Launching Your Successful Affiliate Marketing Business - “Foundations” (Video)

Friends, many Internet Marketing and eCommerce pros launch Affiliate Marketing (“A.M.”) businesses yet few succeed. This introductory video (https://youtu.be/3cb0nq8AtJI) explores the foundations of A.M.  First, we examine the three types of affiliate “Products” – Physical, Digital and Services. Next, we take a look at A.M. “Platforms” including Landing and Sales Pages, Blogs, Facebook Pages, Shopify and WordPress eCommerce themes with APIs along with customized platforms for selling services. We then turn to “Email List Builders and Auto-Responders” such as Aweber, MailChimp and GetResponse. And finally, identify free- and fee-based “Marketing Strategies”.  We will publish a video on “Advanced” A.M. techniques in the near future. For now, please register for our Free Trial by clicking on this link (http://tidyurl.com/gcn9or). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

How to Build Your Successful Affiliate Marketing Business - Part 2 ("Platforms")

Friends, once you have the decided on the "Product Category" you plan to market - Physical, Digital and/or Service - the next step is to select an appropriate "Platform" for your business. If you are selling individual products a simple "Landing or Sales Page" will likely meet your needs. Click Funnels is a great starting point. We find that "Blogs" or basic web sites which allow you to post Affiliate links and HTML banners along with descriptive text are just fine for most Physical and Digital products. Google Blogger or a suitable WordPress theme such as 'Salient' are good choices here. "Shopify" or a "WordPress" theme with APIs to Amazon, eBay, etc. are best if you want to import hundreds or even thousands of Physical and Digital products. We recommend visiting the "Envato Market - WordPress" tab for good quality themes. Specialized platforms for Services including Six Figure Mentors and Wealthy Affiliate are excellent for selling Services. Please try our no cost-no obligation Free Trial (http://tidyurl.com/e7dykf) today to learn about the customized services platform we use here at Internet Digital Entrepreneur. See you soon, Lawrence

Success Factors for Email List Building (Video)

Friends, we all want to create the largest, high-quality email lists for our Internet Marketing and eCommerce businesses. So what are the success factors? Watch our brief tutorial video which identifies 10 success factors (https://youtu.be/JAQZMw_0FGo). If your are targeting multiple niche markets you may want to create a series of lists ... one for each avatar. And take a moment to register for a Free Trial of our Digital Business System today by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/hwxn7d). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

How to Build Your Successful Affiliate Marketing Business - Part 1 ("Product Types")

Friends, so you want to launch an Affiliate Marketing business. Where to begin? As with any business you need to carefully select your target avatars and assess their greatest needs. Once this important step is accomplished the most basic question concerns solutions. Which types of solutions do you want to offer? There are three (3) product categories every IM and eCommerce pro must clearly understand. First, "Physical products" range from sporting goods to fine jewelry to consumer electronics ranging in price from $10-$20 USD to upwards of several thousands USD. Second, are "Digital" products" including downloadable software, music, videos and eBooks. While increasingly popular, these products commonly have lower ASPs (average selling prices) ranging from roughly $5-$100 USD. Thirdly are "Service products" such as professional training, coaching and planning (e.g. financial management, learning a new skill or even travel). Two important things separate "Services" from Physical and Digital products: 1) They tend to having much higher ASPs (and thus higher commissions), and 2) They hold the promise of "transforming" the customer from point A to B. More details to follow. Please take a moment to learn about the Digital Business System we use by signing-up for our Free Trial today - click here (http://tidyurl.com/jdnq7v). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Selecting the Optimal PPC Strategy for Your Internet Business (Video)

