FresheVenture.com - Your Internet Business Blog by Keller Hawthorne

Unsubscribe From Every Internet Marketing Email List You’re On!

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:36:28 +0000

Every once in a while I find myself absolutely bombarded with emails and newsletters. Whether I signed up for them because I became an affiliate for a product or wanted to receive some kind of special free report, my inbox inevitably becomes full of product promotions and guru tips that[...]

How to Earn Your First $500 From Affiliate Marketing

Keller Hawthorne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:42:47 +0000

When it comes to making money online it can be difficult to earn your first $1 let alone your first $500. The good news is that in reality earning money doesn’t have to be hard at all and you can easily exceed a goal like $500 in virtually no time[...]

New OIOpublisher Ad Manager Coupon for July 2010!

Keller Hawthorne — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:47:33 +0000

Here it is folks – your monthly coupon for the awesome WordPress Ad Manager Plugin!

Important Resources:

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VIDEO: How To Sell Ad Space on Your WordPress Blog with OIOpublisher

VIDEO: How to Create Banner Ads in WordPress with OIOpublisher

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Coupon Code: SOLAR-JULYFEV[...]

Grow Your Internet Business with a Merchant Account

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:58:12 +0000

Many business owners realize they have to accept credit cards to stay competitive, but they don’t necessarily know why credit cards offer advantages to consumers. The ideas from this article could be turned into messaging that you could insert into your marketing copy, whether it is on your website or[...]

Starting Your Own Social Media Management Business

Keller Hawthorne — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:15:34 +0000

How many of you use Twitter and Facebook to market your own blog, website, online store, info product or service? If you’re attempting to (or already are) making money online, you’re probably very familiar with these forms of advertising. In fact, many of you probably have a Facebook Fan (Like)[...]

I Just Released Version 2.0 of My WordPress Theme Fresh Journal!

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:39:06 +0000

Many of you know I launched my own premium WP theme site (Simply Fresh Themes) this spring. So far, I’ve developed and updated one theme that I’m proud to say many awesome bloggers are currently using on their sites! The theme is called Fresh Journal and it is my first[...]

Successful Website Design – What Mr. A Likes, Mrs. B Doesn’t

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:16:14 +0000

What constitutes a successful website? “A good design”, say some people, “Outstanding content” say others, while others still emphasize the importance of online marketing. Who is right? All of them, of course!

The success of a website depends on the successful interaction of a variety of website elements and marketing activities.[...]

Marketing Your Internet Business with Coupons

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:51:08 +0000

Promoting an online store is the one of the most critical stages in ensuring the success of your online business. You spend months developing your store, but unless you attract buyers, your efforts will be in vain. One really effective marketing strategy for online retailers is coupon marketing, which helps[...]

Following Google Guidelines: Buying and Selling Links and PageRank

Keller Hawthorne — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:52:05 +0000

This week, I had to turn down another advertising opportunity. I get approached often with requests to purchase text links on my blog. I’m always open to these opportunities as long as they follow Google’s Guidelines. Unfortunately, they never do.

Is the Buying or Selling of Links Against Google Guidelines?

Absolutely[...]

The Six ‘Startup Rules’ for Launching an Internet Business

Keller Hawthorne — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:53:17 +0000

It is easier and more appealing than ever to start a web-based business.

The number of households connected to the Internet has reached near total saturation. What’s more, an increasing number of consumers are choosing to remain always-connected through smart phones and similar devices. For a web-based business, that translates to[...]