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How to Improve Your Marketing Skills In 2015

 

How to Improve Your Marketing Skills In 2015

Every year newer improvements are introduced into marketing planning and how you can take advantage of them. However, it does not mean that all of the new innovations are great for your business, and that you will be able to make the best of them. After all, your business should have clearly defined goals, and you should focus on building on them.

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Nowadays being intrusive means that you are trying to push your business into uncharted territories with great hopes of success. It is not possible unless you let other get affiliated with your business, and all it will take is a small plugin that will enable others to get associated with you.

Create Custom Tailored Error Pages

As silly as it may sound, it is important that you set up different error pages on your website. Not only will it be possible to inform your customers of the current situation, but they will see that you are taking action and that you are notified of the problem as well. Even the smallest of affections can boost your business, and by quickly resolving the issues, you will show that you care.

Sending e-mails Is Still Popular

E-mail marketing is not a thing of the past, and it still has a great influence in marketing schemes. Though, nowadays, it is going to be different and you will have to get familiar with many various tools helping out with mass mailing. Remember not to be too frequent with sending e-mails, as you might seem like a business that is trying too hard. And, most importantly, send only quality content that will be interesting and engaging to the customers.How to Improve Your Marketing Skills In 2015 by shoppingexpress.com.au

Offer Stuff For Free

Now, before you start thinking about how wasteful it is to give away things for free, stop and think about it for a minute. Handing out freebies is a good way to show loyal and trusted customers that you deeply care about them. And on the other hand, you can get others interested in browsing through your business and ensuring that they come back for more.

Enable Fast Website Responses

Unless you can provide fast and reliable responses from your website, you can count yourself out of the game. Make sure that you frequently back up your data as well, so that if anything happens, you can quickly find a workaround and that customers are happy. By saving data on a couple of Samsung 850 SSDs you will ensure that nothing gets lost, and that you can quickly and securely access data. Just remember to store your backup data in a safe place as well.

Keep It Simple

Remember to keep one thing in mind: customers want simplicity. And you should focus on providing simple but effective methods of promoting your products and your business. Be sure to follow up on the feedback your customers provide so that you can make any necessary adjustments to keep your website, and your business up and running.

Focus on working on your skills as you will have to be up-to-date with current events and you will have to learn how to implement new ideas into your business as well. However, promoting your business should be approached from many different angles, so that you can really have a good perspective and that you find the best possible method for your business. Never try to find shortcuts as it is impossible to become successful overnight, it will take time and patience, and you should be prepared for it with a great marketing plan.

 

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Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls interested in marketing and business related topics. In her free time she enjoys reading about latest news in advertising and business promotion.

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Amazing Businesses for Women

Amazing Businesses for Women

Guest Author Post by Diana Smith

Businesses and the industry is mostly dominated by men, but, it does not mean that women are less suitable for such work. Rather, it means that women are looking for more sophisticated jobs. On the other hand, there is a whole market for businesses run by women, as they want to satisfy different kinds of demands.

Run a parenting blogAmazing businesses for women by iit.edu.au

Most women have a better ability to advice people on how to behave when they become parents. This is mostly due to experiencing motherhood, and by having mother instincts kick in as well. Nevertheless, running a blog, and finding time to make it entertaining and engaging is a good way to earn some money from home, and to have fun as well. Remember that such a business will take off, and that it only needs a good kick in the back to make it happen.

Sell baby stuff

Whether you want to get into the baby products industry, or if you just want to be a re-seller, keep in mind that it is a market you definitely will want a share of. For the businesses which will focus on production, it will be a great way to ensure that new and unique items can be pushed into the market, without having to be afraid that there will be no demand. However, always make sure to research what is going on, and how you can meet demands and to keep your customers satisfied as well.

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Many women will have it believe that becoming a mom will put an end to their career. This could not be further from the truth, as most moms have found ways to become more than just simple productive members of society. Mompreneurs are more than just women seeking a career, they are experts in juggling their family life and running a business, and all without having to put their baby down for sleep. Just remember that you should not rush into something without thinking it through and making sure that you will be able to do it.

Handling finances

Being successful in financial matters, whether freelancing or working for someone, does not have to be a dream job anymore. You can easily attain the necessary RG146 courses to get your accounting diploma, and in most cases, even online. It could turn out to be a game changer, and to help you improve your career. However, if you are starting fresh, do not expect an easy ride, it will take some time and you will have to push through a lot to get to the top.

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It is already evident that everyone has an easier time learning when women are holding lectures. And, you should use that to your advantage, especially if you want to tutor. Online and offline tutoring is now available, and in either case, you will have to apply yourself to really get ahead. However, it will be a learning experience for both your students and for you as well.

In essence, you will be able to compete with the market for almost any kind of work. Though there are some fields mostly dominated by women, and you should look into getting into those so that you have a better chance at getting a good quality job. Nevertheless, be sure to check your options and not to settle for anything that does not suit you. Starting your own business will be hard, and even more so if you have a child, but that should not stop you from reaching your dream.

Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls interested in marketing and business related topics. In her free time she enjoys reading about latest news in advertising and business promotion.

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Helpful tips for a perfect beach wedding outfit


Helpful tips for a perfect beach wedding outfit

Another great post by guest author Diana Smith


 

What fabrics to chooseHelpful tips for a perfect beach wedding outfit by longreefgolfclub.com.au

The beach weddings are typically less formalthan regular wedding. Furthermore, the climate effects are very influential. It is recommended to choose light fabrics, such as chiffon and silk, as the humid and windy weather on the beach can be a difficulty when using stiffer materials that make you feel uncomfortable. Long, breezy dresses or linen pants are good choices. You shouldn’t forget a light jacket or coat because the beach can usually get quite cold in the evening.