Friends, what is the best PCC approach for you and your business? Well, this introductory video (https://youtu.be/Pqsb6WfSA1g) on PPC defines the Three Key Questions every IM and eCommerce pro should answer before they begins, explains the Two Categories of PPC ads, identified the Top Two PPC Vendors and three of the top tier PPC Ad Agencies along with and overview of PPC Tracking and Analytics. After watching this video we appreciate you taking a moment to sign-up for our Free Trial 7-part video videos today by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/vrv1pa). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Selecting the Optimal PPC Strategy for Your Internet Business - Part 3 ("Content")

Fellow IM & eComm Pros, so far in this series we have explored the "Three" Questions" we need to answer before embarking on our PPC journey as well as the two basic types of PPC ... "Search" and "Content". So what comes next? Answer: "Content". In fact there are 5 types of content every PPC ad should contain for maximum benefit. First, a clear a compelling "Headline" ... ideally which points to the avatar's need and your value proposition. Second, a brief "Description" including customer need and the benefits of your solution. Third, your "Display URL" (most commonly the URL of your home page). Forth, the "Destination URL". This should be the URL of the specific product or service page (or Landing Page) which provides the prospect full details of your solution. Finally, the "Call to Action" (aka the action you desire to prospect today .. typically clicking here to either "Opt-In" to your email list or "Purchase" your solution. Hope this helps. If so, kindly take a moment to sign-up today for our Free Trail by clicking here now (http://tidyurl.com/ecq5mu). See you soon. Lawrence,   Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Selecting the Optimal PPC Strategy for Your Internet Business - Part 2 (Types - Search & Content)

Colleagues, now that you have your PPC foundations defined, what comes next? We need to select which of two basic PPC techniques you plan to use. "Search" ads appear above and below the search results to a Google or Bing query are based upon "Keyword Planning". "Content" ads are usually placed on web sites, blogs or forums where the content sites typically set a fixed-fee a per click. This is referred to as "Contextual Targeting". Your PPC strategy may be exlcusively Search or Content PPC or a combination of X% budget Search ads (e.g. 60%) and Y% budget for Content ads (e.g. 40%). Details to follow in our next blog post. For now, please sign-up for our Free Trial 7-part video program - click here (http://tidyurl.com/pf0tok). Bye for now. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Selecting the Optimal PPC Strategy for Your Internet Business - Part 1 (Three Fundamental Questions)

Friends, every Internet Marketer and eCommerce pro needs a well-defined PPC strategy. This Internet advertising model used to direct traffic to websites, in which an advertiser pays a publisher (most commonly a website or network of websites) when the ad is clicked. So where do you begin? Glad you asked. There are three fundamental questions you should clearly answer before you embark on your PPC journey. First, what are your "Goals" for your online business, and specifically what are your Goals for paid advertising? Next, which "Fee-based Strategies" do you intend to use? Thirdly, what is your "Budget" for fee-based (aka paid) advertising ... daily, weekly and monthly spend? Yes, these foundational questions are very basic, however, you run the risk of errant spending without a well-defined plan. See you soon. Thank you for trying our Free Trial today by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/wnm0zc). 

Free Offer - Ten Techniques for Increasing Internet Conversion Rates & Boosting Revenue

Fellow Internet Marketers & eCommerce Pros, we all want high conversion rates and stronger revenue. But what are the best methods for achieving these goals? While there is no silver bullet solution, we have assessed some of the best proven methods and put them into one simple, easy to use report. Most all of these methods are one that you can implement today according to your business needs. We have also added a few exta "Bonus Techniques" for you as well. Simply download by clicking here. If you like what you see kindly take a moment to register for our Free Trial which includes a 7-part video training in Internet-based Affiliate Marketing by visitng: http://tidyurl.com/prj8vz See you soon. Lawrence, Intenet Digital Entrepreneur

SEO Best Practices for Internet Marketers & eCommerce Pros (Video)

Friends, this introductory video (https://youtu.be/yCDeDA56diU) on SEO Best Practices covers Domains, Web Site Hosting and Wordpress Plug-ins, Keyword Planners, Content, Blogging, Guest Blogging and Backlinks, Meta Tags, and valuable SEO Resources for IM and eCommerce pros like yourself. And why not take a moment and register today for a Free Trial of our Digital Business System simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/g9qrlf). Bye for now. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Increasing Conversion Rates Boost Your Revenue - Part 6 ("Reduce Risk")

