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Beat Adwords Quality Score penalty

Access dozens of pay per click strategy discussions revealing suggestions on how to skip the Google Adwords Quality Score penalty.

How to get loyal customers

Attracting and retaining long-term clients is a powerful strategy for growing your business.

Long-term clients are likely to feel more satisfied, are more likely to refer others, and are more likely to purchase additional services from you.

Here are 10 retention marketing strategies any business can use to turn average customers into loyal clients...

Moneymaking phone numbers

Napoleon Barrigan, founder of 1-800 MATTRESS, finds his easy-to-remember toll free number generates calls even after his advertising stops.

See for yourself if an unforgettable toll-free number makes dollars and cents for your business at...

Picture perfect printing

While snapping digital pictures is super easy, getting them "print-ready" requires a bit of tweaking...

... Before you zap your layout to your favorite printshop, check your file against my prepress workflow checklist at...

Inside the Innovation Factory at Google

Maybe you've heard how Google encourages its engineers to invest 20 percent of their work schedule on "something of the engineer's own choosing."

According to Google's top executive, by focusing on resources that aren't directly related to Google's core business, it ultimately leads to new discoveries.

Find out how Google continues to pump out nifty products employing innovation and creativity at...

This cricket writes great salesletters

Useless trivia fact: Did you know the number of cricket chirps you hear within 15 seconds (plus 37) reveals the current air temperature?

Are you thinking, "Wow, that's pretty cool -- but what does that have to do with writing a great salesletter?"

Legendary copywriter Gary Halbert reveals how to combine useless trivia facts as your "opener" in salesletters to engage your prospects into buying just about anything...

Turn shy prospects into chatty buyers

Fact: It's tougher than ever to strike up a conversation with new people these days.

Even those with the gift for gab often have a hard time continuing the conversation after running out of cliches.

Author Scott Ginsberg suggests these 6 creative questions to strike up a lasting conversation with every new person you meet at...

Boost sales 25% with this upgrade

One of the fastest, easiest, and low-cost ways to sell more to customers is to offer add ons...

... Add-on expert Jim Domanski reveals 10 profitable upselling techniques to help you get the extra sales you're missing every time you talk to your customers at...

Dialing for search engine bucks

In addition to the interesting patterns of search words and phrases used to trigger search engine referrals, I'm starting to see phone numbers used as lookups, too.

Lately, I've noticed a growing pattern in my keyword tracking logs of phone numbers used to trigger website visitors from top search engines.

Come with me as I reveal how to dial for online profits at...

Ethical marketing or evil genius?

Whether you love him or hate him, you've got to admire Bill Gates of Microsoft®.

In less time than it takes to wear out your family room sofa, Mr. Gates dropped out of Harvard and now controls more than 9 out of every 10 desktop PCs on the planet. That's an awesome amount of power left in the hands of just one company...

... Especially when you consider news that the software giant plans to test an $80.00 a year subscription service to fix the very same Microsoft software responsible for the overwhelming epidemic of malicious spyware and viruses gripping your computer.

Is this audacity to the max or just savvy marketing?

See what others say about Microsoft's business ethics at...

Profiting from disorganization

Normally, being organized has its benefits.

But when it comes to search engine optimization, I find that's not the case... storing your Web pages in subdirectories might work against you...

.... Find out exactly where to store your web pages to attract the attention of the most popular search engines at...

How to push prospect's buy buttons

Every wonder why you're asked to affix those silly postage stamps in order to buy something through the mail?

Copywriters refer to this as an "involvement device."

Just as it sounds, involvement devices get your prospect involved in your promotions. And by involving your prospects into your promotion, they actually feel closer to you... more trusting of you... and even more comfortable to give you money at the same time.

The King of Copy reveals how to push your prospect's buy buttons (often without them ever knowing it) at...

Thomas Edison's million dollar strategies

With thousands of patents to his name, we all know Thomas Edison is one of the greatest geniuses of all time.

Here's a low-down on his top 10 tips for brain brilliance...

Revenge of the scalped

Ever wonder why anyone would pay hundreds, or even thousands of dollars to watch pro sports or concerts?

Bargain finder (and telephone selling expert) Art Sobczak reveals how to use everyday effective negotiating skills to get even with scalpers at...

Freebie content pays you big

Savvy internet marketers tap into article databanks... copying and pasting prewritten copyright free content as "bait" for getting listed tops at Google(TM) and Yahoo(R).

Heck, I do the same from time to time... republishing content from well-known authors experts like Bob Bly and Yanik Silver.

But now there's a better way... I've got a friend who recruits book authors and experts to custom write content to your exact specification...

... And the best part is there's absolutely no charge for this new amazing service.

You're just one email away from attracting an endless parade of authors virtually begging you to copy and paste their search engine friendly free content onto your site at...

How to choose a print shop

Imagine you're in charge of printing 1,500 business cards, 500 entry forms, and 700 newsletters for an upcoming exhibit.

Who do you turn to... a copy shop, a quick printer, and/or a commercial printer?

My hand's down favorite graphic designer on the planet (Chuck Green) guides us to find the best quality printing for substantially less cost at...

Turn name tags into best friends

Your name tag is your best friend...

... It's a lifesaver in meetings, trade shows, and events to start conversations when you meet groups of new people.

Scott Ginsburg, the "world's foremost field expert on name tags", reveals 7 strategies to exploit name tags for your benefit at...

Disney's secret marketing weapon

When you study the magic of Walt Disney marketing tactics, you might take a closer look at Murray Cook, Greg Page, Anthony Field, and Jeff Fatt.

If you have children, you know these guys as The Wiggles.

Movie reviewer Kristin Johnson offer 7 "Yummy Yummy" business lessons from The Wiggles at...

Turn costly customers into profitable clients

I find the average business spends over $100.00 to acquire just one new customer.

But the vast majority of new customers buy once and never come back to buy from you again.

Wouldn't it be great if you could get a new customer and keep 'em for life? Of course it would, yet most businesses fail to land that important repeat purchase.

Turn first-time customers into lifetime clients at...

Reading email body language

It's easy to get the wrong impression from an email complaint.

Sure, there are words to read, but it's lacking the "body language" clues that are easier to recognize when face to face.

But you might be surprised that your prospects and customers leave body language clues in their emails -- when you know where to look...

... Here's my checklist of body language indicators to help you find the best way to reply to customer service emails...

Brainstorm your way to wealth

Advertising executive Alex F. Osborne first coined the word "brainstorming" in the early 1940's...

... Since then literally millions of ideas, products, services and solutions have been created and improved.

The good news is brainstorming can be used by anyone... especially when you use this 7-step brainstorm technique checklist at...

Do hunky men boost bar sales?

Imagine you're about to open a new bar. For your bartenders, you can hire either:

a) Hot, beautiful young women...
b) Hot, hunky young men.
c) Frumpy, middle-age men...
d) Frumpy, middle-age women...

... Which would you choose (and why)?

Copywriter Bob Bly offers the correct answer at...

