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C o n t i n u i n g   D i s c u s s i o n s (2)
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1.) I have absolutely no idea about how to get started.
~ Tony Tezak
~ Angie Boldwyn
~ Melody T Vargas
~ KEN WEAVER
~ Dick Simpson
~ Melanie Kozik

2.)PayToSurf success tips (Was How to build referrals)
~ Melody T Vargas

N e w     P o s t s   (1)
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1.) Jolenn Eichert
~ How to find Newsletter targeted for my business?

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1.) http://easy.to/do
~ Tony Murtagh
~ Frank Jamison
~ Melody T Vargas

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1.) http://www.e-ticketmarketing.com
2.) http://CoolSnap.com
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4.) http://www.mailworkz.com

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==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (1.1)=============
From: Tony Tezak <ttiger53@flash.net>
Subject:I have absolutely no idea about how to get started.

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==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (1.2)=============
From: Angie Boldwyn <boldwyn@accessus.net>
Subject:I have absolutely no idea about how to get started.

Hi Heather

Many hosting services now have site tools. I suppose yours
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==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (1.3)=============
From: "Melody T Vargas" <melodyt@success-solution.com>
Subject:I have absolutely no idea about how to get started.

Heather <tabletalking@telstra.easymail.com.au> had "absolutely no
idea about how to get started"

"How does a novice get to the place one needs to be to set up a site"

I recommend a couple of sites that aren't going to try to sell you any
thing while you're there. You can get a good feel for the business side
without wondering if there is an "angle." Try:

For E-Commerce (online business) help http://ecommerce.about.com/
For learning to build Web pages try the tutorials at http://html.about.com/

There is an angle to this one, but the book is less than $18 and the
best buy out there for helping you figure out what works in creating a
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Make Your Site Sell http://myss.sitesell.com/solution.html

Good luck,
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======================N e w P o s t i n g (1)========================
From: Jolenn Eichert <preferred_product@yahoo.com>
Subject: How to find Newsletter targeted for my business?

I have been a lurker for quite some time, and I
finally decided to start my own internet business. The
people on this board seem especially knowledgeable in
regards to business promotion.
I perform background checks - especially for
pre-employment purposes. I have a limited advertising
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thought would be good for either sending in articles
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I cannot seem to find something targeted toward
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My signature blurb is:

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Any comments or suggestions?

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===========Site Review Response(1)=============
From: "Tony Murtagh" <murtagh@bigfoot.com>

Hi Miriam

I took a look at your site and would like to make the following comments.

First, as you say yourself, you must get your own domain name - no one wants
to see pop-up boxes when visiting a "serious" site.

I can appreciate why you are attempting to capture the visitors email
address, but the reasons you give for them to give it to you just do not
work. Why should I need you to remind me? - how will you know that I need
reminding?.

Why don't you consider asking for the address so they can join your
newsletter which will give them up to date information about your site and
relevant articles etc., etc. or so that you can mail them when new courses
come out.

Also, I believe that a visitor should see immediately what benefits a site
has for him/her, without having to scroll down the page. The first view
visitors get of your site gives them no particular reason to go further into
the site.

My main comment however about both your intro page and your main pages is
that you are trying to sell both the course and the business opportunity at
the same time, which confuses the visitor.

The main benefit for someone taking a course, is not to get residual income.
It is to allow them to do better in their job, to build their own website,
to change career or a dozen other reasons.

Conversely, people who want a money making opportunity do not necessarily
want or need to learn about the workings of a computer - they are more
likely to be interested in a marketing course!

I think that overall the idea could be a good one, and that people are
definitely interested in furthering their computer skills. I also believe
that there could be a good business opportunity marketing courses, however,
if this is the web page you are given as your marketing tool, I would look
for another programme to market unless they can provide you with one site
for selling the course and a separate one for signing up affiliates or
associates.

Trusting that you find the above comments of some use, all the best for the
future

Kind regards

Tony Murtagh

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===========Site Review Response(2)=============
From: "Frank Jamison" <webmaster@affiliatemall2000.com>

Miriam,

Well, you already knew my first comment on your site, and that is a good
start...so how about the rest?

The second thing I noticed about your site was that it was very "spacious."
By that, I mean that there are a lot of graphics that are plopped here and
there with an excessive amount of white space.

I had to hit the scrollbar 4 times before I got to the request for my email
address, and then you gave me no reason for me to put it in there. In fact,
you contradict yourself in the last paragraph. First you insinuate that
putting my email address in the box will get me more information, and in the
next sentence, you say it's just so you can remind me where the site is.

