Following the launch of his immensely successful information product, TrafficGrab, James Schramko shared with his readers some valuable learnings that contributed to this result. In this podcast he interviewed Daniel Dobos, and education memory expert who specializes in advanced learning strategies.  They discuss the benefits and otherwise of ‘step by step’ learning, and how people perceive the promise of such training.

The link to the podcast can be found >> HERE <<

People turn to the web more often these days to acquire new knowledge in the fastest way possible. The shorter the learning curve, the sooner you achieve results. Information products that teach short courses or train beginners have varying learning times. Obviously, the ones that allow people to learn the greatest amount of information in the shortest time are worthy investments.

Fastest learning technique

A proven technique that can develop a person’s ability to grasp lessons quickly involves scanning, absorbing and processing information.

Scan: The brain starts the learning process by scanning an information product, in search of key points that answer their most pressing concerns or solve their problems. Scanning, however, does not work well with all types of content. Very long articles, pure lists and unstructured work cannot be scanned for instant learning.

Long articles tend to contain more information than the consumer needs to know. While bulleted lists are essential for scanning, lists work well only when used to reinforce key points found in explanatory paragraphs. An unstructured piece of content will also make scanning an ineffective approach because important information may be lost unless you read through the entire article or product.

To start learning fast, look for content that are suited for scanning such as those containing:

• bulleted or numbered lists
• subparagraph headings
• content highlighted by bold letters, italics and special font styles
• structured paragraphs with a thesis and concluding statement

Absorb: Absorbing content while scanning boosts learning. A great way to do this is by taking down notes verbatim or by rephrasing the concept. Making an outline and drawing mindmaps that show the relationship between ideas also aids absorption.

Process: Trying out the system or technique being taught or gaining experience in something cements the learning process quickly. The brain retains lessons when put to action as kinesthetic movement stimulates learning.

Some products teach by providing a step-by-step guide for users to follow. This does not work well with scanning because you’ll need to read every single word in a guide and follow a particular order in order to achieve the promised result.

Information products are good sources of passive income. Internet marketers, therefore, need to create the best training products or programs that can be scanned, absorbed and processed quickly using bulleted and numbered lists, subheadings, highlighted keywords and a Table of Contents that allow users to find what they need and jump to the information without going through several pages or layers of content.

The link to the podcast can be found >> HERE <<

In a recent short post on his blog, James Schramko, highlighted the need for goal setting and taking a strategic approach to realizing those goals, what he calls “starting with the end in mind”.

Many have started an Internet marketing business for various reasons and are often on the lookout for some formula that can guarantee success. While success stories abound on the Internet, there are countless others who struggle with the business, unaware of what they’re doing wrong. In his mentoring classes, renowned Internet marketing expert James Schramko teaches his students the importance of defining their goals and breaking them up into bite-sized steps or pieces.

Importance of goal setting

One of the biggest reasons people fail in life is the absence of a clear objective or goal. Defining what you want in clear terms is essential to success because only then will you be able to determine the tools and steps required to reach it. Successful businessmen spend some time brainstorming for goals every year. As previous targets are reached, new ones have to be made for the current year.

Write down your goals

Every business starts with a vision or mission and its goal is the ultimate destination. Successful people have superior goal setting abilities. They write down their goals and modify or add new ones as circumstances change. Writing down goals has a powerful psychological effect that helps motivate, provide focus and sustain momentum towards achieving the desired outcome. Writing down a goal also stirs the human senses and conditions the subconscious mind to accept it as real. This replaces negative thoughts which could be obstacles to success, with positive ones.

Breaking down goals

Another common reason why people fail to achieve their goals is the size of a goal. Big goals tend to overwhelm the mind with the amount of work, time, energy and resources needed to reach them. The solution is to break a big goal into small sequential parts and work on each part every day. To illustrate, if you want to earn from information product sales, it’s best to write down the steps required such as writing down or recording the video to be sold, outsourcing web development where the product will be marketed, search engine optimization, email marketing, social media marketing and affiliate marketing. Each of these ideas can be further broken down to process steps.

