sobota, 30 lipca 2011

(INSPIRING VIDEO) New Life Springs from 9 yr old Girl’s Death

This morning wife wife showed me this story
of a 9 year old girl. It moved me to tears.

Will you take a moment out of your day to
watch this video too?

http://www.appreciatelife.com/blog/9yroldhero

Thanks you.

Sincerely,

David

________________________________

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MarketingBestPractices.com and
the author of the Small Business
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piątek, 29 lipca 2011

CONFIDENTIAL.




Dear Friend,
Greetings to you and your family,I am Mr Maroz Walter the Auditing and Accounting section manager in AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (A.D.B) Ouagadougou Burkina faso.I need your urgent assistance in transferring the sum of ($39.5) million to your account within 10 or 14 banking days.This money has been dormant for years in our Bank with out claim.So this is the reason why i contacted you in a good manner so that the bank can release the money to you as the next of kin to the deceased customer.If you really want to do this business with me,let me have a positive response from you via return mail for more personal discussions and transmission of documents,facilitated and get back to me immediately.I am expecting your urgent response.

 

Best Regards.

 

Mr Walter.

 

czwartek, 28 lipca 2011

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT AND READY THIS MASSAGE.



Dear Friend,

Please this is important and very urgent I have an urgent transaction of $15 million
usd to transfer to your nominated account, am Mr WILLY FRANK am
DIRECTOR OF THE DEPATMENT OF INFRSTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY in AFRICAN
DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB in OUAGADOUGOU , BURKINA FASO .

After going through some old files in the records, I discovered that if I do not
remit this money out urgently it will be forfeited for nothing. The
owner of this account unfortunately died in the Pennsylvania passenger
flight that was high jacked Confidental Business Partnership
Proposalby terrorist.

He was a victim of the 11th September 2001
terrorist attack in America No other person knows about this account
or any thing concerning it, the account has no other beneficiary and
my investigation proved to me as well that his company does not know
anything about this account and the amount involved is (USD 15 MILLION) fifteen million United States
Dollars.

I want to transfer the USD 15 MILLION)fifteen million United
States Dollars into a safe foreigners account abroad , I am only
contacting you as a foreigner because this money can not be approved
to a local bank here, but can only be approved to any foreign account
because the money is in US dollars and the former owner of the account
is a foreigner too.I know that this message will come to you as a
surprise as we don't know our selves before, but be rest assure that
this is life time business for both of us even for our generation to
come,With believe in the Almighty that you will never let me down in
this business.

You are the only person that I have contacted in this
business, so please reply urgently so that I will inform you the next
step to take urgently .together so that you can receive this money
into a foreign account or any country of your choice where the fund
will be safe I will fly to your country for withdrawal and sharing and other
investments I am contacting you because of the need to involve a
foreigner with foreign account and foreign beneficiary.I need your
full co-operation to make this work fine because the management is
ready to approve this payment to any foreigner who has correct
information about this account, which I will feed you with, if you are
able and with capability to handle such amount in your account strict
confidence and trust according to my instructions my advice for our
mutual benefit because this opportunity will never come again in my
life.

I need truthful person in this business because I don't want to
make mistake I need your strong assurance and trust. With my position
now in the office I can transfer this money to any foreign reliable
account, which you can provide with assurance that this money will be
intact pending my physical arrival in your country for sharing.And I
want to remind you that your share has been calculated at 40% of the total
sum.
WITH Regards,
Mr WILLY FRANK
PLS REPLY ME WITH THIS MY PRIVATE EMAIL
ADDRESS willy_frank@yahoo.com

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This is going to be very short because
today I'm in a Mastermind meeting.

Here's a photo of my group...

http://www.davidfrey.us/e/mastermind.jpg

Many of these guys are some of the
smartest marketers on the planet.

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I
first started out in my entrepreurial
journey is that I didn't network and
interact with enough successful people.

Today, I would not be caught DEAD without
being in a mastermind program.

