I didn't do much, I will confess, this weekend…I try to give myself permission to shut down and relax.
Thus, here's what I did before! Enjoy.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-31-2011, 06:36 AM |
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Posted By barbling
Re: Who is your best mentor and coach
Very true indeed! Also, follow the marketing ideas of marketers you admire but don't know. For example, Wacky Central – Best Priced Internet Marketing Resources – The Best For Less… |
| Forum: The Off Topic Forum 10-31-2011, 05:57 AM |
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Replies: 4
Views: 38
Posted By barbling
 I've memorized Music Man!
Music Man, to me, is one of the most glorious shows in the entire galaxy. I performed in it twice and can rattle off the entire score! My favorite line is actually not a line, it's when Winthrope… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-31-2011, 05:28 AM |
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Replies: 26
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Posted By barbling
My experiences are a bit different
The first niche I was in was Internet recruiting. I was the pioneer of teaching Internet recruiting techniques online and had a mentor who had a direct line into the entire industry. Those days,… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-31-2011, 05:11 AM |
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Posted By barbling
Re: Will changing my blog titles immediately change my search engine rankings?
Once your pages are reindexed, the new page title will show up in Google. Like the poster says above, it depends upon when the spiders visit your site. If one of my pages is ranking high, I… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-31-2011, 04:38 AM |
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Posted By barbling
You get known
You get known by other IM marketers and ideally have a big huge 'Join my Affiliate Program' call to action on your blog. That be one way…. |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 12:54 PM |
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Replies: 13
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Posted By barbling
Re: How NOT to get help from Internet marketers
I definitely agree. Everyone, no matter how smart, can always benefit from knowledge they still lack…and you never know when you yourself might hold that particular key that would really help… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 08:07 AM |
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Posted By barbling
Be both a Trusted Authority AND an Expert
A trusted authority has the track record that is provable via other links that go back for years. An expert – heck, *anyone* can portray themselves as an expert. It's very easy to be perceived… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 07:47 AM |
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Posted By barbling
Re: Attention Warriors: Urgent
I just donated – let me know whenever a fundraiser is planned and I'll donate some of my products too. Thanks! |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 07:43 AM |
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Replies: 13
Views: 223
Posted By barbling
How NOT to get help from Internet marketers
Here's a nifty topic – what's the best way to encourage people NOT to help you? Here's two of mine I just experienced. One was an individual who asked for help with a 'disk-full' error. So I… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 07:17 AM |
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Posted By barbling
Re: How to build list for free
Totally totally TOTALLY agree. I would never ever use a free autoresponder; every message I send I want to focus on *my* business and not anyone elses! I have no problem with saving money in… |
| Forum: Programming Talk 10-30-2011, 07:08 AM |
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Posted By barbling
 Self-destructing PDFs/Office docs
This was an intriguing question, so I did a wee bit of research…. How do you make Office documents self-destruct? (www.ion.icaew.com/itcountsforum/19265) might give you ideas. Hope… |
| Forum: Mind Warriors – Success, Power, Self-Improvement 10-30-2011, 07:06 AM |
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Posted By barbling
My gosh yes
Been there/done that/crashed and burned and then arose like a Phoenix. Everything happens for a reason….and every pain and scar and knife-wound across your soul eventually heals and delivers to… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 06:54 AM |
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Replies: 14
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Posted By barbling
Re: How many people make passive income?
I both agree and disagree. Back in 2004/2005, I had a truly passive business in which I could bash out portal sites, they'd get indexed with a day, and then for months on end, they'd deliver me… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 05:14 AM |
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Replies: 18
Views: 270
Posted By barbling
Welcome to the wonderful world of copy
If it only cost you $44 for you to learn this lesson (that copy can make a world of difference between selling and …. not)….consider it well-worth the price. I'll bet you never forget this… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 04:28 AM |
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Views: 185
Posted By barbling
Don't think so…
I would agree that so long as your comments were pertinent and non-spammy, it shouldn't hurt. Google wants quality, as you know… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-29-2011, 01:39 PM |
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Replies: 40
Views: 728
Posted By barbling
Find the passive income affiliate marketing goodies too, ie, membership/continuity
When trying to make money with affiliate marketing, finding the passive, reoccurring is Very Good as well. Ie, membership AKA Continuity sites. You can build a niche site that promotes: |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-29-2011, 10:51 AM |
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Replies: 24
Views: 180
Posted By barbling
How to create compelling email headlines
Your emails sound like everyone else's in the IM field. Ask yourself, how can you differentiate yourself? How can you provide valued content that makes people *want* to read more? It's been a… |
| Forum: Programming Talk 10-29-2011, 10:25 AM |
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Posted By barbling
vBulletin
vBulletin rocks, especially if you're comfortable with addons and the like. The WF uses vBulletin. There's a great mod forum for it as well over at vBulletin.org Forum – The Official… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-29-2011, 10:20 AM |
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Posted By barbling
Congrats!
Blogging is definitely a powerful way to drive traffic – heck, look what's in the top 3, if not number #1, for: high seo – Google Search (www.google.com/search?q=high+seo) It takes… |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-29-2011, 07:03 AM |
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Posted By barbling
You're forgetting one key part.
"Become an authority figure in your specific niche." That will also help build up the trust…and when you constantly show your expertise, you'll have solid evidence you can point to that you know… |
| Forum: Offline Marketing Discussions 10-29-2011, 06:36 AM |
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Posted By barbling
Been there/done that.
Lots of empathy to you – I sure do know how you feel. When you sit down with your client, it might help to see how they are perceiving the situation. Since you're doing great work, they most… |
| Forum: The Off Topic Forum 10-29-2011, 06:29 AM |
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Posted By barbling
 Re: Any Horror Movies Given You Nightmares?
I refuse to watch horror movies, they just do not flap my earlobes. However, I adore comedies and adventures. And Discovery Channel. But horror movies…I've never seen the lure at all. … |
| Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10-29-2011, 06:14 AM |
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Replies: 13
Views: 213
Posted By barbling
Is it possible to win a Gold Medal in the Olympics?
Just about everything is possible in this world. Really! Perhaps a better question would be, Is it possible for ME (who has MY experience and MY drive and MY techie knowledge and …) to… |
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