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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

M - Making Money with Articles

Making Money with Articles: How Much Can I Make?

How much you can make from placing articles and affiliate links on your website differs from person to person.  How much you are able to make will depend mostly on how successful your site is.  This means getting good search engine rankings through SEO efforts, making your site enjoyable and informative to read through engaging content, building your site around a great niche subject, how big your site is, and how many sites you have.

Some people claim to make as much as $10,000 per month ($120,000 per year) through building and promoting niche sites, however, most people should not expect this kind of success, especially if you are very new, as that kind of success usually only comes with experience and acquired skill.  A reasonable income to expect from a niche site, after you have worked for months to gain traffic and are hooked up with good affiliates, may be $500-$1,000 per month.  However,  this is recurring income so you will make that much monthly off of the efforts you put into that one site, it is not a one shot deal.

After you have a successful site, most choose to continue to build niche sites.  The more sites that you build, the better an income you can generate.  Some also choose to build very fast and very short sites over sites that are slightly longer in length.  It should be noted that the larger each of your sites are, the more income you will likely generate off of them.

When starting out, it is important to remember that your first site will always be your hardest, since you are just learning the ropes of the business, and that not everyone is cut out to market and promote niche sites.  It may not work out for you and you may end up losing a little bit of money, but that is a risk that everyone in this business has to take.

The important thing is that you don’t give up without a good shot at it, if this is really what you want to do. Your first site may take a long time, the work may be tedious, and you may feel like throwing in the towel. However, if you give up too early, you will never know what could have been. And who knows, you may be the next great website marketer!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

L - Learning about Internet Marketing

Learning about Internet Marketing

Internet marketing is not overly complicated but it is also not a process in which anyone can excel without making attempts to learn more about the subject.  Business owners who do not know a great deal about Internet marketing but who wish to implement Internet marketing into their overall marketing strategy should carefully study the basic principles of Internet marketing before launching their online marketing campaign. Fortunately for these business owners there are a variety of options for learning about Internet marketing. These options may include online research, reading published books and studying successful Internet marketing campaigns.

Researching Internet marketing online is one method which can be used for learning more about this topic. This type of research can be very informative and can provide the business owner with a great deal of advice and other information. However, it can also provide the business owner with a great deal of misinformation. When researching any subject online it is very important to note that not all of the information available online is accurate. This may be due to a variety of factors including content which is written by those who do not have a great deal of knowledge about the subject matter as well as content which was written years ago and is outdated. This can be frustrating but fortunately business owners can still learn from the Internet. This just means they should be more cautious about accepting information as being accurate and may wish to verify the information they obtain before implementing an Internet marketing strategy.

Published books are another valuable resource for learning more about Internet marketing. There are a variety of books available which focus on this subject and provide a wealth of useful information. When selecting a book for use as research material it is important to seek out a book which received independent reviews which were positive. It is also important to seek out books which were published recently. This is important because the Internet marketing industry is evolving continuously and a book that was published only a few years ago may be outdated and may lack information on some of the new developments in the industry. The appeal of using published books to learn about Internet marketing is you can keep the books on hand for easy reference when you launch your Internet marketing campaign.

Finally business owners can learn a great deal about Internet marketing simply by studying successful Internet marketing campaigns.  Try the Internet marketing blog at www.jeremyburns.com/blog for some great starter tipe.  If your business offers products and services in a particular niche consider entering relevant terms in popular search engines and studying the websites of some of the highest ranking businesses.  This can provide you with a great deal of insight into what these business owners are doing which may be contributing to their success.  Examining everything from their website design to their search engine optimization strategies and even the content on their website can help you to determine why they are more successful than you.  You should also consider how they are marketing their website which may include banner ads, affiliate marketing programs or other types of advertising.  Armed with this information, you can take the opportunity to implement changes to your own website and marketing strategy which may help you to gain a greater degree of success.  Care should be taken to not copy anything directly from your competitors but to rather try to emulate their degree of success in your own way.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

K - Karma

What is Karma?

Karma is defined as the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation.  Many people believe there is good karma and bad karma depending on the actions they take throughout their lives. 

The law of Karma is basically cause and effect.  All your thoughts and actions that you put out into the world will come back to you in some way.  We have created Karma in our past lives because we have free will and determine what we do.  If we do something bad or harmful we can expect to receive something just the same.

