If I had a nickel for every person that wanted to build their own blog, well… I’d have a LOT of nickels!

The problem is that most people get stuck at the “building” part.

They pay massive fees to have custom blog sites created. Or they spend a lot of money on incredibly complicated “site building” software… some even as high as $297/month!

And they end up more frustrated than ever.

That’s why I have been hard at work on a solution that is affordable and practical.

What I’ve created will help you overcome the obstacles that have been standing in your way.

You may be familiar with Wordpress. As the world’s leading blogging platform, Wordpress is the go-to solution for many successful bloggers and business owners. WordPress offers a number of standard “themes” and plugins that anyone can use in the design of their website.

And while WordPress is easy to use, sometimes people get overwhelmed with the technical aspects of setting up a new media optimized WordPress blog.

That’s why I am so excited to announce the EZ Build A Blog Course!

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You’ve never seen a course as easy to follow. Check out what you’ll learn with the EZ Build A Blog Course:

- The EZ Way to Register a Domain Name
- The EZ Way to Register for Hosting
- The EZ Way to Configure Your Hosting
- The EZ Way to Install WordPress
- The EZ Way to Customize Your Blog
- The EZ Way to Enhance WordPress
- The EZ Way to Create Your First Keyword Optimized Blog Post

With The EZ Build A Blog Course you can get your blog online and avoid all of the technical headaches and frustration that can knock you off your feet and keep you from developing an online presence.

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It gets better… I’ve even added two bonuses that will enhance your online business: the From A to e(Z)ine course and a two month trial of the DotCom Mechanics DVD of the Month Program.

- Get all you need to design and publish an eZine

- Access step-by-step tutorials to help you get the most out of your investment in internet marketing tools.

Go check out The EZ Build A Blog Course now and watch the brief video for an overview of how the EZ Build A Blog Course is the answer you have been looking for!

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Get blogging!

One of the keys to the success of many of my clients has been to write and submit articles to the different online article submission websites. Some clients do all the writing and submissions themselves.  Others focus strictly on the writing and outsource the submission process.  And still others hire a ghostwriter to write their article and then submit it to the different article directories.

Why all the effort and focus on writing? As you no doubt already know, writing articles is probably the most effective way to establish yourself as an expert in your field and increase the traffic to your website. So you diligently write articles and then spend hours posting them to Article Submission websites. “There must be a smarter way?” you think each time you submit your articles. There is!

First, let’s look at simple techniques to get the most out of the time you will be investing in article submissions.

Organization Saves Time

Create a simple spreadsheet to organize each submission. The spreadsheet should contain the following:

• URLs for all submission websites
• User names and passwords for each site
• Submission format (text, HTML, hyperlink URLs, etc.)
• Submission date

When it comes to article submission there are two different approaches you can take.  The first is to visit each article submission site and manually submit the article content yourself.  Expect to set aside an afternoon for this process.  You can speed up the process by following the tip below:

Prep Your Article

Most submission sites allow HTML coding, so spend the time to code your article before you start your submissions. Other sites post warnings that copying and pasting directly from Word will cause the article to be improperly formatted.

Be sure you have a text version (created in Notepad) available. A few select sites require you to code the carriage returns into your article. Again, having a text file with HTML tags ready and waiting makes the submission process flow smoothly.

Know the Rules

Here are some simple Do’s and Don’ts to help increase your success as a self-publisher.

Do’s

1. Always read the submission criteria before submitting your article.
2. Format your article to 60-65 characters/line when submitting to announcement lists or by email.
3. Use proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization and sentence structure.
4. Make time to manually submit articles. Most automated article submission services are frowned upon in the publishing industry.

Don’ts

1. Do not write solo ads: You’re here to share your knowledge. No sales pitches allowed.
2. Do not include affiliate links: Again, education is the goal, not sales.
3. Do not submit more than one article per week: Most publishers receive thousands of articles daily. If you submit more than 1 article per week, chances are, your second submission will be discarded.

