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I’ve recently found the most innovative way of building an incredible amount of Google safe yet free one way backlinks while at the same time driving serious amounts of targeted traffic to your website. Generally speaking, when I find a new program I will usually just put a link on my site and let everybody check it out but ever so often I come across a true gem that I really need to elaborate on.

If you visit a site by the name of FreeTrafficSystem.com you can read and learn more about it but I will try to give you the basics. The word “free” really stood out to me. Who doesn’t like free?

Basically all you need to do is register at their website, set up your keywords and enter your website or blog address. Then write some articles for other bloggers to use on their site. You can pick the niche and keywords that you want to target and get up to 120 one way backlinks to your site for each article. They have thousands of bloggers waiting for new articles with valuable content.

Get enough targeted backlinks and it will drive your own site to the top of the page for Google, Yahoo and Bing. The top of the page is where you want to be to get the most visitors and in return earn more money.

What’s more is they have a two tier affiliate program you can sign up for to earn money and get even more backlinks when you send people to the site with your affiliate link.

You would only get paid if the visitor signs up for the PRO Membership account but you will continue to get free backlinks from any member you refer who actively participates and writes articles for the network to use. The PRO members can get up to 720 targeted backlinks per article and also enjoys quite a few more benefits like priority support and moderation, access to exclusive SEO info, discounts on special services and so forth.

For those of you with business websites or blogs who are lacking in the targeted traffic and backlink department, I highly recommend checking into this as soon as you can. This company has impressed me enough to join and even write a blog post about them. They have a huge network, very informative “how to videos” and seem to really have their act together.

Best Wishes!

Today I want to give some helpful advice for the Internet Marketing Newbies. Yes, I know that the term “Newbie” is a terrible word. I hate it too, but hopefully it will get the point across. I am still relatively new in this field myself.

My advice is simple and it comes from my own experiences and what I’ve learned so far. Read as much as you can and learn as much as you can but work in your own league. Be very weary of the so called Big Shots and Gurus out there.

Partnering with other people is good and can be very beneficial but try to do it with people and or companies who are on the same level as you. How do you know who is on the same level as you? It’s simple. If you make an attempt to contact somebody and they either (A) don’t respond at all or (B) send you some kind of automated response then they are not in your league and a waste of your time.

You’ll accomplish much more partnering and learning with people who actually personally answer their emails. The gurus are too worried about getting your money as opposed to trying to earn money with you. Besides, why would you want to deal with somebody who won’t even respond to an email or who sends out automated responses. To me that’s just not a good way of doing business. I make it a point to personally answer all my emails in any given day if it’s a real email. I don’t answer automated email addressed to me because it’s not real people. It’s just somebody trying to sell me something. Take it from a guy who spent 16 years in the people business. You can never do better than giving the personal touch.

Understandably some of them are doing so well that they don’t have time for the small timers like you and me but that just solidifies my point. Internet Marketing can be a great business to be in and there is much room for advancement but always try to associate with real people and for that matter always treat people like they are people. Don’t waste your time or money on somebody who is too big for their own good.

Simply put, as an Internet Marketing Newbie it’s ok to learn from the Guru but don’t become the Guru.

Best Wishes!

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” ……..Herman Cain.

For those of you who have read my articles and previous posts you know and understand I am big on using the words “multiple streams of income”. The reason is because I personally believe that to be very successful online you need to set up multiple ways to get paid. If you are going to make alot of money then you should be experimenting with many different online ideas and concepts. I have listed multiple ways to do that on this website and blog and will continue to list more in the future. Today I want to discuss what I call the “central bank” for your online career. If you really want to make a living from home and earn enough money to make a difference in your life there are 2 main factors that will help you succeed in your quest. First you must create your website and then follow it up and drive traffic by building and promoting your blog.