I created my own exclusive "Houston
Mastermind Group" and we meet 3-4 times a
year and share ideas and critique each
other's businesses.

Today I've received a LOT of super
powerful insights and strategies.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you find a
mastermind group that you can be a part of
on a regular basis.

Gotta run back to my Mastermind meeting.

Have a great day!

David

________________________________

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MarketingBestPractices.com and
the author of the Small Business

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wtorek, 26 lipca 2011

5 Unusual Lead Generation Magnets Revealed


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_____________________________________

TODAY'S ARTICLE...

    "5 Unusual Lead Generation
        Magnets Revealed"

Generating qualified leads is almost
always a multiple step process.

The first step is to just get people to
raise their hands and say, "I'm
interested!"

To do that, you need a "hook" or something
to capture the interest of a prospect.

In the lead generation world, we call that
a "lead generation magnet."

Lead gen magnets are usually offered on a
landing page, which is a page that's sole
purpose in life is to get someone to
request your magnet.

One of the most common questions I get
about lead generation is, "What do I offer
someone?"

To answer that question you should first
ask yourself this question...

___________________________________

What Is Their Nastiest Problem?
___________________________________

You see, people are programmed to respond
to offers that solve their worst problems.

So ask yourself, what is my target
market's nastiest, smelliest, ugliest,
problem?

The top 3 problems in a market usually
never go away. They will always be a
problem till the end of time.

So create a magnet that solves one of the
top 3 problems that your market is
suffering from.

___________________________________

So Here Are a Few Ideas For You
___________________________________

DISCLAIMER: These are ideas that would
work in MY business, but there are
probably better magnets that you can use
in YOUR business.

IDEA #1 - A list of tools that you use

People want to know what secret tools
you're using in your business to be so
successful.

They think that you have some type of
competitive advantage because of a secret
tool that you use. So offer a list of
those tools and explanations of how you
use them in a special report forma.

IDEA #2 - A video tour of your office

Depending on the type of business you're
in, people want to know what you do in
your office and what it looks like.

Shoot a 30-40 minute video tour of your
offices and give an explanation of what
happens in those offices.

IDEA #3 - A mindmap with a video tour

Create a mindmap of using a software like
MindJet or MindMeister of how to solve a
bad problem and then fire up a screen
recording software like Camtasia and walk
your audience through the mindmap.

IDEA #4 - A collection of something

I collect stuff like copies of
advertisements, landing pages,
salesletters, and website designs that I
like. (We call these swipe files in the
marketing world)

Why not offer people a collection of
something that you've assembled that has
value to your audience.

IDEA #5 - Interviews with people

Why not go out and do recorded interviews
of people who've already overcome the
problems that your market faces.

People always want to know "How did they
do it?"

Go to the people who've already done it
and interview them, turn the interview
into transcripts and create an ebook.

Offer the ebook and the audios as your
lead gen magnet.

So there you have it, 5 very unusual lead
geneation magnets that you can easily
create and offer to your market in
exchange for their contact information.

___________________________________

Want To Become a Lead Gen Guru?
___________________________________

Today's article was only a small snippet
of what you'll discover in our Lead
Generation Masters program.

http://www.TheLeadGenerationMasters.com

(paste the link into your browser)

Here's just a sampling of what you'll
learn in this program....

-> A surefire way the average business
owner can triple their list in 90 days

-> The #1 secret weapon to keep yourself
generating leads and leaving your
competition in the dust

-> An actual example of how to use video
to get targeted leads to your site
effectively

-> A specific method to boost your opt-ins
by 20 - 50% overnight

-> 3 crucial ways blog content can sway
your readers into signing up for more

-> A 3 step roadmap to build your website
to draw search engine attention and boost
your rankings

-> Learn a tried-and-true way to begin
building a huge list of subscribers
through partnerships

-> 3 powerful keys to creating authority
sites that create unstoppable amounts of
leads

-> Putting your list-collector on
autopilot so its working even while you
sleep!