How to dress for success

Whether it's fair or not, people judge you by the way you dress.

A quote from Henry Ward Beecher reads, "Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance."

Bottom line: Looking the part helps boost a good first impression -- it might even swing more business your way.

It's for this reason I developed an exhaustive business attire guideline checklist for your review at...

Are they afraid to buy from you?

It's natural for humans to procrastinate and delay a purchase because they're fearful of making a mistake.

One surefire way to nudge your prospect to a purchase is the ethical use of scarcity. Scarcity exploits their innate fears to buy sooner rather than later.

Here's how to easily turn procrastinators into buyers...

Boost sales with happy stories

Testimonials are one of the single best strategies to grow your business.

And while they're effective and powerful, there are several points to keep in mind when requesting and using testimonials...

... Follow me as I reveal how to use your best customer endorsements to grow your business at...

No cost image hosting revealed

Are you paying to store graphics for your website, blog, auction, or online photo albums?

Why pay when it's yours gratis at...

Ask your competition for a promotion

Did you ever wonder how people are chosen to sit on the boards of organizations and associations?

According to visibility marketing expert Raleigh Pinskey, all you need to do is ask this simple question revealed at...

Are official documents enclosed?

Laws in most states require us to find a notary public to witness the signing of official documents.

Those fees really add up because you pay per signature...

... But how'd you like to get the same exact notary public service gratis?

Finding a no-charge notary public in your neighborhood is just a mouse click away at...

Introducing the fountain of youth

Do teenagers visit your website?

If they do, online youth marketing is quite different than marketing to any other group...

... Follow me as I reveal nifty ideas about teenagers and marketing at...

Secrets of a rich marketing maverick

Just because someone pocketed a billion dollars doesn't necessarily impress me.

But marketing maverick Mark Cuban is the exception.

Cuban made his fortune selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo! But instead of early retirement, he's giving back with brilliant no-cost marketing ideas at...

Online event detective revealed

How'd you like to find conference and meeting places in just a click?

Eventective is a searchable database of available meeting and event rooms, banquet, and conference facilities you can book for your upcoming events.

Just type a ZIP code, click "Search," and browse your results at...

This line gets email opened

I can only assume you opened this because this email's subject line caught your attention.

Your prospects, short on time, decide to open or delete your emails based on its subject line.

Are your emails worthy of their attention?

Bob Bly reveals his "4 U's" copywriting formula to help you get your emails open at...

Inside job delivers big results

Paco Underhill, guru of retail store design, was awarded the assignment of giving office superstore Staples a makeover...

... Follow me as I reveal Paco's top 7 big ideas delivering this retailer a big edge over its rivals at...

Best no-cost homepages reviewed

Now, there's one less excuse to getting your business on the internet...

... There are literally thousands of zero cost homepage providers ready and waiting to put your business online.

Here's how to get reviews of the best free homepages for you at...

Are you failing to fail?

I find the mark of a success is the ability to accept failure and learn from it.

Here's how to make failure your friend and turn your setbacks into success...

The greatest sales copy ever

They say sending someone a sales letter is like crashing a party...

... You've got just a few moments to convince your host why you should stay.

One way to appeal to the host without saying a word is by "looking good".

Here are 5 fast and easy ways to make sure your sales copy get read...

Boost trust with this biography

One fast way to boost your website "trust factor" is to display your biography.

A biography is just a short story about you. And posting the highlights of your life might push your prospect.

The fastest way to come up with ideas for your own biography is to emulate others... and here's my nifty tactic to find millions of personal biography examples to swipe...

Marketing on a shoe string budget

Most business-to-business advertisers have smaller ad budgets than their counterparts in consumer marketing.

Here are 10 ways to get more out of your advertising dollars...

This tutor delivers better results

The next time you tap into your favorite search engine, you might narrow your results by appending the word "tutorial" to your search phrase.

For example, instead of searching for:

excel

... You might search for:

"excel tutorial" to find no-cost, information-packed sources.

Here's a few of my favorite tips for searching the web...

Borrow abbreviations for search gold

What's the difference between the abbreviation USA and the term United States of America?

For most, they're the same... but for me, using the abbreviation "USA" in my webpage copy is more likely to get noticed by search engines...

... This abbreviation dictionary boosts your search engine ranking at...

Break a contract without penalty

Ever try to cancel a contract for web hosting or internet service?

Getting into a contract is a breeze... but getting out of one can be a nightmare.

After numerous attempts to terminate a hosting plan, I decided to exploit the terms of the contract to get my email noticed...

... And sure enough, not only was my hosting contract immediately canceled, but I was also rewarded with a a friendly email reply.

See exactly how I turned the tables on those cheap web package hosting companies in just hours at...

Would Jesus endorse your website?

How do you react when a website features an appeal to Jesus?

Come follow me as we discuss the pros and cons of adding religious appeals to your website design at...

Are you invisible to Google?

Having a hard time ranking high at popular search engines like Google(TM) and Yahoo(R)?

Here's an advanced tip (to pass on to your Web designer)... don't use the parameter "id" in your URL string... search engine robots tend to ignore 'em.

Get the inside scoop right now at...

What's wrong with this picture?

You might be shocked to know that when it comes to advertising with pictures, men prefer looking at other men and women prefer seeing pictures of other women...

... Craig Garber reveals how to use pictures to immediately boost response rates in your marketing at...

Did your guru flunk this?

I can't help but wonder how many people are buying the latest parade of expensive information products for all the wrong reasons...

It's hard to believe that marketers are buying into the latest rash of expensive information products...

... Surprising because as marketers junkies, we should know better.

It's for that reason I've posted my home study business course checklist for your review. It's stunningly accurate... giving you a skeptical "journalist's edge" on how to sniff out the jewels from the junk.

Are you ready to put your favorite guru to the test? If so, just scan my checklist at...

Buy ads at deep discounts

How'd you like to save up to 80% off your next newspaper ad?

A growing number of online auction sites make it super easy to find unsold advertising space at deep discounts.

See how author Alexander Hopkins saved 83% off a national women's magazine ad at...

Software demotes cranky callers instantly

There's a new piece of call monitoring software that's creating quite a stir among privacy advocates.

The software is able to listen in on customer service calls, flag complainers, and divert them away from the best customer service people.

As a marketer, I love the concept. However as a consumer, I'm initially unnerved that some machine is determining the level of service I get based on changes in my voice.

What say you? Get the scoop about this new call center quality monitoring system at...

5 tips to find wholesale products

Sheila Newth offers a comprehensive, step-by-step checklist on how to find low-priced, high-quality wholesale products for your niche at...

Convert anger into quick cash

When angry customers argue with you, how do you react?

Most people aren't properly trained for angry customers and fall into the trap and join the fray. That's a surefire way to lose new business.

I find treasures in arguments... I'm thankful when someone cares enough to take the risk to offend me...

... And when you follow these 9 tips to keep disagreements from turning into arguments, odds are you'll steal a ton of business from your competitors...

Easy to love this story

Simply put, most people love great stories.

