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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,413
Posted By Des Lau
Re: If Ebook Price is $5-9 [Front end],Can the Upsell/OTO price be $97? or its FAR too high?

Honestly, if the OTO provides value to the purchaser, you can charge whatever you like. It comes down to how well it ties to your FE and how you 'sell it'
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2014, 02:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,608
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Is Web Design A Good Business To Get Into?

IMO web design is THE business to get into, especially if you want to hit the offline space. Charging a fair amount is great, but nothing beats recurring income from hosting and SEO services
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 10th March 2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,175
Posted By Des Lau
Re: What is the easy and best banner ad creating software

Outsource it. Save yourself or your business from looking amateur.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th December 2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By Des Lau
Gmail Users: Sent an email to the wrong person by mistake? Undo it:

Ever sent a mega embarrassing email to your mate when it was supposed to be for your girlfriend? Fear not, you can 'undo' it simply by activating a setting inside your Gmail.

You'll need to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th May 2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Help Needed!- Conducting Case Study on Sales/Landing Pages of Product

Hey bro,

Coincidentally I opened up this thread ;)

All the examples listed here (http://budurl.com/WSODesign) are pretty recent, if you want even more up to date stuff, PM me, happy to help....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th May 2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 834
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Are these Logos any good?

Personally they don't impress me. For a 'top quality web design' business, your logo should reflect that, and I don't think the designer quite 'got it'.

You get what you pay for.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th January 2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,013
Posted By Des Lau
Re: What To Do When Times Are Desperate

^agreed. Affiliate marketing and list building takes ALOT of trial and error, failure, time, patience and upkeep. It's not as simple as people make it and there is a lot of uncertainty when you hit...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th January 2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 936
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Outsourcing Taken To Extremes - lol

...it's only illegal if you get caught :)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th January 2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Warrior Banner Ad Success?

But that's the thing, currently there are 3 slots 'open' and I have an ad which is still 'pending' and has been for days/weeks.

What's even more intriguing is that I had an ad a couple of months...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th December 2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 783
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Is my website good looking?

As others have said, the orange needs to go. Studies have shown that light backgrounds (white) work the best for content and are much easier on the eye.

You DEFINITELY need a new logo.

The...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th December 2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,236
Posted By Des Lau
Re: What's a good and cheap outsourcing website?

onlinejobs.ph

I've used many other sites in the past, but have had great workers from there.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th December 2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,018
Posted By Des Lau
Re: WSO SALES PAGE sizes

True, though sometimes when working with shadows and extended elements it's easier to 'see' it in PS using the correct color background (#f5f5f5)

I use 749px too. You can go up to 780px, but it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th November 2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 804
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Is it better to re-launch an old WSO thread or start a new one for an updated product?

One thing to think about is, if you are launching through WSO pro and you are planning on attracting affiliates for promotion, the stats probably won't make sense for affiliates to pick up, because...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th October 2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Product Launches: WSO vs Seperate Domain?

The disadvantages with launching on your own domain is social proof and interaction from prospects.

And also depending on what payment processor you use, you'll have to link the thread to your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th September 2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 692
Posted By Des Lau
Re: When should I launch

Set a realistic date and aim for it. If you are constantly refining and perfecting it, you'll be pushing things back.

Spend the time now as well to get the sales copy right, and maybe open up a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st September 2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By Des Lau
Re: What is the best way of creating an amazing WSO?

I think Dianne Heusner and Darren Hodgson said it best!

Key things are a good product, effective copy, JVs and affiliates to promote
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th August 2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,058
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Why do warriors post their WSO sales letter as images?

PM me.

I'll chime in here. (humble designer passing through)

Whilst there is no solid proof of conversion with numbers doing simultaneous WSOs of each at the same time, one just needs to use...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th July 2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,496
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Is there a way to embed video for free on optimize press ?

Looks like you just answered your own question?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th July 2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,559
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Help needed! Newbie here... have a great product, not sure of best way to test

I would put 'product launching soon'.

