Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 
5th August 2014, 07:26 AM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 605 Re: How did you deal with Information Overload?
Keep focused. What are YOU good at/passionate about? Who, specifically, can benefit from your expertise? What's the best way to reach them? What do they need to see/hear from you in order to...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
4th August 2014, 01:15 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 531 Re: Tactics For Getting Traffic Through Articles
Thanks, Alexa, for (once again!) giving out such valuable advice. When it comes to article marketing, the misinformation that's floating around out there is downright scary.
Bottom line --...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th July 2014, 01:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 66
Views: 2,380 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th July 2014, 10:54 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 718 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
5th June 2014, 12:57 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 519 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
13th May 2014, 06:40 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 800 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th April 2014, 02:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 883 Re: What do you email to your subscribers?
Catherine, WHY do you plan to send an email once a day? Is that what you've promised your subscribers? Or, do you think emailing once a day is what you're "supposed" to do?
The worst thing you...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th April 2014, 06:50 AM
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 885 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
12th March 2014, 12:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 1,382 Re: When hiring a ghost writer questions
I know it can be scary to do business over the web. That's why you have to do a little bit of homework first. When you find a writer you like, ask questions. The good ones will be happy to answer...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
12th March 2014, 07:49 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 627 Re: Getting articles syndicated for free traffic
Myob is absolutely right (as usual!!). Building a relationship with editors is just as important as building a relationship with your readers. Personally, I wouldn't be comfortable with anyone...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
12th March 2014, 07:32 AM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 1,382 Re: When hiring a ghost writer questions
My company covers this in the Terms of Service on our site. Basically, it says once you've paid in full for the work, you have the full copyrights to it.
Quite honestly, though, it all comes...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th February 2014, 11:13 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 931 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th February 2014, 02:44 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 388 Re: 100 articles
Unfortunately, that description alone doesn't make them "great". It simply means that they're grammatically-correct (hopefully... I've seen intelligent, educated native English speakers butcher the...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th February 2014, 08:55 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 397 Re: Engaging website visitors
The goal is to establish yourself as an expert. If people see you as someone who offers legitimate answers and solutions, they'll be more than happy to stick around. You don't necessarily need to...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th February 2014, 02:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 476 Re: They say there's no dumb question, but...
I agree with going the PLR bundle route. The "Warriors for Hire" section or the WSO section are probably your best bets.
If you're thinking of writing more articles to make extra cash, I would...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
13th February 2014, 02:51 PM
|
|
Replies: 70
Views: 4,217 Re: Content Writing - Am I Paying Too Much?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that you're asking this question because you already have a gut feeling about the answer :) If the $75 article was bringing you a bunch of new traffic,...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th February 2014, 11:22 AM
|
|
Replies: 91
Views: 6,533 Re: Does article marketing still work?
Sadie, article marketing is very much alive and well -- as long as you do it the right way. The web is still littered with countless marketers who think "article marketing" is dead because they...
|
|
Forum: Offline Marketing
4th February 2014, 03:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 53
Views: 1,420 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th January 2014, 10:35 AM
|
|
Replies: 36
Views: 1,433 Re: Press Release - have you tried it?
I'm sad it took 14 posts for someone to make this point! :( :rolleyes:
Press releases are for the PRESS. They're designed to give news outlets the what, where, when, how, and why of something...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
22nd January 2014, 03:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 700 Re: Writers For Articles?
Like some of the others have mentioned, the "Warriors for Hire" section is a great start. Or, if you know a colleague who's hired a writer before, see who he recommends.
You'll get about a...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
20th January 2014, 10:36 AM
|
|
Replies: 22
Views: 756 Re: Guest Posting Best Practices
Why? Many sites simply want interesting, informative, compelling content and don't care if you've published the piece elsewhere first. Each site will let you know exactly what they want.
If...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
13th January 2014, 04:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 618 Re: Should I Buy Articles In Mass?
I always suggest -- even people who are thinking of hiring me -- to buy a few articles first (instead of big batch like you're talking about) to see if you and the writer "mesh" like you're supposed...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
13th January 2014, 07:45 AM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 533 Re: Outsourcer plagiarised articles
If you're going to go with option #1, be sure to tell her that if she does it again, she's fired. Although, are you really willing to keep working with someone that you can't trust?? :confused::( ...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
4th December 2013, 01:32 PM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 526 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
3rd December 2013, 10:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 617 Re: Whos crazy me or my writer?
The others have made some great points about being specific in your instructions. Of course, if you told your writer what your target keyword was and he didn't use it at all, then that's on him. ...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd December 2013, 02:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 911 Re: The best content spinning software?
I'm going to skip the "don't-use-spinners" point that the others have already made. Instead, I'm wondering WHOSE articles you're going to rewrite?? I sincerely hope you're not going to take someone...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
27th November 2013, 01:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 973 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th November 2013, 12:43 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 491 Re: Best Business Forum?
