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    Customer Service, Barack Obama Style (Parody)

    How would you tell your customer to look for your confirmation email doing it Barack Obama style? Last night I was working on the German translation for a customer service text. I got sidetracked - because for about a week now I've also been studying the rhetorical techniques of Barack Obama. Then I flet I need some practice ... and a few hours ago the 'Customer Instructions, Barack Obama Style' came into existence.

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    Dead Simple Steps To Making Your Website Content Go Viral...

    Why written content rarely goes viral and what helps: strong headlines, a powerful intro, hot topics, support from niche celebrities, video and audio.

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    DealGuardian - Mike Filsaime's Official Preview Video

    DealGuardian is a sales platform for internet marketing products, set to compete with ClickBank and the Warrior Forum. A first look at the concept.

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    DealGuardian Open For Customers

    DealGuardian opened one day early for purchases while still in beta, so sellers can test the sales process. It also accepts PayPal payments after all.

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    Discover What Google is Hiding from You

    Danny Sullivan interviews Amit Singhal, Ben Gomes and Matt Cutts on how Google ranks sites, fights spam and measures relevance, and on social media.

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    DLGuard 5 Finally Available!

    DLGuard 5 is the biggest upgrade of the download protection tool in years, with support for WSO Pro, JVZoo, ClickBank upsells and new payment processors.

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    Do You Want To Be Rich?

    Good content can make you money. Three qualities Google Panda rewards: content that is unique and not spun, interesting enough to share, and useful.

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    Does +Klout matter?

    A short post on influence metrics. A chart of Klout's API calls from July 2010 to March 2012 hints whether influence measurement will be a big industry.

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    Don't take this lightly

    A short comment on a warning by Google's Sergey Brin that web freedom faces its greatest threat, from government control to walled gardens like Facebook.

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    Download 32 Money Making Reports For Free!

    I'm giving you 32 free reports. That's no typo, 32 free ebooks focused on things you can do right now to make more money faster.

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    EdgeRank: What Facebook's New Algorithm Means For Your Business Page

    Facebook's news feed algorithm goes beyond EdgeRank and treats boring updates as spam. Post original content on a schedule and earn Story Bumps.

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    EMail Marketers, Format Your Emails In An Instant!

    This email formatting tool is a godsend for any email marketer. Like magic and at the blink of an eye, your email will be formatted and ready to paste into your autoresponder without requiring any tedious work from you!

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    Emergency Cash Tip #1: Make a Firesale

    If you’ve created some products in the past and you’re in dire need of some emergency cash, the best solution is a firesale! By holding a firesale, you can get your much-needed cash in no time and you can even get additional bonus by teaming up with the business’ hot shots. All you have to do is follow this 4-step, sure-win guide to holding a successful firesale.

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    Emergency Cash Tip #10: Web Design Work

    A lot of companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs are finding that having a website is crucial to achieve further success. Where do you fit in that scenario? Well, you’re the one who’s going to help them reach their goal! Needing emergency cash or not, doing web design work can give you some big bucks. It’s easy, and you have options, too! All you need to know are these.

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    Emergency Cash Tip #11: Put an Advertisement on Your Car

    Do you have a car? Do you want to earn some good and fast cash without actually doing anything? If you just said “Yes” to these two questions, then you have to know this! Various companies are looking for drivers who will allow them to put “wraps” on their car. If you are willing to advertise on your car for some $300-500 per month, then you just have to go to these sites….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #12: Freelance Writing Without Even Having A Customer

    Writing is a passion for many people. But for others, it is one good source of income. If you need some fast cash and writing appeals to you like a very tempting chocolate, then two words suit your need—freelance writing. On a previous tip, I have mentioned elance and forums as the places to go when finding great freelance writings gigs. What I didn’t mention is that there are three way better sites that offer you the same opportunity and even more! Curious what those sites are? Well, they are….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #13: Find a Freelance Babysitting Job

