5-Tips to Improve SE Results

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It's been awhile but I'm doing a lot better these past two weeks. I love being online so I miss it a lot!

In the middle of March, my daughter moved in to help me for the summer. I'm so thankful and it's so nice to have her here, my spirit has been lifted.

Today's article is by Jim Edwards, it's about 5 *SPECIFIC* tips to massively improve your Search Engine RESULTS. I experimented with the 5 *SPECIFIC* tips and I received fantastic RESULTS, you will too. I hope it will be as informative to you as it was to me.

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Improve Search Engine Results:
5 Specific Tips
by Jim Edwards © All Rights Reserved
www.TheNetReporter.com
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The search engines supposedly make our online lives easier by helping us find what we need, right? Well, if that’s true, why do as many as half of all queries made in the major search engines come back with results users rate as “unhelpful” at best?

In the end, search engines are simply software.

Whatever you put in determines what comes out. The better you get at telling the search engines what to give you, the more often you won’t get disappointed. When it comes to the great “info-vending machines” in the sky like Google and Yahoo!, how you enter your search terms counts as much or more than the terms themselves.

Avoid Single Keywords

Searching for a single keyword rates about as productive as trying to pick out a single grain of sand on a mile-long stretch of beach. Need a copy of Lincoln’s most famous speech? Searching for Abraham on Google will give you over 44 million pages to comb through (grab your coffee) on everyone from the prophet, to the president, to a pool guy in Toledo.

Searching for Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address speech on Google and you’ll find exactly what you need. When you want to find something, the more specific you get, the better your chances of finding it with least hassle.

Use “Quotes”

When your search results absolutely must contain a certain phrase, put quotes (“”) around it to tell the search engines to only return pages containing that exact phrase. A search for Firefox extensions will return all the pages that contain everything from the software you want to information about hair extensions.

In Google, simply by searching “Firefox extensions” in quotes, you eliminate half of results you might otherwise have to sort. Simply putting your search phrases in quotes will cut down massively on wasted time.

Use -, AND, OR

If you want the search engines to return results without a specific term, use the “-” sign to exclude the word or phrase. For example, a search for Revolutionary War generals -George would finally allow the other military leaders from 1776 to get some press.

If you want to give a logical choice for a search, then inputting “OR” between two words will find both iterations. For example, a search for Firefox extensions OR add-ons will net you both extensions and add-ons for the popular web browser. Finally, use “AND” to make sure the search engine returns results that contain all of the terms you enter.

For example, Firefox extensions free yields much less targeted results than Firefox extensions AND free. If you want even more targeted results, try combining techniques. A search for “Firefox extensions” AND free yields even more targeted results.

Proper Grammar Please

Capitalizing proper names and nouns will yield different results on almost any search. For example, searches for George Washington vs george washington will give you different results to sort.

Alternate Spellings

Like it or not, different people and cultures spell differently. On a recent trip to England I realized that a good portion of the English-speaking world buys “tyres” for their cars instead of “tires.” Online searches containing these two terms yield very different sites, but take you to the exact same types of products and services.

Overall, search engines like Google represent some of the most powerful research tools available online – and they’re all free! When searching for something, don’t get locked into just one search term, but try to approach it from various angles to find what you need. The better you get at telling search engines what you want, the better results you’ll receive in return.

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Horses, trainers + more!

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun

It's been awhile since I posted, I still need plenty of rest by my doctor orders. I want to share a bit of what is going on since my last post and to promote the SPCA. I'll start the tips from January as there's great information to share for every month of the year.

Savanna... my mare
I've been giving care to my mare for three years by watering everything that enters her mouth. She's been on the "Yarrow" plant since diagnosed with "Heaves" and she's doing great.

In January 2008 my doctor discovered dust on my lungs and membrane. I should of known better but I totally forgot about myself and the dust I would be breathing. Since being diagnose I too are on the yarrow plant and my breathing is much better!

Precious... my filly
Precious and I has been in training and we we're doing great, she loves to work and learns fast. At the end of the second week of training I've noticed that Precious started to move backwards to refuse the bit and has learned to run away twice by the third week.

