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Find Money Niche in Twitter…. ShoeMoney’s Way

Today I was reading new article on ShoeMoney.com called “How To Build (And Monetize) Twitter Content Channels ”
is it a really good post with many ideas,, but the first tip in the post just captured my attention,, its about finding profiltable niche for twitter and how important is that

Why finding good niche is important??
as blogs choosing good profitable niches is very important to make real money on twitter,there are alot of people who are doing their best with there twitter accounts, and applying every good tip but not getting the profit they expect.
And actually it doesn’t mean that they are missing something in the process… but there may not following a niche that people are willing to spend money on

How to find money niche for your twitter account???
well, twitter search engine is always your best friend
search with your niche keywords for needs, problems, buying decisions… and the last one is great to find

people are tweeting for advices … which phone to buy??? where to go for nice cup of coffee??? if you find stuff like that in your niche then this will be great indication that you are going in the right direction
if not … then you have to find other niche to follow

Share your Experiences, adding Valued Content
once you find your right niche, start to add valued content, and my tip for you is to “Share your Experience NOT your Information”
always remember that the main purpose of twitter is to share life experiences and activities… not to be an information channel

anyway, providing “solid” tips, information and links is a good thing to do … but providing these tips in form of personal experience will make your tweet more natural and friendly, your followers will really like it and will share there experiences with you, and this is very important in making relationships
over the time they will trust you, take you as there friend… there problem solver … and service provider

Get Targeted Followers and build relationships
finding targeted followers, people who are interested in your niche is a very critical thing in this process

more targeted followers = more business opportunities

you may think of twitter as a mailing list.. but much better because you can choose your list members

there are too many ways to find targeted followers,,,
- twitter search engine
- using automated application like twollo.com as I discuss it in earlier post
- searching in the Bio section with twitter.grader.com

and what ever the method you will take to get these followers the only way to keep them and attract more is to build a personal relationship with them by:

• - asking questions, opening discussions
• - share your experiences and daily activities
• - answer there questions and solve there problems
• - ReTweet there tweets, they will appreciate that you spread there word

Now it is your turn to apply your money niche process
- Find Money Niche
- Share your Experiences adding Valued Content
- Get Targeted Followers and build relationships

- Start Doing Business

Getting things Done by David Allen

Getting things done Allen
getting things done Allen , why would you read this book ?

The answer simply is to achieve more tasks , jobs , make more money in less time by less cost within less efforts,

Have you ever heard this expression before? Under Achievers?
Those are people who cannot achieve anything and in best cases they achieve less than what they had to do after they pass their schedules
The naked truth here is that almost of us as entrepreneurs (people who think outside the box ) have problems when it comes to managing our time and managing ourselves ,

That`s why this book was my “Jakoozy Friend ” for months,
Let me tell you a story , I have spent about 5 years online struggling to make money online , the last 2 years only I started to make money “easily” with no hassles but still thinking about how to build an empire online without working more hours , and how can it happen one day while I am working smoothly ?
I have never been capable of answering this question till I read Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen , that`s why I recommend this book and this author , it`s a matter of quality

The Author of this book David Allen is a pioneer when it comes to how to achieve your daily tasks with no hassles or frictions,He had also authored an amazing book called ” Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life”

Simply, David Allen is one of the Go to guy when it comes to Daily Achieving tasks

From my own Experience, after reading this book I become super achiever in comparison to what was going on the past days before I read this book ,

In case of , you are one of the super lazy entrepreneurs like me who prefers to listen to audio books instead of reading you can get your copy through this link ,

Any way in case of you still hesitated to read this grade book or not there is about (487 customer reviews) on Amazon you can read them before you buy

If you have any question about how to become more productive , achieve more in less time , shot me your question

Getting things done Allen by Adam Anis

My “The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere,
and Join the New Rich” REVIEW

As I told you the previous article “Dr.Robert Cialdini Influence, The Psychology of Persuasion Book Review“ that when I look book to the 2008 year I never forget the top 2 books that dramatically changed my life ,my business more better 2x-3x .

