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Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads 27th April 2015, 04:39 AM
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Views: 462
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Three Free Gifts for Kindle and CreateSpace Authors!

Excellent resources! The "idea book" includes a sweet list of time-saving links every fiction writer is likely to appreciate.
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 22nd August 2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,152
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Kindling by Geoff Shaw Vs Kindle money mastery by Stefan Pylarinos

I agree with the others: Kindling is the best. No doubt about it. Also, the information is updated whenever something important changes. I like that.

In terms of talking with other authors,...
Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You 19th July 2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 900
Posted By eibhlin
Re: [Reviewers Wanted] Kindle Instant Character Generator

I'm eager to see this, too.

I've been a raving fan of Mike's past writing-related products. I write successful books and Mike is among the few sellers who really gets what authors need... and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th March 2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,530
Posted By eibhlin
Re: My tips and tricks for writing a Kindle & Nook book every 4 weeks

Thanks! Several of your tips are similar to what I've been using for nonfiction. Most of my most successful books (with long-term income) have been completed in a week or less, and -- really -- it is...
Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads 30th October 2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By eibhlin
Re: [FREE] Storytelling Course - Starts 25th October

I signed up. I'm always interested in what you have to say, John!
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 30th May 2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,671
Posted By eibhlin
Re: KINDLE PUBLISHING PRO

I tested it today and was disappointed. The problem isn't KDPublishing Pro itself, but the fact that the output file is a Word .DOC file with HTML additions.

I love some of the concepts Dave...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th March 2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By eibhlin
Re: KDP Singles - Just So You Know!

Thanks for posting this.

Most books won’t be approved as Singles. The whole point of Singles is to present only the most stylish, compelling, well-written short works.

By definition,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd March 2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,355
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Pen Name on Kindle?

I use nearly a dozen pen names, one for each niche, and sometimes additional pen names for each subniche. Kindle is fine with that. (I asked, when I max'd my Author Central allowance using one...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th September 2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 33,220
Posted By eibhlin
Re: How to Open Mindmapping Files?

I had a similar problem and nothing in Freemind or XMind would work, even following the exact suggestions here.

However, Mind42.com solved the problem, for free. Whew! Thank you!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th August 2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Content Curation!

Updates...? You'll need to explain that more.

If you're talking about Google's Penguin & Panda updates, they're practically irrelevant to anyone doing genuine content curation.

For those who...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th August 2012, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Proper Way to Site Content from Other Websites?

Yes to everything already said here.

There's an appalling lack of journalistic integrity, online. People do quote (sometimes whole articles) without attributing the source. That's as illegal as...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th August 2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,205
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Do Internet Marketers Hire Homeless People?

Wow. I'm stunned. I'm also nodding enthusiastically as I read Martin's reply. Yes, to everything he's said.

I don't know if I hire homeless people or not. It's not an issue, but if I had a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th July 2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Getting Confused between Business Name & Domain Name..

I'm not a Facebook expert, though I use Facebook -- regular accounts under my major pen names, not business pages -- to promote my books. If you have a huge audience, you can spin-off a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th July 2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,268
Posted By eibhlin
Re: how many sites do you own

I have over 100 websites. Nearly half of them aren't active (and, as a result, don't rank well at Google, except for really longtail keywords), or they're only to support books I've written. The...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th July 2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Advice Needed: Don't Want to Upset Google

Generally, people recommend adding a maximum of two or three articles, per day. Some conservative SEO experts suggest just two or three per week, when the blog is new.

I've added up to 10 new...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th July 2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,578
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Forget Dragon Naturally speaking

I love the built-in voice recognition software that comes with Windows 7. Here's where to find the software on your Windows computer: What can I do with Speech Recognition?...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,469
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Content Curation Question: Best Practices?

In my opinion, it's irresponsible to make broad claims about the legality of quoting entire articles, especially without specific references to the laws, relevant cases and the decisions delivered in...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,506
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Have You Tried Publishing on Kindle? Did You Succeed?

I've had the opposite experience than Audry's, and it's worth noting:

I wrote a silly book in the UFO niche. It's not my usual niche -- not even close -- and I put the book together as a personal...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Content Curation!