Play with colors

As the wedding is informal, you are allowed to play with colors more – melon red, fuchsia and pastel shades give that special shine in a marriage ceremony. However, if the wedding is more formal you can choose to use bright colors only in shoes and accessories.

Forget the high heels

Heeled shoes are not the best choice for sand and sea, so flat shoes or sandals with very few glamorous details will help you on your way to the party. You should never wear flip flops to a wedding on the beach – yes, they are the most comfortable sand shoes, but not the most proper for a wedding.Helpful tips for a perfect beach wedding outfit by longreefgolfclub.com.au

Perfect look

Like at all other weddings, dress length at beach wedding should depend on the time of the ceremony. If it is during the day you should go with short dress, and choose longer one for the evening. A delicate hat can be ideal if the party is in the morning to protect you from the sun. The same applies to sunglasses – they could be a perfect ally and a nice accessory for the finishing touch to your outfit.

What about accessories

It is advisable not to go overboard with the accessories. At the same time, you should opt for a small purse or clutch. Never choose a big bag because they are not need and will only get in the way of your fun.

Makeup

You shouldn’t be too excessive with your looks, but you should take care of the details of the makeup and hairstyle for a beach wedding. For example, it is important that you use waterproof makeup, and soft colors if possible. Do not forget, if the wedding is during the day, wear sunscreen under makeup. It is essential to protect your skin while celebrating. Use natural and translucent powder so that the heat does not make your face shine more than the sun.Helpful tips for a perfect beach wedding outfit by longreefgolfclub.com.au

Hairstyle

Regarding the hairstyle, ideally, have your hair loose or tied in a half-do. Completely collected hair can sometimes seem too formal. The soft waves with an accessory like a headband or a beautiful hairpin are excellent.

Having fun near the sea is a common thing and wedding ceremonies held on a beach are always great. There are actually people who can organize everything on a beach and provide perfect settings and event designs such are outdoor wedding venues in Sydney, located by Long Reef headland and with breathtaking views of the northern beaches peninsula.

Just imagine the endless fine sand, the sound of the waves, the beautiful sunset and the skyline. Because of this romantic and inspiring panorama many couples decide that their perfect wedding place is near the sea. And when it comes to beach weddings and your style, pay attention to your convenience without neglecting elegance, and prepare to shine on this most important day for a family member or a friend.

 

 

 
 

Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls interested in topics related to business and marketing.

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FREE GPS Rotator-Who Would Have Guessed

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Is It Worth Buying Affiliate Software?

Hi all, thought it was time now for me to try and get back into some work.  The funeral was last Monday and still trying to come to terms with it but as they say time heals and I need to start keeping myself busy again, so for my post:

Is It Worth Buying Affiliate Software?

Affiliate software

Many of us dream of giving up our jobs and working for ourselves. Being your own boss can provide the responsibility level you want as well as the incentive to perform well. Running your own business usually mean lots of hard work but the rewards can be quite tremendous.

When it comes to starting a business, many people get scared. They worry about losing that security that their job has provided. They also worry about the risk involved in starting your own business. The risk is worth considering being that anywhere from 70-90 % of all small businesses fail in the first year.

Affiliate marketing is a great way to work for yourself with minimal risk. When you work as an affiliate you usually sell a range of goods or services for profit. You will still have to work very hard to promote your business; however the financial risk to you is extremely low.

Many who have started their affiliate marketing businesses wonder about affiliate software. They wonder if it is worth purchasing and what it can do for their particular business. The answer to theses questions lies entirely with the individual affiliate and the type of business that they have. However, there are some general things to try and consider before you shell out hundreds of dollars on affiliate software.

Before buying any software program, you need to apply some perspective. Software will not take a floundering company and get it into fortune 500. It is simply a tool to help you in various aspects of running a business. You will still have to do all of the hard work. The software will only help.

Once you have some perspective, then you need to list your companies needs. How are you at keeping accounts? Could you do better with software? Many people do purchase software to manage accounts for them. Especially when their businesses start to take off. Chances are you can do just as good of a job on your own but software will make it go much faster. You must keep in mind however, that software does take time to learn. However, once you have mastered it accounting software can help you keep track of your incoming money and outgoing at a much faster rate than if you were to do it yourself.

If you have a home based affiliate marketing business that is entirely internet based, you may want to consider website building software. Again, you may be able to do just as good of a job on your own. However, if you can’t then this software can help. It will offer suggestions on how to make your pages more attractive and how to attract more internet traffic to your site. This can all translate into more sales or Ad revenue for you.

You should never purchase any software without previewing it first. This way you can tell if this particular style of software is what you need. Most places will give you a free trial, if not find someone who will. You could also find free software that you can download from the internet. It takes little time to put this onto your computer. It is certainly worth at least trying the free software. It doesn’t cost anything and could save you money if it does what you need it to do. If it doesn’t then you can always have it removed and purchase what you need.

If you have a knack for sales or marketing then perhaps you should consider the world of home based affiliate marketing programs. You can put your creativity, skills and expertise to work for you rather than someone who doesn’t appreciate them. When your business starts to pick up, you may want to consider the purchase of some affiliate software. It can help you manage your accounts and increase your website traffic. You could find it for free online or get a free trial from a software company. Whatever you decide, remember keep some perspective of what it can do. Software is only a tool and it won’t work miracles.

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Screencast-O-Matic Review

Screencast-O-Matic Review

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If you’re looking for a way to capture your screen to use it as a video blog but don’t want something as expensive as Camtasia then Screencast-O-Matic is a great option. There is a free version or a pro version for just $15 a year and you don’t have to download anything to your computer! There is an option to download, but it works either way, so it’s perfect when you’re just getting started.

Of course, there are restrictions with the free version, as there usually are with free softwares. The main restrictions are you can’t record anything over 15 minutes and you can’t edit anything you record. If you need longer videos or the ability to edit, the pro version is available. But for basic needs or when you’re just testing the vlogging waters, the free option will work just fine.

