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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,788
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: I want to succeed and I am wiling to work my A$$ off to make it happen

I'm an idea man, myself. But, as they say, ideas are cheap. It's action that made other people rich with your ideas.

Best o' luck!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,112
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Where do you get your logos done?

Warriors For Hire (http://www.warriorforum.com/warriors-hire/)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,788
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: I want to succeed and I am wiling to work my A$$ off to make it happen

That's the spirit!

In all seriousness. I was on the verge of giving up about a month ago. What kept me going was teaming up with someone who knows a hell of a lot more than me and absorbing...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,788
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: I want to succeed and I am wiling to work my A$$ off to make it happen

At the risk of sounding like a jerk, I think that might be your problem, right there. I suppose there are some for whom success comes in a vacuum. But JV partnerships are the way to compound your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,788
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Mind Warriors 19th June 2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Flashes of Genius

All the time! If I could get paid for producing ideas I'd be a very wealthy man.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Front End - Back End Offers

There are no hard and fast rules here. What you offer depends on what your site visitors are looking for. That's why it's best to start with a solid plan and test different options.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Front End - Back End Offers

No. An offer is action. "Enter your email to get this free report". Getting them to the site to find the value is the widest part of the funnel.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,631
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Stay at home mom - Need help in starting a blog

Michelle Nightengale hit it on the head. Sure, you should blog about something you have passion for. Sure you should create solid content. But if you don't have a PLAN, you are wasting your energy....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 613
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Front End - Back End Offers

Because trying to sell a big ticket product to a cold prospect is rough. But if they've already seen the value in what you offer (and even better if they've paid for it and liked it), it gets...
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: How do I embed a Video within an Image in wordpress?

There must have been something wrong with this idea because the account has been suspended! ;)
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Prehost design review

I agree with the above comment 100%. Nice and clean but the color seems a little sickly.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,112
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Where do you get your logos done?

For my own stuff I make it myself, and spend waaaaayyyyyy too much time doing them. But I enjoy the creative process so it gives me a break from other stuff.

For clients, I usually suggest a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,607
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Is it really possible to earn 10,000 $ a day through internet marketing

Not alone. In order to have that kind of income I think you'd have to have an army of staff. Personally, I'm not so sure I'd dig that. I've run boots-on-the-ground businesses and the biggest...
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Thinking of Re-design

Nothing wrong with the site. Better to focus on off-page optimization, IMHO.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,788
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: I want to succeed and I am wiling to work my A$$ off to make it happen

Have you tried posting in the JV section, offering to team your tech skills with someone else's marketing skills? I'd start there.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: What Is the best way to Promote Free PDF?

Give the PDF away at your website and harvest email addresses with an autoresponder. That way you can make something come from all of your effort.

Then it becomes a question of getting traffic to...
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Trying to create an authority website.

Yeah, it loaded pretty slow. If I were in London and trying to find something to do on my Smartphone, I'd click away in 4 seconds. Other than that, it's pretty darn good.
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Which quiz plugin is he sitge using ?

Yep. Not a plugin. The theme is Genesis and the only plugin they're using is Contact Form 7.
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 499
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Rough Draft

Um, no offense but it needs a makeover. As in, there are too many things wrong with it to be able to list them all.

I'd suggest hiring someone to design the site for you while you focus on...
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,140
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Best way to host multiple websites?

If you're into WordPress, Multi-site is a dream. It takes a while to get set up but you can just clone sites onto your network without having to do fresh installs. Takes HOURS off your time frame.
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 768
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,282
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: My first web please help me

I find it a little busy. But then again, I prefer a clean design so maybe I'm not the one who should comment.
Forum: Website Design 19th June 2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,972
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: How do you take full length screenshots?

I just CTRL + minus until it fits on the screen, PRT SC and then paste into Photoshop.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Best Affiliate Marketing Program

I found ClickBank to be the best newbie-friendly program to start with. Some of the other affiliate and CPA networks will probably be over your head when starting out. Maybe not, but they sure were...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 992
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Best Way for earning online.

