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6 Reasons to Sell Ebooks on Clickbank

Nicole Dean — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:18:57 +0000

Clickbank.com has paid out nearly $2 Billion to online business owners just like you in the last 10 years – and that number is growing fast. Yet, for a lot of marketers, Clickbank has a bad rap. I’d like to spend the next 2 minutes showing you why you absolutely should sell your ebook on Clickbank. Full Article

PLR Content Can Be a Lifesaver

Laurie Neumann — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:46:36 +0000

If we’re honest, we can all admit to days when we just don’t feel like writing another blog post, article, or newsletter. Sometimes we don’t have the time; other times, we don’t have any good ideas of things to write about. That’s when using some PLR content can be a real lifesaver for your business. Full Article

How Virtual Assistants Can Use PLR to Attract More Clients

Nicole Dean — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:22:57 +0000

Here’s a question that I received today. I thought it was such a valuable question that I wanted to share my response. Full Article

Four Misconceptions For PLR Content

Nicole Dean — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:09:42 +0000

Recently, in an interview, someone asked this question: Full Article

Power and Influence of Mommy Bloggers

Leslie Truex — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:04:43 +0000

While many may dismiss mom blogs as another form of gossip and talking about spit-up, the reality is that mom blogs have a great deal of influence particularly in the consumer market place. A good example of this is the controversial Motrin commercial. On a Friday in November 2008, Motrin launched an online video ad meant to sympathize with moms who carry their babies in packs or slings as opposed to pushing them in a stroller. However the video suggested that moms who carry their babies in packs do so to look like an “official mom” and that the pain of carrying a baby in a pack makes moms look “tired and crazy”. Within hours of the video going online, it was one of the most popular topics on Twitter, but not because women felt like Motrin understood their pain, but because they were offended. Full Article

How to Choose a Good Web Domain Name

Nicole Dean — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:30:46 +0000

A question I am frequently asked is “How do you choose a good web domain name for a blog or project you’re working on? What factors do you take into consideration? What’s a deal-breaker for you?” Full Article

5 Ways To Build A Blog Title Swipe File

Lynette Chandler — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:38:47 +0000

Among thousands of blog posts put out everyday, how do people decide what they will read? It may not be the only factor affecting people’s decision, but there’s a very good chance people judge your post – and perhaps your blog by your titles. A good title grabs people’s attention, makes them look twice and take a few minutes to click through to read. A bad one… well, doesn’t even register on the radar. Full Article

Why You Need A Content Research Team

Lynette Chandler — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:38:19 +0000

Content fuels the Internet and if you want to market in it or build a successful blog, you better be creating new content regularly. It sounds easy but very often, ideas fizzle out quickly, leaving you with the dreaded question, “What do we publish today?” Full Article

So You Want To Master Social Media – Ten Tips to Help You Succeed

Jill Hart — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:31:32 +0000

It’s official. Social media is here to stay. It’s not a fad like so many initially thought and it isn’t going anywhere soon. Businesses have realized that not only is it a great way to connect with current clients, but a great way to land potential clients as well. And that’s only the beginning. Social media also allows you to promote all your upcoming events and products, and even gives you front row access to editors and reporters who might write on your area of expertise. The possibilities are truly endless. But the big question now is, how can entrepreneurs best use the current social media opportunities to help increase business? Here are some tips we feel will help. Full Article

How to Get More Ratings and Reviews on iTunes

Nicole Dean — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:03:32 +0000

I’ve been hearing that ratings and reviews are really important on iTunes if you have a podcast. But, why and how in the heck did you get them? Full Article

Podcast Transcription Benefits and Advantages

Loretta Oliver — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 03:15:26 +0000

Are you trying to find ways to reach a bigger audience with your podcast? Maybe you’ve already got a great listening audience and you’re looking for ways to repurpose your podcast into other forms of content? Podcast transcripts are the easy solution and a logical next step. Full Article

Outsourcing Tips: How to Outsource in Your Online Business

Nicole Dean — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:16:13 +0000

One of my favorite topics to discuss is outsourcing. You’d be amazed how much thinking about outsourcing and where to begin outsourcing flummoxes everyone from the newest newbies to the seasoned gurus and everyone in between. Full Article

Writing For Money – Three Ways to Get Started Making Money Writing on the Internet

Elisabeth Kuhn — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:53:37 +0000

Writing for money is cool. You get to stay home and choose your own hours. Yet some writers feel that writing for money is almost a sacrilege. Others feel that earning a good income from writing is an impossible dream. Read on to discover why making money writing can be well within reach for most writers, including you. Full Article