As the author of a best-selling book on content curation for websites, I can probably answer some of your questions. ;)

Is it effective?Done well, I think it's one of the most valuable things you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd April 2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,125
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Best WSO You Have Purchased So Far

It would be difficult to narrow my favorite WSOs to just one, or even just a few.

In general...


I like anything Kevin Riley does. He has style and expertise, and he understands what's...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd April 2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 744
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Which is important for a beginner IM, Branding or Traffic?

I'm going to be a contrarian and say branding.

Until you've decided exactly what your business is, how you want to represent yourself, and so on, your traffic will often be one-offs.

You...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th April 2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 605
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Will this work - Offering Ebook As FREE Download & Selling The Same In Video Format As A WSO ?

You're describing a marketing model that's different from anything I've seen among WSOs. Assuming it's not breaking WSO rules, I think it's best to try it and see what happens.

I'm not sure that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th April 2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,144
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Flippa - Who's Buying and Why

I've bought and sold at Flippa, and I love both sides of the auction business.

I'm going to assume that you're talking about getting started as a Flippa buyer, and you'll sensibly start with a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th April 2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,632
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Selling To Women Vs Selling To Men

I'll add another ingredient to this discussion: The latest numbers about who makes the buying decision in the household, for the product or service you're offering.

Not long ago, when a study...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th April 2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Google Webmaster tools & Google analyticals

Hmm... I've never had that problem.

I recommend checking the exact message you get when your site is rejected, and Google that to see what others did to overcome it.

In addition, I'd try a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th April 2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Google Webmaster tools & Google analyticals

Well, that's a hotly-contested topic... but you probably knew that.

Some seasoned warriors will show statistics indicating that Google's tools actually lower your ranking in SERPs. Others will...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th April 2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 953
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Testimonial Threat... How Would You Handle This?

As someone who writes reviews, I'm absolutely stunned by that demand for a review copy.

For me, the telling phrase is, "If I get a review copy of a product, I create a honest review and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th April 2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,805
Posted By eibhlin
Re: War Room Still worth it?

I'm agreeing with this. And, for me, membership paid for itself the first week.

I keep myself on a very limited budget when I'm looking at WSOs, so I don't get caught up in a feverish rush to buy...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 767
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Some help needed with product creation!

I like mind maps. I almost always use them before I start a project. I use yellow, lined paper (legal pad) because -- years ago, at a writers' conference -- I heard that yellow triggers more...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By eibhlin
Re: I have a premium domain name to flip...need advice

The general trend is to price something at 3x - 10x its monthly income. If you don't have income from it, unless it's a truly wonderful domain name, it could be difficult to get a good price for it....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th March 2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 33,742
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Paid Article Writing

I can answer this, with over 20 years' experience writing articles, online and offline. I can even give you the history of the online markets for writers. And, since I'm a writer who loves to write,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th February 2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 616
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Where to get OTOs?

I agree that the best option is to create a closely-related product yourself. Your customers bought the initial WSO based on your "voice." They'll be happiest with an OTO that matches your...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 26th February 2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,397
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Free alternatives to Aweber?

I'm nodding in agreement with what Alexa and several others have said.

However, I'll also add my own experiences:

Starting with a free list service isn't a bad idea. It's staying with a free...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st February 2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 900
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Getting a book re-written

$1500...? Wow, that's a steal. I have rewritten books, so I know what goes into that kind of work.

Here's my experience:

I've rewritten textbooks for MIT professors. The books were updates of...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 1st January 2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,108
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Anyone Using CurationSoft?

I've been using CurationSoft for several months and I absolutely love it. I'm pretty sure it's from Jack Humphrey.

If he's giving a webinar, don't miss it. He shares some great insights. One...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th December 2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,058
Posted By eibhlin
Re: How do you store passwords of different sites on your PC?

The problem with a single password for everything -- even with minor tweaks -- is this: If one of those websites gets hacked (not your computer) and the hacker gets your password, he or she has a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th June 2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,820
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Warriors and other "Internet Marketers" Clogging Kindle With All Their SPAM...

That concept is so enticing, it's practically pornographic.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,820
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Warriors and other "Internet Marketers" Clogging Kindle With All Their SPAM...