Building a site is good advice but the secret is in getting traffic to that site. There's the rub.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

I didn't even know Olive Garden was still in business!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: IM resources for a newbie to tap in

There are a lot of places to get the information you seek, Warrior Forum being one of them. Spend as much time digging into the meat here and you'll know more than 90% of people. It's that last 10%,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th June 2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,743
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th June 2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

I love the way these posts have a way of taking on a life of their own!

Some are systems centered, some are product centered. All in all, we have our own approach to business. Hell, that's why...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Newbie seeking help

Here's a free resource for learning affiliate marketing. Four hours of video that will kick start your mindset: http://affiliate-army.com/affiliate-marketing-survival-sp

Hope it helps
Carl
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: How do you research an unknown niche?

Google it.

Find forums, websites, social outlets and dig in. Find the pain points in the market.

You don't need to "jack ideas" but you should certainly know what others are talking about,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

Thanks for your candor, Wag. There's a lesson in there for us all.

To answer your question, systems are easy to track. People, not so much.

Will the system "like" your product? Doesn't matter....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

That's it precisely. The reason I figured this post would upset a few people is that it challenges what they've been told, that you make a great product, recruit an army of affiliates and the money...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

I'd be very interested to know why your business ultimately failed, Steve.

Allow me to reiterate, I'm not suggesting anyone go to market with a crappy product. What I'm saying is that too many...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

How did this become a discussion about pizza? I'm getting hungry!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

This is an interesting statement that I'd also like to address. For those of you unfamiliar with Papa Murphy's Pizza, they prepare a restaurant quality pizza that you pick up, bring home and cook...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

Of course I agree with you that the product should be great. But I humbly disagree with you that a great system with a crap product equates to bankruptcy.

In the long game view of the industry, a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

Hey Stefan. Thanks and good point.

I guess I thought it would be a given that whatever product you might produce should be as good as it can possibly be, regardless of the chosen business model....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,590
Posted By Carl Donovan
A Little-Known Secret About Product Creation That Might P!$$ You Off...

It ain't about your product!

Now, before you all break out the flame-throwers, let me explain.

Have you ever been into a Firehouse Subs location? How about Papa Murphy's Pizza? These two...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Membership Website Funnel question

It might be a good idea to shoehorn a One Time Offer (OTO) in there to compel immediate action. If they've already registered, it means they have an interest in what you're offering. If you give them...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,788
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: How to Start Internet Marketing...Help

You are certainly on the right track with your statement, "it's a real business and not just clicking and wasting time."

After nearly four years in IM, I feel like I finally have a grasp on the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th June 2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,440
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Is product creation the way to go?

OOPS! Replied to the wrong thread! The thread this reply was supposed to go to is here:...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,446
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: My Amazon 'Best Seller' isn't making all that much :(

Here's a fantastic podcast on the subject. Steve Scott, who I've known of for years and have bought some of his products, is interviewed by James Altucher. Steve has 40+ titles on Amazon and is now...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,180
Posted By Carl Donovan
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,142
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Why on earth would you PM me with this?

Granted, it is a bit brisk, but you might also see it as flattery. This person clearly admires your wisdom and level of influence. (And, no, I didn't send it!)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,440
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Is product creation the way to go?

I made that video, using the free version of PowToons. Creating the marketing materials is one part of my investment in this program.

Lesson number one, from Theodore Roosevelt, "Do what you can,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 776
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Short time income

I've tried a lot of the promised, "Make a Billion Dollars an Hour While You Sleep" methods here on WF and have never been able to make them work. Not once...

You have to get your brain around the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,440
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Is product creation the way to go?

The secret lies a bit deeper than creating a quality product, IMHO.

Or, to put it another way, creating your "product" entails a lot more than writing an eBook on, say, dog training and...
Forum: Website Design 13th June 2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Can anyone tell me what theme this is?

Who's your buddy? Google is your buddy: WordPress Theme Detector - Free online tool to find a site“s theme (http://www.wpthemedetector.com/)
Forum: Website Design 13th June 2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: Making a Wordpress Website

Conventional wisdom is to register your domain somewhere that's not your host. If one or the other goes down, you can recover easier. Hover.com is my new BFF when it comes to domain registration.
...
Forum: Website Design 13th June 2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By Carl Donovan
Re: How does my WebAssertive site look?

Very nice. Homepage seems a bit text-heavy to me. Maybe edit the copy down to 50% of what's there?
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