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Let me just start off by saying that I’m extremely impressed by CPATrend because this relatively new affiliate network has a few things that stand out that I have never seen any other company do. Honestly, I’m not just saying that and if you work your cards right, it will only help you make more money. But we’ll get into that in just one second.

CPATrend.com is definitely the newest affiliate company that I have seen. I believe they went live as of this year and they already have close to 50 campaigns you can run. For those of you guys that don’t know, that’s actually quite a lot for a company that is this new. That basically means they are good at getting new campaigns for you guys to promote to make money quickly.

So, What Makes CPATrend So Great?

Let’s just jump straight into it because there are a few things that just stand out to me. You guys can feel free to agree or disagree with me but I have never seen some of these things done from an affiliate network before.

Prompt Payments – I know this doesn’t seem like anything new because almost all affiliate networks pay on time. And yes other companies pay every 15 days or biweekly as well but does any other affiliate network offer anything other than an excuse and apology if your payment is late? Probably not. But this CPA Network offers $10 every single day your payment is late.

In my eyes, that shows just how confident they are with paying on time. And if anything does happen for whatever reason, they are willing to compensate you every single day that your payment is late.

Highest Paying Offers – Okay, every affiliate company say they have the “highest” payouts for their campaigns but if you happen to see another campaign at another company with a higher payout, CPATrend is willing to match it and or beat it.

Of course, more than likely their campaigns already have others beat so no need to go through this hassle.

Great Customer Service – Hey, I’m a true believer of good customer service and getting to know who you’re dealing with and that’s all I’ve gotten from Phil, who is one of the account managers there. I’ve had numerous e-mail exchanges with him and I believe he has always responded back to me in the same day.

Of course, you should be able to get the same great customer support through telephone or instant messenger if that’s easier for you guys.

Stats Displayed Conveniently – Of course, they have the standard live tracking stats that I have seen from almost every affiliate company but the thing that kind of stuck out to me was the fact that if you search for campaigns to promote, your stats are also displayed there. That is handy when you’re searching for campaigns because it’ll let you know right from the get go that you have promoted that offer before… or not.

Suggestions

I’m just one person but we all like things a certain way, right? Well, I have just a couple of quick suggestions because I’m just a picky person and hopefully it’ll be helpful for a brand new affiliate network to know.

Banners for Campaigns – I was going through a couple of different campaigns and noticed there wasn’t a place to get banners to promote. I would prefer they host the images because we all know bandwidth kills!

Help or FAQ Section – I know they are brand new but I always like to browse through the entire site to check out if they have some sort of help feature or FAQ section just incase I’m stuck on anything. They have a contact area in which people can respond to your inquires but if you’re a non-contact type person then you might look for something indirectly.

Conclusion

I definitely see a lot more perks to join CPATrend than most affiliate networks currently out there. They don’t guarantee things and not back it up. And based on all the incentives, ability to payout higher than any other company and personal experience with their customer service, I am definitely impressed.

And since they are a brand new company, it should be a lot easier referring new affiliates to get commission on that too! Hey, just a helpful suggestion!

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Have you guys ever heard of rapidshare or uploading.com? They are basically file sharing networks in which you can get programs, TV shows, movies, etc you’ve been looking for. And there’s an easy file search engine that can help you find those exact things.

I was actually introduced to General-Search.com recently and their website has actually helped me in more ways than one. Besides being able to search for potential programs, shows and other files that I’d be interested in downloading for free, they’ve actually helped with getting lots of traffic. But we’ll get to that in a minute.

How It Works

If you’re looking for a file sharing search to conveniently find files from uploading.com, rapidshare.com and a few other sites then it’s made pretty easy for you. All you have to do is type in a specific keyword and it’ll pull up everything related to it and tell you which website the file is hosted on, the name of the file as well as the size.

Of course, if you happen to draw a blank on files you’re looking for then they also have a “top searches” and “latest searches” section which shows you the main keywords people are searching for. And this is how they helped me get tons of traffic.

