5 Quick Tips for Membership Site Success

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Membership sites are a great way to make recurring income online. If you’re thinking of starting your own site or you already have one going, here are a few quick tips for success with your membership site. They will help you simplify your content creation process, get affiliates to promote your site and get new members.

1. Outsource content creation

Your membership site’s success depends on the new content that you deliver each month, every month. If you want to cut down on your content creation time, consider hiring a ghostwriter to provide your site with articles, reports and blog posts. When you use a ghostwriter you’ll be able to concentrate on your strengths (like promotion) rather than struggling with the writing. When you outsource, you don’t have to worry about being a good writer or knowing a lot about your topic. You can have professional content that gives the site value without writing it yourself. Here is a quick way to get your membership site up and running.

2. Get professional graphics

Studies have been shown that outstanding graphics can compensate for average content. Of course, this isn’t an excuse to produce lackluster content. But if your site looks good, people will want to be part of it! Your site’s graphics don’t have to be overly fancy, but they do need to look good. If you’re not a pro at graphics, you should find a website designer to give you the professional look that you need to draw in customers. You may be able to barter with a designer for free graphics by offering a free membership to your site.

3. Have two or more levels of membership

Creating two levels of membership or more can help you draw in a wider customer base. You can help people join the site who might not be able to if the price is higher, but you still have the opportunity to get a higher monthly fee from those who want the added benefits of being in the top tier. To encourage more sign ups, you can have a free membership level, a silver level and a gold level. Make sure you check out the 5 minute membership site solution.

4. Use a blog to promote your membership site

Create and maintain a blog outside of the gates of your membership site in order to build traffic and increase your presence within the niche. You can maintain your blog as part of your main website or create it on a completely different domain. Blog about popular topics in the membership site’s forum and give teasers about the content that members are receiving. When you give quality content and mix in references to your membership site, you’ll create credibility and get new members for your sites.

5. Add video to your membership site for major impact

Video marketing is the next revolutionary step on the Internet. You can be part of this growing movement by adding video to your membership site. Most anything that can be expressed in writing can be made into a video. Whether you use traditional video where you talk in front of the camera or screen capture video technology like Camtasia, you can offer top quality content for your members through this new media.

Using video is something that has changed the way I market on the Internet. If you are interested in having video created for you please visit: Hawaii Business Videos.

My favorite membership site is: Internet Success System

Learn how to set up your own membership site, here.

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To our success,

albert grande
The Pizza Promoter

Greg Allman Interview

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I was fortunate to have seen the Allman Brothers Band early on in their career. The sweet guitas of Duane Allaman and Dickey Betts was something to behold. With Gregg on vocals and a killer rhythm section Allman Brothers Band
rocked.

Over the years I saw the band a number of times. as a matter of fact the first time I saw the Grateful Dead
, the Allman Brothers came out and jammed on the Dead’s 3rd set.

Astounding….in the heart of my soul I can still hear the strains of “Not Fadaway >>> Goin Down the Road Feeling Bad”. What a show.

Here is a great interview with Greg Allman:

Of all the Allman Brother Albums, without a doubt, this is my favorite:

Here is what the the Allman Brothers sounded like in their prime At Fillmore East
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Your Email Newsletter…

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If you have a business you need to keep in touch with your customers. One of the best ways to do that is through email… Much of my own success has been through my own email news letter… Getting your emails out can be a problem. you need to worry about getting your emails delivered…and read. I’ve gone through a number of companies. Several. And i’ve found one that I trust with my own newsletters. You see my email subscribers are my most valued asset. I want to make sure they are taken care of. I want to make sure they read my emails. Here’s a quick video that will teash you about this valuable marketing tool:       

  Make sure you check out Aweber. They are the only company I trust completely.

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The Original Original: Tom Waits

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Tom Waits Ol 55I have a soft spot in my heart for Tom Waits . He’s someone who has been there and done that. He lived a life that was a mirrror of his songs. He is truly an american original. His songs speak for themselves. He is a true poet and at times a mystic. He lived on the edges of society and at times came close to falling off (and over). Ol’ 55 is a classic song.

