Get Inbound Links

Throughout my entrepreneurial career, I have yet to out spend my income when investing in professional and personal development. I have found that investing in my continuing education and dedicating myself to lifelong learning has always grown my business and therefore my income. When I made the decision to work online, I determined that I would learn from the very best mentors and verified gurus I could find and share what I learned with others. I have made this my daily practice coupled with my personal experiences to help other create successes of their own.

I want to share a lesson from Don Crowther, a faculty member at Stomper Net. I have purchased training and been a member of the Stomper Net community since 2008, I continue to benefited to the quality of their programs. I pulled out my notes as I am focusing on inbound links as I continue to evolve my blog and decided to share ten specific strategies detailed in this lesson on my podcast today. You can access a mp3 download or listen to a streaming replay on the Internet Business Blueprint show page.

The creation of quality incoming links is a key component to attracting traffic and bringing authority to your blog. If you are looking for a clever new way to trick the search engines this will not be the post for you; however, if you are looking for an actionable blueprint that will result in thousands of quality inbound links, you should keep reading this post.

The foundation for attracting quality inbound links is your content itself, be sure to develop content that is worthy of being linked to by others. The research done at Stomper Net has shown that certain types of content generates links naturally. I have found that posting topics that address two basic needs provide the most traction. The first is “how to” content and the second is a solution to a problem your market trying to solve, for example “how to get more traffic and increase conversions?”

Here is a list of ten content categories that will transform your blog into a link magnet.

1. Product or Service Reviews: If you love helping people, posting product and service reviews is a great way to share with others what is working in your business. I post a large number of reviews on my blog and I am always eager to share with my readers resources that are allowing me to grow my business with advice on how to take immediate action.

I tend to focus on what is working – on the positive; however, from the perspective of building a readership you might want to be a little creative and also post critical reviews when appropriate as controversy does tend to draw a crowd. I am not suggesting that you create content that seeks to discredit the efforts of others, but constructive advice is always appreciated when done with integrity.

2. Comparison Tables: One sure way to add impact to your blog is by adding graphics such as comparison tables on your post. Readers like visual tools when used to illuminate differences between the products and services being compared, it allows your reader to quickly identify the choice the best fits their objectives with out reading a long text heavy post.

3. Your Blog Voice: Every blog has a voice, some are intended and others are completely:

1. Controversial – Don’t be afraid to ruffle a few feathers or take a contrary opinion to the masses.
2. Consistent – Focus on consistency both in your voice and frequency of posting to your blog.
3. Clever – Be original! If your blog is just a collection of recycled content you will not grow an audience.
4. Connected – Create a web of links to other authority bloggers in your niche by reading and commenting on their blogs.

4. How to Choose Articles: If you want to grow your readership fast help people understand “how to” do what you know how to do. Once you have attracted a reader to your blog it is critical that you deliver value and make a strong first impression.

5. Top List (top 5,7,10, etc.): We have been conditioned to love list often presented as top 10 list or the best of list and you can deliver tremendous value in your blog and attract endless incoming links to your list. Invest some time to uncover what people are searching for, compile a list of the best solutions and publish that list in your post. This can be a home run for you.

6. Best of the Web List: In recent months I have personally used social book marketing tools like Stumble Upon to bookmark best of the web list more than any other category of content. The possibilities are endless; best blog themes, best Twitter tools, best blog graphics, best hosting services, best email marketing system, etc. popular categories always get re-tweeted and book marked, which can result in a bounty of fresh inbound links for your blog.

7. Product Selection Wizards: Helping your readers walk through a organized series of steps to evaluate the benefits, features, pros or cons of a product, while helping them to arrive at a logical conclusion is a great way to provide valuable content. If you highlight quality products that you have personally used in your business and share your knowledge, you can win the loyal readership in your niche and establish authority.

The elements of a good selection wizard include questions that identify the specific problem solved, opportunity to leverage, technical requirements, desired features. In the end you should be prepared to make a recommendation of one or more options for your reader.

8. Collected Consumer Review: Surveying your readership or subscribers to your list is a great way to bring authority to your blog and encourage inbound links.

9. Case Studies: These can be a powerful way of supporting your conclusions much like testimonials but perceived to be less biased. If you can a little research and identify third party validation through published case studies or document those of your clients you add tremendous credibility to your blog content.

