Bruce C. Brown / Author & Web Marketing Expert

New Book Release by Bruce C. Brown: How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Web Site Design Business: With Companion CD-ROM

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Released Today!

How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Web Site Design Business: With Companion CD-ROM

According to a 2007 survey by Netcraft, there are more than 108 million Web sites worldwide. Every Web site needs to be designed. The Pricing & Ethical Guidelines Handbook published by the Graphic Arts Guild reports that the average cost of designing a Web site for a small corporation can range from $7,750 to $15,000. It is incredibly easy to see the enormous profit potential.

Web design businesses can be run part- or full-time and can easily be started in your own home. As such, they are one of the fastest growing segments of the Internet economy. This new book will teach you all you need to know about getting your own Web site design business started in the minimum amount of time.

Here is the manual you need to cash in on this highly profitable segment of the industry. This new book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the business side of Web site design. This superb manual should be studied by anyone investigating the opportunities of opening a Web design business and will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms, contracts, worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations, plans and layouts, and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools that no entrepreneur should be without.

While providing detailed instructions and examples, the author leads you through finding a location that will bring success, drawing up a winning business plan (the Companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan that can be used in MS Word), buying (and selling) a Web design store, pricing formulas, sales planning, tracking competitors, bookkeeping, media planning, pricing, copy writing, hiring and firing employees, motivating workers, managing and training employees, accounting procedures, successful budgeting, and profit planning development.

By reading this book, you will become knowledgeable about basic cost control systems, retail math and pricing issues, Web site plans and diagrams, software and equipment layout and planning, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, IRS reporting requirements, customer service, direct sales, monthly profit and loss statements, tax preparation, public relations, general management skills, low and no cost ways to satisfy customers and build sales, and low cost internal marketing ideas, as well as thousands of great tips and useful guidelines.

The manual delivers literally hundreds of innovative ways to streamline your business. Learn new ways to make your operation run smoother and increase performance. Shut down waste, reduce costs, and increase profits. Business owners will appreciate this valuable resource and reference it in their daily activities as a source for ready-to-use forms, Web sites, operating and cost cutting ideas, and mathematical formulas that can be easily applied. The Companion CD-ROM contains all the forms in the book, as well as a sample business plan you can adapt for your own use. Item# 9781601381439 $39.95

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New Book Release by Bruce C. Brown: The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:06:00 +0000

In Print Today!

The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs - By Bruce C. Brown

Affiliate marketing is a highly profitable online advertising method in which Web site merchants pay independent third parties to promote the products or services of an advertiser on their Web site. In other words, affiliate marketing involves posting a company's banner on your Web site or blog and attempting to send visitors to their Web site. If someone clicks on that banner or goes to that site and buys something, you will be paid a commission. While some affiliates pay only when a sale is made, some selling big ticket items like cars, credit cards, travel, and so forth have modified the model and pay for qualified leads. Affiliate marketing is now viewed as a key component of a company's online marketing strategy.

Affiliate marketing is an advertising technique that originally was developed by Amazon.com. In this new book you will learn how to master the art and science behind affiliate marketing in a matter of hours. By investing a few dollars you can easily increase the number of visitors to your Web site and significantly increase sales. If you want to drive high quality, targeted traffic to your site, there is no better way than affiliate marketing. Since you only pay when a sale is made, your marketing dollars are being used more effectively and efficiently compared to any other advertising method.

The keys to success in affiliate marketing are knowing what you are doing, devising a comprehensive and well-crafted advertising plan, and knowing the relationships between your Web site, search engines, PPC advertising, and campaign methodology. This groundbreaking and exhaustively researched new book will provide everything you need to know to get you started on generating high-volume, high quality leads. You will learn the six steps to a successful campaign: keyword research, software needed, copy editing, setup and implementation, performance analysis, return on investment, and reporting and avoiding PPC fraud.

In addition, we spent thousands of hours interviewing hundreds of today's most successful affiliate marketing masters. This book is a compilation of their secrets and proven successful ideas. Additionally, we give you hundreds of tips and tricks to ensure your Web site is optimized for maximum search engine effectiveness, which will drive business to your Web site and increase sales and profits. You will find actual case studies from companies who have used our techniques and achieved unprecedented success. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to implement affiliate marketing, optimizing your Web site for maximum search engine effectiveness, developing a cost-effective marketing campaign, and ultimately earning enormous profits, this book is for you. Item# 9781601381255 $24.95

Could This Book Be The Chicken Soup for Those Returning From The War on Terrorism?

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Book Review: Returning from the War on Terrorism
By Bruce C. Brown
Reviewed by Julie Scott

The “Buddy System” works well when buddies cooperate. They watch each other through thick and thin, offer help when the going gets tough and rejoice together in the accomplishments earned by the other buddy. A buddy system is recommended for risky or dangerous situations: swimming, gymnastics, class work … and WAR.

A tour of duty ends and the buddies go to their separate homes … alone. Each becomes a civilian, a combat veteran discharged from service. Most come home with special needs and no buddy to help out. They have benefits, yet no idea where to get them or who to contact.

Finding the Benefits That Are Right For You

Meet your new buddy: Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits written by Bruce C. Brown. It is one of those handbooks that should be given to each member of the military as they prepare for separation from active duty.

This handbook is organized into chapters arranged in accordance with the evolution of a veteran. The introduction sets the pace for the entire book, covering information about the main organization available to all veterans, The Veterans Administration Organization, which is divided into several units. Collectively, the units are referred to as the VA.

Upon honorable, medical and/or general discharge from active military service, the veteran has a general eligibility for VA benefits automatically. The degree of eligibility and the benefits each veteran can claim must be determined … by the VA.
The information in this handbook travels from the definition of a veteran, separating from the military into “normal” civilian life, guiding the reader through the veteran’s healthcare system, explaining disability benefits and compensation. Available benefits don’t stop there. Life insurance, guaranteed home loans, scholarships, grants and other aid, education and training programs, relief for homeless veterans, survivor’s benefits and funeral/burial and memorial benefits are among the additional.

This book is very well-written and an easy read. As a matter-of-fact, it is sure to get a second reading to absorb the gold mine of information between the covers of this book. The author mentions that the book is the result of his personal crusade to make veteran entitlements known to those who need them most. His stated mission transforms this book of information into the veteran’s new best buddy.

Chapters 7 and 8 are most noteworthy as the bounty of information is geared toward all the veterans and not just the recently separated ones. Practical, useful, current information is presented clearly and augmented with tables and helpful lists which are immediately useful and easy to follow. Phone numbers are provided where most needed.

This title is available as a paperback copy from your favorite bookstore as well as from Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com at a very reasonable cost in proportion to the amount and quality of information it provides. Family members will find it most helpful as well. Yes, the author has accomplished his mission. Here is a veteran’s new best buddy … it could be the chicken soup for those Returning from the War on Terrorism.

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My Next Book Project: How to Build Your Own Web Site With Little or No Money "The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use"

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:33:00 +0000

Here is my next project, I should have this completed by March 2009:

How to Build Your Own Web Site With Little or No Money The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use

Web sites are an essential tool that every business must have in today's economy. Only 15 years ago, you could count the number of Web sites in the world with five or six digits; today there are between 15 and 30 billion active Web sites and millions more being added every day. Creating a Web site can be a great way to market a new product, promote your business plan, promote yourself, or simply share a few details about your life with the world.

The cost of creating a Web site has risen right alongside the number of Web sites created though and many people are nervous about being able to utilize this revolutionary medium without breaking the bank. This book has been created for just such people, outlining for you in perfect detail everything you need to know to create a traffic attracting Web site, while spending little or no money at all. There are countless resources available, and when you put them all together, they provide a complete toolkit that can make anyone a top notch Web site in no time flat.

You will learn how to buy a domain name and host your Web site for less than $15, with no additional fees charged to your account. You will learn how to use open source software like Wordpress, Joomla, and Mambo to create a platform on which you can build anything you want. You will learn how blogging has made Web site creation easier than ever and how sites like Squidoo, Facebook, and MySpace allow you more freedom to build traffic and draw more attention to what you are advertising at any given time.

You will learn how to use common software to edit and tweak your Web sites and how to read the basic code that all Web sites are created in. In addition, an entire chapter is devoted to teaching you how to promote your Web site and draw traffic to it, without spending a dime in the process. You will learn why information is the most valuable asset on the market and how you can become an expert in a niche of your choosing, making money to cover any fees associated with your Web site.

With the added resource of hours of interviews with web professionals you will learn which free resources not to use and which ones to outright avoid, as well as how to find and install open source modules and tools to enhance the look and feel of your site. You will learn where you can find copyrightfree images to use on your Web sites and how to get free copy that will draw traffic and entertain your visitors. You will learn how to keep a free Web site from falling into the traps the major search engines set to stop spam and ultimately how to leverage new friends, business contacts, and interactions out of your Web site. If you are now, or have ever, considered starting your own Web site before, this book will map the way for you

Bruce C. Brown's Latest Book Project "Google Income"

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:27:00 +0000

It's been some time since I posted to the GGWD blog. I have been busy completing my latest project:Google Income How Anyone of Any Age, Location, and/or Background Can Build a Highly Profitable Online Business with Google - By Bruce C. Brown. I just turned this book into the publisher, and expect it to be in print early Summer 2009.

