Overall traffic strategy tips...

Now, getting traffic is not the same for everyone. It depends on your budget!The way I think of it, virtually every serious business in the world spends money to advertise. So why would online business be any different? Online business isn't magic. Just because we're all "online" doesn't mean marketing principles that have been proven successful for 100's of years fly out the window. Free advertising is great, and I'll show you free methods here as well. But they take more time... And the absolute biggest demotivator in my opinion is not seeing growing results within your first month or so.

So here's what I recommend. Figure out asap what you can afford to spend per month on running paid ads, like solo ads and banner ads (two of my favorites). Solo ads are awesome because you can run an ad and earn a string of commissions same day. Banner ads are cool because you run them on other peoples' websites, and they just "sit there" making you money as people click and order - total autopilot.

Maybe you can afford $50 a month. Maybe $100. Maybe $500. I dunno. But whatever the case, set it aside and be SMART about it. Don't just think any old ad will work. Spend your money wisely just like you'd spend it wisely anywhere else. Advertising online isn't magic. You still wanna test small and THEN "go big."

And if you don't have ANY ad budget at all right now, then skip to the FREE methods and be prepared to spend more time advertising. That's totally ok! But here's the thing: The reason paid ads cost money is because other people have ALREADY spent their own time building a list or getting regular daily traffic to their website. So they're able to charge you a fee because they're sharing their traffic with you - the traffic that took them TIME to BUILD... So if you do free advertising only, you generally can't expect to get the same amount of traffic that they're getting. They've invested their resources and done the work and built the traffic. So with free advertising, you need to put in the time as well.

(...And that right there is a major factor that separates the 6 and 7 figure earners from the failures online. There are people who want instant cash online, and chase after shiny objects and all the latest launches one after another thinking they'll get it. And then, there are people who work to BUILD cash that eventually comes in on autopilot. Which group do you think succeeds? ;)

So what I recommend especially in the case of free traffic, is deciding asap how much TIME you have to set aside daily or weekly. Plan it out and schedule it. When it's time to do your free advertising whether writing and submitting articles, or making YouTube videos, or participating in forum marketing, or writing for your own blog, or other, grab a snack...flip on the tv...and have fun with it!

Above all, don't forget that as a HFS member, the traffic you gain directly can "transform" into massive leverage and unlimited AUTOPILOT income as the people you refer start promoting their HFS funnels. You'll be amassing your own army of affiliates who will be building both your income and their own simultaneously. That's what makes the Hardcore Funnel System so powerful! So whatever you do, don't quit!! Do whatever it takes to stay motivated.

Product Review: Auto Traffic Magnet

Auto Traffic Magnet is a new site that says it guarantees more CONVERTING web visitors and online advertising with very little effort or cost.  So I decided to put it to the test...



My first impression was the site looks professional and clean, with an attractive look and feel.  It is easy to read and understand.  Joining the site was easy and painless--they do offer 2 upgrade options but they are not required to gain the benefits.



The Members Area is very well laid out and intuitive--I could figure out what to do after only a few minutes and was able to get up and running in less than 5 minutes.  Inside the site, you create links and ads--the links you simply enter any URL links you use into the generator and it transforms them into "Auto Traffic Magnet" links.  You create ads for anything you want to promote using the Auto Traffic Magnet Ad Generator, which is very easy to use.  You can create as many links and as many ads as you like.  And they are organized in a logical way--links are displayed in the order you create them but also your 5 most recent links appear on the main page for quick reference.  Also, since the link generator is the tool you'll use most, it is also right at the top of the main page when you login.  Very smart!



After you've created at least 1 link and 1 ad you can start to generate traffic.  Just use and promote the new Auto Traffic Magnet link instead of the original source link you had.  Every time the Auto Traffic Magnet link is clicked, the page loads followed by a cool slide-up ad window at the bottom.  It displays an ad PLUS an image with your affiliate link that goes back to Auto Traffic Magnet.  So if anyone clicks the Auto Traffic Magnet image they see the site, and if they signup they become your referral.  It's a great viral feature because you can build referrals without even trying to just by using the site.



Now every time the ad window displays (your Auto Traffic Magnet links get clicked) you earn credits that get YOUR ad displayed in the ad windows when other members' links get clicked.  So the more clicks, the more times your ads get displayed.



And this works virally--meaning as you make referrals into Auto Traffic Magnet (either by promoting it or just using it and visitors click the Auto Traffic Magnet image on the ad window to join) you also earn ad credits on THEIR link clicks.  And this works up to 5 levels deep.  So you can create a massive amount of free ad views and web traffic by referring others to Auto Traffic Magnet also.



I didn't get to test the full effect of a big downline yet (I just got the tool) but I can tell you the rest of the site works exactly as stated--my links got clicked, I earned credits, and my ads got displayed.  Auto Traffic Magnet even tracked my results so I know how many clicks and how many ad displays.  That was an impressive unadvertised extra feature.