I knew something happened so I called the retired trainers in my area. By talking we found the cause of her refusal, never use riding gears to discipline !!! I seen the trainer use the reins three times to discipline Precious. I was told Precious no longer trust the trainer and now she associates the bit and reins a bad thing.

I let go the trainer and are deeply hurt as Precious and I was doing well at learning. To try to correct this I need to buy reins of a different color and hope she'll accept with time. If not, rope reins is my next choice and I'll need lots of patients!

Did you have a bad experience with a trainer?
Consider to share by posting what happened, how you resolved it... so we can learn!

For the interested here's a website "Horsesall.com" with tips on training horses.

Why do I want to promote the SPCA once a month?
I believe all animals are worthy of respect, compassion and a second chance.

Cats and dogs of all ages, shapes, sizes and breeds, as well as birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and more are waiting in hope for a home. Someone to share life with, someone to love them, and be loved back many times over. If you are considering adding a new pet to your life the SPCA in your area encourages you to make adoption your first option.

Adopting an animal is one of the most important and thoughtful decisions anyone can make. It is the opportunity to give rescued, homeless animals a second chance while adding an immense source of love and fun to your life.

The adoption staff will help you and are always available for any post-adoption questions you may have. When you adopt a cat or dog from the SPCA you get great value, your new pet will be spayed/neutered and vaccinated, plus you'll receive helpful literature on caring for your new pet.

I adopted Buddy at the Edmonton SPCA five years ago...
















When I first seen Buddy he was skinny but he had beautiful gold/orange eyes. Before making the decision to adopt, I spent almost an hour in a room with him. I noticed after two to three stokes of petting him he would bite. I adopted Buddy any ways and I do not pet him more than two strokes, look how he's a handsome boy!

To see the many wonderful animals awaiting adoption visit the SPCA animal adoption center in your community. You'll get a "friend for life"!

January... Did YOU know?

Elderly animals, young puppies, small dog breeds, and dogs with short hair should never be left outside for extended periods of time during cold or wet weather.

If you have an outdoor dog, provide it with an insulated doghouse with straw bedding, NOT a blanket. Blankets absorb moisture that will cause the blanket to freeze.

February... Did YOU know?

Declawing is not a simple "cat manicure". In fact, it is equivalent ot cutting off a human's finger at the knuckle. In some European countries, declawing is considered unethical (United Kingdom) or even banned (Switzerland)!

There are many behavior modification techniques you can try before resorting to declawing. Please call the SPCA in your community to learn more.

March... Did YOU know?

Adults jackrabbits often leave their babies alone to avoid attracting predators. Humans will frequently discover them and mistakenly believe they have been abandoned.

By removing a baby hare from its hiding place, a person exposes the animal to extreme stress which can lead to death. Unless a baby jackrabbit appears ill or injured, please leave it alone.

*I hope you enjoyed my post and the tips provided by the Human Society.

Have a great week

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Good News on Old News!

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun

Family, Friends and Visitors, I hope the Holidays was great and the New Year had a great start for YOU! I'm back online late but it's still early in the year to...

*Wish YOU a Blessed New Year
With good HEALTH and much HAPPINESS!

For me 2007 ended with a BANG and 2008 started with a BOOM !!!

On my last post Precious got injuries to her back legs. Twice daily she needed "cold hosing" and "wrappings" for several days. That was her first time for special care and I'm happy to say Precious did sooooo great! There's no permanent damage to her legs and I'm very thankful.

After that scare I got ill with a nasty head and chest cold. I'm still recovering and are doing much better every day, at least now I can sit up a little longer!

I lost another friend last Sunday, Leslie Phillips died of cancer at the age of 57 years. We were raised in the same area, his parents had 14 children, Leslie is the second youngest. They owned the General Store off the Hwy. 17, we lived on the other side that's where I grew up.

When his parents past on they donated a large portion of their property to the Walford community. So the community build a hall and named it the "Walford Community Hall". Leslie stayed in his parents house, got married, adopted a young girl then had two girls. He opened an "Auto Paint & Body Shop", his business was a success. He is at peace now with his struggle with cancer, he will be missed by many!