Why would you need this book ?
As you know we live in a confusing world filled of appointments and phone calls emails tv-shows … Etc
So we are all always Busy , sometimes we do not have time to go to DRs . To take care of our health , have not time to go to vacation,

As the brilliant Peter Drucker said ,” the challenge of managing time is always a challenge of managing ourselves as time is constant , it does not need to be managed but how we behave inside our time lines is our behavior which makes us sometimes free and other times comfortable inside the same time line “
That`s why I recommend this book to read. it gives us  the blueprint to deal with the new technology , business , relationships , Instant messaging programs , mobile phones  the methodology which give us the capabilities to do more in ¼ or less of time .
I think if you wanna read some reviews about this book

“It’s about time this book was written. It is a long-overdue manifesto for the mobile lifestyle, and Tim Ferriss is the ideal ambassador. This will be huge.”
–Jack Canfield
Co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul®, 100+ million copies sold

“This is a whole new ball game.  Highly recommended.”
–Dr. Stewart D. Friedman
Adviser to Jack Welch and Former Vice President Al Gore on Work/Family Issues
Director of the Work/Life Integration Project, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

“Stunning and amazing. From mini-retirements to outsourcing your life,
it’s all here. Whether you’re a wage slave or a Fortune 500 CEO, this
book will change your life!”
–Phil Town
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Rule #1

“The 4-Hour Workweek is a new way of solving a very old problem: just how can we work to live and prevent our lives from being all about work?  A world of infinite options awaits those who would read this book and be inspired by it!”
–Michael E. Gerber
Founder & Chairman of E-Myth Worldwide and the World’s #1 Small Business Guru

“Timothy has packed more lives into his 29 years than Steve Jobs has in his 51.”
–Tom Foremski
Journalist and Publisher of SiliconValleyWatcher.com

“Thanks to Tim Ferriss, I have more time in my life to travel, spend time with family and write book blurbs. This is a dazzling and highly useful
work.”
–A.J. Jacobs
Editor-at-Large, Esquire Magazine, Author of The Know-It-All

“If you want to live life on your own terms, this is your blueprint.”
–Mike Maples
Co-founder of Motive Communications (IPO to $260M market cap), Founding Executive of Tivoli (sold to IBM for $750M)

“Tim is Indiana Jones for the digital age. I’ve… –This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Review
“It’s about time this book was written. It is a long-overdue manifesto for the mobile lifestyle, and Tim Ferriss is the ideal ambassador. This will be huge.”
–Jack Canfield
Co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul®, 100+ million copies sold

“This is a whole new ball game.  Highly recommended.”
–Dr. Stewart D. Friedman
Adviser to Jack Welch and Former Vice President Al Gore on Work/Family Issues
Director of the Work/Life Integration Project, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

“Stunning and amazing. From mini-retirements to outsourcing your life,
it’s all here. Whether you’re a wage slave or a Fortune 500 CEO, this
book will change your life!”
–Phil Town
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Rule #1

“The 4-Hour Workweek is a new way of solving a very old problem: just how can we work to live and prevent our lives from being all about work?  A world of infinite options awaits those who would read this book and be inspired by it!”
–Michael E. Gerber
Founder & Chairman of E-Myth Worldwide and the World’s #1 Small Business Guru

“Timothy has packed more lives into his 29 years than Steve Jobs has in his 51.”
–Tom Foremski
Journalist and Publisher of SiliconValleyWatcher.com

“Thanks to Tim Ferriss, I have more time in my life to travel, spend time with family and write book blurbs. This is a dazzling and highly useful
work.”
–A.J. Jacobs
Editor-at-Large, Esquire Magazine, Author of The Know-It-All

“If you want to live life on your own terms, this is your blueprint.”
–Mike Maples
Co-founder of Motive Communications (IPO to $260M market cap), Founding Executive of Tivoli (sold to IBM for $750M)

“Tim is Indiana Jones for the digital age. I’ve already used his advice to go spearfishing on remote islands and ski the best hidden slopes of Argentina. Simply put, do what he says and you can live like a millionaire.”
–Albert Pope
Derivatives Trading, UBS World Headquarters

“This engaging book makes you ask the most important question that you will ever face: What exactly is it that you want out of work and life, and why? Tim Ferriss is a master of getting more for less, often with the help of people he doesn’t even know, and here he gives away his secrets for fulfilling your dreams.”
–Bo Burlingham
Editor-at-Large, Inc. magazine
Author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big

“Reading this book is like putting a few zeros on your income.  Tim brings lifestyle to a new level–listen to him!”
–Michael D. Kerlin
McKinsey & Company Consultant to Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
J. William Fulbright Scholar

“Part scientist and part adventure hunter, Tim Ferriss has created a road map for an entirely new world.  I devoured this book in one sitting–I have seen nothing like it.”
–Charles L. Brock
Chairman and CEO, Brock Capital Group
Former CFO, COO, and General Counsel, Scholastic, Inc.
Former President, Harvard Law School Association

