What is the Best Home Based Business?

Here are the three questions answered in this episode:

Where Can I Learn More About Internet Marketing?

I see a lot of ads when I search on Google about home business and making money online, I guess this is what internet marketing is all about, but there’s so many different websites offering different products? – Robert Norez

How can I make money from affiliate programs?

I am looking to get started in affiliate marketing but I am not sure where to start. I am looking for basic step-by-step directions to get me started making money as I could sure use the extra income. Can you please help or point me in the right direction at least? – Ronald Irvin

What is best email marketing company for a small business?

I’m looking to send monthly newsletters to my customers. I’m not a techie and just want to send a few simple emails. An easy to use program/service is my most important consideration, with affordability a close second. I have the emails, (I don’t need a list). What I need is the service/function. – Octavia

 Where are the best places to learn about Internet Marketing?

Watch Additional Video on my Live Stream Channel: James Holmes TV

The resources provided today were:

1.) The Internet Entrepreneurs Academy: http://www.InterentEntrepreneursAcademy.com

2.) Clickbank Marketplace: http://www.Clickbank.com

3.) Commission Junction: http://www.CommissionJunction.com

4.) AWeber Email Marketing Free Trial: http://www.AskJamesHolmes.com/aweber

Here are3 Great Places to Learn about Internet Marketing:

1.) Worldprofit Home Business Experts:

http://www.myworldprofit.net/default.cfm?pageid=243748

2.) Maverick Money Makers (Clickbank Training):

http://viralvalue.maverick66.hop.clickbank.net

3.) Millionaires Society (Advanced Clickbank Training):

http://www.millionairesociety.com/webinar/?user=947

I will be conducting this sessions on a weekly basis, so please feel free to submit your questions by visiting http://www.AnswersJunction.com I am working on a continual live stream concept and in the meantime these sessions are not based on a set schedule. I will post to my social media network with a little advance notice prior to each session and will also make video recording available at my video channel.

I am here to help you succeed in business and life!

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10 Action Steps to Help You Achieve Success with Traffic Exchanges

I had the pleasure yesterday to conduct a guest training at Janet and Don Legere’s Saturday web-conference. I always welcome any opportunity to work with Janet Legere because she is a true professional with a passion to help her followers build sustainable businesses. If I can contribute to her mission in some small way… count me in!

To make it even better the topic of our training was “how to master traffic exchanges” and we had a group of 55 dedicated home-based business owners and Internet marketers who decided to invest their time and join us. It was a tremendous hour long session and I appreciate all of the great feedback that I have read in the blogs and I am glad that Janet, Don and I were able to provide value to the attendees.

Recorded Saturday September 17, 2011

I highly recommend Janet Legere’s Weekly Training

Be sure to take notes as you watch the video and take action on what you learn. The key to making web-conferences and other trainings work is to take massive action and apply what you have learned. Never be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone or  fear failure. Action wins over perfection every time!

Here are the 10 Traffic Exchange Mastery Tips I shared in the conference:

1. Master 5 traffic exchanges at a time by setting up your profile, downline builder, ads – websites, banners, text, manage your credits
2. Always use Tracking Links
3. Always use Rotators
4. Budget 1500 to 3000 credits per month per exchange, you want you sites in rotation 24/7 and 365
5. Promote your exchanges to build downlines in the exchange and earn more credits
6. Fund your upgrades and credits from commissions earned
7. Test and adapt your campaigns and ads based on conversions
8. Leverage the social sites to build relationships and extend your brand
9. Use time management tools they save you time and money
10. Consistently add new exchanges as you master those you have joined

As I said in previous post, I owe much of my successes to key relationships I have formed in conference rooms and I hope this recording courtesy of Janet and Don will help you achieve similar results. Please take a few moments to scroll down to the bottom of this post and share your comments.

I am here to help you succeed in business and life!

