Chow says, “The ability to make money on autopilot is one of the biggest benefits of making money online. However, this is something that most new Internet marketers have a major problem achieving. After watching this Driving with John Chow video, you’ll understand how it’s possible to completely automate your online business, and remove yourself from it. In fact, the automation systems I have in place works so well that I often make more money being away from my business (like the time I made $30,636 while having dinner in the Bahamas) than being at home “working” it”. How To Automate... [...]

Chow says, “There are a few blog sites out there that seem to really stand above the rest as far as traffic and content goes.  Ok, now read that last sentence again. Did you catch what I did there? TRAFFIC and CONTENT go hand in hand. Lots of content, and lots of GOOD content. Whether or not your blog is the whole point of you being online, or if it is just a small piece of your business online, there is a huge difference between a good blogger and a bad one. If your blogs represent 2 AM thoughts while drowning in Mt. Dew and Video Games, listen up”. How To REALLY Be Successful As A Blogger John Chow’s... [...]

Chow says, “2015 is just a few hours away, and on this episode of Driving with John Chow, I want to show you the best business to start in the new year. It won’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the best business to start in 2015 is an Internet business, which in my opinion is the best business to start, period. The Internet has made me millions, and will continue to do so. It has allowed me, and many others, to live The Dot Com Lifestyle. The easiest way to start is with a blog”. The Best Business To Start In 2015 John Chow’s Blog  [...]

Chow says, “Finding a decent content strategy for your website may not be as easy as it would initially sound. Sometimes, we take a bigger issue with what the content LOOKS like.  Other times, we take issue with what the content SAYS.  These are both good, important things to worry about, and they are issues that need to be included in your strategy.  You obviously want to make sure that people can access the part of your site they want to easily, and they need to be able to find what they are looking for in a timely manner. Over the last few years, I have noticed more and more websites opting... [...]

Chow says, “Email marketing is definitely alive and well. It is utilized by so many top brands and companies online, including Best Buy, Amazon and TeeFury. The right kinds of email newsletters can be hugely successful, helping you increase sales and improve customer retention. If you’re struggling with the open rates or the conversion rates on your email campaign, you might be wondering what you’re doing wrong. Content Marketing Specialist Kristen Dunleavy recently published an article on the AWeber blog that outlines many of the most common email marketing mistakes, explaining why your... [...]

Chow says, “Unless you’re getting paid a decent salary to run a company blog, most of us bloggers could use some extra cash. Most of the time we’re doing all this blogging for kicks or as a way to promote a scrappy up and coming business. In short, any sort of additional income would be a welcome perk. While there are many ways to raise some quick cash, one of the more lucrative and intriguing options is earnings per click. If you’ve never heard of the term, it’s simple and powerful metric that’s used by affiliate networks to determine your earning potential. So, whenever a company... [...]

Chow says, “If we all had it the way we wanted, we would have every single person that visits our website make a purchase, every time they visit our site. Its too bad that in real life, the average conversion rate can be anywhere from 1% to 10%.  Obviously, this number will depend on the space you are in and how well you are running your site.  If we keep this in mind, we understand that we can’t really do much about what our own company sells(at least for the moment), but we CAN change how the website is being run. Lets take a look at some things we can do to make sure our conversion rates... [...]

Chow says, “To be a successful online publisher, you must be savvy about earning revenue. While that may seem like a pretty straightforward concept, it’s easier said than done. There are a number of different factors that play into your potential earnings per click (EPC), and in this post, we will explore four easy ways to help you improve your earnings. Find the Highest Paying Advertisers/ Brands If you want to generate the highest return on investment (ROI) for each of your clicks, you need to work out which brands are offering the highest payouts for your specific links. Additionally,... [...]

Chow says, “One of the most common ways to monetize any website or blog is through display advertising. Banner ads typically come in a number of standard sizes, so you can design your WordPress blog to accommodate these formats accordingly. Whether you’re using AdSense or you want to promote an affiliate offer, however, you’ll want to vary up those display ads to keep your website looking fresh and to combat ad blindness. A simple way to randomize the ad that is displayed in any space on your site is with the Ads by datafeedr.com plugin”. How to Randomize Display Ads with DataFeedr John Chow’s... [...]

Chow says, “We use our smartphones and tablets for just about everything these days and continuing our careers as Internet marketing professionals is no exception. While it makes intuitive sense that the most productive place for you to get any of that work done is through a proper computer at a proper desk (and not at Starbucks), the dot com lifestyle means that you have the time freedom to work when you want and the location freedom to work where you want. And sometimes, this means catching up on a few things using your smartphone or tablet on the go. You can still enjoy your casual game of... [...]