I have two more book projects lined up, and will post more on them shortly. My last book on Affiliate Marketing is yet to be printed, but I expect it to be in print within the next 6-8 weeks.

Here is a summary of my latest book:

Google is the largest internet company in the world. In the 2006 fiscal year, they managed to generate more than $6 billion in profit and more than 90% of that income is generated through the use of their advertising program AdWords, a program that paid out more than $3 billion in the same year to advertising partners. The opportunity to make money with Google is so great that entire companies have been built around working with the search and advertising giant and if you are properly situated, you can tap into that market and start generating your own massive profits.

There are dozens of ways to start making money with Google and because of its digital nature, anyone can do it from anywhere in the world. This book leaves absolutely no stone unturned in cataloging for you every possible method through which you can generate and maintain steady income streams through the world's largest search engine.

Starting with a fundamental discussion of why your online business is different from any form of business ever run in history, you will learn everything you need to know to use Google to create and run your business online. Google's ample supply of tools in the form of Google Base will allow you to list, promote, and sell products that will provide you the foundation of a solid business and this book will walk you through the process of utilizing that service.

You will learn how to utilize Google Base to list a single item at a time, or to create an entire store front. You will learn how to tap into Google's API and create your own high quality, customized storefront that is unlike anything you have worked with before. Learn how to use your own XML and spreadsheet files for quick product descriptions and a streamlined interface while taking advantage of Google's dozens of different posting categories such as Housing, Vehicles, Services, Jobs, and Vacation Rentals.

You will learn how craft a winning listing, utilizing the right balance of carefully selected information, well placed imagery, and the right target audience. You will learn how to optimize your postings to work in tandem with your websites and to rank highly in Google's most up to date search algorithm. You will also learn how to start implementing Google's swarm of services such as YouTube, Blogger, Orkut, and Gmail to promote and build your business across multiple social and interactive web platforms, drawing traffic and attention from every corner of the web.

With the help of web and business experts and many indepth interviews, we have compiled chapter after chapter of advice that will guide you through the process of understanding the inner workings of Google's business and advertising opportunities, as well as how you can best market your business within those tools. A special chapter is included to guide you through the tricky labyrinth of mistakes that can actually hurt you when selling and marketing through Google, ensuring that you consistently make the most of your postings and marketing efforts. For any business, new or old, looking to the Internet as a tool, this book is an essential resource to help you make money, take advantage of Google's countless resources, and stay on top of the multibillion dollar Ecommerce industry.

Update to my HP DV900Z Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:11:00 +0000

If you have read my previous posts on this subject you know I am not a huge fan of HP, although after much pain and suffering they DID replace on of my DV9000Z's with a newer, intel based DV9000T, which works great.

Well, my "other" dv9000z had the LCD screen die (again). Again it was serviced (out of warranty) under the service enhancement program. HP was quick, they shipped it back in about 2 days, and I was pleased to see it was well packaged. I fired it up and .... and.....yeah, nothing happened. It powered, beeped a few times and died. I tried multiple times, same result.

Called HP, they said it was out of warranty. When I explained it all again (that THEY just repaired it) and it was DOA, they finally said "great news - we will repair it under warranty"..duh, I would expect no less.

So, I am waiting on it to arrive again. Last time they replaced the motherboard and reformatted the HD according to the packing list. They obviously didn't turn it on to test it though.

I did email Jeff Utigard about it, no response in a week.

For the record, this is now the 4th time this DV9000Z has been in the shop, and it was a replacement DV9000Z for my original which lasted only two months.

I'll keep you posted.

Latest Reviews for "Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits"

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:15:00 +0000

Great Read for Veterans, September 14, 2008

I found this book to be very informative with detailed definitions right at the beginning to educate the readers and help them to understand the book more clearly. It discusses every possible type of benefits a soldier could receive.
Reading this book opened my eyes to what generally goes on in the army. The sections in the book that includes the discussion of payments regarding wounds and illnesses appealed to me most. I never really put much thought into soldiers being diagnosed with cancer while serving their country and needing to undergo treatment. I also didn't realize that soldiers also receive benefits for severe wounds, such as losing an arm, a leg, or the ability to see.
I have never been very interested in the army, however this book kept me interested and intrigued as I learned something new within each chapter. It never occurred to me just how much thought must be put into deciding which method of pay, and which type of investment a soldier could apply for in order to receive the maximum benefits that they deserve.
This book is very detailed and easy to read and understand. It is recommended for anyone who is interested in joining the military, anyone who has been in the military in the past, or anyone who is just plain interested in the army.

Understand Veterans Benefits, Who Knew it was Possible, September 3, 2008

This is the easiest book on Veterans Benefits I have ever read. The book covers Veterans Benefits as they apply to every Veteran that is alive today. There is a substantial amount of information on how to transition from military to civilian life. There is even a special chapter on services for Homeless Veterans.

If you or someone close to you has ever served in the military there is something in this book for you. There was one tip that I never knew, each state has its own web site for Veterans and that these sites might be easier to use than the Federal web site. If you have ever tried to find information on the official federal Veterans web site then you know how hard it can be to get answers.

Lieutenant Commander Bruce C. Brown has done his homework to get prepared for his retirement. In this book he has shared all that he has learned.

Finally! A definitive guide for U.S. veterans, September 3, 2008

When a veteran transitions from a career of active military service to civilian life, there are a number of unknowns. Where will he or she go for health benefits? What about retirement benefits? Dependent benefits? Even help transitioning to a civilian role? Though navigating through the Veterans Administration and other federal programs and agencies can be a daunting task, "Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits" by Bruce C. Brown seeks to serve as a guide for those veterans.

Written by a career military man who has faced these same issues (Brown recently waived retirement to stay in the Coast Guard), Returning from the War on Terrorism offers a unique perspective to other veterans. Here is a book written by someone not for fame, fortune or glory, but someone who has lived what other veterans have lived. He is someone who has experienced the same fears they have. That, more than anything else, adds instant credibility to his work that many other books may not have.

Brown begins to informing veterans of what they need to take care of while they are still on active duty. Some benefits, such as dental, must be applied for before even leaving the service, Brown notes. From there, Brown, with the precision and thoroughness of a military man, methodically works through a hodgepodge of federal agencies and programs, each with something to offer the nation's veterans.

Brown also goes to great effort to convey that veterans' benefits are not only related to health, though that is a major, and very important part, of any package to veterans. However, it also includes help for those struggling to navigate the transition to the civilian world. It includes education benefits and even benefits that go to surviving spouses and dependents.

The title of the book, while it may catch the interest of younger veterans, may be somewhat misleading. This is not just a book for those who are fighting, or have recently fought, in the Iraq and Afghanistan theater of operations. This is a book that is useful for any veteran. Brown notes that in his introduction as well. However, it may be true that younger veterans may get more use out of the book. Many older veterans have already learned how to get the most out of their veterans benefits, even if they did not have such a convenient guide.

Brown did not cut corners with his research, either. He went the extra mile to provide veterans with not only the names of offices and their various functions, but also contact information such as telephone numbers, Web sites and addresses. The book has information for just about every agency one could think of, and probably a few not even members of Congress know exist.

Further, while the book was written specifically for veterans, it could benefit a number of people. This book should be a must-have reference guide not only for veterans, but for veterans' families and even local veterans affairs offices. "Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits" can be an invaluable time-saving tool when looking for benefits, where to appeal decisions and other such information.

An Outstanding Resource!, August 27, 2008

Do you as a veteran or active-duty military know about what benefits are available to you? In this unique book you will find the answers you are seeking and need to know. Such as this small sampling GI Bill scholarships, grants, eligibility, apprenticeship programs, details of VA loans, education and training programs, VA home loans, vocational rehabilitation and employment, homeless veterans, and frequently asked questions. Also there are staggering statistics such as there are 1.6 million servicemen and women who have fought in the war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq. The one most alarming is that it is estimated that 200,000 veterans may be homeless. The most important reason why is veterans don't know that help is available through government and state programs to assist them.

This book is written mainly for those servicemen and women who have served in the war on terrorism but is equally beneficially for other vets as well. An excellent easy to read resource for military and their families to read and refer to time and time again.

Written by author Bruce C. Brown who is currently serving his twenty-fourth year in the U. S. Coast Guard has definitely done his homework concerning the benefits available to active military personal and veterans. Author of five books and awards he has definitely provided an outstanding resource in obtaining your maximum benefits available.

This is one book that should be in the home of every veteran and active military and their families since there is so much available that all should be aware of what is available to them at any given time.

A MUST for Vets and those who care, August 25, 2008

I have never been in the military, but my sister will soon be returning from a tour of duty in Iraq. At a loss to offer little more than love, encouragement and moral support upon my sister's return home, I bought this book in an effort to educate myself about the options available to returning vets. Reading this book was empowering because it armed me with a reference guide to benefits for military veterans, and valuable answers surrounding entitlements and benefits.

Veterans enjoy a multitude of benefits in return for their service to our country. But knowing what those benefits are, who qualifies and how to apply for them within a sea of bureaucracy can be daunting. Even though the author is a 24-year Veteran, he has keenly organized a wealth of information so well that civilians and military personnel alike can easily find the answers to questions about eligibility, enrollment and the application process for Veterans' benefits and entitlements. The FAQs, side-by-side comparison charts, facility location lists, payment rate schedules, Website references, phone numbers and current and ongoing changes to the system make this book a valued reference to returning Vets and those who care about them.

