By now you might have noticed that there are no new posts.
Have no fear I just have a few serious exams but after these are over I will come back strong with some new ideas that I have in my head.
So stick with me because I will be back.
Thank you and see you soon.
I am glad to announce I finally had time to rethink the design of the blog and I came to the conclusion that this is the perfect design "for now".
Because as you all know nothing is "perfect" NEVER.
The design is focused 100% on the information the blog provides.
Do you like the new blog design?
Then leave a comment or send an email with your review.
First of all I don’t have a bunch of people reading this blog because it is new in the blogging business.
But I am satisfied for now on how things go.
As some bloggers might know there is one thing that scares us every day.
The thought of my blog dieng hunts me every day.
There are a lot of people out there better than me with far more experience than me but I am doing the best I can to beat them and to bring original content.
I had my share of mistakes but I learned from them and I’m doing the best to improve myself.
So yes it is true, your blog can die even if you worked hard into it just because there are better sites out there.
You need to find a "steady stream of water" and with luck and dedication that stream can turn into a river.
Ok let’s analyze the things that can kill your blog.
Too many ads can kill your website because if the ads at some point are more than the posts you got a serious problem.
People come to a blog to find answers for their problems and not use a GPS to find your content throw all the ads.
It is important to interact with your readers because if you search a little, all the major blogs have the ability to post comments, read comments.
If you don’t answer their questions you are doomed to talk with yourself.
The internet is full of people that like to make fun and ruin other peoples work.
They enjoy ruining your work, so just ignore these people don’t pick a fight with these people because it is bad for your blog.
If at some point your blog lacks fresh articles people will stop visiting your website and your blog will die.
If you post too many articles you are going to eventually run out of stuff to post and you will lack fresh articles.
Also readers will have a hard time keeping up with your articles and eventually leave.
Try and find that balance between posting new articles and updating old ones that are obsolete
Do not equip your site with all those fancy graphics because it will burn the reader’s bandwidth and the site will run slow.
Try and focus on your content more than the blog/website look.
And no one likes a donkey site.
For example there are game websites that have a flash animation that has to load first before you can access the actual website.
You have to wait all day till it loads at 100%, I eventually get mad, close the site and look for another one.
Since 2003 I've spent the first several months of each year looking for the very best search engine optimization (SEO) tips of the previous year's end. This year I've come across the best SEO tips yet.
SEO Tip #1: Make Google Alerts Your Personal Online Spy
Google Alerts is a great way to let the world's biggest search engine be your personal online spy. This takes search engine optimization insider info to whole new level. As of now Google is your own personal internet spy.
Ok so let’s start off with the title.
Make Google Alerts Your Personal Online Spy
Google Alerts is a great way to let the world's biggest search engine be your personal online spy. This takes search engine optimization insider info to a whole new level. As of now Google is your personal online spy.
"Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your choice of query or topic.
Some handy uses of Google Alerts include:
* keeping track of a competitor or industry
* getting the latest on a celebrity or event
* keeping tabs on your favorite sports teams"
By now you’re probably interested in "keeping track of a competitor or industry."
It's fast, free and works every minute of every day. Let Google Alerts (http://www.google.com/alerts) do your most time consuming legwork while you reap the rewards!
SEO Tip #2: Optimize Your 404 Page and Always Be Found
"Error 404: Page Not Found" is a blessing that most Webmasters curse. Why? Getting a visitor on any page of your site is fantastic! Don't blow the opportunity. Not only can you make your "404" page a valuable sales tool, you can use the following search engine optimization techniques to attract customers in droves.
A.) Use your main keyword in your title, add a "pipe" (usually above the Enter key) and then use your secondary keyword. Here's as example for an SEO site "SEO - Search Engine Optimization Tips"
B.) Add some keyword rich content using one to two keywords for the page. If you have less than 250 words on the page, just use one keyword and use it no more than three times total. Bold the first use and italicize the second or third use. Keep in mind this is an "inactive" page so simply tell the visitor what your site is about and whet their appetite with a good description. Something like this works well... "Thank you for visiting The Money Making (bold) Group, Inc. We are sorry you landed on a missing page but don't worry, if you're looking for the very best money making tips (bold), you're at the right place..."
C.) Add your site's standard navigation system (bar, column, etc.) as mentioned above.
D.) Make the look and feel of the customized 404 page match your main site as closely as possible with a template, matched palette, cascading style sheets, etc.
E.) Create a link to the site map page if available, and make the link easy to find. You want your visitor off the 404 page and into your main content as quickly as possible.
Setting up a custom 404 page links usually takes less than five minutes on most major Web hosting companies like Godaddy.com. But whatever it takes, it's worth the effort.
SEO Tip #3: Get (Even More) Serious about Linking
I saved the most important for last. If you want to do well on any search engine, especially Google, linking is THE single MOST important thing you can do. It's that simple.
Here are the five things you MUST do to make your site #1 on Google:
A.) Find the highest page rank sites linking to your site AND your competitors' sites.
B.) Run monthly link campaigns and snatch up the best of the above identified Web sites.
C.) Run regular checks on what pages are still linking back to your site. Also make sure they did not move you from a high page rank page to a lower one.
D.) Eliminate any penalized sites you link to; ASAP!
E.) Check your search engine ranking AND your competitor's for each of your keywords every week. Do this, at the minimum, for Google, Yahoo, MSN and Alta Vista.
Inside Tip: Keeping up can be a lot of work so a lot of SEO Consultants use SEO Elite (http://www.SEOeliteWeb.com) to do all the most difficult and time consuming work.
One last thing to know is that Google was originally a college student's project created for the sole purpose of defining a Web site's value by the sites that link to it. Twelve years later this is still its main job. Linking is EVERYTHING to Google.
These few tips can get your website up the ranks.
Good Luck
Last year alone, millions of people made a profit on e-bay. Some were just selling odds and ends, while some ran huge businesses exclusively on e-bay. The amount of commerce done on the internet is only expected to increase, making prospects for e-bay users bright. You very well may be one of the people who have discovered the great benefits of making money from e-bay auctions. I myself have been an e-bay user for a little over a year and have had great success with my auctions.
A friend I know started selling stuff on eBay, it started out quite rocky.
So, he called me up asking me for tips on how he should increase his profit.
So, I compiled a list of things that people can use and you can implement them into your own auctions.
The funny thing is, the methods I use are not some internet guru secrets. They are just things I picked up during my time using e-bay, but seem to be overlooked a lot of the time. Here are what I have found to be the top 7 overlooked tips for successful e-bay auctions:
1. The Importance of a Good Title- When you're creating a title for your auction, you've gotta think like a buyer. When I checked my friend's listings, she had a beautiful, brand new brown patchwork Coach purse titled as 'coach purse'. This is way too general! A buyer knows what they want; in your title, include color, any brand name, main keywords that people will search, and condition is possible. I changed her title to "Brown & Beige Patchwork Coach Purse-Brand New". By the next day, it had over 100 new hits. Previously her auctions were hardly even reaching 100 hits throughout the whole 5 days.
Another mistake people often make is writing things like 'The best wristwatch ever!!!!" Even if you do believe you're selling the best wristwatch ever, is this really what a buyer is searching for? Of course not. Use a more descriptive, detailed title like 'Gold Armani Wrist Watch w/ Leather Band-New".
One more thing when it comes to titles: make sure keywords are included. For example, whatever the item you're selling actually IS, include that in the title. An example of a title I would use is:
"Brown Marc Jacobs Women’s Silver Stud Pumps Shoes"- I know that 'pumps shoes' sounds awkward, but many women will search for "marc Jacobs women’s shoes", and I want to be sure my item shows up in the results. Use these tips when creating your title and you'll be sure to see increased traffic to your auction.
2. Give honest descriptions- Sure, that stain, tear, or other defect may be sooo small that it's almost impossible to notice. Still, mention it in your auction. If you send an item out and a buyer realizes that the item has a defect that you didn't mention in the auction description, they will be disappointed and very possibly leave you negative feedback. Anyone familiar with e-bay knows that feedback is everything. It is what makes people feel comfortable buying from you and proves that you are a trustworthy, reliable buyer.
It's best to provide a photo of any defects so potential buyers can see what they're getting. And believe me, if you say that there's a defect but don't show a picture, people will e-mail you asking for some. I have sometimes had a defect so tiny on a shoe that I couldn't even get it to show up in a picture. If that's the case, say it! Provide a picture of the area where the defect is and also explain in your listing that it's so miniscule that you can't get it to show up in the picture. Buyers will trust you much more and be way more willing to buy from you in the future. You also won't have to deal with an unsatisfied customer who can damage your feedback rating and make future potential buyers hesitant or even completely dissuade them from buying from you.
3. Offer International Shipping- So often I see sellers who are providing great products but don't offer international shipping. Let me tell you- about 30% of my sales are to international buyers, and very often international buyers will pay more for products. I never understood why people are restraining their own sales potential by not offering international shipping.
Remember, the buyer is the one who pays the shipping, not you!! Even though international shipping is expensive, you are not paying it! And don't be discouraged thinking sending things internationally is difficult- it's super simple and not much different than sending things within the country. If you use USPS (the method I find most efficient for prices and service), you may have to fill out a short customs sheet that takes no more than a minute. Don't be lazy! Offer international shipping and see your sales soar!
4. Send a Thank You card with your purchase- You can get packs of black decorative cards from any general store, Wal-Mart, or even discount chains like TJ Maxx. Buy a couple packs and with people's packages, send a nice thank you card.
You don't have to write a dialog, just a simple "Name of Buyer Thanks so much for your bid! Enjoy your purchase, and I hope to do business with you in the future! Your Name or Business Name" If you want to really go all out and rake in some super feedback, include a small free gift. When I sell a pair of shoes I usually include a free headband or pair of earrings. If you'd like to try this out, try to find something that compliments whatever it is that you're selling. You could also include a little bag of candy or some tea light candles (go to the dollar store for great knick knacks and free gift ideas). Use your imagination to make your customers satisfied and loyal!
