<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>Latest Articles by dorpalm123</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/</link>
<description>Articles at Populate.NET</description>
<language>en-us</language>
<item>
<title>7 Things You Must Do to Succeed with a Home Based Business!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Business/Home_Business/7-things-you-must-do-to-succeed-with-a-home-based-business.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Business/Home_Business/7-things-you-must-do-to-succeed-with-a-home-based-business.html</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Everyone wants to make money at home! Whether you are a retiree, a stay-at-home mom or just want a second income, a home based business sounds mighty attractive. You can work when you want, avoid travel expenses and heartaches, and be your own boss. What could be better than that!

What many people don't realize is that a home-based business is just that - a business. There are certain things that you must do to succeed and if you don't do them, you may just doom yourself to failure. So what should you do to succeed?

Decide whether you want to work at home for someone else or if you really want to start a business of your own. When I was a stay-at-home mom, I took on a lot of different jobs that I did at home. I worked for other people, doing various tasks such as typing for local businesses, tele-marketing, proofreading student papers, and baking home-made goods for delis. This suited me fine at the time, because I didn't really want the responsibility of my own business and I made a few extra dollars while staying at home with my children. 

But my goal now is different. I do have a part time business, which I conduct from my home and I realize that time, money, education and effort is necessary for success. It is my business and I am the boss, but that doesn't mean that I can spend my time goofing off. Organization and goal setting are the keys to success.
 
When you work at home, it is important to have your own space. Whether it's a corner of your dining room, or a separate office, you MUST have some space to call your own. You need all the tools at your fingertips. Take time to set up a desk with all the appropriate supplies at your fingertips. You don't want to waste time looking for a paperclip when you need one.
 
Pick a niche that you're interested in. Stick to one thing at a time. Decide what you want to achieve. Don't go in too many directions at once. Many people make the mistake of starting one thing, then flying off into another direction when something better comes along. Do one thing at a time.
 
Set up a proper bookkeeping system. It doesn't matter whether it's on a software system on your computer or in a handwritten notebook. Just keep good records of your income and your expenditures and all the receipts to go along with that, so that when tax time rolls around, you won't regret it!
 
Ignore the people who tell you that you can't succeed. This is vitally important and at the same time, a very difficult task, especially if the nay-sayers are your family or friends. What often happens, is that people in our lives see us in a certain role. When we deviate from that role, it upsets the applecart, and we are faced with resentment and hostility.  "What do you mean, you have to work? It's time for you to cook dinner (or go shopping with me, or go to the movies.)"       People don't like change, and as much as they love you, it's a rare individual indeed who will accept the changes in you without an argument.
Find a support system. It is critically important to find a mentor to guide you, if you are just starting out. It is also critically important to find some new friends who share your passion. Your family and friends may not be interested in your new passion and you really need to find a support system to brainstorm with and build you up when you are ready to give up!
 
Set realistic goals. Realize that millionaires aren't created by accident. They have certain goals and are willing to do certain things and give up other things in order to reach their goals. They may be willing to work 90 hours a week, hire a staff, or outsource certain tasks. They may not have family demands, or they may have money to invest. Remember that everyone's situation is different and every decision has consequences. If you're a stay-at-home mom, with an hour each day to put into your business, your goals and outcomes will be different than a single person with no responsibilities. So think about the time, money and resources you have to invest before you set your goals!
 
Then TAKE ACTION! That's the most important ingredient for success. You must believe in yourself, set proper goals and take action. Then you have all the ingredients for success! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Project X - Affiliate Marketing Secrets Revealed!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/project-x-affiliate-marketing-secrets-revealed.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/project-x-affiliate-marketing-secrets-revealed.html</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ It you're an Affiliate Marketing guru and you've already discovered how to make millions of dollars with Affiliate Marketing, you are not going to be happy that the author of Project X has revealed all of your hard- earned secrets! But if you've tried Affiliate Marketing and want to speed up your learning curve, this ebook is worth reading.

Project X is totally unlike anything I've ever read before. The author presents you with many new methods to succeed with Affiliate Marketing and spills a lot of well-guarded secrets. Some of the methods are so simple that you'll wonder why you didn't think of them yourself. 

In his ebook, the author shows you exactly how to choose the best Clickbank products to promote and how to distinguish between the winners and the losers. He gives specific strategies and explains how critical timing is, when promoting a new product. He also gives you resources that will help you to find new products to promote. When someone makes a purchase from you through Clickbank, did you know that you receive an email address for that person?  Do you follow up with that new customer?  He shows you a great way to follow up with these customers and generate even more sales!