With little knowledge about the military, I found this book enlightening and even encouraging, having learned of the many benefits, entitlements, programs, training and myriad other aids available to our country's Veterans. I'm confident that I can now help my sister and other returning Veterans wade through the complex system to ensure that they receive all of the benefits, entitlements and options available to them.

This book is the definitive source for knowing what benefits are available and how to receive them. , August 11, 2008

Returning From The War On Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs To Know To Receive Your Maximum Benefits by Bruce C. Brown is an excellent resource for military personnel, veterans, and military families. This book is well-written and easy to understand- and that's really saying something when dealing with government legalese!

Bruce C. Brown offers in-depth explanations of who is eligible for veterans benefits, and what benefits are available. The chapters are broken down in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to find exactly what you're looking for. The author also includes necessary contact information for various agencies and programs.

Returning From The War On Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs To Know To Receive Your Maximum Benefits is a must-have for the returning veteran. This book is the definitive source for knowing what benefits are available and how to receive them.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.

My Latest Book - Released this week: Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:17:00 +0000

Returning from the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 26 million veterans in the United States. As of January 2007, more than 1.6 million U.S. servicemen and women had tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. When not on active duty, more than 20 percent of these vets do not have health care coverage, and many more are unaware of the hundreds of benefits to which they have access.

As a result, many are suffering financial strain during and after deployment. This is a discouraging statistic because the federal and state governments, as well as private foundations, have scholarships and military discounts available only to veterans. There are billions of dollars in aid available, waiting to be claimed, but the problem is finding and properly applying for these programs. This groundbreaking new book will provide help to those heroic Americans who have answered our government s call to duty.

You will find all contact information and Web sites included, making it easy to apply for the benefits you are entitled to, while meeting the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other organizations and private institutions. Here is a small sampling of what you will learn about: the GI Bill, scholarships, grants, companies that offer military discounts, GI Bill eligibility, details of VA loans, National Guard GI Bill, benefits after service, veterans employment, education, and training programs, VA-guaranteed home loan, GI Bill Apprenticeship and OJT Program, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP), disability compensation, employment and training, frequently asked questions, asking for local discounts, GI Bill education programs, homeless veterans programs, state veteran benefits directory, survivor benefits, VA appeals process, VA benefits explained, VA hospitals and facilities, veteran disability compensation, veterans health care, veterans life insurance, veterans pension programs, vocational rehabilitation, burial and memorial benefits.

If you are in the military now, a veteran, or a military family member, you will find this resource invaluable.

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This book is the definitive source for knowing what benefits are available and how to receive them. , August 11, 2008

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Great Movie Review Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:41:00 +0000

I just read the first review over at Colton's Review Blog. The first review was of the original Batman movie from 1989. Great review and sweet looking blog. I can hardly wait for the review of Batman and Robin, what a classic!!

Seriously, Looking forward to Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

Here is the LINK: http://coltonsreviews.blogspot.com/

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:57:00 +0000

Blogging has become a hot topic lately with the military services, and in particular with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Bruce C. Brown, a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Coast Guard has published a book on blogging. "The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization, or Cause With Free Blogs" was primarily written for businesses or organizational blogs, but is applicable for any blog.

You can order it here

Recent Reviews:

Blogging isn't just for angst-filled teens anymore, but has grown into a powerful marketing tool for businesses both big and small. This book shows the reader a step-by-step way to enter the world of blogging--I set up two blogs within minutes, and it was very easy. Each step is explained and reinforced with a screen shot to make it extremely simple to follow. There are many interviews with successful bloggers who offer tips for anyone wishing to start a blog, along with numerous resources the blogger, or the would-be blogger, can use to make better, more successful blogs. This book is a valuable tool for those individuals or companies who are ready to take the next step into the cyberworld.

Blogging is a popular internet phenomenon that has quadrupled in size within the last five years. Nearly everyone you know has a blog; from your florist to your dog groomer, blogging is accessible and available for ANYONE to use. From personal blogs, to commercial and business blogging, this internet media is an effective, cheap and easy way for anyone to relay information. The problem that many of us face is that we don't know where to begin, or if we even have much to say that is considered "blog worthy"!
Fortunately Bruce C. Brown answers every question you've ever had about blogging in his book, The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization or Cause With Free Blogs. This informative guide will navigate you through the often confusing world of internet blogging. He provides detailed instructions for business owners wanting to expand their business profits through internet blogging, as well as how to create interesting blogs for people or organizations wanting to share their messages and opinions.
Brown discusses the basic steps to building your blog and will touch on the legalities of blogging, as well as the different aspects of technology you will need to create and maintain your blog. As your blog popularity grows, Bruce Brown also provides creative tips to entice subscribers to keep coming back, and he includes different ways you can profit from your blog. His profit tips are the best part of this book, due to the fact that most of us wouldn't know this type of information unless we were technology whizzes or knew someone who was. Luckily for you, Bruce Brown's extensive blogging knowledge is right at your fingertips in this wonderfully informative guide.

When I started to read this book I had no idea what was meant by blogging. The book not only clarified what, but how to apply the principles so that it was possible to set up a Blog with little difficulty. I would recommend this book to anyone who is starting out, but it would certainly be helpful for those people who have some experience with blogging but need some addition assistance.
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I have to confess I started reading this book with a great deal of skepticism. Oddly enough, the author quickly grabbed my attention by relating he went through the same experience when he first stumbled upon blogging as a serious matter to study.
The Secret Power of Blogging, by Bruce C. Brown, is an all-in-one book for bloggers, serious bloggers, wanna-be-bloggers, or someone like me that has no idea of the magnitude and the importance of blogging within the ever changing e-commerce universe.
The author takes particular care in providing step by step instructions in, not only how to set up the blog, but how to market it, and some special rules of engagement in regards to cyberetiquette, and the like.
I especially appreciate the large type, making it so easy the ride, as well as the layman style. It is not necessary to be a "technocrati" to understand it. Although some minor typos make you think maybe the book was written in a rush, this is an undeniable needed source of information for both individuals and corporations.

This book is a must have! The book breaks down how to blog in an easy to understand language. It's for the beginner who wants to learn all about this popular tool. Even if you already have experience and have a blog, you will learn something you didn't know.

The guide has a great deal of information about steps to blogging. It even shows you how to make money blogging by giving you ways to increase traffic to your blog and paid blog site information.

The guide spends a great deal of time deciphering all the ways to make your blog popular. There are specific steps outlined that you can follow with great success.

Where was this book when I was looking to setup my first Blog? Mr. Brown's book is the perfect fit for anyone interested in setting up a Website or Blog. He takes you step by step from where
the term Blog comes from, all the way through making money from your Blog. His words and
Terminology is understandable to all. You do not have to be a computer geek to understand
what he is writing about.

Mr. Brown teaches you that having a Blog can be a great addition to a business website. The
Blog can help create and expand your businesses marketing campaign. He offers ways that help
your business make additional money, increase your websites traffic, driving revenue up, and improving financial posture of an organization.

Another great point that is made, within this book, is the fact that before you even setup a Blog
or begin publishing you need to ask yourself some very important questions. Who will handle the blog? Who is your target market? What type of content will the Blog include?

See, I told you this book is a must read. Even as an experienced blogger, I have learned so many new helpful tips.

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:51:00 +0000

Bruce C. Brown, a Lieutenant Commander stationed the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami, Florida is ready to publish his latest book. Entitled "Returning from War: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits", it is currently at the printers and should be ready for shipping in Early August.

You can preorder here: http://www.atlantic-pub.com/cgi-local/shopper.exe?preadd=action&key=9781601381507

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 26 million veterans in the United States. As of January 2007, more than 1.6 million U.S. servicemen and women had tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. When not on active duty, more than 20 percent of these vets do not have health care coverage, and many more are unaware of the hundreds of benefits to which they have access. As a result, many are suffering financial strain during and after deployment.

This is a discouraging statistic because the federal and state governments, as well as private foundations, have scholarships and military discounts available only to veterans. There are billions of dollars in aid available, waiting to be claimed, but the problem is finding and properly applying for these programs. This groundbreaking new book will provide help to those heroic Americans who have answered our government's call to duty. You will find all contact information and Web sites included, making it easy to apply for the benefits you are entitled to, while meeting the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other organizations and private institutions.

Here is a small sampling of what you will learn about: the GI Bill, scholarships, grants, companies that offer military discounts, GI Bill eligibility, details of VA loans, National Guard GI Bill, benefits after service, veterans' employment, education, and training programs, VA-guaranteed home loan, GI Bill Apprenticeship and OJT Program, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP), disability compensation, employment and training, frequently asked questions, asking for local discounts, GI Bill education programs, homeless veterans programs, state veteran benefits directory, survivor benefits, VA appeals process, VA benefits explained, VA hospitals and facilities, veteran disability compensation, veterans' health care, veterans' life insurance, veterans' pension programs, vocational rehabilitation, burial and memorial benefits. If you are in the military now, a veteran, or a military family member, you will find this resource invaluable. Item# 9781601381507 $21.95

LCDR Bruce C. Brown is the Deputy Chief of Resources for the Seventh Coast Guard District, His other award-winning books include:

How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote and Market Your Business or Web Site—With Little or No Money

The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed

The Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing: How to Create Successful, Spam-Free Campaigns to Reach Your Target Audience and increase sales

The Complete Guide to Google Advertising—Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan

The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization, or Cause with Free Blogs

Finished My Latest Book: The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:07:00 +0000

Thanks in advance to those who contributed to my latest book. I just turned it into the publisher, and it should come out in print early Fall 2008:

The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs

Affiliate marketing is a highly profitable online advertising method in which Web site merchants pay independent third parties to promote the products or services of an advertiser on their Web site. In other words, affiliate marketing involves posting a company's banner on your Web site or blog and attempting to send visitors to their Web site. If someone clicks on that banner or goes to that site and buys something, you will be paid a commission. While some affiliates pay only when a sale is made, some selling big ticket items like cars, credit cards, travel, and so forth have modified the model and pay for qualified leads. Affiliate marketing is now viewed as a key component of a company's online marketing strategy.

Affiliate marketing is an advertising technique that originally was developed by Amazon.com. In this new book you will learn how to master the art and science behind affiliate marketing in a matter of hours. By investing a few dollars you can easily increase the number of visitors to your Web site and significantly increase sales. If you want to drive high quality, targeted traffic to your site, there is no better way than affiliate marketing. Since you only pay when a sale is made, your marketing dollars are being used more effectively and efficiently compared to any other advertising method.

The keys to success in affiliate marketing are knowing what you are doing, devising a comprehensive and well-crafted advertising plan, and knowing the relationships between your Web site, search engines, PPC advertising, and campaign methodology. This groundbreaking and exhaustively researched new book will provide everything you need to know to get you started on generating high-volume, high quality leads. You will learn the six steps to a successful campaign: keyword research, software needed, copy editing, setup and implementation, performance analysis, return on investment, and reporting and avoiding PPC fraud.

In addition, we spent thousands of hours interviewing hundreds of today's most successful affiliate marketing masters. This book is a compilation of their secrets and proven successful ideas. Additionally, we give you hundreds of tips and tricks to ensure your Web site is optimized for maximum search engine effectiveness, which will drive business to your Web site and increase sales and profits. You will find actual case studies from companies who have used our techniques and achieved unprecedented success. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to implement affiliate marketing, optimizing your Web site for maximum search engine effectiveness, developing a cost-effective marketing campaign, and ultimately earning enormous profits, this book is for you. Item# 9781601381255 $24.95

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Releasing Soon: Returning From the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:04:00 +0000

My latest book should be published by August 2008:

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 26 million veterans in the United States. As of January 2007, more than 1.6 million U.S. servicemen and women had tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. When not on active duty, more than 20 percent of these vets do not have health care coverage, and many more are unaware of the hundreds of benefits to which they have access. As a result, many are suffering financial strain during and after deployment.

This is a discouraging statistic because the federal and state governments, as well as private foundations, have scholarships and military discounts available only to veterans. There are billions of dollars in aid available, waiting to be claimed, but the problem is finding and properly applying for these programs. This groundbreaking new book will provide help to those heroic Americans who have answered our government's call to duty. You will find all contact information and Web sites included, making it easy to apply for the benefits you are entitled to, while meeting the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other organizations and private institutions.

Here is a small sampling of what you will learn about: the GI Bill, scholarships, grants, companies that offer military discounts, GI Bill eligibility, details of VA loans, National Guard GI Bill, benefits after service, veterans' employment, education, and training programs, VA-guaranteed home loan, GI Bill Apprenticeship and OJT Program, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP), disability compensation, employment and training, frequently asked questions, asking for local discounts, GI Bill education programs, homeless veterans programs, state veteran benefits directory, survivor benefits, VA appeals process, VA benefits explained, VA hospitals and facilities, veteran disability compensation, veterans' health care, veterans' life insurance, veterans' pension programs, vocational rehabilitation, burial and memorial benefits. If you are in the military now, a veteran, or a military family member, you will find this resource invaluable.

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:49:00 +0000

I am currently researching and writing my seventh book, entitled "The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs".

As with my other six books, I am soliciting input, articles, hints/tips, suggestions and practical advice from experienced affiliate marketers, affiliate software manufacturers, affiliate managers and other with practical advice.

Specifically, I am asking for you to consider contributing to the following areas:

Affiliate Profiles & Case Studies - Essentially profiles of successful affiliate marketing programs and case studies which can show how affiliate marketing can be successful and profitable;

Interviews with experienced affiliate marketers - I have a short questionnaire interview which you may complete and return at your leisure. These question provide insight and guidance to potential affiliate marketers and offer your candid advice and opinions.

Expert Advice, Tips and Suggestions - Dedicated to providing future affiliate marketers with advice, tips, suggestions from your years of experience and knowledge.

Affiliate Marketing Articles - Relevant articles which are directly related to affiliate marketing which provide insight, guidance, opinion and more on affiliate marketing.

Additionally, I am interested in showcasing and reviewing affiliate marketing software and affiliate marketing companies who wish to have their products or services highlighted in my book.

If you are interested in participating, please let me know how you would like to contribute, and I'll contact you with further information.

Anyone who contributes will get a corporate or personal bio with contact information included in the book, as well as a free copy of the published book.

As I mentioned earlier, I have previously written six books, which I have also listed below for you to use a reference.

I look forward to working with you,

Very Respectfully,

Bruce C. Brown

bruce@gizwebs.com

Blog: http://ggwdblog.blogspot.com/

Award Winning Author:

"How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote and Market Your Business or Web Site—With Little or No Money"
http://www.amazon.com/Internet-Advertise-Promote-Business-Website/dp/0910627576/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208986495&sr=8-1

"The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed"
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Search-Engine-Marketing/dp/0910627991/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208986495&sr=8-2

"The Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing: How to Create Successful, Spam-Free Campaigns to Reach Your Target Audience and Increase Sales"
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-E-mail-Marketing-Successful/dp/1601380429/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208986495&sr=8-3

"The Complete Guide to Google Advertising—Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan"
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Google-Advertising-Strategies/dp/1601380453/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208986495&sr=8-4

"The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization, or Cause with Free Blogs"
http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Power-Blogging-Business-Organization/dp/1601380097/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208986495&sr=8-5

"Returning From the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits"
http://www.amazon.com/Returning-War-Terrorism-Afghanistan-Military/dp/1601381506/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208986573&sr=8-25

"The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs"

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Affiliate-Marketing-Web/dp/1601381255/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208986601&sr=1-1

Do you want to contribute to my latest book: "The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing"

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:18:00 +0000

I am writing my latest book entitled "The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web: How to Use and Profit from Affiliate Marketing Programs".

Affiliate marketing is a highly profitable online advertising method in which Web site merchants pay independent third parties to promote the products or services of an advertiser on their Web site. In other words, affiliate marketing involves posting a company's banner on your Web site or blog and attempting to send visitors to their Web site. If someone clicks on that banner or goes to that site and buys something, you will be paid a commission. While some affiliates pay only when a sale is made, some selling big ticket items like cars, credit cards, travel, and so forth have modified the model and pay for qualified leads.

Affiliate marketing is now viewed as a key component of a company's online marketing strategy.Affiliate marketing is an advertising technique that originally was developed by Amazon.com. In this new book you will learn how to master the art and science behind affiliate marketing in a matter of hours. By investing a few dollars you can easily increase the number of visitors to your Web site and significantly increase sales. If you want to drive high quality, targeted traffic to your site, there is no better way than affiliate marketing. Since you only pay when a sale is made, your marketing dollars are being used more effectively and efficiently compared to any other advertising method.The keys to success in affiliate marketing are knowing what you are doing, devising a comprehensive and well-crafted advertising plan, and knowing the relationships between your Web site, search engines, PPC advertising, and campaign methodology.

This groundbreaking and exhaustively researched new book will provide everything you need to know to get you started on generating high-volume, high quality leads. You will learn the six steps to a successful campaign: keyword research, software needed, copy editing, setup and implementation, performance analysis, return on investment, and reporting and avoiding PPC fraud.In addition, we spent thousands of hours interviewing hundreds of today's most successful affiliate marketing masters. This book is a compilation of their secrets and proven successful ideas. Additionally, we give you hundreds of tips and tricks to ensure your Web site is optimized for maximum search engine effectiveness, which will drive business to your Web site and increase sales and profits. You will find actual case studies from companies who have used our techniques and achieved unprecedented success. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to implement affiliate marketing, optimizing your Web site for maximum search engine effectiveness, developing a cost-effective marketing campaign, and ultimately earning enormous profits, this book is for you.

I am looking for contributors to this book. Specifically I am looking for articles, submissions, hints, tips and tricks for experienced affiliate marketers, as well as affiliate software developers, affiliate marketing companies, and others who would like to contribute. Any contributor will get full recognition, personal and/or corporate biography, contact information and a free copy of the book.

Additionally, I am looking for someone who is a very experienced afffiliate marketing expert to write the book forward.

You may contact me directly at bruce@gizwebs.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Bruce C. Brown

Bruce C. Brown - Notable Recogition forThe Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing: How to Create Successful, Spam-free Campaigns to Reach Your Target

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:32:00 +0000

The Eric Hoffer Award (formerly the Writers' Notes Award) for short prose and books was established at the start of the 21st century as a means of opening a door to writing of significant merit. It honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing. The winning stories and essays are awarded prizes and published annually in the anthology, Best New Writing, along with the results of the book awards.

We are pleased to announce that "The Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing: How to Create Successful, Spam-free Campaigns to Reach Your Target Audience and Increase Sales" was selected as a "Notable" finisher in the 2008 Competition in the "Business" Category.

Bruce C. Brown - Winner (Bronze Award) for How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote and Market Your Business or Website with Little or No Money

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:31:00 +0000

Atlantic Publishing Company - Winner of FOUR Independent Publishers Awards

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Here is the listing of Gold, Silver and Bronze medalists in each of the 65 National categories in this year’s Independent Publisher Book Awards. A total of 2,690 national entries came from all 50 U.S. states, 8 Canadian provinces, and 17 countries overseas. Congratulations to all participants for your excellent work!

http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1157&urltitle=Announcing%202007%20Independent%20Publisher%20Book%20Awards%20Results

Atlantic Publishing Company proudly recieved four awards:

365 Foolish Mistakes Smart Managers Commit Every Day How and Why to Avoid Them (Bronze Award)

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The eBay Success Chronicles Secrets and Techniques eBay Power Sellers Use Every Day to Make Millions (Silver Award)

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How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote and Market Your Business or Website with Little or No Money (Bronze Award)

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Retire Rich with Your Self-Directed IRA: What Your Broker & Banker Don’t Want You to Know About Managing Your Own Retirement Investments (Bronze Award)

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Reviews for: The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:28:00 +0000

The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed

Is your ultimate goal to have more customers come to your Web site? You can increase your Web site traffic by more than 1,000 percent through the expert execution of Pay Per Click Advertising. With PPC advertising you are only drawing highly qualified visitors to your Website! PPC brings you fast results and you can reach your target audience with the most cost effective method on the Internet today.

Pay per click, or PPC, is an advertising technique that uses search engines where you can display your text ads throughout the Internet keyed to the type of business you have or the type of products you are promoting. Successful PPC advertising ensures that your text ads reach the right audience while your business only pays for the clicks your ads receive!

Master the art and science behind Pay Per Click Advertising in a matter of hours. By investing a few dollars you can easily increase the number of visitors to your Web site and significantly increase sales! If you are looking to drive high quality, targeted traffic to your site, there is no better way than to use cost per click advertising. Since you only pay when someone actually clicks on your ad, your marketing dollars are being used more effectively and efficiently compared to any other advertising method.

By 2010, online marketers will spend $7 billion dollars on PPC advertising (JupiterResearch). Thousands of companies will waste precious advertising dollars this year on ineffective or poorly organized PPC campaigns. There is an art form to this method of advertising, and that is what this new book is all about. In this book we show you the secrets of executing a successful, cost-effective campaign.

The key to success in PPC advertising is to know what you are doing, devise a comprehensive and well-crafted advertising plan, and know the relationships between your Web site, search engines, and PPC advertising campaign methodology. This groundbreaking and exhaustively researched new book will provide everything you need to know to get you started on generating high-volume, high quality leads to your Web site. This new book will teach you the six steps to a successful campaign: Keyword Research, Copy Editing, Setup and Implementation, Bid Management, Performance Analysis, Return on Investment, and Reporting and Avoiding PPC Fraud.

In addition, we spent thousands of hours interviewing hundreds of today’s most successful PPC masters. This book is a compilation of their secrets and proven successful ideas. Additionally, we give you hundreds of tips and tricks to ensure your Web site is optimized for maximum search engine effectiveness to drive business to your web site and increase sales and profits. In this book you will find actual case studies from companies who have used our techniques and achieved unprecedented success. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to implement Pay Per Click advertising, optimize your Web site for maximum search engine effectiveness, develop a cost-effective marketing campaign, and ultimately earn enormous profits, then this book is for you. ISBN-10:0-910627-99-1 • ISBN-13:978-0-910627-99-3 • Item #UGS-01 • $ 24.95

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“The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed” is a valuable tool for anyone who promotes businesses via the Web. Whether for a business owner, web designer, or marketing consultant, this book offers a wealth of useful information geared toward increasing web site exposure. There are a number of wrong ways to promote a website. You could simply upload your site and hope that someone will stumble across it. You could be intrusive and annoying and force visitors to you, using deceptive techniques. Or you could do it the right way, Bruce C. Brown’s way.

The book was brilliantly structured to provide information that goes well beyond search engine success. Brown first explains the difference between various internet advertising methods, clearly defining pay-per-click (PPC) and banner ads and explaining how each works to promote your site. He further describes less desirable methods like spam and pop-up ads and tells why they are not as effective as PPC or banner ads.

As a contractor who writes web content for various businesses, I benefited greatly from Brown’s in-depth coverage of search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. I also enjoyed a section, earlier in the book, which explained, in great detail the elements of the CAN-SPAM Act. The CAN-SPAM Act was designed to prevent unsolicited, intrusive advertising methods, and the addition of this section makes Brown’s book an even more valuable guide to have on hand.

As I have already stated, “The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed” offers much more than search engine and PPC optimization guidelines. It also teaches how to strategically construct a web site to greatly improve search engine result placement, suggesting effective keywords and search-enhancing tags (HTML) to embed directly into your web pages. Brown then launches into a complete autopsy of the various search engine systems, describing how each finds and flags your website.

There are other useful bits of information such as the costs involved in search engine marketing – how to budget, how much you should expect to spend, and when being first place on the search results list isn’t worth the cost. I was impressed that cost issues were included to ensure that no unpleasant surprises are involved in following Brown’s methods.

And just to make sure no stone’s left unturned, the book is chock full of additional links and resources. There are recommendations as to which companies would be most helpful in the website/search engine optimization process along with suggestions for further reading.

“The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed” is a necessary resource for anyone contributing toward the success of a web enhanced business.
Pay per click advertising is all the rage. Hundreds of sites claim that “you, too can make hundreds of thousands of dollars” with the technology. But what is pay per click? And how can it work for the average person looking to get started?

The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing answers these and many more questions, beginning with the most obvious: What exactly is pay per click marketing, and why should the reader be interested in it? The author, Bruce Brown, explains the history and background of online marketing, and how it’s become one of the most effective forms of advertising in history.
Search engine optimization is explored in detail, as each search engine has a different algorithm and tactics for returning results. Brown shows the reader how to capitalize on how each search engine fetches their information, through META tags, keywords, feedback, and other types of website optimization. Generating traffic to your website is obviously an important part of online marketing, and the author explains what the best strategies are for getting visitors to notice your web presence.

Yahoo and Google are the two premier search engines, and each has their own advertising methods. The author walks the reader through each, offering handy tips, step-by-step comparisons of cost effectiveness, and how to avoid click fraud. Microsoft’s ad structure is also discussed.
Affiliate marketing, through eBay and other systems, can also be used effectively to net large profits, and Brown explains how to become part of an affiliate program, how to generate leads and traffic, and what the potential successes can be when using affiliates.

Included in the book are case studies that illustrate the points made and show real-life applications of the principles and strategies outlined in the book’s previous chapters. Perhaps most valuable is the last chapter, which gives tips and tricks from the professionals who use SEO marketing and pay per click on a daily basis to make a living. The reader can learn from the best and start their SEO business right.

All in all, this is a great book, with a style that is professional yet entertaining and easy to understand. If you’re looking to find out more and perhaps cash in on pay per click marketing—to augment your existing career or begin a new one—this book is a great place to start.
I have been looking for this book! Search engine optimization and pay per click advertising were mysterious techniques about which I knew nothing until I read The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing by Bruce C. Brown. The heart of the book is its detailed information about online marketing using search engine optimization and pay per click advertising. Several chapters are devoted to these strategies with regard to specific search engines, such as Google and Yahoo.

The purpose of search engine optimization (SEO) is to raise the ranking of your website on a particular search engine by the use of relevant keywords or phrases. The author explains how to choose the best keywords or phrases for your site and how to use META tags to raise your website’s ranking. He also discusses keyword placement on a webpage. Did you know that some search engines only “crawl” a small portion of the text on a particular webpage?

Pay per click advertising (PPC) will reach millions of customers in a credible, cost-effective way. This type of online marketing plan can target a geographical area or demographic group, and it can be modified easily if it does not seem to be working.

The book also includes a history of online marketing and descriptions of types of online ads. Case studies, hints, tips, and advice round out the content. This is a clearly organized, easy-to-use guidebook for a person who is fairly internet-savvy. I recommend it highly.
The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed by Bruce Brown is a guide for anyone looking to utilize search engine marketing to increase traffic to their website. As someone looking to grow an online business, this is a topic I have long been interested in, but knew very little about before reading this book. Brown goes through the history of Internet marketing and explains why Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising is superior to other forms of online advertising. He explains how to budget for a PPC campaign and how to choose effective keywords, measure the return on investment and use Google and Yahoo’s campaign management systems. The case studies peppered throughout the book are particularly helpful as they offer real examples of PPC campaigns and their results.

