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

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  • Affiliate Buzz #224 – 4 Ways to Boost Your Visual Impact Without Breaking the Bank
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz podcast, James Martell, a successful publisher, speaker and author talks with his wife and cohost Arlene Martell about four ways to boost your visual impact without breaking the bank. These four ways are really cool, low-cost services and tools that James and Arlene have actually been using for a couple of months.
    Prepare to be Amazed at What is Becoming Available
    A decade ago, we did not have many online services available for affiliate marketing. Wow! How times have changed!! Also, whatever was available a decade ago was extremely specialized and quite expensive. Fast-forward ten years later and we have a brand new world of affordable affiliate marketing possibilities.
    In this podcast, learn about how Arlene recently helped an Pre-built site owner create a podcast for her very first time. This was all new to the member but she was able to successfully create new podcasts for her TheHerbalNutritionist.com website and business.


    * Dietary Changes – Easy Ways to Get Started Today!
    * Diet vs. Childhood Diseases – Does Diet Make A Difference?


    There are also visual and cost-effective methods you can use to boost your business. What are these methods? This edition will provide insight into some techniques that you may not know about as you conduct your affiliate marketing business.
    Boosting Your Visual Impact
    Listen to this edition to understand why James and Arlene recommend the following tools. The first tool is ThemeForest.net, which provides site templates and themes. Themes are available for a variety of platforms including Emails, WordPress, Joomla and Magento. A second and very useful method of boosting your impact is through the use of audio. A great source of such content is AudioJungle.net.
    The third tool involves videos. Probably the coolest method for boosting your visual impact is through the services available at VideoHive.net, which has tons of royalty-free video files. The fourth tool that James and Arlene discuss in this edition involves building a corporate image using the services at GraphicRiver.net. Join James and Arlene in their excitement about new ideas that you can use to make a bigger impact and create a greater presence for your business.
    As a bonus, James and Arlene also discuss one more tool, PhotoDune.net, which provides royalty-free stock photography.
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz you will learn about:

    * Content management systems and dealing with themes
    * Sound effects, music and other audio components
    * The use of videos, photographs and the creation of a corporate image for your business
    * The Affiliate Summit 2012 in Las Vegas coming up on January 8th to 10th

    Affiliate Buzz listeners can go to AffiliateSummit.info, create an account and do a quick search for “James Martell” and vote for two sessions that James and Arlene are offering.
    Consider the advantage of boosting your visual impact. Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz today as James and Arlene share their experience of using these tools to create pre-built websites. Send off an email to Arlene today if you require more information about pre-built websites.
    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 #223 – The Secret to Selecting Profitable Topics
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz podcast, James Martell, a successful publisher, speaker and author talks with his wife and co-host Arlene Martell about the secret to selecting profitable topics. Various factors come into play when an affiliate marketer desires to select a profitable topic or product.
    One important factor is the choice of affiliate merchant and your ability to contact such merchants with your information about your profitable topic. Is there a secret to selecting profitable topics?
    Potential Merchants, Affiliate Managers and Making Genuine Contact
    During this edition, James and Arlene reflect on the death of Steve Jobs who was an incredible man with incredible visions. Steve’s impact has been felt all over this planet and he had the gift of selecting ideas that turned into profitable ventures. With regards to affiliate marketing, how do you choose topics that will be successful? How do you successfully approach an affiliate manager or companies that have affiliate programs?
    As you listen to this edition, you will learn why there is an emphasis on the importance of affiliate managers and the connection to their affiliates. Although some affiliate managers or affiliate programs are difficult to contact, there are some great ones out there like Jeannine Crooks from Buy.at and Matt Frary from SmarterChaos.com. Another example is Schaaf-PartnerCentrix, which has the Schaafpc.com website.
    What is the Secret to Selecting Profitable Topics?
    James and Arlene discuss the plight of an Affiliate Buzz listener who sent in an email to the helpdesk regarding an inability to get in touch with a certain affiliate merchant or manager. There are times why affiliate managers hold off from contacting you as a result of a variety of reasons.
    This Affiliate Buzz edition provides you with examples of such reasons and explains the relationship between you, the products that are presented to affiliate managers and the affiliate manager’s clients that have to sell these products.
    Getting lost in the topic can also be disastrous. There could also be thousands of the same or similar products being sold by different merchants. What information do you need to be successful with your topics, products and affiliate managers? This edition provides insight based on actual experience from James and Arlene.
    As you listen, you will learn about:

    * Problems that involve getting in touch with affiliate managers
    * Sourcing for products with or without affiliate managers
    * The challenges of affiliate marketers and affiliate managers
    * The affiliate manager’s role in selecting a profitable topic

    The secret to selecting profitable topics comes to life as James and Arlene take on this very important affiliate marketing topic. They share real examples of how they select their topics and provide a feasible formula that any affiliate marketer can use.
    A book titled “Amazonian Profit Plan” can also be beneficial to affiliate marketers. Discussions in this edition about profitable topics also cover areas that include product price, commission percentages, average order sizes, conversion rates, seasonality and branding.
    And if you are...
    Ready To Get Serious About Affiliate Marketing?
    If you are ready to get serious about earning a full or part-living with affiliate programs -- I invite you to check out my Affiliate Marketers SUPER BootCamp.
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  • Affiliate Buzz #222 – Collapsing Time Frames – How to Fast Track Your Business
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz podcast James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and cohost Arlene Martell about saving time while effectively fast tracking your online business through outsourcing practical tools.
    What does it mean to fast track your business? Some might think of speeding it up and others may think of earning money faster. During this edition of the Buzz James outlines exactly what it means to him to "fast track" your business. In essence it refers to getting more work done in a shorter period of time without increasing your work load or decreasing the quality of the end quality.
    Believe it or not you don't have to struggle over long hours to have your website flourish. James explains how outsourcing is the key to getting your business up and running as well as keeping the momentum up long after you've grown tired or bored.
    To put this into perspective James and Arlene share the steps they take in building out and promoting their pre-built sites. These sites are built for clients who hire the Martell's to get their business started for them and involves dozens of websites at any given time. So how do they manage all these sites? By utilizing their team of outsourcers and implementing free tools are available to everyone.
    Effectively Outsourcing and Keeping on Track
    But outsourcing by itself isn't what will fast track your business into the future. Rather you need to take the time to organize your thoughts and hire the best person for the job you need filled. For example when seeking a writer for a website revolving around dogs it's best to find a writer that is experienced with dogs.
    Next you have to be organized in your work load and utilize a means to keep your team of outsourced help organized too. James and Arlene share 3 powerful tools that keep their team all on the same page and schedule. These tools include Google Documents, Google Calendar and Web Content Studio. Listen in to hear how these tools work hand in hand to keep their business moving forward.
    In this edition you will also learn:

    * Practical tips to fast track your business
    * Outsourcing to keep the momentum going
    * 3 tools to keep you on track

    Getting your business off and running doesn't have to be a tedious job. Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz and discovery how you can fast track your business with ease 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.
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  • Affiliate Buzz #221 – Critiquing an On-Page Disaster – What Not to Do!
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with wife and co-host Arlene Martell critique an affiliate site as they help you recognize what NOT to do!
    After receiving an email request from a webmaster to critique their site James and Arlene agreed. The site owner had been struggling with increasing their traffic as well as site conversion but couldn't pinpoint why. Within moments the Martell's recognized the mistakes she had made. And so they took these mistakes to record this Buzz as you discover what not to do in website development.
    Right off the bat they noticed little thought was put into the actual visitor that would be coming to this page. From overcrowding, to distractions, and even confusing navigation visitors to this site were hard pressed to find their way to the promoted products, let alone the shopping cart.
    Arlene points out challenge after challenges as she explores the various pages within the site and confesses if she was a customer she would run from this site. But your site doesn't have to turn out like this.
    Round Two: Doing It Right
    All is not entirely lost for this webmaster. In fact her content is still usable, but James and Arlene agree she needs to start completely over with her website design and navigational flow. But they don't leave her to do this blindly.
    First James walks through step one of any site development, your visitor. He explains the importance of building your site with the visitor in mind. From content on the page to navigation, even image placement you'll hear tips on seeing your pages from the visitors perspective.
    Next James talks about a recent buzz with Dr. Andy Williams who emphasized the importance of understanding the "Niche Vocabulary" when developing content. By fine tuning the vocabulary on your pages to a tight fit around your niche visitors and search engines will benefit. You can learn more by listening to their recent discussion on this very important topic.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about:

    * What not to do when building your site
    * Designing pages from the visitors perspective
    * Incorporating niche vocabulary into your pages

    When deciding on your topic and then outlining your pages it's crucial to step back and consider the visitor. To make money online your visitors satisfaction needs to be a top priority!
    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.
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  • Affiliate Buzz #220 – How To Get Organized for the Christmas Shopping Season
    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 getting ready for the upcoming shopping season.
    While affiliates make sells year round there is that once a year pick up on sales just after the Thanksgiving Weekend lasting just past the new year. Whether visitors are looking for Christmas gifts or eager to catch Holiday discounts they are no doubt in prime shopping mode.
    To begin James and Arlene share tips on getting your office space organized and equipment up to speed. Although you may not consider your office space a crucial area to focus your efforts you might reconsider after hearing how an organized office can improve your productivity.
    Beyond your office space clutter and disorganization can filter into your website collectively and on individual pages. James shares how important it is to take a step back, evaluate your pages and get them ready for the big season.
    Preparing Your Site for the Shopping Season
    When it comes to a clean and organized site Arlene can certainly share a tip or two and cleaning it up and keeping it that way. On a page by page basis it's important to know what to look for and how to make it ready. You'll hear which aspects of a page distracts your visitor and could prevent a sale.
    Next it's important to recognize what needs to be done to get your pages located at the top of the search results. So many people dig in deep with their promotional efforts only to find that their pages haven't moved in the results. James and Arlene share tips on how to make your efforts work and avoid wasted time.
    James stresses that in today's world of Word Press it's real easy to get distracted and go overboard with turning things on. Listen in to hear how to tune it down, clean it up and get the results you want this shopping season.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about:

    * Preparing for the shopping season
    * Getting your office space organized
    * Cleaning up and preparing your site
    * Affiliate Summit special pricing
    * Coffee Talks to help you get refocused

    To finish off the Buzz James shares several free Coffee Talks as well as other free podcasts that are available to help you get on track and ready to go. Be sure to check them out for your regular pick me up.
    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.
    0 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #219 – Niche Vocabulary – Why Poor Content Can’t Hide in Google
    Out of 13,600,000 indexed pages only 801 are displayed. Why?
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with Dr. Andy Williams from WebContentStudio.com (opens in new window) about niche vocabulary and getting your content noticed on Google.
    With new advancements in technology it has become relatively simple for anybody to get published online to share their thoughts and ideas. But getting noticed takes a bit more than putting pen to paper, or should I say finger to keyboard and hitting upload.
    With the multitude of pages being published daily new and seasoned marketers alike need to be at the top of their game if they want Google to pick them up and rank them well enough to be seen. But what does it take to be at the top of your game in the eyes of Google? Who better to answer that question than two seasoned full time marketers who have been making a living online for 10 years.
    Making Your Content Stand Out In the crowd
    During this edition of the Buzz James and Andy build out just what it takes to get your content noticed online. Andy's recently published article "Niche Vocabulary - Why Poor Content Can't Hide in Google" on FamousBloggers.net is at the heart of their discussion as they take you step-by-step through each aspect of building out a quality article that can stand the test of time and Google.
    From detailed graphs to live examples you'll hear exactly how to build out your research and why. Handing an idea over to your writers without substance is likely going to end in an article that is bland, quickly forgotten or easily missed. But knowing how and what to research gives you the meat you need for a full, well remembered article.
    To support the theory behind needing meat, primarily that built out using niche vocabulary, Andy emphasizes an example used in his article on a search query for epilepsy treatment. Out of the 13,600,000 indexed pages only 801 are displayed. Why? Because those articles stood the test of quality content visitors are after. Andy explains the correlation he found between niche vocabulary and indexing of these pages.
    For some authors the task of seeking out niche vocabulary may be difficult to comprehend. That's why Andy designed the Web Content Studio tool, a tool that helps authors identify that much needed niche vocabulary to fill out your article content. With it you can design pages that are full of reliable information and niche vocabulary Google expects to see.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Andy talk about:

    * Importance of niche vocabulary
    * How Google selects the pages to index
    * Tools for finding your niche vocabulary

    Why continue throwing content online and hoping it will get picked up? It's time to take your online presence to the next level, find your niche vocabulary and make your content known.
    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 -- ...
    34 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #218 – Affiliate Summit West 2012 – Caesars Palace Is Only One Of The Reasons You Must Go!
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with Arlene Martell, wife and co-host and Jeannine Crooks from Buy.at about Affiliate Summit West 2012 and the many benefits of attending.
    Okay, so the importance of attending an affiliate conference may not be "new" information for you but let's face it, if you haven't attended then it's likely that you haven't heard the right reasons for going. Truth is, there are dozens of reasons why you NEED to attend Affiliate Summit.
    With three "seasoned" Summit attendees this call is packed with tips, tricks and benefits of attending this years event in Las Vegas. Who better to get you on your way than someone that's been there on multiple occasions?
    Get the Most Out of Affiliate Summit West 2012
    To begin Jeannine recounts the events from Affiliate Summit East 2011 including the record number of participants in New York! She shares some of the sessions including her own panel of merchant site reviews where merchants and affiliates alike gained an inside perspective on site layout.
    Then Arlene dives right into finding all the great deals and planning your fun activities to make your "business" trip a little less business and a lot more fun. From touring the strip to hosted parties there's bound to be something fun to get caught up in.
    But Affiliate Summit is all about fun. In fact there is a lot to learn in the industry that can take your business to the next level. Listen in to hear how this conference can improve your business and connect your with friends for a lifetime.
    Listen to this edition of the buzz you'll hear:

    * A recap of Affiliate Summit East 2011 in New York
    * Why attending Affiliate Summit West 2012 can improve your business
    * Why taking some time for a little fun should be a priority

    If you haven't attended Affiliate Summit, or even if you have, listen in to hear all about the many benefits that's in store.
    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 #217 – Affiliate Marketing Opportunities – Starting an Advocacy Website to Share Your Story
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author talks with Arlene Martell, wife and co-host about developing websites around topics you are passionate about that serve as a resource to educate visitors on a cause.
    Running your own business doesn't have to be all "business" and no play. Rather, when set up properly, having your own online affiliate business can open up opportunities for freedom to set your own hours or simply take a week off for your daughters wedding.
    James and Arlene kick off this edition of the Buzz by sharing an inside look at their daughter's wedding this past weekend including the venue, the father daughter dance and Arlene's ability to put work aside for a full week while she focused only on her daughter.
    Affiliate Marketing and Advocacy Websites
    Affiliate marketing opportunities don't always have to revolve around a specific product or line of products just to earn money. While this is the traditional affiliate site you can build a site around your passions and monetize it using affiliate programs.
    Arlene shares her story in the creation of EpilepsyMoms.com and the impact this advocacy site has had on parents of children with epilepsy. Her site was created to educate parents on alternative, effective approaches to seizures after successfully helping her son become seizure free using a special diet.
    This epilepsy site not only generates a steady income but it also helps parents across the globe give their children a chance at a normal life.
    Tips for Beginners: Create Your Own Advocacy Site
    For some it may seem difficult or challenging to put together a site that focuses on an important cause, regardless of how passionate they are. During this Buzz you'll hear practical tips for outlining your own website and how to get it up and running the right way.
    But you don't have to do it alone. James offers various affiliate marketing training programs that will equip you with the tools you need to succeed such as the proven visitor profile. From his SUPER BootCamp to One-on-One Coaching to Pre-built Sites you're sure to find a fit that meets your needs.
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz:

