I have some exciting new discoveries to share soon – but do want to make sure I give these tools the full run through before letting you in on what is working and what does not. These tools include keyword research, article organization, plugins for blogs, and the list keeps growing.

Finding the right tools for your marketing efforts can take time. There are so many softwares out on the market, and some will take care of one function while others can cover multiple tasks. Figuring out that perfect combination that will save you time, money, and give you the desired results is certainly a job in itself. Typically the type of tool you need will become obvious as your internet marketing journey takes course.

Once finding a tool you think will help you, it can be a whole new ball of wax to take the time to learn how to use it. Practice makes perfect, and giving yourself a reminder of what tools you have on hand when creating your plan can be a good idea.

While it is possible to do a lot of the things these tools do manually, my 300 Challenge I fear would not be possible within the alloted time frame.

Another side note, I use a Macintosh. The tools I will be sharing with you either will work for PC and Mac or just Mac or will run server side. In general, the majority of IM tools tend to run on PC only. This has always irked me. Mac users in particular may find this blog of great use in the future as you will not have to spend the time that I have in finding what will definitely work for you.

Originally posted 2009-12-26 11:45:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The new wiki does not currently work on SSL or Secured Socket Layer protected web sites. SSL sites are those that use the https: in the beginning, with an S for secure. These are sites that have purchased a special certificate which requires the owner of the site to verify specific personal information and gives a sense of security to the user that their information submitted and use of the site is in the hands of someone who will take care of it. Certificates can be purchased as a one off or can be bought in bulk for those who own more than one site. The cost can range anywhere from ten to one hundred dollars for each certificate, and only one certificate per site can be used. While this is currently the most effective way to avoid the Sidewiki comments on your site, it can be extremely cost prohibitive if you are in a position to protect several websites. There is also speculation on the web that Google is working to fix the bug that prevents use of sidewiki on their sites.

A code is available to add to your website that will kick off users who have a Google Toolbar installed. Webmasters need to install this code on all of their websites in order for it to work. When a visitor using Google Toolbar comes to your website they are directed immediately off to a page that instructs them to uninstall the bar in order to see the contents on the site. While this method is highly effective,  a site owners traffic is drawn away from the website and presented with uninstalling the toolbar which ultimately can distract them from returning once the task is complete. Those who do not want to deal with the hassle may choose to avoid the website altogether.

With the great demand for alternate solutions, programmers have developed Sidewiki blockers. The blocker uses a little javascript code which the webmaster can install on their site. When a visitor goes to a web page, the tool bar is unaffected and the Sidewiki is still visible to them. What does happen is if a user leaves a comment in the wiki panel it is only seen by the current visitor who left the comment and upon them leaving the page the comment is sandboxed or tossed off the page. This makes it impossible for visitors to carry on a conversation on the iframe, and makes comments left by competing business or spammers to be invisible all together. A blocker code can be purchased one time and used on as many sites as the webmaster chooses.

Only time will tell if this new message board will  become a smash hit with web users or just a tool used by spammers and competing business to destroy reputable brands on the web. Webmasters can now choose from these three solutions should they choose to not risk the great possibility of fallout from Sidewiki.

Click here for Swiki Blocker, a reusable Sidewiki blocker you can install on all your sites in seconds. You can find out more information on the possible dangers facing your unprotected websites at http://swikiblocker.info

Originally posted 2009-10-04 09:20:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

For those who may not be privy, Simpleology was founded by Mark Joyner, and 101 is a free online course which is geared toward helping people focus on their goals. Not to be confused with any religious groups, Simpleology 101 is actually the first offering, and is “The Simple Science of Getting What You Want.”

Knowing what you really want and your end goals is the first step to any marketing plan, be it online or off.

This latest course “201″ has something to do with pyramids, and what appears to be building. A free download is provided which assists in giving you a hand in analyzing your current systems.

Mr. Joyner reveals that most people build their business the wrong way. They are trying to start from the top of the Pyramid, and work their way down. When you go back to how the Egyptians did things, they of course had to start from the ground and build up.

Simple philosophy, yet quite true.

With online marketing, it is possible to create several funnels of income, which all build up to your primary site. There are additional benefits to putting several systems in place simultaneously. But these systems need to be congruent with that last stone that is at the top of your pyramid. You also need to set them up just one at a time.

When first starting out online, it can be confusing to see how all these things fit in to the picture, and the mistake most make is getting stones or bricks that ultimately won’t fit into the final pyramid.

There is information overload when you are trying to do it all yourself. It is easy to get sidetracked and lose focus on the ultimate goal.

It is suggested that people follow the 101 course before taking on 201.

IMP is busy laying some foundations this weekend with the 300 Videos vs. 300 Articles challenge.

The articles must be written first, as the subject of the videos is what is covered in the articles.

While some preliminary quick video tests have been conducted, this official new challenge has not yet commenced.

Foundations need to be laid. Systems are being analyzed, and put into place. All with good speed as well.

What do these systems consist of?

It is the plumbing of the pyramid. Landing pages, giveaways, direction of traffic to specified offers, and the installation of gauges to track and test results.

300 Videos and 300 Articles in a hundred days time can be done, provided the computer doesn’t have a melt down. The possibilities of the traffic are quite wonderful to consider.

I will admit, if I hadn’t taken the initial Simpleology course a couple of years ago, I might be skeptical of this feat.

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Originally posted 2009-12-04 04:38:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter