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How to put YOUR banner ads on Wikipedia.

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Hi. Two Quickies for you today…

Quickie #1:

Imagine if you could see your own banner ads on 3rd-party websites like Twitter, Facebook, Wikipedia…

Well now you can!

If you're using external sites (Web 2.0 sites, Article sites, Video sites, and so on) to grow your business, then you'll REALLY love this new software.

You'll find the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/mbb_0603

Quickie #2:

Here's something I learned this week in Greg Lloyd's newsletter.

If you need to edit a PSD file — a common format for PLR ecovers and header graphics — but don't want to fork out for a copy of Photoshop, here's a solution.

Download a free copy of "Paint" image editing software here:
http://www.getpaint.net/

Then, get the PSD plugin here:
http://paintdotnet.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=33764

That's it for today. Talk to you soon.

All the best,

Michael



Traffic P.O.A. #2

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Hi. Welcome to my latest Traffic Plan of Action.
 
The idea behind these plans is that they take seemingly complex traffic strategies and break them down into their component parts so that you can see for yourself how easily they can be executed.
 
Today we're going to look at how you can use ebooks with Private Label Rights (PLR) to drive traffic to your website.
 
Let's get started…
 
Step 1:
Find an ebook — or a series of articles — related to the topic of the website you want to promote.
 
If you can't find anything specifically related to your website's subject, perhaps you can find something that appeals to the same target market? For example, if your website deals with baby care, an ebook on baby food or dealing with colic or general parenting will reach a lot of the same people you're aiming to attract.
 
There are plenty of sources of PLR ebooks and articles out there. Here's a couple to get you started…
 
PLR Wholesaler: the free version has lots to offer, but the full version is simply excellent.
Private-Label-Content.net: A collection of 15,000 articles across a vast range of subjects.
 
Run a few searches on Google for plr ebooks, plr content, private label articles, private label ebooks and so on to find plenty more sources.
 
If you really can't find anything to fit your target market, you could go for the 'broad appeal' approach. Basically, this means using a topic that appeals to so many people, that it will hit some of your target market as well. The Hilarious Jokes Ebook (with PLR) that I recently released is a good example of this.
 
Once you've located an ebook — or collection of articles — be sure to read them to verify that the quality is up to scratch. Feel free to edit them to remove any errors or, simply, to make them your own.
 
Step 2:
Open the ebook (or compile the articles) in your favorite text editor, such as MS Word. Add your links/advertising for your website towards the beginning and, (this is IMPORTANT), make it clear to the reader that he/she is allowed to give it away to their family, friends, website visitors, Twitter followers and so on.
— Sidenote —
You could take this a step further and make the ebook brandable — that is, allow other readers to add a link of their own into the ebook before passing it on. This has the advantage of giving readers a greater incentive to give it to others, thus increasing your exposure. On the downside, it adds extra work for you when working on this POA, so you might want to skip it — at least for now.
 
If you DO want to make it brandable, you might find this tutorial (which includes a Word template) useful:
 
— End Sidenote —

Step 3:
Compile it into a PDF.
 
If you're not yet equipped for making PDFs, you'll find this blog post useful:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/how_to_make_pdfs
 
If you really want to give your PDF that extra professional touch, Frank Haywood's "Perfect Ebook" is about as good as it gets:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/perfect_pdfs
 
Step 4:
Start giving it away.
 
Offer it for free on your website — either as a direct download or to grow your opt-in list. Offer it to your Facebook friends. Offer it to your Twitter followers. Submit it to ebook directories and download sites. Offer it to other websites operating in the same market as you are.
 
In short, offer it anywhere and everywhere you can.
 
That's it! That's all there is to it.
 
Now that you've read this to the end, why not go back up to step one and get started? Within an hour or two you could have an ebook that's ready to start sending long-term targeted traffic to your site.
 
When you've done it nnce — and realize how easy it is — you'll want to do it again. And the good news is, it will be a lot easier and quicker next time around because you've got all the basics in place: the ebook layout, your ads/links, etc…
 
Before I sign off, here's a nice download for you. It's a PDF ebook that explains how to use PLR products to create money-making small reports. Click here to download it (217 Kb).
 