I think this quote sums it up nicely:

Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
Unknown source

Sunday, March 20, 2011

J - Jewelry

Birthstones And Their Meanings

There are a lot of legends and lore surrounding the practice of wearing birthstones.  Many people believe that the idea of wearing birthstones started out as a marketing ploy by companies selling jewelry, but the reason behind the practice is much, much deeper than that.  The practice of wearing birthstones has deep roots in religion and astrology.

The Myths Behind the Practice

One of the earliest stories connected to the practice of wearing birthstones comes from the Christian Bible.  In the book of Exodus, the Breastplate of Aaron is described to have been mounted with twelve precious stones: ruby, topaz, beryl, turquoise, sapphire, emerald, jacinth, agate, amethyst, chrysolite, onyx and jasper.  These twelve stones represented each of the twelve tribes of the Hebrews.

Other ancient cultures, the Hellenics and the Babylonians in particular, have associated certain precious stones with their gods and goddesses, and later on with the planets and the stars represented in astrological signs. These stones were given attributes pertaining to the astrological signs they are linked with, as well as supernatural, protective powers.  To wear the particular gemstone associated with a particular month on that given month is to invoke the protection offered by the power of the stone.

Over time and as Christianity came to rise, the Church tried to downplay astrology in the lives of the flock, and so wearing gemstones came to represent guardian angels and the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ instead.  The idea that gemstones have the power to protect its wearer was nonetheless retained.  However, since only wealthy people can afford owning a different gemstone for each month, most people have adopted the practice of wearing just the gemstone that represents the month of their birth. Since then, these gemstones were referred to as birthstones.

The Meaning behind the Stones

Here are the different birthstones for each month of the Gregorian calendar and the meaning behind these stones.

1. January.  The garnet is the birthstone for the month of January.  The bright red color of the garnet is associated with blood and thus, was thought to bestow good health upon its wearer.  The garnet is also said to provide protection against nightmares and against the dangers posed by being alone in the dark.  A person who favors the garnet is said to possess great patience and the capacity to endure hardships.  This person whose birthstone is the garnet is consistent with his or her deeds and is blessed with a creative mind.

2. February.  A person born on the month of February has the amethyst for his or her birthstone.  Amethyst is said to bestow, among other things, peace and clarity of the mind to its wearer.  This gem also brings him or her a heightened sense of self-awareness and intuition.

3. March.  For the person born in March, aquamarine is his or her birthstone.  This stone is said to nurture friendliness in its wearer’s personality, making him or her a fierce and loyal comrade and companion.  Because of its sea-blue color, the aquamarine is said to grant its wearer protection when he or she goes swimming traveling by water.

4. April. The diamond, the stone of strength, longevity and innocence, is the birthstone of people born in April. Because the diamond is the hardest gemstone, it symbolizes success and excellence, and is believed to bring forth good fortune.  The diamond is also said to bring forth the purity of its wearer and encourages him or her to be truthful always.

5. May.  The birthstone of people born in May is the gemstone of peace and healing – the emerald.  It is believed that wearers of emeralds are granted good health and protection against illness.  Wearers of emeralds are also said to have a higher level of foresight and possess the ability to communicate well with others.

6. June.  Pearls, produced by oysters and therefore the only gemstones that came from a living creature, is the birthstone of people born in June.  June is the month of weddings in the Western world, and so the pearl has come to be associated with successful marriages, as well as with faith, loyalty and tranquility in life.

7. July.  The sanguine ruby is the birthstone for July.  Because of its blood-red color, the ruby is considered to be the gemstone for courage, strength and vitality.  It is also said to nurture in its wearer integrity and contentment in his- or herself.  The ruby is also said to inspire people to seek harmony with others.

8. August.  People born in August have the peridot as their birthstone.  The peridot is said to bestow a heightened sense of dignity upon its wearer, and to bring upon him or her good fortune.  It is also believed to provide its wearer protection against evil intentions and against the terrors of the night.

9. September.  Sapphire is the birthstone of September.  It is a gemstone that is thought to build wisdom and clarity of thought in its wearer, as well as allow him or her the discernment to see truth no matter how deeply it is buried.  The sapphire also inspires its wearer to develop serenity and tranquility in his or her soul.

10. October.  The birthstone for October is the opal.  The opal, with its varying colors, is associated with depth in emotions.  A person who wears the opal is granted the ability to feel deeply for his or her fellow person, to look at life with hope and to burn subtly with an inner fire.