You are probably familiar with it as sung by The Eagles  On the Border .

 But Tom Waits is in a class all by himself. His music has evolved over time. He can be melodic and dreary. His voice always sounds as if he’s had to many whiskeys and cigarettes.

But he is a classic. 

 

 

Probably my favorite albums of all time is Nighthawks at the Diner , which is a verbal montage of songs, stories, bars and bandits. He is a great singer and musician. He is a wonderful story teller. And that’s probably what I love about this album more than anything.

I hope you can take some time to discover Tom Waits and his musical meanderings. Have a listen:

 

Free Downloads for Video Editing

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For those who have already tried creating their own home videos, you can make use of these seven free downloads for video editing.

If you try to search the internet, you will notice that there are lots of software programs out there ranging from below $100 to over $500. Well, here’s great news – you can also download certain video editing programs for free. Even if you don’t have money, you can still use a decent video editing tool but you need to spend some time browsing the web.

For newbies, it would be best to make use of these free software programs so that you will learn the basics of video editing. Once you get used to using different software programs, you can now purchase complex ones that offer special effects and other fun stuffs. Commercial software programs are too complicated for beginners so you’d be better off with free software.

The top 7 downloadable video editors are the following:

Latest personal computers now have pre-installed video editors, the Windows Movie Maker. You can create new videos/movie and edit or share them. With a few drags and clicks of your mouse, you can create a movie. You can exclude bad shots and get only the best scenes. You can save the movie and perhaps share it via the internet, in a CD, or through email. If you save it on your computer or camcorder, you can play it over and over again.

For Mac, you can use the Apple iMovie. This is one of the easiest ways to create your own video. You can add new clips to your existing project or replace them. It also allows you to edit the audio as well. This software is free only if you have a Mac system. When the Advanced Tools are shown, you can use additional options like green-screen effects, picture-in-picture, and cutaways.

For Linux and PCs, you can use the Zwei-Stein freeware. You can make use of the advanced features it offers like making custom effects or you can also do panning and cropping.

Debugmode Wax may be outdated but it’s still great for video editing. The visual effects are flexible and so you can easily create superb video sequences.

Jashaka can be used for Linux, Mac, and PC. It makes use of the OpenML and OpenGL hardware which allows users real-time interactivity. The platform comes with image processing, paint, and full CG modules.

Virtual Dub offers very simple editing tools. If you’re an advanced editor, this software is not for you. If you have an existing video footage, you can use this software to make clean and simple edits. It can handle AVI files, read MPEG-1 and BMP images.

These six software programs are downloadable. Only then can you use the software to create or edit videos or movies. If you want to use another good online tool, you can use Jump Cut. However, this can only be used online and you can’t download it. With this tool, you can cut videos; add effects, photos and titles. With Jump Cut, you can upload media, share them, remix, create new movies, or publish it for your friends.

For your video editing needs, get a suitable software program. The free software are easy to work on and you will hardly encounter any problems.

For more on video editing claim a copy of my free report:

 Video Charge Your Business,

Albert Grande
Hawaii Business Videos

 




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PLR Articles: How to Choose a Good Service

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By Nicole Dean

Private Label Rights (PLR) articles are hot right now. The only problem is that many people have tried them and been very disappointed. I can’t say I blame them. I’ve been disappointed, too.

Oftentimes, the PLR services you may have tried are lacking in several areas. So, what makes a good PLR service and how can you make sure that you don’t waste you money on a bad one?

Here are some questions to ask yourself before investing any money into a PLR package or membership.

1. What topics are you getting?
I mean, seriously, if you are promised 100 articles each month, but you end up receiving a selection on Laser Hair Removal and Divorce, when all your websites are about cooking… You just wasted money.

2. What quality are you getting?
Say you’re lucky enough to get a series of articles on your topic. Take a minute to look at them. Are they pure fluff? I’ve paid for articles that had no original ideas, or worse, were written so poorly that there’s no possible way I’d put them on my website. Make sure your PLR package contains quality articles. Otherwise, you just wasted money.