And stories about your real-life customers saving time, money, or doing better business as a result of your product or service is quite compelling.

Even better, if you can get a third-party source (like the media) to interview your happy customers, you've hit pay dirt.

If you're interested, you might turn up your speakers and listen to my example of a third-party, audio case study with David Copeland... I convinced him to reveal how he generated close to $10,000 in profit in less than three weeks at...

These 5 letters kills business

Closed... that's what the rushed, handwritten signs read on the windows of our favorite pizza shop today.

Even worse, the old equipment was being hauled into salvage trucks. While I'd bet most feared the worst, I decided to investigate...

... And you won't believe what I found at...

Hire Donald Trump tonight

I'd bet the ranch you've never heard the name Rodney Dean... but you've probably heard his impersonation of Donald Trump lately...

He's one of thousands of freelancers eager to bid on your next voice over needs.

Actually, it was a cinch to track this guy down...

... To easily find voice over talent for your next project (and have some fun along the way), visit...

9 ways to kill your business

Do you make these common business mistakes?

Computer scientist turned successful entrepreneur Benjamin Suarez finds most successful business owners avoid these 9 business killers... I've summarized his checklist for you at...

Inventing outrageous sales

Most sports teams use just 3 ways to sell tickets:

1) Cold calling
2) Group ticket sales
3) Box office

But sports marketing guru Jon Spoelstra isn't your typical sports marketer... instead, he reaches into his direct response "arsenal" of ideas to invent new ways to sell tickets.

Follow me as I reveal Jon's best, tested ideas on how to sell tickets to any event at...

Discover gold inside your skull

How'd you like to dream up hot new business ideas as fast as sheets off a printing press?

Interested? If so, all you need to do is open your mind...

... And mimic these 8 successful techniques of inventive thinkers at...

B2B vs. B2C - killing your sales?

Bob Bly offers the key 7 differences between business-to-business and consumer marketing at...

Selling Oprah and Howard Stern

Quick quiz:

What do Howard Stern, Oprah Winfrey, and Paul McCartney all have in common?

Answer: All three are baby boomers... that's the generation born between January 1, 1946 and December 31, 1963.

And when you're marketing to baby boomers, keep this marketing strategy fresh in your mind... as baby boomers age, their eyesight gets worse.

The King of Copy reveals how to guarantee that your ads get seen by this powerful group of spenders at...

Just say Yes to Dr. No

Mention the name of Dan Kennedy and you probably will think of a direct marketing coach or mentor; dare I say even a guru.

But for me, Dan's best advice centers around the art of saying "no."

If you're wondering how successful people have the most freedom AND the most money, just ask Dan at...

My guaranteed Super Bowl® prediction

Whether you're a football junkie or not, I'm now ready to reveal my prediction of the winner of Super Bowl 2005...

... I suggest you bet the house on Bob Parson's team.

Go behind the scenes on how Mr. Parson wins Sunday's big game at...

Say goodbye to italics?

We use italics (characters set in type that slants to the right) for emphasis in our promotions...

... But italics are hard to read within emails and Webpages.

Solution: Skip italics and highlight text with a yellow background color... here's how to do it:...

I struck gold on TV

Google™ wants to organize the world's information... and now that includes the thousands of programs we see every day on TV.

The new service, soon to be called Google VideoTranscript, gives us a way to search programming from ABC, PBS, Fox News and C-SPAN.

But for marketing junkies like me, this is another nifty way to create an on-the-fly swipe file of the best commercials and infomercials to reference for headline and ad copy ideas.

My step-by-step instructions are waiting for you at...

Outsource everything, except this

Perhaps one of the biggest mistakes I've made was not outsourcing everything.

Whether you're looking for Web design, stuffing envelopes, or even answering angry customer service emails, there's someone on this planet that can do it better and cheaper than doing all the work yourself.

But there is an exception...

...I find it's nearly impossible to outsource copy writing -- writing persuasive advertising, emails, or sales letter. Unfortunately, the best copywriters charge way too much (or keep their talents to themselves). That's why I decided to master the art of writing ad copy a long time ago, and I recommend the same for you.

It's for this reason I urge you to grab these amazing copy writing formulas at...

Tap morgue to find freebies

In the newspaper business, a "morgue file" is jargon to describe the file that stores back issues flat.

Apparently, the same phrase is used by illustrators, comic book artists, and designers as well.

For the rest of us, a "morgue file" is an amazing, searchable photo bank of high-resolution, digital stock photographs and images... available to download for either corporate or public use -- mostly no charge!

... Search this amazing (and nifty) online digital library at...

Website makeover in a Flash

If you're a frequent visitor to any of my Websites, you know they're ugly.

I skip the fancy graphics and rely heavily on plain-vanilla text instead. As a result, just about every Webpage I create ranks tops at Google™, Yahoo®, and MSN.

Adding graphics to your Webpages hurts your search engine ranking, risks upsetting your visitors (because graphics take much longer to display than plain content), and costs more for Web hosting.

But some pictures are literally worth a thousand words.

Solution: Instead of displaying a traditional Web graphic, you might ask your Web designer to convert them to Flash thumbnails instead...

... Find out how to quickly and easily optimize your Web page graphics at...

Step by step success revealed

Okay, I admit it. The following marketing tip absolutely baffles me.

It's about how to exploit 4 mental conditioners to pave the way to your success...

Million dollar company without advertising

Can you really build a million dollar company without spending a dime on advertising?

If you're the inventor of Icy Hot, the answer is a resounding yes.

Instead of spending money on expensive, often risky advertising, this inventor redirected the entire purchase price (plus an extra 15%) to any magazine, radio or TV station willing to run Icy Hot ads on a "per order" basis.

On first glance it's hard to understand the math... every time a first-time buyer purchased Icy Hot, the company lost money...

... But in exchange for this one-time loss, the company recoups its investment on the very next order. And since their average customer buys 6 times a year (for life), the "math" makes sense.

How'd you like to build your business without spending a dime on expensive advertising? The exciting details are waiting for you at...

Tiny Fox bullies Microsoft

Have you had enough of the constant bugs and security issues plaguing your Internet browser?

If you said yes, you're obviously not alone.

There's a new, elegant internet browser that's quickly showing up on my radar screen... it's called FireFox.

Check out this stat... the number of visitors to my Website using the FireFox browser increased over 500% over the last 4 months... that's hard to ignore.

At this pace, it won't be long before Internet Explorer loses its dominance and is replaced by FireFox.

If you're a website owner, you might consider downloading the FireFox browser so you can make sure your Website is compatible.

Everything you wanted to know about the FireFox browser is yours to review at...

Charm shoppers into buying tonight

We all know the drill... when we're shopping at the mall, the dialog goes somethin' like this:

Retailer: "Can I help you?"
Me: "Just browsing."

And I'd bet 9 out of 10 times, these retailers never make the sale.

Is there a better way for retailers to approach shoppers?

Of course there is... and I've compiled my list of fast and easy ways to charm looky-loos into buyers at...

