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You also earn points based on how active you play and at certain point levels increments of the bonus will also be given.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3254770021294639794?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3254770021294639794/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3254770021294639794' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3254770021294639794'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3254770021294639794'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2010/08/online-gambling.html' title='Online Gambling'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-4603244579295506030</id><published>2010-02-18T08:34:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-18T08:34:10.949-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Web Content Writer’s New Best Friend :  Blogging</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href=http://blog.bloggingsetup.com/web-content-writers-blogging.html&gt;Web Content Writer’s New Best Friend :  Blogging&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted using &lt;a href="http://sharethis.com"&gt;ShareThis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-4603244579295506030?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/4603244579295506030/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=4603244579295506030' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4603244579295506030'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4603244579295506030'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2010/02/web-content-writers-new-best-friend.html' title='Web Content Writer’s New Best Friend :  Blogging'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3519623689584447409</id><published>2008-09-07T21:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-07T21:39:01.112-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='make money online'/><title type='text'>Email Marketing: Affordable Internet Marketing Technique</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - A blog about &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com" title="blogging and online marketing"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; highly recommends &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html" title="thesis wordpress theme"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for your blog!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Email marketing is labeled as a killer method when it comes to effective low-cost Internet marketing endeavors. This is because it is the most widely-used and has the best reputation in bringing targeted traffic to websites. It is used to stay in touch with your customers or prospective customers, send out invitations, or make special offers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's as easy as writing an e-mail that may be in a form of a newsletter or a plain announcement, and sending that to as many targeted recipients as possible. However, there's an ideal way of going about it. Email marketing is not just about writing any email that you will be sending to anybody. To clarify that, here are some simple tips in doing email marketing the best way possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Join the "Can Spam" campaign.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Email marketing is not at any rate tantamount to spamming. You are not supposed to send information that your email list will not have any valuable use for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Make your email list open it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your email might get lost together with the hundreds of emails that inbox owners are confronted with everyday. Improve your subject line by using extra white space creatively, adding text symbols, starting each word with a capital letter, asking compelling questions, not making any unbelievable claims, and not using the word FREE.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Keep it real.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not including any too good to be true statements is not only applicable to your subject line. Your email content must never embody any promise your business can't keep. Make your offer genuinely of value to your recipients.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Don't go too low.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you inform your customers regarding discounts, minimal discounts are not that effective compared with substantial discounts. But never offer discounts that are lower than your profit. It will defeat the purpose of this email marketing effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Make it eventful.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's not about contradicting the advice that you should keep an email short and sweet. This tip is on including seminars, conferences and other events in your email. Businesses that require training benefit much from this method. With these RSVP-requiring emails, repetition is important. Just make sure that an ample interval is considered before sending out a reminder email.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. Post news.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sending newsletters and postcards provides useful information for your subscribers. These are the best forms of reaching out to your customers or prospects. You should keep the information short, simple and direct to the point for this feat to be effective.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With these simple ways of going about your email marketing endeavor, your business will prosper in no time.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3519623689584447409?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3519623689584447409/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3519623689584447409' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3519623689584447409'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3519623689584447409'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/09/email-marketing-affordable-internet.html' title='Email Marketing: Affordable Internet Marketing Technique'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7272848820376911452</id><published>2008-09-06T21:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-06T21:38:00.615-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='make money online'/><title type='text'>The 3 Things To Avoid When Emailing Your List</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - A blog about &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com" title="blogging and online marketing"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; highly recommends &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html" title="thesis wordpress theme"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for your blog!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you decide to have an opt-in list, it is not just a matter of sending your subscribers your promotional newsletters or catalogs. There are many things to consider in avoiding many complications. While there are so many ways you can make people subscribe to your list, there are also some things you must do to avoid subscribers from wanting to get off from your list.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Aside from that, you also want to avoid any problems with the law and your internet service provider or ISP. There are now many laws and rules that are applied to help protect the privacy of the internet users from spamming and unwanted mails. With the popularity of the electronic mail as a medium for marketing because of the low cost, many company's have seized the opportunity and have flooded many people's e-mail accounts with promotional mail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But, with an opt-in list, you avoid this annoyance because people subscribe to the list; they want to receive the newsletters and promotional materials. They have consented to being on the list by subscribing themselves, just don't forget to put an unsubscribe feature everytime in your opt-in list so that you avoid any confusion. There may be times when an email account was provided when the real owner didn't want to subscribe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is essential that you keep your list clean and manageable. Arrange it by using the many tools and technologies available for your opt-in list. Do not worry; your investment in this marketing strategy is well worth it with all the coverage you will get which will likely be converted into sales then to profit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keep yourself and your business out of trouble and potential run-ins with the law and the internet service providers. Keep your operation legit and clean. Your reputation as a legitimate businessman and a legitimate site depends on your being a straight and true marketing strategist. As a tip, here are three things to avoid when emailing your list.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1) Take notice of your unsuccessful sends.&lt;/strong&gt; These are the e-mails that bounce. Bounced emails, also known as undeliverable messages, are those messages that, for whatever reason, were not successfully received by the intended recipient.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are bounces that happen or occur because the server was busy at that time but can still be delivered in another time. There are also bounces because the inbox of the recipient is full at that time. There are those bounce messages that are simply undeliverable ever. The reason for this is that it may be an invalid email address, a misspelled email address, or an email address that was abandoned and erased already.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Manage your list by putting markings on those that bounce. Erase an email account from your list so that you have an accurate statistics and records as to how many are actually receiving your mail. You may also want to check the spellings of your email addresses in your list. One common mistake is when an N instead of an M is placed in the .com area.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2) Always provide an unsubscribe feature in your site and an unsubscribe link in your mails.&lt;/strong&gt; When someone in your list files a request to be unsubscribed, always take that request seriously. If you don't take them off your list and keep sending them your e-mails, you are now sending them spam mail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you are reported as a spammer, you and your business can get into a lot of trouble. You can be reported to the authorities and maybe blacklisted by many internet service providers. You will lose a lot of subscribers this way and many more in potential subscribers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3) Do not provide pornographic or shocking and disturbing content in your newsletters.&lt;/strong&gt; It is hard to decipher the age of the recipient and many complaints may stem from these. Controversial issues also are to be avoided to not be branded by your subscribers. 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But there are also ways in which you don't have to pay so much to make yourself a good list of loyal followers. Having a satisfied web traffic and visitors allows you to put up a foundation wherein you can build an opt-in list and make it grow from there.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An opt-in list allows you to provide newsletters to your subscribers with their consent. When people sign up, they know that they will be receiving updates and news from your site and the industry your represent via an e-mail. But that doesn't mean that all of those who subscribe read them at all. Many lists have been built due to an attachment with free software or for a promotional discount and such. Some are not really interested in receiving e-mails from companies and just treat them as waste of cyberspace and delete or trash them without so mush as opening the e-mail and scanning them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can change all that. While forwarding an email message is relatively after producing your newsletter. Getting people to open them is not as easy. You don't want to waste all the time and effort used in making the newsletters, you want people to read them and have their interests piqued. Interested enough to go to your website and look around and most especially purchased and acquire your products or services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the numerous ways you can tempt or persuade your subscriber is by providing a well thought out and well written subject. The subject of an email is what is often referred to when a person or a recipient of an email decides whether he or she wants to open or read an e-mail. The subject could easily be regarded as one of the most important aspect of your promotional e-mail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your subject must be short and concise. They should provide a summary for the content of the e-mail so that the recipient will have basic knowledge of the content. This is really vital in grabbing the attention of your readers and subscribers. You want your subject to instantly grab the attention of your subscriber and get them to be intrigued to open up your mail. Remember, it is not necessarily true that a subscriber opens up subscribed mails.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good subject must always be tickling the curiosity of your recipient. It must literally force the recipient to open the mail. A certain emotion must be ignited and get them to open the mail. It is essential to use specific words to get the reaction you need. Keep in mind that the recipient or subscribers spends only a few seconds looking over each subject of the e-mails he receives. You must grab your reader's attention right away. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are many forms you can use for your subject. You can provide a subject that says your e-mail contains content that teaches them tips and methods on certain topics. An example of this is using keywords and keyword phrases such as, "How to" , "tips", "Guides to", Methods in and others like that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can also put your subject in a question form. These may include questions like, "Are you sick and tired of your job?" Or "Is your boss always on your case?" Try to stay on the topic that pertains to your site so that you'll know that your subscribers have signed up because they are interested in that topic. This form of subject is very effective because they reach out to your recipients emotions. When they have read the question on your subject, their mind starts answering the question already.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can also use a subject that commands your reader. Statements such as "Act now and get this once in a lifetime opportunity", or "Double, triple and even quadruple what you are earning in one year". This type of subject deals with the benefits your company provides with your product and services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may also use breaking news as your subject to intrigue your subscriber. For example, if you deal with car engine parts you can write in your subject, "Announcing the new engine that uses no gasoline, It runs on water". This creates curiosity with the reader and will lead them to open the mail and read on.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-5878205384295075214?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/5878205384295075214/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=5878205384295075214' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5878205384295075214'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5878205384295075214'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-grab-your-readers-attention-with.html' title='How To Grab Your Readers Attention With Your Subject'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-414746642806238850</id><published>2008-09-04T21:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-04T21:37:00.561-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='make money online'/><title type='text'>How To Get Your Subscribers Begging For More</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - A blog about &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com" title="blogging and online marketing"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; highly recommends &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html" title="thesis wordpress theme"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for your blog!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just as an experiment, a friend of mine subscribe to ten different opt-in e-mail marketing lists to see which ones are effective. Many websites and online businesses have resorted to sending promotional materials to people who have subscribed to them in an effort to boost their sales or traffic. Opt-in email marketing sends newsletters, catalogs updates and many more promotional materials to website visitors who have agreed to be updated whether monthly, weekly or semiannually.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Through e-mail, an internet user that is on the list will receive their updates through email. If a promotional material piques their interest they will go to the site to learn more or to purchase outright. For the website operators or owners, this is a chance to remind their list of their existence and parlor their wares. With the numerous sites in the internet that offers the same products or services in one way or the other, the competition can get pretty tight and it is easy to be forgotten.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Back to my experimenting friend, he tried to find out which opt-in marketing strategies grabbed a person into begging for more. Some would send in very simple fashion, some would very outlandish while there are some that would just lie in between. The differences could easily be noticed and some have gotten the idea of an effective opt-in marketing strategy. He dubbed them effective because he felt like he just couldn't wait to go their site and learn more, the more persuasive ones even got him halfway to reaching for his wallet and to his credit card before he realized this was only for an experiment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many companies and site present their promotional materials in a wide variety of concepts. Each has their own distinctive style and designs, but more than the outline and the presentation, the content and the articles are what keeps the attention of your potential customer locked on to your opt-in marketing medium. Creativity is the key here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From talking to many satisfied opt-in list subscribers and forums, I have learned of what is essential in opt-in marketing and what makes the subscribers begging for more instead of lining up to unsubscribe.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keep your promotional materials light, creative and original. Many people are stressed out as it is. Getting a stuffy business proposal rather than a light hearted e-mail may just agitate them more. A warm friendly smile or banter is always more welcome than a serious business meeting or proposal. While you do want your customers to take you and your products and services seriously, you also want to show them that you know how to have fun.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Splash some color in your emails as well as provide some photos and articles that can be related to you but show good news or good light hearted images as well. Provide a newsletter or promotional materials that will keep them in a light mood. Make your materials eye catching and grabbing that they wont be able to take their eyes of them. Pique their interests.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have good content and article, even if it means investing in an experienced and professional copy writer to write them for you. An effective copy writer should be able to build trust between you and your customers. They should be able to establish your credibility in what they write. It must be informative but not too stuffy. Let go of the professional jargons and "talk"to your recipients.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good article and content should be able to outline the benefits of your product and services and why they need what you are offering. But do not look to be overeager and too persuasive. It should be able to entertain as well as lead them to buying from you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your promotional materials should be clear. Don't leave people guessing. You should lead them to you and not vice versa. Explain to them what they need to do in a manner that won't be confusing. Try to anticipate also what your target client needs. Do your research and information gathering, many sites will be able to help you with that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Provide clear and crisp images of what you are offering. If the people know what you have for them, they are more likely to beg for more. For example, if you are selling a car, provide them photos but only enough to encourage them to go to your site for more.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-414746642806238850?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/414746642806238850/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=414746642806238850' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/414746642806238850'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/414746642806238850'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-get-your-subscribers-begging-for.html' title='How To Get Your Subscribers Begging For More'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-1932579200946467020</id><published>2008-09-03T21:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-03T21:36:00.414-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='make money online'/><title type='text'>How To Build A List Of Eager Subscribers</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - A blog about &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com" title="blogging and online marketing"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; highly recommends &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html" title="thesis wordpress theme"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for your blog!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Every online business provides great service to generate satisfaction among their customers. As each and every customer receives satisfaction over their products or the services they get, there is a great chance that they will become a return customer and buy again. Better yet, they will recommend you to other people that could generate more business for you and your site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As more traffic is driven to your site, you can entice many of them to subscribe to your mailing list or opt-in list. This is a list where in website visitors agree to be sent promotional materials such as newsletters, catalogs and such that could keep them updated about your site or the niche of your site. These promotional materials are sent via e-mail to the members of the list in different time intervals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When using e-mail as the media of your marketing and advertisements, you eliminate the need for high costs. Email is free and if you can manage to make your own promotional advertisements you can also save a bundle there. With an opt-in subscribers list, you are pretty sure that what you are sending out is received, viewed and read by the subscribers and not simply being deleted. They have signed up for service and have consented in receiving it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This means that there are constant reminders to your subscribers about all your products, new products and services as well as any promotions and special deals you are having. There is also the chance that they can be forwarded to other potential customers as they tell their friends and families about you and your site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course you should be also aware that a subscriber may unsubscribe when they feel that they are not getting what they want or expected. Make sure that they are satisfied with your opt-in marketing strategies and keep them excited in receiving your newsletters and catalogs. Here are some tips that can help you build a list of eager subscribers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make your promotional materials interesting and fun. Try to use a little creativity but not too over artsy. Build around what your product or service is about. For example; if you are selling car parts, put some pictures of what is new in the auto parts world, a new wing door possibly that can fit any car and make it look like a Lamborghini.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Try to research what people are looking for, these way, you stay one step ahead of them all the time and you will be their bearer of new tidings. They will be eager to receive what you are sending them because they new you always have fresh and new things to share with them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Write good articles that can be very informational but light at the same time. If your subscribers enjoy your articles, they will go to your site by clicking the links that you will be putting on your newsletter to read some more. You can provide articles that can connect to many people. Be diverse in your articles. Put something humorous, then put something informational, then put something that has both.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Are you wary about this because you don't like writing? No problem, there are many professional and experienced article writers that  can do the job for you for minimal fees. They know what they are doing and can provide the need that you have for your newsletters, the money that you pay for your articles are going to be met by the many sign-ups and the potential profit from the sales that you will get.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Create and send an E-book to your customers about anything that is related to your business or site. Use your knowledge and expertise in the field you have chosen to help other people who are similarly interested. Offer this e-book for free. You can write about anything informational and helpful to your subscribers. For example; you can do manuals and guides in so many things. This e-book could be used as a reference for many people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Share this e-book with everyone, even other sites; just make sure that they don't change the links in the e-book that will lead people to your site. If you want, you can always get some people to write it for you just like your articles. Your investment once again will be covered by the great marketing this will generate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Add e-coupons in your newsletters that will help them avail to special discounts. Put a control number in your e-coupon so that they can only be used once. When people get discounts that can be found in your newsletters, they will be eager to receive your newsletter in anticipation of what you are promoting next.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your subscribers can get benefits from your newsletters, they will be very eager to receive them. Just don't flood your mailing list with mails so that you don't annoy your subscribers.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-1932579200946467020?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/1932579200946467020/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=1932579200946467020' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1932579200946467020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1932579200946467020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-build-list-of-eager-subscribers.html' title='How To Build A List Of Eager Subscribers'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-62618635285852487</id><published>2008-09-02T21:35:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-02T21:35:00.985-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='make money online'/><title type='text'>Can You Really Use Articles To Build Your List?</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - A blog about &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com" title="blogging and online marketing"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; highly recommends &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html" title="thesis wordpress theme"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for your blog!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Getting customers in your site should always be ranked as high as the importance of the quality and the excellence of the product and the services you provide. They should go hand in hand in providing your customers the satisfaction they get in exchange for the money they have paid for them. Customer service should as well be as fantastic so that the customers are provided with the same satisfaction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the ways you can combine marketing and customer service is through opt-in marketing. With an opt-in list you get the opportunity to introduce your site and products on a good time basis. Opt-in marketing strategy is a marketing strategy that is virtually low cost and not time consuming. Here, you get the consent of your website visitors to subscribe to your newsletters and other promotional materials such as catalogs and free promotions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Opt-in marketing uses your list of subscribers to send e-mail to. These e-mails will contain the materials you will send to your subscribers. It is essential that you present your promotional items in a manner that will catch the interest and the eye of your subscribers to keep them wanting for more. The best way to do this is to provide fun, entertaining and informational articles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well written articles full of content and useful information will help in building your list as more subscribers will be enticed your list. When they have read the samples of your contents in your sites, they will be intrigued as to what will come next. Subscribing to your newsletter will offer them a glimpse of what you have to offer next.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many sites and companies have captured the importance of articles and this also aids in search engine optimization. As more people are heading towards the internet for their information needs, serving the right information to them via articles in your site will increase the flow of your website traffic. With more traffic, the percentage of your sales will grow. More sales turn into more profit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There have been the rise for the importance of well written, information enriched and keyword packed articles for the content of their site as well as for newsletters. These articles provide the information many are seeking in the internet. If your site has them, more people will be going to your site for information and research.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well written articles would also boost your sites reputation. If they are filled with many information you will be regarded as well informed and an expert on the subjects that you tackle. Your articles must be well researched so that the people will trust you. When you have gained their trust, they will always come for you for their needs on that subject.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In connection, you must write articles or commission them to tackle subjects that are closely connected with your type of business. If you have a site for a medicine tackling a certain disease, your articles must be about the diseases. Or if you sell materials for home improvements provide articles with those themes. Most articles searched for are tips, guidelines, methods, manuals and such. If you provide these articles to your customers and you have their trust, they will always go to your site for help and advice as well as for your products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the loyalty of these customers, they may subscribe to your opt-in list to receive all the information you have. If you provide them with the answers for that need, they will be happy to be receiving your newsletters as well as other promotional materials to keep them well informed. Others may even forward your newsletters to other people when they find a certain article interesting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You should provide links in your newsletter so that when other people are reading it and wants to read more, they may click on the link and go to your site. With the articles you have in your site that are good, they may decide to sign up as well for your opt-in list. This will build your list and make it bigger.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure to keep your subscribers happy and interested in your newsletters and promotional materials. Keep on posting and writing good articles for your site and newsletter. If you are not interested in writing them or if you just don't have the time, there are many available well experienced and knowledgeable writers available to help you out. This is an investment that will pay for itself in time.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-62618635285852487?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/62618635285852487/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=62618635285852487' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/62618635285852487'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/62618635285852487'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/09/can-you-really-use-articles-to-build.html' title='Can You Really Use Articles To Build Your List?'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8169124308802646371</id><published>2008-09-01T21:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-09-01T21:34:00.713-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='make money online'/><title type='text'>7 Ways To Make Money Using Nothing More Than Your List</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - A blog about &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com" title="blogging and online marketing"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; highly recommends &lt;a href="http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html" title="thesis wordpress theme"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for your blog!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An opt-in list can be quite crucial to any site or internet based company. Even for a small venture such as a niche profit site an opt-in list can make a world of difference and also add some extra income for your pocket. Rarely would you see an e-commerce site, big or small, that is without an opt-in list.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An opt-in list allows for a company to market their wares and site via an e-mail. With an opt-in list, a site and a subscriber consents to sending and receiving a newsletter from your company. Through this, you can keep your subscribers abreast of what is currently available in your site as well as whatever is coming out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And because there is mutual consent between the two parties, any mail sent to the list is not considered as spam mail. There is a great number of successfully read promotional materials such as catalogs, newsletters and such that are sent because the subscribers themselves have signed up for them, meaning, they do want to be sent those items.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Building a list is crucial, only a small percentage actually subscribes for an opt-in list. Many people find promotional mails annoying but of you provide a good newsletter or promotional material, you will see your list build up and grow. You can also achieve this by having good content on your site. If people like what they see and read on your site, then they surely would want more. Newsletters would be a way to attract them back to your site. A little teaser or appetizer if you will.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But other than marketing your wares and your services, an opt-in list can also be used to earn extra profit. Not all lists can be used though. It would be good to first build a successful list with a huge number of subscribers. The more subscribers you have, the more money you can get. Here are seven ways to make money using nothing more than your list.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1) Place advertisements.&lt;/strong&gt; There are many corporations who will be willing to pay to put their banners and ads on a list with many subscribers. Selling or renting out lists is not a good idea so rather than doing that, many companies would just rather place ads with lists that have a huge subscriber base. Your newsletter could be placed with many ads and each one spells money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2) Have affiliations with other companies that have at least a semblance or relation to what your site is about.&lt;/strong&gt; Here other companies will provide links and brief descriptions of what they offer, products and services. With every click made on the link that directs or leads a subscriber from your list to their site, the company will pay you. This P4P or pay for performance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3) Make deals with other companies by asking for a small percentage of sales done through your list.&lt;/strong&gt; With every sale done by customers that have come from your list and have gone there because of your newsletter, the other company will pay you a small percentage of your sales. The more people who buys from them, the more earnings you get.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4) You may also get products from other sites on a consignment basis and sell them to your list via your newsletter.&lt;/strong&gt; Place descriptions, articles and photos of the product in your newsletter. There will be those who will buy from you and when that happens, you can order the product from the other site and sell it to your buyer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5) Sell e-books or a compilation of your articles on your list.&lt;/strong&gt; Manuals and how-to articles are in great demand. Many people will be willing to shell out money to gain knowledge about a certain topic and subject. With your existing list trusting your expertise in that area, an e-book could be offered and sold or used as an incentive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6) Create a network out of your list.&lt;/strong&gt; Get people to invite more people to view your site and subscribe to your list. The larger your list is, the more people will be able to click on your links and affiliate links as well as make your advertisement rates higher.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7) Subscribers are willing to pay for information if they know that it can be trusted and relied upon.&lt;/strong&gt; Use your list to get more and more people to subscribe to you as well as browse your site. Lastly, you can use your list to earn money by making them your partners. Your list will be the bloodline of your growth and increase.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8169124308802646371?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8169124308802646371/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8169124308802646371' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8169124308802646371'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8169124308802646371'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/09/7-ways-to-make-money-using-nothing-more.html' title='7 Ways To Make Money Using Nothing More Than Your List'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8920443355304732283</id><published>2008-08-31T10:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-31T10:24:00.882-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>Tracking Autoresponder Responses</title><content type='html'>As an Internet marketer, it is vitally important to know how well your advertising campaigns are doing. Advertising campaigns cost a lot of time and money, and campaigns that are not doing well need to either be changed or scraped. When using autoresponders for purposes of Internet marketing, you will be able to tell how well your autoresponder messages are doing by using response tracking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Autoresponder response tracking is usually easily set up with the higher quality paid autoresponder services. Using the tracking set up tool, you simply enter the web site address that you want your readers to visit, and the software generates a brand new URL. This URL is used track the number of clicks that you have from the autoresponder message to the website that you are promoting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When a person clicks on that special URL, the click is captured, and they are automatically redirected to the website that you intended them to arrive at. The visitor does not know that they have been redirected in most cases. You can monitor the results through the control panel of your autoresponder service account. The control panel will tell you how many messages were delivered, and how many clicks were received. Most quality autoresponders will even include a feature that allows you to track how many of the emails were opened. This is a great marketing research tool for mass email marketing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not all autoresponder services offer tracking abilities such as this. If tracking is important to you, you need to make sure that this is one of the features of the autoresponder service before you sign up. This feature gives you the ability to know whether the message you are sending out is effective, or if changes need to be made. It also allows you to see if the sales copy on your website is effective, in a 'round-about' way. For instance, if you are getting thousands of clicks from the autoresponder message, but very few clicks from the sales page to the order page, you know that the autoresponder message is working, but the sales copy is failing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have never tracked your autoresponder responses before, you should definitely consider it. Again, this information allows you to find out what is working, and what is not working. It will essentially make your autoresponder marketing much more effective and profitable. You will most likely be very surprised at the results of the tracking!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8920443355304732283?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8920443355304732283/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8920443355304732283' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8920443355304732283'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8920443355304732283'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/tracking-autoresponder-responses.html' title='Tracking Autoresponder Responses'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8913162085915575581</id><published>2008-08-30T10:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-30T10:23:00.706-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>The Difference Between Autoresponder Programs and Autoresponder Services</title><content type='html'>Many newcomers to the Internet marketing arena are not aware that there is a vast difference between an autoresponder program and an autoresponder service. Not knowing the difference, they often purchase the wrong type of autoresponder, and find out too late that they have wasted money on a program that is useless to them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An autoresponder program is a program that is set up on your web server. This is usually a free autoresponder that comes with your web hosting account. Many people don't like to use autoresponder services; so instead, they use an autoresponder program that they have more control over. Some of those people don't like the autoresponder programs that come with their hosting accounts either and purchase autoresponder programs or scripts that must be installed on their web server.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other people are quite happy with using an autoresponder service. This is a service that is usually paid for on a monthly or yearly basis. The fees are ongoing, and everything is browser based. In other words, you can set up your autoresponder messages and manage your opt-in list through your web browser - just as you can with an autoresponder program that is installed through your web hosting account. The difference is that the service runs on the autoresponder service's web server - not yours or your web hosts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beginners are usually better off using an autoresponder service. These services are very easy to understand and to use, and no technical knowledge is needed to set things up. As a newcomer to the field, however, you might be concerned about the costs of an autoresponder service. If this is the case, you have the option of signing up with a free autoresponder service.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Free services make their money by placing advertisements in each autoresponder message that you send out. Sometimes these ads appear at the top of your messages, and sometimes they appear at the bottom. Some of the free services are simply an enticement to purchase the professional version, and have many of the more advanced features, such as tracking, disabled.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More advanced users often choose to use autoresponder programs, simply because they have more control over the autoresponder, and they don't have to follow some of the stiffer rules imposed by autoresponder services, such as sending confirmation to each and every person who is entered into the autoresponders list.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The autoresponder that you choose is strictly up to you, but in most cases, an autoresponder service should suit your needs. If you are unsure, look for a service that offers free signups, with the option of upgrading to the professional paid version at a later date.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8913162085915575581?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8913162085915575581/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8913162085915575581' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8913162085915575581'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8913162085915575581'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/difference-between-autoresponder.html' title='The Difference Between Autoresponder Programs and Autoresponder Services'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-4225672576103725975</id><published>2008-08-29T10:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-29T10:22:00.508-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>Personalizing Autoresponders</title><content type='html'>Have you ever walked into a store in your town, and been addressed by name? This has probably happened to you at stores that you frequent often. The shop owner knows your name, and uses it. He remembers you, and he wants you to know that he cared enough about you and your business to remember you. In the offline world, this is just one aspect of customer support.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Customer service like this is almost impossible to achieve on the Internet, but some semblance of it can exist when you personalize your autoresponder messages. Autoresponder messages can be set up to address people by their first or last name - or both. In fact, there is quite a bit of personalized information that can be added, depending on the autoresponder that you are using.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The information is included in the autoresponder messages by using codes. Each autoresponder will use different codes to insert the information in your messages. You simply write your message, and put the codes where you want the personalized information to appear. For instance, your message may start out with 'Hello (code for first name)! In this case, the person's first name will be inserted where that code is.