10. Interviews: This is one of my favorite methods for creating quality content and is one of the reasons I podcast on a regular basis. There a number of free and easy to use methods to

Stomper Net recently launched a new membership level designed to make their excellent content and training platform accessible to a larger group of marketers. If you see the need to invest in expanding your knowledge of SEO and have a desire to mastermind with a community of master Internet marketers then the new more modestly priced Stomper Net Membership might be worth your exploration.

There are a bunch of reasons why StomperNet has been able to give people the crazy results we’ve helped others create for their businesses:

• Our World Class Faculty delivering cutting edge techniques
• Professional Coaches ensuring members establish and work toward their goals
• 1400 hours of Focused, Expert Training across every online topic
• A Community of Brilliant Members happily helping each other
• The Best Live Events around
• Ultra-Focused Premium Level Courses

There isn’t one answer or one element that create massive success online. It really comes down to creating an effective system, a blueprint and applying best practice principles with consistency. When you bring all of the elements together, you are on your way to creating an amazing success story of your own. Beyond the system, value can be found within a community of members that invest the time to find the answers to their questions inside of a massive library of training like that offered through Stomper Net and then share what has worked with others.

I invite you to take massive action by putting the concepts of this post into daily practice when developing content for your blog. Invest the time required to develop quality pillar content for your blog and create a daily method of operation for yourself with respect to link building.

I wish for you a blessed journey!

James

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Damian Benko

Damian Benko author of “The Truth Report” was my guest today on the Internet Business Blueprint podcast and the replay is available here.

The Truth Report was written for newbie and intermediate online marketers who need to learn the basics to quickly become profitable in their Internet based businesses. One challenge many face when considering an online business is information overload and knowing how to identify a rod map that will lead to success.

It is easy to become overwhelmed with the hype and programs that only share half of what you need to know to be successful. Damian decided to create and offer this report free of charge to help others find an easier path than his own to focus on the information that will deliver more immediate results.

Here is what is covered in The Truth Report:

1. The four most lucrative ways to make money online

2. The most profitable Internet money making “Secret” used by every top earner

3. The ultimate online marketing truth

4. What you need to do to start making money in the next few weeks

During the interview Damian delved deeply into each of these four foundational principles and expanded on how to make each one actionable.

If you take advantage of Damian’s offer and claim your copy of “The Truth Report” you will also be given an opportunity to obtain the complete “4 Step System” for free as well for a limited time. The system includes over 30 training videos and two workbooks.

Damian Benko is an associate in my primary business and has worked full-time online for more than three years. Damian entered the world online marketing from the off-line world running an insurance industry that largely served the real estate industry. He love in Georgia with his wife and two children.

I encourage you to listen to the replay from the show and be sure to claim your bonuses complementary of Damian and the Turnkey Marketing Group.

I wish for you a blessed journey!

James

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Discover Voice Broadcasting

There are a number of methods you can use to attract qualified prospects to your websites, blogs, and online offers, but few are more effective than voice broadcasting. I was first introduced to voice broadcasting  in early 2008 and I have never looked back. The platform that I use is iBuzz Pro Tools, which has been designed by marketers for marketers allowing me to maximize this system without adapting a more general platform which was very important to me.

So what is so great about voice broadcasting? Along with pay per click advertising, voice broadcasting is perhaps the the most cost effective way place your message in front of your target market and presort prospects and speak only with those that are pre-qualified for your business.

Here is how I use voice broadcasting to ensure that I have 20-30 pre-qualified prospects to move through my sales funnel every week with less than thirty minutes of work per week.

Step 1. I start with a QUALITY and targeted list of  known networkers list obtained from a credible sources. I have invested  allot of time identifying sources that offer leads that have not been oversold, are fresh and responsive.

Step 2 . I avoid broadcasting to “opportunity seekers” using this method, I want to attract serious business minded people looking for a business and system to allow them to build a solid business and meaningful income.

Step 3. When recording my out bound messages, I carefully choose my words and focus on solving what I know is the number one problem direct sales and network marketers face – lead poverty! Most people do not have enough people to talk to each day to have much hope of building a business that will generate the level of income that they hoped for when they started their business.