    * Developing a site around your passion
    * Advocacy sites and affiliate income
    * Developing a visitor profile
    * Training programs to fit your needs

    If you are passionate about a topic and want to get your story online to help others like you don't let fear stand in your way. Getting information online is practical even for the complete beginner.
    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 #214 – On Page Optimization Checklist – Why It’ll Pay You To Get It Right!
    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 importance of on-page SEO optimization and getting it right can pay well for years to come.
    To kick off this edition of the Buzz James and Arlene update with some exciting planning going on at the Martell home front with the fast approaching wedding of their daughter Shelby. With the excitement of a wedding and the summer fun of Cobra cruises and car shows you'll hear the pleasures of living life as an affiliate!
    To spread the love of affiliate marketing a little further Missy Ward from MissyWard.com has put together a book called It's All About The Cookies packed full with your favorite cookie recipes grouped with tips from successful affiliates.
    James shares that not only is this book worth every penny there are two bonuses for getting your copy today, one help support Avon's walk for Breast Cancer and two receive a free complimentary gold pass to Affiliate Summit West 2012 in Las Vegas if you purchase by August 31st.
    On Page Optimization Checklist
    Getting your business to a level of financial freedom no doubt takes work but when done right it's worth your efforts. During an interview with Joan Mylchreest from AllWallDecor.com she pointed out how many affiliates tend to neglect on page optimization, a key ingredient that helps those pages rank so well.
    James shares that both new and old affiliates alike often make the same mistake when it comes to optimizing their page of content. To help get you on track him and Arlene walk you through their on page optimization checklist detailing what to look for and how to make sure your page can rank well.
    Listen to this edition of the Affiliate Buzz as James and Arlene talk about:

    * It's All About the Cookies
    * Tips and techniques for on page optimization
    * Affcon and Affiliate Summit East 2011

    To wrap up this edition of the Buzz James and Arlene discuss two upcoming conferences that are on the must attend list; Affcon 2011 and Affiliate Summit East 2011. James and Arlene share the many benefits of attending industry conferences and why you don't want to miss these.
    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 home study program.
    31 min
  • Affiliate Buzz #210 – Affiliate Adventure Travel – FREE Internet Start Page Helped Make It Happen!
    In this edition of the Affiliate Buzz audio newsletter James Martell, successful publisher, speaker and author and his wife and co-host Arlene Martell talk with Jonathan and Carrie Kraft from CarrieAndJonathan.com about one secret weapon that can make your dreams come true!
    Two weeks ago Jonathan and Carrie joined the Buzz as they discussed their affiliate successes and how they have been touring the world. Many listeners were impressed with their story but few thought it could be a reality for them. This edition of the Buzz brings this successful traveling couple back on the call to share the secret weapon that took them across the globe.
    Jonathan talks about a conference he had attended a few years back where he was able to listen to Mark Victor Hanson talk about the importance of a top 100 list and successfully meeting your goals. He shares that this session was so moving that he stayed afterwards to take the challenge of writing out his top 100 goals, which included traveling the world. But the goals remained in his notebook, waiting to be viewed.
    Fast forward to 2006 Jonathan shares how he attended Affiliate Summit and listened to James speak about his Start Page and putting our goals in front of us every day and it clicked, that top 100 list needed to get out of his notebook and right in front of him and so began his journey of seeing his goals daily!
    James talks about a powerful tool he offers free of charge to those who are serious about getting their goals in front of them at PageLeap.com. This robust software allows users to create a free Internet start page that puts their goals in front of them with ease, assisting in achieving goals like never before.
    Listen to this edition to learn about:

    * The top 100 list
    * Importance of setting goals
    * Keeping your goals in front of you always
    * Pageleap.com - FREE Internet Start Page
    * The secret weapon for online success

    It's no secret that setting goals is vital to succeeding at anything. Without goals we are easily distracted and may fall short at getting things done. Jonathan shares that setting the goals is only half of the job and that having them in your face makes all the difference.
    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 home study program.
    32 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…