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Personalizing your autoresponder messages will most likely improve your response rate. Research has shown that emails that are personalized with the person's first name are opened more often, and those people are generally more receptive to the contents of the email message. It is usually very easy to do. You write one message, using the codes where you want the personalization, then, no matter who that one email is sent out to, their personal information will appear where the codes are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, the autoresponder must collect the information first. This is done with the use of forms that activate the autoresponder. For instance, if you are giving away a free ebook, and you have your visitor fill out a form with their email address to receive the download instructions for the ebook by email, that form should collect any type of information that you want for personalization - such as a first name, as well as the email address. If that information is not collected, the autoresponder won't have anything to insert where that code appears in your messages!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take a look around the control panel of your autoresponder, and find out what type of personalization you can add to your autoresponder messages. You may be very surprised at the improved results!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-4225672576103725975?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/4225672576103725975/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=4225672576103725975' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4225672576103725975'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4225672576103725975'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/personalizing-autoresponders.html' title='Personalizing Autoresponders'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-1781818772766198427</id><published>2008-08-28T10:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-28T10:23:00.100-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>Powerful Autoresponders - Does Yours Measure Up?</title><content type='html'>Autoresponders are very necessary when it comes to marketing or taking care of customers. But the power of an autoresponder, or the lack of power, can mean the difference between success and failure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you use an autoresponder service, you must make sure that the domain that the autoresponder uses isn't blacklisted by the spam watch groups. If it is, your messages probably won't make it past the majority of spam filters, no matter how much you check it with spam checkers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also, not having the ability to track responses can cost you business. If you can't track response rates, you won't have any way of knowing whether your messages are doing you any good. A good autoresponder will provide the ability to track responses. If yours doesn't, you might want to shop for a new autoresponder.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The ability to add and remove names to your autoresponder manually is vital. Often, people will contact you without going through your autoresponder. These people need to be put on the autoresponders mailing list. If you are moving your list from one service to another, you need the ability to import names and addresses to your list. Again, if your autoresponder service isn't powerful enough to allow this, look for a different one!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-1781818772766198427?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/1781818772766198427/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=1781818772766198427' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1781818772766198427'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1781818772766198427'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/powerful-autoresponders-does-yours.html' title='Powerful Autoresponders - Does Yours Measure Up?'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7565471351568148905</id><published>2008-08-27T10:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-27T10:19:00.683-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>Improper Uses Of Autoresponders</title><content type='html'>Autoresponders are wonderful! They can be used for a variety of things, but there are several ways that autoresponders should not be used. Using autoresponders in improper ways will make things a bit more difficult for other people, and it could make things really bad for you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having one autoresponder respond to another autoresponder creates chaos, and in some cases, it can overload servers. This happens when you sign up for something, using your autoresponder email address. You sign up, and a message is sent to someone else's autoresponder, which responds to your autoresponder, which responds to that autoresponder - and this continues on and on until it is manually stopped and straightened out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people use their autoresponder address on purpose when they sign up for discussion lists. In effect, this causes an their autoresponder message to be sent to the entire list, or to one person on the list, each time a person sends a real message to the discussion list. Needless to say, discussion list members and owners frown on this practice, and the autoresponder owner gets banned.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Avoid these problems and use your autoresponder in ways that it was meant to be used. Do not use the autoresponder irresponsibly! Not only will you create problems for others, but you may find that you get reported for spam!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-7565471351568148905?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/7565471351568148905/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=7565471351568148905' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7565471351568148905'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7565471351568148905'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/improper-uses-of-autoresponders.html' title='Improper Uses Of Autoresponders'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-6313835200941477616</id><published>2008-08-26T10:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-26T10:21:00.624-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>Motivate Your Downline With Autoresponders</title><content type='html'>Many affiliate marketers have a hard time building a downline - and an even harder time keeping downline members motivated and selling. If your income depends on the sales of others, you should strongly consider keeping them motivated with autoresponders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can load your autoresponder with positive messages, sales tips, and news related to the product or service that is being sold. Many affiliates fail simply because they don't know how to market a product, and they have little or no support from affiliate managers or up line members! With the use of autoresponders, all of that can change.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You should definitely write on some marketing tips, specific to your product or service, and set you downline members up in the mailing list for that series of messages. Send broadcast messages once a month congratulating the top sellers. Send short motivational articles that will keep your downline member upbeat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Failing to communicate with your downline members is the same as ensuring that they fail at the business in most cases. If you want to succeed in affiliate marketing, you have to take steps to help your downline succeed!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-6313835200941477616?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/6313835200941477616/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=6313835200941477616' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6313835200941477616'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6313835200941477616'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/motivate-your-downline-with.html' title='Motivate Your Downline With Autoresponders'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-1089378154693818725</id><published>2008-08-25T10:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-25T10:20:00.247-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>Invoicing With Autoresponders</title><content type='html'>If you have recurring invoices that you send out, you can easily automate this process with autoresponders. Many business owners find that they spend a good portion the day sending out invoices, or trying to collect on unpaid invoices! This can easily eat into the time that you could be spending generating new business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If the amounts invoiced are the same each month, and due on the same day each week or month, you can easily automate the invoicing process with the use of an autoresponder. Many shopping carts that have autoresponders built in work well for this. Others may take a little time to set up, but in the end, they will save a great deal of time overall.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get extra usage out of the automated invoicing process by adding small messages to the invoices that alert these clients to new products or services that you offer. Think about your phone bill - doesn't your phone company send out additional sales material with each bill? There is no reason you shouldn't use this same marketing technique with your autoresponder invoices!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-1089378154693818725?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/1089378154693818725/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=1089378154693818725' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1089378154693818725'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1089378154693818725'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/invoicing-with-autoresponders.html' title='Invoicing With Autoresponders'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-5849966748919525466</id><published>2008-08-24T10:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-24T10:17:00.465-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autoresponder'/><title type='text'>How Important Are Autoresponders To Internet Marketing?</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com' title='Blogging and Online Marketing'&gt;Blogging and Online Marketing&lt;/a&gt; uses &lt;a href='http://theweblogzone.com/thesis-premium-wordpress-theme.html' title='thesis wordpress theme'&gt;Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Internet Marketing and autoresponders essentially go hand-in-hand. In today's online business world, you simply cannot succeed at Internet marketing without the use of autoresponders. Autoresponders are used to achieve many of the marketing tasks that are essential to a successful online business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Internet marketing can be very time consuming. Whether you do affiliate marketing or market your own products, an autoresponder is a big part of your marketing arsenal. Autoresponders are used to keep in contact with your past customers, and to develop a relationship with potential customers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An autoresponder can be used to deliver sales messages to your opt-in customer list. It can be used to deliver email courses, to send reminders, and even to help you build an opt-in list if you don't already have one. There are many creative ways you can use your autoresponder to make more sales and to build customer relations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Any successful marketer will tell you that there are two tools that are vital to any type of online marketing - an opt-in list and an autoresponder. In fact, most marketers will agree that you could take away all of their other marketing tools, but they would fight to the death to keep the list and the autoresponder!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-5849966748919525466?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/5849966748919525466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=5849966748919525466' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5849966748919525466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5849966748919525466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-important-are-autoresponders-to.html' title='How Important Are Autoresponders To Internet Marketing?'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3530295269303142467</id><published>2008-08-23T02:37:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:38:14.304-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>How To Create A Sitemap</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A sitemap of a website is similar to the table of contents of a book. Sitemaps are important because it guides web surfers to the particular part of the website they have a point of interest in. With it they would save time following links and get right to the point instead.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sitemaps are also where search engines look at if somebody is looking for a particular keyword or phrase. If you have a site map, you can most likely be searched.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Creating a sitemap, now with software technology surging in, is relatively easier than before. You need not be a programming guru to be one. All need is a notepad, a program editor, and some patience. Here's how you do it:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Create the listing on a notepad.&lt;br /&gt;It doesn't necessarily have to be a notepad. Any word processing program will do. First off, make sure to type in all the parts and pieces of your website. Include all pages and all links you have. Create it as if you listing the contents of your book. Make a draft first. You're sure no to miss something out this way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Create a new page for your sitemap.&lt;br /&gt;You can insert the sitemap on your website on one of its pages or you can create an entirely different page for it. Using your notepad, incorporate all tags necessary to it to make another webpage. Open up your website creator program and tag your sitemap using it. If you have created your website on your own, this will be easy for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Create a link for the sitemap.&lt;br /&gt;You won't be able to view the sitemap if you won't put a link for it, of course. Create the link on the front page of your website so that visitors can view it right away and be directed appropriately.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Check your work.&lt;br /&gt;It is important to validate the functionality of the links you created on the sitemap. Test each and every one in there and if you get an error, be sure to fix it accurately. Run through every single page to make sure that all are accounted for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Upload your work.&lt;br /&gt;Place the sitemap now on your live browser and double check it. It should function as smoothly as the dry run. Error should be minimal at this stage since you already have verified it locally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The steps provided herewith is the manual way of creating a sitemap. These days, if you search hard enough on the web, you will find online programs that will do all these work for you. All you have to do it type in the URL or the link of your website and they will create the sitemap with click of a button.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course that method is generic. All of you who have created their sitemap that way will have an end product that is all the same, plus there's that possibility that something else will be inserted in there too. Then again, the process is less taxing and way, way simpler.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But if you want a more personalized output, and you are pretty good with computers and programming yourself, better make one of your own. And since you made your website anyway, creating sitemap is just like creating any other page on the website. Other than you'll know for sure the links are accurate, you can organize the links the way you prefer it to be. Major parts of the site are emphasized compared to less significant. This is important especially if you are selling products or offering services online.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sitemap is vital to a website. People search the web a lot for something. If your website has what that particular person is looking for, and your sitemap reports it, then you have a new customer looking at your items. Not only that, they will see some other things up for sale that they might be interested in as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sitemaps, be it generated by a program automatically or you made it yourself, presents the same purpose. That is to lead your visitors to where they're likely headed, and for you to be seen on the World Wide Web through search spiders. So with these, make sure your website has a sitemap of its own, lest make one.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3530295269303142467?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3530295269303142467/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3530295269303142467' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3530295269303142467'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3530295269303142467'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-create-sitemap.html' title='How To Create A Sitemap'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-1507715756919380707</id><published>2008-08-23T02:37:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:37:41.471-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Yahoo! Site Map: A Useful Internet Marketing Tool</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A website refers to a compilation of Web pages that can be typically accessed through a software package, commonly known as a Web browser (one example is the HTTP on the Internet). These pages, which are essentially documents that are in the HTML or XHTML format (HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language), are accessed from a 'common root URL' - or the website's homepage (as most people know it). From this homepage, the visitor/Internet user can browse or look through the entire website either with the use of the hyperlinks or the URLs of the different web pages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Viewed on computers and other devices that are capable of connecting with the Internet (such as PDAs and cellular phones), websites can be grouped into numerous types, depending on their use or the services that they offer. Some of them include the following:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Archive site - maintains and protects electronic contents that are valuable to the point of extinction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Business site - promotes a business or a service.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Commerce or eCommerce site - offers goods for sale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Community site - allows people with related and similar interests to communicate with each other (either through chat or message boards).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Database site - searches and displays a particular database's content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Development site - provides data and sources that are related to software development and web design, among others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Directory site - contains wide-ranging contents that are usually divided into categories and subcategories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Download site - allows users to download electronic contents, such as game demos and software.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Game site - provides a 'playground' where people meet and play.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Information site - contains data or content that have the sole purpose of informing visitors (not for commercial purposes).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- News site - dispenses or distributes news and commentaries (similar to an information site).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Pornography site - shows pornographic videos and images.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Search engine site - provides general information and serves as a 'gateway' for other sites and resources (can also be a web portal site).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Shock site - shows images and other materials that aim to offend viewers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Vanity site - a personal site that is run or maintained by an individual or a small group, the contents of which can be of any information that the site owner wishes to include.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Blog site or blogs - registers online readings and posts online diaries or discussion forums.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Wiki site - allows users to collaboratively edit the contents.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yahoo! is perhaps the most famous example of a very large website. The most popular and widely-used website, Yahoo! is a mixture of the different types of sites - it is a directory site and a search engine site, among others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because of the enormous (and diverse) amount of information that it contains, the Yahoo! site map is an extremely useful feature in the Yahoo! website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A site map is a web page that lists the entire pages on a web site. Organized in a hierarchical fashion, site maps can be in textual or visual form (a diagram or an image).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Yahoo! site map serves as a blueprint for the Yahoo! website. Similar to a book's Table of Contents, the Yahoo! sitemap makes it easier for visitors or users to find specific information or pages on the Yahoo! web site without having to browse many pages, because the site map gives an overview or a visual outline of the Yahoo! web site, with each location provided with active links to enable the user to directly move to a specific location.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, the Yahoo! site map allows web developers to put out links from across their sites, making it easier for search engine robots (or engine spiders) to find these pages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because the Yahoo! site map improves the search engine optimization of a site, this feature can be considered a valuable tool for online marketers, whose aim is to stimulate and direct traffic to their web sites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note, however, that the Yahoo! site map can only give you the 'basics'. Because it is important for web marketers to 'rank high' on main search engines, an effective web marketing strategy that promotes your web site is also very much needed. Listed below are some search engine strategies to consider:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Write a descriptive page title at the top of your webpage that avoids 'filler' words like "the" or "and".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Incorporate descriptive keywords on your home page, along with your business name. This is called "keyword prominence".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Include a Description Meta Tag at the top of the web page. This refers to the sentences (1 or 2 lines, with a maximum of around 255 characters) that describe the content of your web page.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These are just some of the many techniques that you can employ to get more users to visit your website. The important thing is to focus on keywords - and let Yahoo! site map do the rest.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-1507715756919380707?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/1507715756919380707/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=1507715756919380707' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1507715756919380707'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1507715756919380707'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/yahoo-site-map-useful-internet.html' title='Yahoo! Site Map: A Useful Internet Marketing Tool'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7022245177460173234</id><published>2008-08-23T02:36:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:37:09.478-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Sitemap Taxonomy - To Classify Web Content</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sitemap taxonomy is a way to classify the tremendous amount of information available on the World Wide Web. Organizing web content is a lot of work that requires manpower and money. But creating sitemap taxonomy is a process that must be done in order to make information readily available to users.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Often times the information is there but users are unable to access it. With the sitemap taxonomy, web content is arranged in such a way that the user will be able to use it effectively. As it is more and more users are flooded with information that is useless to them thus creating frustration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Impact of sitemap taxonomy to Internet marketing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sitemap taxonomy can be a big boost to Internet marketing. The whole purpose of being on the web is to get exposure to a wider audience of potential customers. Unfortunately, the overflow of information often makes it impossible for searchers or browsers to find what they need.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of the time online users form searches that often turn up useless or non-relevant results. This is not only frustrating for users but also for any company advertised on the web. Users are left guessing the right keyword they need to use in order to get the information they need off the web.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately not all users have the patience to keep guessing until they find the right keyword. More often than not, users will give up their search and go on with another search. This can mean lost sales for any company on the web that doesn't have a sitemap taxonomy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Building a sitemap taxonomy&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many people may think that building sitemap taxonomy is an easy simple process of putting together keywords. Sorry to say, sitemap taxonomy is a demanding task however it does have its rewards. With an effective sitemap taxonomy in place, a website is more likely to get more traffic that would translate into profits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Working out a sitemap taxonomy is often a trial and error process. It requires using the right terms that users are better acquainted with, in order for them to find their way through the site. At the same time, using the wrong terms may make it impossible for users to find what they need within the site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are generally two sets of online users that should benefit from the sitemap taxonomy, browsers and searchers. Browsers often use the sitemap taxonomy to find their way within a site while searchers use online search engines to find the information they need. No matter what type of user is involved, the sitemap taxonomy should address the needs of both users. Enabling either user to find the content they need.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do-it-yourself sitemap taxonomy&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best candidate for creating the sitemap taxonomy of a site is the company itself or the individual behind the website content. Although hiring a professional to create the sitemap taxonomy of the site is an option, it is best that someone with firsthand knowledge of the website's content do it. There are a number of important aspects to consider before doing the sitemap taxonomy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keep in mind that in general the sitemap taxonomy should be extensive not profound. Putting together profound sitemap taxonomy may only make matters worse as the user will have a difficult time finding the subject matter they need. It is also best to use basic terms instead of advertising jargon that can be easily understood by all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When structuring the sitemap taxonomy, it is important to maintain some exactness at the highest levels. This helps make it easier for users to navigate the site and find the information they need. It is also a good idea to limit the number of items under each level from two to seven subject matters. If not then it is best to combine subject matters for a more efficient sitemap taxonomy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take into account that sitemap taxonomy is not an exact science. It requires constant fine-tuning in order to produce an effective sitemap taxonomy. However the entire process will pay off big in the long run as users who are more likely to find what they need are those more likely to spend money.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-7022245177460173234?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/7022245177460173234/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=7022245177460173234' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7022245177460173234'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7022245177460173234'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/sitemap-taxonomy-to-classify-web.html' title='Sitemap Taxonomy - To Classify Web Content'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8784034437341612369</id><published>2008-08-23T02:36:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:36:39.508-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Sitemap Creator</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An important tip to remember every now and then is that people visit the site checking out for some information. These Surfers can be an unforgiving lot. Once they found things useful for them in a site they would definitely visit every now and then.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why site maps are indispensable is due to its helpfulness in letting the surfers understand the site program and plan and therefore, speed up the way to onset to what the site will be showcasing. This is a part of the website created where the edifice of a web site can be visible to a surfer or visitor. These visitors can choose the link to where they want to surf with just a touch of the mouse of keyboard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are Significant key pointers of a good site map, which helps visitors at finding information faster on a web site:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The site map should be the simplest page on the web site.&lt;br /&gt;- Keep the name "Site Map" so those visitors won't be having a hard time looking for it.&lt;br /&gt;- Always avoid "dynamic" site maps. Those in which the visitors have to find their way easily to get hold of information.&lt;br /&gt;- If the site map is list of text links, use the TITLE attribute of the anchor tag and include keywords inside it.&lt;br /&gt;- Putting a sentence describing the page contents below the link for that page on a site map is always good.&lt;br /&gt;- It should not be the primary navigation on the web site it should complement it.&lt;br /&gt;- It is very important that there is a link to the site map page and all pages should carry this link. The site map link can be combined with other links in the main menu on the web site or placed at a section on the web page from which is it clearly seen.&lt;br /&gt;- Other important factors on a web site should complement site maps. For example, the link color for visited links should be different from that of not yet visited links so that visitors have a clear idea which pages they have already seen and thus, save time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition to the advantages a site map showcase to "living" surfers, it is also significant for robot surfers from search engines . As a web developer should be aiming to get all visible pages on the web site found in the search engine database. As expected a site map, from one page to another, should carry links to all, it is an ideal form to submit to search engines . Submission of the site map to a search engine might help in getting all web pages indexed quickly by the search engine. I may be incorrect since I have no data to support this point but it just seems logical. However, on a similar note, there is still a limit to all the information that a search engine could provide a visitor. For example, if there's a page which is not found in the directory program of the web site, it will not be detected other search engines. With this in mind, another importance of a site map it tells the search engine instantly to go to a specifc page rather than scouting through the links.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two important questions:&lt;br /&gt;1. Will the website appear as it was planned even for robots?&lt;br /&gt;2. Are the pages exact and effectively designed?&lt;br /&gt;Having a site map assists the creator in planning the site before he can even start creating it. Once the pages have been decided, the whole thing becomes simpler and the web pages designs are easily matched to the creator's ideas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are 5 important tips in making a good site map:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good Site Must-Have 1&lt;br /&gt;The logo should be linked to the website homepage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good Site Must-Have 2&lt;br /&gt;The Site map must be place either on top or on the upper left, under the header. Unless everything's in order already and sure about the design, never try to alter or make changes for a while.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good Site Must-Have 3&lt;br /&gt;There must be a congenial way to go around searching the web site. Do not place the site map in a location that is different from one page to another, like if it is placed horizontally on one page, it should be placed horizontally on the rest of the other pages. However, the case is different if it is a navigation system for a homepage. This could differ in homepages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good Site Must-Have 4&lt;br /&gt;Additionally, the logo of the homepage should be linked with a "HOME" or any equivalent sign for easy work around or navigation. There should also be a "contact us," "about our site," pages to be visited.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good Site Must-Have 5&lt;br /&gt;The golden rule for a good site map is that the number of a visitor's clicks should be leading him every step of the way and not jumping to other pages. It is required that the move should be as easy, reliable and above all, very user-friendly.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8784034437341612369?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8784034437341612369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8784034437341612369' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8784034437341612369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8784034437341612369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/sitemap-creator.html' title='Sitemap Creator'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3696702549224911592</id><published>2008-08-23T02:35:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:36:06.853-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Sitemaps 101 - Benefits of and Tips on Designing a Sitemap</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have you ever wondered how a search engine works? It must be fascinating figuring out how this search tool could direct you to several websites that are relevant to your keywords. Or, have you experienced instances where the link that supposedly contains your keywords is not exactly what you have in mind? You would probably think that there must be something wrong with the search engine that it generated irrelevant results.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How does a search engine work?&lt;br /&gt;Two things figure greatly in making search engines work effectively and efficiently: the electronic search spider and the sitemap.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is a sitemap?&lt;br /&gt;A sitemap is basically a page or pages that serve/s as a directory by listing all the links to all documents and files found in a website. It is not merely a random listing of links, but organized in such a way that it gives the web user an idea of how all the information that can be found in the site fits into an outline or framework. It is like viewing the table of contents of a book, or viewing the "concept map" of the site's content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is a spider?&lt;br /&gt;In SEO language, spider is not an animal found in your closet. This electronic search spider is actually a bot which collects data and copies content to be stored in the search engine's database when keywords are fed into the search dialogue box. The spider reads the content of the site and sends another bot to follow the links and copy the content contained in them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What purpose does a sitemap serve?&lt;br /&gt;A sitemap like any other map gives directions to a navigator. It primarily targets search engine spiders so that they are properly directed to your site and to the links where keywords entered in the search dialogue appears. As such, it is actually a useful tool in search engine optimization. A well organized site map would guide the spider to find the information it needs when keywords are entered during a search operation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As an additional beneficial consequence, sitemaps have proven to be useful even to web users. Since a sitemap displays all the links to information found in a website, it helps the user to search for a particular topic in mind. Many users also use the sitemap to navigate between pages in a site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What are the benefits of having a sitemap for my website?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. No page would be left unturned&lt;br /&gt;Going back to the purpose of sitemaps, having one would mean faster and easier tracking and crawling of spiders all over your site. As a result, search engines would surely get to the view all the pages of your site and not just the pages containing random keywords.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Easier navigation for site visitors&lt;br /&gt;Once a web user has accessed your sitemap, they need not go back to the search engine page to look for what they need. If what they are looking for is in your site, then they would have an easier and faster way of locating it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Potential advertising value&lt;br /&gt;If it so happens that a relevant product or service company reaches your site, then it would be easier for them to see how best they can position themselves in the different pages of your site as a paid page advertisement.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Encourage greater traffic to your site&lt;br /&gt;If your company website has a sitemap then potential buyers would have an easier time in accessing your latest products and services. Moreover, they would not miss out on any product that might be off future interest to them since the sitemap would display all information found the site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How are sitemaps formatted?&lt;br /&gt;There are at least three major types of sitemaps: indexed, full categorical, and restricted categorical. An indexed site map appears as an alphabetical listing or directory.&lt;br /&gt;A full categorical map displays all links classified into categories; while a restricted categorical sitemap displays all links listed in a chosen category at a time. The full and restricted sitemaps are very similar except that the former displays all links in all categories all at once in a page, while the latter focuses only the links under the selected category for easier and less eye-straining viewing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most widely used format is the full categorical. Based on the results of a 1999 SURL study on sitemap designs, the full categorical format is most preferred by users since it is easier to search for topics within the site and it allows easier comparison between and among categories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some tips in setting up your sitemap&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Link the sitemap only to your homepage.&lt;br /&gt;This is to ensure that the spider starts searching from your homepage down to all the pages listed in your sitemap. In this way, no page would be left unvisited by the spider.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Do not go beyond 30 pages for a sitemap.&lt;br /&gt;Large websites having 50 or more pages should not go beyond 30 since this adds more pages to the site, and might make search engines think that the sitemap is a link farm. Also, this prevents overcrowding of links which could be tiring to view.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Check all the links listed in your sitemap.&lt;br /&gt;It can be discouraging when you click on a link only to find out that nothing is displayed. Test your sitemap; click all links in every page to make sure that all links are indeed linked to the right page.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Give keyword-rich titles to sitemap links.&lt;br /&gt;Keyword-rich titles give your site more advantage in being searched properly under the right category. But be sure to have this sitemap link linked back to the sitemap (e.g. back to sitemap).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Provide a short description for the links in the sitemap.&lt;br /&gt;Doing so would give readers a better idea of what to find in the link and save them time on surfing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Be consistent in designing your sitemap with the other pages of the site.&lt;br /&gt;Employ a recurring design and the same HTML template for all pages to establish identity and build character to your website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now that you have learned basic things about sitemaps, maybe it is time for you to build one for your site.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3696702549224911592?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3696702549224911592/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3696702549224911592' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3696702549224911592'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3696702549224911592'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/sitemaps-101-benefits-of-and-tips-on.html' title='Sitemaps 101 - Benefits of and Tips on Designing a Sitemap'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-5745679774339551408</id><published>2008-08-23T02:35:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:35:33.742-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>SEO Sitemaps Give Websites A Boost</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A lot of web pages will find an SEO sitemap useful in improving their performance. SEO stands for "Search Engine Optimization", the process that aims to create or revise Internet sites so that it can be better found by search engines. The objective of SEO campaigns is to have websites appear in the top listing or first results page of search engines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Internet search engines, such as Google and A9, maintain a very large database of Web pages and available files. To do this, they devise a program called a web crawler, or spider. This software automatically and continuously surfs and hunts content in the Web. Pages that the spider finds are retrieved and indexed according to text content, giving more weight to titles and paragraph headers. Spiders never stop navigating the web from page to page, to index the relevant content of the Internet. Besides looking at the text of titles and headers, some programs are able to identify default tags and keep a library of these page keywords or key phrases in the index.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When a user connects to the Internet types a query, which is automatically interpreted as keywords, the search engine scans the saved index and creates a list of web pages that is most appropriate to what the user is searching for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SEO will use all the combined techniques of keyword analysis, smart code, good content literature, link popularity study and website organization to place the subject web page as high as possible in the list of search results in search engines. Web pages displayed on the top of results pages are assumed to get the most attention, and therefore, opportunity for earnings for web businesses and pages with sponsor links.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search engines usually return a list of results ranking pages according to the number of Internet sites linked to them. Results can be classified as organic, or sponsored links. Sponsored links are shown prominently because their creators or agents paid the search engine. Sponsored links are the main source of income of search engines. "Organic" search results are the lists of actual results from the engines index and are directly related to the keyword typed in the request.&lt;br /&gt;One of the more effective techniques of SEO is the creation of a well-organized site map in a website. Since the site's main page and other content are directly linked to a site map, spiders can more easily move through the website, identify the key words of the content, and index these for a search engine. This is where the SEO sitemap helps the website creator or administrator.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Site maps are usually pages filled with links. These are shown as tables or lists, although lists are generally more effective. Writing code for SEO sitemaps is very easy and simple to format and maintain. These are ideally basic HTML pages with default tags, logical titles and keywords scattered in the Meta description. Introduction areas can contain more of the keywords. The site should have a main heading for every directory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A simple list layout helps reduce unnecessary tags that might "hide" your keywords. Some spiders give more weight to the following, than text in the normal body of the webpage: heading text, content within link elements, text nearer the top of the page and the text written for a link. Therefore, writing the keywords and links in these areas could somehow move up the web page's ranking. This goes for SEO sitemaps as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Web sites should be designed consistently, so navigation models should follow the flow of the site map. Therefore, the first section in the site map should be the first link in the navigation bar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In an SEO Sitemap, and most pages, the headings contain title attributes where more key phrases in the site map can be added. Keywords are generally well chosen and written in the body of a webpage. However, in an SEO site map with little text, key words should be added as much as possible. As much as possible, web links should follow web page titles, and must undergo SEO during coding. Care must be exercised not to cram the page with keywords and links, or the page will be interpreted as blatant spamming and not receive any traffic at all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is no way to guarantee that a website will be shown in the topmost ranking of "organic" search results for an extended period of time. However, smart and responsible SEO sitemap techniques can be used to place the website high up in the search position. Regular monitoring and adjustment of the SEO Sitemap and search results would ensure that a website is kept near the top ranking and receiving lots of web user traffic.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-5745679774339551408?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/5745679774339551408/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=5745679774339551408' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5745679774339551408'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5745679774339551408'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/seo-sitemaps-give-websites-boost.html' title='SEO Sitemaps Give Websites A Boost'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-835050354374624827</id><published>2008-08-23T02:34:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:35:05.442-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Mapping Your Way To A Good HTML Site Map</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ever wondered what site maps are for?