11. November.  Topaz, the birthstone for the month of November, is a gemstone that represents health in body as well as health in mind.  Wearing the topaz is said to hasten a person’s ability to heal his or her own body in times of illness or injury.  It is also thought to nurture practicality and creativity in its wearer.

12. December.  Wearing the turquoise, the birthstone of December, is believed to bring luck and prosperity to its wearer in time for the coming New Year.  The turquoise is also said to banish negative vibrations that can hinder the wearer’s happiness and good fortune.

The practice of wearing birthstones goes deeper beyond any marketing ploy.  It is a practice that has ancient origins, with deep roots in religion and astrology.  Birthstones are versatile gifts to give on any season or occasion. Giving birthstones to loved ones shows caring and deep regard.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

I - Investing Basics

Investing Basics – What Are Your Investment Goals


When it comes to investing, many first time investors want to jump right in with both feet.  Unfortunately, very few of those investors are successful.  Investing in anything requires some degree of skill.  It is important to remember that few investments are a sure thing – there is the risk of losing your money!

Before you jump right in, it is better to not only find out more about investing and how it all works, but also to determine what your goals are.  What do you hope to achieve with your investments?  Will you be funding a college education?  Buying a home?  Retiring?  Before you invest a single penny, really think about what you hope to achieve with that investment.  Knowing what your goal is will help you make smarter investment decisions along the way!

Too often, people invest money with dreams of becoming rich overnight.  This is possible – but it is also rare. It is usually a very bad idea to start investing with hopes of becoming rich overnight.  It is safer to invest your money in such a way that it will grow slowly over time, and be used for retirement or a child’s education. However, if your investment goal is to get rich quick, you should learn as much about high-yield, short term investing as you possibly can before you invest.

You should strongly consider talking to a financial planner before making any investments.  Your financial planner can help you determine what type of investing you must do to reach the financial goals that you have set.  He or she can give you realistic information as to what kind of returns you can expect and how long it will take to reach your specific goals.

Again, remember that investing requires more than calling a broker and telling them that you want to buy stocks or bonds.  It takes a certain amount of research and knowledge about the market if you hope to invest successfully.

Monday, March 14, 2011

H - Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

10 ways to be happy

1.   Smile.  Even if you don't feel like it.  It releases a chemical in the brain called serotonin which is known as the "happiness hormone"  and will instantly give your mood a lift.

2.  Indulge in a piece or two (or five) of dark chocolate.  It is heart healthy and will make you feel better.

3.  Get enough sleep.  You should aim to get at least 7 or 8 hours per night.  This will leave you feeling fresh and energized all day.

4.   Gratitude is a key aspect of living a happy life.  Make a list of all the things you are thankful for and you will see you are happier than you thought.

5.  Surround yourself with happy, positive people.  People who share your values, goals and dreams and you will see that happiness is contagious.

6.   Unplug.  Your cellphone, computer, tv and ipods and just take time to relax and meditate or do yoga.  Clear the clutter technology brings us.  We have all become so dependent on these things and want instant gratification that we forget how to unwind and just take a few moments to just be.

7.  Do a random act of kindness for a complete stranger.  It doesn't have to be anything elaborate but knowing you helped someone out in some way will put a smile on your face and in your heart all day.

8.  Watch your favorite tv show (or guilty pleasure) .  My favorite is Supernatural.  Watching Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins ALWAYS makes me happy.

9.  Learn to let things go.  Don't waste another minute on things that are beyond your control.  It's hard but you can do it.

10.  Love who you are.  No matter what shape, size or weight you are.  You are special and deserve all the happiness in the world.  

Friday, March 11, 2011

G - Google Adsense

The Basics On How TO Start Making Money With  Google Adsense

Adsense is considered as one of the most powerful tools in a website publisher’s arsenal.  It enables a person to monetize their sites easily.  If used properly, it can generate a very large and healthy income for them. However, if you are not using it right and just maximizing the income you squeeze from it, you are actually leaving a lot of money on the table. Something all people hate doing.

How you can start earning money with Adsense can be done easily and quickly.  You will be amazed at the results you will be getting in such a short period of time.

Start by writing some quality content articles which are also keyword incorporated.  There are a lot of people given the gift of being good with words. Writing comes easy for them. Why not make it work in such a way that you will be earning some extra cash in the process.

There are actually three steps to put into mind before you begin writing your ads and having an effective Adsense.