If you want to get serious about lead
generation, you'll need this program.

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Have a successful day!

David

P.S. I'm a huge fan of this home business
opportunity. So much so, that I've been a
part of it for over 5 1/2 years. And I
look forward to being a part of it for the
next 5 1/2 years and beyond.

If you're interested in partnering with
me, watch this brief video message.

http://www.MyUltimateHomeBusiness.com

_____________________________________

David Frey is the CEO of
MarketingBestPractices.com
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From ideabook.com: Chuck Green's Design Likes > Issue 112


Chuck Green's Design Likes
Dear Ed -- thanks for subscribing.

I've met a bunch of designers in recent months -- through a conference and other various meetings and correspondence -- and want to tell you how encouraged I am. It's easy to get cynical about this business, but the folks I've met give me a sense that most are committed to and enthusiastic about the craft. If you and I haven't met -- I hope we someday will. 

Be well, Chuck 


Check out my Adobe InDesign Ideabook: 315 template files in 19 different categories
Everything from brochures, newsletters, and direct mail to packaging, calendars, and books (one CD works with both Mac and PC). Use two or three files and you'll pay for the entire book and disc...

 


Language resources for naming

I love to discover new names for organizations, products, services, and domains. In a world where everyone is looking for a distinctive, descriptive, mind-catching name, it is not a process for those who are short on time and energy.

Recently I invested a few hours tracking down some better tools. Here is the beginning of a list of resources that will, eventually, be added to the reference section of Jumpola.com.

Here > My Jumpola.com links page...

Here > Acronym Finder: A dictionary of acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms...

Here > Etymology Dictionary: Explanations of the original meanings of various words...

Here > Glossarist: A searchable directory of glossaries and topical dictionaries...

Here > Hutchinson Dictionary of Difficult Words: Difficult words and their definitions...

Here > Naming Online: Generates names from words and varying formuli...

Here > Nameboy: Generates domain names from terms entered...

Here > NetLingo.com: Definitions of words from the online world...

Here > OneLook meta Dictionary: Search 1000-plus dictionaries simultaneously...

Here > Rhyming Dictionary: Add a word and choose from types of rhymes...

Here > WordConstructor: Generates new or changes existing words...

Here > WordNet: A database of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs grouped as concepts...

Here > WordSpy: Word lover's guide to new words...

Discuss this topic here... 
 

  An example of solid, smart marketing and graphic design

This piece from The Flores Shop for Owens & Minor (a medical supply distributor) is, to my way of thinking, what graphic design is all about.

Design should not be sycophantism - it should be the honest telling of the client's story. This concise campaign does just that. It may not win a designing with the stars competition, but I bet it's fruitful investment for the client.

Here > The Owens & Minor case study...

Here > An interactive brochure with a USB WebKey that launches into an impressive testimonial video...

Here > A rolling tag line...

Here > A direct mail piece (1.2MB PDF)...

Here > The Flores Shop website...

Discuss this topic here...


 
Is there a place for you in the new design community?

If you're a writer, designer, illustrator, photographer, editor, developer, or marketer, the obvious answer is yes. The proof is in the many new studios popping up to specialize in the development of content for the new generation of phones and tablets.

Electric Type, for example, bills itself as a digital book foundry. Here, they provide us with a taste of how some of the aforementioned players have collaborated to reinvent a storybook.

Here > A video tour of their first project: The Jungle Book...

Here > How it was made...

Here > About Electric Type...

Here > Illustrator Nigel Buchanan's portfolio...

Discuss this topic here...



A look at HTML5 from all directions

In his "Thoughts on Flash" article of April 2010, Steve Jobs makes his argument for why Apple no longer supports Flash - that Adobe's Flash is proprietary and therefor a "closed" platform and that Apple wants an "open" one.

Enter HTML5. As Jobs explains it, "...we strongly believe that all standards pertaining to the web should be open. Rather than use Flash, Apple has adopted HTML5, CSS and JavaScript - all open standards."