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In any internet marketing endeavor, the best thing to do is to maintain a good linkage and to always stay indexed. There many ways available to you online to have your web site indexed and spidered. Using HTML site maps is a way you can utilize to make sure that your site is up to date in the internet and search engine database.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is a site map?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A site map basically is a page that features or lists the links you have on your web site. This will make it easier for search engines to proceed and spider your web site. It is usually found near the bottom page of a web site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why are site maps important?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An HTML site map is important. It should contain the top level pages. In one page, there should be just about the right amount of links in it. The link should not exceed 100 for more favorable views.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are certain benefits in having a good HTML sitemap. This generally would assure any potential customer to easily navigate the site, find exactly what they came to look for. The site map page will serve as a tool for your visitors. This way they will opt to visit your site more if they can easily browse and find their way in your web site. It can also ensure that your visitors can very well stay in your web site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good links will also ensure you that spiders will locate your web site easily each week. This will make your site indexed by the important search engines online. This will also avoid your site from being dropped.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, HTML site maps may serve more important purpose than merely as another link to click on. The specific purpose you should consider in having a site map is to make it easier for search engine robots to 'crawl' in your web site. Pages are located by search engines through 'crawling.' It is a process that goes through the index of a page, following the links and adding the pages to the database.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The problem would come in when search engines fail to locate the page because links are not that accessible. It is the site map that will address this dilemma. Search engines will be given access to the different links in your web site simply by following the site map in your home page.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some important pointers in creating your HTML site map.&lt;br /&gt;1. Get tutorials on how to make your site map. There are available pages online that can give you a step-by-step guide in coming up with a good website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. You can also ensure that your site map looks good, to make it more pleasing to the eye of your visitor and to make navigation easier. You can get ideas for a properly designed site map online too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Make sure that your site map will provide also the links to the important pages in your web site. This way your visitors will not get lost. At the same time you can ensure that your guests will still be able to get the general idea of your web site structure. It is advisable that you make links as simple as possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Make the link to your site map as visible and obvious as possible in your homepage. Visitors should not spend too much time in locating it or else you might end up losing them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. A site map serves more like a table of contents of your website. It should provide all of the different sections of your internet site with all the information and data that may be found in each section.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Each of the contents in your site map must have a hyperlink to its respective URL.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7. If you will have to give way to numerous links, you can make use of several pages. You could numbers each site-map page or you could also make use of the contents in naming each site-map.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having an HTML site map will furthermore help you in maximizing traffic to your web site. Just make sure that your homepage as well all the internal pages are properly indexed. Creating a site map will definitely make things more efficient for you. The links to all the pages in your website will be directly connected to your homepage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Aim high for your internet marketing endeavors. The more links you have to your site, the higher is the possibility of getting a good rank among the major search engines, so don't hesitate to learn the rules of the game and make yourself a sure winner.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-835050354374624827?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/835050354374624827/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=835050354374624827' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/835050354374624827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/835050354374624827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/mapping-your-way-to-good-html-site-map.html' title='Mapping Your Way To A Good HTML Site Map'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-513275115920045752</id><published>2008-08-23T02:34:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:34:31.789-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Site Making Using Google</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Businesses that want to sell something in the market need 2 things. The first is the product to be sold which has to be made then distributed to places like the grocery, the mall or the supermarket. The second is marketing which is the vehicle to carry that message across to the consumer so that people are aware of its existence then it is purchased.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The age of the internet has given people the opportunity to make money via the web. There are a lot of websites that offer a person the chance to be seen easily and quickly and one of the best right now is using site maps created by Google.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The benefits of using Google are the following;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- It helps people find ones web page better than other search engines because of better crawl coverage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- People will be able to search on certain keywords that the person put in place which will directly lead searchers to ones website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- It allows the person to provide specific information to Google about the web page such as the last time it was modified or how often it is changed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Using Google straight will allow ones web page to be seen quickly which is a lot better than other computer companies who promise to do the same thing but can't deliver in the end.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now that the benefits have been mentioned, it is now time to go through the step by step process to make a Google site map.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. The first thing that needs to be done is to do the proper research. The service or product has to fill a need that the customers want right now. It should provide a solution of some kind that will make that will improve the quality of life either at home or at work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Next, one should focus on the product or service that is being offered to the customer must be sold at a decent price. Sometimes, the product one makes is already available in the market. To be competitive, one must figure out a way to convince people as to why this product is better than the other leading brands available. What features does it have that the competitor doesn't? What makes it unique which is not only about the product on hand but the service that this can give as well?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just like a normal business where business is done on the phone or in a store, one must acquire the right equipment and machines for the job. These could be merchandise that is either physical or electronic and an online ordering system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To be successful, one should be sure that the goods that a customer will order can be delivered on time. If there are any problems, a customer support staff or system should be ready to cater to that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. If the business is done with a group of people or a single proprietorship, it is best to brainstorm for the best domain name for the business. It should be catchy and will easily be remembered by people. Given that there are probably other people who have been in the business longer and that it is possible that the domain name has already been taken, it is best to think of several names in case it can no longer be used.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. When a domain name has been selected, one should enter the URL of the website to be created. Google site maker will then crawl the site and create a list of all the links it can find.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Next, one should fix the control settings. Doing this will determine how frequent the contents of the site changes which will let Google know how often it should be crawled.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. If there are certain URL's that a person does not wish to be included in ones site, Google can be instructed to bypass it so that it will not be crawled and posted on ones site map. One can select what types of files to be bypassed whether these are .zip or .exe files.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7. Also, one has the option of adding the sites FTP information since Google can automatically upload the site map for the person.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-513275115920045752?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/513275115920045752/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=513275115920045752' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/513275115920045752'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/513275115920045752'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/site-making-using-google.html' title='Site Making Using Google'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-4454108700716521114</id><published>2008-08-23T02:33:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:33:57.405-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Benefits Of A Generator Sitemap</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Generator sitemap programs can be downloaded from various sources on the Internet. Generator sitemap programs have two fundamental purposes. Generator sitemap programs help surfers navigate a site effectively. At the same time, a generator sitemap program encourages search engine spiders. Google offers one of the most popular generator sitemap programs ever to hit the Internet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The generator sitemap of google makes it possible for a website to get listed and get updated by the google search engine. Setting up the generator sitemap helps speed up the addition of the web pages of a site to the google listing. The generator sitemap also makes it easier for a site to get noticed by online surfers. In addition, any changes made to a website that has a generator sitemap is immediately picked up by google. The generator sitemap also helps keep online information fresh and up-to-date for users.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Visibility is key to generator sitemap&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Visibility is a major concern when using a generator sitemap. A website that is completely indexed has better chances of getting top search engine placement in page results. Many of the popular browsers used by searchers and that support java recognize generator sitemap programs. These include firefox and Internet explorer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An online consumer that searches for a specific content on the web can immediately be directed to any one of the web pages of a particular site. The generator sitemap makes it easier for a search engine to provide accurate results from web pages they are familiar with.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Who can benefit from a generator sitemap?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A generator sitemap is highly recommended for websites that often do repeated modification of their web pages. A generator sitemap can be used for websites of any size, regardless of the number of web pages a site may contain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although using a generator sitemap is not a guarantee of increased site rankings, it does however provide a website a better opportunity of getting listed on a search engine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Working with a generator sitemap&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of the available generator sitemap programs available on the web make use of extensible markup language or XML. Similar to hypertext markup language or HTML, XML is used widely in blogs and syndicated feeds on the Internet. Each line of a XML code for a generator sitemap has a specific purpose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The location or &lt;.loc&gt; identifies the name of the web page of a website. The line &lt;.lastmod&gt; indicates when the web page was last modified. The format for &lt;.lastmod&gt; can either be dd.mm.yyyy, dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm, dd/mm/yyyy or dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm. Shortcuts can also be used to simply the assignment of dates to the cell.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;.changefreq&gt; advises the search engine of a specific time frame when the web page is regularly updated. This can either be done on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis. For web pages that are not updated, the value 'never' is used. &lt;.priority&gt; indicates the level of priority that a search engine should give a particular web page of a website. These levels range from 0.0 for least priority to 1.0 for high priority.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Creating a dynamic generator sitemap&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Creating a dynamic generator sitemap is useful for websites containing various web pages. The google search engine makes it easy for users to adapt their google sitemap with the help of a python script.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The python script generates a sitemap using sitemap protocol. This creates a sitemap from either access logs, URL lists or from web server directories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tips for using a generator sitemap from google&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As one of more popular search engines offering a generator sitemap for websites on the Internet, google offers a few tips for its loyal users. Using the google sitemap url encoder/decoder is helpful for submitting sitemaps to google. For websites that have numerous web pages, creating a sitemap can be a tremendous task. For this situation it is best to click on the column title in order to make it easier for a URL list to get sorted.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The google generator sitemap allows users to save their settings after creating a sitemap. Users can use these saved settings as a guideline for succeeding generator sitemap updates. The generator sitemap also recognizes the use of robots.txt files.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using a generator sitemap is a positive move in getting top ranking on the Internet's top search engines as well as high visibility among online users.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-4454108700716521114?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/4454108700716521114/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=4454108700716521114' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4454108700716521114'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4454108700716521114'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/benefits-of-generator-sitemap.html' title='Benefits Of A Generator Sitemap'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3517041042481683856</id><published>2008-08-23T02:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-23T02:33:16.204-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sitemap'/><title type='text'>Tips For Online Marketing - Free Sitemap Builder</title><content type='html'>TheWeblogZone.com - &lt;a title="blogging and online Marketing" href="http://theweblogzone.com/"&gt;Online Marketing Tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marketing in a traditional sense has always been done by putting an ad either in the newspaper, the radio and the television.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Being in the digital age, efforts done by marketing to get the message across is not that different. It has just become a little more high tech which continues to help drive sales.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Businesses that want to sell something in the market need 2 things. The first is the product to be sold which later on will be distributed. The second is marketing which is the vehicle that is used to carry that message across to the consumer so that people are aware of its existence then it is purchased.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One way of the fastest ways of doing marketing today is building a website. Should one decide to shift and decide to do this, here are some tips one needs to know to get started.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. The first thing to do is to determine what the person wants to do. The product has to fill a need that the customers want right now. It should provide a solution of some kind that will make that will improve the quality of life either at home or at work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. The next is to do the proper research. If the business is done with a group of people or a single proprietorship, it is best to brainstorm for the best domain name for the business. It should be catchy and will easily be remembered by people. Given that there are probably other people who have been in the business longer and that it is possible that the domain name has already been taken, it is best to think of several names in case it can no longer be used.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are sites in the web that have search engines to look for a specific subject and using popular keywords for ones website will easily help people find it. These sites also allow one to make a site map which can be downloaded in minutes for a small fee.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another good example is the various email sites and by doing a tie-up with these companies, one can get exposure as well as free service since people who do not have an account can also sign up and be an active member.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. A product of good quality should be sold at a decent price. Sometimes, the product one makes is already available in the market. To be competitive, one must figure out a way to convince people as to why this product is better than the other leading brands available. What features does it have that the competitor doesn't? What makes it unique which is not only about the product on hand but the service that this can give as well?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Just like having a normal business, one must acquire the right equipment and machines for the job. These could be merchandise that is either physical or electronic and an online ordering system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To be successful, one should be sure that the goods that a customer will order can be delivered on time. If there are any problems, a customer support staff or system should be ready to cater to that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. It takes money to make more money so one should be careful with what needs to be spent. By putting in tight controls in terms of expenditures and keeping track of the current balance while maintaining the same level of quality saves money which can be used for other things.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To avoid falling in this predicament, the first thing one must do is manage the expenses. It is always good to carry a notebook around to log whatever expenses have been made or have a logbook to keep track how much balance is left. That way, a person can stay within a budget on a monthly basis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. With everything in place, it is now time to promote the site. One can email to friends about the site and what it offers then this too will also be forwarded and advertised to others. Another is showcasing ones website in E-zines or electronic magazines to get more customer traffic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Any business big or small must have the right resources available to get the message across to the people and building a web site or a site map takes time. One can do it alone if that person knows how to do it, get professional help or simply start from the basics and learn it from the ground up.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3517041042481683856?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3517041042481683856/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3517041042481683856' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3517041042481683856'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3517041042481683856'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/08/tips-for-online-marketing-free-sitemap.html' title='Tips For Online Marketing - Free Sitemap Builder'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-826540511858497855</id><published>2008-07-26T23:41:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-07-26T23:41:43.330-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='thesis wordpress theme'/><title type='text'>Thesis Wordpress Theme Designed By Chris Pearson</title><content type='html'>Looking for a good Premium Wordpress Theme for your blog? 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The best way to start optimizing your blog for search engine is to start it with your Wordpress theme.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are wondering why you get little traffic from search engines despite the many posts you've already published... then it's about time you check on your Wordpress theme. The problem is probably with your "UNOPTIMIZED" Wordpress theme and if you don't act now, you'll be losing tons and tons of traffic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm a satisfied user of Thesis Wordpress Theme designed by the Wordpress Theme god... Chris Pearson. I'm also confidently recommending it to anyone who want to buy the best SEO'd Wodpress Theme. My index rate with Google (number of page indexed by Google) has increase since I've used Thesis. Right after using Thesis Wordpress Theme, the number of pages indexed by Google go up to over 70 from 21 pages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Thesis Wordpress Theme?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. 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Head over to&lt;a title="thesis wordpress theme" href="http://diythemes.com/?a_aid=theweblogzone" rel="nofollow"&gt; Thesis Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt; and grab yourself a copy....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can also check these Free &lt;a title="search engine optimized wordpress theme" href="http://theweblogzone.com/search-engine-optimized-free-wordpress-themes.html"&gt;Search Engine Optimized Wordpress Themes&lt;/a&gt;...&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-826540511858497855?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/826540511858497855/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=826540511858497855' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/826540511858497855'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/826540511858497855'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/07/thesis-wordpress-theme-designed-by.html' title='Thesis Wordpress Theme Designed By Chris Pearson'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-4037021157435104763</id><published>2008-05-23T11:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-23T11:10:01.518-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='charice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='charice pempengco'/><title type='text'>Charice Pempengco - Little Star</title><content type='html'>&lt;strong&gt;Charice Pempengco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco, better known by her screen name Charice (born May 10, 1992), is a Filipina singer. Charice Pempengco became a singing sensation throughout the world through YouTube.[1] She started joining singing contests at the age of thirteen but was locally when she placed third in Little Big Star.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early years&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco was born on May 10, 1992 to Raquel Relucio. She was born in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines. Raquel noticed her daughter could sing very high when she sang "Happy Birthday" at the age of eight. So taking her music experience into account, she started teaching and training Pempengco voice lessons along with her sister. Pempengco began singing in local contests in the Philippines when she was only thirteen years old. It was when she was nine or ten years old that she got onto a table and sang "My Heart Will Go On", originally sung by Celine Dion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recording Career&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://theasianwomen.com/charice-pempengco-videos.html"&gt;Charice Pempengco &lt;/a&gt;joined in a local TV talent show, Little Big Star, and won third place. In the show, she performed American R&amp;amp;B singer Whitney Houston's 1992 cover version of "I Will Always Love You". In the video sharing website YouTube, a registed user uploaded the footage of this performance. Stockholm, Sweden-based record companies, Ten Songs Production and Extensive Talent Management, discovered it and subsequently requested Pempengco to record six songs for them.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-4037021157435104763?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/4037021157435104763/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=4037021157435104763' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4037021157435104763'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4037021157435104763'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/05/charice-pempengco-little-star.html' title='Charice Pempengco - Little Star'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-9026452757105052329</id><published>2008-05-15T04:13:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-15T04:15:06.630-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='seo'/><title type='text'>Choosing A Professional SEO Agency</title><content type='html'>If you are in need of new online marketing agency, or just a professional SEO company, then you will know that navigating through the vast number of Online Marketing providers can be a minefield. There are a vast number of SEO agencies operating within the online marketing space. Choosing one to work on your website, form a valuable partnership with and place what is effectively a lot of trust in, is a difficult decision to make. There are a few key indicators to look for when making the decision of which agency to work with though.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Firstly, listen to recommendations. If you attend events within your industry, ask your competitors which agency they use for SEO and who they have used in the past. Listen to their recommendations and bad experiences with SEO agencies. Speak to companies outside your sector who have had success with online marketing. It is likely that your competitors may be reluctant to tell you who they use for SEO if it is going well for them, but companies who don't work within your sector should be more forthcoming with information.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Look for client testimonials. No-one will be able to tell you how an SEO agency performs better than their clients. Don't just accept the testimonials that the agency provides; either on their site or via email, as these will obviously have been vetted. Instead ask for a couple of their clients' contact details and get in touch with directly. Ask for both the positives and negatives of working with the agency. Try to speak to both large and small companies, and especially a company that is off comparable size to you. Find out what level of service you can expect.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don't just look at results. Obviously results matter and are the best metric for judging a SEO agencies proficiency, but other things are important to a successful relationship as well. In order to form a successful partnership with your SEO team, you are looking for an agency that is willing to put the time and effort in to learn about your company and your goals, rather than just provide a "one size fits all" SEO approach. Communication is key to this - there is nothing worse than working with an agency, with whom you spend x amount of money with each month, only to receive a ranking report at the end of the month and no communication in between.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, before you sign your contract, find out exactly who will be working on your site. Ideally it will be someone who you are comfortable working with on a day to day basis - if that's the case, you'll both obviously be a lot more productive. Importantly, make sure you ask your dedicated team about their experience and previous work history.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can also visit &lt;a href="http://theasianwomen.com" title="Asian Women"&gt;Asian Women Blog&lt;/a&gt; for more information about Asian Women, Asian Society and Asian culture!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-9026452757105052329?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/9026452757105052329/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=9026452757105052329' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/9026452757105052329'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/9026452757105052329'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/05/choosing-professional-seo-agency.html' title='Choosing A Professional SEO Agency'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-5623003281002225710</id><published>2008-02-27T19:40:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-27T19:41:41.298-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>Blogging Tips - Learning The Basics Of RSS</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Tips&lt;/a&gt; and Blogging resources are available at www.bloggingmix.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is RSS?&lt;br /&gt;You probably have seen this three-letter acronym in the course of your internet surfing. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary; syndicating means republishing an article that comes from another source such as a website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An RSS is a means of publicizing updates about websites. It may or may not include a summary and photos of the latest posting. But those that provide summaries (thus Rich Site Summary) allow users to skim through the article so that they could decide later on if they want to access the website source. The RSS feed usually contains the title of the update originating from the website. It is also usually the link to the website source.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What are the benefits of RSS?&lt;br /&gt;RSS gives benefits to both readers (users) and web publishers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. It gives you the latest updates.&lt;br /&gt;Whether it is about the weather, new music, software upgrade, local news, or a new posting from a rarely-updates site learn about the latest as soon as it comes out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. It saves on surfing time.&lt;br /&gt;Since an RSS feed provides a summary of the related article, it saves the user's time by helping s/he decide on which items to prioritize when reading or browsing the net.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. It gives the power of subscription to the user.&lt;br /&gt;Users are given a free-hand on which websites to subscribe in their RSS aggregators which they can change at any time they decide differently.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. It lessens the clutter in your inbox.&lt;br /&gt;Although your email address will be required to enjoy the services of online RSS aggregators, RSS does not use your email address to send the updates.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. It is spam free.&lt;br /&gt;Unlike email subscriptions, RSS does not make use of your email address to send updates thus your privacy is kept safe from spam mails.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Unsubscribing is hassle-free.&lt;br /&gt;Unlike email subscriptions where the user is asked questions on why s/he is unsubscribing and then the user would be asked to confirm unsubscribing, all you have to do is to delete the RSS feed from your aggregator.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7. It can be used as an advertising or marketing tool.&lt;br /&gt;Users who subscribe or syndicate product websites receive the latest news on products and services without the website sending spam mail. This is advantageous to both the web user and the website owner since advertising becomes targeted; those who are actually interested in their products are kept posted.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What are the drawbacks of RSS?&lt;br /&gt;The disadvantages of RSS use are brought about by its being a new technology and some user-preference concerns.&lt;br /&gt;1. Some users prefer receiving email updates over an RSS feed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Graphics and photos do not appear in all RSS feeds.&lt;br /&gt;For conciseness and ease of publication, RSS feeds do not display the photos from the original site in announcing the update except for some web-based aggregators&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. The identity of the source website can be confusing.&lt;br /&gt;Since RSS feeds do not display the actual URL or name of the website, it can sometimes get confusing on what feed a user is actually reading.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Publishers cannot determine how many users are subscribed to their feed and the frequency of their visits. Moreover, they would not know the reasons why users unsubscribe which could be important in improving their advertising.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. RSS feeds create higher traffic and demands on the server.&lt;br /&gt;Most readers still prefer the whole update over a brief summary of the entry, thus they still access the site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Since it is a new technology, many sites still do not support RSS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How do I start using RSS?&lt;br /&gt;There are two things needed: an RSS feed and an RSS aggregator or reader. The RSS feed comes from an RSS-supported website. There are also websites that provide a list of RSS feeds of different websites. An RSS aggregator is used to read the RSS feed from the source website. It scans and collects data on latest RSS feeds from the worldwide web.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An aggregator comes in two forms: a downloadable program also known as desktop aggregator and an online or web-based aggregator. Downloadable aggregators may require payment before they can be acquired, while internet-based aggregators are usually free of charge. All you need to do is to register an account then you are ready to use their services. Both versions allow you to customize or choose which RSS feeds to enter. Paid aggregators are usually chosen by more experienced users and they usually allow more freedom in customizing feeds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Choose an RSS aggregator to use. For beginners, web-based aggregators are recommended since they are usually user-friendly&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Scan the homepage of your target website for the RSS or XML button. It contains the RSS code you need to enter in the aggregator. Copy this code. Syndic8 provides a directory of websites that support RSS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Paste the code (which contains the URL of the website) in your aggregator. There is a space provided for pasting the code.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After you have done these three easy steps, you can start reading the RSS feeds coming from the website. New postings appear as they are published real time at the source website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;RSS and Internet Marketing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The original idea of RSS came from Netscape, where their intention is to provide a means for users to customize their personal homepage to contain links to websites that interest them, similar to bookmarking websites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The application of RSS to internet marketing was an unforeseen development to RSS technology developers. Since users are given the freedom to add RSS feeds to their aggregators, those who are interested in particular products and services available in the internet can now be notified real time. Marketing becomes more specific to interested people and not a hit-and-miss operation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those who intend to use RSS for marketing their products and services should consider linking up with email account providers, (e.g. Yahoo, MSN, Google mail); networking websites (e.g. Friendster, Multiply, My Space, Hi5); websites of newspapers and television network websites (e.g. New York Times, CNN) for medium to big-scale companies. Small-time industries can also look into networking websites as well as personal blog websites (e.g. Blogspot) and websites of clubs and organizations that would probably make use of their products or services e.g. a fishing supplies store can look for the website of their local fishing club for possible RSS marketing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Clearly, RSS is an innovation in information management in the worldwide web as well as online marketing. We can expect better RSS technology in the not-so-distant future as its popularity increases among users and website owners alike.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MORE BLOGGING TIPS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/27/sponsored-post-phobia-sp-phobia-phobic/"&gt;The Sponsored Post Phobia - Are You SP-Phobic? &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/25/submit-your-blog-free-directory-no-reciprocal-link-needed-2/"&gt;Round II - 50 Directories With Good Google Page Rank To Submit Your Website (No Reciprocal Link Required!) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/24/sunday-link-love-useful-blogging-tips/"&gt;Link Love Sunday - Useful Blogging Tips &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/23/snapbomb-review-site-make-money-blogging/"&gt;New Review Site - Make Money Blogging With SnapBomb &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/22/fruitfultime-task-manager-special-contest/"&gt;Special Contest - FruitfulTime Task Manager Giveaway! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/21/netizens-immune-to-advertisements/"&gt;Netizens - Immune To Advertisements &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/21/middlepost-manage-your-online-documents-safely-and-efficiently/"&gt;MiddlePost - Manage Your Online Documents Safely and Efficiently &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/20/submit-your-blog-free-directory-no-reciprocal-link-needed/"&gt;50 Directories With Good Google Page Rank - Submit Your Blog For Free With No Reciprocal Link Needed &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/18/monetize-your-blog-make-money-with-blgads/"&gt;Make Money From Your Blog With BlgAds.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/17/blogger-vs-wordpress-better-blogging-platform/"&gt;Sunday Link Love - The Better Blogging Platform (Blogger vs. Wordpress) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-5623003281002225710?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/5623003281002225710/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=5623003281002225710' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5623003281002225710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5623003281002225710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/02/blogging-tips-learning-basics-of-rss.html' title='Blogging Tips - Learning The Basics Of RSS'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8544214185523377555</id><published>2008-02-27T19:39:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-27T19:40:28.198-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>Blogging Tips - A Guide To RSS Aggregators</title><content type='html'>More &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Tips&lt;/a&gt; can be found at &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;www.bloggingmix.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the most popular features of Internet portals, websites, pages and even emails is a frame that features an organized list of news headlines and periodic updates from other web sources. Really Simple Syndication, formerly "Rich Site Summary" or simply, RSS makes this possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most users visit a lot of websites whose content continually change, such as news sites, community organization or professional association information pages, medical websites, product support pages, and blogs. As Internet surfing became an intrinsic part of business and leisure, it became important to get rid of the very tedious task of repeatedly returning to each website to see updated content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;RSS easily distributes information from different websites to a wider number of Internet users. RSS aggregators are programs that use RSS to source these updates, and then organize those lists of headlines, content and notices for easy reading. It allows computers to automatically retrieve and read the content that users want, then track changes and personalize lists of headlines that interests them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The specially made computer programs called "RSS aggregators" were created to automatically find and retrieve the RSS feeds of pre-selected internet sites on behalf of the user and organize the results accordingly. (RSS feeds and aggregators are also sometimes referred to as "RSS Channels" and "RSS Readers".)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The RSS aggregator is like a web browser for RSS content. HTML presents information directly to users, and RSS automatically lets computers communicate with one another. While users use browsers to surf the web then load and view each page of interest, RSS aggregators keeps track of changes to many websites. The titles or descriptions are links themselves and can be used to load the web page the user wants.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;RSS starts with an original Web site that has content made available by the administrator. The website creates an RSS document and registers this content with an RSS publisher that will allow other websites to syndicate the documents. The Web site also produces an RSS feed, or channel, which is available together with all other resources or documents on the particular Web server. The website will register the feed as an RSS document, with a listed directory of appropriate RSS publishers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An RSS feed is composed of website content listed from newest to oldest. Each item usually consists of a simple title describing the item along with a more complete description and a link to a web page with the actual content being described. In some instances, the short description or title line is the all the updated information that a user wants to read (for example, final games scores in sports, weblogs post, or stock updates). Therefore, it is not even necessary to have a web page associated with the content or update items listed -- sometimes all the needed information that users need would be in the titles and short summaries themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The RSS content is located in a single file on a webpage in a manner not very different from typical web pages. The difference is that the information is written in the XML computer code for use by an RSS aggregator and not by a web user like a normal HTML page.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are 2 main parts that are involved in RSS syndication, namely: the source end and the client end.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The client end of RSS publishing makes up part of the system that gathers and uses the RSS feed. For example, Mozilla FireFox browser is typically at the client end of the RSS transaction. A user's desktop RSS aggregator program also belongs to the client end.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once the URL of an RSS feed is known, a user can give that address to an RSS aggregator program and have the aggregator monitor the RSS feed for changes. Numerous RSS aggregators are already preconfigured with a ready list of RSS feed URLs for popular news or information websites that a user can simply choose from.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are many RSS aggregators that can be used by all Internet users. Some can be accessed through the Internet, some are already incorporated into email applications, and others run as a standalone program inside the personal computer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;RSS feeds have evolved into many uses. Some uses gaining popularity are:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-For online store or retail establishments: Notification of new product arrivals&lt;br /&gt;-For organization or association newsletters: title listings and notification of new issues, including email newsletters&lt;br /&gt;-Weather Updates and other alerts of changing geographic conditions&lt;br /&gt;-Database management: Notification of new items added, or new registered members to a club or interest group.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The uses of feeds will continue to grow, because RSS aggregators make access to any information that individual users like more convenient and fun.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MORE BLOGGING TIPS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/27/sponsored-post-phobia-sp-phobia-phobic/"&gt;The Sponsored Post Phobia - Are You SP-Phobic? &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/25/submit-your-blog-free-directory-no-reciprocal-link-needed-2/"&gt;Round II - 50 Directories With Good Google Page Rank To Submit Your Website (No Reciprocal Link Required!) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/24/sunday-link-love-useful-blogging-tips/"&gt;Link Love Sunday - Useful Blogging Tips &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/23/snapbomb-review-site-make-money-blogging/"&gt;New Review Site - Make Money Blogging With SnapBomb &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/22/fruitfultime-task-manager-special-contest/"&gt;Special Contest - FruitfulTime Task Manager Giveaway! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/21/netizens-immune-to-advertisements/"&gt;Netizens - Immune To Advertisements &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/21/middlepost-manage-your-online-documents-safely-and-efficiently/"&gt;MiddlePost - Manage Your Online Documents Safely and Efficiently &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/20/submit-your-blog-free-directory-no-reciprocal-link-needed/"&gt;50 Directories With Good Google Page Rank - Submit Your Blog For Free With No Reciprocal Link Needed &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/18/monetize-your-blog-make-money-with-blgads/"&gt;Make Money From Your Blog With BlgAds.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/17/blogger-vs-wordpress-better-blogging-platform/"&gt;Sunday Link Love - The Better Blogging Platform (Blogger vs. Wordpress) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8544214185523377555?