Friends, having looked at Congruence, Customer Testimonials, Urgency, A/B Testing and CTA Testing ... which other techniques can we use to increase conversion rates? One answer is to reduce actual or perceived transaction "Risk" among prospects and current customers. For a Landing Page "Opt-In" request clearly state that you will not share the person's contact information with others and will not put them on an email "spam" list. Moreover, they can "Opt-Out" at any time. For product or service purchases risk reduction methods include a no questions asked "30-day money back guarantee", a "try then buy" process or even an "extra incentive" if the buyer is not 100% satisfied (e.g. a full refund plus a bonus ... such as cash, a complementary ebook, white paper, etc.). Hope this helps. If so, kindly take a moment to register for our no obligation Free Trial which includes a 7-part video series (click here - http://tidyurl.com/3hehaf). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Increasing Conversion Rates Boost Your Revenue - Part 5 ("CTA Testing")

Colleagues, I trust we have agreement that Congruence, Customer Testimonials, Urgency (combined with Lead Magnets) and A/B Split Testing are all vital to boosting your conversion rates. So what lies ahead? Answer: Perform A/B/n Testing on multiple "Calls to Action" (CTAs). We addressed "CTAs" in a previous post. Syntax (written or verbal), Size, Location, Ease of Use and even Color are key elements of a great CTA. However, investing the time and effort to "test" are variety of CTAs across different media platforms (blogs, social media, forums, web sites, video ... desktop and mobile) can take your conversion rates from 2%-3% to 4%-5%. Even a 1%-2% increase in "Opt-Ins" can translate into a 10%-20% boost in downstream revenue. So where to start? We suggest carefully examining the "raw data" from whichever Integrated Business System or Sales Funnel tool you currently use. Moreover, you can use one of the automated testing tools mentioned in Part 4 of this series (Cardinal Path, Crazy Egg, InstaPage, Thrive Theme, UnBounce, VWO). Take action today by registering for our Free Trial and learn more about the Integrated Business System we use - click here now (http://tidyurl.com/jr5ggo). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Keys to Boosting Internet Conversion Rates and Increasing Revenue (Video)

Keys to Boosting Internet Conversion Rates and Increasing Revenue Internet Marketing and eCommerce Pros, this video explores four (4) keys to boosting online conversion rates and in turn your revenue. Congruence, Customer Testimonials, Urgency and A/B Split Testing are some of the most valuable techniques you can implement today (https://youtu.be/dKoVcZ2QmzU). Thanks for taking a moment to register for our Free Trial 7-part video training series - just click this link (http://tidyurl.com/jxfi0s). Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Increasing Conversion Rates Boost Your Revenue - Part 4 ("A/B Testing")

Friends, so far in this series we have examined "Congruence", " Customer Testimonials" and "Urgency" as key factors in boosting conversion rates and your revenue. What's next? Let's take a look at "A/B Testing". Simply put two or more versions (A, B ...n) are compared, which are identical except for one variation that might affect a prospect or customer's decision. Version A may be the currently used version (control), while version B is modified in some respect (treatment). "A/B Testing" can be performed for each step in your Internet sales funnel, but should start with your Landing Page(s) where you are seeking the highest possible "Opt-In" rate. Many paid advertising tools such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads may come with A/B testing tools onboard. Other tools include Cardinal Path, Crazy Egg, InstaPage, Thrive Theme, UnBounce, VWO, etc. A/B Testing is valuable for basic-to-intermediate level Internet Marketers. Advanced IMers likely benefit from Mult-Variate Analysis (MTV). For now, please try our 7-part video Free Trial for IMers by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/igoes0). Bye for now. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Targeting High Demand Niche Market Avatars (Video)

