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One Gift at a Time
Posted by: | CommentsWe’re going to change it up a bit here.
Yes – you’re expecting me to talk about PPC campaigns, Search Engine Ranking Software, Facebook Advertising – but NO! I’m taking a break for a minute!! I am not going to talk about making money or ROI today.
Now, before you give up on me and hit the “back” button, just hear me out. This is a cool idea and I think you’ll like it.
QUESTION: When was the last time you gave something away – an unexpected gift – an you wanted nothing in return? How did it feel to do that for someone else? OR Perhaps you have been the recipient of an unexpected, generous gift? How did that feel?
ANSWER: It feels pretty awesome, and you don’t forget it quickly.
SOLUTION: 29 Day Giving Challenge at http://29Gifts.org
What is it? – This is a 29 day challenge where you agree to GIVE something (anything) away each day for 29 days. Your “gift” can be ANYTHING – a smile, a note or card, a phone call, a gift card, a check, a thoughtful email, etc. You can decide what you can afford to give, and what those around you need to receive. That’s the fun part!!
The challenge is to find something to give to someone each and every day for 29 days in a row. That part is not so easy. (Eek – Consistency!) Do you think you could do that?
This challenge caught my eye because I was reviewing my Google Analytics and I saw that someone from www.29Gifts.org has been visiting me here at PPCMom.com. I wanted to check out the site that has been sending traffic my way, and I was immediately hooked! (This is another big lesson in gaining traffic, isn’t it? Comment on blogs in your niche and they will most likely check out your blog in return.)
I have registered to complete this challenge myself and I am excited about it. I believe by focusing on “giving”, we change our energy and the world around us changes too. Imagine the lives we can change, the impact we can have, if we take the time to look for “giving” opportunities!
What do you think? Want to join me?
Click here to read more about the 29 Day Giving Challenge at 29 Gifts and leave your comments below!
A New Look for PPCMom
Posted by: | CommentsSurprise!!
PPCMom has had a makeover and I am eager to hear your feedback.
What do you like?
What’s not so great?
What am I missing?
Obviously, I am still ironing out the final adjustments and if you find something that is not working, please let me know.
On a different note, you have been so helpful and supportive since I took over PPCMom in early September. I appreciate all the feedback, emails, tweets, advice, and suggestions I have received. Blogging is new to me and I absolutely love this experience so far!
A huge, special, enormous, thank you to Karrine at HerMedia for all her help! You are a star!
So, please, leave your comment below and let me know your first impressions…..Thanks!
P.S. Karrine ROCKS!! If you need any kind of design work, social media help, Twitter profile update, etc – Karrine is awesome!
5 Motivation Tricks for Internet Marketers
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I am an extrovert. I love being with people. All of a sudden, I’ve found myself in the most introverted business in the world (maybe?). Either way, this job can be lonely. We’re all sitting in our homes, in different countries, scattered around the globe, staring at our computer screens for hours upon hours every day. It’s easy to become disconnected, demotivated, or bored. What can we do about it?
Okay, so they’re not “Jedi Mind Tricks” but here are a few things you can do when you’re feeling annoyed, frustrated, or overwhelmed with things.
These 5 little steps help me stay motivated:
- Focus on the positive – Getting bogged down in negativity will not help you. Avoid it at all costs. Focus instead on possibilities, potential, and opportunity.
- Network with other internet marketers – Make friends, get involved in forums, answer some questions for newbies, read and post on IM blogs.
- Learn something new – if you’re into PPC, try SEO. If you’re stuck on Facebook, try Yahoo for a change. Step out of your comfort zone and shake it up a bit.
- Look how far you’ve come – Chances are you’re a long way from where you started, and you’ve learned a lot. Give yourself credit for your accomplishments.
- Set an exciting and challenging goal for yourself – It should be something exciting, yet achievable within a relatively short period. Get excited about it!
These simple tricks can be used to brighten an otherwise gloomy perspective.
Good luck to you! Keep things fresh, new and excting! 
Feeling Stuck? Trying to make money online?
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Anyone who has ever tried to make money online has felt “stuck” from time to time. Right?
We all hit major (and minor) roadblocks along the way. Everyone gets frustrated in this business. Perhaps you just don’t know where to start. Maybe your polls aren’t getting traffic. Perhaps your offer stopped converting. Or your Facebook ads get disapproved more often than they get approved. Whatever your drama is – you are not alone. Feeling “stuck”, overwhelmed, irritated, frustrated – it’s all part of the territory.
I am feeling “stuck” today. I have several projects on the “go” right now. Some are doing well and others are not. Although I have a clear plan of what needs to happen, I just feel like I need a break.
There is so much going on in my life and in my business. I am the mother of three young children. I’ve been helping several people with their polls. I am learning a lot of new things at AffiliIT. My head is spinning with possibilities today. I sat staring at my “to do” list this morning feeling overwhelmed.
The good news is that I know this won’t last long. Whenever I get this feeling, I take a step back, walk away from my desk, and do something fun. I know that later today, I will return to my office with renewed energy, enthusiasm, and positivity. I know that this feeling will pass. And when it does, (probably in just a few hours) I’ll be back to work with a vengeance!
Hope your day is a great one!
