The other day I had the extreme pleasure of being interviewed by one of the country's top copywriters.  I was being interviewed for my experience with a particular copywriting process and program.  When I was asked to do the interview I felt extremely honored.  How exciting to be interviewed by one of the best copywriters in the world!  What a wonderful addition to my resume and how exciting if I am quoted in this particular piece of copy.  Great promotion for me too.

The call arrived, right on time and I was ready.  As most interviews go, there was a bit of friendly chit chat before the questions and after the interview questions were over there was a little bit more of friendly chit chat and then we said goodbye.  The call went well.  I'm a friendly person by nature and I enjoy talking with and meeting new people. 

Then the email came….. More on Email Manners - Take Care With What You Say and How You Say It.

There's a natural match between network marketing online and the various social networking sites and tools popping up. But just like anything else, there are right ways and really really bad ways to use these tools. Stay away from the bad ways.

So, what are the bad ways to use social networking?

Treat social networking online like you would hanging out with friends or at a party. What would you do there? Would you loudly announce your presence to everyone in the room and then start proclaiming how great your products and business were? Gee, I hope not!

Rather, you would you find out what's going on with the other people in the room and then talk about your own projects, as long as it was a natural fit.

You go to enough parties, or hang out with friends often enough, and they know you're the real deal and the little bits your drop about your product and business become more natural over time. What? You're surprised that you don't make your millions overnight?

Why? Because it's the interent?

It's true that things do happen faster with the online version of being social, partly because people can go back and see your conversations from days, weeks and months back. They can see where you are coming from and can tell if you're a shuckster or the real deal.

The down side of all of this is that when you start going to the online places to meet other people, there's a good chance that you will be meeting a lot of other online marketers. That's bad, right? After all, everyone is after the same target audience - people who want to make more (or any) money online.

Not so!

And this is part of the brilliance of doing business online. The internet is huge! There are so many market segments there is no way you could hope to corner everything. Even when you come across people who may be in your company marketing the very same thing, you could appeal to totally different demographics, and you would be found in completely different places!

In fact, having friends who are internet marketing savvy will help get you more exposure because they can help promote your sites and your personality. Why would they do that? Because, of course, you will do the same for them.

But remember the party - you don't do this carelessly or without tact. You just introduce friends naturally and in a positive light.

The final question is "how do you do all this", right? Well, that's a discussion for posts. Just suffice to say for now that it can be a very natural extension of the kinds of offline networking you're likely already doing.

Have a specific question? Leave a comment on the blog!

The whole idea of making money from a blog really rankles some in the "blogosphere". There is still a group of people that believes that the internet should be a pristine place where information is altruisticly shared and no one makes a dime.

And then there's the real internet.

You know, the one where you spend lunch hour shopping for new running shoes, or watching a YouTube video, or even starting to work on your Christmas shopping. Somebody, somewhere, makes a little bit of money every time you do that, whether you whip out your credit card or not. The Internet is commerce driven and I would argue that's a good thing.

But back to the point of making money with your blog…

The guys over at Blue Sky Brothers are coming out with a process to help make it a bit easier to make some income from your blogging efforts. Now, to be completely frank, I haven't seen the product, don't know what it does, or if it's even any good.

But I like the concept, and I like the fact that they point out "having a niche blog is not the same as having a niche web site". I couldn't agree more. The real basis for a good blog is to build a relationship with your audience. Write stuff that you wouldn't mind your friends reading.

If you do it right, new people reading your blog will become your friends too, at least as how "friends" are defined these days on the online social networks. Since you're an online professional, you're more likely to come across things that these friends will find interesting. You might even be able to make a comission if someone buys the product you recommend.

Does that cross a line?

Why would it?

If you've used a product or service and found it valuable, why would you avoid getting some of the money from the company that makes that product if a friend buys it? Your friend will pay the same amount regardless, but you just get a bit of a "thank you" from the company for spreading the word. That's how affiliate marketing works.

And that's really key to your online business. Whether you are company that provides products or you make a living recommending other people's stuff, it's about getting the word out.

…which is exactly what blogs are great at doing. Go spread the word!

When you're just getting started with bringing your network marketing business to the internet, your first inclination might be to try and get your company's "replicated" page to rank well in the search engines. You're "replicated" page is the web site you send prospective customers or business builders to.

The one that looks just like everyone else's.

The one that lacks your personality.

The one that all the other distributors in your company are also trying to get to rank well in the search engines.

Do you see where this is going?

One of the "secrets" used by the network marketers who are successful online is that they let their personalities show through, flaws, foibles and all. It makes us human. It gives other people who are like us someone to connect with. People are not going to connect with a corporate web site.

So, going back to trying to get your company's web site to rank well, can you see a couple of good reasons to do something other than that?

Try starting a blog. There are many good free solutions out there. You don't need to be an "expert" on anything. Just be yourself. As you get more familiar with the technology you will find out how to interact with other people on the internet and become known for the person you are.

It's actually pretty similar to how the business works in the "dirt world". People get to know you, then they start to listen to your message. If it's right for them, then they'll join you. If not, they can still be your friend.

This can take some time to learn on your own, and I hit bits and pieces of these techniques on my own blog. For people who want to learn it faster, I recommend this mlm training course that takes people from beginner level and moves them through to advanced topics. It's continually developing as new methods are tested and refined, so even veteran marketers have something to gain from it.

Of course, if you have any specific questions, I encourage you to leave a comment at the blog.

Ever find yourself just sitting at your desk staring at your computer not sure how to start your next article, report, or even email message? 

It happens to everyone from beginning writers to folks who have been writing for decades.  One cause of writer's block is procrastination.  Quite possibly you've put off writing until the very last possible minute and now that it's do or die time, you just can't figure out what to say. 

Another cause of writer's block is fear.  Fear that you're not going to be able to express yourself clearly and get your point across.

Here's the solution! More on Article Writing - Overcoming Writer's Block

Today's the day.

Today is when Ed unleashes Dominiche - The Art of Buying and Selling Web Sites - to the world!

At noon Eastern time the gates open and untold numbers of people will get the "keys to the kingdom".

After listening to yesterdays audio interview with Dan Raine, I'm more jazzed than ever about doing this as part of my business. Whether you're in network marketing, affiliate marketing, eCommerce, etc. these methods can add to your cash flow, but more importantly, can help you earn a bigger payday by selling off your properties at a later date.

What's that? You don't want to sell your sites? Listen to yesterdays interview and I bet you'll reconsider. Dan did. And he made a few million $$ in the process.

So, read Ed's message (below) and be sure to at least check it out. There is, of course, a generous refund policy if it's not what you want (or use), but at least you'll have the option of finding out what the heck this is all about.

See you there!

-Roger

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Subject: If Only…

I don't want you to be one of the people who have "If Only"
disease.

You Know How It Goes…

    - "If Only I'd bought Apple Shares when they were $16
       (They're $167.91 as I type this)"

    - "If Only I'd bought that Investment Property when "no
        money down deals" worked

    - "If Only I had bought that domain name…."

    - "If Only I'd bought that 1957 Cherry Sunburst Les Paul
        guitar for $15,000 four years ago (It's worth over
        $340,000 now)

STOP - it's making me upset!

  But it's an Important Point.

You are hearing the stories of people picking up absolute
steals - sites with incredible traffic that the owner doesn't
even value.

Remember how Dan Raine turned a $400 dollar site into one
generating $80,000 dollars a year?

   . . . Sean picking up a site with 3000 uniques a day…

   . . . Seven absolute beginners with no Internet Marketing
          skills in July 2005 now millionaires thanks to selling
          their sites?

I don't want you to be the one saying "If only I got into buying
and selling web sites in 2007 when there were all these
amazing deals"

Dominiche presented by StomperNet is your ticket to getting
in on the ground floor for buying and selling web sites.

So if you're on the fence about whether to buy Dominiche at
this point, I have one simple question:

     WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE?

I'm not going to bore you with a huge spiel. Fact is, you have
30 days to check this out. If you love it  - Brilliant!

If it's not for you - send back the materials, get your money
back - it's that simple.

As soon as you sign up - you will have immediate access to
the online section of the course and to everything in the
StomperNet portal.

At Noon Eastern the site will be live and you can purchase
Dominiche:

Get Dominiche Here

Now - let's make this Interesting.

I will offer an extra 60 minute private consult on anything to do
with Buying and Selling web sites to the first 100 new
Dominiche students!

I can't wait to get Dominiche underway - The StomperNet
team has big plans and we want you to be part of it.

And remember - you have ZERO risk. NONE.

See you inside Dominiche at Noon!

Get Dominiche Here

~Ed

If you've been keeping up with this series on buying and selling web sites, you've seen what a great opportunity there is and how much fun it can be!

It's like a complete underground business model! But that means there is time for people who get in early to take maximum advantage. Just like with anything else on the internet, it's easier to do in the early days than it is when "everyone" knows about it.

Just like getting a web site to rank well even just a few years ago. It used to be a piece of cake. Today, it can still be done, but you really have to know what you are doing. I think buying and selling web sites is in the same place right now.

So are "real" people doing this? Or is it just people who have been doing this for a long time who can make it work?

More on Real Examples on Buying And Selling Web Sites

Selling just isn't natural.

If it were, then most of us would feel pretty comfortable with the idea, right? Maybe the negative connotations come from the idea that there has to be a "winner" and a "loser" in a transaction.

Whatever the reason, people just don't like doing it, and it keeps people from make a lot of money. But what if you could sell something without actually going through the motions of selling?

When buying and selling web sites, Ed Dale has perfected a system of making these transactions that makes people feel like they're not being "sold" or in any way taken advantage of. In fact, the buyer gets one heck of a deal!

Check out Ed's latest message (below) and you'll see what I mean.

Have fun!

-Roger

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SUBJECT: Selling without "Selling"

Over this weekend I want to tackle some of the biggest
questions I have received about Dominiche: The Art Of Buying
and Selling Web Sites

Today: I'll show you why buying and selling web sites is
BETTER than investing in real estate…

I'll also talk about about how to sell without selling.

