Archive for July, 2008

by Bruce Hoover

Many debates go on about the best affiliate marketing programs and no real winners are found so perhaps it is just best to stick with regular websites. Affiliate marketing is a great way to sell other peoples products etc., while earning a commission. All that is required is a small website to promote the product or service and this can be anything from one page to something much bigger. Unlike applying for a sales position in the real world, on the Internet you get to choose what company you want to sell for.

At this point you my not have a good idea what it is you want to sell but this is not as difficult as it seems. You should not be in a rush at this point because you will need to spend time reading and understand the terms and conditions of the company you want to sell products for. Misunderstandings amongst affiliates are common so do not be one of them as it will affect your earning potential. It is not uncommon for there to be restrictions where you can be located to get paid and there have been instances where people have been accepted to programs and not been paid because they do not live in an approved location.

While some affiliate programs seem to be over generous with their payment structure (70 percent or more) those with less than a fifty percent payout should be avoided unless turnover is high. Some of the best information on affiliate marketing is found on Clickbank.com who also promote products and where you can open an account and be paid commission twice a month. It is quite normal to join most affiliate programs for free, after all you are selling their products so be warned about those that ask for a one off membership charge. The majority of programs will use Paypal or Clickbank and both are trustworthy so to ensure you are covered, register with both systems as it is free. While you are still in the early stages of creating an affiliate marketing business it is best to stick with what is safe until you have the experience to experiment with other payment methods.

When you are new at marketing affiliate products there is a great deal to learn, but take heart as there are a huge number of free resources, ebooks and websites, to help just do not try to take in too much at once. Although some free ebooks contain affiliate links so the author is paid for his work, you do not have to click on these if you do not want to. It is easy to start using the free techniques first in the early days and then stat paying for worthwhile programs etc. when you are making some money. This use of free products works well because it is a way for you to see whether the person who supplied them knows what they are doing.

In Closing

Do not forget that many types of advertising still exist outside of the Internet and to be a successful affiliate marketer you must consider these also. The advertising only needs to direct people to your website where if it has been designed correctly, will do the work for you. By using tracking methods (this is necessary and all affiliate marketers do it) you can decide which advertising methods work and which do not. There is a huge amount of freedom associated with affiliate marketing and the potential earnings are massive, but this can take many years to build up. One trap many new people fall into is never actually doing anything to earn the money they desire because they are too busy being permanent students.

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by Elizabeth Clark

Every day people make money transactions, they cash checks and deposit money. They make withdrawals and pay their bills online. Remember the top affiliate programs use fast and secure methods for handling financial transactions.

When there is an emergency what happens then? When you need money now or need to send money expeditiously what happens then? This usually takes time using credit unions and banks.

Speed is of utmost importance as well as affordability when it comes to receiving or sending money online. The Internet is far more superior for speed and accuracy. Let’s view some common options available to people.

Banks: Normally charge fees and usually want you to sign up or make some kind of deposit.

Ikobo money Internet transfer: They charge $5 a transaction and a minimal $.99 monthly fee.

Insta Cash transfers: This company is a little shady, they have misspelled words on their website. But registration is easy, that’s a plus. You’re usually disconnected when using their helpline. And getting refunded because of poor service is a slow process.

Money grams: Here’s a reputable company more tailored to large financial transactions. Their major drawback is they freeze the funds on your credit card, so don’t use a debit card because they will freeze your bank account funds. They also use pass codes and RRN numbers. You are also limited by their operating hours.

The Western Union: Their major drawback is 90% of their transactions are done in person. They usually assign an agent. They are a very reputable company but because of their lack of clearly displaying their prices, an agent might be necessary.

www.Xoom.com: These guys are customer based in the United States, so if you need money in the UK it’s almost impossible. They compare themselves to the Western Union, a rather exaggerated statement. They say they are very inexpensive for transferring and receiving money online. You normally get what you pay for.

If you want to do further research on any of the financial Money transfer organization above, simply type the name in your search engine to verify this information.

One of the most important necessities when sending money online is security. Computer hackers and thieves are everywhere in our world.

People should feel safe and comfortable when making online cash transactions. This is why PayPal is ranked among the top affiliate programs. Compared to a bank vault their security is similar.

Pay Pal is a free awesome online money transfer program. They also offer a affiliate program that pays you $5 per referral. You can transfer money by e-mail and purchase items online through a very secure server.

You can also place an order link or shopping cart on your website to take orders. And make fast and secure payments in 2 easy steps: you can create a PayPal account with their one-page registration form.

PayPal also gives you the privilege to link your bank account to fund your payments or transfers. But what makes PayPal superior is their e-mail to e-mail immediate transfer to anyone in the world.

If they have an e-mail address and a PayPal account you can send money from e-mail to e-mail address. Immediately the transaction is made. It’s not a complicated process, it’s fast and simple.

