My Latest Website- PayPerClickResearch.com

Hey Gang,

If you've noticed I've been rather quiet lately it's because I've been busy putting together my latest website http://www.PayPerClickResearch.com- If you use any kind of paid search engine advertising such as Google AdWords, Microsoft adCenter, and others then this website is for you. It's loaded with helpful articles, tips, and how-to's when it comes to paying for clicks.

Make sure you visit today and download my free ebook on how to advertise with pay-per-click search engines. It won't cost you a thing, but you will need to subscribe to my list to get it. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

If you have a related site and would like to exchange links with me, please contact me over at the site and I'll get back to you. Please keep it to a related topic only.

Thanks, and please check out the site and let me know what you think.

Merle
http://www.PayPerClickResearch.com

Animasher - Animate your photos

Animasher Who says your photos have to be boring? Head on over to Animasher and upload your pix and turn them into fun animations.It's drag and drop easy and you can make the silliest little movies I've ever seen. Check em out.

"Move Over ClickBank, There's a New Kid in Town: Click2Sell"

Are you frustrated with Clickbank? For years now they have been the "reigning champion" when it comes to payment processing with a built in affiliate network. Clickbank makes it easy to sell your digital products and take advantage of their affiliate army, numberingover 100,000. It's simple really - you let others sellyour products and they earn commission.

Recently a new competitor has hit the scene, Click2Sell.eu. They're a company based out of Europe who have put togethera service that includes many of the features that others are lacking.

No matter if you're just a merchant (seller), or you're a "super affiliate" making a living online, Click2Sell incorporates some wonderful features and benefits. Let's take a closer look: Merchants can sell digital or material products, even subscription based services. Your products can be soldin U.S. dollars, EUR or GBP. Payments are received instantly to your Paypal, Worldpay, Authorize.net, Google Checkout or Moneybookers account.

Once registered, you can be up and selling right away.There's no "waiting period" for approval of thank you or sales pages. You set your own pricing, no maximum price points, and it's easy to add new products.

Your digital products are uploaded to Click2Sell's server and protected from unauthorized access. The thank you pages shown to buyers are encrypted so they never know the actual download location. All download links expire within 72 hours of purchase, which eliminates the problemof them being shared with others.

The built in affiliate program allows you to easily payany affiliate commission with a few clicks, using either Paypal or Moneybookers. You set the commission rate you're willing to pay, up to 95%. Affiliates can be automatically accepted or you can choose to manually approve them. This feature allows you to ban those you don't want promoting your products.

Merchants are also given a choice to show affiliates the conversion rates of your products in the marketplace, or not. And, of course they've built in powerful statistics and tracking which reports on the number of active affiliates,and their performance. Also, it tracks product conversion rates for different keywords, a product's rank and history of changes in the marketplace and much more.

Hang on to your seat because the benefits and features offered to affiliates are just as exciting. When searching for products you wish to promote, you can search throughthe marketplace using various criteria such as category, rank, amount earned per sale, conversion rate, popularity and more. This is a great way to find just the products that meet your needs.

The built in advanced tracking reports allow you to seehow many people clicked on your affiliate link, and the number that actually purchased. See how much you'veearned in "real time". Very nice. Even if they don't purchase right away, if someone clicks on your affiliate link and goes back to purchase within six months, you'llstill earn your commission.

Any monies earned in a month are paid out in fullthe following month. No money is held back in a reserve account. So, how much is all of this going to cost you? Don't faint, but it's totally free to set up an account, nomatter if you're a merchant or just an affiliate.Merchants are charged 1.00 to 3.00 USD on each sale.

Do yourself a favor and check out their website forfurther information.
http://tinyurl.com/6erd2o

Internet Marketing Sins: Part 2

Internet Marketing Sins: An Open Letter to All Internet Marketers: She's back........Sylvia is back with part 2 of her "Internet Marketing Sins"- If You're Sick and Tired of Bad Marketing Tactics and Stupid Marketing Tricks Being Perpetrated Online, and You Want to Know What You Can Do About It, Then Read This Scathing, Eye-Opening Manifesto.*" I warn you it's not for the faint of heart. It won't cost you a dime so scurry on over and download yours now.

Add Multiple Photos to Your Desktop Wallpaper

Desktop Takeover- The problem with using a graphic for my computer wallpaper is sooner or later I get sick of looking at the same old picture. I feel the same way about my boyfriend sometimes (LOL). Anyway, "This software lets you enhance your desktop by embedding pictures from your compuer, or online photo albums, or webcams into your desktop background wallpaper. Just drag and drop the pictures where you'd like them to appear." A very slick idea and it won't cost you a dime.

Google Announces Google Chrome

Google Chrome - Download a new browser: What??? Google now has their own browser. Say it aint so. Is there anything they can't do. I say Google for President...All Hail Google......Download your slick browser here. "Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier." When you type in the address bar you'll get suggestions for both web and search pages with thumbnails of your fav sites from any new tab, even shortcuts to launch your favorite web apps. Next stop for Google, World Domination!!!!!

Just an "Old Fashioned" Merle Rant- Not for the Faint of Heart

"Times, They are a Changing!"

When I was a kid if I even looked at my Mother the wrong way it could earn me a bloody lip.Today, that would be called "child abuse," but back then it was called "discipline." Today my mom would be serving life in prison for her past actions. Of course, back then there was actually someone home to raise the kids. That someone was called a Mother.

Today's young generation are severely lacking in manners, respect and responsibility. In our race to have it all, greed has blinded us to society's most important asset "our children." Instead of taking the time to raise them correctly, we throw things at them to make ourselves feel better for not being there. When you're busy climbing the corporate ladder it's hard to keep track of what's going on in your own home.

All of the materialistic things have spoiled kids to the point they expect everything to be handed to them and think things such as driving, which used to be a privilege, is also automatically given to them when they come of age. Don't forget the insurance and new car they demand as well.

