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Affiliate Buzz | Affiliate Marketing / Affiliate Programs / Internet / Online / Social Media Marketing - James Martell

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  • Affiliate Buzz #244 – Looking Ahead: Affiliate Summit Central and ShareASale ThinkTank
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and co-host Arlene Martell about the 2012 Affiliate Summit Central and ShareASale ThinkTank in Austin Texas.
    It's no surprise to hear James and Arlene talk about affiliate conferences, especially these two. After all they've attended several and can personally tell you how powerful these conferences can be. But the power of these conferences is not the focus of this conversation, at least not the primary one.
    To begin James shares the luxury of attending a smaller conference when compared to Las Vegas or New York City where you'll compete with thousands of attendees. This smaller location is capping off at around 500, offering you a personal feel with plenty of one on one attention.
    Next, having two conferences back to back with ShareASale ThinkTank right on the heels of Affiliate Summit you have the ability to take in two conferences for a fraction of the cost. You'll only need to purchase a single airfare, hotels are cheaper and the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful.
    A Look Back at a Few ShareASale ThinkTanks:
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    2009
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    A Look Back at a Few Affiliate Summits:
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    Then Arlene breaks down by conference what you can expect on the agenda day by day for the cost of admission. Affiliate Summit offers the traditional Meet Markets, informative sessions and the famous Ask the Experts at the end. Moving right in to the ThinkTank agenda Brian Littleton was sure to spoil attendees yet again. From staying on the lake to a fun filled afternoon at the Marina you won't want to miss.
    Covered in this edition:

    * What's in store for Affiliate Summit Central 2012
    * A sneak peek at ShareASale ThinkTank
    * Cost of admission and how you save big time
    * Affiliate Marketers Bootcamp
    * Special listeners pack

    To wrap up this edition of the Buzz James and Arlene remind listeners that there is still time to register for the Affiliate Marketer's Bootcamp and how to sign up. Then Arlene shares details on the listener’s pack put together specifically for Buzz listeners at no cost to you. Listen in to learn how to claim your copy today.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp.
    33 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #243 – The Technology You Need to Succeed as an Affiliate Marketer
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with his son and manager for one of the largest Canadian computer retailers Justin Martell about the different types of technology you need when running a business online.
    Growing up in a family grounded in the online industry Justin had a solid foundation for what it meant to work online. What he desired was to learn more about the hardware side of the computer industry and so began his studies, and his job with the computer retailer.
    His hard work paid off as he worked his way to management and increased his knowledge on the hardware that makes the computer, and online industry run. James and Justin talk about the technical issues that everyone faces in the online world and how your offline technology may be impacting those issues.
    James looks back to a time when the technology in their home seemed to be giving them more headaches than satisfaction and the inevitable time for an upgrade was at hand. Having his own techie at hand he called on Justin's expertise to diagnose and recommend a solution to the constantly dropped internet connections and lagging stream time.
    James learned what many of us still need to, that our online efficiency is really only as good as our offline equipment. From recognizing if your technology can put out the bandwidth to how many devices are competing for time Justin shares tips on making slow technology a thing of your past.
    Beyond desktops and laptops the current online industry is rapidly going mobile, bringing the net to your fingertips literally. James and Justin talk about the various smartphones and tablets on the market, what they offer and tips for choosing the best one for your needs.
    Covered in this edition:

    * Techinal issues in the online world
    * Improving your efficiency online
    * Choosing the right technology to increase productivity
    * Smartphones - are they right for you

    If you've been struggling with constant delays and interuptions in your internet connection or an overall slow computer system then this is the Buzz for you. Listen in to learn real solutions to an all too common problem.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp Homestudy Program.
    30 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #242 – Affiliate Marketing ‘Answer’ Book
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and co-host Arlene Martell in great detail about the Affiliate Marketer's Answer Book and how it can help you launch your affiliate business.
    The Answer Book was designed with the beginning affiliate in mind and provides a map to the lay of the land of affiliate marketing. Beyond answering questions it offers tools and resources for getting your business started off right. Divided in multiple categories to help thoroughly explain the language and process of the industry this book is meant to be your one stop for getting all the beginning questions answered in one convenient location.
    Before diving in Arlene talks about her opportunity to volunteer with a local Youth Unlimited program geared towards helping single moms age 14 to 24. Spending her days in front of a computer working on her business day after day volunteering gives her a rewarding opportunity to get out of the house and help others in her community.
    James shares his son's recent "perk" in affiliate marketing with Viator.com, a company that promotes special excursions for all your traveling needs. Being an affiliate Justin had the opportunity to tour the Grand Canyon free where he could provide real life reviews of Viator's tours.
    Then James and Arlene walk you through the Affiliate Marketer's Answer Book from cover to cover. They emphasize how this book benefits beginning affiliates as well as those in the early investigation stage. Arlene shares real life statements from others who have read the Answer Book and how it helped change their perspective on starting their own business.
    To wrap up the call James and Arlene announce a special Listener Pack for Buzz listeners as a special thanks to your ongoing support. The pack includes the free Answer Book, access to powerful Coffee Talks as well as access to select Q&A Coaching sessions. Whether you've been listening to the Buzz for years or just getting started this Listener's Pack is a must have. Listen to learn how to request your copy today.
    Covered in this edition:

    * Affiliate Marketer's Answer Book
    * Occasional perks from Affiliate Marketing
    * Who is the Answer Book for
    * How to request your FREE listener's pack

    If you've been waiting on an opportunity for a deeper look into the affiliate marketing industry this is your chance. Listen to learn more.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp Homestudy Program.
    32 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #241 – Google Panda Update – How to Teflon Coat Your Content
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and co-host Arlene Martell about the ongoing series of Google's Panda 3.3 update and what you can do to protect your site rankings.
    To begin James explains exactly what the Google Panda update is and how the series of updates work. He explains the goals behind Google's motivation, the effectiveness on serving up only quality content and what it's looking at when filtering content.
    With more and more information being published online James shares the importance of updates just like this. Sharing a couple of sources James talks about some key points affiliates need to consider when putting together their product reviews if they want to compete online. You'll hear about the negative impact on your PR if you fail to offer more value than the merchants in those reviews.
    But understanding what the Panda update is and what why it's important is only the surface of teflon coating your content. To properly protect your ranks you need to understand what it takes to provide the content Google is seeking to place in those top spots.
    Arlene explains the anatomy of a quality article from Google's perspective in detail. Emphasizing the value of thorough research and expanding on a niche vocabulary she shares tips on finding reputable sources and incorporating them into your content.
    To finish off James and Arlene share the strategies they use in researching, outlining and crafting top quality articles that Google consistently ranks highly. From quoting professionals to listing sources these powerful tips are recommendations you don't want to do without.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about:

    * Ongoing Panda updates
    * Strategies to protect your website rankings
    * Anatomy of a top quality article
    * Building your content to rank

    Whether you've been hit by the Panda updates or not don't miss out on these powerful techniques for keeping your hard earned rankings.
    Recommended Reading

    * Google Inside Search - 17 search quality highlights: January
    * How Google's Human Search Quality Raters Assign a URL Rating
    * Google Panda: How Can Affiliate Sites Cope?

    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp Homestudy Program.
    31 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #240 – How to Develop Quality Ebooks for Opt-In Offers and for Profit!
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz podcast James and Arlene talk Mikki Hogan on what it takes to put together a quality eBook from vision to completed product.
    When it comes to writing an eBook people typically take one of two positions, they are either terrified of the idea procrastinate or they see it as a talent outside their skillset and don't bother to consider it. During this edition of the Affiliate Buzz James, Arlene and Mikki share their experiences of crafting an eBook to take away some of the mystery and intimidation.
    Arlene shares the motivation behind her eBook "Getting Adam Back: A Mother's Triumph Over Epilepsy" and Autism. For her the Book began as a need to share her trials, fears and successes so that other families could have a trustworthy guide in their own battles with epilepsy.











    Then Mikki shares the story behind her eBook "Your Complete Guide to Allergy Relief" and her family's success in finding real allergy relief after years of suffering under their allergists care.
    Next James talks about his eBook the "Affiliate Marketers Answer Book" and how it came to be. He shares his story on recalling the trials and overwhelm of becoming an affiliate marketer and how much simpler his start may have been if he had all the answers at his fingertips.
    Each eBook, though on very different topics began as a desire to help others find solutions that really work all in one place. They share the steps they took in researching information, gathering together important data and pulling it all together.
    Listen to this edition you learn about:

    * The ideas behind writing an eBook
    * What it takes to put together your own quality book
    * Start to finishing - putting it all together
    * Removing the mystery and fears of the writing process

