Hello Stompers!

It's my favorite time of the year. It doesn't matter what the weather is doing, or what holiday is coming up–my favorite time of year is determined by when our StomperNet LIVE events are being held! (I'm not kidding.) They are so much unbelievable fun that as soon as one is over, I start counting the days until the next. LIVE 10 is going to be Oct. 7-10th in Las Vegas, and I can't wait to tell you about it!

I'm giving in to the irresistible pull of writing a Top 10 List of reasons you should attend to kick-off the "Top Ten in '10″ theme for LIVE 10.

1. The networking is the best part.
That's what everyone says, because it's true! You will experience what it's like to network with other people doing what you are doing at a level of sophistication you cannot imagine. You will not get this in your hometown. You will not get this anywhere but a StomperNet Live event. I'm not even going to try to explain it, you just have to be there to experience it for yourself.

2. You can't beat the price. (Hint: ZERO)
We know how good it is for our members to be there, so we make it super easy for you to attend. $100 deposit is all it takes to reserve your seat. (*Deposit is fully refundable when you book your rooms and stay at the Tropicana.) The value to your business? Priceless.

3. You will learn cutting-edge strategies from the top PRACTITIONERS in the industry.
Just because the networking is the best part doesn't mean the speakers aren't more than worth the trip. Just wait until you hear keynote speakers such as Jeremy "Shoemoney" Schoemaker, Ryan Lee, Faculty, Moderators, and our own Brad Fallon present on things they are passionate about. They'll open your eyes to marketing concepts you didn't know existed. You'll see… the speakers are "The PRACTITIONERS". Who better to learn from than people doing what you want to do online? They will change how you do business.

4. You're almost guaranteed to get at least one idea that will pay for your whole trip.
I've seen it happen too many times to count. It might be in the hall, or in a keynote or breakout session. Heck, it might even happen in the bar. People walk up to me with their faces almost glowing, and say, "That one idea just paid for my whole trip." I love this. I can never predict what that "one thing" will be, because it's different for everyone. When you are with some of the best marketers on Earth, you almost can't help but hear *the* idea that YOU need to get to the next level with your business.

5. You will be in a room full of potential Joint Venture partners.
When I went to my first LIVE event, I couldn't even spell "JV", yet somehow, I managed to leave that conference with JV deals. ME! I still can't believe it. (You know who you are, and… thanks.) If I can do it, anybody can. Pretty much all you have to do is just… TALK! Talk to people around you… on the elevator, sitting next to you, at the bar… You'll be amazed at the businesses that can complement each other. An info product with an eCommerce store… A Service Provider with an SEO Consultant… Again, if you open your mouth and TALK to people around you, you almost can't help but get JV's that result in more dollars in you wallet. Just ask anyone who's been to a StomperNet LIVE event.

6. You could make life-long friends that 'get' Internet marketing.
I've heard a Stomper from the UK and a Stomper from Atlanta say they are "Brothers from Another Mother". I know Stompers who call each other every day. Do you have friends like that in your offline world? People that you can talk to that 'get you' AND your business? This is one of the most valuable reasons to attend. I consider some Stompers among my best friends, and Stompers are definitely some of my favorite people in the world. They help me with my business, invite me to their weddings, and send me Christmas cards. They are real friends that I can trust to give me good business advice… friends that 'get' Internet marketing. It doesn't get better than that!

7. Your eyes will be opened to the BIG PICTURE.
Maybe you're one of the "all-SEO, all-the-time" gang. Perhaps you rely solely on PPC? Maybe you think Social Media is the only way to go. JUST WAIT until you hear the experiences of others–REAL BUSINESS PEOPLE–and the successes and failures they've had online. You'll learn about marketing channels you may have overlooked. You'll rethink something you may have discounted. You'll be dying to try the strategies you hear others talking about. I have seen people literally RUN back to their hotel rooms because they can't wait to implement things they've just learned. And… because you see the big picture, your business will grow as a result.

8. You will be invigorated!
I always tell everyone that they HAVE to go to Stomper LIVE. I remember sitting in the audience at my first event and feeling GUILTY for not making all of my coaching clients go. I promised myself that would never happen again if I could help it. You ALL need to be there! People attend and they are invigorated like nothing I've ever seen. You'll be motivated, energized… and inspired. Your business will explode!

