Are You Using The Free Yahoo Site Maps?
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Thanks to reading Tinu’s announcement I can share with you some recent goings on down at Yahoo.com. You may want to check out Yahoo’s Free Site Maps. I heard about it was wasn’t sure if all sytems were go!
This should save you all some $$$ or so for the paid inclusion fee. Go and see what details you need to set up your Yahoo Site Maps. Go to http://submit.search.yahoo.com/free/request
Info:
"Enter the full URL, including the http:// prefix (for example, http://www.yahoo.com) of the site you would like to submit. Enter only the top-level page in your site, our crawler will explore the rest of your site from there. We will automatically detect and remove dead links on an ongoing basis.
You can also provide the location of a text file containing a list of URLs, one URL per line, say urllist.txt. We also recognize compressed versions of the file, say urllist.gz."
Thanks Yahoo for keeping things nice and simple. I wonder if other major search engines will follow suit in the near future!
Are Pop Ups Dead Now That Focus Generator is Released?
With all the pop up blocking software people either buy and use to stop annoying ads from springing up in their faces why would anyone still want to use them. Pop up software once used sparing for newsletter sign ups use to be a great way for webmasters to build their lists. But now the general consensus is to BLOCK that pop up dead in its tracks.
Microsoft Internet Explorer, the Alexa toolbar and so many other major search engines have a built in pop up blocker tool so what’s the point of using pop ups anymore. Even unstoppable pop ups get the thumb down from most of your visitors. Think about it, if your visitor has opted to BLOCK ALL POP UPS then what impact do you think you will have on these people when they are faced with your crafty unblockable pop up.
All is not lost due to many evolving software applications such as Armand Morin and Tracy Childers Focus Generator. Grab the attention of your customers free unlimited use with NO monthly fees whatsoever. I’ve seen similar products but they require monthly or annual recurring fees in order to use the software. This is great news for webmasters on a tight budget who do not want to add to their monthly bills. Pay once and that’s it the Focus Generator software is yours to use.
No programming skills required or expert knowledge of scripts and html. The code is embedded into your web pages so it is very easy to use for everyone. You’ll get a series of step-by-step streaming video tutorials so that you know exactly how to set up your new Focus Generator. It is more attractive than any other technology I have seen and is non intrusive to your customers and web site visitors. Take a look at this screen shot to get an idea what it will look like on a web page.
They basically resemble virtual post it notes but look much more professional and inviting. You need to watch the free online demo to truly appreciate this innovative technology so take a look for yourself here…
Revelations of An Unorthodox Affiliate Marketer - My Review of The Rich Jerk
I’ve come across some strange web sites in my time but none has intrigued me more than The Rick Jerk. At first glance I thought I had come across a humor site, but as I dared to read on it was soon revealed to me that the owner was 100% serious. For those who are easily offended and don’t like people who brag about their online success don’t click here or you may be fuming!
I know this site is more than a break from the norm but it does not hurt to take a look. I can tell you that I have seen the web site sold on eBay for $379,000. You can view a screenshot of the actual auction sale, as well as documented proof of this The Rich Jerk’s earnings at the main site. What intrigues me most about The Rich Jerk is the following statement:
“I’m going to show you some of my current and former websites that have made me millions”
This for me is what so many marketers and online sales people do not provide for their customers in many cases. You get to see the sites which are generating insane amounts of income so you can truly understand how everything works.
You need to see real life working automated sites pulling in the big dollars in order to model your own efforts and conduct your own maketing tests. Every detail is presented succinctly, in clear easy to follow detail. You won’t be sold the common strain of marketing mysteries where you will read and discover the “secret“, “magic” formula and so forth.
I must confess my first impression was why would someone who is so successful be revealing such intimate details of their own personal success with selling other people’s products through affiliate programs.
As you read further into the ebook you will find out how to evaluate which affiliate programs to promote and how not to fall into the common trap of trying to market something that isn’t going to sell very well. What you will find beneficial is to learn the best techniques to use in order to find the best affiliate programs that will make money.
The more I read the sales page the more I realise how such a simple, tell it like it is, deviates from the usual sales pitch you see on countless web sites.