Friends, identifying and targeting high demand Avatars is essential to the success of any Internet business. This video explores key Identification and Selection Criteria of candidate Avatars. It also provides an overview of four common Avatars - Millennials, Work From Homers, Baby Boomers and the Self-Employed. Moreover it identifies some of the most valuable online resources for researching and targeting your Avatars such as Entrepreneur.com, Consulting.com, Freelancer.com and more. So take a listen and afterward register today for our no cost, no obligation Free Trial 7-part video training program simply by clicking here (https://youtu.be/Q1cHaf7mqF4). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Increasing Conversion Rates Boost Your Revenue - Part 3 ("Urgency")

Friends, so far we have addressed the importance of "Value and Trust" as well as "Customer Testimonials" in boosting prospect and existing customer conversion rates. What comes next? We suggest combining the discrete use of "Urgency" combined with an incentive ("Free Offer" aka "Lead Magnet"). Presenting your Avatar(s) with a clear, simple choice (e.g. "sign-up today", "register without delay" or "purchase now") combined with offering a "valuable" lead magnet ("for the first 100 people to register" or "for the next 24 hours") is a powerful combination for converting initial "Opt-Ins" or "Low Ticket" purchases. It is well worth the time, effort and if necessary modest cost to have multiple, relevant lead magnets which you can use at key points in the on-going sales process ... from "Opt-In" as well as each additional milestone (such as "Mid-Ticket" and "High Ticket" upsells and cross-sells). If you found this brief post helpful kindly take a moment now to register for our Free Trial simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/qu6qeb). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Increasing Conversion Rates Boost Your Revenue - Part 2 ("Customer Testimonials")

Friends, in our first post we affirmed that "Value and Trust" are the essential starting point for boosting conversion rates for both a prospect's initial "Opt-In" as well as product or service "Purchases" (and repeat purchases). So what else can you add to the mix? We recommend using "Customer Testimonials" through your marketing materials ... whether text, graphics and/or video. A focused, relevant "Testimonial" from a customer in the same Avatar is powerful. From the prospect or customer's perspective, testimonials further boost "Value and Trust" while reducing perceived "Risk" in the minds of your target niche. Bottom line: Follow-up online and if necessary via phone with your customers to inquire both "Why" they opted-in to your list and confirm the "Value" they received from their purchase. For now, kindly take a moment to register now for our Free Trial simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/3objru). Be back soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Success Factors for Automated List Building

Friends, Automated List Building is a vital party of any Internet Marketer's toolkit. This video explores three key success factors for building both the size and quality of your email list. First, Value and Trust. Second, the use of Lead Magnets. And third, Pre-Qualification of prospects. View today and register for ouyr Free Trial at: https://youtu.be/kH0z0VOWqh8  Many thanks. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Success Factors for Automated List Building

Increasing Conversion Rates Boost Your Revenue - Part 1 ("Congruence")

Friends, would you like to increase your online conversion rates? Of course ... every Internet Marketer would, myself included. This series will offer techniques and tools which collectively help strengthen your conversion rates. Even a 1% increase in your conversion rate can have a big impact on revenue. Key principle: Congruence - Offer the "Highest Value Solution" (product or service) which solves the prospect's greatest "Need". This is easier said than done. Researching and verifying your target avatar's "Needs". We recommend spending abundant time one avatar-specific portals, forums, publications and/or social media groups to understand your market needs. Facebook Groups, Warrior Forum, Work From Home Mom's, Reddit Sub-Reddits are just a few among countless excellent resources. A simple Google search on "AVATAR needs" will provide additional information. Bye for now. To learn more about our solution register for a Free Trial by clicking here now (http://tidyurl.com/0jcxvs). Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Defining and Targeting High Demand Niche Markets (Avatars) - Part 5

