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Forum: Search Engine Optimization 4th February 2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 771
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Less links is ranked higher than me

First off, you'll never get the complete backlinking picture from any tool. So, having said that, your competition probably has some high-PR links that you don't know about. Remember, one high PR...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th February 2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,251
Posted By tommygadget
Re: My 2 Yr Old Gmail account Deleted!For NO reason! Are You Backingup Your Gmail?

I'm using Gmail backup right now, thanks for the heads up. I can't believe I left it for so long.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th February 2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,402
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Bye Bye Godaddy!

GoDaddy annoys me a LOT when it comes to renewal of WHOIS privacy. They totally rip you off. That's why I transferred to NameCheap.com. Actually, what I do to save more at each step is this: Register...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 4th February 2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,182
Posted By tommygadget
Re: How To Find Keyword Rich Domain Names

Having an EMD (exact match domain) name does help give you a boost in the SERPs. Will that last forever? Who knows. It is a good tool in your arsenal, though, and should be part of a complete SEO...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th February 2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 648
Posted By tommygadget
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th February 2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 410
Posted By tommygadget
Re: hello all

Yes, join the war room, it's well worth it. Also, make liberal use of the search function and look up the main topics like article marketing, affiliate marketing, landing pages, SEO, etc., etc. Also,...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 4th February 2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,326
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Alternative to Google Analytics

I also don't like Google knowing everything about me so Statcounter.com gets a thumbs up from me.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd February 2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 858
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Need advice... Real warriors only

If you do that, you will surely fail. Simple as that. You'll keep getting low paid jobs and when you raise prices those freebie seeking clients will disappear anyway.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd February 2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 918
Posted By tommygadget
Re: How to stay in Business- After Google hammers established sites...here's a plan to follow

No, of course not. If, however, you build a site that is #1 in Google for a lucrative keyword and it's the sole source of your income, you are in for a rude awakening one day.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd February 2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Made for adsense

For $15/day, you should really take the time to spruce the site up. Nice theme, some content from other sources, links to authority sites in the niche, etc., etc. Then, if you think it's a problem,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd February 2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,065
Posted By tommygadget
Re: OMG Are People THAT Low These Days?!

Don't make me smack you :D

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd February 2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 637
Posted By tommygadget
Re: What A Week It Has Been

I feel your pain. Everything here is covered in ice and a lot of people are without power. I am glad that we have power here. I feel the same way about winter because we've already had over 60" of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st February 2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,806
Posted By tommygadget
Re: PLEASE HELP - I've got $10K to spend. What's the BEST way to quit my job and do IM FULL-TIME?!

OK, hold onto your money and go through all the classic posts here to see what IM approach suits your needs. Then look up posts from people like AndyHenry and Kevin Riley and ExRat and others. Make...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 1st February 2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 724
Posted By tommygadget
Re: My Site No Where to be Found in Google Rankings

Dude, you are suffering from "analysis statistics paralysis". It affects newbies and can have serious consequences, even being fatal if left untreated. The cure is to work on new content and/or a new...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st February 2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By tommygadget
Re: We're running out of internet addresses

Sure, the sky is falling (again).

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st February 2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Are Paypal BUSINESS accounts, LESS Likely to be froozen?

I've had a very good relationship with PayPal. Just use common sense and treat your customers well.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st January 2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,231
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Facebook Is Not A Bad Marketing System After all

As with all advertising, match the right product with the right audience and you'll make a killing. Unfortunately, for me, I don't have much experience with Facebook ads.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st January 2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 917
Posted By tommygadget
Re: how effective is Article Marketing today?

If you're looking for direct traffic and income, you need a lot of articles. If you are looking at anything but the easiest of niches, you need a lot of articles. Just keep writing. Other than your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 17,644
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Open letter: Don't you feel ashamed of yourself?

I think there's a teeny weenie difference between all the US airlines banding together and saying "OK, no more tickets under $400." and one IM Goober to another saying "Hey, don't sell that for less...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 414
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Affiliate Marketing website

At a minimum, you need a Terms of Service page, a privacy page (especially if you are using Adsense), and an earnings disclaimer page (if you are in any way endorsing a make money product).

TomG....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 802
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Is Google is LOSING the battle against spam in search results?

With 20 Billion examples of this each day, it's really hard not to get cynical.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,141
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Does anyone have a list of evergreen niches?

Think "cure an ailment" and you'll never want for niches.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Why Are YOU Failing Online? Do the MATH!

Thanks and yep, it amazes me too.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Why Are YOU Failing Online? Do the MATH!

The product is important, but the best product in the world won't sell to the wrong audience. Here's an example: A top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz marketed to poor villagers in the outback. You need to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Why Are YOU Failing Online? Do the MATH!

Well, perhaps I did not explain properly, but Jeremy took massive action. The articles were not written all at once. He picked a hot product on ClickBank so he knew that there was interest. Once...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,442
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Best day to release a WSO?

My friend, after a pile of WSOs, I can give you this advice:

1) Make the offer irresistible.

2) Offer massive value.

3) Offer something that warriors don't want to or don't know how to do.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Why Are YOU Failing Online? Do the MATH!

Yes, you are correct John, for a long time I followed the massive numbers, small return/site model. Come domain renewal time, I was faced with MASSIVE renewal fees. Had to let a lot of those go. So...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By tommygadget
Why Are YOU Failing Online? Do the MATH!

I see this happen all the time. People working their tails off and getting discouraged and finally giving up. So, the pressing question is:

Why am I failing online?

Do the math and you'll see....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,139
Posted By tommygadget
Re: 70 hops, zero sales?

