http://jamesmartell.com Outstanding Education for Affiliate Marketers Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 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 2011 - 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 Weekly http://jamesmartell.com/matt-cutts/google-seo-tip-107-what-are-some-examples-of-seo-misinformation/ http://jamesmartell.com/matt-cutts/google-seo-tip-107-what-are-some-examples-of-seo-misinformation/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:04:58 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=7627 http://jamesmartell.com/matt-cutts/google-seo-tip-107-what-are-some-examples-of-seo-misinformation/feed/ 3 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/secret-to-getting-youtube-traffic/ http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/secret-to-getting-youtube-traffic/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:45:12 +0000 Michedolene Hogan http://jamesmartell.com/?p=7424 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/secret-to-getting-youtube-traffic/feed/ 7 video,video email marketing,video marketing,youtube In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author and co-host Arlene Martell talk about the creation of video, getting it ranked in YouTube, Google Video and more. - (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/AffBuzz-140x140-webmasterradio.jpg)In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author and co-host Arlene Martell talk about the creation of video, getting it ranked in YouTube, Google Video and more. Video is growing in popularity online whether it's a fun entertaining video or an educational presentation more people are heading over to places like YouTube and finding the videos of their choice. This edition of the Buzz focuses on how marketers can take advantage of this growing source of traffic. *Subscribe to the Affiliate Buzz by email (http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=AffiliateBuzzPodcast), RSS feed (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/AffiliateBuzzPodcast) or via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/jm/podcast/affiliate-buzz/id378351299). James and Arlene share tips on the types of videos you can create around your website topic. These are not super elaborate videos either. You'll hear how James will simply take his video recorder on his various events and capture footage to later clean up for a traffic driving video online. This Buzz isn't just about videos James and Arlene has published online. They take their experience with video creation and testing to bring you 10 things you need to know to get your videos highly ranked in YouTube (http://www.youtube.com), Google Video, and more. These tips are a result of thorough testing with various videos to bring their videos up in ranks to pull in targeted traffic from YouTube. Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James talks with Arlene about: * The power of video on YouTube * How simple creating videos really can be * 10 things you need to know to get highly ranked on YouTube And if you are... (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/JM-AMB-WebLayout-4.jpg) Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing? If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp (http://www.jamesmartell.com/bootcamp.html) Home Study Program. James Martell no 31:37 <iframe width="400" height="24" src="http://jamesmartell.com/?powerpress_embed=7424-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/create-interesting-content-inexpensively/ http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/create-interesting-content-inexpensively/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:57:44 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=4792 http://jamesmartell.com/affiliate-buzz/create-interesting-content-inexpensively/feed/ 0 articles,content creation,elance,google adsense,seo,video,wordpress,youtube In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with Arlene Martell and discusses adding fresh quality content that satisfies both visitors and search engines, (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/AffBuzz-140x140-webmasterradio.jpg)In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with Arlene Martell and discusses adding fresh quality content that satisfies both visitors and search engines, as well as a simple Word Press theme that converts visitors without all the clutter. To open up the Buzz Arlene shares a little background history on the development and growth of her website EpilepsyMoms.com. She shares various resources she offers on her site, the goal of the website and much more. Next they move on to share practical tips on finding topics to write about on an ongoing basis regardless of your topic. Resources such as YouTube is just a sample of what you'll hear in this session of the Affiliate Buzz. Finally James wraps up this edition of the Buzz by discussing a brand new theme for WordPress that improves your conversion ten-fold. He shares consequences of certain themes and how they can actually decrease conversion. Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about: * History and growth of EpilepsyMoms.com * Create fresh content with ease * Brand new theme for WordPress And if you are... (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/JM-AMB-WebLayout-4.jpg) Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing? If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp (http://www.jamesmartell.com/bootcamp.html) Homestudy Program. James Martell no 14:57 <iframe width="400" height="24" src="http://jamesmartell.com/?powerpress_embed=4792-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/coffee-talk-with-robert-schultz/ http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/coffee-talk-with-robert-schultz/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:57:46 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3162 http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/coffee-talk-with-robert-schultz/feed/ 0 conversion rates,email marketing,video,video course,youtube Using video on your website can significantly increase sales as well as improve your opt-in rate to grow your email list. In this edition of Coffee Talk, James interviews video expert Robert Schultz of AudaciousAudio.com. (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/robert-schultz.jpg)We have all heard about videos going viral, receiving hundreds of thousands, and even millions of hits and turning someone into an overnight star.  Those overnight sensations are ra... James Martell no <iframe width="400" height="24" src="http://jamesmartell.com/?powerpress_embed=3162-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://jamesmartell.com/featured-articles/social-media-lesson-united-airlines-breaks-guitars/ http://jamesmartell.com/featured-articles/social-media-lesson-united-airlines-breaks-guitars/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:47:58 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=3039 http://jamesmartell.com/featured-articles/social-media-lesson-united-airlines-breaks-guitars/feed/ 0 http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/increase-your-traffic-and-commissions-linda-woods-of-partnercentric/ http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/increase-your-traffic-and-commissions-linda-woods-of-partnercentric/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:03:18 +0000 James Martell http://jamesmartell.com/?p=2144 http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/increase-your-traffic-and-commissions-linda-woods-of-partnercentric/feed/ 4 affiliate managers,affiliate programs,facebook,podcasting,rss feeeds,twitter,web 2.0,youtube James speaks with Linda Woods, President of PartnerCentric.com, about how affiliate management actually works. Along the way she explains how individual affiliates can find a program that works for them, increase their earning potential, (http://jamesmartell.com/images/linda-woods-01.jpg)Coffee Talk with Linda Woods, President of PartnerCentric.com James Martell, President of Net Guides Publishing Inc., natural search expert, and successful affiliate marketer has made it his mission to make learning affiliate marketing as easy as possible by bringing industry insiders to his Coffee Talk series.  This edition is no exception. James speaks--once again--with Linda Woods, President of PartnerCentric.com, about how affiliate management actually works, why most affiliates fail to make the most of their individual programs, and how easy getting started in this business can be if you can overcome the number one hurdle affiliates face:  their own shyness! Linda Woods is a featured columnist in Revenue Magazine and has been in the industry for years—working with Commission Junction as far back as 1999.  She is now head of PartnerCentric.com which has as clients National Geographic, Quicken Loans, and Hannover Direct.  As an extremely successful affiliate program consultant she offers critical insight on how the industry works from “the other side of the table.” It’s no small task demystifying the affiliate system but Linda understands the hang-ups and pitfalls that many affiliates succumb to.  She’s extremely personable and is excited about teaching people how to earn more money.  By chatting with James about how any affiliate can make the most out of their relationship with their affiliate manager by following her simple motto of “just ask,” Linda shows just how easy it can be to maximize your success. Topics that Linda and James touch on include: * What to look for in a good affiliate program. * How to harness your personal passion and make it work for you. * How to correctly address your affiliate manager so your questions will be answered. * What questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the most out of your affiliate program (and its manager.) * How to ask for commission increases in a fashion that will ensure you either get them or learn what you need to do in order to. * How to maximize your earning potential and the traffic flow of your site through customized creatives, affiliate contests and promotions, and one-on-one suggestions and feedback from your affiliate manager. Linda also spends a great deal of time speaking with James about the web 2.0 revolution and shares her enthusiasm about the new possibilities this technology opens up for affiliates, warning them never to be afraid of trying new things.  She offers tips and tricks that she and her company PartnerCentric.com (http://www.partnercentric.com) uses every day to capitalize on innovations and shares strategies for effectively using: * Blogging interfaces such as WordPress * 2.0 communication applications such as Twitter * Social media sites like FaceBook * Web-based media such as YouTube * Podcasting and RSS services In shaky economic times, Linda knows that affiliate marketing is one of the few industries in which you can actually control your own destiny.  