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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #11: Put a Photo in All Your Social Networking Site Profiles

No matter what social network you are using, it’s always a good idea to place a photo of yourself (or at least your internet business’s logo) where possible.

Why? The reason is simple: in general, people will be hesitant to interact with profiles that don’t have faces attached to them. It’s just like when you […]

Blogging, Web 2.0

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Widgetbait: A Short-Lived SEO Strategy

Widgetbaiting used to be a very effective SEO strategy that allowed widget creators to accumulate a great number of backlinks in a very short period of time.

Some big companies used to use widgetbaiting strategies on a large scale and got very good results with it.

Google eventually caught onto this though and changed up […]

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What Happened During And After My First Time

Being a successful internet marketer requires not only perseverance but also some tough luck. Being an internet marketer and taking your first steps toward that dreamed success may even be harder.

What are your thoughts before you enter a business and take risks? What are your thoughts after taking those risks? Our experiences are diverse but there are some things that always seem to be the same.

Read on as Willie Crawford shares his very own first in the business and how that boost his career to the heights where it is today.

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No other give-away has ever done this before!

Hi,

I’ll just want to introduce you to a new kind of give-away that Willie Crawford recommended to me earlier this day.

Seriously, it’s a no brainer…

No other give-away has ever done this before!

Done what?

Offered 100 percent commissions for referrals AND your own special offers!

https://ibmm.com/100percentgiveaway

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How To Get Into A Career In Social Media

What could be better than a job where you get to play around with Twitter and Facebook?

Starting and developing a career in social media requires more than hourly updates.

It demands a broader perspective and application of initiative and innovation.

Research

Before building your career, you need to lay the foundations and this requires […]

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OMG – Me With Green Hair

A few days ago I posted a tweet that I’d get my hair colored for the first time in my life.

Well, Jeremy (Jezhunt) suggested I should go for green. It would probably look like this:

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Emergency Cash Tip #15: Use Twitter to Market Your Myspace Forum Product

Have you tried marketing products through MySpace yet? (See Emergency Cash Method #14) If not, you’re seriously missing some good opportunity! Think about it. You can get good amount cash just by socializing—something you’re already doing.

Even better, you can actually market those same products you offer in MySpace through Twitter!

Twitter is a great medium to expand your market and earn more cash.

Regardless if you’re currently on a tight spot or not, tweeting about products can give you sweet revenues. Here’s what you just have to know.

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5 Blogging Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

The way to get business and find new customers used to be all about your physical location.  Now it’s all about your location on a Google search.  You’re not just competing against the store a few blocks down; your competition can be located anywhere from New York to London to China.  The internet has forever […]

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5 Compelling Reasons Small Businesses Should Blog

If you own a small business, you need to have a blog. Why? Because it not only helps you increase your authority in your industry, but it also ensures you always have interesting and useful content to share and promote.

Plus, it can give your business a good boost in the search engines. But these […]

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Marketing Emails That Work, And Why Most Don’t!

For a majority of us, the first thing we see when we open our mailboxes everyday are umpteen emails promising us the best offer in town.

There are some really cheap houses on sale, people offering to boost your Credit score in 24 hours and a 90% discount on designer wear!

To add more spice […]

Marketing Emails That Work

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Blogging Or Vlogging Which Is Right For You

Starting a blog can be a great way to

share your views with the world, connect with other people who share the same interests as you, or even to promote yourself as an artist, writer, musician or business.

There are so many options now when it comes to blog format, from micro blogs of […]

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Twitter Series Part I – What Is Twitter?

Twitter has totally changed the way that people communicate online and it should be an indispensable part of your overall marketing plan for your web sites and blogs. If you’re brand new to Twitter, or even if you’ve been around on the site for some time, in this Twitter article series you’ll find out how you can use it to create a whirlwind of traffic to your blog and open the doors to a flood of new subscribers.

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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #24: Make Readers Your Facebook and Twitter Advertisers

When it comes to Web 2.0 marketing, it’s important that you gain a lot of followers or fans, depending on the medium you are using. There are various ways you can accomplish this, and one we have already pointed out is the fact that you can start contests with reports, discount coupons, and the like […]

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Emergency Cash Tip #9: Internet Marketing for Local Businesses

Internet marketing is a very lucrative business. It is one of the best ways to attain fame and fortune without leaving the comfort of your own home.

But wait!

We’re NOT going to talk about how you can make money being an internet marketer BUT how you can make fast money using your internet marketing knowledge.

You see, when you’re out of cash and you really need some quick, you just have to visit businesses around your area.

Why?

Well, you need some cash, and they need your expertise…

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1.5 Billion Customers Waiting For You

Did you know that in 2008 there were already more than 1.5 billion people using the internet? Now think about that it only takes a few thousand customers to make a living online. How hard can it be to get a few thousand of 1.5 billion? Not hard at all – anybody who takes consistent action is guaranteed to make money from the internet.

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How to Generate Website Traffic and Business with Press Releases

A lot of internet marketers are struggling to find new ways to attract more traffic to their websites. It is basically because we all know that getting more traffic is the key to achieving more sales and, ultimately, more money. Yet, even with this in mind, most of us are ignoring a very crucial and lucrative technique.