P.S. If you want to learn more about Janet and her work Join: Contact List Builder

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HubSpot’s 101 Awesome Marketing Tips

Here is a great collection of marketing quotes courtey of HubSpot that I wanted to share with you. I spend a little time each week collecting and sharing quotes with my followers on social networks or in my training sessions. One of the great ways thought leaders and teachers share their knowledge is through quotes that are poinient and really drive home a clear message. There are dozen amazing insights, golden nuggets, and words of wisdom in this collection and I am certain that you will not only benefit from them yourself, but that you will find ways to share them with others.

2. Post your daily quote in a place that you will see it several times each day

3. Think of one action you can take each day to improve your life and business

4. Share the daily quote  with your Twitter followers

5. Share the daily quote with your Facebook friends

6. Share the daily quote with your friends in forums and chat rooms

7. Add the daily quote with your signature on emails

Remember it is the little actions we take in our business when done with consistency produces sustainable results in your businesss. Be sure to bookmark this post and return daily to read your quote… it’s ok to skip ahead right now to get an idea of the quality of these powerful quotes. Please be sure to scoll down to the bottom of this post and share your favorite quotes, I would love to read them and share them with my readers.

I am here to help you succeed in business and life!

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Web-conferences have become very popular and have helped hundreds of people every week learn how to become better online business owners, affiliate marketers and many others. I hours every week in conference rooms and they have become a valuable part of my business.

Here are 10 major benefits of using or attending web-conferences:

#01. Helps you stay motivated

#02. Helps you discover new ideas

#03. Helps you identify common problems and solutions

#04. Allows you to kick around and test ideas

#05. Provides a safe place to share ideas

#06. Creates accountability

#07. Allows you to learn best practices and “hot to ideas”

#08. Lets you go deep when learning the owners program

#09. Allows you to identify new JV partners

#10. Allows you to promote your brand

Ready to host your own web-conference?

Go Here for You $1. Trial: http://askjamesholmes.com/gvoconference

Did you miss the Podcast?

Here is the showplayer recording to hear the replay:

Ready to host your own web-conference?

Go Here for You $1. Trial: http://askjamesholmes.com/gvoconference

Here is a list of wec-conferences I attend regularly:

S.W.A.T. Conference (my own): http://www.ViralWebcast.com

Wednesday Evenings 8:00 PM EST

Affiliate Funnel Conference: http://www.affiliatefunnel.com/conference.php

Saturday Afternoons at Noon EST

Traffic Leads 2 Income: http://www.robsnetworkers.com

Sunday Evenings at 7:30 PM EST

Janet Legere’s Morning Motivation: http://www.hotconference.com/conference,tmm#

Weekday Mornings at 10:00 EST

Rob’s Networkers: http://www.robsnetworkers.com

Weekday Mornings 11:00 EST

Prospect Geyser: http://www.gvolive.com/conference,prospectgeyser

Wednesday Mornings at Noon EST

T3 Traffic Exchange Live: http://www.trafficexchangelive.com

Weekday Afternoons at 3:00 PM EST

Monday Evenings at 7:00 PM EST

Tezak Traffic Power: http://www.hotconference.com/conference,ttpchat#

First and Third Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 PM EST

Top Flight Traffic: http://www.hotconference.com/conference,tftroom

Second and Fourth Wednesday Evenings at 6:30

There are more.

I owe much of my successes to key relationships I have formed in conference rooms and I hope this post and the podcast recording help you achieve the same. Please take a few moments to scroll down to the bottom of this post and share your comments. I would love to read your thoughts and if you recommend other conference be sure to list them as well. This certainly is not every conference available, just the ones that I am the most active in.

I am here to help you succeed in business and life!

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Hold Your Vision and Manifest Your Dreams

The Covered Bridge Across Gore Creek in Vail

Back in June I enjoyed a short working vacation in Vail, Colorado a place I have visited regularly since 1981. My trip resulted in an amazing period of reflection, personal growth and many lessons which I have shared here in two earlier post. The first  dealt with manifesting your perfect life and that was followed by thoughts on embracing your personal stories to break through events of the past that may have created self-limiting beliefs in your life.

