I can't believe that I have reached the 100th post on this blog. I know I have not been actively posting. I have been very busy with things outside of internet marketing.
It has been great. I made money--passive income from blogging and writing articles. Somehow, my effort has been paying off. I say it's passive because I have not been active but I guess, you reap what you sow. I'm just enjoying the fruits of hard painstaking labor that I did before.
If you are wondering what has been the main source of this "passive income," that would be Google Adsense and of course links to my affiliate products. I just kind of spread my affiliate link throughout the world wide web. It's kind of trial and error or hit and miss. It all depends on traffic and demand. I think I just got lucky finding the right keywords and pursuing them.
I will definitely get active with internet marketing again but right now, my focus is on something else. Internet marketing is just there for the taking, anyway. I do hope my passive income will remain. Internet marketing is so volatile. I'm just happy I'm having my fair share.
6.03.2009
4.08.2009
Free Press Release Submission
I just realized that there is a scarcity of free press release submission service around. Just when I got lucky and found one and successfully submitted my press release, I got an email saying that my press release was not approved because it did not follow the submission guidelines. When I tried to edit it, I was turned to a page saying that the edit feature is only available to paying members.
I learned from Holly Mann the power of press release. And she is right. With the previous websites I had, I created press releases for them. All for free and I can see that when I type the name of my websites on search engines, those press releases populate the results -- even if I submitted them a couple of years back.
But now, it's hard to submit a press release for free. PRWeb, the one that is perceived to be the best (and well recommended by Holly Mann) does not accept free submissions anymore, and the least price it charges is $80.00.
Right now, I'm combing the web for any free press release submission service. Press release does work and I don't care if it has loads of advertising in it.
I learned from Holly Mann the power of press release. And she is right. With the previous websites I had, I created press releases for them. All for free and I can see that when I type the name of my websites on search engines, those press releases populate the results -- even if I submitted them a couple of years back.
But now, it's hard to submit a press release for free. PRWeb, the one that is perceived to be the best (and well recommended by Holly Mann) does not accept free submissions anymore, and the least price it charges is $80.00.
Right now, I'm combing the web for any free press release submission service. Press release does work and I don't care if it has loads of advertising in it.
4.01.2009
Another Day
So this is just another day and no action where so ever and what so ever. Yep, just another day.
I'm changing back the name of Holly Mann Blogs to Hollymannia. I guess the name Hollymannia excites me more than Holly Mann Blogs.
I'm changing back the name of Holly Mann Blogs to Hollymannia. I guess the name Hollymannia excites me more than Holly Mann Blogs.
3.24.2009
My WowEzine
I have not been updating my online magazine -Wowezine.com for some time now. I feel quite guilty about it. I remember a year ago, I was so enthusiastic about it. But now, I have been busy with other projects that I can't attend to it.
Today, I am going to do something on it. I will write a new article. I hope I can revive the spirit of this ezine. And so my own.
Last night, I thought of just discontinuing the ezine and concentrate my effort on another thing, which is what I'm doing right now, anyway. But then, I also thought that my ezine is my baby and it is me who is the source of all its content. I should be proud of it and not leave it.
So today, I'm giving it time.
Today, I am going to do something on it. I will write a new article. I hope I can revive the spirit of this ezine. And so my own.
Last night, I thought of just discontinuing the ezine and concentrate my effort on another thing, which is what I'm doing right now, anyway. But then, I also thought that my ezine is my baby and it is me who is the source of all its content. I should be proud of it and not leave it.
So today, I'm giving it time.
3.23.2009
Personal Branding
I came across this concept of personal branding (sales page at DNANiche.com) and I agree with the author that it is true. I just don't know if it is worth the money but I'm guessing there is nothing new to the concept.
Makes me think that when I fist came accross Holly Mann, that was back in 2006, she was heavily using the name of Rich Jerk in her marketing tactic. At that time, she has no name yet so she linked herself with somebody who is wildly successful in the same niche that she is trying to enter.
And the result? Fantastic. Now she is rich and have her own name: Honest Holly.
That leads to the concept of personal branding. It would be hard for us marketers to market if we are unknown. Much more that we don't have a product and a brand to sell.
The concept behind DNA Niche is to build your own niche based on your self-image and from here, everything comes together for good, I mean for marketers like us.
I remember a while back, I posted in this blog that I want to be an invisible marketer. I think I may have to change that and create a publicity around myself. I am not yet comfortable with that idea as I hate being in the limelight. But a shift in marketing direction can mean better horizon so I'll see what happens.
Makes me think that when I fist came accross Holly Mann, that was back in 2006, she was heavily using the name of Rich Jerk in her marketing tactic. At that time, she has no name yet so she linked herself with somebody who is wildly successful in the same niche that she is trying to enter.
And the result? Fantastic. Now she is rich and have her own name: Honest Holly.
That leads to the concept of personal branding. It would be hard for us marketers to market if we are unknown. Much more that we don't have a product and a brand to sell.
The concept behind DNA Niche is to build your own niche based on your self-image and from here, everything comes together for good, I mean for marketers like us.
I remember a while back, I posted in this blog that I want to be an invisible marketer. I think I may have to change that and create a publicity around myself. I am not yet comfortable with that idea as I hate being in the limelight. But a shift in marketing direction can mean better horizon so I'll see what happens.
3.21.2009
My Adsense Earning
After three years of doing Google Adsense, I'm about to receive my first check. You know why? Because my account has reached $93.45. Now, that's only $6.55 short of Google's required balance. I don't know if it will take another month or months to reach $100.00. But you know what? I'm excited?
Because I can see it coming. I'm getting there. Three years and a hundred dollars? Wow, that's a shame compared to what our guru, Holly Mann, is making in a day. I'm saying this with all due respect to Holly Mann. At least, I still have some enthusiasm left.
I found this Adsense ebook that I don't know if it's good but here's the URL for those interested: Adsense Profits.
Because I can see it coming. I'm getting there. Three years and a hundred dollars? Wow, that's a shame compared to what our guru, Holly Mann, is making in a day. I'm saying this with all due respect to Holly Mann. At least, I still have some enthusiasm left.
I found this Adsense ebook that I don't know if it's good but here's the URL for those interested: Adsense Profits.
3.18.2009
Comeback
It has been a while since I posted in this blog. I have been very busy with a project but now that is over and I'm back again.
Expectedly, the search engine ranking of the Holly Mann blog fell but it's okay because I will revive the spirit by posting more. With the few years that Holly Mann blog has been running, I came to know how blog ranks with search engines and that's through posting and updating.
I hope to post more about internet marketing here and regain my Google position.
Expectedly, the search engine ranking of the Holly Mann blog fell but it's okay because I will revive the spirit by posting more. With the few years that Holly Mann blog has been running, I came to know how blog ranks with search engines and that's through posting and updating.
I hope to post more about internet marketing here and regain my Google position.
2.06.2009
Hope This Is The One
I've found a solution to my marketing problem. And no, it didn't come from Holly Mann.
I will test drive this idea this February and see if it works. I'm getting desperate. Two years of trying and not really making it.
The thing is, if you don't have a product, it's really very very thin that you have a chance at making it. I've used article marketing, product reviews, free and paid classified ads, free and paid press release, blogging (obviously), squidoo (didn't like it) tons of hours spent on the internet, have my bank account robbed (well, in a sense), skeptically bought more info products, cynically bought software for adwords, willingly paid for an e-course, let my daughter cried somewhat longer for calling me while I work for nothing online, and have my relationship suffer...And the overall RESULT??????
No money in. Nada. Zilch.
But now, I'm getting hyper again because I found this other option. It looks promising but yet another blow to my already dwindling finances. For now, I will not disclose what it is. For now, I'm keeping it a secret. Once I get my feet wet, I'll be more than glad to share it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I will test drive this idea this February and see if it works. I'm getting desperate. Two years of trying and not really making it.
The thing is, if you don't have a product, it's really very very thin that you have a chance at making it. I've used article marketing, product reviews, free and paid classified ads, free and paid press release, blogging (obviously), squidoo (didn't like it) tons of hours spent on the internet, have my bank account robbed (well, in a sense), skeptically bought more info products, cynically bought software for adwords, willingly paid for an e-course, let my daughter cried somewhat longer for calling me while I work for nothing online, and have my relationship suffer...And the overall RESULT??????
No money in. Nada. Zilch.
But now, I'm getting hyper again because I found this other option. It looks promising but yet another blow to my already dwindling finances. For now, I will not disclose what it is. For now, I'm keeping it a secret. Once I get my feet wet, I'll be more than glad to share it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
1.22.2009
Holly Mann Blog is Crowned No. 2
This blog on Holly Mann continues to get Google Rank No. 2 on the keyword Holly Mann for over a week now and I could not be happier. Of course, when I started this blog about 13 months ago, I was shooting for the No. 1 spot. This Holly Mann blog was my SEO experiment, following the techniques outlined by Holly Mann in her ebook Honest Riches. And now, because of persistence and consistency, it has reached the peak of Google index.
Not bad for a stay-at-home mom who just challenged herself that she could beat the arena of Search Engine Optimization. It's quite a feat knowing that Holly Mann herself is a professional search engine optimizer and knows the ins and outs and all the complexities of the game of SEO.