Keyword search.  Find some popular subjects, keywords or phrase.  Select the ones which you think have more people clicking through.  This is actually a keyword selector and suggestion tool that some sites are offering to those who are just their Adsense business.

Writing articles.  Start writing original content with keywords from the topics that you have achieved in your search.  Take note that search engines are taking pride in the quality of their articles and what you will be writing should keep up with their demands.

Quality content site.  Build a quality content site incorporated with Adsense ads that is targeting the subject and keywords of your articles and websites.  This is where all that you’ve done initially will go to and this is also where they will prove their worth to you.

The proper positioning of your ads should be done with care.  Try to position your ads where surfers are most likely to click on them.  According to research, the one place that surfers look first when they visit a certain site is the top left.  The reason behind this is not known.  Maybe it is because some of the most useful search engine results are at the top of all other rankings.  So visitors tend to look in that same place when browsing through other sites.

Some of those who are just starting at this business may think they are doing pretty well already and thinking that their clickthrough rates and CPM figures are quite healthy.  However, there are more techniques and styles to generate more clicks to double your earnings.  By knowing these techniques and working them to your advantage, you will realize that you will be getting three times more than other people who have been previously doing what they are doing.

Finally, Adsense has some excellent tracking statistics that allows webmasters and publishers to track their results across a number of site on a site by site, page by page, or any other basis you wanted.  You should be aware of this capability and make the most of it because it is one powerful tool that will help you find out which ads are performing best.  This way, you can fine tune your Adsense ads and focus more on the ones being visited the most rather than those who are being ignored.

Another thing you should know.  Banners and skyscrapers are dead.  Ask the experts.  So better forget about banners and skyscrapers.  Surfers universally ignore these kinds of ad formats.  The reason behind this is that they are recognized as an advert and advert are rarely of any interest that’s why people ignore them.

To really start making money with Adsense, you should have a definite focus on what you wanted to achieve and how you will go about achieving them.  As with any other kind of business ventures, time is needed coupled with patience.

Do not just ignore your site and your Adsense once you have finished accomplishing them.  Spare some time, even an hour, making adjustments to the Adsense ads on your sites to quickly trigger your Adsense income.

Give it a try and you would not regret having gotten into Adsense in the first place.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

F - Fishing

“Fishing Kit Basics”

Before going deeper into the technicalities, make sure that a fishing license is secured.  To be an amateur fisherman there are basic pieces of fishing equipment needed to complete your exciting journey in the fishing world.  Knowing the line type and matching the right rod and reel to the fishing technique is just basic common sense.  Match these tools appropriately and expect a more enjoyable experience for a more comfortable fishing.  There are several things that causes the reel to turn into a bird's nest, don't worry, even experienced fishermen encounter this every now and then. 

The main objective is to match the rod, the reel, the line and the lure.  These will only cost a newbie around $25 to $40 and they could last for years.  The 3 main issues when shopping for a rod are:  Guides that are attached to the rod; Grip or handle holds the rod and could come in either cork or foam.  They come in different lengths so the comfort to the user must be considered; and the reel seat where the reel is connected.

Dealers make a lot of fishing rods that could either be single or consist of two or more pieces when assembled.  The connection is very simple; just connect the male and female ends together to make sure the guides are lined up.  This would only last for a minutes.  Sometimes, lubricants are needed.  When shopping for a rod, slightly bend it to get the feel of it.  Again comfort should be considered when using the equipment.

Rods of any type will work.  It should be around 6' long and medium weight.  Even a long stick will work.  This should be long, straight and flexible so it will not easily break.  The most popular rod is Graphite because it is so light yet so strong.  Wispy rods should be up to 4m long to be used for long casts in moderate winds.

There are a lot of fishing lines to choose from and it can be very confusing to find the best.  It is mostly made of nylon and "monofilament" that comes in spools of different lengths that are called Tests.  The larger the fishing line the thicker it is in diameter.  Find a piece of a 4lb. or 4 lb. Test that is almost 10' long for the basic rig. 

The basic rule is that all the gears should match. To summarize your fishing kit, it should include other stuff as well: net, stringer, line clippers, fishing knife, first aid box, a pail of bait, sunglasses, fishing hat, and talking about the basics, don't forget your SNACKS!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

E - Exercise

25 Ways Get 10 Mins Of Fitness Exercise

Experts recommend working out 45 minutes to an hour a day (30 minutes for beginners) for weight loss and fitness. But if you're like most women, you don't always have a block of 30 to 60 minutes a day to devote exclusively to doing your workouts.

