Internet Video -- Yeah but how do you do it?...

There has been a lot of talk about video lately
but not really many solutions regarding it. In fact up to this
point the majority of people doing video have been doing it
for some time and are probably not very anxious to get
others involved because of the value it offers to their
business.


This is one of the major problems right now because
affiliates and marketers are at a disadvantage to those
using video because it does add so much value and "visual"
learners who are sick of seeing e-book after e-book are
grasping onto video with a heightened enthusiasm.


Now the other disadvantage of people not using video is the
cost and training involved in getting started. There are a
variety of tools necessary and techniques to learn to shoot
video properly so that it can be viewed, downloaded or
streamed from your website.


The most widely accepted format has appeared to be the flash
format because of the dominance of macromedia and the
prevalence of the flash plugin offering high compliance in
terms of view ability and more importantly because of the
compression.


Often times flash videos are 4 times smaller than AVI's
meaning they download faster and stream better. Now if I
told everyone reading this to go shoot a screen capture
video, convert it to flash, and put it on your website could
you?


Probably not!


With all that being said this is the guide for you. This is
an all encompassing video tutorial which walks you through
all aspects of shooting screen capture on your PC and
discusses (and shows how to use) the many features of the
software used to generate an AVI video. From there, you are
shown how to convert this video to a flash format and
briefed on the use of the software involved in this process
and the authors do a good job of explaining video
terminology along the way. Lastly they show you how to get
this video up on your website.


Here's the kicker. The tutorial uses nothing but FREE tools
to shoot and encode the video and they include the necessary
flash video player to host the video on your website. So
with one tutorial you learn exactly how to get video on your
website and you are given the tools to start right away.


This one definitely gets my stamp of approval!


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3 Simple Ways To Create Viral Videos -New Video Article

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The good news is that it is dead easy and this video will give 3
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Profiting On The AutoSurfing Craze

Here's some important information about the topic of your interest. Many people have requested this information earlier and I hope you'll find this helpful.

This article explains a few things about autosurfing, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know.



If your autosurfing facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions? Make certain you don't let vital autosurfing information slide by you.

You've heard about it in recent months, and it's popularity seems to increase in leaps and bounds with each passing day. paid to surf programs have been on the rise and with the monetary promises that have become the metaphor of their systems, more and more people are hopping on the bandwagon.

Autosurf programs actually pay you for surfing 40 to 200 sites per day. Don't let the numbers mislead you though, because this task can be done in less than 15 minutes, regardless of the speed of your Internet connection, through a system that would allow you to surf sites automatically, ergo the name.

Think of autosurf programs as cooperatives. Members can advertise
and get paid at the same time. Here is an outline of how it works:

You will sign up for the program.

You will be given an initial capital for free, either $5 or $10.

You will be asked to autosurf 150 to 200 sites daily, before the timer restarts.






For every day that you do your task, you will earn 1 to 2% of your invested capital.

At any time you wish, you could upgrade your membership and increase your capital, so that you will be able to expand your earnings as well.

You will also earn credit points for each day you autosurf. These points are the equivalent of currency in the program's built-in economy. You could exchange these points for downline members, or exchange them for goodies like free web hosting, banner ads, or ad spots on the windows that appear for every autosurfing session.



An online marketer will find autosurfing programs quite lucrative.

In three short months, they would have earned back the capital they invested, and every compensation therefore would be net profit. Additionally, they could find really good deals for the products and services offered by the program, for as long as they use their credits well.

An Internet marketer can regard autosurfing programs as free advertising opportunities. Most of the people who participate in autosurfing are on the lookout for moneymaking opportunities online. They are good targets for affiliate programs and the likes. Additionally, the Internet marketer can also earn while availing of the free publicity.

As earlier mentioned, there are a lot of autosurfing programs in existence today, and more are being created daily. Choosing the right one for your needs, whether you are a marketer or someone who just wants to earn some extra cash, can be a little arduous.

