tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106334262024-03-10T22:22:56.504-05:00Sam Freedom's Internet Marketing Controversy BlogFOR INTERNET MARKETERS -- TO INVITE CONTROVERSY and ENCOURAGE DISCOURSE to all of those seeking to become more effective, HAPPY marketers. Here we discuss what is good marketing, bad marketing, INVISIBLE marketing, grey area marketing, back door marketing, you name it. We are ethical people. We just discuss everything. WARNING -- NOT FOR THE FAINT AT HEART! Did I happen to mention "internet marketing"?Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-35388518247672554892012-01-18T21:52:00.000-05:002012-01-18T22:02:19.067-05:00SOPA: A PIRATED Explanation on the Controversy Blog
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The
Basics
SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act) is a bill currently in the US
Congress that would allow the US Unknownnoreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-22377810898206534192011-12-09T08:38:00.001-05:002011-12-09T08:38:48.825-05:00Best Occupy Boston Video - Who's Side Are You On?Best Occupy Boston Video - Taking a sharp right turn from the realm of internet marketing to political punditry and other things that make money on the web, here's the BEST Occupy Boston Video, part of the Occupy Wall Street movement, on the night they were told to evacuate by 12am OR ELSE!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-20277418843766978952010-07-26T13:39:00.002-05:002010-07-26T13:44:49.327-05:00How to Piss Off Your Internet Marketing List MembersIt's bad enough getting spammed with offers every 3 days, but one of the most insulting and lowest tactics used in an attempt to get people to open emails is to put something in the subject title like,re: ORDER CONFIRMATIONA Paypal Payment Has Been MadeYOUR DELIVERY NOTIFICATIONLet's see, Charles Mutrie, Phil Mutrie, Matt Bacak, Gary Baker, you're all doing this. It's deceptive. It worsens the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-90783950304566215862010-07-26T11:25:00.004-05:002010-07-26T11:29:05.130-05:00Change to Ebay PolicyThis stuff usually sneaks up on people so I'm posting it here... nothing overtly controversial but when you end up having your Paypal funds held and don't know why... now you'll know why.Updates to the eBay User AgreementDear samfreedom,I'm writing to let you know that the eBay User Agreement has been updated to support policy and other changes. The updated Agreement is effective immediately for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-22889807745737929642010-07-13T20:42:00.003-05:002010-07-13T20:55:59.662-05:00TWITTER SUCKS - Technical Follow Limits, Hooray!!Twitter sucks. No, I understand, all too perfectly well how so many twitterers suck it up like crackheads and hyper-focus their attention on the bazillions of tweets rolling by... in lieu of a social life, but Twitter, as in "it's management", sucks.... BIG TIME!As always, instead of growing a set and making an example out of spammers in a court of law, then publicizing it, they let those Unknownnoreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-80581588342753809122010-07-01T13:45:00.004-05:002010-07-01T14:09:29.235-05:00plugin-container.exe: Mozilla vs Macromedia vs Adobe vs Your MotherIn case you haven't heard yet, there's a pesky little Firefox plugin by the name of plugin-container.exe that has bajillions of former Mozilla fanatics screaming bloody murder! The common complaint is that plugin-container.exe is hogging up massive resources for reasons no one seems to know. It all began with Mozilla's release of Firefox 3.6.4, so many an exasperated victim has sought refuge byUnknownnoreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-82219134734589585202010-05-02T18:47:00.004-05:002010-05-02T19:25:27.329-05:00Rip-Off Report: You Will Donate $5 to Fiverr for $5It all started with my first article, "Fiverr.com: We Will Rip You Off for $5!".In it, I explained how "the latest rage", Fiver.com has a payout requirement that is virtually impossible for every merchant to reach. I also wrote 2 more articles after it, and this will be the fourth. In a nutshell, merchants must make a min of 8 sales ($40), in order to be able to withdraw their money. Now, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-32145253753603617032010-04-29T05:50:00.002-05:002010-04-29T05:53:57.731-05:00Hey, Internet Marketers, Need Some Quick Cash?Ok, so, keeping in mind that you have a hard drive full of programs and software for which you've paid a small ransom, the money's just not yet coming in, is it? Or, is it?!Well, if you're in the former "or is it?" category, and you're in need of some quick cash, have a look at WalletPop's, "25 (Unusual) Ways To Make Quick Money", then leave a comment below and let me know which