Posted on September 11, 2008
How does one go about creating the world's first competitive Internet reality show? It's harder than you would think! Check out part 9 of this series as I discuss "The Next Internet Millionaire" Continue Reading
Posted on August 4, 2008
How do you boost your credibility and become the recognized expert in your field? In Part 8 of A Dot Comm Story, I reveal how I took my business to the next level by taking one simple action. Continue Reading
Posted on July 20, 2008
If you have knowledge or a skill that can benefit others, you can make money with that knowledge or skill. When I started making money with AdSense, I had no idea where it would take me. In part 7 of A Dot Comm Story, I share how my AdSense windfall... Continue Reading
Posted on June 24, 2008
Things were looking pretty bad after the Dotcom bubble burst. I had to lay off all my employees INCLUDING myself! So what did I do to turn things around? Things get exciting in Part 6 of A Dot Comm Story. Watch and see... Continue Reading
Posted on June 1, 2008
You've bought the ebooks, courses and software. What do you do next? In this video, I discuss a key component of your success strategy Continue Reading
Posted on May 28, 2008
Everyone wants to be known as the expert in their field, but how can you persuade others that you are worthy of the title? In this video I explain how you can increase your online credibility. Continue Reading
Posted on May 22, 2008
Everything was going swimmingly in the late nineties... and then the bubble burst. Check out part 5 of my story where I discuss what took place in my business... and what I did next. Filmed while on my Hawaiian vacation! Continue Reading
Posted on May 10, 2008
From 1996 to 2000, the Internet was the scene of mad money. I was in the midst of it all as companies paid enormous bounties for new customers. But could it last? Watch part 4 of A Dot Comm Story to hear about my experience. Continue Reading
Posted on April 30, 2008
Never underestimate the power of the joint venture. In part three of my story, I talk about my first million dollar deal Continue Reading
Posted on April 25, 2008
I believe that every person is created with a unique set of skills, talents and abilities that set them apart from everyone else. And when you are doing what you were made to do with those skills, talents and abilities, amazing things can happen! So how about you? Are you... Continue Reading
Posted on April 22, 2008
A number of people have asked how I do many of the cool effects you see in these videos. Meet Chris Harper, my video producer. Check out some of the cool stuff Chris is able to do with the right tools (and talent). Continue Reading
Posted on April 20, 2008
In part 2 of this series, I talk about running out of money very early on in my business. The checking account was just about empty and I wondered how I was going to stay in business. It would take a miracle... Continue Reading
Posted on April 6, 2008
One of the most common questions I get asked is how did I get started online? It's time to tell my story! This series will feature the highlights of my online experience, as well as some of the things I learned along the way. I hope you enjoy it! Continue Reading
Posted on April 4, 2008
You are invited to join me for my live Internet streaming show, Joel Comm LIVE, every Wednesday. Check out this video and find out when and where you can tune in to my program. Continue Reading
Posted on April 1, 2008
Things are happening fast at my Loveland, Colorado office! Join me for a tour of InfoMedia, Inc. and meet my staff. Watch for the flying monkey! Continue Reading
Posted on March 30, 2008
Sometimes people are embarrassed to ask me questions. The fact is that there are no stupid questions. You can't learn if you don't ask. Today's question asks "what is affiliate marketing?" Once you know the answer, you'll be able to take the next step in your online business. Continue Reading
Posted on March 25, 2008
I like to give stuff away. And I like to hear from my viewers. So here is an opportunity to do both! I'm giving the first season of The Next Internet Millionaire on DVD in a boxed set, and here's how you can enter for a chance to win. Continue Reading
Posted on March 23, 2008
I recently spent some time looking through my bookshelf and found some titles which I believe are must-reads for every Internet entrepreneur. Be sure to check out these titles! Getting Things Done Blogging Heroes The Google Story Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion 1001 Ways to Market Your Book What are... Continue Reading
Posted on March 20, 2008
What is the fastest way to make money online? Unless you have an "easy button" you may not be able to do it! Check out my video reply. Continue Reading
Posted on March 18, 2008
With online video becoming so popular, one viewer asks the following question... "Joel, I see all the stuff going on with video online like your YouTube channel, which I love. How do I get started doing online video?" Fear not! This video will give you the basics! Sites referenced are... Continue Reading
Posted on March 16, 2008