There are two things that really will affect the ratio greatly. The first is, of course, the sales letter of the product. The second one is you, ie. the pre-sell. Some people can sell anything to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Would it be better to sell an Ebook on Clickbank or Amazon?

I think most people would say ClickBank. Very established and easy to find affiliates.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By tommygadget
Re: I wonder what video software this is. He is making a killing with clickbank.

I really liked that video. It probably took weeks to draw out the little figures, create the storyboards and write the copy that was read. The woman talking is also a professional. This video cost a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,290
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Marketing for Dicks - A Lesson in Advertising

I saw something similar once before, wish I could remember it. Yes, very clever ads get noticed. Like the Geico cavemen. Like the Old Spice guy. Like the Allstate mayhem guy. Do something original...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 29th January 2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,970
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Which laptop you use?

I have several Dell D6500s, some HP 17" laptops and a few Acer/Gateways. When one locks up busy with doing something, I move onto a different one. I guess I'm jaded, but the technology does not...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 845
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Comments

Yes, do that! Oh, and don't forget to visit their sites for more niche ideas :D

TomG.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 22nd November 2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 15,745
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Google Ban's auto blogs and blog dripping!

I think someone mentioned it a few thousand times. Put up a site with original content and make is useful. It's not that difficult. Really. Now, back to work, there's nothing to see here...

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd November 2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,849
Posted By tommygadget
Re: A disturbing Trend in New Marketers...

I noticed that reading emails also doesn't make me money. How about you guys?

TomG.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 21st November 2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Backlink Service/Method Suggestion Needed

Believe it or not, try to get into DMOZ. That will help a LOT and it's free (although they do take their time).

TomG.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th November 2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By tommygadget
Re: How long for backlinks to show up?

Could take a few days, a week, a month, sometimes never. It's really annoying, but true. I have a site with 4,000 backlinks at least. Do you know how many show up on the tools? Around 325. Why? Don't...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th November 2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Reasons for a Hosting Account being Suspended?

Ask the host which site is the offender. Then, once it is identified, disable all the plugins. Enable them one by one. If everything is still OK, look at the traffic and where it's coming from. If...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th November 2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Here's An Easy Way To Make $1,250/Month Or More With No Website & No List!

Good idea Shane. You could also turn those 5 articles into an ebook for $9 and almost double your money that way :D

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th November 2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,701
Posted By tommygadget
Re: How important is .COM anyway?

When you go to sell a site, they won't care if you have a .com with $0 income! Traffic and income sells, so don't place too much emphasis on it. The person with the best links always wins (unless his...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th November 2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By tommygadget
Re: How do I get my WSO to appear like this?

I believe that you have to pay for it through wso pro. The space on top is based on advertiser demand and bids (last time I looked).

TomG.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 8th November 2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 509
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Help needed, why my website is not in SERP?

OP, you have basically a 2 part formula. Niche research AND backlinks. Either one done badly will yield poor results. That's just a fact. Proper niche selection is both an art and a science. If you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th November 2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,423
Posted By tommygadget
Re: I just don't get Twitter

I used to follow a bunch of people and got tweeted to death. That was it for me. Also, the people who used the "follow everyone" method of getting followers also cannot see your tweets in the tidal...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,117
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Is Marketing Evil?

Is a hammer evil? How about a bow and arrow? A javelin? Well, you get the idea. It's a tool. Don't abuse it.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,271
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Anyone Ever Sold a Product That's Not Done Yet?

It's a common tactic. Many times, though, it's packaged as "getting in early and reserving a seat". You have to be very careful with this tactic, though. It can come and bite you in the a....

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,817
Posted By tommygadget
Re: No Criticism of Gurus allowed?

Moderators and forum participants want to keep this forum about making money. Yes, there are annoying tactics out there. If we waste time griping about them over and over again, this forum will be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,253
Posted By tommygadget
Re: A Flippa Dilemma

On flippa and ebay, etc. I leave honest feedback regardless of potential repercussions. That way, the system weeds out the dirtbags (and there are plenty of them).

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,550
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Article Marketing and Spinning

My method of spinning is the same as UAW. That is to say I use small paragraphs and I write everything 3 different ways. Then I mix and match the paragraphs for variations to post to the various web...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Are we in the xmas season??

As far as getting ranked and getting ready to rock (especially Amazon.com), now IS Christmastime :D

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Google Instant, But What About This?

That's why the money's in the list. This maxim will continue to hold water more and more in the coming months/years.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Posted By tommygadget
Re: The WYSIWYG blues for WSO sales pages.

My WSO pages fit into the pretty sad formatting category :D At least I figured out how to do colored text and larger fonts.

TomG.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,076
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Struggling To Make Money Online? Here's The Reason Why And How I Made Money Overnight...

This here is EXCELLENT advice. When you are new, if you create an excellent product, getting it on ClickBank for example and recruiting affiliates WILL be simply the fastest way to success. After...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Question on Domain Names, Please

What you have there is an exact match domain name. Sometimes, Google and Bing(MSN) will rank you just because you have all the keywords in the domain. You now need to add content and get backlinks to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th September 2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Be careful what you post online, including your birthday

I made one of my relatives take down pictures of me and my family from their facebook page. I can't tell you how many young women in our area have facebook pages and give away information like where...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th September 2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,698
Posted By tommygadget
Re: Which WSO actually made you over $500/month?

I guess I'm late to the party also. There are many WSOs that are less than stellar. I think the ones that annoy me the most are the ones whose sole method is making money by posting WSOs. Sheesh....
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