Step 4. I use an 800 number with extensions set up for the specific list I am broadcasting to and specifically addressing what I presume to be their biggest challenges. I will cover this in greater detail in a future post as it is the key to high conversions.

Step 5. I invite my prospects to obtain more information that is self directed, meaning a special web page or blog post, I also give the fast action takers the option of contacting me directly by leaving a voice message, which I immediately return.

There is an alternative which is to offer a prospect to be immediately transfered to my cell phone by simply pressing a button their phone, but with so many leads coming in during a campaign 90% of those take this option would receive my voice message with me tied up in a conversation with another prospect. I have found that the sizzle message and voice mail option works best.

Step 6. When I return the prospects call I am mindful that this interaction is not about me, it is about the challenges my prospect (remember, this is a known networker, meaning they already are in a business) is facing, an opportunity to build trust, and to determine if I can offer a solution. The initial conversation is alway about fact finding and adding value first and foremost.

Step 7. I seek to provide solutions for the prospect. There are many potential outcomes to this interaction one of which is that we may not be a fit of any kind, which is fine, a lead generated with this method cost me about thirty cents! So, if I’ve attracted a prospect, had a nice conversation, and offered some free advice everyone can walk away satisfied - this doesn’t happen to me very often.

There are three likely outcomes for the majority of prospects that make it to this stage in my marketing funnel.

1. My prospect recognizes the powerful method I used to attract them and they want this system for themselves, which is fine as a re-seller option is available when purchasing the  iBuzz Tools system. They may chose not to join my team, but they want my system to allow them to solve their lead poverty problem.

2.My propsect likes the business that I have marketed to the and they decide to join my team.

3. My prospect likes that business that I marketed to them and see that I have a system to ensure that they will have an endless stream of prospects and no more lead poverty. They decide to join my team, make the comparatively small investment to purchase the voice broadcasting system and put the entire system into action in their business – a total home run!

There have been a number of recent changes that have affected marketers that participate in pay per click campaigns for business opportunities, especially if replicated pages are being used in the ad campaign. It is becoming more difficult to conduct cost effective campaigns that result in a first or second page rank. I have found that voice broadcast offers the perfect alternative for those looking to leverage the internet to attract targeted prospects for less than a dollar per lead.

If you would like to take a self guided tour of the system that I use and recommend follow this link: Discover Voice Broadcasting

As stated in this post, I an actual user of this system as well as a reseller. I do offer one on one coaching to help my clients set up their campaigns and develop their message scripts. In addition, I offer a lead buying pool option that dramatically lowers the cost of quality lead list and occasionally run shared  campaigns, which can result in higher conversions for new users of the system.

If you have not previously explored voice broadcasting as an option, I would highly recommend that you do and approach the topic with a mind toward creativity. The only limits to the ways in which you can make voice broadcasting work lie within your own ideas.

Follow the link provided and make the discovery for your self, then come back to this post and offer your feedback by commenting here. If you found this post helpful, please be sure to bookmark it so that others can benefit as well.

I wish for you every blessing on your success journey!

James

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Kevin E. Houchin, Esq

I am fairly convinced that the podcast scheduled for Friday October 23, 2009 is among the most important to date due to the subject matter. My guest will be Kevin E. Houchin, Esq and the topic will be the new FTC Rules concerning endorsements and testimonials used in marketing. Here is an excellent post on Kevin’s blog: New Rules: Endorsements & Testimonials in Marketing

The new FTC rules go into affect on December 1, 2009 and they will directly impact the design of your webpages, blog post, and sales pages. It really doesn’t matter if you are product creator and owner or an affiliate marketer, if you use endorsements or testimonials you must understand these changes and know how to market within the guidelines.

Kevin E. Houchin, Esq is my favorite type of person, a multi-talented, renaissance man who follows his passions in the practice of law, author, coach, teacher, marketer, designer, and artist. Kevin is principal of Houchin & Associates, P.C. , a copyright, trademark, arts & entertainment, business development, and branding firm located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

When I first began to research this topic, my friend Joel Comm published a post where he basically introduced his attorney and literally said “Kevin, take it away…” This was followed by the best overview I have seen on the subject. I would encourage you to head over to Joel’s blog and read the comments from his readers, there some useful thoughts there – JoelComm.com.

