Drive Traffic To Your Blog

There are a lot of blogger networking sites out there. Most of them are set up to promote individual blog posts. This blog is different, it promotes the bloggers. It even has a tool to establish a Blogger Search.

The forum will help writers get established as pro bloggers and share ideas, tips, and advice with other bloggers. The site also hopes advertisers will see the benefits of the site and start approaching bloggers.

Get Started: Work At Home Moms

I normally warn people away form the free or buy-in opportunities on the net. Most of them are built for one purpose, to rip of the desperate. There is an old business saying 'if you want to become wealthy than cater to the lowest denominator.' This is true with the opportunities. They all cater to desperate people who need money - now. Unfortunately, these people are so desperate that they will put their grocery money down for the promise that someone will help them succeed.

Of all the WHAM (work at home mom) programs - the only one I ever have - ever will support is WHAM.com. That doesn't mean that I believe their site is 100% danger proof. But, if you need to have your hand held, and to have someone show you how to manage your time, money, and business, then this is the place to find help.




Work at Home Moms Opportunity- are These Hard to Find?


Many mom dream of staying at home and being a full time mom. Money is usually the biggest thing preventing that from happening which is really sad when you think about it.

So in order to be a stay at home Mom you have to find a work at home Moms opportunity that you can start making money with. it does always seem to come back to making money doesn't it!

You can choose to start your home business with many different work at home Moms opportunities. You just have to take the time to do some research to find the opportunities that will be the best for you.

Don't give in and pick the first work at home opportunity you come across. Before you decide you have to thoroughly check out each one.

Most Moms get online to start a business but they want to do something that has to do with kids or with other things that Moms know a lot about. So decide what type of products you would like to sell and then look for a work at home opportunity that has them.

You can also find the opportunity and then look at the products if you don't have any clue about what you want to do. One idea would be to help other moms start their own online business by teaching tips you have learned.

You can find a lot of opportunities that are put together with Moms in mind. In other words, you can find a work at home Moms opportunity that only Moms would be interested in doing.

One website that really caters to work at home moms is WAHM.com. This is a website for moms and helping them make money working at home.

One way many moms choose to do is know as affiliate marketing. This is where you get paid to sell other people's products. There are several good places to elarn more about affiliate marketing.

One website that offers affiliate programs in many different areas is CJ.com. AssociatePrograms.com is another site that has a directory of affiliate programs, affiliate marketing training, and a discussion forum.

This is just a few ideas to start with. Just remember that it is not hard to find a work at home moms opportunity if you are willing to take the time to look for it. The Internet is the perfect place to do just that.

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How to Value Back Links

All back links are not created equal. There are several variables that control their value from the number of other outbound links on the host page, the number of inbound links to the host page, the age of the domain name, and how long that domain name is reserved for. The website of both the outbound and inbound links must have similar keyword phrases - at least on the linked pages. The method the keyword is linked- via a track back, a keyword anchored link in content, a signature line, all these will increase or decrease the value of the link.

To understand the full concept demands a SEO course or a SEO marketing course. The course will teach indepth aspects of keywords.



5 Key Elements to the Value of a Backlink

Backlinks are an often-discussed, but rarely fully understood topic. Your site's reputation and Page Rank depend very greatly on backlinks, so knowing what makes your backlink reputation for your site more important and have more value is the next logical step.

So, you might ask then what things affect how much a given backlink is worth towards your reputation, and what can you do to maximize your backlink value.

While there are many things that affect how much a backlink is worth to your website, many are unknown to the world that search engines, especially Google, take into account. Thankfully, we know the 5 main things that make up most of your backlink score.

Page Rank.

The page rank, or reputation, of the webpage that links to you giving you a backlink is the biggest factor. Page is ranked per page, not per website, and page rank is spread through outgoing links.

Anchor text.

This is the text showing as the link text, the underlined text you click on (not always underlined, but you get the point). This text can have a very large impact on your backlinks. Google expects to see varied link texts in a normal situation, and it has been said that Google will only count a certain number of backlinks with the same exact text. Optimally, you want your keywords are you aiming for on your website to be in your backlink text if you can help it.

Relevant sites.

