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Link Roundup #4
Today's "Link Roundup" was inspired by the first free blogging lesson from Michelle Shaeffer's "Launch Your Blog" training. Even though my blog is already established, I'm really enjoying her free course! If you haven't checked it out yet, you can get 30 free blogging lessons here. During her first lesson, she talks about how to create content and highlights some great resources for blog post/article templates. I really enjoyed these and found them very useful, so I thought I'd share. Enjoy! Blog Templates You Can Use Today Five Possible Blog Post Templates to Follow - by Brandon Cox, editor of FuelYourBlogging.com. As the title … [Read More...]
Comment Luv Premium Review
The Comment Luv Wordpress plugin has been around for awhile, but they recently launched a Premium version of that plugin that I've fallen in love with. The Premium version has a bunch of new features and since I've been using it for about 2 months now, I wanted to do a review so that you can decide if this plugin is one that you might want to add your blog. CommentLuv Premium is actually like consolidating several plugins into one really powerful one. Allow me to explain... The CommentLuv Feature This is the core part of the Comment Luv plugin. It automatically adds a link to your commentators recent blog post to the end of their … [Read More...]
Blackout Tomorrow in Protest of SOPA & PIPA
Many websites are going dark tomorrow between 8am-8pm EST in protest of SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act). While not all of the websites are going totally dark, many have pledged their support for the protest movement. Participating websites include Google, Wordpress, Wikipedia, Reddit, Mozilla, and many others. You can find a complete list of participating websites here. Both of these bills are designed to stop piracy and protect copyrights, however the issue is that they're severely flawed in the way they're written. In a nutshell, they have the potential to give the entertainment industry (among others) the power … [Read More...]
Your Thoughts Create Your Reality. What Are You Creating?
One of my favorite topics aside from marketing and home business is personal development. Ever since I clawed my way out of the most extreme darkness I've ever found myself in about 8 years ago, I vowed to find another way to live. A life free of depression and pain. Personal development became my new obsession and personal & spiritual growth became my lifelong commitment. Over the years, I've been working through several different areas in my life. One of the areas that has been directly tied to my business is transitioning to a millionaire mindset. I discovered that growing up in a very low income household where we couldn't afford … [Read More...]
The 4 D’s of Network Marketing
There's so much I have learned about the network marketing industry as I navigate my way through it. The network part of it involves dealing with people, connecting with them, while not being too attached to the outcome of your eventual pitch. The marketing part of it includes daily income producing activities (IPAs) that must be done, even when you don't see results right away... or simply don't feel like doing them. Here are what I call The Four D's of Network Marketing: DEDICATION - To be successful in this industry, you've got to stay committed. One major reason so many people fail at network marketing is because they do not put … [Read More...]
My $300 Day & Why It Was Significant
Yesterday was a good day! I made a little over $300 in sales yesterday and that is the first time that I have any record of doing that. My daily sales usually vary anywhere from $25 to $200+, but $300 was a first... and it felt good. Despite the influx of cash and the excitement behind that, I want to share a couple of things with you about why the accomplishment was significant for me. It Was My 4-Minute Mile Barrier Most people have heard about Roger Bannister breaking the world record by running a mile in just under 4-minutes back in 1954. Up until he accomplished that feat, just about everyone said that it was impossible... they … [Read More...]
Google Voice Setup Tips for Home Business Owners
Do you have a Google Voice number yet? If you've never heard of it, Google Voice gives you a free local phone number that you can use for all your phones, so it can ring all your numbers (cell phone, home phone, etc.) or just the one, depending on your personal preference. It also has text messaging, voicemail that's as easy as email, and free US long distance. Here's a quick overview video that explains what Google Voice is all about. A Google Voice Setup Perfect for Home Business Owners My favorite thing about Google Voice is the many features it has that are simply perfect for home business owners! Here are some great Google Voice setup … [Read More...]
Out With the Old, In With the New
I used to be a self-proclaimed Wordpress theme junkie. I used to change my blog theme all the time... too often really, because it got in the way of all the actual marketing, business building, and blogging that I was supposed to be doing. Once I realized that I was focusing on a non-IPA (Income Producing Activity), I stopped switching themes and focused. But this past Friday, I got the sudden urge to change my theme from the old one... Truth be told, I'd been thinking about changing the theme for a couple weeks now. Why? It Was Time for a Change... It's a brand new year and I always get an itch for a fresh start around this … [Read More...]
Skinny Body Care is Having a 90-Day Challenge!
The whole world has already begun what we call New Year's Resolutions. Losing weight and exercising are almost always at the top of people's lists. If you have decided to eat healthier & start exercising in an effort to lose weight, I would love to help you accomplish your weight loss goals for 2012. There's an AMAZING all-natural product called Skinny Fiber that FLAT OUT WORKS! The product makes you feel full faster, helps suppress your appetite, and curb cravings while burning fat. Plus, Skinny Fiber has a 30-Day Empty Bottle Return Money Back GUARANTEE. What's the Skinny Body Care 90-Day Challenge? Commit to losing … [Read More...]
How to Enhance Your Blog Comment Strategy for Maximum Results
The best thing about blogs is the sense of community and conversation they create. Blog comments are a huge part of that because it's the comments that allow you to engage with the blogger and rest of the blog readers. But blog commenting has become more than just a way to engage and connect, it's also a solid strategy to build traffic and backlinks. Yesterday I shared my Comment Luv Premium review and explained why I think it's such a fantastic Wordpress plugin. It enhances your blog comments in a variety of ways, including enticing readers to comment and rewarding them for doing so. The Comment Luv plugin further enhances the blog … [Read More...]