3. How many other people are getting the exact same articles?
If 1000 other people signed up to get the same articles, are you really receiving any value? Perhaps, if you don’t mind reworking the articles. However, if you’d like more unique articles, then you may consider a more limited PLR service.

4. Does the PLR service give you any extras?
Are they offering training on ways to use their PLR articles? Do they provide you with ways to monetize the articles you’ve purchased? Some PLR sites will include recommended affiliate programs and training on how to use their articles to get the most benefits from their service.

Really assess the value you’re receiving when investing in any PLR package or service so that you don’t end up wasting your money. I don’t want you to make the same mistakes I did.

Article written by:

Nicole Dean is the owner of  www.EasyPLR.com – where you’ll find high-quality PLR articles sold in very limited quantities.  The PLR articles at EasyPLR are professionally written and professionally edited — top quality at an affordable price.

Affiliate program is at:  EasyPLR Affiliate Program

 

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 Without a doubt you will discover some incredible money saving deals.

These are the Best amazon Deals

Discover  incredible

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Here are some other great shopping deals for you.

Probably the absolute best savings yuo can find is at the Deal of the Day. You will be resented with a scrolling list of all kinds of totally insane deals. If you are interested in saving money, you really need to check ths out.  Click here the Deal of the Day  (If the box is empty, keep looking on the page for a great deal.)

 Also you need to make sure that you check out:

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You can really discover savings on all kinds of gift ideas.

You must be willing to say yes when you see a good deal.

This is probably the best kept shopping secret: Today’s Gold Box Deal at Amazon

 If you are interested in DVD’s from movies and television, check out: Best holiday Deals in Movies and TV 

 If you are interested in digital products (software, e-books, tutorials) please click this link:

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Why Should I Get an Ipod?

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I’ve got a confession to make…  I don’t usually stay on top of the latest technology. I’m usually a wait and see kind of person. I like to make
sure that all of the bugs have been worked out of stuff before I make a purchase.

I finally decided to make the plunge and purchase an Ipod Touch. After all my wife had been using hers for years.

Let me tell you, this was one of the best investments I have ever made. I have gotten so excited about my Apple iPod touch 32 GB (4th Generation) I decided to create a blog about this little device.

So what do you think about when you hear about an Ipod Touch ?

An elaborate mp3 player? A portable device so you can watch movies? Well, that’s what I thought, too.

Sure the  Ipod Touch (i.e. Itouch) is certainly great for music and movies but is so much more than just listening to  music and watching movies. A whole lot more. Much, much more.

If you just used your Itouch for movies and music, you are getting your money’s worth. But there are so many more things you can do with it.

I want to give you an understanding,  of why this has become my number 1 best technology purchase I have made in the last several years.

Let me explain some of the benefits. There are things that I am able to do that I never thought would be possible. and that is where the real value lies.

If you love music, you can upload and listen to all of your own music on the Ipod Touch.

If you wish you can purchase music directly from Itunes. And the music available is staggering. No matter what your taste is in music, you can get everyting you would ever want. You can easily download all the music from Itunes.

Here is an important benefit: you can also easily put all of the CD’s you already own on your Itouch.  You can even create your own custom playlists.

You can watch movies on your Ipod Touch. Any movie can be easily downloaded into this device.

Your Itouch can be your own portable movie theater. If you are traveling this can be an incredible benefit. For example, I just took a long flight. My Itouch became my best friend during my trip.

Plus you can get an attachment for your Ipod Touch so it will plug directly into you TV.

If you have kids, you know how difficult for them (and you) when traveling. Kids have very sort attention spans, and they get bored very easily. Our daughter (age 7) has used her Itouch for the last several years while we are on the road. Believe me this has really helped when we are on the  road.

A huge benefit with the Ipod Touch are all of the Applications (apps) that come already built into it.

