What’s the most important strategy of getting your blog to the number 1 spot in both Google and Yahoo and keep all the search traffic to yourself? Definitely the ideal answer is proper keyword research and building authoritative backlinks.

In this blog post you will learn how I used Google Insight tool and press release service (webwire.com) to accelerate my Google rankings to top 4 within 3 days.

The use of Google Insight Tool was to generate highly profitable keyword with considerable search traffic and the purpose of using press release was to generate authoritative backlinks to my blog site.

How I nailed down the top 4 spot in Google within 3 days

The main reason why i decided to push my blog site to be on the top spot in Google and Yahoo, was to generate highly targeted long tail keyword with commercial intent.

The reason why I am advocating for long tail keyword, it’s because they can convert results into sales and hence generate more business for your service or product.

How did I use this strategy to be on top 4 spot in Google?

It’s simple and clear: I used both Google Keyword tool and Google insight Tool to generate narrower long tail keywords.

Below is a step by step procedure of what I did:

Step 1:

I went to Google Keyword tool and I started with the main keyword and I selected a narrower search term which had a global traffic of 300,000 monthly search volume. The niche I selected was ”Greek Yogurt” as below:

Step 2:

I took the narrower search term from step 1 and I put it on Google Insight tool. The results were as per below screen shot:

Some of the example of narrower keywords that I found were:

• Recipes with Greek yogurt (Monthly search 22,000)

• How to make Greek Yogurt (Monthly search 9,900)

• Greek Yogurt nutritional facts (Monthly search 4000)

Based from the above keyword analysis I managed to settle with recipes with Greek yogurt as my main keyword.

Link building strategy that accelerated my Google rankings

As we all know quality content and authoritative backlinks will make Google deliver results to your business. One of the strategies that I used to build high authoritative links was with the help of press release service.

I took 3 good months to learn how to write a press release that will be of high interest to the media and journalist. My first objective was to make sure that my blog site has all the required information such as high quality content, resources and links.

I wrote a powerful top notch news release that I distributed via press release service (webwire.com) and after 3 days my blog site sky rocketed to top 4 in Google and it was as a result of high quality links that I received from the press release service.

Below is a screenshot of the news release that was distributed with the help of webwire.com

After 3 days I managed to get the below results:

From the above results my blog site started to get more attention from the major search engine and other referral sites. If you plan early with the right mind set, i can really assure you that will achieve the same results that I did.

From my own experience, I really don’t think you need any Degree or Masters or any special software. The real truth is that you can follow the above simple steps and then replicate my results.

Do you have any results that you have achieved based on the above case study?

Early bird pricing for Affiliate Summit East 2012 ends tomorrow, May 11, 2012.

The Early Bird registration rates are as follows:

• Networking Pass ($99)
• Networking Plus Pass ($279)
• VIP Pass ($879)
• All Access Pass ($1,879)

As of May 12, 2012, the rates to register will be as follows:

• Networking Pass ($249)
• Networking Plus Pass ($549)
• VIP Pass ($1,249)
• All Access Pass ($2,249)

For a description of the available pass types see registration options at the Affiliate Summit East 2012 site.

Save money – register today!

Coming with new and unique ideas to write about can be a challenge. However, there are some things you can do to help you not only come with great ideas, but to also help you write about them. Follow these tips for creating content that is both outstanding and compelling.

No matter what you are writing about, keeping your readers in mind while doing so is important. This is especially true when you are writing a specific topic that relates to certain people. For example, think about the people that love gardening when you are exploring the benefits of hydroponics gardening. In fact, you might find your words come much easier when you have a targeted audience in mind.

Be direct and to the point in your writing. Most people never read an entire article. The first few paragraphs are read and the rest is generally scanned for outstanding and important information. By getting to the point in fewer words, you can get more information in and across to your readers.

When you start thinking about excessive words, you might consider the number of adjectives you use in your work. While adjectives do have a place in your writing, being there too much is unacceptable. This goes back to simply getting to the point without fluffing it up. How you write reflects a part of you, so avoid beating around your main topic and tell readers what they want to know.

One great reason many people never read through a complete article is because it becomes boring. However, think about the article that relays important information while also telling a story. The writing you do that contain interesting facts and a story line suddenly becomes writing that is not so boring.

