Everything is fine one day, the next, the world is turned upside down.

There are a couple of points to be made about this update. The first, it proves that if you’re running a business you better have other forms of traffic generation in place.

The big problem with online business is there is no walking traffic. In the offline world this update would be equivalent to moving your store front from where you currently are, prime time real estate, to the boondocks where very few people live, work and shop.

People work hard to get the virtual real estate in the top spots. The thing about it, Google is a for-profit-company and they can pretty much do what they want. And because everything is virtual, it makes it too easy to do.

An example of this was when CDKitchen, out of Austin, Texas was effected by the latest update…

Google can give websites a lot of traffic. It also can take it away.

That’s what Valerie Whitmore found out recently.

Whitmore runs CDKitchen out of her Austin, Texas, home with husband Brent. She started the website as a hobby in 1995 and named it after her 100-pound Dalmatian, Chili Dog. With Google’s help, the mom-and-pop shop grew into one of the most popular cooking sites on the Web.

But traffic to CDKitchen, which features free recipes and cooking columns, plunged 39 percent on Feb. 24, knocking it "into the abyss," Whitmore said. That’s when Google, which delivers 70 percent of the site’s traffic, made a major change to how search results are ranked.

Source: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2014547479_btgoogleformula21.html

It’s updates like this that make you cringe in horror and make you wonder what you’re going to do next. If you are running an online business you need to begin thinking about how you can be nimble, change with the times and continue to get traffic in some way.

If you’re wondering what Google wants you can listen to Matt Cutts and others who interpret what he has to say…

"Our primary goal is to make sure we return the best websites we can," said Matt Cutts, who leads Google’s spam-fighting efforts. "No algorithm can be 100 percent accurate."

Google engineers are constantly tweaking the search engine, making hundreds of changes a year to the algorithm, most of them less noticeable. They keep the algorithm under wraps to prevent Web developers from getting around each revision Google makes.

As part of its effort to zero in on troublemakers, Google created a software extension to its Chrome browser that lets users block sites. More than 100,000 users have installed the extension, giving Google the ability to study the top several dozen sites that users disliked so much they gave them the boot. About 84 percent of those sites were affected when Google tweaked its algorithm, Cutts said.

"The work of search is never done. No matter what we improve, there will be people trying to ‘game’ search," he said.

Source:  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2014547479_btgoogleformula21.html

This is all very interesting.

You see, the comment Matt makes “The work of search is never done. No matter what we improve, there will be people trying to ‘game’ search” is something that makes me go hmmm.

Let’s think about this. “Google” can change the algorithm all the time. They are gaming their own search system. They do what you want and no body stops them.

It’s our job to know or figure out what they want and give it to them. It’s no different than a crappy merchant getting the best storefront property in town. It happens and there isn’t anything anyone can do about it. They gamed the system.

Let’s face it… everyone who owns a blog or website is interested in gaming the system to garner more traffic. It is what it is.

As long as you have people searching for stuff you’re going to have people trying to sell those people stuff. That’s what it boils down to.

So what does all this mean?

It means if you’re wanting to make money online with a blog, a website, an ecommerce store or any other type of virtual property, then you need to be prepared to change on a whim.

You should begin thinking about how you can set your site up so that it conforms to Google’s current policies and you should always consider other methods of traffic generation.

Have you thought about going offline?

Enjoy and prosper -

Jay

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Relief is the first thought that comes to mind for many people wanting to make quick money online

They want relief from the bills, the money headaches of life, and to finally get rid of the shackles called a JOB.  It’s an exciting thought when you see your self as the HERO of your family.

Because that’s what an online life without a fulltime job must feel like.

It is still possible to make quick money online.

Here are a few ideas off the top of my head.

• Sell stuff on eBay
• Sell old books on Amazon
• Put up your own website and sell collectibles

These are some of the quickest methods to making a few extra dollars online.  But the truth is, most people who start working online don’t get rich quick.  It take a while.

But that’s ok, if you ask me.

If it takes 5 years, I’m sure you’d be ok with that knowing you wouldn’t have to drive into work.  Just the thought of that feels exciting doesn’t it?

It all starts with a plan.

So if you need some quick cash right now, here are a few things you can do.

Walk around your place for a bit and note stuff that you don’t mind getting rid of.  Think about it, if you’re not using it, it’s collecting dust, and you can get a few dollars for it… why not.

Find as much stuff as you can until you feel like you have enough to start with.

You’ll want to clean those items up and get them ready to be listed on eBay or any other auction site you can find.

If you’ve found old books, take a look at them and rate the condition they’re in.  You’ll need to do that to list them on Amazon.

Ok, now that you have everything situation you can go list them on the appropriate sites.  I’m not going to go through the details of signing up, you should be able to follow the direction to do that.

Now, you may be thinking, I don’ have much around the house I want to get rid of but I still want to make quick money online.

No problem.

Here’s what you do.

Go check out eBay, look at all the items that have sold.  Look at everything and find the items that have sold for reasonable prices.  Make notes.  If anything catches your eye, jot it down.