Remember when you were younger? If you wanted to drive, first you had to buy your own car and be able to pay for your own insurance. That meant that ugly three letter word, JOB. Your parents made it obvious from the beginning if you wanted something you had to work for it. There were no "car fairies" pulling a brand new SUV into the driveway with a red bow on it like some teenagers have today.

Our cars were not new. They were usually at least ten years old with rust holes so big you could stick your head in them. Sometimes the only thing holding up the exhaust system was a coat hanger. Try getting a 16-year-old to buy something like that in today's world. If it isn't new, they don't want it. They think money grows on trees and Mommy and Daddy should just go into debt so they don't have to be embarrassed in front of their friends.

By not allowing kids to work for what they want, they never learn responsibility. Many times these are the same people still living at home at 24 years old. They're still laying on the couch waiting for the world to hand them something; usually their life. Are parents really doing them any favors by not teaching them to stand up on their own two feet? I think not.

Whatever happened to manners? That used to be something instilled during the early growing years. I called people "Mr." and "Mrs.," as my mother said it was rude for children to call adults by their first names. I said "please" and "thank you," held doors open for the elderly and actually had table manners when I ate at the dinner table.

Somehow along the way in our scurry for the American dollar, we threw manners out the window. Are these lessons no longer worthy of our limited time? I see kids with foul mouths who don't even know what "excuse me" means, let alone ever use it. They've never written a thank you note in their life and are the same people who display no courtesy on our already over crowded roadways. We've raised a generation of ill mannered kids who unfortunately have turned into rude adults.

Without manners and respect how far can they get in this world? A basic understanding of simple etiquette is essential in life. No one likes inconsiderate people, and once exposed as such those that know them will isolate themselves from further exposure for fear of catching the very disease they have.

Society now is quick to blame someone else for everything that happens to them. That's lack of responsibility rearing its ugly head. Along with the "blame game" has come lawsuits. We've become a very litigious society. Why work for a paycheck when you can simply blame others for your misfortune and take their hard earned cash? What we have going on in society today was created by a generation of two parent working households with no one home raising the children. We've brought this on ourselves, and for what? The love of money?

There's a problem here, a big problem. Everyone needs to stop what they're doing and step down from the corporate ladder and listen. Manners, respect and responsibility need to be brought back into child rearing. If it means finding the wise elder up on the hill who still remembers these values and have them teach them to our children or breaking the glass, and releasing these ancient teachings back into the mainstream. Our future depends on it.

"Amazon Honor System Allows You to Ask for Donations"

Amazon Honor System So your websites a walking wealth of wonderful information, but you don't have a product or service to sell. If only you could generate some cash for all your hard work. How about just asking for a donation? Call me crazy but believe it or not if you supply people with information that they are looking for sometimes they'll actually reward you for all your hard work.

Amazon makes it easy to add a a donation button to your web site. Make a few edits, then copy and paste the code. Even a child can do it. And who knows, maybe that site of yours will start earning its keep after all!

Make Your Own Motivational Poster

Just how motivated are you? Make Your Own Motivational Posters using your own photos. You can even choose the colors and the text you'd like on your posters. Very cool!

Add Water Effect to Your Images

Water Effect Have you ever seen a picture online where it's being reflected in a pond of water? It's a very cool effect and looks great with any landscape pictures you might have. This site allows you to upload a picture and it adds the effect instantly. Upload it to Facebook or a number of other social bookmarking services or copy the code and add it to your webpage. Very cool!

Google Adsense For Your RSS Feeds

For those of you using Adsense on your website you may have noticed when logging into your account you now have the option to add Adsense to your RSS feeds. How cool is that? Increase the amount of people who view the ads and your income should go up accordingly.

Google says "Our salesforce will sell cost-per-impression (CPM) ads directly to the largest advertisers, while the rest of your inventory will be filled with contextually targeted cost-per-click (CPC) and CPM ads. This means that more of your feed items will be sold and with higher overall revenue, than with any other feed network."

For help see:

https://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/topic.py?topic=957&sourceid=aso&subid=ww-en-et-asblog_2008-08-15&medium=link

LIst of over 400 SEO Blogs

BIGLIST SEO Blogs "Here is a collection of over 400 blogs maintained by the staff at TopRank Online Marketing. This edited list includes blogs that cover a range of internet marketing topics ranging from SEO (search engine optimization) and PPC (pay per click) to blog marketing, marketing with social media and online public relations." If you're a search engine optimization junkie you'll want to add this to your list of favorites as they're constantly adding new blogs.

PhotoFunia- Have Fun With Your Photos!

PhotoFunia Want to have a little fun with your pictures? Put your face in places you've only dreamed of. Who says you can't have a blast with your photos. With this site, now you can.

Animated Text Generator

Online Generator Want to have some fun with your words? A quick and easy online generator that creates animated text. Pick from different colors and fonts. Perfect for your My Space page or your personal website.

Kontera- Put Contextual Ads on Your Website

Ads for Site Via In Text Advertising Have some website real estate that you'd like to make some money with? "Kontera’s ContentLink In-Text Website Advertising Solution lets you monetize your content in real-time, enabling an incremental increase in ad revenue by providing a new source of untapped ad inventory."

Sign up and they give you a snippet of code to place on your web pages. Some of the words on the page will then be highlighted and when someone hovers over them a text ad appears and if they click, you get paid. Not a bad deal.

USTREAM.TV: Make Your Own Free TV Show

USTREAM.TV Ever dream of having your very own TV show? Now you can with UStream.TV. "Experience live video. In just minutes, you can broadcast and chat online with a global audience. Completely free, all it takes is a camera and Internet connection" What have you got to lose? and who knows, you may just have some fun.