The writing that is most appealing is the writing that is well rounded and to the point. While making your point, be sure to remain informal and friendly. The best content becomes unattractive when it sounds like it was written by a computer program or robot. Making yourself a real person is an important part of all the writing you do.

Brainstorming for new ideas can certainly be challenging. Take the time to read all you can about topics you want to write about. Ask your friends and family members about any ideas they might come up with. Read other content about the topics you are thinking about for ideas about what to write. Get outdoors and take a walk. You might be surprised how getting away from the desk for break with help to refresh your creative thinking.

Honing your writing skills takes you writing a great deal every day. By doing so, you begin to see the little faults in your work you never noticed were there before. Check out the information online as well about tips and tricks to creating content on a regular and profitable basis. Writing is skill you must practice. Making the changes to your style can mean the difference between your being excellent or mediocre.

Want to work less and earn more?

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Sam Carpenter’s “Work the System” has a higher percentage of 5 star ratings on Amazon than Michael Gerber’s 30 million selling ‘E-Myth’ AND Steven Covey’s legendary ’7 Habits of Highly Effective People’.

Sam is remarkable.

He worked a soul-destroying 80-100 work weeks running his business for 15 long consecutive years.

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Better yet, though, is the fact that he documented what could well become the new global blueprint for working less and earning more, so that you can follow the exact system he created. If you think this won’t apply to your situation/business you NEED to look at this…

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Here’s great news on a Facebook event I’m actually happy to hear about… because it comes from a true leader in the social media space – Mari Smith.

If you’ve been trying to get social media to work for your business, you know that Mari Smith provides some of the best guidance there is for making sense of it all.

And as entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, we are all interested in getting better at Facebook marketing and relationship marketing in a big way!

So, I’m VERY excited to tell you what’s in store for you on Tuesday January 31st. Mari’s going to be leading one of her informative, FREE webinars — The New Relationship Marketing – FREE Webinar Series! — on Facebook Marketing for 2012 — and you’re invited!

This will be a lively and informative webinar about how to grow a raving fanbase on the world’s #1 social network — Facebook.

With all the recent changes over at Facebook, sometimes it’s tough to stay ahead and use the world’s largest social network to guarantee consistent visibility, engagement and growth for your business. That’s why Mari’s offering this free webinar, to get you up to speed on Facebook Marketing right at the start of the year. It’s all about the best ways to develop your Fanbase audience so that they REALLY connect with you. And when they join in and respond, they’re ready to buy from you, too!

Register right away to save your seat on Mari’s first big Facebook event of 2012 before it fills up (because if her previous webinars are any indication, I really think the seats on this one will be overflowing too!) I’ve already signed up, so let’s both start this year off with a big boost to our Facebook marketing for 2012!

The New Relationship Marketing – FREE Webinar Series!

I hope to see you on the webinar!

Comments, questions or suggestions? Please leave a comment below!

Cheers,

Shawn Collins just announced that registrations are now open for both Affiliate Summit Central 2012 and Affiliate Summit East 2012.

Never heard of the Central version before? That’s because it is new for 2012 and is taking place in Austin, TX on May 15-16 at the Hilton Austin.

According to Shawn, the Central version “will be a different kind of Affiliate Summit – rather than several thousand attendees, it will be capped at a few hundred. The conference will be a day and a half long with two tracks of educational sessions, and a Meet Market with a couple dozen tables“.

Wow… sounds like a good one to me! What a great chance to get together and talk with industry specialists without all the hub bub of the larger shows in New York and Las Vegas.

Of course, if you want to see all the Who’s Who in affiliate marketing, Affiliate Summit East in New York would be the show for you. It takes place August 12-14, 2012 at the Hilton New York.

I strongly recommend registering early for either show. Not only will the Central version sell-out very quickly, but you’ll also save up to $370 on your pass. I suggest you go for the Platinum Pass which gets you into all of the educational sessions.

Wondering if you should go to Affiliate Summit? Watch this video to find out!

Comments, questions or suggestions? Please leave a comment below!

Cheers,

Back in 2005, Yanik Silver brought together a group of real-word online success stories to share exactly how they are raking it in.