Using Screencast-O-Matic is ideal for recording how-to guides to share with your audience. Because you’ll be able to capture your screen, you can walk your audience step-by-step through any process that you want to teach them. This is a useful technique because a lot of people are visual learners so being able to see (and hear you tell them) what you’re doing, instead of just reading about it can make learning much easier.  Not only that, but using Screencast-O-Matic to create how-to videos also gives you the chance to show your expertise.  Check out a 2 minute video ====>>>> HERE

During the recording process, you can pause if you need to and then click record again to pick back up where you were. This is a good option to use if there’s something that you don’t need to share with your audience or something you don’t want them to see – like logging in to a site and your password would show and you don’t want them to see that. Simply hit the pause button, do what you need to do and then hit record and pick back up.

Once you have created your video, with the click of a button you can upload it to YouTube,Screencast-O-Matic or save the video file to your computer. Again, as mentioned above, if you want the ability to edit right there within Screencast-O-Matic, there is a paid version available. With the paid version, you also get the option of uploading directly to Vimeo as well.

If you’re looking for a simple way to create how-to video blogs for your audience, Screencast-O-Matic is easy-to-use software that even a beginner can master. So, whether you’re a pro vlogger or a newbie, be sure to check out and play around with this simple and fun tool. Aside from making vlogs for your audience, this can be a great way to make training tutorials for your team as well.

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How To Find An Incognito Window in Safari on a Mac

One thing to mention first is that while you are in incognito mode none of your browsing history will be stored on your computer.  It will not mean that you will remain annonymous on the internet as wherever you visit and each page you visit it will still recognise your IP address.

Please check out the video below to see how to find an incognito window in Safari……

Quick tip:

Find your Safari logo which on a Mac is normally situated along the bottom of your screen and then just right click and you will see it says New Private Window.  Just click on that and a new window will open up for you.

It is very handy if you want to have more than one email account open for Google ….. or any other site you may have two accounts for that doesn’t let you open more than one in any window.  And that is all there is to it !

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Right Click Your Safari Logo

 

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Cutting Business Costs Has Never Been This Easy!

This is a Guest Author Post by Diana Smith

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For every business owner knowing how to handle your finances is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. However, good money management doesn’t mean cutting back on quality but rather supervising your expenses so that you don’t end up in debt and your firm runs smoothly.

The beginning of all successful cutting of costs is being realistic about your business, your expenses, needs and target audience. Further, identifying efficiencies that make each dollar go a bit further is just one of the tricks we’ll be discussing in this post.

The list we’ve put together refers to best cost-effective strategies and can be applied to various fields of business interest.

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No matter how careful you are with your spending, it’s probable there’ll be more space for cutting back. Naturally, you won’t cut back on anything that may be potentially damaging for your brand in terms of your offered quality but reducing costs by carefully and cleverly going through your expenses is the first step towards saving up. Eliminating all those extra, just-in-case orders you make should be ended immediately!

Further, if you are running an office, maybe it’s time you targeted frivolities like buying doughnuts, various coffee brands, candy bars, etc. for the office every week.

In case these purchases are a benefit and a reward for your staff, keep them. Only, tone it down a little bit and switch to less expensive brands, at least till you get back on your feet.

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Just by evaluating your staffing costs you may learn a lot about your cash flow.  Since your workforce is the core of your business and, at the same time, the greatest fixed cost of your venture, you need to make sure everyone is delivering their best and there is no slacking. This doesn’t mean you’ll treat your employees like slaves but that you’ll make a sensible evaluation of their work engagement.

If you have some employees working full-time but are needed only part-time, make arrangements for them to work freelance with you. This will save you a lot of money.

Rearrange your schedule

The usual policy in firms is to give your employees an hour break for lunch. However, with work piling up, it’d be wise to cut the 60-minute lunch break into a 30 minute one. Also, give space to college interns. Unlike hiring full-time professionals, college interns work for wages or minimal pay due to their lack of experience. This will be their chance to learn and your way to cut back on costs while having at least some of the things done. Plus, some of these interns may turn out to be a true talent and becomes a great asset to your firm in the long run!

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Offices tend to use a lot of energy expenditures, that is – too much of it. One of the ways to save some money is to switch to energy-efficient lighting, ensure utility meters are working correctly and set thermostats to achieve greater efficiencies. Turning unnecessary lightening off after office hours is understood.

Further, you can have your office insulation tested for its R-value (how well it insulates). In case the insulation wasn’t done well, you can have a professional replace it.

Organize the use of printers, fax machines, office phones in such a way that you reduce costs. For instance, ask your employees not to use the copier for personal benefit. Then, switch to Hydrotech printing if your firm operates in this field. Make sure no personal calls are made from the office.

You may consider holding a meeting for your employees where you’ll explain the reason of costs cutting. Once they understand the situation, they’ll certainly make sure they help out and land a helping hand wherever they can.

Marketing and advertising services

While the general opinion is that only expensive PR and advertizing agencies are good at what they do, this is a common misconception. There are plenty of low-cost public relations agencies that offer great services  so you may consider replacing your overly-expensive PR firm. If you feel like your budget could do without a PR firm at the moment, then drop the PR full-time engagements altogether. Instead, go with a freelance PR engagement until your budget is firm again.

We certainly hope the guide we’ve provided helped you in making good money decisions. Bear in mind that all current budget problems aren’t forever. Hold tight until everything’s sorted!

Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls interested in marketing and business related topics. In her free time she enjoys reading about latest news in advertising and business promotion.

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Have You Had Your YouTube Channel Suspended?

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I don’t know if you are or have been in the same situation as myself

 I had my YouTube channel shut down about 2 years ago now
and I tried everything to get it back but they were
adamnant that I could not have it back.  I believe
it was all down to someone reporting an opportunity I
was with at the time and I had quite a lot of
videos to do with that.

So I just found out a way to get it back !!  Although my videos

were not showing up –  as it said they were suspended but I found a way around that as well !!  I am so
happy about that.  I had to start a new channel at the
time but it’s frustrating having to start all over
again.

So if you are having the same problem please post a reply to
this post and I will let you into the secret !! on how
you can get it back …..  Now I just have the job of
transferring all my videos from my other channel ….   That is something else I can advise on how to do it …..

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Best Business Structure for your business?

Best Business Structure for your business?

Plans for starting a business inevitable include the business structure at some point – what legal entity will the new company stand for. In most cases the decision will be based on tax consequences and the responsibility that you as the entrepreneur are willing to take. Let’s explain the ups and downs of a sole trader, partnership, company, and trust business structures.

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Solo Trader

A most basic form of business legal entity, this structure has the same person as owner and general manager. As such you will use your own Tax File Number, but will also have to register an Australia Business Number (ABN) and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

  • Advantages of this organization are that the owner is totally independent in decision making, has access to all the profits, and it has speed and flexibility combined with inexpensive startup.
  • On the downside, the risk is solely on the owner, who has limited access to financing options, and may require outside assistance in decision making.

Partnership

It is a structure that involves two or more partners, people or legal entities that operate a business on with a common goal. Equity interests however may be equal or different. Partners’ share in profits and losses in in accordance with their partnership equity and the agreements that hold the structure.

  • As such, a partnership has minimal start-up costs, the responsibility and obligations are shared, it is easy to operate and account, and tax losses are accessible to partners directly.
  • Disadvantages of this structure include unlimited liability, a room for decision-making conflicts, and legal limitations on number of partners

Company

A company represents a legal association of people that are bound by the purpose of operating and financing business operations. The company formation starts with registering with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This entity separates business owners (shareholders) from people responsible for business operation (management and employees). Above all, a company can own property, conduct and be a subject of legal actions.

  • Advantages of such structure include increased finance raising options, flexible expansion possibilities, and being a separate legal entity. In addition, shareholders can have limited liability, and there are tax benefits.
  • Disadvantages of company organization involve high set-up costs, need for complicated account structure, branched and reduced control through management boards, boards of directors, etc.

Trust

Unlike a company, a trust does not have a separate legal personality. In a nutshell, it is an obligation imposed on a person to hold property or income for the benefit of others, called beneficiaries. The trustee conducts all transactions, which respectively become the trustee’s personal obligations.

  • Like companies, unit trusts are free from paying taxes. Instead, the unit holder is liable for the tax on taxable profits derived by the unit trust. In that sense, a trust is separate from the unit holders.
  • A disadvantage of trust structure is that a tax loss of a unit trust cannot be distributed to the unit holders. The unit trusts must be structured so that the losses are held liable at the unit holder level and not the unit trust level.

All in all, there is no perfect and universal structure that would cater to all requirements of a business model. The best one can do is to find as tighter fit as possible.

Dan Radak is a web hosting security professional with ten years of experience. He is a coauthor on several websites and regular contributor to BizzMark Blog. Currently, he is working with a number of companies in the field of online security, closely collaborating with a couple of e-commerce companies.

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Tips on How to Improve Your Financial Situation and Save Some Money

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Improve Your Financial Situation

Money goes around, money comes around. That’s how deep many people think about their finances. They tend to forget that every financial decision and activity can affect your financial health. Managing money is, in fact, a crucial activity if you want to be able to plan your future.

Our economic environment is full of uncertainty and turmoil, so it would be better not to go overboard with irrational spending. Build habits and make financial choices that benefit you in the long run. It wouldn’t be bad also having some money in your pocket when you are grey and old.

Back to the basics

Make an assessment of your current financial health and determine what your short-term and long-term goals are. You can start by calculating a net worth, which is the difference between what you own and what you owe. So, list your assets and liabilities and subtract the latter from the former. The figure can fluctuate, so calculations should be made on a regular basis. This way you will be able to keep track of the progress and see where you can make an improvement.

On this foundation you can build a sound spending plan. This financial tool will help you spend wisely and save some money on a monthly and annual basis. It is a proactive plan, since it allows you to project the income and the expenditures. Don’t forget a single category like rents, interest and dividends, bonuses, savings, insurance etc.

If the expenditures seem to be winning, you should adjust the budget. There are two basic ways to pull this off- to cut the expenses or increase the income. Sounds simple, but it’s not at all. Consider the essentials that most people spend the most of their money on: food, housing and transportation. Try to make some positive changes in all three categories.

Shrink your bills, cook more often, go on foot and use a bicycle whenever possible. From selling your clothes on eBay to making your own bread, there is no shortage of creative ways to tackle financial problems.

If you, however, end up with a surplus, you can use it to invest, save or spend money. When it comes to investment, stock market is good hunting ground for cash. For example compare Binary brokers to those operating in the regular stock market, and see if you can imagine yourself doing something like that. You might also want to start trading in cheap stocks called the penny stocks, which require only a small initial investment. Earning money from multiple sources is a reliable way to improve your finances indeed.

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Lifestyle is one of the main causes of excessive spending. If people earn more, they tend to spend more.  This is the notorious phenomena that some call the lifestyle inflation.  Although everything seems fine at first, in the long run it can be devastating to your budget. So, who cares if your peers drive Porsches and drink the most exquisite wines? Behind that fake glow, an enormous debt and unrealistic projections may be hidden.

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Nobody says you should refrain from enjoying life and spending hard-earned money on things you like. Quality of life and spare time are a priority too. But, put it on the paper, and see if the math works. Remember that you should also plan for emergencies, and face the retirement ready.

Ask yourself whether you need something, or you just want it. Yes, I know the lines are a bit blurred here, but needs should be on the top of your list. Always keep in mind that little things can improve your financial situation, and that every spending choice counts.

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Long-term financial planning requires some basic math and commitment. The sooner you start saving, the better.  Adjust your financial habits, and be on the safe side.  If you leave the finances to chance, that’s a good way to end up with an overwhelming debt or broke.

Instead, put effort to determine your net worth and personal budget every now and then. This will give you a clear picture about your financial health, and in which direction to move.  Set your financial house in order and don’t risk losing the one you live in.

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Sales Growth: Tips for Increasing Product Availability

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In the fast-developing world of today, one must think of numerous ways to reach customers, potential buyers and other participants in the process of sale. If you are tired of offering amazing products without anyone noticing them, or worse – noticing them but not in large numbers – then you are in the right place. There is practically a plethora of good and effective solutions and strategies you can employ in order to reach your customers all over the world! The key words are: product availability – you will have to employ marketing strategies to make  your product available, so that when people search for it – they find it! Here is how.

Go Online

Many companies do not realise all the benefits of making a website. They usually think that websites demand a lot of money and they believe that their investments will not pay off. But they are in the wrong place when it comes to going online. Creating a website for your brand will have only positive outcomes. All you have to do is to hire an SEO company that will do everything for you – create an SEO-friendly website which uses your company’s name, logo, internal links, etc. consistently, and this way you will be positively sure it will reach wide audiences. Another step is to make is searchable – that is, allow Google or other search engine to index its content in order to make its content ‘findable’ via the so called ‘key words’ and key word advertising.

Greater Availability

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Even though many business owners lack the trust to the Internet and do not seem to put their product’s content on the web, they should stop being afraid of information leakage. The key is to stop worrying – nobody is going to rob you of your product – you just have to make balance between your interests and concerns. This means that you can make your customers register to your website, and you are good to go. On the other hand, some people, that is, the majority of customers will not want to register, which will in turn harm your product’s popularity and you can lose your potential buyers.

Go Social (Media)

Many people today do not seem to realise what power do the social media have on potential buyers. It is our mission to raise awareness about this: people on social media, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, do not discuss only their personal lives – they follow trendsand they can trigger free advertisement for your product as well. This is why you should make your company page on social media and let your customers know that you are there and that you are listening – you want to hear their word and appreciate their opinion.

Something Old: Traditional Advertising

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They say that you cannot go wrong with good old things. And even though many people use smart phones and tablets, sometimes the written word will have more impact. This means that you should also try advertising in a classical way – via the newspapers, magazines, billboards, and the like, in order to reach your target audience and give them all the information they need. If you want to make your product visible, hang it around and make it visible in the offline world as well. You can display your products in stores and other places where people can reach it, such as Point of Sale Displayswhere they can literally observe your products and draw the attention of your customers. Make flyers and hang posters in café windows and do everything you can to make your product visible to the people who do not care for new technologies. However, do not forget about the other side of the coin: hit them with all the means you have at hand and you will succeed in your mission.

And finally, if you employ these strategies, your product will be made available to almost anyone in the world. Your customers will be able to find information about your product, most importantly this information will be free, which will increase its likability. Your product will also become a brand, making a name of itself through the Internet, and this will in turn make a huge impact on your sales. So, do not wait any longer, and start your strategic work!

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Video Blogging Made Easy With Camtasia

Video Blogging Made Easy With Camtasia

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Do you use video on your blog yet? With the Internet continuing to lower our attention spans and the fact that everyone has their own learning preferences, adding a bit of variety to your blogging routine will not only spice up your blog, but may just help attract new fans and followers as well. 

Of course, you already know that. But you’re likely held back by one of the biggest drawbacks to video blogging: fear of the camera. Here’s the good news,  with Camtasia, you can create and edit engaging, informative, and entertaining videos for your blog without ever getting in front of the camera.

Planning the Perfect Vlog

The first thing you should do before firing up Camtasia is to create an outline. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, but you do want enough info jotted down so that once you start recording, you’ll remember all the key points you want to cover.

Since Camtasia is primarily a screen-capturing tool, chances are you’ll be showing your audience several webpages or apps. Save some time and get this set up beforehand. Not only will it save time, but it was also prevent any mishaps such as typing an URL incorrectly during the recording process. Making that kind of mistake certainly won’t ruin your video, but it might fluster you enough that you feel self-conscious about it, so taking this extra step will help your vlogging confidence level.

Aaaand, ACTION!

Now that you know what you’re going to cover, it’s time to start recording. Simply click on the record screen button to begin. Camtasia will offer a few presets, such as full screen, 640 x 360 pixels, and some other common sizes. You can choose a preset or drag the edges of the recording area to suit your own needs.

If you’re going to be talking during the recording, make sure that you have audio enabled before you begin recording. Again, Camtasia offers several options here based on your computer’s sound card and microphone, so be sure to test out a few variations to find the audio setting that gives you the best quality sound. (Note: Camtasia does give you the option to add audio narration after your video has already been recorded. So, if something happens and you don’t capture your voice, know that you can still do it at a later time.)

Now it’s time for action. If your video is a ‘how-to’, start the process of what you’re teaching your audience. For example, if you’re teaching them how to create custom menus using a menu widget in WordPress, then go through the entire process of how to do it step-by-step. Teach them exactly how it’s done.  These types of videos are an excellent source of content for your audience.

Post Production

Once you’ve finished recording your video, it’s time for a little post production. You can spend as much time here as you like, adding fancy transitions between scenes, cutting out all your ums and ahs, (something I have a problem with myself LOL)  At the time you don’t realise you are doing it until you listen back !) and zooming in to highlight important steps. Camtasia makes all this incredibly easy with a full-featured suite of editing tools.