One complaint I had was that Brown spends a little more time than necessary discussing topics such as Search Engine Optimization. The book strays from its PPC strengths, but in that it also provides additional information for those who would like to know a little more about Internet marketing.

I found this book very helpful as I prepared to launch my own PPC campaign. While some of the information in Brown’s guide was not particularly relevant to my needs, it still offered large amount of help in understanding and using PPC advertising.
The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing
by Bruce C Brown

Bruce Brown takes us on a delightful tour of search engine Marketing. We meet some Pay Per Click guru’s that astound with their knowledge.

“Forget schemes and empty promises. There is only one way to guarantee
that your web site will get visibility, at the top of all major search engines. It is through hard work compared with P.P.C. advertising,” says Bruce.

So much for my six pack of silver bullets. But he’s right. And when you think about it hard work never hurt anyone . . . . right.

We now have two billion pages on the internet. Google and Yahoo come under the spotlight. Bruce even gives Microsoft ad Centre the once over.

To get a maximum return, we are gonna need to do our homework. These three are the major players so study up and decide which is best for you.

Chapter 14 has some real case studies. One example is ‘The Hitchin Post.’ In Sep. and Oct. they did not spend on P.P.C. advertising. The money just trickled in.

The next month, Nov. they invested $550 on P.P.C. . the return was $2,375.55 . The following month $885 was shelled out and the payoff was a staggering $4,131.59 . Almost double.

If this is not enough to convince you, on page 200 is a special report. In the closing pages there is an excellent glossary.
Rating: 4 Stars

The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed by Bruce C. Brown is a great book for small business owners and those with small marketing budgets. This comprehensive guide is a wonderful addition to anyone who wants to promote their business online.

The online pay-per-click system may seem complicated with its many ins and outs but with Brown’s book, you can implement his ideas with little to no money and do so easily. Each section offers a wealth of information for web marketing and pay-per-click newbies. There are even three separate sections each on how to use Google, Yahoo and Microsoft alone! The concepts are simple and the history of online marketing gives one a helpful background in getting started. Brown teaches you how to create a budget, devise a marketing strategy of your own and work from there. This book is a good resource with its handy checklists, helpful glossary of terms and sections on writing your own press releases and even detecting fraud in the online marketing world.

‘The Ultimate Guide’ gives detailed plans and goes far beyond the basics of PPC marketing. With Brown’s guide, you will learn the difference between the internet marketing practices and be armed and ready to get your business out there. What I loved the most was that names, internet addresses and links are all right here in this book! Brown includes so much information and guidance that there is even a section about how much time you can expect to spend depending on the success outcome level you are looking for. There are a variety of links and resources all at your fingertips in this book. It is detailed, well laid out and incredibly helpful to anyone who is looking for a new way to advertise their business and get beyond the first round of search engine success.

Reviews for: The Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing: How to Create Successful, Spam-Free Campaigns to Reach Your Target Audience and Increase Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:25:00 +0000

The Complete Guide to E-mail Marketing: How to Create Successful, Spam-Free Campaigns to Reach Your Target Audience and Increase Sales

Researchers estimate that by 2008 e-mail marketing revenues will surpass $1.8 billion dollars annually. Are you getting your share? According to Jupiter Research, 93 percent of U.S. Internet users consider e-mail their top online activity. E-mail is a fast, inexpensive, and highly effective way to target and address your audience. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon.com, Yahoo, as well as most Fortune 1000 firms are using responsible e-mail marketing for one simple reason. It works! And it generates profits immediately and consistently!

In this new groundbreaking book you will learn how to create top-notch e-mail marketing campaigns, how to build stronger customer relationships, generate new qualified leads and sales, learn insider secrets to build your e-mail list quickly, deal with spam filters, and the optimum days and times to send your e-mails.

You will have step-by-step ways to:

- Build your business quickly using responsible, ethical e-mail marketing,
- Leverage your current Web site, using auto responders
- Write effective e-mail advertising copy
- Develop newsletters
- Write winning subject lines
- Get high click-through rates
- Format your messages
- Put the subscription form on your site
- Use pop ups
- Use single or double opt-in subscriptions
- Increase the response rate of your offer dramatically
- Format your e-mail so that it will be received and read
- Choose between text or HTML e-mail (and why)
- Reduce advertising expenses
- Have measurable marketing results with instant feedback
- Automate the whole e-mail marketing process

In addition, we spent thousands of hours interviewing, e-mailing, and communicating with hundreds of today’s most successful e-mail marketing experts. This book contains their secrets and proven successful ideas, including actual case studies. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, strategies, and secrets on how to implement effective e-mail marketing campaigns and ultimately earn enormous profits, then this book is for you. ISBN-10:978-1-60138-042-5 • ISBN-13:1-60138-042-9 • Item #GEM-01 • $24.95

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As a loyal fan of Internet related business, I was expecting from this book too much. And once again, I was put back on the ground by the strict order of the book and its complete worldliness. Moreover, it looks rather Spartan. However, the book is by no means simple. On the contrary, compared to other web-based businesses e-mail marketing seems a more difficult area to succeed.
I’d rather say that the target audience/customers of this issue are people, who have already had their web-based business and long to start another one. And in this respect, the book is very good! Usually, businessmen think they know everything about their trade, especially if they prosper. But when they want to expand the business, they face many problems. And one of the ways to solve them is to read the book.
Nicely structured, not a guide but a real encyclopedia of e-mail marketing with wonderful case studies, history retrospective and loads of useful links.
Definitely, this book is written by a professional and information here is not “phishing”!
This is one of the best resource books for internet business I’ve found. Brown has created a book with a wealth of information for the small online business owner. Not only has he included tips, ideas, and resources; but, he also lists the advantages, disadvantages, and features of each of the programs and resources he suggests. He doesn’t stop at email marketing either. Brown includes helpful suggestions on many other aspects of doing business online, especially Search Engine Optimization.

Another excellent feature of The Complete Guide to Email Marketing is the included case studies. There are a ton of ideas and information by other business pros included throughout the book. Everything you need for your business email campaign is in here. Information on spamming laws, creating effective email content, targeting the right audience, when to send emails, and creating email lists are just a few of the subjects presented in this book. I highly recommend this book for those just getting started as well as for those looking to boost their email campaigns effectiveness.
The Complete Guide to Email Marketing
by Bruce Brown

I liked this book. It is available for just about anyone. Whether you are an online merchant or a traditional retailer. There is something there for you.

We are given an in depth history of the internet. I never knew it was first used by the military. Then there are when the first emails were sent. Totally mind boggling.

Bruce gives us the low down on four major areas of online marketing:

Paid search advertisements (pay per click)
Banner adverts
Classified ads
Email marketing

Interweaved within all this are case studies that show how the best systems work. Chapter 15 is jam packed with them too.

The author, Bruce Brown teaches how to write an effective email. He starts with the subject line then gets around to the best day to send it. We all know why Mondays are not a good day and most of us can figure out why Fridays are not another good day.

Wait till you find out which is the best day and why. The best time for sending emails are 7am-10:30am. We also get a free treat. That is website optimization tools and some web design helps. The addresses are all in his book.

As usual Bruce gives us a glossary. But because this book is such an easy read you won’t need it. I think it is there just in case.
With the passing of the CAN-SPAM Act in 2003, it has grown more difficult to legitimately market through email. This book addresses this issue and many others with regard to email marketing. Mr. Brown provides a comprehensive guide to marketing your business or product through email, while navigating spam filters. This book is written for legitimate businesses with legitimate products and services to sell.

Mr. Brown describes how to grow your business through your website. Additional topics covered include how to write an effective sales email, search engine optimization (SEO), and to effectively target your emails. The book includes a glossary of terms and numerous case studies.

Reviews for: The Complete Guide to Google Advertising—Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:23:00 +0000

The Complete Guide to Google Advertising—Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan

Google has created numerous marketing and advertising products that are fast and easy to implement in your business today including Adsense, Adwords, and the Google APIs. This new book takes the confusion and mystery out of working with Google and its various advertising and marketing programs. You will learn the secrets of working with Google—without making costly mistakes. This book is an absolute must-have for anyone who wants to succeed with advertising on Google. This book teaches you the ins and outs using all of Google’s advertising and marketing tools. You will instantly start producing results and profits.

In addition to the extensive research placed in the book, we spent thousands of hours interviewing, e-mailing, and communicating with hundreds of today’s most successful Google advertising experts. This book contains their secrets and proven successful ideas, including actual case studies. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to implement effective Google marketing campaigns and ultimately earn enormous profits, then this book is for you. ISBN-10:1-60138-045-3 • ISBN-13:978-1-60138-045-6 • Item # 9781601380456 • $24.95

Here is the missing manual for marketing with Google. Bruce Brown provides the instructions and suggestions for all of Google’s tools; from the traffic drawing PPC of Adwords, to the revenue generating AdSense. The Complete Guide to Google Advertising picks up where the Google help text leaves off and provides the questions a new marketer needs to answer before executing their plan and answers the questions you will have as you implement and manage your plan.

You may want to read this next to your computer, as Brown provides numerous URLs for supporting tools and examples which you can use to check your online marketing optimization and effectiveness not only for your website but also in checking out the competition and the best practices in the industry.

