Free traffic exchange programs, paid to click programs and other similar creations have a bad name in the internet marketing world. More often deemed as a waste of time and many internet marketing gurus mentor their students with quotes like "if you’re serious about your online business, stay away from these programs".
Ok, now I will probably upset a few people with my point of view, but recent studies and testing on my end have shown that these programs are essential to the success of the Power Blog.
Stay with me for a moment, I will show some statistics and leave it up to you to decide if this actually can happen. My example is based on current statistics from the Power Blog and a few assumptions. Of course changing any of these statistics or assumptions will change the outcome. We’re all tend to change these numbers to our favors, which some times let’s us loose focus on what we’re trying to achieve.
Here are the statistics I base my example on:
The conversion rate from a "Paid to Click" program into a Power Blog email subscriber is currently at 9% (Because we are giving away a free ebook). 15% of the email subscribers sign up for the free Power Blog membership (again, free giveaways will make it irresistible). Of these new members 8% later upgrade to the Power Blog PRO membership (because they realize the potential of the system).
The assumption is that you drive traffic through a “Paid to Click” program and that you purchase 2000 clicks for $10 total. That’s $0.005 per click. This is a common number in the world of “Paid to Click” programs. ClicksMatrix is one of the better programs out there.
In this example I’m using the lead capture page for the “Best FREE Ebook”, available to every member of the Power Blog. Because from the time this web page captures a new email subscriber all the way to the upgrade to the PRO membership, this member resides in your direct downline.
Now let’s put some meat on this with the statistics in mind.
180 new email subscribers from 2000 clicks. 27 new Power Blog free members, signing up from these 180 email subscribers. 2 new Power Blog PRO members, upgrading from the pool of 27 new free members.
I’m hoping that you signed up for the affiliate program by now. If you are an affiliate of the Power Blog you’re making 50% commission each and every month. The Power Blog PRO membership sells currently at $19.95. As shown in my example you should be able to create 2 new PRO members that will pay you $19.95 in commissions. Having invested $10 for the “Paid to Click” program and receiving $19.95 in return equals to a return of almost 100% or in fact doubling your money.
Now factor in that this is a residual income and assuming these new PRO members remain active for a full year. Your commission would be $239.40. And this was done with a $10 investment.
Well, don’t get too exited yet. This is not the fast track to riches approach. Getting 2000 clicks takes a while, but if you take my example you will see that it is possible to make a profit with the Power Blog. Even if you don’t have $10. You can get the 2000 hits to the “Best FREE Ebook” lead capture page by simply doing what the free traffic exchange programs are designed to do, surf for credits. The choice is yours.
Before I leave, a word of caution. These numbers can swing both ways. There’s a good chance that more than 2 new Power Blog PRO members will upgrade, but there’s also a chance that none of them will ever upgrade. I just used the statistics to show you the possibilities. It wouldn’t be the Power Blog if I didn’t make this remark. Keep it honest and realistic, that’s what I believe in.
While constantly improving the services offered by the Power Blog, I didn’t realize how successful the system actually is. The most important factor in measuring success is the clickthrough rate of your promotions.
Due to the fact that the Power Blog isn’t a pure advertising vehicle, but a very reliable source of honest feedback for a variety of affiliate programs, business opportunities and internet marketing tips in general, visitors are more inclined to click on an affiliate links than a traditional sales pitch.
To give you an idea on how effective the Power Blog is, here are some numbers:
Clickthrough rate: >15% (This means that 15 out of 100 visitors click on an affiliate link from the Power Blog. These visitors are 3 times more likely to buy something from the affiliate program they’re visiting. This is statistical verified by many internet marketers and can be research all over the place.)
Power Blog conversion: >7% (This is the number of new Power Blog members, first introduced to the system by signing up to the free traffic course.)
As you can see these are above average numbers and my intent is to improve these numbers even more. The system proofs each and every day that it is working. These are very good news for its members.
In case you’re not familiar with the Power Blog concept, please watch this short presentation.