But also keep in mind that your audience might not demand such polish. Sometimes the best vlogs are those that let your true personality shine, including your little speech idiosyncrasies. So don’t spend hours and hours in post production. That will only make you dread vlogging in the future. Instead, have a little fun with it, and send it out to the world.  And just remember to be yourself ……

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A Great Guide Into Choosing the Right Career

This is a Guest Author Post by Diana Smith

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Choosing the right career can be difficult, no matter how easy it may appear at first.

Truth is, this is a big step for anyone and everyone looking to find their long-term calling and get good at it. However, with a little self-reflection, a lot of hard work, dedication and planning, you’ll find your perfect career in no time.

If you are not sure what steps to take in order to choose the right career, here are some helpful insights that will definitely make this path easier:

1. Know yourself

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Each successful business adventure starts with you knowing who you are, what you can do and what your interests are.

Once you are clear on what you are good at and what motivates you, you’ll be a few steps closer to your dream job. If there are several fields you are interested in and good at, think which of them sparks your interest and that powerful drive inside you!

2. Rely on your hobbies

People rarely get the chance to turn their much loved hobbies into carrier, but it’s not impossible. And when it happens – it’s a true joy! If your job doesn’t feel like working but doing something you love, you are looking at a long, successful career.

For instance, many have turned their writing gift into freelance blogging, ghost writing, content writing, journalism, etc. and managed to earn a fine living.

Do you like playing video games? Maybe you could consider becoming a video game designer, programmer, or QA specialist.

It’s not uncommon to hear that people with natural gift for art have become graphic designers, architects, interior decorators, etc.

If you are a sports junky, taking a course and getting certified to become fitness instructor should be the first step to your amazing career!

3. Interpersonal skills matter

Most jobs are tightly related to the way you handle yourself in communication with other people. People who are open, communicative and always interact with others well can easily get careers in fields where client-communication is necessary.

For instance, working as social workers, marketing people, stewardesses, journalists, TV presenters, PR people and similar business positions requires a high interest in cultivating relationships with people around you and demand pleasant approach to it.

However, not everybody is a communication-wizard and that’s okay. If you know communication with others isn’t your strong suit choose a career that won’t much require it.

If you’re more the type to take care of others, consider nursing or work as an administrative assistant or office manager.

If you like taking care of people, maybe a job of a nurse, doctor, social worker or other may be just the thing for you.

4. Consider what skills you excel in

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Not everybody is gifted with a particular skill or talent, but if you are it’s important you use it well! This ranges from being talented to make and fix things to coming up with major IT solutions, video games fashioning, participating in digital field, etc. The options are numerous!

While formal education poses a major break for most people, it’s also fair not to pursue it if you feel you could use your skills in other ways. For instance, if you feel like you’d be wasting your time at University, then start making money just after high school or college. Skilled labor is always needed and you will find it fairly easy to find work.

Are you talented for hair and makeup? Pursue a career as a stylist and makeup artist!

Do, auto repair, carpentry, construction and electrical work feel like something you’d be perfect for? Then, get certificates for any of the fields you’re drawn to and start making money!

Do you feel you would be a great IT expert operating with such great brands like Samsung 850 SSD and alike? Then do it!

5. Finances matter

And while there will be people saying it doesn’t matter how much you are paid as long as you do what you love, you honestly don’t want to thread this path.

Even though doing what you love is super fulfilling, if at the end of the month you don’t have enough money to pay rent, the frustration will in time build up and you’ll end up hating the job you initially adored!

So, being practical about choosing your career is very important. Do a thorough research and explore our options. You never know what good options may emerge!

We hope our guide helped and know that once you find your calling, not only will you be happy going to work every day but you’ll be motivated enough to work a lot and provide for both yourself and your family.

Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls interested in marketing and business related topics. In her free time she enjoys reading about latest news in advertising and business promotion.

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What Exactly is Attraction Marketing?

What Exactly is Attraction Marketing?

 

This is another one of my mentor Gavin
Mountford’s podcasts where he explains
exactly what Attraction Marketing is.

Gavins Attraction Marketing

I am sure you will find this very interesting
and well worth listening to:  He starts:

“Because I’ve been doing this for so long,
it is easy to assume that everyone knows what
Attraction Marketing is… but they don’t!
And even if you’ve been doing this for a while,
you might think you know what it is… (but you may be wrong!)

Attraction Marketing has been a way of
business for many business owners for years…

Let’s take a retail store for example…

They set up their shop, put a few advertisements out there…
leave a few flyers in strategic locations, maybe
put a TV or Radio advert out there and WAIT
for people to come to them…”

To read on and to listen to his podcast click
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 How to Turn Your Powerpoint Into a Powerful Video Blog

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I don’t know about you but if you have ever attended a live presentation, then you know that Powerpoint slides can be very powerful, or sometimes really boring. So if you want to have a truly great presentation online, you’ll need to learn how to make your Powerpoint video blog both engaging and entertaining, as well as informative to keep your viewers interested in what you have to offer.  It doesn’t have to be hard if you keep these 6 steps in mind.

 

1) Do you have a Story to tell?

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Everyone loves a good story, and your blogs audience is no exception. When you are creating a Powerpoint presentation that you plan to use in your video video then be sure it tells a story.  It must be complete with a beginning, a middle and an end.  If it doesn’t, your audience will get bored very quickly and lose the plot. No matter what you’re teaching, chances are there is a solid story behind it. Find your story, and you won’t have to worry about boring your audience.

 

2) Use Images and Text Sparingly

 

Don’t just do an old fashioned Powerpoint with tons of bullets, silly clip art, and blocks of text. Remember, your Powerpoint is there to enhance your presentation, not to be the entirety of it. Every word and image must serve its purpose, not just take up space.

 

3) As They Say Less is More

 

By letting each slide have just one point will go far in getting your message across. When it comes to a Powerpoint presentation, less is always more. Do you read all those bullet points on a presentation and still be able to pay attention to what is being said during the presentation?  Maybe you do but not everyone wants to read them.   Keep in mind that images, less text, the right font, and charts will help the viewer understand your story much better.

