Making Money
Why Many Affiliate Websites Fail
While there are several reasons some affiliate websites never get off the ground, here’s a few reasons I believe many people struggle with affiliate marketing…
SiteSell Sent Me $8,268.35 Last Month
Am I flashing my SiteSell affiliate check in your face to brag?
No, not at all.
When it comes to telling other people how to make money online, it’s all about credibility.
And if can’t prove you’re actually profiting, then you sort of get lumped in with all the other “how-to-make-money” sites that leave people wondering if [...]
Earning Residual Commissions Online
A previous post about earning $57,000 in one month created quite the excitement.
After all, some people don’t even make $57,000 in one year so the idea of earning that kind of money in a month is fascinating.
While I was happy to see that post generated interest, it also produced some unrealistic goals and ideas among [...]
One Website Niche You Should Avoid
One of the most common ways people get lured into starting an online business is by discovering an affiliate or MLM (multi-level marketing) “make-money-online” program.
Usually, they promise lucrative profits if you promote a pre-created, turnkey website and get other people to join the program and/or buy certain products.
YTB.com and SixFigureIncome.com are two programs that come [...]
Would You Like $57,000 In One Month?
Someone who belongs to the same domain name reseller program as me earned that amount in January.
Every month the program publishes the top performers. While I was pleased to have earned a spot in the top 10 with my own personal record, I was floored when I saw the top earner pulled in nearly [...]
“Site Build It! is a Scam!”
That was the comment left on one of my YouTube videos a few days ago.
It’s not the first time I’ve heard the scam cries regarding SBI!.
Apparently this person heard about the $10,000 prize Ken Evoy, President of SiteSell.com, awarded to the customer who created the best “I Love SBI! video.”
So his comment warned others there [...]
Do Banner Ads Work In 2008?
There was a time when I relied heavily on banners. After all, they look kinda cool floating in your right or left nav, and they add a spice of color to your design. But after awhile I noticed they were getting few clicks and generating even fewer sales.
So years ago I started [...]
The Most Profitable Website Niche
I get a lot of questions about website topics and what’s the most profitable niche. First of all, what’s profitable for someone else may not be profitable for you and vice versa.
For example, a lot of people make money online because they choose topics they love to write about, then affiliate themselves with [...]
6 Tips For a Profitable 2008
It’s the time of the year when millions of resolutions are made all over the world. Weight loss and financial gain are two of the most popular ones made each year.
Speaking of financial gain, many Webmasters have set financial goals for their websites in 2008. If you’re reading this now, you are probably [...]
Beware of AdSense Overload!
As the AdSense popularity grows among Webmasters, it’s hard to find a site without at least one AdSense unit displayed.
And in my opinion, many Webmasters overdo it.
Because you want to get as many clicks as possible, it can be very tempting to lace your page header with multiple AdSense ads. After all, the more [...]
Wanna Quit Your Job in 2008?
For most, it takes a few years get their sites to the point where they can think about quitting their full-time job. But if you work hard enough, it can certainly be done within a year.
And even if it doesn’t happen in 2008, perhaps you can earn enough to make it feasible for 2009.
If you [...]
Passive Income From Content
Cathy Stucker (The Idea Lady) conducted a tele-class last night, hosted by EzineArticles.com.
Cathy is making a living from the abundance of content she’s created over the years, and I thought she offered excellent advice… particularly for those who are just getting started and may be skeptical about how to make a living online from articles [...]
Untold AdSense Facts
Due to all the AdSense buzz generated by the media lately, I felt it only fitting to write a small e-book that addresses many questions I receive about AdSense.
Yes, the concept of the program is super simple, but making a lot of money takes time and work.
Right-click here and download my free e-book Untold AdSense [...]
AdSense Member Earns $120,000
One of my Website Babble forum members posted a link to an article from USA Today about a retired gentleman who earns $120,000 in Google ads in one year.
I wasn’t as amazed by his story as I was the skeptical responses to the article. Then again, people are often skeptical when they hear stories [...]
Subtle Affiliate Marketing Rocks!
A fellow Site Build It! (SBI!) customer contacted me today. Someone emailed her a compliment regarding her website, deliciouscakerecipes.com, and went on about how she loved the site and would like the SBI! owner to design one for her.
The new SBI! customer was honored by the compliment, but didn’t know how to respond. [...]
Ashamed To Be An Affiliate?
You know you’re doing something right when people ask you to provide them with your affiliate link before they buy a product.
That’s what happened today in my forum, WebsiteBabble.com. And to be honest, it’s not the first time I’ve been asked.
In my opinion, this says so much about the importance of PREselling a product. [...]
