For a while now, people have tried Facebook advertising and the results were only so-so.  Well, recently word in the marketing world is that Facebook is a valid marketing platform.

I just picked up a program by Ryan Deiss called Facebook Ad Power.  I just started watching the video lessons and so far so good.

I know the program won't be available for long, so if you wanted to see what it was all about, now is the time.

Check out Facebook Ad Power

Enjoy and let me know what you think…

Dan

If you're interested in starting an online business from home, and you'd like to learn about the top businessesthat are working RIGHT NOW, then check THIS out:

10 Business Models that are Working Online

You can get a free ticket to a 90-minute webinar called:  "10 REAL Online Businesses You Can Start From Home RIGHT NOW."

The training is being taught by a guy who has started several multi-million dollar businesses - ALL from his home. You'll want to see this (again, it's free).  As you may know, I've met Eben and have worked with him on other training programs he has created.  I have attended 4 of his live events and Eben really knows his stuff.

Register while they still have free seats available!

Let me know if you have questions or comments.

Talk soon…

Dan

Well, for anyone interested in online marketing - Stompernet is still open.  Just for a little while longer.

And, they are making the price MUCH more user friendly at $200 bucks a month.  I was an original member back when it was $800 a month and well worth it.  At $200 bucks including all the training and tools - it's a no brainer for anyone serious about doing business online.

Get in here: http://budurl.com/GetStomperNet

Want proof I'm in?  Here's my receipt showing I signed up.

I hope to see you in the forums and at the live events. 

Get in here: http://budurl.com/GetStomperNet

Talk soon.

Dan Buglio
Making you and your business smarter.

Don't know if you've heard yet, but there's something big happening over
at StomperNet on September the 9th, 2009.

They're keeping this one pretty close to the vest, but I've got the inside
skinny on one thing for sure - they're opening StomperNet back up to
new members.

It's about time - they haven't been open since May of 2008!

Looks like everything about this launch will be happening on this (pretty
cool) page:

    Check it out…

You really should go opt in because I hear there's going to be all
kinds of Early Bird stuff.

And mark your calendar for 9:09 am Eastern on the 9th.

It's one of those special days - 09/09/09 - and you know the folks over
at StomperNet, they don't do anything small.

So get check it out

Best regards,

Dan Buglio - The FreeIQ Guy

P.S. I'm pretty fired up to see what they're doing with this…they've already
hired 7 new faculty members since Brad came back.

   Here's that link again.

A friend of mine from Facebook just sent me the following email regarding John Reese's Opportunity.com program.

Is this a business that can be trusted? I'm in really bad shape financially and it would be perfect if money would start rolling in right away.  But, this sounds too good to be true.

Do you stand up for this company??

David

Here was my response:

David:

Can the business be trusted? Yes. If you don't like what you get, ask for a refund, you'll get it. I've spoken to John Reese on the phone privately a couple years back. He makes his living both DOING affiliate marketing and teaching it. I'm confident he makes way more money doing it than teaching.

Do the techniques work? Yes. But it's not like pushing a button and having money roll in. It does take work. As far as starting a business - affiliate marketing is one that requires the least amount of $$ to begin. Try opening a store at the mall, or some other bricks and mortar local business. This really can be started on a shoestring.

The whole concept involves finding affiliate programs that will pay you when someone you refer busy something. This is not a new concept and there are tens of thousands of affiliate programs you can promote. Amazon has an affiliate program, so it is definitely a mainstream concept.

I don't believe you can pay this guy $40 bucks a month and have money start piling in. You would need to go through the training and DO what is taught. And depending on your current computer savy it may take a bit of a learning curve.

Finding things to promote is easy. Getting web visitors to the offer and having them buy is where the work comes in. I believe the training will cover all that you'd need to get started and build a business out of it.

And again - if you dive in and find that it's not for you or overwhelming - then ask for a refund or cancel. The worst thing you could do is spend $40 a month and not implement.

I've been making a living online for the past 5 years so it is possible. And despite my experience level being what many would consider advanced, for $40 bucks a month it's worth it for me to join as well.

In the end - if you are flat broke - a job is a more reliable way to bring in money assuming you can find a job. If you can risk a few hundred bucks and have time to dig into the training and implement like crazy - this IS the real deal.

Hope this helps.

Dan

Check it out and make your own decision.  I joined today.  Here's the receipt to prove it. 

Watch the video below to check it out for yourself.

Talk soon!

~Dan

Here's a literal GOLD MINE of Information Marketingtips (it's a free 44-minute video training on how tolaunch and grow your Information Business online).