AdCenter Analytics for WordPress

adCenter Analytics for WordPress: "adCenter Analytics for WordPress Formerly known as Gatineau for WordPress
This plugin does one simple thing: add the Microsoft adCenter Analytics javascript tag to all your pages." Download it here.

No Payments for 90 days with PayPal Pay Later - PayPal

PayPal Later Something new offered up by Paypal- "PayPal Pay Later lets you take up to 90 days to pay. It’s the safer, easier way to enhance your spending power.Get approved in about 30 seconds- Spend $50 or more at participating stores. Click the PayPal Pay Later button during checkout -If you have an existing PayPal credit product, use it and enjoy no payments for 90 days If not, you’re prompted to apply/" This could really come in handy for those large Ebay purchases.

Air Fare Specials- 29.00 One Way

Air Fare Specials Thinking of taking a trip? Southwest has a special on rates right now offering 29.00 one way to select locations. Available on nonstop service to/from select cities with 21-day advance purchase. Must purchase by August 1, 2008. When I checked out their website these locations were all that was available:

:Austin, TX
$29 one-way, to/from Houston (Hobby), TX

Birmingham, AL
$29 one-way, to/from Nashville, TN

$29 one-way, to/from New Orleans, LA

Boise, ID
$29 one-way, to/from Spokane, WA

Houston (Hobby), TX
$29 one-way, to/from Austin, TX
$29 one-way, to/from San Antonio, TX

Nashville, TN
$29 one-way, to/from Birmingham, AL

New Orleans, LA
$29 one-way, to/from Birmingham, AL

San Antonio, TX
$29 one-way, to/from Houston (Hobby), TX

Seattle/Tacoma, WA
$29 one-way, to/from Spokane, WA
Spokane, WA "

Conversion Blogging | Make Money Blogging - BlogMastermind.com

BlogMastermind.com Do you blog? Trying to figure out how to make money with blogging? Learn from a master. This guy makes over 6 figures a year and is offering up some free advice in these videos.

Speechi- Convert PowerPoint Files to Flash

Speechi: "Speechi Light Quickly and easily convert PowerPoint files to Flash without sound, and it’s FREE!" Your computer, Powerpoint and a microphone are all the tools you need.

"The Website Revenue Maximizer Kit"

"The Website Revenue Maximizer Kit"

This book offered up at Sitepoint will show you how to increase your page views, sell ad inventory, use affiliate networks for maximum profits, traffic analysis tools and much more. You can download a free chapter at the site.

http://www.sitepoint.com/kits/revenue1/

John Reese is Back with Traffic Secrets 2

At exactly Noon EST yesterday(Tuesday, July 15th) John Reese *finally* released his long-awaited "Traffic Secrets 2.0" training course.

Unless you've been living in a small cave with no Internet access for
the past few months then you know there has been tremendous 'buzz'
building around this course -- and it's for a very good reason.

Many people have already made the decision to get their copy of this
course and all the details hadn't been released yet! This speaks
directly to the top-notch products that John Reese has released in the
past... they just plain WORK and help people succeed.

Well, now you can get ALL THE DETAILS about Traffic Secrets 2.0 by going here:
http://www.trafficsecrets.com/mstinnett

Here's Just Some Of What You'll Discover...

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced
marketer. And it doesn't matter what business 'model' you may be
using (i.e. ecommerce store, affiliate marketing, infoproducts,
blogging, etc.).

It also doesn't matter what niche market your business is in. The
course can take you by the hand and have you generating an increase in
traffic. Period.

Traffic Secrets 2.0 is all about...

- Social Media Marketing & Strategy
- Advanced Content Syndication
- Cutting-Edge Video Marketing & SEO
- Leveraging Software & Widgets
- Setting Up Automatic 'Content Factories'
- Building An Affiliate Army
- And so much more.

And Here's A Real 'Shocker'...

Traffic Secrets 2.0 (for those that move fast and get 'grandfathered'
in) will receive the following...

- LIFETIME UPDATES To The Course
- Private Coaching & Mastermind Community
- Web-based 'Action Tracker' Learning System
- And more!

Once you buy your license to Traffic Secrets 2.0 you don't have to buy
it ever again! Even by the time that "Traffic Secrets 11.0" comes out
you'll have gotten all of the other versions FOR FREE. (What an
amazing offer.)

You *know* that traffic generation techniques will continue to change
over time so it's great to know that you'll be getting all the updated
information and strategies for free. (This is truly an INVESTMENT in
your business.)

You'll also get access to John, his staff, and all the other TS2
owners in a private community. You'll get unlimited, lifetime access
for ZERO monthly fees. It's all included with your single purchase of
the course. (This makes it a no-brainer offer that every serious
marketer should take advanage of.)

But you'll need to ACT FAST and get your copy of the course right away
so you can be guaranteed to be 'grandfathered' in and never have to
pay any additional fees to access the course updates or the private
community site...

Get Your Copy Of Traffic Secrets 2.0 Today:
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Twitter / msmerle

Twitter / msmerle Do you Twitter? If you haven't heard of it you must be living under a rock. Twitter is a hot new social networking tool and I'm personally inviting you to "follow me"....and who knows, if you follow me as Genesis once said "I may follow you......and so on and so on....check it out and subscribe to my "twits"...who knows, you just might learn something.

Free Report - The Biggest Open Secret (About Increasing Online Sales) -- MiniSiteGallery.com

Free Report
Download this free 30 page PDF ebook "The Biggest Open Secret to Increasing Online Sales" and learn to think like your customers. It covers topics such as copywriting, putting together upsell offers, pay per click, split testing and more. It won't cot you a dime and you don't even have to give up your email address to download it. What the heck, you might just learn something.

How to get traffic to my website?