Low-Cost Marketing Ideas – How to Generate Lots of Leads Online For Very Little Money

Sue Clement — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:40:20 +0000

Do you skimp on marketing because you think you can’t afford it? Don’t. Instead, read on for some low-cost or even no-cost ways to market your business. Full Article

What’s Your USP? – How to Be Unique and Memorable

Alice Seba — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:04:33 +0000

If you’re looking for an extra edge over your competition, you can’t go wrong with a strong USP, Unique Selling Proposition. Many people stumble over this concept and we’re here to clear it up. Let’s take a look at five tips to be unique and memorable. Full Article

Developing A Successful Email Marketing Plan

Emily Bonilla — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:54:46 +0000

An email marketing plan is essential for small business owners or individuals looking to take their ideas to the next level. With the right plan, you can reach out to a large, captive and highly interested audience, and you can create more sales, convert more prospects and improve your reputation and your reach. Clearly it’s a powerful concept, you’ll just need to know a few basic tips for how to get started so you can see the same kind of success. Full Article

Small Business Owners – Create a Social Media Policy For Your Company Using These Guidelines

DeAnna Troupe — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 09:13:16 +0000

Do you have a social media policy for your business? There have been many cases of employees getting fired because of social media. This could have been avoided if the business owner had a clear cut social networking policy in place and communicated that policy to the staff. While you might not have a large staff now, it is a good idea to put an online networking policy in place as soon as possible. Make sure that everyone is aware of the social networking policy when they are first hired. Here are some things to consider when you are coming up with the social media policy for your company. Full Article

I’m Begging You…

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:49:01 +0000

I’ve been an online business owner since back in 2004. I’ve worked on my own business, plus I’ve had plenty of clients over the years (as an Affiliate Manager and as a Coach), too. So you could say that I’ve seen the inner workings of a lot of businesses over the years. Full Article

Why Your Online Business Needs a Newsletter

Alice Seba — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:42:10 +0000

Are you looking for an increase in customers, traffic and profits? Whether you own an online business or a brick and mortar establishment, or both, a newsletter can really boost your bottom line. Full Article

PLR in a Nutshell

Courtney Chowning — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:40:44 +0000

PLR stands for Private Label Rights content. That means that you have the right to use content written by someone else as if it were your own. PLR content is usually provided as articles or small reports, but can be found as e-books as well. You are granted the license to rewrite the content and use it as you wish. Full Article

Small Business Marketing Ideas – Five Low Cost Ways to Get the Word Out Fast

Sue Clement — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:29:17 +0000

Do you want to get the word out fast? Whether you are planning a special event, a teleseminar, or just want to tell people about your new book or product, you want as many people as possible to find out about it, and as quickly as possible. Read on for some online methods to get the word out — for little or no cost. Full Article

Three Tips To Get You Started Blogging for Business

Jill Hart — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:28:27 +0000

Over the last several years blogging has become the foundation for social media campaigns of businesses big and small. Where Facebook and Twitter help keep companies in the limelight, spreading the word about special events, discounts and newsworthy items, blogs are the place where companies build their reputation and make sales. Full Article

Creating Content for Your Affiliate Marketing Business Website: FAQ

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:53:57 +0000

Your affiliate marketing business needs a website to promote the products you want to sell. To reach your potential customers, you will need to attract them to your site through the content you create. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you figure out how to create the best quality for your business: Full Article

Designing a Website for Your Affiliate Marketing Business

Nell Taliercio — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:56:01 +0000

You may have a niche to market in and you may have chosen the products you want to promote, so does that mean your business start-up is going to be smooth sailing now? While some of the big decisions might have been made, you still have more work to do. The website needs to be created and you’ll want to make sure you get it done right. Full Article

Affiliate Marketing: Why is it Important to Market to a Niche?

Nell Taliercio — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:59:04 +0000

In Affiliate Marketing, one can choose several products to promote at once. For the best results in your business, you will want to choose a reasonable amount of products to promote and they should fall within a particular niche. Full Article

What is PLR?

