AuctionSiteWriter v1.10, BANS On .Info Patch(Coupon)

Steve McGrath — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:20:48 +0000

AuctionSiteWriter

AuctionSiteWriter v1.1.0 is now available. I also added a new offer(PLR pack) to get some publicity/feedback from fellow bloggers.

BANS on .info patch

A few days ago, I converted a .info(few month old) from BANS to phpBay API using AuctionSiteWriter new feature to make a simple site. Two days later, I got a visitor(not from Google) that bought the item and also became a new signup. So, I made $25 more. The few visitors I got since from Yahoo do convert very well. And no, I won't tell you that niche.

So yesterday, I started reusing a paid way to bring traffic from search engines other than Google and Yahoo. Last year, I used this service (use googlesale2008 for 20% off until July 31) to bring bring traffic to my free media player. Each month, I had extra downloads but since it was free and visitor did not click on my Adsense, I stopped using it.

How it work?

My ad will be shown on 250 search engines(smaller ones) at the right like Google is doing with Adwords. It's not a pay per click but a fix monthly price.

It places an advert on the right hand side of the 250 search engines. This does not include Google, Yahoo or MSN. The advert will be displayed one in every three searches on your exact keyword phrase.

This time around, I'm doing a long term test for 1 year. Normally, I would not pay for traffic for that kind of site but the conversion rate is very good. So, I paid $60/year less the 20% with the coupon. The normal rate for one month is $10. I wanted to wait but since the coupon is for 20%, I decided to give it to you now. If you do use it, use one of your site that's deindex in Google but performed well before that happened.

They also have a other services that you might like. But for now, I'm using the ad way. If you use one of the other services, please leave a comment or backlink to your review about it.

Of course, they are other ways(free/paid) and it's one more you should consider.

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iPod, iTune, iPhone and next iBigBrother?

Steve McGrath — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:46:18 +0000

Without a doubt, iBigBrother oops Apple is somewhat good at iMarketing. That is an iFact.

Before they launched the iPod other mp3 media players existed and they were only playing catch up by launching the hardware(catch up) and software(ie Apple Store). That's what made them different and yes, that worked great for iBigBrother. Most consumers will say an "iPod" instead of "mp3 player" to designate the product category.

They also have the Apple TV. Since I don't use Apple products much(except Quicktime), I was not sure of the full name or if they used the iSomething. I was surprise that it was "hidden" in the iTune section unlike the other products. It no wonder that it's less popular than the other product on the main page. Maybe a new name should be given with an "i" and more publicity on TV.

Last year, they launched the iPhone but did a mistake with the price by lowering it a few months later. Some were iPi**ed at them with a good reason. This week, they launched the iPhone 3G but world wide this time around. Yes, even in Canada you can now legally own a iPhone 3G.

The sad point in all of this is that consumers are now getting all there iStuff from iBigBrother. Would had be a better deal for iBigBrother fan to be able to select their own telephone, music provider or at least get a second choices?

I won't argue that having all from the same place can be very convenient but it also limit the consumer choices and they are now "media hostages" of iBigBrother. "Can I play my movie elsewhere?"

Yes, iProducts did saved the financial future of iBigBrother. Will iBigBrother be like Microsoft was in 1990s but in 2010s if it becomes bigger?

iBigBrother fan: Would you prefer an open media standard with more competition or are you fine the way it is now and locked into iBigBrother?

Do you use iBigBrother products(except for Quicktime)?

P.S. I used some humor in the text and teased you Apple fans. But I would still like the feedback from you.

In a gesture of goodwill, you might find a good deal in Apple products(used or new) below:
(Clicking on any link will give you more choices)

iPhone is first if you want to pickup a cheap first generation.