How to get traffic to my website? If you have a website one of your main priorities is securing traffic. But what if you don't know how or where to start? That's a problem for many, especially if you're new to the net. Here's a great article on a number of proven ways you can generate site traffic. So what are you waiting for? Get busy.

New iPhone Coming Out July 11th

Apple is gearing up to release the latest iPhone. This time around the pricing is way cheaper. Starting at 199.00.....get all the details and find out where you can snag yours. Just don't leave it laying around your friends or it may "grow legs" and walk away.

If You Use AVG 8 for Virus Protection Read This

AVG version 8 was recently released. Now I've been using the older version for years and love it, but when I read this article about a new feature in the latest version that may be causing problems for webmasters, I had to sit up and pay attention. Read on for the scoop.

AdWords Editor- New Version Released 6.0

AdWords Editor Google recently released a newer version of "Adwords Editor" for your downloading pleasure. New bulk editing tools, new options for updating your minimum CPC bids and more. If you use Google's PPC program this software is really helpful in streamlining your campaigns.

77 Ways To Help You Get More Done So You Can Earn More and Enjoy More of Life » Aurelius Tjin’s Unstoppable Internet Marketing Blog

77 Ways To Help You Get More Done Too much to do? I know how you feel. My "to do" list lately looks more like a scroll. But with so much to do where do you start? Here are 77 great tips to get you crossing off those tasks in no time flat. Just remember, when your dead, you'll still have things to do so make sure to take some time for fun as well.

Firefox 3 Revealed - SitePoint Books

Firefox 3 Revealed - SitePoint Books Hurry over to Sitepoint before they change their mind and download this FREE eBook,"Firefox 3 Revealed: What's New, What's Hot & What's Not". It's for inexperienced and seasoned users of the software. Immediate download in PDF format.

CAN-SPAM New Rules Require Single Action Email Opt-Out, Designated Senders - 4 Tips

CAN-SPAM Changes: "There are (4) new rules issued by the Federal Trade Commission that amend the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 that you should know about." In this blog post Chris Knight goes over the main points. If you publish an ezine or manage any size list you need to read this.

Google Website Workout

Google Better hurry if you want to enter this contest. You must enter by June 17th. So what's it all about and what can you win.....from the mouth of Google....

"Our consultants will work with you to discover ways in which we can increase site performance. Using Website Optimizer, our free website testing and optimization tool, a team of experts will work with you to determine the page layout, headlines, images, and text that will drive the most business from your site."

If your website needs help, and your conversions are low, this is your chance to get help from the experts. Good luck!

Fontifier - Your own handwriting on your computer!

Fontifier "Fontifier lets you use your own handwriting for the text you write on your computer.
It turns a scanned sample of your handwriting into a handwriting font that you can use in your word processor or graphics program," You can "preview" the sample before deciding to purchase it for only 9.00. Payment can be made using credit card or Paypal. Once downloaded, install it as you would any other font, then type away in your own handwriting. Very cool and a good way to make yourself more original.

Repxchange Beta

Repxchange Beta RepXChange: Do you sell things on Ebay and you've had it with "undesirable bidders". These are the bad buyers that no one wants to have to do business with. This site was started by an ex-Ebay Power Seller and helps you collect user ID's to add to your "blocked bidders list" on Ebay. This is a list of bidders with whom sellers have had a bad experience with and no longer want to do business with. The power of it is in the numbers.

The purpose of RepXchange from the site itself:

"RepXchange allows sellers to generate and download a list of bidders who have slighted other bidders in the past and add these IDs into their own blocked bidders list. By doing so, sellers proactively protect themselves against bidders who are likely to cause them loss of time, money and reputation."

If you're a heavy Ebay user you might want to check this out.

Social Bookmarking Service

Social bookmarking service. Fast tagging and posting to all major social websites Get a link from 47 of the best social bookmarking sites in less then 15 munutes and it won't cost you a thing but some of your time. Remember, backlinks to your website are important, this is an easy way to get them.

Goodbye Boss, I'll Miss You!

I received word today that one of my online friends and web host of about 10 years had died back on April 18th. The sad word came to me by email that David Black was dead from one of his business associates. David was always online and I had been sending him emails for the past 3 weeks wondering where he was. He was always online so when he didn't answer I thought something was odd. But then I thought maybe he took a much needed vacation and I'd wait another day and send another email and nothing. So this news of his death has really blown me out of the water. I had even sent emails asking him "hey, you alive?" how sick that is to me now.

David was a kind gentle soul with so much wisdom. He had a way of always making me feel better about things and myself. He was a brilliant programmer and the best web host I ever had. He was kind, non judgemental and wise beyond his years. He didn't hold grudges, and no matter what happened to him he kept on rolling. He was from Texas but of late had gone home to Oklahoma about 5 years ago when his Mom was diagnosed with cancer so he could be with her in the little time she had left. On her death bed she asked David to stay and take care of her elderly husband. And that's what he did. Because that's the kind of man he was. His word meant something and his friendship was always true and steady. I think he was only 44 years old. So young to leave this earth. Why did God take him away? I know he missed his wife who was killed by a drunk driver when David was in his twenties. He loved her so and you could hear the pain in his voice whenever he spoke of that incident. Always a sense of loneliness.

I don't know where you are tonight boss ( I always called him that) but where ever you are I hope you have been reunited with your wife and your mother. For I know that would make you so happy. I've always wanted you to be happy and to find love again. As of late I know you had been speaking with an old female school friend and were really enjoying yourself. Even mentioned you might go to Washington to see her. How could this happen? they say it was something like "Aortic Aneurysm" that killed you. You even drove yourself to the hospital. That's so like you. You always did everything on your own terms.

I'm going to miss you boss every day. You were truly a dear friend and you taught me a lot. We only knew each other online. We use to joke how we were going to hook up someday and have a beer together. I guess now that will never happen. We always think there's tomorrow, that is until they stop coming. Perhaps now we will meet in heaven. Won't that be fun. I love you Boss and I miss you so much already. Sleep well my friend. Until we meet in eternity.