Here are some guidelines to help you choose a reliable autosurfing program:

As much as possible, stick with the programs that have been in existence for the longest time. A lot of the new establishments are offering a higher percentage per session, but you have to consider if such a setup is sustainable for them. It would be sad if you'd put in
a lot of money on a program that would be gone by next month.
If you want to capitalize on the advertising opportunities that autosurfing programs offer, try to choose one that has numerous enrollees. You wouldn't want to spend so much effort in advertising to a handful of users, after all.
Choose autosurf programs the weed out excessive images or bandwidth huggers. Remember, you will have to autosurf everyday, so a program that would pave the way for faster loading of the pages you're tasked to view would save you a lot of time.

Bear in mind, however, that there is no rule that prohibits you from joining as many autosurfing programs as you like. The more programs you enroll in, the more earning opportunities you will be making for yourself.





Autosurfing has been an Internet staple for a scant three years. It is a relatively new area that marketers can exploit to their advantage.

This article's coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.

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Shelby Carr is a 25 year veteran Bookkeeper and has been active on the Internet since 1996. Due to company down-sizing she turned her interests to marketing. She has written articles on affiliate marketing and website promotion. Shelby is the publisher of "The Profit Shack" newsletter and webmaster of http://www.theprofitshack.com.
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Unique Ways to Market Your Product

By Wendy McClelland


Here’s some marketing ideas for you to try that are a little different than what you might have heard before.

First, define the end user of your product. Many times when I ask people who their ideal client is they will tell me “oh everyone can use my product!”. Actually the only two things that EVERYONE uses are air and water, SO narrow your focus – really key into WHO your customers are. What are their age, gender, hobbies, interests, etc. By refining your focus you can better serve your customer and become “THE” supplier of choice in your market.

Once you have identified your key customer you can find out what other companies are trying to appeal to that market as well, and then see if you can do a “joint venture” or “cross promotion” with them. This means you both contribute something to the deal, and you both generate some revenue for your business. This will allow you exposure to a whole new batch of customers, without having to spend anymore money!

(EXAMPLE OF A JOINT VENTURE) Are you appealing to people's health with your product or service? Why not approach a health related support group or health food store, and offer to give an educational seminar - this does not mean a sales pitch. Explain how people with the specific condition these people have can take better care of themselves, and how possibly your product may help them. Explain the benefits of your product well but don't “push” the product, or you will very quickly turn people off. This way you educate people and they'll naturally want more information.

A good way to let people see that you are interested in their health and not just selling them something is to start a newsletter that you can send out via email or regular mail. It should contain good health information, maybe some recipes, tips for fitting exercise into daily life, new research into aging, and a “little” bit about the product you sell. By offering information and education you become a trusted advisor, not just a salesperson. People are more likely to buy from someone they trust.

Do you make something that could tag along well with another product. As an example if you make little girls hair bows - why not see if a hair salon will let you package them with the children's shampoo or brushes they sell?

Do you have a great new dog food or cookie - why not check out local pet stores and offer to give away a free sample with each puppy toy that's sold? Or team up with local dog trainers and see if you can sell your doggy treats in bulk to them. Make sure the packaging has contact information on it, so dog owners can get in touch with you once their first package is finished and they want to buy more. (SALES TIP: MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS PUT CONTACT INFORMATION ON YOUR PACKAGING SO PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU)

If you’re a make-up artist, why not put on a make-up demonstration in a bridal salon on a Saturday morning when brides looking for wedding dresses, and girls looking for prom dresses are getting fitted. Have a draw for a free makeover, and use the names from the draw as a mailing list. This is an ideal way to target your key client!

These are just a few unique ideas that you can custom tailor to suit your business. Get excited about your business, take a look around and see what other unique ideas you can come up with, and most of all – HAVE FUN!


Resource Wendy McClelland is a Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach, Professional Speaker and Author. She is a past nominee for "Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year".
Website URL http://www.thinkwithoutboundaries.com/dyn.Marketing__Promotion.php

Proper Blogging Etiquette (Grandma calls it "manners")

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Avoid "Bad" Manners While Blogging

- by Jim Edwards

© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved http://www.IGottaTellYou.com/blog/
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Blogging, the hottest trend in online publishing right now, is currently spreading like wildfire across the Internet.

A cross between an online journal and a bulletin board, everyone from rock starts, politicians, business leaders and your average "Joe" or "Jane" can instantly become a center of influence online using blogs.

