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For many internet marketers, an affiliate marketing program is a great opportunity to make some extra, or even a lot of money without having to invest a lot of capital on overhead costs. If you have a web site or blog, affiliate marketing is an easy way to make quick cash without adding a lot [...]

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Five Big Marketing Mistakes

by Melody on June 18, 2009

Building a business is a combination of knowledge, talent and hard work. Your natural talents can only take you so far, so start by doing your homework. Every business benefits from marketing and advertising in some form or another. Here are a five big marketing mistakes, if you can avoid them you’ll spare yourself a [...]

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I’ve been suffering from a Major Frustration for the Internet Marketer, poor to no internet connection! For weeks I’ve had trouble watching videos, pages haven’t loaded, instant messages, tweets and email sending and pick up was erratic. A few weekends ago everything ground to a halt, although I try not to work on the weekends [...]

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I’ve been suffering from a Major Frustration for the Internet Marketer, poor to no internet connection! For weeks I’ve had trouble watching videos, pages haven’t loaded, instant messages, tweets and email sending and pick up was erratic. Last weekend everything ground to a halt, although I try not to work on the weekends I still [...]

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How To Start Using Skype

by Melody on April 15, 2008

To start using Skype you’ll first need to set up an account so I’ll show you how to do that. You may have heard of Skype, it’s a software that enables people from all around the world to communicate with each other for free via their computer. Skype to Skype calls are free however that [...]

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Do You Know This One Simple Secret?

by Melody on April 4, 2008

One of the great things about having your own is business it that it’s flexible. This is one of the things I’m very thankful for, as I can put aside my business tasks to do something for a loved one, spend time with a friend or family member or just do something fun for myself. [...]

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There is a lot to learn when you start any type of internet business. Why not build your website right the first time, and learn the proper way to market it instead of trying to correct your mistakes later? Believe me, I’m speaking from experience when I say, your life will far easier and your [...]

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The Unwitten Rules of Social Media Marketing

by Melody on February 28, 2008

I’m a great fan of social media marketing, but as with any type of marketing it should be done with authenticity, transparency and integrity. If you don’t understand the unwritten rules, then you would probably be best not to use any social media tactics at all. Because social media is “people powered,” if you aren’t [...]

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Do you keep hearing about word of mouth advertising but you aren’t really sure what it means or how it can help you? We all do word of mouth without even realizing it. Have you ever recommended a good book or a movie to a friend? Have you ever stayed away from a particular restaurant [...]

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Do You Need A Blogging Bootcamp?

by Melody on February 26, 2008

We may know how powerful blogs can be but let’s face it, sometimes keeping up with your own blog can be a bit of a challenge. If this sounds like you then perhaps you need a blogging bootcamp! The boot camp is a 4-week intensive coaching session to help people effectively use their blog as [...]

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