    You'll hear how each of these eBooks came to be with practical suggestions on putting your own idea into an eBook format. Listen in and take the fear out of writing your own today.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp.
    32 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #239 – Protecting Your Site Against Malware
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and co-host Arlene Martell about protecting your website from malware and protecting your business.
    What many webmasters may not realize is the real threat maleware and hackers could have on their business. James and Arlene explain exactly what malware is, how it hurts and the impact it can have on your Google rankings.
    With so many sites being hit by hackers James shares some live examples of BootCamp members that have emailed Arlene concerned after finding their sites were hacked and removed from Google. For these sites being down was means their income is non-existant and that's a bad place to be. You'll hear what these webmasters went to through to get backonline and what it cost them.
    Then James and Arlene share steps to take to make sure your website is protected against these hackers and robots. Using some of the most powerful tools available and ensuring your site is up to date with all it's security features you can rest easy knowing that your website is protected and your business is safe.
    Finally James and Arlene discuss the recently launched 2012 SUPER BootCamp that kicked off on February 7th in the online conference room. James shares that the kick off of the meet-n-greet was a huge success and he invites you to sign up for the while there is still time.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about:

    * Protecting your site against Malware
    * What maleware can do to your business
    * Tips to ensure you business stays online
    * A Call to enroll in the 2012 BootCamp

    Keeping your business online and generating an income is critical. Take the steps you need to protect yours today.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp Homestudy Program.
    32 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #238 – Affiliate Management Training – How Do I Find Great Affiliates?
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz James Martell talks Sarah Bundy and Geno Prussakov. Sarah is the founder of AllInclusiveMarketing.com, a full service agency based in Vancouver BC Canada. Sarah is a regular contributor to FeedFront Magazine and ReveNews.
    Geno Prussakov is a graduate of the University of Cambridge, CEO and founder of AMNavigator.comand is an award winning affiliate marketing expert and program manager with over a decade of AM experience. He has authored two books on affiliate marketing (his latest Affiliate Program Management: An Hour a Day) that has trained thousands of affiliate managers, named by LinkShare as one of performance marketing's most vocal advocates and recognized as an honorable mention by Small Business Trends.
    In the affiliate industry one of the biggest challenges affiliates face is the ability to locate an affiliate manager that is experienced, helpful and readily available to answer questions and give support. Geno shares that this barrier is primarily a result of untrained managers who lack the know how with running a successful affiliate program.
    He goes on to express the need for merchants to learn how to recruit good affiliates, what to look for and how to motivate them to become super affiliates. The tools he shares helps affiliates new and old get ahead in their business by knowing how to stand out in the crowd and attract top merchants.
    Sarah joins in to talk a little about how blogging and effective tool management helps affiliate managers not only stay organized but to passively recruit top earning affiliates by having everything in one central location.
    To wrap up the call James Geno and Sara discuss the benefits of using affiliate conferences and related events to match affiliates with strong merchants. Though to approach is different this method has proven effective in finding affiliates or strengthening relationships with current affiliates.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James, Geno and Sarah talk about:

    * Affiliate management training
    * Overcoming the communication barrier
    * Traits of a top affiliate
    * Powerful tools for recruiting top affiliates

    All though affiliate management training is targeted for merchants tonight's Buzz is invaluable for affiliates as you begin to understand the other side of affiliate marketing.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp Homestudy Program.
    34 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #237 – Affiliate Marketers BootCamp – Kicks Off Tomorrow! (Tuesday, February 14th)
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    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and co-host Arlene Martell about the upcoming kick off of their all new Affiliate Marketers BootCamp.
    With the ten year anniversary of the Affiliate Marketer's Handbook and the ongoing changes in the online industry James and Arlene agreed it was time to do a full on update to their affiliate trainings. With all the valuable tools and resources already included new affiliates are entering an industry that is rapidly changing. That's why you are encouraged to join this 12 week BootCamp that will get your website launched right covering off the latest advancements and carrying the proven strategies for success.
    But perhaps you are thinking the BootCamp isn't something you need or it's beyond your experience level and best left for a later date. Either way the new and improved BootCamp IS for you! Arlene shares that the sessions are designed for more than just the beginner. In fact they are perfect for helping those whose sites aren't earning their income goals, need help getting and staying on task or who just enjoy the weekly classroom environment when working on crafting, promoting and maintaining their website.
    The course is going to cover a variety of topics in great detail to ensure you not only start your business off right but are equipped with the right tools to endure for the long haul. Some things you can expect to discuss include; getting organized, choosing profitable topics, designing a visitor profile, Google "Panda" friendly content and so much more.
    The course is set up over the course of 12 weeks and consists of a one hour session once a week in the online conference room. To offer convenient scheduling for everyone James and Arlene are hosting two classes, one on Tuesday evenings at 6pm Pacific time and the other on Saturday at 12 noon Pacific time. Both classes are an exact duplicate but offer options for participants unable to attend the evening sessions. The class format includes a 45 minute training session followed by a LIVE Q&A for participants to get their questions answered.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about:

    * Kick off of the Affiliate Marketers BootCamp
    * Course outline/topics of discussion
    * Structure of the BootCamp
    * What it costs and how to get started

    This powerful BootCamp is being offered at an unbelievably low cost of just $47 a month. That fee includes the 12 week course LIVE with James Martell, access to the private members area chat forum, twice monthly Q&A's and so much more. It's an opportunity you don't want to miss. But hurry, sessions are filling up fast.
    Find out how you can participate in this live interactive online training series for affiliate marketers of all levels.
    Register Now, Click Here! (opens in new window)
    30 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #236 – Advertisers: How to Run An Extremely Successful Affiliate Program
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with Affiliate Marketing Specialist and Internet Marketing Strategist Sarah Bundy on how to run an extremely successful affiliate program.
    So what does it take to implement an affiliate program management system that brings success to both the merchant and the affiliate? James discusses some of the keys to success he has found necessary as an affiliate. One of the biggest barriers he has found is the inability to reach an affiliate manager to get his questions asked and find the support he needs to properly promote a given product.
    Sara takes an even closer look at areas of improvement merchants can strive to make on a daily basis with their affiliate program. She shares that she saw a real need for a support and training program targeted for the merchant and new affiliate managers, a place where they could go to find answers, recommendations and mentoring from beginning to full on affiliate marketing success.
    She explains what a day in the life of an affiliate manager is like from being available to affiliates, monitoring the reliability of their program, offering creatives that convert and so much more. Beyond the desk their is a need for continued recruiting, researching potential affiliate sites and making sure the program runs without a hitch. Trying to learn it all on your own, and on the go often results in overwhelm and a poorly implemented plan.
    With affiliate marketing being a proven business model Sara designed her training services to accommodate the new and old merchants alike with a variety of options including the ability for affiliates to nominate merchants for their program.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Sara talk about:

    * What it takes to run a successful affiliate program
    * Training services available for the merchant and new affiliate manager
    * Upcoming conferences targeted for the merchant
    * Where to learn more on running affiliate programs

    Merchants don't have to jump into affiliate programs blind. They can find support services that will teach them what it takes to succeed in the affiliate industry as well as find mentoring services that be available for as long as the merchant desires. Listen in to learn more.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp Homestudy Program.
    31 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #235 – Questions and Answers with James
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and cohost Arlene Martell take the opportunity to answer Buzz listener's questions that have come through email.
    To begin on listener shares the challenges he is facing with navigating the Nichebot tutorials for keyword research in choosing a topic that is right for you. With an ever growing industry James shares the classic problem of outdated tutorials and the challenge of keeping up with the times.
    Moving on to the next question one listener wants to know how to effectively check backlinks on competitor sites using site://website.com in Yahoo search. You'll hear how this outdated technique has been blocked by search engines all around and what options are available to you today.
    Another question that came through addresses bringing traffic to a brand new website. They wanted to know how many PAD articles they needed to aim for, rules on duplicate anchor text and what they can expect to pay for quality articles through Elance.
    Determining the number of backlinks you'll need is a simple process. James not only shares how many you typically need but also discusses what a quality article is, how to put together your research and what you can expect from your hired writers.
    Arlene shares tips on using Google Docs for your outsourced content as a practical way for keeping everything organized, together and accessible online by everyone on the project.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about:

    * Checking backlinks on Yahoo & Google
    * Growing traffic to a new site - how many backlinks will it take
    * Duplicate anchor text
    * Upcoming LIVE BootCamp

    To wrap up this edition of the Affiliate Buzz James and Arlene discuss the upcoming LIVE BootCamp offered at AffiliateMarketersBootCamp.com. For just $47 a month you can build your website in tandem with James and Arlene as they walk you step by step from choosing a topic, to ordering content and adding products as you get your business off the ground.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about succeeding online and earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp Homestudy Program.
    31 min

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Since 2003, James Martell has been keeping affiliate marketers inspired, informed and motivated to succeed with affiliate programs. The Affiliate Buzz is the first and longest running podcast in the…