We all know the importance of a list. But a list is worthless if you use it the wrong way. A list is not a group of people who are willing to hear your sales pitch on products that they have no interest in. You need to develop a rapport with your list. It is important to develop a portfolio of specific products to meet the needs of the people on your list and the author tells you how to do this.

Since article writing is my favorite method of promoting Affiliate Products, I was interested to read his ideas on this topic.  He gives valuable information on how to determine the keyword density of your article, and the right percentage of keywords to include, so that Google will give you a good search ranking. When I tried this tactic with one of my other articles, I was listed on Google in the number 3 spot out of 43 million entries.

Do you know the difference between a pre-sell and a review?  Do you know the right way to write a pre-sell? He shows you where to find great examples of pre-sells that he uses for other campaigns. He also gives you some great examples of headlines and ads. He teaches you how to check up on your competition and see what works for them.

This is a tiny sampling of what is included in this ebook. It is comprehensive, yet simply written so that anyone could understand the strategies.  The roadmap to success is clearly spelled out. You just have to follow it!

Yes, I am hooked on Affiliate Marketing. I am convinced that it is one of the fastest and easiest ways to make money on the Internet.  I am constantly reading everything on the topic and learning new ways to succeed. Project X gave me many new strategies to try.  It will help you too, even if you try just ONE strategy. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Do I Really Need a List?</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/do-i-really-need-a-list.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/do-i-really-need-a-list.html</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ If you're just starting out in the field of Affiliate Marketing, I'm sure you are overwhelmed with all the information out there. In fact, many people give up after a short time because of the information overload problem. There are so many ideas out there, and so many promises that this deal is the absolute best, and so many "secrets" that you can't find anywhere else, that it's only natural to become overwhelmed. 

And then comes the list-building advice! "The money is in the list."  "Never promote affiliate products without your own website so that you can build someone else's list." It goes on and on.

Well, of course, a list is important. It gives you a group of faithful followers who have begun to trust you if you are an honest person who sends valuable advice and good products.  

But here's the downside to list-building which no one talks about.  List-building takes a lot of time.  

It takes time to build a list, it takes time to write up the autoresponder messages to your list, it takes time to investigate products to promote that are worthwhile and that you endorse. Remember, you don't want to promote junk to your list because they trust you and will quickly lose faith.  It also takes time to respond to the emails that your list will write to you.  They may pose all kinds of questions and some take time to research and answer!  Of course, you could pay someone to do this for you, but when you're just starting, this probably is not the direction that you want to follow.  

So all in all, list building is a time consuming task. And as far as I'm concerned, when you are starting out in Affiliate Marketing, you need to set priorities and do the most important things first. The most important thing you need to do is to become familiar with Clickbank and how it works. You have to find the right Affiliate Product to promote.  Join a few lists from the top marketers and see what products are hot.  Then become an affiliate for a product that you feel comfortable promoting.  

You also need to learn about the various methods of advertising and find out which works best for you.  Then get started promoting ONE product.  Once you see those commissions coming in, and you feel comfortable with the whole process, then, you can begin your own list building strategy.  

But what about the concept that people don't buy on the first try. True. So I would begin by joining an affiliate program that sends out follow-ups for you. Yes, they are building a list based on your leads, but they are following up for you. One program that I joined over a year ago, sends out follow-ups for a year to any lead that you send them. I often see commissions from them on my Clickbank statement, months later and I know that they are doing a good job! Those people aren't on my list, but I don't care, because I'm still making the commissions from that product.

So, the important thing is to begin somewhere. Don't get overwhelmed. Set realistic goals and experience some success! Affiliate Marketing is a wonderful way to make money online. So start today! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>JV Giveaways Will Build Your List Fast!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Site_Promotion/building-traffic/jv-giveaways-will-build-your-list-fast.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Site_Promotion/building-traffic/jv-giveaways-will-build-your-list-fast.html</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Here's an awesome way to build your list, just by giving things away! 
 
Have you ever subscribed to a JV Giveaway?  This is where marketers give away a free gift in return for your contact information. I've gotten many fantastic ebooks, software and PLR articles for free this way.  

But now take a look at the other side of the coin. You could be one of those marketers who are giving away free gifts and building your list very quickly!  It's very easy to do. Find a giveaway site and submit your gift!  Here's some important factors to consider before you get started:

* The giveaway  sites are usually set up so that the ranking of the products is according to the number of visitors you send to their site. So the more traffic you send, the higher up on the gift list you will be placed.  This is important because some people will download the first few gifts they see and then give up. So your goal is to appear on the first page if at all possible. You'll get more people who download your gift, and therefore more subscribers to your list. 