I hope you found this useful.
 
If you have any questions — or anything to add — please leave a comment below.


All the best,
 
Michael


Here’s How I Did It…

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Hi. There are four different parts to this post — be sure to take a moment check them all. (You'll see it's worth it.)

Here we go…

You've heard me talk in recent emails about reaching the maximum amount of people by offering ebooks — containing your links — that have broad mass appeal.

My jokes ebook was an example — and I've another one on the way in the coming days. (Stay tuned for that one.)

Here's what's interesting though…

Both ebooks were made by using content that's available in the public domain!

What that means for you is that, even if you've no desire to write your own material — and even if you've no desire to re-use PLR content — you can STILL create quality ebooks/videos/audios/etc using the vast quantity of public domain material that's freely available online.

So how do you get started with public domain content? Where can you find it? How do you know it's REALLY in the public domain?

You'll find the answers to these — and every other question you have — in this brand new video tutorial series:
http://www.public-domain.us/pd-fast/

(NOTE: I've included the terrific 'Public Domain Survival Kit' as well, so you'll be ultra-equipped for your exploration of the world of public domain content.)

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If you're a writer — in any way, shape or form — then you might be interested in checking out how you can use your ability for more than just shopping lists:
http://www.4writers.net/

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If you have a WordPress Blog, I think you'll like this Plug-in:
http://www.maxblogpress.com/plugins/msa/

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And finally,…

Here's a small PDF for you. It's called "101 Ways to Use PLR Content" and, if nothing else, it's a terrific example of how you can create a short'n'sweet ebook and turn it into a vehicle for bringing people to your website:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/dl/101-ways-PLR.zip
(653 Kb)
(Right-click and 'save target as')

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That's it for today. Hope you found it useful.

All the best,

Michael



Here are 2 Nice Downloads for You…

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Hi. I've two more quickies for you today…

QUICKIE # 1:
If you've ever dreamed of starting your own membership site (whether free or paid), but were turned off by the technical complexity of setting it up, then I've got something for you.

It's a desktop software that will enable you to set up a secure, ready-to-use member site in just 60 seconds flat!

And it comes with full master resale rights too.

You'll find all the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/IMSS_0216

QUICKIE # 2:
I've got two new downloads for you today. As usual, there's nothing to sign up for — you'll find the direct download links here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/Free_Dwnlds_0216

I've got some interesting things for you over the coming days, so please watch out for my next few emails.

Talk to you soon.

Michael



How Do I Reduce Refunds?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Hi. If you're like me — and, in this instance, I suspect you are — then you HATE having to issue refunds. Who wouldn't?
 
But it's a simple fact of online business life that, no matter how good your product is, a certain percentage of your customers will ask for a refund for one reason or another.
 
Now, while it's impossible to eliminate refunds altogether, there are a few things you can do to keep them to a minimum — and one thing in particular you can do that can really help slash your refund rate considerably.
 
The 'few things' include…
 
1) Providing a quality product — and, where possible, over-delivering to improve customer satisfaction.
2) Being there to answer your customer's questions in a timely and friendly manner.
3) Providing follow-up support, tips, encouragement and bonuses via autoresponder.
 
These are the basics. They are pretty self-explanatory – and I'm not going to go into them in detail here. Suffice it to say that, if you offer a good product (that delivers on its promise), and you offer good customer service, then your refund levels will remain low.
 
However, you will still get SOME refund requests no matter how hard you try. So, what can you do about those?
 
Well, rather than immediately issuing the refund as soon as you receive the request, you can offer your customer an alternative product instead.
 
The alternative product should be worth AT LEAST as much as the product being refunded — ideally more. It should also be relevant to the customer's needs. For example, if the initial sale was for a golf ebook, then offer a different golf ebook — or collection of ebooks — instead.
 
Your offer won't be accepted on some occasions but, in my experience, it WILL be accepted on many occasions.
 
Here's an email I sent recently to a customer who had ordered a $17 product and wanted a refund…

Hi [NAME],
 
I'm sorry to hear that this hasn't worked out for
you.
 