Sample Money-Making Sites
Thinking of buying Site Build It! but not exactly sure if it’s for you or how you can apply it? Take a sneak peek at some sample sites equipped with stories from the SBI! owners.
This site proves that SBI! will help you monetize (make money) with almost any topic you can come up with. [...]
Why Most Fail With AdSense
I call it the “Hodgepodge Theory.” And if this applies to your site, it may be a big reason why you aren’t seeing your AdSense earnings increase.
Watch the video below to learn more about why I believe many people struggle with building their AdSense revenue…
Why Most Online Stores Fail
Selling products online can be quite the challenge, particularly if you are building your first site and have no brand awareness/recognition. A big mistake many newbies make is they try selling products before they have the traffic and credibility.
Building a store is not a guarantee people will just flock to your site. You [...]
An Experiment Gone Horribly Right!
A lady asked me today why I created a site on fitness (flat-stomach-exercises.com) when a topic like that is so saturated.
I have to agree. Fitness is a very competitive niche. That’s why I narrowed my topic down a bit to just flattening the stomach.
Plus, it was a topic that interested me since I [...]
Is Money Your Only Motivation?
I just received an e-mail from a gentleman desperate to find something to do online so he could quit his job that he hates so much.
He asked me how long it took me to make a full time living online and I got the impression he would do anything to get rich on the Net.
First [...]
Affiliate Nonsense
I just launched a new blog discussing the things affiliates and merchants do wrong. I’ve been involved in affiliate marketing for nearly 10 years and decided to blog about the common mistakes I notice with affiliates and merchants.
Check out AffiliateNonsense.com.
A Year Off WITH Pay!
What’s the one job where you could take a year off and still get paid?
Yup… you guessed it.
Affiliate Marketing.
I got an e-mail from a gentleman today who wanted to know how many hours he’d have to invest upfront to make enough money online to quit his full time job. He admitted he didn’t have [...]
"How Long Before I Succeed?"
It’s THE age old question heard around the Net. “How long does it take before I start making money with my website?” It’s a question that’s very difficult to answer and one I’m usually very careful about addressing.
The Internet is flooded with products and websites that make ridiculous claims about getting rich quickly, [...]
Make Money With MySpace
I’ve discovered a nice little way to generate residual commissions from my MySpace page. It involves showing your friends how to shorten their MySpace web page address.
I’ve always hated that the MySpace address of my page was long and ugly. Well, here’s a way to resolve that and generate a little cash on the [...]
Turn Your "About Me" Page Into $$$
I discovered this neat little trick by accident. If you are familiar with my site, you know I push Site Build It! (SBI!) pretty heavily. Not just because I’m an affiliate, but because it really worked for me and it has changed many people’s lives.
I got tired of hearing all the raving reviews [...]
How I Make Six Figures Online
My friends and family are in awe of the amount of money I make with my sites.
To be honest, sometimes I am too.
It’s hard to believe something that started out as a hobby/side income venture, has turned into a full-time income that allowed me to quit my 9 to 5 job.
While the process is simple, [...]
Beginner Earns $2,000/Month
I talk a lot about Site Build It! on my site, mainly because I use it and it works. A site I barely update, now pays my mortgage and it only has about 30 pages.
I want to show that I’m not the only one experiencing success with SBI. Check out Elad’s video below…
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Earn a Full-Time Income Online
I get a lot of emails from people asking me if I really earn a full-time income online. I can understand their skepticism. There’s a lot of hype surrounding making money online and often times it’s presented in a way that seems too good to be true.
Plus, the Net is faceless so your [...]
Too Lazy to Make Money?
Let’s face it. The Internet is not for everyone. You have to enjoy being out here and learning the ropes (how to get ranked in Google, partner with other sites, writing content, etc.) If you don’t, this journey will feel more like a job.
It’s never felt like work to me and I [...]
Website Money Scams - UGH!
When will people learn that if it sounds too easy, it probably is? I’ve made a lot of money on the Internet, but I would never tell you it was “easy” or done overnight. Yes, it was fun because I build websites on topics that interest me, but I work hard.
After getting [...]
Lazy People Never Get Ahead
Someone emailed me yesterday and asked me about “Adsense Ready” websites. Apparently it’s a program where people pay $100 or so for access to a database full of pre-written articles.
All they do is choose the ones they want to their site, upload the articles and Voila! their site is complete and ready for Adsense [...]
Ignoring Your Site’s $$ Potential?
Most of my family and friends now know the success I’ve had with the web, but I still don’t think they really understand how doable it is to make a decent living with nothing but an information website.
People often think they have to be a techy or computer savvy individual to build a website….much less [...]