Brown also highlights the reality and imperfection of this relatively new marketing means by devoting a significant amount of information around managing the risks of Pay-Per-Click Fraud. As multiple solutions are provided for this and other improvements, keep in mind that additional investigation is required on your part to determine the best solution for your endeavor and budget. The case studies – while not in depth - promote the duality that people are successful with a Google marketing campaign and that you can do it, against the reality that those other people are likely to be your competitors if you are not pursuing internet marketing plan.

This is not a dramatized book on Google, nor a treatise on the theory of marketing in the internet age, but it is a useful user guide for optimizing your web presence for a higher search engine page ranking, running an effective on line marketing campaign and efficiently using the tools offered by Google and other supporting resources.

Rating: 4 of 5
As a professional photographer (photojournalist for a daily newspaper), having an internet presence was a little easier for me because my employer and our IT department promote my photos some. When I started expanding my freelance business this year however, I was at a loss at how to promote myself other than getting a website. I’m a baby-boomer and overwhelmed at the pay-per-click and all the different ways to generate money on the web, but this book explains it in a way even me, the technically challenged, can understand! I’m a photographer so I’m a visual person, so naturally the best part of this book were the illustrations. You actually get to see the screen shot (what something looks like on your computer monitor) of Google Ads, what the ad will look like on a cell phone and so on. Definitely a plus for me since I get most of my information and understand things visually. The next best part is the bulleted items and the step-by-step approach. You really don’t have to be intuitive about this - they take you through it and don’t assume you know big chunks of things about the process.

I didn’t know how keywords really worked before reading this book. I went to the Google site for help and didn’t understand it there, but this book I do get. Google ought to pay you guys for this and post this online instead of what they have!! The tips, tricks and secrets chapter is great! I’m intimidated enough by the internet - but this is like having your own geeky friend (one that actually can communicate in English) walk you through it. I can’t emphasize enough how great a help the illustrations are. They really do take the fear factor out of it - I can look at the book, look at my computer monitor and know I’m on the right track. There’s stuff in here I didn’t know I didn’t know, like combating pay-per-click fraud and all kinds of website url’s to go to for more information - although this book pretty much covers everything I need to know right now! One of the IT guys at work kept talking about SEO, and now I not only know that means Search Engine Optimization, I know what that means and why it’s important! Meta tags, keywords - wow. It’s all in here. If I, an aging boomer with no tech background can read and understand this - anyone can. Excellent! MUCH better than the Dummies books on the same or similar topics too. They not only tell you what TO DO, but what NOT TO DO - like replicating meta tags. I thought that would be a good thing to duplicate stuff - obviously not. So, they tell you how to NOT screw up as well as how to succeed! Just like a geek friend would! I love it! This is simple, easy to read and easy to understand. Thanks for holding my hand! I rate it a 5 only because there’s not a 10-star scale. This is THE book on Google Advertising.
One of the finest most complete guides to Internet advertising is, The Complete Guide to Google Advertising by Bruce C. Brown. He successfully includes everything you need to know with regards to using the Internet as a major advertising method without going broke using this enormously valuable marketing tool. The author, Mr. Brown, understands that most business owners are working with very limited budgets and are still not as familiar with the Internet as they should be to use it as the efficient form of marketing that it should be. Mr. Brown helps the business owner to understand all levels of Google advertising, including the history and how to use it to maximize his market share without stretching their marketing budget beyond any already existing budget.
Mr. Brown successfully explains using Google as an advertising tool in terms that even an individual totally unfamiliar with computers and the Internet could understand. He comforts the reader with the knowledge that one does not have to be a computer or Internet expert to allow his business to grow with the help of Google. No business trying to survive in today’s market place should try to do so without the help of Mr. Brown’s book, The Complete Guide to Google Advertising.
Google is the #1 search engine that is used by all today. This book will give you tips, tricks and practical
advice to drive your website to the top rankings, in google, without spending a fortune. This book is needed
by anyone who has a website, plans on obtaining a website, or companies who want to expand their marketing Campaigns.

Whether you decide to use one or all of the options, Pay by Click, Adwords, or Adsense to increase your customers or to gain potential customers you will learn everything you need to know to help you out.
The options are described with case studies, print screens, and links for further information. This information is all present in this book.

Google has many tools to help you with your website and make it the best it can be. Be at the top of the ranks after you read this book.
This in-depth look at the whole Google scheme of advertising solely on the web was probably one of the easiest to understand and easier to apply books I’ve read on the subject – and there are tons out there.

Written both to explain how Google works and how to use its systems to your advantage, I felt I could definitely put into action the tips Brown gives to improve my business’ visibility on the popular search engines like Google. Despite my familiarity with Google’s AdWords and AdSense, the author still introduced better ways to apply these products to enhance my business’ bottom line. I would definitely recommend this book as a great primer to advertising with Google.
I have a burgeoning pet toy company and website, so I was eager to find the best way for me to ensure my website and my company is easily found by people doing web searches.
Reading a bit of the history of web advertising was very interesting to me, how it has evolved and continues to evolve is very useful to understand how it works.

This book really helped me understand exactly what effort was required on my part to make sure that I was able to achieve the results I wanted. It not only helped me figure out the kind of marketing plan I needed, but also helped me simplify it so that I didn’t let the planning side of the marketing overwhelm me.
Additionally, the book covered a lot of useful tips for the actual content we could add to our website. Things like a “privacy policy” or “about us” can be useful to helping us keep customers!

So many words are thrown at us on the internet when it comes to looking for information about advertising your website, this book truly helped me understand what things like “PPC” “Keywords” “Adwords” or “SEO” are!
Thoroughly understanding how a PPC account really works is very useful to someone who would want to set up their own account.

This book really has so much valuable information, it can be a lot of almost overwhelming information for a small non-computer savvy small business owner, but I really think that its an invaluable tool for business owners of all levels.

4 stars!
Are you looking to expand your business opportunities via Internet sales? Or, alternatively, are you interesting in marketing a particular product or service through search engines? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then Bruce Brown’s latest book, The Complete Guide To Google Advertising Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan, is a must-have for your reference library.

Brown’s book is extremely informative, logically devised, and most important, easily understood. It is very “user-friendly” and anyone, from novice to marketing expert, will find a myriad of new marketing ideas easily adapted for a particular product or service. Another bonus for both business owners and consumers is the list of Search Engines and Web Directories listed on pages 277, 278, & 279. This section provides the name of multiple search engines used when searching for information, goods, and services.

The Complete Guide To Google Advertising Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan takes readers through a logical thought process that describes the who, what, when, where, and why of Internet advertising. In addition to text definitions and easily understood concepts, it also utilizes copies of screen shots to help readers grasp a particular idea or principle under discussion. Brown does a great job of taking Internet terminology and explaining it in language anyone can understand, and provides links to additional web sites for associated references.

Even if you are a consumer looking for a particular product or service on the Internet, this book is a must-read. It gives consumers and business owners alike a better understanding of how Internet marketing works, and the glossary at the end provides easily understood definitions of Internet terminology users frequently encounter but do not often understand.

If you surf the Internet, you need to buy this book!

Reviews for: The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization, or Cause with Free Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:21:00 +0000

The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization, or Cause with Free Blogs

Tiny one-person part-time businesses and mega companies like Microsoft, Apple, Nike, General Motors, Amazon.com, and Yahoo! use blogs as well as. Most Fortune 1000 firms are using responsible blog marketing as well as advertising on blogs for one simple reason: it works! It generates profits immediately and consistently! In addition, many blogs earn additional revenue by selling advertising space on their niche-targeted blog.

In this new groundbreaking book, you will learn how to create top-notch blog marketing campaigns, how to build stronger customer relationships, generate new qualified leads and sales, and learn insider secrets to build your readership list quickly.

You will have step-by-step ways to:

Build your business quickly using responsible, ethical blog marketing
Get your blog into search engines
Learn blog marketing strategies
Step-by-step guide for increasing Web site traffic with your blog
Leverage your current Web site,
Write effective blog copy
Write winning subject lines
Get high click-through rates
Format your messages
Increase the response rate of your offer dramatically
Attract Advertisers
Have measurable marketing results with instant feedback

In addition, we spent thousands of hours interviewing, e-mailing, and communicating with hundreds of today’s most successful blogging experts. This book contains their secrets and proven successful ideas, including actual case studies. If you are interested in learning hints, strategies, and secrets on how to implement a highly effective blog marketing campaigns and ultimately earn enormous profits, then this book is for you.

Where was this book when I was looking to setup my first Blog? Mr. Brown’s book is the perfect fit for anyone interested in setting up a Website or Blog. He takes you step by step from where
the term Blog comes from, all the way through making money from your Blog. His words and
Terminology is understandable to all. You do not have to be a computer geek to understand
what he is writing about.

Mr. Brown teaches you that having a Blog can be a great addition to a business website. The
Blog can help create and expand your businesses marketing campaign. He offers ways that help
your business make additional money, increase your websites traffic, driving revenue up, and improving financial posture of an organization.

Another great point that is made, within this book, is the fact that before you even setup a Blog
or begin publishing you need to ask yourself some very important questions. Who will handle the blog?
Who is your target market? What type of content will the Blog include?

