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Archive for August, 2008

The Conduit Style Affiliate Review Sites

If you haven’t already noticed the latest craze for online marketing….let me bring you up to speed….it’s the creation of affiliate review websites.

The affiliate review concept is really simple, just grab 3 similar products and briefly discuss each one, include a picture and price and then a link back to the original product page. You can also make a single more detailed page for each product and to give your site a little more meet you can add some articles. Actually it’s a little more involved than that.

Chris Rampel has taken the review concept and perfected it. He calls his version of the affiliate review site “The Conduit” method and if you click on that link you’ll find out more about it.

Also for anyone interested in purchasing Affiliate Review Xsitepro Templates already formatted for doing review webistes go to this url and check it out:

Conduit Affiliate Review Templates

You’ll find Conduit Affiliate Review Site Templates for Xsitepro Volume 1, Xsitepro Volume 2 and Standard HTML templates….and you can’t beat the price.

I’m not sure how long that link will be live, but it’s one heck of a deal. Jump on the bandwagon and start making your own Conduit Style Affiliate Review Websites …..send some traffic and start making some money.

Don’t forget to grab Chris’s manual on The Conduit Affiliate Review Method of making affiliate review sites so you can pick up those important details that will help you really cash in on the affiliate review craze. Chris has on of the biggest post’s in the warrior forum….his method of affiliate review has been widely accepted by the big dogs on the warrior forum!

The below is from the Chris’ site about The Conduit Method:

I‘ve often been asked what the “number one” strategy is for generating a full-time income without ANY guesswork or risk…

My gut response is usually something like “Well, affiliate marketing is easy once you get the hang of it, but there’s definitely a learning curve”.

And while this is true – I actually have been keeping my mouth shut about a certain strategy that basically defies traditional logic.

In fact – the strategy I’m about to reveal to you is so incredibly powerful by its own design – and the simplicity of how it works – that the only way you wouldn’t see substantial commissions from doing this is if you simply DIDN”T do it.

I call it the Conduit Method.

With this strategy, I’m able to produce one site after the next that generates remarkably high revenues for very little overall traffic. In cases where I’ve “compared notes” with other competing affiliates in the niche, I can always tell when I’ve struck a nerve.

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In some cases with this strategy, the sites that generate what most would consider a full-time income get just 70 visitors a day or less

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Other affiliates are driving way more traffic than I am – but they only earn a fraction of what I make with my “Conduit” sites. It baffles them.

I also have an edge when it comes to creating content and converting visitors to sales. With this strategy, I can create literally hundreds of pages with unique content with zero ‘thinking’ or research involved – and this includes very technical niches where I don’t know a damn thing about the products, the “lingo” or the subject matter in general.

For example, I have a “conduit” site that’s just over 2 months old (still a PR 0) and it’s already earned $5,061.84 in commissions – all from free, easy traffic. (4,151 visitors to be exact, at the time of writing this.)

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Hello fellow NHP Members :) ,

The graphics for August have been loaded and ready please go to the main NHP site and get the current username and password for this month!

Minisites are also loaded :)

Don’t forget…you have to go to the NHP download site to get the current user names and passwords.

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Stuff to Help You Make More Money

Web 2.0 Headers

First, I have one of the most complicated….yet simple methods of creating header graphics. Web 2.0 Headers comes with a variety of shapes, pattens, colors and everything you need to create professional header graphics. I used it to create the graphics for this months minisites and graphics. You will need to use Photoshop or GIMP to use this. Check out the Web 2.0 Headers and watch the quick video of how this package works.

Gimp Video Tutorials

I added this series of video tutorials since the above uses GIMP. Since a lot of people do not know how to use photoshop nor want to spend the money needed to purchase it, you can download GIMP a free open source image editor that is almost a clone of photoshop. These videos, Master the Gimp, show you how to use all the tools and when your done….you’ll be able to create your own simple header graphics, and other website graphics.

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***If you stumbled on this page and would like to see what all the excitement is about
visit the Niche Health Products Site and see what’s included in this fantastic PLR membership***

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Each month I also include a book image for each subject. I create these images with a program called Action Scripts. This month I used the action script named “Book – Paperback.atn” for both subjects. IMPORTANT….this is only for those that have Photoshop or GIMP and know how to use it.

The Book IMages are designed in a very generic way…so, you can easily incoroporate them in your websites WITHOUT further editing!

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PLEASE GO TO THE NHP DOWNLOAD PAGE TO GET THIS MONTH’S PASSWORDS!
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Graphics are at this page:

http://www.spgraphic.com/niche_health

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The previous month’s Graphics will be removed very soon! So please download now.

I’ve had some questions on editing the minisites..if you need some extra help check out these tutorials: http://www.niche-minisite.com/tutorials/xsite_adsense.htm

Xsitepro_indexpage.htm" target="_blank">http://www.niche-minisite.com/tutorials/xsitepro_indexpage.htm

http://www.niche-minisite.com/tutorials/clickbankid_xsite.htm

As always, let me know if you have any questions or need some help.

Also, if you need the graphics customized, or a customer cover or header graphic, drop me an email.I put up a webpage with some general pricing for anyone who might wish to have some changes made on their graphics

Best Wishes,

Scott Parat
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Also I found a Video Tutorial Set on how to create Xsitepro website templates from just about any website Template…you get 6 videos and a resource pdf. You’ll discover how I slice my templates for the NHP minisites…..take a look if you’re interested in knowing more about how Xsitepro works:

I’ve been using a keyword tool called Micro Niche Finder and have to say it’s one of the best tools I’ve ever used for finding keywords with a small amount of competing pages…bottom line is that you really can get your sites on page one or two of Google with very little effort. Perfect companion for Niche Health Products. If you don’t have it already, go to Micro Niche Finder

I’m always looking for new ways of monetizing my NHP products. If you haven’t grabbed the Clickbank Autoresponder Messages.… You really should so you can start building a list!!!!

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****FREE Word Press Guru ebook and Videos****
Also, I found a valuable graphics package called Marketing Graphics Pro….some of the best graphics I’ve found and will help you create some high converting webpages. Normal cost is $37….but you can have it for $17….use the COUPON CODE….”nhp-32″…please don’t share!

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August 2008 NHP Minisites

The minisites for AUGUST have been uploaded!

Don’t forget…you have to go to the NHP download site to get the current user names and passwords.

If I missed something or you’re having problems please let me know. Try using this url to submit your questions since email hasn’t been too reliable: Click Here to Contact Me

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Stuff to Help You Make More Money

Web 2.0 Headers

First, I have one of the most complicated….yet simple methods of creating header graphics. Web 2.0 Headers comes with a variety of shapes, pattens, colors and everything you need to create professional header graphics. I used it to create the graphics for this months minisites and graphics. You will need to use Photoshop or GIMP to use this. Check out the Web 2.0 Headers and watch the quick video of how this package works.

Gimp Video Tutorials

I added this series of video tutorials since the above uses GIMP. Since a lot of people do not know how to use photoshop nor want to spend the money needed to purchase it, you can download GIMP a free open source image editor that is almost a clone of photoshop. These videos, Master the Gimp, show you how to use all the tools and when your done….you’ll be able to create your own simple header graphics, and other website graphics.

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***Only Amazon products in the !snippets1.txt file this month***

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IMPORTANT

As usual, I included some rotating article snippets for both sites this month.Also…each month there are different affiliate links in the !snippets1.txt file for the Monthly Subject. However, if the Minisite includes snippets that have a number of Amazon Products You can use the search and replace feature of your editor, search for “nicherelateeb-20″ without the quotes and replace with your Amazon id. Contact me if you need any help or would like to delete the rotating snippets.

Do the same with Clickbank links, sometimes I’ll use all Amazon links, sometimes Clickbank links or a combination of both. To edit the !snippets.txt file for a clickbank link, do a search and replace for my clicbank id….”bestebook” and replace with your link

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You can access the new Minisites with the following username and password: Get it at the Main NHP Website.