 

4) Quotes Are Great to Use

 

Try using famous quotes to get each of your points started. They’ll jog your memory but also intrigue your audience.  A good quote can get you started on your point and even make your point for you. If all they remember when they watch your presentation is the quotes, they’ll retain a lot more than normal.

 

5) Make Sure You Limit Fancy Effects

 

All these flashy transitions, texts that bounces onto the screen and any other eye-catching effects have their place, but too much will only distract your audience. Limit their use to those places where you really need the emphasis. In addition, mixing and matching effects will lead to a chaotic-looking presentation, so be consistent in your choices.

 

6) Never Give Up Just Practice, Practice, Practice

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It is not necessary to be perfect, but practicing ensures that the sound and appearance of your Powerpoint video is understandable and as professional as possible. If you use the right tools, such as Powerpoint with Camtasia add-ons you’ll be able to make excellent, professional Powerpoint videos.

 

Lastly, try using PowerPoint as a starting point, then combine other technology to help you make your video more interesting. For example, it’s easy to use green screen technology to put your image inside your Powerpoint slide. You can also use a huge TV screen as your monitor while standing beside the presentation. You’ll need to have the right kind of camera settings in order to record the screen correctly, but the results can be fantastic.  

So what are you waiting for !!  Practice makes perfect ………

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Basics of Affiliate Marketing

Basics of Affiliate  Marketing

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All of us would love to make a little more money. Sometimes just a little to supplement an income can be a huge help. Today it is easier than you think to get a little extra cash in your bank accounts. Most of us today have our own personal websites. We can get them for free and use them as a method to keep others informed of what we are doing. You can actually turn your website into a way of making some extra cash for you. By placing some ads on your site, you have the potential to earn some cash.

When people go onto your site, if they see an ad that is interesting and click on it you receive what is known as a referral payment. The more clicks the better. Gradually your earnings will increase as your website gets viewed.

You’re not likely going to get rich with just your own personal website. However, it is a way to get started. There may come a time when you create another site and you can start turning this into a money making venture as well. You could sign up for an affiliate program and make money through their ads. To do this well you need to think of an appropriate affiliate program that readers of your site would appreciate. For example, if you site is about pets, you may want to look for affiliates that work with pet supplies, pet food or veterinary services. You’ll want to have affiliates that will enhance your site. Having ads for rare stamps or cosmetic goods on a pet’s website isnt going to attract too much attention.

Once you have a site up and running, you need to get a list of affiliate companies that will give you their advertising banners. There are loads of companies on the net that will help you. You can also get performance statistics on them as well. You will be able to track how much you will earn and how you will be paid. Once you get a few banners onto your site you’ll be able to check the progress for yourself.

Two companies that are incredibly popular are Commission Junction and Link Share. These will both help you find affiliates for your website. They have loads of good, accurate information available on what companies would be best and how well they perform.

Signing up for one of these affiliate programs is easy. You will be asked for personal information so dont be put off. This is necessary because they will be paying you commissions. You’ll be expected to give your social security number as well as take information. Once you sign up you will need to think about which programs to choose.

Commission junction has all of the information available on what companies pay what rates of commission. They also have information on how well and timely they make their payments. If a company has a shaky reputation, Commission Junction will know about it.

If you’re looking to make a little more money then it is easy. Why not take the first step and turn you personal website into a way of making cash. Fill up those blank spaces with advertisements and let the money roll in. you can always expand and create different websites. The more ads you can get the better. Affiliate programs are great ways to help you earn money. You can start off small with your own site and then expand into other areas. Eventually, you could build your own affiliate business. Look into affiliate marketing. It could be quite lucrative.

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How To Avoid Affiliate Marketing Scams

How To Avoid Affiliate Marketing Scams

Affiliate Scams

You have finally decided that the 9-5 day job isn’t for you. You’re tired of your work being under-valued and under-appreciated. You would like to work when you feel you are most productive, not when some boss or manager feels it is so. You are also tired of working hard with no incentive or reward scheme in place.

Affiliate marketing is a great opportunity for those who want to venture out on their own. The minimal risk and zero start up costs make it an attractive option to many. Affiliate marketing programs are perfect for those people who are motivated and self starters. They are also great for those who want to set their own working hours.

The internet has helped us change so many aspects of our lives. We can study and work from home with the help of a computer and high speed internet access. However, there are unfortunately lots of scammers out there ready to take either your money or your work to use for their benefit. Many of these email scam programs and work at home schemes have little hope of amounting to any kind of living.

Unfortunately, these scammers have made their way into the world of affiliate marketing as well. There are some excellent affiliate marketing programs to get involved with; the trick is how to spot the scammers.

The face and manner of the internet and affiliate marketing is constantly changing. This makes it very difficult to produce a definitive list of do’s and don’ts. However, there are some signs that one can look for. If your company displays any of these signs it does not mean for sure that they are con artists. However, it should warrant further investigation.

An affiliate marketing program should always provide you with some support. This can include an agent that you can contact with questions or problems. A legitimate company should want you to do well. The better you do the better they do. It should at very least contain a toll free phone number, email address and fixed street address. If your company is an online affiliate marketing program, the lack of an email or web page should definitely raise some red flags. Other things such as no phone or address do not mean necessarily that they are trying to scam you. However, you need to investigate them with a fine tooth comb.

A good test is to send the company an email with some basic questions. If it takes them weeks to get back to you then you need to give this venture careful consideration. Again, they may not be out to con you but if they are poor at communication, this could be a sign of other internal problems.