The Rick Jerk ebook isn’t the cheap at $97.00 but if your can afford this price you can be sure to learn some very practical principles you can get started on immediately with guaranteed proven results. Stop wasting money on products and marketing strategies that aren’t working for you and will be sure to loose you hundreds of dollars of your hard earned cash. Visit The Rich Jerk web site.
Have You Downloaded the Free PDF Diaries For SmartOPTINPages?
I have had some feedback on the subject of Stephen A. Pierce and Raymond McNally’s latest software, SmartOPTINPages regarding proof of the opt-in pages built.
My advice is to go down to the end of the sales letter and download the Free PDF Diaries. Browse through them to see the design of some opt-in pages and charted results from each site. The reports demonstrate how quickly your opt-in pages can be indexed by the major search engines bringing you free traffic and more leads for any program you desire.
I cannot stress how much building your own genuine opt-in mailing list can help to build a regular income stream for now and in the future. Go to the site to download your copy of the 3 part PDF Diaries for proof that SmartOPTINPages work here…
Simple Rules Of Blog Etiquette and Avoiding Splog - Comment Spam
There would be little point making a post about Comment Spam without following up with some simple to follow instructions of what to do and what not to so on blogs. Did you know that there is so much abuse of blog comments that some search engines directories do not index blog comments at all?
The main post has the meat and potatoes of each article, so that will suffice. Anyway, back to basics. I will provide the rules for commenting for my own blog.
Please DO:
Link back to a post that is SIMILAR to your own or would be of interest to your own readers. You can do this by referencing my post in a ‘Hyperlink’ from your site. You can also use the ‘Trackback’ feature. Just click on the ‘Trackback’ and copy and paste the url from your browser into your blog software and I will automatically receive notification of your link.
This is good for you and me and any other sites you link to. I highly recommend placing both a Hyperlink in your main post in addition to using the Trackback feature. As of ‘ ‘November 2007 WE DO FOLLOW’ thanks to Kimmo Suominen’s DoFollow Plugin 
Some people have left comments on my blog and by personal email to let me know how much they liked a particular post. This is fine and very much appreciated!
DON’T EVEN GO THERE:
Don’t use automated software to leave blog comments just for the sake of blatantly advertising your stuff. I get a few people with the idea that a line saying buy stuff from my cheap drug store, come and gamble, blah, blah blah. Will it get my approval? I don’t think so.
Don’t make several posts with nothing more than link backs to your sites. Give a summary of thoughtful notes that other readers can share and benfit from. I could request readers to register their details before they can make a comment but I want to keep things simple. At present all comments are reviewed before being approved, or deleted as the case may be!
So go ahead and make a comment by clicking on the ‘Add a Comment’ link to the discussion. That’s what keeps the blog going with two-way communication which makes great reading!
About The Fight Against Blog Spam
Many blog owners have complained about the people leaving pointless comments to plug their poker site, pills and other. Check out The Splog Fighter’s post on the horrendous onslaught of Spam comments received at their blog. Simon Goodway provides some good tips on fighting excessive blog Spam.
Simon Goodway shares some of his own strategies to reduce the incidences of Comment Spam on his own blog.
P.S.
Adding your web site url field and a good comment will be of interest and value to blog readers. You will find that my readers are more tuned into good commenting with positive information and will be more likely to click through to your site, giving you free publicity. Seldom do people click on a comment like, and I quote:
“Go there guys buy prescription medications that are used to relax your body, relax your muscles on a post”
on a post relating to “Sites to Ping Your Latest Blog Posts (XML-RPC)“ or
“Cheap pills no prescription” on a post relating to “More Blog Directories to Submit Your Blog & RSS Feeds“
Maybe some people get so carried away that they make genuine mistakes here and there, who knows. One thing is for sure I cannot read your mind and vice versa so try to be as clear as possible.
Thanks to Akismet a HUGE majority of Spam is eaten automatically so if you have a blog install this VALUABLE PLUGIN right away!
Happy Blog Commenting!
Nancy P Redford
P.S.
I reserve the right to change or amend the comment system if continually misused and abused. Let’s hope we don’t have to resort to this!
