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		<title>Hot to make money on internet?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I will like to make money on internet, i am from Serbia, EUROPE.
Make everything, twitter, affiliate links, yahoo, facebook, youtube, blogging, its not working.
do I need to kill someone first.
If you try to do this crazy stuff, you will want to kill your own self!  You will get pulled  into buying products to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I will like to make money on internet, i am from Serbia, EUROPE.<br />
Make everything, twitter, affiliate links, yahoo, facebook, youtube, blogging, its not working.<br />
do I need to kill someone first.<br />
<br />If you try to do this crazy stuff, you will want to kill your own self!  You will get pulled  into buying products to sell to others,  The discounts you pay will rise quickly after the first 30 days. Be careful of the small hard to read print!  If you continue they will send you more product for a much higher price, for you to sell to others. Be very careful of these people eager to want to do many favors for you, because they want you to have a lot of money.  They will all claim to be your best friend, and you only have to pay the shipment cost in order to receive  the product, and they you either do the advertising for you, or show you how simple and inexpensive it is to advertise your self.  Also in 30 days, more of the product will arrive, but the cost will be much greater! They will give you written advertisements and show you how easy it is to just mail them out to people. Welcome to America, where there are many people who have nothing to do except to do people favors, in order for those individuals to be able to receive a great deal of money, EZ Cash!  From the comfort of your  living room chair.  They will promise you that you can make as much money as you want, any time that you want.</p>
<p>By the way, I have a Bridge I can sell you for a very, very cheap price.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I will like to make money on internet, i am from Serbia, EUROPE.
Make everything, twitter, affiliate links, yahoo, facebook, youtube, blogging, its not working.
do I need to kill someone first.
If you try to do this crazy stuff, you will want to kill your own self!  You will get pulled  into buying products to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I will like to make money on internet, i am from Serbia, EUROPE.<br />
Make everything, twitter, affiliate links, yahoo, facebook, youtube, blogging, its not working.<br />
do I need to kill someone first.<br />
<br />If you try to do this crazy stuff, you will want to kill your own self!  You will get pulled  into buying products to sell to others,  The discounts you pay will rise quickly after the first 30 days. Be careful of the small hard to read print!  If you continue they will send you more product for a much higher price, for you to sell to others. Be very careful of these people eager to want to do many favors for you, because they want you to have a lot of money.  They will all claim to be your best friend, and you only have to pay the shipment cost in order to receive  the product, and they you either do the advertising for you, or show you how simple and inexpensive it is to advertise your self.  Also in 30 days, more of the product will arrive, but the cost will be much greater! They will give you written advertisements and show you how easy it is to just mail them out to people. Welcome to America, where there are many people who have nothing to do except to do people favors, in order for those individuals to be able to receive a great deal of money, EZ Cash!  From the comfort of your  living room chair.  They will promise you that you can make as much money as you want, any time that you want.</p>
<p>By the way, I have a Bridge I can sell you for a very, very cheap price.</p>
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		<title>What do you think of this poll that claims 60% of people dont&#8217; think Dems OR Repubs have the answers we need?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you think this is accurate?? Do the two main political parties really look this inept in peoples&#8217; eyes??
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/september_2009/66_angry_at_government_policies_60_say_neither_party_has_answers
Adding to the voter frustration is the fact that 60% believe neither Republican nor Democratic political leaders have an understanding of what is needed today.
