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The power of affiliate marketing can turn a small business into a big business at internet speed.
We know because we’ve supported the growth of aspiring businesses into multi-million dollar companies using our internet marketing solutions. We invest in our clients and using our proprietary technology, processes and relationships we work to ensure our quality advertisers are internet ready. Looking for long term relationships we emphasize legal compliance while offering steady growth with a consultative approach. Our interest in growing your business positively impacts our affiliates by offering them unique campaigns with solid performance and personal service.

RexDirectNet, the parent company of the Rextopia Affiliate Network, is a top performing, full service Internet marketing company with turnkey, performance driven solutions that work. We take a partnership approach to developing and strengthening relationships to ensure profitable results.

What we do
RexDirectNet drives new customers with purchasing power to your product or service. We do this predominantly on a revenue-share basis so you have minimal out of pocket expense. Our business model leverages expertise and industry relationships to connect you to new worlds of opportunity at Internet speed. We specialize in a variety of proven and innovative Internet marketing techniques including:

Affiliate Marketing (Rextopia)

• Permission Based Email
• Web Media
• Search

Lead Generation (Rextrack)

• Co-Registrations
• Publisher Hosted Campaigns

Form Generation

• Media Buying
• CPMs
• Pops
• Banners
• Text Links

Our expert creative and technical teams are available to make your ideas come to life. Let RexDirectNet help you exceed your campaign expectations.

How we do it
Our business model is tied to your campaign performance. RexDirectNet has an elaborate screening process which helps us evaluate prospective clients. We look for visionary partners with unique consumer products and services who are interested in new ways to grow their organization profitably. Ultimately, your success is ours. We go out of our way to ensure it.

Who we are
Since our founding in 2001 by Jennine T. Rexon, RexDirectNet has taken a personal and professional approach to innovating ideas as well as optimizing ways for our clients to make more money. We whole heartedly believe in the power of the Internet as a marketing tool and take great pride in seeing our customers profit from the wealth of opportunity it offers.

Prior to founding the company, Jennine worked as a management consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers helping start-up Internet as well as Fortune 500 companies with their information systems and business processes. RexDirectNet is a member of the New Jersey Better Business Bureau and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Rextopia.com: The Power of Affiliate Marketing
Recognized by industry experts as one of the best affiliate networks, Rextopia.com caters to select advertisers and publishers looking to optimize their inventory. We do that by offering qualified and diversified programs, top payouts, and a community of like-minded businesses willing to cooperate with each other for mutual benefit. As a result, our clients prosper and “stick” with us more than industry average.

Competitive Advantage
Our competitive advantage lies in our business philosophy and model. We take an active role in finding unique solutions for our customers that are low in risk and high in reward. We are straightforward, knowledgeable and fun to work with. These attributes combined make for very successful partnerships.

Personally, I have found all the above true. Dedicated affiliate managers, high standards and quality leads. We also use them as an advertiser. The effortless set up and launch of our first campaign was flawless. Why not check out Rextopia.com today and join either as a publisher or advertiser! You won’t be sorry.

10 Factors Google and Yahoo Consider For a Top Search Engine Ranking
Want to get into the top 5 of either Google or Yahoo? Make sure your website contains the top 10 factors for deciding a top search engine ranking.

It does not matter if you have the cure for cancer, if nobody knows about it you are not going to make any money. A top search engine ranking in either Google or Yahoo is the surest way for buyers to find your products so you can become a wealthy marketer. Google and Yahoo are responsible for about 80% of all search engine traffic in the world.

Make sure your online business or website contains these top 10 factors used for determining sites with a top 5 search engine ranking in Google and Yahoo.

Factor #1: Number of Quality Sites that Link to Yours

Google and Yahoo put a lot of significance on how many quality sites link back to yours with a page rank of at least 4 and above. This is probably the most important factor when considering a top search engine ranking.

When search engines see lots of important sites link back to yours it must mean that your site is also pretty important.

Remember the purpose of the internet is to provide information back to the end user. As someone is conducting research on the World Wide Web, sites must also participate and flow and connect to other related sites allowing those searching for your keyword terms various paths to the information being inquired.

Factor #2: Number of Pages Your Website Has

A website with less than 50 pages is really going to struggle to get a top search engine ranking unless it has more quality back links coming into it than their competitors.

Factor #3: Keywords in Your Title Tag

Google and Yahoo look to see if your keywords are contained in your page title and description. Make sure your keywords are also listed within your heading and subheading tags.