“Outsourcing is no longer just for Fortune 500 companies.  Small and mid-sized firms, as well as busy professionals, can outsource their work to increase their productivity and free time for more important commitments. It’s time for the world to take advantage of this revolution.”
–Vivek Kulkarni
CEO Brickwork India and former IT Secretary, Bangalore
Credited as the “techno-bureaucrat” who helped make Bangalore an IT destination in India

“Tim is the master! I should know. I followed his rags to riches path and watched him transform himself from competitive fighter to entrepreneur. He tears apart conventional assumptions until he finds a better way.”
–Dan Partland
Emmy Award-Winning Producer; American High, Welcome to the Dollhouse

“The 4-Hour Workweek is an absolute necessity for those adventurous souls who want to live life to its fullest.  Buy it and read it before you sacrifice any more!”
–John Lusk
Group Product Manager, Microsoft World Headquarters

“If you want to live your dreams now, and not in 20 or 30 years, buy this book!”
–Laura Roden
Chairman of the Silicon Valley Association of Start-up Entrepreneurs
Lecturer in Corporate Finance, San Jose State University

“With this kind of time management and focus on the important things in life, people should be able to get 15 times as much done in a normal work week.”
–Tim Draper
Founder, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Financiers to innovators including Hotmail, Skype, and Overture.com

“Tim Ferriss’s book is about gaining the courage to streamline your life
… But even more than that, it challenges the reader to seriously consider an essential–yet rarely asked–question:  What do you really want from life?”
–Rolf Potts
Author of Vagabonding and Travel Columnist for Yahoo! News

“Tim has done what most people only dream of doing. I can’t believe he is going to let his secrets out of the bag. This book is a must read!”
–Stephen Key
Top Inventor and Team Designer of Teddy Ruxpin, Lazer Tag
Consultant to “American Inventor”

I think Every entrepreneur who Let extra one day go without reading this book Loose at least 2 hours of this day , he may be could save`em  doing the same work using the techniques in this book

Dr.Robert Cialdini Influence, The Psychology of Persuasion Book Review
Why you need to read this book “The Psychology of Persuasion” ?
-    If you work in in marketing online of offline marketing
-    Do you know why it doesnot make a difference online or offline ?  Because we market to human ,

Why do I Recommend this book?
-    Because this book was the turning point , that did help me make more money ,attain more authority , gain control over something in my life and for me if I would remember 2008 year , I never forget that in April I read 2 books that Dramatically change my marketing campaign results up to 100% increase ,did help me to gain authority , attain control in my relationships and those books were
1-    Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
2-    The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere,
and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
You may ask me then give me your review for this book that`s okay but you should  know before that this is not a mine but I do agree with  100%

A reviewer in Amazon Said
“Most books of applied psychology fall prey to one of two weaknesses: Either they lack scientific content (or over-simplify) or they present solid information in an academic manner that readers find difficult to absorb and apply. Robert Cialdini’s book stands out brilliantly from these books. Combining wide and deep scientific scholarship with an engaging, lucid, and personal style, Influence may be the single best work on the topic.

The intent of the book is to show how we can understand and defend against pervasive non-rational influences on our decision-making.

Of course the same principles could be applied to market products or influence colleagues and rivals either in place of or in addition to genuine reasons.
Any reader will find the research results stunning and frightening.

Fortunately, Cialdini concludes each compelling chapter with hints on “How to say no”.
No matter how intelligent you are, you have undoubtedly fallen for many of these techniques used deliberately or accidentally. How many poor business investment decisions, product purchases, or strategic moves have been influenced by non-rational factors?

You have to read this book. Why?
Because I’ve done you a favor with this review and you owe it to me; you can’t say you’re a rational person if you don’t; everyone else is reading it; I’m attractive, friendly, well-dressed, similar to you, and you like me; I’m an psychology expert and I recommend it; and you need to buy it now before all copies are sold!”

Adam Anis

Before we go further on how to identify exactly the most frustrations in mind of your prospect,, I want to ask you a question

Why should you do that?  Simply
Peter drucker said “ if you can describe a person`s  problem better than he can , he will credit you of knowing the solution “

Can you imagine now , how much he will like to buy your product if he suppose that you know the solution ?