Remember, you’re just searching.  It doesn’t matter what it is.

Next grab a newspaper and look for garage sales, yard sales, or any type of low budget sales you can find.  Go visit and look for things that are similar to the items you wrote down.

You want to be very selective in this process.  Be picky and find good stuff.

You should be able to negotiate and get several items from these sales that cost you very little.

Now you can take them home and list them on eBay.

In fact, I have a friend that goes to yard sales and picks up boxes of books for $0.50.  There are 30 or so books in the box and he takes them home and lists them on Amazon.  He may only sell about 5 out of the thirty but he’ll make $15 or $20 each time he does this.

Sure, it takes some effort but if you want to make quick money online, this is one of the best methods to try while spending minimal if no money at all.

You probably wouldn’t know this unless you had a membership to Traffic Geyser and were using it regularly.  But that’s ok.  I’m going to explain what else you can do with this amazing tool.

Traffic Geyser can help you produce your own products. I bet you didn’t know that.

Yep, it sure can.  Built inside of Traffic Geyser is a tool called Slideshow Creator.  Basically if you have the ability to create power point using what ever your favorite tool is… PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Docs and a way to record audio then you’ll be in business.

All you have to do is create your presentation, save each slide as a JPG, record your audio and upload everything to Traffic Geyser.

Now for the really simple part.

When you log into Traffic Geyser, you will use their tool called Slideshow Creator.  It allows you to import the JPG’s you’ve just loaded along with the audio.

You’ll have to drag a few things around but once you’re done you just push a button and your video will be produced for you.  It’s that simple.

It saves you the money from purchasing products that costs tons of money and basically do the same thing.

Now, besides being able to create products, make your videos, and distribute your videos, Traffic Geyser will also submit your blog posts to social bookmarking sites.

If you’re using a wordpress blog and have a Traffic Geyser account then you have the ability to use the Traffic Geyser plug-in.

You don’t have to do anything but install it, use your Traffic Geyser credentials and you’re done.  Every post you submit will be submitted to a handful of social bookmarking sites.

As you can see Traffic Geyser is more than just video distribution.  It’s a platform that helps you create, distribute, and systematize your online business.

A great way to make easy money online is by producing your own products, a product that other people would want to purchase of course, and to then sell it on the net on a website like Ebay. I was reading an article in a newspaper only last week which featured a woman who was doing just this. She had made some serious cash from selling sports related craft wares which included on them her own artistic drawings.

Then there are the webmasters who sell e-books online. These are e-books they have written or are ones they are selling on behalf of a third party of which they receive a commission.

There are also affiliate schemes which work in a similar way to what was explained above. As with the majority of online money making schemes there is a need to have a website that receives a lot of traffic to it. This is where advice from a web promotion specialist can be invaluable.

Then there are the people who offer some type of service online such as offering a personal injury claims service. The person is able to seek guidance on a certain problem or issue that they have either by way of e-mail exchange or via Skype.

As you can see there are a number of ways in which people can make money on the internet, those mentioned above are just a few out of a list of many. At the end of the day you just need to find the one that is right for you.

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I know many people have managed to save money in this way and I thought I would add this one as a little added extra.

One of the best ways to start getting targeted traffic and increasing the exposure is to integrate video marketing in your business plan.

Television advertisers have profited from video ads for years. It is only natural that Internet marketers would embrace the medium, too, and those that have are reaping good benefits. When you analyze how various people are doing this and how its helping them gain better momentum, you will be able to understand the real power of videos. Here is an Affiliate Millionaire page that you must see because you will discover just how powerful Internet marketing can be. Each business is different, so you can’t simply copy one strategy as a complete blueprint for your own; you will need to adjust it to suit you where needed. There are two things you should focus on.

1)Lead Capture With Video

Capturing the contact information of your visitors is crucial to the success of any internet sales endeavor. Everyone visiting your site has demonstrated an interest in your product, and therefore may entertain further contact. And if someone has already purchased from you once, getting them to engage in repeat sales is even easier. Becoming an Affiliate Millionaire is possible but you must remember that it takes work to make it happen. Use of a video squeeze page on your site makes a customer’s basic contact information easily obtainable (name, email address, etc). Obtaining this contact information will allow you to contact them in the future with any offers that might interest them, allowing for a possible sale. This page should be short and to the point, no beating around the bush. Don’t make your potential customers scroll down or hunt. Place it prominently on the page. In your video, use bullet points to emphasize the most important information, and keep your message clear and to the point. Every customer is a potential sale. Don’t waste their time wondering about the point of your video. Be straight forward and professional when showcasing your product. On your capture page, you should have your video; this will increase your conversion rate tremendously, and help you gain long term results.

Add Video to Your Sales Letter

Sales letters convert well, and have been used long enough to be known as a proven technique. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to make them perform even better. Since prospects expect more as technology advances, marketers want to present multiple options in their sales copy. They want to know everything there is to know in great detail before they even consider the buy button. Giving the prospect a good understanding of the product or service you offer can be accomplished by having your video at the start of your sales letter. Furthermore, embedding video in your sales letters will lift them above the mundane. You can also add short video clips through out the sales letter that can give specific information about the product. Your visitor’s understanding of the benefits your product provides is a vital aspect that should be included in the video on your sales page; a list of reasons to buy are not enough. Keep your videos short, but pack them with information.

