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Online conferencing just became even more affordable

Tim Brownlaw — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:11:51 +0000

In the beginning

It was about, oh, 7 or 8 years ago when my web host at the time went belly up and left me needing to go through that painful task of finding another web hosting company.

Back in those days, there were a lot of companies offering hosting of one form or another, most of which are no longer with us.

I had stumbled across a company called Kiosk in my travels prior to this and so I took another look. Even back then they had the trial offer which was $1 for 30 days so I signed up to take a look.

Now one of the things that caught my attention was the fact that they held a lot of online conferences where we’d all end up attending and get absolutely swamped ( I mean that in a nice way ) with information from anyone in the room.

To me it was heaven! I was able to learn from some successful marketers and also add my own two cents worth to those who’d listen. Through all that I made many good friends that I still work with on a regular basis to this very day.

A group of us even “broke away” and started up our own mentoring website. Which is still going and where I get to amaze everyone with my PHP and Database knowledge and we get up to all sorts of fun projects. That’s been going for over 3 years and it’s got a regular following. Not forgetting the other mentors who teach website design and ebook creation and a whole range of good stuff. Ok I’m a little biased but it’s great knowledgeable group of great people.

Anyway, The conferencing software that was being used was “someone else’s” and the number of folk attending these webinars was quite large which meant the cost was quite high for the hosting owners.

So they decided to develop their own conferencing software! Which they did and it was called HotConference.

Now that allowed the ordinary marketer a very affordable platform where they could invite people along and share their programs or courses and hold group sessions.

There were many companies and business using it. I’d sign up to some conference and guess what they were using… It was amazing who was using this software. It was quite a broad spectrum.

But there were a few drawbacks. For one, it would only run on Windows which was frowned upon by the Linux and Mac users. The cost at the time was very affordable, but over time many more conference programs have popped up like GotoMeeting, which I also use and quite like.

There was a push to make Hotconference multi platform, which means to make it so it can run under any operating system. Porting the existing windows based program to other formats was obviously out of the question. So the next way to achieve this was to go Flash Based so it can run in a Web Browser…

It’s been a while coming and a lot of work has been done to get the bugs out but now it’s pretty solid.

The price though was still a bit high and I think a lot of people either moved on to other things or started using other , slightly less expensive programs. Not by much though…we are talking a few dollars difference.

To the present day.

So here we are… The new GVOConference is now released and it’s going rate is $8.97 USD per month per room. Now that is affordable!

It is a major drop in price and one that makes it just about crazy not to use if you are wanting to hold your own online conferences to promote your business or opportunity or like me – invite people along to teach them what you know.

There are a lot of conferences going on at GVO to demonstrate this software. So if you are interested I strongly suggest that you click on the link and get the invited to the next conference call which will show off all it’s features and give you a feel for it.

If you have never seen or heard of online conferencing, I especially urge you to attend. It just gives you so many more options to get you in front of others as a group and give a presentation or just chin wag.

If you just want to chin wag you could always just use Skype. But that is only good for text and voice in small groups and it also depends upon how Skype is feeling at the time. I do use and like Skype too.

It is a great and affordable service to add to your marketing toolbox.

So sign up for your Free 7 Day trial and give it a good testing out.

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What Do You Recommend to People who are Struggling Online?

Tim Brownlaw — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:06:26 +0000

Why is that a Problem?

Well mainly because, you have to know what information you are looking for and it’s also very disorganized and can be really hard to find.

Plus there is that, huge, possible distraction of finding that “something else” that’s interesting and there’s a few hours down the drain.

“Well I am a little stuck”

So when you meet or catch up with someone on Skype, Facebook, Twitter or Sokule…. etc and you ask them what they are doing and how they are going, you may, more often than not, get the answer, “Well I’m a little stuck” or “I’m not sure what I am doing”…

So you have two choices.

Sit down with them ( face to face or in Virtual Internet Land ) and explain what you can to them OR
Offer them a resource they can find the answers and Still Stay in touch with you so you can help them and others out with what you know at the same time!

Point 1.

Now I do a lot of “one on one” and while I don’t mind doing that, it does take time away from doing those “other things” I need to do. I’m also more of a techie head and can bore you to death about that till the cows come home. While I know about marketing, I’m probably not the best teacher when it comes to that side of things.

Point 2.

Well I’ve had a few things to offer in regards to that, and while they are great, they may not be suitable as a starting place for someone starting out.

I’m always on the lookout for Quality Training Programs.

