IM NewsWatch, May 1, 2013 - Latest IM News including ‘Twitter Advertising Now Open to All U.S. Users – Mashable’ and much more...
May 1st, 2013 at 4:04 am EST‘How To Make $10,000 Per Month‘ James Francis’ Webinar May 2
James Francis is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 2 at 6.00 pm EDT. The topic of the webinar is “How To Make $10,000 Per Month”. Webinar Details Organizer: James Francis Topic: How To Make $10,000 Per Month Day/Date: Thursday, May 2 Time: 6.00 pm EDT – Time Zone Converter Register for webinar details. ‘How To Make $10,000 Per... [Read more]
Daniel Levis’ ‘Quantum Income Leap and The 91-Day Challenge Last Minute Q&A Session‘ Webinar on Replay
Daniel Levis’ “Quantum Income Leap and The 91-Day Challenge Last Minute Q&A Session” webinar is on replay. Webinar Details Organizer: Daniel Levis Topic: Quantum Income Leap and The 91-Day Challenge Last Minute Q&A Session Register for webinar replay details. ‘Quantum Income Leap and The 91-Day Challenge Last Minute Q&A... [Read more]
‘TFOI TV – The Future of Ink Kicks Off a Monthly Video Show' – ‘The Future of Ink’ Blog
The latest article on ‘The Future of Ink’ blog is titled “TFOI TV – The Future of Ink Kicks Off a Monthly Video Show?. Denise Wakeman says, “CelebratingThe Future of Ink’s 100th post, it’s fitting to announce a new feature… TFOI TV The monthly video show will be hosted by Daniel Hall, one of our featured digital publishing experts. In... [Read more]
Ant Judge and Jury: Good niche research for good sales #ad
Really understanding your niche means you can address its problems better and get more traffic, and with more traffic you can get more sales. Doing the right research to understand the niche is the key to better results. Maybe you have heard of “Oz”, the marketer responsible for the successful ANT series of products. With his new Ant Judge... [Read more]
‘Denver Affiliate Meetup – Don’t Miss it!! May 7th 2013’ – ShoeMoney Blog
Jeremy Schoemaker’s latest blog post is titled “Denver Affiliate Meetup – Don’t Miss it!! May 7th 2013”. Schoemaker says, “Not many meetup’s in the midwest area so don’t miss this one. Its sure to be a awesome meet n greet with some of the smartest people in the industry. Where: Ugly Dog Sports Cafe 1345 Cortez St., Denver, Colorado... [Read more]
‘How Google+ Interactive Posts Push CTAs & Deep Linking Directly Within A Post’ – ‘Marketing Land’ Article
The latest article on ’Marketing Land’ is titled “How Google+ Interactive Posts Push CTAs & Deep Linking Directly Within A Post”. Amy Greg Finn says, “Two months ago, Google rolled out an interesting new twist to Google+ posts, the addition ofinteractivity. Rather than just text, images or links, Google+ interactive... [Read more]
‘3 Tips to Get Started on Mobile SEO’ – ‘Website Magazine’ Article
The latest article on ‘Website Magazine’ is titled “3 Tips to Get Started on Mobile SEO”. Michael Garrity says, “Optimizing your site for mobile search engines should certainly move to the top of your to-do list, if it hasn’t already. After all, it’s an easy and enticing activity for on-the-go consumers who may have a question about a... [Read more]
1-Minute List Builder: A WordPress Lightbox with a difference #ad
George Katsoudas releases his new 1-Minute List Builder at 11 AM EDT. It’s one of his well-regarded WordPress plugins. This is a very flexible pop-up lightbox. You can control all the physical parameters, such as the color, size and the time when it pops (on entry to the page, on exit from the page, after a timed delay) and more. You can specify... [Read more]
‘Facebook Ad Boss: Clicks And Engagement Are Not As Important As Exposure’ – Business Insider
The latest article on Business Insider is titled ”Facebook Ad Boss: Clicks And Engagement Are Not As Important As Exposure”. Megan Rose Dickey says, “Facebook Ad Products Director Gokul Rajaram spoke on a panel today at TechCrunch Disrupt about the state of digital advertising. He was joined by Twitter Senior Director of Product... [Read more]
‘Bootstrapping Your Startup: 7 Hard-Earned Tips From Real Entrepreneurs’ – ‘ReadWrite’
The latest post on ‘ReadWrite’ is titled “Bootstrapping Your Startup: 7 Hard-Earned Tips From Real Entrepreneurs”. Scott Gerber says, “Everyone talks about the difficulty and importance of securing funding for your new startup. But that’s not the only way to go. Plenty of startups intentionally avoid taking investor cash in... [Read more]
‘Twitter Advertising Now Open to All U.S. Users’ – ‘Mashable’
The latest post on ‘Mashable’ is titled “Twitter Advertising Now Open to All U.S. Users”. Todd Wasserman says, “Twitter on Tuesday opened up its advertising options for all U.S. users. The company had previously made advertising on the platform invite-only. Kevin Weil, Twitter’s senior director of product for revenue at Twitter,... [Read more]
WP Viral Payments helps your customers sell for you #ad
Rob Cornish has just released a new WordPress plugin,WP Viral Payments, to make it simple for your customers to do two things: • Add or remove items in their shopping cart • Get a discount if they share your product page on Facebook. They can even share a coupon code so their friends get a discount, too, if you choose. WP Viral Payments works... [Read more]
Econsultancy’s Google+ Hangout: measurement, analytics, and attribution
The Econsultancy team is hosting a Google+ Hangout on measurement, analytics, and attribution. The Hangout will go live on May 1. Ryan Sommer says, “We’re offering you the chance to get brushed up on the themes that will be explored at Integrated Marketing Week (June 11-13) in New York with these free video expert series Google+ Hangouts. The... [Read more]
‘Rakuten LinkShare Symposium New York 2013 is Open’ by Shawn Collins
Shawn Collins’ latest blog post is titled “Rakuten LinkShare Symposium New York 2013 is Open”. Collins Says, “Rakuten LinkShare Symposium New York 2013 is taking place at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on June 17-18, 2013. The keynote speaker has not been announced, yet, but the agenda for this year is up now, so check back there... [Read more]
‘Why SEO Is Like An RTS Game (and why you should care)’ – ‘SEOmoz’ Blog
The latest ‘SEOmoz’ blog post is titled “Why SEO Is Like An RTS Game (and why you should care)”. Jayson DeMers says, “As a fan of video games, I often compare real-life scenarios to similar elements in games. These elements offer a parallel way to approach many of the same types of challenges that we face in everyday life in a fun, unique... [Read more]
CPA Cash King Underground: for any CPA marketer who needs more clicks #ad
If you don’t know how to do CPA marketing or have tried it without much success, Ezra Wyckoff says his new CPA Cash King Underground is just what you need. The process he shows you is simple, he says, and can be grasped in 15 minutes and can be performed in 30 minutes a day. It can even be outsourced because it is so simple. [Read more]
‘How to Use Ebooks Strategically and Reach Your Content Marketing Goals’ – ‘Copyblogger’ Blog
The latest post on ‘Copyblogger’ Blog is titled “How to Use Ebooks Strategically and Reach Your Content Marketing Goals”. Pamela Wilson says, “Have you written an ebook yet? Some of the most-respected content marketers have embraced ebooks for marketing their businesses and as a source of income. Their goals vary, and so do the formats... [Read more]
‘Updating Your Email Look? Keep These Tips In Mind’ – Aweber Blog
The latest ‘Aweber’ blog post is titled “Updating Your Email Look? Keep These Tips In Mind”. Rebekah Henson says, “We’ve talked about a lot of marketing trends this spring, from whitespace to long scrolling ads to other trends that are catching on. Maybe you’re ready for a complete overhaul of your emails by now. But don’t jump in full-force... [Read more]
‘User-Generated Content: Video email contest increases site traffic by 13%’ – MarketingSherpa Case Study
MarketingSherpa has released a case study titled “User-Generated Content: Video email contest increases site traffic by 13%”. Courtney Eckerle says, “Garnering brand advocates and increasing site traffic became an important goal for the destination marketers at Visit Carlsbad. They decided to use a video contest to engage their email... [Read more]
Corrected Link for free Graphics and Upgrades #ad
Underground graphic designer, Dee Ferdinand and his team have just released a unique triple-decker Graphics Pack that contains over 280 graphics modules. He is letting us download 20 of them at no charge. But the real power comes with the flexibility you get with the whole collection. There are many types of graphics included in the free sample (and... [Read more]
Reminder- ‘How To Quickly Outsource Blog Ads and Website Headers on Fiverr.com‘ Jim Edwards’ Webinar 1.00 pm EST
Jim Edwards is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 1 at 1.00 pm EST. The topic of the webinar is “How To Quickly Outsource Blog Ads and Website Headers on Fiverr.com”. Webinar Details Organizer: Jim Edwards Topic: How To Quickly Outsource Blog Ads and Website Headers on Fiverr.com Day/Date: Wednesday, May 1 Time: 1.00 pm EST – Time... [Read more]
‘AOL’s Plan To Steal TV Ad Dollars Is Totally Working’ – Business Insider
The latest article on Business Insider is titled ”AOL’s Plan To Steal TV Ad Dollars Is Totally Working”. Jim Edwards says, “AOL just got its online video programming included in Mediaocean, the software platform that media buyers use to plan TV budgets, Ad Age reports. We suggested last year that AOL’s long-term vision... [Read more]
‘Psychological Pricing for International Markets: 5 Simple Tricks to Improve Sales’ – ‘ClickBank’ Blog
The latest ‘ClickBank’ blog post is titled “Psychological Pricing for International Markets: 5 Simple Tricks to Improve Sales”. Jeff Leget says, “VP of Strategy and International Psychological pricing is used by retailers around the world to encourage buyers to purchase a product. Retailers work hard to send just the right message in their... [Read more]
Titanium Backlinks: White hat method for traffic and rankings #ad
Do you have a social media strategy? Social media are the key to high rankings for your website, and for high traffic, too0. Erica Stone has just released Titanium Backlinks, a step-by-step course that shows you how to harness the power of great content and social media to promote your site in the search engines. When social platforms notice your site... [Read more]
‘Why ‘SoLoMo’ Isn’t Going Anywhere’ – ‘Mashable’
The latest post on ‘Mashable’ is titled “Why ‘SoLoMo’ Isn’t Going Anywhere”. Seth Fiegerman says, “If you’ve ever wondered who to blame for a particular tech buzzword, there’s a decent chance the culprit will either be a startup founder or a venture capitalist. Fred Wilson is usually listed as the father... [Read more]
‘Two Personas Every Marketer Should Care About, Even if They Never Buy’ – HubSpot
The latest article on HubSpot blog is titled ”Two Personas Every Marketer Should Care About, Even if They Never Buy”. Kieran Flanagan says, “At HubSpot we talk about personas a lot. That’s because inbound marketing is really about creating persona-driven marketing that helps you engage with your dream customers in the channels... [Read more]
‘What insights can you gain from branded and unbranded keyword traffic?’ – ‘Econsultancy’ Blog
The latest ‘Econsultancy’ blog post is titled “What insights can you gain from branded and unbranded keyword traffic?”. Greg Randall says, “My last article detailed the benefits of focusing onwebsite analytics specifically around site search data. This article continues with the same theme of valuing website analytics,... [Read more]
Covert Optin Player:Launching at 8 AM. Video for marketers #ad
Mark Dulisse just announced Covert Optin Player. It builds on his successful Covert Video Player, adding new features that marketers need. Marketers have stringent requirements beyond those of typical video users, and Covert Optin Player offers a solution: • You can ask for Optins when the player starts, pauses, at the end or at a particular... [Read more]
‘Three Lead Generation Activities That Can Drain Profits’ by Melanie Benson Strick
Melanie Benson Strick’s latest blog post is titled “Three Lead Generation Activities That Can Drain Profits”. Melanie says, “A few years ago I had a SWEET opportunity to participate in an industry event called a “Cage Match.” One of the top marketers had invited a few of us movers and shakers to compete with a series of questions and the... [Read more]
Reminder- ‘6-Figure Business Mastery: Discover 3 Game-Changing Ideas to Propel Your Business into Six-Figures and Beyond‘ Bill Baren’s Webinar May 7
