tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54767981138069107112024-03-12T16:24:14.378-07:00Creativity of WayTechnology, Yoga, Health, Beauty, Lifestyle, Business, SpiritualityCREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-42976419765413875242021-06-20T07:42:00.004-07:002021-07-23T13:06:27.644-07:00How to Promote a New Website (P-2)<h1 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u> How to Promote a New Website </u></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Make The Site Easy To Navigate And Use Color Psychology </u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div></u></h1><p>Being able to strike a comfortable balance in the designing and content of a site is important to the eventual result and the corresponding reception it is going to receive from the viewing target audience. Therefore incorporating elements such as good navigation and color psychology is essential to the design of the site. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Make It Simple </u></h2><p> </p><p>However, in doing so the individual should be careful not to overwhelm the target audience with nice to look at pages that are not navigation friendly or easy to navigate pages with poorly designed content. </p><p><br /></p><p>Both pose some negativity and thus should be avoided at all costs. Having noted this, the task of incorporating both the easy navigation and the color into a site design and content should not be overly confusing, difficult, or stressful. </p><p><br /></p><p>Providing an attractive menu that empowers the user with easy-to-follow navigation will encourage them to feel comfortable and excited to access the information as they go along. </p><p><br /></p><p>Positioning the navigation in the same areas on all pages and using different fonts and colors is also advised. The general rule of thumb would be to ensure the visitor does not have to go around in circles clicking on links that end up not giving them what they were seeking in the first place and even worse frustrating them so much that they make up their mind not to visit the site again. </p><p><br /></p><p>The use of colors especially if they are pleasing and subtle will play on the physic perception of the viewer. However, if there is a need to drive home a dynamic point then perhaps the use of more vibrant colors may be needed. </p><p><br /></p><p>Color has long been an attention-grabbing tool that is widely used in advertising platforms thus using them wisely for web designs is also something to consider. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Build Links</u></h2><p><br /></p><p>Link building is an aspect of the online engine that should not be disregarded as unnecessary and cumbersome. In actual fact, a website that intends to reach the masses cannot afford to overlook this important tool for its traffic enhancement attributes. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Links </u></h2><p><br /></p><p>There are a few reasons why the link building should be given due consideration and the following are just some to be explored: </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>Being one of the more powerful methods of effectively and properly delivering information to those seeking something from a particular niche area is one of the more dominant features it boasts. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Ideally, the links should be consistent with the material at the original host’s site but there are some although relatively few cases where the links are not related. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Including quality content in the sites linked will eventually help to create credibility for the site and this feature is a highly regarded one within the more serious prospects to any site. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Even the search engines favor sites with credible content and link this contributing to the positive parameters engaged by the search engine methodology. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>As a result of the credibility, trust, and excitement build over the content issue, the influx of inbound links will contribute to more attention being given to the site by search engines. </p><p><br /></p><p>This of course will also positively contribute to the reevaluation of the rankings, to better placements. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>All these link-building exercises will also contribute positively to the sales and profit revenue that can be harnessed from the heightened activity caused by the links. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>The increased visibility factor facilitated by the links would definitely contribute to the possibility. These actions could cover a vast range of activities such as purchases, interactive participation, forums, blogs, and many others, which in turn would bring about even more interest in the site through further related links. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzcf8ST4Lg9sIUF2aPIbXsqYFdfHVNqgVgeSEgu0le7WIqhKJgn7mcmSiMT72jerulzfxmF-WqYPCMDQtnSfsA6BUCaeuocf0CIKbbOb-_0F1HOWHLI49n11129UhGD8n8GRpwVfKRfw/s640/busi.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="How to Promote a New Website (P-2)" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzcf8ST4Lg9sIUF2aPIbXsqYFdfHVNqgVgeSEgu0le7WIqhKJgn7mcmSiMT72jerulzfxmF-WqYPCMDQtnSfsA6BUCaeuocf0CIKbbOb-_0F1HOWHLI49n11129UhGD8n8GRpwVfKRfw/w640-h429/busi.png" title="How to Promote a New Website (P-2)" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to Promote a New Website (P-2)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Create And Promote A Series For Return Visits </u></h2><p><br /></p><p>After the initial visit to the site, all steps should be taken to ensure the visitor continues to revisit the site regularly and consistently. This is done using some innovative ways, some of which are explored below: </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Drum Up Interest </u></h2><p><br /></p><p> Providing new information in the content is important as interested parties will only revisit the site if they are assured of finding fresh information, ideas, post, and other helpful features at the site. Therefore there is always a need to stay informed in the area chosen so that one can provide such new information for the site’s content matter. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> Creating avenues for the availability of the new postings at the site is also needed. Alerts and other forms prompting and informing the target audience of the new material available are equally important as some may not be aware of the new features thus fail to visit the site. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> Regularly conducting updating exercises at the site would also help to encourage the visitors to return to the site as they would be assured of not having to view outdated information which will, in turn, create the perceived authority on the subject matter posted. The visitors would then be firmly convinced that all the latest information can be gotten from this particular site based on the updating exercise that is periodically conducted. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> Conducting an analytical observation exercise on the visitors’ statistics and their more obvious interests and searches will also allow the individual to make a more informed decision on what to feature at his or her site. Featuring relevant content material will definitely ensure return visits as the participants would have already been actively interested in sourcing such material as part of their searching agenda. </p><p><br /></p><p> Also one should always ensure that besides featuring new material periodically one should also ensure that the visitor is “taken” the new material easily through clearly shown links. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Use Network Exchanges </u></h2><p><br /></p><p>Staying competitive is always a priority when it comes to keeping the site relevant. In trying to do so the individual needs to be constantly and actively looking for new information to be sourced, designed, and featured at his or her site. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>This can prove to be an uphill battle especially for those with time constraints. However, with the existence of the network exchange platform, this problem may have found its solution. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Networking </u></h2><p><br /></p><p>The exchange network is designed to provide information or site content through more effective and efficient channels whereby information is disseminated and shared among interested parties. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>This approach of sourcing and providing the information is now gaining popularity for more reasons than just being able to eliminate the individual’s need to be tied to performing these exercises for themselves. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Another beneficial use of the network exchange is that a variety of viewpoints can be accessed through this method. Instead of having just the information based on the views and efforts of one person, the exchange exercise facilitates the platform to be effectively boundless thus providing surprisingly more innovative content based on other points of view. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>This is also especially useful if the other participants are more technologically sound in their content contribution and can provide irrefutable information. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Tapping into this will further enhance the trustworthy element tagged to the individual’s site as the content is acquired for reliable sources. Financially this could also be an advantage as pooled resources shared are better than having to get everything done alone. This method of network exchange also encourages interactive developments which in turn can lead to other branched-out content possibilities. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>The exercise of researching and gathering information can often be a rather tedious and stressful exercise therefore having the network exchange tool creates the better spreading out of the workload in a more manageable way. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Have Awesome Content </u></h2><p><br /></p><p>In the quest to create a site that stands above the rest exploring the possibilities of providing awesome content can be an option to look into. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>As every site on the internet is going to be providing similar information on related topics, the individual should take the trouble to design the site to feature awesome material. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>The Content</u></h2><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Here are some benefits to considering featuring awesome content at the website: </h3><p><br /></p><p>Wider search engine profile is about quantifying the traffic flow using the search engine bots through the profiling exercise which can be done with awesome material content. </p><p><br /></p><p>By increasing the level of the content to simply awesome, the traffic flow to the site can be phenomenal. </p><p><br /></p><p>Making research and quality information a priority when sourcing content material will eventually ideally create the platform for awesome content. </p><p><br /></p><p>This content can then be featured at the site, where it will be identified as deserving of higher ranking based on quality work designed. </p><p><br /></p><p>When the search engine does this there is an automatic positive reaction from the viewing parties whereby they would focus more on such sites when surfing. </p><p><br /></p><p>Fresh, new, and exciting concepts when introduced at the site will be considered an awesome element especially if the idea is practical and beneficial. </p><p><br /></p><p>Providing such awesome content periodically will create the excitement that drives the traffic to the site thus effectively creating a “buzz” around the site. </p><p><br /></p><p>Awesome material content can also create a good amount of referrals which is very good for the site. </p><p><br /></p><p>The viewers who visit the site will encourage others to do the same based on the information content that they themselves enjoyed viewing and found to be informative and beneficial. </p><p><br /></p><p>This form of advertising is something money cannot buy and is the ultimate way of gaining recognition for the site featured. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>Wrapping Up</u></h2><p><br /></p><p>For those who venture into the online internet marketing arena, understanding that all does not unfold instantaneously and positively is pivotal in keeping them in the game. Patience and perseverance are something that should be part of the makeup of the individual otherwise the foray into this field will be short and disastrous. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Being patient when attempting to produce a winning website is a good characteristic to have especially when most newcomers are all fired up and ready to charge head-on into the designing and creating part of the exercise. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>This would lead to an enthusiasm that if left uncurbed could cause detrimental effects to the designing part of the whole experience. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Although enthusiasm is a good thing to have, too much of it will contribute to the individual trying to put too many items into the content material which would ultimately end up confusing the viewer. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>When problems arise which they inventively will the individual has to have the reserves to tap into to keep the perseverance real and continuous. Sometimes this may mean having to revamp the whole site from content to design and maybe even a topic choice. </p><p><br /></p><p>Though this may prove to be difficult for those who perceive their work as being faultless, it is still a necessary tack to carry out. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>Perhaps the content featured at the time was not what the prospect was looking for thus overlooking the site altogether. It does not always mean that the site itself is poorly designed or posted. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>Through the experience of trial and error, the individual is also able to acquire valuable experience along the way which may prove to be an asset in the long run. </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>The experience will also arm the individual with the information that could be used in the future should it be deemed beneficial, necessary, or current.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/06/How%20to%20Promote%20a%20New%20Website%20P-1.html" target="_blank">Read (P-1)</a></p>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-3379070348826658602021-06-13T07:27:00.003-07:002021-06-20T07:45:18.085-07:00How to Promote a New Website (P-1)<h1 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <u><span style="color: red;">How to Promote a New Website</span></u></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Introduction </span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div></u></h1><p>Getting a website up and running is not too difficult to do but ensuring it is done properly to optimize traffic interest is the key to a good posting. This is where the promotion of the site comes in only second to that actual site design and content. Get all the info you need here. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some points to consider if one wants to promote a website to ensure optimum results: </p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">The basics</span></u></h3><div><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div><p>Putting in some thought and effort is one of the first things the individual should be prepared to do in the quest to promote his or her site. Failing to spend time in this area at the very onset of the whole exercise could prove poor decision-making. </p><p><br /></p><p>Understanding and accepting that the process takes time and is an ongoing exercise is important too. Sourcing for information and tips that are current on promotional methods should be done periodically. </p><p><br /></p><p>Selling something that everyone else is selling may not be the best business endeavor to undertake. </p><p><br /></p><p>It would be better to choose an element with very little or no competition and allow the search engines to do what they do best, which is connecting interested parties effectively and quickly. </p><p><br /></p><p>Designing sites that work properly and efficiently is another point to consider. When the prospect is at the intended site, there is nothing worse than encountering confusing and misleading content. </p><p><br /></p><p>Contents of this nature will only give the prospect a negative experience and force them to leave the site out of frustration. </p><p><br /></p><p>Making sure the right keywords are used and submitting the site to major search engines is a great and effective promotional tactic. </p><p><br /></p><p>Use a comprehensive automated submission tool that can properly promote the site at all major search engine platforms. Ensuring the content material is good and accurate will also help to boost the promotional angle of the exercise</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbIT-1O6iDAXfLfuYn5ZJh09P6BE_12SjZtkh-E9yedpyeKkVl9oWtVx38PckgwwyeBow9tn3MYQihyfX6SvtspXcwra25BS55iAPXlZh3GJD06sYm_b8_GOPnBY1lAhx4W33P1VfVVI/s640/seo.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="How to Promote a New Website (P-1)" border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="640" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbIT-1O6iDAXfLfuYn5ZJh09P6BE_12SjZtkh-E9yedpyeKkVl9oWtVx38PckgwwyeBow9tn3MYQihyfX6SvtspXcwra25BS55iAPXlZh3GJD06sYm_b8_GOPnBY1lAhx4W33P1VfVVI/w640-h492/seo.png" title="How to Promote a New Website (P-1)" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to Promote a New Website (P-1)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Use Directories</span></u></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Essence </span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div></u></h1><p>Promoting a website is important to ensure the traffic flow to the site is being optimized at all times. Therefore website promotion is an essential part of having and keeping a site relevant and successful. </p><p> </p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Directories </span></u></h2><div><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div><p>One way of effectively doing this is to link directories that come in the form of website directories or article directories. </p><p> </p><p>These tools offer many advantages and are well worth the effort to incorporate into the website, as they help elevate and improve the search engine listing constantly. </p><p> </p><p>The usual course of action after a site is launch would typically be the search engine spiders going to work cruising the site for the relevant points that usually affect the eventual rankings given. </p><p> </p><p>The indexing and listing results from these visits are then used to facilitate the ranking exercise. Providing as much assistance as possible to these spiders would be an advantage, hence the use of directory links which will lead them straight to the individual’s webpage. </p><p> </p><p>Some link directories or article directories use the “no follow” tags which attribute to a share of the Google Page Rank of the webpage where the site or article is published while others will use it to block any PR share, although this can still be made into a straight link for a fee. </p><p> </p><p>The benefits of the link are usually worth the money. </p><p><br /></p><p>Using the directories links will also facilitate the visitors to such directories easy access to clicking on the links available. Using an anchor text as the main link will sufficiently attract the interest of the visitor so one should ensure the contents of the featured articles are both informative and attention-grabbing. </p><p> </p><p>Links that are deep into the websites will provide significant advantages in promoting the entire site in the search engine rather than just at the home page. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Meta Tags And Keywords</span></u></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Essence </span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div></u></h1><p>Site optimization is always a prerequisite of any hopeful new posting and the business, product, or service it is promoting. Therefore ensuring all the best possible assistance is given to get the optimization exercise at its peak should be explored for its contributing merits. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Make It Better</span></u></h2><div><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div><p>Some think there is really no need to focus on the Meta tags as in their opinions these tags are mostly ignored by the search engines and although there are some merits to the thought process it should nevertheless be explored even for its perceived minimal benefits. </p><p> </p><p>Even though the basic page themes have moved towards more keyword density content, content and linking, and a few other beneficial styles there are still some benefits of using the Meta tags. </p><p> </p><p>Meta tag descriptions would have great importance in determining the website's positioning on the search results. Usually, the number of keywords used and their importance and density within the description tag are pivotal to the manipulation tactics used to heighten the chances of garnering first positioning possibilities. </p><p> </p><p>This is useful as there are still smaller search engines that do focus on using the Meta tag as an evaluation platform. </p><p> </p><p>Keywords are still a very current and powerful tool to ensure optimal search engine rankings. This is will the most obvious exercise that the search engine spiders adopt when cruising the site contents. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is such an important contributing factor that a lot of sites use chosen keywords that are popular at the time and incorporate them into their own content even if the relevancy factor is not compatible. </p><p> </p><p>However, it should also be noted that the overuse of the keywords will also create a negative outcome but this is still a point of contention for some. </p><p> </p><p>Therefore choosing keywords that are going to garner the desired attention and attraction to the site is most important and worth exploring. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Build Reader Loyalty </span></u></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Essence </span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div></u></h1><p>The survival of a website depends on many connective features and reader loyalty is one of them. The reader loyalty element is important as it ensures the continued support of the individual thus contributing to the heightened traffic flow to the site which in turn will give rise to the popularity issue of the said site. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Keep Them Coming Back</span></u></h2><div><u><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></u></div><p>Basically, when there is reader loyalty well established at the site it would mean several things, which may include the site being popular for the contributing content that is both interesting and informative, it would mean that there is interest in the material being posted at the site, it could contribute to the curiosity factor that will eventually encourage other new visitors and many more interesting reasons as to why the site boasts this loyalty. </p><p><br /></p><p>To be able to build such an ideal scenario of reader loyalty some points need to be considered and implemented and the following are just some suggestions to the end: </p><p><br /></p><p>The interactions are based on tangible benefits. Having good offers and value featured at the sight would effectively be able to garner the interest that can be then converted to consistent visits which will then contribute to forming the reader loyalty base. </p><p><br /></p><p>Acquiring a new customer base through reader loyalty can also be done when the said reader is encouraged to share the link with others in their own emailing list. </p><p><br /></p><p>This will effectively widen the reach of the site through the assistance of the current reader loyalty base. </p><p><br /></p><p>Providing incentives that are significantly helpful to the reader would also encourage the reader to stay loyal to the site. </p><p><br /></p><p>Facilitating such special offers should ideally be done after some research has been conducted to identify suitable incentives which would not waste the time of the visitor and encourage the continued visits for the content and the incentives featured. </p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h1><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-26421225863470669302021-05-28T09:30:00.011-07:002021-07-22T09:18:40.397-07:00How To Make $200 to more A Day With Videos<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">How To Make $200 to more A Day With Videos</span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Would you like to quit your job and make money online?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube receives more than one billion unique visits a month. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thousands of average internet users are already making money on YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is very easy to get started. Before you know it, you could be on your way to making a living online, with your own YouTube channel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have a website or blog? Are you receiving the traffic that you need to make a profit? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Or have you been hit by Google's Panda, Penguin, or Hummingbird updates?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If the Google update has targeted your website, you will see a drop in your daily website traffic.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can use YouTube to regain the traffic that you lost from Google.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. You can get started by using YouTube’s Creator Playbook. Once you are up and running, you can create a few new videos and turn some of your older content into videos.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the best ways to get traffic to your website or blog is to include your full URL in the first line of your video description. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once Your video has been processed, YouTube will show your URL as a clickable link that will be indexed by the search engines, and once clicked, it will take the visitor directly to your website.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Product Creation And How To Promote On YouTube Are you ready to create your own product? </div><div style="text-align: center;">The YouTube social network offers a number of different methods that you can use to promote your products. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You could create an information eBook, apps, artwork, or music download files. Add a PayPal button to your website for payment and you are in business.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What if you don't want to create your own product? No Problem.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can join one of the many free affiliate networks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Affiliate marketing is just another way to sell products online that are owned by a vendor. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Once a product is sold, you are paid by the affiliate network by check or PayPal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are thousands of free affiliate networks that you can join in minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the best affiliate networks to join includes Amazon, Click bank, CJ Commission Junction, and Share Sale.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU5tgOaBKYH0OhisgmRJerfMGjKgyzeohxThQO8_Jy22KjZ-NWx6pTmbxa2Aln9h9bFumJtLev33OuzpXpEd6A7RX0HwnTTKOR9UvKPOnov-PY8mYpj4lDoO9q-eRYCgTNYsBwWHoYQ4/s640/youtube.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How To Make $200 to more A Day With Videos" border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbU5tgOaBKYH0OhisgmRJerfMGjKgyzeohxThQO8_Jy22KjZ-NWx6pTmbxa2Aln9h9bFumJtLev33OuzpXpEd6A7RX0HwnTTKOR9UvKPOnov-PY8mYpj4lDoO9q-eRYCgTNYsBwWHoYQ4/w400-h225/youtube.jpg" title="How To Make $200 to more A Day With Videos" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are thousands of affiliate networks that you can join, however, the list above includes most of the leading companies in the industry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the easiest methods, that you can use to get started making money quickly on YouTube, is to create product reviews and tutorial videos.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can get started in minutes by joining the Amazon affiliate program.</div></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">They are one of the leading affiliate networks that sell thousands of different products worldwide.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Create Your Own TV Show. Do you have a story to tell? You can create your own TV show series on YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Your possibilities are unlimited. You can create your own talk show, drama series, or comedy series.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It just depends on how much work you want to put into it and your budget.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At this time, YouTube limits TV shows to 15 minutes. You will need to increase your limit in order to do a good job, at creating your TV series.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A lot of people have developed a new career once they have received thousands of views on YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the most popular self-made video topics are beauty tips, exercise workouts, dieting tips, and singing.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Become a YouTube Super Star. Developing your YouTube channel could make you a lot of money.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have a new idea that becomes popular on YouTube, you could receive thousands of views.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube will pay you $7 per 1 thousand video views. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Getting Your Share Of The Profits Once you have created 4 or 5 videos. it's about time for you to go to the next step and join YouTube’s partner program.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To be able to monetize your videos on YouTube, you'll first need to set up a YouTube Channel.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, you will need to go to YouTube's Partners page to join their program.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once that is done, click on the relevant link under the Monetize Your Video Click Here to get started. Before you are able to get started, you will need to verify your channel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 6. Tutorial Videos Do you know how to repair your car or how to fix things around the house. </div><div style="text-align: center;">How-to videos are huge on YouTube. Some of the more popular beauty videos have over 1 million views.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You could create a video of you repairing your car, fixing your roof, or baking a cake. You can share just about anything that you can think of.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thousands of people are turning to the internet to get advice and view different types of how-to videos.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have an idea for a new product?</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Create a video about your product or service and upload it to YouTube. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then check out your views and comments posted about your idea.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This will give you a better idea of how your product or service will be accepted in the marketplace. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a lot easier to get funding if you can show that a lot of people are interested in your products.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">7. It is important to select the right Keywords Thousands of videos are uploaded every day. That means that there's a huge amount of competition on YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You will need to do everything you can to get your videos found. This is where using video metadata comes into play.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Video metadata is the area where you would include the title, description, and keywords for your video.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Basically, you must fully optimize your video's data tags so that your videos will be found for your selected topic or niche.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube works a lot like a search engine. Optimizing your videos for keyword search will make all the difference between your success or failure.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">8. How Would You Like To Make Your child or pet a star. You don't have to be a good singer to become a star on YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a little bit of luck, you could shoot a video of a double rainbow or your child doing something unusual and it goes viral.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Keep your video camera handy as you go about your day. If you see something that is cute, interesting, or unusual, tape it and upload it to YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You never can tell who or what will be the next video sensation.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">9. A Better Way To Do Keyword Research Because of the high competition you are bound to face, effective keyword research is crucial. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a simple method that can be done in 5 minutes. This will put you ahead of the competition every time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Detailed keyword analysis would normally take hours or days to complete. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most people don't have a lot of free time to invest in detailed keyword research.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The way this method works is that you would go to YouTube and type in the keyword phrases that you think people would use to find your product or service.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you type, YouTube will provide suggestions that will show the most common searches for your keyword phrases.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Make a note of the top results from their drop-down list and include those keyword phrases in your video titles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, you should make a note of the less relevant terms and use those in your keyword tags to receive some extra link juice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another secret that most people overlook is to type your keyword ideas into YouTube so that you can see what are some of the relevant terms that are currently being used by YouTube visitors.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This process could give you some fresh ideas for your next video topics.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Give Away Free Stuff I am sure that you have heard of websites, blogs, or video channels that offer free gifts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another method you can use to make money with videos is to give your visitor free plr articles or eBooks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give away a few chapters of the articles or eBooks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can charge your customer a fee to receive the rest of the articles or eBooks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can collect their payment by installing a PayPal button on your website or blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can use an eBook download service that will deliver your articles or eBook once the payment is made. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are a number or eBook management services on Google. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of them are free to join. They would normally charge you a small fee after your product is sold.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can purchase PLR articles or eBooks online for about $5.00 and resell them and keep all the profits. PLR stands for private label rights. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are eBooks that you can resell and keep all the profits. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">To find websites that offer PLR products you can go to Google and do a search for (PRL Private Label Rights eBooks).</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">11. New YouTube Keyword Tool Alternative As stated earlier, the most important step that you must complete correctly is your keyword phrase selection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you don't get this right, you will not stand a chance of being successful online.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides typing your keywords into the You tube's search box, most internet marketers were using the YouTube Keyword Tool. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The YouTube Keyword Tool has been closed down as of September of 2014.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fortunately, there is a New YouTube Keyword Tool Alternative. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Keyword Tool is the best YouTube keyword tool alternative. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It can generate highly relevant long-tail keywords about any particular topic.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It uses the same auto-complete system that is used on the Google search engine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">However, the autocomplete results are collected from their YouTube users.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The New Keyword Tool allows you to select the language and country.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Plus they have added a few more useful features that will help you get more views to your videos.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The Keyword Tool will generate over 750 long-tail keywords by using YouTube’s autocomplete system.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Their system is able to expand your keyword results by appending the keyword phrases that you specify with various letters and numbers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Very few online marketers are using this Keyword Tool. Using this tool will put you years ahead of your competition.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://keywordtool.io/youtube" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Click Here</span></a></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">12. YouTube Trends The system was released in December or 2010. YouTube Trends is a free online tool that was designed to help online marketers stay on top of the latest trending videos on YouTube.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube Trends allows you to collect more information about who is watching the most popular videos.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can search by age group, city, country, and gender.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Their dashboard lets you quickly discover and explore what's popular in different cities around the world. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/feed/trending" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Click Here</span></a></h1></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">13. Secret Amazon Marketing Tips This is an easy guaranteed method to earn quick commissions from Amazon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you use this method correctly, you will have very little or no competition in terms of ranking on the first page of the Google search engine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you release a new video for a new keyword phrase, your video will rank on the first page of Google in about an hour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The key to the method is to go to the website below and review the new products that have been released by Amazon. It must be a product name that is new and it has not been indexed or listed by Google.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The method will still work, even if it is listed by Google, so long as it is not listed by a major website. YouTube videos will easily outrank most of the average websites.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Create a product review video with the new product name in the title, description and in the keyword tags.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You will need to join Amazon's affiliate program and add your affiliate link on your website or blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add your website URL to your video description. It is also a good idea to add a picture of the product on your website. You should also add your affiliate link to your product image.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The method will work for any new online product that has a unique name that has not been listed on Google.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A product review video will always outrank the average website in about an hour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Amazon New Product Release</span></a></h1></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">In this course, I have outlined some of the easiest techniques that anyone can use today to start earning money.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world with millions of video views a month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Google has made it almost impossible to rank on page one for any major keyword phrase.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whereas with YouTube, it is still possible, to get some decent results from optimizing your videos.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-43067639976054116522021-05-27T09:27:00.002-07:002021-05-27T13:56:43.337-07:00How to Use Instagram for Business<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"> <span style="font-size: medium;">Introduction</span></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Once the new features on social media platforms get announced, social media marketers often try to determine the cost and the benefits of using particular features for their business. They need to decide whether the cost of learning how to use a new feature will be worth it, and whether or not it would translate into extra engagement and sales.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Instagram Guides feature is a new way to share information and recommendations with your followers. Effectively, when creating a Guide, you are creating a blog post that is comprised of other Instagram Posts but is built into the Instagram platform.</div><div><br /></div><div>Growth can look different for different businesses. The goals of growth depend on the aims of the brand and the purpose of the content strategy is. When trying to grow your brand, it is important to set tangible goals. This will ensure that you are on track and posting effectively. It is not enough to simply post; you must post effectively.</div><div><br /></div><div>Growth on Instagram can look like many things. One of the most common growth metrics is follower growth. So, perhaps you want to increase your overall follower count. When doing this, you need to remember the difference between the number of followers, and engaged followers. What this means is ensuring that your followers actually care about your business and interact with your content—uses Guides effectively is a great way to target interested users.</div><div><br /></div><div>Growth with Instagram Guides is similar to growth in other areas and post types. The principles and basic theoretical understandings of growth are the same. There are three types of Instagram Guides: places ,products ,and posts.</div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><u>1: Set the rules and stand out</u></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div>Naturally, as Instagram Guides are a new feature there are no conventions or expected posts. This means that you get to make the rules. Once your audience has an expectation of a kind of post the standards increase exponentially. This is why there are so many elements of posts that are consistently replicated across many accounts; because those are the things that work. When users view a feed post, in particular a brand post, they have certain expectations that need to be met, or they will disengage.</div><div><br /></div><div>But, with Guides, however, you can be a part of the revolutionary users who get to decide the rules. Conventions and expected formats do not exist as of yet meaning that you can be as creative and exciting as you want.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRnllUa1e1JVnqENh7K3e7k7lWnTqEaoKHAi0GaIuoDeKbu2SmsC_ZBR2utwgGLCJn5hHAEQuFu45m2i5P5i0FApe758LHSnAwmOBzcCRaUBF2Tbj6ljTp8uvgLAhupUkpS4yHRYJyC8/s640/instagram.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Use Instagram for Business" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="631" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRnllUa1e1JVnqENh7K3e7k7lWnTqEaoKHAi0GaIuoDeKbu2SmsC_ZBR2utwgGLCJn5hHAEQuFu45m2i5P5i0FApe758LHSnAwmOBzcCRaUBF2Tbj6ljTp8uvgLAhupUkpS4yHRYJyC8/w395-h400/instagram.png" title="How to Use Instagram for Business" width="395" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>It is also important to note that audiences may not be receptive to undertaking new features and forms of posts. This means you get to entice them. You got to be the entry into the world of Instagram Guides for them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Nevertheless, being one of the first people to use a new feature, and use it well, is central to a growing audience. It will show that you are on-trend and relevant--given how fast we are used to receiving information and how accustomed we are to instant gratification we only want to be receiving do you find relevant information.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><u>2: Promoting your content</u></span></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Being able to promote your content is the best way to grow your audience. Promotion runs two ways; first promoting your content through Instagram Guides ,and second ,promoting your Guide.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Using the product Guide, you will be able to create insights into the product that you are selling on Instagram. Often people do want to know more about a product before committing to buying, see creating a Guide to your products is a great way to show your audience more. It could be the difference between a sale and not. Anything you do to help make your products is good and will help you grow your audience. It will also assist in the growth of your business ,and translating views into sales.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>If your business has a physical location using the place Guide is a great way to show it off. You can create a Guide into many different elements of your business; it can be an effective way of communicating to your audience what your brand is all about. You can share informative content about elements of your business, and create an easy way for your audience to share your brand with their friends and family.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>By including your post in the “posts” Guide, you are effectively promoting that content, too. Whether your Guides are comprised entirely of your own posts, or you are creating a compilation of many user’s posts; having your own post in there is a promotion of your content. The same goes for if your post is included in another user’s Guide—it is an easy promotion of your content. These three kinds of Guides; products, places, and posts, all have different, yet effective implications for growing your audience and business.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>As for the promotion of the Instagram Guide itself, there are several avenues you can take.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Primarily, though, you will be relying on shares. You should share your posts to your story and also encourage your audience to do the same. Eventually, Instagram Guides will show up on the explore page, but until then you need to promote them organically.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Promoting your general content, too, will also subsequently promote your Guides. Using hashtags add location geotags on your standard feed post is a fantastic way to do this. Leave a reference in your caption to your Guide to direct your audience over to your profile and onto the Guide. For example, implementing sponsored posts is a great way to reach new audience members. Instagram ads are going to be particularly useful if you either have a shop on Instagram or a business with a physical location.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In essence, you need to be able to promote your content and that means all kinds of your content. Getting people to your profile should be the first step, and then having such high-quality content that your audience cannot resist hitting the follow button. It should be easy and clear on your profile to see exactly what your business is all about, which leads us into branding.</div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><u>3: Expert branding</u></span></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 147%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 147%;">Creating Instagram Guides
is a great way to further your branding which will help you to grow your
business. Branding is essential to growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 147%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 147%;"><br /></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 133%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 133%;">Effectively, branding is
the perception that your audience has of your business. Your brand needs to
consider the needs and wants of your target audience and it needs to be
appropriate for your content. Branding strategies usually involve raising brand
awareness, gaining brand recognition, and, finally, achieving brand loyalty.