I did like the questions...they piqued my interest, but there was no
follow-up information. Visitors need a little taste of what's to follow if
they are going to click through to the next page. Give them a sample of the
kinds of courses offered. I got more information from your site review
request than I did from your main webpage.

I also noticed that all of your graphics point to myfreeoffice.com, even
your email graphic, and only the "GO" button points to the 21stnetwork.com
website. ALL of your graphics should point to the 21stnetwork.com site, as
this is the program you are trying to market.

Finally, I think a smaller text size would look better, and including mete
tags in you page will help visitors find your site a bit better.

In summary, less space, more information, a reason to get users to give you
their email address, smaller fonts, META tags, and, of course, your own
domain name.

Don't get discouraged...it looks a heck of a lot better than my first
website! I hope this critique will help you on your way to a fantastic site
and a lucrative business.

Best Regards,

Frank Jamison

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===========Site Review Response(3)=============
From: "Melody T Vargas" <melodyt@success-solution.com>

"M Shaw" <mlsbus@hotmail.com> asked for a site review of:
http://easy.to/do in AdLand Digest #191.

The intro page is disjointed and displays poorly when the browser
window size is changed. Everything is kind of all over the place
and makes only minimal sense. Had I not been there for a site
review, I would have left immediately.

Are you promoting MyFreeOffice.com or 21stNetwork.com?
If I click the pictures, I get MyFreeOffice, if I click the GO
button, I get 21stNetwork.

Don't try to capture the email address. Create something like a
newsletter or let the user know what the bonus is if they sign-up.
Now it looks like an invitation to receive spam, nothing more. I
don't see any good reason to give up an email address based on
your copy.

I agree about not using freebie sites, especially those with pop-ups.
I liked the clever use of redirect: http://easy.to/do 'easy to do' was
a fun choice.

I don't know if I'm supposed to review the 21stNetwork stuff or
not. But I do have comments. Is this thing about selling course
or selling a biz op? It starts off with trying to get the user to
enrol or look at courses and then all of a sudden jumps off onto
another tangent trying to convince people to "Make serious money
from the comfort of your own home." It is speaking to different
groups of people. It's okay to do both from one site, but trying to
do both from one page does both a disservice. I can't imagine
any corporations taking this seriously. Concentrate on one
aspect of the business at a time.

Regards,
Melody
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========================Site Review Request(1)=========================
From: "Trevor Davis" <admin@e-ticketmarketing.com>

Hello Bogdan

I would like to go ahead and ask your members to review my site.

But more than that I would like them to really get inside and kick the tires
and tell me what they think.
That is why I would like to offer any and all of your members a chance to
enter the secured members only area and check it out.
So anyone who would like to login and tell me what they think I would
appreciate it.

Just tell them to use the following information to login in from the main
page.
username:     adland
password:     testdrive

Notice: This is a 100% full access password so anyone who go to the site
will be able to download anything on the site and that's allot of stuff. All
I ask is they tell me what they think when they are done helping themselves.

I will leave this username and password active for a week or so to give
every one a chance to check it out.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you and your members

Sincerely;
Trevor Davis
E-Ticket Marketing
http://www.e-ticketmarketing.com

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========================Site Review Request(2)=========================
From: "Cameron Smith" <rams@serv.net.au>

Hi my name is CameronSmith, I am 17 and have built the
website CoolSnap.com. Could you please let me know
how I could improve my site.
Also how is the best way to promote my business?
I have listed in most of the largest search engines
and have been getting a few hits from them but not
many.
I have found linkbooster.com to be quite good, and
thecounter.com to be the best counter.

thanks for you time

CameronSmith

========================Site Review Request(3)=========================
From: "J.F. (Jim) Straw" <jfstraw@businesslyceum.com>

Bogdan:
First ... I am a newcomer to your AdLand Digest and have found it to be one
of the best I have discovered to date.

My site http://www.BusinessLyceum.com
has been up since September, 1999, and is currently producing about 15% of
my gross revenue - but - I firmly believe my site could be improved.

Give me an honest opinion, constructive criticism and any ideas, please.

Jim

========================Site Review Request(4)=========================
From: "Karen Fegarty" <karen@mailworkz.com>

Hi,

I have really enjoyed reading your newsletter in the last number of months
and found it quite informative. I have seen that many readers have provided
good insight and comments on the presentation of other's websites. We are a
new Canadian company that has been in existence since December 1999. Our
main focus is the development and sale of Broadc@st - an email marketing
tool. We are currently looking at the look and feel of our site and would
welcome any suggestions that your readers may have. On a side note, we are
looking to expand our product offerings and would welcome suggestions on
what your readers feel would be good complimentary products.

Thanks in advance.

Karen Fegarty

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