Courtney Chowning — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:19:34 +0000

PLR stands for Private Label Rights. If you are new to the world of Internet marketing you may be unfamiliar with this term, let’s explain a bit about it. PLR or Private Label Rights refer to articles that are written and distributed over the Internet for more than one purchaser to use in a variety of different ways. Though there may be some restrictions on where the PLR can be used, it is usually not strict at all. Full Article

Using PLR on Your Biblical Devotion Blog

Courtney Chowning — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:25:30 +0000

If you write daily Biblical devotions for your blog then you know how much time and effort goes into writing those devotions. It is very time consuming. Not only do you have to write the devotion, but you pray over it and also do research to make sure it is Biblically founded. Writing Biblical devotions is not an easy job. However, using Biblical based PLR can help. Full Article

Benefits of Customizing Your Blog Header

Loretta Oliver — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:26:04 +0000

You just started blogging and your blog is looking really plain, right? You want and need to stand out from the crowd so your voice can be heard. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to do that is simply to change your blog’s header image. Full Article

The One Thing You Can’t Outsource in Your Business

Loretta Oliver — Sun, 30 May 2010 13:24:19 +0000

I love outsourcing! That’s no secret. I love doing work for others and I love outsourcing the work in my own online business that makes my head hurt just looking at it. Outsourcing is great for both you and the person doing the work, you get more done, and they get a paycheck, by all definitions outsourcing is a win-win scenario. Full Article

The Fastest Way to Making Money Online

Elizabeth McGee — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:07:24 +0000

We all want to make money fast, especially online. If making money fast on the internet interests you, I’ve got two surefire methods for not only creating income online but these methods will help generate residual income as well. These are not difficult methods for making money online but they do require commitment and the will to take action. Full Article

Become an Information Publisher

Alice Seba — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:25:16 +0000

Do you know a lot about a certain topic? Is it something you love to talk about? When people have questions on the topic, are you the first person they come to? Did you know you could turn your knowledge into an online income by becoming an information publisher? Full Article

Take Your Knowledge Online

Alice Seba — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:23:23 +0000

Many moms have dreams of making money on the internet, but wonder where to start. You might be surprised to learn that you possibly already have a skill that you can provide online. Even better, there are likely many people who are willing to pay you well for providing that service for them. Full Article

4 Bad Ideas for Making Money Online

Elizabeth McGee — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:03:21 +0000

Internet business owners beware. There are a lot of bad ideas for making money online. In fact those just starting out should take care not to fall into these traps when it comes to making money online. Full Article

Quick Traffic Strategies

Alice Seba — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:15:23 +0000

Whether it is feet through the front door of a store or clicks onto your website, to build a sustainable business that generates sales a business owner needs traffic. You want to get as large a percentage of your target audience interested in your business as possible. Full Article

Easy Search Engine Optimization Strategies

Alice Seba — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:09:47 +0000

Search Engine Optimization or SEO is a technical sounding term that’s simply a strategy for making your website relevant to your target audience and structuring your website in such a way that it will be found by search engines when your keywords are entered by users. Full Article

Christian Work At Home Jobs

Courtney Chowning — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:20:35 +0000

A majority of Christian moms stay at home with their children instead of working outside of the home. In today’s economy though, it is hard for a family to live on one income so many of these Christian moms are looking for work at home job opportunities. Unfortunately, many of the so-called Christian work at home jobs you find on the Internet, in reality are scams, surveys, or situations where you merely make pennies for hours of work. Full Article

Stop Sitting On Your Goldmine! How To Turn Your Ideas Into Highly Profitable Income Streams

Ruth Hegarty — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:39:31 +0000

OK, you’re not exactly “sitting” on it since it’s in your mind, but you get the picture. The goldmine you are sort of sitting on is the knowledge you already have about what you do and probably use every day. As an entrepreneur, you have expertise that you are probably taking for granted. This expertise is a deep well of potential that, when formatted and packaged correctly, will turn into that goldmine of profitability that I’m talking about. Full Article

Putting YOU Into Your Website

Alice Seba — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:02:28 +0000

It’s been said again and again that relationships are the key to a successful business. When running a business online the relationship between online business owner and reader develops when the owner’s voice or personality is reflected in that website. Full Article

Freelance Graphic Design Work Can Pay Your Bills

Loretta Oliver — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:13:05 +0000

Providing a service on the web freelance can be a great source of additional income for anyone with the skills to put together eye catching graphic designs. This can be as simple as creating e-covers, headers, and banners in the evenings and on weekends. Full Article

Creating a Blog Schedule For Your Knitting Or Craft Blog

Loretta Oliver — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:02:18 +0000

Whether you’ve been blogging for a long time now or you’re completely new to blogging one thing that can really help focus your efforts and make things less stressful is to create a basic blogging schedule. This way you know what you’re going to write about ahead of time, or at least have a basic idea. It also helps your readers to know what to expect and when. Full Article

Using Christian PLR On Your Christian Blog

Courtney Chowning — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:12:29 +0000

Christian blogging is something people often do from the leading of the Lord. It’s a matter of the heart and soul for those people. A higher standard exists for Christian bloggers because they write not only for people but for the Lord. While Christian bloggers often blog about what they feel the Lord is leading them to write, the words just do not always come easily. Full Article

Christian PLR: What is it?

