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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th December 2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 511
Posted By ksummers
Re: Selling Jewelery Online

I started off on eBay selling cheap costume jewelry. It sold well but it was a lot of work parcelling up loads of parcels every day for very little profit. I moved on to a different product with...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th November 2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 493
Posted By ksummers
Re: How Long Does It Take to Make Your First Sale?

A few weeks. I discovered a method involving short press releases about hot topics and sent the traffic direct to an affiliate offer.

That was years ago and now I focus on a more long term method....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th November 2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 179
Posted By ksummers
Re: Web hosting service with UK based data center

I use http://www.krystal.co.uk after switching from Hostgator. Not had any problems with my wordpress sites since moving. The customer service is amazing as well.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th June 2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,365
Posted By ksummers
Re: How to Make Money Online Without A Passion?

I'd guess most people aren't passionate about hemorrhoids or warts, for example. There are still products and affiliate programs out there and people selling those products.

No, I don't believe...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,673
Posted By ksummers
Re: What is the best spin rewriter software for your blog?

I used spinners a few years back ("the best spinner" I think) and I'm now in the arduous process of trying to salvage the articles by making them sound human. I'm doing this because I was getting...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th June 2017, 04:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,367
Posted By ksummers
Re: Why did Bluehost Hosting Price Increase by more than 100% less than 5 years? Did this happen to

Just to chime in with the fact that BlueHost is owned by the same company as HostGator.

Also, I have been with HostGator for 7 years and the price has also gradually doubled. The price is still...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th February 2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 522
Posted By ksummers
Re: Content for affiliate sites - DIY or outsourced?

I haven't had much luck with outsourcing content creation, but I am somewhat cheap and picky. I found myself having to rewrite articles I bought for $5ish, which kind of defeats the purpose.
I...
Forum: Mind Warriors 19th January 2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 678
Posted By ksummers
Re: Cure For Procrastination (What if procrastination was an illness?)

I think you are onto something, but I also believe dopamine issues are responsible in only a small subset people. I take anti-psychotics (which reduce dopamine levels) and feel the negative...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th December 2016, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By ksummers
RE: Best place to find health remedy PLR articles to turn into YouTube vids?

I suggest buyhealthplr.com to buy individual article packs but I also recommend plr-health-wizard.com it's a monthly subscription where you get 100 articles and the odd ebook on various health topics...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th December 2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 338
Posted By ksummers
Re: 1 Year Hosting vs 3 Year Hosting

I'm with hostgator who send me a yearly bill that keeps going up and up inexplicably for the same package. Since I've been with them for years and don't think they are going to disappear anytime...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th December 2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 652
Posted By ksummers
Re: Do you sell stuff that you don't use or 'believe' in ??

It's one of my key criteria for selecting a product to promote. If I don't think it works/don't believe in it then I move on to the next product or option. That doesn't mean I have to try every...
Forum: Mind Warriors 14th December 2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 182
Posted By ksummers
Re: Do You have a focus problem? Find out here...

Hi Vid Yo, I'm the same. I tend to buy PLR with the best intentions and then forget all about it. I don't have the same issue for software thankfully (mainly because I love playing with new tools)....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th December 2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,386
Posted By ksummers
Re: How do people like this sleep at night?

I have psychotic depression. I was classed as treatment resistant, was in and out of psychiatric hospitals, and attempted suicide twice nearly succeeding the second time.

Back then I would have...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th August 2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,758
Posted By ksummers
Re: Are homeless people genuinely in need?

Some of us have no choice but to"hide behind" meds. I was diagnosed with psychotic depression 6 years ago and have been in and out of hospital since then. On meds I still have to learn how to cope,...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 7th August 2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,120
Posted By ksummers
Re: Which life is best, SEO Executive or Programmers?

Funnily enough programming presents an equal opportunity to women these days. From a female former software engineer who never experienced a barrier to employment or learning in the field.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th August 2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 692
Posted By ksummers
Re: Can we Stop Throwing Content at the Problem?

But you can't throw more advertising at a poor product, offline or online, and expect success.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd August 2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By ksummers
Re: Is fiverr THE way to go?

