Today YouTube announced the increase in upload time for all of its non-partner users. This move was prompted by the creators of YouTube in attempt to answer widespread requests by its users. What can this mean for your online business? Well, quite simply, YouTube has given the incentive for all enthusiast to get their much-deserved “15 minutes of fame”.

This 15 minutes of fame is something new from YouTube and can be described as a contest platform to encourage participation. Gone are the days of a 10 minute time limit on non-partner videos. 5 minutes may not seem like much, at first thought, but Internet Marketing professionals will more than likely capitalize off of this development. I suggest everyone give it a try (smile). Read the rest of this entry

Today I’d like to talk about a great way to increase online exposure to your business opportunities for FREE. There are some great free and paid video creation software, out on the web, but why not give YouTube’s “search stories” a try? YouTube has released its platform for a 35 second story video creation software called YouTube Search Stories.

The idea behind this is that every every search, performed by an online user, tells a specific story. The first step in this creation process is to enter up to 7 search terms in the query box provided. After this you can put music to the story (great stuff if you ask me). The very last search term serves as a “closing statement” to the theme of your video. Throughout the creation process, there is an excellent preview menu that lets you know if your search terms will output your desired result. Read the rest of this entry

On July 1, 2010 Apple  unveiled its iAd network. This network would allow advertisers to promote their business on the iPhone and iPad touch. Apple has stated that they already have a wooping $600 Million in verified commitments. Apple promises to give its users a more rich and interactive way to view advertisements without having to leave their favorite applications. Read More.

This development is great from an affiliate marketing perspective as a lot of big-name brands already have commitments with Apple that includes, but is not limited to:

Walt Dispney, Chanel, Citi, DirecTV, GEICO, GE, JCPenney, Liberty Mutual Group, Nissan, Sears and other major corporations. Apple is promising the the iAd network will revolutionize mobile advertising. At the very least, it is suggested that all marketers who are interested get in as early as possible. With CPA networks like Commission Junction, Neverblue and Linkshare, there are a plethora of opportunities to make money via the iAd mobile advertising network.

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Today I’d like to talk about  Google’s announcement of its name change from the Content Network to the Display Network.   What does the content network entail when dealing with Google? How does one advertise on the content network? Now that the name has changed, what does that mean for YOU?

Traditionally the Google content network was the platform within Google Adwords, used by online marketers/advertisers, to run cost per action (CPA), business promotion and other forms of ads within websites that were Google Adsense equipped, owned or partnered with. With  the right keyword research, Read the rest of this entry

Today I’d like to talk about mobile advertising and its impact within the realm of internet marketing. Mobile advertising, to me, is like the next step for Internet Marketers who’ve “wet their feet” with adverts on the various website content networks. What is mobile advertising and what impact can it have for your business?

Well, for those experienced with online marketing, please skip this next paragraph and scroll down to the 4 great mobile advertising networks that I’ve provided for you. All else, please follow along here as I give a little background into our subject.

Before devices like the iPhone and iPad an internet marketer was limited in her/his advertising reach within the global community. I mean, sure enough, you could still target major search engines for organic  or paid traffic, but that has always been limited by 1 thing. The home computer desktop or laptop. With this framework in mind, one could only target prospective customers when they were at home, work or possibly on an airline flight that permitted the use of computers.

With the advent of mobile devices like the iPhone, Read the rest of this entry