See, I told you this book is a must read. Even as an experienced blogger, I have learned so many new
helpful tips.
This book is a must have! The book breaks down how to blog in an easy to understand language. It’s for the beginner who wants to learn all about this popular tool. Even if you already have experience and have a blog, you will learn something you didn’t know.

The guide has a great deal of information about steps to blogging. It even shows you how to make money blogging by giving you ways to increase traffic to your blog and paid blog site information.

The guide spends a great deal of time deciphering all the ways to make your blog popular. There are specific steps outlined that you can follow with great success.
As a business owner, I am convinced now that I have read Bruce C. Brown’s, The Secret Power of Blogging, that I am very much in need of a blog for my business. In addition, I completely understand what a blog is, how to begin a blog and how to keep a blog interesting. Before reading Mr. Brown’s book, I only knew blogs existed and thought they were fancy names for chat rooms.

The author explains every detail of setting up a blog, promoting a blog and how to keep your blog interesting in such easy terms that even an individual who is new to the Internet can set-up and use a blog to benefit his business. The Secret Power of Blogging is one of the finest and most detailed books about blogging that I have found to date.

Bruce C. Brown has written numerous books on advertising your business on the Internet making him an expert on using the Internet to promote any business. He understands modern business and that many business owners are also seeking inexpensive or free methods of marketing for their business. The Secret Power of Blogging is a book all can understand which leaves no questions about blogging unanswered.
Book review on ‘The Secret of Blogging:how to Promote and Market your Business, Organisation or Cause with free blogs.’
The author Lieutenant Commander Bruce C. Brown, of the US Coast Guard, has written other books ‘How to use the internet to advertise , promote and market your business or Website with little or no money’, for which he obtained the 2007 Independent Publisher Award and ‘The Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Marketing: Pay Per Click Advertising Secrets Revealed’ , winner of The USA Best Books 2007 Award apart from this book. The new book has been published in 2007 by the Atlanta Publishing House in Florida. Bruce has dedicated it to ‘the men and women of the United States Armed Forces whose courage, bravery, and dedication deliver the freedom that is taken for granted every day.’ and has quoted General Douglas MacArthur and Ronald Reagan in the dedication page.

He has written this book for those people who have not set up blogs but would like to with the aim of promoting businesses or mere interaction with other people. He takes us through the various steps for blogging. Karen Jackie who is the Chief Architect of ContentRobot who writes the foreword believes launching a blog is easy and beneficial. Cost is not high and plenty of resources are available.

Bruce explains in fair detail how you could project yourself and your business, be indexed highly in major search engines, be considered as an expert and develop an online community with your blog. Improved communications will expand your customer base . Having a blog in addition to a website is like putting the icing on the cake. In a website you cannot ‘converse’ or interact with your customer base. A blog permits others to leave comments in your blog and you get a link to their blogs. Business blogging is good and encourages employees to feel they are also part of the business. It highly motivates them, to the employer’s advantage.
Things become more personal and thereby yield more favourable results. The step-by-step creation of a blog and its expanded options which provide more useful functions are highlighted. Gradually you are enlightened on the far reaching possibilities of a blog, to the extent of making cash from Google adsense.

He explains in detail all the legalities associated and cautions on the possible criminal acts that one may be lured into. Priya Shah’s article on the decency of blogging language is an eye opener to the indecency possible. The secret to defeating (or minimizing) SPAM in your blogs is to use the tools provided by your blog software and host. Almost half of the book contains valuable information extracted by interviewing other professional and highly successful bloggers.
Very revealing secrets are divulged by the interviewed personnel.
This is mostly a ‘How to’ book which guides one stepwise into all the intricacies and excitement of blogging. We get a picture of how Douglas C.Brown whose company, Atlanta Publishing House, saw success and then reached the verge of bankruptcy. How he regains foothold by using his competitor Amazon as one of his distributors and how by blogging, Atlanta has marketed new realeases and emerged as an unquestionably great establishment is
evidence itself of the success attributed to blogging

It is left to the interested ones to go through this book and decide how successful they have been after employing the techniques explained. Bruce has opened the vista of blogging and detailed the procedure in simple terms. He is an expert in his field and has concentrated on the setting up of a blog with little or no expenditure. The book is worth reading.

I would rate this book 4 out 5.

Just Published: Complete Guide to Google Advertising: Including Tips, Tricks, & Strategies to Create a Winning Advertising Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:38:00 +0000

Are you one of the many who think Google is simply a search engine? Yes, it is true that Google is the most popular search engine on the Web today. More than 275 million times a day, people use Google and its related partner sites to find information on just about any subject. Many of those people are looking for your products and services. Consider this even if you don't have a Web site or product. There are tremendous opportunities on the Internet and money to be made using Google.

Google has created numerous marketing and advertising products that are fast and easy to implement in your business today including Adsense, Adwords, and the Google APIs. This new book takes the confusion and mystery out of working with Google and its various advertising and marketing programs. You will learn the secrets of working with Google—without making costly mistakes. This book is an absolute must-have for anyone who wants to succeed with advertising on Google. This book teaches you the ins and outs using all of Google's advertising and marketing tools. You will instantly start producing results and profits.

In addition to the extensive research placed in the book, we spent thousands of hours interviewing, e-mailing, and communicating with hundreds of today’s most successful Google advertising experts. This book contains their secrets and proven successful ideas, including actual case studies. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to implement effective Google marketing campaigns and ultimately earn enormous profits, then this book is for you.

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Just Published: The Secret Power of Blogging: How to Promote and Market Your Business, Organization, or Cause With Free Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:37:00 +0000

Blog is short for Weblog. A Weblog is a journal (or type of newsletter) that is updated often and intended for the general public. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the Web site owner. In July 2006, the Pew Internet & American Life Project estimated that the U.S. "blog population has grown to about 12 million Americans," some 8% of U.S. Internet users. The number of U.S. blog readers was estimated at 57 million (39% of the U.S. online population). If you have a product, service, brand, or cause that you want to market inexpensively online to the world, you need to look into starting a blog. It is an ideal marketing vehicle. You can use it to share your expertise, grow market share, spread your message, and establish yourself as an expert in your field for virtually no cost. A blog helps your site to rank higher in the search engines because Google and other search engines provide references to blogs and their content. Tiny one-person part-time businesses and mega companies like Microsoft, Apple, Nike, General Motors, Amazon.com, and Yahoo! use blogs as well as. Most Fortune 1000 firms are using responsible blog marketing as well as advertising on blogs for one simple reason: it works! It generates profits immediately and consistently! In addition, many blogs earn additional revenue by selling advertising space on their niche-targeted blog.

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My DV9700T

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:48:00 +0000

As I mentioned in my previous blog, HP replaced my DV9000z with a new DV9700T.

So far, it completely blows away the DV9000Z.

I got the Intel Dual Core 2 T9300 Processor (Penryn) running at 2.5MHZ, dual 120GB Hard Drives (7200RPM), 17" WSXGA+ Brightview Widescreen (1680 resolution), 2 GB DDDRQ@, 512 Geforce 8600M GS, Intel Pro Wirelesss 4965AGN w/Bluetooth, Lightscribe DVD, High Capacity 8 cell battery and the reinstall DVD. It has Windows Vista Home Premium on it. I replaced the RAM with 4GB of Geil 800MHZ DDR 2 with the heat shields. Upgrade took about 2 minutes, worked perfectly.

It did have excessive bloatware, which I removed.

I went from the AMD TL-56 with one 100GB 5400 RPM Drive to the T9300 with dual 120 GB 7200 RPM's. HP kindly replaced it at no cost to me at all, plus this one now has a one year warranty.

Hats off to HP. I am sending back my DELL XPS M1530 today for a full refund!

HP DV9000Z Experience (HP Comes Through)

noreply@blogger.com (Bruce C. Brown) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:27:00 +0000

As I posted earlier, I had two of the DV9000Z's. Both failed, and one was under warranty - got it back quickly in good condition and they replaced pretty much everything on it. DV9000 #2 came back in under a week, they replaced the motherboard, LCD Bezel, LCD Cover. THey did not reformat the drive, but obviously didn't test it either...it didn't boot. I could have tried a new image, but why should I? Anyway, I had been working right along with Mr. Jeff Utigard from HP who provided great communications and actually sent me emails asking how it was going.

I think since I am in the Coast Guard, and he has fond CG memories, this might have helped??

Anyway, I emailed him today, he emailed back within an hour, said to configure a new HP system on their site, within a hundred or so over my last configuration and send him the info. I did, and HP called today and said it was being built and will ship on the 25th. My DV9000Z was a TL-56, 2 GB RAM, 100 GB 5400 RPM Drive with the lower resolution screen.....Although at the time, I paid about $1350 for it. The new one has:

HP Pavilion dv9700t customizable Notebook PC GT811AV

- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz

FSB)

- 17.0" WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x

1050)

- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

- 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS

- FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam

+ Microphone!!

- FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and

BluetoothTM!!

- 240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)

- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support

- No TV Tuner w/remote control

- High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

No complaints, HP treated me right and was excellent to work with. I can honestly say, they have been much better than Dell. I'm not sure if I had not already worked with Mr. Utigard in the past that I would have been as successful, however if you have problems with HP computers, Mr. Utigard is the solution!!!!

Kudos to HP for customer care!!!!