Internet and Affiliate Marketing News

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• Freedom and Independence - Happy 4th of July

  July 4, 2009

  Are you thankful for your affiliate independence? Think about it! We work in the most "free" country in the world. Plus affiliates and outsourced affiliate managers have the freedom to work from home and the independence to largely create their own destiny. ...

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• How to Build a Successful Blog

  July 4, 2009

  Tim Ferriss, author of The 4 Hour Workweek gave this presentation at WordCamp recently. His title - How to Build a High Traffic Blog without Killing Yourself.Tim's used his blog very successfully to promote his book and has a lot of wisdom to share - we spent some time together before Tim launched his book and it's been great to watch him rise... ...

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• What should I do on your birthday?

  July 4, 2009

  On July 4, birthday of the USA, we're supposed to blow off fireworks, eat hot dogs and buy a Chevrolet.On Columbus Day, birthday of an early imperialist, we're supposed to shop and march in a parade.On Martin Luther King Jr. day, marvelously, we're supposed to participate in a national day of service.So, what should we do on your birthday?With... ...

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• Michael Jackson Funeral To Break Online Video Business Record

  July 3, 2009

  The media has become awash with coverage of the late King of Pop. This surprising and tragic event has left the world in shock and news networks have scrambled to get any news they can.Michael's funeral has been reported to be scheduled for Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, despite previous rumors that it would be held at the... ...

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• Affiliate Multi-attribution Model Discussed

  July 3, 2009

  That the 'last click wins' model that affiliate marketing is premised on continues to prevail underlines the inherent problems the industry faces in finding a credible alternative. As affiliate marketing becomes more complex so industry players have been debating whether a multi-attribution model, that is apportioning parts of one overall... ...

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• A Case for Free Enterprise

  July 3, 2009

  As a North Carolina resident, I was disheartened to learn of our legislators' decision to tax Internet affiliate marketing revenue. While the state may be an early adopter of such a practice, it does not bode well for the future. States are like dominoes - if one state finds a successful way to generate tax revenues, it's only a matter of time for... ...

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• This Week's Links

  July 3, 2009

  Jon Taplin's blog highlights how financial mismanagement has wiped out almost all productivity gains from the digital revolution. InventorSpot's list of brilliant Ikea ads. Gregory McNamee writes a cultural autopsy of Michael Jackson. Mashable on how to use Wikis for business projects. PETA urges Phish to rename itself as the Sea Kittens.... ...

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• Texting at Work: Slacker Habit or Super Efficient?

  July 3, 2009

  The other day I was at a business luncheon and the woman across from me was texting like a fiend. Her thumbs were a blur. I was grateful. Her bad behavior made me feel better about my own. Because who hasn't checked an email under a table, pretending others can't see?After a few minutes this woman, a reporter, turned to me and asked about... ...

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• Paid on Results Rebranding

  July 3, 2009

  Just a short post to comment on the smart new look over at Paid On Results. Shame to see the back of POR man but it's a nice fresh new design.Clarke Duncan, Director and Shareholder, spoke about the company's new identity:- "This is an exciting time for Paid On Results as we continue to grow steadily and recruit additional staff in the face... ...

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• This Week's Weird Jobs

  July 3, 2009

  Would you trust a guy named Bobwho told you to "take control of your futur in a nation...which has been created by you and I?" Sometimes the ability to be articulate really counts. But don't let that dissuade you. If you like grammatically challenged guys named Bob, midnight golf, and fire lookouts, this week's list is for you:1. NJ: Graveyard... ...

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• Three Tips for Creating Your Own Independence Day

  July 3, 2009

  July 4 is Independence Day here in the States, which, for most of us, entails the risk of losing: your fingers to cheap fireworks;your waistline to hot dogs;your liver.All of which, as a red-blooded American, I support wholeheartedly. But if you're spending today celebrating the country's independence, how about putting some attention on... ...

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• MyAds: Promote Your Blog, Product or Service on MySpace

  July 3, 2009

  At the bottom of this post is a coupon code to give you a $50 credit at MyAds - this is not an affiliate promotion, just a take it or leave it offer from MyAds.Over the last week or so I've had the opportunity to see inside the MyAds from MySpace.MyAds have been an advertiser here on ProBlogger for a month or two now (consider that a... ...

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• Which Ad Came First?

  July 3, 2009

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• Shopping cart abandonment survey

  July 3, 2009

  Paypal and ComScore recently conducted a survey among active shoppers in relation to shopping cart abandonment - and not much has changed over the years. Consumers are still abandoning carts at a frightening rate.Of the 553 people surveyed, nearly half (45 percent) abandoned their carts multiple times in the three weeks previous to the survey... ...

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• What to do with special requests

  July 3, 2009

  The bike shop is busy in June. If you bring your bike in for a tune up, it will cost $39 and take a week.A week!What if someone says, "I have a bike trip coming up in three days, can you do it by then?"At most bike shops, the answer is a shrug, followed by, "I'm sorry, we're swamped."The problem with telling people to go away is that they go... ...

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• Friday Podcast: Lessons Learned From Launching An Affiliate Network

  July 2, 2009

  Jim Lillig is a colorful character - in the best possible way imaginable.Having been involved in brick-and-mortar businesses, operating mature entertainment website MrSkin.com, speaking multiple times at Yanik Silver's highly rated Underground workshop series, operating seafood retailer Lobster Gram, and finally launching his own affiliate... ...

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• Celebrating Independence

  July 2, 2009

  With Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on the 4th, I can only hope that means most folks in both countries are recognizing and celebrating their good fortune to live in independent, democratic nations this week, because we are truly very fortunate.Hardly a week goes by that I don't think of how very ...

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• Net Neutrality Mandated in $7.2 Billion Broadband Stimulus Funding

  July 2, 2009

  Good news for Net Neutrality. This administration has shown that they are committed to the principals of Net Neutrality based on language in the rules recently released for the broadband stimulus funding. The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is offering grants for: deploying broadband infrastructure in un\/under-served areas;... ...

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• links for 2009-07-02

  July 2, 2009

  Are You Optimizing your Email for Search? If you've got good email marketing content you're going to post on a public part of your site-content for which you'd like to get found via organic search-here are some things to keep in mind. (tags: copywriting seo) 5 automated campaigns... ...

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• Business Pundit in July

  July 2, 2009

  Business Pundit will be a little different in July. I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks sitting on an inflated device one mile beneath the earth. This is otherwise known as rafting the Grand Canyon, a once-in-a-lifetime trip that I was lucky enough to land a spot on this year. As a result, I won't be blogging as regularly as I usually do,... ...

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