(I was one of the speakers).

Appropriately enough, he called his little experiment the Underground Online Marketing Seminar. And because of the unique concept it totally SOLD-OUT 5 weeks early (while most other events are still trying to sell tickets up until the very day of the seminar).

In fact, it was so successful that the crowd demanded another one…and another one! In fact, every single
Underground has sold-out even faster because of the buzz and reputation of this event being THE place for networking and learning.

Let me tell you this event was so informative and entertaining that I’ve attended several others as well (see picture below of me and ‘the boys’ at the Underground in 2006).

I thought I knew a lot when it came to online marketing. I’ve attended a lot of seminars but these speakers really blew me away!

Yanik has done it yet again and managed to uncover an *ALL-NEW* group of “under-the-radar” six-figure, seven-figure…and even 8-figure earners for the Underground 8.

It’s all going on March 1-3rd 2012 in an undisclosed location in Washington, DC. March of next year might seem too far away to even think about but there’s an important reason not to delay.

Actually, there are *3* reasons to pay attention now:

Reason #1: You get the lowest discounts, bonuses and surprises (including a private VIP networking and actual SPY mission).

Reason #2: Like I mentioned, last year this unique event sold-out weeks early. And from the buzz, build-up and new success stories – I have reason to believe this year may sell out even quicker.

Reason #3: It’s a LOT of fun! Every year Yanik does a new spy theme and it’s a true experience. Not some stodgy seminar where you sit in a windowless room every day listening to boring Powerpoints. This year’s theme is “Spy vs Spy” and you don’t want to miss it!

It would be a huge mistake not to go to the Underground Seminar at least once!

Comments, questions or suggestions? Please leave a comment below!

Cheers,

P.S. Listen, this is definitely NOT the same “Usual Suspects” you see speaking anywhere else. In fact, you’ve
probably never heard of this unusual bunch of “doers” who are coming to break their silence (I can’t mention their names here but you’ll find out their true identities and stories on the site):

Just a quick post to let you know that I’ll be keynoting at the AffiliateDag.nl in Utrecht on May 31st.

Here’s more information about the conference…

Thema: Quality Matters!

Affiliate Dag, het Nederlandse affiliate event, zal worden gehouden op dinsdag 31 mei 2011.

De Affiliate Dag wordt net als voorgaande jaren gehouden in De Fabrique te Utrecht. De gehele dag door zijn er inhoudelijke sessies voor zowel affiliates, adverteerders, bureau’s en netwerken.

Op de beursvloer zijn alle Hoofdsponsoren en Subsponsoren aanwezig met een stand en is er ruimschoots de mogelijkheid om te netwerken.

Hou de website en @affiliatedag in de gaten voor meer informatie en updates!

Kom je ook en ben je benieuwd wie er nog meer komen? Meld je aan voor de Affiliate Dag 2011 LinkedIn-Group

Aankondiging Keynote
Rosalind Gardner Keynote speaker Affiliate Dag op 31 mei 2011
The Evolution of Affiliate Marketing: Key Success Strategies Now

Looks like I’d better get to work with my Rosetta Stone Nederlands. No worries though – I will be presenting in English.

To learn more about the conference, visit http://www.affiliatedag.nl/

BlogWorld and New Media Expo just announced the addition of a conference to run from May 24-26 in New York City.

This conference is an opportunity to learn from some of the most successful New Media experts in the world in the areas of content creation, distribution, and monetization.

Just a few of the Keynote speakers listed include:

• Mark Penn – CEO, Worldwide of Burson-Marsteller & CEO, Penn Schoen Berland
• Karen Hughes – Worldwide Vice Chairman, Burson-Marsteller
• Hugh Hewitt – The Hugh Hewitt Show
• Reid Wilson – Editor-in-Chief, The Hotline
• Darren Rowse – Problogger
• Brian Clark – Copyblogger

And there are many more speakers yet to be announced.

Take advantage of early bird pricing. Here is a table showing the advantages of early registration:

Please note that Early Bird pricing ends on March 15th and the savings is nearly 50%…definitely a reason to register early!

Learn more about the BlogWorld and New Media Expo now.

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