Inspirational Movie

DiversiPro2 Need a little inspiration? This movie will do the trick. It's inspiring and thought provoking and the pictures are beautiful. Make sure you turn up your speakers so you can hear the music. We should all spend a few minutes a day thinking about what's really important instead of running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Ever feel that way? I know I do.

Google Friend Connect

Google Friend Connect
Want to make your website more social? Now Google makes it easy and fun to do. You can easily add social features to your site by simply copying and pasting a few snippets of code. Now in beta and slowly being released to the public you can sign up at their site if interested in trying it out.

The IM Giveaway

The IM Giveaway 534 top marketers have banded together for this giveaway. Register and receive free ebooks, software and so much more. Get it while you can!

I Love DotEasy

I've signed up for a hosting account with a great web hosting company Doteasy.com. Doteasy is the leading bannerless free web hosting service where you can register a domain name and get free web hosting and email services. I host a number of my smaller affiliate sites with them.

They offer:

1. .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .us, .ca, .uk, .eu, .mobi domain name
registration for as low as $18 per year.

2. 100MB + Bonus 1GB $0 web hosting without ad banners

3. free email service

If you would like an account also, click the following link to sign up with
Doteasy.com and we can both get a free 1GB storage increase for our
accounts. Happy web designing!

http://www.doteasy.com/index.cfm?B=websiteautopsy.com

Best regards,

Merle

eBay Live!

eBay Live! Ebay Live 2008 is coming. Attend classes and labs that will help you with your buying and selling skills. This is the place where thousands of Ebay'ers gather together every year to hone their skills and share their secrets. It's in Chicago so sign up while you still can.

Merle's Mission Ezine- 04/30/08

The latest issue of Merle's Mission Ezine is now online at:

http://www.merlesworld.com/archives/MM_Ezine_043008.pdf

Today's topic is on pinging and blogs. If I sound like I'm speaking in a language you do not understand, run, don't walk to read today's article. And I've also thrown in my usual twisted humor and other misc. topics.

Enjoy!

Merle

Speechi : From PowerPoint to Flash

Speechi :From PowerPoint to Flash "Speechi Light Quickly and easily convert PowerPoint files to Flash without sound, and it’s FREE!" This could be a handy addition to your website arsenal.

Twhirl- A Twitter Client

At twitter client A desktop client for twitter, based on the Adobe AIR platform. Runs on both Windows and Mac. Connects to multiple Twitter and Friendfeed accounts and gives you instant notificatoins of new Tweets. Very cool if you like to twitter.

Woot : One Day, One Deal (SM)

Woot I really shouldn't tell you about this site, but sometimes I like to share. Consider yourself lucky. Woot has a "deal of the day" everyday and I have to tell you they offer some really cool stuff at some great prices. Sure, I don't like everything they offer but from time to time the gadgets are awesome and I just have to have one. You'll have to check in daily to see what the offer is. You can thank me later.

GistWeb - Web Search

GistWeb- Research ToolIt's sort of like "Cliff Notes" for the web. "Don't have enough time to read 10, 20 or 30 pages on a topic? Then let GistWeb create a summary of the top results for your query! It will extract only the most important information and display it in a remarkably readable summary. Choose whether you want a Short, Medium or Long summary based on your information needs." This is very cool and should be bookmarked for your next research project. Thanks Jonathan.

Free Open Stock Photography

Open Stock Photography Need some photos? As the site says "Each of these files is available under a free content license or in the public domain; there are no restrictions of use beyond those relating to use of official insignia. Licenses which limit commercial use are considered non-free." Make sure you read the proper use for each photo before utilizing it. Bookmark this one.

Download These Free Graphics

Exciting news for all internet marketers. I came across this great product that is a definite plus in my books. Not only does it make the job of an internet marketer easier, faster and with a great professional look, they are offering it for free. Imagine that! Finding great professional work like this will cost a fortune, not to mention if you even try to design them yourself.

I am sure it will consume your days leaving no time to attend to anything else. I must say that the graphics are great and the quality is superb, just what you need to grab attention and to help make that sale.

You can use these for
-Opt In forms-Order Now Buttons-Download now Buttons-Guarantee Buttons- and more...

And the best part is, the are All for free. To find out more, click here...
http://www.freemarketinggraphics.com/?download-now=6237

Facebook - Garage Sale- Sell Your Stuff1

Facebook Garage Sale-Do you use Facebook.com? It's a really nice social networking site for what I think is the "older crowd". Now don't take that the wrong way. When I say older, I mean over the age of 23. Sort of like MySpace all grown up. This service allows you sell your stuff on Facebook quickly and easily and they only keep 5% of each and every sale. The rest of the money is deposited into your Paypal account. Buy and sell to those you know and trust.

"Randy Pausch's Last Lecture"

My Last Lecture: "Watch Randy Pausch's Last Lecture"- This college professor who is dying of cancer gives his "last lecture". If you want to see how someone takes a negative situation and makes it a positive, here's your chance. Very inspiring and eye opening. Face it, we're all going to die. You might say we're all "terminal" as none of us are getting out alive, but most of us don't think about it. The truth is none of us know how much time we have left. Today could be the last day you have so live it to the fullest. Watch this lecture and you just might learn something.

Writing Webcopy That Sells - By Aurelius Tjin

Writing Webcopy That Sells - By Aurelius Tjin- Grab this free 23 page ebook by Aurelius Tjin while it lasts and learn how to improve your copywriting skills.

Merle's Mission Ezine- 03/31/08

The PDF version of Merle's Mission Ezine is now posted online in PDF format. You can print it out or view it here http://www.merlesworld.com/archives/MM_033108.pdf

Today's issue looks at some quick ways to get your website up and running quickly.