    After you surf the net continuously for ways to get emergency cash and you realize that all you find are lousy tips talking about business opportunities, then maybe this will appeal to you. This job usually offers cash and usually pays the same day. It doesn’t require much. It doesn’t need you to create a website, build traffic, or writes mountains of articles. All you need to do is deal with babies and cute toddlers. Are you getting the idea? Yes! I’m talking about freelance babysitting! Where do you find these fast cash-generating jobs? Well, just go to these sites….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #14: Use Myspace Forums to Sell Products

    Nowadays, youth and adults alike are hooked with MySpace. It allows us to interact with family and friends, even with those who are thousands of miles away. But do you know that just by socializing in MySpace, you can get some quick cash? Yep! You can earn a nice income by just infiltrating MySpace’s forums and advertising some products. You just have to know these things I’m about to reveal to you.

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    Emergency Cash Tip #15: Use Twitter to Market Your Myspace Forum Product

    Have you tried marketing products through MySpace yet? (See Emergency Cash Method #14) If not, you’re seriously missing some good opportunity! Think about it. You can get good amount cash just by socializing—something you’re already doing. Even better, you can actually market those same products you offer in MySpace through Twitter! Twitter is a great medium to expand your market and earn more cash. Regardless if you’re currently on a tight spot or not, tweeting about products can give you sweet revenues. Here’s what you just have to know.

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    Emergency Cash Tip #16: Enter into a Joint Venture Partnership

    A lot of internet marketers are finding pots of gold upon starting joint ventures. Do you know why? Well, for one, you can easily start creating or advertising products without thinking of the costs because somebody will share all the effort and expenses with you! A joint venture is a lucrative business you can turn to whenever you need emergency cash. BUT, there are three very important things you must remember when starting one.

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    Emergency Cash Tip #17: Offer Services to Internet Marketers

    As an internet marketer, you know the ins and outs of the business. You are familiar with what strategies work and what really are flops. You know the things that have to be done every day, and you also know that sometimes, marketers are in real need of a helping hand. Here is really where you can get some much-needed cash….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #18: Offer a Special Offer on the WarriorForum or SitePoint

    If there were just two websites that internet marketers really care about, those would be WarriorForum and SitePoint. And if there are just two websites where you can get hold of some emergency cash, it will be those same sites, too! If you’re still wondering and thinking, “Hey, I’m a member there! How can I get some fast cash?” then read on….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #19: Sell Custom Content Mini-Sites

    We have talked about getting some quick cash by writing, designing websites, and working as a graphic artist. In this tip, you’ll learn how those three individual works can be put together to give you not just fast cash but a nice sum of fast cash. Already curious of what this task involves? Let me give you some clues. It needs you to create something. That something starts with the word “mini.” Maybe you can supply the last word? Yes. We’re going to talk about making money with mini sites…

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    Emergency Cash Tip #2: Find a Freelance Tutoring Job

    Remember when you were younger and you wanted to get some extra bucks to spend in the coming the weekend? Remember when you babysat some neighbors’ kids to get a couple of bucks? Well, in the internet marketing world, when you’re up for some easy way to get extra cash, what you do is quite similar. What is it? Let me give you some clues. It involves you and a customer at a time in deep conversation. Already have an idea? Well, if you still can’t figure it out, you have to read on….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #20: Make a 5/95 JV Offer

    Sometimes, even if you have tried various means to get money quickly and even when you have humbled yourself and dropped your usual rates, you’re still not getting as much as you need! When time’s running out and you really, really, really need to get some emergency cash already, there’s one option you can always turn to—joint ventures. Drop everything down and read how to set this up in the shortest time possible.

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    Emergency Cash Tip #21: Sell Unprofitable Parts of Your Business

    Usually, when you’re an internet marketer, you don’t just start and continue one venture; you start multiple ventures. It is actually a good choice…but not when those ventures are unable to deliver your desired results. What is left for you to do when you’re caught in a tight spot and in serious need for emergency cash? Simple. You just have to sell the unprofitable parts of your business! Keep these things in mind and you’ll find how you can make fast money with the things that don’t really seem to produce revenues for you.