You can still exercise--you just need to sneak in the equivalent in resourceful ways . "The idea is to keep moving," says fitness expert Ann Grandjean, EdD.  "Get a cordless phone or put a long cord on your regular phone, and walk when you talk.  Find whatever works for you and just move.  Park half a mile from the mall and walk.  Take the stairs instead of the elevator.  Those little, itty-bitty things add up."

Every Stolen Moment Adds Up

Lest you think that short bursts of activity have a negligible effect on your fitness program, think again.  One study found that women who split their exercise into 10-minute increments were more likely to exercise consistently, and lost more weight after 5 months, than women who exercised for 20 to 40 minutes at a time.

In a landmark study conducted at the University of Virginia, exercise physiologist Glenn Gaesser, PhD, asked men and women to complete 15 10-minute exercise routines a week.  After just 21 days, the volunteers' aerobic fitness was equal to that of people 10 to 15 years younger.  Their strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility were equal to those of people up to 20 years their junior.

In yet another study, researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore found that for improving health and fitness in inactive adults, many short bursts of activity are as effective as longer, structured workouts.  "It would be useful for people to get out of the all-or-nothing mind-set that unless they exercise for 30 minutes, they're wasting their time," says Gaesser.

Breaking exercise into small chunks on your overscheduled days can also keep your confidence up, says Harold Taylor, time management expert and owner of Harold Taylor Time Consultants in Toronto, who has written extensively on the subject. "Skipping exercise altogether is 'de-motivational'--you feel depressed and guilty," Taylor says. "If you skip it, you tend to figure, 'What's the use? I can't keep up with it anyway.'  Yet as long as you make some effort each day, that motivates you onward.  Success breeds success."

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

D - Dieting, the Mediterranean Way

5 Healthy Benefits of Following a Mediterranean Diet Plan


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The Mediterranean diet has been around for centuries, but if you don't live in countries where this diet is prevalent such as Greece or Italy, you may not realize the many benefits of eating healthy foods "Mediterranean" style.  According to studies, the Mediterranean diet encourages healthy weight loss and helps to reduce risks of many life-threatening diseases. Below are five of the top benefits of following this diet.

1. Fast Weight Loss

One of the key benefits of the Mediterranean diet is fast weight loss.  This is not from the results of a diet pill or a crash starvation diet, but from healthy, portion-controlled eating. Weight loss rates will vary, but some have reported losing an average of 10 pounds per month.  Delicious diet recipes are often provided when following the Mediterranean diet that help to speed up the weight loss process without depriving you of much needed vitamins and nutrients.  Losing weight alone can offer many health benefits.

2. Good Heart Health

The delicious diet recipes provided while following a Mediterranean diet are all designed to promote good heart health.  The Mediterranean diet consists of healthy doses of olive oil, fruits and vegetables, and oily fish. With some participants, a moderate amount of wine is consumed with meals.  All these help to lower cholesterol and keep the blood flow to the heart at a normal level, thus, reducing the risk of heart disease tremendously.

3. Lower Cancer Risks

Having too many toxins in the body can cause some types of cancer, such as breast cancer.  Eating the types of healthy foods promoted in the Mediterranean diet such as fruits and vegetables will lower the amount of toxins in the body because these foods are natural antioxidants.

4. Prevent Gallstones

Those who have fallen victim to gall stones realize how painful they can be.  With around 639,000 people being hospitalized per year with gallstones, many studies are being conducted to help find a cause and cure. The Mediterranean diet is rich in nuts, vegetable oil, and fish.  Though gallstones are not always diet-related, consuming these foods can help to reduce the risk of gall stones or eliminate them altogether for some according to recent studies.

5. Lower Blood Pressure

The healthy foods in a Mediterranean diet can also work to lower and regulate blood pressure. Blood cholesterol levels can return to normal when eating less fatty foods and salt, and more healthy vitamins and minerals. Cooking procedures on a Mediterranean diet usually involve roasting or grilling rather than frying, so more nutrients are retained in the food during preparation, and there is much less fat consumption.

These are only a few of the benefits.  The Mediterranean diet also offers many other benefits such as reducing the risks of blood clotting, diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and other life-threatening diseases.  Don't deprive yourself.  Start eating delicious recipes on the Mediterranean diet for healthy weight loss today.