Have a great day!

PayPal Radio

PayPal Radio- If you're a Paypal user you'll really benefit from this Paypal radio broadcast. The cost is free and it airs live from 5 to 6 pm EST and 2-3 Pacific on Tuesday. All past shows are archived so if you can't listen live you can always listen later. Everything you need to know and all the latest updates and changes are yours at no charge. So tune in and "tune up".

Lion Video Reunion

"This woman finds a lion. Yes, that's right, a lion.The lion is sickand malnourished. She spends the next few years nursing it back to health.Once healthy, she calls the local zoo and says, "Hey,I have a lion here that I found sick and nursed back to health. Do you have space for it?"Sure enough the zoo shows up and gets the lion. They get it accustomed to his new home and when he is settled in, the lady comes for a visit.Please click on link below to witness their loving reunion."

http://www.telestereo.com/Archivos/video.html

PhotoShop Help- Free

Do you use Photoshop? Here you'll find some great tutorials on using Photoshop that will get you up to speed in no time. These PDF ebooks are so good you won't believe he's giving them away for free. Three volumes can be downloaded at

http://tinyurl.com/2tffuk

Looking for Diamonds in Your Life?

Need a little inspiration in your life. Watch this and be inspired.....
http://www.theacresofdiamondsmovie.com/

Me and My Dog Dakota

This is my dog Dakota. He's 12 years old and is a wonderful dog. My boyfriend gave him to me for Valentines Day when he was only 8 weeks old.

Tony Blake Lanuches New Discussion Board

Tony Blake is a master marketer and his discussion board has been live and hopping for years. It's the best board online if you ask me. Anyway, he recently revamped the whole thing and it's launching fresh today so take the time to check it out. If you're trying to learn about internet marketing it's the best place to get an education and keep up with the latest trends. So check it out and tell him "Merle" sent ya.

Article Submitter and Directory Submitter

Download these two programs for free and start generating more traffic to your websites. The one will submit your articles to over 600 article submission sites. The other will submit your site to over 2,000 directories. You won't believe they're free. Quality stuff.

Free ReBrandable Reports to Give Away

This is a nifty little idea that just launched. Sign up and every month you'll receive free ebooks you can rebrand with your name and your url. Then pass them out and hopefully they'll increase your website traffic but at the very least they'll make those you give them to pretty happy!

Merle's Mission Ezine Now Posted Online

Hi Gang

How's your day? Need a drink already? <grin>

Just a quickie to let you know that the latest issue

of Merle's Mission Ezine was sent out two days ago.

If you didn't receive it you can now read the PDF

or HTML versions below:

PDF (print or read online)

http://www.merlesworld.com/archives/MM_022008.pdf

HTML Version -Nothing fancy but the links are clickable

http://www.merlesworld.com/archives/MM_Ezine_022008.html

If you need some snazzy graphics for your online sales pages grab these for only 7.00:

http://www.merlesworld.com/sales-graphics.htm

Also, don't forget Big Daddy's Giveaway with some awesome downloads at no charge:

http://tinyurl.com/2vrjrh

That's it for me and have a Fantastic day!

Your pal,

Merle

Daddys Birthday Giveaway

Daddys Birthday Giveaway Odinn Sorensen's "Daddys Birthday Giveaway" has Officially launched.

And it's not the usual type of giveaway to say the least..

See for yourself:
http://www.daddysbirthday.com/giveaway/members.php?id=804

You don't want to wait on this one.. As they say, If you snooze you lose ; )
And we're talking 100's & 100's of quality gifts, literature and software here.

Well I have to get back to downloading now, But I just had to let you know about this
one for sure.

P.S. Remember don't wait on this, It's
only happening for a short while, and
you'll definitely be walking away with
a "Big Smile"

http://www.daddysbirthday.com/giveaway/members.php?id=804

YouTube - GoogleBusiness's Channel

YouTube -GoogleBusiness Everything Google in video. Introducing the new Google Business YouTube Channel- If you need help using Google's various services to build your online business, hurry over and get your free education.

Includes videos on AdWords, Google Analytics and Website Optimizer. Organized by Product and topic. Bring your own popcorn .

Giveaway of the Day - Free Licensed Software Every Day!

Giveaway of the Day - free licensed software daily. We all like something for free. If you don't there's something wrong with you. But like most things online free usually comes with a price. But not this time. Bookmark this site which gives away a free fully functioning software program daily. No catch. Also gives away free games.

Sean Lowery's Mini Site Graphics- FREE

Mini Site Graphics Want some free graphics? Not just plain old boring graphics but some really nice ones you can use to spruce up your websie. Get em while their hot people and tell Sean, "thanks".

Tons of Free Graphics

Graphics I think I'm in love! Well, after all it is almost Valentines Day! I stumbled across this site which is loaded with free graphics you can download for your website. There are ecovers, headers, bullets, arrows, numbers, buttons, even squeeze pages. If you're in need of some really nice images you have to drop everything and go check this out. Trust me, they're very nice.

Merle's Mission Ezine Now Posted Online

Hi Kids,

The PDF version of Merle's Mission Ezine is now posted online at:

http://www.merlesworld.com/archives/MM_Ezine_012008.pdf

Today's issue explains how to use stories to increase your sales. And,oh yes, let's not forget the package of sales graphics I've put togther for you at http://www.merlesworld.com/sales-graphics.htm

Do yourself a favor and post your questions at the discussion board ..........
http://merlesworld.com/forum/index.php

I hope you're having a wonderful day. It feels good to be back.