9. You'll get to meet the Stomper Gang in person…
Brad Fallon will be there, Coaches, Business Building Group Leaders, Staff, Faculty, Moderators… we'll be there! Has Eric Shannon helped you rock your competitor's world with links? He'll be there. Has Melanie Benson Strick helped you build a virtual team? Vin Montello changed how you write copy? Todd Chism taken your eCommerce store to the next level? They'll be there. Do you find Moderator Jon Butt as entertaining as I do? He'll be there, too. The people who may just be 'names' to you right now will become real people, and may just get to know YOU by name, too. It's an opportunity you shouldn't miss to make connections you wouldn't be able to anywhere else.

10. It will change your life.
Every time I hear someone say that StomperNet has changed their life (and I've heard it a lot!), I love it because StomperNet has changed mine, too. Specifically, the first StomperNet LIVE event I attended changed my life. I went there as a former teacher and a business coach, and I left as an Internet marketer! There was no going back. Internet marketing could no longer be something I dabbled in; it was a way of life that I had no idea existed before my first LIVE event. Do you want that, too? Do you KNOW there has to be a way to make a living with an online business, but don't know how to make it happen, and happen BIG? There is nowhere else to finally 'get this' like a Stomper LIVE event.

A couple of notes:

* On Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 11th & 12th, there will be 2 bonus days for SEO Consultant's for a cost of $997. This is a follow up from our highly successful SEO Pro event held last month. If you're an SEO Consultant, stick around for a couple of extra days! More info to follow…

* We'll start Thursday evening (so please get there as soon as you can on Thursday) and we'll go until Sunday night around 6:00 pm. Just like at LIVE 9, there will be optional Sunday Workshops available. Watch for the details soon.

* We'll be staying at the beautifully renovated Tropicana Hotel–right on the Strip! I went there myself and took some photos and made a little video so you can see for yourself how nice a $165 million dollar renovation looks! (NICE!)

As you can tell, I'm speaking to you from my heart. Join us at LIVE 10 and see why we at StomperNet are so passionate about LIVE events. It may just change your life too.

Commit to growing your business TODAY by signing up for LIVE 10 here today! (Be sure to use the email you use for StomperNet.)

Happy Stomping!

Andrea

P.S. Make your plans TODAY! Register for LIVE 10 and use this link to book your hotel rooms at the Tropicana. Everyone who books their room at the Tropicana NO LATER THAN September 15th at 10:00pm EST will be entered into a drawing. The winner receives…..a four night stay FREE! That's right, we'll pick up the cost of one lucky Stomper's hotel room for four nights. Winner will be announced on September 16th! You can call the Tropicana at 800-634-4000, mention code: SSN10, or go directly to their website and get the discount here.

*$100 deposit is all it takes to reserve your seat. As long as you stay at the Tropicana Hotel for the event, your deposit will be 100% refunded afterwards. I'm writing this email to you today FROM the beautifully renovated Tropicana and it rocks! They've done an incredible job, and are so committed to a great customer service that we even get our own check-in line at registration! It'll be one the hottest destinations in Vegas, and we get to be among the first to experience it.

Hello Stompers!

Welcome to 'This Week In StomperNet'…"Conversion Starts NOW!"

It's Monday, August 30th, the final week of our month-long focus on testing and tracking, your "Online TNT!" And what better time to begin than NOW to get better conversion?! TODAY is the day to turn those conversion techniques we've learned into measurable, dollar-generating results that you can use over and over again. Every day you are not testing is a day you are leaving money on the table, and lots of it.

We've gone over some some why and what to test, as well as some core priniciples. This week, Head Moderator Scott Zetlan will put it all together in a live session called "Conversion Starts NOW!" This is one of the biggest 'secrets' in your StomperNet arsenal, and you don't want to miss it!

LIVE WEBINARS: Here's your chance to ask the experts YOUR questions!

• "Getting Conversion Wise: One Simple Tip to Prevent Business 'Death by Numbers' " with Ryan Garey, Tuesday, Aug 31st at 1pm EDT. Ryan is a popular StomperNet presenter, and he'll share his conversion wisdom on this webinar.

• "LIVE 10 – Why you HAVE to be there!!" with Suzanne Roese, Wednesday, Sept 1st at Noon EDT. Are you wondering why there is such a big fuss about LIVE 10? (If you are even wondering, this means you haven't been to a LIVE event before) Join Suzanne and find out why your business needs you to be there!