Instagram Guides will add a new dimension to your brand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 133%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 133%;">Instagram Guides are a way
to market yourself as an expert; one of the fundamental pillars of marketing
and branding. Your audience needs to trust you and they need to believe that
you are a credible source of information. Given all the scam and spam accounts
that are out there, you need to do anything you can to ensure that your
audience believes that you are real and relevant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.6pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 130%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 130%;">You should also ensure that
your account is set up as a business profile. This adds a level of
professionalism. In social media, appearances are everything, so you should
take all opportunities to showcase your brand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 0.1pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 133%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 133%;">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 138%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 138%;">This will help you grow
because only brands succeed. Random business accounts get lost in the clutter
and forgotten about. Branding is pivotal to growth; it helps with clarity and
professionalism.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 138%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 138%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 138%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 138%;"></span></p><h2 style="line-height: 138%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><u>4: Depth to your posts</u></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 138%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 138%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 138%;">Instagram Guides are a
great way to add a level of depth to your posts. You are able to expand on your
content and add more detail to themes that you have already shared on your
feed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.95pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 135%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 135%;">Grouping your posts by
subject or theme in a Guide is a great way to direct your audience to a
particular element of your expertise. Building Guides around certain ideas and
concepts is a fantastic way to show your audience what you can offer them,
beyond just simple feed content.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.45pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 135%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 135%;">This will help you grow
because audiences do not want surface-level content. They want to know who they
are supporting, and they want to feel like they are a part of it. there are
thousands of brands that users are exposed to on a daily level, but they want
to build a connection, instead.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.45pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 134%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 134%;">The reason that Instagram
implemented Guides was to make it easier for users to give and get
recommendations, tips, and information. This gives you the opportunity to
create a deeper connection with your audience. To be able to share additional
information, whether it be about products, places, or posts, is a fantastic way
to improve your branding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.5pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 132%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 132%;">Irrespective of whether you
choose to supplement your own posts with posts from other users, you will still
be able to further your branding goals. But, if you choose to include other
user’s posts in with your own content, you are also including your own content
in the conversation. The other users will likely share your posts, therefore
exposing your content to new audiences. But, by being selective about the
content that you share, and only including content from reputable brands with a
following that is similar to your target audience, you will add depth to your
content and grow your business.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 132%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 132%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 132%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 132%;"></span></p><h2 style="line-height: 132%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><u>5: Collaboration</u></span></h2><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 138%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 138%;">Instagram Guides are also a
great way to collaborate with new and different accounts. As you are able to
add posts from any user into your Guides it is a great way to expand your
network of connections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.95pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 147%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 147%;">Collaboration is one of the
best parts of Instagram. Being able to create content with another user is a
fantastic way to bolster both of your brands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.3pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 135%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 135%;">Creating Guides for
different kinds of businesses, for example; cafes, secondhand stores high-end
stores, small businesses, cellar doors, pizza restaurants, whatever it may be
may lead to sponsorship opportunities as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.15pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 134%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 134%;">Businesses want to promote
themselves through influences and brands that they trust and are trusted by their
audience. Therefore, if you have used Guides effectively in the past and
presented yourself as an authority and a trendsetter it is possible that brands
will want to collaborate with you in order to grow their audience which will,
in turn, grow yours.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.75pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 135%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 135%;">Users also love to see
collaborations. They often trust the brands that their favorite brands post
about. Finding unique and exciting opportunities to collaborate with is a great
way to grow your audience. Guides are a fantastic, and easy way to collaborate
with new users.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.45pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 129%;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 129%;">Additionally, once you have
built a strong reputation, and integrated your content into the wider
community, your posts may be included in other Guides as well. This will help
expose your account to new people, which will translate into new followers and
overall brand growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 0.05pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">Overall, Instagram Guides bring many new opportunities for growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></p></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Conclusion</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red;">Instagram Guides are a fantastic way to help you grow your audience.</span></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 4.8pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 134%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 134%;">But, it is also important
that you do not neglect the tried and tested methods you have for growth. If
you have discovered success in one area continue to do so. However, new
endeavors can complement your existing strategies but, at least initially,
should not overshadow them. In essence, the only way you are going to know if
something will be successful is to try.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.5pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 134%; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 134%;">You will need to be
monitoring and checking your analytics and see which methods are providing you
with the results that are in line with your business goals. Check your
engagement, analytics, and insights; using built-in tools, as well as
third-party tools, and measure and quantify the things that you are doing and
how they are giving you the results that you want for your brand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 17.75pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 135%; margin-left: 17pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 135%;">Instagram Guides are a new
and exciting feature that you can use to grow your brand. Take advantage of the
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This way, you can choose who sees your content based on their interests and you can benefit from all the hard work that the creator of that page or group has already done. </div><div><br /></div><div>You’ll find that most Facebook pages are built for promotional purposes by their creators. As such, you often won’t be able to add your own content there unless you first become an administrator – which requires permission from the owner. </div><div><br /></div><div>Instead then, look for and join groups. This way, you’ll be able to take part in the discussion and this will often include the ability to post links if you so wish. </div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Finding Facebook Groups </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>The question then is how do you go about finding new groups? One way to do this is with the simple search tool in Facebook. Just click on the search bar at the top (which says ‘Search for people, places and things’) and then start typing the name of a group you might want to take part in. Normally this can just mean typing in the name of your niche. Have a website/business in the fitness niche? Then just search ‘fitness’ and see what comes up. Likewise, you can also pick topics that are within your niche, for instance if your topic is ‘fitness’ then you might pick ‘the gym’ or ‘running’. If your niche is writing, then you might pick ‘fantasy writing’. </div><div><br /></div><div>Big groups have the advantage of having a wider reach and helping your content to get seen by more people but smaller ones have the advantage of keeping your content at the top longer. The best call is to try some of both. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>And don’t be afraid to try out groups that are only distantly related to your topic – this is a great way to branch out and attract new audiences. For instance, if your topic is ‘parkour’ or ‘free running’ then you can also promote that in a group about martial arts as the two have similar roots. You could even write an article specifically on ‘parkour as a martial art’ or ‘the influence of martial arts in parkour’. Melding two vaguely related topics together also happens to be a great way to come up with ideas for new, original content. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMweaoJt973OV6KDNXzVx6ZmtyHKNNjA-wsW2FyefsQ2rL0qTu9uQ00bWGrv1wxsbY0PgNweL1NdlFxCX_Bcxw8FZsbb4YHshZZd7jCTiBcIrnIqUJJRK4XNHC3tcP1oHSYvTB_Goemx4/s640/social.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-3)" border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="640" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMweaoJt973OV6KDNXzVx6ZmtyHKNNjA-wsW2FyefsQ2rL0qTu9uQ00bWGrv1wxsbY0PgNweL1NdlFxCX_Bcxw8FZsbb4YHshZZd7jCTiBcIrnIqUJJRK4XNHC3tcP1oHSYvTB_Goemx4/w640-h404/social.png" title="Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-3)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div>If you find yourself struggling for inspiration when picking Facebook groups though, then another method you can use is to try Facebook’s grid search. This allows you to see groups that have friends as members and to see suggested groups. Just look along the left hand menu of your newsfeed and then scroll down to ‘New Groups’. Click this and you’ll be given several tabs. New groups are groups you’ve been recently added to but you can also see local groups (useful for local businesses), you can see ‘suggested groups’ (useful for finding things within your niche) and you can find ‘friends’ groups’. Friends’ groups is surprisingly useful because it lets you see groups your friends are in. As such, you’ll be able to find places where you can likely post without getting deleted. If you’re University alumni for instance, you may be able to find clubs and societies you once belonged to – and this gives you an excellent platform for promoting your stuff. Don’t be afraid to promote to your friends! </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, one more trick is to consider looking at the existing fans and members of your current page or group and then seeing which groups they are members of. This is a powerful strategy because it shows you where interests cross over. In other words, if you’re already seeing people migrate from those groups, chances are you may be able to find more recruits there.</div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Posting to Groups</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> So, find a Facebook group that is somewhat relevant to your niche or industry, come up with some somewhat relevant content and post it there. Simple! If you create an article on Bruce Lee and share it to a martial arts group, then in theory you can get thousands of new visitors… instantly. </div><div>The only problem is that you’ll probably get deleted… </div><div><br /></div><div>So instead of being purely promotional and out for yourself – think of ways you can give back to these communities. Use this as an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, your expertise and your value. Only once you have built up trust should you post your very best content there. Don’t overdo it and make sure you give more than you take. Business is all about offering value and Facebook is no different! </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Outreaching to Other Facebook Pages and Cross Promoting</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> One of the most popular concepts in digital marketing at the moment is something called ‘influencer marketing’. The way this works is simple: instead of building a huge audience over time that you will be able to share your content to in the future, the aim is instead to simply find an existing large audience and then to share with them. This way, you leapfrog all the time and effort spent building and get straight to the profiting! The person who can give you that route to the market is called the ‘influencer’, hence influencer marketing. </div><div><br /></div><div>On Facebook, this largely means finding the owner of successful Facebook pages and groups and getting them to promote you on your behalf. The good news is that it’s relatively easy to start this process seeing as Facebook lets you find the group owners quickly and message them. The hard part is convincing them to post for you. </div><div><br /></div><div>So then, make sure that you have something to offer! Often that will mean offering some money but it can also mean offering to post to your network in exchange for them posting to theirs. This is essentially the same thing as an ‘ad swap’ and it should benefit you both. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you’re lucky and you find the right page owner, you may even find they’re willing to post your content for free. Make something tailor made for them and they will often agree to share it if it’s genuinely good and interesting. </div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;"> Monetizing Your Efforts </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Many people reading this book will already have a functioning online business and thus won’t need help with monetization. For those of you who don’t know how to make money online, this brief primer should open your mind up to some options… </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Selling Products </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>The most obvious way to make money with any business is to sell a product. You can sell a product from your own website (using an ecommerce store for instance) or you can try and sell it directly by sending users to eBay or to PayPal. Products can be crafts you’ve made, things you’ve bought wholesale to sell for more, or even ‘digital products’. There’s a lot to be made by selling eBooks, software and online courses and you can do this by creating a ‘landing page’ for yourself, which is a web page entirely dedicated to selling that one single product. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Affiliate Sales </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Don’t have a product? Don’t want to invest by buying inventory wholesale? Then you can always try selling someone else’s product instead. This way you will sell an e-book, a physical product or anything in between and you’ll get commission from every sale you make. Sites like <a href="https://www.jvzoo.com/" target="_blank">JVZoo</a> and <a href="https://www.clickbank.com/" target="_blank">ClickBank</a> can earn you as much as 60% from selling a wide variety of products – often meaning you’ll get as much as $100 a sale in some cases! </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Affiliate sales work particularly well via e-mail, so if you can use your Facebook page to capture e-mails and leads, this is the best route to making money this way. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Advertising </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you can build up a website to the point where you’re getting thousands of visitors a day, then you can start to advertise on it. This might mean simply adding AdSense, which is a form of CPC advertising similar to Facebook Ads. The only difference is that this time you’re the publisher who’s earning the money! </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Being a Social Media Marketer </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you can build up a big enough Facebook following, then this can be a valuable asset in itself. As a social media marketer you can use this as proof of your skills (to offer to others) or you can offer to promote products for money by finding sponsors. Either way, Facebook can sometimes be a job without even needing any other aspect to your business! </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;"> Optimizing, Testing and Using Tools </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>By this point in the book you should have all the basic skills to start thriving on social media. What’s more, you now know the basics of how you can start profiting from that know-how. </div><div><br /></div><div>All that’s left then is to hone that craft and optimize your approach until you’re maximizing your profit. </div><div>How do you go about doing that? </div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">An Introduction to Split Testing</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> The basic idea behind split testing is that you are running ‘experiments’. Specifically, you are comparing two versions of the same ad, the same post or the same comment and then you’re seeing which one performs best. Normally the two versions will be the same, save for one or two details and this way you will know whether or not to keep that change. Over time, split testing allows you to ‘evolve’ your campaign to the point where it’s almost flawless. </div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook ads are relatively easy to split test using the tools presented by Facebook itself. As for your landing pages (where you’re selling your eBook's etc.) the best tool is to try using ‘Optimizable’ (optimizely.com). Of course you can also just make changes yourself as long as you’re carefully recording the data. Recording data is the secret to success in practically every aspects of digital marketing by the way… </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Powerful Facebook Tools for Optimization </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Other than split testing, there are other ways you can optimize and analyze the performance of your Facebook page. One example is to use LikeAlyzer (likealyzer.com) which shows you specifically which of your posts are performing best and where your likes are coming from. This way, you know what’s working and you know to do more of that. Fanpage Karma (fanpagekarma.com) is a similar tool that lets you see the performance of your Facebook page overall. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another aspect of efficiency is streamlining the way you are posting and what you are posting. We’ve already seen how you can use IFTTT, Hootsuite and Buffer to essentially automate the process and save yourself a lot of time. We also looked at Buzzsumo very briefly, which is a large repository of the top trending content in certain niches. This works very well because it lets you see what’s performing well in your industry and then just post it to your own page. That way, the success of another Facebook marketer instantly becomes your success! Shareaholic as we’ve seen is powerful for letting your readers and visitors share your content on your behalf. </div><div><br /></div><div>Other than that, it’s also worth setting up apps on your mobile device that can help you to post on the move. If you have your phone set up so that you can easily snap a picture of what you’re doing and share it to Facebook, you’ll find it’s much easier to keep the page active and to keep adding new things. Think about streamlining every aspect because the more you do, the more consistent you’re likely to be. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, just make sure that you keep posting, keep tweaking, keep analyzing the data and keep trying! Like anything, amazing Facebook marketing is a skill that takes time, patience and practice. So get started right now and don’t stop until you have a million likes! </div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/discover-how-to-finally-drive-huge.html" target="_blank">Read (P-1)</a> <a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/discover-how-to-finally-drive-huge_25.html" target="_blank">Read (P-2)</a></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-90447266873036816922021-05-25T07:09:00.008-07:002021-05-25T09:13:12.006-07:00Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-2) <h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"> Tactics – Hit & Run Commenting, Facebook Pages, Ads and More </span></u></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Now you know the kind of content that typically performs very well on Facebook, the next question is how you go about posting that content for the maximum effectiveness. The question is: what type of posts work well and how do you reach the most people possible? </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Creating a Facebook Page </span></a></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>The first and most important step is to come up with your own Facebook page. This Facebook page is what’s going to represent your brand on Facebook and it’s what you will be posting with. Of course you can’t just use your personal Facebook account, otherwise you won’t be able to promote your business and you’ll end up with a muddled company image. </div><div><br /></div><div>At the same time, having a Facebook page gives you certain advantages. This will allow you to gain followers for instance without them being ‘friends’ whose posts fill up your homepage. At the same time, Facebook pages give you the option to use advertising later down the line. We’ll look at this in more detail later but this can be a fantastic way to build your followers even more and even to generate direct sales. Your Facebook page is a powerful tool, so make sure you spend time on it. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Some pointers: </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"> Make sure you have a good logo for your business and website. If you don’t have one already, make one. You can later use this to tie together all of your disparate social media channels and business endeavors and that way all your other efforts will boost each other in a highly synergistic manner. </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><br /> Likewise, ensure that you have a large crisp cover page that is clearly connected to your branding. </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><br /> Add a link to let people easily follow you on Facebook to your website. If you have a blog for instance, then have a link to your Facebook page right along the top and with each post. This way, people who find your site and enjoy it can subscribe for subsequent updates and you’ll be able to bring them back to your website time and again.</span></h4><div><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XkwoQteCETHVJbUcXZuIMTyA0msocMuje3R-Ah4F2-0ihleABn-84SixHfoJ8KWnwhgKyflsn4zbqpimMZt2if0evu3TvDjDZG0i4fJLUMVCJOMmB7AKZQuuAGqRCjq1KSJoOHZMRww/s640/facebook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-2)" border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="640" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XkwoQteCETHVJbUcXZuIMTyA0msocMuje3R-Ah4F2-0ihleABn-84SixHfoJ8KWnwhgKyflsn4zbqpimMZt2if0evu3TvDjDZG0i4fJLUMVCJOMmB7AKZQuuAGqRCjq1KSJoOHZMRww/w640-h452/facebook.jpg" title="Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-2)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Posting to Your Own Page </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>A lot of your time on Facebook is going to be spent just posting on your own page. Remember this: a completely ‘dead’ Facebook page that is like a ghost town is worse than having no Facebook page at all. So keep it active, even if that means just the occasional ‘hit and run’ post. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another benefit of just posting occasionally is that it shows that there are real people behind your brand and that your company is approachable and interactive. This will give people a lot of confidence when they’re thinking of buying from you for instance. </div><div><br /></div><div>Note as well that you can automate the process of commenting and posting. One way to do this is to use the amazing IFTTT. IFTTT can be found at IFTTT.com and is an acronym of ‘If This, Then That’. The general idea here is that you link accounts and connect ‘triggers’ to ‘actions’. So for instance, you can use this to post automatically to your account when you upload some new content, or you can use it to respond to people’s comments. You can even set something up to allow yourself to text a number that will lead to comments being uploaded on your Facebook page. One more use for IFTTT is to link your Facebook and Twitter accounts. This way, anything you post on Twitter can automatically be added to your Facebook page, which will in turn mean that you spend less time on your social media to keep it looking highly active. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another popular, well known tool here is ‘Buffer’ and this can be used interchangeably with ‘HootSuite’. Both of these tools have options to ‘queue’ posts to your Facebook page and this then means that you can set aside a day to write lots of posts and then have them post regularly at set times during the day. This saves a lot of time overall and it ensures that your social media pages will never appear to be very quiet and abandoned. What’s more, it’s very useful for going on holiday. </div><div><br /></div><div>Use these simple ‘hit and run’ posting tactics and you can keep your Facebook page alive and sharing interesting content and value for your followers. At the same time, you’ll consistently be sending more people to your external pages with the hopes of potentially converting. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Hit and Run Comments and Posts </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Another way to get a lot of attention for your posts is to post to other pages and groups. Here you have a large audience of people who are interested in the same thing and this gives you the perfect place to market to. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Unfortunately, a lot of pages and groups won’t allow ‘non-administrators’ to post which presents something of an obstacle. You can join some groups which will then allow you to share your content and some pages do allow anyone to post. In most cases though, you’d have more luck trying a similar strategy on Google+ or on Reddit. </div><div><br /></div><div>So what can you do instead, you can simply comment on pictures and images as a one off and then use this to increase awareness of your page and even get likes. Remember: every time someone sees your brand that will be free exposure for you and this is a great way to increase your visibility. So even if you’re looking for active comments sections and just engaging in a discussion, that’s all good stuff and it can lead to likes. Visit a popular page and look at the comments on some of their images – you’ll see that they can sometimes have hundreds of likes themselves! Find a Facebook page about Jackie Chan, post a picture of you with him, or a meme featuring him, or a popular quote – and you might find it drives more people to your page. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is something a lot of people forget with Facebook. Not everything that you do has to be outwardly ‘promotional’. Sometimes, it’s actually more effective just to join in with the discussion and let the likes come naturally. Just remember to act ‘in character’ for your brand and to post things that will be helpful and interesting, or that will help to demonstrate your expertise, knowledge or entertainment value. You can try and make direct sales or gain traffic from comments on other people’s pages but it’s likely to just result in your comment getting deleted. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Using Facebook Advertising </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Another big strategy for generating income from Facebook or for building your brand awareness is to use Facebook Ads. Why is this so important? </div><div><br /></div><div>Well, simply put, your Facebook Page will have an ‘organic reach’ of about 1-2%. What does that mean? It means that if you have 100 followers on Facebook, only one or two of them will see what you post each time you post. If you have 1,000, you’ll get 10-20 views for anything you post. </div><div><br /></div><div>Of course your followers can see your content if they visit your Facebook page. But as far as content appearing in the newsfeed goes, only that small proportion are going to see what you’re uploading unless you do something extra to promote it. This is where Facebook advertising comes in, which effectively allows you to extend that reach to everyone in your list of followers and further. </div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook ads can take multiple forms, they can appear as ‘Page Posts’, they can appear as promotions for your page (to increase likes), they can appear as pictures and they can appear as videos. If you’re selling products, it’s also now possible to have a multi-item advert that will show off your items in a carousel-type display. </div><div><br /></div><div>The great thing about Facebook ads is that they let you target your audience specifically based on their age, sex, location, interests, job description, marital status and more. This way, you aren’t wasting money on adverts shown to people who aren’t likely to have any interest in what you’re selling. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Better yet, Facebook ads can be ‘CPC’. That stands for ‘Cost Per Click’ and effectively means that you only pay out when someone actually clicks on your ads. So if your advert is completely ineffective at getting people to click, you won’t be charged anything at all. </div><div><br /></div><div>And it gets better. Using something called ‘CPA’ (cost per action) you can create a scenario where you’re only charged when a click results in a particular action. For instance, this might mean that you only pay for people who actually like your page. You can also use Facebook promotions and only pay when someone redeems a promotional voucher. This way you almost guarantee your ROI and you know you’re going to get tangible results from your efforts. The best way to manage Facebook is by using natural posts and adverts together synergistically. Build your Facebook page and with posts and ads and then use that page to fuel more posts and ads… </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Letting Your Fans do the Work </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>And don’t forget that you are not the only one who can post content to Facebook. We’ve already seen the type of content that can get re-shared and remember, when people comment on your posts or like them, that also means they’ll get seen by that person’s network. Each time someone likes or comments on your posts, it opens it up to a larger audience and creates the opportunity for more comments, likes and shares. This is how content can potentially even go viral. </div><div><br /></div><div>But that’s not the only way you can leverage your fan base and get them to do the work for you. Also effective is to encourage them to share your content directly from your blog or website. Here, you just need to add social sharing buttons onto your posts and that way people who enjoy the content can show it to their friends and this is great for getting your old content to keep giving back. This way, even if you don’t have a large Facebook page yet, you can still benefit from a post potentially going viral on Facebook! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are countless plugins you can use on a WordPress website to add this functionality. One of the best known and most feature rich though is ‘Shareaholic’. </div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2f00ff;"> <a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/discover-how-to-finally-drive-huge.html" target="_blank">read (p-1)</a></span></u></h1></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-26156258253229298532021-05-24T10:43:00.002-07:002021-05-25T07:11:21.985-07:00Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-1)<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook" target="_blank"> <u><span style="color: red;"> Introduction and Why You Should be Using Facebook </span></u></a></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Facebook is one of the biggest and most successful websites on the internet. In fact, it’s the second largest overall, second only to Google in terms of users. It’s often (correctly) quoted that if the active Facebook users were the population of a country, it would be one of the biggest countries in the world. And according to a recent survey by Shareaholic, about 24% of all referral traffic comes from Facebook. </div><div><br /></div><div>24% in other words is ¼ of all traffic on the web essentially. And that means that if you aren’t doing your very best work to try and promote yourself on the social network, you might well be missing out on a quarter of your potential traffic. Again, that’s a huge amount to be missing out on. A more conservative estimate from Define Media Group puts the percentage at 16% but that’s still a huge proportion either way. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some more impressive statistics. Did you know that Facebook has over 890 million active users every single day? And did you know that of those 890 million users, most will click on between 2-4 external links? That’s about 1.8-3.6 billion referrals every single day. You should be looking at how you can get a slice of that! </div><div><br /></div><div>But Facebook isn’t only impressive in terms of numbers. The allure of Facebook is not just ‘quantitative’ it is also ‘qualitative’. What does that mean? It means that Facebook is also very powerful because of the way that it works and specifically the way it allows users to ‘target’ their marketing efforts. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>Basically, while Facebook might generate 16-24% of overall traffic, that traffic will be much greater for some websites and some niches. Those sites publishing content with a highly sharable nature will find that Facebook works even better for them and this is of course owing to the viral nature of things posted on the site. Buzzfeed for instance – a site that is incredibly successful and profitable – says that it only cares about Facebook and social media for generating traffic. </div><div><br /></div><div>And actually, in a world where Google is constantly changing their algorithms, Facebook offers a much surer bet in terms of a long-term strategy. </div><div><br /></div><div>What’s more, Facebook gives you unprecedented control when it comes to deciding who will see your content and how you’re going to market to them. In other words, you can target users based on their age, sex, location, interests and more which just isn’t possible with other methods of marketing. This gives Facebook a massive advantage and when you combine this precision with the sheer size of the audience… it’s the perfect storm for any marketer. </div><div><br /></div><div>But just because Facebook is a huge and powerful tool for marketers, that doesn’t mean that you can just dive straight in, start flailing around and expect to get results. If you hope to be successful on Facebook then you need to have a strategy and you need to know what works and what doesn’t. Facebook should be thought of as its own ecosystem and as such, certain unique strategies need to be applied while others should be avoided. Read on and you’ll be armed with all of the skills and expertise you need to start making Facebook really work for you .</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"> <u><span style="color: red;">What do Facebook Users Share, Enjoy and Want? </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Getting Facebook to work for you has a lot to do with psychology. Specifically, it has to do with understanding the psychology of the average Facebook user and how it differs from that of web traffic elsewhere. </div><div><br /></div><div>What do Facebook users respond well to? What falls flat on Facebook? What is it that makes someone share something or like something on Facebook? </div><div><br /></div><div>Understanding this is highly important, not only because it will allow you to share the very most effective type of content that will grow and spread across the network like wildfire but also because it will help you to decide what kind of campaigns and products are the best fit for Facebook full stop. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook" target="_blank"> <u><span style="color: red;">What Should You Be Using Facebook For? </span></u></a></h2><div><br /></div><div>We’ve seen how and why Facebook is such a powerful tool and why you should be using it. With those kinds of numbers there’s no doubt that you should be investing a great deal of time and resources into marketing on the platform. </div><div><br /></div><div>At the same time though, it’s also important to understand the limitations and the failings of Facebook. In particular for instance, it’s important to recognize that Facebook referrals are typically quite ‘low quality’. On average, a visitor who comes from Facebook will look at only one page of your site, as opposed to someone on Google who will look at 2-2.5 or direct visitors who explore 3-5 pages usually. </div><div>Why is this? </div><div><br /></div><div>On mobile this is at least partly down to the fact that Facebook users are going to be looking at your page through the Facebook browser. In turn, this tends to encourage them to head back to Facebook rather than browsing the web. </div><div><br /></div><div>More generally though, it’s also because your posts and adverts are actually interrupting people on Facebook. When someone visits your page through Google or by typing your URL into the navigation bar directly, it means that they’re interested in reading what you have to say at that given time and thus they are actively seeking out your content. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand though, when someone sees content that they found through Facebook, they’ll be taking time out of their leisure activities. They came here to check up on their friends not to read your content. </div><div><br /></div><div>This right away creates a subtle yet powerful psychological shift in what Facebook users respond to and how you should best be marketing to them. </div><div><br /></div><div>For starters, it means that you should share shorter and less in-depth content on Facebook. Look at your own site stats – chances are that the pages that enjoyed the most success on Facebook were the ones that were easier to dive in-and-out of. </div><div><br /></div><div>At the same time, this also means you should think about your goals on Facebook. If users only look at one page when they come from Facebook, this might not be the best place to make direct sales. Likewise, this might not be the best place to try and establish yourself as a thought leader with a long, insightful post on the nature of your industry. </div><div><br /></div><div>What you should be using Facebook for is to increase your brand awareness, visibility and loyalty. This is an opportunity to increase your likes, your shares and your followers and to be seen by more people. This is a great opportunity to capture e-mails meanwhile and leads for your email marketing and it’s a great place to test ideas, to communicate with your audience and to get feedback. </div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook as a marketing tool is about casting a large net and taking that first step towards forming a relationship. It’s also about forming a dialogue and communicating. But while there are exceptions to this rule, it’s not as well suited to making direct sales. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoHPaYJtZEaddJNMtVrYu6BkBMow6QM1i2Z6YBHpTFh9RdpoCpT8GTao9lj_ajKyDW1y1UYk2D3_09k47RdfJHUcgCZLyNMxXJrzoZn1sHt-mfltg7ewHdKPzMfx0t0yH0xg00t63m0E/s640/facebook-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-1)" border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="640" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoHPaYJtZEaddJNMtVrYu6BkBMow6QM1i2Z6YBHpTFh9RdpoCpT8GTao9lj_ajKyDW1y1UYk2D3_09k47RdfJHUcgCZLyNMxXJrzoZn1sHt-mfltg7ewHdKPzMfx0t0yH0xg00t63m0E/w640-h452/facebook-.jpg" title="Discover How to Finally Drive Huge Traffic from Facebook and Profit (P-1)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook" target="_blank">What Type of Content Gets Shared and Liked?</a></span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> Another thing to think carefully about is the type of content that does well on Facebook. What can you post and share that will get people talking about your brand? </div><div><br /></div><div>This might mean creating your own content, or it might mean finding content that is currently trending already through tools like Buzz Sumo. Whichever route you go though, there is a lot of value in the skill of being able to identify the type of content that will thrive here and then picking that for your own site. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Again, understanding this is all to do with understanding the psychology of the Facebook user. And specifically, it’s about knowing why people are moved to share. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here’s one quick observation that might take you by surprise for instance: most people who like or share something on Facebook will do so before reading it. In fact, they may not ever read it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Think about your own Facebook use. What was the last thing that you shared on Facebook? And what was the process that led you to do that? Did you see a link that looked interesting, follow it, read it and then share it/like it so your friends could see it? </div><div><br /></div><div>Or did you see it, think it looked interesting, click ‘like’ or ‘share’ while chuckling to yourself then decide to come back to it later? </div><div><br /></div><div>In many cases, it will be the latter. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">So if they haven’t actually read a post, why would they click like or share? </span></h3><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">There are two main reasons: </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Communication </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Expression </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br />Let’s look at each of them here for a moment… </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><u>Communication </u></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">First and foremost, Facebook is a communication tool. In theory, everything that occurs on the site should be facilitating communication. As such, the options and tools built into it are all conducive to this. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>For instance, Facebook gives you the ability to share a post with your friends but it also gives you the ability to share something directly to another friend. And this is again something you might have done yourself. </div><div><br /></div><div>So if you were to see a fun looking article on ‘Challenges Only People Who Work From Home Will Understand’, you might decide to share it with your friend who works from home. Or if you see an article on ‘Why Alligators and Crocodiles Are NOT Dinosaurs’, you might decide to share that with your friend who insists that they are dinosaurs. In each case, you are using your post to either start a new conversion, to carry one on, or to show the friend you’re thinking about them and you ‘get them’.</div><div><br /></div><div> Sometimes content will even be shared mid discussion on Facebook to back up a point. How do you get your content to be used in this manner? Simple: think about the specific person you are aiming your content at as you write it. Write it for someone you know in fact – and then share it with them. Chances are that if you know someone who can benefit from the article, other people will as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another strategy is to think about discussions and arguments you’ve had in the past and to write more broadly on that subject. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes people will also post content to Facebook in a more public way. If you share something to your own wall, it’s often because you want to start a discussion about it and use Facebook as a public forum. Maybe you’ve seen an article on how politicians are increasing their own salaries and you feel outraged – you might respond by sharing that content so that you can start a discourse on the subject and poll the opinions of your friends and family. Note that this might also mean you end up sharing content that you actually don’t like or even feel strongly against. The belief that you only share things because you like them then is certainly misguided </div><div><br /></div><div>So how do you create content that will get this kind of response and get shared as a result? The trick is to think of things that are divisive and that people will think about one way or the other. In other words, it’s better for your articles to create a strong negative reaction than it is for them to create no reaction at all. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Expression </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>So that’s one of the reasons that people share content, examined in a fair amount of detail. People share content to communicate and that can mean that they’re sharing posts they think friends will find interesting, or things that they hope will spark some kind of conversation. </div><div><br /></div><div>The other reason people share though is to express themselves. That is to say, that people share content often because they think it makes them look interesting, or because it says something about who they are. </div><div><br /></div><div>If we’re being entirely honest, Facebook is a highly narcissistic place and one of the main things we do there is try and show off how interesting we are or what exciting lives we lead. For many people this means posting pictures of holidays, or updating our statuses with comments we think will make us look witty. We might also post an article about politics to our page because we’re stating that we agree with said politics and that way we demonstrate a) that we know about politics and b) that we hold X belief. </div><div>Similarly, we might share an article about the things that you experience from home because we work from home and we want people to know it, or know what that entails. Again, in this scenario we might even post content without reading it – in this scenario we post it almost like a badge of honor – not necessarily checking to make sure that it actually makes conclusions that we agree with. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Articles and Posts that Get Read</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> So a lot of content on Facebook just doesn’t get read. But what does it take to create a post that will get clicked on? And if your post isn’t getting read at all, what can you use to get it shared? </div><div><br /></div><div>Here you have two major tools up your sleeve: the title and the image. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Using Clickbait </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you look at some of the most successful content on Facebook, a lot of it will fall into the category of ‘clickbait’. What this means, is that the title has been devised specifically to compel people to click on it. Now of course that has always been the purpose of pretty much any link but in this case, the difference is that this objective is pursued at the cost of all others – it doesn’t matter if the title is descriptive, accurate, useful… as long as it gets clicks. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">And it really works! </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>So what kind of techniques do titles use to become clickbait? Usually the aim is to leverage the curiosity of the reader – to ask some kind of question or to create suspense with some kind of cliffhanger. </div><div>So for instance, you might say something like: </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">‘You’ll never believe what happens next in this video!’ </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br />Sometimes the title will even take a first-person narrative perspective such as: <br />‘I’m so glad I read to the second paragraph…!!’ </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br />Another, slightly more subtle trick, is to make a list article and then to make one of the points sound particularly more interesting than the rest. So for instance: </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br />‘Top Ten Ways to Save Time At Work – Number Two Changed My Life!’ </span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">T</span>his article is descriptive but then has the added trick of making the second item sound particularly interesting and even more so than the rest. The hope is that the prospective reader will be so eager to find out what number two is all about, that they’ll click on the link even though they normally might not. </div><div><br /></div><div>Clickbait titles work and they work very well but make sure that you use them with caution. If your titles are too obviously clickbait, they will likely trigger a cynical reaction. Facebook users are becoming used to seeing clickbait and as such, they are now wary of such titles. </div><div><br /></div><div>The real problem here is that many clickbait titles just fail to deliver on their promise. They promise to blow your mind but then offer underwhelming solutions. Sometimes the links don’t even lead to full articles! </div><div><br /></div><div>So what can you do about it? The trick is to try and be a little more subtle about it and a little less deceptive. In other words, you still want to spark curiosity and interest but the difference is that you’re going to spark curiosity with a genuinely interesting topic that people haven’t heard before (how novel!). </div><div><br /></div><div>Say you have a fitness website. How often have you seen articles saying ‘Ten Ways to Get a Six Pack’ or ‘How to Lose Weight Without Starving Yourself!’. All of us have read variations on that same article countless times before and as such, we’re kind of sick of hearing it. It’s no wonder that you have to resort to what amounts to trickery in order to get people to click again. </div><div><br /></div><div>But now imagine an article on a new supplement that people haven’t heard of before. Or how about a new training technique called ‘cardio acceleration’? What about the fitness benefits of parkour? Or the different ways you can combine martial arts and weight training? </div><div><br /></div><div>What you have now is a genuinely new topic that sounds interesting to anyone who is interested in the subject. There’s no reason to lie or to trick – this just genuinely is an interesting topic. This is what will make your articles really stand out. It goes deeper than just the title, it’s the topic and it’s the initial idea that leads to the creation of something new and different. This is in many ways the most important step in your article writing process. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">The Picture </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Other than the title, the next tool you have to use to get people to click on your content is the image. Next to the title, this is what people will see first and it’s what will make your content stand out. Very quickly, a great image can sell the concept of your article and it can also be entertaining, funny, emotional or fascinating in its own right. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>So think: what is the hook of your article and how can you get this across with a great image? What image will grab the attention of people who are scrolling through their newsfeed? And what image will be interesting enough that it warrants a like or a share on its own merit? </div><div><br /></div><div>One good example is to use memes. Memes are images that come from popular culture – often stills from movies but sometimes just funny photos doing the rounds on the web. To these images, you then add two short lines of text to encapsulate your point in a funny way. Often the meme will follow a set formula and you will find that certain images and structures appear over and over again. ‘The most interesting man in the world’ meme for instance normally starts with ‘I don’t always…’ and then follows it up with ‘But when I do…’. </div><div><br /></div><div>Memes are instantly recognizable, they’re funny, they’re witty and they’re trendy. If you can use one to make a point that people will agree with, then you can expect this to lead to a large number of shares. </div><div><br /></div><div>Otherwise, funny images, shocking images or anything else that grabs attention and tells a story can help you to get shares. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: red;">Videos </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>And better yet – why not add a video to your feed? Videos play automatically on Facebook often and are highly engaging. Just think about the last time you tried to hold a conversation when there was a TV in the room – you both kept staring at it right? Or think about the last time you started watching the ‘Top 100 Love Songs’ late at night and then stayed up to the very end despite not really caring about the resolution and certainly not wanting to go to bed that late… </div><div><br /></div><div> Videos are fantastic for getting people to watch all the way through to the end and they can also be much more persuasive and really sell your point in an emotional way with music and a narrative script. These are less effective at getting people to click away to visit your site but if your objective is to build brand awareness or authority, or just to get likes and shares for your Facebook page, then it can be a great strategy. </div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>So What Works? So there are a lot of different things to consider when it comes to getting your content to perform well on Facebook. The main points though are that it should be… </div><div><br /></div><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Content that is: </span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Entertaining/funny </span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Short/succinct </span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Interesting and unique</span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Expressive and specifically targeted</span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Trendy or on topic </span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Emotional/sensitive </span></h3><h3><br /><span style="color: red;"> Content that has: </span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Amusing/captivating images </span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Clickbait titles </span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Fascinating titles</span></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /> Video </span></h3></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><u><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/discover-how-to-finally-drive-huge_25.html" target="_blank">Read Part-2</a></u></span></h1><div><br /></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-40316456816118897052021-05-23T08:29:00.006-07:002021-05-23T09:41:36.801-07:00Using Blogs to Bridge to Your Website (P-2)<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"> Using Blogs to Bridge to Your Website (P-2)</span></u></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Social Bookmarking Sites </span></u></h2><div> </div><div>Delicious.com is social bookmarking site that allows you to add different pages of your blog to a site where others can view it. Just be sure to use a permalink to a particular story, and not the entire blog URL. That way, you can tag each story with different tags and people will be able to zoom to them when they search the social bookmarking sites. There are many different social bookmarking sites, like Reddit too. They tend to have a large number of people and can be searched very easily. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Social Networking Sites </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Facebook and My Space are two examples of social networking sites. These sites tend to have strict rules about what you can post online on your profiles. Facebook, in particular, does not want people using their profiles to spam or soliciting other people on their business offerings and this activity can get you banned. However, there are ways to mine the rich vein of users that come to social networking sites to mingle online. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>First, you will have to set up a profile with your own name, not your business name. You can put up a Facebook page for your business, as a newer feature for those people who are trying to use Facebook to market. However, the Facebook profile should be all about you, not your business. There is an area in your profile where you can list your URLs of interest, and that's where you can add some of your business sites. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The key to Facebook is to join in the casual atmosphere and network your way to more contacts. You can do this through groups, pages, friends, and networks. You should try to meet people who are in your market niche, but not to solicit them directly on Facebook. Instead, you can email and network through different commenting areas to get people interested in your blog. There are different applications that can help you insert your blog into your profile too. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>There is a Blog Network application, now formally called Networked Blogs, that allows you to post your blog, claim it, and get people to become a fan of it. You can network with other bloggers on Facebook too, by visiting their blogs and becoming a fan of them too, since it lists them too. It allows you to see blogs in your category fairly easily and to promote your blog to readers through the network. Send them a friend request to anyone that becomes a reader, to any other bloggers in your market niche, and now you have access to some of the audience that is in your market niche. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>When you comment on the wall of people you have friended, all of their friend's will see your comment and it can lead them to your blog. Just be careful not to spam their wall and make any comments relevant and not a solicitation. The blog network will take them directly outside Facebook to your blog and provide a steady stream of new people looking at your blog who are involved in your market niche. It's actually pretty simple when you know what applications to use. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Another great feature on Facebook is the ability to create a page for your business, a brand or product, or if you are a performer, you can create one as an artist, band, or public figure. The difference between a Facebook page and your profile page is that you are allowed to actively promote your business on the page, but not the profile. And, your profile is limited to 5,000 friends, whereas the Facebook page is not. Some people even create a page for themselves when they hit the 5,000 friend limit, so they can continue to network on Facebook and add fans, if not friends. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Another feature is groups, where you can add a group on any topic and get people to sign up. Like the Facebook page, people will become a fan and then you have a captive audience there. You may not have their email address, but it's the perfect place (both on the page and in the group) to promote your blog and get many people to go from Facebook back to your bridge, so that you can start to collect their email addresses. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The funny thing about Facebook is that they are super paranoid about having marketers harvest emails. So, they don't add the email contact information in as text, it's an image. You can write the email down for each friend that you have, if it is showing in their information tab, but even sometimes it's not there either. So, it takes a bit of work to collect an email list from Facebook and if they catch you spamming or soliciting people with it, you risk losing your account. The smart way to do this is to simply entice them off Facebook back to your web log, where you have an offer that gives them something for free for providing their email. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>And, since Facebook has a culture of non-commercialism, the blog is a perfect intermediary step from Facebook to your sales page eventually. If you were to link in to the sales page directly, you might end up being banned by Facebook or at least dropped by a few friends. No one really wants to be marketed harshly on Facebook, and it takes some finesse to get people to trust you enough to buy from you. So, don't spoil it by being overenthusiastic with your business on Facebook. Master the art of the soft sell, and use an intermediary space to set the stage for your marketing offer. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9JRT3_Vp6pVx1-GcR7zUo6xQlzUGHfe0g__Lv4EqKmCyLt2oxShy2ZtDuFSYAcCmIf69xTk2f7TzZnQGcI_CZ-BiIyv68rEW2bWBhxlEC2c1OD6dN_qN48AeaWWKdadU3PAMLJDTHFs/s640/wordpress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using Blogs to Bridge to Your Website (P-2)" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9JRT3_Vp6pVx1-GcR7zUo6xQlzUGHfe0g__Lv4EqKmCyLt2oxShy2ZtDuFSYAcCmIf69xTk2f7TzZnQGcI_CZ-BiIyv68rEW2bWBhxlEC2c1OD6dN_qN48AeaWWKdadU3PAMLJDTHFs/w640-h426/wordpress.jpg" title="Using Blogs to Bridge to Your Website (P-2)" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Article Directories </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>People all across the web are in search of quality content. Sometimes they go to article directories where anyone is allowed to post free content, as long as it meets the criteria of the article directory. Ezine Articles is one such directory that you can sign up for and start creating content for other people to grab and post on their websites. </div><div><br /></div><div> <span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div>While it may seem counterproductive to create free articles that people can add to their own sites, as long as they reference back to you or the original article, it is just because of this feature that it makes it a great way to get traffic from many different places, not just the article archive. If your article becomes very popular, you may have several different places on the web linking to it, excerpting it, and all pointing back to you or the original article. This is in addition to the tons of traffic article directories naturally get from their own readers and the high placement in search engine result pages. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Now, every article directory gives you, the author, a resource box where you can link to your own enterprises. You probably won't be able to actively promote your links within the article, as there are strict rules forbidding linking from an article in an article directory to a sales page. However, you can post a link in your resource box pointing to your enterprises there and you are typically allowed at least two links. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>As your articles grow in popularity, they can generate third-party traffic to your sites for an extended period of time. At first, you will get an instant boost because the article will automatically go on the front page for a period of time. After that, it will depend on how well you optimized it for Google keywords and popularly searched topics, as to how often it is read or accessed. So, you do have to do a little extra work to get your articles to be highly searchable for a period of time. But, after that, once they're up, you can forget about them and let the article directories, the search engines, and the topic do the work for you. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>What's nice about submitting to article directories is that you can post multiple articles on different topics, related but not exact. So, if you have many different websites, you can post on different topics without creating a new account. Readers who like one story, will see other stories you have written and might be tempted to go further to look you up. Always give them a reason in your resource box to click on the link you provide to your blog where they can find even more material that is relevant to that article. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Social Search Engines </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>A great way to grab traffic is to go to a social search engine like Stumble Upon. This search engine doesn't use keywords to assign relevancy. All the pages are submitted by users of the search engine who categorize them and they can even give them a “thumbs up.” Even if you don't get that many thumbs up, just submitting different posts from your blog can help to drive traffic there because the pages are randomly “stumbled” when people search for different topics. So, you stand a pretty good chance of showing up on anyone's pc if they use Stumble Upon as their search engine. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>As with many other types of services that are social in nature, the less commercial you appear, the better it is for you. And, you want to keep submitting content to the search engine repeatedly to get more hits. That means your blog is ideal for submitting permalinks that go to different stories on your blog to attract attention there. Once people visit your blog, they can be lead to other areas of your web empire via links in the blog post, links in the sidebars, or promotional offers to subscribers of the blog. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>In order to use Stumble Upon, all you have to do is install the toolbar into your web browser. From there, it's a simple matter to use the thumbs up button to quickly add your submissions to the search engine. Just make sure you add the permalink and not the entire blog URL, or you will have multiple copies of the front page instead of multiple stories showing up. And, of course, the story on the front page of your blog changes when new content comes up, so the categories and tags change too. It's always very important to use the permalink that will identify a particular blog post when adding submissions to search engines or other social news sites. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Groups </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Yahoo! Groups and Google Groups both have a number of different categories of groups where you can join up to discuss particular topics. What's nice about these areas is that they can have a very large audience that already are discussing a topic relevant to your market niche, and signing up is free. Many groups are moderated, meaning you can't just sign up and then spam the front page. That will get you banned for sure. You can, however, introduce yourself and then set up a standard signature file that you can use to close out a posting. That's where you can put the URL to links to other activities you are involved in. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So, don't just post a “come see my blog” comment on a thread and expect to get massive traffic. All that will do is get you banned – very quickly! Instead, join in the conversation and contribute to it. It not only helps to get people to see you as an expert, but will eventually create more interest in your signature links, without bashing people over the head with your advertising. It's also better received by moderators. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Web Forums </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Web forums are set up by web masters or niche marketers. They may require a membership fee to get in, or they may be free to join like Digital point or Site point forums. You have to abide by the terms of the forum posting rules. However, because they are usually technical or business in nature, you can get a large number of people who are interested in being referrals or affiliates, once they become aware of your programs. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>A really clever way to attract traffic from web forums to your blog is to give away some tool, templates, or software aide that webmasters or Internet marketers are interested in using. It's not considered spam to post a link to your blog if what you are giving away really is helpful to them. However, if the giveaway is part of a marketing promotion, that they have to subscribe to pay, it may be less welcome. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Use the blog as a bridge to get them interested in your products or affiliate programs by showing them how they can make money using them. The audience for web forums tend to be a bit more high level that just consumers looking for an entertaining product. Many of them are online to ramp up online businesses, just like you. So, anything you post to get them excited about your affiliate programs and referral bonuses will lead them to your web log. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">How To Bridge Successfully </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>It should be obvious now that you can link from anywhere on the Internet to your web log to bypass strict rules limiting marketing on third-party sites. And, in fact, it's an ideal way to build a contact list, more so than a sales page. That's because the format is much less commercial and people are eager to subscribe to information-packed blogs, whereas they may be a bit more suspicious about giving out email information on a sales page. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So, here are a few more things to make the bridging form one area of the Internet to your sales offers, much more effective. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Pay Attention To The Audience </span></u></div></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Since you are linking in from various places on the web, you don't want to just have a standard page where everyone gets pushed to. That would be like having a sales page that just tries to cram a marketing offer down people's throats without bothering to even find out what they're there for. However, once you visit some third-party sites, you'll start to get a good idea of the type of audience that they attract, and can write a blog post that will appeal to that audience specifically. That way, when you insert a link to go back to your blog, it will go to the permalink that has that particular post. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>This will make setting up different links to different pages in your web log easier and customized to the particular audience you are trying to attract. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Categorize and Tag Your Posts </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Once you do get a visitor, they should land on the post that appeals to them as part of a larger audience (if you did this right). But, after that, they will want to check out other posts in your blog that might be relevant to them. That's why you want to categorize your posts as well as tag them. In addition, the tagging will set up indexes that search engines use to determine what your post is about and thus rank it. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The major categories that you choose can be displayed on your sidebar by going to the plug-in area and adding that in. You can even put the categories in a cloud format which is more visually appealing than a list. If you don't have a search box, you will need to add one to make it easy for readers to find different topics too, that may not be categorized or indexed properly, for whatever reason. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Decide On A Layout Good For Advertising </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Many people spend too much time trying to get just the right look for their blog without considering the fact that the layout may leave little room for advertising, the main reason you need a bridge. So, instead of focusing on clean, one-column, formats that are more like newspapers with stories, try to find at least a two or three column format that will let you put links to other pages, embed images or buttons for your referral and affiliate programs too. You want to optimize the layout for the best screen placement for your ads. That should be the top portion of the screen as well as the right and left edges at the top of the screen. If your ads end up at the bottom of your post or web log, people will easily miss them. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Decide What Marketing Programs You Promote </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Some people want to do Google AdSense to try to bring in money, but it can also give the blog a cluttered look. Others find that they make more money and find customization easier with Ad brite programs. There are so many different advertising programs that you will have to decide which you are using, if any. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Next, you will have to decide which products and programs you have on other websites that will fit into the market niche you are promoting in your blog. Y ou can have one blog per website as a bridge, or pick a wider niche and try to get two different website offers on the same blog. For instance, say you have two websites: one you sell clothing and in another you sell jewelry. Your blog can be about designer or luxury items and include posts on both. That way, it is easier to bridge from places like Facebook back to two websites, using one bridge web log. You don't want to create multiple blogs that need to be updated daily each time you put up a new website. The ideal would be to combine what you can in existing blogs to offer these products and services where they make sense in a larger market niche. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Offer Incentives To Bridge To Website </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>People have become desensitized to advertising, so even sending them to your web log first, it won't make them click the links there. If your ads look too commercial, they may block them out. Other readers are aware of what Google AdSense ads look like and skip over them mentally when they are reading. They may not even register. As for the links on the side of your sidebar, you will have to constantly bring your readers attention back to them to get them to click. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>One way to do that is to offer people incentives for clicking on your blog links. Say, you are trying to get affiliates to join your program, you can offer the first 500 people some info products for clicking on a signup link in your blog and joining your affiliate program. When you write your signature line in some of the postings you are doing across the web, you can even say, "Click this link to find out where you can get a free copy of “Best Affiliate Marketing Practices” or some other eBook you've written. They would click on the link, if they're interested, land on your blog, on the post that relates to how a top-notch affiliate program works, with your link either in the sidebar, the post, or both. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Contests are a great form of incentive and can be a way to motivate people to go from third-party websites to your blog. You can tell people that you are having a contest to determine the most creative ways to make money online. All people have to do is click on the link that takes them to your web post where you've detailed your choices. Then, they can add their own or vote for one of yours, by subscribing to your blog and commenting. At the end, you choose the winner out of a random drawing of the one you think is the most creative, whether yours or someone else's idea and you send them a prize, which can be money, a book, a product, or whatever. The prize description can be on your website where the contest is more fully detailed too. Another great way to bridge them to a commercial site! </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Contests tend to draw tremendous attention to your site and can be a great way of introducing people to who you are. So, don't forget to have an “About Me” section in your blog where people can get to know more about you, your business, your products and services, and your future plans. Also, </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>provide some way for them to contact you, besides through the blog, for those that want to email you in private. Any contact that you make as a subscriber, or someone that emails you, can eventually become a customer because once you have their email, they have started the slide into your sales funnel already. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/using-blogs-to-bridge-to-your-website-p.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Read ( P-1)</span></a></h1></div>
CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-76401188282112631862021-05-22T08:18:00.004-07:002021-05-23T08:32:09.339-07:00Using Blogs to Bridge to Your Website (P-1)<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">The Importance Of A Bridge Site </span></u></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>If you are like most Internet entrepreneurs, you start to collect different websites or web presences that are useful for generating traffic back to your site. Some of these places, like Digg, Facebook, or article archives can be a great resource in advertising your sales website on the Internet to specific demographics. However, many third-party sites have specific rules about the types of pages that people can use in their comments, their articles, and/or biographical information. Ezine Articles, for instance, won't allow you to link back to a sales page, and yet, this is at the heart of Internet marketing. You wouldn't be out there, if you weren't trying to get someone to buy something from you. So, what do you do? </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>That's where you start to realize that there are ways to get around the rules that others put in place to limit your Internet marketing activities, and bridge sites are an important strategy to exploit. Even when a third-party doesn't ban you for linking to a sales page, there are also other times when it's just jarring to go from a link, say like in Facebook, to a sales page. In some ways, social networkers will judge such a move as “too commercial” and you can lose credibility in your authenticity that way. So, again, you want to implement a bridge site to smooth the way. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Why Blogs Are Ideal Bridge Sites</span></u></h1><div><br /></div><div><div>Web logs, a.k.a. “blogs,” are an excellent way to bridge from a site like a user-interactive social networking site to a commercial sales page. That's because they tend to be a mix of both. You have your daily blogs that you post, that are typically informal, casual in tone, and friendly, and you have links that are put on a blog that are expected to link to more commercial endeavors. The casual style is much in keeping with the style of social networking, and so it is less jarring to people who can be harvested from these sites and do not realize that they have begun to be marketed. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This gives you an edge because there is less buyer's resistance on this format. Also, as long as you own the blog, you can link to anything that you want to link to, so that makes it ideal as a bridge site. And, the major search engines love to crawl blogs frequently because of the way content is updated more regularly, so you get a wider audience. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>In addition, you can put links in your blog posts that send people to different sales pages. You can set up a blog anonymously or with a pseudonym, and thus, no one has to know that the links you promote are from your own website. Once someone visits your blog, they should have an easy to remember URL that is all yours. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Blogs can be addictive because the information should be updated once daily, if not more. As long as the information is informative and entertaining, you can get people to subscribe to your blog. This converts them from an anonymous viewer to someone who is now basically entering your sales funnel. You can then begin to offer them some deals or introduce them to the product lineups on other websites you own, that can convert them from subscriber to customer. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">WordPress Is The Gold Standard </span></u></h1><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So, now you see the value in having a blog as an intermediary from third-party sites with massive traffic streams, to get potential customers into your sales pipeline. But, where do you start? WordPress is the gold standard of easy to implement blogs, and there are even some hosts that will put a site for you, which you end up customizing. However, there is a bit of confusion with WordPress that is important to clarify. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>The WordPress.org is a shareware software package that anyone can use for free. Some commercial people took that software and built WordPress.com, the .com extension signifying it is a commercial endeavor. That's a community of bloggers with WordPress blogs with limited features and heavy-handed guidelines. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Some of the guidelines on WordPress.com don't allow you advertise the way you would want to do on a Internet marketing blog. In particular, you can't make any money off Google ads from your blog using WordPress.com. So, you want to make sure that you are using WordPress.org hosted on a site where the rights to add Google ads to the blog is not banned. That way you can make money through advertising too and you get all the features that are important to develop your Internet marketing blog. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSwyZE60Dmmf89xNURGA37BO1mOG_A4rOU7KjbJrcqEHV6XFsc5Dmc4ihjfsl02ZOxspK14SWXlgzJNAqHznLDJYbCSqnAk80EkDabcool_l3wB9uekPpDbIOPzhfXnfU-bId24kTkzig/s640/social.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using Blogs to Bridge to Your Website (P-1)" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSwyZE60Dmmf89xNURGA37BO1mOG_A4rOU7KjbJrcqEHV6XFsc5Dmc4ihjfsl02ZOxspK14SWXlgzJNAqHznLDJYbCSqnAk80EkDabcool_l3wB9uekPpDbIOPzhfXnfU-bId24kTkzig/w640-h426/social.jpg" title="Using Blogs to Bridge to Your Website (P-1)" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Some Plug-Ins You Want To Use </span></u></h1><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>WordPress features can be added through the installation of third-party software called “plug-ins.” There are many different plug-ins that are beneficial to the Internet marketer as there are numerous developers who are interested in pushing this market forward. The following list is far from comprehensive, but it gives you a good idea of some plug-ins you definitely want to get and install:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h4> <span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Akismet This plug-in is a spam filter and can save you loads of time moderating comments. It follows a database that is regularly updated of known spammers, so you don't have to read every single comment that comes to your blog. It will automatically filter the spam out and put it in a spam folder where you can look at it at your leisure. <br /> <br /> AdSense Deluxe This plug-in lets you even add AdSense code directly into your blog posts, not just the sidebar. <br /> <br /> Do Follow If you have a “do follow” blog you are more likely to attract visitors and blog commentators. That's because no follow blogs do not give credit for a backlink, which is why many people post in the first place. <br /> <br /> Email Users If you are going to use your subscription list as an email contact list for your Internet marketing activities, you will need to add this plug-in. It lets you send email to your registered users. <br /> <br /> Gregarious This helps you to connect to other site by giving the option for social bookmarking posts to places like Digg, Reddit, Facebook, and more. <br /> <br /> WordPress e-commerce You can add a shopping cart to your blog with this particular plugin. <br /> <br /> All In One SEO Pack A “must have” plug-in for Internet marketers as it optimizes your pages to get great search engine page results. It's a great way to attract a lot of attention from search engines with minimal time investment. <br /> <br /> Subscribe To Comments This plug-in helps people to track a comment stream on a particular post and keeps them coming back to your blog. <br /></span></h4><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Grabbing Traffic From Third Party Sites </span></u></h1><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Once you've set up the blog and understand how you will take people from there to your website pages, either via links in your blog posts or sidebar, you still need to get people to visit your blog from other third-party sites. And, which third-party sites should you try to get a web presence on? Let's go over a few of the different places you can begin to cultivate a web presence for the purpose of grabbing traffic, and how to use each one with your blog to lead people from that area to your own. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Other Blogs </span></u></h1><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Once you've set up a blog, the natural place to start looking for traffic is other more high profile blogs in your market niche. If you don't know who these people are, you need to visit Technorati.com and put in a few keywords that are in your market niche to determine who the big players are. You should make it a point to build a list of blogs that you can add to your blog roll and see if by doing so, they add you to their blog roll. The blog roll is a list of blogs that other bloggers recommend and by getting added to a blog roll on a popular blog, you'll automatically get more traffic from the target niche that you've selected. </div><div> </div><div>Another way to get more traffic from blogs is to comment on the top profile blogs and leave a link to a blog post that addresses some aspect of the post. This way you play off on an already popular topic and you contribute to the conversation too. It's not considered spam to put your URL in a comment if it points to something that contributes to the conversation, not just a sales page. Again, you are using the bridge of your website to grab eyeballs and then once they get to your blog, you can market them there. </div><div> </div><div>Finally, you can also go to blog communities like WordPress.com and look on their featured stories and categories. Find one or two blog postings that you can reply to and contribute to the conversation. Once these blog posts are put on their featured page, you will get a lot of traffic if you post something interesting with a link back to your own blog. Since you're dealing with people who already to subscribe to blogs, it's a natural for increasing your blog subscribers too.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Digg.com </span></u></h1><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Digg is a social news site where people submit stories and other people vote on them. The more popular the news story becomes, the more it is highly ranked by Digg. It can even land on the front page of Digg, which will provide a mega boost of traffic for anyone who happens to land there. You can submit your story to Digg and get your friends and associates to vote for it. It can be a story you put on your blog on a popular subject. It doesn't matter than you're not an expert, as long as you can talk about the subject intelligently and make the story entertaining. If you know what subjects are generating controversy on the web, those are always a good subject to try to get into Digg, just be careful not to draw negative attention to your blog instead of positive attention. </div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><u><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/using-blogs-to-bridge-to-your-website-p_23.html" target="_blank">Read (P-2)</a></u></span></h1></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-89679888076092815542021-05-21T09:27:00.001-07:002021-05-21T09:42:55.289-07:00Protect Your Computer From Viruses(p-2)<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"> Why People Make Viruses </span></u></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>If you've never been a victim of identity theft, it may seem that the only reason viruses exist is to slow your computer down and to force you to send it in for repairs. As such, you may wonder who has the time to sit around coming up with ways to mess with people like that. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Well, the truth is that there's a lot of money in creating computer viruses. Again, today's virus makers are not just trying to be funny and they're not just experimenting. They want money. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The people who create viruses are not just hobbyists; they're professionals (or professional criminals, if you will). Viruses aren't just there to slow your computer down; they are there to steal information from you. They will either take your financial information and steal your money directly or they will steal your personal information, sell it to spam companies, and make some money that way. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Virus programmers are dedicated and skilled at what they do, and they don't do it for free. They want money, yours or someone else's, and most of them make a good living doing it. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>True, there are some practical-joker virus makers out there, but the vast majority of the thousands upon thousands of viruses, worms, Trojans, and malware bots we have today are designed only to take information from you. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>That viruses are bad for your computer, that they slow your PC to a snail's crawl, is merely a side effect. In fact, they are even being designed these days to take up less of your computer's RAM, so you may even be infected without any slowdown whatsoever. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The benefit this offers the virus makers is that you might never know you're infected in the first place, and if you don't know that you're infected, then you will be less likely to do something about it. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So, again, most of the people out there programming viruses are not doing it as a hobby, but as a career. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>They take to it with all of the seriousness and misguided work ethic as you would take to your own career. The difference is that their chosen line of work is illegal and malevolent. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>They want to take advantage of you, they want your information, and if they can get it, they want your money, and that is the only reason there are so many viruses out there. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Protecting your Computer </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>It should be understood that merely getting rid of viruses when they infect your computer... isn't really the best way of going about protecting yourself from virus infection. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Of course, you want to run a scan regularly to make sure that you're clean, but more importantly, you need to make sure you're actually protected in the first place. If you only scan your computer when it starts slowing down, then you're only dealing with the problem after it happens. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>When the home computer market really started to take off in the mid1990s, many users actually wound up replacing their computers when they started to slow down thanks to virus infections. This was before these new PC users really knew what viruses were, as they just assumed that a two-year-old computer running at a snail's crawl was just "showing its age." Really, this is comparable to trading your car in when all it needed was an oil change. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Carrying this analogy a little further, installing a full security system onto your computer is comparable to carrying full insurance on your car... as opposed to waiting until you're in an accident and then worrying about how you’re going to pay for the damage. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>In other words, it’s simply not the sort of thing you can afford to neglect. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>At this very moment, there are viruses trying to get into your computer, whether it’s through websites, through e-mail, through IM messages, or through an open Wi-Fi connection. If you are connected to the Internet, then you are literally under assault day and night from the virus makers. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>It is not even a matter of “you will probably get infected if you don’t protect yourself.” Rather, you will become infected if you don’t protect yourself. In fact, there may be some viruses on your computer right now, depending on the last time you ran a scan. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So, get some security software and scan your computer regularly, at least once a week, with a “search and destroy” anti-virus program. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8IXezFywhGobKEnOC1jILJITyZ97HXJ9Im1_Wx7ZFuzfQvoVmp4Nn4TnRX7jSIM0A4C9LjSoR4b8y_p6X9p4z80-Nu8wpl7YfpCLEBx3NB63JqmZxF46umzMccE2qC0QBK5k5JpT8xs/s640/censorship.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Protect Your Computer From Viruses(p-2)" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8IXezFywhGobKEnOC1jILJITyZ97HXJ9Im1_Wx7ZFuzfQvoVmp4Nn4TnRX7jSIM0A4C9LjSoR4b8y_p6X9p4z80-Nu8wpl7YfpCLEBx3NB63JqmZxF46umzMccE2qC0QBK5k5JpT8xs/w400-h266/censorship.jpg" title="Protect Your Computer From Viruses(p-2)" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN COMPUTER SECURITY SOFTWARE </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Ideally, you should try to get your hands on a full security package, as opposed to just an anti-virus program, an e-mail spam filter, and so on and so on that are all separate programs. There are quite a few of these full security package programs available. McAfee Security Center comes highly recommended, as it is a full package covering anti-virus, spam filtering, pop-up blocking, spyware, adware and malware filtering, worm and trojan filtering, and so on. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>However, a full package like McAfee does cost somewhere in the area of forty to sixty dollars, depending on the retailer. A full package like this is the only security you'll ever need for your computer, but, that said, if you're strapped for cash, then you're strapped for cash, and you need to make sure you're protected right now, not "when you get around to doing something about it." </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>If your computer is unprotected, then stop reading this right here and go download a free virus protection program NOW. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The free virus protection programs are not the best protection you can get, but they will work as a temporary band-aid until you can find some full security software that you can be happy with. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Whatever you settle on, the number one, first and foremost, most important aspect of the software is that it absolutely has to be up to date. You can't simply unpack the anti-virus software that came with your PC three years ago and install it. Rather, you need to make sure that whatever software you're using receives regular updates. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The best in this category will update about once a day. Some actually update more than once every day. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The fact is that hundreds of new viruses enter the world every day. If your anti-virus software can't keep up with these new viruses, then it's not really worth it.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">PUBLIC COMPUTER SECURITY </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>These wireless Internet hotspots are certainly a welcome new development. There’s really nothing like getting some work done while enjoying a cup of coffee at your favorite café. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Simply put, wireless Internet has made life easier. Using a Wi-Fi enabled modem, for one, cuts down on all of those obnoxious wires you have to drag around your house and allows you to sit down with your laptop on the couch in perfect comfort and to do whatever you like. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Being able to look up directions on MapQuest or Google Earth while in the passenger seat of the car is a great bonus too and has certainly helped more than a few lost husbands get out of stopping to ask for directions .</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>However, as great as these connections are for us, they’re also great for hackers. </div><div> </div><div>The fact is that most Wi-Fi hotspots these days are using unprotected connections. In fact, a recent study conducted by a computer security group found that airports in particular are a popular place for hackers to do their business. They have thousands of people moving in and out all day, many of them using laptops, iPhones, and Blackberries, to be sure, so all a hacker has to do is to sit there with his/her own laptop hacking right into people’s personal files. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So far, airports have done very little to counter this. Simply put, it’s not very high up on their list of priorities. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>If you’re wondering how hard this is for a hacker to accomplish… it’s not hard at all. The actual programming knowledge required to hack through somebody’s security setup on an open Wi-Fi connection is the sort of thing that you can learn in a few hours at the local community college. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>What you need to do when using free Wi-Fi is to simply not rely on the Wi-Fi provider to give you any degree of security with your connection. Take this into your own hands and provide your own Wi-Fi security. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>All you really have to do is, whenever possible, use WPA encryption on your Wi-Fi firewall. Just find the security settings, and you should see the option there. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>It’s really not that complicated, though with a public Wi-Fi access point, it may not always be an option. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>When this is not an option, just use your own judgement. For someone to hack your Wi-Fi connection in a hotspot, they would have to be within that hotspot. In a crowded area, we’d advise against it. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Before closing this subject, we should take a moment to remind you that some crooks still do it the old-fashioned way. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>And by this, we mean that… say your security system is top-notch, regularly updated, and your Wi-Fi security encryption is set to WPA, now… how is that going to protect your identity when some looky-loo takes a peek over your shoulder and gets a glance at your Social Security Number? </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>All of this computer security software does a great job at protecting from hackers, but in the end, it’s just software. It’s not going to scare peeping Toms and laptop thieves away, nor can you use the software to track your laptop on a GPS unit. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Consider not only cyber security for your laptop, but practical security. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>We can boil this down to a few basic tips: </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">1. NEVER LEAVE YOUR LAPTOP UNATTENDED. </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Chances are, when you ask a stranger to “watch my laptop while I use the restroom,” that that’s exactly what they’re going to do. They’re going to watch the display as they take notes on any personal information you may have left onscreen. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Basically, if you’re in a public place, never let your laptop out of your sight, even if that means taking it to the restroom with you. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">2. USE A SECURITY SCREEN </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>A security screen is basically just a shaded piece of film you snap onto your laptop. It blocks light in such a way that you can easily see the display if you’re sitting a couple of feet directly in front of the laptop, but as such that you cannot see the monitor at all from a few inches to the left or right. In other words, only the actual user can make out what’s onscreen, and anyone who likes reading over people’s shoulders will have to go find someone else to bother. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Many laptops these days have a security filter built right in, but if not, you can probably buy a security screen for the money you have in your pocket right now. As an added bonus, security screens also work to reduce the glare from the sun or from bright indoor lighting. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">3. DISCOURAGE THEFT </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>There are a bunch of little tricks you can use to discourage theft of a laptop. Even if you watch your laptop like a hawk, a shiny new MacBook is a great way to lure thieves out of hiding. Remember, if your laptop is stolen, so too is all of the information it contains. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Try carrying your laptop in a regular book bag or messenger bag, as opposed to one of those beautiful laptop cases. Lock it in the trunk when you leave it in the car; don’t just drop it on the front seat. You could also take a note from guitarists. Have you ever known a guitarist who didn’t put a bunch of stickers all over his guitar case? If a thief sees a shiny new guitar next to one covered with stickers, he’ll take the shiny new one.</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">STAY UP TO DATE </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>The sad fact is that much of what you’ve read above may be somewhat out of date by the time you read this. The viruses are getting smarter, and so is the anti-virus software. There will always be some new development in computer viruses and how to combat them, so just make sure to stay up to date and know from what you’re protecting yourself. </div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/protect-your-computer-from-viruses-p-1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Read part-1</span></a></h1><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-62279792323075484972021-05-20T10:00:00.001-07:002021-05-21T09:41:34.442-07:00Protect Your Computer From Viruses (P-1)<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"> Introduction</span></u></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Anyone with a home computer knows better than to leave his/her computer unprotected against viruses, Trojans, and other assorted malware. They make your computer run slowly, they corrupt your files, they flood your inbox with spam, and so on and so on. For as long as there have been home computers, there have been computer viruses. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>If you've been keeping up with Apple, you may remember some years ago when Steve Jobs was selling Macs on the basis that Mac users don't ever need to worry about viruses. Great sales pitch, to be sure, but more recently, Steve Jobs has sheepishly admitted that "Mac users may want to invest in some anti-virus software, after all." So, no matter your operating system, your computer is not safe from viruses. Even a computer sold on the strength of being immune to viruses is not, in fact, immune. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The fact is that the people who program these computer viruses are just as capable of keeping up with the technology as the people who program anti-virus software. There is a constant evolution on both sides. As the anti-virus software gets stronger, the virus makers have to get stronger to keep infecting computers, and as the viruses get stronger, the anti-virus must be made stronger in order to fight off virus infections. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>In all likelihood, this sort of constant one-upmanship between virus and anti-virus will probably continue for as long as the modern home computer is a part of our daily lives. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>In the interest of giving the reader a full understanding of computer viruses and how to keep one’s computer safe from them, we'll start off with...</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">THE DEFINITION OF A VIRUS </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>The term "virus" is actually a broad label that is applied to a number of categories of malicious software. An actual "computer virus" in the strictest sense of the term is defined as a program that can make a copy of itself and infect a user's computer without that user's knowledge or consent. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The word "virus" is also applied to malware that doesn't quite fall into this category, like spybots, adware, worms, and so on. These programs are not technically "viruses," but using the term “virus” as shorthand for all malware gets the point across quickly. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Although they may be able to infect your computer without your knowledge, many spybots and adware bots are not actually capable of self-replication, and thus, are not technically viruses. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>A Trojan may contain a virus, but a Trojan is actually something that you download onto your computer with your own consent. It is, as the name suggests, a file that promises to be one thing, but is in fact another, such as an application that displays pop-up ads on your computer every time you start an Internet browser, or even spybots, capable of stealing vital information to be sent to remote users. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>A worm is a program that will download itself to your computer without your consent. It's interesting to note that worms are not inherently necessarily malevolent. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>There was a software company in Japan that was working on "benevolent worms." These were worm programs that would find routes around your computer's security and patch them up. While these programmers were working with the best of intentions, the project was a failure simply because these benevolent worms were nonetheless eating up valuable bandwidth, which is the primary reason that worms are such a nasty thing to deal with in the first place. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Spyware is used, as the name suggests, to literally spy on users. While you are using your computer, a remote user can actually observe from, perhaps, thousands of miles away, writing down your email passwords and credit card numbers as you work. Other spybots may not show your work in progress to other users, but may record certain details and send them to a hacker at a later date. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Adware and Spam ware are exactly what you think they are. They find websites that you visit frequently, they mark your email address and your Internet proxy address, and they flood you with tons of spam and popups. </div><div> </div><div>It's worth knowing the definitions of all of these different types of viruses simply so you'll know what you're looking for when shopping for anti-virus programs. Most of us are happy to simply keep calling them all "viruses." but a program that boasts of its capability to search for and destroy viruses may actually not be able to do the same for adware, spambots, spyware, worms, trojans, and so on. </div><div> </div><div>In other words, either make sure that your security program can check for all of the above or use a combination of various programs to make certain that you are fully protected. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir31CXkXFHM_x2l7jkSg1BDS0bJQlv20ckaqgTOeCQvRJTcWpjrtdLWHmPgYLeQlI4eDwvuogN-f0pOgGw5oSFgrKtREk4oKd5FPaES_hsVqrgj0rz0Hb315UuANqDwL3dSY1lceNSG9M/s640/cyber.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Protect Your Computer From Viruses (P-1)" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir31CXkXFHM_x2l7jkSg1BDS0bJQlv20ckaqgTOeCQvRJTcWpjrtdLWHmPgYLeQlI4eDwvuogN-f0pOgGw5oSFgrKtREk4oKd5FPaES_hsVqrgj0rz0Hb315UuANqDwL3dSY1lceNSG9M/w400-h268/cyber.jpg" title="Protect Your Computer From Viruses (P-1)" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER VIRUS </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>The very first computer virus was a viral worm known as THE CREEPER. This bizarre virus was created in 1971 as an experiment by Bob Thomas, a programmer with BBN Technologies Research and Development. Thomas simply wanted to explore the possibilities of a self-replicating program, and hence, the first virus was born. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The Creeper would infect DEC PDP-10 computers running on the TENEX operating system and display the message, "I'M THE CREEPER, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN." </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The program was made as simply an experiment, but when these computers were plugged into ARPANET, the predecessor to the modern Internet, THE CREEPER found its way onto a number of remote computers outside of the lab. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The virus spread faster than Thomas had ever intended or hoped for, and some time later, a program known as The Reaper was released. The Reaper was the very first anti-virus program ever designed, created specifically to clear computers of THE CREEPER virus. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>It is unknown who wrote The Reaper, but there are some theories that it was Bob Thomas, the same programmer who wrote THE CREEPER. Some suspect that Thomas perhaps released the virus on purpose, knowing he could sell the anti-virus, but it is more likely that he simply wanted to reverse any damage he had done through his research and development experiment with BBN. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The first virus to actually go "into the wild," as in “outside” of that early network of computer labs, was the Elk Cloner virus. The Elk Cloner virus was written by a high school student, Richard Skrenta, in 1981. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The Elk Cloner virus was literally written as a practical joke. It would make its way onto Apple DOS 3.3 systems via floppy disk and display a short poem, beginning with the line "Elk Cloner: The Program with a Personality." </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>If you used a floppy disk infected with the virus, then every floppy disk on which you copied a file would then become infected with the virus, and as such, the virus would then spread to anyone you would loan the disk to, and so on and so on. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Skrenta had no idea how far the virus would go when he first wrote it onto a computer game disk, assuming it would maybe surprise a few of his friends, get a laugh out of them, and that would be the end of it. However, 1981 was an era where the home computer was first starting to make its humble debut, and by so many degrees of separation, the Elk Cloner virus slowly made its way onto hundreds or thousands of computers. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Today, Skrenta has actually grown from his origins as a computer prankster to become a very successful programmer and game designer in his own right, having developed one of the earliest online multiplayer games throughout the early nineties, Olympia, so while Skrenta may be blamed for having created the first home computer virus, he can also be thanked for having created a precursor to modern online gaming. </div><div> </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>While these early viruses were made as experiments or as practical jokes, it wouldn't be long before criminals had found a new tool to commit more crimes. The viruses we're dealing with today are not merely designed to get a laugh out of their targets or to explore the possibilities of modern technology. They are, by and large, designed only to exploit. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The first piece of actual malware (as in a virus specifically intended to harm the user's computer) ever written was the (c)Brain virus, written by the Farooq Alvi Brothers, a software design team operating out of Pakistan. The program would infect DOS systems by rendering 7kb of space into unusable bad sectors. 7kb doesn't sound like much today, but this was back in 1986, when seven kilobytes were actually quite precious. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The virus would slow a computer down, but would do no actual irreparable damage. Booting up would display the following messages... </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>"Welcome to the Dungeon © 1986 Brain & Amjads (pvt) Ltd VIRUS_SHOE RECORD V9.0 Dedicated to the dynamic memories of millions of viruses who are no longer with us today - Thanks GOODNESS!! BEWARE OF THE er..VIRUS : this program is catching program follows after these messages....$#@%$@!!" </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>"Welcome to the Dungeon © 1986 Basit * Amjad (pvt) Ltd. BRAIN COMPUTER SERVICES 730 NIZAM BLOCK ALLAMA IQBAL TOWN LAHOREPAKISTAN PHONE: 430791,443248,280530. Beware of this VIRUS.... Contact us for vaccination..." </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The virus actually included the phone numbers and names of its makers. This is because the virus was actually created for a very good reason. The Farooq Alvi Brothers specialized in making software for hospitals, and a program they had written for heart monitoring machines was being pirated. Pirated versions often wound up becoming corrupted, and this could easily lead to accidental deaths. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The (c)Brain virus is easily justified from an ethical standpoint, but, unfortunately, the virus wound up spreading not only through the pirating networks, but onto innocent home computers as well. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This practice of using a virus to deter would-be pirates is still in use today, though it is illegal. Thanks to the advent of file sharing programs like Napster, and later, Bear Share and Limewire, many music and film distributors have taken to releasing Trojans and viruses onto these filesharing networks disguised as popular songs and movies. The issue of right and wrong here is debatable, but it does remain illegal. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Today, the Farooq Alvi Brothers still make a living as programmers, being amongst the leading Internet providers in Pakistan. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Throughout the 1980s when people started using home computers more and more, we saw the first real wave of computer viruses. This was, of course, before the Internet, but viruses still managed to proliferate thanks to interchangeable media.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>While it was a much slower process than it is today, viruses could still reach hundreds, thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of home computers through the sharing of interchangeable media like floppy disks, as well as the early protoplasmic material that would eventually become the Internet: Dial-up modems and BBS boards. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>These boards were full of people looking to download new software either for cheap or for free (meaning, of course, pirated), and these users proved to be very easy targets for anyone hoping to infect home computers with viruses. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The first Trojans appeared on the Bulletin Board Systems. When a user came on a board asking for free software, another user might oblige, providing them with the software, but with a virus attached. This was not necessarily the intention of the file sharers, but rather, they may have been handed the file with a virus unknowingly, or it may have worked its way into the file in question simply by association with their infected computer, meaning that, perhaps, every file being sent from their system was infected. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Even at this stage, virus programmers were really just hobbyists, and while their work may have spread quickly, it was still a relatively small phenomenon, and there was little fear of identity theft happening as a result (although the damaged and slow computers weren't exactly appreciated, nonetheless). </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Starting around the 1990's, it became possible to embed a virus directly into an email, with or without a downloadable attachment, thanks to shared file programs like Microsoft Outlook. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>We also saw viruses embedding themselves directly into websites, infecting any and all visitors, whether or not they've actually agreed to download something, viruses embedded in Instant Messages, and viruses that might simply worm their way onto your computer just because the virus maker happens to have your Internet proxy address handy. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>It was during the big PC boom of the 90's that it became a possibility to take advantage of people with a computer virus, and not just to slow their computers down. Where previous viruses had been done as jokes or as experiments, now, with people filing their taxes online or using PayPal to purchase items on eBay, it became easy to use viruses to take credit card numbers, to commit fraud and identity theft, and to steal information to sell to spam marketers. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Likewise, at this point, it became clear that computer viruses were a serious problem, and more and more companies started putting out antivirus software. And, of course, as the anti-virus companies started fighting back, the virus programmers had to step up their game in order to work around the software. As the viruses became more sophisticated, so, too, did the anti-virus software, and so on and so on. And this brings us to where we are today. </div></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/protect-your-computer-from-virusesp-2.html" target="_blank">Read part-2</a></h1><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-81768346100653044892021-05-18T08:20:00.000-07:002021-05-18T08:20:27.822-07:00A Beginner's Guide to Visualization Harnessing the Power of your Subconscious Mind<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;"> Introduction</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>In today’s modern age, it seems that everyone is focused on their successes and consumed by their failures. A lot of people have a hard time finding the balance, and need a little extra help to get out of their negative thoughts so that they can begin to find the inspiration that they need to achieve their goals. Visualization techniques are an incredible tool that allow us to harness the power of our subconscious minds in a way that allows us to attract more opportunities to ourselves and recognize the resources and tools that we already have at our disposal. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Visualization is an important step in a long process of achieving our goals. When we are able to fully encapsulate our personal power, then there is nothing that can get in our ways. We become unstoppable people who are not going to take no for an answer. We will stay motivated to take the steps that need to be taken for us to succeed, and we can become extremely well-versed in helping other people to achieve their own goals through the experience of mastering our own minds and emotions in a productive way. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>If you have ever wondered how visualization can work for you, then you won’t find a better guide for you than the Beginner’s Guide to Visualization. This is a book that goes into detail about the ways that visualization has become a prevalent and effective method for achieving our goals and it even gives some history on where the practice came from and how you can best use it to serve your own life. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Overall, this is a process that could change your life, and equipping yourself with the knowledge necessary will help you to take the steps you might not have even known you need to take in order to realize your potential and fulfill your dreams! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">What is Visualization </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>So what is visualization and how can it work for you? This is a good question. Visualization is the act of presenting physical images and thoughts and words of affirmation to your brain so that it can focus on the goal you have set in place. When the brain is focused on these things, it will subconsciously begin to guide us toward opportunities beyond our imagination. It will work while we are sleeping or doing other things to help us and lead us in the direction of the successful completion of the goals that we have set for ourselves. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Visualization is a strategy that many successful people have implemented in order to stay focused on their goals and to create a life of abundance. Athletes are able to use visualization to enhance their performance, writers can use it to meet deadlines and build whole new worlds for their audience, and business people are able to use it to create successful plans and partnerships. Data visualization is a way to incorporate numbers into images that are easier to understand and process, and using these graphs and charts, people are able to make information comprehensive and digestible in a way that enhances productivity and that encourages employees to continue putting their best foot forward in their projects.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Visualization is the act of putting thoughts and ideas in a format that uses pictures and positive thinking to see the successful completion of your goals. It is showing your mind what your objective is and letting it use its tremendous power of observation and problem-solving to help us move forward. It has been in use for centuries, and without it, it is likely that language and communication as we know it wouldn’t even exist. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So you can see just how important this strategy could be. It has accomplished tremendous things for the human race, and it can accomplish tremendous things for you personally, too! The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization can show you how! </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">How can these techniques benefit you</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Visualization techniques have been around for centuries, and there are multiple ways that they can benefit us. By utilizing the power of our subconscious mind, we are able to keep our minds focused on achieving our goals. If we have a vision board, for example, it is a visual reminder to the brain of what we are working toward. It can prevent us from feeling discouraged and help us to remember that what we want to achieve is going to happen for us. All we have to do is keep taking the steps forward! </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>All the time, our mind is making connections. But when we are focused on the negative aspects of our lives, the connections our minds make are not productive. In fact, they create neural pathways in the brain that can cause us to spiral in and out of depression and encourage us to wallow in negativity. And when we are focused on negativity, that is what we will attract into our lives. This can hold us back and cause untold issues in our lives and relationships. If we can’t focus on the good, then only more bad is to come. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This can be combatted by learning more about the negativity bias. As mentioned in The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization, overcoming the negativity bias is one of the most important things that you can do to create a successful visualization technique. You have to truly believe that you are capable of achieving the goal that you are setting for yourself. That way, you continue to put the work in and you don’t lose your motivation to move forward. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>All that forward momentum will only be enhanced by visualization techniques. These techniques give our brains a solid goal and vision to focus on so that when we encounter resources and tools and opportunities in our own lives that will help us to move forward and achieve our goals, we will recognize them for what they are. We won’t overlook these chances and we will be better equipped to seize the day. However, when the negativity bias is working against us, we may be too discouraged and distraught to trust our own perception and these opportunities may pass us by. That’s the last thing we need, and visualization techniques can help us to stay focused on the positive and allow us to create room in our lives for more of the same. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Ultimately, visualization techniques can help us to turn our minds into our best friends and most valuable asset in achieving our goals. By knowing what to focus on, our subconscious will never stop working to help us accomplish the things that we most desire. And in the process, we will gain confidence in ourselves and an understanding of exactly what it takes to create and maintain the lifestyle we most desire! The choice is up to you. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZ1uTxfEx24W20_FzQG01FFHF7q0aoamynSOF2c0dlP6mg01vCW_h1V5_usrtRAA-637sSMRdOoGuo8xZkLcmYfd2XYaEWBS1q6C3u4synACF0RPW9M7LnPNjN0lf0Ao9qBQwV6cOYYs/s640/meditation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Beginner's Guide to Visualization Harnessing the Power of your Subconscious Mind" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZ1uTxfEx24W20_FzQG01FFHF7q0aoamynSOF2c0dlP6mg01vCW_h1V5_usrtRAA-637sSMRdOoGuo8xZkLcmYfd2XYaEWBS1q6C3u4synACF0RPW9M7LnPNjN0lf0Ao9qBQwV6cOYYs/w400-h268/meditation.jpg" title="A Beginner's Guide to Visualization Harnessing the Power of your Subconscious Mind" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Change your life through the power of Visualization Techniques </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization outlines all of the specific techniques that you can use in order to make visualization work best for you. It goes in depth about the power of vision boards, affirmations, a good daily routine, and how important it is for us to believe that we will achieve our goals. No ifs, ands, or buts. We will achieve them. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Of course we all have obstacles in our course, and The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization is aware of those as well. It touches on how to most easily change your life and benefit from visualization by removing the biases in your life and surrounding yourself with positive an uplifting people who want to see you succeed. If you are surrounded by negative people and naysayers, it can be so much more difficult to believe in yourself and to allow yourself to believe that you will one day be in the position you most desire. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Overall, the visualization techniques that are outlined can help anyone who is struggling. No matter where you are on your path, The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization has some insight for you. Beginner, intermediate, or expert, you will benefit from visualization techniques and they will change your life for the better. Life as we know it will never change overnight, but we can take the steps that we need to take to make sure we are living with a positive mindset, and enhancing our daily lives to the fullest extent possible. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>No matter where you may be on the path toward your goal, visualization techniques will help you to stay motivated and to encourage you never to give up. And when we believe that we have the power to succeed, then ultimately we have no choice but to succeed. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The power of our unconscious minds is right at our fingertips. Instead of letting yourself become bogged down by your own discouragement and a lack of belief in yourself, use these techniques to help you learn and grow and become comfortable with your own path. Avoid the discouragement of negative thinking and remember that you are capable. And then, show your mind the picture of the life you want and let your mind help you get there! Use the law of attraction to live in abundance and change your life! </div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red;">Summary</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Everybody has a hard time staying positive at some point in their lives. We can all take our failures and mistakes pretty hard, especially if we don’t have a positive support network. When we grow up feeling powerless in our own lives and feeling as if we don’t actually have control over our destinies, then it can be incredibly difficult for us to overcome that and truly believe that we are capable of achieving our dreams and goals. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Fortunately, The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization can help you to overcome these discouraging thoughts and help you to stay focused on all the different ways that you can become the person you have always wanted to be. All of us are capable of achieving our goals, no matter how many times we may make mistakes. The key is to stay the course and learn what techniques work best for you and what isn’t as beneficial. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Fortunately, visualization techniques are backed up by science and have been encouraged by some of the most successful people in the world. Our brains are powerful enough to affect our bodies just with our imaginations, so why not utilize that power to help us achieve the things that are the most important to us? We have every right to take part in the world’s abundance. Let The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization show you how! </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Starting today, you could begin to transform your life. You can set the goals you may have been too afraid to set before, and you can train your brain to work in your favor as you move throughout your life. Allow your subconscious mind to harness the power you need to seize the opportunities that will allow you to succeed. Anybody can do it, and millions of people already have! So what’s the harm in trying? </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Vision boards, affirmations, and careful selection of the things that you allow into your life and allow to affect you, are all ways that you can begin right this moment to change your life forever. If you can see a better future for yourself, then you can have that future. All you have to do is take the first steps. If that sounds like a good deal, and it really is, then The Beginner’s Guide to Visualization is the book for you. Use the powerful, scientifically proven visualization techniques to help you to take your life back into your own hands and reclaim your own power. The only person who can do it is you, so start down on the path today! </div></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-45201752231927929012021-05-17T06:55:00.002-07:002021-05-18T10:27:41.442-07:00 Untapped Backlink Sources <h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;"> Untapped Backlink Sources </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>You might be surprised to know that there are dozens of quality, effective backlink sources which for some strange reason remain completely untapped. Some of these sources you might have thought of and perhaps you’re actually using one or two of them, but the fact is you will learn to explore more options with this list. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">1. Charity </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Most people get that warm fuzzy feeling when they donate to charity but if that little feeling isn’t enough for you, then perhaps you should try getting a backlink from there. You’ll be shocked at the number of dead broke site owners who will happily offer to post your link on their site in exchange for a few bucks.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>For as little as $10 you can get linked to a charitable foundation with great link profile, and getting some of these sites would only require you to use a couple of common search strings like “donate to us” or “sponsors”. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">2. Purchase expired domains </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>It’s one of the many tricks few people are aware of but you can use it to grow a network of links. If you’re currently buying new domains every time you launch a brand new website then you are missing out on a lot of opportunity here; and also you’re making your life more complicated than it has to be. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>How about this, every time you launch a new site, head over to GoDaddy and see what aged domain you can get from there. I understand that your first instinct is to get a domain that fits perfectly into your niche; but it’s not the most important thing. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Provided the domain has authority, you will find yourself surpassing your competitors in links because they have to create new ones from scratch. </div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">3. Establish a blog network </span></u></h3><div> </div><div>Quality blogs are among the most effective SEO tools you can use. The best thing about establishing a bog network is the fact that you are in complete control and decide on the amount of links you’re going to post. The fact that you’ll be putting out links at will gives you great control over your visibility. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So what do you need to start popping off blogs? In order for this to work, you will need to purchase a number of expired domains and have a little extra cash for content creation. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffa400;">But try to minimize your network footprint by keeping an eye on these areas: </span></h4></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffa400;">- Who is information <br />- Content management systems <br /> <br />- Hosting plans <br /> <br />- Designs and themes <br /> <br />- Permalink structures </span></h4><div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div>These factors are important because failure to differentiate them from the search engines could mean the entire de-indexing of your blog network.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06qqCSRDy06Cr5-ti6kt02FaWZ0Mi4_ircicVk4ka65Rz09n5Wt2EIbFFaKQwC0fYJYFUSec7qfkeiCcbeqzQXHTmK2hc8ldgHUaVrEbjzczI-Yaa9BLQANpF3y10NSTJGiVa1IbdhbE/s640/team.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Untapped Backlink Sources" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06qqCSRDy06Cr5-ti6kt02FaWZ0Mi4_ircicVk4ka65Rz09n5Wt2EIbFFaKQwC0fYJYFUSec7qfkeiCcbeqzQXHTmK2hc8ldgHUaVrEbjzczI-Yaa9BLQANpF3y10NSTJGiVa1IbdhbE/w400-h266/team.jpg" title="Untapped Backlink Sources" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">4. Testimonials </span></u></h3><div> </div><div>All companies love customer testimonials. It doesn’t matter if they are big or small, whatever type of product or service they offer, they will appreciate new testimonials- especially if they are positive. If there’s a product you use and genuinely like, then consider sending the company a testimonial and see them add a link to your site. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This is a grossly underused trick and it could get you a large number of quality backlinks. It’s perfectly fine if you purchase a product just for the sake of posting testimonials. </div></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">5. Dominate directories </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><div>No matter what you may have heard, directories are still around and they are not going anywhere, at least not this year. Two years ago Google deindexed several hundred free directories. Now, if those directory links didn’t work, why in the world would they de-index them? The truth is, they wouldn’t. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>If you pay close attention, you will realize that posting links in the right directories will have a great resource. Also, most of these directories look old and outdated to some people so you can actually get great PR domains for close to nothing. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">6. Help a reporter out! (HARO) </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This is one of the best ways to get yourself killer backlinks from great news authority sites. This is how it works; </div><div> </div><h4 style="text-align: left;">·<span style="color: #ffa400;"> You sign up for a HARO account <br /> <br />· Every day you get three emails from reporters who want sources <br /> <br />· You respond to the emails with your credentials and whatever useful tips you may have <br /> <br />The trick is to keep active. Don’t get lazy on the site, and you will see great results. </span></h4></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;"><br />7. .Edu links </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><div>In case you live under a rock and have no idea, .Edu links are some of the most powerful. The challenge is to get a legitimate .Edu institution to link to the average Joe. It’s not impossible, it’s just challenging. If your website looks decent enough and it hasn’t been monetized to death then chances are you can get a couple of links simply by asking nicely. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This can be done on the resource pages covered by most universities where they link out to other websites with helpful information to the students and faculty. When you contact the sites, keep in mind that only around 5% of them will post your link, but remember that those few links could make a huge difference for you. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">8. How to grab expired domains </span></u></h3><div> </div><div>As an SEO(er) you need to learn how to grab domains when they expire. Think of a situation where you buy a domain from ten years ago; what you’re doing is basically going back in time, hiring an expert to promote a website and then paying them something in the range of $100 for the decade of solid work they’ve put into promoting the site. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Aside from auction sites, there is another method you can use to acquire these domains, but it’ll take up more of your time. What you’re looking for are pages with a considerable list of links going to other sites, but that haven’t been updated for some time. You can get these at GoDaddy for as little as $10 and the best part is the process won’t involve any auctions. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>So basically you need to find pages with many links but finding them isn’t simple at all. You could search for them by date, where you set the timeframe around several years. This will ensure you get pages that have gone a long time without being updated. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>When you find one of these pages, you can use a tool like Domain Hunter Plus, which can be accessed from Chrome extensions. This little program will let you know of any broken links on that particular page and whether or not the domains are up for registration. </div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;"><br />9. Guest posting on Twitter </span></u></h3><div><div> </div><div>Guest posting can be one of the trickiest businesses to engage in because most sites have strict list of guidelines which you must adhere to. Because of this, it can take you a long time to utilize this option. Another more effective way to guest-post would be through Twitter. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The reasoning here is, the websites that tweet their posts regularly must also be posting regularly, so they could probably use your services. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">10. Software submissions </span></u></h3><div> </div><div>This is a somewhat old schools tactic for getting links but it still works like magic. Why, you ask? That’s because these sites tend to have high backlink profiles. Websites such as CNET.com and other authority software sites are perfect and the good news is you don’t have to create your own open source OS to get your link and software posted on their directory. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyone can do this but it takes time so if you’d prefer to hire someone on Fiverr then that would be fine too. </div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">Additional backlink sources </span></u></h3><div> </div><div><span style="color: #ffa400;">- Google+:</span> your profile on Google+ does in fact allow contextual follow links. If you establish significant interaction within the platform and utilize direct linking, you can end up with a fairly powerful link base. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><span style="color: #ffa400;">- Blogger reviews:</span> if you sell something of value; this includes software, information, etc., you can create backlinks with that. Contact bloggers that might be interested in what you’re selling, and once they post the links, you will end up with a mixed bag of all sorts of websites, at which point you can filter out any authority websites and news sites. Now contact the quality websites and sell them on the quality of whatever you have to offer, and if a few of them link you, then it’s a win. </div></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-44805323108376683212021-05-16T05:58:00.004-07:002021-05-18T10:28:14.419-07:00Creative link-building techniques to improve your website SEO<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <u><span style="color: #ffa400;">Creative link-building techniques to improve your website SEO</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>You can’t compare link building to that painting done by Michelangelo “The Creation of Adam” on the ceiling at Sistine chapel, but when you consider the makings of good linking, the end result can pass as an art. By this time you’ve probably gone through dozens of content talking about link building and most of them seem to offer the same suggestions, and while guest blogging and web directories serve a purpose, some of the concept can seem vague and at times, inapplicable. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>In this niche you will come across a lot of bystanders and some of them will be okay with the older strategies because they’ve seen them in use and are more comfortable with the result. If however, you are not the type of person who operates on the concept of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, and prefer to stay on the lookout for smart creative solutions for getting links, then by all means, read on.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">1. Ego baiting </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div>Obviously this is not an approach for everybody and it wouldn’t work on everybody so you need to tread lightly here. If you’re new to the industry and want to carve out your own strategy and you appreciate the power of influencers, well you can make them work for your benefit by baiting their ego. You may choose to flatter or threaten; whatever you feel will work. There are some immediate benefits to using a power player. These include: </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffa400;">- Visibility:</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">as you can probably testify, it’s very hard to get noticed in certain industries, especially when coming up as a newbie and its more challenging to create relationships. By adjoining yourself with an influencer you can connect with thousands of people all in one move, and before you know it, you’re the talk of the town. </span></h4><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>- You have a wider reach: once you publish the content involving the influencer, people will spread because of the influencer’s popularity, and if the content is really good, then you will have your break. If you stroke their ego, the influencers will do everything to spread the content because they were involved in it. But again, this is a delicate move so proceed with caution. </div><div> </div><div> </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">How to ego bait influencers </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This is done by writing about top performers in an industry, posting the content on your domain and posting links leading to them. It’s fairly straightforward and it works, because most people pay attention to mentions and will feel compelled to comment on your articles. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Another strategy is to locate well-known influencers in your industry and have them voice their opinions about a subject matter. Your only job would be to put everything together and when you’re done you will have a team of industry giants promoting your content. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>One other way to do this is to mention people directly when writing content. Be specific. Instead of “I liked what that guy from X designed” you could go with “I liked what Charles from X designed.” </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">2. Refurbish Infographics </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><div>Just because you didn’t create something it doesn’t mean you can’t modify if and use it to create something better. If you can learn how to add value, then you should be using outdated infographics to your advantage. You can do this by making use of infographics that relate to your market and find a way to restructure them so they can be useful now. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Start by contacting any website linked with the old infographic and let them know of the modification. There are several backlink checkers you can use for this, and at this step you could encourage them to update their link and have it point to the new one. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Visual content tends to be more appealing to visitors so let your creativity lose and find other successful campaigns that you think could work for you, then leverage them with your new content. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">3. Old content </span></u></h3><div> </div><div>You know that old expression, “another man’s junk..?” Well that’s true at least in this context. For smart webmasters, old links that point to deleted or long forgotten pages are a real treasure. Can you locate content that has been outdated and build something out of it? If yes, then contact the owner and ask them how they feel about redirecting that old link to the new page.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;"> 4. Answer questions </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Established brands have a system of creating customer persona. This means understanding your customer and tracing them online to see where they hang out. Track their hangouts and answer relevant questions where you find them clustered whether in groups on blogs or on popular forums. Make sure you answer questions clearly and honestly, and don’t come off as salesy. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This will require solid work on your part but the advantage is that it will set you up as an authority on those subjects and lead to great traffic as well. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylntqUe6rCikmluFFCKuIMPNMx5pmWbqTJuRMcJhWAXeyTbyY9l6TZ9z0vZeolE2XpWJ1YTUpmQpPtvNrgStbTKd733_JSIW4bu2CqnY5FfUpTJA5deOU8Bs5wWQCJlPQNyRYmiIPJCU/s640/brainstorming.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Creative link-building techniques to improve your website SEO" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylntqUe6rCikmluFFCKuIMPNMx5pmWbqTJuRMcJhWAXeyTbyY9l6TZ9z0vZeolE2XpWJ1YTUpmQpPtvNrgStbTKd733_JSIW4bu2CqnY5FfUpTJA5deOU8Bs5wWQCJlPQNyRYmiIPJCU/w400-h268/brainstorming.jpg" title="Creative link-building techniques to improve your website SEO" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">5. Make use of evergreen content </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The word Evergreen is used by editors in reference to content that is always interesting to readers. You can find the evergreen concept in virtually every domain and if you know what to do with it, then that would be great. Look at that song by Queen “The show must go on”, that record is still relevant to audiences years after it was recorded. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Whatever you industry, there’s always something audiences find timeless and every once in a while a clever marketer comes around and makes a bang out of it. You can do the same.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>With these type of articles, try to build and sustain natural traction: although it would be okay to ask other people to link to you as your content is that much smarter and fresher. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #ffa400;">6. Get more press </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>One great thing about getting press is that it will create more links to your site. If for instance you got featured on Forbes as an industry expert, they would most certainly include a link to your site. Failure to do so wouldn’t be user friendly. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This is one of the reasons reporters will always link to you if they cover your company. If you’re having trouble building solid links, why not start by getting press coverage and see how that works out for you? Your local PR guy might have something in mind. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>In case you don’t have a lot of money to work with, you can still do a number of things to get your own press, or alternatively, contact the type of PR agency that chargers on a pay-per-performance model. It’s fair for both parties because if they fail to get you press, then you don’t have to pay anything. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>You may not have realized it but curiosity can fuel some of the most effective link building strategies so never stop using your natural creativity. It’s a bad idea to rely completely on old techniques because of the fast paced evolution that characterizes SEO.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Link building might be a straightforward process on some level but if you throw in a little creativity you can explore great innovation. Start by putting to use the information on this guide and see how far that gets you, and then try implementing your own strategies, that way you will remain one step ahead of the competition. </div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-58595341588331889562021-05-15T08:14:00.001-07:002021-05-18T10:28:35.667-07:00 How To Avoid Being Slapped By Google Updates <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> How To Avoid Being Slapped By Google Updates </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Ever heard of the phrase “Google slap”? The phrase has been misused a few times and quite a number of people assume it refers to any perceived punishment by Google such as de-indexing or a drop in rankings but it has nothing to do with that. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The slap refers to a situation where Google reviews and concludes that your ad and associated landing pages are of such poor quality that the search engine endeavors to get your ad removed from the paid listings and the way to do this is to lower its position and raise the current bid price so that the campaign ceases to make economic sense. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>A Google slap is not pleasant at all, particularly when it hits your PPC. There are quite a number of horror stories relating to websites that got smacked by Google and never recovered, many of them choosing to abandon their domains and start all over. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>In the interest of self-preservation, websites should attempt to avoid engaging in poor ad campaign that triggers the sabotage. Here are some of the ways smart markers stay safe: </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1. Multiple page website</span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div>Back in the day people linked their ad to a single-page site but that doesn’t work at all. It won’t matter to Google how important your single page is, if it doesn’t operate as a component of a bigger, more established website, then the search engine won’t see it as being of any use to a visitor. So basically, your website should have at least 10 pages of quality content, and an additional Privacy Policy, and of course a Contact US/About Us page.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2. Avoid excessive advertising </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div>A lot of people get tempted into trying out alternative avenues for boosting revenue aside from the paid traffic. While AdSense might make sense as a separate revenue stream, it raises the chance of your page being viewed as irrelevant</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3. Link to pages on your site </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div>When a visitor gets to your landing page you don’t want them distracted. You want them completely focused on what you’re selling, and so you might have to remove the menu sidebar you have posted on your landing pages. It is important though, that you ensure to keep links to other parts of your website posted on the page; the bottom of the page is a good place to place them. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> 4. Bouncing visitors to affiliate links</span></u></h3></div><div><br /></div><div>Google does not view it as reasonable user experience when you send your visitors directly from your landing page to an affiliate website. The way around this is to convert the affiliate links into redirects, whereby the visitor will go through a page on your site, then finally direct them to your Click bank hotlink. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">5. Skimming on landing page content </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><div>As a marketer you will be tempted to send each visitor to your affiliate link as quickly as possible but try not to. Instead, consider that when you keep your landing page unique with relevant content to the visitor, it keeps your overall PPC costs down. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Most engaging pages contain a good amount of text, images and embedded video which all keeps the visitor glued to the page. Google doesn’t “see” some of these elements so it’s always a good idea to mention the keyword in the image name. </div></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">6. Optimize your landing page</span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div>You can do this by making sure that the content you create for the landing page is uniquely geared on the keyword. This is one of the main reasons it’s a good idea to keep two separate landing pages for two separate ad groups. The point here is to make sure the visitor gets the feeling that they found exactly what they’re looking for when they get to the page, and that’s harder to do when you combine ads. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>It won’t be the end of the world if you get slapped but it will be the end of your campaign so if you don’t want to wait for months as Google reviews your case, and you don’t want to move to MSN or Yahoo, then your best move would be to avoid getting in trouble. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Marketers combine a bunch of techniques to ensure their ad campaigns don’t raise any eyebrows. Here are a couple more ways smart people protect their ads: </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilqe5_NQfVkREm25uTEPmG4NJ8vJIwz0KTej9MjxQmQAM7XEntwZrf1AeUS8UTXRqb9rm6RBabKxRxtEAE_RK0VwsbZD6JD9UoI1IkTz5Ga7fn68kpkbWR5H-tn8EkYGd2emhjq4N_0gw/s640/head.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How To Avoid Being Slapped By Google Updates" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilqe5_NQfVkREm25uTEPmG4NJ8vJIwz0KTej9MjxQmQAM7XEntwZrf1AeUS8UTXRqb9rm6RBabKxRxtEAE_RK0VwsbZD6JD9UoI1IkTz5Ga7fn68kpkbWR5H-tn8EkYGd2emhjq4N_0gw/w400-h268/head.png" title="How To Avoid Being Slapped By Google Updates" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Become an authority </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><div>You may have heard this before that the more value a website provides the more traffic it gets. The more people read your website and like the content, then link it to their own social web copy via social media, the more Google takes you seriously. It grows over time and the more authoritative you get the higher you get ranked, and you never have to worry about your ads being whitewashed. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Obviously this involves a lot of work and it makes perfect sense that Google would reward websites that undergo this kind of work in an effort to become an authority figure. If you don’t update your blog or website regularly, chances are you’ll lose your connections and people will start to forget about your brand. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This will happen whether or not you post green information. If you go for six months without updating your site or blog, then most search engines will overlook you and rankings will drop as a result. Think of it this way, who would you rather affiliate yourself with- the person who works hard every day, learning new things and sharing them, or the guy who sits quietly at the corner, watching everybody else work and not doing anything? </div></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Promote your content via social media </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><div>It doesn’t matter how much of an authority you are on a given subject. If you don’t let people know what you’re up to, you’ll be missing out. Let’s say you publish a new blog post, how do you let people know there’s new material? The best way to do this is through your social platforms. That’s why they exist, so you can establish a more personalized and direct form of communication with your audience. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Promotion is an essential element in online business but keep in mind there’s a right way and a wrong way of doing things. Social media is available to any business for the purpose of creating relationships that make it easier to learn tons about your audience and use it to grow the business. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Have you ever come across social handles from notable brands where posts are always perfect, and the stories in the posts feel as if the company is “one upping” the audience by being right and perfect about everything? Lots of people lose connection with their audience by constantly talking about themselves and it’s a sad situation. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>In order for the social media experience to be meaningful to the followers, there needs to be a kind of give and take situation going on there, and it would be great if that give and take happened naturally. Take a look at your social media rants and count how many times you mention your brand or your website. If the only thing you do all day is talk about yourself and your website, try mixing things up a little bit by engaging your followers or recommending interesting topics from other websites (do that sparingly). </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The social media aspect is an excellent way for you to build backlinks to your own website. This happens every time you publish links to articles online. You end up creating backlinks, which are invaluable in search engine algorithms. </div></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Duplicating content </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><div>It’s actually the third most common reason for websites getting penalized by search engines. Sometimes this happens innocently such as in situations where you restructured your site recently but other times people have malicious motives and will find ways to duplicate content strategically in order to manipulate search engines. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>If you are engaged in site reconstruction, and you plan to set up a new domain for existing copy, ensure you set up 301 redirects, where your old text won’t show up in search. That way, users won’t be sent to the old URL, instead they will get redirected to the new one with the same text copy. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Affiliate disclaimers also get people in trouble, when used across different affiliate offers on the same website. It doesn’t matter if you copy paste the full disclaimer, or just a couple of small paragraphs; it could still get read as duplicate content. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>In order to avoid this, don’t copy the same paragraph to different affiliate offers; instead, write a single page with the disclaimer and have other affiliate posts link to that page. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>“Scraping” is the practice of copying material from one website to another, with complete disregard to the quality or relevance of content and its use to the reader. Some people scrape one paragraph and others copy entire websites, page for page, word for word. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Whether you do this manually or through a computer program, there is no actual value to scraping and it’s only a matter of time before you get banned from Google. Cases where you want to use a citation from specific content from the internet is certainly fine, provided you quote it and link the source article. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Another way to link that kind of information is through anchor text on the body of your site text. Aside from that, it makes no sense to copy-paste information from other sources. Besides, that constitutes plagiarism and that could get you sued for copyright infringement. </div></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-77972751541789126322021-05-14T09:05:00.002-07:002021-05-18T10:29:03.051-07:00 Black, Grey and White Hat Link Building <h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Black, Grey and White Hat Link Building </span></u></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Marketers use various techniques for SEO purposes and these can be categorized into one of three techniques: white hat SEO, black hat SEO and gray hat SEO. What this really means is some of those techniques are accepted by search engines, and some, not so much. White hat SEO is what everyone considers ethical and black hat is what everyone considers unethical. Gray hat walks the line between the two. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">White hat SEO </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Techniques in this category are accepted by search engines and the techniques are beneficial to both the search engine and site visitors as well. The goal of any white hat SEO plan is to improve a site’s result position by using methods that won’t cause any blowback from the search engines in the form of penalties. White hat methods tend to take longer before results can be observed, and therefore it’s an ongoing process, unlike black hat methods which promise quick results. </div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Examples of white hat SEO </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The content </span></u></h3><div> </div><div>-<b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> This involves researching all relevant keywords, long tail and short tail </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Inclusion of relevant keywords in headings, page titles, anchor text, etc. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Fine-tuning of content and close examination of analytic reports to optimize site for targeted keywords </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Regular addition of new content </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Coding </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Use of proper HTML markup in an effort to simplify search engines’ task of identifying headings and other content </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Taking care to ensure that the code is valid </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Linking every page to search engine bots and creating site maps </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Separating content from markup by using CSS as a way to boost keyword density </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Linking </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Creation of good relevant content that people find useful and link up to </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Seeking links from popular directories and other websites </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Ensuring pages are properly optimized for social media in order to pull in more social links </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Exchanging links with other relevant website </span></b></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Black hat SEO </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Now that you know what white hat SEO is, you can probably guess what black hat is. This is the use of SEO methodologies that are meant to manipulate search engines into ranking websites higher than they ought to be. The goal here is simple; get to the top of the rankings whichever way possible. </div><div> </div><div>Of course there’s always the risk of the search engine picking up on your tricks and penalizing you, but many people still use this tricks to get ahead. Black hat tricks are used for these reasons: </div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- They actually work- for a while until the search engine catches up with you and tosses you to the back of the line </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- A large number of people haven’t yet identified which tricks are black hat so they end up outsourcing SEO to firms that utilize such methods, and the site gets penalized for it.</span></b></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Keep in mind that even if the search engine doesn’t immediately pick up on your tricks, your competitors will and they will not hesitate to report you. Here are some examples of black hat SEO:</span></b> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNw195E7zu25s03T28lYhoJxO-NZNmfD741pUDSFlAcDeiPf-d6pYi2avDbBwS2R1QNeMCZb3CbvrTzpm5qpxkuMnfGL7zb1Mnh28pVnvxFQw5Bmb5iKrHZ-XZuxH0Dyr0AcXwVbiy6Uk/s640/gears.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Black, Grey and White Hat Link Building" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNw195E7zu25s03T28lYhoJxO-NZNmfD741pUDSFlAcDeiPf-d6pYi2avDbBwS2R1QNeMCZb3CbvrTzpm5qpxkuMnfGL7zb1Mnh28pVnvxFQw5Bmb5iKrHZ-XZuxH0Dyr0AcXwVbiy6Uk/w400-h266/gears.jpg" title="Black, Grey and White Hat Link Building" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Content </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Keyword stuffing: lots of websites overuse their keywords, meta tags and alt tags </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Using keywords in hidden text- usually done by manipulating colors, where the font color is made the same as the background color </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Using too many keywords in visible text, which makes it overly repetitive to the average reader </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Deceptive content </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Good examples include doorways or gateways which get stuffed with keywords visible only to search engines but which redirect people to the page with actual content </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Cloaking or display of varying content to search engines while displaying different content to people </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Linking </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- A link farm is a page that gets loaded with completely unrelated links for the purpose of creating dozens of links for different pages </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Spam can be used on blogs, forums, and social media sites through links, which the search engine might choose to ignore but is considered unethical </span></b></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Gray hat SEO</span></u> </h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>These techniques usually take some risk but they’re not likely to cause any serious penalty from the search engines. They are what you’d call questionable link building but they don’t fall under black hat techniques. </div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Examples include</span></b></div></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Links </span></u></h3><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Persistent link building without consideration of relevance </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Strategized three-way linking </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Use of unpaid links </span></b></div></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Content </span></u></h3><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Use of stuffed keywords but not at the level of black hat </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Publication of duplicate content on different sites </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">How many links do you have on your page? </span></b></div><div> </div><div>The value assigned to a link can get diluted if the page happens to be crammed with other links. Therefore, it would be ideal to get linked to a page with fewer links on it. The degree to which this varies to a search engine is unknown, but testing shows that it matters, just not overwhelmingly so. It’s definitely something to think about when building links.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Earn potential referral traffic </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The only way to do this is to not focus entirely on search engines. You will over time figure out that the types of links that send out good direct clickthrough traffic are better in the long run because in addition to giving your site improved value for rankings, they also give you targeted valuable visitors to your site, which should be the goal. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>You can learn more by observing the number of page views/visits as showed by site analytics. In case you can’t access these services, then tools such as Google Trends for Websites would prove most useful. Although not always accurate, it can give more information on domain-wide traffic.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Pointers </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div>When you engage in activities for the sake of building links, remember that the formula you use will largely depend on the type of website you own. For example small sites can do with manual link building, which may include link requests, directories and possibly link exchanges as a part of the SEO strategy. When working with larger sites, these types of strategies are ineffective and usually fall flat. Effective strategies call for more scalable measures in order for the effort to be fruitful. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Internal link building </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Do you know how you’d go about creating great internal links? It’s not difficult; you can easily set up a system where your pages get interlinked. Here’s how: </div><div> </div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Keyword research: when used for link building, a keyword research tool can offer numerous suggestions for relevant keywords </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Assign the keywords: the next step is to group the keywords in a logical and strategic system, which will result in a search friendly avenue for information </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Use targeted anchor text to link pages: the last step is to utilize the keywords by interlinking them, which happens when you link to content using the new keywords </span></b></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">That last step is quite crucial. You need to make sure you are using the anchor text right and linking to the right pages. A couple of tips to help you interlink: </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Use your site search </span></u></h3><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>You can do this for different purposes. Start by finding pages on your website that contain relevant information and which can be linked to other pages on the website. You can also create an internal link building wire frame and all you need to do this is to map the keywords you’re targeting into logical pages and assign each keyword to a specific page. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-81057398849692385072021-05-13T07:58:00.003-07:002021-05-18T10:29:22.385-07:00 Ways To Build Backlinks <h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Ways To Build Backlinks </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>By now you know that Google optimization is based on the premise that the more people like a website, the more important and valuable it must be in that niche, and the more it deserves higher rankings. For over two decades since Google was devised, beneath the complex mathematics, the dozens of MIT experts swallowed into the RD department, and the billions of dollars created in revenue, beneath all this lies a simple truth, Google optimization works. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Popularity will give you a pretty accurate idea of a website’s value. But what exactly constitutes popularity at least as far as the search engines are concerned? From Google’s perspective, the number of quality backlinks your site has from authority websites is a meaningful vote of confidence. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>I’d like us to break down 10 simple but powerful ways you can build quality backlinks that will send you real traffic. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1. Watch your competitors’ backlinks </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>It’s one great way to find out what your competition is up to and the great thing is you have a lot of online tools to help you with that. Tools such as Open Site Explorer, which is a backlink tool created by the folks at SEOmoz and you can use it to monitor links and find out where they’re coming from. Are your competitors getting linked to from blogs/publications that cover your niche? Contact the author and introduce them to a piece of content that you wrote, and avoid begging and pleading. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you’re writing emails with the intention of having websites link to you then the most effective approach would have to be the one where you offer to fix a problem they have. For journalists this would mean ideas for new stories, and for bloggers it would mean new posts. Find out other sources where your competitors are linking from; this could be resource pages, relevant sites, etc. Whatever the source, if they are getting linked, then so can you. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2. Remember to design your website for readers </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>I know this may sound counter-productive, but stay with me for a moment. Search engines have been exploring ways to follow people, as opposed to following links, and while backlinks still play a huge part in search, there has been an effort, particularly from Google, to get more in tune with people. What this means is that the more you spend time creating a site that makes absolutely no sense to a person and is meant to be read by search engines, the more you will have trouble being taken seriously by the same engines. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Google has set in place measures to pick out and penalize sites for ‘overoptimizing’ content so that should give you a pretty good idea where they’re coming from. Websites that build content aimed at a real audience has a better chance of surviving rank drops because it takes more than search traffic to maintain a thriving following. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Also creating a site with useful content leads to more interaction and more natural links because the content creates discussions and links tend to follow discussions.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3. Contribute to other blogs </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>You probably already know the power of guest posting and its triple effect which comes in the form of </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- Traffic<br />- Brand exposure <br />- Links </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you can contribute regularly to a large blog, whether paid or in an effort to gain exposure, it will give you an opportunity to generate links more consistently, even linking to some of your older content. When you write for other blogs, it gives you the opportunity to link to some of the deeper pages on your site, and when combined with regular guest posting, the result is abounding links. This form of exposure creates a lot of buzz around a brand and also generates direct links. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR42kx6kr6QYdAcoiodk8V0BVl45XlmpJMT21_qoMf2QC7jJ1aBqvCwlQnC5dXGQ0c1C9wIK8QyGUWaF3sqnhP9mqxx1ukvejSSejYKAO8Ym1OknJ4LZ0yGIMuYsk8iDrlVLkzuKXitgw/s640/question.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ways To Build Backlinks" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR42kx6kr6QYdAcoiodk8V0BVl45XlmpJMT21_qoMf2QC7jJ1aBqvCwlQnC5dXGQ0c1C9wIK8QyGUWaF3sqnhP9mqxx1ukvejSSejYKAO8Ym1OknJ4LZ0yGIMuYsk8iDrlVLkzuKXitgw/w400-h268/question.png" title="Ways To Build Backlinks" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">4. Design a great blog</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Now you might be wondering what in the world blog design has to do with SEO, but it’s more than you think. Among other things, a great design plays a huge role in increasing conversion and a good design reduces your bounce rate significantly. There has been a lot of argument over whether blog design affects SEO directly, but one thing is for sure, people won’t stick around to read your content if the blog isn’t appealing. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Also, marketing trends suggest that people innately trust a well-designed website than they would a low-quality website. This matters because a site with trust and good reputation generates more links and that in turn affects SEO. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Direct linking on the other hand, can be explored through sites that allow submission of well-designed sites. The Logo Mix is one such avenue, and they let you submit any site logo and receive backlinks for it. In addition, you can get plenty more design sites that will allow you to turn in your site design to a showcase, where most of them will agree to link back to your own site. </div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">5. Set in place resource pages</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Resource pages, in addition to reducing your bounce rate, also work well as link baits to boost your rankings on tough topics. One good demonstration for this would be Copy blogger. They have comprehensive resources which link back to some of their best posts on the same subject, and those links target difficult keywords. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Considering they rank somewhere on the first or second pages for terms such as SEO, Copywriting and Content marketing, you have to conclude they are doing something right. Consider the major topics covered by your blog, and research a few keywords around the same topics using the Google Keyword tool; that way you will find out which terms have higher search counts. Select the terms you can realistically rank well for. </div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">6. Employ embeddable widgets/images </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Are you familiar with the comic site The Oatmeal? Well, the owner, Matt Inman, once worked as a consultant at SEOmoz, and he knows a few things about getting links. When he started a project for a dating site called Mingle2, he managed to beat industry giants such as Match.com for terms such as “online dating” and “free online dating”. So how does that happen? </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>One way smart people do this is by creating embeddable content which people showcase on their own sites. You see, those embeddable widgets contain a link to your site. Aside from widgets, folks such as Mint.com also use infographics at the bottom. This helps them rank for tougher terms.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> 7. Do an interview with a well-known figure </span></u></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><div>While you probably know about the power in interviewing industry influencers, chances are you haven’t actually done so. Interviews are great, and more so for blogs and they are pretty simple to arrange because everyone loves being interviewed. It’s a tactic intended to let you feature names bigger than yours, and if you do a good job with the interview, the interviewee is likely to share your post with their own following, further pushing you into the limelight. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>They don’t even have to link directly to the content itself. What matters is you interviewed someone perceived as powerful in a specific industry, and the result will be a growth in links from lots of people in the same industry. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">8. Create round-up posts</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Round-ups are basically collections of resources, articles, products, that cover a specific topic in great detail. Round-up posts are effective because they usually link to a large number of people and those same people are likely to Tweet and link back the article. For this reason, they tend to become powerful bookmark havens and people just have to share and save them because of their quantity of value.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>You could create your own round-up and check out a few keywords you think would be okay to rank for, and then publish. It helps to do a little research before publishing large pieces such as this so that you build links and pull in traffic. </div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">9. Crowdsourcing </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> In case you hadn’t noticed, crowdsourcing is all the hype these days. It’s a more dynamic take on the traditional form of interviews. Instead of posting one interview containing loads of information, you collect small bits of information from different authority figures and publish small bit of each interview. </div><div><br /></div><div>One example of this is the round-up feature most blogs utilize to gather a bunch of experts talking about a given topic. You can do something similar, perhaps by gathering small bits of interviews from SEO experts where they talk about their predictions for the coming year. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">10. Create products</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>It’s an area where many bloggers get lazy and resort to the ‘build an audience build products later’. It’s true you might not actually need a product to begin with, but you can’t argue that having a product to promote and sell can definitely lead to more brand awareness. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Implementation </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>At the end of such a list, you might have too much information to process, and that can make it harder for you to implement the strategies. The trick here is to choose one or two strategies to implement this week, and work your way up from there. </div><div><br /></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-89220249903088006882021-05-12T06:14:00.003-07:002021-05-21T10:17:46.155-07:00Backlink-2<h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Chapter 2</span></u></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Search Engine Optimization Basics You Need To Know </span></u></div></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>At its most basic level, SEO is the practice of enhancing and promoting a website in an effort to boost the number of visitors coming through. Majority of visitors are expected to be directed by popular search engines and SEO configuration seeks to boost visibility on related search queries. SEO comes in many forms, and there are relevant factors such as the words used on your page or the way other websites link to you: in some cases SEO simply means the designing and structuring of a website in a way that search engines can understand. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>But in addition to discovering specific phrases and terms for the engines and building proper links, SEO isn’t just focused on the engines; it’s also about making sure the sites are better for people. If you’re trying to figure out the whole SEO thing but find yourself more confused, don’t stress, you’re not alone. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Why Does My Site Need SEO? </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>This is because of the simple reason that majority of web traffic originates from a search query and the major search engines are people’s favorite method of navigation. This fact doesn’t change whether your website is meant to provide a specific service, product or simply provide useful information about a certain topic. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>What makes search engines so unique is the fact that they can provide targeted traffic, which means that you can directly draw in people who are looking for what you offer. Once you understand that search engines are the roadway that facilitates all this, and learn how to make sure your site is found by popular search engines, you won’t miss out on the many marketing opportunities made possible by search. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>A search query is the phrase you type into a search box in order to find information about something and your website needs to be configured in a way that its anchor text aligns with relevant search queries. For example if the website deals in stock trading then it would be in the owner’s interest to make sure the website gets displayed on the search results when someone types in a query relating to stock trading. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>When site owners invest in SEO, it leads to an impressive ROI so whether having time or finances- or both- has the potential to boost your rate of return when compared to other forms of promotion and marketing. </div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Is it true that search engines can’t “see” my website without SEO? </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Modern search engines are pretty sophisticated and use advanced algorithms to search for sites when queried but they still need assistance in order to crawl the web more deeply and provide users with the best results for each query. Remember that while there are proven SEO strategies to make sure your site gets thousands of visitors every month, the wrong SEO can get your site buried deep in the search results where no user will ever come across it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Aside from making sure content is available to search engines, good SEO also enhances site rankings in order to make sure content is placed only where common searches will locate it. You might have noticed how competitive SEO marketing is, and companies that invest in SEO will have decided advantage over their peers. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">How do I do SEO for myself? </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>SEO is fairly complex but once you understand the basics, it makes a huge difference. Information is free for the most part so education about SEO is available and can be accessed for free on the Internet through guides such as these. When you combine that will consistent practice on the same, you are well on your way to writing your own SEO marketing plan. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Depending on the time you have for learning this information and the type and complexity of your website, you may find you need an expert to handle things more smoothly. There are hundreds of experienced firms out there practicing SEO, and each one performs specialized SEO, where the efforts to raise visibility on the search engines is geared toward a specific target audience. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Some firms choose to take on a more specialized approach; other firms rely on a broader strategy to tap into the masses. In order to optimize the site for the search engines you may have to look at more than one angle and explore the different avenues available on the market. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">How much time should I invest in learning SEO? </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>If you are serious about improving your search rankings and be familiar with SEO then it would be advisable to put in time and effort into it. There are three main factors you need to pay attention to: </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">- On the page SEO<br />- Off the page SEO<br />- Violations </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>As you will learn, within each group exist subgroups and each of these subgroups contains individualized SEO factors that you as a site owner should pay attention to. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Effective SEO factors have to work in combination. No single factor will be successful so it wouldn’t make sense to focus on creating a great HTML title if the content on the page is low quality. Likewise having hundreds of links can boost rankings significantly but that only works if they are quality links. Establishing multiple factors can increase the chances of success just as negative factors make it harder to achieve success. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVt46kzrZJcWWxrQCwGfaXwhKWlLanBdU0UB-xjXWF9wLFHDEX5VAeLwLqLzdQy9l7Gf_PQvUNyRteNsNgOpaGBnvdeQi705qvRW5WVjtMLo15WDkxLdZzNB-e_5E5w-U1rKB8ZnRrQ_I/s640/magnifying.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Backlink-2" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVt46kzrZJcWWxrQCwGfaXwhKWlLanBdU0UB-xjXWF9wLFHDEX5VAeLwLqLzdQy9l7Gf_PQvUNyRteNsNgOpaGBnvdeQi705qvRW5WVjtMLo15WDkxLdZzNB-e_5E5w-U1rKB8ZnRrQ_I/w400-h268/magnifying.png" title="At its most basic level, SEO is the practice of enhancing and promoting a website in an effort to boost the number of visitors coming through. Majority of visitors are expected to be directed by popular search engines and SEO configuration seeks to boost visibility on related search queries. SEO comes in many forms, and there are relevant factors such as the words used on your page or the way other websites link to you: in some cases SEO simply means the designing and structuring of a website in a way that search engines can understand." width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br />On the page ranking factors </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On-page search ranking factors are those types of factors that fall under the publisher’s control. Consider the type of content you publish, perhaps you provide a number of HTML clues that make it easier for people and the search engines to ‘see’ your website, and perhaps you’ve spent time creating effective site architecture to help the search engines. All these factors fall under on-page rankings and are within your control. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Off the page ranking factors </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>These are the factors that publishers do not directly control. A long time ago search engine developers learned that relying entirely on publisher controlled signals wouldn’t work so in order to yield the best results they had to gain more control. For example, some publishers may try to make themselves appear more relevant that they actually are. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Due to the high number of web pages in existence, search engines cannot rely on ‘on the page’ clues. The engines need to go through more signals in order to yield the perfect result for any specific search. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Violations and penalties </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Understand that search engines want publishers to perform SEO on their pages because it can improve their search results. Major search engines provide assistance in the form of simple guidelines, videos and how-to posts as a way to encourage SEO practice. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>But with all this training, publishers still engage in “black hat” techniques as a way to get to the front of the line and for this they get punished. Engaging in spam or black hat SEO tricks can get your pages penalized and the ranking dropped; in some cases the website can get banned from the search engine entirely. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>These violations are basically little tricks that web developers use to exploit search engines into giving a higher ranking, usually by manipulating the search engine’s understanding of true authority and relevancy. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“Missing” SEO signals </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>If you’re an experienced marketer you might be wondering why other factors like bolding words or ALT text are not included. While these factors play an important role in the process, they are not, relatively speaking, as crucial. You can’t possibly go over the entire list of possible signals when trying to understand the search engines. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Google has over 200 possible signals and over 10,000 sub-signals, so with all that information the best approach would have to be one focused on the more relevant signals. The goal of this guide is to help those new to SEO focus on the bigger picture; and that’s why we’re deliberately avoiding addressing issues such as keyword placement or how much weight an H1 header carries when compared to an H2 tag. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Being extra specific on such factors can sometimes distract and pull you down the rabbit hole. So in order to gain more understanding, remember that pages need descriptive titles, and indicating page structure with the use of header tags is a good idea, and if possible top things off with wellstructured data. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you do this things well you will have addressed the main factors in HTML. On the same note, remember that it’s not about having a good reputation on Twitter as opposed to Facebook; instead, the focus should be on having reputable social accounts in general, which would attract a good following, generate significant social shares, and ultimately drive you to success. </div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/backlink-1.html" target="_blank">read part-1</a></h1><div><br /></div></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-9515063490201170292021-05-11T08:58:00.001-07:002021-05-21T10:16:26.700-07:00Backlink-1<h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Chapter 1</span></u></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Link Building Basics </span></u></div></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br />For a long time now search engines have been using links as votes, which represent the web’s opinion on what pages users find relevant and useful based on popularity. After years of programming development, the search engines have mastered and refined the use of link data, where complex algorithms are put in place to create nuance evaluation of websites based on this information. <br /> <br />Links are not the entirety of SEO, but most search experts agree that huge portions of search engine algorithms are designed around link-based factors. By using links, the engines can determine a site’s popularity in a specific niche based on the number of pages linked to it and when this information is combined with other metrics like trust and authority, the search engines assign a rank for the website. <br /> <br />Trustworthy sites usually link to other trusted sites while spam sites get the fewest links from trusted sites and links are a great way to establish the validity of documents on any given subject. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">What is Link building?</span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Link building refers to the process of getting external pages on the internet to link to your own website. The more important and popular a website is, the more the links from that website matter. A popular site such as Wikipedia has thousands of different websites linking to it which means it’s probably an important and popular site. In order for you to earn popularity and trust with the search engines, you need assistance from other link partners. The more important the site, the better. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Basics </span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Link building is one of the most challenging parts of SEO but also the most important to success. In order to succeed in link building you will need a decent budget, hustle, and more importantly, creativity. Each link building campaign is unique and the way you choose to build your own links will depend largely on your website as well as your personality. Your strategy should fall under one/or more of these types of link acquisition: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />• Natural or Editorial Links: These are a type of links which websites and pages give naturally in order to link to your own content. Natural links don’t require any specific action from SEO, apart from the existence of quality content and the ability to raise awareness about it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <br />• Outreach or Manual Link Building: Outreach links are created through personal effort by contacting bloggers for links, spending money for listings and submitting websites to popular directories. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <br />• Self-Created Links: Many websites encourage visitors to create links through blog comments, guestbook signings, user profiles and forum signatures. While these links only offer small value in the long run, they still have an impact on a number of websites. But generally, search engines tend to devalue these types of links and they’ve been known to penalize websites that use these links aggressively. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />As with any successful marketing effort, you need a strategy and realistic goals. But before you embark on a link building effort you should probably take time to read and understand the many elements of a link as used by search engines and how those same elements factor into the valuing and weighing of your links. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <br />Many search engines exist today and those search engines use links in a variety of ways. We might not know all the attributes considered by the engines but through proper analysis and hands-on testing we can draw some informed assumptions that hold up in the real world. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <br />Here is a list of the most notable factors worthy of your consideration. Professional marketers consider these factors when measuring the value of a link and a site’s link profile. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9Ncy3bOV7yRJzCuxwsraObFpzqCxkr_pBbBYM3ZsrvyQTjb4ahBoGGQ1fimT59PKu5-p27r0inAuIgyNQzEOrbir9uLZhWAkn7H10aj0PUb2VbIi9e9zq5dRtYzG4Fm3YS0c-NnMPFw/s640/backlink.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Backlink-1" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9Ncy3bOV7yRJzCuxwsraObFpzqCxkr_pBbBYM3ZsrvyQTjb4ahBoGGQ1fimT59PKu5-p27r0inAuIgyNQzEOrbir9uLZhWAkn7H10aj0PUb2VbIi9e9zq5dRtYzG4Fm3YS0c-NnMPFw/w400-h268/backlink.jpg" title="Backlink-1" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Topic-Specific/Local Popularity</span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />This concept of “local” popularity was first used by the Teoma search engine and it suggests that links originating from websites within a topic specific community carry more weight than links from other general off topic sites. Let’s say for instance your website sell car parts, and you earn links from the Society of Automakers; the links would matter more than earning links from an off-topic, dog breeding site. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Anchor Text </span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />It’s one of the strongest signals used by search engines when ranking sites. If a high number of links point to a specific page with the right keywords, then that page will have a higher probability of ranking well for the keyword used in the anchor text. This can be observed with searches like “Click here”, where a significant number of results rank mainly due to the anchor text of inbound links. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Trust Rank </span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The website is filled with spam. As much as 60% of web pages are in fact spam, so search engines have to find a way to weed some of this content out. They do this by measuring a site’s trust with the link graph. When a site earns links from high-trust domains such as government websites and non-profit organizations it boosts their score in this particular metric. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Link Neighborhood </span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Spam links mostly link to other spam sites. Spam goes both ways and search engines look at the totality of these links in aggregate so they can understand which “neighborhood” the website falls under.