How To Create Your Own Business Cards

I’ll make this real simple… If you have any type of website, then YOU NEED a business card. I cannot tell you how many times I have had a lengthy conversation about my work, and then a couple hours later people already forget the URL. Even if they don’t forget, they might misspell it, miss a “the,” or use a .com when it is a .net.

By having a card with your site URL on it, it will not only help people remember what the URL address is, but it will also increase the chance of people actually going to your site.

When it comes to getting your own business cards, it can be somewhat of a tricky process. Not because it is hard, but many of these printing companies usually lure you in with something like “250 cards for free,” but by the end of the process the cards actually come out to $50.

The Ultimate Video Setup

I think it safe to say by now that video content is where the world is heading. It is only a matter of time before Google comes out with some technology that allows it to crawl the actual video for search engines.

You may have also noticed that many marketers are ditching the traditional long drawn out text box for video.

I have been recording videos for sometime now for my various sites and projects, and people have been asking me what equipment I use. So here you go…

1. Video Recording – When I am actually recording myself or some scene I use a Sony video camera that I just happened to have. Many people might recommend to find the best camera out there, but, to be honest, as long as the content of the video is good and people can tell what is going on, then there is no need to rush out and get the best camera yet. Once you start making some money, then you can go out and get a good HD camera.

New Report – Building Your Email List

If somebody had told how important and beneficial having an email list was when I first started, I would have definitely made a whole lot more money and have a much bigger following than I already have.

Many times people often overlook the importance of building a solid list, but, truthfully, a sound mailing list can actually be more efficient and cost-productive than any website may be.

While managing an email list is relatively easy and low maintenance work, many often have no idea where to start. That is where ASANT Media comes in. I have created a FREE report that covers step-by-step on the importance of a list, how to start one, and how to publicize it.

Download your copy of Step-By-Step Guide To Building Your Email List (PDF)

Chitika – Monetize Your Search Engine Traffic

One of the benefits of advertisement networks like Adsense is that their campaigns automatically generate related links based on your content, but what if you could place links to products or services based on what your reader searched to get to your site?

Well it is possible, and it has drastically enhanced the way people monetize from search engines.

A free pay per click ad network, Chitika, allows you to place ads on your site that will only show up to people who have reached your site via search engine. Moreover, the ads displayed are geared not towards your site, but the keywords the user was searching.

Web Hosting Comparison

The one requirement for any website is web hosting. How can you have a website, without it? Trying to chose a host can be somewhat daunting if you’re not familiar with all the lingo and jargon.

The truth is, unless you signed some contract, you are never attached to a single hosting. If your hosting is really not cutting it, then you can always easily change and transfer to another.

That being said, there are usually a few things to consider when determining the right web hosting (If you are just starting out, you don’t necessarily need all the bells and whistles yet. Start basic.):

• Space. Obviously, you want to know how much space is being offered.
• Domain Names. Do you get 1 free domain name (.com). Does the hosting company offer domain name management? How much?
• Email. Does the hosting give you email management? How much?
• Simple Install. Does your hosting have one-click install for popular web apps (i.e. Wordpress)
• Price. The cheapest is not always the best, especially for what you may need. Maybe you don’t need unlimited email address. Maybe you don’t mind installing Wordpress on your own.

The key is to look for what you’ll need 1-2 years out. Remember you can always start low and add-on more as needed.

Web Hosting Comparison Chart

The following is a list of some of the more popular and stable hosting companies out there. You can’t go wrong with any of them. I personally use HostMonster for all my hosting.

Most hosting companies pay for any transfer fees

If you want good hosting, any of the above will do. I recommend you start cheap, and build your way up as necessary.