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8544214185523377555/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8544214185523377555' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8544214185523377555'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8544214185523377555'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/02/blogging-tips-guide-to-rss-aggregators.html' title='Blogging Tips - A Guide To RSS Aggregators'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-2186040520109667248</id><published>2008-02-22T03:38:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-22T03:39:01.124-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging'/><title type='text'>5 Top Tips for Writing a Successful Blog and Increasing Traffic</title><content type='html'>There are many people out there blogging, but few that are truly successful. Here are a few tips for ensuring that your blog stands out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Create Blogs that are original&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure that you have written your blog. Linking to other sites is not going to get you a lot of traffic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Furthermore, simply writing about the same things as everyone else on the web is not going to be valued by your readers. Make sure that you have written something different or unique than what they can find on every other website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Write about something that benefit your readers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure that each post you write will benefit your readers. The very essence of selling and marketing is to offer benefits to people. If your readers aren't getting something that they find valuable, they won't read your blog and the definitely won't come back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Before you post your blog, make sure that you are aware of how it is going to benefit the people who read it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Write interesting Content for Readers, not Search Engines&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While optimizing your blog for the search engine is essential for its success, far more important is optimizing your blog for your readers. I know from experience that when I try to fit a key word into my title just for the search engines without it sounding great, my blog is simply not as successful as ones with titles that show how beneficial the blog is going to be for its readers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Personalize your Blog&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure that your personality shines through in your blog posts. Without this component, you are essentially writing articles, not blogs. Personalizing your blog is essential for creating original content that is unique and will keep readers coming back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Write what you are Passionate About&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Write what you are into, not what you think others are going to read. For me, writing about health and wellbeing is so easy because I am passionate about and live the lifestyle I write about. If you aren't passionate about what you are writing about, it may shine through.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.defyagenaturally.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sheryl Walters is an experienced holistic health expert.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Her blog combines the world's most up to date scientific research on how to stay young naturally in both mind and body with a heartfelt, personal touch. When we have the right information and take some dedicated action, we can be in charge of our health and our aging process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MORE BLOGGING TIPS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/22/fruitfultime-task-manager-special-contest/"&gt;Special Contest - FruitfulTime Task Manager Giveaway! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/21/netizens-immune-to-advertisements/"&gt;Netizens - Immune To Advertisements &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/20/submit-your-blog-free-directory-no-reciprocal-link-needed/"&gt;50 Directories With Good Google Page Rank - Submit Your Blog For Free With No Reciprocal Link Needed &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/18/monetize-your-blog-make-money-with-blgads/"&gt;Make Money From Your Blog With BlgAds.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/17/blogger-vs-wordpress-better-blogging-platform/"&gt;Sunday Link Love - The Better Blogging Platform (Blogger vs. Wordpress) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/16/blogging-tips-improve-blogs-page-view/"&gt;Simple Blogging Tips To Improve Your Blog’s Page View &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/15/entrecard-traffic-disliked-by-advertisers/"&gt;Entrecard Traffic - Disliked By Advertisers &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/14/broke-alexa-top-100k-useful-tips/"&gt;How I Broke Alexa Top 100K In Less Than 3 Months &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/13/get-more-information-about-blog-readers/"&gt;How To Get More Information About Your Blog Readers &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/02/12/benefits-knowing-blog-readers/"&gt;The 3 Benefits Of Knowing Your Blog Readers &lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-2186040520109667248?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/2186040520109667248/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=2186040520109667248' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2186040520109667248'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2186040520109667248'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/02/5-top-tips-for-writing-successful-blog.html' title='5 Top Tips for Writing a Successful Blog and Increasing Traffic'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-69048449406062654</id><published>2008-01-31T06:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-31T06:47:56.648-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>Search Engine Optimization And Why You Gotta Use It</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Tips&lt;/a&gt; : E-commerce is a cut throat business. You have to arm yourself with the proper know-how and the tools to make your site a cut above the rest. Each day, more and more sites are clambering to optimize their rankings in websites and if you lose your guard, you may just get trampled on and be left in the abyss filled with so many failed e-commerce sites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Engine Optimization or SEO is a term widely used today by many e-commerce sites. For the past few years and the next ten years or so, search engines would be the most widely used internet tool to find the sites that they need to go to or the product or information they need.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most people that use search engines use only the ten top search results in the first page. Making it to the first page, more so to the top three is a barometer of a sites success in search engine optimization. You will get a higher ratio of probability in being clicked on when you rank high. The more traffic for your site, the more business you rake in.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But, it is essential to grab a hold of that spot or make your ranking even better. As I aforementioned, each day is a new day for all e-commerce sites to make them selves rank higher using search engine optimization. It is imperative to make your site better and better everyday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So just what is search engine optimization and do you have to use it? The answer to why you have to use it is an easy one. You need search engine optimization to be number one, or maybe at least make your site income generating.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With search engine optimization you can get the benefit of generating a high traffic volume. Let’s just say you get only a turn out of successful sales with 10 to 20 percent of your traffic. If you get a hundred hits or more a day, you get a good turn out of sales already. If you get only twenty to ten hits a day, you only get one or two if not any at all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So once again, what is search engine optimization? Search engine optimization is utilizing tools and methods in making your site top ranking in the results of search engines. Getting yourself in the first page and better yet in the top half of the page will ensure that your site will generate public awareness of your site’s existence and subsequently generate more traffic, traffic that could lead to potential income and business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search engine optimization requires a lot of work to be fully realized. There are many aspects you have to change in your site or add as well to get search engine optimization. These will include getting lots of information about the keyword phrases that are popular in regards to your sites niche or theme.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may also need to rewrite your site's content so that you could get the right keyword phrases in your site without making it too commercial but light and informative. There are certain rules and guidelines to be followed with making your site’s content applicable and conducive to search engine optimization.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will also need to collaborate with many other sites so that you could get link exchanges and page transfers. One of the components that the search engines use to rank sites is the number of inbound and outbound traffic links from other websites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Try to search the internet for many useful help. Tips, guidelines and methods for search engine optimization are plenty to be found. Read many articles that can help you optimize your site in search engine results. The more knowledge and information you gather the better. This will all help you in getting those high rankings. This may require a little time and effort in your part but the benefits will be astounding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you can part with some money, there are many sites in the internet that can help you in search engine optimization. There are many sites that help in tracking keyword phrases that can help your site. There are also some content writers that have lots of experience in making good keyword laden content for your sites that have good quality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Act now and see the benefits garner with search engine optimization. All of these will result to better traffic and more business for your site and company.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More Blogging Tips&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/03/why-it-is-better-to-network-with-non-probloggers/"&gt;Why It Is Better To Network With Non Probloggers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/12/25/win-your-blog-a-new-wordpress-theme/"&gt;Win Your Blog a New Wordpress Theme&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/12/11/submit-your-blog-at-baiducom/"&gt;Submit Your Blog At Baidu.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/12/10/promote-your-blog-for-free-through-social-bookmarking-sites/"&gt;Promote Your Blog For Free Through Social Bookmarking Sites&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/02/blogging-in-the-year-of-the-rat-2/"&gt;34 Sites That Pay Bloggers To Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/12/19/the-7-wonders-of-the-blogosphere/"&gt;The 7 Wonders of the Blogosphere&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/09/win-a-block-magazine-wordpress-theme-designed-by-wordpress-rockstar-adii/"&gt;Win A Block Magazine Wordpress Theme Designed By Wordpress Rockstar Adii&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/19/update-on-adsense-referral-programs/"&gt;Update On Adsense Referral Programs &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/12/28/2008-blogging-in-the-year-of-the-rat/"&gt;2008 - Blogging In The Year Of The Rat&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/12/24/advertise-at-johnchow-and-problogger-through-entrecard/"&gt;Advertise at JohnChow and Problogger Through Entrecard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-69048449406062654?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/69048449406062654/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=69048449406062654' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/69048449406062654'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/69048449406062654'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/01/search-engine-optimization-and-why-you.html' title='Search Engine Optimization And Why You Gotta Use It'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3164579773312378140</id><published>2008-01-31T06:45:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-31T06:46:50.655-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>Search Engine Optimization &amp; Why You Gotta Use It</title><content type='html'>&lt;a title="blogging tips" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Tips on Blogging&lt;/a&gt; - E-commerce is a cut throat business. You have to arm yourself with the proper know-how and the tools to make your site a cut above the rest. Each day, more and more sites are clambering to optimize their rankings in websites and if you lose your guard, you may just get trampled on and be left in the abyss filled with so many failed e-commerce sites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Engine Optimization or SEO is a term widely used today by many e-commerce sites. For the past few years and the next ten years or so, search engines would be the most widely used internet tool to find the sites that they need to go to or the product or information they need.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most people that use search engines use only the ten top search results in the first page. Making it to the first page, more so to the top three is a barometer of a sites success in search engine optimization. You will get a higher ratio of probability in being clicked on when you rank high. The more traffic for your site, the more business you rake in.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But, it is essential to grab a hold of that spot or make your ranking even better. As I aforementioned, each day is a new day for all e-commerce sites to make them selves rank higher using search engine optimization. It is imperative to make your site better and better everyday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So just what is search engine optimization and do you have to use it? The answer to why you have to use it is an easy one. You need search engine optimization to be number one, or maybe at least make your site income generating.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With search engine optimization you can get the benefit of generating a high traffic volume. Let's just say you get only a turn out of successful sales with 10 to 20 percent of your traffic. If you get a hundred hits or more a day, you get a good turn out of sales already. If you get only twenty to ten hits a day, you only get one or two if not any at all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So once again, what is search engine optimization? Search engine optimization is utilizing tools and methods in making your site top ranking in the results of search engines. Getting yourself in the first page and better yet in the top half of the page will ensure that your site will generate public awareness of your site's existence and subsequently generate more traffic, traffic that could lead to potential income and business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search engine optimization requires a lot of work to be fully realized. There are many aspects you have to change in your site or add as well to get search engine optimization. These will include getting lots of information about the keyword phrases that are popular in regards to your sites niche or theme.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may also need to rewrite your sites contents so that you could get the right keyword phrases in your site without making it too commercial but light and informative. There are certain rules and guidelines to be followed with making your site's content applicable and conducive to search engine optimization.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will also need to collaborate with many other sites so that you could get link exchanges and page transfers. The more inbound and outbound traffics generated by sites among others are one of the components search engines uses to rank sites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Try to search the internet for many useful help. Tips, guidelines and methods for search engine optimization are plenty to be found. Read many articles that can help you optimize your site in search engine results. The more knowledge and information you gather the better. This will all help you in getting those high rankings. This may require a little time and effort in your part but the benefits will be astounding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you can part with some money, there are many sites in the internet that can help you in search engine optimization. There are many sites that help in tracking keyword phrases that can help your site. There are also some content writers that have lots of experience in making good keyword laden content for your sites that have good quality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Act now and see the benefits garner with search engine optimization. All of these will result to better traffic and more business for your site and company.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More Blogging Tips&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Indirect Search Engine Traffic" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/31/indirect-search-engine-traffic/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Indirect Search Engine Traffic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Win 1500 Entrecard Credits And A Blog Review" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/30/win-1500-entrecard-credits-and-a-blog-review/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Win 1500 Entrecard Credits And A Blog Review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Premium Wordpress Theme Winners" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/28/premium-wordpress-theme-winners/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Premium Wordpress Theme Winners&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Sunday Link Love" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/27/sunday-link-love-3/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Sunday Link Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Are You Getting DIGGsperate?" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/24/are-you-getting-diggsperate/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Are You Getting DIGGsperate?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to My Most Rewarding Sponsored Review Site" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/22/my-most-rewarding-sponsored-review-site/" rel="bookmark"&gt;My Most Rewarding Sponsored Review Site&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Removing Entrecard From Your Blog Is A Bad Move" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/21/removing-entrecard-from-your-blog-is-a-bad-move/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Removing Entrecard From Your Blog Is A Bad Move&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Affordable Hosting Services From TopHostingCenter.com" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/21/affordable-hosting-services-from-tophostingcentercom/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Affordable Hosting Services From TopHostingCenter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Save On Your Central Heating System" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/21/save-on-your-central-heating-system/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Save On Your Central Heating System&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Sunday Link Love" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/20/sunday-link-love-2/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Sunday Link Love&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3164579773312378140?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3164579773312378140/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3164579773312378140' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3164579773312378140'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3164579773312378140'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/01/search-engine-optimization-why-you.html' title='Search Engine Optimization &amp; Why You Gotta Use It'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8267194093074491959</id><published>2008-01-31T06:44:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-31T06:45:30.752-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>What To Avoid in SEO</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Tips from Blogging Mix &lt;/a&gt;: If you’re planning on using Denver search engine optimization techniques for your business, you’d better know what you need to avoid along the way. While there are many useful and legitimate ways to increase the SEO of your site, there are just as many ways to creates problems for your web site’s credibility and searchability. By learning what you avoid, you can boost your business’ reputation as well as the traffic flow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While it might seem like a good idea to add as many of your desired keyword as possible to your web site, that’s actually not the best Denver search engine optimization technique. When you do this, several things happen that can damage your site’s credibility:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· Your articles won’t read as easily – When you’re ‘stuffing’ the website with keywords, the reader will know it. Seeing the same word over and over only looks bad for your business. Are you trying to give your reader viable information or are you just trying to trick the search engine?&lt;br /&gt;· The search engine may realize what you’re doing – If you’re only trying to help your SEO by adding more keywords, the search engine may rank you lower. Because these search engines know that more businesses are aware of the use of SEO, they are looking for those that abuse this tip.&lt;br /&gt;· You won’t look like an expert – When you create articles and information only so that you can include your keyword, it can begin to look like you might not be as reliable of a company.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another no-no in Denver search engine optimization is to hide your keywords in pages that a customer can’t read. Most of the web sites that used to do this are now defunct as search engines began to crack down on sites that tried this trick. When you use hidden pages to increase your SEO, the reader will be drawn to your web site because of this, but it may not be what they were searching for in the first place. Many of the hidden keywords are only there to increase traffic – but when the customer arrives on your site and sees that nothing is related to their search, they will not continue to respect your site’s contents.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Constantly leaving old SEO content on your site is another way to decrease your Denver search engine optimization. When your reader comes to your site, they want to see things that are exciting and new, or else they will go elsewhere to find these fresh ideas. Though you might see initial rises in your traffic flow from new articles, these high traffic numbers eventually decrease as those returning to your site see that nothing has changed and begin to stop coming back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you’re trying to increase your Denver search engine optimization, you need to realize that while you might read a lot of advice on what TO do, there’s little advice on what NOT to do. But by avoiding these common mistakes, you will increase your web site’s popularity – and start bringing in the sales you deserve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More Blogging Tips&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Indirect Search Engine Traffic" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/31/indirect-search-engine-traffic/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Indirect Search Engine Traffic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Win 1500 Entrecard Credits And A Blog Review" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/30/win-1500-entrecard-credits-and-a-blog-review/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Win 1500 Entrecard Credits And A Blog Review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Premium Wordpress Theme Winners" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/28/premium-wordpress-theme-winners/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Premium Wordpress Theme Winners&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Sunday Link Love" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/27/sunday-link-love-3/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Sunday Link Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Are You Getting DIGGsperate?" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/24/are-you-getting-diggsperate/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Are You Getting DIGGsperate?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to My Most Rewarding Sponsored Review Site" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/22/my-most-rewarding-sponsored-review-site/" rel="bookmark"&gt;My Most Rewarding Sponsored Review Site&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Removing Entrecard From Your Blog Is A Bad Move" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/21/removing-entrecard-from-your-blog-is-a-bad-move/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Removing Entrecard From Your Blog Is A Bad Move&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Affordable Hosting Services From TopHostingCenter.com" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/21/affordable-hosting-services-from-tophostingcentercom/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Affordable Hosting Services From TopHostingCenter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Save On Your Central Heating System" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/21/save-on-your-central-heating-system/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Save On Your Central Heating System&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to Sunday Link Love" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2008/01/20/sunday-link-love-2/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Sunday Link Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8267194093074491959?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8267194093074491959/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8267194093074491959' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8267194093074491959'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8267194093074491959'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-to-avoid-in-seo.html' title='What To Avoid in SEO'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-1796575878217431180</id><published>2008-01-28T00:39:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-28T00:40:26.496-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>What is the Best Way to Make Money Online?</title><content type='html'>When it comes to the best way to make money online there are hundreds of options that are available to the public. Depending on your interests and skills, there are many different online money making activities that you can take place in. The bottom line is that regardless of what you like to do, the internet will afford you the option to turn it into a way of making money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the best ways to make money online is by taking advantage of the thousands of affiliate programs that are available. These &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;blogging tips&lt;/a&gt; programs are easy to get set up with, and can make you a lot of money if you are persistent. By becoming an affiliate member of a certain company, you will be paid for any visitors or customers that you send to their site. This means that you can set up your own website with affiliate links, and each time you refer a visitor or customer you will get paid. The most important thing to remember about making money with affiliate programs is that you will have to start out slow; nobody will be making thousands of dollars right off the bat. But after you get things rolling and learn about the industry, you will be able to increase your profits. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another great way to make money online is by setting up your own online store front. Instead of taking the hard route and setting up a retail shop, why not look into starting your own online store? If you can set up a quality shop that sells products that people need, you will be able to see results in no time at all. Keep in mind that you will have to build your business up from scratch. This includes a lot of advertising so that people know that you are available to meet their needs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are also a lot of people that make money online by simply filling out surveys. There are thousands of these opportunities available online so you should not have any problems finding one that suits your needs. If you are going to look into this option you should be aware that there are some scams out there. Even though you are not going to get rich off of surveys, it is one of the best ways to make money online.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Making money online is actually a pretty easy thing to accomplish. The reason that it is not difficult to make money online is because there are so many options available. Regardless of what you like to do, you should not have any problems finding an online opportunity that suits your needs. A little bit of research will turn up hundreds of results.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-1796575878217431180?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/1796575878217431180/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=1796575878217431180' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1796575878217431180'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1796575878217431180'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-is-best-way-to-make-money-online.html' title='What is the Best Way to Make Money Online?'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-2188628295348208982</id><published>2008-01-17T04:07:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-17T04:07:43.862-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>Blogging As An Internet Marketing Tool</title><content type='html'>Blog is short for the word weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter) that is frequently updated and intended for the consumpution of the general public. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the Web site.Blogs can be used in the business world as well. It is a concept that started in late 90s. It used to be a way to comment an existing webpage, an opportunity for visitors and readers to react or voice out ones opinion on the said page. What started as a single-sentence commentary has evolved into pages of personal take on just about anything and everything under the sun. As it continues to move forward, online advertising has tapped into the blogs potential. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some reasons why you should use blogging as an Internet marketing &lt;br /&gt;tool. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blogging is simple. The simplest way to get your piece on the net is through blogging. No skills are necessary an average adult can read and type, or at least click a mouse. Its like having a virtual piece of paper and you just write your ideas, experiences, new products, and hope that the truth behind your articles comes out and entice your reader to also try your product. If you have a PC and an Internet connection (who does not?) then you can blog and advertise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blogging is authentic. In this day and age where advertising saturate our lives, we question the credibility of promoters claims. However, in blogs, real people share their real-life experiences, unscathed by paid advertising. Reading blogs about first-hand product use is like talking to people about their first-hand experience. You definitely want to buy a tried and tested product.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blogging is free. Because blogging is yet to be proven as a mainstream online advertising media, most sites see it as something to augment current marketing tools and thus offer it for free. Any opportunity for free webtime is definitely a bonus especially to businesses that are starting up. Needless to say, paid blog pages can generate more income for your seriously growing business. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blogging builds credibility. As you get more and more into writing your experiences on a particular product or industry, your readers come to realize that they can depend on your posts for their own information needs. As such, you become an expert on it; as a consequence, more readers visit your site and more bloggers link to your blogs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As companies and professional organizations notice the growth of your readership base, they may soon get in touch with you for advertising on your blog page, or make you an affiliate, which pays for every referral generated from your blog site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blogging builds your market. Unless you are a Hollywood star,chances are, only your Mom reads your posts. Mom has a lot of friends, so she lets her friends know how interesting your blog site is. But you need not depend on Mom to increase your readership base. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some ways to build your market through blogging:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By using your e-mail. Today, blogging is overcoming the e-mails popularity in quickly and effectively reaching and expanding a market. In this age of speed and quick access, logging in and downloading e-mail is simply taking longer than clicking into a blog site. Let them explore your site by using a short e-mail message as teaser to your blog site. If your e-mail is on an entirely different subject, use your e-mail signature to give a link to the site. Blogging Tips.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By joining a blog network &lt;br /&gt;A network of blogs maybe a collection of blog sites that share the same industry, interest, readership base, payment mode, etc. Consumers find credibility and convenience in clicking one link to several real bloggers about a single subject. Clearly, more bloggers are better than one.&lt;br /&gt;-By understanding your readers. Conduct a simple survey for your readers to understand their profile and advertising preferences. Ask consumers to give you feedback on a post, an ad link, or a trial that you shared. In this way, it is like interviewing your readers without the commitment and intrusion of a face-to-face interview.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By using subscription. An easy way to get your readers e-mail is to give them an opportunity to subscribe to your blogsite. Keep some exclusive information for your subscribers to entice readers to subscribe and give their e-mail address. Just be responsible in using their e-mail address, as the last thing you want is a comment on your blog that you are a spammer. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By using RSS. RSS is the fastest growing technology on the Internet today. As such, having RSS feeds to your blog is definitely another means of generating awareness for your readership base. Having a variety of feeds can add interest to your blog site. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your business will get a boost by incorporating and effectively using blogging as an Internet marketing tool.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-2188628295348208982?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/2188628295348208982/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=2188628295348208982' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2188628295348208982'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2188628295348208982'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/01/blogging-as-internet-marketing-tool.html' title='Blogging As An Internet Marketing Tool'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3058463936158330261</id><published>2008-01-13T04:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-13T04:44:24.947-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>How To Generate Income From Blogging</title><content type='html'>Blogging is a relatively new term that has just begun to make its rounds through the Internet world. You may have asked yourself in the past "what is blogging and why is everyone talking about it?" And the answer is relatively simple. Blogging is nothing more than a website that is updated on a regular basis with the newest entries being displayed at the top. A blog is pretty much an online journal where anybody can go and type their thoughts for the rest of the Internet world to read. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you like to write, and are looking for a new place to display your work, blogging may be the answer you have been searching for. There are a couple of blogging tips that you should keep in mind before starting. First off, there are many blogging sites that will allow you to have your own web page for free. These free blogging sites can be found through a simple Internet search. Of course, if you want to get more serious about your blog you can register your own domain name and compile your blog their. Another tip to keep in mind is that if you do not want to write about your personal life, blogging for business may still be right for you. There are thousands of businesses that also run blogs as a way for their customers, and prospective customers, to stay informed. Blogging for business has taken off in the small business sector over the past year, and it is surely going to reach a wider audience as word gets around.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you had to ask yourself "what is blogging", you probably are not aware that you can make money off of it as well. &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Tips&lt;/a&gt;. Many people start blogs as a way to make money. The best way to do this is by signing up for a Google adsense account. This has been proven as one of the best ways of making money with a blog. When you sign up for an account, Google will place targeted ads on your blog that will earn you money every time somebody visits your site and clicks on them. So, if you have a lot of traffic on your blog you will definitely be able to make some extra money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are plenty of blogging tips that are available by searching the Internet. It is important to read these blogging tips so that you know exactly what you are doing, and where to start. Making money with a blog is also very possible if you can garner enough traffic to your site. Even though blogging is still relatively unknown to a lot of the world, it is sure to pick up more steam over the next couple of years and become even more popular.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3058463936158330261?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3058463936158330261/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3058463936158330261' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3058463936158330261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3058463936158330261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-generate-income-from-blogging.html' title='How To Generate Income From Blogging'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-4545483509706132520</id><published>2007-12-30T06:49:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-30T06:50:12.434-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>Blog Posts About Blogging</title><content type='html'>Tips For Bloggers From Blogging Mix.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to 2008 - Blogging In The Year Of The Rat" href="http://bloggingmix.com/2007/12/28/2008-blogging-in-the-year-of-the-rat/" rel="bookmark"&gt;2008 - Blogging In The Year Of The Rat&lt;/a&gt; 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0&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-4545483509706132520?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/4545483509706132520/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=4545483509706132520' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4545483509706132520'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4545483509706132520'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/12/blog-posts-about-blogging_30.html' title='Blog Posts About Blogging'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-5164684146096237616</id><published>2007-12-28T08:41:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-30T06:49:21.287-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging tips'/><title type='text'>Blog Posts About Blogging</title><content type='html'>Tips For Bloggers from Blogging Mix.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Permanent Link to How To Optimize Adsense Profit?" href="http://bloggingmix.com/2007/10/09/how-to-optimize-adsense-profit/" rel="bookmark"&gt;How To Optimize Adsense Profit?&lt;/a&gt; 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If you are really intent in making a success story out of your business in the long run, there are four factors that will help make your offers skyrocket to fame in your target market’s world. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Number 1: High Perceived Value &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reader thinks it’s valuable. This is what will bring you the best internet marketer’s advantage. You will not even have to plug away to oblivion if you are able to convince your prospect that you are offering something of severe substantial value. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You must want high perceived value especially in relationship to the cost of what you are giving away. You really need to be able to give away something that you easily afford, and at the same time, make people think that it is valuable enough for the taking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Number 2: Uniqueness &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of the best advertisements come with shocking, revolutionary and unique qualities to it. The more distinct your offers are, the more you will be able to generate positive customer response. If you are giving out newsletters in a sea of newsletters, what’s the best thing you have that others don’t? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Number 3: Relevance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The offer is related to the product or the problem it helps to solve. Having an offbeat offer truly misses the point of consolidating your marketing strengths together and establishing credibility. Always stay on track, and never go beyond your niche. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are really up for some expansion, make sure it is still very much relevant to what you are known for. If anything, it must even dramatize your initial offer and really make sure that your prospect still knows what you are selling and it will be ingrained in his or her mind for a considerable amount of time. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Number 4: Factor in the Desire Factor. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Something might have a high perceived value, but you may not want it. People have to want it. One may employ the importance of status symbols which are not really needs but are desired because it elevates the user to an imagined better status than when they did not have it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Factoring in the desire factor may also be obtained by positioning part of your product as a premium, which is real easy to do with information products. You must be able to weave your words effectively so as to put your product in a premium and favorable position. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The way you say it can actually affect your sales. In example, we are selling audiocassettes. Most peoples today sell CD’s. You don’t say, “Six audiocassettes for $89.00.” Say, “You will get these four audiocassettes for $89 and if you order now two free bonus cassettes will be given.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Offers will cease to work without the powers of the four factors that will make it successful. If you are really after gaining superior quality of prospects which can turn into your most avid buyers, make good offers and keep them guided by these four factors.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-2418012223218609990?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/2418012223218609990/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=2418012223218609990' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2418012223218609990'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2418012223218609990'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/12/4-internet-marketing-factors-that-make.html' title='4 Internet Marketing Factors that Make Offers Work'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8720195150009321533</id><published>2007-12-12T02:24:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-12T02:26:53.727-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='writing'/><title type='text'>Writing An Effective Press Release</title><content type='html'>Press release writing requires a completely different approach from writing in other formats. Aside from the technical differences in formatting a press release, there are also stylistic matters to take into consideration before launching in to writing your release. Unfortunately, there is seldom any valuable advice available for the would be press release writer, with the professionals eager to keep their secrets close to their chest. In this article, we’re going to buck the trend, and let you know exactly what you need to do to write a killer press release for the benefit of your business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first thing to consider when gearing up to write a press release is the format you are going to use. Formatting a press release isn’t like formatting any other piece of writing, and there are specific elements which must usually be in place in order to streamline your release. Traditionally, press releases would land on the desk of busy journalists, and quickly become buried under a ton of other stories, notes and papers. What that means is that from the writing perspective, you’ve got to make sure everything is in place, as it should be, to prevent it being discarded straight off. Firstly, you need a big, bold headline for your release. While volumes have been written on coming up with a great headline, there really is no secret formula. Whatever you come up with must importantly be in a news tone, and capture the interest of the person first reading it. So, for example, ‘My Company Is Getting Ready To Launch A Product’ won’t do much for your release, or your business. However, simply rewording the same message to read ‘My Company On Verge Of Revolutionary Product Launch’ will instantly grab you more attention for your message. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Tips For Bloggers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next, you must create a summary that covers the general idea of your release, again concisely letting the reader know exactly what he needs to know within the first few vital seconds. In formatting terms, this paragraph should generally be in italics, for separation purposes. This should contrast with the bold font in the heading, and normal style text in the body. The summary is again sharp and to the point in a news style, but sheds some more light on the headline, leaving the reader in no doubt as to what you’re about to say.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The body of the release should revolve around what you have to say. Your body must actually be newsworthy, because at the end of the day no one is really interested in old hat. Make sure you emphasise what is newsworthy about your story and why, to guarantee the best chance of inclusion in your chosen media. Further to that, you should include a resource section, which gives a third person account of relevant background information about your company or product or services. Finally, round it off with your contact details, including direct telephone number and extension where applicable to complete your punchy, profitable, press release.