I'm at my workplace dyeing some t-shirts for the childrens field day at school and had a few minutes to do something else. I checked some blogs that I vistit on a somewhat regular basic when I have time. While looking at some of the comments on one of these I came across two comments with the same wording but with different names represented. The commments had no connnection to the blog itself but to say that it was interesting. The one thing that it did have in very big letters was an advertisment for website templates and a link. It was very evident that the comment was put there for the one purpose of advertising.
Having been writing about getting into internet marketing I just wanted to throw these few comments in as a prime example of how "not" to get website traffic. I'm not sure that everyone feels as strongly about this blatant act of disrespect as I do but please do not stoop this low.
Just my thoughts on the subject,
C. Oxford
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Internet Marketing The Reality
I did what I thought was a lot of homework by reading information written by different people. I asked a lot of questions from anyone that would return my emails. As I mentioned earlier, all of these plans were "sure fire" and you could not fail if you followed any of them as instructed.
I'm not that naive but I knew that some of the plans sounded more realistic than others. It's is amazing how the internet makes experts out of so many people. The plan that I chose to follow was not cheap but it did present more information from start to finish than most of the others. As most, this one was presented as the solution that made the author successful and gave him the ranking of "guru".
I followed the plan as closely as I could but not completely understanding every point. I purchased the recommended templates to make the job go more smoothly. As mentioned in one of the earlier posts, this was an area that was the most difficult for me to understand and the most difficult to get technical assistance from the template maker. The first time that I heard the word template, I had no idea how it worked and how it connected with all the parts.
Another area that a lot of the gurus and other marketers come up short in is the area of understanding people and newbies to the industry especially. They take for granted that by listening to them, you should know as much as they do. Some need a lesson in customer service and satisfaction. It seems that once they have sold their product, they could care less if you are successful or not.
Another thing to keep in mind, is that if you buy from someone who puts himself/herself on a pedistal and feels that their time is to important to communicated directly with you, run fast in the other direction. Believe me, your best interest is not a part of their thinking.
I'm running out of time tonight but if I can help anyone or answer any questions, please let me know. I'll continue later.
Thanks,
C. Oxford
I'm not that naive but I knew that some of the plans sounded more realistic than others. It's is amazing how the internet makes experts out of so many people. The plan that I chose to follow was not cheap but it did present more information from start to finish than most of the others. As most, this one was presented as the solution that made the author successful and gave him the ranking of "guru".
I followed the plan as closely as I could but not completely understanding every point. I purchased the recommended templates to make the job go more smoothly. As mentioned in one of the earlier posts, this was an area that was the most difficult for me to understand and the most difficult to get technical assistance from the template maker. The first time that I heard the word template, I had no idea how it worked and how it connected with all the parts.
Another area that a lot of the gurus and other marketers come up short in is the area of understanding people and newbies to the industry especially. They take for granted that by listening to them, you should know as much as they do. Some need a lesson in customer service and satisfaction. It seems that once they have sold their product, they could care less if you are successful or not.
Another thing to keep in mind, is that if you buy from someone who puts himself/herself on a pedistal and feels that their time is to important to communicated directly with you, run fast in the other direction. Believe me, your best interest is not a part of their thinking.
I'm running out of time tonight but if I can help anyone or answer any questions, please let me know. I'll continue later.
Thanks,
C. Oxford
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Internet Marketing - Off Track
I just wanted to get a little off track and remind you of the very present fact that all affiliate marketers and sellers of training courses, information, etc are all in the business for the same reason that drew you to it.
All of us are in this business for profits and a good living or extra income. The gurus are in it for the same reason with the exception that they have or supposedly have already made it. The fact is that they must continue to market to exist in the same fashion that they have become accustomed to.
Some make it and then seem to forget where they came from. They have forgotten their rags to riches story or their humble beginnings. I spent a considerable sum of money with one only to find out that his time was to important to answer questions himself. He made to much money lecturing to answer questions from people that ordered his information.
On my first website, I bought templates and accompanying installation package which I paid additional money for from a company only to find out that the owner had children and failed to reply to my emails because she was either on vacation or had to much family work to do. The questions that I asked may have been simple to her and did not require additonal help but to me they were very important since this was my first attempt at publishing a website and using html or Front Page.
The one piece of advice that I can give is to select information and programs from someone who is reachable by email or telephone and is willing to give you assistance when you need it. Do a lot of research and try to get in touch with these people before you spend your money. They may change after the sale, but you can usually tell if they are sincere. Even though they are trying to make money themselves, they will also try to help you. I will give some of my experiences with these people that I have found in my internet dealings.
The only problem is that "everything changes and so does Google". The people that published the programs on keyword stuffing will have to work to come up with new plans and update a lot of information since I hear that the rules have been changed.
My suggestion to you is to study the new rules before you sink a lot of money into a game that is playing by the old rules.
I know that most of you are aware a lot of this information but just wanted to remind you of some points that have come to me the hard way.
The Best
C. Oxford
All of us are in this business for profits and a good living or extra income. The gurus are in it for the same reason with the exception that they have or supposedly have already made it. The fact is that they must continue to market to exist in the same fashion that they have become accustomed to.
Some make it and then seem to forget where they came from. They have forgotten their rags to riches story or their humble beginnings. I spent a considerable sum of money with one only to find out that his time was to important to answer questions himself. He made to much money lecturing to answer questions from people that ordered his information.
On my first website, I bought templates and accompanying installation package which I paid additional money for from a company only to find out that the owner had children and failed to reply to my emails because she was either on vacation or had to much family work to do. The questions that I asked may have been simple to her and did not require additonal help but to me they were very important since this was my first attempt at publishing a website and using html or Front Page.
The one piece of advice that I can give is to select information and programs from someone who is reachable by email or telephone and is willing to give you assistance when you need it. Do a lot of research and try to get in touch with these people before you spend your money. They may change after the sale, but you can usually tell if they are sincere. Even though they are trying to make money themselves, they will also try to help you. I will give some of my experiences with these people that I have found in my internet dealings.
The only problem is that "everything changes and so does Google". The people that published the programs on keyword stuffing will have to work to come up with new plans and update a lot of information since I hear that the rules have been changed.
My suggestion to you is to study the new rules before you sink a lot of money into a game that is playing by the old rules.
I know that most of you are aware a lot of this information but just wanted to remind you of some points that have come to me the hard way.
The Best
C. Oxford
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