For members and visitors there is now a forum available that let’s you collaborate with other online business owners. Please visit the Internet Marketing Tips & Reviews Forum and introduce yourself.
The Power Blog stands for teamwork and teamwork is what makes us stronger.
Most network marketers quit within the first year.
Most network marketers fail.
Network marketers that stick it out for a year or more usually end up becoming the new "Heavy Hitters."
Secret # 2
Build your downline wide fast!
Make a commitment to recruit a new member into your first level on a daily basis.
Momentum is a key factor in keeping you dedicated to your efforts.
Secret # 3
The majority of your time should be spent recruiting new people
Most programs tell you to spend your time training your downline to duplicate your efforts.
Guess What?
We're all unique.
Some network marketers build downlines mailing postcards. Some are strong in getting top search engine placements Some are strong at holding “In Person” meetings Some use classifieds and email. You can't force your downline to be you; you can only help them build their own system.
You'll also get a major headache trying to work with the people that aren't going to do anything but quit on you in a few months.
Offer your help and those that are serious to “grow” the business.
Secret # 4
There is no real secret to a large downline!
The "Gurus or Leaders" didn't build those large downlines. They're no different than you or I.
Stop The Presses!
If they didn't build their downline, who did?
Patience + Geometric Progression!
99% of a large downline is built by giving "Geometric Progression" (see below) time to do its work!
So if you want to be a "Heavy Hitter in network marketing, get out there and start recruiting!
Definition: A geometric progression is a sequence, such as the numbers 1, 5, 25, 125, 625, in which each figure is multiplied by the same factor (in this case 5), in order to obtain the following figure. In MLM, the end result of your geometric progression is the SUM of all the figures from all levels (in this case, 781 people to your 4th level).
Trends of the BIG Money Makers in FCM
We are over one full year now accepting applications, and we found this stat interesting: The people making the most commissions have become qualifed for all 10 levels (meaning they sponsored 5 or more verified cardholders) within the first 6 weeks of them joining FCM.
Does this mean you will not be successful if you do not get 5 or more by this time? No, BUT this is a solid trend...so go get your 5 as fast as you can!
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If you don't have a list of your own yet, then you could be leaving money on the table. This email is a wake-up call to let you know that it's time to take the chore of list-building out of the 'too hard basket' once and for all.
We understand that it's not easy to build a list and know it takes time, hard work and effort. Up until now, there hasn't really been a quick, hands-free way to generate a list...
That was until we released our new Article Site List Builder software!
Unlike any other software you might have tried before, it's fresh, new and innovative. It effectively takes a well-known lead capturing concept and twists it to create a powerful tool that will successfully build your list for you.
How? Very simply through the use of special script code, combined with your article and/or content pages.
Once our software has updated your content pages, it subtly alters the prospect's experience on your site. Instead of having full, free access to your site, you can ask them to opt-in at any stage of their visit and also offer a bonus gift as an incentive.
You'd be amazed at the rate of successful opt-ins this method generates. And it's all carried out automatically for you on your site no matter what time of day it is!
Now you can generate a list of warm, targeted prospects that have opted in to view more quality content on your site.
Article Site List Builder is so user friendly and easy-to-use.
You can:
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Free traffic exchange programs are always in high demand. Regardless what internet marketing gurus try to tell you. They are as attractive to newcomers as they are to professional marketers.
Here's a secret you might not be aware of. One of the criteria search engines are using to rank your website is traffic. They could care less where this traffic is coming from. In fact, traffic exchange programs drive unique traffic to your website that counts even more towards higher rankings.
You can easily verify this by doing the following:
Check your Alexa ranking of your web site and write down your current ranking. Sign up for several traffic exchange programs. The Power Blog recommends these fine programs:
Run the traffic exchanges for at least one solid week. You can generate credits by surfing the exchanges every day. 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes at night will do it. Or you can implement the Power Blog strategy as outlined in this post "How to Generate 1 Million Hits".
After one week go back to Alexa and check your ranking again. I guarantee that it will be much higher than before.
If you do keyword ranking checks with the search engines, you will see a higher ranking for your website as well.
So much for "wasting time" with free traffic exchanges.
IAHBE product and services review by Builder99 - May 2006
I would like to "announce" or "introduce you to" a very special website.
IAHBE is an organization that champions the home-business lifestyle. The product or service that they offer is a one-of-a-kind business toolkit. It is designed to be of immense benefit to the ordinary home-business entrepreneur.
By the way, the letters IAHBE stand for International Association of Home Business Entrepreneurs.This website operates as an ongoing monthly membership and is a partner of the SFI Marketing Group. If you are currently a member of SFI and are not familiar with IAHBE then you should check out these resources right away.
If you are not a member of SFI, then you also should check out these IAHBE resources right away. The money-saving specials, home-business tools, and many other power-packed resources can be applied to whatever home business ventures you are involved in.
IAHBE is your source for the latest info, advice, special offers, and business tools. New content added weekly, including the weekly "Quick Tips". Quick Tips also has links going back as far as May of 2004. This one item alone is a powerful source of information for new and not-so-new online marketers.
And there is much more being offered at the IAHBE site. At this website you will see headings and links such as, International Focus, Book and Magazine of the Month, Free Software Monthly Content Download, and "New This Week".
Here you can find a constant flow of fresh info in one easy-to-access online package. It has been collected, culled, researched, and reviewed, all with the small business owner in mind.
For more info and to sign up today, see the link below.
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Midas05 is a free marketing system designed to help increase your recruiting results.
It comes with 3 levels of membership. Basic, Plus, and Pro. It is 100% free-to-use for basic members. Configured for network marketers and home business operators, it contains prospecting and contact management tools such as built-in autoresponder.
For anyone who is already an active member of GDI or TrackThatAd you will be pleased to know that Midas05 comes with built-in support for those two programs. Of course, the prospecting and contact management tools can be used to promote any program of your choice.
It is flexible enough to allow you to change your sitename any time after joining. But a word of caution here. If you change your Midas05 sitename, that will change the address of your referral link.
Any previous advertising which pointed to your original link would no longer be valid. (There goes your advertising dollars!!) Best to choose a suitable sitename prior to joining and stick with it.
If interested, you can find more info at the links below.
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What is NOC? Well, the letters stand for Nice Offers dot Com. Noc is a special program with a triple-prong approach.
It's what I would call a WIN WIN WIN situation. This system was designed to benefit 3 groups of people.
Firstly we can consider the Merchant Group. Merchants want good quality advertising at reasonable prices and they want positive results.
NOC is a system where the merchant only pays for results. The merchant creates online coupons. The merchant controls the terms of the offer and when it will expire. The merchant also decides in advance how much he or she will pay for that ad when a sale takes place.
Thousands of affiliates from anywhere in the world can choose to help promote that merchant's discount offer.
This brings us to the second part. The Affiliate. The merchant creates the Nice Offer Coupon and can promote it themselves if they wish. But the real power behind this system is that thousands of affiliates can become aware of new coupons and can decide which ones they would like to promote the most.
The merchant pays only for results. This means they can, if they choose, pay more per unit than would be the case with regular wishful-thinking advertising.This, of course, is good news for the affiliate who gets rewarded for helping the merchant promote their online coupons.
When the affiliate finds new merchants who want to join this system, the affiliate gets rewarded. This is over and above just helping promote other merchants products.
And now, last but not least, the third group to benefit from this system is the shopper. This can be an online shopper or in many cases the coupons can be redeemed in person at offline business locations.
The shoppers know what they need to buy and can go online to see where it is being offered at a discount. This program just started in late 2005 and already has hundreds of items listed. New items continue to come on stream as new merchants become aware of the benefits. And old merchants continue to create new coupons for additional items.
Truly a WIN WIN WIN situation for everybody. Lots more info to be found at the Merchant and Affiliate links provided.
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