================================================================ PLEASE GO TO THE NHP DOWNLOAD PAGE TO GET THIS MONTH’S PASSWORDS! ================================================================ Minisites are at this page: http://www.niche-minisite.com/nhp/websites/

Graphics are at this page: http://www.spgraphic.com/niche_health

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Also you can sign in for graphics and minisites on Kim’s Download page.

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Here’s a quick look at the 4 versions of the “Asperger’s”

Xsite Simple Version:
Xsite Plus Version:
Standard HTML Version .htm ending:
Standard HTML Version .php ending:

Osteopathy

http://www.at-healthy.com/osteopathy-Xhtm —>xsite simple http://www.at-healthy.com/osteopathy-Xphp —> xsite plus php http://www.at-healthy.com/osteopathy-noXhtm —> non xsite version htm http://www.at-healthy.com/osteopathy-noXphp —-> non xsite version php

I won’t keep these active very long so check them out quickly if you’re interested to see what they look like

niche health products plr website with articles

Sample of August 2008 NHP Minisite

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Notice the rotating snippets in the last 3 versions. Each snippet varies in length and rotates on a 24 hour basis. Should help to keep our pages unique!

I’ve had some questions on editing the minisites..if you need some extra help check out these tutorials: http://www.niche-minisite.com/tutorials/

http://www.niche-minisite.com/tutorials/xsite_adsense.htm

Xsitepro_indexpage.htm" target="_blank">http://www.niche-minisite.com/tutorials/xsitepro_indexpage.htm

http://www.niche-minisite.com/tutorials/clickbankid_xsite.htm

http://www.niche-minisite.com/xsite_videos/structure_ftp/ —–>new tutorial on Xsite ftp function

No video walls on these pages….

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Please keep in mind that as I develope these sites I upload them sporadically and don’t send out a notification until all sites are uploaded. Please feel free to stop by the download site at any time to see what’s been added….you’ll be able to pick up most of you stuff signicantly earlier than when everything is finished :) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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The first 2 versions are for XsitePro users. Version #1 is the simplest and consists of 10 articles. Use this version if you’re new to Xsite

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Version #2 for the Xsite version consists of webpages that end in .php. This allows us to use things like:

-rss feeds

These features allow your webpages to display random content which helps to have webpages with fresh and changing content…good for the search engines. You can edit the article in Xsite as usual, however, the preview button doesn’t work because of the .php pages.

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Versions #3 and #4 for those that don’t have XsitePro. You can use with Dreamweaver, Frontpage, NVU or just use an FTP program like Filezilla to upload ==================================================

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Use this version if you prefer pages that end in .htm. This version has an .htaccess file so the various features that are php can be viewed with pages ending in .htm, the htacess file is already configured and should work with most hosting providers. (It will not work with Godaddy hosting)

This version has all the features of Version #2 above. The only file you have is “!google_id.htm”, all you must do is replace the publisher id that appears with your own id.

Feel free to edit any of the other files as you need or desire.

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The only difference between this version and Version #3 is that the pages end in .php, consequently there is no need for the .htaccess file. So if you can’t get #3 to work, this version should work fine.

Once again, the only file you have is “!google_id.htm”, all you must do is replace the publisher id that appears with your own id.

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**Remember** to edit your articles, titles and image title.

Videos

Hit F11 while video loads to view in full screen…
hit F11 again to reduce window to standard size

Introduction and Explaination of Minisites Versions

Download and install simple Xsite Version #1

Explaination of Xsite Version #2 (more features)

Installation and configuring of html versions #3 &#4

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Best Wishes,

Scott Parat
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AFFORDABLE ARTICLE REWRITER!

