Increasing traffic using social media

I'm still a newbie at this and only recently decided to increase my blog exposure. One of the ways, of late, that is getting a lot of 'webplay' is using social platforms such as Facebook, Youtube, etc. to this. For me it is still a bit complicated - it probably isn't, but then again i haven't tried hard enough or even spent  time (of which i don't have much) figuring it out.

And this is precisely the point....time to figure it out! Most people like myself - the casual internet blogger or part time share trader, are very busy, we don't have time to still figure things out. So i've opted for a more straigtforward and uncomplicated way of trying to increase traffic and also my blog rank, by registering on what is called blog aggregators. In simple terms, it is a site that lists blogs...basically!

It took my fancy because i don't have to learn or do anything different...but blog! You also get an opportunity (on 1 site) to peek at other blogs and get an idea of what makes them successful.

I've joined 2 so far:

•  http://www.socialpress.co.za/ - i like the nice clean layout of the site. It is fairly new and gives you a chance to grow with it. I've already learnt plenty from likeminded people on this site.
• http://www.afrigator.com/ - the site is described as the largest blog aggregator in Africa, has won several awards and has a good Alexa rating.

I'm sure it's gonna well worth investing my time in a few extra comments on these sites.

Scam list - 50 pages

I have a 50 page scam list that is available to anyone interested in registering with programs of the following type: work at home, paid surveys, PTC (Paid to Click), PTR (Paid to Read), PTS (Paid to Surf), earn online, home data entry, etc. For the list, leave a comment with your email address, so i mail it to you! alternatively send an email to vendgalaxy@gmail.com with "free scam list" in the subject line.

The list has been compiled from internet searches and feedback from online forums. It is by no means exhaustive and might even include some legitimate programs. In most cases it has been added due to overwhelmingly negative feedback. Also be aware that although some in the list have paid you, be cautious of further investment in the site if the general opinion is against the site. I have personal experience of having been paid at least twice initially, then on further investment and upgrade, the site folds!

My approach nowadays is to only register with site that have been in the game for at least 2 years. When registering with newer sites, i DO NOT INVEST ANY MONEY AT ALL, untill i've been paid, then i use that same money to upgrade or buy referrals. In this way i don't loose anything!

Yes it takes a bit longer before payout, but ...what's the rush? If your risk appetite is a bit bigger than mine, by all means go in with a vengeance...don't come back crying though.....i'll just say....I TOLD YOU SO!!

When it comes to referring these new sites, I DO NOT REFER UNTIL I'VE BEEN PAID. Of course there is no guarentee that the site won't fold before your payout or your referrals' payout, but at least my conscience is clear.

theafricanmarket.blogspot....have a peek at this nice blog!

My first follower actually runs a nice blog called the theafricanmarket. It is a pity i didn't think of the name first. Although the blog deals with similar topics, his focus is more on betting. So go and have a look if you're keen on the adrenalin rush of betting and winning.

Blog lay-out changed and links updated.

I hope everyone likes the new lay-out! I've updated the links and made it more accessible. It has also been categorised into the different types of programs, PTC, PTR, Auctions and Payment processors. The Paid Surveys and Affiliates groupings must still be populated. Feel free to make suggestions that will improve the general layout of the blog.

Congratulations to myself....got my first 'follower' today!!!!!

This indeed calls for a celebration.....but how and what would be appropriate and commensurate with the achievement? I need to think about this one a bit longer.....! It definitely motivates me to increase my efforts...which have been rather halfhearted (since i set goals for The Blog). One of the targets i definitely missed, was to post at least 1 message daily...simple and easy you would think....but i couldn't even manage that! So for the next week i'll do a minimum of 2 posts....to make up...howzat for effort! Now to go over into action mode.....till later then!

Setting Blog goals!

I've decided to grow the Blog! Of course in order to improve you need a base or reference point to start with. To help me achieve this, i've registered with afrigator.com and obtained my blog rank stats. See below!

My targets:

1. Blog rank: <3000 (in Africa) and <2000 (in South Africa);
2. Site visitors: < 4000
3. Page views: < 1800

Shu...!!! a HUGE challenge awaits me.....on the plus side, I LOVE CHALLENGES.....!

So watch this space...there's plenty of good action to come...maybe you can even use some of the tips and tricks to improve your own blog....

The Gap Years ...(Cont'd)

Something else i forgot to mention in this post - that explains the 'gap' is the fact that i deleted those posts that were of a personal nature, i.e. to do with family, friends, etc. I decided to keep this blog strictly for business purposes...

So there you have it...in case you were wondering!

Yeh...got paid again!

Just received payment from no-minimum.com. Guess, what...today after having been a registered user of the site for two years, i browsed about and found out they have a wealth of other get paid options not just the paid to read  email function.....! Guess i lost out heh. Well no more!!

What happened during the gap years?

A recent subscriber to my newsletter asked me an interesting question: 'what happened during the long gap between 2007/8 and 2010 - why no posts?" Well, there's actually quite a few reasons, but i'll narrow it down to the most important or significant to this blog. Firstly, i got a promotion and focussed entirely on getting stuck into the new job. My cyber activities has always been merely a 'hobby' of sorts, an entertaining, relaxing and financially rewarding distraction.

Then i decided to further studies and enrolled in a business management programme. Which i completed in the first quarter of this year. Did a few years like maths, etc which i thought i'd never have to do again, except for trying to balance the household budget every now and then...LOL!! Some of the sites i was registered actually de-activated my account due to inactivity.

But, ya...i'm back on the 'blog' (pardon the pun) with a BANG!!!

A Galaxy of Opportunities

Jan 2008 A Galaxy of Opportunities Vol 01 Issue 01
Click, View…..Earn!!!