Courtney Chowning — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:21:39 +0000

With the explosion of content based websites on the Internet and their popularity with the search engines, people are looking for the easiest and quickest way to get quality content on their sites and blogs. Those those people who enjoy writing and have the time to commit to it, it is an easy task. For those who have a hard time writing, weather it be a time or enjoyment issue, it is a daunting task. Luckily we have PLR available to those of us who need help creating content. Full Article

This Ruins Most Internet Marketers Today

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:20:18 +0000

No one wants to be “sold” to. In fact, advertising for internet marketers is quickly becoming more of a game than a straight forward business activity. With the onset and rapid growth of social media and the blogosphere, online business owners are being forced to either keep up with the Joneses or get out of the game. Full Article

The Fastest Way to Grow Your Online Business

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:19:01 +0000

As an internet marketer, you already know how important it is to build and maintain relationships. Whether it is with industry peers, partners, customers or vendors, your success is largely dependent upon the communication and trust you establish with others. Full Article

Here is Your Great Free Traffic Resource

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:17:22 +0000

As social media continues to explode and online communities grow exponentially each and every day, it is becoming more and more important for internet marketers to take advantage of this growing outlet. Full Article

2 Things Every Internet Marketer Needs to Know About Twitter

Melissa Ingold — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:45 +0000

To tweet or not to tweet. That is the question. Twitter has taken the world by storm and is taking the internet marketing community to heights it never dreamed of reaching. Why? Because it’s short, sweet and to the point. There’s no demanding inbox to reply to, no long-winded messages to read, just 140 characters to get your point across. Full Article

Using Blogs To Show the Love of Christ

Courtney Chowning — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:27:08 +0000

Blogging seems to be growing in popularly everyday and this present a unique and wonderful opportunity to us as Christians. We are able use blogging as a way to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) and teach others about the Word of God. Blogging give us an opportunity to reach people regardless of location, race, or nationality. It gives us an opportunity to tell others about the love of Christ and also to encourage other Christians. Full Article

Great Testimonials – The Perfect Thank You Gift For Work Well Done — And How To Write Them

Sue Clement — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:29 +0000

It’s the holiday season again, and as you reflect on everything that fills your heart with gratitude, you may also come across some people who have provided you with exceptional services, or who have otherwise helped you in your professional life. Full Article

Praying for Your Blog

Courtney Chowning — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:05:57 +0000

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of a Christian’s relationship with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us that we should “pray without ceasing”. We are to pray continually. There are may benefits of prayer including a closer relationship with the Lord, less stress, answered prayers, and much more. As Christian we should incorporate prayer in every aspect of our lives including blogging. Full Article

Are You Blogging the Bible?

Courtney Chowning — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:22:23 +0000

Are you a Christian blogger that is blogging the Bible? You may be asking what exactly does “blogging the Bible” mean, so let me explain. As Christians we are instructed to show the love of Jesus to others in John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” and to teach others about Christ as noted in Matt 28:19, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” Blogging is a great way to show people Christ’s love. You don’t even have to blog about your faith or post biblical devotions to do so either. Full Article

Determining the Value of PLR

Courtney Chowning — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:54:11 +0000

Do you find yourself purchasing private label rights content, also known as PLR, and letting it sit on your computer unused? Do you use a PLR article once and then discard it? If so, then that PLR content is providing you with little to no value. You are throwing away your money. Full Article

A Million Uses of PLR Content

Nell Taliercio — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:10:25 +0000

While a million uses may not exactly be correct; it is pretty close. There are so many ways to use your PLR content once you get it that you just may have a hard time deciding what you want to do with yours. Full Article

PLR Can Help A Beginning Blogger

Courtney Chowning — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:19:28 +0000

When you first start blogging the demand to create content daily can be a little gut-wrenching, especially if writing does not come easily to you. You want to be able to offer good quality content to help attract visitors but it takes time to write that content – time you may not have. One alternative is to hire a ghostwriter to write articles for you, but that can get pretty costly quickly. A cheaper alternative is to use PLR, private label rights, articles. Full Article

Listen… Then Reach your Target Market

Alice Seba — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:16:46 +0000

Are you one of the many who feel that their audience isn’t listening to what they have to say? Content site and blog owners work hard to bring good quality content to their readers but are disappointed when it isn’t taking root with the readers. Full Article