The Internet marketing space is getting increasingly crowded. Ebooks, courses, webinars and software programs are flooding the market. One viewer asks "What is the forecast for Internet marketing?" Watch my reply here... Continue Reading
Posted on March 14, 2008
Here's a question that I received from a viewer... "Joel, I want to make money online but with a demanding job and my desire to spend my time with my family, I don't have much time to build a website. Is there a way to do a minimal amount of... Continue Reading
Posted on March 12, 2008
Google AdSense has been a cash cow for many publishers since 2003. But one viewer asks "" Why did my AdSense revenue drop in half starting November 18, 2007? And what can I do about it?" Continue Reading
Posted on March 10, 2008
Here's a question that has been asked a dozen different ways... "My biggest concern is how do I figure out who to take advice from? As a newbie, many of us spend a lot of money buying programs and other stuff that¹s fluff. Are there indicators that let us know... Continue Reading
Posted on March 7, 2008
In this edition of Ask Joel Comm, I navigate a question that could really get me in trouble! The viewer asks "Whose newsletters would you recommend I unsubscribe from so I can keep up with essential changes, but not get distracted reading too many things?" Continue Reading
Posted on March 5, 2008
One viewer writes... How many people work for you, including those you outsource to?" Another great question, but I think you'll get more than you bargained for out of the answer. Watch for a special cameo appearance from my Video Producer, Chris Harper! Continue Reading
Posted on March 4, 2008
Here's a new question from a reader... "To be really succesful online does take a lot of patience, work, and determination. I get bombarded by hundreds of offers from other gurus who are consistently trying to sell me something that I usually don¹t need. Is it best to start my... Continue Reading
Posted on March 2, 2008
One viewer asks "How can we motivate ourselves to take action? I mean, I have all these wonderful ideas, but the problem is there are too many of them. Do you have recommendations for how to pick one idea at first and become very good at it, and then possibly... Continue Reading
Posted on February 29, 2008
I've taken a short break from doing instructional videos, but I am back! I surveyed my list and encouraged them to ask their most burning question about making money online. I had no idea what I was in for! So I am going to get busy answering questions, starting with... Continue Reading
Posted on November 12, 2007
Dan Nickerson, or "Dojo Dan" as I like to call him, has been with me since Spring of 2007. He is on my creative team and never ceases to amaze me with his fresh ideas and colorful outlook. Dan is the creator of My Contact Station and Script Dojo Continue Reading
Posted on November 1, 2007
The fun continues in episode 5 of The Next Internet Millionaire! The contestants are faced with a challenge to create a 60-second infomercial for a publishing house. Which team will come out victorious? Continue Reading
Posted on October 24, 2007
In episode two of the show, the contestants learn from Armand Morin. They are put to the test in a site building competition and the teams battle it out in a logo design contest with a twist. Continue Reading
Posted on September 27, 2007
Watch a preview of the first episode of the world's first competitive Internet reality tv show, The Next Internet Millionaire. Once you get hooked, go check out the rest of the episode and future episodes at Next Internet Millionaire Continue Reading
Posted on September 10, 2007
Why do people fail in their business? I believe there are many reasons. In part 27 of my presenation, I discuss some of these reasons. Continue Reading
Posted on September 4, 2007
While AdSense is a great way to make money, Affiliate programs offer additional opportunities to monetize your site. In part 26 of my presentation, I go beyond AdSense to demonstrate how affiliating with online merchants can generate fantastic cash flow. Continue Reading
Posted on August 27, 2007
Great content is the path to big earnings, and AdSense is just one revenue stream that can flow. In part 25 of my presentation, I discuss ad networks that provide additional opportunities to monetize your web site. To start this series at the beginning, Click here Continue Reading
Posted on August 15, 2007
Chitika offers up multiple ways to diversify your income on a content-based site. Compatible with Google AdSense, watch this video to learn how you can put more money in your pocket. This is part 24 of my live AdSense Secrets presentation. Continue Reading
Posted on August 3, 2007
So many questions... so little time! This video addresses several miscellaneous questions that I have received through this site. Enjoy! Continue Reading
Posted on July 30, 2007
There's more than one way to make money with your website. Kontera provides an in-text contextual ad service that is a great complement to Google AdSense. In part 23 of my presentation, I explore how to increase your cash flow with Kontera. Continue Reading
Posted on July 20, 2007