And then put an email opt-in form below with an irresistible call to action, like 'be one of the first to own...etc etc and also get 10% off'

So I'm...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th July 2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,966
Posted By Des Lau
Re: 200 clicks and 5 sales is that good?

A blanket answer would be yes, it's good.

As others have said, throw in all the other factors of costs, traffic methods, ROI, time, etc etc, and it might look better or worse.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th July 2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 826
Posted By Des Lau
Re: About Me and How I got Started

Great story!

I watched a TV show the other day with a snippet about pigeon racing - and yep, i was like "No waay!!!".

I still can't believe these creatures can have a memory or sense of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th July 2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,069
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Wordpress Membership Plugins

A fellow Warrior Tracey had developed one that would suit your application, though it is closed:
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th June 2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,211
Posted By Des Lau
Re: $350 to invest - What would you do?

Save the $350.

Tell him/her to use the next month to research research and more research on exactly what model they want to apply. After that, they will have more money, and a part of that can be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,134
Posted By Des Lau
Re: A simple trick that will double your productivity (and income!)

Great tip, I'd have to somehow not reach for all portable devices when I first wake up!! Thats my biggest downfall.
...and Skype, that is one productivity killer.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th June 2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,143
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Recently made $1500.00 a month

Well I think you'll find most here doing IM as a full time business should be clearing $1500 p/m quite effortlessly.

I guess you are probably asking what methods would bring in that figure, and I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th June 2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,594
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Help me get up in the morning! (working from home)

Sounds like you need this:

TechEBlog BiggestAlarmClock501 - YouTube
Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You 3rd June 2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 731
Posted By Des Lau
[Reviewers Wanted] Simple WSO about making money on WF

I am looking for reviewers for my upcoming WSO. Preferably Warriors with 100 post and above. Reviews will be required ASAP.

Please see my test page for an idea of what it's all about:
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th May 2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Anyone here using WSO Launch Theme? Need urgent help here !

Have you put in the IPN and API codes from the launch theme into your WSO Pro settings?

What it usually does, is WSO pro will send the buyer an email with a link back to the WSO pro interface with...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th May 2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 759
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Best Backup to Paypal

It did the trick :) What a major flaw - I can't even find a 'contact us' button to notify them :rolleyes:

Also I was allowed to 'register' for their Pre-paid card advertisement even though I'm not...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st May 2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Exit Pop up on close only?

I've recently had developed an exit pop-up which allows you to have full control of pages you want to exclude and the choice of eliminating it from happening when an offsite link is clicked. PM me if...
Forum: Copywriting 18th May 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Squeeze page advice?

overall the page layout is good. Above the fold and no fuss.

Your copy can be improved as the content phrasing is alittle clumsy. There was one line that didn't make sense to me, only after...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th May 2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 759
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Best Backup to Paypal

The absolute least you can do to prevent the dreaded Paypal email is verify your Business account with them. If you are just starting out and receiving money, their alarm bells ring at the $700 mark,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st May 2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Des Lau
Re: What to email my list?

Just remember, don't stick to always providing just content + sales.

You're absolute main aim is to develop a relationship with your subscribers and build authority.

Hint: Get personal,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th April 2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,803
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Should I switch to Wordpress from Drupal?

I would say without a doubt move to wordpress. You are missing out on a complete and efficient platform that can create beautiful sites. As an Internet merketer, I couldn't live without some of the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd April 2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,192
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Using Fiverr For Traffic

This post is absolutely spot on IMO.

If you look deeply, there are some really great gigs out there to boost your backlinks and submit your articles to high ranking directories. You just need to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd April 2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,270
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Finally made it!

Well done mate

I rode the Clickbank wave when I first began, and it was fun :) just think of the long term plan because while CB is great for spurts of cash, you need to build a business around it
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th April 2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By Des Lau
Re: getresponse supports the WF...

