My List of Resolutions is Short this Year
Last year around this time I shared my New Year’s resolutions for 2006 with you.
As resolutions go, I kept some and broke some. However, considering my overall income increased by 17% and I managed to take even MORE vacations than usual, I have to conclude that 2006 was a pretty darned fine year.
So on to 2007. I’m keeping my resolutions pretty basic this year - In a nutshell, I plan to double both the income increase (to at least 34%) as well as the amount of time I take off.
How do I plan to accomplish that? Well, basically, by being more productive, increasing the size of my subscriber lists and the amount that I communicate with my visitors and subscribers.
Pretty simple, eh? And as I succeed in those ventures, I plan to share the “how-to’s” with YOU. So, stay tuned!
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Fastest Growing Online Product Categories
On December 28th, comScore Networks released its estimates of consumer online non-travel (retail) spending at U.S. sites for the 2006 holiday season through Tuesday, December 26.
According to the press release, “total online retail spending reached $23.11 billion, marking a 26-percent increase versus the corresponding days in 2005. Sales during the week prior to Christmas (December 18 – December 22, 2006) rose 38 percent versus the corresponding week in 2005. Importantly, year-to-date non-travel e-commerce spending surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time ever on Saturday, December 23, 2006“.
If you are looking for a new niche market to work on in 2007, here are the fastest growing online product categories… Read more
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YOU are Person of the Year for 2006
Congratulations! TIME Magazine named “YOU” Person of the Year for 2006. Why? According to the December 2006 issue of the magazine, “In 2006, the World Wide Web became a tool for bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter.”
Jeremy Palmer (PPC Classroom) and I also identified user-generated content as one of the most significant growth areas in 2006 during our GotoWebinar “Affiliate Marketing in 2007: The Outlook” call last week.
Also significant was the growth in API’s for affiliate marketers such as Amazon.com Webservices, the eBay Developer Program and Commission Junction’s free Web Services for Publishers and Advertisers.
Are you using the tools, contributing more to the webscape and branding yourself as a source of great information within your market? If you feel like you could do more in that regard and you missed the call, not to worry. Although the call won’t be posted, we’ll have much more information to help you build your affiliate marketing business in the next few months. That’s a Hint. 
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BEFORE the Christmas Bills Come Due…
Did you get a little carried away this Christmas and spend more than you planned? Well, you may be in good company, but you’ll be in smart company if you pay those bills on time and avoid the interest charges.
If you don’t have the cash readily available, you might want to consider e-filing your taxes early and use your refund to pay your credit card bills.
That’s MUCH smarter than paying the bank, and e-filing is a piece of cake. I do it for my personal, business and GST (Canada) filings every quarter.
An astonishing 7.3 million Americans used the Internet to beat the tax deadline last year. Back in March 2006, the IRS reported that efiling from home computers, including both Internet filers and users of boxed software, was up 16.6 percent. In addition, average refunds were up 4.0%, to $2,379, as is Direct Deposit, which had put over $107 billion into the hands of U.S. taxpayers.
“Taxpayers using an online service pay as little as $30 for non-itemized 1040 return, and slightly higher for a return with Schedule A. Online tax preparation provides significant savings compared to walk-in services, comparing very favorably with boxed software sold at retail outlets,” explained Mr. Petz of TaxBrain
. “Because the IRS began accepting electronically filed reports way back in January, millions of savvy taxpayers filed early, and now have their refunds to pump directly into the economy.”
TaxBrain is the only web-based tax solution delivering online preparation, filing, professional assistance and representation in all 50 states. TaxBrain.com is a full-service online tax center providing tax advice, tools, and resources all year to help taxpayers manage their tax burden with greater confidence and ease.
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Are You Reading “Internet Retailer”?
Internet Retailer bills itself as the first magazine devoted to reporting on the Internet revolution in retailing and today remains the only magazine on the market with this exclusive focus. As an affiliate marketer, I find the free subscription to Internet Retailer particularly useful for evaluating web trends and news about top online brands.
For example, on December 13th, Internet Retailer reported “Web retailers and industry analysts are keeping a close eye on web performance in November and December in the wake of record holiday traffic. Already a number of major sites, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Overstock.com and Macys.com, have incurred slowdowns and some outages…” and “The largest web retailers delivered a mixed web site performance in November, says Gomez Inc. 11 retailers achieved a consistency rating of excellent in October, compared to 15 with “good,” 17 with “fair” and 8 with “poor.””
Wouldn’t you like to know which of your merchants ranks as excellent or poor?
Then pick up your own free subscription to Internet Retailer today. BTW, Don’t be put off by the name & address form… it’s worth the bit of time it’ll take to fill out.