Friends, as we conclude our series on high-demand "Avatars" for Internet Marketer's let's take a look at the "Self-Employed" niche. Unlike the Millennial, Work From Home and Baby Boomer avatars, the "Self-Employed" market spans the full gamit of age range, occupational status, education and income. Thus, research on the specific sub-niche, their need(s), interest(s) and buying motivation(s) can vary widely. Examples of the "Self-Employed" include everyone from professional business consultants (accountants, management consultants, attorneys and most definitely Internet Marketers) to small or micro business owners and construction contractors. Many Fiverr, Upwork and Freelancer consultants are "Self-Employed". Facebook has multiple Groups of interest including "Self Employed Friends". Entrepreneur.com, Consulting.com and Glassdoor.com are excellent Internet 'hangouts' where you can learn the nuances of Self Employed occupations, needs and interests. If this info is helpful kindly take a moment to register for our Free Trial to learn more simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/re4ywp). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Defining and Targeting High Demand Niche Markets (Avatars) - Part 4

Friends, so far we have defined key target niche selection criteria as well as profiled two Avatars ... Millennials and Work From Homers. "Baby Boomers" are roughly defined as being born between 1945-1964 ... numbering 75 million in the US alone. They typically are approaching (or in) retirement, yet the younger half of this cohort still may be seeking "second career" opportunities either as part of a larger corporation, small business or sole proprietor where they can apply these skills from their 'first' career' in a different environment. Their professional motivation is two-fold: First, stay active and add value as they have the for the past 2-3+ decades. And second, generate a supplemental income which will enhance their life styles. Boomers are prime candidates for products and services which help them reach a specific goal such as gain new tech skills, improve health-fitness or lower their golf handicap. Take a look at Baby Boomer Magazine(.com) and the Facebook "Baby Boomer - A National Movement" Group. Click here (http://tidyurl.com/q0niyh) to learn more about our Free Trial. See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Defining and Targeting High Demand Niche Markets (Avatars) - Part 3

Friends, in this post series we have defined the 'profile and selection criteria' for your target Avatars and examined the "Millennial" Avatar. What's next? Let's take a look at the "Work From Home" Avatar. Men and women work from home for a variety of reasons which you will want to include in your market "messaging" (copywriting and/or video). The age range can vary widely from 20s to 60s. Reasons for working from home can include caring for a young child, home schooling, employer perks to work on-site or off-site, the logistical benefit of having a 2 minute versus 1 hour commute, etc. Conventional wisdom is that Work From Homers are college-educated professionals employed by a medium-to-large business or freelancers-consultants ... generally with good middle class incomes. Others - younger or older - are forming their own business and need to keep overhead expenses low. I highly suggest performing searches on Facebook Groups and/or Google "work from home" to uncover trade publications, associations and web portals which cater to this Avatar to learn first-hand about the gamit of Work From Homer circumstances and needs, including "Work From Home Mom Revolution". For now, kindly register for our Free Trial 7-part video training simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/oam7fe). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Defining and Targeting High Demand Niche Markets (Avatars) - Part 2

Friends, our first post in this series on target niche market Avatars we looked at the key profile and decision-making criteria to help you assess the best Avatar(s) for your Internet business. So what are some of the ideal Avatars to consider? Well, in this and coming posts we will put several Avatars under the microscope to aide you in the assessment process. Let's begin with "Millennials". Millennials are aged 18-34 in 2015, now number 75.4 million, surpassing the 74.9 million Baby Boomers (ages 51-69) and Generation X (ages 35-50 in 2015). They have grown up with technology, spend significant time on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Pinterest, and are comfortable purchasing products and services on Amazon and other online businesses. Finally, Millennials tend to have strong purchasing power. Be back soon. For now, kindly register for our 7-part video training Free Trial simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/tdpi9m). Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Introducing the Internet Digital Entrepreneur YouTube Channel

Dear Internet Marketer's and eCommerce Professionals, We are pleased to launch the new Internet Digital Entrepreneur channel on YouTube. Our mission to to train and equip Internet Marketer's and eCommerce Professionals - Millennials, Work From Homers and Baby Boomers alike - with valuable tools, best practices and resources needed to ensure the success of your new or existing online business. We will include everything from How to Start an Online Business, Selecting Affiliate Products and Services to SEO Tips and Conversion Techniques. We will also add valuable free offers from time to time such as Secrets to Email List Building eBook, Internet Market's Toolkit, Five Steps to Creating 'Value' for Your Customers and more.
So subscribe today and bookmark: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7FREYm1-anP4zukNqjo7KQ
See you on the Tube. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur (internetdigitalentrepreneur@gmail.com)

Defining and Targeting High Demand Niche Markets (Avatars) - Part 1

Friends, what is the best avatar(s) for your Internet marketing business? In this series we will look at best practices for "Identifying and Selecting" your avatars as well present you with several 'pre-defined' avatars you may wish to target. The golden rule of on- and off-line marketing is to start with the customer. So which are the most important selection criteria? First, is the avatar in the consumer B2C or business B2B sector? We will use B2C for purposes of this post series. Second, are you targeting individuals (e.g. a college student) or groups (e.g. a family). Most importantly what is the avatar's greatest "Need" (aka "pain point). Next, which "Solution" will provide the most "Value" to fulfill their "Need" and what are the "Benefits" of your solution. Age, occupation, purchasing power (income) are vital to defining your "Avatar(s)" profile as are their purchasing criteria. Finally, how do they learn about potential products or services (information sources) and ultimately where do they make online purchases. Much more details follow. For now, take a moment to register for our Free Trial simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/i6djcz). Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Free Offer - Internet Marketer's Toolkit (Download Today)

Attention new and intermediate Internet Marketer's: We are pleased to offer this simple toolkit which provides many of the resources - including target market niche and avatar research, domain management, hosting services, web site development, landing page & sales funnel, email list builders & auto-responders, lead magnets, SEO portals & resources, free- & fee-based marketing resources and a roster of affiliate networks - which you can use to launch and grow your Internet business (download here). Sign-up today for our Free Trial at http://tidyurl.com/0pxsay. See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

SEO Best Practices for Internet Marketers - Part 7

Friends, as a postscript to our SEO series I wanted to share with you the most up-to-date version of Google's Developer Documentation Style Guide dated June 8, 2017 (https://developers.google.com/style/). Do not be misled by the phrase "Developer Documentation". This guide provides an invaluable description of what Google deems to be best practices for almost any type of Internet "Content" such as articles, white papers, blog posts, lead magnets and even video. To what benefit for IMers? You guessed it: Boosting search engine rankings and ultimately Traffic. A few very basic golden nuggests include: 1) Sound like a knowledgeable friend, 2) Use clear, concise, short sentences, 3) Include numbered lists for sequences of events, 4) Write in a friendly, conversational tone with a clear purpose ... and much, much more. If you found this post helpful kindly take a moment today to register for our Free Trial simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/kr7hej). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

SEO Best Practices for Internet Marketers - Part 6

Friends, as we conclude our SEO post series let's take a look at "Backlinks". So what are Backlinks and why are they vital to your success? Backlinks are links from outside ("referring") domains that point back to pages on your domain. Your backlink profile is made up of backlinks from external sites. They contribute to the overall strength, relevance and diversity of your domain’s backlink profile which boost your sites "Authority" and "Page Rank" among Google, Bing, Yahoo! Search engines assess both the number of Backlinks and the Authority of the "referring domains" - thus the quantity and quality of Backlinks are essential. "Do-follow" links pass on the SEO benefits of the website where it is built from to the hyperlinked site. "No-follow" links do not have any SEO value and will not add up to the link profile used by search engines. SEO gurus believe you should use both types of Backlinks, yet a much higher percentage of your Backlinks should be "Do-follow" links. If this was helpful please take a moment and register for our Free Trial 7-part video training program today by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/uhxt8c). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

