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Forum: Email Marketing 5th April 2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,293
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Inbox blue print - stuck and need help

Hope you don't mind if I jump in and answer...

Clickbanking is where you actually make each visitor to your site turn into 1.5 visitors ... or even 2 visitors...

There are two possibilities...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Ebook help please

The only reliable and longterm way is to have your own website. That way, if the affiliate product goes out of business, you just change your link to another affiliate produce.

PrettyLink is...
Forum: Email Marketing 10th March 2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,159
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: What is the best Squeeze/Landing page builder for me to use

I'm currently a fan of Thrive Content Builder... I've tried most of the others... (Epic Squeeze is also good for something fast)
Forum: Email Marketing 24th February 2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,243
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Solo ads - niche or general?

Doesn't look like you're missing much.

Just guessing here, but I'd say 99.9% of Solo ad sellers are in the IM niche. You try to sell outside of that niche to a list built on solo ads, you might...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Does optimizepress 2.0 bug has fixed ?

I'm exactly the wrong person to ask. I own no Android or Apple phones... I'll send you a pm with the landing pages so you can see for yourself.
Forum: Email Marketing 23rd February 2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: How do you build your squeeze pages??

For the longest time I used Epic Squeeze - it's not flexible, it's just amazingly quick... and does excellent squeeze pages.

But I've moved to Thrive Content Builder - because I want to play...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,094
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Free press release sites for manual submission, which one?

I never bother... there are too many excellent Fiverr gigs that will submit to any number of PR sites, they do it quicker than I can.

The time I save is more than worth the $5.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Besting Existing Affiliate Sites?

Backlinks are perhaps one of the larger issues... but also the use of the keywords in the URL - not quite as important as in years past, but still considered.

I would look at the strength of the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 601
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Want to buy Website traffic

Rather ironically, a Kindle book is free this week on the topic of getting traffic to your website... check the Kindle thread here:...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Does optimizepress 2.0 bug has fixed ?

Just an update, I've had more time to play with the Thrive Content Builder - and like all really powerful plugins, there have been problems...

The major problem for me was getting a shortcode to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,405
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Who in here makes money off ebooks ?

Don't Google "Five Free Traffic Sources: Every Website Needs" this week...

Putting an ebook as a free download once every 90 days, and having it lead to your sales funnel is a very good tactic...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th February 2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 559
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: CLICKS or CONVERSIONS

Ditto...

Conversions are where it's at.

You can get all the clicks you want (cheap, too!)

Conversions take a little bit more work...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Linking a Sales Funnel

Very well stated!

Although I'd add that an exit pop script is useful. Don't trust your subscriber to click on the link you want, help him out...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,185
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: What to do if my WSO is not 100% "Newbie Friendly"?

So is: "For Advanced Marketers Only!" :)

It would catch my attention, if only for reasons of ego!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,113
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: $7 for 1 lead???

Seems to me that your problem isn't traffic - it's conversion.

You need to get that conversion rate up to 40-60% before doing anything else.

Without seeing your landing page, I can't offer any...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Linking a Sales Funnel

Setting up your sales funnel is probably the second most critical thing you do. (I'd argue that tracking analysis is number one!)

I'd recommend that you get some really good tracking in place, you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,614
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Best way to sell an ebook with upsells

The best way to sell an ebook, and upsells, is to sell it to your list.

Build a list, then you can market to them over and over until they buy... then you can move them to another list, and market...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Laser targeting my niche with paid advertising, anything else?

This looks like a difficult topic without a great deal of educating...

Work on building a list and then educating your list about the advantages of memory testing.

When I went to your site, I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 982
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: What’s the best approach as a non-native English speaker?

I'll agree with this!!

You'll have no problems competing in the English speaking market.

I strongly suspect that it would be virtually impossible to market a niche to the Dutch language more...
Forum: Email Marketing 9th February 2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Email List-- What to do with it?

Sorry to burst your idea, but such a list is practically valueless.