This blog is my testimony. I know lots of marketers are optimizing the keyword Holly Mann and they even pay to be in the first page or the next. I was just looking at the sponsored listing on the page -- it goes up to the 21st page of Google -- I kept clicking to know but got tired.
But you know what, being on top of Google isn't everything. I'll tell you on the next post.
Not bad for a stay-at-home mom who just challenged herself that she could beat the arena of Search Engine Optimization. It's quite a feat knowing that Holly Mann herself is a professional search engine optimizer and knows the ins and outs and all the complexities of the game of SEO.
This blog is my testimony. I know lots of marketers are optimizing the keyword Holly Mann and they even pay to be in the first page or the next. I was just looking at the sponsored listing on the page -- it goes up to the 21st page of Google -- I kept clicking to know but got tired.
But you know what, being on top of Google isn't everything. I'll tell you on the next post.
1.09.2009
I'm afraid to buy another ebook!
If honesty is the hallmark of this blog, I would confess that Honest Riches is mainly the reason why I'm afraid to buy another ebook. It made me skeptical and leery of another ebook-- the fear that it's not it. The fear of yet another failed expectation.
Don't get me wrong, Holly Mann's Honest Riches is a good ebook but almost two and a half years from when I bought it, I'm still stuck. Why? Because it is not the ebook for me. It does not match me or what I'm looking for. Now, because Honest Riches is the first ebook I bought in the market, I'm afraid all ebooks or egoods out there are the same: good sales pitch, good cover, but limited substance within.
But this is just a personal opinion. I don't know about you and I can't advise you. My story may be different from yours. I'm just having a dilemma that's why I'm writing this. I just encountered this Yahoo Cash for Idiots and I really really really really really want to buy this ebook but I can't because of my fear to buy another ebook. Yes, even if it has an iron-clad no-question asked money-back guarantee.
So here I am. I guess the main reason I'm stuck is buying Holly Mann's eBook in the first place. But then again, I look back and thought I would never have all the general knowledge on internet marketing if not for Holly Mann. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong here. I can't see beyond the tunnel. Maybe I'm blind and just hard to learn or I'm so focused on the goal and missing out on something.
The main thing is, I'm afraid to buy another ebook.
Don't get me wrong, Holly Mann's Honest Riches is a good ebook but almost two and a half years from when I bought it, I'm still stuck. Why? Because it is not the ebook for me. It does not match me or what I'm looking for. Now, because Honest Riches is the first ebook I bought in the market, I'm afraid all ebooks or egoods out there are the same: good sales pitch, good cover, but limited substance within.
But this is just a personal opinion. I don't know about you and I can't advise you. My story may be different from yours. I'm just having a dilemma that's why I'm writing this. I just encountered this Yahoo Cash for Idiots and I really really really really really want to buy this ebook but I can't because of my fear to buy another ebook. Yes, even if it has an iron-clad no-question asked money-back guarantee.
So here I am. I guess the main reason I'm stuck is buying Holly Mann's eBook in the first place. But then again, I look back and thought I would never have all the general knowledge on internet marketing if not for Holly Mann. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong here. I can't see beyond the tunnel. Maybe I'm blind and just hard to learn or I'm so focused on the goal and missing out on something.
The main thing is, I'm afraid to buy another ebook.
1.02.2009
Google Ranking and the New Year
Right now, this blog on Holly Mann, author of Honest Riches is enjoying a fourth google ranking for several consecutive weeks. I should be glad because this is just a blog and not a website. I don't pay to maintain this site as this is hosted through Blogger. Also, I have no page ranking as you can see. This blog is just what it is -- a blog. I just post whenever there is something about internet marketing that I stumbled upon or when there is about Holly Mann that I want to post here.
But I dont trust search engine. One time you're on top but the next day, you could be gone: completely...without nothing. As in a bubble, pop!... then you've vanished and you are just history.
I must admit, I am ecstatic everytime I see Holly Mann blog, which as you know is named Hollymannia, on top of Google but I don't let it get in my head. But now, I finally decided to monetize on this blog. Since I get about 20 visits everyday, I will put more advertising and see if it works. I really will and I will start today.
Today is the 2nd day of 2009. What a new year. My new year's day was great. This year, I'll start over again. And my goal? $50,000.00. Nothing can stop me now.
But I dont trust search engine. One time you're on top but the next day, you could be gone: completely...without nothing. As in a bubble, pop!... then you've vanished and you are just history.
I must admit, I am ecstatic everytime I see Holly Mann blog, which as you know is named Hollymannia, on top of Google but I don't let it get in my head. But now, I finally decided to monetize on this blog. Since I get about 20 visits everyday, I will put more advertising and see if it works. I really will and I will start today.
Today is the 2nd day of 2009. What a new year. My new year's day was great. This year, I'll start over again. And my goal? $50,000.00. Nothing can stop me now.