Do you want to hold the secret that most do not know? Let Willie Crawford show you the way…

Read: How to Generate Website Traffic and Business with Press Releases


Grow Your Business with Triberr: #6 Influence Marketing

Welcome to Segment Six of the Grow Your Business Online with Triberr eSeries!

If you haven't read the previous segments, you can find the first five segments of the eSeries below:

Networking Massive Reach Using Triberr to increase Credibility and Customer Base Mentors and Leaders in Your Niche! How to find Guest Blogging Opportunities through […]

Grow Your Business with Triberr: #6 Influence Marketing

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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #73: The Power of Your Facebook Fan Page’s “Insights”

There are a lot of features on Facebook that you can use for getting more traffic. However, some of them are left behind, even when they can produce great results if used wisely.

Blogging, Web 2.0

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Our 10 Top Apps For Managing Printer’s Social Media

Social media is such an amazing resource and nowadays thanks to smartphones can be used whenever you wish and wherever you want.

At Discount Banner Printing we’ve used it to significantly grow our customer base and engage with existing customers.

The sheer array of apps out there makes the whole process so much easier and […]

Our 10 Top Apps For Managing Printer's Social Media

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Gamer or Not, You’re Going to Love Google+

There is something about Facebook that makes it so addicting for its members. Otherwise, it would not have been able to beat MySpace and acquire 750 million users through the years.

Now, just what could this something be?

It seems Google has figured it all out, and that is why it has added a good […]

Read: Gamer or Not, You’re Going to Love Google+


6 Ways To Save Money When Starting Your Internet Business

When you're starting an internet business it's easy to suffer from "shiny object syndrome" and to rapidly find yourself spending more and more money on tools and training before you actually start to make any real money.

Of course, the gurus will tell you that you can start your own online business for the price […]

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The Importance Of Testing For CPS Affiliate Marketers

Cost per Sale (CPS) marketing is one of the toughest affiliate marketing styles in the industry. However, this can actually benefit smart, creative marketers since much of the competition quickly gets weeded out.

It is important to test the profit potential of a particular CPS affiliate program before you invest a significant amount of time […]

The Importance Of Testing For CPS Affiliate Marketers

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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #54: Turn Social Networks into Money Generators

Social networks like Facebook and Twitter is creating a lot of buzz not only among regular folks who love to keep in touch but also in the internet marketing world. Well, it is unavoidable as these websites are teeming with millions of our potential customers. Are you using these networks to gain profits? If yes, […]

Blogging, Web 2.0

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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #4: Facebook Fan Page for Success

Facebook is one of the most promising Web 2.0 sites when it comes to marketing your products and your internet business. This is unavoidable as Facebook is home to hundreds millions of members and allows you to create discussion threads and even application.

We are not going to focus on those, though. Rather, we will […]

Blogging, Web 2.0

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7 High PR Forums For Your Backlinks & SEO Needs

Forums are an excellent way to easily build backlinks to your website. Not only can you get backlinks by simply contributing to a community, you can also drive traffic from these forums by listing your website in your forum signature! Here is a list of the top 7 high PR forums that you should be […]

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4 Things Business Owners Shouldn’t Say To Their Web Designer

Contrary to what some people may think, the web design process can be tedious.

It involves many tools and techniques to produce and maintain a website that is not only aesthetically-pleasing, but is also functional and usable.

That is why it is important for business owners to be clear on what they want and what […]

4 Things Business Owners Shouldn’t Say To Their Web Designer

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Generating Website Traffic W Automated Video Submissions P1

What is the secret in getting to that prized first page ranking in Google or Yahoo? Have you tried anything and everything just for a chance at that top spot? Are you still baffled as to what you really need to do to have a higher page rank?

Well, look no further because Willie Crawford is here to lend you a hand. There is something that always works out for him. Now, he wants to share it with you. All he ask is for you to listen for a bit and use what he will reveal for your own success.

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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #38: Tumblr Alternatives to Discover

In the previous Web 2.0 marketing tips, we have continuously talked about the various uses and benefits of Tumblr. Today, however, we will put this popular blogging site aside and look at profitable alternatives that you might not have used yet.

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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #27: Give Freedom with Your Facebook Fan Page

If there is one thing about Web 2.0 that make it sooo great, it will be the fact that users are given more freedom to express their thoughts. Some marketers think that this is a disadvantage since customers can give negative feedbacks. However, you must look at the bright side instead. If you allow your […]

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Five Reasons To Professionalize Your Business’ Facebook Page

Social media plays a major role in helping small business owners promote their brand’s message and connect with their target audience.

So why not update your business’ Facebook page and give your audience a reason to connect?

Below are five reasons to professionalize your business’ Facebook page and quick tips to help you make a […]

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Web 2.0 Marketing Tip #75: Get More Facebook Fans with a Facebook Ad

Your Facebook fan page is a great medium to get more traffic to your site, establish your online presence, and generally achieve success. However, without anyone knowing about your site, achieving any of your goals is next to impossible.

Blogging, Web 2.0

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How Recruiters Can Use Social Media To Find The Best Applicants

Recruitment has evolved and changed significantly over the past few years.

The days of newspaper adverts and a faxed copy of a CV arriving on your desk are gone.

Head hunters, recruitment companies and agencies are turning to the web to fill open positions.

Many of these recruiters will opt touse social media, which is […]

Why Recruiters And Social Media Aren’t As Bad As You Think

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