Tonight at 6:00 pm Eastern I will be streaming live from the C2M mansion. I really dont know how this was going to go and from some of the streaming and video going on that I have seen so far, it’s been really dull. I enjoy going and visiting and shooting the shit with affiliate marketers, advertisers and other networks but in the end, it’s really dull. So I decided that a Q&A Session will be streamed live this evening.
I am still working on the channel but we will be ready to go. So far, I can accept 50 people in the channel but I am working on getting the restrictions lifted. I’m anticipating quite a few people to show up just from telling a few people already.
This session is strictly a Question and Answer session. I’m not getting on to screw around or anything like that. If the questions run out, I will be hopping off to watch the Nuggest hopefully beat the Lakers. If the questions keep rolling, I will keep streaming. If you have something on your mind in regards to marketing, affiliate marketing, SEO, PPC, whatever, come give me a shout.
Hope to see you there. –> LiveStream –> Convert2Media Channel
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From C2M to all of it’s publishers and advertisers, we just wanted to say Happy Memorial Day Weekend. You are probably out on your jetski or boat, having a family barbecue or something and I am yet again sitting in the office and blogging. Ha! Anyway, we hope you have a happy and safe memorial day weekend along with the holiday itself.
A couple of updates and reminders here to start. First off, Convert2Media (thanks to Steve for organizing this event) has established a Meetup 202 event each and every month. Next Saturday, marks our first Meetup. From discussions over the last month since the organization of the event, I have been told by publishers from Texas, Ohio and Canada that they will be attending. That’s pretty incredible to come all the way down here for 1 day. I think the word got out that when I get in social environments, I tend to drop a few tidbits about marketing. One of these tidbits in Las Vegas at the past Affiliate Summit in January took a publisher from xxx earnings monthly to mid xx,xxx earnings monthly. I’ve got a few things up the sleeve to give out at this meetup so I hope to see you there. Here’s the info one more time:
- Saturday May 30th
- 1:00pm at Gator Dockside located in Doctor Philips
- Contact Steve or I if you need more directions
Coaching And Communication:
This is a more complex thing then a lot of people think. On one hand, I have a ton of publishers asking, inquiring and telling me to get my ass in gear on the coaching program. On the second hand, I have established publishers who really HATE this idea. I’ve even had publishers threaten to stop working with us should I create such a thing. On one hand, it seems a bit ridiculous, however on the other hand, I completely see their point of view. With that said, I have every intention and so does my team to create an environment where aspiring affiliate marketers can come and learn and established affiliate marketers can pick up more tips, techniques and information to further their business.
With that said, I’ve gone from releasing a full blown coaching program to a much more elaborate setting. Some of the things you will see is that the old forums are longer going to be used. We have switched the software we are using to vbulletin and you can signup to the new forums here. With a full blown coaching program out there, I know for a fact from running communities and owning previous communites before that a boatload of time will be wasted from people soaking information and never doing anything with it. Sounds harsh I know, but I’ve got years in coaching, forums, and managing affiliates that proves this. So, I’m taking a much more hands on approach.
With the new forums, you are encouraged to ask your specific questions there. You are guaranteed a response. Convert2Media has gone to great lengths in bringing managers with publishing experience so even if I somehow dont make the question, you are guaranteed a response. Is there any other place online where you are guaranteed a response? The forums are just a solid place for community discussion. I’ve also got a few other things coming such as:
- Skype Conferences – Topics are being drafted and sessions created as we speak
- Online Webinars – Same as skype but I can host more people.
- uStream – Yes, I will be hosting a weekly uStream session. In this session you are welcome to come and ask questions or discuss things related to affiliate marketing. I will be speaking live on there.
We are still continuing the IRC Chatroom but things will be changing there as well. I am wanting a bit more organization there because it’s practically dead there most of the time so there will be group training, techniques and tips given out there regularly.
So the coaching program is still a go but now I’ve changed it to kick out time wasting and tire kicking. Now it’s to a point of you making a little effort. You ask the questions, you get the answers. Remember to signup to the new forums here and let’s get started.
Have a great weekend – R
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One of the biggest things to plague me since I been online are people who want something for nothing. I’ve dedicated my business and personality to helping as many people as I can, whenever I can. Why? Because the more people I help, the larger my own business grows. It’s simple economics in my business. The more publishers I help, the more money I make. However, for people who dont know me, some things tend to get overlooked. I think the mindset of affiliate managers telling publishers to go run some offer they dont know anything about has seriously diluted the quality of relationships in this business. I saw it as a publisher and I see it even more now. Managers take note, dont rub shit off onto your publishers for the sake of trying to get traffic to a campaign. I know there is a certain protocol to follow in each CPA Network but you are only harming yourself, especially if you cost the publisher money.
Now that the quality of relationships ARE diluted to a degree, there is a crop of publishers who come to CPA Networks flat-out demanding they be told what is hot, where it’s working, and how it’s working. On this past Saturday, I was told to go f#ck myself because I refuse to provide sample landing pages on a specific campaign. Good lord people, it aint that hard.
Do you want the secret formula for launching an offer?
Here it is, in all of its glory.
Take keywords related to your offer and put them into a search engine. Look at your competition. Dont copy them because that shit is seriously lame and the more this happens, the more our lack of creativity sinks to a level where people outside of Affiliate Marketing refer to us as “scumbags”. Look at your competition, analyze them. What are they doing that you could do better? Find that out about them, and do it.
The lesson here is this. Nobody is going to give you shit. Nobody owes you shit. If you think anyone in this industry owes you anything, you need a serious wake up call. Unfortunately for you, that wake come call will probably come later than sooner. Take what little pieces of info you can get from anyone giving it and use this to start testing on your own. There are plenty of guys and gals out there giving a little bit back here and there but if you want the real answer it is coming from those who are giving these tips. The answer is that tips are being given, so that you will figure this out on your own. Sure, we are going to help with almost anything you ask but the truth is that if you do not get this down for yourself, you are always going to be relying on others to help you.
When you are in business for yourself, reliance is an issue that can break a business overnight. Dont do it.
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- May
- 2009
Meetup202 – Central Florida Meetup Announcement
Posted by: Ruck under Convert2Media News
C2m has went ahead and helped lend a hand to the explosive growth in the Meetup 202 events by organizing the first Central Florida Meetup202.
This is our inaugural event for the Central Florida Meetup202. Join us Saturday, May 30th, at 1:00pm at Gators Dockside located in Dr. Phillips to meet and network with your fellow local internet marketers.
Gators Dockside has some of the best grilled wings in Central Florida and was voted best sports bar because of its “close-to-the-action” big screen TVs and friendly staff. Gators also has free WiFi and pool tables.
We will be discussing PPC, Social Media, Media Buying and anything related to Internet Marketing and making money online.
If you would like to join up and speak to other Internet Marketers, Entrepreneurs even the Convert2Media team feel free to signup and get more details here. We look forward to seeing you!