Now it would be very silly of me to make any claims of having found the Ultimate Training Program that you can have someone join and they’ll run off and start doing great things.

This is pretty close to that!

The Criteria

Criteria 1.

Advice via Ebooks and Videos on their own have some merit. But if there is No Way to ask questions and get answers to any issues that may arise… like “Yeah but FTP – I saw you doing that but it isn’t working for me…. What do I do”… You are Sunk!

Have access to as many Training Videos, guides, ebooks as possible AND be able to ask questions and get answers quickly!

Criteria 2.

Websites are essential when you are operating on the internet and this is probably the biggest sticking point that brings people to a screaming halt.

Clearly show, step by step, how to create a website using Free Tools like Kompozer and also have the ability to quickly install a WordPress Website.

Criteria 3.

Websites need Hosting and that’s another sticking point.

Have a Simple Hosting Account creation facility included, which just requires you entering in the domain name and clicking the “Create Account” button.
Simple One Click access to your websites Cpanel.

Criteria 4.

A Website needs to have a Domain Name and that has to be registered with a domain name registrar.

Show step by step how to register a Domain Name and where to get the best deals.

Criteria 5.

Now Building a website in itself can be pretty useless. You really need to have a purpose and know how to monetize it and have it setup to drag in the traffic.

Show, step by step how to Research an Idea, Find Keywords, Find related affiliate products, Create Content and Create the actual Website From Scratch to produce a profitable website.

Criteria 6.

There are many different Marketing Models you can implement so knowing what they are and the Wheres and Whys to use them, is very important.

Clearly explain all the various Marketing Methods along with the Pros and Cons of each. Also discuss the possibilities of combining various aspects of each.

Criteria 7.

All this Making Money Online is really no different to running a Business. It is a Job where you are the Boss and this is something the majority, never quite get!

Make it abundantly clear what the Big Picture is and how you should be thinking about what you are trying to achieve. This is probably the most important, misunderstood aspects of Making Money.

Criteria 8.

There is no question, Social Marketing, in regards to allowing people to easily communicate with each other, is paramount to producing a thriving community where people can easily network and share Ideas and services.

Have a system which allows people to easily interact with each other.

Criteria 9.

Forums are a great way to allow the sharing of Ideas and have ongoing Discussions

Have a Forum thats active.

Criteria 10.

With so many tools and resources, the actual website has to be intuitive and easy to navigate. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to Find Things.

Make the Website intuitive to use and easy to navigate.

I think I’ll stop there at 10.

On their own, these are just tools.

Having a swag of tools is just like having a well decked out Cruise Ship, with all the toys. You can have lots of fun on it, but without a Captain that knows what he’s doing, that ship aint going to go anywhere exciting!

Plus you need a superb crew specialized in looking after the guests on that Cruise ship.

Criteria 11.

Have an experienced Captain at the Helm and an exceptional crew.

This is where Curtis Andrew (Captain), Ryan Allaire and the IIA Team ( the crew) make the difference.

Curtis shares everything he’s learned, from how to focus, plan and execute. To say this another way, it’s the quality Mentoring Curtis provides that sets this apart.

How Much is it to get a Ride on this “Cruise Ship”?

Read the pricing on the website and be sitting down when you do!

But PLEASE do not think for one moment that the Price is so low, that there will be any other charges. There are no other charges to be a member!

Yes, you may need an Autoresponder Service and you will need to pay for your Domain Names registrations, but thats it.

There are NO OTO’s, upsells or sidesells. What you pay gets you all of the above and more. (Note: When I joined I was expecting an OTO and was pleasantly surprised ).

So Why Recommend This?

A site like this has a ton of stuff and like similar sites, its easy to get lost… So there is a Step by Step Guide to follow to get you up and running on the Forum and get you using the Social System. Then you move on to the other training courses.

In the Training Modules the same applies. You are taken step by step and what you have done and where you are up to is recorded so you can continue on where you left off.

So a new member isn’t going to be scratching their head wondering what to do.

And remember, you can always ask. The Forum is very active and the owner ( Curtis Andrew ) is always around to answer any questions.

There are very regular updates…

One Last Thing to Consider.

Who runs this thing and why listen to them?

Curtis Andrew and Ryan Allaire are the creators and owners of InternetIncomeAcademy.

Curtis has over 10 years experience, has created Several 7 Figure Businesses. He loves making profitable websites and doesn’t stop working on one till its earning at least $100 / day. Which he does a whole lot quicker than you think…

Ryan Allaire is a more “behind the scenes” kind of guy involved in a number of marketing Launches.