Creating Profitable Mommy Blogs

Alice Seba — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:10:50 +0000

Mommy bloggers are everywhere. They’re getting media attention, have large followings of faithful readers and exert plenty of influence Most recently, the boycott of Marriott hotels due to inconsiderate comments by the company concerning an incident (after a mother was sexually assaulted in their parking lot) and last year, the Motrin Moms battle have undeniably cemented their voice in cyberspace. But, the fact that moms influence buying in the marketplace, is nothing new. Full Article

Effective Email Marketing Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated

Melissa Ingold — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:22:13 +0000

There are very real concerns about list building and promoting to the people on your mailing list. And all the conflicting information out there doesn’t help matters when you’re trying to do the right thing. Full Article

Convert Your PLR into Audio

Courtney Chowning — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:57:18 +0000

When purchasing PLR, or private label rights, content you are not limited to just using that content for writing purposes. You can use it for audio as well. By recording the PLR content you can offer your readers something new and really catch their attention.

Why You Need To Learn Internet Copywriting

Melissa Ingold — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:58:13 +0000

Internet copywriting can be intimidating, especially for business owners who do not consider themselves to be “writers”. However, learning copywriting and applying it to your business website can and will increase your profit-earning potential. Full Article

Affiliate Manager Success Tips

Melissa Ingold — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:57:36 +0000

A successful affiliate program can be extremely beneficial for both you and your business. It is a great way to gain visibility, increase your customer base, and ultimately produce more revenue. However, starting an affiliate program is only half the battle. Managing a successful affiliate program is equally as important as implementing one. Full Article

Mobilize Your Passive Income by Creating & Selling Information Products

Melissa Ingold — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:56:47 +0000

If knowledge is power, then selling information products is your one-way ticket to the top. With little to no overhead, zero production costs, and no inventory to maintain or keep track of, selling information can be a highly profitable venture for both you and your business. Full Article

How To Work Smarter Not Harder As An Affiliate Marketer

Melissa Ingold — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:55:15 +0000

As an affiliate marketer, you know better than anyone just how important it is to drive traffic to your affiliate website. After all, that is how you make a profit. However, affiliate marketing success takes strategy, time management and understanding the importance of how to work smarter, not harder. Full Article

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About PLR

Nell Taliercio — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:20:56 +0000

Content is King. You’ve probably heard this phrase many times. You are also probably aware that content is key to driving more traffic to your website. That’s great. Now all you have to do is get content on your site and watch them all come. Full Article

Brainstorming Blog Post & Article Ideas

Courtney Chowning — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:41:51 +0000

Do you keep a list of blog post and article ideas? I do. They are great to reference when I get stuck or in a rut when writing. I just look at my post and article idea list and choose one topic off the list to write about. It is a great time saver. Full Article

3 Reasons to Have Your Audio Or Video Transcribed by a Transcriptionist

Loretta Oliver — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:44:45 +0000

Audio and video are quickly becoming very popular among bloggers and marketers around the web. And why shouldn’t they be? It’s a great way to make a connection with your target audience. However, everyone has different preferences on how they like to receive their information. Some people may absorb things better when they hear them, and others may absorb things better when they read them. Chances are you want to reach both those audiences and reach out to as many people as you can. Full Article

Writing a Christian Based E-Book

Courtney Chowning — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:27:19 +0000

Creating e-books are a great way to help others buy sharing your expertise and experience in a particular subject. As a Christian it is also an easy way to make some money without sacrificing your faith or values.By creating your own Christian based e-book you are able to mix your faith and passion together in order to help others. Full Article

Christian Affiliate Marketing

Courtney Chowning — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:08:00 +0000

One great way to make money online is through affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is when you promote a product for a company and if a customer purchases that product from the company using your special affiliate link then you make a commission on that sale. Promoting products is easy to do, but actually getting people to purchase the products can be hard to do at times. Full Article

