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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th November 2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,253
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: How Many Hours Do You Work?

I spend a ton of hours working. I have 3 different businesses so it's even more challenging than ever before.

I believe the person who works hardest wins. Be willing to work harder than the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th July 2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 624
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Have you made any actual friends in the IM space?

Not only have I made a lot of friends in the IM niche, huge opportunities have opened up to me from those friends. Because... we like to do business with those we know, like and trust.

Jim...
Forum: Offline Marketing 5th November 2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By mikebrooks
Looking for recommendations on SEO outsourcing company

Looking to hire an SEO company/VA type to take care of some clients. Any recommendations on a good outsourcing company that can scale up?
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th May 2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Google To Charge For Spots In 7 Pack?

Not sure what it's called. to me it looks like paid Places. I just took on a client that was talked into a $600 a month budget and in 1 week was half way to hitting it.

After she hired me she...
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th May 2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Google Places - Create new or update old?

Here's a pic of what I'm talking about abovehttps://s3.amazonaws.com/mbgeneralstuff/googlepaidplaces.png
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th May 2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Google To Charge For Spots In 7 Pack?

I just posted about this in another thread. This could be what this is. Google is now charging for paid places. You will see them where the PPC above Places goes. Basically this is PPC just done...
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th May 2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Google Places - Create new or update old?

I bet it's not Tags they're being charged for. Google is now very actively marketing to companies for paid Google Places listing. These look to replace or be in addition to the PPC you see at the...
Forum: Offline Marketing 13th April 2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,175
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Is Email Worthless for Attracting Offline Clients?

I thought I'd offer a little insight as someone who does not do cold emailing.

Email is hard, like anything else.

There is no magic bullet way to get clients raining down from out of the...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 3rd April 2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 30,178
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Directory Theme for Wordpress site, can anyone tell me a good one?

I have a question for Mark or anyone else... Can I setup a directory site without the 'add my business' feature? I have a closed networking group that I want to setup a directory site for. I want to...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 28th January 2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,936
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Matt Cutts: Google algorithm change launched (announced hour ago)

The question is, if you're spinning articles, how much do you need to change things up?
Forum: Website Design 3rd December 2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By mikebrooks
Website Themes for Wordpress?

Anyone have suggestions on themes for Wordpress that will allow me to easily make a nice looking webpage? Doesn't matter whether it is free or paid.

Looking for something that is high quality...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,505
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What is a JV manager?

I can't comment on what they charge as I've not hired one yet. Been managing it myself.

You may want to check out the JV section of the forum or the Warriors for hire section to get better...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,505
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What is a JV manager?

It'd really be called an affiliate manager. That person is an important dude. Responsible for finding affiliates, getting them to participate and tracking all the results. Very important position.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Split screen video interviews

Hmmm, that leads to another question. If I have a PC and my interviewee has a Mac, what then?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,866
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Are there any ping.fm wordpress plugins that work?

Colin, for those of us who write to our blogs, that's a pretty cool piece of info. thanks!

Looks like you will need to add the http:// to the Pingler link.

Going to make a how to video on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By mikebrooks
Split screen video interviews

I've been looking at doing split screen video interviews. There are several options to do this out there. I know there's a Skype tool. Anyone doing this who'd like to share what you're using to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: I Need A Concise and Step-By-Step Plan of Action

I agree with the poster on the 30 day challenge. Not only is it a great starter course that really takes you step by step... it also, in a way, holds you accountable.

When you have something...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: WooHoo 2 signups

It is NOT nothing. That's huge. And yes, success is ALL about staying the course. If you have a strong plan and work the plan with laser focus, you will be successful.

Nice work!
Forum: Offline Marketing 5th November 2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: How difficult is it to setup an offline firm?

Get a strong 30 second benefit driven elevator pitch together and start networking.

You can find networking events where they allow multiple people from the same category through your local...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st November 2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,076
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What do you expect for $20?

Value has everything to do with the perceived value of the thing. I always thought something John Carlton said about value to be very profound. If Marilyn Monroe, in her heyday, gave a guy her...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,637
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: My video squeeze page is NOT converting...please help me!

Take particular not of his headline. His headline deals with the obvious of attracting woman. But also nails the thing that is probably the biggest fear of every single man on the prowl; rejection....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,322
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: EzineArticles is a waist of time and traffic

Because in return he will help to build yours.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Is it "frowned" upon to sell or rent out an e-mail list??

You can do solo ads or adswaps. If you go to the Joint Venture section you will see all sorts of ad and swaps going on.

Why would you want to sell it anyway? That's a big list. Certainly you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,506
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Man am I an idiot

I also believe it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. As long as asking for forgiveness doesn't mean having to pay damages or go to jail though.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,506
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Man am I an idiot

That's cool. If you're prepared and in the know on this then go for it. I hope it works for you.

I just know there's a few business people out there I wouldn't mess with and Gene Simmons is one...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,506
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Man am I an idiot

I'm pretty sure Gene Simmons owns Peter Criss.

I'd be careful. Pretty certain you can't own someone elses name to sell their likeness.

So if you were selling say woodburning stoves on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,322
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: EzineArticles is a waist of time and traffic

I have a report on my blog (in my sig) that has my personal reccomendation for an article submitter. I'm going to update it with a good list of article sites.

However, if you google on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,322
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: EzineArticles is a waist of time and traffic

Steve, when I saw this post I thought something was weird about it too. Glad you brought it up.

I love this forum. But this is where it gets dangerous when people trash something that very...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,839
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What's A Good Refer A Friend Script?

