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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th April 2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,271
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Starting Out In Weight Loss Niche Need Motivation and Advice

I have made a lot of money in the weight loss niche, but have been out of it for a few years now. I made money by focusing on one scientific discovery basically, and sold something related to/based...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th April 2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,029
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Low Low Landing Page Conversions! What am I Doing Wrong?

The headline and sub-heading are hugely important on your squeeze page.

I think you need to improve on what you have now to get the results you are looking for...

Current heading (a bit...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th April 2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,029
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Low Low Landing Page Conversions! What am I Doing Wrong?

A lot of valid points and suggestions have been made about your squeeze page in this thread, but equally important is your traffic source...

You mentioned that you are using Facebook ads, but you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: This is my 3rd thread in 1 hour, help again?

Karl, I think you are starting with all this from the wrong end!

Don't follow the general advice from the many wanna-be marketers who never made much money online themselves, to just "follow your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd September 2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 896
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Is this a good 2 year plan?

I disagree with the statement Alexa makes here:


I disagree because I myself have (and have had) several sites that makes 5-figures per month purely from SEO traffic and without list &...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th September 2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,778
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Exact Match Domain .Com Worth?

This I agree with. Those who believe that they will get a free ride to the top of Google just on the back of owning an EMD will be disappointed.

That said, and without going into a discussion...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th September 2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,778
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Exact Match Domain .Com Worth?

This is not the SEO forum so I won't go into details about this, but if you are relying on SEO for your traffic then the value of the EMD is huge. Although the direct benefit of an EMD has been...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th September 2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,778
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Exact Match Domain .Com Worth?

I would have to disagree...

It seems to me that the benefits of exact match domains are often misunderstood, and everyone is only thinking of the SEO benefits.

One of the most valuable aspects...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th September 2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,132
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Affiliate links on the Kindle etc?

I would advice against using direct affiliate links in your Kindle book. Although a lot of people are getting away with it at the moment I think it's only a question of time before we are due another...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,537
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Godaddy Nightmare......

I have to say I agree wholeheartedly with this. Seldom have I experienced a more arrogant company with complete disregard for their customers needs, (hmm, Paypal perhaps? :rolleyes:).

Your domain...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,838
Posted By The Real Deal
100th Post - It IS Possible To Make Millions - Don't give up your dream!

This is my 100th post on WF, (that's not many posts for some, but for me it's a lot!), and since I have learned so much from the WF myself I wanted to give something back. :)

I have sold...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th September 2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,260
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Looking to Buy A Few Domain Names, Need Advice!

I'm glad I could help. :)

If the end result of what you learned is that domaining is not right for you at the moment I think that's good. It usually takes patience to make money from domains and I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th September 2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,260
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Looking to Buy A Few Domain Names, Need Advice!

Re-reading my previous post I realized that you may think I have avoided to answer your questions directly, so I will take another stab at it. ;)

I would generally say that the second hand market...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th September 2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,260
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Looking to Buy A Few Domain Names, Need Advice!

First of all, there is still very good money to be made from domains, but you have to know what to look for and you have to be very patient in order to find the right domains to buy (at the right...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th September 2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 5,152
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: What's with the thanks bias?

I have noticed this as well.

We all want to feel appreciated and recognized for being someone special that matters in the forum. I think the thank you button does help with that. Or is it just...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th August 2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,123
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: All it took was a year.

That was a touching story Diana, thanks for sharing, and great to hear that you are back on your feet financially. :)

It's important for all of us to remember that as entrepreneurs there is no one...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th August 2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,028
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: can someone help me with picking a niche.

This is sound advice if you are looking at your online business as a hobby.

It is not very good advice if you only get "enthusiastic and excited" about obscure hobbies that are unlikely to make...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th August 2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,022
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Clickbank new strict product approval...might as well switch

All is not lost.

You can go back to Clickbank and ask for permission to only post the disclaimer on the Terms & Conditions page instead.

Very few people will read the T&C page and as long are...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th August 2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 5,634
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Post your best tip in one sentence

Select the right niche and products to promote, it's the difference between making $4k/month or $40k/month.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th August 2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 617
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Super Private Website and Domain?? How To?

Ok, maybe I am just being overly paranoid...it wouldn't be the first time! :rolleyes:

Here are my thoughts.

First let me say that I would most certainly NOT trust private whois to protect me if...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th August 2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: I have a great idea for a physical product...what should I do next?

I would stay away from trying to create and market a brand new physical product on your own, unless you have deep pockets and a good amount of patience. It can be a long and windy road to invent a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By The Real Deal
Brilliant free tool for saving sales letters and stuff

I keep collecting good sales letters, articles and other interesting stuff I find online. However, I often find it a bit of hassle to save an entire sales letter for example without having to do...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th July 2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 980
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: First time writing an ebook for Kindle - Newbie needs help/is confused!

Keep it simple the first time around and keep it in Word...it will be fine.

If you send me a PM with your email address I can send you a pre-formatted Word template that you can just copy and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 30th July 2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,020
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: after waiting about 7 years, I finally did it

Hi Dave I know exactly where you are coming from. :)

I have been lurking around this forum off-and-on for many years as well. I have a couple old user profiles that I could probably had revived if...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th July 2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 859
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Need People's Opinion on My Ebook Idea

Its a good idea, but I think you have to offer something a little bit unique. I used to get the American Casino Guide back in the days but haven't bought it in many years. What they are offering is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th July 2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,553
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Have You Tried Publishing on Kindle? Did You Succeed?