Sit in on this edition of Coffee Talk with James Martell and learn how you too can maximize your success through better understanding affiliate structure, trends, tricks, and tools. And if you are... (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/JM-AMB-WebLayout-4.jpg) Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing? If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp (http://www.jamesmartell.com/bootcamp.html) Homestudy Program. James Martell no <iframe width="400" height="24" src="http://jamesmartell.com/?powerpress_embed=2144-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/lon-naylor-on-web-video-and-why-it-gives-you-the-advantage/ http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/lon-naylor-on-web-video-and-why-it-gives-you-the-advantage/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:18:28 +0000 James Martell http://www.jamesmartell.com/wp/?p=614 http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/lon-naylor-on-web-video-and-why-it-gives-you-the-advantage/feed/ 8 camtasia,video,video course,website promotion,youtube Lon Naylor of ScreenCastProfits.com and James teach you why adding video to your websites gives you an advantage over your competition, but only when it's done right! Learn tips, tricks, and practical solutions to ensure that your video marketing camp... (http://jamesmartell.com/images/lon-naylor.jpg)Coffee Talk with Lon Naylor from ScreenCastProfits.com Listen in as James Martell, a successful affiliate marketer, President of Net Guides Publishing Inc., and author of the Affiliate Marketer's Handbook (now in its third edition) brings you yet another invaluable interview with industry insiders and innovators.  This time, James speaks with Lon Naylor, developer of ScreencastProfits.com (http://www.screencastprofits.com/members/?member=820), about how to successfully add video to your sales or squeeze pages and dramatically increase consumer response. Naylor, former Senior Systems Engineer with Microsoft during the technology boom of the nineties, has successfully parlayed his nine years of experience in creating multi-media sales presentations for top-tier company executives into an effective and easy-to-follow tutorial program which you can use to craft videos that will enhance the presentation of your message, increase response statistics, and boost conversion rates. (http://www.jamesmartell.com/images/coffee-talk-lon-naylor.jpg)As a tool for generating "first impressions" and solid consumer/provider relationships, there's no easier way to get it right than using video, however, Naylor says, there's also no easier way to get it wrong. In this edition of Coffee Talk, Naylor explains the importance of video in today's internet marketing industry and goes into some detail about the benefits of using screen capture software such as Camtasia and also lists some of his favorite video editing applications.  In addition, he shares important Dos and Don'ts first-time directors and video veterans often overlook or ignore and reveals his five-step method (http://www.screencastprofits.com/members/?member=820) of creating attention grabbing videos that, when used correctly, will give you the professional quality product you need to compete. This edition of James Martell's Coffee Talk is essential listening for any affiliate marketer who wants to "rise above the noise." And if you are... (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/JM-AMB-WebLayout-4.jpg) Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing? If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp (http://www.jamesmartell.com/bootcamp.html) Homestudy Program. James Martell no <iframe width="400" height="24" src="http://jamesmartell.com/?powerpress_embed=614-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/increase-conversion-rates-with-video/ http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/increase-conversion-rates-with-video/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:37:10 +0000 James Martell http://www.jamesmartell.com/wp/?p=601 http://jamesmartell.com/tips-techniques/increase-conversion-rates-with-video/feed/ 0 conversion rates,video,youtube The most recent Coffee Talk with Chris Sanderson & James Nardell of AMWSO.com, a British run affiliate management team focused on running outsourced affiliate programs who shared some important information on using merchant supplied video to increase y... (http://www.jamesmartell.com/images/coffee-talk/chris-sanderson-01aa.jpg) Coffee Talk with Chris Sanderson from AMWSO.com Tune in as James Martell, affiliate marketing entrepreneur and natural search expert, chats with Chris Sanderson and James Nardell of AMWSO.com to discuss the newest trend in affiliate marketing - using merchant supplied web video to dramatically increase your sites conversion rate. Sanderson and Nardell are pioneers of the newest trend in affiliate marketing - infusing video into your site as the final step in sealing the deal with your viewers. AMWSO.com, a British run affiliate management team focused on running outsourced affiliate programs, provide high converting affiliate management to companies world wide. (http://www.jamesmartell.com/images/coffee-talk/chris-sanderson-ct-web-video.jpg)Listen as Sanderson shares with you the simple process, which takes less than a minutes time, that can increase your conversion rate by a whopping 80%. As if having access to all their video clips wasn't enough, affiliates can make special requests as to the size and player of the video clips to fit their personal preferences - and access pre-launch information to be sure that they add the video at just the right time. So if you're looking to go from good to great, grab a hot cup of coffee and jot down some notes.  