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21 Reasons to Go to the Underground Seminar
In case you’ve haven’t registered Yanik Silver’s Underground Online Seminar III - time is running out for what is the BEST internet marketing seminar you will ever attend!
You’ve got until December 31st when the clock strikes midnight to grab all your Early-Bird discounts and freebies reserved for you.
And I especially need to warn you that your seat at the “VIP” Networking Dinner on the first night of the Underground Online Seminar is going to go to someone else.
Even though this event is months away - you need to move on this fast because last year Yanik sold out 6 1/2 weeks early while other seminars are still trying to sell tickets up until the very day of their event.
Now in case you’re not really sure about this event, here are Yanik’s 21 reasons you need to attend the Underground Seminar…
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Reason #1: Not the same “usual suspects” who speak at almost every seminar. I’ve brought together an elusive group of real-world “doers” to present what they’re doing online.
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Reason #2: No one making the bulk of their income from the “Internet World” or selling “How to Make Money”. (That means they can’t be a ’shovel seller’.)
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Reason #3: The speakers combined bring in over $30M+ online selling everything from eBooks, real physical products, information products, advertising, membership sites & more.
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Reason #4: Networking opportunity not to be missed -guests, attendees, speakers and Internet “celebrity” experts will all be there to do business together.
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Reason #5: The speakers will all be giving up their juiciest secrets and best info because they are competing for the title of “Top Underground Marketer” and a $10,000 prize for their favorite charity.
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Reason #6: Take a tax-deductible vacation to Washington, DC (talk to your tax professional first).
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Reason #7: Spend a couple extra days and bring the family to Washington, DC. The Nation’s capital is a must-see destination for anyone. From the sprawling monuments, to the famous sites to the historical landmarks to the trendy streets of Georgetown - you will find more than enough to keep you occupied.
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Reason #8: New information straight from the trenches on AdSense, membership sites, content sites, niche marketing, information marketing, search engine optimization, eBay, blogging, joint ventures, selling real products & services, list building, MySpace, PR and more…
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Reason #9: Easy 4-pay payment plan makes your investment easy on the wallet.
Heard enough? Check it out
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Reason #10: New information from me that I’ve never, ever shared before, including my newest Underground affiliate tactics & secrets. (Remember, I’ve grown my affiliate network to 44,524 from scratch in only a few year. But 2007 is different and the old game plan doesn’t work as well.) Definitely not the same stuff you’ve heard.
Plus, I’m going to cover my Instant profit boost any website or business can use the minute you walk out of the event. I’m talking about the most overlooked ways to immediately increase your website sales. Stuff that’s so simple (yet extremely profitable) you’ll be slapping your forehead wondering why you never did this before.
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Reason #11: $500 off ‘Early-Bird’ ticket price. After December 31, 2006 (or after the final 8 seats are sold) this will raise. This is the lowest price going!
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Reason #12: Confidential information to be shared.
Several of the presenters have already warned me that they will need to turn off the cameras and the microphones so they can reveal ‘off-the-record’ information they don’t want to be recorded. Yes that does mean I will be taping this event but I definitely do NOT have plans on releasing it to the general public in its entirety.
So if you plan on waiting for the tapes - realize I may make parts of it heavily edited and censored tapes available later on. That means the only way to get full disclosure is to get here in person! Also, a strict Non- disclosure policy will be in effect.
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Reason #13: ** Only for Early-Bird Sign-ups**
You’ll be joining my guest presenters, experts and Internet buddies for a “VIP” networking dinner.
When you sign up before the early-bird deadline you’ll receive a special red VIP ticket and confidential password. You must have both in order to gain admittance into a private, closed-door dinner and stand-up SPY comedy show. I’m holding on the first night of the Underground seminar.
You’ll be joining my guest presenters, experts and Internet buddies for this exclusive gathering. Plus, nationally- recognized stand-up comic, Bob Marley.
Bob has appeared on Letterman, Leno, Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, VH-1, headlined Harrah’s in Las Vegas and much more! His career spans 15 years of making people laugh all over the world. This guy is a total riot he’ll be performing his sold-out stand up act LIVE this first night.
I’m remaining tight-lipped about it - but I guarantee it’ll be the most FUN (and profitable) night you’ve had in a long, long, long time.
This is THE ideal time and place to cut JV deals, build relationships, and get to do high-level networking most people never have access to.
Here’s what one attendee from last year reported back about just this dinner:
“One connection I made during the murder mystery dinner at Underground II has resulted in over $1.3 million of sales so far this year” - Eric Holmlund, Ft. Collins, CO
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Reason #14: ** Only for Early-Bird Sign-ups**
Set of Two Confidential Recordings
Recording Set #1: You Get the ‘Instant Traffic Stampede’ Audios
Recording Set #2: Dan Kennedy Platinum Closed Door Meeting Audios
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Reason #15: ** Only for Early-Bird Sign-ups**
After the event is over you won’t be alone or left wondering what to do next!