For the year 2008 I'll be promoting the SPCA a "Did YOU Know? once a month. I will tell you more on next week post, until then...

Have a great day and a wonderful week!

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Christmas Eve...

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun




It's Christmas Eve tonight, please take a moment for a Soldier's Version "The night before Christmas". Send it to your family and friends for a reminder of the man that's in war at this time of year, it's very touching!

I apologize to not posting these past week, I lost a friend of 19 years. Lyle Withers was a farmer that I've known and have become friends with since I moved in my home here. His wife Rita I've known for three wonderful years before she passed on, she was a great
friend I miss her at times!

I kept my friendship with Lyle, he had a lot of animals and just loved working the land. Three years ago when I returned home and my mare Savanna, Lyle sold his farm. I'm not able to find around my area quality hay for horses like Lyle had. I'm very thankful to have met Lyle and Rita, they will be missed!

Also...
Precious my sixteen month old filly rolled close to the fence and got her legs caught. She has injuries and one leg still has some swelling at this time, so she needs care twice daily. She needs cold hosing for 20 minutes twice daily and her legs wrapped.

I will not post during the Holiday's, I'll be giving care to Precious. I'll post an update in the New Year, I'm hoping for a change soon!

Be safe !!!

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4-Triggers Will Explode Sales

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun

In today's article, Jim Edwards talks about the 4 main motivators or triggers that cause people to throw their mental "switch" and buy from you right now!

So if you want to understand WHY people buy and how to use it to make more sales yourself, read the article...

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Why People Buy Anything Online
- by Jim Edwards
© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
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There’s a mental "hump" over which everyone must jump before they buy anything online. It doesn’t matter what you sell, every single customer must throw a little switch in their minds before they pull out their credit card to buy. What makes them throw that mental switch? Anyone who buys anything online does so because of 2 basic emotions and one (or more) of four basic buying motivators.

People buy 99% of everything sold online for one of 4 basic reasons.

First, they buy because of money.

They buy based on how much money they can make or save as a result of purchasing. In fact, making money is the number one reason people buy just about any "info-product" online.

Now, you might say, "My product has nothing to do with making money! How does this help me?" Well, could you put a spin on your product that would help people save money or make money?

For example: if you sell anything to do with golf (equipment, videos, clothing, etc.) you could add a report that explains how to get more business by playing golf with clients. I bet Realtors, insurance agents, and investment advisors would buy whatever product you sold just to get the bonus report about making money while playing golf.

The second reason anybody buys online involves time and effort.

People simply don’t have enough hours in the day to get everything done. They buy products in the hope of saving a few minutes or alleviating some mundane task.

Saving time and effort is one of the reasons software sells so well online because people hope (sometimes in vain) to offload tasks to their computer.

Show people how your product saves them time and reduces effort and you’ve got a great angle to help increase sales.

The third reason people buy online is to escape either physical or mental pain.

Online pharmacies succeed, even though they represent a risky proposition, because people with physical problems need medicine and can’t afford to get it any other way (adding mental anguish to the mix).

One way to position your product or service to alleviate pain is by explaining how you take the worry out of the transaction. Explain how others put all the risk on the customer while you actually remove it through your guarantees, testimonials and proof that your product delivers as promised.

The fourth biggest reason people buy online revolves around the promise of increased popularity and social success.

Why do you think people buy stylish clothes, perfume, books on how to pick up women, or acne treatments? They buy these, and thousands of other things, because they want to feel better about themselves and operate more confidently in social situations!

You can help increase sales of just about any online item by explaining to your customers how smart they’ll look or how they can brag about the money they saved. No matter what you sell, take a little extra time to explain to your customers how they will look good and feel smart purchasing from you.

No matter which of these four buying motivators you invoke, two emotions will intensify their effectiveness: "fear" and "greed."

Normally fear in online selling revolves around fear of loss. Offline retailers try to invoke fear of loss by holding sales (deadlines with financial incentives), but they hold sales so often they lose much of their effectiveness (example: the weekly furniture ads on TV declaring once in a lifetime deals this weekend only).

