Cecille says, “SEO, or search engine optimization, is a fancy term for making sure people can find your website. As most online experiences begin with a search engine, it is absolutely crucial to make sure that your site is on top of those search engine results pages. This is where a good, solid SEO strategy comes in. The SEO industry was valued at more than USD $16 billion in 2010. That’s not surprising, as more and more online businesses realizethe huge impact SEO has on sales”. 5 SEO Affiliate Programs To Monetize ANY Blog Mark Ling’s  ’Affilorama’ Blog  [...]

Gina Broom says, “If you’re tackling the social media arena as a part of your business strategy, you’ve probably set out on Facebook and Twitter, and possibly either Google+ or Pinterest. Sound familiar? It’s just the way it’s been done across the board thus far. I’m going to cut right to the chase, and make some hefty claims. Instagram has surpassed Twitter, and the way it’s growing, it looks to have its eye on global social media domination. It’s getting to the point where you almost have to feel”. How to Use Instagram for Business Mark Ling’s  ’Affilorama’... [...]

Gina Broom says, “The air is filled with the voices of unhappy affiliates: “Why isn’t my website getting much traffic? I targeted keywords in my content.” Or, “I’m getting traffic, but my site still isn’t doing very well. Why?” When we go and have a look at these websites, there seems to be a common theme. There’s nothing particularly “WOW” about them. There’s nothing that makes me want to bookmark them. There’s nothing that makes me want to share them with my friends. You might think, why!? I’ve done”. A Challenge... [...]

Gina Broom says, “Have you ever thought to yourself… “Why bother with social media, really? I mean, it’s so hard to measure the worth of social campaigns directly. So much of it is just general exposure, and how vague is that? Especially when it comes to paying for this exposure with boosted posts on Facebook.” Many people think along these lines, and fair enough too, considering that a business must always consider the return on investment for any venture. The unfortunate part comes when some marketers make the mistake of trying to monetize their efforts on Facebook right... [...]

Jason Del Rey says, “Here come the turf wars. Ahead of eBay’s planned split into three separate companies, its core shopping business has cut off its eBay Enterprise unit from selling ads on eBay’s websites and mobile apps, according to multiple sources. The eBay Enterprise unit sells e-commerce and logistics services to midsize and large retailers, but also has a marketing division that helps these retailers advertise online. Until this year, the Enterprise unit was able to buy ad space on eBay on behalf of some of its retail clients. But no longer. Now, the Enterprise unit can only use... [...]

Gina Broom says, “If you have a Facebook page set up for your brand, (and let’s face it: by now, you should), then you’ll be familiar with the little “Boost Post” button. I’d like to take this opportunity to say that if you don’t have a Facebook page set up to promote your brand by now, then for goodness’ sake, get one now! Whether you’ve actually clicked that button or not, I’m going to go through it with you and let you know how to make the most of the best feature: highly targeted audience filtering. How Does the “Boost Post”... [...]

Gina Broom says, “Whether you’ve decided you’d like to have a crack at writing your own blog posts, or you want to optimize your current writing process, this is sure to give you a boost. I’ve spent a while now trying to find faster ways to do it without sacrificing quality. One particular Bill Gates quote always stuck with me, even before I got into the business world. He said, “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” At first I thought, surely a”. The Productivity-Optimized 5-Step Blog Writing Process Mark... [...]

Adam Hansen says, “Have you noticed the popularity of one-page websites these days? They seem to be popping up everywhere, and for good reason. Done right, one-page websites can look super creative, clean and classy. These sites also help keep users engaged because they never have to click around a site and risk hitting a dead end that makes them bounce back to the search results. But before you start remodeling all of your websites, there’s a little secret the one-page evangelists aren’t telling”. Is Your One-Page Website Killing Your SEO? Mark Ling’s  ’Affilorama’ Blog  [...]

Adam Hansen says, “We all know the power of social media traffic, and Facebook’s in particular. Building an engaged fan base on Facebook is a great way to interact with your most die-hard followers, increase website traffic and (hopefully) sales. But recent changes in the Facebook organic reach algorithms could have big effects on your website’s traffic and your social media. How It All Works Just like in the search engine world, there is paid and organic traffic on social media platforms like”. Decreasing Facebook Organic Reach: What You Need to Know Mark Ling’s  ’Affilorama’... [...]

Gina Broom says, “Content creation is such a huge slice of the Internet marketing pie. Ever had someone cut a piece of a pie, and then joke that the rest of it is their piece? When content creation does that, it’s not joking. Google updates its algorithms all the time, This isn’t news, but the changes aren’t complicated to understand, either. Basically, it’s all about providing value to site visitors. And what do site visitors want? Quality content. BAM! Just like that, you understand it”. Video Content: Super Fun! Super Effective Mark Ling’s  ’Affilorama’... [...]