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8720195150009321533?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8720195150009321533/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8720195150009321533' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8720195150009321533'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8720195150009321533'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/12/writing-effective-press-release.html' title='Writing An Effective Press Release'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3682301269384391570</id><published>2007-11-11T02:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-11T03:03:24.404-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pinging'/><title type='text'>Ping Spam - Free Blogging Advice about How to Check if Ping Service Has Not Blocked</title><content type='html'>Pinging can make true wonders when running a blog. However, when blogging for money or hobby, most of the bloggers don't know that they are playing with fire and can be called ping spammers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Every time you click 'Save and Continue Editing' button, or edit the previously published post and click 'Save' - you are sending a ping. And now imagine that when working with a new post you click 'Save and Continue Editing' 10-15 times; this is not much when you are working with a long post, do many changes in fonts and colors, etc. But for the ping services it means you pinged them 10-15 times. An attempt for ping spam? Who knows: each of the ping services can have its own inner policies about what ping exactly to start thinking that your blog is a ping spammer. But this is definitely the game not a single blogger would like to play.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because it can result in a ping service to simply block your blog and stop taking the new post feeds from it. We can talk a lot about if this is fair or not, but ping services are definitely not interested to re-digest one and the same content (or almost the same content) all the time!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NB: This ping spam issue is peculiar to WordPress blogs, however other blog platforms seem to have most of the problems with ping spam unsolved as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ok, How to Check If My Blog Crossed the Line?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ping services don't say when exactly they are sure you are ping spammer, but these 2 signs can be very useful for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#1. Check the online accounts of your blog in ping services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some ping services, like Technorati, have a very useful feature of running "account" for each of the blogs on their server. When you know the URL to this account, you can check the account of your blog and see how quickly the ping service is gulping your new posts from this blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For example, if previously this service has been catching the fresh posts from your blog every 24 hours and was publishing their digest on the server, and now got stuck for 3-4 days - this is a possible sign of the blog getting ping spam penalty. It's crucial to note that this is a POSSIBLE sign, because there are some factors that can also explain this sudden "gap in love" from a ping service.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#2. Check your ping list service messages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are reading your ping messages (that say "pined successfully" or other tech messages), this information is another proof factor for you. The strategy is the same: if after no problems for a long time with a ping service all of a sudden you start getting messages that say that you have not been pinged successfully and no other traits of the problem (like a message saying that you have incompatible format of the ping signal or anything else) - this is another possible sign of the ping spam penalty.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These two simple blogging tips will help you to catch the problem on the early stage of its development. But if you want to prevent it, then you need either don't click 'Save and Continue Editing' at all (which is possible) or look for the special ping spam protecting solutions on the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;CHECK THESE POSTS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/11/simple-tips-for-faster-downloading-blog.html/"&gt;Simple Tips For a Faster Downloading Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/11/tips-in-building-credible-blog.html/"&gt;Tips In Building a Credible Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/11/promote-your-blog-content-for-free.html/"&gt;Promote Your Blog Content For FREE!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/11/bloggers-unite-in-blogcatalogs-act-of.html/"&gt;Bloggers Unite In BlogCatalog's Act of Kindness Challenge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/11/blogging-mix-update.html/"&gt;Blogging Mix Update&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/11/monetize-your-blog-with-payperpost.html/"&gt;Monetize Your Blog With PayPerPost&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3682301269384391570?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3682301269384391570/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3682301269384391570' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3682301269384391570'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3682301269384391570'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/11/ping-spam-free-blogging-advice-about.html' title='Ping Spam - Free Blogging Advice about How to Check if Ping Service Has Not Blocked'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-751856793615174309</id><published>2007-10-05T00:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-05T00:51:34.441-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogger templates'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='webmaster tools'/><title type='text'>2, 3 and 4 Column Free Blogger Templates and Free Webmaster Tools</title><content type='html'>Here is a screen shot of one of the 4 column blogger templates you can found at &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;4 Column Templates For Blogger&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/10/free-blogger-templates-themed-two-three.html" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/RwXiqLdrllI/AAAAAAAAAOg/RIIML9WJ8AE/s400/four+column+blogger+templates.gif" alt="four column blogger template - Free Blogger Templates - Themed, Two, Three and Four Columns" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117745765836101202" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can find more free four column Blogger templates when you visit the blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here's a link to my previous post on free three column Blogger templates.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;menu&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/wordpress-themes-converted-for-blogger.html"&gt;Wordpress Themes Converted For The New Blogger&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/create-your-own-free-three-and-two.html"&gt;Create Your Own Free Three or Two Column Blogspot Templates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/free-blogger-templates.html"&gt;Free Templates For New Blogger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/free-unique-themed-3-and-2-column.html"&gt;Free Unique, Themed, Two and Three Columns Blogger Templates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/free-templates-for-blogger-blogspot-and.html"&gt;Free Blogspot Templates Converted From Wordpress Themes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/blogskinscom-free-templates-for-blogger.html"&gt;Free Blogskins For Blogger, Xanga, Movable Type etc.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/free-three-column-template.html"&gt;Free Templates For Blogger (Classic Templates, Blogger Beta or New Blogger) - Part I&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/free-three-column-template-ii.html"&gt;Free Templates For Blogger (Classic Templates, Blogger Beta or New Blogger) - Part II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/06/cost-free-3-column-templates-for-new.html"&gt;Cost Free Three Column Templates For New Blogger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/menu&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hope that you'll find the links useful. The links and posts on Free Blogger templates will continue to grow over the coming days as I search for more websites or blogs that offers free Blogger templates. If you know of a website or a blog that offers free Blogger templates that hasn't been included on my list, please inform me through my email - bloggingmix[at]gmail[dot]com or you can just leave a comment on this post.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You might also be interested in these free useful tools you can use to evaluate your blog's performance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/check-your-alexa-traffic-rank.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093291553507750754" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Check Your Alexa Traffic Rank - View and compare Alexa Ranking graphs." src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/Rq80N7hTs4I/AAAAAAAAAJg/y6gvBSc4CrU/s400/Alexa+Ranking+bloggingmix.GIF" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/check-your-alexa-traffic-rank.html"&gt;Check Your Alexa Traffic Rank&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;View and compare Alexa Ranking graphs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/broken-link-checker.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093291437543633746" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; 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float: left;" alt="Website Speed Test - Find out how fast a specific website loads." src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/Rq81OrhTs7I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/X-1W4rvt7aU/s400/Speed+Test+bloggingmix.GIF" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Website Speed Test&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Find out how fast a specific website loads.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/google-banned-checker.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093291050996577058" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Google Banned Checker - Discover whether a website is banned on Google." src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/Rq81abhTs8I/AAAAAAAAAKA/S_0mmRMkYJg/s400/Google+Banned+bloggingmix.GIF" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Google Banned Checker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Discover whether a website is banned on Google.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/index-checker-google-yahoo-and-msn.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290952212329234" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Index Checker - Check for the total number of pages of a specific website which are present on search engines." src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/Rq81mbhTs9I/AAAAAAAAAKI/FyoysiikuXM/s400/Index+Checker+bloggingmix.GIF" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Index Checker&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Check for the total number of pages of a specific website which are present on search engines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/page-rank-checker.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290857723048706" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Page Rank Checker - View Google PageRank on different Google servers." src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/Rq81vbhTs-I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/We--eJj2KmQ/s400/Page+Rank+Checker+bloggingmix.GIF" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Page Rank Checker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;View Google PageRank on different Google servers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/source-code-viewer.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Source Code Viewer - View the source code of a page." src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/Rq817bhTs_I/AAAAAAAAAKY/lX296pR7Jpc/s400/Code+Viewer+bloggingmix.GIF" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Source Code Viewer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;View the source code of a page.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/blogs-search-engine-position.html"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Search Engine Position - Check your search engine positions on Google Search Engine." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273529036.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Search Engine Position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Check your search engine positions on Google Search Engine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/keyword-density-checker.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Keyword Density Checker - This tool is useful for helping webmasters achieve optimum keyword distribution." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273530256.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keyword Density Checker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This tool is useful for helping webmasters achieve optimum keyword distribution.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/search-listings-preview.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Search Listings Preview - Create a preview of how your website will appear on Google, MSN and Yahoo Search." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273531451.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Search Listings Preview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Create a preview of how your website will appear on Google, MSN and Yahoo Search.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/domain-whois.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Domain Whois - Find all the information you need on any domain name. Check the DNS settings, Registrar details and much more." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273558805.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Domain Whois&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Find all the information you need on any domain name. Check the DNS settings, Registrar details and much more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/google-page-rank-prediction.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Google PageRank Prediction - This predictor tool does what it says, it predicts your future Google PageRank." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273558807.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Google PageRank Prediction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This predictor tool does what it says, it predicts your future Google PageRank.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/keyword-suggestion.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Keyword Suggestion - Find related keywords matching your search." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273558813.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keyword Suggestion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Find related keywords matching your search.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/meta-tags-generator.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Meta-tags Generator - Generate and configure your meta-tags." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273558808.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meta-tags Generator&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Generate and configure your meta-tags.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/link-shortener.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Link Shortener - Make a long web address short and easy to remember." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273558810.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meta-tags Generator&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make a long web address short and easy to remember.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/link-price-calculator.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Link Price Calculator - Estimate how much to pay for a link." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273558812.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link Price Calculator&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Estimate how much to pay for a link.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/domain-availability-checker.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5093290715989127922" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="Domain Availability Checker - Check for available domain names." src="http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1495/9208629/16893804/273558816.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Domain Availability Checker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Check for available domain names.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thank you for using these free tools. I hope you found them useful.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-751856793615174309?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/751856793615174309/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=751856793615174309' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/751856793615174309'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/751856793615174309'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/10/2-3-and-4-column-free-blogger-templates.html' title='2, 3 and 4 Column Free Blogger Templates and Free Webmaster Tools'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6YDuTpkL9hE/RwXiqLdrllI/AAAAAAAAAOg/RIIML9WJ8AE/s72-c/four+column+blogger+templates.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-9124435191362277040</id><published>2007-09-23T02:10:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-23T02:10:38.293-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogrush'/><title type='text'>New at Blog Rush</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/put-some-flavor-on-your-blog-rush.html"&gt;Blog Rush will soon introduce flavors on their widget&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/put-some-flavor-on-your-blog-rush.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113323239360067698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QxsE6Ydx2CM/RvYsZQfOeHI/AAAAAAAAAAU/oNX7Mwn9Mlk/s400/flavorssmall.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MORE NEWS…&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It seems that some people are trying to call BlogRush a “pyramid scheme” or stating “there’s just no way the future impressions will ever be able to be served based on the promises of what referrals will bring. The math is impossible like other schemes of this kind.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anyone that is saying this doesn’t understand how BlogRush works…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;EVERY SINGLE IMPRESSION GETS REWARDED FOR *THAT* IMPRESSION AS IT HAPPENS. There is no “promise” of future rewards based on referral activity today. Each and every impression of the widget (and impression of the 5 headlines per widget) is rewarded AS IT HAPPENS. And when all the math is said and done, it also leaves 1 out of every 10 headline spaces left-over for BlogRush to use to monetize the service. So apparently some people think it’s all based on false promises that the network will eventually “catch up” and pay rewards in the future. This just isn’t the case. Every single impression that occurs is calculated and rewarded to the generations ‘above’ — that’s how the math has to work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re working hard to move to the 100% Manual Review Process as quickly as possible, and other improvements.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As I’ve now said many times, our SOLE FOCUS is helping our members generate quality, targeted traffic. So we’re hard at work to make that happen.&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p align="right"&gt;John Reese - income.com/blog&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/whats-new-at-blogcatalog-blogcatalog.html"&gt;What's New at BlogCatalog?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/increase-technorati-authority-and-blog.html"&gt;Increase Your Technorati Authority and Blog Ranking&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogrushcom-more-exposure-equals-more.html"&gt;Blog Rush - More Exposure Equals More Traffic!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/fechrcom-broken-promises-and-failed.html"&gt;Fechr.com - Broken Promises and Failed Expectations!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/create-your-own-free-three-and-two.html"&gt;Create Your Own Free Three or Two Column Blogger Template&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/http/www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/beware-of-quechupcom-its-one-hell-of.html"&gt;Beware of Quechup. It's One Hell of a Spammer!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/free-directories-submit-your-blog-now.html"&gt;Submit Your Blog to Free Directories&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-9124435191362277040?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/9124435191362277040/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=9124435191362277040' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/9124435191362277040'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/9124435191362277040'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/09/new-at-blog-rush.html' title='New at Blog Rush'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QxsE6Ydx2CM/RvYsZQfOeHI/AAAAAAAAAAU/oNX7Mwn9Mlk/s72-c/flavorssmall.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-2558920382934646791</id><published>2007-09-17T05:04:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-17T05:05:12.337-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='traffic'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blog rush'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogrush'/><title type='text'>Traffic Rush From blogrush.com - Join NOW!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.blogrush.com/r77927450"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111141968608237538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Traffic Rush From blogrush.com - Join NOW! : Blog Rush is the newest way to increase your traffic. It’s from John Reese, a renowned and successful internet marketer. Creating a Blog Rush account is free. And installation of the Blog Rush widget is easy. It will take you less than five minutes to do all the simple and easy steps." src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QxsE6Ydx2CM/Ru5silt8F-I/AAAAAAAAAAM/pWEnbwWqCTw/s400/blogrush.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Blog Rush is the newest way to increase your traffic. It’s from John Reese, a renowned and successful internet marketer. Creating a Blog Rush account is free. And installation of the Blog Rush widget is easy. It will take you less than five minutes to do all the simple and easy steps.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.blogrush.com/r77927450" target="_blank"&gt;Join Blog Rush Now and find out for your self.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;SUGGESTED READINGS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;menu&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/http/www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogrushcom-more-exposure-equals-more.html"&gt;Blog Rush – More Exposure Equals More Traffic!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/fechrcom-broken-promises-and-failed.html"&gt;Fechr.com - Broken Promises and Failed Expectations!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/create-your-own-free-three-and-two.html"&gt;Create Your Own Free Three or Two Column Blogger Template&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/http/www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/beware-of-quechupcom-its-one-hell-of.html"&gt;Beware of Quechup. 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Break them into pages of content and upload them to your blog. Use some software to upload them in regular&lt;br /&gt;intervals automatically, say one per day. Two to three private label rights products in the same niche can thus feed enough content to your blog for a year- A great automated internet marketing strategy to make money by bring free search engine targeted traffic!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;02] Join some good affiliate programs in the same category as that of your private label rights products. Insert your affiliate links into these plr products and give master resale rights to them so that your customers can resell them and make money, but can't change your affiliate links. Increase the viral internet marketing effect by giving give away rights and re brand rights to some of the links in the content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;03] In order to make money from private label rights products quickly, you can just change the graphics, rename, and make sufficient changes on the sales page to make it appear different; as though a new private label rights product being launched. Submit them to affiliate networks and marketing networks and enjoy the targeted traffic coming from the 'new products category'. Some of the private label rights products available in the internet marketing category and niches are actually this sort of second generation products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;04] Combine strategy 02] and 03] to create your unique viral marketing ebook to promote some high demand affiliate products. For example, in the internet's biggest affiliate network Clickbank; the niche 'weight loss,' has some of the best money making products. With your viral ebook created solemnly from plr products can be a lethal weapon to make you victorious in the highly competitive affiliate marketing war. Creating such a viral ebook with unique graphics and title from private label rights can be&lt;br /&gt;finished in a few hours, with a good graphic creator software available in the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;05] Break the private label rights products, with a few necessary changes, into articles. Submit these articles to article directories and permit webmasters to republish them with a resource link back to your site. Allow them to customize these articles with their affiliate links. If you have your own product in the affiliate networks like Clickbank, it will be very easy to allow webmasters to&lt;br /&gt;republish your article in their ezines or websites with their affiliate links to your products. If done correctly, it can be a brilliant internet marketing strategy to recruit affiliates.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;06] Use these articles to add more content to your website to make more money from Adsense. More content will bring more free targeted traffic from search engines, and hence more income.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;07] Private label rights products are the quickest way to make money from internet. How? Just stick your name as the author and sell them as your own products, as though you have created them. The time factor predominantly determines your success rate in selling private label rights products. The faster you buy a private label rights product and set up a site to sell it, by implementing a good internet marketing strategy to bring targeted traffic, higher the chances you have to make money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Permission Granted To Republish This Article With Your Clickbank Affiliate Link To www.resalewin.com Special Offer 2007 Best Selling Software And eBooks Product collection.&lt;a href="http://www.resalewin.com/"&gt;Private label rights and master resale rights&lt;/a&gt; to Duplicate-To-Unique Content Creators, Autoresponders, Adtrackers, Keyword Tools, Content Website Creators, Graphic Creators, Sales Letter Creators, Unblockable Pop Ups, Article Submitters, Adsense Sites, Viral eBooks, Link Cloakers, Rss, Blog link Creators, etc with private label rights and master resale rights.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;SUGGESTED READINGS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;menu&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/fechrcom-broken-promises-and-failed.html"&gt;Fechr.com – Broken Promises and Failed Expectations! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/create-your-own-free-three-and-two.html"&gt;Create Your Own Free Three or Two Column Blogger Template&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http/www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/beware-of-quechupcom-its-one-hell-of.html"&gt;Beware of Quechup. 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It doesn't have to be fancy, but it does need to look professional. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have you seen those websites that are completely filled with banners? I call them banner farms. How many of those banners do you think that YOU would click on? Enough said! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now that you know that you need a website, how do you get one? The first thing you need is a domain name. Ideally, it should contain the main keywords of your website's topic. But, you can start with using your own name - or a variation of it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will also need website hosting. Somewhere your website files can reside. There are many web hosting companies, but be careful that you get one that is reputable. Ask some of your online acquaintances who they use. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What about the design itself? I believe that simple is best, especially when you're not quite sure what you are doing. All you really need is a nice header set in a simple template. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the most difficult tasks for a new affiliate marketer is to learn how to create and maintain his or her own website. But, there is software available these days that makes it almost easy. You can also use Microsoft FrontPage or Macromedia Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is pretty expensive, and difficult to learn, for a beginner. You could also host your website with a company that has a "Site Builder," complete with design templates, included with the package. You just point, click and type in your content. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some affiliate programs will provide you with an affiliate website that you can promote. The problem with these sites is that there is no way to build your own mailing list. Building your list is the number one reason you need your own website. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you really believe that it's impossible for you to learn how to "do it yourself," there are many designers that you can find online that you can hire to do it for you. However, you still should learn how to add your content and affiliate product html codes yourself because it can get very expensive to have a designer do it for you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can do a Google search for "website designers" to find someone. There can be quite a difference in their fees so do a comparison among them. Look at their design portfolio and then make a list of the top ten (or so) companies or individuals that you are interested in. Record their fee, what all is included in their design package, and their contact information. Contact them to see if they are responsive to your inquiry. Compare them and then choose - carefully- the one you want. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the long run, it doesn't matter how you get your website built, as long as you build one. It IS necessary to your long-term affiliate marketing success. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About The Author&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jude Wright is an author and webmistress of 30 websites. Subscribe to her newsletter, "About Affiliates Ezine," at http://aboutaffiliates.com for information about how to succeed with affiliate marketing. 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If you enter a keyword, along with a city and state, the first thing that appears in the results is a link entitled, "Local business results".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This free service could spell big trouble for competitors in the online yellow pages industry. Google's Local Business Center offers all of the business information that conventional Internet yellow pages sites do, and then some. In addition to business descriptions, hours of operation, online coupons, photos, maps, driving directions, and even business reviews, Google offers Internet users something that other online yellow pages can't – the convenience of searching for both yellow pages and web search results from a single form.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Add to that, the fact that Google's business data will likely be more complete, more trustworthy and more up-to-date than its competitors because it's published by the business owners themselves, and you've got a recipe for complete dominance of the Internet yellow pages industry. Current industry leaders like YellowPages.com, SuperPages and Switchboard will have to adapt quickly to their new competitor, or we may soon be closing the book on their online yellow pages directories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;   &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About The Author&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;Erik M. Cunningham is an author, researcher and the founder of the YPdx Yellow Pages ( &lt;a href="http://www.ypdx.com/" class="hft-urls"&gt;http://www.ypdx.com&lt;/a&gt; ) and has been working in the online yellow pages industry since 2002.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;PREVIOUS POSTS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;menu&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/free-directories-submit-your-blog-now.html"&gt;Free Directories - Submit Your Blog Now!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/exchange-blog-reviews-open-invitation.html"&gt;Exchange Blog Reviews - An Open Invitation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/how-to-protect-your-blogger-blog-from.html"&gt;How To Protect Your Blogger Blog From Hackers?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/viral-linking-to-increase-technorati.html"&gt;Viral Linking to Increase Technorati Ranking and Google Page Rank&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogging-contest.html"&gt;Blogging Contest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogsrecordcom-blogging-mix-review.html"&gt;Blogsrecord.com - 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Ways to Attract Traffic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/removing-nofollow-attribute-on-your.html"&gt;How to Remove the 'NOFOLLOW' Attribute on Your Comment?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/menu&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-2805738209435325119?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/2805738209435325119/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=2805738209435325119' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2805738209435325119'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2805738209435325119'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/09/googles-local-business-center-serious.html' title='Google&apos;s Local Business Center a Serious Threat to Existing Online Yellow Pages Directories'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3568114254833518042</id><published>2007-09-08T07:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-08T07:28:19.848-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='reviews'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='review'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='book'/><title type='text'>Engines Of Creation (Book Reviews)</title><content type='html'>Despite a massive assault by its critics, Engines of Creation is a truly revolutionary work, and Eric Drexler should be commended for launching a worldwide discussion on the topic of molecular manufacturing (MM), or molecular nanotechnology (MNT), as some refer to it. First of all, this is a book that needs to be updated, as the opening chapters deal in-depth with protein design and a later chapter tries to paint a picture of a future network of information known as "the Internet". But the remainder of the book is timeless. (Update: Since this review, Engines of Creation has been updated and replaced by “Engines of Creation 2.0”)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The true merit of Engines of Creation comes not from the argument of whether or not manipulation of individual molecules is possible. We already know that it is. Our bodies are filled with nature's own molecular machines. But the true worth of this book stems from its assumption that such technology will develop into a worldwide enterprise and will have enormous consequences for the human experience. The importance of the examination and study of those consequences cannot be overstated, and Drexler formed the Foresight Institute in an attempt to grapple with many of these issues. (Although personally, I recommend The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology as the best "think-tank" on molecular manufacturing's benefits and dangers).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The power to thoroughly and inexpensively control the structure of matter will effect every aspect of the human experience, and although it is a worthy endeavor to speculate on the implications for medicine, space exploration, ending poverty, etc., none of these benefits will be realized if we fail to work out a reasonable system of governance once molecular manufacturing becomes reality. The development of this technology will lead to the creation of new weapons of destructive power, possibly give rise to demagogues, and provide the conditions necessary to precipitate a dangerous, and possibly world-threatening, arms race between competing MM-enabled nation states. Although we have faced these concerns since the dawn of the Nuclear Age, it remains unclear as to whether or not the same principles of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) will still apply. Engines of Creation sparks the debate on how we will deal with the new problems that arise from man's ability to manipulate molecules, and in doing so, it provides an invaluable service to the human race.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those concerned about our future and the world in which we live should read this book, because molecular manufacturing will define our future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About The Author&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;Britt Gillette&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To learn more about nanotechnology, please visit &lt;a href="http://brittgillette.com/" class="hft-urls"&gt;http://BrittGillette.com&lt;/a&gt;, a Christian perspective on the end times and emerging technologies. &lt;a href="http://brittgillette.com/WordPress/?page_id=7" class="hft-urls"&gt;http://brittgillette.com/WordPress/?page_id=7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/exchange-blog-reviews-open-invitation.html"&gt;Exchange Blog Reviews - An Open Invitation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-3568114254833518042?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/3568114254833518042/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=3568114254833518042' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3568114254833518042'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/3568114254833518042'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/09/engines-of-creation-book-reviews.html' title='Engines Of Creation (Book Reviews)'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-614985625533194129</id><published>2007-09-06T09:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-06T09:45:28.403-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='email'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='marketing campaign'/><title type='text'>10 Essential Steps to Developing a Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaign</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Developing and executing a successful e-mail marketing campaign is becoming more challenging. The SPAM problem isn't improving and laws are tightening their grip on e-mail marketing. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, you need to carefully develop your e-mail marketing campaign with great care.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are 10 steps you can use to develop a successful e-mail marketing campaign:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #1 - Define the purpose of your e-mail campaign  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whilst this step may seem pretty obvious, you will be surprised at how many e-mail marketing campaigns are carried out without a clear purpose or goal. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is especially prevalent with online newsletters or e-zines - many don't provide the reader any valuable or useful information. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, start your e-mail campaign right - by first defining a clear purpose or goal.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #2 - Develop a clear call to action  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A call to action is a specific set of instruction(s) contained within the e-mail with the sole purpose of leading the reader to take a specific action. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here's an example of a call to action: "Click here to download your f~ree Special Report"  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the introduction of the CAN-SPAM act and advancement in SPAM filter technology, it is difficult enough these days to get your e-mail pass SPAM filters, yet alone opened and finally read. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It would be a sheer waste of time for both your reader and yourself if you didn't create a clear call to action in your e-mail.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #3 - Personalize your e-mail message  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use your full name in the From: field rather than your company's name.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And use your recipient's name in the subject line.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This will increase the "open rate" of your e-mail (The "open rate" is the percentage of e-mails opened against e-mails successfully delivered), because recipients will more likely open and read e-mails from people they recognize. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personalization will also reduce the probability of the e-mail being mistaken as SPAM.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #4 - Develop an interesting subject line  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's true.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First impressions DO count in e-mail marketing!  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have an important e-mail you want your reader to open and read, you need to develop an interesting subject line to woo your readers attention. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The reason's really simple.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your subject line does not appeal to the reader, your e-mail will not get opened and your e-mail campaign will fail miserably. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And remember not exceed 40 characters when developing your subject line.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #5 - Remind your subscribers where and when they opted-in  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you do not e-mail your subscribers very often, say once every fortnight, it would be good to remind them where and when they opted-in, right at the top of your e-mail. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In e-mail marketing, the popular axiom, "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" bears much truth.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't expect your subscribers to remember where and when they opted-in to receive information from you if you're not in frequent contact with them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If they can't recall when they opted-in to your list and you fail remind them - don't be surprised if they scream "SPAM"!  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #6 - Provide an unsubscribe link  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In e-mail marketing, you should never ever hold anyone hostage.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You'd rather settle for happy unsubscribers than angry subscribers, right?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, provide your readers with an easy and convenient method to unsubscribe.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They'll sleep more soundly at night and so will you.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step # 7 - Check and test your e-mail  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You've spent a great deal of time crafting your e-mail.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So it is a good practice to check through your e-mail to make sure you do not overlook the following: 1) Spell check your e-mail 2) SPAM check your e-mail 3) Test all e-mail links 4) Double-check mail merge codes (if any) e.g. $firstname$ vs. {FIRSTNAME} (especially if you're sending out the same e-mail using different autoresponder software) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #8 - Use fixed-pitch font and proper formatting  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a fixed-pitch font like Courier and perform a hard carriage return at the end of each line at 60 characters to avoid formatting problems. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #9 - Track all e-mail links  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an often over-looked step. Tracking your e-mail links will allow you to gain valuable insights and discover what works and what doesn't. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the tracking information to refine your future e-mail marketing campaigns.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step #10 - KISS (Keep It Simple and Short)  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, keep your e-mails simple and short.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The more e-mail content you create, the higher the chance of triggering the SPAM filters.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If possible, use e-mail marketing to Pre-Sell, not Sell.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow these 10 steps in your next e-mail marketing campaign and watch your campaign results skyrocket!  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Copyright 2004 Fabian Lim   &lt;/p&gt;   &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About The Author&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fabian Lim is a Management &amp;amp; Internet Marketing Consultant. He helps organizations and individuals succeed online. He is also editor and publisher of "BizSuccess Tips", a No Hype, No B.S. internet marketing newsletter. Visit his website at &lt;a href="http://www.bizsuccessonline.com/" target="new"&gt;http://www.BizSuccessOnline.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;PREVIOUS POSTS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;menu&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogging-contest.html"&gt;Blogging Contest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogsrecordcom-blogging-mix-review.html"&gt;Blogsrecord.com - Blogging Mix Review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/improving-comment-system-for-blogger.html"&gt;Improving Comment System For Blogger Users&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/free-unique-themed-3-and-2-column.html"&gt;Free, Unique, Themed, 2 and 3 Column Blogger Templates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/blogging-mix-performance-report-3.html"&gt;Blogging Mix - Performance Report 3 Months After It Was Launch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/optimizing-your-title-tag-blogger.html"&gt;Optimizing Your Title Tag - For Blogger Users&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/effective-ways-to-increase-your.html"&gt;Effective Ways to Increase Your Technorati Ranking&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/dofollow-blogs-with-good-google-page.html"&gt;DOFOLLOW Blogs With Good Page Ranking&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/dramatically-increse-your-google-page.html"&gt;Dramatically Increase Your Technorati Ranking and Google PR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/attract-traffic-to-your-blog.html"&gt;Alternative to Search Engines - Ways to Attract Traffic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/removing-nofollow-attribute-on-your.html"&gt;How to Remove the 'NOFOLLOW' Attribute on Your Comment?