• "Conversion Starts NOW!" with Head Moderator Scott Zetlan, Wednesday, Sept 1st at 1pm EDT. This is it. The big one. The one you REALLY don't want to miss. This one webinar can mean a lot more money coming into your business. Join Scott, and start converting more customers into dollars NOW!

• LIVE 10 Preview Call: Melanie Benson Strick, Wednesday, Sept 1st at 8pm EDT. Join Faculty member Melanie Benson Strick for a small taste of the high quality presentations you can expect at LIVE 10.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• LIVE 10!!! As I said before, this deserves its own email…actually, EMAILS! Watch for my final four "Top 10 — Join us in Vegas" email tomorrow. LIVE 10 is going to be Oct. 7-10th in Las Vegas. This conference is all about "The Practitioners". We're going to hear from the likes of Jeremy Schoemaker, Ryan Lee, and our own faculty, moderators, & tool vendors, and it is without a doubt the best thing you'll do for your business this year.

• Moderator Meeting this Thursday, Sept 2nd at 1pm EDT.

If you've missed the earlier "Online TNT" webinars, you'll find them here:

• "Why Conversion is Sexier than Traffic"

• "Easy TNT Principles"

• "Test WHAT!?!"

NOW is the time to implement like crazy so your conversion rate will grow, and Grow, and GROW!
Happy Stomping!

Andrea Warner
VP of Member Experience

Hello Stompers!

Welcome to 'This Week In StomperNet'! It's called "Test WHAT!?!"

Sir Francis Bacon famously said, "Knowledge is power." This couldn't be more true! You wouldn't drive your car down the interstate blindfolded. You've got to know the lay of the land! Online advertising is no different – NOT testing is the same as flying blind!

You may ask yourself, "Test WHAT!?!" You are not alone.

Scott Zetlan says, "This is the #1 question I am asked." Well, we can assure you that by the end of his webinar, you'll never ask that question again because you'll know exactly what to test and when to test it.

Please join us for the third webinar in our series: "Test WHAT!?!", with Scott Zetlan, Head Moderator & Director of Stomper Storm and blast your marketing with YOUR 'Online TNT'.

LIVE ONLINE TRAINING:

* LIVE 10 Preview Call: "How to Find THE RIGHT eCommerce Vendors!" Join Faculty member Todd Chism on Tue., Aug. 24th at 8pm EDT for a small taste of the high quality presentations you can expect at LIVE 10. With over 16 years of sales, consulting and business management, his experience and expertise are invaluable.  Register here! ALL are invited!!!  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/772661211

* "Test WHAT!?!" with Head Moderator Scott Zetlan, Wed. Aug. 25th at 1pm EDT.

* Webmaster Office Hour with Steve DeFalco on Friday, Aug. 27th at 1:00 pm EDT. Join Steve "Webmaster To The Stars" DeFalco for a lesson on WordPress, and he'll answer your techy questions as well. (He's been Eric Shannon's webmaster for years.)

* Faculty Office Hour with Brad Fallon, StomperNet CEO on Monday, Aug. 30th at 5pm EDT. Ask Brad your marketing questions. (He is soooo good at this, so be sure to ask Brad your big picture strategy questions.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* LIVE 10!!! This deserves its own email, so you'll be hearing more from me about it, but it is going to be Oct. 7-10th in Las Vegas! You have GOT to join us. This conference is all about "The Practitioners".   We're going to hear from the likes of Jeremy Schoemaker, Ryan Lee, and our own faculty, moderators, & tool vendors, and it is without a doubt the best thing you'll do for your business this year.  I'll see you very soon with more info.

* "SEO PRO Mastermind" with Steven Rowell, Wed. Aug. 25th at 5pm EDT. — SEO Pro Mastermind Members, please check your emails for the link.

This is an exciting time to be a Stomper! Between learning how and what to test, having tools like Stomper Storm, and LIVE 10 right around the corner, your online business will grow like never before. As always, learn what you need to in StomperNet, whether it's from webinars, the forums, the library, or–best of all–the LIVE events, and then IMPLEMENT LIKE CRAZY!

Happy Stomping,

Andrea

Andrea Warner
VP of Member Experience
StomperNet

Hello Stompers!

Welcome to 'This Week In StomperNet'! This week we are focusing on "Easy TNT Principles". I know, I know: Testing & Tracking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing your online business, but as lots of members found out last week, it should be!

We learned in last week's webinar – "Why 'Conversion' is Sexier than 'Traffic'" – that testing is where some awesome profits are when it comes to marketing. It was exciting to see so many lightbulbs turn on during that webinar! Even small increases in conversion can equal big increases in profit, all without having to pay to get one more customer.

You now understand why "Online TNT" is so crucial, and we know you're excited to get going on your tests, BUT… when it comes to setting up your tests, like Scott Zetlan says, "Garbage in, Garbage Out". On Tuesday, Scott will teach you testing principles that will help guide your decision making when it comes to successful testing. We want you to put DIAMONDS in, so you can get DIAMONDS out!

Join us for the second webinar in our series: "Easy TNT Principles", with Scott Zetlan, Head Moderator & Director of Stomper Storm and mine the greatest rewards from YOUR 'Online TNT'.

LIVE ONLINE TRAINING:

* "Easy TNT Principles" with Head Moderator Scott Zetlan, Tues. Aug. 17th at 1pm

* "Generating a 'Current Status Spot-Check' Chart" with Darryl Peddle, Tues. Aug. 17th at 8pm EDT for Elite Members (Charter, Gold, VIP, Platinum, & SEO Pro Members–check your inbox for registration link).

OFFICE HOURS: Here's your chance to ask the experts YOUR questions!

* Vin Montello: "Copywriting for Video" Wed., Aug. 18th at 3pm EDT — Vin's the brilliant copywriter behind some of the greatest successes on Clickbank. His copy is some of the best we've ever seen. And he's excited to help Stompers make their copy some of the best their customer's have ever seen.

* Melanie Benson Strick: Thurs., Aug. 19th at 1pm EDT — Melanie's a brilliant marketer specializing in business growth, team building, and breaking through the 6 figure area into 7, 8, and beyond. Melanie really knows her stuff. She's known as The Million Dollar Lifestyle Business Coach because she knows first-hand how to build a successful, thriving, freedom-based company with her secret weapon — LEVERAGE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* Save the date for LIVE 10! It's one of the best things you'll do for yourself–and for your business–all year. It'll be Oct. 8-10th, and we'll have more details for you this week. I can't wait!

Our topic this month is a really, really important one. You know we want you to be able to earn a nice living from your online business right? If you commit to testing and tracking, you will see that it is a difference maker, and one of the most important things you'll learn as a Stomper. If you haven't already, download Stomper Storm today–it's included in your membership!–and start testing.

Happy Stomping (and Testing)!

Andrea Warner

VP of Member Experience

Hello Stompers,

Welcome to 'This Month In StomperNet'! That's right, we have a month-long focus, and it's a doozy! We're calling it "Online TNT!" Guess what TNT stands for? That's right, baby–Testing & Tracking!

I can hear the music screeching to a halt. Stunned silence. Involuntary shudders of…boredom.

I get it. Testing & tracking sounds boring. It's like being told to eat your vegetables. Everybody knows they should, but nobody wants to do it. But guess what? Just like when you were young and you were told you to eat your vegetables because they were good for you, we've gotta just bite the broccoli and get this part of your online business under control. Why? Because unlike eating your vegetables, testing & tracking can make you rich!

Look at this example with me:

* According to some studies, the average shopping cart abandonment rate is 75%. What happens if you get it down to 73%?

* Let's say your average order is $100. If you average 50 sales per day, that little 2% change equals 4 more sales per day. That's another $12K per month, or $144K per year with NO INCREASE IN TRAFFIC!

Tell me that's not exciting! This increase is without spending one more dollar to buy more traffic. The best part? We'll make it really easy for you. To quote one very successful Stomper, "It's the lazy man's way to make a lot more money."

We'll be covering these topics this month:

* Why 'Conversion' is Sexier than 'Traffic'
* Easy TNT Principles
* Test WHAT!?!

Join us for the first webinar in the series: "Why 'Conversion' is Sexier than 'Traffic'" with Scott Zetlan, Head Moderator & Director of Stomper Storm and get the most out of YOUR 'Online TNT'.

LIVE ONLINE TRAINING:

* "Top 7 Conversion Tactics" with Lee Goff, Tues. Aug. 10th at 4pm EDT. Want to hear from another conversion expert? Then don't miss this webinar with Lee Goff, Web Conversion and Automation Specialist, CEO of GetUWired, Guerrilla Marketing – Master Trainer and Chief Web Officer Guerrilla Marketing.