You see, I’m going to get on the phone with you for a series of 4 follow-up teleconference calls. On each call we’re going to take the most exciting and profitable “Underground” ideas and strategies discussed at the event and expand on them. We’ll brainstorm together and come up with even more moneymaking ways for you to use and implement the breakthrough information you’re privy to. Plus, I will get several of the presenters and guest experts on the phones to be available for further questions and insights for you.
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Reason #16: ** Only for Early-Bird Sign-ups**
“CORE” Fundamental Day on DVD Last year, we had many more dedicated Internet beginners attend than I expected (probably about 15% of the audience). That’s why I held a special 1-day “CORE” Internet Marketing day, covering the core principles of effective online marketing.
This CORE day covering all the fundamental A-to-Z systems of generating traffic and converting traffic. We filmed the entire day and put it on 5 DVDs. You’ll see me and my top- notch colleagues like Perry Marshall, Bill Glazer, Jim Edwards and several others covering key topics like Google AdWords, Online Copywriting, Using Multi-Media, Email marketing, Testing and Tracking online and more.
Now ‘newbies’ and beginners can quickly catch up to speed and be better adjusted for the breakthrough ideas they’ll hear during Underground III.
But this information isn’t just for newbies and beginners - there are many intermediate and even advanced Internet marketers who would benefit from this “check-up” on their foundations. Previous attendees paid an additional $397 for this CORE day but it’s yours as another bonus.
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Reason #17: Networking opportunity not to be missed
My buddies (who also happen to be world-class Internet and direct marketing experts) have been clamoring to attend.
I don’t know who will show up this year but previous high- profile attendees were Dan Kennedy, Jonathan Mizel, Jim Edwards, Marlon Sanders, “The Rich Jerk”, Jeff Johnson, Jeff Walker, Stephen Pierce, Bill Glazer, Perry Marshall, Rosalind Gardner, Joel Comm, Willie Crawford, Mike Filsaime, Russell Brunson, Michel Fortin, Michael Holland, Phil Wiley, Kevin Wilke, Mike Long, Andrew Fox, and many others who came to learn and not to B.S. in the hallways.
In addition to that, there’s the previous “Rogue Agents”. Many of these guys and gals have told me in no uncertain terms they absolutely want back in to learn from the new presenters, network and be part of the action. (Who knows - I may even ambush them and put some of them work or give them the microphone and put them on the spot.)
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Reason #18: Come meet celebrity guest, Peter Graves, from the “Mission Impossible” TV show.
Peter will continue to be known as the unflappable, Jim Phelps, head of the “Mission Impossible” force for six of the seven years the original series ran on CBS. When you sign up immediately you’ll get the chance to have a one-on- one photo with you and Mr. Graves.
Only the early sign-ups are guaranteed a private one-one- one photo. This is just one more reason to make sure you get in before the final seats are gone in a poof of smoke like the tape on each episode of “Mission Impossible”!
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Reason #19: Real Results
The success stories from last years attendees continue to pour in…
“…Your conference is one of the first I’ve been too and I was a bit hesitant when I signed up. Well, I’m glad I did because in less than 2 weeks after getting back from it, I tripled my investment solely thanks to your Underground seminar (about $7,000 in profits)!” - Anik Signal, Gaithersburg, MD
…Six ideas, in particular, that we got from the speakers fit into our business model perfectly and will allow us to reach our $1M goal in 2006.” - Dave and Heidi Perry, Pleasant Grove, UT
“…$7500 in 30 hours on the Net using just one of the ideas from the seminar. I am by no means a big time Internet marketer. You don’t have to be to use what Yanik teaches. Just do what he says and you will make money…by the way I also started a forced continuity program that has 381 members at $30 a month. [adds up to an extra $137,160.00 per year.]” - Paul Reddick, New Providence, NJ
“…I outlined a way for my client to pick up an extra $5,000 minimum this month, based on what I heard at your seminar (and, that’s a minimum.)” - Barbara Keddy, Great Falls, VA
“…Actually I’ll be disappointed if I “only” [bring in] $150,000. I expect to make much more. And if I don’t, it will be my fault, not yours. I came away with 3 pages of BIG IDEAS. Even if you sent me home on 2 pm on Day 1, I would have still felt like I got many times my money’s worth.” - Paul Partridge, Westfield, NJ
“…The Underground event was hands-down THE best event I have ever invested in. The information was so fresh and valuable I know it will grow my business at least 5 times over the next year. My goal is to be averaging $50,000 a month with my little niche market energy healing products and membership site and live events by next years event.” - Carol Tuttle, Sandy, UT
“…I personally brought in over $200k (in just under two weeks) from only two joint ventures that I made at your seminar for my new software product. Awesome! And I know I’ve got over a $500k worth of ideas in my notes from listening to your ‘underground’ speakers… I’ll achieve my goal this year of over $1 million in combined online sales this year for the first time - Looking forward to your next seminar.” - Brett Fogle, Boca Raton, FL
“When I attended your seminar I did not know anything about Internet marketing…After I attended your seminar and when you presented your stuff on selling high priced products I had a very strong feeling that I could do something similar in my site…Just to let you know I grossed 70k in the last 45 days…Once again thanks Yanik, and if there is anything I can do for you let me know. I owe you a lot simply because your seminar gave me the option to exercise freedom.” - A. “Vish” Vishwanath, Mumbai, India
These results are from every level of Internet experience from total newbies to experienced veterans.