5. Offer combined shipping Buyers love combined shipping. If you offer a good combined shipping deal, and have more than one item they're interested in, they're ten times more likely to buy both items. Some people choose to determine combined shipping depending upon the two items the buyer is interested in, while others have set shipping rules. A good example is to charge $_.__ for the first item and offer to send the second item free, or for $1.00-$2.00 more. Usually the additional weight of the package isn't much so it's possible to offer combined shipping without losing any profit at all. Determine your own rates depending on the weight of the items you sell and the shipping service you use.
6. Keep communication with Buyers open and offer more pictures upon request. Of course in your listing you must include good pictures to attract buyers. Most people include 2-4 pictures per listing, depending on the size of the items and any special details you've got to show. I always include at least 3 pictures, and more if I feel the item needs more pictures of some detail it has that is unique.
Even though you have already provided your buyers with good pictures, it's helpful to write in your listing "Contact me with any questions or for more pictures. (with your contact info)" This is another method that makes buyers instantly trust you more and feel more comfortable placing bids. They feel that the communication lines are open and that they can get more info on the item if needed. And don't be discouraged thinking that you'll spend the whole day responding to e-mails requesting more photos; If you've already included good pictures, most people won't bother asking for more. Of over 50 listings where I've written this, only one person ever asked me for additional pictures. Check your e-mail though at least once a day to see if you've got any questions, people love quick responses and will reward you with good feedback for your effective communication.
7. Always use Delivery Confirmation- This is a biggie! Make sure that when you post your shipping costs, delivery confirmation costs are included so buyers aren't questioning the extra expense when they receive their invoice. Delivery confirmation is a cheap effective way to ensure both your own and the buyer's investment.
First of all, you do not want to get scammed. What? Scammed? Yes, it happens. I know that most of the scamming referred to on e-bay is about sellers who scam their buyers, but don't be naive; we sellers are also at risk. Although the majority of the e-bay community is good people who are just trying to conduct legitimate transactions, there are those rotten apples which make it hard for all of us.
The usefulness of delivery confirmation was brought to my attention by an acquaintance of mine who does some selling on e-bay. He sold some very high quality digital remote for around $250.00. He shipped the item using delivery confirmation, and after about a week told me he received an e-mail from the buyer saying she'd never received the product. She filed a whole complaint with e-bay and made a big fuss about it. GOOD THING he had the delivery confirmation number and was able to prove that the product had been shipped to her address. Don't let one of these scammers get a chance to cheat you out of your money.
Making delivery confirmation a requirement is also something that will make serious bidders trust you more and see that you're a legitimate business person who wants to secure shipment. Think about it; if someone requests NOT to use delivery confirmation, you can guess where their intentions are. The extra .75 is not breaking anyone's piggy bank, so don't feel bad about it.
There you have it! Use these highly useful yet highly overlooked tips to generate more traffic to your auctions and enjoy higher sale prices. To e-bay success!
I find it real hard for legitimate people like me to survive because of all the internet money making scams out there that promise you will get rich in 10 minutes, 5 minutes etc.
People start to lose faith in the internet because of all those’ jackasses’.
So I really want to coach some of you to evade these kinds of scams.
It is true the internet could offer you the income to quit your job but as everything in this world it’s not easy.
As much as we all want to retire, get a nice girl and live life to the max, we can’t because we have to work hard in order to get to the top.
For example I used to think that taking care of bees is easy as drinking beer. Some people I know make some nice income from honey.
So I went to a guy I know and asked him how hard it is to take care of those little buggers.
For my surprise I realized that reality was different. Did you know that bee’s have flees or ‘diarea’ and that bee’s can die from both?
The same applies to the internet money making phenomenon.
Ok First Scam: Internet Survey Scams
These programs are advertised everywhere, I even tried one and I eventually quit because it was a waste of time and effort.
All you have to do is surf the web, fill out some surveys, answer some emails and they'll send you a check every month. (Ya right)
Oh and some programs want you to pay a fee in order to start surfing and make thousands of dollars.
Most of the time these companies scam you and if you want your hard earned money back you will get a headache and eventually quit.
I joined a program that was free, it was fine I started reaching 30$ then suddenly the offers stopped and they don’t pay till you get to 75$ and if you want throw PayPal they take 25$ from your check so it is bullcrap.
Scams with Google Ad Sense
People sell pre written content but what they don’t tell you is that if tens of thousands of people use the same stuff Google will ignore your content and your website will die.
So never use that stuff, start slow, write what you like and expect people to visit your website over time.
The Big Red Title and the smiling guy that promises millions in 10 minutes
So people come to the internet and Google ‘make money’ they go to a webpage with a guy smiling, a big RED title and a story that makes you cry about how he made 1mil in one day and he wants to share his secret with you. (Wow lucky you)
Most of the time he tells you to buy something and in return others will buy for you, he will build you a website that will help you recruit others and earn commissions but what he doesn’t tell you is that you need to buy a domain name if you really hope to sell what he offered you.
But after that comes the traffic problem so as you see it’s one big scam.
That’s it hope you people watch out and be more careful and document yourself before choosing to buy something.
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