by Nick Throlson | May 9, 2011 | Affiliate Marketing
There?s been a lot of talk about BeVo Media, what it is and the features offered to affiliates. Simply put, it?s a free state of the art platform that consolidates advertising from all of a user?s affiliate marketing efforts. It?s a tool that provides a single interface with which to manage any number of projects. Designed by Ryan Bukevicz and a bevy of programmers, BeVo Media provides affiliate marketers with statistics and detailed analysis on all their ad networks and accounts. Tables and graphs are provided, allowing marketers to compare how each network in performing.It works with an extensive number of top affiliate networks, including Google Analytics, ClickBank and BlinkAds. It?s also compatible with ClickBooth, Microsoft adCenter, Yahoo Search Marketing and a host of others.The application provides users with the means to compare available offers, choose the ones they want to use and create an unlimited number of new campaigns. Each can be edited from within BeVo Media. Users can create, manage and analyze all their pay-per-click platforms and offers within the BeVo interface.The platform offers numerous detailed methods for users to track accounts, including keywords, offers, codes, pixels, postbacks and media buys. The application allows users to see how each of their chosen accounts is performing at any given time. Google analytics accounts can be integrated into the BeVo Media platform and accessed from the application's interface.An extensive classroom to assist those using the platform is provided. The feature includes videos, articles, tools and instructional information to keep marketers current on trends within the industry. The classroom is especially helpful for those new to marketing, but may not be of much assistance to experienced marketers.A BeVo Media marketplace is also offered where users can obtain a wide range of services from professionals to aid in marketing efforts. Assistance from programmers and consultants is available, along with those who provide content and articles.BeVo Media saves a significant amount of time by placing the user?s affiliate networks and PPC campaigns all in one place, without the need to log in to multiple accounts. The application provides users with the means to manage all aspects of their campaigns and networks from a single interface, including those already in place. New campaigns can be added and edited at the user?s discretion. There hasn?t been a lot of feedback on the application yet, but it?s free to try and could prove to be the consolidation solution for which users have been searching. by Nick Throlson | May 2, 2011 | Affiliate Marketing
The ever-increasing affiliate market makes it imperative that entrepreneurs find new ways to reach advertisers and those interested in their products. Feedfront magazine is the official magazine of Affiliate Summit, reaching over 35,000 advertisers and marketers each month. It provides an ideal means of generating new business, reaching advertisers, networking and gaining support for future projects through writing.
The magazine is a valuable resource for marketing tips, new ideas and resources. Feedfront publishes articles on the entire spectrum of marketing and seeks to provide material that offers new and innovative ways for readers to attain success. Articles are written by individuals in the industry, ensuring relevance. Those who have developed new and innovative marketing methods can share that information for the edification of all.
An article in Feedfront marks the writer as an authority, a designation that can lead to an abundance of opportunities, from speaking engagements to collaborations, product offerings and sponsors. The opportunities are as varied as the individuals who read the magazine.Networking can take a number of forms and visibility in Feedfront is a way to display specialized knowledge or expertise that others have been seeking. Exposure in the magazine can lead to lucrative new income sources that might not otherwise be possible.No man is an island and it?s important for marketers to remain current on trends, innovations and new techniques. An article in Feedfront helps keep others on the cutting edge and provides the means for marketers to keep their name in circulation as an expert and authority.Perhaps the biggest advantage of having an article appear in Feedfront is the exposure it provides to others in the industry. Those with articles in the magazine are building credibility for themselves, their brands and services.There are many ways for marketers to stay informed, but it takes time to establish a reputation as a respected authority and someone who is successful. Being selected to write an article for Feedfront provides the authentication that can lead to improved opportunities in the future."Please Read my article on page 18 of FeedFront Magazine, Issue 14"
FeedFront Magazine, Issue 14 by Nick Throlson | Apr 24, 2011 | Off Topic
Many People come to me and ask how they can make money online quick and fast. I tell them to go to CashCrate.com. Users can earn cash rewards, get cash back and earn prizes.CashCrate has been around since 2006, boasting over 2 million members worldwide. Sign up is free and the program offers members the opportunity to try products and services to earn cash. They work with a diverse number of companies that are willing to pay people to try their products. Many of the earning opportunities involve doing things that members would already do, such as shopping online. Users can withdraw money as soon as they?ve reached the $20 mark. Payments are processed to arrive within 30 days.Members can earn by trying products and services, completing research surveys and save through shopping at specific online retailers. Users can share with friends and family for additional earnings, and receive a percentage of what they make. CashCrate also has a point system for playing games, socializing and winning contests. Members can redeem their points for a variety of prizes.Most members begin by participating in special offers, completing surveys and shopping through the company?s network of retailers. It?s a good way to become familiar with the system and how it works. Surveys pay varying amounts that are set by the companies requesting the feedback. CashCrate works with an ever-expanding number of companies to provide a range of products and services from which members can choose.CashCrate has a two-level referral program that members can use to boost their earnings. Members receive 20 percent on everything each of their referrals make. They earn another 10 percent when the members they?ve referred bring in new members. Users