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Reason #20: Big, bold brassy guarantee…
At the end of the first day if you don’t believe what you’ve discovered is pure moneymaking gold or you decide not to stay for the whole event or you are disappointed in anyway, for whatever reason, just discretely turn in your Secret Agent gadgets and your materials to one of our staff members. Say the code word “Au Revoir” and you can exit with a full refund of your tuition. Plus I’ll give you $250 for your first night’s hotel and expenses.
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Reason #21: It’ll be FUN! As you can tell from the site - this isn’t the typical seminar. There will be lots of fun, surprises and cool stuff going on.
There you have it. Trust me, it would be a huge mistake to miss out on this one-time event.
Don’t wait to sign-up for this event because nearly all the “Early-Bird” seats are already gone. They may even have to close the early-bird discount prior to December 31, 2006 because there is a limit to the number of people Yanik can fit in the room for the VIP Networking dinner.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from the most elusive and secretive group of ‘Underground’ Internet achievers (and also mingle and network with them).
I suggest you get over to the site right away. Don’t dally or all the seats will be gone and you’ll be left sitting on the sidelines.
Cheers,
P.S. Listen, if you’re serious about your Internet business - there’s no excuse for missing these 3 jam-packed days. Do it now and secure your place for the maximum discounts and the exclusive Early-Bird Bonuses!
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IM / AM Predictions for 2007
What’s going to happen to Internet and affiliate marketing in 2007?
Do you know…
- Which markets are predicted to be the hottest?
- If email marketing will survive?
- What’s in store for online multimedia?
- If social bookmarking will continue to be effective?
- Which search engine is going to beat Google & Yahoo?
- Which demographic group is expected to EXPLODE over the next 4 years?
Don’t know the answers? Then, I have 2 sources of information for you.
First, Jeremy Palmer and I are doing a FREE teleseminar on December 29th at 8PM Eastern, 5PM Pacific called “Affiliate Marketing in 2007: The Outlook”.
The second source is a book that was originally published a couple of years ago and has been completely updated for 2007.
The book is “378 Internet Marketing Predictions” by Mike Mograbi and for the relatively modest price of $27, I think it’s a highly worthwhile read.
Information is power. Get it, use it, and dominate your niche!
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Here is a funny parody on the traditional “Twas the Night Before Christmas”…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, except Papa’s mouse.
The computer was humming, the icons were hopping,
As Papa did some last-minute Internet shopping.
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Holiday Message from Ros
This is just a quick note to wish you and yours a very happy and healthy Christmas.
Most of you read the NPT to learn how to improve your financial situation… and not just for my witty repartee.
I hope that over the holidays you are able to take time to think about and appreciate those for whom you work so hard throughout the year.
You, your family, friends and the larger community are the REAL gifts in our lives. Their comfort, support and encouragement fuels our continuing desire to both succeed and share the gift in kind.
In that spirit, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me part of your extended circle. For that, I am truly blessed.
With your continuing support, homeless and hungry people are being housed, fed and cared for this year; and together we can make an even bigger difference in the world in 2007 and beyond.
From my home to yours… I wish you peace, harmony and all the joy of the holiday Season and all the best of success in the New Year.
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The Card up Your Sleeve
The BIG day is now less than a week a way and most of your merchants’ in-time for Christmas shipping dates will have passed.
Never mind. You still have the best card up your sleeve — the gift card.
If you’re running a zillion affiliate promotions through as many merchants, finding those that have gift certificates available may seem a daunting task. Here’s a simple way to find them.
Login to CJ and do a Link search by category and relationship (as shown in the graphic below) for both ‘gift card’ and ‘gift certifcate’.
Otherwise, a straight Product search will return 1,000 entries through which you’ll have to scroll to find your advertisers.
Get the links for the best of them and post them to your blog. Here’s what I did at Sage-Hearts.com.
Then send out a quick note to your readers today which links back to your site.
It’s a simple way to generate a nice spike inboth traffic and sales during the last few days before Christmas.
HO! HO! HO!
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