Friday, October 16, 2009

The Internet Opportunity Jungle....How To Succeed

by Vladimir Mesic

THE FIRST HURDLE YOU NEED TO OVERCOME
How many times have you thought about starting an Internet business, but were held back because of the FEAR.

We all have Fears and it is natural. The Fear can help us avoid getting hurt but it also STOPS most of us from reaching our FULL POTENTIAL. This is basically due to the power of our subconscious mind.

About 90% OF THINGS WE DO IS GOVERNED BY OUR SUBCONSCIOUS mind. Ever since we were born till this moment , we have been taught to think a certain way, act a certain way, and we developed all these habits along the way. Many of which are bad for us and keep us down. It is EXTREMELY HARD for us to change because we are dominated by our subconscious.

The most frightening thing for most of us is CHANGE. If you want to change your life, you NEED TO CHANGE YOUR THINKING. Your changed thinking is what is needed to enable You to take the actions that you normally would not dare to undertake. Only then, the world around you will change as well...or so it will seem. So spend some time on your personal development, or develop yourself by taking action and not allowing FEAR to stop you at whatever you are striving for.

ACTION is the most powerful thing in any body's chance of success in anything especially business.

The world is full of intelligent, educated and bright people with ideas and skills but most of them DO NOT REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL because they DON'T ACT on those bright ideas or opportunities. Why is that? Because of FEAR. The classic reason for not doing something and justifying taking NO ACTION is, 'it's not the perfect time'...well the perfect time will never come...this world is not perfect, nothing is certain everything involves some sort of risk etc etc., so it's just an excuse.

The only cure for that is to DO IT ANYWAY, even though it's not the perfect time or you don't feel comfortable or others are keeping you from doing it. You JUST DO IT ANYWAY.

So if you haven't ACTED upon Your idea or something your 'gut instinct' tells you you should do or try out, just BE AWARE that it is YOUR FEAR that is holding you back to REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL. Of course don't be reckless, do your research, get informed, but to have any chance of SUCCESS You need to take ACTION.

'I TRIED MANY THINGS ON THE INTERNET BUT HAVEN'T MADE ANY MONEY'

So you have overcome your fear of not being smart enough, computer literate enough, not having enough money to start a business and all that sort of thing, which is not in itself a prerequisite for SUCCESS on the Internet anyway, but you've DONE IT. You didn't listen to your family and friends who tried to put you down with negativity, telling you 'you're just wasting your time and money...it will never work' and so on and so on.

You went to the The Internet Business Opp Jungle and started looking, found something you think will surely make you a profit, spent all this money on countless offers and promises of making '$$ thousands in your first week', joined some or many of these only to find they were either SCAMS or you paid through the roof for some e-book, course or service, which is outdated or incomplete and which cannot possibly make you succeed no matter how motivated, hardworking or determined you might be.

Let me say something that maybe won't make much sense...even though you 'failed' 'You are already half way to SUCCESS'. Why...?

Because you have overcome your FEAR and took ACTION. The time and money that you think you wasted was not wasted at all. It is a valuable experience which you can use to your advantage in your future endeavours on the Internet and from which YOU CAN LEARN. In fact without failure you will not become successful.

If you do some research into successful Internet entrepreneurs who are making ridiculous sums of money and now have amazing lifestyles and freedom, you will see a common thread in their stories of how they achieved their success. What are those? Well it's very simple...or is it ?

1. They overcame their FEAR of failure and tried to CHANGE their lives.

2. They all spent thousands of dollars or more starting some Internet businesses and/or buying training courses most of which didn't succeed at first.

3. They persevered, and along the way they LEARNED what works and what doesn't work and concentrated their efforts in the ventures that DO work.

4. It didn't happen just instantaneously. It took a lot of work and learning from mistakes and failures

5. They spend time on their personal development. Because they know that in order to better themselves they need to change THE WAY THEY THINK. It is a part of the reason why they overcame the obstacles to success and MADE IT. That is the hardest thing to do. Change the way you think.

6. They all know the BIG SECRET to success...by MAKING OTHERS SUCCESSFUL they make themselves even more successful.

7. ...you can do research and find out other qualities for yourself.

But here is the key to YOUR SUCCESS...you only want to learn from and listen to SUCCESSFUL people, with a successful and proven advice that you can apply and put into practice now!

You definitely want to stay away from the influence of negative people, who will always tell you what you can't do. Because they believe they can't do it, it is TRUE...for them.

You also don't need a lot of vague theory and general information. You need to GET IN THERE put some time and money into your own website and learn how to effectively promote it, your product and get relevant, concrete up to date training.


My philosophy is ...If you want to learn a skill, get out there and start doing the job. Get trained while you are actually working and earning some money. No pussyfootying around and waiting for the perfect time when you will know everything. It will never happen that way.

Take a look at one more important thought: it's not important how 'HARD' you work but how "SMART" you work that will determine your SUCCESS.


