http://jamesmartell.com Outstanding Education for Affiliate Marketers Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:44:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Subscribe now to the oldest and longest running podcast in the affiliate marketing industry. Since 2003. James Martell no James Martell jamesmartell@gmail.com jamesmartell@gmail.com (James Martell) © Copyright 2009 - Net Guides Publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved. James Martell's Affiliate Buzz Podcast affiliate, marketing, programs, program, Internet, training, marketers http://jamesmartell.com/banners/affiliate-buzz/jm-abuzz3-140x140.jpg http://jamesmartell.com http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/advantages-of-fresh-content/ http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/advantages-of-fresh-content/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:12:04 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=4048 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/advantages-of-fresh-content/feed/ 0 breakations,content creation,conversion rates,facebook,istockphoto,twitter In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter, James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author meets with his wife Arlene to discuss the importance of continually fresh content, ways to take advantage of that content and using simple, In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter, James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author meets with his wife Arlene to discuss the importance of continually fresh content, ways to take advantage of that content and using simple, affordable ways to improve the appearance of your articles, header graphics and videos. When it comes to adding fresh content to any website many webmasters find themselves asking how much, how often and to what level? During this edition James addresses these questions and more, emphasizing a need to make this happen and ways to do it within a simple budget. Not only does adding fresh content help your site compete in the natural search engines it helps give you the leading edge in the realm of social media. With the growing population flocking to networks like FaceBook, Twitter and even their cell phones your high quality new content gives them a reason to come back to your site and spread the word to all their friends. Listen in as James and Arlene go into detail on the many advantages out there to adding regular, high quality content to your websites. As an added edge they explain a simple way to find quality images to improve the look of your articles and overall website appearance. Don't miss this edition of the Affiliate Buzz if you want to join the ranks of cutting edge publishers giving their visitors the best content they can and how you can take advantage of that content. Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about: * The importance of fresh content * Taking advantage of social media networks using quality content * Simple and affordable ways to improve the look of your pages and website Learn more about James Martell's trainings and how you can use fresh quality content to take the leading edge online. Watch a FREE introductory video (/newsletter.html) and get your FREE subscription to James and Arlene Martell's NEWSLETTER - The News about Building Profitable Websites from Home, click HERE! (/newsletter.html) James Martell no 25:37 http://jamesmartell.com/blog/how-to-maintain-your-health-from-your-home-office/ http://jamesmartell.com/blog/how-to-maintain-your-health-from-your-home-office/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:56:55 +0000 Rahim Samuel http://jamesmartell.com/?p=4045 http://jamesmartell.com/blog/how-to-maintain-your-health-from-your-home-office/feed/ 0 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/8-ways-to-add-you-to-increase-conversion-rates/ http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/8-ways-to-add-you-to-increase-conversion-rates/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:24:26 +0000 mikki http://jamesmartell.com/?p=4030 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/8-ways-to-add-you-to-increase-conversion-rates/feed/ 0 In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter, James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author meets with his wife Arlene to discuss vanilla flavored websites vs. those rich with personality, In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter, James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author meets with his wife Arlene to discuss vanilla flavored websites vs. those rich with personality, improving your relationship with visitors and 8 ways to increase conversion on sales and subscriptions. Early on websites were generally generic or "vanilla flavored" where today things are done very differently. It is the general rule of thumb now to be a part of your website, a real person with real value to offer. Though this is becoming more common so many people continue to fall into the trap of creating generic sites where no one knows who you are or what you are about. Today, James' trainings teach something very different such as; adding your own photo, using your real name, adding a contact page and sharing your personality. Arlene shares the positive responses she has received from visitors on her website, EpilepsyMoms.com (http://epilepsymoms.com/) and the connection she has made with each of them simply because they can identify with Arlene and her son right on the website. Listen in as James and Arlene go into detail on 8 simple ways you can add your personality to your website and improve the relationship between you and your visitors. In doing so you'll gain a huge advantage over your competitors and increase the conversion on your sales, newsletter sign-ups, podcast subscribers and more. Listen in to hear James shares 8 ways to add YOU to your website to help improve your relationship with your visitors and give you huge advantages over your competitors. Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about: * Vanilla flavored sites vs. sites rich with personality * Importance of adding your personality * 8 Simple ways to improve visitor relationship and conversion rate Learn more about James Martell's trainings and how you can get your business off the ground and start working from home. Watch a FREE introductory video (/newsletter.html) and get your FREE subscription to James and Arlene Martell's NEWSLETTER - The News about Building Profitable Websites from Home, click HERE! (/newsletter.html) James Martell no 27:07 http://jamesmartell.com/blog/2010-vancouver-winter-olympics-theme-i-believe-by-nikki-yanofsky/ http://jamesmartell.com/blog/2010-vancouver-winter-olympics-theme-i-believe-by-nikki-yanofsky/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:45:26 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=4011 http://jamesmartell.com/blog/2010-vancouver-winter-olympics-theme-i-believe-by-nikki-yanofsky/feed/ 0 http://jamesmartell.com/tools-technology/check-out-istockphoto-for-high-quality-low-cost-images-to-enhance-your-website-and-landing-pages/ http://jamesmartell.com/tools-technology/check-out-istockphoto-for-high-quality-low-cost-images-to-enhance-your-website-and-landing-pages/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:42:23 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3907 http://jamesmartell.com/tools-technology/check-out-istockphoto-for-high-quality-low-cost-images-to-enhance-your-website-and-landing-pages/feed/ 0 http://jamesmartell.com/tools-technology/thank-goodness-for-tweetdeck/ http://jamesmartell.com/tools-technology/thank-goodness-for-tweetdeck/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:40:05 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3887 http://jamesmartell.com/tools-technology/thank-goodness-for-tweetdeck/feed/ 2 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/affiliate-summit-west-2010-las-vegas/ http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/affiliate-summit-west-2010-las-vegas/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:14:51 +0000 mikki http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3864 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/affiliate-summit-west-2010-las-vegas/feed/ 3 - In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter, James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author meets with Arlene to discuss their recent trip down to Affiliate Summit West 2010. - Held each year in Las Vegas this spectacular event b... In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter, James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author meets with Arlene to discuss their recent trip down to Affiliate Summit West 2010. Held each year in Las Vegas this spectacular event brings affiliates and merchants together from all over to get acquainted, familiarize themselves with industry growth and get educated on what's new and improving. James talks about the continued growth of Affiliate Summit (http://jamesmartell.com/affiliatesummit) attendees, reaching over 4,000 participants this year, giving yet another indication of the stability of the online industry. You'll get an inside view of all this event had to offer including a peak at the Meat Market, a walk through of the Exhibit Hall, and some of the top conferences and who their speakers are. James talks about the Canadian Affiliate Meet-up at the even.t hosted by Peter Koning (http://www.affiliate-software-review.com/), and where he had the opportunity to have a great conversation with Rosiland Gardner from NetProfitsToday.com (http://www.netprofitstoday.com), and author of the Affiliate Super Handbook (http://superaffiliatehandbook.com/). James and Arlene share two of their favorite conferences that had some real nuggets for any affiliate. The keynote speaker this year, Robert Cialdini (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006124189X?ie=UTF8&tag=1stinbabies-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=006124189X)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=1stinbabies-20&l=as2&o=1&a=006124189X), made the top picks as he talked on the psychological processes involved with successfully influencing your visitors. Next on the list was Larry Bailin as he shared powerful information from his book called "Mommy, Where Do Customers Come From?" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600377041?ie=UTF8&tag=1stinbabies-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1600377041)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=1stinbabies-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1600377041) Listen in to hear James' top recommendations on which books you should add to your library to improve your internet business as well as the fun side of Affiliate Summit (http://jamesmartell.com/affiliatesummit) had by all. Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about: * Affiliate Summit West 2010 * Top Speakers and what they shared * Powerful books to add to your business library Principles of Ethical Influence By Dr. Robert Cialdini 1. Reciprocation - you, then me, then you, then me ... Be the first to give * Service * Information * Concessions 2. Scarcity - the rule of the rare Emphasize: * Genuine scarcity * Unique features * Exclusive information 3. Authority - Showing knowing Establish position through: * Professionalism * Industry knowledge * Your credentials * Admitting weaknesses first 4. Consistency - The starting point Start: * Small and build * With existing commitments * From public positions * Toward voluntary choices 5. Liking - Making friends to influence people Uncover: * Similarities * Areas for genuine compliments * Opportunities for cooperation 6. Consensus - People proof, people power Unleash people power by showing: * Responses of many others * Others past successes * Testimonials of similar others The ethical use of influence means:  being honest, maintaining integrity, being a detective, not a smuggler or bungler. http://www.influenceatwork.com (http://www.influenceatwork.com) 480-967-6070 http://www.twitter.com/RobertCialdini (http://www.twitter.com/RobertCialdini) Learn more about James Martell's trainings and how you can get your business off the ground and start working from home. Watch a FREE introductory video (/newsletter.html) and get your FREE subscription to James and Arlene Martell's NEWSLETTER - The News about Building Profitable Websites from Home, click HERE! James Martell no 29:25 http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/dragon-naturally-speaking-add-great-content-fast/ http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/dragon-naturally-speaking-add-great-content-fast/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:24:10 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3852 http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/dragon-naturally-speaking-add-great-content-fast/feed/ 0 http://jamesmartell.com/blog/10-ways-to-make-money-without-leaving-the-house/ http://jamesmartell.com/blog/10-ways-to-make-money-without-leaving-the-house/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:21:11 +0000 Melanie Citron http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3827 http://jamesmartell.com/blog/10-ways-to-make-money-without-leaving-the-house/feed/ 0 http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/7-tips-given-by-kathryn-herzog-on-why-your-website-should-be-heard/ http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/7-tips-given-by-kathryn-herzog-on-why-your-website-should-be-heard/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:26:32 +0000 Lois Sutton http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3764 http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/7-tips-given-by-kathryn-herzog-on-why-your-website-should-be-heard/feed/ 0 audios for websites,Coffee Talk,conversion rates,elance,James Martell,Kathryn Herzog,New York Times Podcasts,outsourcing,podcasting,Professional voice talents,website audio creation,Website Audio Tips If you have a website that sells products or services – then you might want to incorporate an audio message or even an audio with a video. There are many ideas that were shared in this Coffee Talk with James Martell and Kathryn Herzog that are simple a... (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/kathryn-herzog-01.jpg)Coffee Talk with Kathryn Herzog from CanTheyHearYou.com Affiliate marketing, Internet marketing, selling your products and services online are all niches for internet success. Is your website presence bringing you the success you expected? James Martell, President of Net Guides Publishing Inc. frequently teaches others about the importance of grabbing a website visitor’s attention and keeping them on your website. James has years of experience teaching website owners how to create those attention getters. Within the realm of attracting visitors and keeping those visitors coming back are website audios. In today’s Coffee Talk, veteran news anchor, Kathryn Herzog shares 7 tips on how to create great audios and just how simple the process can be. James and Kathryn spend time discussing how adding an audio to your website can increase your overall marketing effectiveness, your conversion rates and your bottom line. James and Kathryn talk about just how easy it can be to capture your website visitor’s attention with a simple personal message from you. If you have a website that sells products or services - then you might want to incorporate an audio message or even an audio with a video. There are many ideas that were shared in this Coffee Talk that are simple and very economical to do. Kathryn enlightens us with just what a professional voice talent does, can do and should do for you when hired. Some of the tips include: * Audios you can do yourself * When to hire a professional & using Elance to find voice talent * Podcasts * The importance of good copy and if you decide to write your own copy be sure to write it for the EAR not the eyes as you normally do for normal content on your website Kathryn’s many broadcasting and voice talent skills have been polished over the years and when she is not working on her own business, she can be heard narrating various videos which topics include, clean energy, health care reform and autism awareness. Her audio work has taken her around the globe from Belfast to Bagdad, but her favorite place is at home with her family in Brooklyn, New York. Kathryn shares her own commercial demo in this session and James has Arlene Martell’s personal audio from her website that he shares with listeners. This session of Coffee Talk is jam packed with information to get you prepared to make your own audios. Regardless of how you do it, you will find the reasons, tips how to make audios right now. Don’t skip this issue of Coffee Talk. If you’re on the go, download the MP3 and listen to it later on. Kathryn can be reached via Elance under Providers - katherynherzog and also has her own website entitled: www.cantheyhearyou.com (http://www.cantheyhearyou.com) – where she offers a whole range of audio services. James Martell no 49:08