I just released a free WSO Tell a Friend script. The best part about it is it utilizes many fellow Warriors who have donated their free bribes. It's in my sig below.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,322
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: EzineArticles is a waist of time and traffic

Ezine Articles is just another tool in the getting found arsenal. When you can take one thing you've done and find many different ways to use it to get yourself clicks, you've got leverage.

So...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th October 2010, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Did the Warrior Forum change the Favicon or is my computer going loopy?

It's normal on firefox. Just seeing it different on internet exploder.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th October 2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 7,488
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Have AWeber Been Compromised Again???

I am getting loads of those emails too. But I am 99.9% sure some of those email addresses have never been entered into an aweber list by me.

I use Infusion and some of the email addresses they...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th October 2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By mikebrooks
Did the Warrior Forum change the Favicon or is my computer going loopy?

I just noticed the Favicon has changed for the Warrior Forum. Is my computer experiencing it's semi annual virus already or is this an actual change?

And why did it get changed? Garth fears...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: spending my $500 on advertising

Do you have a list already? Have you done any testing?

Not sure what you mean by post it and forget it. But if you mean setting up marketing and forgetting it, I wouldn't do that. Marketing...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,368
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Amazon s3 or another option?

I use the Firefox add on that someone mentioned above. It makes the S3 process real easy.

You just drag what you want over to your bucket. Then you right click and select 'edit the acl' and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,007
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: How Can I over come FEAR?

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. People aren't afraid of the thing, they're afraid of the fear.

When you look at it logically, there is zero to fear in an interview. Unless the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,850
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: only 206 subscribers and already 15 SPAM complaints...

There's still some really good advice in here though. Even if Daniel doesn't need it someone else might.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,873
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What Is Your Most Powerful Traffic Generation Strategy?

The best traffic method for me has been having a plan and sticking with it. While this is not an actual technique, it really is the most powerful of all tools...

because...

everything works...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,337
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What is the single best software to have?

I'd say it depends all on you. Everyone is different. Depends what you're selling, your niche, your own abilities, you're goals, etc.

You don't want to become a collector of tools.

Market...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,850
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: only 206 subscribers and already 15 SPAM complaints...

7% spam rate is a killer. If you keep that up you could possibly get fined or your autoresponder shut down. Check your autoresponder TOS for spam complaints.

I use infusion and if I go above 2%...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 707
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Calling it a "Book" instead of "Report" even if only 30 pages?

You can call it either. My daughter has printed books that have 8 pages.

In this case where you can use one option or another, the answer is to split test it. For half the people, it's a book...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,588
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: The New "Ethical" Trend

The ethics of a marketer and his/her products is best left to cients to promote and tout. This is why we use testimonials and case studies.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th October 2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,743
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What's Your List Building Strategy?

Hi Joe

Video looks good, man. Are you working the forums in your niche? If not, you probably should be. Add value and build relationships with people who can help you. But when looking for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th October 2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: how should I write my email sequence?

Can you expand on your question more? The clearer you are, the more powerful and helpful the answers will be. There are some very smart folks here.

With that said, some general advice I can...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th October 2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 640
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Buying an email list.. a wise decision?

Keep us posted if you learn how it goes with him. But I agree with Kevin.

I'd be willing to bet it would be way less expensive to build a list from scratch.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th October 2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,809
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Had An Unsubscribe Today And The Reason Was...

I had someone unsubscribe from a weight loss membership program by calling me a fat f*ck. Now that was hitting below the belt.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th October 2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,503
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Internet Marketers you follow

I'm of the mind that there is always something to learn or use for inspiration so I follow everyone. Doesn't mean I buy everything, but pretty dern close.

If I get one thing from something that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th October 2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 876
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: At A Loss For Words

I think there's nothing more important than list building. or rather, relationship building. I think that's a better way to look at it.

Great piece of advice given to me, and I'll pass it along...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th September 2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,940
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: What is Grey Hat SEO ?

I agree with this. If Google were to define this, they would probably say white hat is having a blog or website and using their webmaster tools.

Anything outside of that they'd consider black...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th September 2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,000
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Best way to gather JV Partners for a lauch?

Well put John! Always think first how can I help this person. If you can't help them, they may be the wrong person at the moment.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th September 2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 646
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Don't you hate it when...

Sorry to hear that. I think anyone who has been in this game for any amount of time has done something like that. I've made about every possible screw up possible. And I am sure I'm not done...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 27th September 2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 31,934
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Blog commenting - It works! Here's what I've learned...

Thank! That rocks!

I have added the Dofollow plugin as well as the top commenter. I went to look for your comment but it didn't appear. But you show as the top commenter!

I looked at my...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 27th September 2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 31,934
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Blog commenting - It works! Here's what I've learned...

I just did some research and I found out (at least I think I am correct. please correct me if I'm wrong), the factory setting for Wordpress is 'NoFollow' on comments.

I just installed a dofollow...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd September 2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By mikebrooks
Re: Newbie Here

Welcome. It's all good.

If you're not already a war room member, it is worth the small investment.

There is also a search feature. If you have a specific topic you're looking for, do a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd September 2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 592
Posted By mikebrooks
Embed FLV video into a squeeze page

I always found it a pain in the neck to convert video into FLV and then embed it into my squeeze pages. I am pretty sure an FLV conversion tool totally hosed my codecs for my video software.
...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 17th September 2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 639
Posted By mikebrooks
How to create an ebook cover

I am pretty decent with Photoshop so I was looking for actions to create ebook covers. In the process of searching, I stumbled upon this gem created by Steve Tanner.

Ebook Cover Tutorial...
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