can make 30 percent on referral activities without doing a thing. The company also offers cash bonuses along the way for reaching specific goals.Members can cash in on a variety of additional opportunities that CashCrate regularly conducts. Members should check the company?s blog often for additional earning opportunities, such as double video weekend, where users can earn double the normal amount for watching videos, or conducting searches utilizing the CashCrate.com toolbar.Help is just a click away. Users can receive help and support through CashCrate forums. The user-driven help system provides members with advice, help and support, provided by other users who have encountered similar issues questions.CashCrate offers members a multitude of ways to earn, including surveys, shopping, playing games, watching videos and providing feedback on products and services. Users enjoy one of the highest payout rates available, with numerous ways to increase their earnings. The level of earnings members can achieve is only limited by the amount of time they?re willing to invest and the number of referrals they make.For more information, visit the website at http://www.cashcrate.com. by Nick Throlson | Apr 10, 2011 | WordPress

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The platform is easy to use, but it?s the wide variety of plugins that really makes WordPress shine. Using the array of available plugins, users can create blogs or sophisticated magazine style websites, as well as image galleries, portfolios and e-commerce sites. The platform allows for visitor generated comments and interaction. Articles and photos can be set up to appear on rotation according to any timetable the user prefers. For photo-heavy websites, the ability to generate thumbnails is a real time saver.For those with products to sell, WordPress integrates well with a number of payment services such as PayPal for a complete e-commerce solution. Pages can be set up to display products, take orders and pay for them using a secure website.WordPress is great for distributing newsletters, maintaining mailing lists and creating login sites. It?s an excellent choice for those who regularly update information and content. It also supports forums and bulletin boards to encourage visitor participation. Users can control comments through moderation plugins.With the appropriate plugin, website owners can track visitors, preferences and manage stats. No one can please everyone all the time, but tracking and statistical data will help owners learn more about who is visiting the website, where they go while they?re there and what they do. WordPress can easily be set up to display an array of website information, enabling owners to change and edit pages and content to appeal to the widest number of visitors.WordPress can be used to manage all aspects of website content and it?s easy to configure. The platform supports multi-media and it?s fun to use. It doesn?t require advanced programming skills or knowledge of HTML, making it an easy to use content management system for both novices and experienced users.Do you want a wordpress website within minuets? HostGator has quick install option on all there hosting plans so what are you waiting for signup with HostGator Today! by Nick Throlson | Mar 4, 2011 | Off Topic
MediaTrust has announced the release of PerformanceExchange?, an online CPC bidding platform that helps marketers extend their search for customers. PerformanceExchange? searches for relevant advertising offers, providing marketers with access to campaigns that result in superior conversions.
Using proprietary CPC bidding and a custom delivery system, PerformanceExchange? generates text ads of the winning bidders. Advertisers only pay for quality customers that are successfully delivered to their landing pages. The PerformanceExchange? system can deliver custom ads over a variety of avenues, with a focus on emails containing dynamic content.
Emails are targeted and delivered to consumers who have opted to receive particular types of offers. They?re delivered within graphically compelling media created by MediaTrust. Emails are monitored closely to comply with CANSPAM, ensuring they?re only delivered to customers who will be most responsive to a specific type of ad.PerformanceExchange? provides all the tools needed to set up the system and manage campaigns with a minimum of effort. The platform supports cost per action (CPA) and cost per lead (CPL) campaigns. It can be used with display, search, social media and email campaigns. Marketers set their own budgets for each campaign.MediaTrust has access to unique advertisers that offer high-paying campaigns. The platform helps advertisers identify high-paying campaigns that match the user?s geographic target and promotional methods. Landing pages and test campaigns receive constant testing for optimum conversions.PerformanceExchange? provides a tailored dashboard that can be customized. Tools and resources are provided to allow users to track and manage their campaign statistics in real time. The Stats Reporting API enables marketers to work with advertisers within the system, automate interactions, and access payouts and landing pages for individual campaigns.MediaTrust provides excellent support with PerformanceExchange?. Experienced professionals are available to help with questions and promotional aspects that will result in the best conversions for individual campaigns. A referral program is also offered.The platform provides advertisers with a no-risk means of advertising. Advertisers pay nothing unless they achieve the desired results. Industry professionals aid advertisers with increasing traffic, data monetization and communicating with consumers in a more effective manner.
The PerformanceExchange? platform by MediaTrust provides a superior means of reaching targeted consumers that are most receptive to particular types of products and services. MediaTrust provides the tools, technology and access to quality advertisers for success. The system also benefits advertisers with a cost effective means of advertising that only delivers their brand and message to targeted customers.Sales inquires can be emailed to sales@mediatrust.com, publisher and affiliate inquires can be directed to publishers@mediatrust.com, and business development inquiries should be addressed to bizdev@mediatrust.com. More information can be obtained by visiting the website at http://nickthrolson.wpengine.com/go/affiliate-summit/Update: MediaTrust Announces $3 Million in Funding, New Hires to Support GrowthFinancial and human capital investments support the launch of the company?s performance-based advertising exchange platform