Online, you can effectively use fear of loss by threatening to raise the price at any time, only offer a limited number of bonuses, or only make an offer good until a certain date.

Greed will also intensify the buying motivation by giving people a self-serving reason to buy now. Greed can be as simple as telling them how much money they can make / save as a result of making a purchase now as opposed to waiting.

But greed can also take a more emotional form where customers covet the feeling they’ll get by making purchase. Whether it’s a good feeling from buying a loved-one that perfect toy or gift, or the feeling of smug satisfaction from snagging one of the most popular gifts this holiday season, consumers are greedy for both material and emotional gain. Explain to them how they can satisfy their greed and you win!

Now, you might say, "Gee Jim, this sounds great, but I don’t see how all this comes together to sell online. Give me an example!"

Okay, let’s take one of the most mundane yet competitive items of the Christmas season: gift cards.

Everyone sells them, yet the marketing for gift cards both online and offline absolutely stinks. Retailers hawk gift cards by either hanging them on a rack or putting a button on their website that says "We have gift cards." Yet every single one of them misses an opportunity to cash-in with gift cards if they would just explain to people why they should buy in terms of the four motivators.

In fact, gift card retailers make the oldest and most fatal mistake in all of sales: selling on features rather than on benefits.

In other words, they try to sell based on what the gift cards do (let someone pick what they want) rather than on what gift cards do for the person who buys them. Gift cards actually help you save on gas (save money) because they don’t necessitate you driving all over town trying to chase down a gift (save time / avoid wasted effort) the person you’re buying for may not want anyway (mental pain of rejection). In fact, a gift card from a store your friend or loved one really likes will make your gift the most popular one under the tree (social success).

You can increase your online sales just by shifting the emphasis off what the product or service does and onto what it does for the person buying it, along with putting your message within the context of as many of the four main reasons people buy as you can.

Then, by intensifying your prospects’ desire through the effective use of fear and greed, you can truly explode your sales over the competition.

All it takes is a little bit of careful thought, some basic explanation to your customers, and the motivation to do a tiny bit more that others are willing to do in their marketing.

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7-Steps To Launching...

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun

Today's article by Alexandria will walk you through the seven steps she used for her own product launches. Whenever you come up with a new product, program, or service, don't be meek about it. You need to do a LAUNCH that generates a buzz and a ton of "cha-ching"!

Enjoy the article!

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"7 Steps to Launching a New Product,
Program, or Service... for TONS of Sales"
by Alexandria K. Brown The E-zine Queen
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When I teach one of my Online Success Blueprint Workshops, the section that gets my attendees most excited is when I walk them through an actual product launch.

What's a launch?

It's when you release a new product, program, or service for the first time to your mailing list. A launch is a super opportunity to rack up a TON of sales in a short amount of time.

I basically have seven steps to a launch. In my workshops, I walk through them in great detail and include actual examples and results. But to get you started, here's a brief description of each step and how it works. You can do a launch for any service, product, or program, but for the sake of this article, let's assume we're talking about a product.

1. Drop hints in your ezine beforehand.

Before your product is even ready, start getting your readers curious and excited! Drop hints that something big is on the way and what the benefits are. For example, "I'm working on a brand new product that could help you easily double your sales this year. I can't say anything about it just yet, but you'll know the full story on October 1."

2. Create your sales letter and thank-you pages.

Again, you can do these steps even before your product is ready. In fact, many experts recommend you write your sales letter BEFORE you even create the product. After your sales page, you will need a page to send people to once they purchase -- the "thank you" page -- where they can also download your product if it is digital.

3. Set up the product in your shopping cart.

Log-in to your shopping cart program and set up your new product name, price, and the thank-you page URL. Don't forget to add on shipping or sales tax if applicable. I hope you use a shopping cart with all these capabilities! (I use, love, and recommend QueenCart.com.) Then stick the product link on your sales page.