PayPal is ranked superior to a majority of online financial companies for many more reasons. You can do more than just transfer money. Here are a few more benefits below:

Receive a PayPal MasterCard account

A PayPal debit card

A gift certificate program

A PayPal plus rewards services program

The greatest part about PayPal’s money transfer program is their cell phone Bill pay program. This is a great program for the person who is constantly on the go. With PayPal and your cell phone financial transactions are right at your fingertips.

When you become a PayPal member, all the amazing benefits you will receive; especially the simple e-mail to e-mail instant money transfer online. All your friends will definitely need to know about this valuable information.

By doing this you can get paid just for telling your friends about PayPal. They are one of the top affiliate programs online. PayPal places the power of financial transactions in your hands.

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by Joe Marquez

If you’re desperately searching through the pages of Google to find that perfect home business, I have no doubt in my mind that you have seen multiple pages that display the shirtless surfer looking guy with a laptop. As you continued to read on, you heard boasts of “$5,000-$10,000 per week” and “6 and 7 figure returns” and you got really excited, am I right? Chances are you were completely sold on the concept, but the big factor in your indecision was the cost. Well, before you give the Reverse Funnel System anymore thought, I’d like to break it down a bit more simply and bring some things to your attention that you may have ignored or simply didn’t notice. Furthermore, I’d like to make mention to an equally comparable alternative, and perhaps show you another option to consider.

First, let’s pick apart the process and examine each piece. Everyone starts out by filling out an “application” which costs $50. Once that is finished, you are provided with all of the details on the system. You then learn that the Reverse Funnel System actually promotes another company known as Global Resorts Network. It’s a travel membership club that offers discounted stays at high end resorts, and the $3,000 start up cost is ACTUALLY a fee for signing up with Global Resorts Network. So basically, you have to put your confidence in the Reverse Funnel System and decide if they are the best program to help you earn profits with Global Resorts Network.

One thing to immediately evaluate is the high costs of joining. The membership fee is $3,000 and along with that it is recommended that you also have around $2,000 to $5,000 in startup advertisement costs. PLUS, there is also a recurring monthly fee of $300. That’s a bit to handle for the average person in America. If anyone does have that kind of money to risk on business ventures, they typically look at these types of opportunities as a means of INCREASING their riches, not MAKE them. So what does this mean? It means that the Reverse Funnel System is tailored for those who HAVE money. Consequently, the little guy is left out and anyone else who doesn’t have as much to invest has to look elsewhere.

Furthermore, what does this suggested advertisement budget inform us of? It implies that the Reverse Funnel System is very dependent on paid advertisement. So anyone who can afford to invest more in advertisements automatically has a higher probability of success. That doesn’t make the system a level opportunity.

There are countless methods for driving traffic to any given website. With most programs like the Reverse Funnel System, that’s your only job. You are given a high conversion website that turns visitors into buyers, and all you have to do is get visitors. With the Reverse Funnel System, it’s clear that they favor paid advertisement as their means of acquiring those visitors. How about the countless types of free advertisement? I highly doubt that the Reverse Funnel System places a focus on them.

Also, what if the Reverse Funnel System is outside of your spending limits? Does that mean that the cheaper opportunities aren’t as valuable? Not necessarily. Some people tend to adopt this thought process but the cost of an opportunity isn’t always a determinant of how effective or profitable it is.

This brings me to my next point. Given the right information, and the proper training, do you think you could become profitable with any program simply because you know how it ALL works? If you’re new to internet marketing, I’ll just answer that for you…NO. I hope that isn’t a slap in the face to you, but it’s true. Whether a program sucks or not, you can theoretically make money no matter what. It’s just a numbers game, as is anything else. If you can get a million visitors to any given page that sells something, some people are going to buy. If a buyer can tell themselves that the product is worth its price tag, transaction over. That holds true if the product is a piece of gum, or a million dollar house.

What am I getting at? If you know how to properly market online and you can find people looking to buy what you have, you can literally sell anything. It’s an invaluable skill. Choose any search engine, type in “home based business” and have your pick of the litter; the experienced marketer can turn a profit from that program. So instead of asking “will this opportunity make me money?”, ask “will this opportunity TEACH me to make money.” A small difference in wording completely changes the question.

The Wealth Funnel system is the only program I’ve seen that focuses on educating its members. Like its competitors, it allow individuals to market a product that people want; but its structured to turn any novice internet marketer into a professional one as quickly as possible. It provides all of the necessary materials to bring rookies up to speed, and then gives them a product to practice their newfound skills on. Furthermore, it gives access to pre written ads that have shown to turn profits; but the ads are included as an option among many. It isn’t the ads that do the selling, it’s the internet marketer; and the Wealth Funnel System knows how to turn you into one.

This concludes my article on the Reverse Funnel System. I hope it’ll be of assistance in your evaluation of Ty Coughlin’s opportunity. Whether you decide on the Reverse Funnel System or any other program, understand that your success isn’t dependent on one key skill but many. Try to find the program that will teach you ALL of those skills.

Wishing you the best, Joe Marquez

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