Here is the funny side note. I found Kevin Houchin on Twitter and when I went to his blog to read his post I thought this looks familiar, I had come full circle and putting it all together realized that Kevin is the attorney featured on his post.

Books by Kevin E. Houchin:

“Fuel the Spark: 5 Guiding Values for Success in Law & Life”
“Fuel the Spark: 5 Guiding Values for Success in Law School & Beyond”

In my research I found a number of excellent post from people who I hold in high esteem as marketers. Here is a series of links to assist you in gaining vital knowledge on this FTC issues.

Joel Comm is a an online marketer with numerous successful projects including The AdSense Code, The Elevate Blueprint, and the Next Internet Millionaire. Joel is the author of the book “Twitter Power” and an all around brilliant guy! New FTC Rules forTestimonials and Endorsements in Marketing

Lynn Terry is a full time affiliate marketer, co-host of the Internet Marketing This Week Podcast, and Founder of the ClickNewz:

The FTC Update in Plain English

Michel Fortin has been a highly respected direct response copywriter and marketing consultant for more than 20 years. He has played a key role in selling over one hundred million dollars in  products and services online in various niches: Is This the End of Affiliate Marketing? ***This is a must read post for affiliate marketers!

Tech Crunch asked the right question and got an interesting question: FTC Values Sponsored Conversations at $11,000 Apiece

Here is the official announcement from the FTC: FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials

Plan to join us and bring your questions for a lively Q&A session. I am looking forward to sharing Kevin’s extensive knowledge and unique perspective as a lawyer and a marketer. I look forward to hearing you on the podcast. The show is broadcast live at 1:00 PM EST Friday October 23, 2009 and can be accessed by visiting: JamesHolmesRadio.com

Have a blessed day!

James

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Frank Bauer has created a very powerful tool called the Add2it Go-To-System and I had share it. I love best practice models, the challenge of pushing the envelope to find new and better ways to accomplish task. When put into practice you can establish more efficient and affective ways to accomplish your objectives – my definition, not from Websters dictionary. Along this line of thought, I am hearing more and more conversation about the practice of split testing campaigns, sales pages, and messages to find those that attract the most traffic and lead to the highest conversion ratios.

I found a very good “how to” article on split testing the old fashion manual way titled “How to Create a Direct Marketing Split Test,” but I have found a better method and I wanted to share the product I use with you. The Add2it Go-To-System has been developed by Frank Bauer the same person that brought us Viral URL and one of my preferred innovators of tools to assist online marketers.

The Add2it Go-To System was developed to be a bundled package for one-stop ads, visitors, clicks, actions & sales conversion tracking & split testing solution. Many top online marketers have reported to use this system to acheive increase sales conversions by as much as four fold over the results achieved prior to implementing this system. My advice is to sign up for a lifetime membership for a one time payment of $9.97 – I am serious, the system is less than 10 dollars at this time.

Given my positive experience with Viral URL and the overall positive reputation of Frank Bauer, this is a cant miss investment in your business. It really doesn’t matter if you are utilizing paid advertising methods such as pay per click or using organic methods to drive traffic to your sales pages, you will only optimize your campaigns by accurately measuring them and making adjustments in favor of those that convert the highest. Investing the time and small amount of money into the Add2it System is literally putting good money after your good money.

Why do I feel so strongly about the Ad2it Go-To System?  Here are the primary features that I felt would have the most immediate impact on my business and made this small investment a very easy decision.

1. This system doubles, triples and quadruples your conversion rate thanks to the built-in split testing system
2. This system protects all of your affiliate links from commission hijackers
3. This system lets you see how well your website or squeeze page converts visitors to sales
4. This system lets you easily track, manage and edit hundreds of your promotions
5. This system tracks your Return On Investment (ROI) from online as well as offline promotions

I believe I was presented with the special “one time payment” offer for the system because of my other product memberships with Frank’s company, that seems correct. In the members back office they do allow you to promote the program with an affiliate link and other tools so that you can offer this same silver membership and price to others. I have been an affiliate of Viral URL and other Ad2it products for a while, so the decision to add this to my affiliate funnel was again very easy.

Regardless if you are a newbie marketer or season professional this system makes split testing an easy and automated process and will result in higher converting campaigns and more revenue to your bottom line.

If you decide to try the system I would love to hear your feedback. Please return to this post and share your experiences and if possible share some specific conversion numbers from your split test and your increases after making the adjustments as you move forward with your campaigns.