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    Emergency Cash Tip #3: Sell Your Junk Online

    Do you know that famous quote that says, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”? That quote can never be truer. If you are in need of some fast cash, all you have to do is to stick to this very principle—sell your junk online. But hold your horses! There are still some things on your checklist that you have to accomplish. What are they? Well, first….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #4: Sell Crafts on Etsy

    Do you have the hands of Vincent van Gogh or Hayao Miyazaki? Maybe you have been given a gift such as Michelangelo? If you have the colorful and imaginative mind of an artist, there is only one thing you have to do to get some cash when you really need it most…sell your craft. Where will you go when you want to sell you craft? Well, you can sell it offline, try to contact a local place, set up appointments, then hold an exhibition or sale, and try to get people to buy. OR you can sell your crafts on Etsy. Wait…. What exactly is Etsy?

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    Emergency Cash Tip #5: Sell Your Own Special Reports… The Fast Way

    If there’s just one thing we learn from life, it is “A lot of things happen fast.” And when you’re an internet marketer, you really have to work fast if you want some quick cash. One thing you can earn emergency cash from is by creating and selling special reports quickly. Take note of that word because that is the key toward success in this venture. Now, what do you have to do to create and sell special reports quickly? You have….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #6: Freelance as an Virtual Assistant

    If you’re currently on a tightrope and you need some emergency cash to save you from that spot, there are just two words you need to remember—virtual assistant. You just have to know the right place where various companies and individuals are seeking someone to fill this position. But throughout the World Wide Web, there is just one place you really have to know!

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    Emergency Cash Tip #7: Become a Freelance Writer

    Do you like writing? Are you somebody who keeps a journal or a blog? Regardless if you’re a muse of poetry or prose, there is one great option that will help you every time you need some fast cash. What is it? Becoming a freelance writer! These days, the demand for writers who will be up for the task of writing articles and eBooks is continuously increasing. So, if you’re a writer and you’re currently looking for some quick dough, then you just have to go to….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #8: Freelance Graphic Design Work

    Some people are so blessed with the gift of creativity. Are you one of those given the gift to create cover designs, banners, and logos? Well, look no further if you are looking to bring home some dough tonight! All you need to do is be yourself, be your graphic designer self, and you can already start earning! Well, of course, you still have to know these….

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    Emergency Cash Tip #9: Internet Marketing for Local Businesses

    Internet marketing is a very lucrative business. It is one of the best ways to attain fame and fortune without leaving the comfort of your own home. But wait! We’re NOT going to talk about how you can make money being an internet marketer BUT how you can make fast money using your internet marketing knowledge. You see, when you’re out of cash and you really need some quick, you just have to visit businesses around your area. Why? Well, you need some cash, and they need your expertise…

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    Emotions Can Make Sales!

    How come that some marketing strategies work effectively in promoting common products while the conventional and logical approach lags behind? The answer lies in the kind of marketing method that creates an appeal to the subconscious or emotion of people. Read John Delavera's article about how emotions can make sales and get his free 88 page blueprint, jam packed with internet marketing wisdom.

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    Essential Writing Skills

    Marketing requires not only a good mastery of persuasion. It also calls for at least a mastery of the basic writing skills. The idea behind it is simple: You can be persuasive, but you can't fool a reader with bad grammar. What do you need to improve your writing skills? Well...

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    Excellent article about engaging with customers with social media and email marketing....

    A reshared link to a Harvard Business Review post on three myths about what customers want, with a comment on relationships between brand and customer.

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    Exciting Changes For This Internet Business Blog!

    After dropping 55 domains, the focus is on InternetBusinessMastermind.com, with more posts, free downloads, tools, three main categories and short feeds.

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    Expats And Social Media

    How Facebook, blogs, forums and Skype changed expat life, from keeping in touch with home to researching a new country, with a comment on meetup.com.

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    Exploring The Five Top Benefits Of Email Marketing

    Email marketing saves time, builds your standing with customers, reaches them in real time, collects data and lets you restart contact with silent clients.

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    Facebook App Center - What Does It Actually Do?

    A short pointer to a Mashable guide on the Facebook App Center, which puts the apps you can use and share on Facebook in one place, and how it works.