Build Your Website

• First you need to set up your own website. I have recommended a few methods to use in previous blogs. Look into HostGator Web Hosting and also check out Ken Envoy’s newsletter and his company Site Build It! Both HostGator and Site Build It are miles ahead of their competition in terms of usability and customer service. Try HostGator first to keep the cost down and if you can afford them both then absolutely go for it.  You are only increasing your chances of stronger profits. These are both outstanding companies and the best part is they will both pay you very well along the way if you choose.
• Take your time and think of a great domain name. Preferably using a keyword related to your business.
• Think in terms of Business Branding. You want your site and it’s name to be known well!
• Learn as much as possible about and try to find niche products.
• Add great content that is helpful to your visitors and easy on the search engines. (Mostly all typing and copy and paste)
• Make your website “Sticky” – (Great stuff that people keep coming back for….useful…helpful)
• Add secure and safe check out procedures if you have a web store  or plan on selling your own product.
• Do not publish too soon!!!!
• Learn about and apply proper use of meta keywords and descriptions for each page on your site.
• Make your website easy to understand and follow.
• Make your site easy to access by all browsers.
• Learn all there is to know about Search Engine Optimization. (Lots of  SEO info. on this blog)
• Always test your site before publishing as well as an ongoing basis for broken links and errors.
• Use “Keywords” in your titles on each page.
• Add alternative text to your site’s images so the search engines can read them. Remember search engines only read text.
• Monetize your site by adding Google Adsense. Let Google pay you for your advertising space.
• Add affiliate links if you wish. I actually recommend it even if you are selling your own product on the site. Do not be embarrased to offer affiliate links. Just make sure the ads are related to your site’s content and also make sure they are products that can benefit your visitors. There is nothing wrong with a company charging a fee for a great product. People don’t expect great things to be free. The company should be paid and so should you for allowing them to advertise on your site.
• Write a good “about us” page so your visitors understand and know who you are and what you do.
• Add a privacy policy
• Test some more and when you’re absolutely ready go ahead and publish it to the world.
• Sumit your new website address to all the major Search Engines, Directories…ie…Google, Yahoo, Alta Vista, Bing, Aol, All The Web…etc….etc.
• Start building one way back links to your site. (Very important in gaining new traffic)
• Sign up with Google Analytics to track your progress and your visitors to see what works and what doesn’t.
• Stay on top of it.
• Enjoy what you do.
• Keep success in your mind.

Now Build and Publish Your Blog

• Most good web hosting companies will offer you a blogging platform at no additional charge. I will discuss WordPress because it is offered free with the HostGator Baby Croc Package and because WordPress in my opinion is the best blogging platform offered today in regards to Usability and Design.
• Sign up for the WordPress Account.
• Take a day or two to read about WordPress and understand the different functions, plugins, themes, tools, links, profiles, etc which are now at your disposal.
• Create your blog theme.
• Decide on a title for your first blog. Use keywords in your titles and don’t take the title process lightly. A good title can make the difference on small amounts of visitors and huge amounts of visitors.
• Keep the body text between 250 and 650 words.
• Write great content related to your website and useful to your audience.
• Be careful to not write too many sales ads.
• Sprinkle keywords carefully into your article like an hourglass. Maybe one in your title. A few in the opening statement. A few less in the body. A Few more in your closing or summary. Don’t over do it.
• Keep your readers first in your mind. SEO tactics should be second.
• Use Post tags on each article.
• Create links to your website.
• Keep up with all the great plugins to make your life easier
• Learn about and add an Rss Feed.
• Have an opt in email form to build a customer database.
• Add Google Adsense to your blog to gain more money from Google for allowing them to advertise on your site.
• Add affiliate links and advertisement to your blog but make them helpful and useful to your readers and visitors. Think again in terms of niche products.
• Always publish your post only after testing and making sure everything is in place and working order and to your satisfaction. Never hurry!
• Add your blog to social marketing and bookmarking sites…ie…Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Blogger.com, Blogged.com, Technorati..Delicious, Stumble Upon,..etc…etc. Use social book marking  and marketing to your advantage website and blogs advantage. There are millions of interested readers out there.
• Like your website the success of your blog requires creating quality one way back links to it as well. Add more back links. Make sure the links are websites which are related to your site’s content with higher Google Page Ranking if possible. This will secure even more traffic and visitors.
• Get a rhythm down. Don’t write too little and don’t write too much. Once a week or so should be sufficient.
• Be aware of Google Page Ranking but don’t get too tied up in it too soon. Good Page ranking also comes with good content unless your niche is very competive in which case it will take longer to rank high and will require more quality back links than other niches.
• Be sincere!
• Be friendly!
• Partner and Network with as many people and businesses you can. Hopefully related to your website and blog content.
• Enjoy yourself! Have a blast. Interact with your visitors!

And the list goes on and on! If I missed a few due to time restraints feel free to add your ideas in the comments. Feel free to link to this page or bookmark it and use it as a reference while you’re working. Remember you will never stop learning. The day you do is the day it’s over with! Perform all the steps listed here and you will be well on your way to a rock solid income to be proud of. You will be blogging for your own success.

Best Wishes!

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