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The ABCs of List Building

Written by admin on August 13, 2008

List Building ABC

Building your opt-in list gives you endless ways to pre sell; up sell, and backend sell for long-term and short-term profits. It is important that you set the ground work to make building your list possible, so that you can get maximum returns.

First, Always carry a regime of affiliate products that not only fits your niche but also converts well with high payouts. If you are selecting a CPA then I would recommend you opt for a fast conversion such as email, or zip submit. However, there are affiliate products that you can purchase or purchase resale rights to related products and services that you know your subscribers will find useful.

You can promote your affiliate products or services as primary front end products, in your newsletter. Then build an announcement list for those who like bargains and need more tools and services. No, too much work, we want this to be simple… Why create two lists when you can add announcements to the bottom or in the beginning of your newsletter? I know it’s doesn’t really make sense… You will be surprised at how many people will read the announcements, and make purchases at discounted rates (special subscriber rates) even when they didn’t think the product fit within their needs. The trick is to make sure these products and services are highly targeted for your subscriber niche and to go about selling your products and services as an actual useful announcement and not an up-sell, and to keep your newsletter relevant and informative.

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Removing Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009 and Others

Written by admin on August 4, 2008

What is Vista Antivirus 2008?

Vista Antivirus 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware
program also known as Windows Antivirus 2008, Antivirus 2008, and System Antivirus 2008. In many cases you will notice a pop-up window with a similar message:

Antivirus2008 has found infected files on your computer… to update your computer you must click ok to continue… This program will also display fake warnings that state malware is trying to infect your computer.

Once installed on your PC, Antivirus2008 will scan your PC and inform you that you have a variety of security risks and virus’ on your PC that can’t be removed unless you buy the program. These fake security risks are false-positives displayed to scare and trick you into downloading and buying the program. Don’t worry, below you will find a list of recommended security programs for your PC. All of the warnings that this fake anti-spyware, antivirus program displays are that this program displays are tactics to scare and trick you into buying the software.

This program is not worth the money, so we highly recommend that you do not purchase this programs or software… The best thing to do is to just remove it as soon as possible… See below for automated removal, very easy and free…

What is Antivirus 2009?

Antivirus 2009, antivirus2009, Windows Antivirus 2009 is a member of the fake-antispyware, fake-antivirus variations including it’s the old Vista Antivirus 2008 and Antivirus2008 and the other fake anti-virus security products that pretend or disguise themselves as legit security programs for the sole purpose of selling the fake product, basically, taking your money and infecting your PC with Malware, Adware and possibly even virus’ set to record your browsing activity, record your personal information, installing popups, ect.

How to Detect Antivirus 2008 & Antivirus 2009

You can always search your PC manually, which will take up to a few hours depending on the number of files and folders you have on your computer, however, there are ways to kill two or three birds with one stone. If you do decide to run a scan on your PC, I would suggest that you follow these steps:

1. Click on Start Menu ([Windows Logo Here] Start), the green button on the left-hand side of the Taskbar at the bottom of your Monitor screen.
2. Click ‘Search,’ the magnify glass icon on the right of the menu
3. Select ‘All Files and Documents’ (this will tell the search tool to perform a complete search)
4. In the section where it says ‘All or Part of the File Name,’ type ‘antivirus2008′ or ‘antivirus2009′
5. Click Search…

This will basically let you know wether or not the software is on your PC. Do not delete, instead, save yourself the time and headache of deleting files, folders, and registry files.

Common Symptoms:

1. Pop-ups: XP Antivirus 2009, Microsoft Antivirus 2008 scanner automatically pops up from time to time and warns you of possible PC threats and prompts you to purchase the software.
2. Online browsing interruptions, browser freezes, home page hijack (home page is changed to another website instead of the one you set)
3. Computer crashes, freezes, ect.

Microsoft Antivirus2008/ XP Antivirus 2009 Recommendations/ Solutions

The Process:

1. Download and install a free trial Adware/ Spyware/ Malware program from the list below
2. After installation, run a complete update of the database
3. Now run a full PC scan
4. Once this scan is complete follow the options needed to delete the Adware/ Spyware/ Malware programs (Be careful because in some cases these programs may pick up on competitor programs and pin them as a possible threat to you computer. So with that said, know what is on your computer so that you don’t mistakenly delete a program that you use on a regular basis.

