Time!

The OP is emotive, not statistical.

I doubt *anyone* could put data to it. ;)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th December 2009, 05:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,212
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: If You Had A System That You Knew Would Make Money Would You Sell It Or Keep It To Yourself?

Steve W. gets the point I made earlier.

ANY TIME you do business, whether here or out in the real world, you leave behind a footprint.

It's as unavoidable as breathing.

And from that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th December 2009, 05:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,181
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: There is no secret in Internet Marketing

Know what you mean.

Without giving the IMer's names, below are ACTUAL EXAMPLES of "secrets" that are in products I've seen/had brought to my attention:

* "Get an E-mail List!" (No!? Really!? ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Affiliate Programs are Just going too far

Truly. I don't get it.

If YOU do the work to get to the point of outranking them...what's the big deal?

Besides, you're making money for them.

Effort should be rewarded, not shut down.

:(
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,212
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: If You Had A System That You Knew Would Make Money Would You Sell It Or Keep It To Yourself?

It's a good question and a fair one too, but honestly, I think anybody who answers "no" to the question has failed to understand how the 'net-age economy works, and is missing out on a huge...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,181
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: There is no secret in Internet Marketing

Oh, I'm in no way denying that there aren't specific techniques out there that are capable of helping people turn a profit, but to the OP, I think he's right. The basic premises of making money on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,181
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: There is no secret in Internet Marketing

Right...I guess my thinking goes like this:

If I don't know how to wash a car, it's not a "secret." I can ask just about anyone or spend a little quality time with google and find out.

Same...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 06:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,181
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: There is no secret in Internet Marketing

I agree with Mukal...The "secret," I think, lies in the slow, dawning realization (happens at different speeds for different people) that no matter how many books you read on the topic, at the end of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Is it just me?

Yep.

It's just you.

Seriously. ;)

-=Vel=-
(sorry...couldn't resist! :) )
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,297
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Offline Business Marketers How Do You Handle Client Competition?

I get most of my income via the "hybrid" (online/offline) route, and I've never had a problem working with clients in the same industry.

Part of that, of course, is that I live in a smallish town,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 708
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: I don't Microsoft Word. It is adversely affecting the book I am preparing!

This was gonna be my advice as well. Open Office rules. :)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2009, 06:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 931
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: What do you hate most about IM?

The hype. The misrepresentation. The disingenuous claims.

:(

-=Vel=-
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 1st December 2009, 06:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Google Analytics -Affiliate Killer??

??

I don't understand how or why this would be true...I mean...let's say you have a page that's ranking in google...you drop an affiliate link on it and...?

Google flags it with negative link...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th November 2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 762
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: How to teach a newbie to earn Online ?>

Yes, definitely play to your dad's experience and expertise. This will put him more at ease with the computer and will, in essence, be learning a new "twist" on stuff he already knows.

Start...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th November 2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,263
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: What would you do with 50 hours of fitness videos?

Watch them all in a back to back marathon. Get REALLY tired watching all those people work up a sweat, then get back to my IM work. :D

-=Vel=-
(seriously...a membership site sounds like a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th November 2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,610
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: should I mentor my ex-girlfriend in IM?

Totally agree with this approach.

If you've got your heart set on helping her, this is prolly the safest way of going about it. Just set clear boundaries, and the first time they get violated,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th November 2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: What else can i do to make money from my site

Glad I could help! It is an iterative process, so let me know when you've made some tweaks, and I'll be happy to take another look! :)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th November 2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Is Adsense a distraction for affiliate sales?

I do, and having tested both with and without, I can tell you that it does not appear to be impacting sales.

The way I figure it, the folks who click the ads were never gonna be customers anyway,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th November 2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,083
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: How important is it to build a list of subscribers?

You can get on quite well without ever building a list.

That said, I realize that the overwhelmingly popular approach to IM on Warrior Forum IS via listbuilding.

That's because it is (can be,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th November 2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,211
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Your favourite fake testimonial

CDarklock (http://www.warriorforum.com/members/cdarklock.html) = :cool:

:)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th November 2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 642
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Newbie seeking help from the pros

Heya Dreamz! :)

Short answer to your question is yes. There are LOADS of ways you can make money online, and in fact, there are so many that people who are new to the idea often suffer from...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th November 2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: What else can i do to make money from my site

Okay, I took a quick look at both of your sites, and here's what I see.