Basic goal setting techniques apply not only in Internet marketing or business, but in other aspects of life as well. After defining a goal and breaking it down into smaller goals or parts, your next step is to take action on each part until you reach the desired outcome.

>> Read the ‘in a nutshell’ James Schramko post

If you’re into Internet marketing, you’re probably already aware of some of the possibilities Facebook presents for your business. The chance to get friends to recommend your services to other friends provides a unique marketing opportunity that shouldn’t be missed.

That’s not all Facebook has to offer, however.

The social networking sight is soon expected to integrate the Visa network and PayPal into the site, allowing users to do business there instead of having to go offsite. This is just the tip of the iceberg, however. Internet marketing expert James Schramko offers a fuller look at the full impact Facebook can have on Internet marketing on his Internet Marketing Speed report.

Schramko, a well-regarded Internet marketing specialist, worked with other experts in the field like Robert Grant and Ian Chapman to reveal just how Internet marketers can make better use of the Facebook phenomenon.

For instance, Facebook Places is a FourSquare-style application that lets users “check in” when they visit locations, including businesses. Some businesses are making use of this tool to give their customers rewards when they check in to a specific location.

Schramko’s report shows how “likes” by users of Facebook can drive traffic to your sites and how friend-based social network referrals are changing the face of Internet marketing.

The report also teaches Internet marketers how to adapt to the unique online culture of Facebook. Because Facebook users aren’t on their primarily to buy something, it’s important for the marketer to build a relationship with the user first, establish trust, perhaps offer a bonus and then try to reel in the sale.

Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do, so the report also warns marketers about the problems Facebook may present, such as the havoc the constant tinkering by Facebook developers on the social media network may have on Internet marketers’ businesses.

Schramko’s report gives relevant information Internet marketers can find real-world applications for to improve the profitability of their online businesses, making it a worthwhile investment of any serious Internet marketer’s time and money.

>> Read the full post by James Schramko

Staying organized is a tough challenge for Internet marketers, but with BaseCamp and other management tools, you can allow you to manage a variety of projects, which comes in handy if you’re farming out work to others.

Outsourcing work can be very helpful to Internet marketers as it allows them to take on additional business. Managing others online can be difficult, but BaseCamp provides a great format for turning your online operation into a virtual assembly line — timely, efficient and productive.

Internet marketing leader James Schramko recently shared some thoughts regarding how best to run an outsourced Internet marketing operation. Schramko says establishing a base of trusted providers and effectively managing them is key.

Recruiting Outsourcers

Recruiting a team is your first step. Schramko says Internet marketers will want to find providers who will provide reliable writing, Web design, etc. work on a regular basis. This is much more efficient and reliable than bidding out projects time after time, rolling the dice regarding whether you’ll get a reliable worker or a fly-by-night operator on each project.

It’s good to find dedicated suppliers than multi-taskers. Entrust your writing to a writer, Web design to a designer, etc.

When seeking reliable partners, try talking to your fellow marketers first. If they can’t refer you to a good partner, try job boards such as Odesk or online classified sites like Craigslist.

Once you’ve recruited your team, be patient. It may take time for your new employees to get familiarized with your format and way of working. They may need a little coaching up from you.

To keep up with the multiple projects you have going, use BaseCamp. BaseCamp is an online management program that allows you to assign and manage projects and take submissions from your employees. It’s easy for both you and your employees to upload and use, and helps coordinate workflow in an efficient manner.

There are a number of other applications you can use to boost efficiency as well, including Google Docs, Skype and Dropbox.

Done properly, outsourcing Internet marketing work can help you build up your business while taking a lot of the workload off your shoulders.

>> Get more advice on managing your online business from James Schramko

Having the right software is almost as important as having the right ideas in the Internet marketing business.

Internet marketing is a highly competitive business, with legions of other players seeking to get the dollar that you’re chasing. To succeed, you have to have every edge you can get. That’s why having reliable, useful and efficient software is so important.

James Schramko, a respected international Internet marketer, recently reviewed several applications for the Imac.

Dropbox is a content management device that allows for easy transfer of files between sites. The program allows users to share files and folders via the Internet using file synchronization. For marketers with many sites, this program is a must as it allows quicker building and rebuilding of sites.