Bill Baren is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 7 at 9.00 am PT. The topic of the webinar is “6-Figure Business Mastery: Discover 3 Game-Changing Ideas to Propel Your Business into Six-Figures and Beyond”. Webinar Details Organizer: Bill Baren Topic: 6-Figure Business Mastery: Discover 3 Game-Changing Ideas to Propel Your Business into... [Read more]
’18 Fresh Stats About the Current State of Social Media Marketing’ – HubSpot
The latest article on HubSpot blog is titled ”18 Fresh Stats About the Current State of Social Media Marketing”. Ginny Soskey says, “At some point or another, we’ve all heard people spout off about the “death” of social media. One day someone announces a boycott of Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest — the next day, the social... [Read more]
First World video problems quick guide: systematic video strategy #ad
Chris Reck has tackled the problem of using videos productively in your marketing. It’s more than just making a video and hoping it will bring traffic to your offer. If that’s all you do, you will probably fail. Reck’s new training, First World video problems quick guide, is an advanced video technique to get sales on almost any product.... [Read more]
‘Google Adds App Activities to Search’ – ‘Mashable’
The latest post on ‘Mashable’ is titled “Google Adds App Activities to Search”. Samantha Murphy says, “Google announced on Tuesday it is adding app activities to its search functionality, giving users access to data typically found within certain programs such as movie reviews and ratings. When searching for a website or app on... [Read more]
‘Strategy vs. Tactics: How to Give Yourself an Instant Pay Raise By Getting to the Root of Your Marketing Problems WITHOUT Resorting to Cheap Gimmicks!’ – Robert Plank’s Podcast
Robert Plank has published a new podcast titled “Strategy vs. Tactics: How to Give Yourself an Instant Pay Raise By Getting to the Root of Your Marketing Problems WITHOUT Resorting to Cheap Gimmicks!”. Plank says, “I thought I was so clever. Back when I was a teenager, I had what I thought was a great idea… write an e-book teaching... [Read more]
‘Marketing Research Chart: Measuring website optimization ROI’ – MarketingSherpa Article
MarketingSherpa has published an article titled “Marketing Research Chart: Measuring website optimization ROI”. David Kirkpatrick says, “In this week’s chart, we look back to the 2012 Website Optimization Benchmark Report to learn how effectively marketers were using website optimization. Be sure to share your own analysis of... [Read more]
Backup Plus: WordPress backup for when you really need it #ad
Back up your WordPress site at least daily, to protect from hardware crashes, from user errors, from hacker attacks, viruses and more. You need to back up both your database and your files to be able to recover quickly if there is a problem. Ryan Shaw has created Backup Plus,and it gives you the ability to fully restore any WordPress website at any... [Read more]
‘Google Glass Video Shows How It Works’ – ‘Mashable’
The latest post on ‘Mashable’ is titled “Google Glass Video Shows How It Works”. Samantha Murphy says, “If you’re in the majority, chances are you haven’t gotten your hands on Google Glass just yet. And even if you’ve peered through the high-tech specs before, you might be in need of a tutorial. Now, Google has... [Read more]
‘Display Campaign Success: Looking Beyond The Click’ – ‘Marketing Land’ Article
The latest article on ’Marketing Land’ is titled “Google Viewability Metrics Prove Viewable Ads Are 21 More Times Likely To Be Clicked”. Konrad Feldman says, “The path from clicking a search ad to a conversion — buying a product, downloading a brochure, locating a store — is well understood and widely accepted today.... [Read more]
‘Just 13% of businesses implement personalisation on mobile’ – ‘Econsultancy’ Blog
The latest ‘Econsultancy’ blog post is titled “Just 13% of businesses implement personalisation on mobile”. David Moth says, “Personalisation is widely seen as vital to the success of online businesses, yet new research shows that companies are some way off delivering cross-channel personalised experiences. The Econsultancy/Monetate... [Read more]