* Make sure your gift is valuable. If it's the same old, same old, no one will bother to download it.  You also don't want to give away some rehashed junk because your reputation is at stake.  

Always strive to give away a top quality gift. This could be an ebook or software that you created yourself, an ebook that you purchased resell rights to, or if you're really ambitious, you could hire someone to ghostwrite an original ebook for you.  There are lots of options to choose from.  And if you give away a branded ebook, which is an ebook with your affiliate links inside, you have an extra way to make money. When someone clicks on your affiliate link, you'll get a commission.

*  Join JV Giveaways that feature top name marketers. They have sent out promotions to their large lists, so a lot of people will be visiting the site.

*  If you see a JV Giveaway that is already in progress, don't hesitate to send an email to see if you can still join.

*  Promote the giveaway to your list before it actually starts. This way the people on your list will be ready to jump in when they open. And if they're receiving the same giveaway site link from other marketers, they'll be more likely to visit through your link. This will help to get you to the top of the list!

Those are a few tips to get you started with JV Giveaways.  It's fun, it's easy, and it's a wonderful way to build your list quickly. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Buying Clickbank Products at Half-Price or Less!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/the-secret-to-buying-clickbank-products-at-half-price-or-less.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/the-secret-to-buying-clickbank-products-at-half-price-or-less.html</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ It took me over a year to discover this secret about Clickbank and I just had to share it with the world!   If you've tried to market Affiliate products, you've undoubtedly discovered Clickbank--the wonderful world of ebooks!  And if you're a person driven by curiosity, you've probably invested loads of money into purchasing many of these ebooks so that you could learn how to make all kinds of money on the Internet from all the experts and gurus out there!  I know I did!

But now I've figured out how to get all the ebooks I want at a huge discount and make big commissions too, on the absolutely best, one of a kind, topnotch Affiliate Program ever invented!

Ready...it's called CBmall (the CB stands for Clickbank), and it is an unbelievably brilliant idea.  It's a mall offering a selection of the top-selling, most popular products on the Clickbank network. You no longer have to search through the 12,000 plus library of ebooks and spend time researching which are the best sellers.  It's been done for you.  The books listed in each category are the best of the best. These are the products that convert Clickbank browsers into buyers. And they are all available in one place, complete with its very own SEARCH ENGINE.

So now, instead of signing up individually for each Affiliate Program that you wish to join, you can sign up through the CBmall and promote them all at once. This is a big time-saver.  And not only that, but CBmall provides you with all kinds of Affiliate support. They give you ready made links, ads, banners and lots of free advice.  There are free articles and courses all available to help you succeed.  You never feel as if you're on your own.

But that's not the only benefit of the CBmall. Everything is automated. 
You don't even need a web site, and you don't need to know html.  Clickbank handles all the credit card processing and sends you a check every two weeks, like clockwork.  There are volumes of support and marketing ideas to help you succeed, including ready made ads and links. And if you have any questions along the way, believe it or not, there is a real live person who answers your emails very quickly!

 CBmall does virtually all the work. All you need to do is drive some traffic and the mall does the rest. And the cool part is that once people are shopping in the mall for one product, they often go on to buy another. (If you've ever taken your teenager shopping at the mall, you'll know exactly what I mean!)

It's easy to sign up for their free course called: 15 Powerful Ways CBmall Makes You Money. This course shows you the power and sophistication behind CBmall. You'll soon see why Cbmall represents a new trend in Affiliate programs. 

But honestly, my favorite part is that I can shop in my own mall now, and get all the ebooks I want at a discounted price through my own Affiliate link!  I love a bargain! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Secret to Becoming a Successful Affiliate Marketer!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/the-secret-to-becoming-a-successful-affiliate-marketer.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/the-secret-to-becoming-a-successful-affiliate-marketer.html</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Like many others, I discovered the exciting world of Affiliate Marketing and plunged right in.  Everyone made it seem so easy. Pick a clickbank product, write some pay- per click ads to advertise your product, and sit back and watch the checks roll in.

I tried this for a while and gave up in frustration.  It wasn't as easy as it sounded. 

I soon realized that I needed a squeeze page to capture email addresses, so I could build a list. But I'm not a techie, and this presented more problems. How do you set up a website? How do you make a squeeze page? How do you create an autoresponder series?  What is the best way to advertise to your list without making it seem like you're a salesperson out to make a quick buck on the latest product? 

