Pepperjam launches affiliate market network
January 17, 2008
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One of the problems with working with affiliate networks is that you sometimes get the feeling that the people you are dealing with don’t actually have experience running a website. Affiliate marketers will be happy to hear that Pepperjam an internet marketing agency has launched a “next generation affiliate market network.”
Since Pepperjam started out as an affiliate they should have a good understanding of what affiliate marketers are looking for in an affiliate network.
I have heard Kris Jones CEO of Pepperjam interviewed a number of times by Shoemoney and he has always been very informative. Shoemoney always has great things to say about the company.
I have signed up as an affiliate and added some ads which you can see on the left hand side of my blog. The ads have a Google feel to them. The interface for signing up to programs and getting the code is straight forward and fairly intuitive. I am a member of a number of other affiliate networks and if you aren’t use to their interface, it can sometimes take some time to find what you are looking for.
Since I run mostly travel stuff, I took a look at what travel merchants they have and unfortunately they don’t have any yet. Not surprisingly, it will take some time to build up a range of merchants using the platform.
In conclusion, I will be looking forward to seeing how the Pepperjam network program develops. I get the feeling they have spent some time into creating a user-friendly interface and creating tools and reporting that affiliate marketers want.
You can join the Pepperjam Network here as an affiliate or merchant.
Stock mentoring trading program
January 7, 2008
Trading Concepts Inc is a Stock trading course for people looking to make money on the stock market.
The course is run by Todd Mitchell who has been trading since 1988. The course is suitable for both beginners and experienced traders. The program includes personal mentoring to help people from all levels of experience.
The guarantee their stock trading system to provide a high level of investment education and sure people reach their goals of financial security. The course is a mixture of both theory and practical information.
It takes around 2 weeks to a month to learn the theory studying around 30 minutes a day. The course is written in jargon-free, simple English. Todd suggests that you will need to have around $2,500 to start trading and using his system. The course includes a web based trading program to help analyze your strategies.
The course is not simply an email alert system telling you when to buy and sell stocks, but an education where you can learn to trade yourself.
They offer a free seminar on DVD which you can use to help evaluate their training before you outlay any cash.
Keep Your Hands Out of Your Retirement!
November 11, 2007
You work hard all of your life building up your retirement fund and the last thing you want to do is jeopardize your financial future. Many people will have financial difficulties in life and their first instinct will be to get into their retirement plan, this is never a good idea for many reasons.
Any time you withdrawal money out of your 401(k) plan or any other retirement plan you might have, you will encounter severe penalties from the government. These penalties can be very costly and you also will be shrinking the amount of money you will receive later in life. You also have to factor in how much money you will make off the investment of leaving the money alone. Emergency financial situations can often sway an individual to make bad decisions but there are other solutions available besides jeopardizing your retirement plan.
A payday loan or cash advance can be the perfect solution to an individual in need. You can use these loans very responsible if properly planned. A payday loan or a cash advance can be justified when compared against dipping into your 401(k) or any retirement plan. You can do the math and find out that the steep penalties that the government places on early withdrawals from retirement plans will be nowhere near the much smaller interest rates of a cash advance or payday loan. These small loans, while subject to much criticism, are designed to assist individuals in a short-term financial crisis. With such loans you can get the money you need fast and take care of your financial situation.
When you find yourself in financial need, think about the long term affects that you will have by digging into your retirement plan. Judge the situation accordingly and you will realize that the responsible way to borrow money in these types of situations is to get a cash advance or payday loan.
TNX Text links
October 22, 2007
Most people have already heard of Text Link Ads and Linkworth as a marketplace for selling and buying links. TNX is a new player in the market getting set to become an alternative text link broker in the space to buy links.
The process for adding sites to list in the marketplace is very straight forward. You will need to place some PHP code into your site for the links to display properly. They have a points system where you can earn points from doing various things like adding more sites to their system and purchasing links.
Currently 1000 points is between $0.63 - 1.26 depending on the number of links you buy.
The minimum purchase price for a PR7 link is $6.3 a month, which sounds to me like a bargain. The maximum price is 20 times this value. They have a fairly neat little price calculator which you can instantly calculate how many links you will get for your budget, depending on the highest page rank you select for the your links to appear on.
When you join you get free bonus points to test the effectiveness of the TNX system. They also have discounts of up to 50 per cent for SEO experts. TNX is currently running a campaign on Digital point forum where you can get free links to your site just by joining up.
They have an impressive 31,233,782 links sold and currently have 29,156 users. Not surprisingly, TNX also have an affiliate program to help you make more money from the program.
Emini trading review
September 24, 2007
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The emini trading system is advertised as a cheap and reliable trading system based on the S&P 500, created by Todd Mictchell. They offer a free audio CD, some lessons and information on the E-mini trading system, which is a great way to take a preview of emini trading before you make a purchase of the full system.
The educational program includes manuals, videos on DVD, audio CDs, access to the member website and “unlimited phone and email consultation”.
The course includes some of the following:
- how to calculate the next days’s highs and lows
- scalping technique
- MFAM for trend analysis
- probability Counter-Trend trade set-ups
- and most importantly the numbers to buy and sell at
Depending on how much time you spend studying the average person takes about 1-2 months to learn the emini system. The course is suitable for beginners and experienced traders. Todd explains his system without using technical jargon.
He offers a 15 day money back guarantee. He also encourages people to pick up the phone or to send him an email if they have any questions about his course.