American Express' OPEN Forum (http://openforum.com) allows you to ask all kinds of business questions -- from marketing, to leadership issues, to customer service, etc. And, the people who answer...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th November 2013, 09:32 AM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 373 Re: Press Release Help Required ?
Not necessarily... on both fronts :)
There are some good free PR sites out there. Personally, I use PRLog's free option whenever I need to publish a press release. (Last time I checked, the main...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th October 2013, 02:01 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 835 Re: Press Release Strategy for new ecommerce site
Ruth made some awesome points, and I wanted to throw in one more tip to help you figure out where to actually publish your press releases...
Before you bother with any press release site, check...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th September 2013, 02:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 39
Views: 1,130 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th September 2013, 11:34 AM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 1,362 Re: Guest Blogging for Niche Related websites
Justin, there are 2 resources you really need to check out -- Blogger LinkUp (http://www.bloggerlinkup.com/) and My Blog Guest (http://myblogguest.com/). Both will put you in touch with people who...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th September 2013, 10:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102 Re: Synicating a Blog Post
I was going to highlight that part, too, because it is SO important! For some reason (I guess it's the duplicate content mania/misinformation that's so prevalent out there), lots of marketers think...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th September 2013, 08:12 AM
|
|
Replies: 22
Views: 1,008 Re: what is the future of Guest Post?
The part I bolded and underlined is the key to that entire statement. Cutts isn't saying NOT to do guest blogging. He's saying NOT to publish junk. If you take the time to create guest posts that...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
10th September 2013, 10:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 655 Re: Where To Buy A Video Tutorial?? Cute Lady
Great idea, but unfortunately, that's likely a no-go. Most TV contracts (which virtually all anchors and reporters are going to be bound to) say that you can't appear on-air for anyone else, without...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
9th September 2013, 08:36 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 943 Re: Two articles a day - same or different topics?
Great point! If you can write two informative and engaging articles every single day, go for it. If you can't -- or think that a so-so article every now and then is OK because you're simply trying...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th September 2013, 08:08 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 325 Re: How much content before promoting
I promise I'm *not* trying to be difficult here, Scott, but the answer is "as much as it takes to make the site valuable". The last thing you want is for people to arrive and say, "is that it?".
...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
5th September 2013, 10:23 AM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 520 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th July 2013, 02:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 553 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th August 2012, 02:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 636 Re: It Seems That No One Can Answer This
Ugh... I hate when people do this. I mean, if you're going to rip off my content and run it through a spinner, at least have the courtesy of removing my name and my links so that I don't look like a...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th August 2012, 01:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 127
Views: 6,119 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th July 2012, 07:31 AM
|
|
Replies: 226
Views: 5,956 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th July 2012, 11:39 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 508 Re: Traffic Through Press Releases
It depends on 2 things:
1. How your press release is written -- Is it written up to news industry standards? Is it the right length? Does it have a legitimate news "hook", or is it sales copy...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th July 2012, 12:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 766 Re: How to Solicit Freelance Journalist/Writer
Is there a college near where you are? If so, you might be able to get an intern. That way, you wouldn't have to worry about paying them, and you would (hopefully) wind up with someone who's...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
27th June 2012, 10:41 AM
|
|
Replies: 49
Views: 1,192 Re: Please clear my Doubt
Gill, definitely search for some article syndication threads here on the forum. That's a great way to learn what works and what doesn't.
But as you read all of those details and tips, remember...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th June 2012, 02:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 49
Views: 1,192 Re: Please clear my Doubt
You say this almost as an afterthought, but it's what's going to keep your business from succeeding. If you're simply trying to squeeze as many backlinks as you can from any site that will give them...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th June 2012, 01:32 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 590 Re: Penguin update and article writing
Alexa is absolutely right (as always! :)) If you've been "blasting" articles to directories all over the web, you may now be viewed as a spammer under Penguin. It has nothing to do with the quality...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
13th June 2012, 01:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 892 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st June 2012, 09:13 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 726 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st May 2012, 02:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 585 Re: Where do you get content idea from?
Finding great things to write about means more than just coming up with a good keyword to put in a title. You'll need to keep track of developments in your niche, so that you're offering your...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th May 2012, 12:55 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 418 Re: Article Content Question.
Exactly! If you're publishing content that isn't stuffed with keywords, spun to holy heck, and actually provides legitimate information and is interesting to read, you're doing everything right --...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th May 2012, 12:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 1,065 Re: PayPal $500 Gift - Will this look suspicious?
Very good advice, Alexa! PayPal is actually very easy to deal with over the phone. I've had to call them a couple of times with questions, and you'd never know they were a giant company. Unlike...
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
22nd May 2012, 07:44 AM
|
|
Replies: 22
Views: 862 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th April 2012, 02:38 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 783 |
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th April 2012, 12:09 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 1,493 Re: How To Make Money Online
But... But... aren't you going to offer me a $97 product that does all of that for me?? After all, I heard I could put everything on "autopilot" while I live on my own private island!
:D;):p
|
|
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th April 2012, 08:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 27
Views: 970 |