There are a ton of free applications that come pre-installed with your Itouch such as a calculator, an address book, a note taker, a way to connect with Itunes, and many more. You can also download hundreds of free applications from Itunes such as news email readers, reports, web browsers, facebook, stock price updates, and of course games. There are an incredible amount of free applications

You are able to download lots of things from Itunes. you can find televison episodes (or the entire season) as well free podcasts. A podcast can be either an audio or a video.

The number of podcasts available is truly staggering. you can dowload podcasts about: arts, business, comedy, education, games, hobbies, government, health, kids, music,news, religion, science and medicine, society and culture, sports, TV and film.

Best of all you can discover all of these podcasts totally
for free.

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As you can see, the Ipod Touch, is more than a glorified music and video player. And Believe me, I’m barely scratching the surface. There are a many more features and benefits, that I can’t list them all here. But stay tuned
for mre updates.

I hope I ‘ve give you a little taste of some of the huge benefits to owning your own Ipod touch.

I’ll be going into more of the benefits in upcoming posts.

You can claim your own Ipod Itouch, right here.

Podcasts forever,

albert

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Get your Itouch here:

 

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Seize The Moment

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You may only have one chance.

Fear and doubt are thundering down on you like a freight train.

Whether or not you win the game of life, you have to decide how you will walk out of here when it is all said and done…

 You need to make sure you grab the opportunity…It’s all about you and your goals.

Will you reach them? Will you succeed?

You are in control. You are at the helm. It all comes down to what you do with it…

While the visuals in this video use sports as a backdrop, the message is a universal one.

The following can be applied to every action that you take in business and in life.

You need to decide… 

Have passion…then take action….

Here’s to you and your absolute success,

albert grande
Student of Life

How to Succeed With Your Internet Business

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Listen, there a lot of ways to make money on-line.

There is adsense, affiliate programs, creating products and videos. Here is the best way to ensure success: Internet Success System.

If I could distill all of the truth about Internet Success in one word it would be marketing. You need to know how to use the tools of marketing in order to excel on the Internet.

You need a great teacher. You need a great mentor. You need someone who has been there and who has done it. You need someone you can learn from.

You need someone you can know, like and trust. And let me introduce you to the person who originated the saying.

His name is Mark Hendricks. He created a system called the Internet Success System.

He is an Internet Marketer who I respect greatly. Mark is doing something he has never done.

He is offering a 30 day free trial to Internet Success System..

Listen: over the years I have spent thousands on Internet Marketing products. Thousands.

Some of them were great. Some of them were so so. And (though I hate to admit it,) some of them were a complete waste of time and money.

But Internet Success System  paid me dividends. And still pays me dividends. It is one of the best investments I have ever made.

Internet Success System. is a program I recommend totally, without hesitation or reservation.

First of all, the foundation of Internet Success System., is a series of 13 modules. These include everything you need to know about marketing on line. It starts with the basic thing you need which is Mind Set. It continues with modules on competive analysis, products, your marketplace, joint ventures, traffic and listbuilding, infrasructure, testing and more.

Everything you need to know is contained in these modules. Add to this a huge library of vidoes, ebooks, and you have a massive amount of knowledge you can have about becoming a marketing master.

Here is another incredible bonus: every month, Mark hosts Internet Success System. audios. He has them all archived and available to download. These calls go back to 2005.

Honestly, if you just take a look, you will be amazed. Amazed!

Here is the deal: he is offering to let you in the front door for free. You can take a peek at everything contained at zero risk. Then you can continue your membership for $10.00 per month, if you wish. Or you can cancel before the 30 days are up.

I gladly pay for my membership month after month. To me it is not an expense it is an investment. An investment in my own learning and growing as an Internet Marketer.

I’ve made a lot of mistakes. Joining Internet Success System was not one of them.

It was one of the best things I have ever done.

You owe it to yourself and your own success, to at least take a look and decide for yourself. Here is the link: Internet Success System

To your absolute success,

Albert Grande
Internet Marketer and
The Pizza Promoter