Merle
http://MerlesWorld.com

Graphics for Your Web Pages to Help Your Sales Copy

Sales Graphics for Your Website- Only 7.00

Do you need graphics for your website or blog? All thumbs when it comes to creating your own? Are you in need of some "high quality" images? If you sell anything online you really need this package of sales graphics. These are not "cookie cutter" images, rather high quality professionally designed, BRAND NEW images. Download yours now and receive a free bonus header graphics just for purchasing.

Hey, for 7.00 you can't go wrong and they're really 'awesome'.

Download yours now at:

Sales Graphics

Get Master Resell Rights Every Month!

I just came across this amazing membership site, you get a report with Master Resell Rights every single month, for Free! You get reports with master rights, graphics, and even a salespage.

I'm not sure how they can keep this up, you might want to check it out in case they can't keep it going for much longer.

Here is a link to the site:

http://www.profitreportsclub.com/?getreports=1726

See you there,

Merle

Adwords Tips

From the Search Marketing Standard Blog a great article with some tips on how to get a leg up when using Google Adwords as part of your marketing campaign. It's a good read. Even I learned something....and that's hard to do

Free Multi-Media Course on Blogging

I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers:

• The best blogging techniques.
• How to get traffic to your blog.
• How to turn your blog into money.

I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

Convert PDF Docs to Text or HTML

Sometimes you have a PDF and you need it in text or HTML format? But how do you make the conversion. Adobe offers up this free online converter that will have it done for you in a snap.

"To convert an Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) file to HTML or text, simply type a URL for an Adobe PDF document into this electronic form and select "Convert". The Adobe PDF document will be converted and returned to you in your browser application."

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/access_onlinetools.html

Generator Software’s Header Generator

Generator Software’s Header Generator

Header Generator is a very useful point-and-click
software program designed to create header graphics
for your websites.

It’s been proven that well designed header graphics draw
attention and can boost your website conversion ratios
up to 30%.

The problem is most people are not graphic designers so
it can get expensive to create these type of graphics
every time you create a new website.

Header Generator eliminates this problem making it a
very cost effective alternative to hiring a graphic
designer.

Since the software program has been built for people
with very little technical or design skills, it is
impressive just how quick it can be to create a header
that matches the layout and design of the rest of your
salesletter.

With this program there are no restrictions as to the
number of header graphics you can create and with over
300+ templates included in the package, it’s very easy
to get started.

Check it out at...

http://tinyurl.com/336bvd

Free Report

Web Copy Words That Make You Rich- A free report which includes all the right words you want to use in your website copy to persuade and motivate your prospects to buy from you. It is free to download but you'll have to give him your email address to get it.

Jumpcut - Upload, Edit and Share Your Video

Jumpcut Register with this free service run by Yahoo and you can start uploading and editing your video clips right online. Movies are automatically created from the files you upload. Open up the editor and add titles, special effects and rearrange to your hearts content. A cool, easy way to edit your footage.

Click2Sell - Free Online Affiliate Marketing Programs Network

Click2Sell - Free Online Affiliate Marketing Programs Network - Sell Product Online: Look out ClickBank there's a new kid in town. "Sell any product – digital, material or subscription based" and get paid instantly. If you push affiliate programs register and earn up to 95% commissions. No more waiting for a check in the mail get the money deposited to your Paypal or Moneybookers account right away. Free to join. If you sell products online or make your living with affiliate programs make sure to give this new program a look.

Fireball Gifts - Free Downloads

Fireball Gifts - Free Downloads - Free Gifts: You'll find plenty of freebies to download this time of year, some better then others. Check out the list of goodies here, some you can give away yourself and even some with resell rights. Happy downloading!

Do You Need Help Making Videos?

Grab Your Video Action Guide Now Business Coaching For Internet Marketing Entrepreneurs: "“How do I put together a video?” If you've always wanted to know, download this free report " Winning Internet Video".

Me as an Elf

ElfYourself™ : Brought to you by OfficeMax®- OK, it came out so cute I had to share my creation with all of you. I went and elfed my boyfriend, Jimmy G and myself.....if you have time and want to have some fun, check it out, then make your own. Go to http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1150336442- Happy Holidays!

Dakota, Baxter, Gia

Here's a picture of my 3 dogs. Dakota on the
far left, then Baxter in the middle and my
Gia girl on the end. Aren't they cute!

ElfYourself™ : Have You Always Wanted to Be an Elf?

ElfYourself™ : Brought to you by OfficeMax®- Have you always had a burning desire to be an elf? Well, now with the help of OfficeMax you can upload your picture and become a singing, dancing elf. This is a great idea to email as your holiday greeting or include the link they give you in your Christmas cards. Have fun.

Privacy Policy Generator

Privacy Policy Generator- If you have a website you must have a privacy policy. If you don't have any idea where to begin then you'll love this free privacy policy generator offered up by the "Direct Marketing Association". Simply answer the questions and it does the work for you.

Join the 12 Days of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas: I just found a webpage that has lots of great free gifts given by some of the top internet marketers around. Mark Hendricks has put together his own version of "The 12 Days of Christmas", and has pulled in favors from his friends who are among the sharpest marketing minds on the planet.

I've already found some really great stuff, and thoughtyou might want to take a look too. It all starts on Dec 1st so hurry and register so you don't miss any of the great gifts.

Here’s the site:

http://www.hunteridge.com/12days/index.php?id=M2580

Google Checkout Merchants Forum

Google Checkout Merchants Forum Google Groups: "In this group, Checkout merchants share questions and information with one another." If you use Google Checkout you'll want to bookmark this for answers to your most important questions.

Camtasia Studio 2 Software Key

Register for your Camtasia Studio 2 Software Key: "Easily record your screen to create compelling training videos, screencasts, and presentations ... without ever leaving your desk. " Camtasia is excellent software that top online marketers have been using for years to do screen caputres. I don't know how long they're offering it but you can download an older version (ver 3.1.3) totally free. Go grab it while you can. If you snooze you lose.