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Therefore, it’s a good idea to be selective when you choose sites to link to and also when you attempt to earn links from a site. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Social Sharing </span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Social media has seen an explosion in the amount of content moving through different platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The rise in social sharing has led Google to incorporate social signals in search results in an effort to serve personalized results. Some of these personalized results are not included in the first page but they still get promoted because of the surging social influence. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <br />Individuals who share a lot of material across different social plat Search engines don’t treat socially shared links the same way they do other links but that doesn’t mean they don’t notice them. There’s been heavy debating over how exactly search engines factor in social links into their algorithms but its obvious social channels are of great importance. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Freshness</span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />You may not have known this but link signals decay over time and websites that were once hugely popular go stale, eventually failing to earn new links. Because of this, it is crucial to keep earning new links over time. Search engines use the “FreshRank” feature to determine a site’s freshness and judge current relevance. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">An aside on backlinks</span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Bing and Google have been trying to discount the use and influence of paid links on their search results. Obviously it’s not possible for them to detect all paid links, they have been putting in a lot of time and resources into formulating ways to detect and discredit the practice. If you get caught buying links you risk severe penalties that will probably kill your rankings and send your site to oblivion. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Importance of Backlinks </span></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />When you look at it in terms of building your site or blog, you will find several important factors which play a part in your overall SEO plan: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />• Search engine ranking: It’s the main goal for most marketers and one of the ways this is achieved is by creating quality links to your pages. The key here is to create a variation of anchor texts and get it from niche blog or high quality blogs. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <br />• Fast indexing: After creating a brand new website, the next challenge is getting indexed quickly by Google; but having backlinks from an active website tends to expedite this process. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <br />• Page rank: If you get linked back from good quality PR sites then quite possibly you will get a decent page rank in subsequent updates. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />One of the many ways to find out how well your site ranks on a search engine is to search for one of the key phrases targeted by the page. For instance if you want to rank well for a phrase such as “diet pill” then it would help if you earned links from pages that already rank well for that particular phrase. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />It takes a lot of practice, effort and experience to establish these variables as they affect your ranking but you can always use one of the many web analytics to find out whether your campaign is gaining traction. You know the strategy is working when you see an increase in search traffic, frequent search engine crawling and better rankings, among other things. If you don’t see a rise in these metrics then its possible you need to work on your on-page optimization or pursue better quality link targets.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/backlink-2.html" target="_blank">read part-2</a></h1>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-683635524191120672021-05-10T09:05:00.002-07:002021-05-21T10:20:34.785-07:00Freelance-2<h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> 16. Transcribing </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;">Transcribing occurs when you listen to audio and then write down exactly what you hear. It can be from interviews or subtitling videos. If you are a quick typist and listen clearly and accurately it could be a great option for you. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><u>17. Teaching </u></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Teaching is something that is easy to do online. For example, you could run courses or provide seminars in something that you are good at. You could educate and train others in skills that you have already fully develop.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">18. Tutoring </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">While similar to teaching, tutoring gives off a more personal feeling. You can share your expertise; whether for kids or older students, or even just adults looking to learn something new. There is a huge market for online English teachers, or for other language tutoring. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">19. Video production</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Videos are a huge part of online content and being able to produce them fills a gap that many people cannot. Whether it be storyboarding, filming, or creating the content itself, being able to produce one of the most popular forms of online entertainment is an exciting business prospect. Particularly, if you develop a video production niche and are able to become a prime figure in that industry. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">20. Video editing </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If video production is not for you, editing videos may be a good stepping-stone. Editing is something that many people struggle with—whether it be navigating fancy software or determining which content is appropriate for the final cut. You could edit your own videos or edit videos for others. You could brand yourself as being skilled in editing a particular style or in a certain genre. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">21. Voiceovers </span></u> </h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Becoming a voice over artist is a wonderful freelance career choice if you love the sound of your own voice—no pun intended! Clients often have an idea for the voice they want; so make sure you market the characteristics of your voice clearly. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">22. Virtual assistant</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Being a virtual assistant is exactly what it sounds like. Virtual assistants often complete small tasks for businesses on a regular basis who looking to outsource some functions. Depending on workload, virtual assistants can work for many people at once. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">23. Admin </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Again, if you have a skill and high experience in something like admin you can turn it into a business. Admin is an area in which many people are lacking skills and you can market yourself to take the stress out of their business. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">24. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">SEO helps to increase traffic to websites by using specific terms. It is often essential to the success of businesses, so if you are skilled in this, and can show proven results becoming a specialist in Search Engine Optimization will provide a unique and challenging business. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURfAk5fSyQIfVzB5Uq7RJwhBjoWRe67SsGOy7qVEHQP18I6HbJcltZLP7AhTORS8DGrVLTbACph5DMkwFw2zpUfjxrtqTyaqtetBsaI-RsbTIK6WRmxXicXOedroef-7e_e-GR63zHrs/s640/brain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Freelance-2" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURfAk5fSyQIfVzB5Uq7RJwhBjoWRe67SsGOy7qVEHQP18I6HbJcltZLP7AhTORS8DGrVLTbACph5DMkwFw2zpUfjxrtqTyaqtetBsaI-RsbTIK6WRmxXicXOedroef-7e_e-GR63zHrs/w400-h268/brain.jpg" title="Freelance-2" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">25. Marketing</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Online marketing is an exponentially growing business. From working with websites, businesses, email lists, and ad campaigns: it is a very rewarding field. People will always have a need for marketing and giving someone else’s marketing a fresh boost is a wonderful freelance business idea. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">26. Social media marketing</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Social media marketing is all about helping brands make the most of their social media platforms—an excellent occupation for those of us who spent hours scrolling through feeds on their phones and have gained a lot of know-how from it! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">27. Brand management </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brand management is a great freelance business idea if you already have skills in that area. Brand management is a skill that many other freelancers or small business owners may not know a whole lot about; so, you could make your business helping their business. Brand management workers will need to be results driven and understand many elements of the business process. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">28. Content moderation </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Into content creation, but not skilled in the creating part (yet)? Moderation could be for you. Sometimes requiring checking in on the competition or simply monitoring replies and comments. Content moderators check to make sure everything is running as planned—with reputations and perceptions remaining positive. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">29. eCommerce </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Working in eCommerce can mean anything from writing helping to set up online stores, product descriptions, facilitating collaborations, engaging ad campaigns, or helping with online store launches. eCommerce workers often choose to specialize in certain platforms or product types. This kind of work is often something that clients will choose to outsource as it is not something that many people understand fully. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">30. Content creation </span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whether for yourself or for something else, having a knack for understanding trends and creating captivating content to generate engagement is a business unique to the twenty-first century. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, there you have it! Thirty freelance business ideas that you can start from your home. Before leaping in you should, of course, do extensive research. Freelance businesses are very, well, free. You can take, change, and mold it to fit your desires. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/freelance-1.html" target="_blank">read part-1</a></h1>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-48505204885058068272021-05-09T05:46:00.002-07:002021-05-21T10:19:08.665-07:00freelance -1<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Introduction</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Below you will find a list that is comprised of 30 freelance business ideas you can start. As with any kind of business, you should do extensive research into the industry and create a business plan. One of the biggest benefits of freelance is that you get almost unlimited freedom. So, with all of these, you can transform and change them to fit with your skills and interests. </div><div><br /></div><div>One of the best parts about starting a freelance business is the choices you get to make. As well as choosing exactly what you get to do (from your industry to your services specifically); you will get to choose your clients and your projects. Make sure that you are making choices that you enjoy—not what you think you should do. There is no point in starting a business that you will not enjoy working for. </div><div><br /></div><div>Being successful in many of these things will require you to be highly skilled. These skills will naturally develop further as your business does, but it will give you an advantage if you already have a talent for it. </div><div>So, with all of this in mind, read through this list of freelance business ideas that you can start. Take inspiration, think about your preexisting skills and interests. Change, define, and alter these to fit your dream life.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1. Writing </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Freelance writing is an incredibly broad business, so you should narrow it down to a niche. But, in essence, anything people want to read about, you can write about. If you have a good grasp of language and grammar and you love to get your thoughts out there, then think about becoming a writer. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2. Journalism </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Freelance journalists are not tied to a specific organization. It can be a good option for people who do not align with mainstream journalism and would like more freedom with the kinds of articles they produce. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3. Ghost-writing </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Ghostwriting is writing that you, personally, do not get credit for. It usually ends up published anonymously or, it is published on behalf of an organization or person; just not you. It is a good option if you love to write, but do not necessarily care about the glory. Writing content for other people is a very popular freelance business, and clients love to use good quality ghostwriters.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">4. Editing </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you are a nerd for grammar and a lover of structure, becoming a freelance editor could be for you. If you have ever read something and thought “this is so close to being perfect, but I could do a better job,” consider becoming a freelance editor. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">5. Proofreading </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Similar to editing, but would require fewer edits, naturally. Help people by giving them a quick once over before they finalize their work. Proofreading would likely be more about quick grammar checks than major structural changes. Be careful not to blur the line too much between editing and proofreading; set expectations with your clients clearly. You can, of course, do both, but make sure that your services are priced to reflect this. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">6. Bookkeeping </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you have a knack for math and understand business, helping other businesses with their books is a great freelance business. Bookkeeping is something that many people struggle with and would rather outsource, positioning yourself correctly could cause clients to flock to you. You could do ongoing bookkeeping work with companies on a regular basis, or on-demand work—just make sure your services will be priced to reflect this. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">7. Data entry </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Data entry is a good job for people who love to organize and keep things neat. Especially, for those who also love helping others. Data entry is not for everyone, but those who love it, really excel at it. If you are quick and thorough, then you could find yourself with a strong business. </div><div><br /></div><div>Data entry may expand into data analysis or data verification. You should make sure that you outline exactly what your service will be so that clients do not get confused looking for one element but getting another.</div></div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45kjfdBAOpr1stEBvPsD_xKatVT1hqkIXQxhx5ar4u-b6czCpSGYbJgkK4Cqln16cj1H_ZIkT6eBk1Fg1R77W_Klx1GG7vf4mKGCZA67f39tGEipiB-VU7M4o6xtEiHvJZ7vNcsEsH2k/s640/freelanc.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="freelance -1" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45kjfdBAOpr1stEBvPsD_xKatVT1hqkIXQxhx5ar4u-b6czCpSGYbJgkK4Cqln16cj1H_ZIkT6eBk1Fg1R77W_Klx1GG7vf4mKGCZA67f39tGEipiB-VU7M4o6xtEiHvJZ7vNcsEsH2k/w400-h268/freelanc.png" title="freelance -1" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">8. Graphic design</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>From logos to color schemes to graphics, there is an abundance of design elements that can be done freelance. While you may need to invest money into quality software and invest time into developing a distinctive style. Most online businesses will need graphic design at some point, so developing your skill towards a niche will likely make you popular and will give you a positive reputation and receptive audience.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">9. Photo editing </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>These days, photos are everything. We have all seen the popularization of filters and editing; except, sometimes, it also needs filters that make the picture look good, but still natural and “unedited.” Being skilled in touching up and altering photos could mean that a career in photo editing could be for you. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">10. Photography </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you have an eye for photography, then a freelance photography career is a flash option for you. This is a great example of business based on the monetization of your hobbies. Many people will need professional photographs taken, but may not know where to look. Marketing yourself as a niche, local, and skilled photographer could be a good freelance option for you. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">11. Illustration </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>If you have a talent for drawing, become a freelance illustrator. Illustration is not something that many people can do to a high level, so capitalize on that and get illustrating. Be careful with making sure the brief is clearly outlined to begin with, and make sure that you include a set number of revisions so that clients do not continue to demand more work.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">12. Web design </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>To be a web designer, you do not necessarily need to have studied for years; some web designers just have a greater than average understanding of common website platforms (such as WordPress) and a talent for making them look nice. You could build a business in updating, or renovating websites. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">13. Website creation </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Full on website creation requires more detail than website design and may involve building websites from scratch. It could, in some circumstances, be deeper than knowing how to skillfully navigate website building platforms. Again, though, as with all elements of a freelance career--the choice is yours. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">14. Software programming </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Programming is not something that many people excel at, it is a skill that takes time and dedication to understand. This means it is a great opportunity for you to make bank doing something you love and have developed a skill at. There are numerous programming languages, that are for different things and have different benefits. Figure out which you are best at and how you can transfer that skill into a tangible product and marketable service.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">15. Translating </span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Do you speak more than one language? Well, translating could be a lucrative option for you. There is almost always a high demand for people who can translate something from one language to another. Globalization and the internationalization of content has meant that rarely is something professionally published in only one language— and the ability to write in a native capacity in a second, or third, language is an excellent foundation for a business. </div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/freelance-2.html" target="_blank">read part-2</a></h1></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-78815790218614769382021-05-05T09:50:00.002-07:002021-05-21T10:36:47.015-07:00How to earn money online (part-6)<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> List Building</span></u></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>It's a myth that marketers must have tons of subscribers in order for a mailing list to be worthwhile. Lists with thousands and thousands of addresses on them might sound impressive, but they're often less effective than smaller lists. That's because such large lists are rarely well targeted.</div><div><br /></div><div>When building a list, it's important to keep your target market in mind. It's easy to fall into the trap of trying to appeal to a broad audience in order to get more subscribers, but that won't help you make sales. If the products you're promoting only appeal to a small market segment, having a lot of subscribers who don't fit into that segment does you no good whatsoever.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Obviously, you need to get targeted traffic to your opt-in page if you want to build a targeted mailing list. That can be accomplished with good SEO, pay per click ads and other promotional efforts. But it's also important to create a squeeze page that will persuade only the people who fit into your target market to sign up.</div><div><br /></div><div>One way to accomplish this is to give away a digital product that will appeal to your niche to new subscribers. Free gifts will not only help you get subscribers, they will help ensure that those subscribers are interested in what you're offering. If you were giving away a physical product you might get some takers that only wanted the freebie to give to someone else, but not many Internet users will sign up for a mailing list to get an eBook or audio that is of no interest to them. And if they're not interested in the freebie, they're probably not interested in your niche.</div><div><br /></div><div>When it comes to mailing list subscribers, quality is far more important than quantity. So don't spread yourself too thin and try to attract too broad of an audience. Stick close to your niche, and you'll get the right kinds of subscribers.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Do you have an e-mail list</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div>Once you've started your mailing list, it's time to think about what you're going to do with it. Sure, you're going to attempt to make sales, but how will you go about it? Will you discuss the products that you're promoting in your emails? Will you alert readers to site updates in an effort to get more repeat visits to your website? Or will you send informative articles and advice as a way to build trust with subscribers?</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Affiliates frequently include references to products in their emails, along with an affiliate link. This gives the reader the opportunity to buy without having to go through your website. This could work for readers that are already considering the product, but for everyone else it's important to make it easy to visit your website for more information. Link to a full product review if you've done one, or include a link to your site in your signature.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some marketers update their sites frequently instead of sending a lot of content out to their mailing lists. They might add a new article or review every other week, and then send out an email announcing it to subscribers. This avoids wasting their time if they are not interested in the content, and gets them to pay a visit to your website if they are.</div><div><br /></div><div>Even if you're not trying to sell directly with your emails, you could include a link to a popular product in your signature line, along with a few words about it. Write the blurb with the same care you'd use when writing a pay per click ad, and try to pique the reader's curiosity. This is a good way to make sales without being too pushy.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Social Marketing A Brief Overview</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Over the past several years, the Internet has become more and more social. This has made it more appealing for your average Web surfer. And for affiliate marketers, it has opened up many more avenues to reach potential customers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some of the social applications that affiliates can use to build back links, get site visitors and build relationships:</div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Forums –</span> The forum is one of the oldest types of interactive application online. Forums make it possible for groups to have discussions on any topic. Part of their appeal is the ability for users to check the boards at their leisure without having to be in front of the computer at the same time as everyone else.</div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Micro-blogging services –</span></u> Twitter is the most popular micro-blogging application. It's a simple concept: users post short messages (140 characters or less) for other users to read. Users can follow the “tweets” of people they know or find interesting.</p><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Social networks –</span></u> Google Plus and Facebook are two of the most popular social networking websites. They allow users to create profile pages, interact with other users and add them as friends. Features vary from network to network, but you may be able to post photos, video and audio, send messages to other users, join groups, create circles and more.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Social news, media and bookmarking sites –</span></u> These sites attempt to highlight the most popular news stories, web pages and multimedia on the Web. They are great sources of traffic if used correctly.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Joining forums and social networking groups that are relevant to your niche is an effective way to connect with your target market. But it's important not to just jump in and start overtly promoting your affiliate links. Not only will this annoy the group's members, it could get you labeled as a spammer and kicked out. Instead, join in the conversations and be friendly and helpful. Include a site or affiliate link in your signature or on your profile page, and let members make the decision to click on it without undue influence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Twitter doesn't allow much space to get your point across, so you'll have to be a little more creative. If you put an affiliate link in every tweet, you'll end up with no followers. If you never promote anything, you'll end up with no sales. The same advice about being friendly and helpful in social networks applies here, but posting an affiliate link here and there won't get you in trouble.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Submitting links to social news and media sites is a favorite traffic generating method of many affiliate marketers. But in order for it to work, you must submit links that follow the rules of the site and will appeal to users. The users are the ones who will vote it up or down, and if you submit links that they find useless, boring or spam, you're just wasting your time.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you use any of these applications for non-business purposes, it's usually best to start a new account for your affiliate endeavors, as long as the site or network allows it. That way you won't have to worry about coming across as unprofessional. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be yourself when you're representing your affiliate business in social applications. It just means that you should always be the most professional version of yourself.</div><div><br /></div><div>As an affiliate marketer, you can't afford to overlook the social Web as a means of generating sales. Blogging is a good start, but if you're not exploring other applications, you're missing out on some very effective relationship builders.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0wbw2hq0xpH4Nu0B0BiztOkLmvmdYh0qMO_CDcV9Ea_GJw_89THEQi-fjWFNWwKe7zJzmNmpaHHX7ACzt4DiGxk6Q6FLv9bpkHbdqdiXY4ADc7tZ1fntXTV3rNEuHpJYhY9X3hNZOlE/s640/M.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to earn money online (part-6)" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0wbw2hq0xpH4Nu0B0BiztOkLmvmdYh0qMO_CDcV9Ea_GJw_89THEQi-fjWFNWwKe7zJzmNmpaHHX7ACzt4DiGxk6Q6FLv9bpkHbdqdiXY4ADc7tZ1fntXTV3rNEuHpJYhY9X3hNZOlE/w400-h268/M.jpg" title="How to earn money online (part-6)" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Using Affiliate Feeds</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Many career affiliates use data feeds to add product pages or links to their sites. Data feeds are database files that contain information about all of a merchant's products, usually including the product name, description, image, price and your affiliate link. Some data feeds also contain other information.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some merchants make their data feeds available to every affiliate. Others charge a fee for providing them. And some only provide data feeds to their top performing affiliates. Affiliate networks sometimes make all of their feeds available to approved affiliates for a one-time fee.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>In order to use a data feed, you'll need a program that can export databases into HTML. Alternatively, you could get a programmer to translate the files into web pages. Either way, data feeds enable you to add any number of products to your website quickly and easily. And by using the latest data feed from a merchant, you can ensure that you list all products that are currently available and none that are not.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are a couple of different ways in which you can use data feeds. One is to create an online store-type site. You can separate products into categories, and display links to descriptions of individual products on the category pages. You can also add specific types of products to pages with content related to those products. For example, if you have an article about running shoes on your site and you are an affiliate for a shoe company, you could display links to various styles of running shoes on that page.</div><div><br /></div><div>Data feeds make it easy to set up an affiliate store, or to add links to an existing affiliate site. You can even set it up so that your site is updated automatically if the merchant makes its feeds available on a server. Just remember that the best performing sites include more than just a bunch of affiliate links. Adding some original content will make your site more attractive to the search engines and to visitors.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Call to Action</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>We've covered some of the most popular and effective ways to promote your affiliate links. But whether you use one, a few, or all of these, there is a simple thing that can have a major impact on your success. And that's the call to action.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just like it sounds, a call to action is a statement that encourages the reader, listener or viewer to take action. This action could be making a purchase, signing up for a newsletter, or visiting your website. But no matter what action is desired, it is imperative that you make it clear to the reader what you want him to do.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">All too often, affiliates avoid making calls to action. This may be true for several reasons:</span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1. They worry about being too pushy. They fear that customers won't like being told what to do, and if they try they will head for the hills.</span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2. They feel that making a direct call to action will insult the prospect's intelligence. After all, when people read a sales page or pitch, they know that you want them to buy something, right?</span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3. They think calls to action are unnecessary. They reason that if the prospect wants to buy, he will do what it takes to make the purchase without any encouragement.</span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">4. They're not sure how to make a call to action. Should they say “Buy this now!” or be more subtle about it?</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>But if you fail to make that call to action, there's a good chance that you'll also fail to make a sale. In this day and age, people are bombarded with so much information that they don't have the capacity to process it all. So if you don't make it crystal clear that you're asking them to make a purchase, it's quite possible that they won't. Even if they are interested in the product you're promoting, they might just think, “Well that's interesting,” and get on with their lives.</div><div><br /></div><div>How you make your call to action will depend somewhat on where you're using it. Here are a few guidelines for some of the promotional tools you've learned about.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Blogs –</span></u> Blogs are more about building relationships than selling. Calls to action are still important here, but they should be a bit more subtle than they would in a sales letter. Instead of asking readers to buy something now, mention products and include a link. Advise them to “Click here for more</div><div> information” or something to that effect.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Content sites –</span></u> Since content sites are less personal than blogs, there's no harm in cutting straight to the chase when asking for the sale. If you've provided solid, relevant information to the reader, a powerful call to action will entice him to check out what you're offering, not turn him off.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Videos and podcasts –</span></u> If you're doing a video blog or podcast, it's usually best to stick with the same type of approach you would use with a text blog and not be too pushy. But if you're creating videos that are clearly promotional, there's nothing wrong with squarely asking for the sale or opt-in.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Email –</span></u> In email newsletters or announcements, it pays to be rather obvious about your intentions. It's just too easy for the reader to close the email and forget about it, or worse yet delete it. Making it a point to directly tell the reader to buy the product or visit your website to learn more will pay off.</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></u><div style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Social networks – </span></u> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With few exceptions, blatant promotion is not allowed in social networks. But you can include a call to action in forum signatures and on profile pages. One technique that's generally well received is using a teaser to entice readers to click the link and learn more.</span></span></div></h2><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Twitter – </span></u> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Calls to action on Twitter may be subtle or overt. But unless your Twitter account is geared toward motivated buyers or deal seekers, it's not usually a good idea to include a directive to buy something very often.</span></p><div><br /></div><div>Don't be intimidated by calls to action. They've been used in sales letters and other promotional materials since their inception, so there aren't many people who will find them offensive. And if someone already has some degree of interest in what you're offering, a little nudge certainly won't change their mind. It will just push them in the right direction.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;">You Get What You Deserve</span></u></h2><div><br /></div><div><div>Since the Internet became available to the average person, there have been lots of people looking for ways to make easy money online. And there probably always will be. But in life, there is no free lunch. This is just as true on the Internet as it is in the “real” world.</div><div><br /></div><div>Affiliate marketing does present the opportunity to make lots of money. And once you get started with it, you can maintain that income without a huge amount of effort. But finding a niche, selecting affiliate programs and doing what it takes to effectively promote the products takes some time and effort. When those who are looking for a free ride discover this, they are ready to throw in the towel.</div><div><br /></div><div>But if you're serious about making money as an affiliate, you can generate great wealth. Those gurus that are making so much really aren't much different from the average Internet user. They just had the determination they needed to seek out great affiliate opportunities and work on their promotional efforts until they got it right. We can learn a lot from their experience, but we still have to do our part to find what it takes to make it in a given niche.</div><div><br /></div><div>You don't necessarily have to make affiliate marketing a full-time pursuit in order to make big money. But you must have patience, and you must be willing to work at it. If you can use a computer, you can make a good living with affiliate marketing. Do not let getting off to a slow start deter you. Let it be your motivation for finding the best programs and promotional methods!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-earn-money-online-part-1.html" target="_blank">read part-1</a> <a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-earn-money-online-part-2.html" target="_blank">read part-2</a> <a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-earn-money-online-part-3.html" target="_blank">read part-3</a> <a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-earn-money-online-part-4.html" target="_blank">read part-4</a> <a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-earn-money-online-part-5.html" target="_blank">read part-5</a></span></h3></div>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-69943893241040457842021-01-31T08:09:00.004-08:002021-05-21T10:30:48.141-07:00How to earn money online (part-5)<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Promoting Affiliate Products on a Blog</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It can be tempting to just throw some graphical ads in the header and sidebar of your blog in an effort to make sales. These types of ads can be effective, but they're rarely as effective as mentions of the products in your blog posts. If you are building a rapport with your readers, they will be interested in the products you recommend, or even just mention.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just casually working in a reference to a product is the simplest way to get your affiliate link out there. You could mention using the product, or discuss a news story that involves it. If the product appeals to your target market, you should get some clicks, and eventually some conversions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But the most effective way to generate affiliate sales is to review the products you're promoting. If the product is appropriate for your audience, they will appreciate an in-depth review. And if you've established trust with your readers, a recommendation could be extremely lucrative.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Reviews are also great for bringing in search engine visitors who are interested in making a purchase. Those who are debating whether or not to buy a specific product often do searches for reviews of it. If the search brings them to your blog post, and they like what they see, there's a good chance that they will click your affiliate link and complete the transaction. There's also a good chance that they will bookmark your blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">When doing product reviews, it is essential to be honest. Your first instinct might be to avoid saying anything bad about something that could make you money, but if every product gets glowing reviews, your readers are going to get suspicious. It's better to lose a sale and keep your readers' trust than vice versa. If you lose a reader's trust, you may never get another opportunity to make a sale to him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blogs and affiliate marketing are a match made in heaven. But in order to get the most out of your blog, you must keep it updated with fresh, high quality content. If you can't work an affiliate link into every post, that's okay. In fact, throwing in a promotion-free post every now and then will keep your audience from feeling like they're nothing more than a prospect to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ever heard of Podcasting</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The days of the Internet being a text-only medium are long since over. Today it's filled with all sorts of sights and sounds. There are elaborate flash applications, games, videos, radio stations and much, much more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Audio on the Web is a wonderful thing for a lot of reasons. It makes it more accessible for the visually impaired, and it makes it easier for those who learn better by hearing than by reading to grasp what's being said. It also makes the Internet more personal. Even the best writer can't fully convey the emotion of what someone is saying in print.