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Internet Marketers everywhere are up in arms about FTC Disclosure Guidelines that go into effect on December 1, 2009. But will these FTC rules mean the end of Internet Marketing.

Rather than rely on conjecture, forums comments, blurbs from “Gurus” and other non-legal opinions, you can find links here to credible resources that will help you navigate through this Internet Marketing transition phase.

Having come from a highly regulated industry prior to starting my Internet career, I am well aware of the angst created when a regulatory body decides to crack down (or in this case enforce rules that have been around for a while).

Disclaimer: The comments and material presented here is not legal advice. It is for informational purposes only. Consult your own legal counsel for specific legal advice.

Here are the links:

Attorney Mike Young Presents Internet Law Resources. Downloadable FTC Disclosure Guide, plus indepth discussions and video of FTC Disclosure Rules.

Q&A With FTC Webinar. Jim Edwards interviews Rich Cleland of the FTC About Bloggers, Affiliates, Advertisers and more…

These are two great resources that will probably 99% of your questions about the FTC Disclosure Rules.

Talk soon,

Bob

The other day I was watching a home improvement show on cable. The remodeler was installing a new deck, with an awesome built-in grill. I could practically taste the burgers and barbecue already.

But then he said something like, “Backyard parties and dinners from the grill won’t happen unless you begin building your deck with the right tools.”

The right tools… that’s what my grandfather always said when I was growing up.

It didn’t matter if I was making a soap box derby car, a napkin holder for a mother’s day present, or helping him install a new roof on our house. If he caught me trying to slide by with a tool that wasn’t right for the job he made me hustle and get the right one.

Usually these tools were very inexpensive, yet when I used them they saved me a ton of time because I could work so much faster. It’s like that in affiliate marketing too.

It doesn’t matter if you’re following the blueprints given to you in a $2000 course and have all the head knowledge in the world about affiliate marketing. If you don’t use the right tools it will take you much longer to achieve your goals.

So here are a few tools that will save you time as an affiliate marketer:

* Using WordPress to create your blog. You do have a blog, right? I hope so, because a blog is one of the best ways to develop a following and build trust, which leads to increased sales. WordPress is the quickest way to set up a blog and a WordPress blog will show up in the search engines more quickly.

* Google Alerts and Google News. One of the fastest way to find ideas for content for your blog is to go to Google News and type in search terms for your niche. For example, I just typed “golf drives” into Google News. A story popped up about Tiger Woods and how he has maintained focus despite extra distractions this year. If I had a blog in the golf niche this would be good material for a post about how to remain focused. You can also sign up to have Google Alerts send you an email with stories for certain phrases.

* WordPress plugins. From SEO to getting rid of spam comments, plugins are tools that will ensure that your blog operates at maximum efficiency.

Most of the above tools are free (some plugins have a small fee). All of them save you valuable time.

For one of the best “set it and forget it” tools for WordPress blogs, check out this plugin that will automatically insert Clickbank ads onto your blog: WordPress Affiliate Clickbank Plugin

Here is a my review of Craig Beckta’s Secret Cash Blueprint 2.0.

Yeah, I know, another product release review! I’m not making any apologies though because this product is really worth the investment.

Maybe this is your first time here or perhaps you’re a subscriber but it really doesn’t matter because either way, Secret Cash Blueprint 2.0 is worth reviewing.

What Do You Get?

What you get is literally a ton of resources! Not only the latest version of Craig’s Secret Cash Blueprint, which teaches you the secrets of CPA Network Marketing, but he’s added to the mix by creating a series of Affiliate Marketing guides, videos and resources that reveal the latest methods of earning profits online.

To make it easy to absorb all the information, Craig’s broken the course up into 4 Core Modules that consist of 4 Ebook Guides/4 PDF Process Maps and nearly 50 Professionally recorded Video Tutorials.

On top of this you all get Craig’s best selling courses: Secret Affiliate Code 1 & 2.

How Will It Benefit You?

With these three systems you’ll learn everything (and I mean everything) you need to know to create an profitable and sustainable Online Business. Craig covers it all – from SEO and PPC, to CPA Networking, Website Design, Best Blog strategies, Web 2.0, Social Media, Video Marketing, etc.

What You Need To Do…

Click Here To Learn How To Get 5 Free Video Tutorials

On a tight budget? Don’t worry…

Here are 5 of my Top 10 ‘Best’ Free affiliate marketing software and automation products. These are perfect for making giving your online business the professional edge you need to compete with the big boys. Did I mention FREE?

I use these products in my own business, many daily. Hope you enjoy them!

Affiliate Power Videos: Affiliate Power Videos you get instant access to new, high converting video squeeze pages to 10 tried and tested affiliate programs.

Article Apps: ArticleApps is simply the best article spinner ever created, free or not! Click the link to find out why!

Free Marketing Graphics: A professional looking website is very important to build TRUST with your visitors as well as increasing your conversions. You can get AWESOME Free graphics here.

Hidden Sales Project: The Hidden Sales Project ebook is 120 pages of a finely tuned step by step formula for back end success. Most sales are made on the back end. Find out the secrets of how!

Instant Bonus Page: Design, customize, and generate your own profit pulling bonus pages in under 5 minutes, and start generating-profits-immediately!

These programs are the closest you’ll come to making money online at zero cost. Come back soon, as I’ll be posting the next five in my top 10 best free affiliate marketing software programs.