4. Send out a solo mailing to your customer list.

When everything is ready, it's time to start your promotions! The first people I alert about any new product are those who have already bought from me. It's my most responsive list, and this will be your most responsive list, too. Keep this email short and sweet. Your only objective is to drive them to your sales page, where they can get the full story. To make your customers feel special, give them a special discount or bonus that's just for them. And give them a deadline to respond by.

5. Send out a solo mailing to your ezine list.

I do this a few days after I promote to my customer list. Same idea, different list. Got it? Good. : )

6. Let your affiliates know how to promote this new product.

After I launch my product to my own lists, I let my affiliates know that I have a new product they can promote! Send them an email with the details, their individual affiliate link that gives them credit on any referred sales, and even ad copy they can paste into their ezines or websites. Don't forget to mention how much commission they get per sale. (I do this all through QueenCart.com.)

7. Promote in your ezine on an ongoing basis.

Once your launch is over, don't let your product wither away and die! Keep the momentum going. Make sure you highlight it on a regular basis in your ezine via ads or articles, and that it's also easy for visitors to find on your website.

BONUS TIP: Give them a reason to buy today!

People are so busy these days that they will put off ANY decision possible. So, you will ALWAYS get more sales when you give people a reason to buy NOW and not later. For example: Put a time limit on your offer or have a limited quantity available.

© 2005-2007 Alexandria Brown International Inc.

WANT TO SEE MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS ONE?
See Alexandria's Small Business Marketing Blog.

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4-Ways To Create An EBook

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Today's article is about how can you really come up with an ebook in only a few days. Well Jim knows how and is sharing four really quick, efficient ways to do just that!

Enjoy the article...

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Four Lightning Fast Ways To Create An EBook
© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
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Do you want to know an interesting fact about books on the Web?

People don’t buy them for their intrinsic worth, just to "own a book for their shelf".

They want to buy a solution to a problem or in plain terms, they want a solution to something… usually right now!

That means your ebook creation doesn’t need to run 300-400 pages.

I see ebooks doing very well with only fifty pages in length.

However, you probably don’t want to get down into the 10-20 page length unless it gives specific directions to buried treasure or gives so much of a "WOW" factor that length doesn’t matter.

So how can you really come up with an ebook in only a few days, even if you didn’t write it yourself?

Well I know four really quick, efficient ways to do just that, without sacrificing your entire life as a tortured author.

#1 - Your "Gold Mind"
First, if you know a subject really well, then just create an ebook using the knowledge in your head. (That’s what I did with my first 3 ebooks.)

If you don’t write that well, then put it together by recording it and getting it transcribed.

Then you edit the transcript or hire an editor to do it for you.

You can create an outline of the points to cover in the ebook and then use a dictation service or a software program to simply "talk out the ebook".

You simply talk out each point in detail using your mastery of the subject.

What you come up with may even surprise you greatly!

#2 - Hire An "Expert"

Second, if you don’t possess the specific expertise on a subject, you’ll want to find someone who does.

Then you will use the expert interview format to create content which can turn into a full-length ebook.

After you come up with a list of questions for the expert, you conduct the interview with a conference call and record it.

Then, as in the first method, a dictation service can turn it into a text version for you.

#3 - Buy Your Way In
A third way to create an ebook product involves buying resale rights to a book already written, or agreeing on a marketing deal with an author with an existing book /ebook.

Many people can write good books, but they simply don’t know how to market them.

This offers a "match made in heaven" for two talents to get together: your marketing ability + their writing ability.

You want to check carefully on three important points though, if you decide to buy resell rights for an ebook project.

1) First, how long ago did the ebook first appear online?

Does it appear "shopworn" from over-exposure or poor marketing?

2) How large a niche market does it target?

A long time ebook with a small niche might not make a good investment. But if it looks like a lot of new people could use its content, then you might want to buy the resale rights.

3) Last, you want to honestly evaluate the ebook, whatever the age.

Do you like it? Does it contain good, up-to-date information?

Will it deliver on promises and make you feel like you got value for the price?

If you can answer yes to all three, then you probably found a good investment.

#4 - Outsource "The Whole Enchilada"

Finally, the fourth way to create an ebook involves hiring someone to first do research for you on a specific subject, and then hiring someone to write it for you.