Especially with Google's Jagger update, backlinks from relevant-themed websites is worth more than from unrelated websites. This means if you have a website about cars, backlinks from other car-type sites will give you more value than backlinks from a cooking website. This makes sense, as each backlink is a recommendation or a vote, and related recommendations have more authority or hold more importance.

Location.

The location of the backlink to your website also makes a difference. The farther towards the top of the page, the more the backlink is weighed.

Age.

The age of a backlink makes a difference. It may take up to 6 months to see the full effect of a backlink. This makes it a great reason to exchange backlinks with sites whose PR has not yet gotten to where it will, as you will get even greater advantage once they do reach that level.

So, the question of the day is what stuff can you help in reality.

Page Rank may or may not be an issue, as getting in a backlink while a website is newer will gain you a good advantage in the age category once they have grown to their potential. The main to remember here is to make sure they are a website that you would want to trade links with regardless of page rank.

Location you usually do not have much of a say in, and the age is out of your hands. So, the best concept is to concentrate on trading with websites whose content compliments your own, or is at least similar in theme for the best gain. If you can, try to get your target keywords into the anchor text if at all possible. Google definitely looks at the anchor text and takes this into consideration. Varied link text has been proven to give an added edge to a website and put it over the top into the lead.

Amazon Changes Their POD Listing Rules









There has been a lot of controversy over Amazon’s new rule that books must either be listed through their own POD service, or books must be on the warehouse floor.

Authors are upset because many publishers are refusing to pay to list their books through Amazon’s system.

The confusion is based on a few things. Amazon is a bookstore. And, like any other bookstore, they have a right to choose which books they sell from their outlet.

Being online does not force them to list all books that are in distribution. There are other online bookstores which use the same system of housing books in a warehouse, and few publishers or authors complain if their books are not listed.

The only people who face a serious problem are small POD publishers. They are being forced to pay more money to get their books into channels that sell. While the fee is negligible, in publishing terms, it can severely limit the publishing capabilities of companies that try to release as many books a year as possible.

It has caused a lot of concern for authors. Will their books be removed from Amazon? The answer is probably ‘yes.’ They will need to contact their publishers and find out what their policy will be.

Will it have an effect on books that are listed on the ‘satellite’ Amazon sites such as Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.ca? No, there is no indication that the policy will change how the other Amazon divisions list books.

Third party bookstores list authors books on Amazon. They will continue to list their books on Amazon. So, mid list publishers will continue to have listings on Amazon.

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Short Story Contest Free to Enter

"And finally, I believe in my whole race. Yellow, white, black, red, brown --in the honesty, courage, intelligence, durability....and goodness.....of the overwhelming majority of my brothers and sisters everywhere on this planet. I am proud to be a human being. I believe that we have come this far by the skin of our teeth, that we always make it just by the skin of our teeth --but that we will always make it....survive....endure. I believe that this hairless embryo with the aching, oversize brain case and the opposable thumb, this animal barely up from the apes, will endure --will endure longer than his home planet, will spread out to the other planets, to the stars, and beyond, carrying with him his honesty, his insatiable curiosity, his unlimited courage --and his noble essential decency."

"This I believe with all my heart."

As read by Mrs. Heinlein received a standing ovation.

If you can relate to this, then there is a short story contest you need to consider.


The Robert A. Heinlein Centennial Short Story Contest

Three prizes will be given for the best original short storie sreflecting the spirit, ideas, and philosophies of Robert Anson Heinlein.

$5,000 first prize
$2,000 second prize
$1,000 third prize

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Internet Marketing: Low Cost

Buying Web Traffic

There are several ways for a small business to buy web traffic. I examined several different methods and found a couple that will work for the work-at-home freelance professional.

Buy Hits

This is very tricky. Some companies say they sell hits but there are a few things to ask. First, a hit may not always mean viewing your web page. One company that I worked with charged for every ‘load’ meaning that the page load, scripts, video, and each image all counted as one. Every time someone clicked to my site, the company counted that as 11 hits.