* "Why 'Conversion' is Sexier than 'Traffic'" with Scott Zetlan, Wed. Aug. 11th at 1pm EDT. Forget traffic. Yes, you heard that right. Stop worrying so much about traffic! Conversion is much sexier and much more important. What if we told you that if you do it right, better conversion will lead to loads more traffic? Think conversion is analytics and numbers? If you do, this course will prove you wrong. Conversion can be the most fun you have in your business, and will definitely be the most profitable thing you do. In this, the first of a 4 week series, Scott Zetlan, Director of Stomper Storm, Conversion Expert and our own Head Moderator shows you how fun and profitable conversion can be.

* "Using Storm For Conversion" Tools Office Hour with Ryan Taylor, Thurs. Aug. 12th at 3pm EDT — Join Ryan "The Tool Man" Taylor for a short demo of how to use Stomper Storm, and he'll answer your other Stomper Tools questions as well.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* SEO Pro Mastermind Members: Your first mastermind with Steven Rowell is Tues. Aug. 10th at 5pm EDT — Check your inbox for details.
* Save the Date: LIVE 10 is scheduled for October 8-10th. More info coming soon!

The bottom line for this week? You are Stompers, and successful Stompers test & track because they know it makes them more money. Start or expand your own 'Online TNT' on Wed. Aug. 11th at 1pm EDT with Scott Zetlan…

Happy Stomping! (All this talk about vegetables–I'm going to go work in the garden.)

Andrea Warner
VP of Member Experience

Hello Stompers,

Welcome to "This Week In StomperNet"! It's official! We are well into the second half of 2010 — is your online business where you want it to be? This week, our focus is on "Personal Productivity".

Are you being as productive as you can be? If not, be sure to join our newest faculty member, Dr. Lisa Lang, for her Faculty Office Hour on Wednesday for information on how to get the most out of, well, YOU! Dr. Lisa is one of the foremost experts in the world on the Theory of Constraints (TOC).

If you're not familiar with TOC, it was made famous in a book called "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt. The biggest takeaway I've personally gotten from TOC is that by recognizing where the bottlenecks are, you can remove them from your processes and move your business forward FASTER!

* Dr. Lisa helps you prioritize WHAT to work on here: "Project Selection and Focus Using Theory of Constraints"
* She'll help you to really understand "Theory of Constraints Thinking" here.

We are privileged to have Dr. Lisa on faculty to help.

(If you are sitting at the beach and want a great book to read, another Stomper favorite for productivity is "Getting Things Done" by David Allen.)

Our July 'TAKE ACTION' CONTEST Winners:

* We're pleased to let you know that Jean Welles is the winner of the consulting session with Richard Cussons!  Jean took a Squidoo lens and made it made it into a powerpoint and a video, and a video podcast as well. Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations, Jean! We appreciate her willingness to share.

* Also, Jeoff Jachimiak is the winner of the coaching session with a StomperNet Professional Coach.  Congratulations, Jeoff, and thanks to everyone who contributed. Everyone who entered this contest is being given "The Best of The Net Effect," a compilation of articles from our awesome internet marketing magazine, The Net Effect.

OFFICE HOURS: Here's your chance to ask the experts YOUR questions!

Anne Holland: Tues, 8/3/10 at 4pm EDT — "Lessons Learned from My Second Membership Site Launch." Founder of Marketing Sherpa and WhichTestWon.com. Anne's been conducting tests and research into what works best in marketing for more than 20 years. As Founder and Past President of MarketingSherpa Inc., Anne published pragmatic research studies such as annual Search Marketing and Email Marketing Benchmark Guides and the bestselling Landing Page Handbook.

Dr. Lisa Lang: Wed, 8/4/10 at 1pm EDT — "Conflict Resolution the Theory of Constraints' Way." "Dr Lisa" Lang is considered the foremost expert in the world in applying Theory of Constraints to Marketing. She is currently the President of the Science of Business. Dr. Lisa's specialty is making the Theory of Constraints understandable and coaching clients to implement the solutions for their unique situations.

"PPC Office Hours" with Joel McDonald: Thurs, 8/5/10 at 3PM EDT. Joel has been doing PPC advertising for over 10 years on his real estate companies, and he has spent millions of dollars driving clients to his team of over 50 real estate agents. Since Joel typically manages accounts for clients spending more than $50,000 per month…and his 1-on1- consulting sessions cost $1000 per hour…he doesn't get to work with many small business owners. Since Joel started out as a small business owner himself, that has always frustrated him. After all, when it comes to AdWords, the exact same money-saving principles apply with small businesses, as with huge corporations. Whether you've been putting off Adwords because it's too costly, or you have an established account, Joel will help you get to the next level with PPC.