Call Recorder is a Skype application that allows you to record Skype conversations. This is a great tool if you want to record Skype conversations for future use as webinar material.

If you have trouble keeping up with the multiple passwords for your various Internet services, 1 Password is great because it can help reduce your need to memorize passwords, saving you time and frustration.

Another great tool is iWork, which is a suite of office applications that allows you to perform several tasks, such as word processing, building slideshows, etc.

Screenflow lets users capture screens to make video products. Users of Screenflow can use the program to build a keynote slideshow and more. Building high quality sales and education videos is an emerging and increasingly important niche in the Internet marketing game.

iSkysoft Video Converter is another great application that can allow you to convert keynote presentations into a variety of different formats. This can come in very handy for Internet marketers.

Bucket Explorer allows for easier management of media files when you’re building and using interviews, webinars and podcasts. It’s simple and intuitive.

With these powerful tools at your disposal, Internet marketers can reduce quite a bit of time and frustration involved in building and maintaining their pages and products.

>> Get the absolute latest internet marketing tips from James Schramko

Internet marketing expert James Schramko is known for constantly tweaking his Web pages to squeeze more conversions out of them. This approach has been successful for him, and the many people who turn to him for Internet marketing mentoring.

One of James’ latest innovations is an animated button that replaces the standard “submit” button on e-mail capture pages. He developed the idea after reading that Web page visitors pretty much skip over e-mail privacy disclaimers.

James decided to create an animated button to get visitor’s attention and to instantly reassure them that their online privacy would be respected if they opted in to his site’s e-mail subscription service. The new button depicts and eye-catching animation and a promise of no spam.

This simple animation quickly and effectively informs the visitor that signing up won’t result in his or her inbox being deluged with junk mail, and important concern for many online customers. People are spending an increasing amount of time weeding junkmail from their inboxes, and thus are wary of signing up for yet another source of recurrent mail.

E-mail subscription can be a powerful marketing tool, however, so getting visitors to opt in can be very important for online marketers. Testing has shown that Schramko‘s new button gets results, greatly improving conversion rates.

Typically, James Schramko offers this button for free for Internet marketers on his website site. With just a few clicks of a mouse, the button can be downloaded and put to work on his visitors’ sites.

>> Grab the new optin button now HERE

People are increasingly lured into Internet Marketing as it represents their ticket to financial freedom with high passive income streams on autopilot.

While creating your first website and selling some products in it are fairly easy to do, making your first few sales and maintaining a steady stream of income can be difficult

- unless you follow effective tips such as those revealed by Internet marketing expert James Schramko in his InternetMarketingSpeed Report.

Starter formula for online business

The fastest way to start and maintain an online business is by:

• Building your contact list by offering free reports in exchange for email addresses.
• Automate one-time sales offers using an autoresponder
• Sell memberships to gain monthly recurring income.
• Create and market your own information products and automate delivery

Organization and time management tips

Procrastination, distractions and inefficient systems keep you from achieving your goals. Even the most well laid plan won’t make you successful unless you take action now. If not having enough time is also preventing you from making any progress in business, James Schramko shares the following tips for putting things in order and being disciplined with your time:

• Organize your electronic and paper files
• De-clutter your workspace and PC memory always
• Use simple and efficient systems like Basecamp HQ
• Filter incoming mail for later access
• Unsubscribe from marketers or websites that offer little or no value to your business.
• Backup all your files regularly using external storage devices and remote data storage services.
• Optimize your PC’s performance regularly by clearing its cache and deleting files you don’t need.
• Use templates for documents and messages you regularly churn out.
• Create mindmaps to help you remember how things go.

While tools and systems can simplify Internet marketing, getting everything to work smoothly still requires a series of steps and attention to details. It’s easy for marketers and business owners to feel overwhelmed by the tasks unless you focus on one project at a time and make it a point to implement one new thing everyday until your business runs perfectly.

The InternetMarketingSpeed report recognizes as well the importance of the intangibles like mindset and focus. Having the right mindset is very important in this business because the learning curve can be steep and online competition can be fierce. Aside from using all the right tools and systems, you’ll have to stay positive, retain focus and persevere with your goals to succeed in Internet marketing.