He could probably earn more freelancing as a writer on forums like this, but it'd take longer to build up clientelle. He could use fiverr as a springboard though, getting in contact with customers...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 3rd August 2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By ksummers
Re: Problem with keyword

Just because your domain name is a keyword does not mean it will rank for that keyword. Sorry if I misunderstood.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd August 2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By ksummers
Re: Competition on Ebay

I don't try to compete with them. I sell better quality products and offer faster and free delivery. Some people want dirt cheap and they don't care how long it takes to arrive. Those people aren't...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd August 2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 809
Posted By ksummers
Re: When should I create a business?

You already have started a business , the moment you started trading. Sounds like you need to get sorted when it comes to keeping accounts. For IM, if your business model is fairly simple then a...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 2nd August 2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,361
Posted By ksummers
Re: Are there any 'economy' web hosting services that don't totally suck?

You can't expect any hosting company to be perfect,especially when you are paying budget prices. I have been with hostgator for years now and it suits me fine with no problems. If I had the higher...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st August 2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,061
Posted By ksummers
Re: Coaching IM Entrepreneurs for Free: Need your input

Zodiax beat me to it. Maybe make an ebook for the war forum, that way you filter out some people who wouldn't invest a small amount for war forum membership.
I'd certainly be interested in reading...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 1st August 2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By ksummers
Re: How do you promote your own .com store/ebay/amazon?

Mainly social media, blog posting, pinterest
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 1st August 2015, 04:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By ksummers
Re: People Copied my Data and Now they are on Top

I recently dealt with this on a small scale. A website copied my content and was ranking above me for my main keyword. I filed a DMCA with hostgator and reported them to the affiliate network they...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 31st July 2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By ksummers
Re: Purchased a new domain and it's banned / Webmaster Tools

Might be worth putting in a reconsideration request on the domain based on a change of ownership. If the original content that warranted the pure spam stamp is long gone.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,117
Posted By ksummers
Re: Clickbank diet niche still profitable?

That may be true, but we can't all afford to risk 5k on a product we aren't sure about in the first place. Maybe down the line when the product is earning can a "pro" be brought in for those rates.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By ksummers
Re: Best Royalty Free Images Website?

I always use freeimages.com
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,256
Posted By ksummers
Re: What is the biggest mistake you have made in internet marketing?

Getting caught up in black hat link schemes, I plead ignorance though. Things like mass comment spam, paying for forum profile links etc.
Got whacked my penguin and ended up moving all the content...
Forum: Programming 31st July 2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,963
Posted By ksummers
Re: I want to be a professional web developer, please help

I learned the basics of front end, mainly back end web dev during a computer science degree. I'm pretty crap at front end design! But we can't all be one man bands.
Anyway, my point is I learned...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,449
Posted By ksummers
Re: Lots of Blog Traffic but No Love or Sales

I like your site but think you would benefit from being a little more in your face with the sales pitch. At the end of each of my articles I link to a product review in a way that relates to the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 671
Posted By ksummers
Re: How many posts does it take to succeed?

The number depends on so many factors. My most successful site has 10 pages that happened to rank for a low competition,high traffic term and voila.
I have a site with 300 posts that gets much less...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th July 2015, 01:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,093
Posted By ksummers
Re: People who work regular day jobs.. When do you get paid?

I think it's usually the end of the month in the UK . My last job I got paid cash in hand at the end of each night (yes I declared for tax purposes though many didn't).
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 29th July 2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 972
Posted By ksummers
Re: Do you believe in what you promote?

I can't promote products I don't believe in, if I tried it would be unconvincing and I'd feel guilty. That doesn't mean I have to try everything first, doctor approval/scientific evidence us enough...
Forum: Copywriting 27th July 2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,526
Posted By ksummers
Re: Rather have Cheaper Content? Or Higher Quality?

It depends what I'm looking for. For "filller" articles I'm happy with cheap content that needs editing. For product reviews I'd pay a bit more to ensure they are well polished and researched.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th July 2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 697
Posted By ksummers
Re: How did you acquire work ethics?

My work ethic stems from having high standards and being pushed to do my best by my parents.

at uni I had an eBay business and also worked nightshifts. I still walked out with a first /endbrag
...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 25th July 2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,406
Posted By ksummers
Re: cash in pills

What?

Cash in pills/cashinpulls - what is the product and which is it?