Factor #4: Keywords Showing in Links

Keywords that are highlighted within a link are considered more significant than those not at all highlighted within a link.

Factor #5: Keywords in Bold

Likewise words in bold are also considered more important than those not in bold.

Factor #6: Keywords in URL

Websites that are in less competitive markets that contain the keywords within their URL are considered more important than those sites that respectivley do not.

Also keywords in the URL that come before unrelated words are considered better than a URL that follows an unrelated word within the URL. For example if your keyword is televisions, a URL with ‘televisions’ followed by unrelated words such as your name ‘Mike’ is better than putting your name ‘Mike’ before ‘televisions.’

Factor #7: More Significance Given to First 25 Words on Page

The first 25 words of each page are given more weight than all other words on the page. Make sure your keywords are in the first few words of your page. However, if you try and just list the same word or phrase 25 times repeatedly Google and Yahoo will penalize you.

Factor #8: Greater Than 300 Words on Your Homepage

Make sure you have at least 300 or more words on your homepage.

Factor #9: Keyword Density

Keyword density is not as important as it once was in the past but it still is an important factor. In order to get a top 5 search engine ranking look at your competitors sites and compare the density of their sites to yours and try and match their density.

Factor #10: Page Rank

Want to find out the page rank of your website or the page rank of another site? Download the Google toolbar and make sure the page rank indicator is activated. One major factor in determining your page rank is the first factor listed in this article. Quality back links are the most important factor for formulating your page rank.

A top search engine ranking in Google and Yahoo is decided most often by the combination of these 10 factors. If you want to get into the top 5 of the two most important search engines than make sure your website applies these major search engine ranking factors.

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Tim McGaffin has helped many online businesses acheive their financial goals. Visit: WealthyMarketerDirect.com

3 Business Models for Creating Wealth on the Internet in 2007

The Internet has the potential to make you rich! I am sure you have heard it over and over again. Everybody knows you CAN get rich using the Internet, but HOW?

Over the last 9 years, I have researched hundreds of Internet business opportunities… I have purchased dozens of Get-Rich Information packs… I have listened to over 100 audiobooks on how to prosper using the Internet… I’ve been to countless seminars, some costing as much as $3,400 to attend! And I’ve tested all the tips, tricks and techniques to find out what works and what doesn’t.

What I discovered was that there are three distinct business models that you can use to create wealth with the Internet whether you are looking to make an extra $500-$1500 a month or a day! One method I am using right now is generating $367 to $1503 of passive income every single DAY”‘

And I do it all from the comfort of my home… with no employees…

Would you like to learn how?

In this article I will give a brief overview of each of the three business models. Then, in upcoming articles I will discuss each model in greater detail along with direct links to resources I have used that are working for me RIGHT NOW!

*** ONE SECRET That All 3 Models Have In Common ***

As you learn about all of the models, you will notice one thing that they all have in common. That one thing is called “leverage.”

What is leverage?

J. Paul Ghetty once said, “I would rather have 1% of the efforts of 100 men than 100% of my own efforts.”

J. Paul understood leverage. Some of the models that I will present will leverage the efforts of hundreds and even thousands of other people to produce an income for you…

In other business models we’ll use computers and technology to create leverage.

In either case, leverage allows you to earn money while you sleep… while you vacation… while you spend time with your family….

Leverage is the secret to financial freedom!

*** Business Model #1 - Network Marketing ***

Network Marketing, or Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) has bloomed into a multi-billion dollar business. Even with all of this success, we still run into people today that call it a pyramid-scheme….

Network Marketing allows you to start a business at home that is similar to a franchise. However, there is no franchise fee of millions of dollars. Instead, you pay a small entry fee, some as low as $35 to become a distributor. However, you get the backing of a major corporation to support you and to help you build your own home business.

You also get the opportunity to go International with your home business with some network marketing companies reaching into 60 or more countries!

MLM has come a long way, baby!

The unique thing about Network Marketing is that your upline is actually motivated to help you succeed. (Unlike a BOSS who doesn’t want you to know what he knows - or you’d take his job!)

I have been (and still am) involved with 6 different network marketing companies… I will tell you about the good, the bad and the ugly in an upcoming article on Network Marketing.

*** Business Model #2 - Affiliate Programs ***

Affiliate programs have become very successful over the years. There are so many available right now that it has become the quickest and easiest way to make money on the Internet.

Basically, affiliate programs are ways that you can promote somebody else’s product or service and get paid for it.

This is usually done by a banner ad, or announcement to a customer or other specialized list.