I'm slowly liking GetResponse more than Aweber as time goes on. I think it has a better functionality layout and offers more distinct value at a slightly better price. This thread certainly drives...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th April 2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,282
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Lost Full Time Job

You are very young and have the world at your feet. Treat this as a blessing in disguise because when you are comfortable, you aren't smelling the roses

Take a hard earned break and regather your...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th April 2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,318
Posted By Des Lau
Re: $10,000 a month Adsense Accounut Banned

YOUCH.

I think the image suits it to a tee:

http://www.nichepursuits.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/googleadsensebanned.png
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th April 2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Squeeze page help...

+1 for OptimizePress.

Though if you want something even EASIER use and cheaper initially (free first month and $7 thereafter p/m) try Instapage.com

It is a WYSIWYG editor so you can edit on the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th April 2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Des Lau
Re: I need to get started, help needed warriors

Things don't happen overnight. In fact, don't be disappointed if in another 3 months you haven't moved anywhere and your bank account is still a sad state of affairs. To succeed in this game, you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th April 2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Help! wordprs pop up box on home page

Are you with aweber or getresponse? They offer a free lightbox popup solution
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th April 2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 636
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Starting out!

Cool, I'm near Ryde :cool:

Yes, there are literally hundreds of ways to bring in traffic, free, paid etc, though Google likes an update here and there on your site.
You'll find it worthwhile if...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th April 2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 636
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Starting out!

Hi liindsay, welcome! Fellow Sydneysider too :p where bouts you located?

Most definitely you can use Wordpress for a business website without using it's blog feature. There are a ton of templates...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,566
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Too old to start a business?

lol, some of the old heads in here will probably feel like fossils

I Like this quote DeadRooster :p
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th April 2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 834
Posted By Des Lau
Re: When you start to build a new email list, how much would you spend to get subcribers very fast?

Well the skies the limit if your budget allows. Just go nuts with solos and make sure to track each one. Use budurl, they are great.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th April 2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,127
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Your thoughts on young internet marketers?

Never too young....or old.

In fact I congratulate and envy you youngsters for 'seeing the light' so early. I only wish the Internet was around during my teenage years, I would have done so much...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th April 2012, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 523
Posted By Des Lau
Re: List Building - What Products to Offer?

Have you looked on Amazon? There are plenty of physical product affiliate sites out there, just need to find the right products.

You don't have to strictly stay in that niche market though -...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd April 2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 999
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Are you SURE you can't afford it?

There are just some people who are not the right 'fit' to be business people.

They want everything free, cheap or given to them on a silver platter + some.

Natural selection prevails in most...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd April 2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,144
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Free Ways Of Bringing Traffic To website!

Some are free, some are on a low budget:

1. Post on forums. Forum marketing remains one of the best ways to drive traffic. It is highly targeted and most of all it's free and you only need spend...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd April 2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 889
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Finally found an interesting niche to write about - Needing a plan to get started

If the niche is 'interesting' it would probably be very targeted by the sounds of it.

A list is definately the best option. Get your sales funnel and message sequence sorted before you sign up...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd April 2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,702
Posted By Des Lau
Re: 1000 unique visitors and no sales.

better make that 3 threads.

STOP making new ones
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st April 2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,291
Posted By Des Lau
Re: WordPress Theme For Luxury Mens Watch Review

Here's a nice one I stumbled upon recently:

Clean Cut - eCommerce WordPress Theme Preview - ThemeForest (http://themeforest.net/item/clean-cut-ecommerce-wordpress-theme/full_screen_preview/980511)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st March 2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,046
Posted By Des Lau
Re: My first t-shirt webstore!

Hi typoo999,

Good effort, simple store layout and most importantly functionality is easy.

Just a few observations (graphic design background):

I'm not sure if you've done them yourself or...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th March 2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,511
Posted By Des Lau
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th March 2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,077
Posted By Des Lau
Re: Well, stap me vitals, my first $100 day!

That's fabulous news OP. Celebrate it humbly and aim to hit $200, then $400 days and so on!! Respect for doing it on the side too..

Keep going and hope it becomes a snowball effect
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