How to Earn Money on the Internet, Using Only Your PC …Without Paying a Cent!


Dear Entrepreneur/Customer

Firstly, I would like to say thank you for your support through 2006 & 2007. It has been a particularly difficult, challenging while at the same time busy and exciting. I am sure many of you feel the same and have reflected on the on the successes and failures or less successful ventures (as I prefer to call them).

Sharing opportunities
I bought my first computer way back in 1993. Suffice it to say that it was indeed a proud moment – at the time - to be at the forefront of the technological age. At the time this meant; being able to switch on your PC, taking a quick shower then making a nice cup of hot coffee and sandwiches before taking up position in front of your PC – which would only be ready then. I had the timing refined to an art. Let me not digress too much from our topic at hand.

The question I have been asking myself ever since: ‘How can I make use of this wonderful technology to improve myself and achieve my dream lifestyle?’ It was not until much later that I came across opportunities on the Internet which has now put me firmly on the road towards achieving my dreams. These same opportunities I now wish to share with you as a token of my appreciation for your support.

Researched and Legitimate
It has taken me the better part of a year to research, compile and evaluate the various programs I have registered with and are now promoting. I needed to make sure it was legitimate, before signing up and recommending friends and family to join. During this time I also come across many, many scams and scam sites – all of which I will be sharing with you in due course. Having been a victim of at least on such scam, I can speak from personal experience. More details of this in the next edition.

The golden rule to remember is: ‘If it sounds too good to be true……IT PROBABLY IS!!!’

Words of Caution

So what are these programs or money making opportunities? There are actually quite few different types, but the purpose of this 1st edition of my e-zine (yes that is what this type of marketing letter is called) is to focus only on one particular type, PTC or Paid To Click programs, as it is commonly referred to in the industry. It is just one of the many types of ‘Get Paid’ programs I will be introducing you to over the next months.

Paid to Click programs are so named, because that is precisely what it entails – you get paid to click and view ads on the Internet without having to pay a single cent. Furthermore, you also get paid when you refer friends and family and they click. Some programs pay 100% of your referral clicks, while others pay only 50%. It follows that you earn more when you click and refer more. You decide how much time and effort you want to devote to this endeavour.

At this point I must issue a Word of Caution!! Don’t be blinded by the huge earnings potential of some of these programs - quite frankly it is a bit exaggerated. My experience is that it can take some time before you really see results – then again, I have only been doing this part-time. Do not rush in and register with too many programs at once – it can become overwhelming – rather plan carefully and consider the following:

• How much time am I willing to allocate to this?
• What impact will it have on my family /social life?
• Will it influence my normal day-job or other Internet activity?

My advice is to proceed slowly, register with 2 or 3 programs that appeal to you and get a feel for what it is about. Satisfy yourself that it is legitimate Internet business activity. Evaluate the impact the few programs have on your time, budget, family and social life before registering on more programs. Build your referral list gradually. Focus on improving and accelerating the returns on a few programs first. Once you have done this, GO BIG TIME!! Involve your friends and family, colleagues.

Follow the rules
An important point to remember: ‘read the rules and stick to it’. You do not want any disappointments when it comes to pay-out time. For example, some programs allow more than one member per household – as long as each one uses his/her own PC, whereas other programs strictly allow only1 member per household.

Remember: ‘This is not a get rich quick or Ponzi Scheme’. Instead be prepared to invest your time and resources to get going and earn reasonable returns, especially if this is going to be a part-time activity.

In appendix 1, highlights and summarizes the differences, requirements and benefits of each program.

How do I proceed?

Simply click on the links and start earning….NO; it is not quite as simple as that! Do the following step-by-step:

1. Click on or copy and paste the links provided into your browser address bar
2. Register with the different programs one-by-one
3. You will be sent a confirmation e-mail
4. Click on the link to activate your account
5. Familiarise yourself with the rules of that particular program
6. Start earning by browsing the ads provided
7. Create an account with an Internet payment processor

Simple isn’t it?



How much will I get paid?

Here is an example of how much you can earn from one program

» You click 10 ads per day = $0.10
» 20 referrals click 10 ads per day = $2.00
» Your daily earnings = $2.10
» Your weekly earnings = $14.70
» Your monthly earnings = $63.00

The above example is based only on 20 referrals and 10 daily clicks. And yes, you get paid IN DOLLARS. Amazing isn’t it! Getting paid for an activity which we normally perform for free – browsing the Internet and clicking on a few ads.
Imagine the possibilities!! Add a few more programs and do the maths!!

How do I get paid?

You will need to create an account with a recognized and reputable online Internet payment processor like Paypal, Alertpay and Moneybookers

Paypal.com is by far the most recognized payment processor on the internet today. Probably due to its close association with eBay, the world’s premier auction site eBay fact owns a significant share in Paypal

Alertpay is a fairly new kid on the block, but has made quick inroads into a market dominated by www.paypal.com. It has established as a reliable and efficient payment processor and has achieved much success in the Paid to Click industry, where it is a major player.

Moneybookers is excellent for auctions and very to use.

Some programs only use one of the above providers while others provide both options. My advice is to register with both, than you will not be limited in program choice.

Can’t wait to get started….here’s your links!

Programs

wordlinx
clixsense
linkgrand
hits4pay
donkeymails
no-minimum
neobux
easyclix (south africans only)
thevaalonline
http://www.taketheinternetback.com/index.php?refId=144258


Payment Processors

paypal
alertpay


Copyright © 2008 Vendgalaxy.com. Disclaimer: All material in this e-zine is provided for information only and may not be considered as personal investment advice.