Curtis does the Videos, and I personally love his teaching style.

Very easy to listen to and he explains things in a very simple fashion, which I have an ear for cause thats what I do or try to.

So for someone that this is completely new to any of this, will have very little problems in getting a grasp on whats going on.

Curtis is also astoundingly active on the Forum and he’s been answering my questions before the “ink gets dry” on the posting and hes a man of action too.

Conclusion.

Support, training, Guidance, Social Interaction and Automation of those annoying tasks many don’t have time to learn, On going training, a very knowledgeable and active and knowledgeable owner and a Price that you’d be paying for the kind of Hosting that is provided, makes this a really great place for someone starting out, someone wanting to network or someone wanting to have available, a service like this they can direct people to and earn a commission for their troubles.

It’s a win- win situation in my opinion and you are welcome to comment, agree or disagree, it doesn’t matter.

What does matter is that you check out the website at http://www.timbrownlaw.com/recommends/InternetIncomeAcademy

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Traffic Leads 2 Income – Update #1

Tim Brownlaw — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:56:29 +0000

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As you may have noticed I’ve already posted about this great program and as it’s very much on the move and improve I thought I’d start up some update posts.

Myself and a few others are having a chat in the TL2I Skype Room – which is one of the many ways we can keep in touch and inspire and help each other out with the system, marketing in general and whatever else arises… It’s actually quite active. Along with the weekly Online conferences we all get to know each other pretty quickly which is a great way to learn and network.

Skype Chat rooms can be very Grand!

I had considered Skype Chats as something of a toy early on but get a few people in a room all with the same aim in life, to develop and grow an online business.

I had really experienced the full benefits of Skype while I was involved in my small part in developing TL2I. If there was an issue, we’d jump on a Skype Group Call and get the issue cleared up and march onto the next thing. It worked really well.

So whats new in TrafficLeads2Income?

The Weekly conference calls are still going and the attendance each week is slowly on the increase as people find out it’s a great place to learn some new tricks or hear one of the guest speakers. There have been a few great ones of late. I’m not going to elaborate on those, you’ll just have to join and find out about them yourself. Some have been recorded so they’ll be accessible in the members area. Yes, even if you join for Free.

All 10 Steps are now available to Free members. In the recent past, the 10th Step was only available for paid members. So now, you can join for Free and use the whole system including the LCP system which is so great for anyone starting out to the seasoned Pro. They are geared to be used on Traffic Exchanges, ie A Quick View by someone surfing the TE , Grab their attention and get their name and email address.

Oh and now the GVO EResponder system has been incorporated into the LCP ( Lead Capture Page ) creation. Select your Autoresponder, fill in the info, upload your image if you wish, even add Video using EasyVideoProducer and save it and Bingo, instant Lead Capture Page.

Now there is Step 11.

One of the things you can do with Step 11 is to choose your LCP Template from a selection. Which is a nice feature so you can stand out from the rest. Also the commissions on promoting TL2i Increase from 20% as a Free member to 50% as a paid member, so there is definitely an advantage and the Paid Members Fee is priced just right! In fact, the number of people who upgrade from the Free Membership is quite high. Why? It’s value for money.

Follow the system and Win.

Like with anything, these kinds of programs only work IF you follow the system. And it is a good system. Each Step is clearly laid out. If in doubt there is live help in the Skype Room, or in the conference room or in the Forum or you can “Ask Admin”, a nice feature to get in touch with Rob himself and get any problems sorted out.

The emphasis is – To Work with your Downline.

When you get someone join you in any program, it is very very important to A) Get in touch with them and welcome them and thank them for joining with you and B) walk them through the system and C) Work with them to build their business using it…

Think you can’t get the parts B) and C) under your belt… Fear Not! The TL2I community will help any member, but it is preferred if you do make an attempt at assisting where you can. And remember, you’ll get shown the ropes and whatever else in the way of useful information that might come up…

Why Would You Want to Join Traffic Leads 2 Income?

A very good question! Number One reason would be that you’ve already joined a zillion programs in the past and never got anywhere… I will say this for the folk at TL2I, you won’t get left out, you won’t be allowed to fail but they can’t make you do it. But you’ll be prompted in a friendly way like “Hey Tim- What Step are you upto…?” , “What are you stuck on”, “What do you mean you aint got time…… it just takes a few minutes to do this step…”

The Other Good reason is – it has a Systematic Approach in getting You up and running. It’s Step by Step system, follow it and if it don’t work, we’ll all jump in and see what you can do to improve upon what you are doing wrong or not doing! It’s one of the best systems I’ve come across and as you may know, I’m an easy target for getting distracted. Well Mr Gehring will make sure you keep focused, in a nice way of course! You could think of it more as a Buddy System with live mentoring from someone that knows his stuff.