Why are you intent on using black hat techniques like spamming and making fake forums? That's not the way to make a...
Forum: Copywriting 24th July 2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By ksummers
Re: What's a good word I could use instead of "controversial"Controversial

Contentious?
http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/controversial
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 24th July 2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,332
Posted By ksummers
Re: Keywords stuffing & Keywords Density

Maybe they're trying to demonstrate keyword stuffing by repeating the term "keyword stuffing" over and over again ;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th July 2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By ksummers
Re: Best Domain Hosting Outside of US?

Again, is there a reason why it has to be outside US? I use fasthosts.co.uk because .co.uk's are cheaper but usually I use namecheap.com for the good price and cheap whois privacy.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th July 2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 866
Posted By ksummers
Re: How to handle selling small $$$ item in Ebay?

Bonny Scotland yes :) I buy from manufacturers in Poland but have tried importing from China on a small scale, wasn't impressed with the quality and didn't have the funds to buy in sufficient...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th July 2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 866
Posted By ksummers
Re: How to handle selling small $$$ item in Ebay?

A particular niche of women's clothes yes. It's been going well, I make 80% of my full time income from it. There has been a summer slowdown though.

I was struggling til I found my niche. It's...
Forum: Programming 24th July 2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,077
Posted By ksummers
Re: Html help.

Oh right, fair enough :) it's a great way to learn, in at the deep end!
Forum: Programming 24th July 2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,077
Posted By ksummers
Re: Html help.

Is there a reason why you are reinventing the wheel rather than using a blogging platform like WordPress? There are valid reasons to go it alone, but for most purposes WordPress would save you lots...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th July 2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 866
Posted By ksummers
Re: How to handle selling small $$$ item in Ebay?

My first method of making money online was selling cheap jewellery on eBay, so I feel your pain. I realised quickly that after spending hours parcelling up hundreds of items an d posting them I was...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 966
Posted By ksummers
Re: How to write affiliate product reviews that convert well?

I think your review is really good. Only a few things I'd change:

-i'd remove "camtasia review" from the start of your subheadings as that bumps up the keyword density a bit too much to the point...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 966
Posted By ksummers
Re: How to write affiliate product reviews that convert well?

I have two affiliate links: one above the fold for people who already know the products features, and one at the end of the review for those that needed some convincing.

I use h2 headers to ask...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 22nd July 2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 921
Posted By ksummers
Re: Stopping abandoned carts

Lots of people add products to their cart even if they don't strongly intend to buy anything.

They might get shocked at the price of all the things adding up,be put off by postage costs, be put...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th July 2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,160
Posted By ksummers
Re: How much would you PAY for this article?

$3 . This is what I get from ineedarticles service. Filler content that I jazz up with more detail.

Anything to do with your signature?
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 20th July 2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,654
Posted By ksummers
Re: Does My Site Suck?

Get rid of the massive blurry picture I say. It's even more annoying on mobile.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th July 2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,479
Posted By ksummers
Re: How would you spend $400?

I'd first look at what I already had, what I needed to be successful, and use the money to bridge that gap.

myself, I'd hire someone to find me x amount of profitable, low competition keywords...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 19th July 2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,508
Posted By ksummers
Re: How do you consider your job "Rewarding"?

I sell health products mainly so I consider it rewarding to think I've helped someone solve a problem that has been irritating them.
sure I'm not out saving lives or anything, but most jobs aren't...
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th July 2015, 02:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,547
Posted By ksummers
Re: So you are thinking of going back to your Day Jobs?

I worked a regular job alongside online work for a long time before making the leap.
There's no shame in returning to a 9-5 for the meantime if times are tough, you aren't as successful as planned,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th July 2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,115
Posted By ksummers
Re: My First Attempt At Afilliate Marketing

I think the basics have been covered well in this thread, so I won't repeat them. A few tips:

1. If you use WordPress you won't need to worry about designing your website beyond picking a free...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th July 2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By ksummers
Re: Have I brought a duff Product

I second outsourcing keyword research. For $5 one off fee you can have hundreds of low competition keywords found for you in a niche with competition analysis included if you find the right seller. I...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 15th July 2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,514
Posted By ksummers
Re: Best Web Hosting?

I'm with hostGator shared, unlimited domain plan and I've never had a problem. My sites don't get a huge amount of traffic though. I had 15 WordPress sites and two Zen Cart installs running at one...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th July 2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By ksummers
Re: Youtube Video Marketing Worth it ?

I tried making basic videos , just me talking to the camera , nothing too salesy. Linked to my website in the description. The results weren't spectacular but I did see some traffic.
One day I got...
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