So now le`s go deeper, on how to process
1-    Go forums and blogs he ”your prospect” comment there
2-    Read the language he talks , comments , suffer loudly through
3-    Make a post on these blogs or forums using the following sequence

• Give him some thing partial solve his problem
• Tell them you were where he is now
• Ask him what would me to do for you  , how can I help you?
• Then tell him that there was xxx person facing the same problem and you did help him to bypass too
• Make your last sentence open  ended question

4-    You will find a questions from some of the commentators  . never leave any unanswered question from , just  answer it as promised

After having comments from at least 50 prospect then analyze them
Then you will get all the answers you need to identify your prospect

Dear reader if you have any question
just make your comment,
Please let me help you

7 steps the big name “GURUS” use to create their products

Most of us think in creating our own product to make money online  , from my perspective , this step is one of the most killing steps in your internet business lifetime if you do it the right way you not only do build your product but also build your empire online the right way

So here is the 7 steps that the big name Gurus use to build their products

1-    Identify your prospect ,search online or offline for someone whom you can serve or  offer a value for , if you work in marketing niche search for a type of customer who have a project , company , idea ,but he cannot make money from ,

2-    Imagine if you were standing in his shoes , what would you feel ?
most of us internet marketers at start do the mistake of selling to ourselves not to our prospect ,
3-    Search for a solution , now you have imagined what is the most frustrations and needs he think about then make a real match between your power and his frustrations

•    If you have some kind of information which he does not need at least now do not think it will be valuable to him

“ People buy what they think they need ,
what they want , nothing else “
4-    Buy the best product in the market , now you reached at least for an imagination to the kind of product your client want and want to pay you to get this product, search the market for the most and best relative product to what you are going to offer ,

5-    Buy the product use it ,  digest it  then mind map your product , just mind map it and you will find that your competition have many weaknesses  points

6-    Now you know exactly what they would pay for , produce  it , or even outsource it “

7-    Now you did the in-home business , start your launching process and make money online

Dear reader if you have any question
just make your comment,
Please let me help you

Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper.

Having recorded over 1,000 videos in the past year, we once cracked the “Top 100″ most subscribed throughout the whole of YouTube. Our live stats are even more impressive: over 5 million unique live video viewers watched Chris do his “thing” in 2007 – a total of 2+ million LIVE viewer hours with an average viewing time of 25 minutes per visitor. In August, stats from the live video feed were recorded at 279,878 Viewer Hours, 1,141,472 Viewers, 827,159 Unique Viewers, 395.5 Average Viewers, 707 Hours of live broadcasting.

In the first seven days of launching his most recent Web community, the logs recorded 587,402 pageviews, at 11 pages per visit, 40% bounce rate, ~10m sessions, and 50% return visitors with 3,000+ registrations. It’s in his blood to build experiences with communities. He’s a monthly columnist for CPU Magazine, and has authored books on business and personal technology.

City: Seattle, WA
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States
Occupation: Geek
Schools: University of Northern Iowa
Companies: http://www.lockergnome.com/
Interests and Hobbies: Tech
Movies and Shows: TRON
Music: Techno
Books: Techie
Website: http://chris.pirillo.com/

by Eric Hebert

So, there you are staring at that black sheet of paper again. Or perhaps it’s a black Word document on your computer screen. Whichever it may be, it’s obvious you’re about to take notes for that big essay assignment or group project, and you’re not too excited about getting started!

That’s where a different kind of note taking comes in to play, one that is actually fun to do and will also help you to understand your notes better. It’s a technique called mind mapping, and is based around a strong visual method of taking notes. Whether your using colorful markers and paper or using state-of-the-art computer software, you’ll find using mind maps are a much more interesting way to take notes than you ever have in the past!

Free Software

Free Mind - the premier java-based mind mapping software known for its quick, one-click “fold/unfold” and “follow link” operations.

Wisemapping – “Visual Thinking Evolution”, offering free web based mind maps you can share anywhere on the web.

Mindplan – mind mapping and project management combined with Lotus Notes.

Mindomo – an online mapping application offering both free and paid premium accounts.

Recall Plus - enhance your learning power with the downloadable software for free, or upgrade to Plus for full functionality.

MindMeister – collaborative online mind mapping with free basic, premium, and team plans.

Mapul – online mind mapping using Ajax and Silverlight web technologies.

DeepMehta – software combining open-source and interdisciplinary research for knowledge management.

bubbl.us – a simple and free application that allows users to brainstorm and share ideas online.