Self-Care

Ruth Hegarty — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:24:07 +0000

When you are creating effortless success, it’s important that you learn to take extremely good care of yourself – physically, mentally and spiritually – and to always put your best interests first. There is a good reason why airlines instruct passengers who travel with small children to put their own oxygen mask on in an emergency and only then put a mask on the child. It may seem counter-instinctual since we are all conditioned by evolution and culture to risk our own life to save the life of a small child. This is a good and natural instinct as it helps to ensure the continuation of our species. That is the bigger picture. In the smaller, more immediate picture, it is in both your best interest and that of the child for you to put your own oxygen mask on first. Why? Imagine that you followed your natural instinct and put the oxygen mask on your two-year old son first before attempting to fasten your own. Before you can attend to your mask, the lack of oxygen overcomes you and you pass out. Now, you have no mask and your child has no one to comfort and continue to look after him. Imagine instead, that you first put on your mask, and then put an oxygen mask on your son. If he has passed out the oxygen will revive him and now you are both conscious and your child has you to continue to comfort and protect him during the emergency. Full Article

Don’t Let Creating Content Be A Daunting Task

Courtney Chowning — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:17:29 +0000

Creating content day after day for a blog can be a daunting task for anyone. Even the best writers and bloggers can get writer’s block. Sometimes you just don’t want to write a post or article. It is easy to get drained by writing blog post after blog post everyday. However there are a couple ways to help keep writing from feeling like a chore. Full Article

8 Creative Types of Blog Posts

Elizabeth McGee — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:04:27 +0000

If you own a blog you know the importance of keeping your blog fresh and your audience interested. It can be challenging to come up with blog posts that won’t bore your visitors and is interesting enough to keep them coming back. Full Article

PLR Can Help Christian Bloggers

Courtney Chowning — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:38:49 +0000

If you run a Christian blog or website you want content that you know is not only family friend but also helps your readers have a closer relationship with the Lord. You want your content to be an encouragement for your readers. However coming up with the content day after day is not always an easy task. It takes a lot of hard work. One way to make your content creation easier is to use PLR articles. Full Article

Improve Your Blog With Christian PLR

Courtney Chowning — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:05:11 +0000

With the explosion of Internet and social media over the last couple of years it seems like everyone has a blog and many people have multiple blogs. Personal or business in nature, people are working to make their blog stand out above the others. Unfortunately there are many, many blogs to complete with in cyberspace. There is a blog on probably every possible subject you can think of. One way that bloggers are improving and keeping their blog up-to-date is by incorporating something known as PLR in it. Full Article

Your Community of Success

Ruth Hegarty — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:07:30 +0000

Research has shown that we are the average of the five people with whom we spend the most time. Your income is likely around the average of their five incomes. Your level of personal and professional success is also likely around the average of their combined personal and professional success. That’s a great piece of information to have. My mother used to always say, “birds of a feather flock together.” Parents often tell their children that they will be judged by adults primarily based on the group of friends they have. This is part of being social creatures. We often seek out others like us, usually consciously but sometimes unconsciously. Think about the people with whom you spend the most time, even expand the number out from five to 10, 15, 20, etc. What are they like? How do you feel when you are with them? When you aren’t with them? Do they inspire you? Do they support your dreams? Do they encourage you to go after what you want? Full Article

Purchasing PLR Articles

Courtney Chowning — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:23:10 +0000

As a blogger you always want to be consistently posting content. Depending on the type of blogger you are, you may be posting only 3 times a week, 5 times a week, or maybe even every single day. At times coming up with enough good quality content is hard work or sometimes real life just happens to get in the way. This is where PLR, or Private Label Right articles, can help you. Full Article

5 Possible E-book Topics Using Christian PLR Articles

Courtney Chowning — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:30:39 +0000

E-books are very popular in today’s digital age. A person can publish their written work without the expense of publishing a physical product. Many people create e-book to giveaway as free and others create them to sell for income. In either instance a great way to get content for e-books is by using PLR, or Private Label Rights articles. Full Article

How Can Christian PLR Help Bloggers?

Courtney Chowning — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:49:50 +0000

It seems there has been an explosion of the amount of blogs on the Internet over the last few years. Most people nowadays have at least one blog they call their own. With the stress of our daily lives it may be difficult to post on our blog on a daily basis. Christian PLR allows us to easily update our blog while bringing something of value to our readers as well. You may also be able to turn your readers hearts towards the Lord, which will be the best prize of them all. Full Article

Your Book Is Judged by Its Cover — 7 Tips for Effective Internet Book Selling

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:53:33 +0000

Books have always been judged by their covers. In a bookstore you look at the cover first, then turn over the book to read the back cover. Or maybe you next read the inside front and back flap covers of a hardcover book. Full Article

How to Choose a Profitable Affiliate Program

Leslie Truex — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:54:09 +0000

Affiliate marketing is one of the fastest, easiest and affordable ways to start earning an income online. However there is much more to affiliate marketing than signing up and posting your affiliate link. Just like any other work-at-home venture, starting and running an affiliate marketing business requires research and planning. One of the most important aspects of that research is determining which affiliate programs to promote. Full Article