And finally, it’s affordable and will have seeing success which isn’t the case in a lot of other programs. I was going to say “Similar” but Rob has got this figured out and has come up with a very unique system.

Anyways, we’re talking about creating videos for our pages now, so I’ll jump back into the conversation and hopefully see you at one of the online conferences or in the skype room.

All you need to do now is join up as a member and start implementing the system. Hope to be saying Hi to you real soon.

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Have you Googled yourself lately?

Tim Brownlaw — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:03:10 +0000

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Now this might seem a bit egotistical but in reality it’s a very interesting exercise on how you can get yourself “known” out there by the sites you have built, forums you have joined and other sites you are a member of.

Is it a kind of social proof? Well I’d say , yes! Hang on, I’ll just check if there is anything bad mentioned about me – Nope – all is good!

It’s a bit of a history tour of what you’ve done and what you’ve been a part of! I know I’d forgotten I’d participated in the many sites that come show up as places I’m known in.

Fortunately for me, there isn’t that many Tim Brownlaw’s around , so I know what I get to see is actually about me. Big Ego rush!

I’d like to catch up with anyone that shares my own name. We could be related! Who knows…some lost relatives out there I’ve never met. (actually I have caught up with a branch of the family that stems back to my great grandfathers time.)

Go on – try it! All you need to do is enter in your name in double quotes in Google or any other search engine you prefer and see what comes up. ie “Tim Brownlaw” and Bingo!

One thing this does show regarding forums. If you participate in Forums ( and I hope that you do ) and you are promoting anything which you can mention in your Forum Signature then you’ll definitely get “More Exposure” out there on the search engines.

It’s kind of nice to have your Own Personal Keywords – that being – your own name!

And on another very important note….

Today is the last day of 2009 here, So I’d like to thank you for your support over 2009 and I hope that you continue to come along and have your mind messed with – whoops – I mean – learn something useful, and I certainly hope you’ll continue to do so in 2010.

So to you and yours from myself and my family – a very sincere Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2010!

Let’s make it big in 2010! It’s got nice even numbers, that has to help – right?

Cheers

Tim Brownlaw

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This is about MyLot..

Tim Brownlaw — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:08:44 +0000

A New Social Network Adventure

Nope, MyLot is a new discovery of mine – prompted by my good friend Lou Roggio. It’s rather interesting, in fact it could very addictive and for a lot of Good Reasons.

I think Community is a more appropriate term for MyLot

You can open Discussions, you can start up your own little blogs, you can ask for help on getting articles done etc (you have to pay of course). But it’s number one feature as I see it is it’s ability to expose you to a whole new world. I say a Whole New World as you are going to read and participate in a very broad range of topics.

It’s much much better than FaceBook and MySpace.

It’s a very well laid out, easy to use system and in my opinion it’s going to outshine the likes of Facebook and MySpace.

It’s quite “busy” as there are a lot of things you do – useful things. Umm there is NO Farmville and all thoes games that have polluted facebook. I do hope MyLot does not go down the same path.

So join and open up a discussion on your Niche!

It’s as simple as joining up and starting a discussion on your Niche. What better way to start building interest in your Business.

Make sure it’s a fair discussion.

Those that haunt MyLot are either going to love you if you play fair or if you choose the path of being pushy with your business you’ll be promptly dispatched. There’s no other way to say it.

It’s just a fun place.

I’ve been in there for about 10 minutes and I’ve learnt alot, about stuff I’d never get to read anywhere else. It’s very interesting just to see what people are finding popular topics. Could be an idea for a Niche waiting for you in there. I know I’m scouring.

If you are into Being A Social Spectator

This is definitely the place for you.

Now I am looking to build a group in this..

And I would really love for you to be a part of it. For one it’ll give us a presence on there and let us have discussions on various matters. There are a number of folk looking for Biz Ops on there. Plus it’ll give you a great place to research and have fun at the same time.

How to join?

Simple – go to MyLot (clicking on my link ) and sign up and start experiencing MyLot.

Now that is My lot on MyLot for now! Promise…

PS- I have to change this font and color scheme on this website – YUK

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