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In light of these factors, it's no wonder that affiliates have taken to podcasting as a means of promoting their websites and products. This gives them a different avenue for building relationships and loyalty with their target market. It also makes their messages more portable if they make their podcasts available for download, because listeners can put it on their MP3 players and take it with them wherever they go.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A podcast is more or less the audio equivalent of a blog. You can use it to inform your audience, or to provide commentary on various topics. It's also a great medium for doing interviews with professionals in your niche, or even merchants whose products you are promoting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To get started in podcasting, there are a few things you'll need. The first is a good microphone. This is important because it will reduce the amount of background noise and accurately capture your voice. A good sound card is also something you should have in your computer. Additionally, you will need software such as Audacity to capture your podcast, add in music and other sounds, and compress the files. Some podcasters also utilize a mixer, but that's not a necessity when you're starting out. You can always buy one later on if you feel the need.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">You have a few options for posting your podcast. One is to post it on iTunes. To do this, you'll need to upload it to a server and submit your RSS feed to iTunes. Making your podcast available via iTunes lends an air of legitimacy, but listeners will have to have an iTunes account and software in order to access it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another way to make your podcast available is to post through a blog. There is some wonderful WordPress plug-ins (such as WordPress) that makes posting podcasts very easy. And if you include a link to your RSS feed on your blog, listeners can subscribe so that they may listen to new content as soon as it becomes available. You can also include some descriptive text and clickable affiliate links on the podcast page if you're publishing through your own blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Podcasts can be short tidbits of information, or they can be more like radio shows and run for a half hour or more. If you're working with a small niche, a few minutes’ worth of content should be sufficient. It will also be more easily digestible than a long podcast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not every affiliate uses podcasts, and they're not one of those things that you have to do in order to succeed. But they can add greatly to your marketing efforts. If you can come up with topics for a blog, you can come up with topics for a podcast, and you don't need lots of expensive equipment to get started. So it can't hurt to at least give it a try.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Affiliate Marketing with Videos</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone who has been living under a rock for the past few years might not have heard of YouTube. But the rest of us know that it's one of the hottest sites on the Internet. Anyone can submit videos, and visitors that enjoy a video are often eager to spread the word about it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Affiliate marketers are often intimidated by the idea of creating YouTube videos. Some of them are very polished, and you can tell that no expense has been spared in making them. But videos do not have to be professionally made in order to be effective. Even funny home videos have been successfully used to get traffic!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even if you're on a tight budget, you can create videos for YouTube. Windows users have a handy program called Windows Movie Maker on their computers, and they can use it to make videos without even needing a video camera. You can use images and text to get your point across, and add some music or a voice recording for sound. If you have a digital camcorder or webcam, you can use video and audio from that as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another popular tool for marketers is a piece of software called Camtasia. Camtasia allows you to capture video from your computer screen and audio from a microphone to create videos. This works very nicely for marketers in technology and Internet marketing niches. With it, you can make great instructional videos with ease.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">You can mention your website and affiliate links in YouTube videos. It's also a good idea to include the links you're promoting in the video's description. And after you've uploaded a video to the site, you can add annotations to it that include links. This ensures that even if users embed the video onto their own site, viewers can easily click through if they are interested.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube videos are viral marketing at its best. A good video could potentially get thousands of views and bring lots of traffic to your website or affiliate link. And as easy as it is to create videos, anyone can take advantage of this powerful marketing channel.</div></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Affiliate Email Marketing</a></span></u></h1><div><u><br /></u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="How to earn money online (part-5)" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0U4HhKY8PA_BY0sVLeJBlGp7i04IhmH1xAPNXFrzN4KlgeqzB_fXZk83aZgE82mPWVTtV7kHreaRD3eQ6Be-2PnaYVeaUXCOXEd0OO5kaBf1W1O1oiIhyaKbPwDL9b8Dn0sNWWIagXpM/w400-h268/environmental.jpg" title="How to earn money online (part-5)" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aside from talking in person, email is the least expensive way we can communicate with others. It's not surprising that marketers realized the benefits of email early on. Unfortunately, scammers and spammers also seized the opportunity to make contact with people at very little cost, and they haven't let up since.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The prevalence of spam, along with Internet users' dedication to avoiding it, has prompted some critics to conclude that email marketing is dead. But tell that to affiliates with large lists and equally large incomes, and they will laugh. They'll tell you that as long as you play by the rules, email provides an unparalleled opportunity to stay in contact with your target market.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">What are these rules? Here's a summary.</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gain your audience's trust. </a></span></u>These days, people do not take giving up their email address lightly. Those, who have read your website or blog and found it useful and forthright, are most likely to sign up for your mailing list. Some of your subscribers will be people who just happened by your opt-in page, but the majority are usually people who are already familiar with what you do and know you're on the up-and-up.</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Don't waste your subscribers' time. </a></span></u>Instead of just sending out emails to keep your name out there, provide them with something of value. It could be helpful tips, product recommendations or links to relevant news items. Whatever it is, put yourself in the reader's shoes. If you wouldn't be interested, neither would they. And disinterested subscribers quickly become former subscribers.</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Keep it fairly short. </a></span></u>Marketers often feel obligated to send out a long email with several articles. But few people are willing to wade through a long email any more, even if it's on a subject they're passionate about. A short note or a single article is much better received. If you have more than that to say to your readers, direct them to your website.</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Avoid making every email a hard sell. </a></span></u>Your objective is to make money, but if you pursue it too aggressively, you'll turn your readers off. There's nothing wrong with openly promoting products, just don't do it every time you hit the “Send” button.</h3></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Take steps to avoid spam filters. </a></span></u>Try to make sure that email subjects and content do not appear spammed, and remind subscribers to whitelist your email address.</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #04ff00;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Honor all unsubscribed requests.</a></span></u> Sending out unwanted emails isn't going to change anyone's mind. If anything, it will make them more determined not to listen to anything you have to say. And it will also give you a bad reputation, making others who hear reports of unsolicited email wary of signing up for your list.</h3></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-to-earn-money-online-part-6.html" target="_blank">read part-6</a></h1>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-23725772432629794492021-01-28T09:48:00.004-08:002021-05-21T10:28:46.508-07:00How to earn money online (part-4)<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #20124d;"> <a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">What the heck is SEO</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most cost-effective ways to get traffic to any website. It's one of the first things that most affiliates learn, so we won't go into it in depth here. But it's such an important subject that it deserves to be revisited from time to time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SEO is an ongoing process. It's not one of those “set it and forget it” things. Once you've done your initial optimization it becomes easier to maintain it, but you must keep working at it. Search engines change their algorithms frequently, so it's crucial to continually check on your rankings. That way, if they drop, you can take action before you lose too much traffic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If your site ranks highly in the search engines, you won't need to spend a lot of money on pay per click and other forms of advertising. You can concentrate your efforts on building incoming links and creating new content to keep your visitors happy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #073763;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pay Per Click Strategies</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Performing search engine optimization is one of the least expensive and most effective ways to get traffic to your site. But it's not the only way to get visitors from search engines. Pay per click advertising (PPC) requires an investment, but it can greatly boost your affiliate traffic and sales if used correctly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've all seen the “Sponsored Links” at the top and sides of search result pages. Those are actually PPC ads. (They're also found on some websites.) Some Internet users have grown rather blind to these, but there are still plenty who click on them. Besides, when you run a PPC campaign, you're not paying for each time your ad is shown. You're paying for each time someone clicks on it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Affiliates use PPC ads for a few different purposes. One is to get visitors to a website or blog where they promote affiliate products. Another is to send them to a squeeze page, where they can sign up for a newsletter or e-course. And sometimes they just direct visitors straight to an affiliate link. Your approach will vary depending on which of these is your objective.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're directing PPC ads to an affiliate link, it's important to use keywords that attract people who are interested in buying. Otherwise, you're pretty much wasting your money. For instance, if you're an affiliate for a company that sells leather gloves, try to think like someone who is interested in buying a pair. Perhaps he has a brand or color in mind. You could try using something like “black leather gloves” or “Cole Haan leather gloves” as your keywords. Or if you're targeting bargain shoppers, “discount leather gloves” might be a good keyword phrase.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're trying to get opt-in subscribers, you would use a much different strategy. The idea here is to lure prospects with the promise of information. That way you won't be paying for visitors who are interested in buying something right now and will click away when they see a squeeze page. Keyword phrases that contain words such as “learn” or “information” are well suited to this purpose. The ad text should further emphasize the promise of information.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Those who want site visitors might use a similar approach as far as keywords go. In order to get visitors who are actually looking for what you have to offer, be as specific as possible. If you feature reviews on your site, be sure to include the word “reviews” in your keyword phrases. If it's a blog, use the word “blog,” and so on. The ad text should be compelling, but usually not pushy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Writing effective PPC ads almost always requires trial and error. You'll need to implement a tracking method in order to see whether or not your ads work. If you're directing traffic to your own site (or using redirects for your affiliate links), the statistical software will tell you what you need to know. Most affiliate programs also offer stats tracking that will tell you how many visitors made it to your affiliate link and how many made purchases.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you find that you're getting lots of traffic but few sales or click-throughs to your affiliate link, it's time to go back to the drawing board. Very low traffic can be a sign of a poorly written ad. But if you're getting a high percentage of conversions out of that small amount of traffic, it probably just means that you've done a good job of choosing highly targeted keywords.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Choosing Pay per Click Networks</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ask any Internet marketer to name a PPC network, and there's a good chance that you'll hear the name Google AdWords. It stands to reason that since Google is the number one search engine, its pay per click offering is one of the most popular. Many affiliates make their first foray into PPC with AdWords, and they often stick with it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AdWords has the potential to bring you lots of traffic. But it's not the only PPC network that's worth using. There are many others to consider, including:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0c343d;">Microsoft AdCenter –</span></b> Displays ads on the Bing search engine and the Microsoft content network.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0c343d;">Yahoo Search Marketing – </span></b>Displays ads on the Yahoo search engine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0c343d;">7Search –</span></b> Supplies search results and ads to over 500 search engines, blogs and websites.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0c343d;">Adbrite – </span></b>Supplies ads through a content network.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;">Bidvertiser – </span></b>Supplies ads through a content network.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are the next biggest players in the pay per click game. But that doesn't mean that all other networks are a waste of time. Smaller PPC networks have an advantage when it comes to pricing. On average, advertisers pay less per click than they would on the “Big Three.” So if you're on a tight budget, you may do better to give them a try.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each PPC network has rules that advertisers must follow, and it's imperative that you read over them carefully. Some do not allow advertisers to use direct affiliate links. Some have minimum deposits that you must make. And all have certain guidelines for the ads themselves. You can save yourself a lot of headaches by making sure that you understand the terms fully before placing your first ad.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="How to earn money online (part-4)" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9Q6SnHPAQQ8cPX2O4Ht3VGxprCBD69Jka7VCShgu6XDRVSlIB2wrEIC_9qtuVIeFz8HHCzMfvbvO4pLC6pgGPawv8giv3SmyZO-OI3NJgNA8X-H2qV7uz6ExzMduT1ky5_HhQ6BrR3w/w400-h268/furniture.jpg" title="How to earn money online (part-4)" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">tent and Affiliate Marketing</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Early on, content sites made up a large portion of the World Wide Web. There's a lot more out there now, but good content sites still have a great deal of value. They serve as sources of information, and information is still something that most Internet users look for on a regular basis.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the advantages of content sites is that they are easy to maintain. It takes some work to get them set up, but once you've got everything in place, you don't have to keep it updated on a regular schedule. Adding some new content from time to time is a good idea, but it's not absolutely necessary. If you pay special attention to SEO when building a content site, you won't even have to put a lot of effort in to promoting it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another good thing about content sites is that it's easier for visitors to find the information they need than it is on a blog. A content site's navigation is usually organized by topic, allowing users to find what they're looking for with just a couple of clicks. Blogs, on the other hand, are organized chronologically. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can use categories to make posts somewhat easier to find, but older posts are still left in the shadows of new ones.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Content sites do not have to have pages upon pages of information to be useful. In fact, if you're working with a sufficiently narrow niche, a mini site with just a few pages will do. Instead of trying to provide huge amounts of information, concentrate on creating a few pieces of great content.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The keys to getting traffic to a content site are providing informative content and optimizing it for keywords that your target market would use. Get some backlinks coming in and do a little initial promotion, and you can often leave the site alone and let it work its magic for a while. But don't forget to check your stats periodically, so that if you lose ground in the search engines or conversions drop you can find and fix the problem.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Getting Webmasters to Promote Your Site</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Promoting a website can be a lot of work. But you don't have to do it all yourself. In fact, it's best if you don't. Enlisting the help other webmasters will allow you to gain exposure on their websites, and that can seriously boost your search rankings. The days of the link exchange have passed, but there are other ways to get assistance from fellow site owners.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One way you can get your links on other websites is by submitting articles to article directories. Article directories are designed to provide free content for webmasters, and anyone can submit articles. You're allowed to add links and a resource box to your articles, and anyone who uses them must leave these things intact. If you write good articles that are related to your niche, fellow webmasters will place them on their sites and you'll get back links and traffic from it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You could also contact bloggers in your niche and ask if they would allow you to write a guest post for them. In exchange for the free exclusive content, you can request that they link to your site. If it's a popular blog, you could get lots of traffic for a long time to come.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then there are joint ventures. You could contact other site owners and see if they would be interested in sponsoring a contest, producing an information product or participating in some other type of marketing activity with you. Both of you would work on it, both of your names and URLs would be on it, and both would promote it. And each of you would gain new traffic and back links.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By creating quality content, you can gain back links from webmasters who find it useful. But it certainly doesn't hurt to be a little more proactive about it. These methods won't cost you a dime, and they have the potential to bring you lots of traffic and better search engine rankings.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blogs and Affiliate Marketing</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blogs are well suited to affiliate marketing. Internet users enjoy reading them because they are interactive and personal. This makes them excellent relationship builders for affiliates. And readers know that they are usually updated regularly, so when they find one they like they keep coming back. This gives you infinite opportunities to make a sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some affiliates get their start in affiliate marketing by mentioning products in posts on an existing blog. For niche blogs, this works very well. But with few exceptions, blogs with general topics tend to generate fewer affiliate sales. If you're looking to earn commissions by blogging, you're better off to start a blog with a narrow focus. Or better yet, several of them.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">For affiliate marketers, part of the beauty of blogging is that blogs are so easy to set up and run. Many web hosts provide automated installation of blogging platforms such as WordPress in their hosting packages. You can write posts and pages without having to know HTML, and it's very easy to make modifications to a blog's appearance and functionality.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perhaps the hardest thing about blogging is coming up with good niche topics. For best results, you need a topic that's pretty narrow, but that generates a lot of interest. It should also be something that you are interested in, because you're the one who will be writing content about it on an ongoing basis. If you have no interest in or knowledge about the subject, it will be difficult to do that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another thing to consider when choosing a niche is how much competition there is in it. The less competition there is, the better. You can get a general idea of the amount of competition in a given niche by plugging related keywords into the Google AdWords Keyword Suggestion Tool </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal). The tool will also tell you how much search volume keywords receive, giving you an idea of the amount of interest.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you choose a good niche and join affiliate programs that will interest your audience, you can do very well with affiliate marketing through a blog. With some promotion and regular updating, a blog can be a very effective commission generator.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-earn-money-online-part-5.html" target="_blank">read part-5</a></h1>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5476798113806910711.post-68544632388499423942021-01-27T08:40:00.001-08:002021-05-21T10:27:26.532-07:00How to earn money online (part-3)<h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Affiliate Programs Which To Join</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A dilemma for many affiliate marketers is whether to go for quality or quantity in signing up for affiliate programs. On one hand, the more products you promote, the more potential income streams you have. On the other, signing up for just a few good programs allows you to concentrate more effort on promoting them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">For most affiliates, it's best to find a happy medium. Signing up for every program coming and going will just leave you terribly confused. But it is good to have several different things to promote. It keeps you from sounding like a broken record, trying to sell the same products over and over again (especially if you're promoting on a niche site or blog). And as long as you keep the numbers manageable, you'll be able to get to know your products well enough to recommend them with confidence.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even if you're going the pay per click route, it's best not to sign up for too many programs. You'll have to spend some time writing ads and tracking your results for each one, and that's more time consuming than you might think. But you'll probably be able to handle more programs this way than you would if you were focusing exclusively on content-based promotion methods.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Getting Paid The Highest Rates</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The commission rate determines how much money you make from each sale you generate. As stated before, it's not a good idea to select programs based solely on commission rate. But there's no denying that a high commission rate is more attractive than a low one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The easiest way to get a high commission rate is to join an affiliate program that offers a high percentage to everyone who joins. But that's not the only way to do it. Here are some tips for getting as much money as possible out of each sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Read the affiliate agreement carefully. You might just find an easy way to get bumped up to a higher commission rate, such as using a certain promotion method or selling a specific product. It's certainly worth looking into.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make as many sales as possible. You'll make money from volume, and many merchants will also raise your commission rate if you reach a certain level of sales in a given amount of time. Some lay out the terms for such increases in their agreements, while others make adjustments on a case-by-case basis.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recruit new affiliates. Some affiliate programs will pay you a commission for each sale your recruits make. And some will also raise commissions for your sales if you meet certain recruiting goals.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pay attention to affiliate newsletters. They often announce affiliate contests in which the winners receive higher commissions or bonuses.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email or call the affiliate manager and ask how you can get higher commissions. If you're generating a fair amount of sales, he might offer to raise your commission just to keep you happy. Or he might be able to tell you ways to get higher commissions that you weren't aware of. It never hurts to ask, as long as you do it nicely.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Do some comparison shopping. Look for programs similar to the ones you're promoting and see if they offer higher commissions. If they do, you could use this to help negotiate higher commissions with the merchant. And if he doesn't bite, you could consider switching to the other program. (Note: In order for this to work, you should already be generating a decent sales volume for the merchant you're negotiating with.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't fall into the trap of thinking that commission rates are set in stone. Quite often, they are not. Most merchants recognize the benefits of keeping productive affiliates happy, so by working hard to generate sales, you increase your chances of getting a higher rate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pay per Lead Programs:</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not every affiliate program requires you to generate sales for the merchant. Pay per lead programs, which pay out every time a referral signs up for something free, are growing in popularity. Companies are willing to pay for leads because it gives them the opportunity to make repeated contact with the potential customer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Commissions in pay per lead programs are usually a set amount for each action. In most cases it's a rather small amount since the merchant is not making money directly from it. But if you find a good pay per lead program that converts well, you can get enough conversions to add up to a significant amount of money.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are several varieties of pay per lead programs. Insurance companies often pay out for each referral that requests a quote. Some companies will pay you to recruit newsletter subscribers. Service providers often set up programs through which they pay affiliates to get people to sign up for free trials. You can also get paid for persuading people to request free stuff, such as product samples, eBooks, and software and information packets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pay per lead programs are great, but it's important to be selective with them. A company could feasibly pay affiliates to get them newsletter subscribers, then spam them or sell their addresses to spammers. Don't be lax on checking the background of the company just because you're not asking customers to buy anything. If something bad happens, it will damage their trust in you.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PPC: Get Paid for Sending Visitors to a Website</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is another type of affiliate program that allows you to make money without selling anything, and that's the pay per click program. Many affiliates purchase pay per click (PPC) ads to promote their own websites, and we'll cover that in more detail later.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Many beginning Internet marketers run pay per click ads such as Google AdSense on their websites. They reason that getting someone to click on a link is easier than getting someone to click on a link and buy something, and that's certainly true. The tradeoff is (in most cases) a lower payout for clicks than for actual sales. But if you can generate enough clicks, you can get a significant amount of passive income rolling in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One thing that often trips affiliates up when it comes to running PPC ads is the assumption that they can just place the code on a page and forget about it. Then when they don't get the results that they've heard were possible, they figure it was all some sort of hoax and give up on it. But just like every other aspect of your website, pay per click ads often requires some tweaking and patience in order to get it right.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first step to success with pay per click ads is making sure that the ones that appear on your site will appeal to your target market. In most cases, the ads are selected by an algorithm that examines your site's content and displays ads that relate well to it. If you find that you're frequently getting irrelevant ads, it's a good idea to examine your content and make sure that it's properly optimized for your targeted keywords. If you're just getting ads from certain advertisers that appear to not be going over well with your audience, you can usually block those ads.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once you've got the right kinds of ads showing up, you need to test the ad blocks in various positions on the page. There's no one spot that's best for every website, so this is something that it pays to experiment with. Some sites find that ads in the sidebar do best, while others have better luck with them in the header or within the content of the page. You could also try out ad blocks of different sizes to see which ones generate the most clicks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are sites out there that generate huge amounts of income using only Google AdSense and other types of PPC ads. But they are also good to use on sites where you promote pay per lead or pay per sale programs. As long as you take care to ensure that your site doesn't look like one big advertisement, pursuing multiple streams of income can work to your advantage.</div></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Recurring Income , How To Get Paid for the Same Sale<br />Over and Over Again</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With most affiliate programs, you promote a product, and if you make a sale, you get a commission on it. That's a good thing. But what if you could get paid over and over for the same sale? Wouldn't that be even better?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is why many affiliates focus their efforts on programs that offer residual income. When they promote things like web hosting, membership sites and the like, they get a commission each month for as long as the customer keeps the service or remains a member. After they've made a few sales, it adds up to a nice monthly income.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, not everyone will be a lifelong customer. But if you're promoting good products and services to the right people, a great many of them will stick with those products and services for months or years. In a year's time, you'll make twelve times more money from the sale as you would have with a one-off sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's some sort of membership or ongoing service that will appeal to just about any niche. And if you can't find one for yours, consumables are the next best thing. Vitamins, pet food and other things that we have to buy again when we run out of them offer the potential for regular income if the customers are loyal. But it's important to seek out high quality products if you plan to go this route. Otherwise, you'll probably end up making one-time sales anyway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Adding some programs that offer residual income into your affiliate marketing mix will allow you to earn more money with the same amount of effort. If you need ideas, most affiliate networks offer a search function that will help you find the right products to promote. If not, drop them an email. They are usually happy to help, because their affiliates' success is their success, too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Domains and Affiliate Marketing</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most affiliate marketers are no stranger to the domain name market. At the very least, they probably have a domain name for their website or blog. And some have dozens of domains in their possession.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are a few ways that domains can be used in affiliate marketing. Many affiliates create niche sites or blogs for the sole purpose of promoting affiliate programs. Some also purchase domains to redirect to their affiliate links. This makes the URL shorter, easier to remember and more appealing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're serious about affiliate marketing, you'll probably end up with several domains. But it is possible to go overboard with them. Some affiliates feel the need to buy a domain for every affiliate program they join. Not only is that expensive, it can also get extremely confusing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even if you are buying domains to redirect to your affiliate links, you don't necessarily have to buy one for each and every program. If you belong to several programs in the same niche, you could use a general domain name and create sub domains for each program. For example, if your niche is herb gardening, you might be an affiliate for a seed company and the author of a book on herb gardening. But instead of buying a domain for each program, you could get a domain like herbgardening.com and create the sub domains seeds.herbgardening.com and book.herbgardening.com to redirect to your affiliate links.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's also possible to be too conservative when it comes to buying domains. In general, it's best to have a domain for each niche you're in. And in some cases, you might find that you need two or three for the same niche. There are no hard and fast rules. Just do what's most comfortable (or most profitable) for you.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="How to earn money online (part-3)" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyXz005CJVTJlrhTnCBE9OjocDLDAxkdyUzfWa-q8PvdAc-KW5KjMCq_MJbzM4nQsB3WhZ1Ld-TL0pGr0yxV1owXe3TpiuXuvESBiItRfrr2ma_JloR9OYeQtgqXYXeamiNZZLb49KQk/w400-h268/businessa.jpg" title="How to earn money online (part-3)" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Selecting Domains</a></span></u></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back in the early days of the World Wide Web, it wasn't too difficult to get any domain name you wanted. Today, it's a different story. It's pretty much impossible to get a good one-word .com domain name, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to get good names with other extensions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But if you're choosing targeted niches, one-word domain names probably aren't your best bet anyway. They don't have much SEO value, because Internet users don't often do searches for just one word. They are more likely to search for phrases, so domain names that contain those phrases are better choices. If you can snag a domain name that contains your targeted keywords, you'll have an easier time getting good search engine rankings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A domain name shouldn't be too long, though. If it is, it will be hard to remember. It's true that most visitors will click on a link from another site or bookmark your site if they're interested, but if someone hears your domain name and wants to visit, wouldn't you want him to be able to do so? If he can't remember it, you miss out on a potential sale. For the same reason, it's wise to avoid using abbreviations, numbers in place of words (“4u” instead of “for you,” etc.), and words that are difficult to spell.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is some debate as to whether you should use hyphens in domain names. At one time, it appeared that search engines favored domains with hyphens between the words when ranking for the keyword phrase appearing in the domain name. But today, it doesn't really appear to make a difference. Now the most common reason for using hyphenated domains is to get a name that is already taken in the non-hyphenated form. As long as you don't use more than one or two hyphens, it shouldn't have too much of an impact on your type-in traffic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As far as extensions go, it's a good idea to try for a .com domain first. Even today, it's the most familiar extension to the average Internet user. But if you absolutely can't get a good .com for your niche, try another extension. .net is a good one, and .org gives the impression that your site is trustworthy (even though anyone can get an .org domain). If you're promoting products that are seen on TV, a .tv extension is perfectly acceptable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you get a really good domain, it might be to your advantage to get several forms of it. Hyphenated, non-hyphenated, .com, and .NET are good variations to have. You might even consider purchasing common misspellings of your domain. There's no need to do this for every domain, but if you're lucky enough to get your hands on one that contains a frequently searched keyword phrase, it could be worth the cost.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A good domain name can certainly have a positive impact on your traffic. The pool of available domains is constantly shrinking, but with a little creativity you can come up with something that's both memorable and appealing to the search engines.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativityofway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-to-earn-money-online-part-4.html" target="_blank">read part -4</a></h1>CREATIVITY OF WAYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735712241993083200noreply@blogger.com0