Here is a little bit of background on Frank Bauer who started online in July 1996, publishing the very first issue of his ezine sharing tips, tutorials and training for entrepreneurs known as the More4you Blog letter. Frank developed several multilingual marketing software scripts and provides online services to Internet Marketers. ViralURL.com, one of his service sites that he launched in late 2007, generated over $1 Million in sales in just over a year using Viral Marketing technics.

If you decide to try the system I would love to hear your feedback. Please return to this post and share your experiences and if possible share some specific conversion numbers from your split test and your increases after making the adjustments as you move forward with your campaigns.

I appreciate you and wish you every blessing on your journey!

James Holmes

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Ultra Club Class

Join me as we explore the often misunderstand subject of Traffic Exchanges and their use as a traffic generating and list building tool. Traffic Exchanges are perhaps the most misused tool available to Internet marketers and we are going to pull back the current with the help of the creator of a traffic exchange. Marc Eglon is based in Ireland and is the owner of “Jet Stream Traffic” and the “Silicon Shovel” blog. As an active member of Marc’s community, I have come to appreciate his approach to being innovative in a quest to make traffic exchanges work for his members.

This will be an eye opening podcast. The Internet Business Blueprint Podcast is a daily program designed to help anyone interested in Internet based entrepreneurship. Proving coaching, resources, and tools designed to help you establish and grow a thriving internet based business. Guest and topics will focus on topics relevant to internet marketers, network marketers, direct sellers and affiliate marketing professionals.

Marc has created a special Bonus for all listeners of the podcast and readers of my blog. Just follow these three quick steps to take advantage of this special offer from Marc:

Step 1. Go to “Jet Stream Traffic” and sign up for your FREE account by following this link: Jet Stream Traffic Free Offer

Step 2.Click the link on the conformation email that you will receive immediately after joining and Sign In to your new account.

Step 3. Please note that you must be logged into your account to see this special bonus. Follow this link with complements of Marc Eglon and myself: Exclusive Ultra Club Class membership.

Be sure to stop by and participate in the program. Consider this my personal invitation to call in and have Marc Eglon answer all of your questions – everything you ever wanted to know about traffic exchanges but didn’t know who to ask. I am looking forward to sharing Marc’s knowledge and introduce you to Jet Stream Traffic.

I appreciate you and wish you every blessing on your journey!

James Holmes

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Gina Parris Bulit to Win Coaching

Join me and special guest Gina Parris on the Internet Business Blueprint Podcast Wednesday October 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST. We will explore again explore the role mindset plays in achieving success with a special focus on Internet Entrepreneurs.

Gina Parris is a recognized expert in blasting through mental barriers for peak performance. She is the author of the popular book, Flow On Demand -the Athlete’s Edge, which is downloaded nearly every day on the Internet. She also has spoken to hundreds of audiences around the world, receiving praise from both the participants and the promoters.

Her company, Built to Win Coaching, helps athletes, entrepreneurs and market traders excel at their games by teaching them cutting edge techniques for mindset mastery and strategic action.

Both as a speaker and a coach, Gina’s trademarks are her sense of humor and her passion for results. Her clients attest to the effectiveness of her work.

Here’s what some other people are saying:

“Thanks so much Gina. You helped me with the exact problem I was having with the ball. Your message will help me both on and off the field to make great decisions.”

–Adam Anderson, Whitworth University – Spokane Washington (All-American Running Back 2^nd Team)

“After working in traditional sports psychology for over 20 years, including full time with the New York Yankees, I can tell you the techniques Gina teaches blow away the results we got from traditional techniques alone.”

-Dr. Tom Hanson, Tampa Bay, Florida

“Gina, after working with you on my mindset and implementing our strategies, I actually tripled my number of listings, tripled my number of closings, and more than tripled my income. Considering the housing market and the media’s portrayal of it, this is simply astonishing!”

-Karen Tibbals, Weichert Realty – Joe Orr and Associates, Tullahoma, TN

Be sure to stop by and participate in the program. Consider this my personal invitation to call in and ask have Gina answer your questions and let us identify and bridge any gaps you may be encountering on your road to building a successful business online.

I am looking forward to sharing Gina’s knowledge and unique coaching style and look forward to seeing you on the podcast.