In my testing, the conversion is REALLY low - around 1%.

So I don't focus on that approach primarily, though it's still in there
(because it costs nothing to include in a Kindle ebook :)...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th July 2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,553
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Have You Tried Publishing on Kindle? Did You Succeed?

It varies to be honest but I have started to implement a new technique recently, (which I prefer not to reveal) that has increased the opt-in rate massively. On all the books I am using the new...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th July 2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,553
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Have You Tried Publishing on Kindle? Did You Succeed?

The biggest different for me though is the back-end on non-fiction books is just so much better, and this is where the money is really at in Kindle publishing. :)

Say for example that you write a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,553
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Have You Tried Publishing on Kindle? Did You Succeed?

I think you are doing very well with only four books published, congrats! :)

To create a successful long-term business out of your Kindle publishing I would suggest that you start capturing leads...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,826
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Well, it was bound to happen, I've reached my 1,000th post.

Thanks for your thoughtful post.

Perhaps that is why I sometimes feel like "an outsider" in forum communities. :confused:

I shoot straight from the hip and call things as I see them, probably...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Recommend business books to read

This is one I read not that long ago and really enjoyed:

The Long Tail (not an affiliate link) by Chris Anderson (editor of Wired Magazine)

You have probably heard about the book, (or maybe...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,293
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: what makes more money?

Same here, with the difference that I do make a lot of money online, although not from this niche. I keep seeing all these people with no real track record make good money in the MMO niche. Makes me...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,293
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: what makes more money?

I have the exact same experience as Alexa.

Don't get stuck in the "closed loop" of the Make Money Online niche. Sure, there is a lot of money and hungry buyers in this niche, but there is A LOT...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th July 2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By The Real Deal
Need an investor for your new business idea? Here's where to get one...

Here is a cool new website offering entrepreneurs the chance to raise up to £150,000 to launch a new business.

Assuming that the entire amount is raised all the funds goes directly to the...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 2nd March 2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 532
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Help! Need Advice on What Tools To Buy To Build Adsense Income

I think if you watch the video presentation to the end you will have a good understanding of why its the perfect tool for Adsense. I have pretty much every keyword tool on the market, but nothing...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 2nd March 2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 532
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Help! Need Advice on What Tools To Buy To Build Adsense Income

I would say that the single best tool you can get for increasing your Adsense revenue, (if you can get your hands on it), is Keyword Canine (http://keywordcanine.com/) (not an affiliate link and I...
Forum: Mind Warriors 2nd March 2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,188
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: The rich are getting richer, for a reason.

Here is an interesting statistic for you to consider:

The 400 richest people in the US combined wealth is greater than the total wealth of the 140,000,000 poorest Americans! :eek:

Think about...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd March 2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,735
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: US Gov has seized 307 domain names - NFL - really??

If we start to accept domain name seizures by law enforcement without a court order as something "normal" we are on a slippery slope.

Some of these domains apparently had fake NFL goods for sale...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th February 2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,856
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: InDigitalWorks.com - UNOTHORIZED DOMAIN NAME TRANSFER - PLS HELP!

About a week and a half ago I gave my recommendation on where I believe it is safe to hold your domain names:...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th February 2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,298
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: First Kindle Book Step-By-Step

This is all useful information for people who are new to publishing on Kindle, but in my experience successful Kindle publishing comes down to three things, (apart from having quality books), none of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,856
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: InDigitalWorks.com - UNOTHORIZED DOMAIN NAME TRANSFER - PLS HELP!

I just did some quick research on Onlinenic Inc and although they are a large registrar they do indeed have a bad reputation... :(

Apparently they are based in China and a lot of people are having...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th February 2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,856
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: InDigitalWorks.com - UNOTHORIZED DOMAIN NAME TRANSFER - PLS HELP!

Hi Goran,

Let me first tell you how sorry I am to hear about what has happened to you. I know your website well and I can only imagine that this is a huge blow for you... :(

The first thing you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st February 2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 968
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Which Guru to trust? Guru 1, Guru 2, Guru 3???

The problem with most so-called "Gurus" is that even the most successful ones seem to have made the vast majority of their fortunes by selling information products about how to "make money online"!
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: SUCCESSFUL internet marketer's strategies?!

There are so many people outside of the IM niche making a lot of money that you will never hear about.

I have made many millions online, but even if I posted my name no one on this forum would...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th February 2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: If You Had A "Gambling" Website ...

If you are getting quality traffic to the site, such as from search, you will without a question of a doubt make the most from a revenue share agreement with one or a few good casino/poker sites. It...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th February 2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,989
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: $100,000 Year in IM — Here's The Math Behind It

I love numbers too, but I don't look at it from the point of view of:

"How much do I make per hour for doing this activity?".

IMO it's much better to look at from the point of view of:

"How...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th February 2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 795
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: I didn't get into business for this!

I hear you sloanjim, this business can give you some hard knocks, and it's not just Google and "big business" that can take you down. I had a site penalized in Google after a competitor pointed tens...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th December 2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,238
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: What to invest with $500

You have already had some good advice in this thread, but let me give you my take on it.

There are many different ways to make money online, but as a newbie I strongly suggest that you start with...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th November 2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,099
Posted By The Real Deal
Re: Shy Scared Warrior's Guide to Publishing Your First WSO

Dean,

This is an awesome post, thanks so much for taking the time to share it! :)

I have been doing online marketing full time for many years, and I have been lurking on WF for years as well,...
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