But, as with any social interaction, certain rules apply (my grandma calls them manners) in order to be viewed as behaving "properly."

One of the things that gives blogging such strong appeal as an online publishing method revolves around "comments."

Blogs that allow "comments" enable readers to respond and elaborate on the information posted by the blog owner.

These comments and the free exchange of information, opinions, links, and new ideas creates the dynamic and growing content that makes blogging such a popular online activity for both publishers and readers.

However, rules and unwritten customs about the proper use of "comments" on a specific blog are also where most of the problems and controversy will arise.

Since a successful blog eventually becomes a community of people (albeit in cyberspace), proper social behavior is critical to be an effective and accepted member of the community.

Keep these basic rules in mind when approaching a new blog that allows commenting by readers so you won't find yourself on the wrong end of a scolding by people who operate with a different set of rules than you.

As with any social circle, violating the group's rules and customs will instantly cause a negative backlash.

** Keep It Relevant **

Stay on topic with the post you're commenting about in a blog.

Nothing will earn you the wrath and disdain of your fellow posters and the blog owner faster than posting an off-topic comment.

** Watch What Others Do **

Different blogs operate under different rules. What rates acceptable in one blog would earn you a verbal thrashing in another.

Before posting (especially if you have not posted to a specific blog before), look to see the types and quality of posts others make regularly.

Are they long or short?

Do they contain a link to the person's website?

Is there a "signature" under their name?

** Be Polite **

It's fine to disagree with people when making a comment, whether it's the blog's author or a comment made by another reader.

It is not, however, acceptable to launch a personal attack on anyone or make nasty comments in someone else's blog.

If you feel the need to do so, do it in your own blog.

It's the same principle of you can say whatever you want in your own house, but when you're in someone else's house, you act right (and better than you do at home).

** You Can't Respond To Everyone **

If you operate a blog and someone asks a question, try to respond, but both sides should understand that you can't respond 100% of the time.

We all get busy and a blog, unless it maintains a paid membership, is often supported as a labor of love.

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Can you Really Turn Your Passion into Profits on the Internet?