There is one more benefit and feature which might be the best of them all--downline emailing.  You can email your downline with offers, promotions, or whatever you like, and here is where Auto Traffic Magnet really shines.  They took time to make the emailing often enough that it's valuable as a user, but no so often that it's a burden to your downline.  But the best part about this feature (and actually the credit earning too) is that it tells you exactly how long until you can mail again.  Now THAT's cool.



Overall I have to say I am impressed with Auto Traffic Magnet.  It is simple yet powerful, and delivers on its promises.  Highly recommended to anyone who wants to increase traffic and advertising.



See it and join here:

http://trackit.link/dg84

Sometimes It Pays To Take A Step Back!

Since my last post, I have made some changes to my advertising habits. I belong to at least 100 or more Safelists and Traffic exchanges. I have most success with the safelists,
using Mailer Ninja keeps all my mailers in a simple easy to follow format.

I found a program that helps me pull prospects like nothing I've seen.

Auto Traffic Magnet is a new site that will boost your web traffic and get your promotions in front of more visitors, guaranteed.  How does it work?  Simple.  You make 1 small change in what you're doing (takes about 30 seconds) and that's it!  You will see MORE web traffic and MORE ad views automatically.  Now if it sounds too good to be true, let me assure you:

- You do NOT have to trade time or manual effort for traffic

- You do NOT have to install anything on your computer

- You do NOT have to paste tedious HTML code on your webpages

- You do NOT need to know anything about programming

- You do NOT have to agree to getting slammed with ads yourself

- You WILL increase your traffic and advertising, guaranteed

- It WILL work for you regardless of what niche you’re in

- It IS 100% legal, 100% ethical, and 100% “above board?

- You WILL be reaching REAL prospects who want to buy your offers

- The traffic and advertising you gain will INCREASE the longer you use it

As you can see, this tool is REAL and it just plain works!  Check it out!

My Marketing Experience Part #4

Now that I have SFI and BABO, there is nothing else I need. Except a way to generate Traffic, in comes Leads Leap , words can not explain this one you have to click the link. See for your self why I chose this company that has been around since 2008.

Years ago, I joined an unimaginable number of these tools, in order to get traffic to my sites. BABO, has all the advertisement tools necessary for successful internet promotion. But Leads Leap does all the heavy recruiting. I still use a lot of the outside tools, for residual commissions.

It has become very clear to me that, if you stick with any good program long enough, you will eventually make money.  I still receive commissions from old programs long forgotten.

In 2013, I decided that since SFI was the program I was with the longest. That would be the target to focus on. After logging on, I went through the same steps I would if I were a new affiliate.
About an hour or so I was up to speed.

At this posting I have made Team Leader, so I'm off to a good start.

But I will still be reading and posting from Leads Leap just to keep abreast of  this wonderful world of Internet Marketing!

So far the journey has been slow and monotonous. But I realize from the start it would not be easy! Anything worth while never is!

I try to keep in touch with my downlines, but they never respond. Just one out of two hundred seven!

I will keep pressing forward!

My Marketing Experience part #3

In the last issue we talked about how you can successfully build
and promote your own online business. In this issue we are going
to talk about how you can go about choosing the right opportunity
for you.

Whether technology like computers is your forte or not, it is a
means to make money if you have some skills to offer in specific
areas.  Some people are great at marketing, or at building web
sites, so they sell online design and SEO services. Others are
handymen, great with a toolkit and can build houses, perform
expert carpentry tasks and so could setup an online business that
sells their own style of furniture or offer an interior design service.

There are two paths towards an online business opportunity.

- A home based job, or a home based business.

If you wish to work from home, in your own business, you will need
to establish your skill strengths. No need to know how to create a
web site as there are plenty of hosts such as Hostgator that will
provide tools that can enable you to set up a site in minutes.  All
you need to do is draft a business plan, whom will you sell to, how
will your reach them and what’s the competition? Do you have an
edge on the market? Can you offer something that is missing with
your competitors?

So these are the first steps towards your own online business
opportunity:

- Since you will be operating from your computer, are you
updated with the use of word processors, spreadsheets and
email? I suspect you are already, though if not, and you don’t have
Microsoft Office then download the openoffice.org set of tools. It’s
also a professional choice.

- This is a home based computer opportunity and not just an
office based business, you will be operating from your PC or Mac.
Ensure it is reliable, been checked for spyware, and has an anti-
virus program running. Don’t struggle with an old pc that is
problematic, invest in a new one  you are investing in your
business.

- It is a common question in blogs  what is the most successful
business idea? The business of working online is a changing one
and it is best to focus on long term plans rather than making a fast
buck. A home business computer opportunity starting from home
has a great chance of success due to its low start up costs.