Mind42 – manage all your ideas in a collaborative, free browser based software solution.

Compendium – created by the Compendium Institute, with an open online forum for continued support.

Gliffy – easy, free, and fun way to draw and share diagrams on the web.

Wikka Wiki - a flexible and lightweight, php-driven wiki platform designed for speed and security.

IHMC Cmap Tools – designed to construct, share, and criticize mind and concept maps.

Semantik – a mind mapping tool designed for document generation, especially student reports and thesis.

Labyrinth – a lightweight mind mapping tool written in the Python programming language.

View Your Mind - a flexible tool used to generate and manipulate maps which show your thoughts

Mindraider a semantic web outliner, connecting the tradition of outline editors with emerging technologies.

Pimki a personal information manager loosely based on Instiki’s Wiki technology.

Planfacile – software designed to help people organize complex ideas into coherent documents.

The Brain - over 65 features in a dynamic visual interface and information organizer.

Resources

Mindmapping.org – the most complete resource for mind mapping software on the internet, covering most freeware, open-source, and proprietary software.

iMindMap – unleash the other 99% of your brain using the power of the iMindMap.

About mind mapping - and basic introduction to the concepts and benefits if mind mapping.

Wikipedia on mind mapping – the usual Wiki-style treatment of the subject that you (and Google) as grown to love.

Mindtools – lots of articles and resources to develop excellent skills for an excellent career.

JCU Study Skills - an essay wring resource that discusses using mind maps in preparation.

Mind mapping training & resources - resources provided by Llumine training, the world’s leading provider of Mind Mapping training for business.

Mind mapping strategies- get more done with less time, and turn your data into knowledge.

Mind mapping resource center – InnovationTools – Innovation, creativity and brainstorming resources from InnovationTools.

The Graphic Organizer – covers topics related to mind mapping including concept maps and graphic organizers.

Mind Map Options - resource that is the doorway to the mind map universe.

Professional Training

Visual Strategist - founded by Kyle McFarin to assist Entrepreneurs and Organizational Teams in Strategic Management.

MindMap Training - visual mapping and mind mapping training solutions to manage information and visualize your successes.

Blackbelt mind map training- become a trained black belt in the dark arts of mind mapping.

In the News

Mainstream Matters - insights and intelligence from the analysts of Freeform Dynamics.

Mind mapping on the iPhone - if you thought your iPhone was cool before, imagine what it will do once you have a mind map application?

Helping children learn with mind mapping - the sooner your kids learn the technique, imagine how much they be able to accomplish?

Mind mapping in meetings - Lifehacker shows you yet another method of increasing your productivity.

Makers of mind-mapping software visualize success - CNN Money covers the release of Mindjets’ MindManger software.

Examples of Mind maps

Mind map template - a blank map to help get you started on your first ever mind map

Inconsistency of Laws Mindmap - example of a software generated mind map that’s easy to read and digest.

Learning Power mind map - wonderfully illustrated map about how to build your “LP”.

Motivation mind map - another example of different software mind map generation, with graphics.

Art & design mind map - beautifully hand drawn map related to art and design, a work of art in itself.

Banking Mindmap - mindmap about money and consumer information in a entertaining, comic-book style of illustration.

Mind mapping mind map - a very simple example of mind mapping that discusses the actual properties of the technique.

Relativity mind map - clean, basic map made with software that uses simple colors and shapes to get the points across.

Goals mind map - everyone should have one of these, if you plan on accomplishing anything in your lifetime.

Planning a party mind map – if you’ve never planned a party, it can be tougher than you think; keep this colorful map around for inspiration.

Peter Russell mind map - a mind map of the various teachings and techniques used by Peter Russell himself.

Tony Buzan mind map - a great map discussing the ins and outs of a specific book from the man himself, Tony Buzan.

Books

The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain’s Unlimited Potential – written by Tony and Barry Buzan, it’s THE book you’ll want to pick up if you’re new to mind mapping.

Mapping Inner Space: Learning and Teaching Visual Mapping – Nancy Marqulies and Nusa Maal discuss various concepts related to visual note taking.

Use Both Sides of Your Brain: New Mind-Mapping Techniques, Third Edition (Plume) – Buzan does it again with step-by step instructions of how to use the potential of your brain.

Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business - Jamie Nast explores using that hidden brain power to grow your business.

Mind Mapping: How to Liberate Your Natural Genius – Michael Gelb talks about how to organize your thoughts in such a way that is uniquely your own.