I spent more money on "how to" ebooks, and became more and more confused. There is so much information out there, that it can soon become overwhelming.
 
Well, let me save you some time and money.  I discovered the secret.

First, you have to accept the fact, that this is a business. You must be willing to invest time in learning the basics, and money buying the right products. But the secret is that you need to find the right mentor, someone you can trust and follow.  

So, I made a big decision. I decided to attend an Internet Marketing Seminar and meet these people for myself.  The seminar I attended cost $5,000 and it was worth every penny.  It was the best decision I had made.   I learned more in that three day seminar than I had learned in the past two years, trying to do it on my own.

I quickly realized that there were experts in every area of Internet Marketing. I heard experts speak about list building, driving traffic, conversion tricks, ad tracking, split-testing, autoresponders, coaching programs, google adwords and adsense and the various scripts available. I learned about Web 2.0, blogs and social bookmarking. I learned how to use Utube and MySpace to drive more traffic to websites.  I came away with a ton of new resources and new contacts. My head was spinning.  

But the best part was, that not only did I have the opportunity to learn from some fantastic speakers, but I had the opportunity to talk to them in person, as well. I was amazed at how helpful they all were and how willing they were to help me succeed.  I soon realized that becoming successful in this field is not just a matter of reading a bunch of ebooks and blindly going off on your own. To become successful, it is critical to have help and guidance from people who know what they're doing. I realized that I needed mentors and I quickly discovered the marketers who I wanted as my mentors. 

Believe me, it was well worth the investment. If you have the opportunity to attend a seminar, go!  But maybe that's not possible for you right now.  So just follow in my footsteps. See what my mentors have to offer and judge for yourself! Take some time to follow their advice and in no time at all, you'll be an expert! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Protect Your Affiliate Links from Internet Pirates!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/protect-your-affiliate-links-from-internet-pirates.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/protect-your-affiliate-links-from-internet-pirates.html</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ So you've decided to join an Affiliate Program ...maybe three or four Affliate Programs.  You've invested money on advertising and you send people to a link that looks like this: www.http://yoursite.com/5930294/cgi-bin/57308&8/gotit/htlm. UGH!  This isn't pretty! But not only that, it can present a host of problems.

First of all, what do savvy customers do?  They simply cut off everything after the dot com and go directly to the parent company. Why?  Sometimes because they realize that you are promoting an affiliate product and figure that they can get the affiliate commission themselves!  Other times, because the link isn't live and they have to type a long, complicated address into their browser window.  This takes time and effort.  So what's the result? You lose your commission even though you paid to advertise the product!

Picture an even worse scenario.  An unscrupulous, Internet pirate spots your affiliate link and cleverly replaces it with his own affiliate link. Now HE gets your commission!  Does this seem fair? Of course not!  You've spent good money to advertise and lots of time has been invested as well. 

There is another area worthy of consideration. If you market Affiliate Programs, then you most likely write articles to promote them.  If you don't already, you should look into this wonderfully easy, inexpensive way to advertise your Affiliate Programs.  But most article directories will not allow affiliate links in your article or in the author resource box.  If you have your own website, you can simply send readers to a landing page on your site and redirect them from there.  But if you don't, you've hit a roadblock.

But don't worry.  There is a super-easy, very inexpensive way which is now available to hide your links and redirect them.  

Here's how it works in a nutshell:

You choose a domain name related to your topic. You register to have your long, unattractive, affiliate link redirect to your new, catchy domain name.  You now send customers to www.yourprettysite.com instead of www.http://yoursite.com/5930294/cgi-bin/57308&8/gotit/htlm. Your affiliate link is hidden (cloaked) from your visitor, as well as from Internet pirates, yet your sales and commissions are tracked correctly.  More article sites and directories will accept your article because there is no obvious affiliate link. Could it be any easier?

And honestly, think about the aesthetics! Which looks better?  Which is more professional looking?  Which looks like a real website and which looks like an Internet marketer wanna-be? 

When you advertise with your own, shortened domain name, your customers will be confident that they are dealing with a real company, not a fly-by-night newbie!  Get the respect you deserve!

