189 Internet Marketing Tips, Tactics and Techniques

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I received a very clever email the other day. At first I thought it was some kind of joke or spam or something.

Why?

Because it was from top internet marketer Jimmy D. Brown, creator of the highly successful Membernaire. Why would a massive marketer like Mr. Brown be opening a ticket on my support desk?

That’s right, this wasn’t just any old autoresponder email plopping into my inbox resulting from me signing up to a mailing list. It was actually a personal message from Mr. Brown himself. Sheesh!

Jimmy told me that he’d written an article on his blog and linked to a great post that he’d found on my blog, he’d also included links to a few other posts on various other high traffic blogs.

He asked if I would be prepared to post his article on my blog so that we could mutually benefit from the traffic – what a fantastic idea!

So what’s in it for me (WIIFM) and what’s in it for him?

Obviously, Jimmy’s a pretty clever guy and if you run your own blog, regardless of the niche, take note and defintely try something like this yourself…..

Task: Find other bloggers in your niche and research blog posts that are informative, well-written and that have had a good response (check out how many comments have been received to that post). Pay particular attention to blog post titles such as

“6 Top Tips for…”

“27 Ways To….”

“101 Benefits of….”

these type of `list’ articles are very popular!

Benefit: Your readers will love the fact that you are presenting them with great content on the niche that they are interested in.

Task: Create your own blog post around the articles that you have selected, include an introduction and an explanation of why you think your readers will find the articles helpful.

Benefit: If you’re a blogger that sometimes struggles for article ideas this is an excellent starting point. Sometimes it just takes a small nudge in the right direction, a chink of an idea and you’re off and running.

Task:. Contact the writers of the blog posts you are linking to and tell them you enjoyed their post and that you have included it in a post on your own blog.

Benefit: It’s a fantastic idea to participate in the blogging community and what better way than to communicate with other bloggers. Most bloggers are delighted to get a ping back or link back from fellow bloggers. It puts you on the radar in your niche and you can build some great relationships. Who knows where it could lead!

Task: Ask those whose articles you have used if they would be willing to post your article on their blog, or at least link back to your article.

Benefit: Remember, this is all about traffic. If you linking to other blogs they will get a pingback or notification that you are doing so and they will come and check you out. If you are mutually linking, you will both benefit from the flow of traffic from both sets of readers and search engine traffic.

How have I benefitted from this?

Check out the three screen shots below. You’ll see that prior to Jimmy’s article and link to my blog, which he posted on 29th April, I was receiving no traffic from his blog at all. And the same goes for other contributors who also posted Jimmy’s article on their blogs, Terry Dean and Carrie Lauth. However, look at the spikes of traffic after Jimmy and the others had posted.

Traffic from Jimmy D. Brown’s Blog

jimmy d brown traffic 189 Internet Marketing Tips, Tactics and Techniques

Traffic From Terry Dean’s Blog

Traffic From Terry Dean's Blog

Traffic From Carrie Lauth’s Blog

Traffic From Carrie Lauth's Blog

Task: Ensure that you have some kind of sign up box on your blog to capture email addresses for your mailing list, together with a prominent RSS button so that visitors can subscribe to your blog feed. Give your visitors every opportunity to keep up with what you’re doing on Twitter, Friendfeed and other social networking platforms by displaying the relevant links and icons in prominent places.

Benefit: Why waste all this free traffic? If your visitors like what they read why wouldn’t they want to sign up for your free product or report.  If you’re publishing great content, they’ll want to know when you next post again and sign up to your RSS feed, perhaps.

Start to build a relationship with your visitors, make them regulars, get to know them via email, Twitter – communicate with them and build your following.

So, without further ado, my thanks to Jimmy D. Brown for including me – below is his excellent article. I hope my regular readers will enjoy the great content that he’s selected and if you’re a new visitor to my blog, welcome, and I hope you visit again :-)

189 Internet Marketing Tips, Tactics and Techniques
By Jimmy D. Brown of http://www.JimmyBrown.com

“Have you ever wished someone would do all of the “research” for you so you could just cut to the chase? I know I have. There have been many times I’d like to not waste hours of my life sifting through low-quality articles and blog posts to find the occasional gem.

If only someone else had written this article for me to read a long time ago. :-) Fortunately, I’m gonna save you the trouble of getting double vision from staring at your computer screen trying to find some good internet marketing reads.