Teen bags job with amazing letter

What would you do if you really wanted to land a job but you were competing against literally hundreds of competitors at the exact same time?

If you're the 14-year old son of the "King of Copy", you send a simple sales letter.

Craig Garber reveals how his son got the job in just 53 hours at...

Problem webpage today, fix tomorrow

One of the promised benefits of publishing a brochure or sales letter on the web is compatibility.

In theory, your Webpage should look about the same whether your visitors use Macs or PCs... big monitors or small... Internet Explorer, Safari, or FireFox browsers.

Unfortunately for most site owners, 100% compatibility is a dream... or is it?

Improve your Webpage compatibility in less than 3 clicks of your mouse at...

Selling your signature for cash

Sending an email to a prospect or posting a reply at your favorite message board forum?

Just end it with your name plus a sentence for a surefire way to grow your bank account.

I'm referring to a sig file... that's short for signature file... and it's one of the fastest, easiest, and no-cost ways to promote your business.

You're just a mouse click away from amazing sig file ideas at...

Get your blogs read

Ever wonder why all of my Webpages are designed without fancy graphics?

The answer is simple. Search engines love pure content sites. That's why blogs generally rank tops at Google these days.

But when it comes to syndicating your blog or Website content, that tiny, orange-colored box graphic is the standard that says, "Click here to subscribe to my feed."

You're just 2 mouse clicks away from creating your own personalized, attention-grabbing webpage button at...

Why do corporations donate?

Generally corporations are quick to donate every time Mother Nature tests our will.

So why do corporations donate? For most, it's good for business. Minutes after a pledge is offered, you can bet the press release is soon to follow.

I'm guessing you don't have millions to donate. But that's okay because these unique charitable ideas are yours to steal at...

The serial of marketing champions

Are you frustrated by the high cost of pay per click advertising?

It's easy to slash your costs by submitting misspelled or closely related keyword phrases to pay per click sites...

... But here's a pay per clicker's best-kept secret...

... Submit serial numbers of popular products.

By finding these popular, yet "stealthy" niches, you can easily generate hundreds... even thousands of precisely targeted buyers to your site via cheap pay per click advertising or by creating niche Webpages in less time than it takes to take a vacation.

For an estimate of the number of times a serial number is searched, just run it by my large collection of keyword suggestion tools at...

Is this homework for you?

Working from home is a growing trend that offers amazing benefits when compared to working a real job...

... Mal Keenan offers his list of work from home perks at...

10 steps to prosperity

While my dictionary lists 4 entries for the word prosperity, it's woefully lacking the road map needed to achieve it.

Author Lynn Robinson offers her 10-step prosperity plan at...

Is your Website heavy?

Looking for a quick and easy way to get noticed by popular search engines like Google(TM) and Yahoo!(R)?

It's easy... just put your Website on this special diet...

Is your Website down now?

Is your Website down?

If so, pinging your Website with this free network tool is one quick and easy way to see if who is to blame...

Amazing copywriting forum discovered

How would you like to rub elbows with well-known copywriters without leaving the comfort of your office?

Get almost instant opinions on your sales letters and Web copy from this amazing copywriting advertising discussion forum at...

Do popcorn lovers have cash?

Did you know almost 6 out of every 10 moviegoers make a trip to the movie theater's concessions?

And while they're waiting for their popcorn... often bored... they could be watching your advertisement... ready to buy from you.

It's for this reason I urge you to exploit the low cost of cinema advertising at...

This sentence places #2

By far and without a doubt, your ad's headline is the most important sentence.

But your "call to action" statement is a close second place.

For example: A treasure-trove of ideas are waiting for you at [website].

Now you can literally steal the exact same call-to-action headline swipe file I use everyday - now for your own benefit at...

This circle builds instant empires

Are you up to the challenge of bringing in $7,000,000 over the next 6 months just by giving away a special coin?

Yanik Silver reveals how to generate a rush of sales using a circle and a hard-to-refuse offer at...

On-the-fly keyword suggestion tool

Google just announced its latest innovation called Google Suggest.

It's a feature that offers users up to 10 related keyword phrases on the fly... as you're typing.

Trust me, if you're a keyword junkie like me, you'll be amazed at...

Does this deadbeat owe you money?

If you're like most, landing a new customer excites you.

Or maybe you get juiced when you finally discover an affiliate program that converts a large percentage of your referrals into sales.

I find marketing for new business is only half the battle. For me, getting paid is the hardest part -- well, not any more...

Find out how I exploit the most popular search engines to convert past-due payments today into cash in your bank account by this time tomorrow at...

eBay reveals hot product keywords

Did you know every day eBay offers a secret Webpage revealing the most popular product keywords... sorted by over 30 categories?

A treasure-trove of keyword ideas are yours to steal at...

Boost ads with super adjectives

One way to boost the effectiveness of your advertising is to tweak your adjectives...

... Author Karon Tahckston reveals how to turn plain ol' adjectives into super adjectives at...

New search engine finds code

About a month ago, I made available my open source search engine that finds no- and low-cost software in a click.

And today, I've just added a new search engine for code. That's right... just type a search word or phrase and "Koders" displays publicly available source code you can use almost instantly.

Tap into this nifty source code search engine at...

Absolutely perfect web colors

Are you struggling to pick the perfect color scheme for your website?

This very awesome web design color scheme generator helps even colorblind designers pick the most pleasing colors for Websites and blogs at...

Offline mag delivers online ideas

Are you hungry for tips, ideas, and strategies to help you promote affiliate programs?

If so, you might be interested in a brand new printed magazine called Revenue. It's available at newsstands now -- printed four times a year.

Preview RevenueToday at...

The hidden costs of auction profits

Did you ever wonder why you have a lot less in your bank account after selling your stuff on eBay?

Listing fees, picture service fees, and upgrades are those seemingly small fees that really add up.

Before you even think about listing stuff on eBay, you might consider "running the numbers" at...

Take the Stratten website challenge

A recent survey of over 251 service-based business Websites found most failed miserably on seven key points.

Does your Website pass the test? Find out at...

Everyone loves this uncle

Wouldn't it be amazing if your uncle worked at Google(TM) and could tell you which pay per click ad generated the highest response?

Well I've got good news for you... everyone has instant access to this uncle (if you know where to look).

Google has a secret search option dubbed "Uncle Sam." It's a lite version of their popular search that restricts search results to government sites...

... But it also displays pay per click ads with the ol' green-colored "interest bar."

The "interest bar" is a green-shaded slender graphic that represents each pay per click ad's click thru rate. For example, a full "interest bar" meant the click thru rate generated at least 1%.

Find out how to exploit this Uncle and study the best performing pay per click ads at...

Can I steal your Website?

Get this, in an effort to make it easier to transfer domain names, it's now easier than ever to steal your Website domain name...

... Don't fret -- Markus Allen is here... reporting for duty (borrowing from one ex-presidential candidate).

Find out how to bulletproof your Website domain name in a few clicks at...