"Portal Tour" with Suzanne Roese: Sat, 8/7/10 at 11am EDT. Join StomperNet Coach Suzanne Roese as she takes you through the StomperNet Portal – and helps you make the most of StomperNet for your particular business needs.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* Join us next week for the first session in our new course where we'll show you how to get more sales from your existing customers.
* Save the date: Keep Oct. 8-10 open for LIVE 10. More details will be available soon.

Don't let the lazy days of summer sneak up on you! Use this time to perform a checkpoint on your business to keep it moving forward as fast as it can. Enjoy this week, learn from Dr. Lisa, and remove the bottlenecks from your business. (Make sure YOU aren't the bottleneck yourself!)

Happy Stomping.

Andrea Warner
VP of Member Experience

Hello Stompers!

Welcome to 'This Week in StomperNet'!  We learned some goooood SEO last week in Atlanta at SEO Pro, so this week we're gonna focus on something that everyone needs: "MORE LINKS!"

StomperNet Faculty Member Eric Shannon has explained link building to us really well. He uses 3 main levels of link building.

• Level 1: This is the place to start. Do this before anything else. Don't worry about doing more complicated link building until you get this system in place. Eric gives you his Level 1 "Complete Content Syndication Blueprint" .

• Level 2: Once you have Level 1 in place (and being systematically implemented by someone other than yourself!), it's time to implement Level 2, which involves getting your good content on REAL websites. This is the best source of links, because the sites posting your content are "real" sites (usually owned by an individual) that don't have a million outbound links. They appear natural to the search engines because they ARE natural. Natural is good. However, it's more complicated, expensive, and time consuming than level 1. Are you ready for Level 2?!? Here's a video about "Vertical Directories", which are a fairly simple and painless way to get started in Level 2.

• Level 3: This is advanced link building. Eric says to only mess with Level 3, which is the process of building your own network of sites that link to your money site, when the other levels are solid. The possibilities are endless, and in this video, Eric shows how he builds the mysterious beasts known as "Pagerank Pumpers".

Edge Network: Coined by Dan Thies, an Edge Network is the force that pushes extra link juice into your syndicated content and pumper sites. It can be kinda spammy, and there are thousands of methods to build an Edge Network, but here is how to build the now famous "Juicer Sites." Actually, Eric would rather have Stompernet delete this video off the portal and burn it…. because it always leads to people asking technical questions. So, if you MUST watch this, you have to promise not to get obsessive over the details. Eric says "just understand the concept, and build something according to the general idea. Know that they won't work perfectly, and please do NOT do these unless you're already pretty good at link building and already have some good rankings… because in the grand scheme of things, these Juicer Sites are NOT that important!" (but they're still a really cool idea!)

'TAKE ACTION' CONTESTS:
Time is running out! We had such a great time with our "Content Creation" month. Thanks to all of you for the amazing feedback. Don't forget–you have until July 31st to get your entries in.

Ways To Use Content & Places To Distribute It

Content Creation Contest-Taking Action!

LIVE ONLINE TRAINING:

OFFICE HOURS: Here's your chance to ask the experts YOUR questions!

Don Crowther: Tues., July 27th at 3pm EDT — "Two Kinds Of Social Media — How Business Social Media Is Different Than Personal" Don Crowther helps companies build their traffic, sales and profits online. As a leading Internet marketing and social media expert, consultant, trainer and speaker, Don has helped thousands of companies worldwide to increase the traffic to their sites, to build their social media presence and impact, and to improve their website conversion.

Eric Shannon: Wed., July 28th at 8pm EDT — "Link Building Q & A" Eric was the Ecommerce Director for a very large cataloger for about 2 years. During that time, he started my first ecommerce store which wound up getting big enough to the point where he didn't need a job anymore. His specialty is Link building, product sourcing, ecommerce and he's been with StomperNet since October 2006. Eric's business pulls 7 figures in annual revenue.

"Using CommuniQast" Wed., July 28th at 2pm EDT with Ryan "The Tool Man" Taylor. — Join Ryan "The Tool Man" Taylor for a short demo of how to use CommuniQast, and he'll answer your other Stomper Tools questions as well.