Among those who are Very Angry about government policies, 80% say that neither [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you think this is accurate?? Do the two main political parties really look this inept in peoples&#8217; eyes??</p>
<p>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/september_2009/66_angry_at_government_policies_60_say_neither_party_has_answers</p>
<p>Adding to the voter frustration is the fact that 60% believe neither Republican nor Democratic political leaders have an understanding of what is needed today.</p>
<p>Among those who are Very Angry about government policies, 80% say that neither political party’s leaders have the answers.</p>
<p>(Want a free daily e-mail update? If it&#8217;s in the news, it&#8217;s in our polls). Rasmussen Reports updates are also available on Twitter or Facebook.</p>
<p>Ninety percent (90%) of Republicans are at least somewhat angry along with 44% of Democrats and 77% of those not affiliated with either major party.</p>
<p>More than seven-of-10 Republicans and unaffiliated voters say the neither party has the answers. Democrats are more evenly divided.<br />
ginger&#8230;&#8230;..yes, I think it&#8217;s much too late to pursue a third party. But infiltrating the Republican establishment will be no small task.<br />
<br />it doesn&#8217;t surprise me. they don&#8217;t have the answers. both parties are too connected and too weak to ever institute any of the changes that need to happen in this country. politicians, republican or democrat are most interested in reelection. it isn&#8217;t too late for a third party. a third party could wedge itself between the two. a third party is the only party that could sidestep the hot button issues like abortion and focus on things that actually matter.</p>
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		<title>I Need an Awesome Name for an up-and-coming Affiliate Marketing Company-10 Points for Best Answer! Be Serious!?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:34:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10 Points for Best Answer-K, I will be really specific here: I am a vendor of an Affiliate Marketing Company for a new product that will be released shortly.  This product will help with the way that a company can track ALL external traffic visiting their website.  The name can either be unique [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>10 Points for Best Answer-K, I will be really specific here: I am a vendor of an Affiliate Marketing Company for a new product that will be released shortly.  This product will help with the way that a company can track ALL external traffic visiting their website.  The name can either be unique like (Google, Twitter, etc. were) or it can be descriptive like (Affiliate Marketing Secret, Conversion Doctor, etc.).  Thanks for your help!  Remember, please give me only serious answers.</p>
<p>In addition, if your name gets chosen as the url, or product name for our product, we may arrange for additional benefits <img src='http://blog.naxxmedia.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Thanks again for all of your help.<br />
<br />I have put together a few than might interest you.</p>
<p>FloNo &#8211; Flow Know &#8211; Know the flow of your traffic.</p>
<p>VisiTrak &#8211; Visitor Tracking &#8211; I like this one the best.</p>
<p>SyTraffic or Sitrafik- Site Traffic</p>
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		<title>Where to learn the Internet marketing basics from?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really want to make some extra money working from home and am interested in learning Internet marketing. I currently stay at home with my two little kids but would be able to devote about 25 hours a week to Internet marketing.   It&#8217;s just that I don&#8217;t know where to start. Where do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really want to make some extra money working from home and am interested in learning Internet marketing. I currently stay at home with my two little kids but would be able to devote about 25 hours a week to Internet marketing.   It&#8217;s just that I don&#8217;t know where to start. Where do I find some great resources that help me with the Internet marketing basics as all the websites I have come across are not for absolute beginners like me?<br />
<br />When I first got into Internet marketing, I felt the same way that you do. I felt completely overwhelmed until I came across a website by Matt Bacak. He broke down what I should be doing and how to get started with the Internet marketing basics instead of assuming I knew how to find keywords or how to set up a website. </p>
<p>I have now been working from home doing marketing since my son was born about 10 months ago. Like you, I only have time for part-time, around 20 or so hours a week (sometimes less, sometimes more), but I have been able to make at least $1000 a month for the past 4 months just by following the advice I got on www.mattbacak.com. </p>
<p>This month looks like I will actually surpass $1,000 as I got lucky with some great sales a couple of days ago.  I have to say, once you learn the basics and find your niche, it is amazing at how successful you can be.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really want to make some extra money working from home and am interested in learning Internet marketing. I currently stay at home with my two little kids but would be able to devote about 25 hours a week to Internet marketing.   It&#8217;s just that I don&#8217;t know where to start. Where do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really want to make some extra money working from home and am interested in learning Internet marketing. I currently stay at home with my two little kids but would be able to devote about 25 hours a week to Internet marketing.   It&#8217;s just that I don&#8217;t know where to start. Where do I find some great resources that help me with the Internet marketing basics as all the websites I have come across are not for absolute beginners like me?<br />
<br />I think you are right to look at using the internet to make money in your spare time.  There is no better way to get into a business for very little money.</p>
<p>I got started online in my spare time about 5 years ago, it took a while but it got easier as I went along.  Now, I work at internet marketing full-time and while I am certainly not a millionaire I do not have to work for someone else and my time is my own.</p>
<p>Learning how to get started is the hardest part.  Because of this I wrote a book, The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Online Success. It is an honest step-by-step plan to get your first website online with your first product.  I guarantee that this book will help you or your money back.<br />
I even offer a 30 minute free online chat with me so you can ask any questions you need to make sure you are successful.</p>
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		<title>can every please follow me on twitter? because iam new at twitter and i got cydia apps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[please i need 50 twits.
also iam NOT in any way affiliated with that gay guy &#34;ihacking expert&#34;
i got new apps (iphone ) everyday.
and i don t do app reviews like everyday. only sometimes. e.g. every 2 months.
please follow me!!!!!!!!!!!!
 appbreedermaker
please.