There are plenty of home-based jobs available particularly in the
freelance sector. If you have specific skills, this is a great place to
find work. Sites that can help you move along are craigslist,
freelancers.com, freelanceswitch.com and flexjobs.com. It may be
a good start if you need capital and more flexible time to seek out
work while your business is building.

Be prepared to diversify right away if you don’t have a specialized
skill. One of the most popular choices initially is freelance writing.
Many use their writing skills to increase their business exposure
writing press releases, and articles containing sales copy to
promote their products or services.

Common online based businesses include affiliate marketing
programs, freelance writing services, design and programming,
franchisee options selling products and being a reseller.

Choose one that suits your long term interests carefully, this is a
life changing decision and needs careful thought. Do this and you
will reap the rewards.

If you would like more information about this topic, this is a good place to start:

Leads Leap

Until next time!

My Marketing Experience Part # 2

After setting everything up in SFI, I felt that I needed something else. Then I discovered BABO (Build A Biz Online),  This service provides all the Necessary Tools to work, Any Affiliate Program. They have every Tool needed to Promote all your  sites under one roof. Another great advantage of this program is you don’t need an Auto Responder to Build a List, those you sign up under you  can be contacted from your Members Area you can then promote other money making Programs or Service to them from time to time!

The following message will give you some idea of the integrity of  BABO;

Alan Shaw Jan 22

This business of network marketing is the perfect excuse killer in and of itself. This amazing industry overcomes every objection someone can possibly think of! Let me demonstrate:

When someone says, “I don’t have the money”, we can say, “That’s why you need to do this  so you can stop saying that! Do whatever it takes to get started. Beg, Borrow, or Save, but get the money together so we can get you started!”.

When someone says, “I don’t have time”, we can say, “That’s why you need to do this so you can take your time back!”

When someone says, “It’s not for me”, we can say, “Working 40 hours a week for the next 40 years to retire on 40% of an income that’s already not enough isn’t for me, either! Is that really what you want?”

When someone says, “I don’t know anybody”, we can say, “That’s why you need to do this so you can start getting out there and meeting people!

When someone says, “I’m not smart enough”, we can say, “Learners are earners! Let’s get you started so you can learn how to do this and start living the life you actually want!”

Can you see where we are going with this?  It’s all about giving people what they want even though they might not know it yet. Alan Shaw Build A Business Online.

What do you think?

My Experience Marketing Online Part #1

"The traditional western way of thinking is that you work 40+ years,
invest some of your income and then retire financially independent.
This method of thinking is a wealth based strategy and the
truth is that very few are achieving this lofty goal.
I would suggest you consider income based independence so you can
achieve personal freedom now! The idea is that you focus on building
your own Internet business and creating multiple income streams.
When your income from multiple sources surpasses what you need
to live you can then choose freedom! I know cash-flow or income based
personal freedom works because I've been doing it for well over 20 years.
You can do it also if you make "your" personal freedom a priority and
then you focus! Hint: Learn to generate and convert your own leads" -- Leon McKee

That is what this blog is about. I have been marketing for approximately
15 years. I have been in a lot of  programs, and I still find it too cluttered
with too systems. Each one claiming to be better than the next. It doesn't have to
be that way.

So, I decided to sit down and give it some thought. I decided that blogging is
the way to go. There are not too many rules of engagement.  Allowing creative
juices to do their thing.

I started with my main business I joined many years ago. I didn't put too effort into
it when I first joined. I would log in every now and then to see what was happening.
In 2013, I finally began to work it seriously. I was making money with minimal
effort. I could only imagine what would could happen if I really applied myself.

Strong Future International (SFI), is the name of that business opportunity. The main
and only problem is that thousands of people sign up for this company. But do nothing!
I believe there are two reasons for this, the first being they are looking for quick money
without too much work. The second is confusion about what to do, and lack of interest
enough to read through the help guides. There is help every where on this site, you
almost stubble over them if you browse the site long enough.

 Lets say you decided to buy a franchise (popular store). But, in order to do so
you need $100,000 for the franchise fee. For that fee the company will purchase
your building, inventory, conduct training, and set up your store.
After your store is open you will still continue to pay the company for the use
of their name and logo, plus the cost of getting you started in business.
The money you pay is only the start, as now you are responsible for restocking,
inventory, and management costs. The business is costing you $100's of thousands,
to run and operate, and may take many years to break even.

Look at SFI as a franchise that let"s you make small monthly payments of less
than $100 a month, or free (depending on your skills as a sales person).
Your break even point is less than 2 years (depending on how dedicated you are).

SFI, is a no brainer, for starting your own business. I have left out a lot of details
for starting a brick and morter business, but I think you can see how much easier
it is to start and maintain an online business with SFI.