This edition of Coffee Talk is one that you simply can not afford to miss! And if you are... (http://jamesmartell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/JM-AMB-WebLayout-4.jpg) Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing? If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp (http://www.jamesmartell.com/bootcamp.html) Homestudy Program. James Martell no <iframe width="400" height="24" src="http://jamesmartell.com/?powerpress_embed=601-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/learn-how-to-use-video-on-your-website-to-increase-your-conversion-rate/ http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/learn-how-to-use-video-on-your-website-to-increase-your-conversion-rate/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:51:05 +0000 James Martell http://www.jamesmartell.com/wp/?p=582 http://jamesmartell.com/coffee-talk/learn-how-to-use-video-on-your-website-to-increase-your-conversion-rate/feed/ 0 conversion rates,video course,youtube Listen in as Joe and James discuss everything you need to know to create and add engaging video to your website on your own, and even tell you how you can outsource this fun, easy and profitable project for next to nothing. (http://www.jamesmartell.com/images/coffee-talk/joe-chapius-01aa.jpg)Coffee Talk with Joe Chapius from WebVideoZone.com Joe Chapius got his start on the Net back in 1996 (during the "pioneer days," as James calls it) and jokingly recalls his first $13 check as an affiliate marketer. Recognizing early on the power of the online world and the vast opportunities available, Joe tells James in this Coffee Talk interview how he went from affiliate marketing to creating WebVideoZone.com, an efficient, affordable tool that you can use to edit, host and add videos to your website. Joe and James discuss the many uses of videos and exactly why web video has become so wildly popular recently with YouTube becoming a household name overnight. (You may recall that YouTube was recently purchased by Google for a jaw-dropping $1.7 billion, confirming the fact that the brains behind Google certainly see the unlimited potential video brings to the Net). (http://www.jamesmartell.com/images/coffee-talk/joe-chapius-ct.jpg)As James asks in this Coffee Talk edition, if a picture is worth 1,000 words, what's a two-minute video worth? Listeners will also learn the purpose behind adding video to a website, which Joe says is "to get results or to help you accomplish something," such as selling, capturing email addresses or educating your site's visitors. "Start out with result or goal in mind," Joe advises Webmasters who are considering using videos to bump-up their conversion rates. Joe also tells how he climbed the learning curve associated with video editing and provides details on his favorite video editing software (which retails for under $120 or as low as $80-$90 on eBay). "This doesn't have to be a Hollywood production," he says. In fact, as James points out, you can rely on a neighborhood teen, local college kid, colleague, spouse or friend to shoot a simple five-minute video that you can easily edit to two-minute professional quality and upload to your website using Joe's services -- all with the quick click of your mouse. Joe talks about a friend of his that recently added video to his site, which was nothing more than a quick site tour, and his conversion rate jumped 30% in a few short days! You will also learn what Joe recommends you include in your video to ensure your audience is engaged and even what to do after you have used your video to grab (and hold) their attention. Then Joe shares with James his best tips and resources for video camera buying, explains why you want to buy a mini DVD, 3CCD camera (which has to do with way images are recorded on camera, overall quality, etc.) that includes camera plug-in microphone jacks, and why you should make sure your camera has the ability to override automatic settings (allowing you to control the shot). As you're about to learn, all of this is really is a no-brainer. Best of all, you can quickly and easily tackle this project yourself once armed with the information from this Coffee Talk interview. For instance, you will learn how you can download video to your computer via a firewire connection/cable by simply connecting your camera to your computer, how to import video onto your computer, what you need to edit the video, to add titles, colors, text, etc. Joe also tells James how to get videos into one of the handful of formats acceptable for the Web, and shares insider's information on what format he uses, what format Google uses, and even what format YouTube uses. Want to keep it really easy? You can use Joe's Big 3 package to: * Convert and upload your videos * Host your videos * And provide you with a video player for your website In fact, all you have to do is press a button to upload your videos from your computer to your site, automatically converting your video to the right format for you, then creating a player to play it, allowing you to customize color, size, what appears in the player before your video starts, add logos, etc. James Martell no 1:19:57 <iframe width="400" height="24" src="http://jamesmartell.com/?powerpress_embed=582-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>