How They Helped Me Get Traffic

Since this is a search engine directed specifically for files people are looking for, that means no matter what, someone out there is searching for where to find these files. And since they have the “top searches” and “latest searches”, the keywords are given to you right there. You could easily write some posts related to those searches because we know people are looking for them and it can help increase your traffic drastically as well.

And it’s definitely an interesting mix of keywords because some of them seem to be in other languages or something. Also, a bunch of them seem to be abbreviations that I never even heard of but like I said, it should definitely help regardless.

Suggestions

There’s basically one main thing I would consider changing about the site and its adding a sort option. I tried searching for different files but there was no way to sort by name, size, etc. I like things to be easy as possible especially since I’m lazy. And since its a search engine of files I’m looking for, I like to narrow down my selection if at all possible.

Conclusion

So, regardless if you’re looking for the right file to download or where to get those files from or maybe because you’re interested in what people are looking for then you should definitely check out general-search.com. Personally, I wish I knew about these type of search engines for files previously because its a hassle trying to search for them in regular search engines!

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Getting on the first page of search engines for a popular keyword can be hard but if you know enough SEO and proven link building strategies than you should have no problem. Though, all that link building can take precious time and we all know time is money. So why not consider outsourcing?

I recently had a very good conversation with David of Link Wheeler about their services and how it works. The conversation actually came shortly after I wrote the post “Interesting Way to Get 3 Sites Ranked on the First Page of Google” and his services goes way more into depth with how it works. If you liked my technique, Link Wheeler goes above and beyond on helping with going through the entire process of “natural link building” so you don’t get suspected of spam.

You guys already know about the blog commenting, submitting to directories and those other generic link building strategies. Well, they actually have this system with Link Wheels in which you feed off the juices of links through a link wheel cycle of powerful websites.

Confused yet? Don’t be. Let me explain their process a little more.

The Process of Link Wheeler Link Building

What they do is use the powerful link juices of, say, a Web 2.0 website such as Hubpages or Squidoo, let’s call that “Site A”. They would write a completely unique article specifically for “Site A” and it would be related to your niche. Then they would take another website such as article directories (we’ll call that “Site B”) and then write another unique post. From there, they would link “Site A” to “Site B” and then “Site B” to your website.

So, not only will you get the powerful link juices from “Site B” but you’ll also get it from “Site A”. They almost use “Site B” as a filter which definitely works. I say “filter” but it might actually be called a “gap” or “break” which is seen by search engines as a natural link building process which they love. And if they love your site then it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll get on the first page.

Remember, it’s not about the amount of backlinks you get, it’s the type of backlinks you get. I mean, wouldn’t you want 1,000 powerful one-way backlinks from reputable sources rather than 10,000 trashy links? Me too! And they use various sites which include, but not limited to, Web 2.0 properties, article submissions, blog posts and even Youtube videos.

Here’s a grid that I took from their site which displays exactly what they do. Feel free to click on the image to see a larger version.

Does Their Strategy Work? Here’s Proof!

Honestly, I’ve already heard of his technique before so I can tell you based on experience that it does work. For instance, remember when I told you that you guys should always comment on contest posts? Well, most contests require you to link to their post (say 100 people link to it) and then you comment with your link. Even if it’s nofollow, you still get the domino effect of all those links linking to that post and then the post linking to you.

But I decided to check out their portfolio section and do my own search. Well, I saw their first client (abforum.org) and Googled the keyword they targeted which was “Australian Business Forum” and to my surprise, that website was number one for that keyword. Check out the screenshot I just took:

Okay, that wasn’t really a surprise because like I said again, I know the technique works. And if you look at the screenshot, you’ll see there are over 73 million search results so we know that keyword is pretty competitive.

What I Like Best About Link Wheeler

Well, besides the fact that their techniques work which would equal traffic for us which would also equal money in our pockets… I actually like the fact that they are honest and they tell you straight up what is realistic and unrealistic before you spend any money. Just contact them if you have questions and they’ll be glad to answer it in depth. Personally, I’ve had numerous e-mail exchanges and they answered every single one of my questions.  Thanks David!