There are so many benefits to this program and so ways to make it work for you.  Instead of paying for separate domain names for each of your different affiliate programs, which I did in the beginning, before I discovered this service, you can set up sub-domains.  So for example, if you click http://domain.yourprettysite.com, you would be redirected to my affiliate program on domain names, but if you click http://newsletter.yourprettysite.com, you would be redirected to an offer for a free newsletter on Internet marketing.  See how the domain name of "yourprettysite.com" doesn't change, but the word before it does?  Pretty clever, eh? So if you're promoting more than one affiliate program, you can code them differently, all for the same inexpensive price. 

Until recently, this type of service would cost you an arm and a leg.  But not any more!  You will be very pleasantly surprised when you see what it costs to transform you from affiliate newbie to professional in no time at all! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>12 Tips to Help You Find the Right Affiliate Program!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/12-tips-to-help-you-find-the-right-affiliate-program.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/Affiliate_Programs/12-tips-to-help-you-find-the-right-affiliate-program.html</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Promoting an Affiliate program is a great way to make money on the Internet. Affiliates can earn generous commissions by advertising someone else's product. But choosing the right Affiliate program is critical to your success in this field.  There are certain key factors that your affiliate program should offer which will make this a win-win situation for you. Here are some tips to consider before making that decision:

1. Choose a product that you're interested in.  You're going to spend time and money advertising this product and it should be one that you identify with and are proud to promote.

2. The program that you choose should pay you automatically.  Beware of the programs that require you to check in and request your commissions. I've learned from experience that they're more trouble than they're worth.

3. Watch out for programs that won't send you a check until you reach a minimum commission level. When you earn a commission, you should get it on a regular basis.

4. The best programs offer you ready-made promotional tools to help you succeed. They provide you with ads and articles that describe their products.  I'm not suggesting that you copy their articles and ads, because you do want to stand out from your competitors, but you can certainly get great time-saving ideas which will help you describe the program to others. Some offer ready-made banner ads, or html codes to place on your website, which can be a real help!

5. Choose a company that offers more than one product.  This way, once your customer is in their system, and they go back and purchase another product later on, you will earn that commission as well. 

6. Choose a company that does the work for you.  My favorite type of company is one that offers a free newsletter.  Once you direct your customer to sign up for the free newsletter, the company takes over and sends them follow-ups to promote their products. This is a real time and money saver for you.

7. Some companies offer affiliate support. They are in constant touch with you to offer suggestions and help when you need it.  These are winners!

8. Pick a company that allows you to keep your customer for life.  This will provide you with residual income for as long as that customer continues to make purchases. You will make money on products you're not directly marketing!

9. A two- tier affiliate program is a real bonus!  This means that if one of your customers becomes an affiliate, you will earn commissions on their sales!

10. If your company offers a service with a monthly fee, such as an autoresponder or a paid newsletter, you get a monthly income! This is a great way to build a residual income.

11. Compare commissions before you decide.  You will be spending money on advertising and you may as well pick a company that offers a decent commission.  

12. Stick with one or two affiliate programs and promote them to the fullest before you branch out.  Once you start making a profit, you can always branch out.

Remember, Affiliate programs offer you a simple way to make money on the Internet.  You can start to see profits almost immediately.  But don't jump in quickly and affiliate with the wrong company.  As with anything in life, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.  Take your time, educate yourself and go for it! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The $100 Glass of Water!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/the-%24100-glass-of-water.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet_Marketing/the-%24100-glass-of-water.html</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Who would  ever think of paying $100 for a glass of water?  Well, if you were one of the gold-seekers on your way to California in 1849, you may have been one of the many who did. The gold rush enticed all kinds of people back then, people who wanted to "get rich quick" and blindly took off for an unknown territory, totally unprepared for all the hardships they would face. They were basically city folk who had no idea of the hazards and challenges that the frontier had to offer.  Mob mentality took over, and everyone joined the wagon trains, blindly following the leader, who was busy kicking dust in their faces.

Some people chose the sea route, which they saw as a shortcut to riches, but in fact went all the way down around the tip of South America and took six months.  Some were desperate enough to sign up for a trip to California by propeller-driven balloons, offered by a clever entrepreneur, but lucky for them, that idea failed.

And yes, some paid $100 for a glass of water, because the hot, dry deserts of Nevada didn't have water fountains and rest stops and people underestimated what the desert heat could do.   But a few smart California entrepreneurs saw an opportunity in other peoples' desperate plights and traveled east to take advantage of the poor people who were on the verge of dying of thirst.  They made a quick killing. 

Ever hear of Sam Brannan?  He became one of the richest men in California during the gold rush, but not through mining gold.  He ran through the streets of California, shouting out the news of the great gold discovery.  He then sold shovels and pans to the would- be miners and made a fortune. Can't mine gold without the proper tools. 