Top 7 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Marketing a Business with Public Speaking

Felicia Slattery — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:11:16 +0000

Public speaking to market a small business is one of the fastest and most effective ways to get more clients, grow your list of prospects, and boost your credibility all at the same time. When you create what I call a Signature Speech to market your business you’re on your way to fabulous results. Full Article

How Not to Give Away Too Much During Your Pro-Bono “Signature Speech”

Felicia Slattery — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:08:03 +0000

Public speaking is well-known as a powerful tool to market your small or home-based business. When you put together what I call a Signature Speech, you’ll deliver valuable information for free to groups of people who fit your ideal client profile. But the question often comes up: Full Article

6 Tips for What to Do When You Have a Few Minutes to Speak About Your Business

Felicia Slattery — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:03:48 +0000

Public speaking provides a powerful way for you to market your business in a variety of contexts. Often, you may find yourself at a networking meeting or other occasion where you’ll be invited to speak for just a brief period about your business. Only a few minutes isn’t enough time to deliver a full-length “Signature Speech” (that’s a 30-60 minute speech filled with useful information for your audience so you can market your business), but you can give people an accurate sense of what you do while boosting your credibility and potentially attracting new prospects. Full Article

One Life-Changing Thing You Need to Know About the Fear of Public Speaking

Felicia Slattery — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:58:52 +0000

Public speaking has long been called one of the most powerful forms of communication. Mastering the art of public speaking can help you achieve many professional goals. Whether you work for a company or have your own business, when you learn how to speak properly in front of an audience, you can get ahead and quickly impress a room full of people. Full Article

So You Wanna Use a Speech to Market Your Business in the Virtual World?

Felicia Slattery — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:54:54 +0000

Public speaking is THE tool that will launch your business into success — either in your community or in the virtual world. The word is out: entrepreneurs everywhere know the benefit of public speaking to market a service-based business. This question appeared on a forum this week: Full Article

Smart Women Give it Away!

Joy Chudacoff — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:29:31 +0000

Recently, my 8 year old son Jack, came running into the house with the Sunday paper exclaiming, “Look, they gave us cereal!” And sure enough, there was not one but three mini boxes of cereal included with the newspaper—all sugar cereals they had never tried. My children were jumping up and down begging to try these cute little conveniently packaged products. This got me thinking about how Smart Women understand the power of sampling. Full Article

10 Easy Ways to Create Blog Content

Rhonda White — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:47:00 +0000

Creating new blog content can be quite fun and even an adventure. Here are 10 ideas to help you create fresh content for your blog without a lot of extra work: Full Article

4 Easy Steps to Creating Your Own Profitable Mailing List

Rhonda White — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:19:12 +0000

4 Easy Steps to Creating Your Own Profitable Mailing List Full Article

Smart Women Twitter

Joy Chudacoff — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:52:50 +0000

“Joy, do you Twitter?” When I first heard this question about 8 months ago, I didn’t know if they were talking about my sex life or maybe I’d missed the latest fitness trend that promises to help you lose 10 lbs. in 2 days! I was being interviewed via the phone and during one of the commercial breaks the interviewer asked me this question. I actually had no idea what she was talking about so I replied, “I’m looking into it.” Full Article

Creating Expert Status in the Online Business Market with Reports

Melissa Ingold — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:20:39 +0000

Internet business experts are a dime a dozen these days. Anyone can put up a quick website and call themselves an “expert.” But how much credibility does a self-proclaimed expert have over a true expert with a following? Reaching certain expert status and being dubbed an expert by others is more likely to increase your following than proclaiming how wonderful you are and how much you know. Full Article

Creative Ways to Make Money from PLR Reports

Melissa Ingold — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:34:18 +0000

Private label rights (PLR) content is increasingly gaining in popularity among online business owners and rightfully so. The benefits of using it abound and the list of ways it can be used is constantly growing. Let’s take a look at a few of the benefits of this type of content and then we’ll get a bit more specific and talk about how PLR, specifically reports, can be utilized even further. Full Article

Smart Women Get a â€œPersonalâ€ Check-Up

Joy Chudacoff — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:02:32 +0000

Recently, my husband Greg was in the hospital for a health issue. He started in the emergency room and was eventually admitted to the hospital. This experience created a lot of thought and reflection for me on many levels. One that I think might be helpful to you is how Smart Women occasionally need a personal or business check-up if they are to truly realize their Big Idea, Dreams, and Goals. Iâ€™m going to offer you some solutions for your own â€œpersonalâ€ checkup. Full Article