The second approach you can take is to purchase article submission software.  There are many different types of software available.  The one I have used personally for my own article submissions and those of my clients is Brad Callen’s Free Article Submitter.

Remember: You don’t have to go it alone. If you’re overwhelmed by the writing or submission process, hire help.

Want to build and profit from your own lists?

I am currently evaluating a new course

“How To Build and PROFIT From Your Own Lists”

This is a very comprehensive approach to list-building and not at all
a “light-weight” or “quick tips” program like so many others you may
have experienced or seen offered.  The course is a no-nonsense approach to list building that gives you practical steps and strategies you can follow.

Most of the online business building programs tell you that your primary focus for your online presence should be building your list.  “The money’s in the list” they advise and while I don’t agree with that valuation 100%, I do understand the value of building a list.  Which is why I’m taking time to review what this course has to offer.

Personally, I’ve been around some of the biggest & brightest marketing minds online today – and I’m still picking up a few new tricks.

So visit this page, I think you’ll be delighted at everything you get for such a reasonable price.

Marketing Makeover Generator is a favorite tool among many of my clients.  And it’s not hard to understand why.  After all, Marketing Makeover Generator combines autoresponder and eZine broadcast features with AudioGenerator and InstantVideoGenerator – some of the hottest internet marketing tools online today.  What I love best about Marketing Makeover Generator, though, is that it helps you build landing pages really quickly. Let’s face it, not everyone can build a landing page using HTML and even if you have a web designer or Virtual Assistant that works with you, when inspiration for a new product or list builder strikes, you can’t wait to get it online.

Marketing Makeover Generator simplifies the process of getting your landing page online and attracting subscribers.  With an easy checklist and step-by-step instructions, you’re walked through everything you need to get your name capture page up and running, quickly and easily.  There are even a few attractive and eye-catching templates to choose from.  And if you use a mailing list service like 1ShoppingCart or aWeber, then integrating your opt-in code is a snap!

If you’re looking for an integrated and unique way to stand out from the competition, then Marketing Makeover Generator is for you.  You’ll save time and money by consolodating all of your Internet Marketing in one easy account – for one monthly fee!

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Turn your blog’s best content into an e-mail newsletter.  If you’re one of the many smart bloggers who also build their email lists and deliver a blog newsletter, I bet you put a lot of effort into creating high-quality content.  But it can be challenging to create fresh content for your blog and then additional content for your eZine or newsletter.  And to be honest, sometimes it’s hard to find the time to keep up with regular blogging & newsletter publishing. 

With aWeber, you don’t need to choose between creating blog posts or publishing a jam-packed e-mail newsletter.  aWeber allows you to broadcast your blog content directly to your subscribers, without having to recreate or even reformat your blog content for eZine publication.  With aWeber’s blog brodcast feature, you choose how many posts you want sent per issue and the frequency with which you want your e-mail newsletter broadcast.  And you can even have your Twitter status updated with the broadcast!

If you don’t need extensive eCommerce capabilities, aWeber is the right product for you.  aWeber allows you to broadcast your newsletter, capture visitor sign ups, and send unlimited follow ups, autoresponders and newsletters.

Compare the features of aWeber to other autoresponder services.

Automation is the key to success for your online business.  Marketer’s Choice (a division of 1ShoppingCart) allows you to instantly automate your email marketing, website sales, digital delivery, ad tracking, credit card processing, recurring billing, affiliate program and almost every eCommerce activity facing the online business owner or internet marketer.

Setting Up Your Automated Sales Team is a Snap

You are just one step away from learning how you can easily set up an automated website … just like the Internet’s most successful online marketers.  99% of my clients use the same system.  It’s easy to use and integrate into your existing website.  You’ll enjoy peace of mind because selling online is made simple:

• Payments are instantly placed in your bank account
• Prospects and customers receive responses automatically
• Know which ads are working immediately
• Sell and earn more with your own affiliate program
• Building your own mailing lists is easy

I personally use this and highly recommend it.  Automate with Marketer’s Choice – test drive it today.