"HTML5, the new web standard that has been adopted by Apple, Google and many others, lets web developers create advanced graphics, typography, animations and transitions without relying on third party browser plug-ins (like Flash). HTML5 is completely open and controlled by a standards committee, of which Apple is a member."

That's a necessary preface to showing you the official HTML5 website. I point you to it because of the technology it represents AND for the design of it's logo and icons.

Here > The logo and website design...

Here > The technology...

Here > Thoughts on Flash by Steve Jobs...

Here > If you're ready to dig in, check out James Williamson's tutorial on Lynda.com: HTML5: Structure, Syntax, and Semantics (a few tidbits of which can be viewed for free)...

Here > When will HTML5 be ready for primetime? This recent article by Stephen Shankland for CNET News ends with the following "...although the HTML5 standardization process is very drawn out, it's not charting some future ideas. More often, it's codifying the present, settling down practices already supported in browsers and used on the Web. So in many regards, HTML5 is already here"...

Discuss this topic here...



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MyFonts: Creative Characters interview with Gerard Unger
Here > http://new.myfonts.com/newsletters/cc/201106.html

It's rare that good work is easy. (For me anyway.)

Do you know Jeff Fisher? If you don't, let me introduce him. He's an designer and author who teaches (primarily), about identity and branding. I always pick up something useful when I visit his Facebook page..
Here > http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Fisher-LogoMotives/18597299183

Restraint is a core design principle
Here > http://tinyurl.com/6evpkqn 

Lovely hand lettering by Alan Ariail
Here > http://custom-lettering.blogspot.com/2010/11/say-it-aint-so.html

Nice set of icons from Eight Hour Day for the New York Times
Here > http://tinyurl.com/6fmagft

Haha. The world's website made from chocolate. (via FWA)
Here > http://www.whittakers.co.nz/

Problem/Solution: Photos of varying quality.
Here > http://tinyurl.com/6khh8dt

The AIGA.org site makeover
Here > http://tinyurl.com/6lbx6gl



Meet illustrator Diego Patiño


I was struck, in particular, by the first image I'll point you to - I love the movement and vibrancy of it. Not surprisingly, it was recently awarded American Illustration's silver award in the editorial illustration category.

Here > Example 1 (click the image to see it full-size)...

Here > Example 2...

Here > Example 3...

Here > His website...

Discuss this topic here...



Meet illustrator and designer Alex Varanese


In his short career (he's only 30) Alex Varanese has demonstrated a talent for illustration, design, typography, and 3D modeling. In an interview I link to below, he speaks of the influence of video games and computer science - both of which are obvious in his work.

Here > Example 1...

Here > Example 2...

Here > Example 3...

Here > Varanese's website...

Here > An interview with Smartpress.com...

Discuss this topic here... 




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Color Harmony Guide: From French designer Dominique Trapp...
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Communicating With Color: Based on Leatrice Eiseman's seminars on the psychology of color...
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The Copywriter's Handbook: Bob Bly's classic guide to copywriting...
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Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to Graphic Design: One of my favorite design books...
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Getting it Printed: How to wrestle control of your printed work...
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poniedziałek, 25 lipca 2011

3 Winning Press Release Stories You Can Use Today

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TODAY'S ARTICLE:

    "3 Winning Press Release Stories
          You Can Use Today"

When small business owners and independent
professionals come to me asking how to "get the
word out" about their business, I often
recommend that they try to get some publicity
from the local media.

And the fastest and simplest way to get
publicity is to write a press release announcing
something newsworthy about your business.

But this is where people get STUCK!

They have no idea what to write or what to say
in a press release that will get the interest of
the local media.

So let me share with you THREE TYPES of press
releases that have always worked or me.

_____________________________________

The "Rags to Riches" Press Release
_____________________________________

The first type of press release is a "rags to
riches" story.

The media loves rags to riches stories because
their audience loves these types of stories.

So you can write your own story about how you
started with next to nothing and then rose up to
make a name for yourself.