Inside, you'll learn an ingenious 3-step system to use to target a niche market… plus killer techniques for building a list, increasing your website sales, and MUCH more.

Watch this video now, and I'll talk to you soon,

Dan Buglio
The Free IQ Guy

 Get Some FREE ReTweet Images for Twitter!!!

If you've been on twitter for any length of time - you know that people will RT or "retweet" someone elses post if they feel it is worth passing along.

Well, why not make the content you produce simple and easy to pass along?

Disclaimer:  Before I begin, let me give credit where it's due.  Mike Filsame used something like this in his recent launch of the ButterFlyMarketing giveaway he is doing.  Then…  Frank Kern posted about it and showed how it's done in a video to promote Mikes launch.

Here is your ReTweet Kit:

Step 1:  Try it out.

(Click the image below to see how it works.)  - Be sure to show me some twitter love by telling your followers about this and following me!

 Step 2:  Download the images below. 

(Right Click and save to your computer)  Or, if you're on a Mac,just drag to your desktop.

 And now some smaller versions:

Step 3: Learn what code to put behind the image. 

Now, when it comes time to put articles, blog posts, pictures or videos on your websites. Use these images to encourage your visitors to spread the word by twittering about your content.

Leave me a comment below and let me know what you think!!!

Till next time…

Dan Buglio
The Free IQ Guy

Did you like this article?

You Bet!!!!

I've recently started a business helping local businesses get a jump on their competitors by using online video.  Here's my site helping local businesses:  OnlineVideoAdvantage.com

I've also used video quite successfully for my eCommerce stores.  Look at how much video I use in my HomeSmokeEater.com business.  I even have a whole page of videos explaining the benefits of the smoke eater I'm offering.

What's my point?

People would MUCH rather watch a quick, informative video than read some 18 page long text sales letter. 

Video:

• Engages
• Builds trust
• Builds credibility
• Allows your prospects get to know YOU and feel like they actually know you personally.
• Can demonstrate a product or service.
• Is REALLY Powerful.  Just imagine using video for before and after videos for contractors, decorators, cosmetic surgeons, etc.
• Can tell a story.
• Can entertain and educate - now called Edutainment.
• Can replace long sales copy.

Entire BIG internet launches have been done with video alone.  Remember Frank Kern and his most recent Mass Control launch?  $4,000,000 and it was done with 4 videos.  Even his sales letter was a video of Frank at a table showing the product and explaining it.  Yeah, I know it's Frank.  Oohh Aaahh.  But he doesn't have mystical powers.

You can do it too.  Lots of people are making money with online video including ME.

So, if you have any interest in figuring out how to make money with video, you've got to check out this call my friend Perry Lawrence is doing.  He's better known as AskMrVideo.

Get on the call and hear about 5-6 different people making LOTS of money with video.  Watch a video about the call here.

Sign up for the call here.

I'll be listening - and guess what?  I'm one of the people Perry will be talking about in his call.

Talk soon…

Dan Buglio
The FreeIQGuy.com

Launch Watch!!!

Unless you've been living in a cave, you've probably gotten a ton of email and seen some of the cool Frank Kern videos.

Whether you buy the course or not, I don't care. But if you don't pay attention to what Frank is doing in his launch, you are missing one of the greatest examples of marketing I've seen in the past 5 years woring in this online world.

Some Launch Details:

When:  February 16th, 1:00 PM Eastern Time (New York City Time)

Where:  Go here when the program goes live

How much?  About $2,000 but I hear there will be a payment plan.

What about the cool videos?  Again, just watching and analyzing these videos will give you a masters degree in marketing.  Seriously, they are that good.  And you won't even know you're being marketed to since they are so entertaining.

Here are the videos: (watch before they are taken down)

• Desire

• Results

• Flip the Bird Report - you've got to read it to believe it. Well, not really a video, but you get the point.  PDF actually.

• Case Studies - real people making real money. (even a 13 year old kid)

• Walk Through Video - this by itself is an amazing example of salesmanship on video.  Nothing fancy - but just a great pitch.  Watch and learn.

Launch Goes Live 1:00 PM Monday February 16th, 2009 - Don't Miss out. This WILL SELL OUT QUICK!

Again, here's the link where you go IF you decide to buy. 

Oh, forgot to mention - Frank is stacking on the cool.  Anyone who buys is going to get FREE access into a Mass Control Seminar in San Diego in late April.  The seminar itself is worth more than the cost of the entire course, but hey, that's just my opinion. What do I know? 