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One way to make some extra cash is by producing your own products or your own service and then attempting to sell them online. Only yesterday I read an article about a woman who was doing just this. This lady has made some serious bucks from selling her range of hand made craft products on auction sites like ebay.

Other people attempt to make money by selling e-books online. These are e-books they have written or are ones they are selling on behalf of a third party of which they receive a commission.

There are also affiliate schemes which work in a similar way to what was explained above. As with the majority of online money making schemes there is a need to have a website that receives a lot of traffic to it. This is where advice from a web promotion specialist can be invaluable.

Then there are the people who offer some type of therapy service online such as stuttering treatments. The person is able to seek guidance on a certain problem or issue that they have either by way of e-mail exchange or via Skype.

The above are just a few ways to make extra money online; there are many more. It is all about finding the right one for you.

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So, we have spoken about affiliate marketing with ebay & affiliate marketing without a website above and people have found so many different ways that work for them so that they can go on to make money online. With that said – the generic topic of how to make money with affiliate marketing for some is the one thing that has contributed to taking their business forward to the next level. When you really get to grips with ready made affiliate site then for sure the internet marketing dream can be yours – starting today.

I know…

I used to be there.

Naval Procrastonator

The Navy really got me turned around and pushed me to get rid of a lot of my procrastination.  Those hard asses pushed you no matter what.  When you thought you were doing your best, they pushed you just a bit more.  It was good and painful all at the same time.

I’m sure you can imagine.

The problem is once you leave you have to keep that mindset or fall back into the old routine you lived before.  For me I didn’t mind keeping some of the things they taught me because most of it was for good.

No, I’m not asking you to join the Navy so you can beat your procrastination but think about what you could be doing to meet your goals.

What would it be like if you reached just one more goal each day?

Brain Love

Well, I’ve used different methods to break through those times of procrastination and one that I used was hypnosis audios.  It’s useful and it only takes a short amount of time to do.

If you think about it you have to train your brain just like you train your muscles.

Your brain needs a little love too.

And hypnosis can be a form of brain training that’s easy to do.

Well, you’re in for a treat because today Harlan Kilstein posted a great video about procrastination on his blog.  It’s what inspired me to write this post.

His video is really good and comes with a hypnosis audio you can download to help you break through your procrastination with a little creativity booster.  It’s quick, it’s fun, and it only takes a few minutes.

Here’s the link…

www.nlpcopywriting.com

I know you’ll enjoy it and he’s giving it away for free.

Harlan is a master at personal change and can help anyone breakthrough problems.   Besides, he’s a genius at helping people make MONEY.

Yep…

He’s helped a lot of people I know make some serious cashola.

Ok, this isn’t a Harlan rally so I’ll come off it.

Kick It To The Curb

The point is, if you want to do anything in life, make cash on the internet, or just accomplish specific goals… you have to kick procrastination to the side.

One way to do that is prime your brain with good stuff, write down your goals, set a deadline and get to it.

I’ve found that when I write my goals down with a specific date and keep them someplace where I see them regularly I get more done.  You might want to give it a whirl.

I may not meet all my goals but I’ll always get more done than if I didn’t write them down at all.

So, no time like the present.

Go out and write down your goals with deadlines and make something happen.

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Tapping into the money-making aspect of blogging is easy. The following are ways that the even a novice blogger can turn their words into cash.

Internet Ads – There are many sites that will allow you to post contextual ads on your blog. These are ads that will show up on your site and that have a correlation with the text you have written about. When people visit your blog and click on any of these ads, you will get paid for it.

Selling – You can start a blog that promotes an item that you may have made yourself, or are selling through another site. Jewelry is one example that comes to mind, you can use your blog as a store to promote and sell your items easily.

Affiliates - Many companies will have affiliate programs. Take advantage of these sites. You can then sell other people products and promote any item you want to sell, all the while making a commission from every sale.

Reviews – Why not get paid for your reviews? Many sites are willing to pay you for you to review their products. Use your blog as a review site and watch the money roll in.

Ad Space - Sell ad space on your blog. If you have a blog that is specific to one product or genre, advertisers will pay you to place ads on your site to promote their products or websites. This works well if you have a specific niche, like a parenting centered site.

Sell Your Knowledge – People are always thirsty for knowledge. If you have a specific topic that you are well educated in, why not write an e-book on the topic and sell it through your blog?

Sell Your Service – If you offer a specific service, such as data entry, writing, web design or various administrative jobs, sell yourself and make money by doing so.

Beg – I kid, but really, many blogs that have had huge success have asked for donations to help keep them going. If you have a huge reader base, this shouldn’t be too hard to achieve.

The best way to make money with your blog is to find what works for you. Some of these tips may not tickle your fancy but it does show that there are definitely ways your blog can work for you.