Today, I want to share my understanding of another concept which may in fact be the key to obtaining the life of our dreams. The topic is holding onto the vision of what we really want in our lives. It is one thing to sit down with your journal and write out a set of goals or better yet a life plan, it is quite another matter to hold onto your vision against obstacles and setbacks.

I remember sitting next to the raging Gore Creek with it’s banks overflowing from the Spring runoff as the water moved swiftly toward the Colorado River to fulfill it’s purpose as a tributary to the great Colorado. When I looked downstream I could see many obstacles in the path of the flowing creek; boulders, fallen trees, foliage and I thought of these as an analogy of the obstacles we face in pursuit of our vision or purpose. I watched as the water found its way over, under and around every obstacle and challenge with a clear purpose to flow eventually into the Colorado River. We must maintain the same focus and determination to achieve our greater vision life vision and purpose.

10 actions you can take to achieve vision and purpose in your business and life.

01. Set your vision based on “your why“  as your why will anchor you during choppy waters and give your vision real  purpose.

02. Allow yourself to DREAM BIG regardless of where you are today, build your vision based on where you want to be.

03. Believe in the power of attraction and draw unto yourself the people, opportunities, and resources needed to manifest your vision.

04. Adopt a mindset that by default says yes to the opportunities, possibilities, and people who can help you achieve your vision.

05. Adopt this success formula: Preparation + Opportunity = Success

06. Don’t expect something for nothing… life rarely works that way.

07. Don’t sell yourself short… invest the time and money in the training and resources needed to achieve your goals.

08. Take massive action and as you develop action oriented habits they will become perpetual and second nature in your life.

09. Become comfortable when holding your vision… breakthrough all fears that arises along your journey toward achievement.

10. Recognize that you will be stepping outside of your comfort zone… you may be entering new territory, so maintain your focus.

Manifesting your vision is a process that requires a conscious effort on your part and an underlying belief in your ability make your dreams a reality. If you are inspired to share your thoughts on creating a vision feel free to scroll to the bottom of this article and post your comments below.

If my blog has provided value for you today, feel free to use the Facebook or Twitter buttons to share what you have discovered with your friends.

I have so much more to share and will do so in future post. I am here to help you succeed and create the businesses of your dreams. By being here you have placed action behind your intentions for which I am grateful.

Have a blessed day!

P.S. If you want to learn more about the 11 Forgotten Laws including the law of attraction watch my videos at:

http://www.JamesHolmes.tv

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Top 10 SEO Tools for 2011

Here is a credible top 1o list of top Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools offer by the staff of SkyBox Creative based in San Diego. I discovered a couple of new tools watching their video and they have included one of my favorite free resources the SEO Book, which is a free to join site that provide a variety of SEO and webmaster tools.

Video by SkyBox Creative via YouTube

What I like about this list is that everything here is immediately actionable and results are not dependent upon the size of your bank account. It makes sense to learn a few basic SEO tools and tips to support your traffic goals and honor the time you invest in creating websites and blogs.

Here is a summary of the Top 10 SEO Tools for 2011

#01. Google Keyword Tool https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal

#02. Website Grader http://www.websitegrader.com

#03. Blog Grader http://bloggrader.com

#04. Blue Backlinks http://www.bluebacklinks.com

#05. Search Engine Spider Simulator http://webconfs.com

#06. Alexa Rankings http://www.Alexa.com

#07. SEO Book http://www.seobook.com (Highly Recommended Free Tools)

#08. SpyFu http://www.spyfu.com

#09. Search Engine and Directory Submission https://www.ubl.org

#10. PR Newswire http://www.prnewswire.com

What are your favorite SEO tools? I would love to explore more resources and discover new tools as well. Please feel free to post a comment and if you have other recommendations be sure to post them as well. I am here to help you succeed, so feel free to connect with me and let me know how I can help you achieve your goals.

Have a blessed day!