Recommended Spyware/ Adware/ Malware Programs:

1. Ad-Aware (Lavasoft) - You can unlock all of the features by purchasing Ad-Aware or use the basic features, you choose. [Buy Ad-Aware Pro] [Download Free Trial]
2. Spyware Nuker - [Download Free Trial]

Full PC Security Recommendations

PC Firewall Programs:

1. Kaspersky Internet Security [Download Free Trial] [Buy KIS 2009] - If you are in the market for a good PC security package, I highly recommend this program (Antivirus, firewall, anti-spam, anti-malware, anti-adware, anti-phishing, and much more for complete protection. I had to suck it up and buy the program once the free trial ran out. Well worth it…
2. Panda Internet Security [Download Free Trial] [Buy Panda Internet Security]
3. F-Secure Internet Security [Download Free Trial] [Buy F-Secure Internet Security]
4. Norton Internet Security [Download Free Trial] [Buy Norton Internet Security] (15% 0ff code: 15NIS08)

PC Antivirus Programs:

1. Kaspersky Antivirus 2009 [Download Free Trial] [Buy KAV 2009] - Definitely worth the money, I highly recommend that you just suck it up and buy this program, very user-friendly, just an all around good program.
2. ESet NOD32 Antivirus [Download Free Trial] [Buy NOD32 Antivirus] (Save 25% on ESET NOD32 Antivirus)
3. F-Secure Antivirus 2009 [Download Free Trial] [Buy F-Secure Antivirus]
4. Panda Antivirus [Download Free Trial] [Buy Panda Antivirus] (Save $15 Off Panda Antivirus)
5. Norton Antivirus 2009 [Download Free Trial] [Buy Norton Antivirus] (10% 0ff code: 10NAV08)
6. System Suite Professional 8 [Download Free Trial] [Buy System Suite Professional 8]

Once you have everything installed and updated, run a complete computer antivirus scan for anything else that may be lurking around your PC. I would say, for the best results, after the updates have been made, run a virus scan in safe mode or with internet/ networking access blocked or disconnected.

I also suggest that you look in to getting a ‘Complete Internet Security’ program package. I highly recommend Kaspersky Internet Security. I have been using them for years and can honestly say that I have never had an issue. My second recommendation would be ESet NOD32 alongside Panda Internet Security another great option.

I hope this helps… cheers.

Search Engine Optimization Guidelines

Written by admin on August 3, 2008

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Search engine optimization is important because it improves the volume and quality of traffic to a web site from search engines. Do you want to put your website in the high ranking? Here are some tips you have to consider:

Website Optimization = Unique Content + Links = High Search Engine Rankings

1. How Does Google Measure Link Popularity?

Higher link popularity scores = Higher search engine ranking

Link popularity is by far the most important factor for determining your search engine ranking. You need to know what link popularity is, why it is so important, and how Google measures your link popularity (over 50% of all search engine traffic comes from Google, and if you can get to the top of Google, you will get a decent amount of recognition from the other players).

Link popularity - the number of links (votes) that SE have for your site.

Here is a link for a good tool that measures the link popularity from Search Engine’s. It shows you the link popularity from the major Search Engines and lets you see the history report to figure out the rise of your site. Well, there are a few resources that will help you with SEO and marketing online, I would suggest you do a Google Search and check the results for link popularity or you can try MarketLeap or the resources section.

2. Articles/ Unique Content:

Consistency is the key. It is a fact that as more and more articles are added to article directories, your article will go lower in the listings, but if you constantly and consistently submit new articles, or create original content, then you will continue to reap the benefits. Making articles is a great way to build up the link popularity of your website. It gives you life-time links.

• Always close your articles off with a link to your site if you are planning on guest blogging, submitting articles to article directories and so on… The link should be relevant to the content of the article. Hyperlink the keyword with your url. As a quick heads up, a pretty popular blog is seeking guest posts for their blog, The Beef Jerky Blog is looking for guest bloggers so get a ton of recognition for producing just a few minutes of original content.

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Content to Make Money

Written by admin on July 25, 2008

Looking through the universe of affiliate marketing, you’ll notice that most sites fall into two categories. There are sites that simply have a list of links to other sites that sell products. You’ll notice that these sites come up often in the SERPs on Google, Yahoo, or MSN, but they don’t seem very useful since all they have is other links minus unique content.

The other kind of site is the kind that you want to wither build or own. It is a site that has all the same links that the others do, but it also has the unique content. Now, what does “unique content” mean? Unique content is simply an term that means original articles or information on a site that has not been duplicated or reused from site to site. Why do sites that use unique content work better than those that don’t? It’s a no brainer, the SERPs are beginning to penalize sites with duplicate content and sites with unique content rank faster and better than those without.

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Best Way To Choose An Affiliate Program

Written by admin on July 22, 2008

The world of affiliate marketing is full of opportunity. There are very few jobs in life that take such little effort that can lead to such big rewards. But as is the case with most jobs, what you put into it will closely reflect what you get out of it.

So, how can you maximize your time as well as your dollars? Here are a few tips to point you in the right direction when it comes to picking out the affiliate marking opportunity for you.

You gotta believe!

One of the golden rules of affiliate marketing is that if you don’t believe in the product, how do you expect the people you’re steering to it to believe in it? You can’t. You should only choose a product that you like, a product you have tried and found to be of good quality and maybe even a product you actually use!

Remember, you have two choices when you set up your affiliate website, you can just toss a bunch of links on a page and hope people click on them, or you can create a cool page full of great and interesting to read content on the product your linking to. If you’re trying to write content about a product you think stinks or isn’t a good buy, it’ll show. The more passionate you are about that product, the better your chances are of making money.

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