I’ve been using **Article Rewriter**. Its very simple, effective and cheap. Check out this short video, there’s a link on the page if you’re interested. You can also download a fully functional trial copy. A NEW VERSION WAS RELEASED OVER THE LAST MONTH AND IT’S EVEN BETTER!!!
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Autoresonder Messages…..Health Related

I’m always looking for new ways of monetizing my NHP products. If you haven’t grabbed the Clickbank Autoresponder Messages…. Here’s the link: Clickbank Health Products Autoresponder Messages

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Keyword Tool….Micro Niche Finder

I’ve been using a keyword tool called Micro Niche Finder and have to say it’s one of the best tools I’ve ever used for finding keywords with a small amount of competing pages…bottom line is that you really can get your sites on page one of two with very little effort. Perfect companion for Niche Health Products. If you don’t have it already, go to Micro Niche Finder I have 10 new website templates that I’ll send you if you purchase through my link. You can see the templates at the bottom of the mentioned page.
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FREE Wordpress ebook

Every month I try to find something that will help you be more successful with your sites. This month you can have a FREE ebook and videos on WordPress Blogs called WordPress Guru
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Xsitepro Templates Only $2.95

You can still grab special offer for 20 Xsitepro templates for only $2.95 just go to http://www.spgraphic.com/xsite_templates-20/nhp_offer.htm

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Creating Xsitepro Templates

Also I found a really cool Video Tutorial Set on how to create Xsitepro website templates from just about any FREE website Template…you get 6 videos and a resource pdf. You’ll discover how I slice my templates for the NHP minisites…..take a look if you’re interested in knowing more about how Xsitepro works: Xsitepro Template Building Tutorial
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Link Building and SEO Resources

I’ll give you a comprehensive guide that details SEO tools and Web Building Resources called “The Big Page of SEO” take a look http://www.spgraphic.com/free_seo/index.html You’ll get it as a bonus if you purchase “The Linkbomb Report” http://www.spgraphic.com/linkbomb/linkbomb10.htm You will learn more from these two small reports about SEO, Web 2.0 and Traffic Generation than anything else you read….. a must if you want traffic to your site.

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Photoshop Frustration

Since I introduced my new product, Gimp Graphics Video Tutorials I’ve run across people having a variety of problems when working with graphics.

A few days ago someone had a problem trying to add text to an image with photoshop. I know how difficult photoshop can be when first getting started, however, once you get the hang of it…things seem to go a little easier. Often times, a new photoshop user just needs a little encouragement :) Anyway, I had the following suggestions for him.

Surprisingly, Gimp Graphics Video Tutorials can teach you the basics of gimp, however, the techniques and tools are almost identical in photoshop.

I can appreciate your frustration with photoshop! I remember the first time I opened up photoshop 4 or 5 years ago….I couldn’t figure out how to even open an image. Then when I got an image to load, it was impossible trying to edit the image.

Then once you edit an image, you can never figure out how you created the effect…..so you might be able to do it again :)

Photoshop is a difficult program, however, once mastered it is unbelievably powerful. As with all quality programs, there is a steep learning curve. I would imagine most walk away from the task…..I encourage you to stick to it, sooner or latter you will get the hang of it.

I’ve found many tutorials just by doing a google search for “photoshop tricks” photoshop tutorials” “photoshop tips” and you’ll come up with a boatload of material, if necessary, add the word “free” to the beginnning of each of those phrases.

Since you are just starting out I think the most difficult thing is…..knowing what you need to know….so you need some very basic material.

I’m going to give you a url (no affiliate) of a site that has some great tutorials. Look for the tutorials that are for beginners or basic…..also, sign up for their newsletter and you’ll get a free lesson every week. I still get them and most of them very useful reminders. Here’s the link:
http://www.watchandlearnphotoshop.com/products.html

For anyone who reads this thread and runs across the word GIMP, you might be a bit confused. GIMP is a program that is open source, meaning FREE and is very similar to photoshop. Gimp will do many of the things that Photoshop will do. I will run photoshop actions, these are the programs that create ebook covers and it certainly will work for anyone wanting to create website graphics.

Here’s a link for a 28 video, screen capture tutorial on how to use GIMP. It’s perfect for somone interested in learning how to create a header graphic or just how to use things like the “text tool” It’s fully guaranteed by yours truly :) Gimp Graphics Video Tutorials

Good luck,

Scott

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Xsitepro and Header Image Problem

I ran into a person who had problems with website graphics. He was trying to add an image from a digital camera to his Xsitepro header image. Being new he was confused and I tried to give him some instruction on how to create website graphics the proper way.