Have a blessed day!

James

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Definitive Guide to Adwords 2010

The timing and early release of “The Definitive Guide to Google Adwords 2010 Edition” by Perry Marshall couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. There are so many changes that have a dramatic impact on Internet Marketers largely owning to a series of algorithmic changes or “slaps” implemented by Google. Several of these changes will impact your business if you are an affiliate marketer, network marketer, or you market a direct sales marketer in programs like Your Net Biz, Carbon Copy Pro, Wealth Masters International, Liberty League and others, using Google Pay Per Click ads. The game has totally changed!

I had always shied away from using Google Adwords in my marketing funnel because I had heard too many horror stories of novice or newbie users loosing hundreds of dollars in a single day because their campaigns were not set up properly and as they say, you don’t know, what you don’t know, and I was not ready to learn the hard way. So I stayed out of the game all together. What became undeniable for me was the reality that I was ignoring one if not the best methods for getting targeted traffic to my websites and offers. When I found Perry Marshall’s “The Definitive Guide to Google Adwords 2010” and everything started to make sense so I have added Goolge Adwords to my action plan for 2010.

Not so fast! Just when I became comfortable with taking the next step a series of slaps forced me to pause and reevaluate my decision about using pay per click in my business. Once I read the complete sales letter for “The Definitive guide to Google Adwords” I was able to put everything in perspective and acquired the knowledge to ensure my success with Adwords by purchasing this amazing resource.

Here is what you will discover concerning to a series of trends that have taken place in 2009 when you review the same sales letter that I did:

Trend #1.

Existing businesses are fleeing newspapers and TV in favor of the Internet is occurring in record numbers. The number of businesses trying to get more traffic to their website has doubled in the last 12 months.

Trend #2.

People are getting laid off from their jobs and piling onto the Internet in record numbers and as a result the number of people starting a new online business has just doubled in the last 12 months.

Trend #3.

If you’re an affiliate marketer (like me), you have witnessed that the competition is growing daily. In fact the number of affiliates has likewise double resulting in more competition for buyers online.

There is good news from Perry Marshall!

1. Being in the top 2-5% of advertisers who get 30% to 60% of the traffic is NOT rocket science. It simply requires that you slice your campaigns in more dimensions than most advertisers.

2. There’s a LOT of pond scum out there. People who are blind, naked, ignorant and clueless. Outperforming the bottom 90% of advertisers is NOT as hard as it sounds. In fact it’s reduced to having a state-of-the art checklist and a few advanced techniques in your bag of tricks.

3. A well-built Google account is harder to knock off than ever before. Yes, there are all kinds of robotic search-and-destroy programs for affiliate marketers that replicate Google campaigns. But there are dozens of campaign fine-tunings that these robots cannot discern, and the 2010 Definitive Guide reveals these adjustments to you.

4. The 2010 Definitive Guide arms you with market research techniques no machine can replicate and most of your competitors will never know to hunt for.

5. We have created SIX Niche Expert Modules that fine-tune your game plan and business model, depending on your focus.

Watch the video introduction then get your copy by instant download here: Perry Marshall’s Google Adwords Cheat Sheet

As mentioned, I will begin utilizing Google Adwords as one if my primary traffic sources beginning in 2010 and I intend to bring my readers inside the process I am implementing and this recommendation is just the first step. There will be a need to understand how to effectively identify niches, select keywords, and write effective copy. I will be sharing the tools, resources, and techniques that I will be using to create successful campaigns, drive traffic and make sales. Google Adwords is a ever evolving and moving target, the key is to gain expert knowledge BEFORE you dip you toes into the water. If you have had success using Adwords, be sure to comment and share your knowledge with the readers of my blog.

Be sure to read all the details about Perry Marshall’s guide and bonuses here: The Definitive Guide to Google Adwords 2010 Edition

I am committed to helping you prosper and welcome your feedback!

James

P.S. Who is Perry Marshall? Perry Marshall is an author, speaker and consultant who lives in Chicago. Known as “The Wizard of Google AdWords” and is the world’s leading consultant on Google’s advertising system. Google advertisers who use his methods generate well over a billion clicks per month.