Another problem to watch out for is the impression. The best method I’ve found is the full sized pop-under. This puts a full view of your landing page on their computer screen. The landing page needs to be a specially written article that will ‘hook’ the reader’s interest. Do not send users to your home page.
The average cost is $15 - $50 per 10 000 ‘hits.’

Expired Domain Names and Redirects

Millions of domain names have expired, but they are still active. Expired domain names still retain some traffic from their search engine placement. A redirect is a great way to take advantage of ‘targeted traffic.’

I Find that 10 000 targeted hits easily earns back the cost, depending on the topic. My health topics earn the most money – small business earns the least. It takes some tweaking and experimenting before the right combination is found. Take your time. It can take several tries before you find a good landing page article.

How to Run a Campaign

There are several ways to run a campaign. I have one First article. The next time I run a campaign from that company I use a second landing page. This way I am not continually sending potential subscribers to the same page.

Win Money To Promote Your Favorite Vacation Spot


I found a great new vacation promotion site that is offering prizes for reviews of 'small' and off-beat vacation destinations.
The picture to the right is of Grand Bend, Ontario. I swim at this beach every summer. No, it is not in the south. It is a real beach on the Eastern Shores of Lake Huron. The water is clear. The air warm. And the experience is one of 'fun in the sun.'
The prize will be $25.00. However, if Josh and Jen receive 25 ranking a month, they will pay out $50. This is a great way to post your own review and earn a little for it. You don't need to give them any private information - this is not a marketing project. They pay through paypal.com (international bank owned by eBay) which is more secure than an ATM and deals in more than 30 currencies.


Visit their site to view an Example of a good post, not a winner but good. Then write your own and send it in using their online form.

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It doesn't matter whether you review a beach, B&B, hotel, tourist spot, or just your favorite view in the desert. Post your review today.



New Stream of Income on YouTube



No one touches the web without learning what YouTube is. Now they are testing a new program in Australia where contributors earn money in exchange for a banner being placed on the ad. This revenue sharing is designed to help contributors who create good content.

http://au.youtube.com/partners

The program has been operating in the United States and United Kingdom for months. Some contributors are already earning thousands of dollars each month.

"It has certainly been an incentive for people to create more content," a YouTube Australia spokesman said.

"There are people overseas who have millions of video views and are earning thousands of dollars."

Many people have worked hard to become celebrities on YouTube. The secret to success is found in building a community and interacting with viewers.


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Thriving In a Recession: PT 2

How to Survive a Recession

There is one rule for surviving a recession. Eliminate as much debt as possible. The average American pays $5000 a year on credit card and personal loan debt. This is your wealth. Reduce debt and you have $5000 to invest in your business every year.

Financial Investment

Freeing $5000 is only the first step. Step two is to invest that money. Wealth is built upon an investment. Whether the investment is in pet dogs, stocks, a home based business, or marketing your skills.

Time Investment

The average blue collar worker watches television up to 40 hours a week. The average ‘wealth builder’ invests this time more wisely. They use the time to build their business, study stocks, and building their skills.

Knowledge is Power

The key to power is knowledge. JFK’s grandfather survived the stock crash by listening to shoeshine boys sharing the information overheard from their clients. The boys didn’t realize that they were playing a part in establishing one of America’s greatest dynasties.

Constant upgrading and education is one of the ‘7 Habits of Successful People.’

How to Thrive in a Recession
This is the easiest technique to implement. There are a few rules that have worked in the past few recessions. The first is ‘cater to the lowest common denominator.’ This means that you look for a product everyone needs, but isn’t readily available, or can be sold for less money.

The second is to sell skills. The companies that survive will retain the most skilled labor force. This common business fundamental will be challenged in the current recession as the new ‘outsourcing’ trend lets more professionals work from home, saving them time and the company money.

Create Independence

No matter what your skill level, education, debt load, or income level, those with more than one stream of income will not only survive this recession, but they will thrive and continue to build wealth while others struggle.

This recession will balance the economy. The banks will lose billions. They will still profit, but like the stock market, the only thing lost will be artificially inflated profits. Many people who borrowed more than 30% of their income will struggle. A handful people who have multiple streams of income, and employee the basic rules of wealth building, will float through as if there is no recession. A lucky few will become millionaires overnight.