I totally get what the other folks who have chimed in are saying about needing a plan...the websites have some really good...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 28th November 2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Backlinks not showing up

Yep...don't sweat it. Just find a backlinking groove that works for you and hit your system hard. Don't bother to check behind yourself much (at least not where links are concerned)...just keep...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 919
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: I've got an idea, lets TRASH the internet!!

:) Music...sweet music.

And you are, in my humble opinion, 110% correct.

That said, there will ALWAYS be a "quantity is its own quality" crowd.

Perhaps though, when *enough* garbage gets...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,610
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Is it POSSIBLE at all to EARN money using JUST free blog/ free site?

:D Okay, yes...any time you're using someone else's server, you are technically giving up at least some control.

HOWEVER...

Having acknowledged that, I think you will agree that you're...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,081
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Have you almost decided to give up?

Yep...the best thing you can do is stop "trying" so hard and just let it go.

Follow your instincts. Pick a system...most ANY system will do as they'll all make you at least some money, and work...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,103
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: My Biggest Business Obstacle Yet - Wife of 20 Years Left With The Twins & The Dog.

:(

Wow.

I am speechless, and very sorry for your loss.

Just know that this is the season of giving, and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that we who know of your plight will be thinking of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,610
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Is it POSSIBLE at all to EARN money using JUST free blog/ free site?

As others have said, sure. It is absolutely possible, and for some, perhaps it is NECESSARY to start out this way.

If it is...great. You now know that it is possible, and all it takes is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 753
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: How do you get ranked for a "big" keyword?

I agree with the earlier statements that your best chance of success hinges around creating an authority site.

You can do this (or start to) by linking together pages of content, each chasing long...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: How do you stop yourself & when is the best time?

Also...

it doesn't HAVE TO cost anything. Just do the work yourself and keep your money in your pocket. ;)

Takes a bit longer, but if you're trying to create a unique BRAND, then the a#1 best...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,165
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Ezine Articles and Misspelled Keywords

This can absolutely be a profitable strategy.

I would stay away from making use of it on EZA or an article directory that you might be trying to establish yourself as an authority, but if you're...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th November 2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: duplicate articles to directiories?

Bear in mind that if you submit your (identical) article to multiple sites on the 'net, yes, you are technically creating "duplicate content," but as per the examples above, a significant chunk of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,041
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Is this worth pursuing any further?

Alas, truer words have seldom been spoken. And you're welcome. :)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,619
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: The .coms have all been taken

Five of my six most recent domain purchases are .com's. It's all in what you're chasing. ;)

-=Vel=-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,041
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Is this worth pursuing any further?

Sounds like you need to take a bit of the advice you offered in your e-book. ;)

Seriously, I like what you've done with it, and was surprised by your confession at the end.

Good work! Now,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: Who is typing 'online business' in gooogle search box?

The best solutions are often the simplest (and usually the cheapest).

Use Google Wonder Wheel. ;) (it'll show you what people typed in, and where they ended up, which gives you a solid idea of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: duplicate articles to directiories?

Well, I guess it depends on your definition of "fresh" or "non duplicated."

The internet ABOUNDS with (good, and quite acceptable) "duplicate content."

Some examples include:


* EVERY...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: duplicate articles to directiories?

Honestly, I think you guys are overthinking this stuff. I take one article (non spun) and submit the h3ll out of it.

Never had any problems whatsoever.

Now, IF you're worried that at some...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: newbs question on succeeding?

There are almost as many ways to make money on the internet as there are people making money on the internet.

Everybody has their own unique "twist" to it, either in methodology or execution, but...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,415
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: I learned an Interesting Lesson about Pricing, While Buying Honey on the Side of the Road

Great post, great story, and a valuable lesson indeed.

-=Vel=-
(not to mention, now you have a fantastic source of honey!)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,090
Posted By cdhartpence
Re: OMFG! I've been hacked!

Once you've regained access and reset your passwords, etc., if you're not already using an automatic backup system, I heartily recommend the plugin from SME Storage...great plugin, automatic backups...
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