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James Holmes, Global Team Builder, Coach and Trainer, combining online and offline techniques to help you grow your business. To request a free 30 minute consultation contact James by phone at 303-523-9503 or email at james@AskJamesHolmes.com

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James Holmes Internet Architect

If you are a regular reader of my blog you will note several changes as I have re branded the ”Internet Business Blueprint” to more accurately reflect the market that I seek to serve . I have been extremely busy over the past few weeks working specifically on my business model and sales funnel to close the year strong and ensure that I am in a position to add maximum value for my clients, associates, and readers in 2010. This hass been a year of great learning and progress and I have appreciated getting to know so many new associates and working with some amazing clients. The best part is that we are just at the beginning!

In addition to a new theme, you will also note that I have added a number of resource recommendations by category in the form of banners and direct links on the side bar of each page. Truthfully, I wavered back and forth on posting so many banners wondering if it was too much; too many banners, too many choices, etc. In the end I had to revisit my core purpose for this blog and the work I do. I am here to help people learn how to make money using the internet to leverage both online and offline business opportunities. Providing my personal recommendations for products, services, and resources I use in my business everyday is consistent with my purpose.

One of the changes you will find going forward is that the content of this blog will be more focused on Internet Marketing anf Affiliate Markeiting with new content for network marketing to be found at MLM Mastermind Training and my prosperity and mindset training to be found at Supermind Success. This doesn’t mean that you will not find references to either of these topics on my blog from time to time, but the core content and resources for these niches will be dedicated to separate blogsites. I would encourage you to visit them often as they continue to evolve.

I want to be transparent about affiliate marketing consistent with my long established practice and in light of the new FTC regulations. All of products and resources I review and ultimately recommend have been utilized in my businesses and proven to be effective at delivering upon what has been advertised and promised by the developer.

Ideally, I seek to use and recommend products and services that provide a recursive income streams as part of my overall business funnel – I am an affiliate marketer after all. This is the exact method I teach to everyone who I work with and this further allows me to demonstrate the success of my business model.

As always, my priority is to provide value for my readers and I welcome your feedback and comments. One new feature that you will notice is that I have added the “OnlyWire” social book marking and email syndication plug in to my blog. If you read a post that provides value for you, it is likely that it would also impact others, so I would encourage you to book mark and share my content as you deem appropriate. If you love to use Twitter (like me) to share content, be sure to use the handy “retweet” button at the top of each post.

Finally, I have included a widget for “Google Friend Connect” and links to all of my blog community profiles. Be sure to connect with me there as well and I will likewise connect back to you. I will visit your sites and if your content is appropriate I will bookmark and share your post with others.

I appreciate you and wish you every blessing on your journey!

(c) Copyright 2008-2009 James A. Holmes. All Rights Reserved.

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James Holmes, Global Team Builder, Coach and Trainer, combining online and offline techniques to help you grow your business. To request a free 30 minute consultation contact James by phone at 303-523-9503 or email at james@AskJamesHolmes.com

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Amazing Free Report

I want to share a few thoughts and my recommendation of Yaro Starak’s “Membership Site Mastermind,” which includes a free PDF report and two hour and forty-five minute mp3 audio. I have spent the last couple of weeks analyzing every aspect of my business funnel in an effort to make my quarterly adjustments to maximize my profitability and effectiveness for my market.

I want to remain true to my personal mission, to sow increase into the lives of others by co-creating wealth and abundance. Sharing ideas and resources that I have properly explored to ensure they work is just one way I can do this and help others become successful online.

I am constantly looking for quality products and services to add to my affiliate funnel that I know will benefit my readers, listeners and viewers within my business and media models. I have been a follower of Yaro Starak since reading his popular free report “Blog Profits Blueprint” and as a member of “Blog Mastermind,” a membership site in partnership with Gideon Shalwick.

I opted in and downloaded the “Membership Site Mastermind” report and audio a couple of months ago when the membership site was launched. Launching a membership site was not my top priority at the time, but not knowing if these free offers where going to be removed from the marketplace after the launch phase of the Membership Mastermind membership, so I saved them for future reference.

I just completed a detailed review of these materials and I now have a road map to launching my own membership site which is one of my personal objectives for 2010.  If you desire to create a vehicle to establish reoccurring income and re-purposing your content, and distributing new content.

Here is a post from Yaro Starak’s blog that tells the story better than I can as you can here from the mastermind himself.