E-Books

Power Tips for Mind Mapping software - supercharge your visual mapping skills with these tips, tricks, and best practices.

How to select the right mind mapping software - how to select the right mind mapping software to meet your special needs.

Mind mapping power pack - the advanced course that will explode your mind mapping skills into new heights and help you reach the goals of your dreams.

Source: http://www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/99-mind-mapping

With Digg getting more and more hostile–and with my baiting habit getting a bit out-of-control–I’ve lately been forced to look elsewhere to get my beloved jolts of social media traffic.

No matter. Evolve or die! They won’t send you 5,000 uniques in an hour, but the traffic they do send is more likely to subscribe to your RSS feed, because their members have already identified themselves as part of your niche’s tribe. (And it’s a more targeted tribe than the “gamer wanker” at Digg, or “Politico smartass” at Reddit.)

Without further adieu, here are 17 25 29 24 29 38 niche social media sites that actually seem to be gaining critical mass:

1. AgentB (Deals)
2. ArmchairGM (Sports)
3. AutoSpies (Autos)
4. Babblz (Parenting)
5. Ballhype (Sports)
6. blogs4God (Christian)
7. BuzzFlash (News)
8. Care2 (Social Action)
9. Daytipper (Tips & Tutorials)
10. Dealigg (Deals)
11. Design Float (Design)
12. Dissect Medicine (Health & Medicine)
13. DNHour (Domaining)
14. DZone (Developers)
15. Game Diggity (Game Videos)
16. Hacker News (Web Development)
17. Hugg (Environment)
18. iliketotallyloveit.com (Shopping)
19. IndianPad (India News)
20. KillerStartups (Startup Reviews)
21. Meme or Lame (Gadgets)
22. Mixx (Anything)
23. PhotographyVoter (Photography)
24. Pixel Groovy (Web Design)
25. Plant Change (Environment)
26. PlugIM (Online Marketing)
27. qoolsqool (Education Resources)
28. ScoreGuru (Sports)
29. ShowHype (Entertainment)
30. Sk-rt (Lifestyle)
31. Small Business Brief (Business & Entrepreneurship)
32. Sphinn (Search Engines & Online Marketing)
33. Stylehive (Fashion)
34. tipstrs (Tips & Tutorials)
35. TTiqq (Tips & Tutorials)
36. Tweako (Computers & Technology)
37. Value Investing News (Investing)
38. VideoSift (Videos)

It’s a good bet that nearly every linkbait you publish would fit in at at least one of the above sites, so I recommend making ‘niche social media submission’ part of your regular launch to-do list. Just like ol’ fashioned link begging, it’s a great tactic to hedge against the power of the Bury Brigade at Digg. (Save yourself time: Go sign up and get an identical username and password for each site, and then bookmark this page  )

I expect that in a year from now there will be a few hundred niche social media sites with a critical mass of users. Let’s hope so, baiting Digg ain’t good for the old ticker

p.s. a message to all you muppets rolling your eyes and saying “great now the SEOs can spam the niche sites, too!”: an SEO submitting to (even spamming!) your social media site is a good sign. Just figure out how to make the community self policing and work through the growing pains.

source: http://tropicalseo.com/2007/top-17-niche-social-media-sites-that-actually-send-traffic/
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Yet another monetization tactic from YouTube: click-to-buy. Through partnerships with companies like EMI and Electronic Arts, YouTube is adding links to iTunes and Amazon (DRM free) to download music and video games, with more options to come.

The links appear below videos from participating partners (such as this perennial classic from OK Go):

And Google says there’s lots more to come:

This is just the beginning of building a broad, viable e-commerce platform for users and partners on YouTube. Our vision is to help partners across all industries — from music, to film, to print, to TV — offer useful and relevant products to a large, yet targeted audience, and generate additional revenue from their content on YouTube beyond the advertising we serve against their videos.

The beginning looks like a good move with music and video game downloads, since these are established download arenas. Print, though, might be a bit more of a leap, unless we’re talking soft copies.

The click-to-buy program will be available to YouTube partners who use their content identification and management system—including on original UGC. You just have to use Content ID to claim the videos and leave them up on the site.

RWW says that music owners will also be able to put the click-to-buy links under UGC that uses their music without permission. (I doubt that the content producers would get a cut in that agreement.) But wouldn’t that mean, then, that they were granting permission at least tacitly?

source: http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/10/youtube-unveils-click-to-buy.html