Vladimir Mesic is an accomplished Work from Home Business owner and Motivator
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7 Steps to Better Blog Entries

by TJ Philpott

Posting blog entries consistently is one of the starting points to getting your blog notice by readers. When you first create a blog you want to be sure that your post are thought provoking, informative, or at the very least create a stir. A great way to judge the reaction to your posts is in both the number and nature of blog comments left at your site.

What we want to address here today is how to position your site to be one of the top blogs in your niche. No doubt the use of numerous SEO and blog design approaches can be very advantageous to positioning your site. Our focus here however will be on making the most out of every entry to the blog site itself.

Here are 7 blogging tips you can use immediately when posting entries to increase the popularity of your site within your niche.

Let the Reader Know How You Feel

Show some attitude when applicable in your posting, after all it is your blog. Readers will enjoy your display of 'personality' and so will you since it will make your writing a lot more fun and therefore easier for you.

Keep Post Brief

Your post does not have to be article length but in fact it would usually be better that it isn't. A composition of about 250 to 300 words will work just fine. This will help maintain the readers' attention long enough to read the complete post and it won't be as much effort for you to write.

Riveting Headline

Do what you can to capture the readers attention. Since the headline will be the first things they see try to insure it is an accurate 'portrayal' of what the content holds for the reader.

When possible the use of shock or humor will work wonderfully but be sure to deliver to the reader what your headline may promise.

Be Passionate

A show of enthusiasm or passion in your writings will serve to get your reader more involved in what they are reading. If your tone sounds bored it is only natural that the reader will quickly adopt this feeling and probably quit reading.

Also if you are passionate or excited about what it is you're writing this will only make your efforts seem more like play and less like work.

Reader Friendly Format

Make your posts easy to read by following a layout that is easy on the eyes. Avoiding long paragraphs will lessen the eye strain of your readers.

The use of bold letters or underlining also makes it easier for the reader to scan your post for the highlights or important points of the post itself.

Also when possible, try to present your points in a listed fashion whether thru the use of subtitles, numbers, or bullets points.

Optimize Your Post

Consider what it is your post is all about. By identifying the main point of the post you can isolate and select keywords or keyword phrases. By optimizing your post in such a way you now have made it easier for search engines to find your posted material.

The end result when you properly optimize your post will be more readers will now find your post when they conduct a search for content such as yours.

More readers - sweet deal!

Ask For & Encourage Comments

At the end of every post ask readers what they thought of the information you provided. This encourages helpful feedback for you and more interaction by the readers themselves.


The feedback is something you can use to improve your blog while the increased interactivity by the reader will be more satisfying to them.

Your blog entries are the foundation upon which you will build your site. When you first create a blog your focus should be on any blog comments left at your site. There is no better barometer as to how your blog site is being received by readers online. By following the 7 blogging tips we discussed above you can position yourself to become one of the top blogs in your niche. There will be other techniques like the blog design, linking and SEO that will also help but remember it all starts with the content you put on the site.


TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North Carolina.
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Do You Own Your SaaS Website? Part 2 - Have You Considered Pre-Existing Elements?

by Chip Cooper

Back in the day, most websites were developed completely from scratch - consequently, determining ownership was relatively easy.

These days, websites are rarely developed completely from scratch. Today, the typical website consists of some new development, but that new development typically bundles together a number of pre-existing code modules, tools libraries, web services, and content. The result - in today's component-based development environment, it's much more difficult to pin down who actually owns any given website.

And clean ownership regarding the intellectual property embodied in your SaaS website, including the necessary use rights for pre-existing elements, is essential if you have any interest in licensing or selling it in the future.

Websites Developed From Scratch

As discussed in Part 1 of this series, if you're unlike most of us and have the knowledge and experience to develop your own website from scratch, you'll be the author and copyright owner.

You'll get the same result if your website is developed by your full-time, regular employees who are acting within the scope of their employment, assuming they develop the website from scratch. The website would be "work made for hire" under the U.S. Copyright Act.

However, if you hire a contractor to develop your website, you'll own copyrights to the contractor's work product only if there is a written agreement, signed by the contractor, specifying that the work is a "work made for hire".

Ownership vs. Licensing In

Let's say you own the copyrights embodied in your website under the above analysis. As the copyright owner, you would have the exclusive rights to copy, modify, distribute, and display the works of authorship that are embodied in your website.

Essentially, ownership means control. As the copyright owner, you would be in complete control of all the copyright rights. You could grant licenses, and you could freely transfer the work in the form of an assignment (sale) of all rights to another (hopefully for a significant profit).

What happens if your website is typical - it isn't developed completely from scratch and incorporates pre-existing elements? What rights do you have?

When you license in pre-existing elements, the copyrights in these elements are owned by others. If the pre-existing elements are owned by your developer, then you'll be licensing rights directly from the developer, and at least you'll have the opportunity to negotiate, if necessary. However, if your developer incorporates pre-existing elements owned by third parties, you'll take the rights that your developer is authorized to sublicense to you - nothing more.