P.S. To Learn More About SEO Visit: http://www.SEOExpertsPro.com

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Hits Viral A New Ad Exchange by Robert Puddy

I am inviting you to an exclusive webinar event featuring Robert Puddy who has launched a new advertising exchange called “Hits Viral“. The Webinar is free for everyone who joins Hits Viral from the link in this post and you will also receive several bonuses for instant download! Take a look at the site and watch the brief introductory video to discover if the site will help you grow your business.

Here is The Link: http://vitalviralpro.com/m/59251

Hits Viral is a brand new advertising exchange with a twist… it leverages your personal branding and maximizes web-page views as you team up with other members through the website. The concept is simple but produces powerful results! The site is built for network marketers and traffic exchange users resulting in the perfect viral vehicle to promote your websites and sales pages while building a team across multiple programs.

Here is an Audio Review of the Site:

As explained in the podcast recording, Hits Viral solves three critical challenges that every marketer faces and helps you maximize your efforts to get more hits, a higher click through rate, and conversions to increase sales and commissions.

Here are the Details for the Event.

The Webinar Titled: “Unstoppable Viral Traffic with Hits Viral”

Speakers: Robert Puddy of LFMTE, Hits Viral, and Advertising Know How, James Holmes

Date: Thursday September 8th

Time: Beginning at 11:00 AM EST

How to Gain Access: Join “Hits Viral” Robert Puddy’s Brand New Traffic Exchange using this specific link:

http://vitalviralpro.com/m/59251

*** All Attendees will receive a recording of the webinar and additional exclusive bonuses including 500 Hits/1000 banners/1000 Text Ads at Boot Scootin’ Traffic and S.W.A.T.Traffic!

There is also a tremendous affiliate promotions opportunity here for you to earn referral commissions by recommending Hits Viral online. This site is going to be big and considering that it just launched a few days ago there are thousands of potential members who have not yet heard about the site. By promoting your referral link using the sales tools provided you have a chance of being the person that introduces them and they will become part of your team.

Please feel free to post your comments below and I will look forward to seeing you on the webinar on September 8th. I am here to help you succeed, so feel free to connect with me and let me know how I can help you achieve your goals.

Have a blessed day!

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Things Get a Little Messy When the Stones Come Back at You

The pot has been boiling for months, you know the story, school yard bully throwing stones and tossing insults to other kids on the playground that is the worldwide web. Let me be clear, all of the players in this little dust-up are people I consider friends so with that said… what boiled to the surface has been in the soup for a while and many on the sidelines know it even if they would never say it.

If you run a Google search of recent comments I’ve posted on many traffic exchange related blogs you will discover that I am an advocate of letting people run their own businesses and furthermore recognizing that there are many ways to do so successfully. Social surfing vs old school non-social surfing, social sites vs non-social sites, owner provided customer support vs staff provided customer support, script A vs script B… nanner, nanner, nanner… how about try to make a few pennies a day vs why not a few hundred, building a chat presence vs building a list, and it goes on and on and on and on!  The truth is that there are many examples of successful sites and online business owners representative of each of these models and many more.

The truth is there has been a fair amount of “bullying” going on in conference rooms and on blogs over the past few months and the people being kicked around have many successes to their credit, they are proven leaders have thousands of customers and loyal followers. This post is not written to plead their case, feel sorry for them, or start picking sides… it’s not my style. I am merely an observer like most of you with an opinion that I am not afraid to express.

Sooner or later every bully get’s exposed on the play ground it’s an unwritten law of the universe. When it happens you recognize it immediately, like that famous scene from the movie “A Christmas Story” when Ralphie finally decides he has had enough. There is allot of sensitivity to school yard bullying these days so I hope you can appreciate my humor in sharing this video clip before I share my points.

Go ahead and press play… you know you can’t resist

Click through to YouTube to watch the video

I hope you are laughing or I will never again attempt humor!

Now that you have had a little laugh you can appreciate what I have to say in all seriousness because it is a serious subject.

People who live in glass houses should never throw stones… that is not new and deep down inside we know this is great advice. The lesson becomes all too real and may even hurt when we realize that everyone of us lives in a glass house… yep all of us.