Develop an Online Payment Processing System

Regina Baker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:32:35 +0000

There are a number of reasons why your business canâ€™t succeed without online payments. If you place your business online, it is absolutely essential to ensure that you have an online payment system where your customers can easily purchase the products and services that you have to offer. Full Article

Why You Need a Merchant Account

Regina Baker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:30:58 +0000

Merchant accounts are a very important aspect to your business. This is a service that various specialty companies offer to business owners in order to handle the issue of payment and money transactions in a way that is most efficient. This type of account allows credit cards to go through the verification process, processes the payments that are issued for services and products, and also takes the funding and automatically credits your bankÂ account with it. Here, you will be introduced to a few of the benefits that are associated with these accounts. The information here will help you to understand why you need a merchant account for your business. Full Article

Accepting Online Payments On a Budget

Regina Baker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:29:11 +0000

It is quite possible to go through the process of accepting online payments when youâ€™re on a budget. Many businesses suffer financially because of the fact that they do not accept online payments. Then, there are those that lose money because of the fact that they are on a budget and have to pay beyond their means in order to accept payments from customers on the products and even the services that they offer. If you are looking to accept payments from customers without the hassle and expense, PayPal is an outstanding choice!Â Here, I will share with you some basic information on PayPal and accepting online payments when youâ€™re on a budget. Full Article

Avoid Customer Fraud with Online Payments

Regina Baker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:27:45 +0000

It is quite possible for you to go through the process of avoiding customer fraud with your online payment plan. If you own a business on the internet, or just assist in operating a business, it is important that you take the time to research customer fraud and the negative impacts that it can have on your business as a whole. Full Article

Is Your Payment Secure?

Regina Baker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:26:22 +0000

When shopping online, it is essential to make certain that your online payment is secure. Unfortunately, most people do not realize that there are certain things that you should look for prior to making an online payment. Here, I will share the things that you may want to look for in order to determine if your online payment is secure. Many individuals have experienced issues with identity theft simply because of the fact that they did not know what to look for when making sure their online payment is secure. Now, you will be equipped with the knowledge of exactly what to look for. Full Article

Avoiding Identity Theft Paying Online

Regina Baker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:25:04 +0000

Avoiding identity theft when paying online is a hot topic in todayâ€™s virtual world of shopping. Many individuals conduct their financial business online. This may include buying groceries, paying bills, making online purchases, and more. Unfortunately, many of these individuals have suffered tremendous financial losses as a direct result of identity theft. Full Article

An Introduction to Bots

Regina Baker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:23:42 +0000

If you are familiar with the internet, have a website, own an online business, or simply pay special attention to internet lingo, you may have heard of something called â€œBotsâ€. This is a software application that performs various different duties in the virtual world. Have you heard of the phrases â€™spidersâ€™, or â€˜crawlersâ€™ that have to do with internet applications? If so, these are bots. Bots can be called spiders and crawlers, and often are. Here, you will receive a brief introduction to bots. Once you finish here, you will definitely have a better understanding of the purpose and intent behind bots. Full Article

Extra Ecommerce Features Can Grow Your Business

Regina Baker — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:21:51 +0000

Many people yearning to work from home have heard the phrase, â€œMake money while you sleep.â€ This sounds great, doesnâ€™t it? Even though it doesnâ€™t sound like it could possibly be true, there are ways to automate your entire ordering and fulfillment processes so you can literally be asleep while customers order and receive your digital products. Full Article

Ecommerce Solutions for the Budget Conscious

Regina Baker — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:18:41 +0000

Congratulations on creating your very first product! Now that the process is completed and your family has raved about your creation, you decide the world would love to have your product, too, and your ecommerce business is born. Full Article

Ecommerce Solutions 101

Regina Baker — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:47:13 +0000

Working from home is a hugely popular trend which is becoming more accepted. Hundreds if not thousands of hopeful people try to start an online business every month with the dream of giving up their corporate job and earning more than their current income. They might start with a simple blog or go full force into developing an online store but the number of people striving to earn a living from the internet increases everyday. Full Article

Nervous about Selling to Your List? Get Over It with These Tips

Alice Seba — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:21:46 +0000

If I had a dime for every time I heard an online business owner say, â€œMy subscribers get angry when I try to sell something,â€ Iâ€™d be a ridiculously wealthy woman. Unfortunately, I canâ€™t make dimes that way and you canâ€™t make money from your list with this type of mindset. Full Article