With that said, they obviously have great customer service. I’m a people person and if they you go out of the way to communicate with me and help me out, you’ll definitely get an “A+” from me.  And yes, they already got that grade from me.

Conclusion

They have a staff with SEO experts that are committed to helping you build links in a natural fashion. They have various packages you can order and all of which include high powerful one-way backlinks from PR4-PR9 websites. The money you spend will basically pay itself back in a short time and like I said, its proven that it works.

Anyways, you should at the very least check out how the Link Wheel goes and if you have questions, feel free to drop them here or contact them directly. I know they’re reply back to all your questions!

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So, recently I was approached by a brand new affiliate marketing company, AwigaMedia, and they wanted to step it up and get people involved and try to beat out some existing companies. Well, maybe not beat out but definitely give a few more benefits and incentives for joining them to product affiliate products instead.  And when I was checking it out, they do have some very good benefits compared to any other affiliate marketing company I have joined.

Before I go on with the review, feel free to give AwigaMedia a try today.  But if you need more information, keep reading!

Quick Background on AwigaMedia

You guys might not have heard of AwigaMedia before but that’s because they literally opened up in October. That’s less than two months ago! They are located in the Big Apple, New York City and their plan is to become of the biggest companies out there.

Notice how I didn’t just say affiliate companies?

It seems as though they’re in stage one which is always a major step. But so far, they seem to be doing just fine.

Now that we got a quick background, let’s jump straight into the pros and cons, shall we?

Why AwigaMedia is Better Than Other Affiliate Companies I’ve Seen

Every affiliate company tries to better or separate themselves for the pack. Some people offer a slightly higher payouts. Some offer a better referral percentage. Some are just known for having great customer service to help you.

Bi-weekly Payouts - Well, right out of the gates, I see a few perks and benefits that I haven’t seen from other companies that I have worked with before. The first one is the fact that they payout bi-weekly with a minimum of $50 USD. Most affiliate companies I know only payout on a monthly basis so getting paid every other week is definitely a little better.

Personally, I was never a big fan of waiting a month or a month and a half for a check. If I did, I would’ve tried to become a professor at some big name university!

Great Stat Tracking – Now the other factor that stands out to me that I like is their tracking system. They use a hasoffers platform and if you do a simple search for it, you would see a lot of great reviews for it.

But that’s just the platform… when I logged into the site, they have various stat tracking options that include hourly, daily, conversation source reports, etc. (Check out the screenshot below)

I know you guys are thinking “So what? What’s the big deal? Everyone has stat tracking available” I guess the difference is the fact that its easily there for you without you needing to put additional codes at the end of your affiliate URLs. And we all know analyzing your stats is needed to cross out what doesn’t work and focus on what does. Since its easily there for you, analyzing your stats can even save you time.

I haven’t had a chance to actually test it out for myself because I have been somewhat MIA from AM for a while. But you guys can test it out and let me know your results, I’ll post it on here as a testimonial.

Best Converting Offers Available - As I was writing this review, I also noticed something else. The offers that are provided are supposedly the best ones out there so you get the most out of your time and money. When I say “best” I mean the best converting offers.

But again, I’m not a super duper uber pro affiliate marketer so I’m probably not the best person to ask on what the best converting offers are. But that’s what I have been reading.

Contests – Who doesn’t want to win things? Well, it seems they had a contest to kick start their opening of the website with some good prizes such as iPods and Flip Minos. Though, that particular contest ended at the end of November, I’m sure they will have more contests to come.

My Suggestions

Since this is a full review in my honest opinion, I figured I would toss out some helpful suggestions in my own eyes. They aren’t necessarily negatives but just my opinions on what I’m not too fond of or things I think would help affiliates with using the system.

The Homepage is Missing Something – I’m not sure exactly what it is but I almost feel like there needs to be more content, links, FAQs or something. Before people commit to signing up, I’m sure they want to go through the entire site to read about the perks, benefits, the FAQs and so on.

Not Many Offers… Yet – The downfall to a brand new company is the fact that its new. With that said, they have to start from somewhere and right now they have somewhere around 30 offers available for affiliate to promote.