What Rights Do You Need For Pre-Existing Elements?

First, if you're licensing rights in for pre-existing third party elements, you need to know what these elements are. You accomplish this by requiring your developer to identify the third-party elements and their associated licensing terms, restrictions, and fees (if any).

Generally, if you're interested in licensing in a bundle of rights for the pre-existing third party elements that you'll need to pass on to a purchaser of your website in the future, the following checklist is a good starting point (however, bear in mind that the list may change depending on specific facts and circumstances):

* perpetual, worldwide rights,

* irrevocable rights (they can't be revoked in the future),

* rights to use, copy, display, and publish as incorporated into your website (and its derivatives),

* rights to modify and to create derivative works (if source code is provided),

* license or use fees (if any) should be clearly spelled out,

* right to sublicense (authorize another person or entity to operate the website for a fee), and

* right to transfer as part of a assignment (sale) of all rights in the website (with no transfer fee).

Conclusion

Today's component-based development environment is a double edged sword:

* the good thing -- the incorporation of pre-existing third party elements allows for a more efficient and cost-effective development process;


* the not-so-good-thing - incorporation of pre-existing third party elements complicates the process of accounting for use rights for the elements licensed in.

If you have any interest in licensing or selling your SaaS website in the future, you must take the steps necessary to ensure that you not only have clean ownership to the intellectual property, but also that you have acquired all of the necessary use rights for the elements licensed in.


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Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper

Kinds Of Podcasting Content

by S. Housley

Podcasting content comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Businesses are finding many different and creative ways of incorporating podcasts into their business strategies and marketing plans.

Here are just some of the various types of content that businesses are turning into podcasts...

1. Audio Books

Books that are "read" aloud are no longer embraced only by the visually impaired. For example, commuters who want to make the most of their travel time have long embraced books-on-tape. The podcast medium is far more compact and portable, so audio books and similar content are now being made available as podcasts.

2. Audio Tours

Interested in a guided tour of a historic site, or a detailed explanation of a museum display? Audio tour podcasts with detailed explanations are becoming quite common.

3. Sermons

The word of God, Allah, or a bible study discussion are now all popular content for podcast material. It does not really matter the what the religious material might be -- what is important is that by turning those conversations and dialogs into podcasts, their reach is being extended and new audiences are being touched .

4. Indie Artists Demos

Independent musical artists, looking to build a community and develop a fan base, are no longer restricted by their geographical region. With podcasts, Indie artists can expand their audience and increase their reach. Indie's can use iTunes to get reactions to new material or songs.

5. Foreign Language Lessons

What better way to learn a language than to hear it? Podcasts are a perfect medium for foreign language instruction. Listeners can hear accents and phrasing, and listen to a specific lecture until they have fully mastered the content.

6. Recipes

Interested in gourmet cooking, but do not have the time to watch cooking show hosts such as Rachel Ray or Martha Stewart? Download the podcasts to learn new recipes, at a time and place of your choosing and convenience.

7. Showing Homes For Realtors

What better way to market property or homes for sale than with a video podcast? Home tours help sell available listings, and with economic conditions currently unfavorable to sellers, they need all the help they can get. Video podcasts or slideshows of the homes help entice interested buyers to learn more about properties. Using podcasting as a communication medium will help expand the homes appeal.

8. Sporting Event Commentaries

Sportscasters are always ready and willing to offer opinions and commentary on sporting events. Pre-event festivities and post-event analysis are often enjoyed by fans, and if the commentaries are made available at any time as podcasts, the listeners have much more flexibility.

9. Medical Instruction

As just one example, medical schools have recorded a variety of heart murmurs as podcasts. Medical students studying cardiology can listen to the various heart defects until they understand the different sounds and the impact those anomalies have on the circulatory system. Recognizing the sound patterns of a heart murmur can greatly aid medical students when they run across similar anomalies in a real patient.

10. Class Lectures

Universities have embraced podcasting, providing supplemental class material as podcasts. Students often listen to the material while commuting from one class to another, exercising, or relaxing between classes.

11. Corporate - Internal Sales Force Updates

Podcasting is a perfect way for a business to communicate with remote sales staff, regarding things such as addressing corporate policy changes, new product descriptions, and marketing points. Educating a wide-spread sales force about a new product or service has always been a challenge. Corporations have tackled this problem by providing audio and video podcasts that detail a product's use. Sales team members are often able to learn about new products without needing to travel to the corporate headquarters for formal instruction or sales seminars.

12. Political Debates


Are political debates a hobby, or do you just like to stay informed on the issues and candidates? Many political debates are now available via podcasts.

Potential podcasting content covers the gamut. With more than millions of podcasts now available, there are few topics that are not covered by this popular communication channel.

About the Author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com software for creating, editing, publishing RSS feeds and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for RecordForAll http://www.recordforall.com audio recording and editing software.