Share in a frame
August 29, 2007
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If you are looking for a unique gift you might want to take a look at Shareinaframe. Shareinaframe offers framed stock certificates for a single stock in popular companies. You can purchase Disney stock and Harley Davidson stock certificates.
The framed stock certificates could be a perfect birthday, anniversary, graduation or corporate gift. The certificate could be a great gift for children or young teenagers to help inspire their interest in finance and investing. For Disney fans, giving a Disney share certificate will certainly delight anyone of any age.
Orders can be made online or by calling their toll free number. Deliveries of the stock certificate can take up to 3 - 5 weeks, so you will need to take some planning to get your order in early. The frame with personalized plaque and a certificate announcing the gift is sent by UPS within two days of the order being received.
There are several different choices of frames and colors including Black Lacquer and American Classic. They charge $33 to process the order which you then also need to pay for the price of the single stock and frame.
The company also has an affiliate program which could work well on a gift or novelty website. They also give a free stock away each month. Click here to enter the draw.
Total bankruptcy
August 25, 2007
This excellent web site, www.totalbankruptcy.com provides a comprehensive review of the bankruptcy process. The site is easy to navigate, and the information is well-written and clear. In addition to providing information about Chapter 7 and Chapter13 bankruptcy, the site discusses common economic causes of bankruptcy, such as job loss and medical expenses. Another section offers information and advice on the period after successful discharge of a bankruptcy.
The site offers a free consultation with one of their bankruptcy lawyers. The consultation requires completion of an online form covering motivation, bills, assets, and budget. Filling in the information would be a good exercise for anyone who has debt. A debt calculator is available to help you determine debt level.
The bankruptcy lawyer locator gives you an address, maps, and driving directions. One tiny glitch is that some addresses with directions in them, such as 1st Ave. N, have been entered as 1st Ave North, causing an error and requiring another click to get to the map.
A quick prowl through a section on celebrity bankruptcy reports that Abraham Lincoln declared bankruptcy when his grocery store failed, in addition to documenting bankruptcy filings by famous actors, singers, athletes. Besides this section, which will make you feel a little better, there are links to outside resources such as message boards and debt counseling services.
Overseas property site review
June 14, 2007
Disclosure: The following is a paid review. You can get your website reviewed right here for just $60.
Propertymartoverseas is a European based international property website. They claim to have over fifty thousand listings in 68 countries, which is a pretty impressive volume. Looking at the properties in Australia they are mostly the type that are fairly expensive apartments that are marketed to overseas investors.
I searched next for property in Thailand and the results returned properties from a number of different countries, including India, Greece and the US - but not Thailand.
The website has property country profiles from around the world. I took a look at the profiles for property in Japan and Australia and the information is a simple introduction to the countries with some information on the current state of the market. Many countries have different laws and regulations for foreign investors and I think it would be better if they provided this kind of information on their website.
The company also publishes a property magazine which is distributed in the UK where your properties can also be listed. They also have a property news section on their site which has some interesting articles for overseas investors. The section would have more value if they provided an RSS feed.
In summary the site is a good resource for people contemplating purchasing an overseas property, but the site lacks any advanced listing features, like virtual walk throughs and property maps that are fairly standard on property websites these days.
Property in Bulgaria
June 5, 2007
Disclosure: The following is a paid review for linkworth.com
Stretching inland from the Black Sea, Bulgaria has mountains, beaches, and a property boom, according to www.coralestates.com, Bulgaria has become a popular investment and vacation target for young people who have been priced out of the UK and Irish mrkets, according to news articles quoted on the site. Because prices are low and the country is only
three hours away by air, it is becoming a prime winter and summer destination.
The most striking thing about the Coral Estates site is the stunningly low prices. However, its high quality lies in the comprehensive overview of the
issues that arise with overseas investments. Rather than just listing Bulgaria
properties, it provides advice about investment timing, addresses concerns about property rights, currency conversion, and describes the purchasing process, along with providing information about the country.
The information is targeted to investors rather than those seeking a second home or getaway, and states clearly that the lowest prices and greatest
chances for appreciation are in purchasing in advance of construction, based on plans for the development. Increasing real estate values have made Bulgaria property an attractive investment.
The most useful section reviews the steps involved in acquiring property in
Bulgaria. The information indicates points at which the buyer needs to have documents reviewed by lawyers and gives estimates of the time
needed to complete the process. It even provides a tax guide.
A map, currency converter, related news articles and news summaries round out the information offered.
Cancun website review
May 20, 2007
Disclosure: The following is a paid review for linkworth.com
Once a deserted strip of land, Cancun, Mexico has been built into a beach lover’s paradise. Mile after mile of modern luxury hotels offer everything the dedicated beach goer could want. Add the ritual of sunset drinks, follow up with dinner on an outdoor terrace, and finish the evening with a little bar hopping.
The Cancun section of the website www.letsgomexico.com has two exceptionally good sections, tightly written and concise. The Cancun Fast Fact section is just that, a comprehensive list of information, including an honest assessment of the climate (sometimes windy and rainy). It also provides an explanation of how addresses work, a useful thing when giving directions to taxi drivers.
The Cancun Activities section contains everything from theme parks to coverage of the club scene both at the beach and in the city. The Fun, Watersports, Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants, and Nightlife pages let you know what there is to do if you tire of working on your tan. Indulge in some shopping in one of the many shopping plazas or the flea market in Ciudad Cancun, the small city on the mainland. Visit the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza or Tulum, or spend a day on nearby Isla Mujeres. Try parasailing, or rent jet skis, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment at the hotels.
The website also contains an interactive map facility, and background information about the area.