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/free-templates-for-blogger-blogspot-and.html"&gt;Free Templates For Blogger and Wordpress&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li type="square"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/static-technorati-blog-authority-and.html"&gt;Problem With Static Technorati Blog Ranking and Authority?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/menu&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-614985625533194129?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/614985625533194129/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=614985625533194129' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/614985625533194129'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/614985625533194129'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/09/10-essential-steps-to-developing.html' title='10 Essential Steps to Developing a Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaign'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-2060674065590372740</id><published>2007-09-04T00:24:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-04T00:24:48.011-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='contest'/><title type='text'>Writing Contests: Building Writing Credentials</title><content type='html'>One of the ways many writers can successfully add credentials to their portfolio if to participate in a variety of literary contests. This type of contest encourages writers to put their best foot forward in both creativity and attention to detail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is true that there are some contests that provide a cash award for their top finishers, but there are also publishing scams that will accept your work regardless of quality. When you receive notice that your work has been accepted for publication it can be a real boost, however, a quick look at many writer’s websites can help you define the contests that are essentially vanity publishers willing to print just about anything if they believe you will purchase copies of the book for friends and family.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many cash award writing contests cover the cost of prize awards by charging an entry fee. This factor often discourages many writers who may not feel confident enough in their writing to pay a fee to submit. This allows those who do enter a better chance at placing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are also writing contests that present the opportunity to have their work published online, in a magazine or in an anthology. As a rule this type of contest does not require a purchase of the publication the work will appear in nor will they assume full rights of your work. The best writing contests only require a one time non-exclusive print right. This is important because it allows you the opportunity to sell or place the work in other venues.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beware of forfeiting full (exclusive) rights in any writing contest. When this right is given the ownership of the work is no longer yours. You will have no right to use the material in any form without permission from the publisher. It is possible to pay to enter a contest, forfeit the rights to your work and allow a publisher to gain long-term financial benefit from your work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Quality writing contests have the bonus feature of allowing you to fine tune your skills by reading the work of others. Reading can make a good writer even better. If you pay attention you can learn what works and what doesn’t while using writing contests as a means of gaining valuable insight into unique styles and structure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On a positive note, there have been numerous incidents in which individuals who entered a submission for a writing contest were able to use that same work for publishing in other book anthologies and magazines. The key is making sure to participate in writing contests that preserve your right to control the reuse of the piece.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About The Author&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Scott Lindsay is a web developer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of FaithWriters (http://www.faithwriters.com) and many other web projects. FaithWriters has grown to become one of the largest online destinations for Christian writers. Please visit the website at: &lt;a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/"&gt;http://www.faithwriters.com/&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/http/www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogging-contest.html"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blog Contest, Blogging Contest - Win Prizes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-2060674065590372740?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/2060674065590372740/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=2060674065590372740' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2060674065590372740'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2060674065590372740'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/09/writing-contests-building-writing.html' title='Writing Contests: Building Writing Credentials'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-5165505195043828530</id><published>2007-09-02T12:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-02T12:29:11.748-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='online business'/><title type='text'>Timeless Tips to Set-Up Your Online Work at Home Business</title><content type='html'>The most important part of setting up an online work at home business is obtaining customers and getting work. Customers generally want to hire an expert, so you need to market yourself and your online work at home business as being the best. You need to establish a worthy reputation for your business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First of all, publish a book or write some articles regarding your field of knowledge. The Internet has made it possible for everyone to publish his or her own articles through ezines or you can distribute an ebook. Internet newsletters are another way of showing you are knowledgeable in your area. Once you create an online newsletter, you can send the link to potential and existing customers. An ongoing newsletter is a good way to keep your name in front of your customers and show your authority in your field. Press releases that end up being published can also show your authority in your business field. Send out press releases regarding your work at home business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Creating a website to promote your work at home online business is a cheap investment to showcase your talents. Updating your site regularly with good information will keep your customers coming back. Hire a work at home freelance web designer if you are not familiar with building and maintaining websites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become a member of an association in your business field. Associations are great places to network and make new contacts and can also add credibility for your online work at home business. Associations are useful for keeping informed about industry news. Being active in industry associations will put your name in front of many potential clients.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Volunteer for public speaking events even if it’s just for a local group. Speaking in front of audiences is a great way to build your online work at home business. Likewise, teaching workshops or seminars can build your reputation as an authority on your subject area and also help you make new contacts. Potential customers will feel connected to you after hearing you speak at an event or at a workshop. These people might refer you to other potential clients as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, online forums are another place to show your area of expertise. Answering questions about your business area can drum up customers for your online work at home business. Building a strong reputation will help build your website traffic and develop your online work at home business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Copyright 2006 Harrold Swalve&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;   &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About The Author&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;Harrold Swalve is a successful online entrepreneur and bestseller author. His latest E-book "Profit Shockdocs" reveals all the secrets on how to set up your own online home business. To ensure your copy of his E-book visit &lt;a href="http://www.profit-shockdocs.com/" class="hft-urls"&gt;http://www.profit-shockdocs.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/09/blogsrecordcom-blogging-mix-review.html"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Blogsrecord.com - Submit your blog and join the contest!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-5165505195043828530?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/5165505195043828530/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=5165505195043828530' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5165505195043828530'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/5165505195043828530'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/09/timeless-tips-to-set-up-your-online.html' title='Timeless Tips to Set-Up Your Online Work at Home Business'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7327238629454707398</id><published>2007-08-29T03:40:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-29T03:40:49.469-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Spellchecker'/><title type='text'>How To Re-Set Spellchecker to Recheck Document</title><content type='html'>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;After you have written a text and run spellcheck, you might find it necessary to go back and revise the document. You might also have found that you have been running spellcheck, your brain has gotten a little numb, and you can't remember if you actually fixed the last error or just "Ignore" automatically. You'll need to re-set your spellchecker so that it will recheck the entire document, not just new text that is added. Here’s an easy way to re-run spellcheck: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Block highlight the ENTIRE text (that is, click at the very beginning of the document, before the first word on the first page, and drag to the bottom of the text; or click the cursor before the first word on the first page, and then hold down the Shift key and click behind the last word on the last page). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Go to Tools, Language, Set Language, U.S. English (or other language being used), OK.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Then click at the beginning of the document to remove the highlighting.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The spellchecker has now been re-set. You can run it again, and the entire document will be spellchecked.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;You can also do this just for sections of text, by block-highlighting the section you want to re-spellcheck. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;You can also recheck your spelling using this alternative method: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;With your document open, click Tools, Options, Spelling &amp; Grammar. At the bottom of the window under “Proofing Tools” is a button for “Recheck Document.” Click on the button. When you do, you will get the following window: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;This operation resets spell checker and grammar checker. Do you want to continue?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Click Yes. Then, re-run spellcheck on your document. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;It is easy to re-check a document that has already been spellchecked. Please be sure to remember to run a final spellcheck when you are completely finished with your document! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: justify;"&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;About The Author&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Jan K., The Proofer is freelance proofreader and copyeditor. Visit &lt;a href="http://www.janktheproofer.com/" target="new"&gt;http://www.janktheproofer.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information. Visit Jan K., the Proofer’s sister sites: Mom’s Break at &lt;a href="http://www.momsbreak.com/" target="new"&gt;http://www.MomsBreak.com&lt;/a&gt; for free printable projects and crafts. Jan’s Dough at &lt;a href="http://www.jansdough.com/" target="new"&gt;http://www.jansdough.com&lt;/a&gt; for free printable recipes for Sourdough Bread and more. For more articles by Jan K., The Proofer, visit &lt;a href="http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com/" target="new"&gt;http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com&lt;/a&gt;. Article © Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:jkproof@bellsouth.net"&gt;jkproof@bellsouth.net&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-7327238629454707398?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/7327238629454707398/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=7327238629454707398' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7327238629454707398'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7327238629454707398'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-to-re-set-spellchecker-to-recheck.html' title='How To Re-Set Spellchecker to Recheck Document'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-9087664846474981194</id><published>2007-08-26T08:07:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-26T08:24:22.763-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='link'/><title type='text'>Love Links</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;span id="fullpost"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Mix&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blog-about-interesting-stuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog About Interesting Stuff&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Internet Blog Branding&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://search-engine-optimization-blogspot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blogspot - Search Engine Optimization&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blogging-tips-and-seo-guide.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blogging Tips, SEO Guide&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://blogging-tips-and-seo-guide.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog Instructor&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blog-blogger-blogging.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog, Blogger and Blogging&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blog-about-networking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog About Networking&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blogging-monetization-money.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog Monetization - Blogspot&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blogger-blog-blogging.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blogger, Blog and Blogging&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blogging-and-marketing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blogging and Marketing&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blog-for-bloggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog For Bloggers&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://the-bloggers-haven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;The Bloggers Haven&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://rocaism.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Business Logic&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blog.mail.com/rockyjohn:mail.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Extension - Blogging Mix&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blog.mail.com/rocai:email.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Content, Connection, Continuity&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://all-about-blogs-and-bloggers.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;All About Blogs and Bloggers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://the-blog-specialist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog Specialist&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://bloggingseotips.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;SEO Blogging Tips&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://the-world-of-blogging.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;The  World of Blogging&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://the-blog-addiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;The Blog Addiction&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blogging-overdozed.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blogging Overdozed&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://blog-directives.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blog Directives&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://bloglines-for-bloggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Bloglines For Bloggers&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.thelastpageonthenet.com/archives/19" target="_blank"&gt;Profiting From Blog &lt;/a&gt;- &lt;a href="http://blogger-and-blogging.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Blogger and Blogging&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://the-bloggers-corner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;The Blogger's Corner&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://theblogspotblogger.blogspot.com/"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;The Blogspot Blogger&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://pinay-ladies.blogspot.com"&gt;Asian Culture&lt;/a&gt; - Viral Tag - Viral Tag - Viral Tag - Viral Tag&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-9087664846474981194?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/9087664846474981194/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=9087664846474981194' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/9087664846474981194'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/9087664846474981194'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/love-links.html' title='Love Links'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7156675543209510869</id><published>2007-08-24T06:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-24T07:15:19.833-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='viral linking'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='viral tag'/><title type='text'>Guaranteed Way to Increase Your Google Page Rank and Technorati Ranking!</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;If you are looking for ways to improve your &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;GOOGLE PAGE RANKING&lt;/span&gt; and &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;TECHNORATI RANKING&lt;/span&gt;, I recommend that you give &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Viral Linking&lt;/span&gt; or &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Viral Tagging&lt;/span&gt; a chance. All you need to do is follow these four simple instructions and you're on your way to increasing the number of links to your blog. (courtesy of &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Mix&lt;/a&gt;.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==== Copy and Paste below this line ====&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Instructions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1.) Copy and paste the entire matrix of “ViralTags” below.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2.) Substitute the Host Tag and one of the “ViralTags” in the matrix with your anchor text of choice containing your blog’s URL. Please keep anchor text to a maximum of 4 words to keep the matrix size manageable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3.) When you get a ping back from someone that has your link in one of their “ViralTags”, practice good karma by copying his/her Host Tag’s anchor text (automatically the associated link will also be copied) and paste it over one of your “ViralTags” below.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4.) Encourage and invite your readers to do the same and soon this will grow virally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Host Tag: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Mix : Blog, Bloggers and Blogging&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;strong&gt; | &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Mix&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blog-about-interesting-stuff.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blog About Interesting Stuff&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/"&gt;Internet Blog Branding&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://search-engine-optimization-blogspot.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blogspot - Search Engine Optimization&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blogging-tips-and-seo-guide.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blogging Tips, SEO Guide&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blog-instructor.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blog Instructor&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blog-blogger-blogging.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blog, Blogger and Blogging&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blog-about-networking.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blog About Networking&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blogging-monetization-money.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blog Monetization - Blogspot&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blogger-blog-blogging.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blogger, Blog and Blogging&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blogging-and-marketing.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blogging and Marketing&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blog-for-bloggers.blogspot.com/"&gt;Blog For Bloggers&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://the-bloggers-haven.blogspot.com/"&gt;The Bloggers Haven&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://rocaism.blogspot.com/"&gt;Business Logic&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blog.mail.com/rockyjohn:mail.com/"&gt;Extension - Blogging Mix&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://blog.mail.com/rocai:email.com/"&gt;Content, Connection, Continuity&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="http://pinay-ladies.blogspot.com"&gt;Asian Women and Culture&lt;/a&gt; | Viral Tag | Viral Tag | Viral Tag | Viral Tag | &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;UPDATE:&lt;/b&gt; Please let me know through the comments when you've posted this on your blog so I can add your link. Please inform me of your preferred ANCHOR TEXT too. 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Links are king for search engines. Content is also important but we all know that links are what search engines see at first, the content is going to keep you at the top when you get there.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are all aware of the time factor that there is when it comes to Google and other search engines. In my experience, it takes a month or more before your website shows up in any search engine for any key phrase. You will see that you gain search engines traffic all the time as long as you use this strategy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Back to the blogging. To make sure you have links pointing to your site that are going to raise your site in search engines utilize blog directories and social bookmarking. These two things are going to magnify the power of your blog my 10 fold thanks to these two miracles of the internet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An example of a social bookmarking site is de.lici.us. What you have to do is sign up and add your blog to your favorites. This site allows people to publicly add sites to there favorites so this is where content comes in as well. If people don't like what your writing, they won't bookmark your content. Then what you do is go to the blog area of your account and add the code that allows others to add you to there favorites. Add the code to the area of your blog where your posts are. This can be done on many blogs. Now people will add you to there favorites and this will increase traffic and links to your sites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A blog directory is a place that indexes blogs in exchange for you placing a little rectangle that says blog on it to your blog. This is a reciprocal link but it will increase traffic to your site and any links counts. An example for this is blogcatalog.com. If you have ever added your site to a regular web directory to your site you can do this because it is the same thing. The benefit of this is that people are always looking for blogs with info. Blogs are also updated much more often.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Until next time, remember that you must always take massive action and never be reluctant to do something but always plan before you do anything.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;   ----------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;u&gt;Free Report&lt;/u&gt;-- If want more info download this free E-book.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://internetbusiness-tips.com/"&gt;Click Here To Get Your Own Copy Of "Creating A Massive Blog Traffic Vortex"&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/what-makes-blogcatalog-different.html"&gt;What Makes BlogCatalog Different? - Blogging Mix Review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-2367294780815060898?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/2367294780815060898/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=2367294780815060898' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2367294780815060898'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/2367294780815060898'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/blogging-for-seo-benifits.html' title='Blogging For SEO Benifits'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-183850962751748855</id><published>2007-08-18T09:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-18T09:53:53.479-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Blog Marketing'/><title type='text'>How Blogging Affects Mainstream Marketing</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;There has been a lot of buzz around blogging lately, and for good reason. Weblogs, or blogs for short, are changing the way people market themselves and their businesses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you aren't familiar with blogging, the concept is relatively easy to grasp. Blogs first began as a shared online journal. A blogger posted diary-like entries about his or her daily life for others to read.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recently though, blogging has evolved into a new form of business writing and advertising. Many business owners now use blogs to promote their goods and services. Others use blogs to promote their website and get higher search engine rankings. Some politicians even use blogs to reach voters.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media that is somehow related to the blog topic. Though most blogs focus on textual contant, a blogger may include videos, pictures, and even audio in blog posts. A blog comprised of videos is called a vlog and a blog that uses pictures is called a photoblog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Benefits of Blogging&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By adding blogging to their marketing campaigns, business owners are able to market their product with virtually no out of pocket expense. In some cases, bloggers may even be able to make large sums of money with their published blog. For example, a blogger who employs the Google Ad Sense program can make money from blog readers. The more readers a blogger has, the more money can be made from the Google ad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A blogger can also be a guide for shoppers who are looking for specific products and services. This makes blogging an excellent tool for retailers or affiliate marketers. Blogs can also be a source of valuable information and niche industry news.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because there are virtually limitless possibilities provided by blogging, it is easy to see why blogs have begun to have a significant impact on mainstream marketing practices. Many companies have noticed this and have chosen to hire a blogger to write and post up to date information for customers, shareholders, and employees.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some blogs now get millions of readers every single day. There are so many blog readers out there, that experts speculate that the world of blogging is rivaling the mainstream media. New blog search engines are also being created to make searching for a blog easier than ever before.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have not yet established a blog for your business, you may want to consider doing so as soon as possible. Keep in mind though that it will take work to attract readers to your blog. It must be interesting or valuable to them in some way. A blogger must also concentrate on creating informative pieces that are as honest and up to date as possible. Blogging is serious business and if you make a mistake, it will not go unnoticed by your readership.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you need help developing your blog, there are many different browser-based software programs on the market that can help you get a start. Blogs can also be hosted by dedicated blogging services or regular web hosting services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Last, but not least, a blogger must remember to optimize blog writing for search engines. Blogging is an Internet medium and needs to be approached with Internet principles in mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Blogging Example&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A typical blog entry includes a title or headline, a body of text, a permalink or URL for another web page, and a post date, which indicates the date and time that the post was published. A blogger may also choose to include a link at the bottom to allow readers to post comments on the blog.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cliff Posey, owner of CRP Marketing, owns and operates &lt;a class="hft-urls" href="http://webbusinesstoolsonline.com/"&gt;http://webbusinesstoolsonline.com&lt;/a&gt;. Cliff Posey has also operated several other successful web businesses including Love Song Cards and Radio Career Consultants. The content in this article was developed from his experience in these businesses. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/hittail-works-best-with-mozilla-firefox.html"&gt;Hittail: Works Best With Mozilla Firefox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/blog-directories-free-submission.html"&gt;Blog Directories - Free Submission&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/free-three-column-template-ii.html"&gt;Free Three Column Template - II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/free-three-column-template.html"&gt;Free Three Column Template&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/how-to-get-stumbled-by-top-stumblers-of.html"&gt;How to Get Stumbled by the Top Stumblers of StumbleUpon.com?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/7-proven-effective-ways-to-drive.html"&gt;7 Proven Effective Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog - Part I&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/7-effective-ways-to-drive-traffic-to.html"&gt;7 Proven Effective Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog - Part II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/136-free-links-submit-to-article.html"&gt;136 Free Links to Your Blog - Submit to Article Directories&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/7-major-traffic-killers.html"&gt;7 Major Traffic Killers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/1000-blog-directories-search-engine.html"&gt;1000 Blog, Search Engine and RSS Directories&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/07/7-blog-mistakes-that-bloggers-do-when.html"&gt;7 Blogging Mistake that Bloggers do When Building Links&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-183850962751748855?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/183850962751748855/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=183850962751748855' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/183850962751748855'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/183850962751748855'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-blogging-affects-mainstream.html' title='How Blogging Affects Mainstream Marketing'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8952326804976315363</id><published>2007-08-13T06:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-13T06:32:29.117-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='branding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogcatalog'/><title type='text'>A Logo Without Your Name... Can Be A Big Branding Pain!</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;I often get asked to develop a small business's logo as a symbol-only logo. But for many small businesses, this isn't the right choice for a couple of reasons.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Designing a symbol-only logo is a much more complicated (and often more expensive) process, because the symbol has to:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Carry a lot more meaning - there's no text to help explain the business. It's important that your logo has some meaning and a role in explaining your business - and that's a lot for a little symbol to do all by itself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Be entirely unique all on its' own. I don't need to tell you that there are a whole lot of logos out there. A lot of the basic shapes - and even some of the more complicated ones - are already "owned" by big corporations. But you can still use variations or combinations of those shapes when they're designed into a logo with your company name.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Communicate to your audience. The more obscure the symbol design that you create, the less likely that your customers will understand its meaning. Or they may interpret it incorrectly. Either way your clients will feel alienated - and that's never good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you do create a symbol-only logo, you'll have a couple of challenges with your brand identity:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- It will take a lot more time and effort to educate your target audience about your business. Think of all the symbol-only logos that are really memorable, like Nike or Apple. The reason that those are so memorable and well-known is that each of those companies has a very large advertising budget. They can afford to dedicate people and time to getting the word out. Their deep pockets build visibility and encourage recognition. Small businesses just don't have those kinds of resources.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Trademark infringement can be more of a problem - from both sides of the fence. It can be very difficult for your designer to design a logo that won't look like any other trademarked logo out there, regardless how hard they try.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. First of all, it's hard for a designer to comprehensively research all of the other trademarked logos just to see what you're up against. However, the Trademark Office has more thorough tools and methods of researching the other existing logos out there and they might find one that you overlooked.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Secondly, logos and trademarks can be a bit subjective. Just because you and your designer think that the design that you've created doesn't infringe on other logos, the Trademark Office might reject your application based on their interpretation of "similarity"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. And you're not just worrying about what the Trademark Office thinks. Any other business with an existing trademark could also challenge your application. They can even ask you to cease-and-desist using your logo after it has been trademarked if they held their trademark to a similar logo first. While surrendering might not seem like such a bad thing, remember that you'd also have to destroy any existing printed collateral, forfeit your trademark (and the trademarking process isn't cheap!) and redesign all of your materials. You'll also lose the equity and memorability that you will have built up in your logo if you do have to redesign.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you do finally manage to design and trademark a symbol-only logo, you'll have to be extra-vigilant about making sure that other companies don't design a mark that's similar to yours. You are ultimately responsible for "policing" your own trademark and will have to stay up-to-date on trademark applications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alternately, you could hire someone to keep an eye on new trademarks for you but that can be expensive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can easily avoid all of these complications by designing a combination logo that includes both a symbol and your company name. Once you've designed your combination logo, you should always use the components together. This helps avoid potential legal issues like those mentioned above.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Erin Ferree is a brand identity and marketing design strategist who creates big visibility for small businesses. Through her customized marketing and brand identity packages, Erin helps her clients design effective websites that help them extend their brands, bring in new clients and make sales. &lt;a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.elf-design.com/"&gt;http://www.elf-design.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/blogcatalogs-blogging-for-great-cause.html"&gt;Bloggers Against Abuse&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/2007/08/blogcatalogs-blogging-for-great-cause.html"&gt;September 27th, 2007&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;Check out &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Mix&lt;/a&gt; for more details or you can visit &lt;a href="http://blog.blogcatalog.com/category/community-challenge/"&gt;BlogCatalog's Discussion Thread&lt;/a&gt; regarding the event!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8952326804976315363?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8952326804976315363/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8952326804976315363' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8952326804976315363'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8952326804976315363'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/logo-without-your-name-can-be-big.html' title='A Logo Without Your Name... Can Be A Big Branding Pain!'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-6898653223854449076</id><published>2007-08-08T04:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-08T04:38:34.183-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Pop-Ups Still Work. At Least For The Time Being'/><title type='text'>Pop-Ups Still Work. At Least For The Time Being</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Do you remember playing with the jack-in-the-box toy as a child? You knew that if you kept winding it up, eventually jack was going to burst out of the top and startle you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many of you found old jack-in-the-box an annoying toy and confined it to the toy box.....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Well, it reminds me of pop-ups on the internet. Eventhough you know that when you get on the internet there is a good chance a pop-up will present itself, you always act surprised and somewhat violated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But as irritating as they are, pop-ups work. Most businesses are able to utilize pop ups for growing their list. This way they can market to you for years to come. Others actually make sales off of pop up offers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, these days if you don't want to deal with pop ups, you have the pop up blockers and stoppers. This pretty much remedies the situation if you don't like multiple offers etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, many people still don't have any type of pop up blockers because they haven't gotten around to purchasing it or because they actually want to view the pop up offers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;*Aggravating Pop Ups Mop Up!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With jack-in-the-box, jack always popped up. With pop ups, you can have multiple offers. Depending on the pop up software, you can have them pop up on entrance or on exit and even have them set on a time delay.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Plus, you can have them load on the front or behind the page. And even position them to the exact spot on the page where you desire.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;**Remember when I said that pop up blockers and stoppers can pretty much be stopped these days?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not so fast!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Check out this article online at http://www.govisitors.com/jb/article4.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After you get there you'll notice a pop up that flies onto the page.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even if you have a pop up blocker set up on your computer, it shoudn't stop it. You see, this pop up is built into the html page. This way when it loads, it does not open in a separate window. It is a part of the page and can not be stopped.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maybe it's sneaky, but it works....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The word on the street is that Pop Ups will soon be done away with. Believe me, this will not hurt my feelings in the least! They tend to annoy me also. However, until then, you can continue to reap the benefits of utilizing pop ups for your business! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Turn website visitors into paying customers! Free Epackage at &lt;a href="http://www.govisitors.com/epackage.html" target="new"&gt;http://www.govisitors.com/epackage.html&lt;/a&gt;. Take Advantage of Pure Internet Marketing Genius at GoVisitors.com's Article Library &lt;a href="http://www.govisitors.com/articles.html" target="new"&gt;http://www.govisitors.com/articles.html&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="mailto:jasonblackston@govisitors.com"&gt;jasonblackston@govisitors.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;For more blogging tips and advices, visit &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Blogging Mix&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;Enhance your blog and blogging skills with Blogging Mix.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-6898653223854449076?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/6898653223854449076/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=6898653223854449076' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6898653223854449076'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6898653223854449076'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/pop-ups-still-work-at-least-for-time.html' title='Pop-Ups Still Work. At Least For The Time Being'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-1620368338477353554</id><published>2007-08-07T04:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-07T04:34:11.858-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet branding'/><title type='text'>How Do Internet Coupons Affect Company Branding?</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Branding is very important to companies nowadays. Through the brand, a company can communicate with its consumers. A brand is considered to be valuable if it elicits a positive response from its consumers. When a consumer sees a product with a certain brand label on it and buys the product, then the brand is considered to be highly valuable. Anything that helps a product be sold is valuable. Anything that increases company value is valuable. If a brand can increase the sales of the company, then in turn it will make the company more profitable. If the brand is useful in generating more sales, then the brand is considered to be of value.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Internet coupons can affect branding in so many ways. The following examples are both positive and negative ways wherein branding is affected. Let us first look at the positive effect. When a certain consumer sees an internet coupon, he or she will most likely have a positive response to the product. For example, an internet coupon with the ad, “Buy two of these calculators and get one free,” will let the consumer know that they could make good use of these calculators. Who would not want three calculators for the price of two? The brand of the calculator will be positively affected because the consumers will say to themselves that this company values its consumers so much that it is now giving away a third calculator for free. The consumer will then say, “We should get this calculator from the shop now.” This is a positive response.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the other hand, the internet coupon may also affect the brand of the calculator in a negative way. When a consumer sees the internet coupon, “Buy two of these calculators and get one free,” he can always think otherwise. He may think that these calculators are being given internet coupons because they are not selling in the department store. This internet coupon campaign is a desperate attempt of the company to sell these lousy calculators. When the consumer thinks like this, then they will basically not buy the calculator. What is worse is how it affects the brand. Since these coupons may elicit a negative response, then no one else may want to buy these calculators because of the image it conveyed through the internet coupons. The brand of the calculator will be affected both now and in the future. No one may want to buy these calculators because since they were sold at a huge discount before, they are likely lousy in performance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Companies should think very well on how they issue internet coupons. These internet coupons will affect their company brand either in a positive or a negative way. A company should not simply issue internet coupons left and right, they should think twice or even thrice before making such move.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Taisha Grant writes about &lt;a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.perfumefragrancecoupons.com/Categories/Women"&gt;http://www.perfumefragrancecoupons.com/Categories/Women's/Skin%20Care.html&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.perfumefragrancecoupons.com/Coupons/Perfume%20Emporium.html"&gt;http://www.perfumefragrancecoupons.com/Coupons/Perfume%20Emporium.html&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;For more blogging tips and advices, visit &lt;a href="http://www.bloggingmix.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blogging Mix&lt;/strong&gt; - Enhance your blog and blogging skills with Blogging Mix.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-1620368338477353554?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/1620368338477353554/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=1620368338477353554' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1620368338477353554'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1620368338477353554'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-do-internet-coupons-affect-company.html' title='How Do Internet Coupons Affect Company Branding?'