Archive for August, 2009


Top 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

If you learn something here you can thank Charles who goaded me into sharing some of my favorite keyboard shortcuts on a recent Buzz. If you heard that interview you may recall it was an associate of mine, Chuck Anderson, who convinced me to try NOT using my mouse. He told me, at the time, [...]

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How Big Is Affiliate Marketing?

I chuckle when recalling how friends and family used to ask, “is it legal?”, after they saw how much money I was making from affiliate programs. This was back when affiliate programs were totally new, — 1999-2001. I guess one could hardly blame them because in those early days very few could see where the [...]

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Mark Schoenrock, RC Airplane Hobbiest and Professional Jeweler, Shares How He Took His Passions And Turned Them Into Profitable Websites

In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz podcast, James Martell talks with SUPER BootCamp member Mark Schoenrock and discusses choosing a topic you are familiar with, some strategies in building two websites, copywriting resources, the advantages of getting to know your affiliate manager, podcasting, outsourcing and 3 big mistakes to avoid.

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Learn How to Select Quality Merchants, Effects of Seasonality on Sales, and the Hottest Trends From Carolyn Tang, Director of Client Services for ShareASale.com

James Martell interviews ShareASale.com Director of Client Services, Carolyn Tang who is responsible for facilitating relationships between affiliates and merchants for one of the most successful and highly rated affiliate networks. Carolyn shares real-world knowledge to affiliate marketers looking for increased sales and financial success.

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Is Working At Home Right For You?

I guess I’ve been spoiled. You see, unlike most people, I’ve never been into working for someone else. In fact, I’ve worked from home for most of my adult life running some type of business with my wife Arlene. Arlene and I take it so much for granted that I thought I’d share with readers [...]

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Dan Maynard Shares the Secrets to Turning Your Passions Into Profits with Affiliate Programs

In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz podcast, James Martell talks with SUPER BootCamp member Dan Maynard and discusses the appeal of affiliate marketing including the passion behind your website, selecting the right content management system, tips for top rankings, and 3 tips for the beginner.

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Social Media Lesson: United Airlines Breaks Guitars

I love this story. I was driving along in the car one day, listening to the radio. The host was interviewing a guy from Halifax named Dave Carroll, frontman for the Atlantic Canadian group Sons of Maxwell.

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