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The Weekly Challenge #1

Friday, July 9th, 2010
Hi. Welcome to a brand new feature that I'm adding to Ebook Times. It's called 'The Weekly Challenge'.
 
Basically, it's about helping you (and me) start doing all those traffic-building tactics we've been MEANING to try for a long time, but haven't gotten around to because of all the distractions, complications etc.
 
Hopefully, by presenting you with a specific challenge each week, it will help focus your mind on completing the task — and, thus, growing your business that little bit more.
 
As I present each new challenge, I'll include a poll asking you to let me know how you did with the previous one. I'll also be asking you to leave any questions, comments, tips and suggestions you might have related to the specific challenge.
 
Please keep in mind that the challenge should be considered a minimum target — doing it once is good, doing it twice is better!
 
So, let's get the ball rolling!
 
I want to ease you into this, so I'm going to make this first challenge a fairly easy one…
 
This Week's Challenge: Get at Least 10 One-Way Backlinks to Your Website
 
Getting one-way links to your website is the best way to improve your search-engine ranking and grow your traffic over time.
 
You should be aiming to get at least 10 new backlinks to your site EVERY week, which is one of the reasons I'm starting with this one first.
 
Basically, the hope is, once you get into the rhythm of building backlinks, it will become part of your weekly routine and will really help grow and strengthen your online presence.
 
Here are Some Tips and Resources to Help You Get Started:
 
- This blog post outlines a great way of getting backlinks quickly and easily.
 
- Link Directory Submitter is a very useful piece of software for semi-automating the process of submitting your site to 1000's of website directories. (NOTE: If you own the Total Resale Package, you already have this.)
 
- You could write a relevant article and submit it to the top article directories.
 
- Get a PERMANENT PR3 backlink here starting at just $17 (for life!)
 
- Download this Top Sources For Free Backlinks ebook at Cnet Downloads.
 
- Get your first backlink right now, by leaving a question, a comment, or a useful tip below!
 
Good luck with this week's challenge!
 
Michael
 


I Finally Created My First Squidoo Lens!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Hi. I want to outline the process behind the making of my Hilarious Jokes and UFO Enigma ebooks — in the hope that it might inspire you to create similar ebooks of your own.

Rather than just put the information up on the Ebook Times Blog, I did something else that I've been MEANING to do for ages — I finally created my first Squidoo Lens! It's called Making Ebooks Using Public Domain Content

Besides a lot of useful information, I've also included some nice free downloads in the 'Resources' section.

Be sure to check it out and don't hesitate to leave your questions or comments (you don't need to be logged in to comment).

See you there!

Michael



I recommend bookmarking this page…

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Hi. Two quickies for you today…

QUICKIE #1

I've just put a new site online offering a very nice piece of software for creating ecovers. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to design professional boxes, books, DVDs, and so on, then this is for you. (Even if you don't create your own products, this is the perfect solution for re-branding all those PLR products you have on your PC…)

You'll find all the details here:
http://ebook-cover-generator.com/

QUICKIE #2

Kim Roach has uploaded a list she calls "The Ultimate Internet Marketing Toolbox" on the Warrior forum. Basically, it's a comprehensive list of everything you'll need to get your work done online.

This is definitely one to bookmark for future reference:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/im_toolbox_1506

Talk to you soon.

Michael



Here are 2 nice downloads for you (with PLR)

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Hi. I've got two nice downloads for you today — and both come with full private label rights. You'll find the download link below.

Firstly, just a quick 'heads up' in case you missed my last post about adding Google Analytics code to your web pages.

Basically, I've found a great piece of software that enables you to do all of this…

-> Add Google Analytics code to an infinite number of webpages in the space of one minute! It will add it to ALL your existing pages AND all your future pages without you having to actually edit those pages. (Yes, I know that sounds a bit mad, but it DOES work.)

-> Add any other code you want to past, present and future pages — without needing to edit those pages. Add popup code, or affiliate tracking code or any other kind of code you need across EVERY page on your server — in just one minute.

-> Add PHP code to your pages without having to change your page extension from dot-HTM to dot-PHP. (This saves a LOT of hassle.)

The software is called Easy Code Pro, and you'll find all the details here:
http://www.bizzydays.com/Easy-Code-Pro

And now, your downloads…

One is an ebook and one is a fascinating audio package. As I said, both include PLR. You'll find the direct download links here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/download_0610

(By the way, the version of that page that I have on my PC doesn't have the Google Analytics code. However, as soon as I uploaded it to my server, it was put there automatically thanks to Easy Code Pro.)