Below you’ll find some great “tips based” blog posts that are filled with meaty ideas. Some of these authors you’ve probably heard of, some you might not have heard of. All deserve to be included for providing some golden nuggets in their content.“

10 Ways To Make $10K Per Month
By Jimmy D. Brown
http://www.jimmybrown.com/10-ways-to-make-10k/

27 Ways To Get Your Blog Readers To Comment
By Nicole Dean
http://nicoleonthenet.com/2008/blog-readers-commen/

11 Steps To Getting More Blog Traffic
By Alice Seba
http://www.internetmarketingsweetie.com/blog/blog-traffic

21 Ways to Add More Subscribers
By Terry Dean
http://www.terrydean.org/21-ways-to-add-more-subscribers/

10 Free Ways To Drive Traffic To A Brand New Website
By Lynn Terry
http://www.clicknewz.com/633/traffic-tips-for-new-sites/

100 Free Blogging Tips
By Carrie Lauth
http://carrielauth.com/blog/free-100-top-blogging-tips/

5 Simple Ways To Increase Click Through Rates
By Zac Johnson
http://zacjohnson.com/5-simple-ways-to-increase-click-through-rates/

5 Simple Steps To Effectively Promote Your Affiliate Products
By Paula Brett
http://paula-brett.com/blog/5-simple-steps-to-effectively-promote-your-affiliate-products/

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  1. 29 Responses to “189 Internet Marketing Tips, Tactics and Techniques”

  2. By Keith BlackburnNo Gravatar on May 8, 2009 | | Reply

    This is a really interesting post Paula. I will definitely give this tactic a try in the near future.

    Thanks and best wishes – Keith

    Keith Blackburn’s last blog post..A Tale From Room 405 (Or How I Discovered Some Inner Strength)

  3. By Daniël de MosNo Gravatar on May 8, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,

    I’m really glad you started posting your useful and handy tips again.

    The tips you posted this time, are true gems again. Very useful info.

    Thanks.

    Yours,

    Daniël

  4. By Kevin GriffithNo Gravatar on May 8, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,

    Sorry for the delay posting this comment but I was busy picking myself up off of the floor, I hit my head when I fell after getting your email! Just kidding of course but I thought I needed to carry on your own joke you started in your email!

    Wow, I was on Jimmy Brown’s list way back in 2003 when he had profitsvault.com. I know he’s a very successful internet marketer.

    This concept of sharing traffic is excellent, I’m so glad you made this post and shared the ideas with us. I’ll definitely be using this technique very soon. Gone are the days of complaining about not having good content to share with our readers! Oh yea, I was also on Terry Dean’s list a long time ago. I’m glad to know he and Jimmy are still alive and kicking!

    Great to hear from you, take care and keep in touch!

    Kevin Griffith

  5. By Pat GrahamNo Gravatar on May 8, 2009 | | Reply

    Very interesting post, Paula. I’m glad you found your keyboard once again. I’ve been missing your frequent insights and humor.

    Keep it up! I’m not the only one who misses your updates.

    Pat

  6. By Stuart TurnbullNo Gravatar on May 8, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula

    I always learn something new when I visit your blog, Paula.

    I particularly like your ‘attention grabbing’ title…. very clever!

    This idea is very ‘do able’, I must put it on my ‘to do’ list.

    Stuart

  7. By Dawn KayNo Gravatar on May 8, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula

    It just shows that if you are willing to create informative, helpful, good quality content for your readers ( which you always do )it pays off in the end.

    To be handpicked by Jimmy Brown ( Wow ).

    The blog post sharing is an excellent idea and one that I will try to do.

    Congratulations on a great post and….keep them coming!.

    Dawn Kay

    Dawn Kay’s last blog post..Top Newbie Internet Marketing Mistakes To Avoid!

  8. By Paul HooperNo Gravatar on May 9, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,

    Wow, Mr. Brown himself knocking at your door (or your mailbox rather). I have been a follower of Jimmy Brown, often promote his products (and have bought a few of them), and am currently going through his 52 week Affiliatenaire course, so i understand the knowledge and exprience he brings to this industry.
    Thank you for sharing this with us, it can only benefit us all if we implement this too.
    Cheers Paula,

    Paul Hooper

    Paul Hooper’s last blog post..Instant Blog Feeder

  9. By Sandra RodriguesNo Gravatar on May 10, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,

    I am definitely looking forward to meet you in person in Vegas after reading this post. Many thanks for the tips and I will be coming back for more for sure.