Two More Innovative Ping Services - KingPing & Pingoat. Alternatives To Ping-O-Matic
I thought I had seen all the ping sites until I read Fred Giasson’s solution to some bad experiences with the Ping-O-Matic service. At his own Fred On Something blog he describes his discontentment with Ping-O-Matic and has since gone on to develop his own ping service at King Ping.com. Currently there are 18 sites to ping your blog updates manually, by entering your blog title and url, then selecting the appropriate services for your blog.
Denise Wakeman gives her appraisal of the recently set up Pingoat service. There are a whopping 64 sites to announce your new blog posts to. Depending on the nature of your blog you can send updates notifications to the relevant sites. I’ve never come across such a large resource all in one place! I’ve added the Pingoat service to my blogging software so that each new post I make sends automatic notifications without me having to visit the site.
General = 30 sites
Non English Services = 27 sites
Special Services = 7 sites
This site has only been in fruition from 21st July 2005 but I can see it will be hugely popular for bloggers. Let’s hope the site will be around for a long time. Remember not to abuse these sites with fake pings. The result of this will most certainly lead to suspension of your right to use the service, or even worse, withdrawal of the automatic XML-RPC server.
Have you used the site before? Let me know your experiences after using the King Ping and Pingoat service.
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All Blogged Out, The Demise Of iFulfill
Just what is going on at iFulfill.com?
This is a third party processing company that takes care of your order fulfillment needs. From storing your goods on site, packaging, shipping, invoicing - all you need, without having to hire your own staff and your storage units yourself.
There appears to be a blog set up for by the owner Paul Purdue, to provide information about the current state of his company. The usual channels of communication for current vendors have been forwarded to the blog. This is a highly unusual way to inform the world about the demise of your business. After all Paul Purdue must have known that he would receive countless complaints from disgruntled customers. All out in the open for all and sundry to read, gasp and gloat over.
The iFulfill blog [now offline] has an odd mix of company information, including an online quote, though I would be doubtful if any company would want to do business with them, statements of regret and cartoon captions. Stephen Baker also makes references to the iFulfill at Business Week Online.
Take a look at the blog and read what happened to find out for yourself. Let’s hope this is the first and last blog dedicated to the collapse of a company.
B.B.L Ochman of whatsnextblog.com, a personal friend of Paul Purdue, sympathizes with the companies predicament. Nevertheless, the feedback from reader comments argue that he should it’s the clients who are also suffering from iFulfill’s demise because they businesses have been hit severely with not enough warning to find an alternative company to transfer to, in order to keep their operation running.
Whats Going On With The Fight Against Blog Spam?
What’s all the fuss about Blogger.com and other free blogging services?
Well there is talk of banning such free blog site from the major blog search engine directories (MSN, IceRocket and others) due to the increasing levels of Blog Spam from some users. This is not good news for legitimate blog users who will also be excluded regardless of their good integrity.
The Splog Reporter set up by Frank Gruber aims to encourage blog owners to report "Splog" (Blog Spam) on their new site, as of August 2005.
I have to agree with Toivo Lainevool about how easy the Splog Reporter’s "Report A Splog" web form could be high jacked by unscrupulous Spambot programs and ruthless people who may report legitimate web sites just for the fun of it. On the other hand I welcome any person or organization working to fight against Spam.
Maybe with a lot of feedback Frank will be able to develop this site into something extraordinary. This is a mammoth task to undertake and with time should prove to be a huge success in the online community.
You can read more about the attack of Splog Mark Cuban’s blog.
A ClickBank and PayPal Love Affair
Wow!
I never thought I’d see the day when 3rd party credit card processor and affiliate program management company, ClickBank partners with PayPal to provide both vendors and affiliates with duel payment choices.
Love them or hate them both ClickBank and PayPal are major online players in the 3rd party merchant account world.
For me personally, as a ClickBank Affiliate and avid user of PayPal this news is Excellent news.
Vendors and will most certainly enjoy a measurable increase in earning over time and affiliate holding a PayPal account will enjoy receiving their earnings via instant payments, and not have to wait for mailed checks!
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