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-4847852990041859535</id><published>2007-08-06T02:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-06T02:48:26.923-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='seo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Search engine optimization'/><title type='text'>10 Great Search Engine Optimization Tools for Your Online Success</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;The Internet promotion of every company is related to the search engine positioning of the site. The positioning is important for your books, products and services to be easily found online.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search engine position is the place which a site takes in the search results for every search engine after performing search. The searches often are results of one or more words entered in the search bar. It seems simple to find where your site is by searching with the related keywords. For the search engine optimization being effective you need these keywords in your meta tags. If you want to check how it works, type for example "promotion" in Google and Yahoo to find that http://www.promotionworld.com/ is on 2. and 1. position respectively (this may change at the time you read this).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meta Tags - How to create your meta tags&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meta tags are specific HTML tags that exceed their "what you see is what you get" functions to display content and serve as a mediator between the site page and the search engines, performed by their crawling robots.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Title Tag is, as it can be assumed by its name, the site or page title that best describes the site content and purpose and contains of short phrase that can include the site name. It can be separated or not by colons but must include the words that describe the main functions of your site. When you write it, you can consider that the search engines will select your site in the search results more successfully if the metas contain the keywords you are going after in the search engine optimization.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MySite: MySite functions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meta tags are easy to create with the PromotionWorld's Meta tag generator that makes this task an easy one step effort to get the entire code the way it should be in the site's HTML code immediately after the tag.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To be sure that your meta tags contain the appropriate keywords that will lead you to the top of the search list you can try a little research using the Keyword suggestion tool. Here you can find what are the most searchable keywords related to your content and to include them in your meta tags. You can go back again and again to check and update your keyword list according to the search trends.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Engines - How to submit your site&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After your site is dressed with the meta tags, you are ready to go and submit it to the search engines. The Free Search Engine Submission tool http://www.promotionworld.com/seotools/index.php?rdt=submit will automatically submit your site to more than 60 search engines, including the best known. Just follow the easy steps and you will get your site submitted and a detailed report about the submission process results displayed and send to you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Search Position - Where You Are&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The positions of your site is easy to find using the Keyword Ranking Monitor http://www.promotionworld.com/seotools/index.php?rdt=kwrank. This handy tool will quickly tell you the site ranking on Google. You can check the competitors' sites as well to see where you are. To find out where your competitor's sites are located you can look at the WebSite Location Tool.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The effective optimization is based on statistics and you can check up how your results change thru the time using the secure help of PromotionWorld's Keyword Ranking Monitor. Your keywords and URLs are stored easily accessible with your user name and you can check the trends of any keyword search results displayed in well designed graphics. You can even select a keyword from the keyword suggestion list and import it into your keyword result table just by one click.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most advanced search at all Google Datacenters can provide you with information about how your ranking is moving depending to which server the search inquiry is sent. This Google DataCenter Watch tool http://www.promotionworld.com/seotools/index.php?rdt=dance can allow you to predict your keyword optimization efforts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Links - The secret of traffic&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The links that are going to your site by other sites are important for your Traffic and Google PageRank. You can permanently check up your link status with this Backlink Tracker Tool http://www.promotionworld.com/seotools/index.php?rdt=bklinks. Your link history will be stored and here you can find how effective your link exchanges with other sites are - a technique of vital importance for your site online success. To check your Google PR now just go to the Google PR Tool http://www.promotionworld.com/seotools/index.php?rdt=grank enter the URL and get the result.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Extras - Convert your site traffic into money&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is a good advertising program that gains more and more popularity and becomes a materialized developer dream of earning just from the user traffic to the site. Google AdSense is designed to provide you the opportunity to provide to your users fresh related to your content links and to make you benefit from it without any effort. Using Google AdSense Tool you can see from here how the Google Adsense ads will appear on your site. Try this simple and attractive free tool to see the Google AdSense program diversity designed for your content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you already have a Google AdSense account you can easily monitor your AdSense data http://www.promotionworld.com/seotools/index.php?rdt=adsense_charts displayed in graphics and charts to get you an easy visual access to your campaign.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WebSite Gifts - Count your visitors and make them happy&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your site content will be more accessible if you provide the users an option to search free thru your site pages. You can get this Free search for your site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good gift for your site is the Free Counter displaying the number of visits for your pages. Get this tool and set it on your site. If you have an idea of some different image you can send that or if you feel, you can prepare an image and send this to be included in the tool set. Be creative and make the other users appreciate your talent.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hope that you enjoyed our touring thru the amazing tool land and you get even more ideas about how can you promote your site. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Milena Sotirova is Editor of DevStart, Inc. She has publications on web promotion, search engine optimization and web hosting industry news coverage and analyses. &lt;a href="http://promotionworld.com/" target="new"&gt;PromotionWorld.com&lt;/a&gt; is one of the most popular sites for web promotion and contains tutorials, tools, articles and search engine news. Subscribe for DevStart Channel &lt;a href="http://www.promotionworld.com/informer/" target="new"&gt;http://www.promotionworld.com/informer/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Send your feedback to &lt;a href="mailto:editor@devstart.com"&gt;editor@devstart.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can reproduce this article on your website, or in your Newsletter provided that you include the resource box. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-4847852990041859535?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/4847852990041859535/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=4847852990041859535' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4847852990041859535'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4847852990041859535'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/10-great-search-engine-optimization.html' title='10 Great Search Engine Optimization Tools for Your Online Success'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-1685866629402683640</id><published>2007-08-06T02:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-06T02:46:55.950-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogger'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trackback'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='posts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='traffic'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='email'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='newsletter'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='link'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='readers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet-and-business-online'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blogging-rss'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='visitors'/><title type='text'>The Truth About Trackbacks</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;If you’re a blogger, chances are you’ve heard of trackbacks. Most likely, you probably don’t know what these are and what they have to do with your blog. That’s alright, as most people don’t quite understand how trackbacks work and why they are useful for a blog. In this newsletter, we’re going to go over trackbacks—what they are, how they work, why they are important to blog traffic, and how to get more trackbacks. After you’ve read this, you’ll know practically everything there is to know about trackbacks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What are trackbacks?&lt;br /&gt;The concept of trackbacks is a bit hard to explain. So we’ll use an example to explain it in the best way possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OK, say you see a great blog post on another person’s blog and want to link to it on your blog. You could do this the old-fashioned way by manually putting a link on your site to that blog. However, if you do it this way, the person whose blog post you are linking to won’t know that you are linking to them unless you tell them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is where trackbacks come in. A trackback is a program which will notify the owner of a blog when one of their posts has been linked to at another blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How do they work?&lt;br /&gt;A blog that has a trackback system set up will have a link at the bottom of every blog post. This link will say something like “Blog This!” Anyone who clicks the link can then put a link to that blog post on their site. The person who posted the original blog will then be notified via email that their blog posting has been linked to. Additionally, the link that was clicked (“Blog This!”) will change to “Trackbacks”. From that point forward, the “Trackbacks” link will keep track of how many people have chosen to blog about that particular post. So after the first trackback, it will say “Trackbacks: 1”. The number of trackbacks recorded will be updated as they occur.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why are trackbacks important to blog traffic?&lt;br /&gt;The easy answer is that trackbacks are important because they increase awareness of your blog. Trackbacks also make a blog seem more credible. After all, people have to think your posts are good enough to be trackbacked.&lt;br /&gt;Anytime a person makes a trackback on your blog, they make a post on their own blog about your blog. This, in turn, lets their readers know about your blog. Chances are, their readers will want to visit your blog to see what the big deal is. If they see something on your blog that they like, they’ll keep coming back for more, which means you’ll have a whole new fanbase of readers. That means more traffic for your blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Can you imagine what would happen if 5 different bloggers trackbacked a post on your blog? Depending on how popular their blog is, that’s potentially as much as hundreds of new readers for your blog! Pretty incredible, right?&lt;br /&gt;Also, every trackback made, assuming it is a legitimate one (and some trackbacks are spam, especially if they are there only to link to another site) adds credibility to your blog. Blogs with high amounts of trackbacks look credible because lots of people like the posts enough to trackback them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How can I increase the number of trackbacks I get?&lt;br /&gt;The easiest and best way to increase trackbacks is to frequently post. If you post frequently (2-3 times a week), people will have quite a few posts that they can trackback. However, it is important to make sure that your posts are of a good quality. Quality blog posts are those that people can relate to and are easy to read. If you post a long boring rant, people probably won’t want to trackback that. But if you post a decent sized rant that is entertaining (and that people are likely to agree with), you’ll get trackbacked.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The number of trackbacks you get is totally dependent on the number of visitors your blog receives and how frequently you are able to make quality posts. If you’ve got a good amount of visitors and write good blog posts, you’ll get trackbacks&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:Terry Detty, 42 and genuinely happy individual, enjoys all aspects of internet marketing and occasionally enjoys going out for a brisk walk. The best &lt;a href="http://www.majon.com/" target="_blank"&gt;www.majon.com&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.majon.com/safeannounce" target="_blank"&gt;www.majon.com/safeannounce&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.organistudios.com/" target="_blank"&gt;www.organistudios.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-1685866629402683640?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/1685866629402683640/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=1685866629402683640' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1685866629402683640'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/1685866629402683640'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/truth-about-trackbacks.html' title='The Truth About Trackbacks'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-4470234732559044577</id><published>2007-08-06T02:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-06T02:44:21.682-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='seo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='free traffic'/><title type='text'>6 Out-of-Box Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;If it comes to creating your new blog, I think what I am talking about will help you make your blog famous to a large extent as it is direct from my experience getting my blog ranked no.1 in a famous blog hosting website in Thailand. Currently I got 8,000-18,000 hits a day with 1,500-3,000 unique visitors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What I have done are very simple and it doesn’t require technical background on computer language and no strings attached!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Choose the right blog hosting site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is one of the most important things at the first start. There are a huge number of blog hosting sites being created to capitalize on business opportunities mostly focused on making money via Google Adsense. However only a few hosting websites can serve that well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Technically you have to make sure that the host of the blog hosting site you'd like is robust enough to handle a large number of visitors coming to visit your blog, easy to manage, and flexible in a sense that you can modify codes or theme yourself. This will also give you freedom in placing adsense ads in any part of your blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let’s get back to the point, the right blog host should be of the following:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- It must be popular among bloggers. This will automatically make your blog famous as you have chances to get visited from your blog peers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- It can display new posts or updated blogs on the home page(preferably) or dashboard. This increases chance to get visited as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The site should accommodate forum so that you can share your opinions/experiences to get your blog known by others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Importantly it should allow bloggers to place ads onto blogs as long as you’d like to make money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Update your blog during rush hours&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This will help increase chance of getting hit by those who are updating their blogs or paying visits to other blogs. As I mentioned previously that the site should display newly updated blogs on the homepage or dashboard, people tend to have a look at other blogs before updating their blogs though the chance that your blog is disappearing from the homepage is huge due to a number of blogs updated at the same time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Add videos onto your blog to make it alive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This way is evidently effective. Youtube is a good case study. People tend to digest information through video or audio materials rather than literatures. Doing this will differentiate your blog from others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Importantly you need to ensure that your video files can be played smoothly and clearly otherwise it will adversely affect your blog as people get bored or frustrated visiting your blog. It depends on at what speed your video can be played. Don’t make your guests wait too long.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Videos will help keep your guests coming in again particularly if they are music videos. There are thousands of music video codes that you can utilize.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Try to communicate with visitors and use informal words.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Reading formal articles is a boring thing. You should bridge this gap and get close to your visitors like friends. Blogs already allow your guests to communicate with you via comment form. This will indirectly generate words-of-mouth marketing. If your visitors are impressed, they will make link to your blog. You get one-way links. You should do the same in return if there are some space available in your blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Make links in the content&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My assumption is that your blog is related to some specific matters that you would like to deliver to visitors thus by nature, each post or entry will be somehow related to one another. You’d better make links on words related to other posts. This will not just help your visitors get more information but also make them stick to your site and generate page views hence increased chance of getting high click-through rate(CTR) meaning bigger money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Grab Hot Keywords like "Gillian Chung Naked"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As of today, there are only 58,000 search results on the phrase "Gillian Chung Naked" while there are probably millions of people from Asia searching for this. You will see a steep jump-up on the number of unigue visitors. Try it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hope this helps! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Metee Liewrojanasakul, the Creator of BlogToBoom (&lt;a href="http://blogtoboom.blogspot.com/" target="new"&gt;blogtoboom.blogspot.com&lt;/a&gt;), a blogging experiment of his that draws thousands of visitors a day.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-4470234732559044577?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/4470234732559044577/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=4470234732559044577' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4470234732559044577'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/4470234732559044577'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/6-out-of-box-ways-to-drive-traffic-to.html' title='6 Out-of-Box Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8541141524328665756</id><published>2007-08-06T02:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-06T02:43:03.889-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='seo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Search engines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pagerank'/><title type='text'>There Should Be More to your SEO Consultant Than Rankings</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions in SEO is that ranking at Google and Yahoo is all that counts in search engine optimization. Potential clients come to me with a single goal: "Get me a top-ten ranking at Google." Some will also mention MSN, and a few will rhyme off a list of search engines and want to rank well at the top 200 of them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is time to separate fact from fiction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yes, your SEO consultant can get you a top-ten placement at Google. But...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If the placement is for "dirty brown shoes", it probably won't help your shoe store one bit, even if I get you the first place ranking. Few people are actually searching for that term.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Being number ten might not help much either, depending on the term. People searching for "Essential Nectar liquid vitamins", will probably click on the first result they see, or at least on one of the "above-the-fold" results that do not require scrolling. On the other hand, someone searching for "liquid vitamins" might check through two pages of results to familiarize herself with the options available.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your title tag reads like a cheap list of search terms, it will not be enticing. For instance, if it reads: "vitamins, liquid vitamins, multivitamins, multi-vitamins", you might skip over it in favor of the next result that reads "Liquid vitamins from the Liquid Vitamin Supplements Store".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your description tag is a mess, people will more likely skip over your listing, even if it does rank number one, in favor of one that sounds like what they are looking for. Google and others use the description tag usually when the term searched for is found in it, so make sure to include your key search terms in a description tag that actually reads well.&lt;br /&gt;I recently responded to a forum question, which went something like this: My site ranks number one for this term at this engine. The term is searched this many times per day, and the engine has this percentage marketshare. Can I expect this many visitors?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's not an SEO challenge; that's a math problem: searches x marketshare = visitors&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I responded with a few factors that override mathematics in the SEO game, including the site's title tag and description tag, as well as whether the term lends itself to scrolling. I also pointed out that it depends on the title tags and description tags of the competition, too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another factor that makes predicting traffic difficult is the abandonment factor – how many people click on none of the results because they get interrupted or confused, or abandon the search for a new one because they find themselves off-topic or searching too broadly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It also depends on how many sponsored links there are and how they are marked. Often at Yahoo and Lycos, for example, there are so many ads that the average searcher might never scroll a screen or two to see the organic (natural) results.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And, of course, it also depends on the color of the walls in the room the searcher is clicking from, the weather outside and how well they slept last night. But there is little you can do about that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What you can do is to work with your SEO consultant to choose the most effective search terms for your business and make sure he develops a title tag and description tag that sell to both humans and the search engines. Then make sure he is monitoring not just the rankings for your key search terms, but also the description used by each of the search engines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good ranking at Google and Yahoo is just one measure of your SEO consultant's success. A more complete evaluation is that he is your partner in building long-term, targeted traffic&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;David Leonhardt is an SEO consultant &lt;a href="http://www.seo-writer.net/freelance/seo-consultant.html" target="new"&gt;http://www.seo-writer.net/freelance/seo-consultant.html&lt;/a&gt; and a website marketing consultant: &lt;a href="http://www.seo-writer.net/freelance/marketing-consultant.html" target="new"&gt;http://www.seo-writer.net/freelance/marketing-consultant.html&lt;/a&gt; Pick up a copy of his SEO e-book: &lt;a href="http://www.seo-writer.net/books/seo-book.html" target="new"&gt;http://www.seo-writer.net/books/seo-book.html&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="mailto:Info@thehappyguy.com"&gt;Info@thehappyguy.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8541141524328665756?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8541141524328665756/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8541141524328665756' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8541141524328665756'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8541141524328665756'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/there-should-be-more-to-your-seo.html' title='There Should Be More to your SEO Consultant Than Rankings'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7538468121148381873</id><published>2007-08-06T02:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-06T02:41:36.493-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='link'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='google'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pagerank'/><title type='text'>Creating Inbound Links Is About More Than Just PageRank</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Is Google PageRank (PR) the be-all, end-all of the internet marketing equation?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have wanted to discuss this topic for quite a long time. But, there is risk in discussing this topic. It is a lot like religion and politics. We are advised not to discuss religion or politics in mixed company, because people are willing to argue and sometimes kill, based solely on your disagreement with their religious or political beliefs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a lot of ways, Google PR is a matter of religion to some internet marketers. And for me to discuss this topic openly is tantamount to telling someone that his or her religion is false religion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many of my competitor's who read this article will run to their soapbox as soon as I am done, and they will pronounce to the heavens that I am an idiot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I will let you be your own judge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How I Draw My Conclusions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I own one website that has so far served more than 100,000 unique visitors in the first nine months of 2006. The same site has served well over one million page views, since the beginning of 2006. I often use the statistics from this website to measure trends in the marketplace, since the unique visitors and page views are of a substantial level.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Importance of Google In The Internet Marketplace&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just because I am questioning the value of Google's PR in the grand scheme of things, it does not mean I am questioning the domination of Google in the marketplace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The statistics on the previously mentioned website prove the dominance of Google against their competitors. Here is how my search engine referrals break down:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* 37 Search Engines have sent me traffic. * 78.1% of visitors were sent from Google. * 18.4% came from Yahoo, Ask Jeeves/Ask, MSN * 1.5% arrived from AOL, Dogpile, Netscape, Earthlink, Altavista, Alexa. * 98.0% of all search engine referral traffic arrived from the Top Ten Referring Search Engines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So hands down, Google is the MOST important element for my search engine marketing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Concept of Google PR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google has often said that their PR system is an integral part of their search algorithms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to Google's own documentation, this is the definition of PR is as follows:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"PageRank relies on the uniquely democratic nature of the web by using its vast link structure as an indicator of an individual page's value. In essence, Google interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote, by page A, for page B. But, Google looks at more than the sheer volume of votes, or links a page receives; it also analyzes the page that casts the vote. Votes cast by pages that are themselves 'important' weigh more heavily and help to make other pages 'important.' "&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since PR utilizes a count of the number of links pointing to a website as a measure of PR value, professional internet marketers are very interested in acquiring large numbers of inbound links for their websites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PageRank values also allow you to decide whom you might want to do a link exchange (if you do such things).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Pros and Cons of Buying PR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Professional internet marketers are also interested in getting links on pages with an already large PR.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With Google's definition of PR, this makes sense.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PROS:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* When you buy links on pages that already have a significant PR, then you can gain that value with much less work involved. * You can bulk up your own PR in very short order.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CONS:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* Most sites that sell links on their high PR pages only do so on a monthly or quarterly basis, so this expense will be an ongoing for as long as you want to hold onto that value. * Depending on the PR of the page where the link is being sold, the cost can be very high. Many webmasters decide how much they will charge for advertising on their website, according to the PR assigned to their website. * The powers-that-be at Google warns us away from buying text links to increase our own PR. They warn us by example, pointing to the SearchKing devaluation in Google, as the result of SearchKing's paid linking scheme: http://news.com.com/Judge+dismisses+suit+against+Google/2100-1032 _3-1011740.html * The Google power broker Matt Cutts stated matter-of-factly that we should not "participate in link schemes designed to increase (our) site's ranking or PR," as stated in the Google quality guidel!&lt;br /&gt;ines. He went on to say that Google "does consider buying text links for PR purposes to be outside our Google's quality guidelines." Read the full story in context here: http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/text-links-and-PR/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you continue reading the comments on Matt's blog about the text links and PR, take a moment to search out the comment on the subject from Dan Thies (http://www.seoresearchlabs.com/). Dan asked Matt at the end of his post to define the "algorithm for determining intent" of the person placing the link. Bravo Dan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google Toolbar Role In PR Monitoring&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just like any discussion of paid links and PR, people tend to get fired up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just the other day, I read a different thread on Google PR. In that thread at http://forums.Site-Reference.com, someone said that the importance of the Google Toolbar was the visible PR that shows up in the toolbar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;( PR value is only exported to the Toolbar at regular intervals. According to the "Page Rank Update and Export List History" page, the PR information was last exported to the Google Toolbar on September 28, 2006: http://www.seocompany.ca/PR/page-rank-update-list.html )&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The poster I mentioned above had stated that the importance of the Google Toolbar was the visible PR that buyers use to observe the trust factor attached to a website. He said that when people view the PR, then they would be assured that the company from whom they are about to purchase from is a reputable company.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I had to disagree.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The only people who have the Google Toolbar installed in their machine are online marketers. Perhaps that is a wide paintbrush, but it is not very far from the truth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because most people who use the Toolbar are online marketers, then they will be the only people for whom the little green PR bar has any meaning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Real Importance of Google's PR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How many times have you heard that the value your website holds with the Google PR system will make or break your website's ability to gain traffic from Google?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How many of you actually believe that?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here is where I am going to get people excited.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I launched a site with zero PR in the first week of September. Within four days, I had page one placement in Google. Let me repeat that for you. Within four days of a website's launch, I had a website with PR 0, no official backlinks according to Google, and page one search results in Google!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Okay, I admit... It was a memorial website: http://www.GoodbyeSteveIrwin.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have several search keyword phrases in Google that produce page one, two and three results. Right now, the search phrase "irwin nature conservation" brings up my memorial site as the #3 result.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You might tell yourself that I was able to do this because it arrived at a time when Steve Irwin was the only new story. But, I have created results like this with several websites. The Steve Irwin site was not a fluke. The Steve Irwin site was simply the fifth site that I was able to reach page one of Google search results within two weeks of site launch, with zero backlinks according to Google, and zero PR.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, let me ask you again how important the Google PR system is for guaranteeing the placement of your website on page one of Google's search results?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You be the judge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Traffic Links Vs. PR Links&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Previously I mentioned my website that I use to measure trends in search engine marketing. Here is another interesting bit of data that I pulled from my website statistics for that domain:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* 53% inbound traffic comes from search engines * 47% inbound traffic comes from links on third-party websites (not from search engines) * Both values exclude people who visited my site as a result of bookmarks for my site or clicks directly from an email&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you break down the numbers even further, you will find the Google powerhouse is responsible for 41.4% of my gross inbound traffic from another website. And my website receives 47% of its traffic from websites that are not search engines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wow! My website is getting considerably more traffic from links on websites that are not search engines, than what it is getting from Google! Interesting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps now you understand why I have always focused on getting permanent links on third-party websites that will send me traffic for years to come.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How Many Links Are Traffic Links?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This traffic arrived at my site from a total of 12,876 external webpages. If you ask the search engines how many links I have to my website on external pages, they will NOT show you a number of links anywhere near this number. In fact, MSN shows the largest number of inbound links to my website. And MSN only shows that I have 2,164 links pointing to my website. That is a number that is six times lower than the number of external webpages that actually send me human visitors!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You would be surprised how many PR 0, 1 and 2 pages are actually sending me real traffic. Real traffic converts into real sales. And I am getting more traffic from these nowhere links, than what I am getting from the Holy Grail of Google.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Conclusion...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let me repeat the question that I opened this article with, "Is Google PageRank the be-all, end-all of internet marketing?"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I offer a resounding, "No!"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Is Google PageRank the Holy Grail of internet marketing?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"No."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do you need to put your links on pages that have high PR?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"No."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I feel good that Google says that my PR is a Five. It makes me feel that I am gaining ground in the Google algorithms. And it boosts my human ego. But, for every keyword phrase that really matters to my business, I am already on page one of the search results, with a measly PR of 5, and no real backlinks to speak of according to the brilliance of the Google algorithms.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bill Platt and his team provide inbound link building services. They don't rent links on high PageRank webpages. Instead, they develop content-driven pages, with keyword links to their client's site, that speak to their client's target market. Bill has been utilizing the same methodology with all of his own websites since 1999. If these techniques work this well with Bill's sites, imagine how the techniques can improve Links and Traffic for your site. To learn more, call Bill at: 405-780-7745 M-F 9am-6pm CST or visit &lt;a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.linksandtraffic.com/"&gt;http://www.LinksAndTraffic.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-7538468121148381873?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/7538468121148381873/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=7538468121148381873' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7538468121148381873'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7538468121148381873'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/creating-inbound-links-is-about-more_06.html' title='Creating Inbound Links Is About More Than Just PageRank'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7533972370716129092</id><published>2007-08-06T02:40:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-06T02:41:25.145-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='link'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='google'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pagerank'/><title type='text'>Creating Inbound Links Is About More Than Just PageRank</title><content type='html'>Is Google PageRank (PR) the be-all, end-all of the internet marketing equation?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have wanted to discuss this topic for quite a long time. But, there is risk in discussing this topic. It is a lot like religion and politics. We are advised not to discuss religion or politics in mixed company, because people are willing to argue and sometimes kill, based solely on your disagreement with their religious or political beliefs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a lot of ways, Google PR is a matter of religion to some internet marketers. And for me to discuss this topic openly is tantamount to telling someone that his or her religion is false religion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many of my competitor's who read this article will run to their soapbox as soon as I am done, and they will pronounce to the heavens that I am an idiot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I will let you be your own judge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How I Draw My Conclusions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I own one website that has so far served more than 100,000 unique visitors in the first nine months of 2006. The same site has served well over one million page views, since the beginning of 2006. I often use the statistics from this website to measure trends in the marketplace, since the unique visitors and page views are of a substantial level.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Importance of Google In The Internet Marketplace&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just because I am questioning the value of Google's PR in the grand scheme of things, it does not mean I am questioning the domination of Google in the marketplace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The statistics on the previously mentioned website prove the dominance of Google against their competitors. Here is how my search engine referrals break down:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* 37 Search Engines have sent me traffic. * 78.1% of visitors were sent from Google. * 18.4% came from Yahoo, Ask Jeeves/Ask, MSN * 1.5% arrived from AOL, Dogpile, Netscape, Earthlink, Altavista, Alexa. * 98.0% of all search engine referral traffic arrived from the Top Ten Referring Search Engines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So hands down, Google is the MOST important element for my search engine marketing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Concept of Google PR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google has often said that their PR system is an integral part of their search algorithms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to Google's own documentation, this is the definition of PR is as follows:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"PageRank relies on the uniquely democratic nature of the web by using its vast link structure as an indicator of an individual page's value. In essence, Google interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote, by page A, for page B. But, Google looks at more than the sheer volume of votes, or links a page receives; it also analyzes the page that casts the vote. Votes cast by pages that are themselves 'important' weigh more heavily and help to make other pages 'important.' "&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since PR utilizes a count of the number of links pointing to a website as a measure of PR value, professional internet marketers are very interested in acquiring large numbers of inbound links for their websites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PageRank values also allow you to decide whom you might want to do a link exchange (if you do such things).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Pros and Cons of Buying PR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Professional internet marketers are also interested in getting links on pages with an already large PR.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With Google's definition of PR, this makes sense.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PROS:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* When you buy links on pages that already have a significant PR, then you can gain that value with much less work involved. * You can bulk up your own PR in very short order.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CONS:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* Most sites that sell links on their high PR pages only do so on a monthly or quarterly basis, so this expense will be an ongoing for as long as you want to hold onto that value. * Depending on the PR of the page where the link is being sold, the cost can be very high. Many webmasters decide how much they will charge for advertising on their website, according to the PR assigned to their website. * The powers-that-be at Google warns us away from buying text links to increase our own PR. They warn us by example, pointing to the SearchKing devaluation in Google, as the result of SearchKing's paid linking scheme: http://news.com.com/Judge+dismisses+suit+against+Google/2100-1032 _3-1011740.html * The Google power broker Matt Cutts stated matter-of-factly that we should not "participate in link schemes designed to increase (our) site's ranking or PR," as stated in the Google quality guidel!&lt;br /&gt;ines. He went on to say that Google "does consider buying text links for PR purposes to be outside our Google's quality guidelines." Read the full story in context here: http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/text-links-and-PR/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you continue reading the comments on Matt's blog about the text links and PR, take a moment to search out the comment on the subject from Dan Thies (http://www.seoresearchlabs.com/). Dan asked Matt at the end of his post to define the "algorithm for determining intent" of the person placing the link. Bravo Dan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google Toolbar Role In PR Monitoring&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just like any discussion of paid links and PR, people tend to get fired up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just the other day, I read a different thread on Google PR. In that thread at http://forums.Site-Reference.com, someone said that the importance of the Google Toolbar was the visible PR that shows up in the toolbar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;( PR value is only exported to the Toolbar at regular intervals. According to the "Page Rank Update and Export List History" page, the PR information was last exported to the Google Toolbar on September 28, 2006: http://www.seocompany.ca/PR/page-rank-update-list.html )&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The poster I mentioned above had stated that the importance of the Google Toolbar was the visible PR that buyers use to observe the trust factor attached to a website. He said that when people view the PR, then they would be assured that the company from whom they are about to purchase from is a reputable company.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I had to disagree.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The only people who have the Google Toolbar installed in their machine are online marketers. Perhaps that is a wide paintbrush, but it is not very far from the truth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because most people who use the Toolbar are online marketers, then they will be the only people for whom the little green PR bar has any meaning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Real Importance of Google's PR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How many times have you heard that the value your website holds with the Google PR system will make or break your website's ability to gain traffic from Google?