    I have recently been invited to write few articles to a site on my niche and was wondering how to expand on the idea and your post have given me some food for thought. Tks for that.

    I guess I will see you in Vegas then..

    Take care,

    Sandra

    Sandra Rodrigues’s last blog post..For all mothers with all my love.

  10. By Paula BrettNo Gravatar on May 10, 2009 | | Reply

    Thanks guys, and gals, for taking the trouble to leave a comment, it’s very much appreciated :)

  11. By Paula BrettNo Gravatar on May 10, 2009 | | Reply

    @Sandra – I’m glad that my article has given you some inspiration. Do come and say hello in Vegas, I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new people and catching up with old friends, such as Pat Graham, who is flying in from Oklahoma especially to meet up with me. It’s all very exciting, and I’m really looking forward to it :)

  12. By Randy SmithNo Gravatar on May 15, 2009 | | Reply

    Hey Paula,

    Fantastic!
    Getting a personal email/ticket from Jimmy Brown….

    Those initials could also be used to descibe how many might feel about such an event… J ammy B **** ….LOL

    Go Girl :)

    Randy
    http://www.RandolfSmith.com
    P.S. On a serious note – well deserved due to the quality of your posts :)

  13. By Paula BrettNo Gravatar on May 19, 2009 | | Reply

    Thanks, Randy. Where ya been? Not seen you around for a while :)

  14. By Sharon FergusonNo Gravatar on May 25, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,

    Discovered you through Terry Dean. I think Terry gives more content than anyone else online!

    Regarding tips and tactics; FingerBiz has an Automated System that generates most of the nightly income for our members. We are finding that email responses are really falling.

  15. By Barry WellsNo Gravatar on May 28, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula, another great post, thanks. I always take so much away whenever i visit your blog. Randy is right when he mentions the Quality of your posts.

    Respect & Regards,
    Barry Wells

    Barry Wells’s last blog post..Cloaking Your Affiliate Links The Easy Way

  16. By Scott ThrallNo Gravatar on Jun 6, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,
    Wow thats pretty cool, drawing the attention of Jimmy D Brown, I notice from the comments here you have quite a guru following. Great post sharing yet another way to include useful content and JV at the same time.

    Keep Failing Forward (as a mentor of ours liked to say)
    Scott

    Scott Thrall’s last blog post..Make Web Traffic Join Your Optin List

  17. By AthenaNo Gravatar on Jun 10, 2009 | | Reply

    Awesome, personal contact from Jimmy D. Brown. And some great tips, too. Keep up the great work.

    Athena’s last blog post..Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back By Avoiding These 2 Mistakes

  18. By Mark BowdenNo Gravatar on Jun 11, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula

    I am pretty new around here, but what I will say is the power of Twitter, awesome I found this great informative blog only after you started following me on Twitter just the other day.

    Some fantastic material and very useful hands on information that we can all benefit from.

    Kindest Regards
    Mark Bowden

    PS so many people tell me Twitter don’t work, both you and I know it does.
    [rq=2638,0,blog][/rq]Internet Marketing Show – Episode 8

  19. By Paula BrettNo Gravatar on Jun 11, 2009 | | Reply

    Hey, Mark. How lovely that you paid a visit, thank you so much. I agree with you 100%. Twitter is fantastic, and yes, it does work.

    I’m so glad that some of my posts are helpful to you and hope you visit again

    Thanks again and take care :)

  20. By Michael J OttmanNo Gravatar on Jun 24, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi sweetie, it was great to finally meet you in Vegas. What, no posts since the Vegas trip? Are you still recovering from all the late night bantoring? LOL

    Man I’ll get this UK language straightened out soon enough so when I come for a visit I won’t be shocked.

    Or will I? Hmmmm

    I wanted to let everyone know that I followed with Dean in quitting my job. Now I have the time to devote to my business online and not just dabble around with this internet marketing stuff.

    It’s time to make a decision and I made it yesterday. Boy it feels good to fire the boss!

    I am ready to go and can’t wait to succeed. Love you Paula and know that you have another fan.