Photrade- Paid for Your Pictures

Photrade : How would you like to get paid for your photos?

A new twist on a great idea. Get paid for your pictures at http://www.photrade.com/ - Name any price for your prints, they'll take care of the rest, get paid for views and clicks of your photos too. Sign up at the site for free.

Dog Detective® - Lost Dogs & Found Dogs - the first and largest pet recovery network on the Internet

Dog Detective® - Lost Dogs & Found Dogs - the first and largest pet recovery network on the Internet:
This is a little off-topic today but something that I think is very important. If you've lost or found a dog, you must go to this site. Did you know that "32% of lost dogs are found over ten miles from home. Dogs are ten times more likely get lost if they are not spayed or neutered. " As a dog owner myself I shudder to think how I would feel if my own dog was out there somewhere, lost and alone.

Dog Detective has been online since 1999 and is one of the largest pet recovery networks online today. So if you've lost your dog make sure you post it on this site and if you've found a dog, go to this site and maybe you can help to bring home someone's loved one today. Make sure you bookmark the site as it's one of those services you don't know when you'll need.

Greedy GiveAway- 10 Days Only

Greedy GiveAway

Jason James has launched this special offer which runs only until Oct 27th. It's free to register and once you do you'll be given the chance to download high quality ebooks, software and ecourses, some which come with private label rights, and others that can be given away. If you're in need of some freebies to give away from your website or to your ezine subscribers you'll find a few gems here.

I personally have joined this one and found some great freebies I just had to have. Don't miss out. In 10 days it will be gone forever. These are premium gifts from expert marketers.

Start downloading now at:

http://tinyurl.com/3bxwap

Teaching Sells- Free Report

Teaching Sells: "This free Teaching Sells report from 10-year online marketer Brian Clark is your guide to what's coming next, and what some savvy online entrepreneurs are succeeding with right now." You'll have to give up your email address to download it but looks good.

Free Report-PDF

Edit Your Digital Photos - Best Of The Blog Volume 1- Written by David Peters- Need to take better pictures? Chopping off too many heads or have too many sticks growing out of people's bodies? This free 17 page PDF will show you tips on how to edit your pictures and how to use Photoshop to fix your mistakes. So maybe you'll never be Ansel Adams, at least you'll know how to make your bad pictures look better. Download it now in PDF format.

Free Internet Radio Stations

iheard Radio Stations - Surfing the net and feel the urge to listen to some music? Check out this new search engine that allows yo to search for free online radio stations for your listening pleasure. They have everything from Jazz to Country.

I've Learned Movie

I've Learned Movie- If you're feeling a little blue or maybe just run down by life in general take a few minutes and watch this inspirational movie. The scenery is beautiful and the words very touching. Yea, even old Merle here has a heart.

Yahoo! Publisher Network

Make Money Online with Yahoo! Publisher Network- In case you were thinking that Google Adsense was the only game in town for making money by displaying ads on your website, think again. Yahoo has their own "Content Match" program you can sign up for. Very easy to use, just design your ad and choose the colors that match your site, copy the code onto your pages where you'd like the ads to appear, and presto you're done. You can even opt to get paid quickly by Paypal.

Comment Sniper- Free Download

Comment Sniper: "Offers a way to build targeted, valuable, strong and lasting traffic to your website at no cost, by tapping into the first mover advantage of blog comment posting. And... now, for a limited time only, you can download this $47 fully functional application Completely FREE with no strings attached. "

Duncan Carver is at it again with this freebie. Use it to boost your search engine ranking and increase your website traffic and you can't beat the price tag. Be the first to know when new posts are made on your favorite Blogs so you can leave your comments.

Picnik - edit photos the easy way, online in your browser

Picnik -: "With Picnik you can quickly edit all your online photos from one place. It's the easiest way on the Web to fix underexposed photos, remove red-eye, or apply effects to your photos. " Nothing to install or download. If you're looking for a fast way to edit your photos and don't have graphic editing software, or maybe you do and just don't know how to use it, you'll love this!

John Reese Launches BlogRush

Well, after a long time in coming John Reese has finally launched a new site BlogRush. It's free to join and this Blog syndication network promises to send more eyeballs to your Blog. Everything John touches turns to gold, so tell all your friends then go and register yourself at

BlogRush
http://www.blogrush.com/r34950247

Coupon codes for thousands of online stores - RetailMeNot.com

Coupon codes for thousands of online stores - RetailMeNot.com- This is a cool site. If you buy things online, and don't we all, sometimes when you're on the checkout page you'll see a box on the form that says enter "coupon code" or something along those lines. When you see that you always wish you had a code so you could save yourself some money. Thanks to this site you can search for a coupon code you can use in an instant. Bookmark it.

Free FeedBurner Report

How's the weekend going? I found this new report online and wanted to pass it on.
"Beginner’s Guide to Using and Building Traffic with FeedBurner" by Teli Adlam

It's a 23 page report loaded with tips on usingthe FeedBurner service. Go ahead and download it, and pass it on to your own website users, or subscribers if you like it. I'm sure you will. It's really good. Download it in PDF here:
http://www.merlesworld.com/e-books/feedburner-guide.pdf

Have a great holiday weekend!

Merle

Merle's Mission Ezine- Jan 15, 2007

Good Morning!

Merle's Mission Ezine was sent out yesterday in text format. If it didn't arrive in your inbox it must have been snagged by a filter along the way.
You can read the PDF version or print it out at the link below"
http://www.merlesworld.com/archives/MM_011507.pdf

Have you ever been involved in a "joint venture"? Utilizing other peoples resources to promote your own products or services is a powerful technique. Today's issue will reveal how to find partners and some excellent references.

Read it now: http://www.merlesworld.com/archives/MM_011507.pdf

Have a great day!

Merlehttp://MerlesWorld.com
http://MerlesMission.com