Talk to you soon.

Michael



Here’s something nice for you…

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Hi. I've got a very nice download for you today (and it also includes full Master Resale Rights and Private Label Rights).

You'll find a direct download link on this page:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/free-downloads-100510.htm

All the best,

Michael



Here’s a nice little piece of software for you (with MRR)

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Hi. I've got a nice download for you today. You'll find it below.

Firstly, however, a few words about Scribd.

—- Sidenote —–
In a hurry? Get the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/str_0401
(BTW, I've added a nice video bonus to the page.)
—- End Sidenote —–

So, what exactly is Scribd?

Basically, it's a platform for creating, distributing, giving away or selling documents.

You can use it to share PDF files, DOC files, TXT files as well as Excel files, PowerPoint files and more. You can create documents 'on the fly' inside Scribd — or you can upload them from your PC.

Scribd is a new way of getting your word out to people — sort of like article marketing on steroids.

You can use it to distribute articles, give away ebooks (or sample chapters) for promo purposes, and so on.

AND…

Best of all, you can use Scribd to drive LOTS of people to your website.

Besides all the people that will come into direct contact with you on the site, there are two other important considerations…

1. Google LOVES Scribd content.

2. You can add as many links/images/etc. to the content you put on Scribd — something you can't do freely on sites like Squidoo or EzineArticles.

Scribd is growing FAST and is set to become HUGE in 2010. This is your chance to get in EARLY and establish yourself.

To find out everything you'll need to know about Scribd check out this new guide (plus additional videos) here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/str_0401

And now, your download. You'll find it here (and it includes MRR):
http://www.ebooktimes.com/Software_Dwnld_0401

All the best,

Michael



Do you know these brothers?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Hi. Are you familiar with the Callen brothers, Brad and Matt?

Well, they're two of the 'good guys' in the online guru world, and they've just released a new training course called "PLR Profits Intensive" that introduces you to seldom-discussed information that you can use to earn a living SOLELY with PLR products.

Yes, SOLELY with PLR products.

You WON'T find this information in the other PLR courses you've studied. It's cutting-edge stuff and it's based on actual hands-on experience rather than vague theory.

AND…

Right now, they're giving it away for practically nothing, here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/nr_2403

If you've tried and failed with PLR, then this course is perfect for you. If you've been meaning to get started with PLR, then this course is perfect for you. If you have no idea what PLR even stands for, then this course is perfect for you too!

And, if you're already doing very nicely with PLR — but you'd like to learn how you can do a whole lot better — then this course is perfect for you too.

==> http://www.ebooktimes.com/nr_2403

Oh, and by the way…

Included with the (almost) free course is a month's membership of Niche Revolution 2.0.

If you've haven't yet realized the true potential of genuinely high-quality PLR material, you're in for a real treat (and a real eye-opener).

Here's the URL again (be sure to check it out now while they're still giving the course away in exchange for a nominal processing fee of $2):
http://www.ebooktimes.com/nr_2403

One last thing…

I'm carrying out a little experiment and, as part of that, I'm giving away 30 niche ebooks with full private label rights.

To find out how you can get them, please visit this page:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/free-plr-ebooks.htm

Basically, I'm doing what I've seen other Internet Marketers do for years: I'm offering a bonus as an incentive for you to take action.

Now, you'll usually see these kind of bonuses happening when there's at least $97 to be spent. In this case, however, a mere $2 is all it takes to get your 30 PLR ebooks.

How does it work?

Simple.

Just grab your copy of the PLR Profits Intensive training course here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/nr_2403

Once you have your copy, I'll drop you a line with the download details for your 30 PLR ebooks.

All the best,

Michael



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

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Hi. I've got a nice new ebook for you today and it includes full MRR.

The link is below.

Before that… did you get a chance to check out the 'Magic Banner' software? If not, be sure to take a look at this, it's pretty wild:
http://www.magic-banner-bot.com

By the way, did you get a chance to check out my recent 'Plan of Action' for bringing more people to your site? If not, you'll find it here (be sure to leave a comment and get yourself a nice backlink):
http://www.ebooktimes.com/poa_2b

And now, your free download. You'll find a direct link on this page:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/download_1103

That's it for now.

All the best,



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.magic-banner-bot.com

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