If you currently have a high traffic website, you should be participating in at least several different affiliate programs. Nowadays, there are networks of affiliate programs that take the threat of not being paid out of the picture. (It used to be a problem when everyone was running their own…)

If you have a lot of time on your hands, and no money at all to get started in Network Marketing, than this is a great option to start out with.

I will tell you where to find these networks and how to get started in an upcoming article on Affiliate Programs.

*** Business Model #3 - Information Marketing ***

What is Information Marketing?

Basically it is taking something that you love doing and writing articles, ebooks and even creating teleseminars and live seminars.

It might sound like a lot of work, but you start small and work your way up.

I will be showing you how EVERYBODY has at least one special skill or ability that can be turned into an ebook and sold online… Really!

I recently attended a seminar that cost $3,400 to attend. This 3-day seminar was packed full of hundreds of tips and techniques to build an Information Marketing business.

I will be passing what I learned onto you through several upcoming articles….

All of the business models that I have presented have the power to create six and even seven digit incomes in as little as 9 months!

I will go into *much* greater detail on each of these three business models in upcoming articles on each one. I will also be providing updates of current progress to those of you on my mailing list, so be sure to join!

God bless…

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Sean Gum is a leading Internet entrepreneur who specializes in finding quick and easy ways to earn money online with little or no investment. He offers a free newsletter on how to create wealth on the Internet utilizing three distinct business models. Sign up for free at http://www.SeanGum.com .

TERMS USED IN PERFORMANCE BASED MARKETING

AFFILIATE
Also known as associate, member, publisher, web portal or webmaster
Independent website that refers clicks, leads or sales to a merchant in exchange for commission.

AFFILIATE MARKETING
Also known as pay for performance, performance-based, referral-based or revenue-sharing marketing
Revenue sharing partnership between a merchant and one or multiple affiliates, where the affiliate is paid a commission for referring clicks, leads or
sales to a merchant’s website.

AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Also known as associate, partner, referral, reseller or sponsor programs
Any type of revenue sharing program where an affiliate receives a portion of income for delivering sales, leads or traffic to a merchant’s website.

BANNER BURNOUT
When a creative has been overexposed to a user to the point that response rates drop.

CALL TO ACTION
Used in ad copy to generate user response. Examples include phrases such as “Click HERE!”, “Act NOW!”, “Join Today!” etc. Good calls to action can
help boost CTR rates and increase the success of the campaign.

CLICK
Also known as click-through
The action a visitor takes when they click on a merchant’s link.

COOKIE
A small file/code that a website places on a visitor’s hard drive for tracking the surfing habits, sales or other user-specific data. Affiliate marketing
relies on cookie technology to track any leads or sales a visitor generates by clicking on a merchant’s link.

CPA
Also known as Cost Per Acquisition or Action
Advertiser pays each time a visitor clicks on an advertisement and takes some sort of action, whether it is a lead or a sale.

CPC
Also known as Cost Per Click
Advertiser pays each time a visitor clicks on an advertisement. Clicks can be generated through banners, other graphics, text links, pop ups, emails etc.

CPL
Also known as Cost Per Lead
Advertiser pays each time a visitor clicks on an advertisement and fills out a signup form, whether it is free information, a free trial offer, free download
etc. The purpose of this is to introduce users to the advertiser’s product or service, provide information, dialogue, and ultimately “Up-sell” the user to
become a paying customer.

CPM
Also known as Cost per 1,000 Impressions
Advertiser pays for every 1,000 ads viewed. This includes banners and other size graphics. Additionally, this is how many emails and newsletters
are sold (per 1,000 people the email is sent to).

CREATIVES
Also known as banners
The promotional tools an advertiser users to attract visitors to their site. Encompasses banners, text links, towers, buttons, badges, email copy,
pop ups, etc. Creatives are essential for generating user interest and response.

CTR
Also known as Click-Through Rate
The percentage of people who click on an ad for every 1,000 views.

EMAIL DROP
Also known as email bursts, mailers
Running an advertisement to an email list.

EPC
Also known as average earnings per hundred clicks
A metric for measuring link effectiveness and number of clicks converted into sales. It is calculated as the ratio of earnings over a defined time period
to total clicks, multiplied by 100.
NOTE: some affiliate service providers calculate EPC as earnings per single click, not hundred clicks. Therefore, EPC metrics cannot necessarily be
compared across affiliate networks.

FREQUENCY CAP
A method of limiting the number of times a user is exposed to viewing the same creative within a set period of time. This is a way to avoid banner burnout.

