Online Marketing

Where to Get Reliable Internet Marketing Advice

I don't usually promote Internet marketing products for several reasons. First, there aren't many good products out there. And for those few good products, the truth is that my primary... Continue reading "Where to Get Reliable Internet Marketing Advice"

Online Publishing, Anyone?

As you read this, I'll be in San Francisco speaking at the first annual ADSPACE conference for small to mid-size publishers about Adsense and other contextual advertising. I am on... Continue reading "Online Publishing, Anyone?"

First It was Christmas, Now It's Halloween

Last month, I wrote about Christmas in July, and today I learn that Halloween is also early. This just clipped from Dean at Lycos 50: "Making its entrance earlier than... Continue reading "First It was Christmas, Now It's Halloween"

Christmas

According to the search-term pundits at Lycos, the search term "Christmas" usually breaks into the top fifty search terms around the first week of August. This year, however, "Christmas" came... Continue reading "Christmas"

Text Links Package

Text links are the hottest thing in online advertising because they build traffic AND improve search engine placement by creating back links. After being approached by several ad link brokers... Continue reading "Text Links Package"

Video Tutorials

Neil Shearing just introduced twenty video tutorials showing how to generate more profit from your website. All the movies are about 10 minutes long, so you can watch one in... Continue reading "Video Tutorials"

Integrated eCommerce Solution

For months I have been hearing raves about 1ShoppingCart, so I finally decided to take a look at it. It is a high-end A to Z integrated solution for online... Continue reading "Integrated eCommerce Solution"

Finding Keywords

I have written about keywords before (see What's Hot, What's Not.) But I've been a Wordtracker subscriber for five months, and I think I am just starting to understand how... Continue reading "Finding Keywords"

Demand, Traffic, Conversion

Dear Barbara, I recently sold my practice and would like to get into the "ebook business" full time! Is that possible? Any input would greatly be appreciated! Thanks, Dr. T... Continue reading "Demand, Traffic, Conversion"

My Collaborators

Dear Barbara, The movie is beautifully done. In fact, I'd love to know who your collaborators, if any, were--visual, photographic, musical?--for possible recommendations. (That's if you can make the names... Continue reading "My Collaborators"

Will it Go Viral?

Did you read the entry I posted about Paul Myer's viral case study "The Key to Conversion"? If not, here's the link to download it in PDF format. It inspired... Continue reading "Will it Go Viral?"

Free Audio Postcards

AudioGenerator is offering a free trial of their audio postcards. To take advantage of this limited-time offer (sorry, I don't know when it expires) click below, and make sure your... Continue reading "Free Audio Postcards"

Split Run Testing

Months ago I wrote in this very blog that I was going to test a "pretty" ebook cover vs. a "plain" one. The product I was going to use for... Continue reading "Split Run Testing"

Affiliate/Credit Card Scam

Some credit card thieves use stolen cards not to get merchandise, but to earn affiliate commissions. If you run your own affiliate program ,you need to be vigilant in watching... Continue reading "Affiliate/Credit Card Scam"

I did it, and it was so easy!

I added an audio welcome message to two of my sales pages: How to Add Games to Your Site and Surfnetkids Printables Club. Here's the clip I'm using on my... Continue reading "I did it, and it was so easy!"

Audio Marketing

I just received an audio postcard from Debbie Weil of WordBiz, and it fascinated me, so I took a look at the technology behind it. It comes from AudioGenerator, a... Continue reading "Audio Marketing"

What exactly is "run-of-site?"

I got an email from an advertiser this morning who had a question about the definition of "run-of-site." He thought "run-of-site" meant that his ad would appear on every page... Continue reading "What exactly is "run-of-site?""

How to Sell and Deliver eBooks (Part 2)

As promised, here's the continuing saga of my new mini-site How to Sell and Deliver Ebooks. I mentioned the site on Tuesday to an Internet entrepreneur discussion list I'm a... Continue reading "How to Sell and Deliver eBooks (Part 2)"

Medical Alert

They did it! My teenage son successfully completed the website for my husband's medical alert system business. As I mentioned before, the whole process of teenage son working with Dad... Continue reading "Medical Alert"

Fun Way to get a Logo Design!

I've outsourced a few coding/writing jobs at eLance.com, where you post a job description, and freelancers bid. But the concept at DesignOutpost.com is completely different. Instead of having to hire... Continue reading "Fun Way to get a Logo Design!"

Another Headline Creator Pro Success Story!

I've owned Headline Creator Pro for a couple of weeks, and just yesterday I opened it up to work on a headline for a magazine ad I am placing for... Continue reading "Another Headline Creator Pro Success Story!"

Nifty Javascript Tool

I got Web Army Knife as a free bonus when I purchased ViralPDF, but it is also for sale as a standalone product. It's a very cool tool, and I... Continue reading "Nifty Javascript Tool"

Ouch! He lost his work!

Newsletter subscribers may remember my rave reveiws of Roxio's Go Back. Now Matthew wishes he had it installed on his computer. URGH!! Here's the story. My teenage son (see his... Continue reading "Ouch! He lost his work!"

Headlines that Sell

I just purchased "Headline Creator Pro" because it looked like it would do a better job (in a shorter amount of time) than I could. I was right! I answered... Continue reading "Headlines that Sell"

Online Credit Card Processing

I just discovered Neil Shearing's "3rd Party Credit Card Processors" site. It's a great site that explains why most online businesses do NOT need a merchant account, and then reviews... Continue reading "Online Credit Card Processing"

What's Hot, What's Not

Enter keywords into Overture's Search Term Suggestion Tool, and you'll learn how many times it (and related phrases) were searched on last month. Another tool which automates the process of... Continue reading "What's Hot, What's Not"

Vanity Surfing

I recently signed up for a free Google clipping service that alerts me every day of new listings in Google that match my criteria. It is called Googlert. To use... Continue reading "Vanity Surfing"

Easiest Way to Deliver e-Books

I'm a die hard "do-it-myselfer" when it comes to site development, but when I'm asked about how to sell and deliver e-books online, I recommend ClickBank. With ClickBank, you can... Continue reading "Easiest Way to Deliver e-Books"

Using Autoresponders

I make extensive use of autoresponders, and they are invaluable. I use them to deliver email series (such as "9 Reasons to Add Games to Your Site" or "7 Days... Continue reading "Using Autoresponders"

Money Browser

At first glance, the topic of today's EXTRA edition might seem a bit off topic for "Surfing the Net with Kids." But in my years of writing to you, I have learned that not only are my readers teachers and parents, but many of you also have online businesses, or are looking for home-based opportunities. If this describes you ... Continue reading "Money Browser"