Todd Chism: Thur., July 29th at 8pm EDT — "Start Replacing Yourself TODAY!" A little snippet from Todd: " Over the past 30 days I was in Kauai with my wife for 7, on a cruise of the Mexican Rivera with my family for 8, off another 6 days of week ends and my business grew 58% over prior month to date! Total sales for the 30 day period = $820,875.62. And by the way I was just informed we were just made the INC, 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the USA. But Shhhhh… We aren't supposed to say anything quite yet! If you want to know how to really live the entrepreneurial dream, then get on this Office Hour!"

Wilson Mattos: "Using Google Apps For Your Domain" Sat., July 31th at 12pm EDT — Wilson Mattos has over 18 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. Based on his experience, Wilson brings a unique perspective to the Internet Marketing space. Wilson started his first Internet-based business, a web hosting company, in 1994. He is currently focused on developing software and information products. He is passionate about teaching and helping others succeed. He also loves technology and cool gadgets!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Please welcome the new SEO Pro members to our community! They are such a great bunch of committed, passionate professionals. We had an absolute blast with them in Atlanta and I know they will be a wonderful addition to our community.

Happy Stomping!

Andrea Warner

VP of Member Experience

Hello Stompers!

Welcome to "This Week in StomperNet"! But first, I have the best news! Dan Thies and Eric Shannon will both be presenting at SEO Pro. They'll be teaching Link Building and AdWords, and you really should join us in Atlanta.

So, as you know, our focus this entire month is "Content Creation" and its designs, processes, and overall benefits. So let's continue with the process: this week's focus is "Content Distribution Channels".

In an awesome webinar last week, expert Internet marketer Richard Cussons discussed the strategies behind content creation, including how to best industrialize your own unique content, whether it's for link-building or for creating your own products entirely from the ground up.

So now that you have the blueprints and tools for how to create content, just what are you supposed to do with the content once it's created? Not to worry! You have Stomper Tools and experts to tell you how to get your content distributed.

Tools for Distributing Content:You have them, and if you aren't using them to distribute your content, now's the time to start. Here's the link to the best training for how to use them:

• Traffic Geyser
• CommuniQast
• ArticleQast
• SEOQast

LIVE ONLINE TRAINING/OFFICE HOURS: Here's your chance to ask the experts YOUR questions!

• "7 Default AdWords Settings That Could Be Obliterating Profits & Losing Sales" Tuesday, 7/13/10, at 8:30 EST with Joel McDonald. Joel has been doing PPC advertising for over 10 years on his real estate companies, and he has spent millions of dollars driving clients to his team of over 50 real estate agents. In the early years, he made lots of extremely costly mistakes that he's learned how to avoid. Since Joel typically manages accounts for clients spending more than $50,000 per month…and his 1-on1- consulting sessions cost $1000 per hour…he doesn't get to work with many small business owners. Since Joel started out as a small business owner himself, that has always frustrated him. After all, when it comes to AdWords, the exact same money-saving principles apply with small businesses, as with huge corporations. Tuesday night, Joel will share some of the basic, easy changes he makes to his clients' accounts that can save them as much as 25% overnight. Whether you've been putting off Adwords because it's too costly, or you have an established account, he'll show you how you can do the same thing!

• "Complete Content Syndication Blueprint" with Eric Shannon: Wed., July 14th at 8pm EDT. This is what Eric calls his 'Level 1′ link building strategy: the link building you need to do first. Eric will teach you the advanced way to do link building via content syndication. He also says once you understand it, it's the easiest to outsource. (Sweet!)

• "Social Networking for Real Business: Distributing Your Content to The Right Audience" with Tammy Kahn Fennel of MarketMeTweet.com, Thur. July 15th at 3pm EDT. Social Marketing is VERY effective as a content distribution channel for your business. Join Tammy, Social Media expert, and learn how to get your content to your best customers.

• "Webinar for the 'Less Experienced'" with StomperNet Moderator Rocky Buckley: Thur. July 15th at 9pm EDT — Are you running into hurdles that you can't figure out by yourself? Are you so new that you're embarrassed to ask your questions in the forums? I've been there, and just a couple of years ago. My questions were so basic that I just couldn't bring myself to ask things I really needed to know because I was embarrassed and didn't want to look like an idiot. Because I know this pain all too well, I'm giving you a way to get these 'newbie' questions answered in a fairly private setting. We're going to have a "Newbies Only" webinar where you can ask your questions, no matter how basic, and get real, practical, non-judgmental answers from a pro. Rocky Buckley is a delightful StomperNet Moderator with a nice, gentle manner who has agreed to be there to help you get past those roadblocks, or whatever it is that is getting in the way of you making progress.