You'd almost certainly be spamming them if you email them. Indeed, it will be difficult to email them - since most Autoresponder...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Calling all Newbies (and Seasoned Vets)

I find it surprising that I can't find a decent split tester plugin...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th February 2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Do You Share your SSN or EIN with Your Freelancer?

With the proviso that I'm not an attorney... this sounds crazy!

Granted that your freelancer is filing in some other country - I can't imagine that *ANY* country demands the origin of money to the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th February 2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,185
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: What to do if my WSO is not 100% "Newbie Friendly"?

Why not partner up with someone who will offer their WSO (that fills in the blanks for newbies) as a 'bonus' product for yours?

That way, everyone wins.

You can be specific on your sales page...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th February 2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: how much capital do you need to start earning through affiliate products online?

Rather ironically, that's what my 'freebie' giveaway report is all about.

People tend to think that you can start for absolutely nothing... then reality slaps 'em in the face.

Then people tend...
Forum: Email Marketing 3rd February 2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: How To Build A Highly Responsive Email List And Earn Consistent Income For Life

Sounds rather confusing to me... offer them a freebie... but your "freebie" shouldn't be free???

And why would people forget you with a single optin?

Didn't you IMMEDIATELY send them an...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd February 2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,603
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Beginner's Start Point In Internet Business

Very well stated! Although if you're really pressed, I picked up 3 years worth of Cpanel hosting for $9.95 on Ebay a few months back - I use it as a test platform. In case I'm not clear, that's a one...
Forum: Email Marketing 14th December 2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: How to switch from freebie to buyer lists?

The key is that when someone buys something, they must be added to a list. I'm sure Paypal has a way of doing that, but I use JVZoo for it's many additional features... so I can't tell you how to...
Forum: Email Marketing 19th November 2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Sales funnel. free offer or straight to paid offer?

Sounds to me like the same issue as with double-optin vs single...

On the free offer, you'll get EVERYONE who would have paid, but you'll also get others who will pay in the future.

On the paid...
Forum: Email Marketing 18th November 2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,104
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: The Sales Funnel Structure

I use both.

There are TWO pages ... one is where you're directed when you first sign up... one is where you go when you click on the link in the first email.

Hope this explains it!
Forum: Email Marketing 17th November 2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 733
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: The simple sales funnel? does it still work?

Hello,

I have seen over and over the same horseless carriage that everyone talks about...

Not trying to make fun of the OP - just pointing out that this is established, it works, and isn't...
Forum: Email Marketing 17th November 2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,104
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: The Sales Funnel Structure

When someone opts in, they are immediately sent to the upsells & downsells.

The bonus page is what they are sent to from the first autoresponder email.

There's no software needed for this -...
Forum: Email Marketing 13th November 2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,247
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: My auto-responder series

Keep adding to your email series... 5 messages is just about worthless.

Think about when you're looking to make a purchase, you don't buy on the first review... you look around, and when you see...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th November 2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Traffic to Squeeze Pages [e-mail marketing]

Start here first:

http://www.warriorforum.com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/877078-all-one-traffic-tips.html
Forum: Email Marketing 13th November 2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Is The Money Really In The List?

The money is in the 'store'.



One day 1,000 people can walk into a 'store', and not buy anything... "Just Looking..."

Another day, the store could sell 3,256 widgets from the same traffic.
...
Forum: Website Design 12th November 2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Starting a blog...

My two cents: You're making a mistake going with Wix... or any other similar site.

You need to get hosting, and put up your own website - one that you own and control.

The advantages of your...
Forum: Email Marketing 12th November 2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,247
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: My auto-responder series

You might pop a survey on your website, and collect info...

What sort of information are your subscribers looking for?

You never know when someone might key you in to a great new avenue ...
Forum: Email Marketing 12th November 2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Why You Should have more than 10 Follow Up Sequences !

That's why I 'mark' the emails that have affiliate links in them in my autoresponder. In Getresponse, there's both a subject line for the email, but also a title for the email that's internal only. I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th November 2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Questions for Recent WSO Sellers

Stop thinking... do it! You won't regret it.