So the question is... How many people got rich from actually mining gold and how many got rich from using their knowledge to take advantage of others who would do anything to get rich quick? 

There's a similar gold rush going on today. Some people are still opting for the "get rich quick" scheme.  They are more than willing to send in $25 to learn the secrets of addressing envelopes at home, or $50 to find out how a high school dropout made a million dollars in six weeks. They are desperate to find that gold and they're not thinking clearly anymore. They're certainly not asking themselves if the ideas make any sense at all.  

Everyone is trying to making money on the Internet. Some are looking for the easy way and sign up for the propeller-driven balloon ride to save time and money.  Some blindly jump in and spend lots of money and end up dying of thirst. Some just take advantage of the desperate plight of others and sell outrageous scams to unsuspecting fools.  Some are the experienced miners, the marketers who know what they're doing and are prepared with knowledge. They have the right tools, go to the right place and find their fortune.

Who are you?

What do you do if you want to join this gold rush? Well, learn from history. It's just a matter of going about the journey the right way and you can be one of the smart ones who find that gold.  It takes time, planning, the right tools and certainly a knowledgeable guide at the very least.

Here's some tried and true rules to finding the road of success:

1. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Identify what you're good at doing and follow that path.
2. Have a goal in place, but more importantly, a plan to reach that goal.  The reason that most people don't reach a goal, is that they don't develop a plan of action and follow it.
3. Prepare yourself with the correct tools. Don't try to mine gold without a shovel.
4. Get the knowledge you need to be successful. Find the right mentor and follow what he did. Be prepared! Don't try to cross the desert without water.
5. Realize that there really is no way to get rich quickly.  It does take work. Don't waste your money on every get-rich-quick scheme out there.  Don't buy a flight on a battery -operated balloon!  It may be the last flight you take! ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How To Make a Fortune With Expired Domain Names!</title>
<link>http://www.populate.net/Internet/Domain_Names/how-to-make-a-fortune-with-expired-domain-names.html</link>
<guid>http://www.populate.net/Internet/Domain_Names/how-to-make-a-fortune-with-expired-domain-names.html</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Would you like to know where millionaires like Richard Rosenblatt, the former owner of MySpace are currently investing their money?  Well, he is investing millions of dollars into domain investing. There is a way that you can make money too, with expired domain names!

Business 2.0 magazine reported that domain investing is creating a new class of millionaires who are making as much as $20,000,000 per year in passive income from simple domain investing. 

The field of domain investing is a fairly new one which is just ready to explode with profits.  The web has become the new real estate boom.  Instead of investing in condos and flipping old houses, people are investing in expired domain names. 

So what exactly is an expired domain name?  It's a domain name that someone had bought and didn't renew for some reason or another.  And each day, somewhere between 15,000 and 70,000 domain names are not renewed and fall into the category of expired domain names. 

What makes some of these expired domain names so valuable?  Well, some have a lot of traffic directed to them already. Some people spent time building a website and a business online, directing taffic to it, exchanging links and developing listings with the search engines.  Then they gave up on it or went on to something new. When the original person doesn't renew the domain name, it becomes an expired domain name and anyone can buy it. 

You may be thinking. How can I make money with someone else's expired domain name? Well, there are several ways.

My favorite way is the easiest and simplest.  Right now, when a domain name has expired, the parking company parks the domain.  They put ads on it. When someone goes to that domain and clicks on an ad, they make money.  Now if YOU own that domain name, and register it with a parking company, which is free, by the way, YOU can get those checks when someone clicks on one of those ads. It is really that simple to start a residual income.  Those checks will continue to come in month after month as long as you own that domain name. 

Another way you can profit is to resell expired domain names, the same way that you would resell real estate. For example, the highest reported domain sale in 2006 was $7,500,000. Now chances are that you're not going to stumble onto a million dollar website that no one has noticed, but even if you spend $60 and double your money, that's not such a bad investment!

Here is another idea. Search for domain names with the same keyword list that you use for your own website.  Suppose you have a business selling jewelry, for example.  You can purchase expired domain names with the same keywords and then point the visitors from the old websites to your new website.  This will give you instant traffic!

While there is no way to determine the actual amount of traffic going to a particular expired domain, you can find out its link popularity in the major search engines. 

These are just a few ways that you can make money with expired domain names and if you're a creative person, I'm sure you'll think of more.  In no time at all, you could be on your way to making a residual income with expired domain names! ]]></description>
</item>

</channel>
</rss>