Yes, I believe the market will correct itself, given enough time. (The latter is the key phrase.)

I'm just entering the Kindle market now, and I'm grateful for the WSOs that teach fast, reliable...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd June 2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,231
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Need some Advice: Facebook Fanpage someone wants to Sue me.

I agree. I had a similar situation a few years ago, when I had a website with a domain name that was a household phrase... but also a TV series name.

Well, the TV show's producers had trademarked...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 956
Posted By eibhlin
Re: This one is personal - I need some advice.

First, I'm also very sorry to hear about your grandchild. Not knowing what's really going on... that has to be difficult.

I agree with VegasGreg that making the story personal is more likely to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,376
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Negative (but honest) Reviews - What Is Your Opinion On This?

I'm nodding in agreement. (I'm also not a lawyer and don't play one on TV. *grin*)

I'm in the U.S. and our "freedom of speech" includes the right to voice an opinion. (Have you ever seen some of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,243
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Ridiculous Banned by adsense!

I may have come close to disaster with Google AdSense recently. Or, I may have been at risk for even longer than I knew.

It all started when I noticed some odd links in the WordPress blog section...
Forum: Warrior Special Offers 10th May 2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 179,431
Posted By eibhlin
Re: How I Made $580K Using PUBLIC DOMAIN Works! 50% OFF!

Welcome back, Kneb!

I bought this WSO last year and it's still one of the best all-around guides to this subject. I still refer to it regularly, and it jump-started my publishing business.
...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 3rd May 2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,362
Posted By eibhlin
re: LEE McINTYRE products

I'll add my respect for Lee, his advice and his products. He's one of a handful of authorities I respect in this field. I've been on his mailing list for years and have only good things to say...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd May 2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,254
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Best IM System for a newbie

I agree. The person who started this thread knew to hyphenate the word 'non-technical'. He (or she) also phrased the post well. That puts him (or her) in the 'able to write' category, as far as I'm...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd May 2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,254
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Best IM System for a newbie

I'll confess that I'm turning 60 this year, so I understand the challenges and contexts of someone in my generational neighborhood.

I've tried lists and I was not impressed with the response. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th February 2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 20,189
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Newbies - Don't fall into this trap - You're being fed BS

I loved the part where you said, "...then pay some people I don't know below minimum wage to write articles for me."

I'm seeing more & more perfectly awful articles that may pump keywords, but...
Forum: Copywriting 9th January 2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,486
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Here's my postcard what do you think?

I love the WSJ lookalike graphic.It's an intriguing card.

Wants should not have an apostrophe, whether you keep your longer headline or not.

I'd change the headline to "Turn $225 Into As Much...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th January 2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Article writers: Please share your tips to write a killer opening

Fiction writers are often told to start with something like, "If the mail had arrived on time Friday, the minister's wife wouldn't have woken up in a brothel on Sunday morning."

I think that...
Forum: Copywriting 16th December 2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 861
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Please tell me what you think about my first sales page draft...

That's an excellent first-time sales page!

My only comment about the copywriting (not the fonts and graphics) is to edit it more tightly... with more of a punch.

Take every sentence and look...
Forum: Mind Warriors 16th December 2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 16,097
Posted By eibhlin
Re: I hate my life

My best advice:

1. Do something. Just get out and do something... go to an art museum. Walk in the park. Fly a kite. Learn to ski. Do something that involves activity, especially if it's...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th December 2009, 07:10 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,585
Posted By eibhlin
Re: What is your favorite Christmas song?

What a great thread! Thank you for starting this! (I'll be clicking on those vids all day, when I'm taking breaks.)

My favorite is probably Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," but I'm also partial...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th December 2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By eibhlin
Re: I'm lost. Can somebody point me at the right direction? Thanks.

Quick answers:

1. Yes, absolutely.

2. You can survive on Clickbank if you're dedicated and consistent with your work and your IM education. (There's probably some luck involved, as well.)...
Forum: Programming 16th December 2009, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,641
Posted By eibhlin
Re: Wordpress - no images showing up...

I'm nodding in agreement with Chaos69's comment about the URL issue.

That may be caused by your theme, the plugins, or a glitch in how they interact with your database.

(I wrote about...
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