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It’s been a long time coming, but my latest free report is live and ready to download.

The Membership Site Masterplan is a walk through of all the ingredients necessary to make money with an online membership site, based on the model I used to launch two six-figure membership sites in the last two years.

You can download your complimentary copy from here -

MembershipSiteMastermind

What Is In The Masterplan?

The Masterplan is a content report. By that I mean I wrote it to be a standalone document that provides real value, and is not just a light lead-in report that essentially only promotes a product, and isn’t going to teach you anything helpful.

Of course the reason why I invested so much time to produce this report and give it away for free is because I expect many of you to read it and then decide that you would like to take my membership site coaching program too, but that’s entirely optional.

The Masterplan is a solid guide to my system for launching successful membership sites. In the report I take you through the following process:

* How to find topics for a membership site
* How to develop preeminence, which means people choose to join your membership site over all the other options
* What sources of traffic I use to bring members to my site and build my list
* What technology I use to deliver content (this is so simple, anyone can do it)
* How to make money from a membership site BEFORE you create the content for it
* How to fill your membership site with hundreds of new members in a matter of days by conducting a powerful, yet simple, launch campaign

and much more…

Click Here to download the Masterplan

My Simple Formula

The Masterplan shows you exactly how to set yourself up with the right conditions so when you launch a membership site you have a crowd of very hungry people ready to join. It will teach you how you can get started quickly (you can open before you create most of your site content), how much you should charge, how you can conduct a strategic launch, and so much more.

There is one key difference, and I believe this is the real power behind my system, which makes what I do different from most other membership site trainers.

Most people get caught up with the technology they can use to deliver their site. Technology has been the biggest roadblock for me and I expect for you too. Because of this over the past two years I’ve been constantly changing parts of my membership site process to make it as SIMPLE as possible.

I like simple. I’m not looking to get everything perfect or have all the cool features that membership site scripts can offer. I just want to deliver value to as many members as I can get as quickly as I can with as little hassle as possible. Plus I’m focused on setting it up to be an automated system so once it’s created I don’t have to work hard to make good money.

If you’re looking for a program that makes the technology challenge as simple as possible, you want the quickest path to success and you’re committed to finally creating a long term stable business, read this report.

The Membership Site Masterplan Download Page

Isn’t It Time You Produced A Product?

One of the biggest mistakes I made with my online business was waiting so long to release a product of mine own.

The next mistake I made was taking so long to realize that a membership site is the best product to sell online.

Learn from my hindsight, commit to releasing a product this year and make it a membership site.

If you’re a blogger, then you are in a particularly good situation since you can use your blog as a launchpad for your membership site. Since you are already familiar with blogging tools like WordPress, which is what I use to store the content of my membership sites, you have another advantage.

You don’t need to have a blog to make this work of course, but if you’re into blogging and you’re going to create your own product, then this is definitely the best product-creation training to take since it’s created by a blogger (that’s me).

Membership Site Mastermind Coming Next Week

Early next week I’m opening the doors to my training program, Membership Site Mastermind, inviting you to participate in a six-week intensive course to get your membership site up and running.

I’m taking on students only for a week, after which I will shut the doors and begin teaching.

In the meantime, please read the Masterplan and leave me your feedback as a reply comment to this post. I’d love to know what you think of the report and I want to see you succeed with your own membership site this year.

Click Here to download the Masterplan

Yaro Starak
Masterplanning

Taken from Yaro Starak’s blog “entrepreneurs-journey.com” by permission with attribution.

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I hope you take advantage of Yaro’s amazing offer of “The Membership Site Masterplan” this special report could easily be sold as a “how to” guide to launching a successful membership site. I recommend saving and printing the PDF version as well as downloading the mp3 audio – it is over 2 hours in length and narrated by Yaro himself.

Pay particular attention to the road map Yaro lays out and the discussion of membership site software options and the simplicity of Word Press. Depending on where you are in your business model and reputation in your niche, you could have a profitable membership site launch within the next 30 days!

I am committed to helping you prosper and welcome your feedback!

James

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James Holmes, Global Team Builder, Coach and Trainer, combining online and offline techniques to help you grow your business. To request a free 30 minute consultation contact James by phone at 303-523-9503 or email at james@AskJamesHolmes.com

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