    Love Michael J Ottman

  21. By Paula BrettNo Gravatar on Jun 24, 2009 | | Reply

    Wow, Mike, that’s amazing news. Many congratulations and well done. You’re going to love it and I’m sure you won’t regret going it alone. I know you’re gonna make a huge success of things :)

    No, not had chance to do a post-Vegas post yet, tch, too much to catch up on, but I will.

    I’m so glad that I met you in Vegas and we had such fun together. Thanks for putting up with the tiara and the Gray Goose debacle in the Mexican restaurant, lol

    Speak soon, chickie

    Paula

  22. By Keith Purkiss (Alex Jeffreys Student)No Gravatar on Jul 21, 2009 | | Reply

    Thanks Paula,

    I’ll remember those tips when I’m stuck next which won’t be long as I’m aiming to post every day,

    Keith
    .-= Keith Purkiss (Alex Jeffreys Student)´s last blog ..How Do You Find How Many Backlinks You Have? =-.

  23. By marcus passeyNo Gravatar on Jul 21, 2009 | | Reply

    Hey Paula how are you??

    Great post some good tips there hope I get a big gun land on my blog some day.

    I shall just keep getting myself out there and try to get noticed.

    hope to speak one day

    cheers

    Marcus Passey
    .-= marcus passey´s last blog ..Marketing With Alex Coaching Course 2.0My Kids Wanted To Do A Funny Internet Marketing Video =-.

  24. By Julie NewmanNo Gravatar on Jul 30, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,

    I have my timer on, getting use to that concept, but allowed extra time to come to your blog. I knew you would not fail me! You have so much valuable content for a newbie pup. I saw the title and thought wow 189 tips. Do – I dare! Well sure I do …

    Wandering around your blog picking up golden nuggets,

    ~ Julie
    .-= Julie Newman´s last blog ..Marketing Newbie Checklist =-.

  25. By Derek OveringtonNo Gravatar on Aug 4, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula
    fantastic content,tips and advise,must put 30 minutes to one side to come back and go over your blog again.
    Cheers Derek

  26. By Alexis SalaamNo Gravatar on Aug 8, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula

    This is my first time stopping by I heard some great things about you and with the content you have on this blog I guess it’s true this technique you’re talking about looks like a winner I heard about it before but really didnt know how powerful it was but with the steps you put forward making so simple this seems like something we all can do.

    Thanks for the post.

    Alexis
    .-= Alexis Salaam´s last blog ..THE INTERNET MARKETERS BUDGETING PLAN =-.

  27. By Paula BrettNo Gravatar on Aug 8, 2009 | | Reply

    @Keith – wow, every day? That’s a goal to set yourself, but I have no doubt you’ll make a success of it :)

    @Marcus – I don’t think there’s any danger of people not noticing you, lol. You’re doing a great job and I expect to hear a lot more about you :)

    @Julie – hey, Julie, welcome. I’m glad you’re finding some of my articles helpful. Do pop back any time :)

    @Derek – Please feel free to visit any time and thank you for your kind words :)

    @Alexis – I’m glad you’ve heard some good things about me, let’s just hope I can live up to them, lol. Thank you for taking the time to stop by!

  28. By SilvaNo Gravatar on Sep 25, 2009 | | Reply

    These are excellent tips definitely will help create more opportunities for online growth. Thanks Paula.
    .-= Silva´s last blog ..Hayabusa Hybrid MMA Gloves =-.

  29. By Jacinta DeanNo Gravatar on Sep 29, 2009 | | Reply

    Hi Paula,

    Absolutely awesome post. Thank you so much for your suggestions and I will definitely be reading all the posts and articles you are recommending.

    I have been a fellow student of John Thornhill’s for quite a while and I am finally wrapping my head around all of these concepts. There is so much to learn and so little time when I am doing this around a 2 year old! :shock:

    Thank you so much for allowing John’s students to have access to your “Operation Ebook”. It was excellent and I really love your “Take Me By The Hand” style.

    I would also like to say thank you for the great service at D9 Hosting as well. All my websites are hosted with you!

    Looking forward to your future posts.

    Kind Regards

    Jacinta :D
    (An Aussie mum trying to create a business online around a 2 year old!)
    .-= Jacinta Dean´s last blog ..Creating My Business Online Daily Tasks & The Future! =-.

  30. By Paula BrettNo Gravatar on Sep 29, 2009 | | Reply

    Thank you, for your very kind words, Jacinta. I totally know where you’re coming from about working around children. It’s hard work but satisfying too :)

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