>> Grab your free 19-page InternetMarketingSpeed report – filled with other valuable tips that James uses in his business.

Once you’ve built your websites and started selling online, your next challenge will have to be in finding ways to increase sales and creating additional income streams for which you will need intermediate Internet marketing training. It’s the logical next step for those who are neither new nor experts at Internet marketing.

Seasoned marketers who constantly improve their systems and techniques make the best teachers for intermediate Internet marketing training. They are not mere speakers or trainers, but businessmen who love to teach and share their knowledge to fellow marketers.

Why you need further training

Marketers attend seminars and workshops that provide intermediate Internet marketing training to gain:

* fresh ideas and perspectives in online business
* networking advantage
* valuable insights from the interaction with other participants and speakers
* new partnerships and possibilities of joint ventures
all of which promote growth of any business.

You’ll learn the latest systems, the most cutting edge tools, and have access to mentors and coaches who can answer questions and give their opinion on some of your pressing marketing concerns.

Learn the latest marketing trends

* Article marketing: Boost your search rankings by using a fast and simple system that can help you create multiple variations of quality content for distribution to hundreds of sites.

* Automation software: Learn which applications work well to automate your websites so that your business runs smoothly while you are away. Set them up once and never have to worry about them again.

* Domaining and domain flipping: You can start the business of domaining with minimal starting capital and earn five times their purchase price when you sell them. Know how to choose domain names to buy and sell. Learn how to develop domains into sites that you can rent or sell for thousands of dollars.

* Video marketing: Boost search rankings and increase conversions by adding video content to your sites. Learn how to incorporate videos with relevant text content and generate your own video sitemaps that the Google bots love.

With intermediate Internet marketing training, you’ll be able to implement new strategies to raise your 5-digit revenues to 6-digits and so on. You can also learn new tools to make some aspects of your business a lot easier to do, so you can have more time to relax or engage in other business ventures. While this kind of training can cost you money, implementing any of the techniques that you will learn is sure to reap many returns on your investment.

Spend a little time on this website, and you will begin to understand how innovative is James Schramko.  He has earned his place in the ranks of the best internet marketers in the world, and he has done this not by self-promotion.

So How Does James Schramko Do It?

• Constant research, testing strategies, trial and error. Result = the development of cutting edge tools and techniques.
• Providing quality and devoted mentorship to his students and members of his  SuperFastResults Forum (for how to get a $1 trial see this post >> How To Run A Webinar <<
• Creating a band of followers through the generous free internet marketing advice he delivers in his blog
• Paving the way for new, intermediate and advanced marketers to push through to their next levels of learnings through his rare workshops
• Having his expertise acknowledge by some of the top names in the industry – people who come to him for advice, and who are lining up to be guests at his workshops

The next workshop is being held in Sydney Australia, September 10-12, 2010.  It will be sold out when it is officially launched in coming days – no doubt.  And there will be a lot of affiliates offering incentives for you to purchase a seat or two through them.  But here is a tangible one, with real value to internet marketers.

Fast Web Formula Bonus Articles Package

If you purchase your tickets through me, directly from this website (be sure to clear your cookies before you click on the next link to be sure the sale is tracked to me), I have something special for you.  I will give you as a bonus that no-one else will deliver, and that has real value to you as an internet marketer, 10 x 400 word articles, written by me, and distributed via a powerful backlink creating article network.

The value of this bonus is $US325.00.  Clear your cookies now and >> click here << to register.

These are not articles written by someone in a third world country, they are not PLR articles, they are articles written by me, Kerry Finch, one of the experts James Schramko has invited as a guest presenter at the Workshop.  Buy your ticket through me, get some great SEO articles distributed, and catch up at the event as well!

How To Claim Your Bonus

Once you purchase your ticket through my link, send me an >> email << and I will confirm your bonus, and send you a brief for your articles.  You will have up until December 31, 2010 to claim your bonus – allowing you plenty of time to hone your skills at the workshop before using them.

Don’t squander the opportunity to learn intermediate to advanced internet marketing strategies at this James Schramko workshop in September, and grab a great bonus at the same time!