Classic marketing blunders revealed

Is your business guilty of making the same mistakes as Michael Jackson, Coca-Cola, or Burger King?

Here's my personal (and growing) list of the lessons learned about reinventing the wheel at...

Will you trust me now?

Let's face it... the explosion of email spam makes it much harder for your Website visitors to reveal their email address to you.

But displaying a clear and concise privacy policy is one way to boost your trust factor.

One privacy policy statement removed all barriers for me the other day...

... Find out how this two-sentence privacy policy put a smile on my face at...

Did they get it right in 1997?

Subscriber Chris Miller submitted this interesting article projecting how to make money with the help of the internet...

... See what Michael Lesk of the 1997 Harvard Infrastructure Conference predicted over 7 years ago at:

Introducing the real Markus Allen

If you're a longtime subscriber, you know this daily newsletter is all about nifty marketing methods to help grow your business.

But some of the ideas I've stumbled upon don't make the cut... from a marketing perspective that is.

That's why I've jumped on the bandwagon and now publish my non-marketing ideas on Google's new Blog service.

You might pay close attention to the each day's titles, content, and link structure.... they're designed to attract an amazing amount of visitors to my Websites within days (or even hours) of posting each day's entry. I'll reveal how I use a blog to put my marketing on autopilot in the upcoming weeks.

Okay, here's my new blog Web address... enjoy it:...

Exploiting the greed factor

Surprisingly, a large percentage of Websites don't make it easy to refer a friend.

That's too bad. Installing a simple tell a friend link is a surefire way to create a buzz about your site... especially if it's informative.

One particular tell a friend system I've seen in action includes a twist... it uses a simple contest to deliver amazing response...

... Find out how to combine the power of word-of-mouse marketing and the "greed factor" to deliver a quick, no-cost rush of fresh leads to your Website at...

Price skimming strategies revealed

I'm sure you've read my thoughts about John Reese's Traffic Secrets -- and you know I'm not a big fan of his...

... But I'm the first to admit that some of the ways Reese launched his course impressed me.

Reese employed a pricing strategy called price skimming. It's a tactic that sets a relatively high price for a product or service upon launch. And as time goes on, the price is lowered until it reaches a fair market level.

For example, hardcover books are initially priced high, then lowered as they're republished as a paperback.

Is price skimming a good strategy for your product or service? Don't even think about setting prices 'til you read...

Turn your competition into partners

One of the fastest ways to get your Website ranked high at the top search engines like Google(TM) is to have your competition recommend your Website via a hyperlink.

This is easier than it sounds... find out the 20 things you can do to get Websites to recommend your Website at...

Finally, send large emails

Don't you hate when your email "bounces" because your attachment was deemed too large?

Problem solved!

Now you can send email attachments up to 1 GB, (even from Yahoo and HotMail.)

Find out how to send gigantic attachments even if nobody has the space at...

Techniques of getting more referrals

Just about anyone in business knows the importance of word-of-mouth referrals...

... Yet Jeffrey Czajka says just one simple word can literally open the faucet to a steady stream of new referrals.

Mr. Czajka reveals his referral techniques for you to steal at...

Why I love women

Martha Barletta of the Trendsight Group admits she's biased... she'd rather invest her marketing dollars on women than on men.

It's hard to blame her, because women buy:

92% of all vacations... 62% of all new cars... 52% of all home improvement supplies and services...

... And the list goes on and on.

See how much you really know about women at...

Heavy searchers buy more

According to a July comScore survey, people who search the web buy much more often than those who do not.

Here's the proof...

Just say no to yes

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs says among other practices, it's "saying no to 1,000 things" so as to concentrate on the "really important" creations.

Get the behind-the-scenes details of Apple's innovations (and how you can apply the same focus strategies with your business) at...

Cliches make for great headlines

Some of the best advertising headlines are tried and tested cliches.

Cliches are overused figures of speech.

Tap into my A to Z list of business cliches to borrow for your next advertising headline at...

Website visitor tracking reveals winner

Philadelphia retailer John Wanamaker is credited with the saying,

"I know that half of my advertising is working... I just don't know which half."

These days, most pay per click services like Google(TM) AdWords and Overture(R) now offer web site visitor tracking at no charge.

Find out how to use website visitor tracking to make your advertising almost instantly more profitable at...

Grab instant cash with this check

If your business accepts traditional paper checks, your bank might have very good news for you later this month...

Starting October 28th a revolutionary new banking law goes into effect called Check 21. In simple speak, Check 21 empowers banks to process traditional paper checks electronically.

The good news is this new act virtually eliminates the risk of taking an out-of-state paper check... if you know my secrets.

Find out how to put more cash into your bank account with Check 21 at...

10 amazing B2B online solutions

One of the best ways to move your business forward is by setting up your own small business Website...

... Jeff Schuman reveals his top-10 list of reasons to put your business online at...

5 stealthy online business ideas

Dirk Wagner reveals 5 lesser-known, yet effective online business ideas you can put into action by tonight at...

Surf the 'net faster

Would you be interested in speeding your Web surfing without reaching for your wallet?

Of course you would... all you need is to take advantage of my favorite bookmarklets. These are tiny JavaScripts that automate repetitive tasks.

Copy and paste my personal bookmarklets into your favorite Web browser at...

Just sell it to me

Isn't it frustrating when you're ready to purchase a product online, and you can't find the price?

Here's a simple tactic... just take advantage of your "Find" browser shortcut found under the "Edit" menu in your favorite web browser and search for a dollar sign.

It's just one of many of my favorite browser shortcuts found at...

Depression solved in 5 steps

Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away.

On the other hand, depression is deadly serious. Depression ruins your self-esteem, health, and well-being...

... Even worse, depression blocks you from marketing your business.

Michael Lee offers 5 amazingly quick and easy ways to kiss depression good bye at...

Web hosting on the cheap

If you have more than one domain name, you're probably paying too much for hosting.

For example, I have dozens and dozens of domain names. If I were to set up a separate web hosting account for each site, my hosting bill could be hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars per month.

But a growing number of hosting companies allow us to host all of our domains under "one roof" -- at a much lower price at the same time.

Here's my top 3 list of cheap, multiple-domain hosting companies...

100 greatest headlines revealed

Direct marketing legend Jay Abraham reveals the greatest 100 headlines ever written at...

5 week success plan template

Here are 5 proven, no- and low-cost ways to help small business owners increase their sales and generate more referrals...

Ideas for quick cash

The most successful people I know have at least this one thing in common...

... They plan ahead and budget their time with the aid of a marketing calendar.

Over the last few weeks, I've been tweaking my 5-week marketing calendar template and it's yours to steal and use for yourself at...

The 10 commandments of marketing

Who said there are just 10 commandments (of marketing)?

I just searched and found multiple versions of these commandments. The good news is I've compiled them for your review at...

Fast path to better advertising

If you've ever wondered why the quality of Japanese cars is so high, the real credit goes to Dr. Genichi Taguchi.