IMPRESSION
Also known as a hit
When a user views a banner, link or page on the Internet.

JAVASCRIPT
An Internet scripting language used to create dynamic pages on the web that allow for user interaction. Internet advertising uses JavaScript to
generate what is commonly known as pop-up or pop-under advertising.

LEAD
A potential customer, who is usually defined by a sign up, download or form submission. For example, after clicking on a merchant’s banner a visitor
is asked to sign up for a newsletter. Upon submitting information they become a lead.

LINK
Also known as a hyper-link
A piece of code containing the web address of the site, that when clicked leads a user from an affiliate’s website back to a merchant’s landing page
and visa versa.
Links can take the form of a banner, text link, JavaScript or newsletter and are usually located on an affiliate’s website, email or newsletter.

MERCHANT
Also known as advertiser, client, e-commerce site, online retailer or partner
A business that sells goods or services online and pays its affiliates a commission in exchange for impressions, leads or sales.

RON
Also known as Run of Network
An offer which is available for all sites within the ad network to run.

STRATEGIC TEXT LINKS
Text links which are placed within relevant content of a website.
CTR rates on text links can be many times higher than RON banners.

TARGETED ADVERTISING
Working to place advertising campaigns on sites and content that match the demographic appeal of the advertisement.

UNIQUE VISITORS
The number of unique individuals who visit a site during a given period of time.

Affiliate Ebook Marketing Series - Promoting Affiliate Ebook Marketing by Word of Mouth
Copyright © 2007 Henry Schweizer

Affiliate ebooks are something that are starting to become quite popular. An Affiliate ebook is an ebook that is written by one person and used by others to promote their affiliate links. The ebook is created to allow a person to insert their affiliate IDs into the ebook. This can be a great way to earn money with affiliate programs.

An affiliate ebook does not sell itself, though. A person has to get into affiliate ebook marketing. Affiliate ebook marketing can take on many forms. One way to do affiliate ebook marketing is through word of mouth.

Word of mouth advertising is the oldest form of marketing and it can be quite successful when done correctly. Word of mouth is simply people telling other people about the ebook.

The best way to take advantage of word of mouth marketing is to have good product. It is clear that when a person really likes a product they will tell others about it. So by having a good ebook a person can be guaranteed people will talk about it. This can be done by choosing the ebook wisely or by using an ebook that gives the permission to alter the content. That way a person can rewrite things to make it a better ebook.

Another way to start word of mouth marketing is to get the ball rolling yourself. A person should tell others about their ebook. They need to talk about it a lot. This can be done online or offline. The important thing here, though, is not to sound too much like a sales person. It demands being casual about it and not being pushy.

Word of mouth marketing will only work if people talk and keep talking. A person has to give them something to talk about. It really needs to be compelling and interesting. The ebook should offer them something new, something they can not get anywhere else.

Managing word of mouth advertising can be tricky. It is hard to monitor results and to see just how well it is working. However, that does not mean a person should not give it a try. After all, word of mouth marketing is free and it does not take a lot of time.

Ebook affiliate marketing is something that has to be done in order to make a profit. It always helps to try out different methods and it never hurts to try out free marketing methods. That is why word of mouth marketing is  great option when it comes to affiliate ebook marketing.

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Henry Schweizer runs the Ebook Sphere site. Everyday you’ll find a new review for affiliate ebook marketing e-books, software and resources especially for ebook writers, publishers and sellers.
Check it out at: http://www.ebooksphere.com

Pay per click search engines are a highly effective way to attract cheap, targeted traffic to web sites. As an affiliate of a Search you can earn for every click you deliver. We have been advertising search portals for over two years now and find them a good way to earn some extra income.

Contextual Advertising, along with image banner hosting can provide very good income streams for your site. CPM(Pay per 1,000 view) & CPC (Pay per Click). Each reward for visitors to your site and often visitors that visit an affiliate banner from your site.

Visit our list of affiliate programs and Networks we use on our sites. You can market a range of products and services and be paid! An affiliate network is composed of a group of merchants and a group of affiliates. Merchants join the network and affiliates join the network in order to advertise the merchant products in exchange of a commission from the merchant.

You will find located within our site many affiliate and publisher tools. We give you the honest feedback and experience with each program. At the end of the day we all do this to earn money. If you are reading this then you are wanting to earn money. We know our site will provide you the tools to earn more money. It is all FREE information and we are here to report the newest, top paying and solid performers. Don’t forget to book mark the site before you leave.