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One thing I am slowly learning is that I need to focus on what works.

Sometimes we can get stuck working on things we think should work even when they don't work.

The internet doesn't always make sense. Online newspapers should make more ad revenue compared to print ad revenue, but the online revenue is paltry.

I would think that financial sites would make good ad revenue, but they dont. I think this is primarily because financial ads are a little spammy. Also, the site visitors don't have a… Continue

I'm happy to report that Ning has recreated the Ning Network Creators network.

This is great news for many people who have created networks on Ning. It is a great place to interact with other people who have created networks on Ning in order to share tips and motivation.

If you have a Ning Network, make sure you check out the Ning Network Creators site.

Also check out the group… Continue

I need to pound it into my brain that I need to sell something.

For too long, I have been building sites with the idea of profiting from ad revenue. Well, I can make a profit with ad revenue, but not a very big one.

Online ad revenue is not where it should be. Online ads should pay very well since people are taking direct action and can buy something immediately from the advertiser. Online ads should be far more valuable compared to print ads. The problem, of course, is that online ads are wor… Continue

Something great is about to happen to the affiliate marketing industry.

I've been waiting a long time for affiliate marketing to include phone referrals. Instead of getting someone to click a link, the idea is that you have a personalized 800 number or a tracking code that allows you to generate leads by getting people to call a phone number.

Sending leads to a phone rep should lead to higher conversion rates and higher sales amounts. Phone reps can anwer the customer's specific questions and… Continue

Retail is one area I need to get more involved with.

I don't think a shopping portal would be my "big idea" that could take off quickly, but I need to have a shopping portal so my friends and family can support me by doing their online shopping through my shopping portal.

I have a good shopping domain name I will use, but I need to find the right technology to operate my shopping portal. The last thing I want to do is build my shopping portal by hand and be in charge of making sure all of the… Continue