His "Taguchi Method" puts a dollar sign on the value of improving the quality of a product.

... But you can use the same "predictive modeling" to squeeze up to 13 times more response without spending an extra dime on your next advertising campaign.

Find out how to exponentially increase your advertising return on investment in about 3 weeks at...

Who else love these popups

Who said people hate popups?

One savvy marketer experimented with a "create your own price" popup that displayed when a visitor left his site without buying.

The result: This exit popup experiment generated 3 extra sales within the first 24 hours!

How would you like to save the sale with this popup? Get the details of this experiment at...

Convert bad products into winners

There's nothing worse than spending the time and energy creating a product, only to find it's not selling very well.

But Andrew Peacock offers 7 fast and easy ways to turn bad selling products into profit at...

How to benefit from associations

Diana Barnum reveals how to tap associations to find new leads, contacts, and business opportunities at...

FedEx delivers 2 for 1

Did you know that there's more to the FedEx(R) logo than 5 simple block letters?

Apparently, the Fedex logo includes a subliminal arrow shape... yep, it's true... if you kind of squint and tilt your head 7 degrees clockwise. Wow, now that's genius (sarcasm).

Follow me as I reveal the FedEx logo conspiracy (and other custom logo design tips) at...

The truth about John Kerry

Ever wonder why the John Kerry campaign announced his Vice-Presidential choice of John Edwards to his email list before anyone else?

... According to copywriter Craig Garber, Kerry's campaign cleverly borrowed one of the oldest direct-marketing tricks in the book.

Discover how to exploit this nifty strategy to grow your list of prospects and customers at...

HTML tips, tricks & hacks

Don't get me wrong... the Adobe(R) PDF format is an amazing tool making it easy to share files with Mac and PC users...

... But did you know plain ol' HTML (used to display Webpages) is just as powerful when your web designer steals my personal list of HTML goodies at...

10 ways to reduce job stress

Here are 10 simple techniques to almost instantly melt stress and tension on the job...

Type to the top of Google

There's a new secret search engine that has surfaced on my radar screen.

It's called Google Print, and it's the latest Google mission to provide access to "all the world's information and make it universally useful and accessible."

In simple speak, it might be the fastest and easiest way to get listed tops at the king of all search engines.

... Find out how to type your way to the top of Google at...

Business name ideas

Having trouble picking out the perfect name?

This handy business name checklist is here to help you...

All-in-one website info

Here's a really nifty all-in-one online source for getting information on any Website...

Alexa experiment boosts rankings

Internet marketers have a strange love affair with Alexa.com.

On the surface, Alexa.com is a mysterious traffic counter. When you search for a Website address, it returns a rank.

But a few weeks ago, I tested an idea with Alexa.com that generated a jolt of new visitor traffic within 72 hours...

Publicity guru discovers magic pill

According to publicity guru Paul Hartunian, you're just one magic pill away from a lifetime of success at...

Website evaluation checklist revealed

Over the last 6 years, I've been creating a massive checklist that keeps me focused on creating Webpages that are:

1) Search engine friendly...
2) Visitor friendly...
3) Bank account friendly

Today, my checklist is your checklist to borrow.

Whether you maintain a Website (or you're thinking of creating one), this nifty website evaluation checklist is a keeper...

Vote no for John Reese

If you're wondering why I haven't jumped on the John Reese bandwagon about his just released "Traffic Secrets" course, I can sum it up in just one word...

The word is big... a big disappointment that is.

My unbiased review is yours to view at...

Why people don't buy from you

What do trust, focus, and options all have in common?

They're one of 10 reasons people don't buy from you...

... Dan Brown reveals all 10 reasons at...

How to fix negative publicity

How many times have you been burned thinking something you've said "off the record" was actually "on the record?"

Ann Stephenson reveals 3 surefire ways to communicate your key points without stumbling head first into the quicksand of a disastrous comment at...

Cashing in on September 11th

You might find it hard to imagine that "The 9/11 Commission Report" published by the government is selling so well...

... After all, it's uncopyrightable and freely available on the Internet.

Right now, you can literally tap into the same kind of public domain information and repackage it for a profit... if you know where to look.

Find out how to legally and ethically make money downloading 1,000s of public domain books, software, and movies at...

eBay profit is IRS loss

Before you even think about selling your stuff on eBay for a profit, you might consult with your accountant first.

Why? The IRS wants to share in your fortunes.

The vast majority of eBay sellers aren't aware the tax rate after a sale depends on where you fit within 9 different tax brackets...

... See what category matches your situation at...

Drive your competition crazy

Here are 5 surefire ways to drive your competition crazy...

Find hidden wealth in your computer

No one likes to be told that they're sitting on a gold mine... but according to legendary business builder Jay Abraham, there's a cash jackpot of between $10,000 and $1,000,000 for you to claim...

... Find out how to this simple, heartfelt letter is a surefire way to generate cash in your pocket by tonight at...

How to write good advertising

If you think the goal of writing good advertising is be creative or win awards, don't read this.

But if you're looking to generate immediate response and business from prospects who are ready to buy from you now, you might be interested in this excellent Robert W. Bly article...

35 quick press release ideas

Catherine Franz offers this nifty checklist for creating your own press release...

New graphic slams spam instantly

Did you know every time you post your email address on a Web site, you're opening yourself up to more spam in your inbox?

Bulletproof your email address and slash spam instantly at...

My meeting with Paris Hilton

Did you know the most commonly used fake name to order Domino's Pizza in Washington, D.C. is Paris Hilton?

While I can't confirm this story, it's easy to believe.... when I worked for Domino's Pizza in the 80s, fake names of popular actresses were commonly used in the hopes of getting pizza delivery in half the time.

Fake names are harmless, right... we'll, it depends... promoting a fake name can lead to IRS penalties.

Find out if a fake name is best for you at...

Biggest business email mistakes revealed

Lydia Ramsey reveals this nifty checklist of the top twelve e-mail mistakes to avoid at...

Granddaddy of search word brainstorming

Introducing the largest collection of keyword suggestions tools found on a single, easy to use Web page...

Grab your competition's secrets now

A few days ago, I revealed how to use keyword tracking Web software to generate search word suggestions...

... But maybe you're just launching a Web site and you don't have enough visitor traffic to generate many ideas.

Solution: Just connect to the 'net, open your browser, and scan your competition's "keyword report" in 3 clicks (or less) at...

Librarian happy to reveal secrets

Did you know Google(TM) has an army of "online researchers"... ready to answer just about any question you could ever ask... priced low enough even my 12-year old nephew can easily afford it?

It's called Google Answers. I've reviewed it in the past. And I'm a huge fan.

But here's the best part... once the research assignment is completed, most answers reveal search strategies used to start the assignment. For me, it's an amazing, zero-cost way to find popular keyword phrases I never dreamed existed.

The bad news is less than half of the answers don't reveal their search strategy. But the good news is I've created a search engine that finds those who do at...

Ask visitors for keywords ideas

There are dozens of ways to find popular keyword phrases to attract search engine visitors or to submit to pay per click engines...