With just one technique (4-Day cash machine) I raked in over $20,000.  And I was selling replacement air cleaner filters. 

Make your own decision.  But at minimum, watch the videos to see one of the best examples of online marketing with video I've ever seen.

Enjoy and I'll see you at the San Deigo event.

Dan Buglio
The Free IQ Guy

What would it do for YOUR Business….

… if YOU could get a 45% Opt-in Rate?

While this isn't a paint by numbers system on getting a 45% opt in rate, there are a few things you can learn from Frank Kerns latest video squeeze page.

Step 1:  Watch the video here:

Here's the video

(It will open in a new window) - Notice there is no opt in required for this first video, but I bet by the time you watch his movie - you'll want more from Frank.

Step 2:  Come back for my comments…

And now for my comments:

This is what I believe makes Frank the best in the business for creating raving fans who love him and can't wait to give him their money…

Overall Design:

No confusion of what to do.  All there is is the video, a huge arrow that says - for more of me, enter your email.  No distracting graphics, header images, extraneous copy. Nothing to confuse you from what he wants - which is "watch the video and give me your email address." 

Notice:  Frank isn't asking for your first name.  Frank tests and tracks everything.  So if he's not asking for your name - it probably means that he gets more email addresses by NOT asking for it.   Generally - the more information you ask for, the fewer people comply.  Just try an opt in form asking for a full address and phone number.  Watch your opt-ins plummet. 

Compelling Video:

This means - great capture and editing.  Great soundtrack. - Frank figured out that Video was the way to go and he found a great video guy to record and edit these videos for Frank.  And while Frank is the genius behind the message - his video guy brings it to life. Clearly - Franks video guy is one of the more valuable people on his team. 

If you can afford it - get a good video guy.  If you're a techie - do it yourself.  But good video is becoming more and more important.

Frank Takes you on a Journey:

You get to experience a day in the life of Frank.  A walk on the beach in flip flops first.  Then he takes you to his "secret headquarters" where he shows you his ever expanding collection of surfboards.  Now, let's sit in his yard and have a chat. By bringing you from one location to another - there is a psychological effect that says - "you're my friend - come with me to where I work and play."  You immediately feel like you're in the "in crowd" by being invited into his inner sanctum.  (secret headquarters)

Overall feel:

The video is entertaining, funny and educational at the same time.  This masterful combination is now being called Edutainment.  It's a worthy goal to strive for.  But just don't be goofy for the sake of being goofy.  And just be who you are.  People will see through it if you put on a character for the camera.

Over the top?  Or just right?:

While the first few minutes of the video could be omitted and it could start right in with him sitting on his lawn - be intro does so much to set up the story and the message he wants to deliver. Personally, I think the intro is as important as the content itself in creating the relationship with his audience and connect to the emotions of his audience.

The content:

Frank walks the talk. 

He tells you to stop focusing on your product or the thing you are selling.  He also points out the need to sell the result.  But most importantly, he tells you you MUST connect with the emotion your prospect will feel once they have achieved that result. 

What is Frank Selling? 

Clearly some type of education (product) that will teach you how to get lots of money.  (the result)  So, how does he get to your emotion that you will feel when you achieve that result?  By showing you his lifestyle.

People connect beaches with vacations and a luxury life of leisure. He tells you right after he shoots this quick video, he's going to go surfing.  (goofing off).  He mentions he owns a few properties.  (wealth)  He shows off his surfboard collection. All of this connects to the (emotion) of what it would FEEL like to achieve the result of lots of money. 

Without him even mentioning it specifically - we all wonder…  

What's the product or thing he's selling that will allow ME to feel like a beach bum who works when he feels like working? The net effect is that we can't wait to see the next video to see what Frank is going to offer for sale so WE can lead the life he has.  And more importantly FEEL the way HE feels.

So, Frank not only is teaching you how to connect to those emotions.  If you pay attention, he's using the very same system to connect with you.

So, my recommendation? 

Pay close attention to Frank.  Dissect what he does and why he's doing it.  Listen to what he's teaching.  Then, try to figure out how he's using the very techniques he's teaching to extract large sums of money from you - without ever having to "sell you" with hard pressure tactics.

It's all brilliant.

Now that you've read my thoughts, Watch the video again and see if you notice what I'm talking about and how he's doing to you what he's actually teaching. 

Here's the video

Step 3:  Tell me your observations by leaving a comment. And if you have a question, leave a comment and I'll get back to you personally.

Until later…

Dan Buglio
The Free IQ Guy
Making You and Your Business….  Smarter.