Your headline could read like this...

"Local Hot Tub Dealer Starts With Nothing and
Builds a Thriving Business."

In your press release you just tell your story
about how you started with nothing and created a
thriving local business.

The media will love it.

The second type of press release is...

____________________________________________

The "Giving Back to Charity" Press Release
____________________________________________

The media loves to help charities and they
admire small businesses who are trying to make a
difference in their communities.

So if you have a sale or an event that is
donating a percentage of your revenues to a
charity, THAT is newsworthy.

Your headline might go something like this...

"Local Consultant Donates His Consulting Fees to
 to Help Build Schools In Africa."

The press also likes to help people out with
their charity events.

One time our church held a charity event with
the proceeds going to the youth program and the
local news gave us a huge mention.

If you're not giving to a charity, start doing
that today.  :-)

I sit on the board of this charitable
organization...

http://www.WorldTeacherAid.org

The third type of press release is...

______________________________________

The "Down Economy" Press Release
______________________________________

Right now, the media is looking for local
businesses that are succeeding in this down
economy.

Any time you can write a story that coincides
with a recent news event, your chance of getting
your story run increases dramatically.

That's called "piggybacking."

Piggybacking your story means that you are
combining your story with a recent news event or
something that's getting a lot of press right
now.

The down economy is getting a lot of news right
now so you could piggyback off of that by
writing about how your company is beating the
recession.

Your headline could read something like this...

"Local Business Owner Says, 'What Recession?'"

or...

"Local Entrepreneur Says 'The Recession Is the
Best Time to Start You Own Home Business'"

As I've always said, you're one press release
away from massive exposure.

________________________________

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Recently we interviewed NINE of the most
experienced publicity experts in the business.

If you are interested in generating more
publicity for your business, then I recommend
investing in this product...

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(copy and paste the link into your browser)

In this program you'll discover...

->  3 simple techniques to get reporters to pick
up the phone when you call

->  5 steps to designing a 1-page pitch that
will grab the attention of the media

->  The biggest loser's secret to creating fame
in the local market and how you can do this - no
matter your industry

->  5 key publicity relationships you must build
in order to get celebrity status attention for
your business

->  The tested, tried and true way of making
sure your press release hits the top of the
search engines over and over again

->  The #1 success strategy to get respect and
the YES from big name bloggers looking to
promote your business

->  How to stand out from the 300+ press
releases sent to that reporter today

->  Learn the #1 way 80% of journalists are
finding new celebrity experts every day

->  5 surefire ways to create "buzz" through
social media for your business and brand

Go and get this program today...

http://www.ThePublicityMasters.com

(copy and paste the link into your browser)

Have a successful day!

David

P.S. I'm holding a webinar tonight in which I
share how I started a little home based business
over 5 years ago that's blossomed into a
goldmine for me and my family.

I'm looking for partners. If you're interested,
watch this brief video message.

http://www.MyUltimateHomeBusiness.com

_____________________________________

David Frey is the author of the
Small Business Marketing Bible and
the CEO of MarketingBestPractices.com


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The tutorial was the hottest thing on our site for a week.
 
The video was by the team at Photo Extremist and in the post we also mentioned their Trick Photography and Special Effects eBook. Since mentioning it we've had so many readers email us to thank us for the eBook that I thought I'd mention it again more specifically today in this email.
 
The eBook covers a heap of tricks and projects that many photographers will find fun to do. It covers a wide range of tricks and techniques including:
  • Long Exposure Effects
  • Light Painting (with a large variety of techniques including the Steel Wool shot on the front cover)
  • In-Camera Illusions (like forced perspective, shaped Bokeh)
  • HDR Photography
  • Infrared Photography
  • 360 Degree Photography
  • Loads of Photoshop Projects
There are over 190 pages of instruction and plenty of illustrative photos to inspire and help you complete the projects.
 
This PDF eBook is perfect for photographers looking for some fun projects - it's literally packed with them. It retails for $27 USD.
 
 
 
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