You can find services on the Internet which will do the job for you and offer competitive bids based on your requirements.

CAUTION: You want to make sure that you own all rights to whatever content someone produces for you in a "work for hire" agreement.

I recommend using services which can automatically provide this type of agreement as part of the bidding process along with instructions on how to complete such an arrangement with a writer.

You want to remember one thing, no matter which one of the four approaches you use in creating your own ebook.

Your ebook must be of obvious VALUE to your target niche audience. So many people come out with fluff, B.S. and nonsense that when you deliver real, demonstrable VALUE to people, they remember!

That’s how you build up a loyal following of people who eagerly buy up every product you release.

That’s also how you build up a business that lasts for years and doesn’t end up just a flash in the pan (like most online businesses).

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How to Simple Split Test

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun...

Today's article by Alexandria Brown is about sharing the fastest and easiest way how to do "simple split test" to improve your marketing. Using simple tests GUARANTEES that you are ALWAYS improving your results. The information you can learn from a simple split test can be INVALUABLE to growing your business!

Enjoy the article...

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"How to Do a Simple SPLIT TEST and
Improve Your Marketing, Guaranteed"
by Alexandria K. Brown, The E-zine Queen
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One great thing about marketing on the Internet is it's all very trackable, if you do it right. That means you can easily and quickly figure out what works BEST for your business.

How would you like to know which headlines better get people's attention? Or what price point is more appealing to your target market?

The good news is it's very EASY to find out, with something called a SPLIT TEST.

In the past, setting up a split test practically required an advanced programming degree. But now, all you need to do a split test is a website, something to sell, and a good shopping cart system that will do the test for you. (I use, swear by, and recommend QueenCart.com.)

Here's what to do:

1. Create the web sales page for your product. Make sure it's FINAL and everything is in place.

2. Create a duplicate sales page, but give it a different URL. For example, your first sales page could be www.mywebsite.com/salespageA.htm and your second sales page could be www.mywebsite.com/salespageB.htm. This is more for YOU to easily keep track and tell the difference between the two pages.

3. Change ONE variable on sales page B. The important thing here is to only change ONE thing.

A few things you can test:
* a different headline
* a different price
* a different photo
* a different bonus.

4. Set up your split test. The fastest and easiest way to do this is using the "Ad Tracker" feature in QueenCart.com. It takes less than 5 minutes to set up!

All you need to do is enter both URLs. The system will then give you a tracking link. You'll use THIS link in your emails you send to your list. When your readers click on the link, the system will automatically alternate each visitor, sending visitor 1 to page A, visitor 2 to page B, visitor 3 to page A, visitor 4 to page B, and so on. And if a person returns to the link, she will be directed to the same page she saw. (Neat, yes?)

5. Interpret your results.

When you log into QueenCart.com to view your test results, it will not only tell you how many sales came from each page, but the percentage difference in sales.

The information you can learn from a simple split test can be INVALUABLE to growing your business! For example, I instructed one of my clients to test her new program at two price points: $87 and $97. She made 20 sales at $87 but NONE at $97. That means that $87 is a price ceiling for that group on this particular topic. (If she had made equal sales at both price points, I would have instructed her to make it $97 from now on, and to keep raising the price via testing until it hits a ceiling.)

Another example: One test I did during a product launch revealed that a simple change in the *design* of the sales page resulted in 25% more sales! So you can be sure I used that design going forward.

You don't have to use split testing only for sales. Wouldn't it be great to know which pages on your website get more opt-ins? QueenCart.com can also tell you how many people opt-in for your ezine while they're there.

See how fun and interesting this can be? : ) Using simple tests like this GUARANTEES that you are ALWAYS improving your results.

Now, every time I release ANY new product or program, I always use it as an opportunity to continually improve my marketing. And you should too! (QueenCart.com even has a 30-day trial for you to test this out.)

© 2005-2007 Alexandria Brown International Inc.

WANT TO SEE MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS ONE?
See Alexandria's Small Business Marketing Blog.