The next time you or I declare that we have the authority to decide what is the right way or the wrong way to run a business or assume the authority to elevate saints and cast out demons, we must recognize that we are serving no one and ultimately dis-serving ourselves. Remember the bully always get’s exposed in the end!

I recently spent a great evening at my high school reunion (never mind which year) and the bullies were no where to be found… seriously, they were no where! Bullies spend four years ruling their universe and making others lives miserable and then simply fade away. It is the nerds, the geeks, the respectful ones, the goody two shoes that grow up to be Bill Gates or Meg Whitman, Ghandi or Mother Teresa, the mentor or the teacher. They live rich lives… get all of the pretty girls and handsome guys… and rule their universe for a lifetime. Something to think about!

So I encourage you when given the choice to respect the freewill of others, to honor diversity that is the essence of community, to celebrate individuality, or to criticize others, make broad and damning statements, or cast other stones… chose the high road, the one that provides value for others and is grounded in truth.

Please share your thoughts by scrolling down to the bottom of this post and leaving your comments. I am here to help you succeed, to design that perfect vision of your Internet lifestyle and offer whatever assistance I can to make it your reality.

Have a blessed day!

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Traffic Exchange Marathon 2 Announced

Please save the date for the Second Annual Traffic Exchange Marathon Podcast Series begining Monday September 26th and concluding on Friday October 7th - featuring two episodes each weekday. I am changing the format slightly this year as we will feature interviews with traffic exchange owners, safelist owners, and a few surfers. We will cover the full spectrum of topics impacting the traffic exchange industry including owners issues, social surfing, advertising best practices, scripts, technology, and more.

In 2010 we featured 10 owners over a 5 day period of time with 2 bonus interviews. This year we will feature 14 traffic exchange owners, 4 service related program owners, and 2 surfers. I will be sending out the guest invitations this week and I will announce the speakers / presenters as I confirm our guest. This will be the greatest collection of ad exchange industry leaders ever gathered for a live online event.

If you missed 2010 go here to see the line up and access the recordings:

The Traffic Exchange Marathon 2010

I also wanted to share that the noble idea and mission of the “Traffic Exchange Summit” is alive and well… this event will be a program initiative of the summit agenda and plan. In order to properly brand and position the relationship between the summit and the podcast series, the event will be re-branded to: Traffic Exchange Summit 2011

This will be a powerful event featuring live interview style presentations featuring 20 interesting leaders, their stories, tips, and best practices. You will not want to miss this 20 hour live event and be sure to claim the daily attendees prizes and special promotions from the participating programs.

How to Get Involved?

1.) Stay informed at our blog-site: Traffic Exchange Summit

2.) Join Our Social Community: http://www.trafficexchangesummit.com/community

3.) Join Our Notification List: trafficsummit@aweber.com

4.) Join and Like Our New Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/trafficexchangesummit

5.) Follow Us on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/trafficsummit

Please feel free to post your comments, questions, and guest recommendations by scrolling down to the comments section below. I am here to help you succeed and honor the commitments expressed by the founders of the summit and listeners of the podcast.

Have a blessed day!

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What is the Best Home Based Business?

I have began a new series of short video trainings over at my Live Stream channel at JamesHolmes.tv. Today, I posted two extensive answers to a couple of great quesitons on the subject of establishing and marketing a home based business. I have posted a video recording of my reply here and I encourage you to take notes as I share a few critical success factors to ensure your success.

Here is the Question from Leslie, my visitor:

“What is the best home based business out there? A home based business with a low start up cost and be able to make a good living…no inventory to keep, no selling, using my computer.” – Leslie A
Here is Leslie’s Answer:

The is a little and occassional audio cracking in the first few minutes of the video… it is not your computer. 

I will be conducting this sessions on a weekly basis, so please feel free to submit your questions by visiting http://www.AnswersJunction.com I am working on a continual live stream concept and in the meantime these sessions are not based on a set schedule. I will post to my social media network with a little advance notice prior to each session and will also make video recording available at my video channel.

I am here to help you succeed in business and life!

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