if you do ill give out 10 points!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, i&#8217;ll follow you. My user is firtvid20.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>please i need 50 twits.<br />
also iam NOT in any way affiliated with that gay guy &quot;ihacking expert&quot;<br />
i got new apps (iphone ) everyday.<br />
and i don t do app reviews like everyday. only sometimes. e.g. every 2 months.<br />
please follow me!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
 appbreedermaker<br />
please.<br />
if you do ill give out 10 points!!!!!!!!!!<br />
<br />Ok, i&#8217;ll follow you. My user is firtvid20.</p>
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		<title>Where to learn the Internet marketing basics from?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really want to make some extra money working from home and am interested in learning Internet marketing. I currently stay at home with my two little kids but would be able to devote about 25 hours a week to Internet marketing.   It&#8217;s just that I don&#8217;t know where to start. Where do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really want to make some extra money working from home and am interested in learning Internet marketing. I currently stay at home with my two little kids but would be able to devote about 25 hours a week to Internet marketing.   It&#8217;s just that I don&#8217;t know where to start. Where do I find some great resources that help me with the Internet marketing basics as all the websites I have come across are not for absolute beginners like me?<br />
<br />When I first got into Internet marketing, I felt the same way that you do. I felt completely overwhelmed until I came across a website by Matt Bacak. He broke down what I should be doing and how to get started with the Internet marketing basics instead of assuming I knew how to find keywords or how to set up a website. </p>
<p>I have now been working from home doing marketing since my son was born about 10 months ago. Like you, I only have time for part-time, around 20 or so hours a week (sometimes less, sometimes more), but I have been able to make at least $1000 a month for the past 4 months just by following the advice I got on www.mattbacak.com. </p>
<p>This month looks like I will actually surpass $1,000 as I got lucky with some great sales a couple of days ago.  I have to say, once you learn the basics and find your niche, it is amazing at how successful you can be.</p>
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		<title>Should I block a local journalist from following me on Twitter?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, a local television reporter started following me on Twitter.  I am a local musician who tweets about my appearances and projects, and many of the people he follows seem to be everyday local people, so there are explanations as to why he chose to follow me. 
 However, his affiliate recently did a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, a local television reporter started following me on Twitter.  I am a local musician who tweets about my appearances and projects, and many of the people he follows seem to be everyday local people, so there are explanations as to why he chose to follow me. </p>
<p> However, his affiliate recently did a negative report on a former employer of mine, and I have been outspoken about some of the same issues with the business in the past.  I never mention that in my tweets &#8211; I try not to even mention the company if it can be traced back to me.  It is making me a little nervous, but I want to think I&#8217;m being paranoid.  Should I block him or just let it be?<br />
<br />I don&#8217;t think you need to block him if you aren&#8217;t doing anything wrong. If you&#8217;re posting things that might hurt or offend someone, then you probably shouldn&#8217;t let him follow you. But if you&#8217;re simply posting about your music and gigs, what&#8217;s the harm in that?</p>
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		<title>How effective is marketing on Twitter?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All I keep hearing about is Twitter this and Twitter that. I have a couple of niche websites that I make money from affiliate products on as well as two blogs, and I have not set up a Twitter account yet.  I just want to make sure that I am not wasting my time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All I keep hearing about is Twitter this and Twitter that. I have a couple of niche websites that I make money from affiliate products on as well as two blogs, and I have not set up a Twitter account yet.  I just want to make sure that I am not wasting my time with it. I am busy enough as it is and if marketing on Twitter is not going to make me money, then I&#8217;m not going to bother. So, has anybody seen a real increase in revenue from marketing on Twitter?<br />
<br />I have been on Twitter for about 8 months now but I don&#8217;t do much marketing per say on it. I actually follow Matt Bacak and his work and I have learned from him that marketing on Twitter is not as effective as people think it is. There are so many people that claim that social media increases income and is such a great marketing tool, but being on Twitter I have not seen the income I have generated come from that site. My income still comes from my mailing list and organic traffic.<br />
According to Matt Bacak, Twitter is a good networking tool, but the fundamentals like article marketing and pay-per-click are the marketing tools that are going to get you the money. I usually use Twitter to make networking connections for jobs and things of that nature or find new people to follow that are interesting, whether for personal or professional reasons.<br />
My Twitter is not for marketing at all and it is definitely ok that you don&#8217;t have a Twitter account. I would check out what Matt Bacak says about marketing on Twitter (www.mattbacak.com) as it makes so much sense when he says to stick to the basics and you will see money.</p>
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