one(s) you'd Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-31881716194387830692010-04-28T05:01:00.007-05:002010-04-28T05:45:37.463-05:00Is Fiverr.Com Breaking a Law?Ok, as per the screenshot on the left, never mind the fact that Fiverr has allowed some pretty racy offers to appear in their listings. Isn't sending some a picture of your hoo-hah considered "adult" in nature? There's kids on Fiverr, chrissake...But, putting that aside for the moment, my big issue with Fiverr, as of late, has been the fact that they don't make it unavoidably clear to potentialUnknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-6623683395436131222010-04-27T04:51:00.009-05:002010-04-27T05:36:02.723-05:00Using Fiverr Can Make You a Loserr - Solution EnclosedI wouldn't go so far as to say Fiverr did this intentionally but, by now, those who've read my previous blog post, "Fiverr: We Will Rip You Off for $5!!", understand that getting paid by Fiverr.com, for most people, will be nearly IMPOSSIBLE.Before I present my solution to Fiverr's problem, I want to say that if it was unintentional, then it is forgivable, but only if they rectify it. And, for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-9742593635303746352010-04-15T17:52:00.002-05:002010-04-15T18:06:45.135-05:00Fiverr: We Will Rip You Off for $5!At first, Fiverr seemed like a pretty good idea. For a mere $5, you can take advantage of someone's desperate need to make $5 and/or get some publicity, and they will do whatever it is they say they'll do for it. I kinda liked the idea... like a five dollar bargain basement.So far, I've got a cartoon drawing underway and got some fashion tips... cost? $5 each. Cool.Then I threw my hat in the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-84430785956818762152009-05-18T17:29:00.003-05:002009-05-18T17:42:56.147-05:00Wolfram Alpha not a threat to Google.... YET!!!Holy brain strain, Batman! Wolfram Alpha has just gone live!For those of you who don't know, WolframAlpha.Com is a new, computational search engine which some have described as the first real competitor to Google. As a marketer, I try to look beyond that fluffy crap and see what's really behind the statement.Well, my first impressions of Wolfram Alpha were exactly what I'd expect from most Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-83289881656968544892009-04-13T08:23:00.002-05:002009-04-13T08:31:53.612-05:00When I Say "Test", I Mean "TEST!"Oh, I meant it. This was really just a test... an internet marketing experiment no, it has nothing to do with me bolidng a line. And I think I shall delete this when it's through. We shall see. ;)Anyways, if you have any questions, please let me know in the comment section. ;)Best wishes,SamUnknownnoreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-39153922496325593302009-03-13T13:39:00.007-05:002009-03-13T14:55:18.923-05:00SCHMUCK ALERT!! What's So Bad About Marketing on TWITTER?!WTF? Someone, please pinch me. I MUST be dreaming...It wasn't even 24hrs ago that I dared to hop on Twitter again (excuse me for a moment while I trigger BIZ STONE 's Google Alert... thank you) after a blessed couple of months away. Now, I know most of you are convinced that Twitter is the greatest things since sliced bread because a few "movers and shakers", coupled with the news-hungry media, (Unknownnoreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-60328179232593902262008-12-18T02:54:00.005-05:002008-12-18T03:18:09.508-05:00WooThemes Wordpress Club Premium Wordpress Themes Sale Is Here!! MUST SEE!!When it comes to developing AFFORDABLE WORDPRESS THEMES, WooThemes Wordpress Theme Club continues to prove itself the undisputed Wordpress Theme Club leader. In fact, I was so stoked about WooThemes Halloween Sale that I took advantage of it then.But now, WooThemes has done even better...! WooThemes Wordpress Themes Christmas Sale offers a WHOPPING 4-FOR-1 SALE! And I've taken advantage of it Unknownnoreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-73644498944352241042008-12-16T22:40:00.004-05:002008-12-16T23:08:50.063-05:00What Is Working and What Is Total Bullshit?You have to understand, if you haven't yet subscribed to my humble little, unprofessionalized, blog, it's your own fault. Here, I dare to say things and ask questions that almost no one else will do for you -- at least not in the way that I do it.That being said... subscribe.Today's blog is to ask you two questions,1. HAVE YOU FOUND ANYTHING THAT REALLY WORKS?FromRyan Deiss', "Continuity Unknownnoreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-86605991089034024462008-11-04T15:38:00.003-05:002008-11-04T15:47:21.236-05:00What a Bunch of Bull Backlink Contest!Think like an internet marketer -- as opposed to a mere consumer. The first person to correctly guess HOW I ended up watching the following video wins a month-long backlink from this site and a quick mention in my next post.Hint: It was NOT for recreational purposes.Rules: You only get 1 guess. And, at my discretion, I may award multiple prizes if more than one person guesses the same thing. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-77875805606661835522008-11-01T14:22:00.002-05:002008-11-01T14:39:30.712-05:00Hey Dude, Where's My Fucking Candy?Halloween is now, officially, over. We do not need to wait for Obama to win the presidency to begin, as good citizens, implementing his wondrous and generous policies. Starting now, you can teach your children all about socialism by dumping out all their Halloween candy on the bed and explaining to them that since there are poor children in the neighborhood, they have no choice but to give Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-32066132165508694762008-10-29T22:04:00.007-05:002008-10-30T12:01:06.875-05:00Free SimplyPLR Article Marketing Strategies from Simply Total DonkeysIt's not often that you get such an AMAZING display of just how desperate people are for a free membership to a PLR article marketing site, but it's happening -- out in the open, in plain view of anyone who can click a mouse.But, first, I like to think I've grown up a bit, become a tad more compassionate, than the day I first set foot into internet marketing. Back then, I'd chew anyone a new Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-21813746728101805452008-10-29T17:24:00.003-05:002008-10-29T18:24:42.949-05:00Sam Freedom to Twitter - We Have a Problem Here...!I discovered a problem with Twitter a while ago. I just figured that it either wouldn't affect most people, or that it was too minor for anyone to care. Add to that, Twitter's "bug reporting" doesn't seem too readily available or easy to use.This Problem with Twitter is as Follows:Somehow, some way, Twitter is capping the number of followers who will appear in your DIRECT MESSAGE dropdown Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-61492441694300307212008-10-23T00:06:00.009-05:002008-10-27T21:07:02.744-05:00Find Free Stuff on Twitter!All kinds of Free Stuff on Twitter can be had if'n ya just know how to locate it. These 12 links will help give you a good start (all links open in a new window):Free SEO on TwitterFree Stuff on TwitterFree Info on TwitterFree Tips on TwitterFree Hosting on TwitterFree Software on TwitterFree Download on TwitterFree Advice on TwitterFree Report on TwitterFree Sample on TwitterFree Bonus on Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com202tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-36950374675834620712008-10-20T16:36:00.005-05:002008-10-20T17:08:11.937-05:00Flood Yourself with Website Traffic in Record Time with Traffic DrillIn all the history of internet marketing, the fastest way to flood your websites with fresh, new laser-targeted traffic has been the joint venture. But as the honeymoon wears off, the average, struggling, work-at-home wannabe soon realizes that none of the big dogs are going to be helping them out any time soon. But that's just changed... and, in a big way:The Rhodes brothers have just opened Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-16886722183728380632008-10-18T01:17:00.007-05:002008-10-25T21:54:14.817-05:00Frumplegoozrumpl - A Twitter Love Story by Sam FreedomFrumplegoozrumpl - just another crazy word.... or is it? After all, a few quick searches for "Frumplegoozrumpl", on the major search engines, yield the following results:Frumplegoozrumpl on Google;Frumplegoozrumpl on Yahoo; andFrumplegoozrumpl on MSN...Not very impressive, is it? So, what's the point? Well, I'm always searching for new and interesting (read unorthodox, unexpected, unintended Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-58634990023213838412008-10-13T07:51:00.007-05:002008-10-18T17:04:30.677-05:006 Likely Causes for the Long, Slow, Predictable Death of SphinnI took a spin around Sphinn for the first time in, like, 6 months just to sphinn what I thought was a worthy article ("13 Wordpress plugins you don't use but probably should") and just to see what was kickin and I wasn't surprised at what I found:Sphinn's Alexa ranking had plummeted from a fairly decent 15,000 in October, 2007 into a virtual abyss of 190,383 just a year later. Here, I've Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10633426.post-54497424884440304642008-10-06T16:57:00.006-05:002008-10-06T21:51:28.333-05:00Idiot Report - StumbleUpon vs. ImpNerd - Who's to Blame?Call me sick but as long as no one's really getting hurt, I just love a good drama. And, please, don't even dare to tell me that you don't, too...!So, in one corner, weighing in at 38lbs soaking wet, we have ImpNerd, a blogger who really lives up to his moniker. Just recently, he found that not only was his StumbleUpon account frozen but also the accounts of all those he invited to join him in Sam Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264995340321794515noreply@blogger.com7