Did Google Slap RipoffReport.com?
RipoffReport.com is the bane of honest internet marketers all over the world. It is a website that allows consumers (or anyone, really – it doesn’t verify if an actual customer is posting) to post “complaints” about anyone they wish. The problem is that reports filed on RipoffReport.com are not verified, and so it has become a tool for scam artists and other types of problem... [Read more of this post]
The Death of Book Publishing, Part II
I recently posted about why I’m leaning toward abandoning traditional book publishers, despite my status as a best-selling author. The reason is simple: The publishing world has changed to the point where publishers seek out large list owners to publish, and rely on them 100% to promote the book. Update: I’ve finally made the decision to walk away from the publishing world, despite strong... [Read more of this post]
Why I Love Internet Marketing
I already knew I truly love internet marketing, but today it hit me in a big way. Now that corporate tax time is over (March 15th rather than April 15th), I cleared the stacks of paperwork off my desk, boxed them up for storage, and started the day with a clean slate and fresh mind. My first order of business was making a list of potential new product ideas, and the list quickly got long. [Read more... [Read more of this post]
Why The Publishing Industry Is Obsolete
No, this is not one of those “the death of printed books” posts. I love books. I buy them all the time and they’re all over my house. I strongly prefer relaxing in a big chair with a book over a laptop or other electronic device. There are far too many people like me, so I don’t ever think books will become obsolete. The issue I’m talking about here is the failure of the... [Read more of this post]
How I Increased My Sales by E-Mailing More!
Surprise, surprise. It’s true. In a previous post about what I’ve “resolved” to do different this year (I put that word in quotes because I’ve publicly mocked New Years’ Resolutions), I mentioned that the more I email my subscriber list, the more people buy, and, surprisingly, almost no one unsubscribes. Since I’m a numbers guy and won’t make any business... [Read more of this post]



