I've just posted my very first WSO (Warrior Special Offer on the
Warrior Forum).

This is something VERY different to the usual stuff — and I
think you're really going to like it.

Please take a moment to check it out:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/My_First_WSO

Enjoy!

Michael

This is a quick note inviting you to visit my brand new Ebook Times Fan Page.

As this is my very first attempt at a Fan Page, I really don't know yet how this is going to pan out.

At any rate, if you decide that you like the page, there's a nice reward in it for you, so be sure to check it out:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/ebt_fan_page

Please don't hesitate to share it with your friends or leave a comment on my Wall.

See you there!

Michael

Just a quick note about a terrific new package I just got my hands on.

It's a collection of 30 professional-quality video tutorials covering pretty much all the basic skills required in internet marketing.

And here's the thing…

If you're among the first 50 people to get your hands on this collection, you'll get it for just $7 — and that includes Private Label Rights!

You'll find all the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/IM-Videos-With-PLR/

All the best,

Michael

I've spent a LOT of time since the beginning of 2011 creating new content in a bid to drive more visitors to my websites.

I've been writing stuff to use on sites like squidoo.com and hubpages.com and I've been writing articles to submit to sites like ezinearticles.com.

I've no doubt in my mind that this is the single best means available to get more visits — without breaking the bank.

Now, there are a few different approaches you can take to creating new content…

First up is the most obvious one — and also the best one: you can sit down and write it yourself. I say it's the 'best' approach because it's the approach that allows your 'voice' to shine through. And, ultimately, it's YOUR voice that you want people to 'hear' when they visit your site or blog.

The second approach is to hire someone to write your content for you. This is something I've tried on several occasions — using several different services — and I've never been satisfied with the results. I've tried using various freelancing sites and I've tried specialist sites like needanarticle.com. At the end of the day, hardly any of the content that I received was used — at least not in any meaningful way.

The problem, again, was that — even if the quality of the content was acceptable — it just didn't 'sound' like me and I didn't feel comfortable using it.

The third approach is to use articles with Private Label Rights. When you have Private Label Rights (PLR) to an article, it means that you can re-use it any way you want. You can re-write it, edit it, change the title, whatever…

You can then put your own name to it as if you'd written it yourself.

PLR articles are used by a LOT of people as a means of pumping out new content quickly.

The problem, however, with PLR articles is that they're often poorly written. It's not that there's anything wrong with the actual CONTENT of the article, it's just that the language often tends to be a bit 'stilted' or 'clunky'. Basically, it just doesn't flow very well.

There are, of course, exceptions to this but, in my experience, they are few and far between.

Now, most people who use PLR articles are wise enough not to use them without changing them a bit.

They know that if they re-print them directly, there's a good chance that other people have done the same thing and this will reflect badly on their credibility both in terms of human readers AND the search engines. (Plus, the article sites and other content sites simply won't accept them.)

Instead, what they do is, they tweak the articles. They change the title. They re-order paragraphs. They change specific words so that the meaning remains the same, but the actual text is different. So, for example, 'house' becomes 'home' and 'ocean' becomes 'sea' or whatever.

Some people do all that manually. Others use article spinner software to do it for them.

The problem with this approach is that you still end up with an article that's at least as poorly-written as the original. In other words, an article that's (just about) good enough to use as search-engine fodder — but not much good for anything else.

So does that mean you should just avoid using PLR articles entirely?

No!

You see, as I mentioned above, even if PLR articles are often poorly written, they are rarely poorly RESEARCHED.

In general, you'll find that the main points covered are factually sound. It's just they way that they're expressed that doesn't feel right.

What this means for you is that PLR articles can serve two very useful purposes for your content creation aspirations…

They can serve as a source of INSPIRATION and they can serve as a source of ready-to-use RESEARCH.

With that in mind, this is what I recommend you do…

Open up a PLR article related to your niche. Read through it. Get the 'gist' of it — and note down the main points.

Then, sit down and re-write it completely in your own words.

Very quickly you'll have a truly original article with your own voice. You'll have saved yourself the trouble of thinking what to write about — and you'll have saved yourself the time it takes to do the research.

And that's basically it! A simple approach to getting good value from PLR articles — while creating quality content at the same time.

I'm sorry it took me so long to build up to this simple point (and I'm sorry it this was completely obvious to you from the start).

But if it means that, after closing this message, you'll sit down and create a brand new piece of content to submit to the article sites, or to add to your blog, then it will all have been worthwhile.

And one last thing…

If you don't already have PLR articles to draw upon, I've put together a collection of over 25,000 of them that you can use as source material.

So if you're ready right now to start pumping out quality new content, then this might be just the package you need.

You'll find all the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/25000_articles

All the best,

Michael

I've just launched a massive Christmas Blowout sale featuring a huge range of products with master resale rights and/or private label rights!

If you get in during the first week, you'll save $30 or more off the standard price!

Check it out here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/christmas-2010/

All the best,

Michael

Hi. I've got a VERY nice download for you today — and it comes with full, unrestricted Private Label Rights. You'll find the details below.

Before that, a quick question…Have you ever heard of a guy called Jim Daniels? If you haven't, I can tell you that he's one of the true, genuine
good guys in the I.M. world.

He doesn't do hype. He doesn't do those "mega-launches" with slick sales copy backed up by sh*tty products. He just delivers top quality information — again and again and again.

And here's the thing…

Right now, Jim is GIVING you silver membership to his web business coaching site!

You can access it here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/jd_free

(I guarantee you, spending 30 minutes inside Jim's member area, will be a lot more valuable to you than spending copious amounts of money on the latest guru "breakthrough".)

And now, your download…

It's called "WordPress Plugin Confidential" and it lists 100 of the best plugins available for WP blogs. As I mentioned, it comes with full PLR — and there are some other nice goodies included in this download too.

Here's the direct link:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/max_plugins_plr
(6.7 Mb Zip file)

I hope that helps.

Michael

Hi. I've got a nice download for you that's designed to drive people to your website. You'll find the download link below.

First, however, a quick reminder…

If you haven't had time to check out my 2-for-1 plugins offer, there's still time.

You'll find the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/wpap_2209

And now, your download…

Put simply, it's a viral script that enables you to exchange content for visitors.

Just ask your visitors (or subscribers) to refer 3 or 5 or 10 or [whatever amount you want] people to your website in order to get access to [whatever cool freebie you've got to give].

This script automates the whole process — and it includes a simple video tutorial on how to set it up.

Here's the direct download link:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/viral_script_download

I hope that helps.

Michael

Hi. If you run your own WordPress blog, I've got a great little 2-for-1 deal for you today.

You'll find the details here:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/wpap_2209

The first part of the package is a plugin called "WP Autopeel" and you can use it to quickly add attention-grabbing 'peeling' ads to the top corner of your blog.

It also includes full Master Resale Rights!

The second part is a plugin that enables you to easily add PayPal order buttons directly into your blog posts with an absolute minimum of effort.

AND… this one comes with full Private Label Rights!

Here's the URL again:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/wpap_2209

Talk to you soon.

Michael

Hi. We're heading off to Ireland on Monday, so I'll be taking it easy work-wise over the next few weeks. (I can't wait for the waiting in line at the airport with four young children part…)

Anyway, if you have any support issues or whatever, you can still reach me — it just might take a little longer than usual to get a reply.

In the meantime, if you haven't had the chance to grab your discounted copy of the new Web TV software with master resale rights, it's still not too late:
http://www.ebooktimes.com/plrc_2107

Talk to you soon.

Michael

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