• "Tools Office Hour" with Ryan 'The Tool Man' Taylor: Friday, July 16th @ 1pm EDT. Ryan will do a short, live demo of how to use ArticleQast, as well as answer any questions you may have about any of the tools.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Lang has accepted a post as StomperNet Faculty! Dr. Lisa is our resident Theory of Constraints expert. She has already helped hundreds of Stompers grow their businesses, and we're delighted to have her on board. Please join us in welcoming her.
• Next week, join Richard Cussons for "Content & Product Creation, Distribution & Sales–The Whole Shebang" to wrap up our "Content Creation" series. (He was called the "Darryl Peddle of Content Creation".) Don't miss his webinars!

Wherever you are with your content distribution systems, take it to the next level. Create your own product, get more links, whichever it is, do more of it! Take action TODAY!

Happy Stomping.

Andrea Warner
VP of Member Experience

Hello Stompers!  

Welcome to 'This Week in StomperNet'!  Our month-long focus is on Content Creation, and this week we are concentrating on the process.  We're calling it "Article to Video, Video to Article PROCESS".   

In the forums this past week, Stomper Jason has been talking about his site, and how to improve his rankings in the search engines.  One of the things Jason needs is more MORE LINKS, which is one of the most crucial factors for getting higher rankings.  In order to get more links, you gotta have CONTENT!

On the first webinar in this series last week, Richard Cussons talked about the benefits of content creation.  This week he'll show you step by step how he has content created, and you'll start to see how he does this on an 'industrial' scale.  (That's how successful Stompers do it!)  You'll be able to use this process to 'industrialize' your own content creation process, and use it for link building, or for making your own products.

Join Richard Friday at 1pm EDT to learn this process.

(For all of you who have been asking, Richard says he'll have his mindmap available at the end of the month.)

CONTESTS:

We have two contests in the forums right now.  One of them is a resource list, the other is for people who take action.  Let's leverage the power of our community–please participate in these forums:

• Ways To Use Content & Places To Distribute It

• Content Creation Contest-Taking Action!

LIVE ONLINE TRAINING:

• "Article to Video, Video to Article PROCESS" with Richard Cussons – Friday, July 9th at 1pm EDT.  For this session, you'll learn the process yourself, and then learn how to outsource it all at the next webinar in the series.

• "Using Surveys To Generate Content-Get Inside Your Customer's Head To Create Products They Will Beg To Buy"- Tue. July 6th at 3pm EDT — Who in your niche can give you the best information about what your customers will buy from you?  Your customers!  There is an art to extracting this information from them in a usable manner.  Join Jeanne Hurlburt, who I call the Survey Artist/Scientist, for this exciting webinar.  (Who knew surveys could be so much fun!?!)

• "Move Forward Faster!  Content Creation From a Theory Of Constraints Perspective" with Dr. Lisa Lang – Wed., July 7th at 1:00 pm EDT.  Theory of Constraints practitioners get more things done faster, that's all there is to it.  Join Dr. Lisa to find out how to apply Theory of Constraints to your content creation process.

• "How To Drive Leads And Sales To Your Business With CommuniQast"- Thursday, July 8th at 1:00 pm EDT.  One of the most important things that Stompers do that sets them above their competition is to use every marketing channel available to them.  If something happens to google, will you still have a business?  If you can't answer yes to that question, you need to be on this webinar and learn how to add this important marketing channel to your arsenal.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Pardon Our Dust!  We're in the process of making a needed upgrade to the portal.  This upgrade will allow us to do some really cool things with organizing the content, so please bear with us while we make these changes.
• Our Faculty have the week off for vacations–we'll see them next week.
• It's almost time for SEO Pro!  I've had a sneak peek at the website and some of the contracts and other things you'll get at the Boot Camp, and I know you'll be pleased.  Hope to see you there!

This week, please concentrate on scaling up and conducting your business on an industrial scale, 'cause that's how we roll at StomperNet!  As always, choose the resources in StomperNet that you need, and then implement like crazy!

Happy Stomping.

Andrea Warner
VP of Member Experience