Regarding your picture problem.

If I understand you correctly, you are trying to use images from your camera as background images for your header? If my assumption is correct, then you are making 2 basic errors.

If you were trying to put one image from your camera into the header graphic….it probably wouldn’t look very good first of all. Secondly, if you are taking the image directly from the camera, it is wayyyy too big to use on the web. The image has to be resized and optimized for fast loading on the web, I talked a little about the process here Working with Graphics

Your other major mistake is that most header graphics are composed of a collage of images and text which is created in an image editor such as photoshop or GIMP. So…you would be using an image for the header graphic, and you would define the webpage by the size of the header graphic. For instance if you created a 750 pixel by 175 pixel header graphic, the webpage would be 750 pixels wide. There are exceptions but this is a general rule.

So, if would benefit you to learn how to create a basic header graphic. You can get a free easy to use image editor and a couple video tutorials on how to work with header graphics here: Free Header Graphic Tutorial

OR

You can learn how to use an image editor like GIMP, which is free, by watching 28 video tutorials which explain how to use the tools which manipulate and edit images, create headers, work with text and much more by check out Gimp Video Tutorials http://www.spGraphic.com/land/header_tutorial.htm

Sorry but I can’t address your other problems regarding program malfunctions.

Take care,

Scott

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Create Products Quickly

Create Products Quickly

Did you know that product creation can be very easy to do….there’s no magic behind it once you learn how. Product creation can be accomplished in a variety of ways. First you need a bit of creativity and then the formula to put it together and overnight you can have a product making some cash without much effort at all.

In writing this article I am presuming that you already have targeted a niche and verified that there are people that out there who are buying products in this niche. Market research is so very important, if you haven’t determined your niche is a profitable one, then go back and start your research. So without further ado here are some really easy and fast ways of creating quality products fast.

Product Creation Method No.1 – Do An Interview With An Expert

Create Internet Marketing ProductsObviously this method is self explanatory. Find an expert in your field and put together a series of questions and send them to your expert asking if they would be willing the be the “Expert” in the new book you’re writing. Record this interview and have it converted into an MP3 using some free software such as Audacity. Next you will want to send you mp3 to a transcription service such as www.castingwords.com so the audio can be transcribed into print. When the transcription comes back it will probably be in a Word .doc which you can edit further by putting your links on the pages and why not add some advertising…I could go on, but you get the picture. Finally convert your document into a PDF, you can use OpenOffice software, its free and has an excellent pdf conversion program. That’s it, you now have 2 products. You can promote one and have the other available as an upsell. You could give away one and market the other. Easy, huh?

Production Creation Method No.2 – Write An Informative Short Report

In the process of creation Reports you will become a fast and accurate researcher. Everybody has problems, pick one that you notice everyone has and do some research for different solutions to that problem. Write up a short report on this of about 7-15 pages and sell it at a price point of roughly $7.00. Do some forum posts(Don’t Spam) on the topic and then you should be able to make some nice sales quite quickly.

Quality Product Creator Number 2 ——Make a Quick Video Series

Following pretty much the same method as in Method No.2 only this time take your expertise and put it into a set of videos. You can put together screen captures using a free version of Camtasia and/or a product called CamStudioPro which is available for free or up to $30. People like to watch video and these programs are easy to use, some of them will automatically redirect to an affiliate link if you desire at the end of the video. Since people like videos and think they are more expensive to make, you are able to charge more for your videos!

Well there you have it! 3 easys ways to create profitable products easily and quickly. Get to work!

When developing products I’ve found a website called SmallReports to be extremely helpful. First you don’t have to start by writing a 100 page ebook or any other complex product. If you create a guide, it can very concise with valuable information…not junk. The book could be priced at an affordable price, under $10 or you might even want to use it to build your list by giving it away. Also there is the famous 7 dollar script which can be configured to pay all the profits to your affiliate, thereby, getting your name out and building a huge list. Check out Small Reports and let me know what your think.

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