... But my favorite way to find popular, yet lesser-known keyword suggestions is to ask my visitors how they found my Web site.

The good news is simple tracking software, encoded within each of my Web pages, does all of the asking for me... see how I take full advantage of my "keyword intelligence system" to find profitable niches at...

Search what people are searching

Get more Website traffic by finding "under the radar" keywords and phrases that people actually type into search engines like Google at...

Watch the Web surfed live

There's a keyword phrase that's searched dozens or even hundreds of times each day:

"Why do people stare at metaspy all day losers"

It's funny, because I'm guilty of staring at Metaspy... but not all day. And me being a loser is debatable.

With Metaspy, a vertically scrolling display of search words and phrases gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what's being typed into search engines -- virtually live.

Find out why it's cool (and profitable) to stare at metaspy at...

Domain names as keywords

Today's keyword suggestion tip is to use my "Keywords as domains" suggestion tool... yours to test-drive at...

Keyword thesaurus finds hidden opps

This nifty tool is an excellent resource for finding META tag keywords based on the most popular Web searches...

Keyword gold found in glossaries

According to the dictionary, a glossary is a list of difficult or specialized words with their definitions, often placed at the back of a book.

But for internet marketing junkies, a glossary is their best-kept secret to find a treasure trove of keyword gold.

Find out how to use Google and glossaries to find great keywords at...

Tap Teoma for keyword niches

Odds are you've never heard of Teoma... and that's the good news.

I use Teoma's "Refine Suggestions" to find popular, yet lesser-known keyword phrases to rank high with search engines and find pay per click ads with little or no competition.

Find out how I tap Teoma for hidden niche ideas at...

Million dollar words and phrases

Over the next week, I'm going to reveal how I convert two and three word phrases into cash almost instantly.

Savvy internet marketers refer to this as keyword marketing.

Once you master keyword marketing, it's easy to:

- Attract no-cost leads to any Web page...
- Generate obscene pay per click profits...
- Put your advertising lead generation efforts on autopilot

I highly recommend that you bookmark this Web page as your favorite...

It pays to be #4

Just before I publish each day's $10,000 Marketing Tip of the Day, it's proofed by:

#1 My mom
#2 My wife
#3 A handful of elite marketing junkies

How'd you like to be #4?

All you have to do is "subscribe" to this Webpage URL with your favorite RSS reader at...

Turn your dotcom into hotcom

It's relatively easy to attract new visitors to your Website.

The hard part is keepin' them coming back as repeat visitors.

One of the most common mistakes made by Website owners is paying too much attention to first-time visitors rather than on repeat visitors...

... Here's my short list of repeat-visitor ideas you can steal to encourage your first-time visitors to bookmark your site as their favorite...

Sell more big ticket deals

Dan Lok reveals how to sell more stuff without discounting your price at...

Lessons from Harvard Business School

Question: What do Goldman Sachs, Staples, and the Weather Channel all have in common?

Answer: Their companies are run by graduates of the Harvard Business School.

And now you can watch and listen to dozens of online video interviews offering insights from these successful leaders at...

Get even with insurance companies

If you ship physical products, you probably think nothin' about paying for shipping insurance.

But in just about every case, that's a sucker's bet... when you run the numbers and calculate your "damage-to-loss" ratio over several months (or years), you'll discover that you're literally throwing money down the drain.

Find out how to turn the cost of insurance into cash in your pocket at...

Expensive shipping is really cheaper

Imagine you're about to ship a 2-pound package from Pennsylvania to a customer in Georgia... which is the cheapest Post Office delivery rate:

- Parcel Post (4 days) - Priority Mail (2 to 3 days)

If you guessed "Parcel Post", you're technically correct -- it's 9% cheaper... but I'll show you how Priority Mail is the way to go at...

Computer down? Just ask for help

Are you frustrated with a computer problem?

Don't fret... you're just 3 clicks away from the most amazing computer message board forum I've ever bookmarked as my favorite...

... Get answers to your computer questions at...

Find leads in local newspapers

Jack Baum, the owner of Canyon Cafes, invested $1,625 last year on one simple, yet amazingly effective marketing tactic....

... Every day, Baum's administrator sifted through local newspapers for promotion announcements and mailed that person a congratulatory letter about their recent promotion. The letter included an offer for complimentary champagne or wine.

That tactic generated a 29% response and $106,177 in revenue.

What's Baum's secret that turned every dollar invested into $64.34 in new found business?

Find out how you can steal this nifty idea for yourself at...

Ideas for better converting ads

Is it possible to increase your advertising's pulling power and create brand awareness at the same time?

According to copy guru Robert W. Bly, the answer is yes... just scan his "31 -underfully simple ways to make your ads generate more inquirers" at...

Kiss interruptions good bye

Here's 10 easy tips on how to create more time in your day by deflecting time-wasting interruptions...

Secrets revealed about meta tags

I just laugh and laugh when I read the so called experts claim that meta tags aren't worth using to win the "search engine game."

It's funny because I have thousands and thousands of Web pages ranked tops just by the way I word my meta tags.

Follow me as I reveal how to boost your search engine rankings with my favorite four meta tags at...

How to convert PDFs to dollars

The Adobe PDF format is one of the best breakthrough products of the century... allowing almost anyone to view a document virtually the same whether on a Mac or PC.

One of it's best features is the ability to link to the web via a hyperlink.

But there's a frustrating trend... a large percentage of Web site addresses found in PDF documents are not linked... and if your Web address is too long, most won't bother typing it by hand into their browser.

Here's the fast and easy way to convert Web page references into links the next time your designer creates a PDF file...

Is recycled really cheaper?

Would you even think about buying slightly used:

A) Underwear...
B) Gum...
C) Advertising

If you said "A" or "B"... you're really frugal.

But if you said "C) Advertising", you're not cheap... you're a smart marketer.

Find out how to buy slightly used ads for your own use at a fraction of the cost at...

Truth revealed about gas prices

I'm not thrilled about the high cost of gas.

And when oil executives brag about their record profits on CNBC, I'm really mad.

But when those same oil companies feed us lie after lie to justify their price gauging, I don't get mad -- I get even.

Over the last 7 months, I've search high and low... looking for strategies to fight back against the high price of gas. I've put together a very valuable Special Report that I'd like to share with you before you even think about opening your wallet.

Find out how to drive more on the same tank of gas at...

Make your site easier to find

There's a new service called Thumbshots... claiming to get your Web site higher clickthrus when featured on search engines.

But does a tiny snapshot of your home page really make a difference? I offer my thoughts at...

How to find colored neighbors

Whether it's fair or not, a lot of stereotypes are true.

And savvy marketers know that one side of a street might have better customers than the other based purely on the "color"... the color of their census mapping that is.

Click your way to amazing census stats at...

Secrets of an internet robot

One of the fastest, cheapest, and easiest ways to bring in new business is by sending your prospects a series of prewritten email messages.

Of course I'm referring to autoresponders -- ARs for short.