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How many of you actually believe that?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here is where I am going to get people excited.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I launched a site with zero PR in the first week of September. Within four days, I had page one placement in Google. Let me repeat that for you. Within four days of a website's launch, I had a website with PR 0, no official backlinks according to Google, and page one search results in Google!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Okay, I admit... It was a memorial website: http://www.GoodbyeSteveIrwin.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have several search keyword phrases in Google that produce page one, two and three results. Right now, the search phrase "irwin nature conservation" brings up my memorial site as the #3 result.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You might tell yourself that I was able to do this because it arrived at a time when Steve Irwin was the only new story. But, I have created results like this with several websites. The Steve Irwin site was not a fluke. The Steve Irwin site was simply the fifth site that I was able to reach page one of Google search results within two weeks of site launch, with zero backlinks according to Google, and zero PR.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, let me ask you again how important the Google PR system is for guaranteeing the placement of your website on page one of Google's search results?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You be the judge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Traffic Links Vs. PR Links&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Previously I mentioned my website that I use to measure trends in search engine marketing. Here is another interesting bit of data that I pulled from my website statistics for that domain:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* 53% inbound traffic comes from search engines * 47% inbound traffic comes from links on third-party websites (not from search engines) * Both values exclude people who visited my site as a result of bookmarks for my site or clicks directly from an email&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you break down the numbers even further, you will find the Google powerhouse is responsible for 41.4% of my gross inbound traffic from another website. And my website receives 47% of its traffic from websites that are not search engines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wow! My website is getting considerably more traffic from links on websites that are not search engines, than what it is getting from Google! Interesting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps now you understand why I have always focused on getting permanent links on third-party websites that will send me traffic for years to come.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How Many Links Are Traffic Links?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This traffic arrived at my site from a total of 12,876 external webpages. If you ask the search engines how many links I have to my website on external pages, they will NOT show you a number of links anywhere near this number. In fact, MSN shows the largest number of inbound links to my website. And MSN only shows that I have 2,164 links pointing to my website. That is a number that is six times lower than the number of external webpages that actually send me human visitors!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You would be surprised how many PR 0, 1 and 2 pages are actually sending me real traffic. Real traffic converts into real sales. And I am getting more traffic from these nowhere links, than what I am getting from the Holy Grail of Google.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Conclusion...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let me repeat the question that I opened this article with, "Is Google PageRank the be-all, end-all of internet marketing?"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I offer a resounding, "No!"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Is Google PageRank the Holy Grail of internet marketing?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"No."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do you need to put your links on pages that have high PR?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"No."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I feel good that Google says that my PR is a Five. It makes me feel that I am gaining ground in the Google algorithms. And it boosts my human ego. But, for every keyword phrase that really matters to my business, I am already on page one of the search results, with a measly PR of 5, and no real backlinks to speak of according to the brilliance of the Google algorithms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bill Platt and his team provide inbound link building services. They don't rent links on high PageRank webpages. Instead, they develop content-driven pages, with keyword links to their client's site, that speak to their client's target market. Bill has been utilizing the same methodology with all of his own websites since 1999. If these techniques work this well with Bill's sites, imagine how the techniques can improve Links and Traffic for your site. To learn more, call Bill at: 405-780-7745 M-F 9am-6pm CST or visit &lt;a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.linksandtraffic.com/"&gt;http://www.LinksAndTraffic.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-7533972370716129092?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/7533972370716129092/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=7533972370716129092' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7533972370716129092'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7533972370716129092'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/creating-inbound-links-is-about-more.html' title='Creating Inbound Links Is About More Than Just PageRank'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-332642414011965915</id><published>2007-08-05T19:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-05T19:02:27.696-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='affiliate marketing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='affiliate-revenue'/><title type='text'>Tips For A Successful Affiliate Marketing Business</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Now that you have decided to take the plunge and set up a business for yourself, you need to insure that you do all of the right things. Affiliate marketing businesses do take the risk away but you still need to conduct this venture as you would any other business. If it is your sole source of income you'll want to give it your all and make it as successful as possible. In this article, we will look at ways to get your business going and make it successful. By following the advice in this article your affiliate marketing business will get off to a great start and stay that way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first golden rule of any business is to identify the demand. With affiliate marketing programs you'll likely be giving a range of products to sell. Check out the demand of these types of things. You should try to stay away from trendy items. They'll sell like mad one minute but you'll be giving them away the next. You want thing that you know people want and need. That way your long term sales objectives will get met.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next is don't limit yourself to just one product. Try to offer a variety of things. Many affiliate marketing programs offer a selection and it is best to go with these. Basing your business on one product may work in the short term. However, someone will eventually come along with something better or cheaper.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Third, you need to set your business apart from others. You need to establish what makes you and what you offer better from others. What do you offer that sets you apart from other businesses? You should always use tact when talking about your competition. Putting them down or being rude will only backfire on you. Talk up the advantages that you offer and leave it at that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Forth, you should definitely insure your home business. Everything can be fine one day but life can always take a funny turn. Accidents can happen to anyone. Ask yourself what will happen if one of your products hurts someone. Today, people can be sued for just about anything. Make sure you are insured incase the worst happens.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fifth, you should always do your best to ensure fast and efficient service to your clients. However, there will come a time when there is a glitch. You need to keep your customers informed and aware of what is happening. Things happen that are beyond your control. Most customers are very forgiving if they are made aware of this. Keeping your customers in the dark could result in loosing them for good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, keep your customers happy. The happier they are the more likely they are to come back. Offer your customers incentives such as savings on their next purchase. It may cost you more but only in the short term. Keeping your customers happy will result is them referring you to others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Affiliate marketing businesses are easier in the fact that they minimize risk. Everything else is like any other business. You need to work very hard to keep your customers happy. You need to set yourself apart from others and protect yourself against the worst. By following the advice in this article you will be giving your business the best possible chance for success.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:Juliette Lee is the editor and CEO of &lt;a href="http://www.myaudiocompanion.com/" target="_blank"&gt;MyAudioCompanion.com&lt;/a&gt;. To find the best audio book titles, please visit &lt;a href="http://www.myaudiocompanion.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.myaudiocompanion.com/" target="_blank"&gt;www.myaudiocompanion.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href="http://www.myaudiocompanion.com/affiliate-signup.html" target="_blank"&gt;Sell audio books&lt;/a&gt; from your website and make 20%.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-332642414011965915?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/332642414011965915/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=332642414011965915' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/332642414011965915'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/332642414011965915'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/tips-for-successful-affiliate-marketing.html' title='Tips For A Successful Affiliate Marketing Business'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-6898413314474807624</id><published>2007-08-05T08:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-03T08:58:35.663-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='file folders printing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='site-promotion'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='online printing company'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet-and-business-online'/><title type='text'>Custom Design for Pocket Folders</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;I was looking for possible pocket folders for my brochures just the other day and I wasn’t able to find one, unfortunately. Some of the paper shops that I went to have wonderful custom paper items, though. However, the problem is that I’m looking for envelopes that I could use as pocket folders but not so much that they look like any ordinary envelope in the market. For my folder printing project, I needed something more on the side of creativity and wide imagination; and a little something of Betty Crocker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I was browsing through the Internet (where else!) when I chanced upon a very interesting article on creating your very own personalized envelopes. And mind you, the result is one-of-a-kind because it all depends on how you want your results to be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I tried it and I was amazed at how my custom envelopes turned out. I now have envelopes that double as pocket folders for my brochures. My personalized folder printing project was an instant success thanks to this site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I’d now like to share with you the step-by-step process of creating your very own custom and personalized envelopes direct from the article that I found. Remember though, this is a hands-on art craft. According to the author, no skills or talent needed, just a desire to make something out of the ordinary. So make yourself something useful with this envelope project.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It all starts with the envelope pattern. In order to make this, you need an envelope to take apart. A standard sized envelope will make a good pattern for now. When you get the hang of things, you can experiment with other sizes for your custom envelope.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Carefully now, get your envelope to unfold from their glued edges. Flatten it and then trace its shape onto a paper liner, in the author’s case, he used an eighth-inch acrylic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After you’ve accurately traced the envelope onto your paper liner, next thing you do is to cut the shape out. Make sure to shape the paper liner right and create straight edges for your envelope. The most difficult thing to do is to smooth out the rounded edges and angles. I had a slow time of turning out this part of the process. Nevertheless, after I was able to do it, the round corners looked professional and done by an expert.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, after peeling off the liners, you now have an envelope that is shaped in your paper choice. All you have to do is glue the edges to make it look like the shape of an ordinary envelope.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I did mine in plastic. Now I have clear plastic envelopes (in different colors, too) that double as pocket folders for my brochures and other print materials.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hope this beats any other handcrafted project of yours. The next time you need an envelope, just remember to go back to the basics and get your hands dirty. Create your very own personalized envelope. Who knows, maybe next time you’ll be able to turn this thing into a lucrative business.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:For comments and inquiries about the article visit: &lt;a href="http://www.printplace.com/printing/printing-file-folders.aspx" target="_blank"&gt;Files Folder Printing Service&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-6898413314474807624?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/6898413314474807624/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=6898413314474807624' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6898413314474807624'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6898413314474807624'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/custom-design-for-pocket-folders.html' title='Custom Design for Pocket Folders'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-7362721239630487632</id><published>2007-08-04T08:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-03T08:56:58.336-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='ukarticle writers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='site-promotion'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='article syndication'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='article marketing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='manual article submission'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet-and-business-online'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='article submission'/><title type='text'>Article Directory Submission</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Article submission refers to submitting articles to article directories to achieve hyperlinks from websites that wish to publish your content. This is becoming a cost-effective and increasingly popular method of attaining links that are embedded in content, on-topic and from unique domains and class-C IP addresses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Choosing to submit articles to article directories can be a lengthy process that is a strain on in-house resources. It is essential that efficiency can be achieved, and now many companies are looking towards article writing services and article submission services to ensure efficiency and quality benchmarks can be met and surpassed. Article submission companies will pro-actively find, locate and enhance their article directory submission portfolio to ensure quality benchmarks and cost-effectiveness is attained and constantly evolving to meet their client’s requirements.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As article directory submission providers offer varied and ambiguously named services it is essential that any potential clients firstly ensure accountability from the service provider they are choosing to contract with. Should the article submission company provide screenshots of submissions then the client can be sure that every submission they have commissioned has been fulfilled. Most reputable article directory submission providers will have a policy such as this as a standard approach to all submission projects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Article submission companies may also be particularly beneficial to companies based in the USA, UK and Western countries. Using remote outsourced labour it is possible to attain services for a fraction of the cost of employing and training in-house staff. Indian article directory submission companies will provide services for rates of well below $5 an hour, and in doing so will increase the ROI a western company can attain from their directory submission spend. Choosing to contract with an article directory submission company may also aid in the UKarticle writers phase.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The article submission company will have a good understanding of best-practise article writing and the requirements of article directories to ensure higher acceptance rates and linking incentive. An experienced article submission company will also have links with article writers with experience in SEO and writing articles for the specific purpose of article directory publishing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An article writing company may also be a potential source for purchasing article submission services or to ask for independent advice. Their desire to aid their customers in attaining the highest ROI for their article marketing spend may mean that asking your copywriter to recommend an article submission company could be a sensible approach.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:“Submitinme.com” provides &lt;a href="http://www.submitinme.com/article-submission-service.asp" target="_blank"&gt;manual article submission&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www.submitinme.com/article-syndication.asp" target="_blank"&gt;article syndication&lt;/a&gt;. Cooper Murphy Webb offer &lt;a href="http://www.coopermurphywebb.com/article-marketing-writing-service.html" target="_blank"&gt;Article Marketing&lt;/a&gt; by professional UK article writers.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-7362721239630487632?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/7362721239630487632/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=7362721239630487632' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7362721239630487632'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/7362721239630487632'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/article-directory-submission.html' title='Article Directory Submission'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-8673099118088811309</id><published>2007-08-03T02:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-03T02:52:17.364-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='how to start a website'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='site-promotion'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='starting a website'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='online business'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='basics'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='free traffic'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='make money online'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet-and-business-online'/><title type='text'>How to Start a Website: The Basic Guide</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;This guide will show you the steps you should go through before, during, and after your website project. This is by no means a complete account, as I will try to be as industry-nonspecific as possible. Using these steps in your planning process will help to ensure your success online!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 1 - Why&lt;br /&gt;Before you do anything, you'd better know why you need to be online. Are you planning a full e-commerce endeavor or just an online advertising brochure? The answer to this will determine the entire scope of your project and should be considered carefully. If you decide now and change your mind later, you'll have to begin the whole planning process again. Be informed and know what you plan to do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 2 - Outline&lt;br /&gt;Now that you know why you're going online, you should begin a general outline and begin brainstorming ideas amongst your partners and affiliates. Set down a rough estimate of the number of pages the site will have, decide the basic style you'd like to achieve, and list every idea you have for the site (outlandish or ordinary).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 3 - Rough Draft&lt;br /&gt;Take the list you created in Step 2 and refine it. Mark each item as being "necessary", "valuable", or as a "perk". If you don't know how an item qualifies, it's not "necessary" and therefore is one of the other two. Only items that you MUST have for the site to exist should be listed as necessary. Items such as "logo", "brochure content," "contact info," etc. are considered "necessary." Items such as "email form," "graphical interface," and "product catalog" are "valuable." "Flash animation," "automated link-through-systems," and "really cool graphics" are "perks."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Create three new lists, one for each category: necessary, valuable and perk. On a sticky note, write your proposed budget for this endeavor and paste it to the "necessary" list. Now you have the basics and are ready to begin contacting designers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 4 - Begin Shopping&lt;br /&gt;If you have a small budget, your list of necessary items is fairly small, and you do not see anything on your list which appears complicated or unusual for a website, then just about any good and reputable designer will suffice. In this case, you should shop by price and service instead of portfolio and pizzazz.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If, however, you have a large budget, a complex list of items to accomplish, and you need experience over price, then you'd be better off looking for a large firm of designers who specialize in your type of site or market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In either case, you should ask up front (on the phone or in your first meeting) if they'll supply a rough site map and/or set of mockup designs for your proposed site. Usually a designer is more than happy to excite you with nifty pictures of your site-to-be. You need this, as this will give you an idea of where the designer wants to go with your site. If it isn't where you want to be, then you'd better get it clear now before you've written a single check for the designer's service!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The sticky note with your budget figure is your guide to not going overboard. Know what you can afford and what you really need. It's easy to go crazy with all of the nifty options and cool widgets, but ask yourself if they're necessary. If they are a good addition or perk, make a note of it. You may use it later during the website's long-term development.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 5 - Domain Names&lt;br /&gt;Choosing a domain name is a very important step in getting yourself online. A domain name to your online presence is as important as a name for your business was when you first began. Careful consideration and a lot of thought should be given to your choice of domain. www.yourbusiness.com is a good start. Go to http://www.register.com or any other domain registration site that offers "whois" service (most of them do) and put in your desired domain name. Don't register it yet if it's available, just check. Many of these services also include a list of "suggested alternatives." Look through them; sometimes something you hadn't considered will pop up!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Start a list of domain names you think would be appropriate. Once you have six or eight of them, show them to your spouse, your friends, or anyone else who can give you a fresh perspective. Narrow the list down to two or three names. Mark them 1 (most wanted), 2 (next) and 3 (last). Go online and find a good registrar. You should not pay more than $15 per year for the registration of a com, net or org name. If a service charges more than this, go somewhere else. I recommend www.IsThisDomainTaken.com, but you can use whom you'd like.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Register your domain. I suggest a year to get started. If you're still around this time next year, then go for a longer period. No use spending more than you have to right away!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 6 - Initial Designs&lt;br /&gt;Unless your site is very simple and you were extremely prepared in the beginning (probably having done this before), you will have to have your site built in stages. Each stage should be thoroughly considered for every aspect of the site thus far. Check the navigability, the color scheme, the general look and feel, will it sell product or get customers interested, etc. Be sure to spend a lot of time with your designer to discuss these attributes and what you like and dislike. Print the pages of the site out (at least the main page for each section, if it's large) and write and sketch on them to show changes to graphics, text, and whatever else. Write up a detailed list of changes you'd like to see made and present that to your designer. Your designer will not be resentful of this-- don't worry about stepping on toes. This only makes his or her job easier!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No matter how small, every site has at least three design stages: mockup, rough draft, and the final version. Each stage allows changes to be made (even the final one)! Don't let a designer fool you into thinking that you only get to change a site so many times. Until you're happy, the site isn't done no matter what they say. On the flip side of the coin, however, don't be nit-picky or wishy-washy. Know what you want and point it out the first time. Don't change your mind halfway through and force the designer to scrap the whole thing. Likely, if the designer is smart, he or she will refund your deposit (minus a fee for time spent) and bid you farewell. Designers know that a wishy-washy client will never be happy and will do nothing but lose them money. As a professional, a designer has better things to do with his or her time than waste it on a never-happy client.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During this process, you should be considering the customer's point of view while visiting your soon-to-be-launched website. Will your customer want to come back? Will they be disappointed? What will they be expecting when they first type in that URL or click on that link? Your site needs a "draw" or a reason for being. Interesting content, prizes or coupons, and other items are good "draws." Content is best (a tutorial perhaps, or a continually changing tour of your factory…something) as it gives users a reason to show their friends, stay interested, and come back to double-check information they saw.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 7 - Begin Marketing&lt;br /&gt;The marketing of your site should begin as soon as you have an idea when it will be complete. When a finish date is set in concrete, then your marketing should begin in earnest. Change all of your printed materials, business cards, letterhead, phone listings, etc. to include your new domain name (URL). Your company's new presence (www.yourcompany.com) should be as important as having your phone number listed. Consider giveaways or other interest-grabbers (freebies are always popular) and use them as a tool to launch your site (see Step 6 above). Promise a lottery, prize, coupons, or anything else that can only be had by visiting the website and entering the contest/printing the coupon. Whatever this "getter" is, make sure it's good enough that people will be interested. Once they're on the site, they should have a reason to stay (see initial designs, Step 6).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 8 - Hosting&lt;br /&gt;Now that your site is nearly complete, you'd better find a place to put it! Your choice is web host is very important to the long-term success of your site. You need to make sure of several things before you hand out any money for this service: 1) is the host reliable? 2) will this host be around next year…the year after? 3) how much are they charging? 4) what are the limitations of their service (bandwidth, email accounts, etc.)? 5) will this host be flexible enough to keep up with the increasing demand of your site as it grows? 6) does the host offer several plans that can be easily upgraded to facilitate growth? 7) how quickly do they respond for customer service via email or the telephone?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All of these questions are very important. In the past, before I began hosting my own sites and customers, I would find a lot of competition and narrow it down to one provider using only questions 5-7. Finding a flexible host who also offers great customer service is difficult to find. Generally, if you send an email to your final prospects (after having narrowed the list using questions 1-4), the one who answers first is most likely your best bet. The one who takes longer than 24 hours to respond (including weekends!) should be removed from your list. At this point, you should have no more than one or two prospects. If you have more than one, the final question to ask is "who has the best facility, best hardware, and offers the best technical support?" Check their website or ask them via email what type of facility they are in, how many connections their server has to the outside world, and where the hosting company is located. If you are in the US and your prospective host is offshore, consider whether you want to take this risk. Remember: other countries have different laws and you may not be protected from data theft or other potential problems. As a rule, two outside connections for a server or rack is the bare minimum. The more the merrier here! What kind of machine would they be hosting you on? Check the library or another source of up-to-date magazines and find out what the newest technologies are. Chances are you can take the names of the hardware (RAQ 4 for instance) and guess that a RAQ 3 was the last generation of that machine. The newer the better! The technical support should be equivalent to the server and the facility: more is better!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 9 - Site Launch!&lt;br /&gt;Now that your website is complete and you have a host and domain name, you're ready to launch! If all of this happens earlier than your expected or announced date (which it should if all is well), then DO NOT launch your site before the announced time. If you do it too early, you might give the impression that you're over-eager and desperate. Worse, people may believe that you pad all of your estimated dates too heavily and will have less trust in you. Keep in mind, though, that one day early is a far cry from a month early. A day will not hurt, a month could kill. Stick to your plan and don't jump ahead of yourself. Use the extra time to keep hyping your new release. Use screenshots or video captures of the now-finished site to enhance the anticipation. When the time comes, fire away!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 10 - Maintenance&lt;br /&gt;Once your site is open to the world, you will begin to deal with the day-to-day items of owning a website. Keeping your site up-to-date and well maintained requires time and effort. Eventually it will become a regular routine and only the details will be different each time. It may sound mundane, but if done right, you will never lose interest in your website. You may need to contract a professional (generally the developer who created your site to begin with) to do your technical updates for you. Or you may wish to keep these updates yourself and learn a little about how a website is built from the inside out. Most likely, you'll hire a professional: and be smart to. Contracts can vary in scope and price. Find the one that fits your needs best and use it. Always take full advantage of what you're being given in a contract. If it's a by-the-hour list (say four hours per month), then utilize all of that time the developer is giving you. Have your marketing department (or whoever fills this role) create new and interesting things to update the site with. Include changing information, tutorials, new features, and other enhancements. Keep the site's focus at the forefront of your ideas, but continue to update and change things. If you create a site and leave it the way it is, changing it yearly or less, your visitor count will begin to drop, as people get wise to your lack of attendance. You change your other marketing regularly to keep them fresh, right? Do that with your website too! The advantage here is that a website is generally cheaper than another form of mass-media advertising, so changes can take place a lot more often.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 11 - New Looks&lt;br /&gt;In general, a website should be completely re-vamped to receive an entirely new look or design at least once a year. This helps to keep the content fresh and forces your users to take notice once more. Making an anniversary of it can be an added bonus with plenty of hype and circumstance to build it up feverishly. When a company moves into a new building, they usually make a big deal of the event. Why not with your website too? Several months before you wish to change, consult with your original designer or maintenance provider. Get a tentative quote on the time frame and cost of these changes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 12 - Success!&lt;br /&gt;By the time you're ready for Step 11, you should have an idea of how successful your site has become and projections of how successful it will be if it keeps to its current path. Like most businesses, a website should start out small and become larger and larger as time passes. It should also become more and more popular. After the first year, begin to make more long-term goals and at minimum a yearly prospectus for your site. Goals reaching out as far as three years are not outlandish, but make sure they're flexible enough (and are reviewed for relevancy enough) that they can be altered to meet new challenges or changing viewpoint. Your yearly prospectus should match your first year's goals in scope. If your goal is to have a certain number of visitors per week six months from now, then your prospectus should show how this is going to happen (and whether, realistically, it really can happen). Above all, keep your focus! Know where you want to be, why you want to be there, and how it's going to happen. Your website and your business should share common threads throughout--including their goals. Keep on track and you'll have nothing but success!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:&lt;a href="http://webhosting-reviewz.com/building-tutorials/starting-website.html" target="_blank"&gt;How to Start a Website: The Basic Guide &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://webhosting-reviewz.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Professional Web Hosting Reviews &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-8673099118088811309?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/8673099118088811309/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=8673099118088811309' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8673099118088811309'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/8673099118088811309'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-to-start-website-basic-guide.html' title='How to Start a Website: The Basic Guide'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-6497974954686862009</id><published>2007-08-01T06:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-01T06:53:48.030-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Search engines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='safety'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='directories'/><title type='text'>Using The Web: Search Engines, Directories And Safety, Part 1</title><content type='html'>Next, we'll be learning about directories and portals and protecting your safety on the Internet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now that you've mastered the search, you can make your life even easier by letting someone else do the work for you – directories and portals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Directories and portals are sort of a simpler form of search engine. A directory divides items and information into categories to make it easier to find. A portal does the same thing, but it will often display feature items or news stories that it thinks may interest you. Most directories and portals are sorted by topic. If you want information on 'cruises,' just look under their 'Travel' category and you'll find it!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Internet is a great tool. There are many benefits to using the Internet, but there are also risks. These risks include contracting computer 'viruses' that can harm your computer and having your personal information fall into the wrong hands. Here are some tips for avoiding both these problems:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First – computer viruses; computer viruses are small pieces of software and like real viruses, they spread from one computer to another. They can cause your computer to malfunction or work very slowly. The best defense against computer viruses is installing up-to-date anti-virus software. Other defenses include not opening email attachments unless you are expecting a file, and not downloading any files from the Internet unless you trust the source.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Second – keeping your personal information safe; the best way to do this is to keep your personal information private. Never give out passwords or information to people or websites that aren't safe and trusted. Keep your credit card and banking information as protected as you would in real life. It's okay to shop on-line, but do so at sites that have privacy and security policies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Internet is an amazing resource. Whether you're buying the latest bestseller, sending emails to your family, getting local movie times or researching – it can all be done quickly on-line. But, it's important to stay safe and, of course, have fun!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:&lt;a href="http://search.ezilon.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Search the web&lt;/a&gt; at &lt;a href="http://search.ezilon.com/" target="_blank"&gt;search.ezilon.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-6497974954686862009?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/6497974954686862009/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=6497974954686862009' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6497974954686862009'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/6497974954686862009'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/using-web-search-engines-directories.html' title='Using The Web: Search Engines, Directories And Safety, Part 1'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-342650184740374321</id><published>2007-08-01T06:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-01T06:52:37.024-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='web branding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='site promotion'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='marketing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet marketing'/><title type='text'>Web Branding: Integrity Exposure</title><content type='html'>Ask twelve different marketing experts about web branding and you will likely receive twelve different answers. What may be most unusual is the fact that all of them could be right.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Web branding is a way of presenting a face to your customers. Web branding draws from the heart of what you are doing as a business, why you are doing it, whom you are doing it for and how you intend to do it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Web branding may include a logo and positioning statement. These items will be viewed on virtually every page of your website, but will likely not be enough to show the heart of your business to consumers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Web branding may include selling points. However, this alone only goes so far as to demonstrate some of the reasons customers should consider your business when attempting to acquire certain products or services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Web branding might even include unique features that help define your business. This may be getting even closer to the purpose of web branding, but it’s only part of the whole.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people believe web branding to be something that is repeated or placed on a website often enough that consumers will likely remember it. This may be a way to identify your business, but really does very little to brand it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The truth is, web branding may be a lot of things, but rarely just one. Think about a marriage; there are many things that define your spouse, but if you were to define your spouse in a single word (or a single way) you will never be able to fully capture the essence of your spouse.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is possible that you can learn everything there is to know about your spouse, but it helps when that individual is open and honest enough to help you understand more about them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The same can be true about your web business. Your customers may come to know and love you on their own, but there are many ways you can help them come to know you better. This method is true web branding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Web branding has at its core a sense of integrity and honor. You are extending the heart and soul of your web based business and you are seeking to demonstrate that the consumer is paramount to your way of doing business. This can have an amazing impact on the trust customers may ultimately place in your business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:Scott Lindsay is a web developer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of HighPowerSites and many other web projects. Get your own website online in just 5 minutes with HighPowerSites at: &lt;a href="http://www.highpowersites.com/" target="_blank"&gt;www.highpowersites.com&lt;/a&gt;. Start your own ebook business with BooksWealth at: &lt;a href="http://www.bookswealth.com/" target="_blank"&gt;www.bookswealth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6066836492831087338-342650184740374321?l=internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/feeds/342650184740374321/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6066836492831087338&amp;postID=342650184740374321' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/342650184740374321'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6066836492831087338/posts/default/342650184740374321'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://internet-blog-branding.blogspot.com/2007/08/web-branding-integrity-exposure.html' title='Web Branding: Integrity Exposure'/><author><name>Australian Pokies</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05113154211956558182</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JCxZIieXO6U/THIuYeOqFLI/AAAAAAAAAAo/bF5V3EJdL5I/S220/poker.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6066836492831087338.post-3307925114844950239</id><published>2007-08-01T06:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-01T06:50:32.613-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='corporate internet branding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet branding'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet-marketing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet branding strategies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='branding concepts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='internet-and-business-online'/><title type='text'>Branding Concepts</title><content type='html'>Branding is a process that is used by the businesses to utilize marketing strategies to enhance their product or service image so that it is more readily recollected by the customer. Branding helps the product or service to make a favorable impact on the target customer while the branding concepts help in outlining the guidelines that should be followed during the branding process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Branding of any product and service should follow some constants that help in establishing a brand in the long run. The internet branding strategies should have the following constants in your branding formula:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Branding should be simple&lt;br /&gt;The most popular brands in the world have very simple, easy to remember logos. The reason behind this concept is, we tend to remember and associate ourselves with simple things and choose to ignore or forget complex ideas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Branding should be different&lt;br /&gt;Your brand should have individuality, should be different. The brand should stand out from other similar product or service; otherwise the whole idea of branding is lost. Only an individualistic brand makes a mark on the psyche of the target customer and he remembers it when he makes a buying decision. This is why most of the MNCs take strict action on trademark violations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Branding should be safe&lt;br /&gt;Play safe and do your research if you are catering to international audience. If you are using symbols in your logo make sure they do not offend the target market in any way or you can chances of shutting your shop before making any sales. Therefore keep the regional and cultural sensibilities in mind during the branding process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The three most important branding concepts that are the basis of all branding processes are brand promise, brand attributes and brand personality.&lt;br /&gt;A brand promise is a promise or commitment the company makes to its customers. The promise should be clearly stated and tells about the most important benefit of the product or customer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Brand attributes are the features that describe the customer’s experience like quality, innovation or customer service. The attributes help the company to deliver the brand promise. Brand personality is the characteristic the customer experiences when they experience the brand. Thus the essence of the brand is a symbiosis of all three.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mosaic ITES services, is well versed with the branding concepts and provides the special ‘branding’ effects that distinguish your brand from the rest of the crowd. Therefore, make Mosaic your branding consultant for your internet branding needs and see the difference. The company also offers viral marketing services and is a well- known name in search engine optimization services in India. Visit the site www.mosaic-service.com to know more about the company and the various services offered by it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http:
