Site Topics That Make Sense for Adsense

I've used Google Adsense ads for a few years now and they bring me in a steady paycheck each and every month.  However, if you use Adsense you may have noticed that your monthly income has declined a bit.

Now there are several theories for that, in fact Jason Lee Miller over at Webpronews has a few ideas that are definitely plausible but in my opinion, it's probably due to a combination of factors.

The bottom line is that whatever the reason, it's probably not a good idea to rely on Google Adsense as your sole source of income.  We all know Google likes to change things and what seems like a goldmine one month may turn into a lump of coal the next.

But I'm still a fan if Google Adsense and I use the ads on many of my websites because I can get a fair amount of income from them, however it helps to know that there are websites and website topics that can make it harder to make money with Google Adsense while others do very well.     [Read more...]

Use a Strong Call To Action

Most of us don't want to come across as 'bossy' but when it comes to marketing online it's a fact that viewers like to be led by the hand on what to do and where to go.  After all, your visitors are looking for information and you're wise to direct them on where they can get it.  You do this by using a strong call to action.

Think about it.  Why do people come to the internet? They are looking for help, answers to their problems and guidance.  If you have the answers then you want to be sure your visitor finds them, so lead them where you want them to go.

This doesn't mean to simply point your viewers at things to buy. Yes you may have a book or great product that is ideal for whatever it is they need help with but simply telling someone to buy without backing it up with details and benefits won't work.   [Read more...]

Blogging Tips & Ideas

Got a blog?  Maybe you want to start a blog but don't know exactly how to get started.  

Internet Marketing Blogging Bootcamp

Well, I have good news for you that's coming up on the horizon.

Alice Seba and Lynette Chandler are about to launch an intensive 4-week "Internet Marketing Blogging Bootcamp".  Alice is one of the premier online marketing trainers and she is teaming up with a Lynette Chandler who knows all about the technical aspects of blogging and can answer just about any question anyone has on blogging.

Anyway, Alice and Lynetter will be conducting a 4-week intensive and personalized "Internet Marketing Blogging Bootcamp". 

Anyone signing up for this bootcamp will receive weekly lessons that will be delivered in a private online membership area.  Each week students will receive printable training guides as well as audio recordings.  You'll also get practical weekly assignments that you can readily apply to your blog.  What's even better is you will also receive personalized feedback from Lynette and Alice directly. 

Registration actually starts on March 3 and classes will begin the following week on the 10th. 

These classes will be an excellent opportunity for anyone to get a blog started and begin making money immediately.  Even if you already have a blog it will teach you how to effectively monetize it.

But you don't have to wait until March 3.  Alice and Lynette have put out a blogging tips and ideas PDF guide that has 31 great starter ideas on what to blog about and how to begin making some early cash today.  
 
Ultimately I think this will be a 4-week course that anyone online will truly benefit from. It's not an ebook you have to push yourself to get through, it's a guided tour, if you will, on how to get a blog started and monitize it to its fullest.

At the very least, pick up your 31 free blogging ideas right now.

Happy Blogging! Bye