If the company has no website then you should consider something else. Legitimate affiliate marketing programs generally have a detailed website with all the information you need. One should be suspicious of companies that operate only by email. A website is fairly easy to create so why hasn’t this company invested the time to do so? Also, a website leaves a bit more of a trail to a company. If they do end up scamming you, the chances of tracing the people via a website are much better then tracing them through masses of email addresses.

Many of us would love the opportunity to work for ourselves. We would love to chuck in the day job and start our own businesses. However, the costs of starting a business combined with the risk involved stop most of us before we even get started. Affiliate marketing is a great way to make some money by working for yourself. The costs are next none and the risk minimal. One needs to use some caution when signing onto a program. Make sure there is adequate support available to you. Make sure the company is contactable and that they answer queries in a timely fashion. Be incredibly cautious of companies that have no website. These factors do not always mean that the company is out to scam you; however they should be looked at carefully.

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How To Become A Super Affiliate In Niche Markets

Super Affiliate

Over the past years, web hosting has grown bigger than it used to be. With more companies getting into this business and finding the many benefits it can give them, the demand for web hosting has never been higher. These seem to be the trend of today.

38 million people had put up their very first websites online in 2005 alone. And to think, the majority of those sites will be offering different affiliate programs for people to choose and participate into.  You can imagine what their sites look like now in 2015 !

This only means one thing. It is easier now to find the right web host for your application. The possibility of quality web hosting companies separating themselves from the rest of the industry is anticipated. If this is done, the unprofessional and incompetent ones will suffer.

Support will be the number one consideration for people when choosing a web host. It will be obvious that traditional advertising will become less and less effective. Most people would rather opt for the web host based on things that they see and hear. Also based on the recommendations by those who have tried them and have proved to be a successful.

This is a great opportunity for web hosting affiliates and resellers alike. There would be hundreds of web hosting and programs to choose from that the difficulty in finding the right one for them is not a problem anymore.

How does one become a successful affiliate in the niche markets using web hosting?

If you think about it, everyone who needs a website needs a web hosting company to host it for them. As of now, there is really no leading hosting industry so most people choose hosts based from recommendations. Usually, they get it from the ones that have already used a web hosting service.

With the many hosts offering affiliate programs, there is the tendency to find the one which you think will work best for you. Think of the product you will be promoting. Pattern them to the site and see if they are catering to the same things as you are.

When you have been with one host for quite some time and seem not to be making much despite all your effort, leave that one and look for another. There is no use in trying to stick to one when you would be better off in another one. Things can only get better from there because you already have been in a bad situation.

Try this out. If you are quite happy and satisfied with your web host, try to see if they are offering an affiliate program you can participate in. Instead of you paying them, why not make it the other way around; them paying you. The process can be as easy as putting a small ‘powered by’ or ‘hosted by’ link at the bottom of your page and you are already in an affiliate business.

Why choose paying for your web hosting when you do not have to? Try to get paid by letting people know you like your web host by offering your affiliate link to them.

Always remember that when choosing a web host, choose the one that is known for its fantastic customer support. There are also many hosting affiliate programs. Residual affiliate program is also being hosted. This is the program wherein you get paid a percentage every month for a client that you refer. This can allow you to have a steady source of income. With perseverance, you can even be quite successful in this field.

There are a lot of niche markets out there just waiting for the right affiliate to sign up to them and make those dollar dreams come true. Knowing which one to get into is being confident enough of your potential and the good results you will be getting.

Web hosting is just one affiliate market you could try out and make some good and continuous income. Just remember that to be successful on your endeavor also means that time, effort and patience is needed.

Nobody has invented the perfect affiliate market yet. But some people do know how to make it big in this kind of market. It is just knowing your kind of market and making the earnings there.

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Instant Squeeze Page Generator Review

Instant Squeeze Page Generator Review

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Instant Squeeze Page Generator

Instant Squeeze Page Generator is a service offered by Robert Puddy (known for various Internet marketing tools and services).

The service helps you create squeeze pages using a simple point and click system. It also gives you access to multiple templates and professionally designed graphics to help get you more opt-in subscribers.

Detailed Overview…

One of the best ways to convert prospects into customers is email. Rather than try to sell them a product or service right off the bat, email allows you to build a relationship with your prospects and educate them on the benefits of what you are selling.

Because of this, many marketers are using squeeze pages to follow up with their prospects. If you don’t know what a squeeze page is, it is basically a landing page in which the only goal and function is to get people to sign up to your email list or autoresponder sequence.

The Instant Squeeze Page Generator helps you create high quality squeeze pages without spending time with HTML or hiring somebody to do it for you. This tool is also great for those who do not have web hosting. You can use the service to host your squeeze page rather than put it on your own account.

The one thing you do need is an autoresponder/email marketing service such as Aweber or GetResponse. You will have to grab the autoresponder code and place it on the page so when visitors fill out the form they are added to your email database for later contact.

I found the Instant Squeeze Page Generator very straightforward and easy to use. You start out by choosing a template, using a background image, creating the headline, writing the main content, and finish it off by adding the code. You also have the option of adding a free bonus provided by the service.

There are a few bonuses you can choose from. The ebook cover and ebook download (PLR Internet marketing books) is provided by the service to help you entice visitors to sign up. And don’t worry about uploading the ebook as it is hosted on their site.

Reputation…

In final, Instant Squeeze Page Generator is a really handy tool for people who don’t have the time or money to build their own squeeze page or hire somebody to do it. The service walks you through every step of the process without any issues. Just point and click all the templates, graphics, etc. to customize your own squeeze page.

The service does provide an upgrade where you get access to more giveaway bonuses and some of Robert’s other products. It’s up to you whether you want to upgrade to the one-time-offer, but many customers who have bought it have stated that the upgrade was valuable and worth the investment.

Domain “Whois”…

The Whois information for a website lists the owner and their contact information. The Whois information for “Instant Squeeze Page Generator” is public which is generally a good thing. This indicates the owner of this site has nothing to hide.

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