But the hardest part about putting autoresponders into action is coming up with a reason to do so that doesn't appear to be spam.

Here's a fast and easy autoresponder checklist that anyone can use to put their email marketing on autopilot...

Ugly enough for success?

Do you think my Web pages are ugly?

Admit it... I do... they're downright ugly. But I don't care.

Far too many web designers focus on the appearance of a Web site design rather than functionality. And while an attractive design is helpful, it's almost always at a cost of functionality.

You have my permission to pass these 10 ugly web site design tips to your designer...

Google(TM) holds your hand

Are you struggling to profit with your current pay per click campaign?

If so, Google just announced an intriguing new program called Jumpstart...

... It's a zero-cost way to get started with Google's popular pay per click program called AdWords.

That's right... as long as you're willing to invest at least $299 in "clicks", Google promises to personally help you launch your new pay per click campaign in about 48 hours.

Is this a good deal for you? As always, I offer my thoughts at...

Track Web success via email

Just about every day, search giant Google(TM) sends me an email alert that usually puts a smile on my face...

... It's an email alert system that lets me know when a Web site links to my site.

See how to take advantage of this nifty no-cost monitoring service at...

Diet Coke, Tivo & The Passion

Quick quiz... what does Diet Coke, Tivo, and "The Passion" all have in common?

Just ask Kari Feckleton... publisher of a great Blog about viral marketing... they're all great examples of "word of mouse" marketing.

Bookmark this blog as a favorite at...

Say why & convert more sales

Here's how Lowe's (R) (Home Depot's main competitor) uses ZIP codes and its privacy policy to win over its Web site visitors...

Saving money shipping outside US

Did you know shipping a package outside the US could trigger an additional duty tax... holding your package hostage 'til your recipient pays up?

Find out the secrets of ebay(R) powersellers who regularly ship outside the US at...

Turn typos into spy traps

Last year, I was super excited by the prospects of registering domain names with typos to make easy money.

To make a long story short, my efforts didn't retire my debt... far from it.

But my domain name typo experiment wasn't a complete loss... in fact, it could be one of the best marketing moves I've made in years... and it's yours to use gratis.

Warning: While this strategy is admittedly clever, and you might not find it 100% ethical... you make the call at...

Stay on top of search engines

RankPulse tracks and publishes the daily changes of the most popular keyword searches at Google(TM):

So how does this benefit you... find out at...

Anatomy of successful internet marketers

Over the years, I've been honored to help literally thousands of seemingly passionate internet marketers enjoy the rewards of the work-at-home-lifestyle.

But surprisingly, I'm still working with a handful of those same passionate troopers... the rest either gave up or moved on.

Over the last few months, I've been organizing a checklist of traits of the most successful internet marketers I know.

Do you have what it takes? Find out at...

Slash PayPal fees in 3 clicks

If you're a member PayPal, you might enjoy these three nifty ways to put a lot more money into your account (without any extra effort).

These strategies are 100% legal and ethical -- fully endorsed by PayPal.

Scan my PayPal checklist and put more money in your account at...

Find referrals with this stamp

If you sell retail (rather than B2B), you might consider sending your best customers a self-inking address stamp.

Real Estate and mortgage professionals regularly send their customers these "closing gifts" as a permanent reminder of their services.

This nifty low-cost gift offers these benefits for you:

- Your customers will be amazed at your thoughtfulness... - When the ink runs out, they'll call you for a replacement...

... And when they call you, here's exactly what to say

The truth about ClickBank

Are you promoting a ClickBank product? Or are you a ClickBank merchant?

Either way, I'll bet your bank account is a lot lighter than it used to be.

If you're seeing a drastic drop in ClickBank related sales, you're not alone.

I created a new message board post about the problems at ClickBank... and I encourage you to chime in with your thoughts at...

Blog as your own business

Frequent tip contributor Ankesh Kothari recommended this nifty Web page about making a full-time living with a blog...

Instantly improve your business letters

Grab yourself dozens of tips, strategies, and business letter ideas to instantly improve your business writing at...

Can you zap this zit?

Quick quiz:

Here are two almost identical ads for a pay per click campaign I just launched... can you see the difference and guess the winning ad:

Ad #1:
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Acne Chris Gibson reveals how you can zap acne in 3 days (aff)

Ad #2:
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Acne Chris Gibson reveals how you zap acne in 3 days (aff)

Answer: See how ad #2 is missing the word "can"?

Why in the world would I test almost identical ads and... ... different only by removing a silly 3-letter word?

The answer is simple and will surprise even the most experienced direct marketing gurus... my secret is yours to steal at...

Ask Saya for super affiliates

Last week, I revealed how savvy joint venture "junkies" tap into publicly available databases to contact potential JV partners.

But let's face it... searching these databases one by one is time consuming...

... Yes, there is a better way.

Web software guru John Saya created an online software solution that scans multiple public databases and combines its results on a single Web page... literally saving you hours and hours of research time.

While the solution is quite expensive (close to $500.00), I was able to convince John to offer a 3-try demo... I bet once you try it, you'll want to order it.

Look for John Saya's Affiliate Finder link at...

Are sales down? Visit Vegas

If you rely heavily on Web site sales and you're concerned because sales are unusually low, I bet you're rushing to the Web to see if your site is up and running.

But don't be fooled if it is... while checking your Web site is a great start...

... I recommend checking your site's status from Las Vegas, Germany, London, and other remote locations from around the world in just a mouse click at...

Joint venture in a click

Before you even think about partnering with another company, you're going to have to get their contact information to contact them, yes?

And the first place joint venture junkies search for contact information is their favorite WHOIS online search engines.

Here's my favorite WHOIS search engine...

Syndicated content for your site

A few weeks ago, I revealed how the latest Web software grabs syndicated content and displays it on your Web site to attract new visitors to your site.

That's the easy part. The hard part is tracking down precisely targeted "feeds" to copy and paste on your site...

... Here's my always-updated list of syndicated content feeds I constantly reference to find new content to use on my Web pages...

PDF to HTML converter

Adobe®'s PDF document format is one of the best inventions ever.

But a surprisingly large percentage of Web surfers still can't read PDF files... they're either blind or visually impaired. Some declined the invitation to download Adobe's no-cost PDF reader software.

The good news is Adobe offers an online PDF to HTML converter wizard to bridge the gap...

... But the best news is you can use the exact same tool to create instant Web site content in just 2 clicks of your computer mouse.

Find out how to profit with this nifty PDF to HTML converter at...

Donald Trump - villain or hero?

The popularity of Donald Trump's TV show "The Apprentice" is further proof that, "There's a sucker born every minute."

Americans have a knack to convert villains into heroes and reward them with fame.

It's hard to resist the attraction of Trump's "show"... after all, the American dream is to obtain independence... and it's perceived that entrepreneurs are rewarded with freedom.

The reality is the true heroes of business avoid the spotlight. They fly under the radar. And instead of using deceptive tricks and schemes to build their wealth, they instead focus on these proven business strategies...