Now, I can go ahead and issue your refund as
requested or, if you prefer, I can give you an
alternative product at the same/higher value
instead.
 
I propose a copy of the Total Resale package
( http://www.TotalResale.com ) which is sold at
$47 as a good replacement.
 
You might have something else in mind and, if
so, just let me know.
 
Alternatively, of course, if you'd prefer I just
issue the refund, please let me know also and
I'll take care of it right away.
 
All the best,
 
[My Signature]
The customer accepted the offer.
 
She got a $47 product for just $17 so she was happy. I got to keep my $17 so I was happy.
 
And, as an additional bonus, my relationship with the customer was strengthened which will — hopefully — lead to more business into the future.
 
Now, if you don't have any other products to offer your customers as an alternative, then look around for products with Private Label Rights or Master Resale Rights that you can offer.
 
 
 
 
Okay, I think that covers it.
 
It's a simple concept, but it DOES work. Next time you receive the dreaded refund request, try it out and see for yourself.
 
All the best,
 
Michael



Internet Marketing Training Videos (normally $97)

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Hi. I've got a huge collection of high-quality, HIGH-demand, IM Training Videos for you that normally go for $97, but you can grab them for a third of that!

The entire collection includes full Master Resale Rights — and is packaged into a quick and easy 12 Mb download.

You'll find all the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/imv_0129

Quick reminder… If you didn't download your latest free PLR ebook, you'll find it here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/plr_download_0128

That's it for now. Have a great weekend!

All the best,

Michael



Here’s a nice download for you (with PLR)

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Hi. I've a nice download for you today (with PLR).

It's an ebook called "3 Steps to newbie Success" and, as usual, there's nothing to sign up for. You'll find a direct download link here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/plr_download_0128

All the best,

Michael



Here’s an interesting (and free) PDF ebook for you

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Hi. I've got an interesting little download for you today.

It's a very short PDF. Essentially, it contains just 5 links to 5 online resources that you can use for free.

However, there's a 6th link in the ebook that's especially interesting.

Take a look for yourself:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/bonus_gifts
(This is a direct link to a 270 KB zip file)

All the best,

Michael
 



Here’s a very good start up guide for newbies

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Hi. I've just come across a great "all-in-one" guide that shows you how to have your first squeeze page, blog, and order-taking website set up within 24 hours.

You'll find all he details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/Newbies_Guide_1211
(note: check out my bonus below…)

In a nutshell, you'll learn how to…

1) Get your website set up quickly with your own domain name, hosting, email, autoresponder and paypal account!

2) Set up a "squeeze" page so you can start building your list fast!

3) Get a Wordpress blog up on your website in minutes!

4) Set up and sell all those Resale Rights products you have on your hard drive!

And if you don't already have resale rights products, then check out my Quick BONUS…

If you decide to order the newbie's guide (above), I'll give you any one of the following packages with resale rights (or private label rights) at no extra cost.

Just drop me a line after you've completed your order and let me know which of the following you want..

http://www.private-label-content.net
http://www.public-domain.us
http://www.ebooktimes.com/rrbc/index.htm
http://ebooktimes.com/5-Minute-Articles
http://www.ebooktimes.com/Ebooks-For-Newbies
http://ebooktimes.com/SuperSignUpSystem

I'll get back to you within 24 hours (tops) with the download link for your bonus.

Here's the URL for the newbie's guide again:http://www.ebooktimes.com/Newbies_Guide_1211

All the best,

Michael



Here’s a Nice Download for You (with PLR)

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Hi. With Halloween almost upon us, I've got a nice download for you to mark the occasion. More on that below.

Firstly, however, I've got a terrific new offer for you and, if you're one of the first 50 fast-movers, you can grab it at a knock-down price.

This is a high-quality, high-demand package and it includes resale rights. On top of that, I've added some terrific extra bonuses.

For those reasons, I expect the first 50 to disappear fast so be sure to go there now if you want to get the best deal.

You'll find all the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/CP_with_Resale_Rights

And now, your download…

It's an ebook called 'The True History of Halloween' and it comes complete with private label rights.

You can download it on this page:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/Halloween_PLR_09

That's it for now. Talk to you soon.

All the best,

Michael