I was. Anyone should be, even if they don't sell a single one... as long as you've learned something from the experience.



Affiliates were...
Forum: Email Marketing 12th November 2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Open Images without having to Download?

Can't be done.

If the end user doesn't have graphics enabled, there's no way to force the email program to open a graphic.

Clickable hyperlinks are easy... simply format them normally (an HTML...
Forum: Email Marketing 11th November 2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: So Simple to riches (EPC)

If it were truly "simple," then everyone here would be sharing their success.

It can be relatively simple - but there's that nasty four-letter word that gets in the way... "work".

Online...
Forum: Email Marketing 11th November 2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Email Marketing to your Soload Biz.

You seem to be confused because you're conjoining two different approaches...

There's 'relationship building' - which involves building a relationship with your list, and recommending products...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th November 2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Your recommendations PLugin lock content

Check with Code Canyon... they have a very reasonably priced solution for you.

I bought it, and I'm happy...
Forum: Email Marketing 11th November 2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,469
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: My subscribers are asking me questions....

Ditto what the previous poster said.

Sooner or later you will be an expert in that field... sooner is better :)

But you'd be amazed at how much information can simply be Googled, and other...
Forum: Email Marketing 11th November 2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Very wide results with click trackers

I'm a big fan of 'My Click Boss' - you might want to check it out and see what you think.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th November 2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,043
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: [Kindle] Published 3 books. What's next?

So if only I had more books listed, things would change?

Simple logic dictates otherwise.

I make more sales when I have at least one book in a 'free' status - and I know EXACTLY why - people...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th November 2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,043
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: [Kindle] Published 3 books. What's next?

Sounds like an interesting opinion... but I've got stats on my books that show otherwise.

I suggest that everyone 'split test' this to see if it works for what they are doing...

I know it does...
Forum: Email Marketing 10th November 2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Free eBook download - how to I make the download link?

Don't send it directly to a final destination ... route it through Pretty Link if you're using Wordpress.

Links that are put out where you can no longer control them (such as articles, manuals,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th November 2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,043
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: [Kindle] Published 3 books. What's next?

To make money online you need either a service, or a product.

You have a start, but you cannot stop with a few books... you need to continue to produce.

When you write a bestseller that sells...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Question Regarding Personal Use Right

Since I'm no lawyer, I won't address the legalities.

But the ethics are crystal clear.

And I'm sure you already know the answer...

Do you want a reputation as someone who's honest?

Or do...
Forum: Website Design 9th November 2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,089
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Any disadvantage in building a website with XSitePro today?

Ditto what Blackhatguy said.

Switch to Wordpress.

It's constantly updated, and there's a ton of information online for virtually anything you want to do with Wordpress.

Plenty of paid and...
Forum: Email Marketing 9th November 2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,810
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Aweber/GetResponse Alternatives?

Yep... if you want to do affiliate marketing, they will close you down.

Not 'Internet Marketing' - as long as it's your own product, they don't mind. A simple search on Mailchimp in this forum...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Forum falls, fiverr fails, facebook follies...

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

People will still pay for services, products, or for information that they want.

If you have a service, product, or info product that people...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,043
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: [Kindle] Published 3 books. What's next?

One nice trick to have up your sleeve is to have links in the books going to your website... offering an extra chapter for the book, or something extra... have them sign up to a list, now you can...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 799
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Need Advice

Wordpress - then choose either Genesis or Thesis.

It will be a pain to learn either one - but there's a ton of help online - and both of these theme frameworks are built for raw speed, and can be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: this is weird ..for my health site

Yes... without seeing your site, no-one can offer any credible suggestions.

My guess is that the copywriting needs improvement. But without seeing your site, it's only a guess.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By Ben Holmes
Re: Mortar Business - Traffic?

The best traffic is your existing customers... is any effort being made to collect email addresses from current customers?

It's far easier, as I'm sure everyone knows, to sell to someone who's...
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