by Ron Knowlton

I told a friend the other day that I had started a business on the internet. He smiled and nodded. I don't think he took it very seriously. Everybody these days is trying to make money on the internet. And for everyone trying, there are a dozen or more wishing they could do the same - with dollar signs rolling in their eyes.
The reality is that only a small percentage of those who do try ever really make any kind of serious money on the internet. I don't say this to discourage you, because the possibilities are endless if you know where to look. A dose of reality is often helpful before you begin your journey, however.
If you want to make money on the internet, you are preparing for an uphill struggle - don't fool yourself into thinking otherwise.
Here are some considerations to get you started.
Take Your Business Or Hobby Online
If you currently have a business or a skill, think about taking it to the internet. How?
First, you need a web site.
A good way to go while you're still in the planning stages (and if you've decided to do most of the work yourself) is to use a free service until you have everything together and can then get a real domain name of your own and go full steam ahead.
With the free service you can experiment and put the site together without really drawing too much attention to yourself just yet while you're learning the ropes.
A free service like Doteasy.com, Freeservers.com or Freeyellow.com is a good place to look.
These "free" hosting companys use a subdomain that looks something like this: http://www.freewebhosting.com/yourbusiness
When you're ready to do business, get your own domain name. If you want to look legitimate this really is the only route to take. With the free service, your credibility suffers and few take you seriously.
It's about an $8 investment to begin (to register the domain for one year).
Then you need to seriously consider web hosting (who will host your site on their server on the internet?). You may want to start with a service that charges around $10 per month on up.
Even some of the free services offer great bargains to begin (once you leave the concept of "free" behind - like $8 per month to eliminate those annoying ads off of your site). And you really don't want the annoying ads because they siphon away customers, who with one mouse click can be off somewhere else, leaving your site behind. Besides, the banner ads promoting the free hosting service make you look cheap.
Do You Just Want a Showcase?
The next question to ask yourself is: Do you want to make money? Or do you just want a web presence?
That seems like a strange question to ask at this point in our discussion. But look around the internet. So many of the sites are just that: a "web presence" - nothing more.
Don't get me wrong. They provide useful information and I'm grateful every day that they're there! But, they're not making much (if any) money for the site owners.
Someone has turned his or her passion into a nice hobby, nothing more, nothing less. What we have is a nice showcase for that person's hobby, and that's super! But if you want to make money on the web, you need more.
Examine Yourself - What Do You Have To Offer?
Focus in. What is it you have to offer? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What skills do you possess that could help others? What do you enjoy doing?
Or do you have a super fantastic idea?
It all boils down to this: What do you have of value that others would be willing to pay money for? When you can answer that question, then you can begin to develop a strategy.
And remember this, if people aren't willing to pay money for something, then it's useless to try to sell it to them. Find out if there's a market for what you have. (No use trying to sell ice to the eskimos - unless it's some kind of unique ice that they've never seen before that's so cool they've gotta have it!)
Wordtracker.com offers a compiled database of keywords that people search for. It can tell you how often people search for your term and how many competing sites use that same term on a search engine. Helps measure keyword effectiveness and is an excellent tool to see if there is a market for your product. They offer a free trial so that you can check it out for yourself.
Plan Your Success - To Avoid Failure
If you have writing skills, you may want to offer a proofreading or copyediting service.
If you sell fancy craft "doo-dads", maybe you want a site that will showcase your "doo-dads". That means pictures and the means to scan them (using a scanner) onto your site.
No scanner? Try a place like Kinko's copy centers. They can often do this for you.
Check It Out First Before You Leap In
Maybe you don't have anything to sell. Maybe you're seriously looking for something. Consider each offer that comes along seriously. Do some research. Enter the name of the company or individual into a search engine (like Yahoo, Excite, or Dogpile.com - a metasearch engine). See what comes up. See if anyone is experiencing problems with the company or individual and what the nature of the problems are.
You may want to ask about this in a forum or discussion group also, and see what kind of feedback you receive from others in the group.
Since I live in the United States, I found the Better Business Bureau on the internet at: http://www.bbb.org/ and from there you can find your local BBB!
A listing of international consumer agencies and organizations (as well as a more detailed listing of US agencies) can be found at: http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/agencies.htm
It pays to do a "check" before you jump into anything. Sometimes your check may not turn up anything, but at least you know you've tried and are not going in blind.
When you do find your "gem" remember, there are always skeptics and nay-sayers. Sometimes it's much, much better just to block them out completely and go forward if you are confident--despite what they say (unless it's the BBB or similar agency issuing a warning).
Don't Be Wishy-Washy - Go Full Steam Ahead!
Whatever you decide to do. Make the decision! Focus in! Then go for it. Develop a detailed plan or strategy. Then follow your plan.
Here are a few resources that can help you plan:
MARKETING PLAN TEMPLATE
Here is a great template you can use. Just answer the questions and fill out the marketing plan form:"The Entrepreneur's Marketing Plan" by Arnold Sanow and Girard Perone at:http://www.smartbiz.com/sbs/arts/asp5.htm
PUTTING THE PLAN TOGETHER
The following sites will give you more great ideas as you start to put your plan together:
http://www.aaabiz.com/i%20mi/plan.htm
http://www.webpageprofits.com/marketing.htm
http://www.bizplans.com/html/planning.htm
http://www.onlinewbc.org/docs/market/index.html
MARKETING PLAN ARTICLES
And finally, here are a few great articles on the subject:
"Creating Your Business Plan" by Liz Folger at:http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol5/LizFolger.htm
"Purpose of the Marketing Plan" at:http ://www.online wbc.org/docs/market/mk_plan_why.html
. . . and finally:
PLANNING YOUR PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY
"Creating Your Website's Promotional Strategy" at:http://www.soaringprofits.com/promostrategy.htm orhttp://www.web-source.net/articles/Promotion
This article provides an excellent promotional strategy to follow including daily, weekly, and monthly promotions and how to organize and follow a detailed plan.
Ron Knowlton is a former journalist and the founding editor at http://www.soaringprofits.com/ "Articles To Boost Your Success Online!". Subscribe to the Soaring Profits Success Ezine! Like a free monthly internet marketing course by email! Eight great lessons each month! Subscribe: http://soaringprofits.com/spsubscribe.htm