SEO Best Practices for Internet Marketers - Part 5

Friends, this SEO series has focused so far on Domains, Hosting, Keywords, Content, Portals-Resources and the value of your own Blog. Let's now take a look at Guest Blogging. Why is Guest Blogging essential for successful IMers? First, Guest Blogging allows you to strengthen the "Value" of your "Content" and in turn generate incremental "traffic" from large pools of new prospects who read these 3rd party blogs. Second, assuming your "Content" is in fact valuable to the other blog's readers their blog owners are more likely to link back to your own blog ... which leads to a boost in the "Authority" of your blog from the perspective of Google, Bing and Yahoo. The more links to your blog from 3rd party blogs and portals resonate well with search engines. Bottom line: Guest Blogging on 1st and 2nd tier blogs which are in the same market or technology niche as your blog (or web site) is a vital SEO asset. While there are numerous blog directories I suggest simply performing a Google search such as "ABC blog portal" where ABC is your target avatar and/or solution area. Hopes this helps. If so, take a moment to register for our Free Trial today to access our 7-part video training by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/7nhrbn). Bye for now. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

SEO Best Practices for Internet Marketers - Part 4

Friends, so far in our series SEO we have looked at domains, hosting, keywords, content (is "king") and Wordpress plug-ins. What comes next? Developing and managing your own blog dedicated to your target avatar(s), their needs and solutions to their problems is vital. Your own blog provides two important opportunities: 1) Establish an on-going "conversation" with your prospects and consumers, and 2) Build "authority" with Google, Bing and Yahoo! search engines. Note: Keep your focus on Google. A few tips - post frequently, include keywords ... but don't "stuff" your posts with them, understand your avatar(s) pain points (address them succinctly and offer high "value" solutions). Experts vary widely on the optimal "length" (e.g. word count) for blog posts. You can address a given need in-depth via one long post or via a series on posts on a precise topic. Bottom line: Best-of-breed blogging serves your prospects and helps convert them into customers, can dramatically boost traffic, and is largely free of charge. Thus, you are building free, organic traffic. For now take a moment to register for our Free Trial consisting of a 7-part video training by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/jsb3lb) today. Be back soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

Free Offer - How to Create Value for Your Affiliate Marketing Customers (Download Today)

Friends, whether you are a Millennial, a Work From Home individual or Baby Boomer, Internet marketing offers many opportunities for generating extra income and even launching a second career. But do you know the single most important ingredient to any successful online business? Offering your target niche (or avatar) a product or service with high "Value" - both actual and perceived value - is what differentiates the winners from the losers in the global Internet arena. Download our complementary paper today which reveals the five success factors for establishing the "Value" of your product or service simply by clicking here. Bye for now. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur

SEO Best Practices for Internet Marketers - Part 3

Friends, in our recent posts we have addressed SEO Basics along with KeyWords and Content. But why should Internet entrepreneurs be so concerned about SEO optimization? Simply put, because SEO optimization is truly the lifeblood which will ensure maximum free organic traffic to your web sites, blogs, videos and landing pages. We all need to be SEO "literate", yet may not have the time and/or resources to become gurus in this critical area. Thus, let me suggest a short-list of the best SEO portals on the web which will help you stay abreast of key trends and techniques which will benefit your business. Search Engine Watch, Search Engine Land, Search Engine Journal (SEJ), Tutorials Point - SEO page and the Moz Blog. These sites offer free newsletters, video tutorials and/or eBooks which will keep you up-to-date without having to invest large blocks of time to become and stay SEO proficient. So take a look. And to learn more about our affiliate marketing Integrated Product Suite register for our Free Trial (7-part video training) today simply by clicking here (http://tidyurl.com/uwden8). See you soon. Lawrence, Internet Digital Entrepreneur