Check it out:

Get "Sell Without Selling" video here

Ed

PS Tomorrow, I answer the big question: "How much money
do I need to get serious about buying and selling websites?"

The answer will surprise you…

 

 

Today Ed Dale let loose the bonus everyone has been waiting on. You knew it was coming, right? You can't sell an information product on the internet these days without giving a bonus of some sort. But they're usually pretty cheesy eBooks that are barely worth the electrons burned to view them.

But not this time.

In fact, I have first hand experience with this bonus, and it's really something that is absolutely one-of-a-kind. It's something that I've been paying nearly $800/month for over the last year. And you know what? I'm going keep paying that over the next year because I don't want to miss out on everything it delivers.

What is it?

I'll let Ed explain it as only Ed can. His message is below.

Enjoy your weekend!

-Roger

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SUBJECT: The Rumors about Dominiche and Stompernet…

They Are True.

When I release Dominiche on Tuesday at noon Eastern it will
have the best "bonus" I could possibly think of.

In fact, I'm a tad embarrassed to only call it a "bonus".

If you sign up for domincihe next week, you get 60 days of
StomperNet Membership as part of the deal.

Stompernet membership costs $797 per month - so 60 days
inside StomperNet is a bonus worth

     $1594 dollars…

Now that's pretty cool - you see even if you wanted to join
StomperNet, you couldn't because the membership is closed.

So you really are getting two amazing programs for the price
of one.

That's neat - but it's not why I did it…

You see, one of the key strategies of Dominiche (one that
has made tens of millions of dollars for my students) is the
classic Buy, Rehab and Flip.

Yep, just like those cool reality TV shows where they have a
team descend on a house and fix it all up, we buy cheap sites
in great neighborhoods (a.k.a. Markets), renovate them, and
then flip them for a big payday or keep them and enjoy the
increased "rent".

Having the Faculty of StomperNet available is like having that
team of renovation experts ready and waiting to teach you
every rehab technique for your website.

Just bought a site and you need traffic? You have the best
Free and Paid Traffic guys on the planet showing you dozens
of super-effective traffic techniques.

Bought a site that gets heaps of traffic (and maybe has a great
Page Rank from Google) but it's not selling? StomperNet has
the conversion and testing veterans and skills that turn traffic
into Paying Customers.

That's why I was so keen to do this deal with Brad and Andy -
I knew it would be a perfect fit for Dominiche.

It also gives me the opportunity to create a fantastic forum
dedicated to buying and selling web sites.

Down the track we will be providing a place where you can
safely market your sites for sale (remember my warning from
yesterdays videos - if you have not had a chance to see them
you can find them, and all the other great content we've
released) here at:

Review Everything Released So Far Here

I also have access to StomperNet's amazing delivery
infrastructure - so when we discover new techniques or
strategies we will be able to keep you up to date with video,
podcasts and teleconferences.

I'll have more details on all of this before we launch next
Tuesday.

Have a great weekend.

Ed

p.s. Before I forget, with the weekend upon us you may want to
take the time to catch up on some of the launch video and
reports (including the comic book on Leverage and the thought-
provoking videos on finding web sites to buy from yesterday).
Here's the page where this
lives:

Review Everything Released So Far Here

You want real-time?

Ed does real-time today.

He just did these two videos earlier today Australia time.

And I gotta say, it's riveting stuff.

If you've been following this series, the one question that had
to be on your mind is "ok, Ed, that's good, but where do I find a site to buy?"

You'll find out - just watch.

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SUBJECT: Buying Sites: Picking the Low Hanging Fruit

This Was Fun.

I shot two videos for you - as I type this they just finished
uploading to the server.

Video of Real-Time Site Buying Research

You see - there is something I hate…

I hate people selling a course or a system that they did a
couple of years ago and since then they have made their
money TEACHING people how to do it.

That sucks and it's not my style - so I set myself a challenge -
find four interesting web sites to buy in thirty minutes.

It took 15 minutes - a couple of them were such good deals
they have already sold.

In these videos I show you…

    * The ONE THING that people selling sites completely
      miss - you'll start giggling when you realize how much
      money people are leaving on the table…

    * The sites you should NEVER sell your site on….and
      for the love of the deity of your choice - NEVER put
      your site on this one

Video of Real-Time Site Buying Research

As an aside - I made these videos on the roof top of our hotel
here in Surfers Paradise - imagine prospecting for cool real
estate details in a bathrobe!! I thought about taking a photo -
but I did not want to put you off your next meal!

It did get me thinking - what other business in the world could
you do serious deals in your bathrobe, at a hotel on the beach,
at midnight, with Hendrix playing Woodstock on your iPod,
with your family sleeping in the room below after a big day at
the pool….

It's pretty darn cool!

ED

Video of Real-Time Site Buying Research

P.S. Please don't get all excited and start buying sites even
though it seems there are incredible deals everywhere (there
are) - Unfortunately there are a lot of scams as well.

Dominiche is about making sure you do lots of great deals
and DON'T get caught by some ripoff merchant.

P.P.S. In the video I let slip about the killer bonus…