Australia e-Job – Let's Scam The Aussies!

On February 22, 2011, in Marketing, Scammers, by Editor

The scheme is the same: They promise heaven, but don’t follow up. But they do charge your credit card. If you fell for it, there is only one solution: Cancel your credit card immediately!

Fans, Friends, and Followers: How to Build a Solid Author Platform that Sells More Books!

On February 17, 2011, in Marketing, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

There’s a lot of information out there on the “how” of social media: How to set up a Twitter account, how to tweet, how to build a Fan Page, etc. But there isn’t a lot of information on why you’d want to use social media.

Google AdSense Damages Website Reputation

On February 15, 2011, in Marketing, WordPress Tips, by Editor

Lack of money is the root of all evil. – George Bernard Shaw Maybe you have noticed, but I don’t run Google ads on this website. During the time that I ran the ads I have come to the following conclusions: 1. Despite 30,000+ unique visitors per month I created less than $30 in revenues [...]

In Commercial Searches Google Results Are Polluted

On February 13, 2011, in Blogging, Marketing, Scammers, Technology, by Editor

If you search ‘cancer,’ that’s an informational search and on those, Google is amazing. But in commercial searches, Google’s results are really polluted. My own personal experience says that the guy with the biggest S.E.O. budget always ranks the highest.

S.E.O. Masters: Don’t Chase After Google’s Algorithm, Chase After What Users Want

On February 11, 2011, in Blogging, Marketing, WordPress Tips, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Because Google is many Internet users’ front door to the Web, S.E.O. has become an obsession for many Web publishers, and successful ones use the strategies to varying degrees. But as newspapers, magazines, blogs and online-only news sites increasingly compete for readers, they are making it more of a priority than ever and adopting new techniques, like trying to maximize pass-alongs on social networks.

Smart Self-Publishing: How to Get Published Without Getting Scammed

On February 3, 2011, in Marketing, Writing & Publishing, Writing Tips, by Editor

Something I learned early on in this industry is that publishing, like any other industry, is full of scams. Not everyone is unethical; however, there are a certain number of people who prey on someone’s desire for success by offering them pie-in-the-sky promises they can never fulfill.

Support The Washington Post Financially Without Spending A Dime

As we all know too well, traditional newspapers are suffering from the Internet boom. Subscriber numbers are declining steadily, and the online versions (Damn if you do, damn if you don’t) don’t produce sufficient revenue to support the writing staff.

The Scam: 1 Mom's Tip To Make $279/Day

On January 24, 2011, in Blogging, Lifestyle, Marketing, Scammers, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Melissa Johnson from Honeoye Falls, NY never thought that she would work online, until curiosity got the best of her and she ordered a course from Millionaire author Robert Allen called Multipe Streams Of Income. Before she knew it, she discovered her secret to beating the recession, and being able to provide for her family while at home with her three children.

EXPOSED: New York Mom Makes $4,000/Month And You Won't Believe How She Does It!

On January 22, 2011, in Blogging, Lifestyle, Marketing, Scammers, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Melissa Johnson from Honeoye Falls, NY never thought that she would work online, until curiosity got the best of her and she ordered a course from Millionaire author Robert Allen called Multipe Streams Of Income. Before she knew it, she discovered her secret to beating the recession, and being able to provide for her family while at home with her three children.

Feature Article: 50 Things to Tweet About

Twitter is a great way to meet people, develop relationships, and promote yourself and your book or business. But it’s important to avoid being seen as someone who just self promotes.