See, I wouldn’t say that’s a “con” but personally, I like a wide variety of offers to choose from.

And lastly…

Banners/Ads for the Offers – I’m wondering where are they? I know a lot of people simply do PPC search marketing but there are a lot of people who also need the banners or creatives to display on their own sites too.

Maybe I’m just blind but I only could find the affiliate links, previews, info and tracking but I didn’t see where the images are.

Conclusion

They are a brand new company and if you’re willing to give them a chance and they do become of the biggest things out there, then wouldn’t it be cool to say you’ve been with them since the beginning? I mean, a lot of people are still saying that with Facebook and Myspace.

So, I went through the pros and cons on what I have seen, you can feel free to give AwigaMedia a try today. And if you have any questions, they provide 24/7 support and I’m sure they will answer any questions you may have.

I’ve been thinking about the possibility of incorporating a business for all my online stuff but I never really knew how to. But recently, Wisteria Formation contacted me about it and they seem to have easy steps on how to form a company online.

I always thought on how to incorporate a business but I never had a chance to look into it. Honestly, I didn’t know how much work is actually involved. And on top of that, it could get pretty expensive as well. Out of the information I learned from Company Formation, they can do it easier and definitely less expensive.

What You Should Know About Incorporating a Business

There are a lot of things you should know about incorporating a business online. People tend to incorporate because they think its the right choice for them to protect themselves with the liability involved with it.  For instance, if your business goes downhill or encounters some crazy problems, then you as the individual are not held responsible for the possible lawsuits, debt, etc.

When you end up doing business incorporation online, it requires shareholders, directors and officers. Of course, in a one person company, they can be all three.

Your business will also need to run according to the corporate laws within your state (and country). There are many steps that you must take to do so.

On top of that, there are a lot of fees you must pay. There are a lot of registration fees, lawyers, accountants, etc. And these fees could all add up.

The Pros of Incorporating a Business

There are a lot of pros with incorporating your business and that’s why most business owners end up doing it. Though, based on the last paragraph, you might seem like there’s not many pros for it. But from what I have researched, the pros is as follows:

- Protects you from the liability involved in running a business
- There are a lot of tax advantages that are only available for incorporated companies
- Your business can purchase real estate and conduct various business transactions under its own entity
- You as the individual/business owner cannot be held responsible for lawsuits or debt if your company goes downhill
- You can officially say you are an incorporated businessman/women

I’m sure there are plenty of other pros for incorporating your business but those are the key points. Feel free to let me know if I missed some so I can add it!

Again, this can be rather pricey and a long process and here’s where Wisteria Formations comes in.

Why you Should Use Wisteria Formations

If you’re looking for a Company Incorporation and need help, Wisteria seems like a good start. I’m sure once you start with them, you’ll be with them for a while. But the best part, if you want to avoid all the expensive costs of hiring lawyers, accountants, etc, then this is the best option.

The reason why is the fact that Wisteria is a firm of accountants and advisers that are there to help you throughout the process with a set rate. The set rate is 24.99 Euros but you should get the most for your money rather than being charged by the hour from other accountants/advisers/lawyers.

They have a 10-step process, which may seem long but it’s actually a lot quicker than you’d think.

I was going through their website registration and the 10-steps are just your contact, company information, directors, secretary, shares, identification, registered office, bank, checkout and finish.

If that doesn’t seem like a quick process then I don’t know what is.

And I heard trying to get incorporate could take a while but if you go through Wisteria Formations then after you register with them, you get incorporated online.

The part that I liked is the fact that they have free consultation with tax advisers and accountants. I’m that type that asks a lot of questions and the fact that they have free telephone support is pretty handy too.

The main downfall I can see is that its located in Europe which isn’t exactly convenient to people in the states. I would only like to have them slightly closer just incase I want to ever meet them in person to sit down face to face.

Conclusion

I haven’t decided to incorporate my business just yet but its always nice to have all this information handy to you when needed. If you’re really serious about it then have a look at Wisteria Formations because they definitely look like a pretty quick and easy way to get your business incorporated.

Any questions? Comments?