Online entrepreneur Alexandria K. Brown, "The E-zine Queen," publishes the award-winning 'Straight Shooter Marketing' weekly ezine with 22,000+ subscribers. If you're ready to jump-start your marketing, make more money, and have more fun in your small business, get your FREE tips now at www.EzineQueen.com

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Adopt a Soldier

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun...

With "Memorial Day" here, it's the day to remember all the brave men and women who have laid down their lives for the American nation. Join me in celebrating the day with heartfelt gratitude and sincere reverence. We must thank all those war veterans and departed soldiers who gave up their lives for their country.

Let's Remember THEM On Memorial Day
Here is a site you can Adopt a Soldier
They really do appreciate having people
write to them and encourage them.

Here is something really nice a friend shared with me so I will share it back with all of my friends and visitors here. This is a nice little internet movie, the timing is good because of our current situation in America.

It's the Soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It's the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It's the Soldier, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.

If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Have a safe Memorial Day!

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Computer Jokes

Welcome to Flo's Home Biz Resources & Fun

A friend sent these computer jokes, some of them are so funny! It was nice to laugh so I thought I'd share since it's the weekend.

Enjoy...

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Computer Jokes
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You know you work on a HellDesk when...

You find yourself typing 'com' after every period when using a word processor.

You turn off your modem and get this awful empty feeling, like you just pulled the plug on a loved one.

You start introducing yourself as john.smith@freespace.net.

Your spouse drapes a wig over your monitor to remind you what they look like.

All your friends have an '@' in their name.

You can't call your mother - she doesn't have a modem.

Your phone bill comes to your doorstep in a box.

You tell the cab driver you live at: http://13.elm.street/house/bluetrim.html

You move into a new house and decide to netscape before you landscape.

You refer to 'going to the bathroom' as [downloading].

You laugh at people with 2400 modems.

Your spouse makes a new rule: 'the computer can't come to bed.'

You ask a plumber how much it would cost to replace the chair in front of your computer with a commode.

You start tilting your head sideways to smile.

You turn on your computer and turn off your spouse.

Your spouse says communication is important in a marriage, so you buy another computer and install a second phone line so the two of you can chat...

You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and stop and check your e-mail on the way back to bed.

You get a tattoo that reads "This body best viewed with Netscape Navigator 3.1 or higher."

You name your children Eudora, Pegasus and Dotcom.

You spend half of the plane trip with your laptop on your lap and your child in the overhead compartment.

You decide to stay in college for an additional year or two just for the free Internet access.

You start using smileys in your snail mail.

The last girl you picked up was a JPEG.

Your hard drive crashes... You haven't logged in for 2 hours! You start to twitch. You pick up the phone and manually dial your ISP's access number. You try to hum to communicate with the modem. AND YOU SUCCEED!

You have to get a 2nd job to pay your phone bill.

Your gravestone will have a quit message instead of RIP.

There is absolutely no interesting conversation in any of the rooms on mirc, but you stay on just in case you miss something.

You double click on your tv remote control.

You can now type over 70 wpm.

You spend at least 30 minutes making sure everyone says good-bye to you.

You read the idea about replacing your chair with a toilet and try to do it.

You join a help channel and end up answering the questions instead of asking the question that you needed answering.

You set your kitchen on fire while cooking dinner because you wanted to see if you had any mail and while you were there you just wanted to "see who's on".

You have a minicom phone and you aren't deaf.

You stop going over to your friend's house because they don't have mirc.

You start typing in your sleep.

You keep logs on file for the memories.

Your service provider calls *you* for technical support.

You once devoted your weekend to "work on your popups".

You have over 2Gb of wave files ("2 Gb, is that all!?!")

You have to get a 2nd phone line so you can ring 'Pizza Hut'.

You begin to say hehehehehe instead of laughing.

You watch tv and you keep saying "that would make a good WAV file!"

You name your pets after people on mirc.

You say that you are hiding under a chair, then actually go and do it.

You start school one day and wish you could /ignore everyone.

You start getting withdrawal symptoms during dinner and raise your hand and say "op me !!!"

You say to someone annoying, "This is your final warning, next time you will be kicked !"

You dream in HTML.
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