Google wants to encourage new advertisers. With their advertise on this site feature in AdSense, publishers can share the opportunity with potential sponsors. Part 22 of my AdSense presentation discusses this feature. Continue Reading
Posted on July 16, 2007
AdSense is just one way to make money with your web site. One viewer wants to know about others way to monetize a content-based site. Check out my video reply. Continue Reading
Posted on July 15, 2007
Some webmasters have come up with very clever ways to integrate AdSense ads on their sites. Check out part 21 of my AdSense presentation, where I reveal some of the more interesting implementations. Continue Reading
Posted on July 13, 2007
Linda writes and asks if YouTube is a good way to promote a product online. In this video, I share my thoughts and provide an excellent resource for blasting your video out to many web sites. Continue Reading
Posted on July 11, 2007
Creating content-rich sites is the best way to generate money with AdSense. One reader asks if this is a risky way to run a business. Watch what I have to say about this. Continue Reading
Posted on July 9, 2007
No man is an island, and having a supportive community is a great way to stay connected with other people who are seeking to make money online. In part 20 of my presentation, I discuss some great sites to bookmark for community. Continue Reading
Posted on July 5, 2007
One reader asked "What are the best websites to build for 2007 and beyond, and what is the future for Google AdSense?" In this video, I provide an answer that may not be what you expect. Watch and be sure to leave your comments! Continue Reading
Posted on July 4, 2007
Nothing is worse for an AdSense publisher than receiving the dreaded "closed for illegal clicks" email from Google. In part 19 of my presentation, I reveal a tool that can help protect you against this as well as provide you with the secret stats that Google doesn't show you. Continue Reading
Posted on July 3, 2007
In this video, I provide a tour of The Next Internet Millionaire reality show web site. There are a bunch of cool features and interactive opportunities. Get to know our twelve contestants as they battle it out for a $25,000 cash prize and an opportunity to do a large scale... Continue Reading
Posted on July 2, 2007
It's important to keep track of your AdSense stats. One way to do this is by writing down the changes you make in a journal. In part 18 of my presentation, I demonstrate how this is done. Continue Reading
Posted on June 28, 2007
Part 17 of my presentation demonstrates how to use the AdSense sandbox, a great tool that will show you what kind of ads you may expect to appear on your site and/or individual pages. This is part 17 of my AdSense presentation. Continue Reading
Posted on June 25, 2007
Getting started online is simple if you know what to do. In this installment of AskJoelComm, Joel addresses the question, "What is the Best Way to Get Started with a Website?" Continue Reading
Posted on June 19, 2007
I am frequently asked about content creation, since content is the foundation of building any site that can be monetized with Google AdSense. In this video, I share my thoughts on content creation, and how the right focus can multiply your profits. Continue Reading
Posted on June 18, 2007
It's part 16 of my AdSense presentation, where I provide in-depth examples of create your AdSense blocks. I show how to implement your AdSense color schemes and demonstrate options for putting ads on your site. Continue Reading
Posted on June 17, 2007
With so many ebooks, books, teleseminars, courses, audios and videos available in Internet marketing, it's easy to get overwhelmed. One reader asked where he should start with the material he has acquired. In this video, I discuss the importance of focus, and how it is a key to succeeding in... Continue Reading
Posted on June 13, 2007
In part 15 of my presentation, I go more in depth to the various color configurations you can use with your AdSense ads. Plenty of examples and "what not to do's" will help you navigate these options. Continue Reading
Posted on June 12, 2007
The first round of auditions for The Next Internet Millionaire has ended and we have selected fifty people to go on to the next round. Auditions are currently being uploaded and before the month is out, we will have selected twelve people to join us as contestants for the show... Continue Reading
Posted on June 11, 2007
With Google's color palette, you can make your AdSense blocks look like any color of the rainbow. But are some color schemes better than others for generating revenue. In part 14 of my presentation, I begin discussing the best strategies for selecting colors. Continue Reading
Posted on June 9, 2007
Knowing which AdSense blocks to select and where to place them on your page is important if you want to maximize your AdSense revenue. In part 13 of my presentation, I discuss which blocks and page placements are the most effective. Continue Reading
Posted on June 8, 2007
Making money with AdSense is easy, as long as you know how. Watch part 12 of my presentation and learn about the top 10 mistakes that people make when trying to make AdSense cash. Continue Reading
Posted on June 6, 2007
Everyone knows someone who has had their AdSense account closed due to "invalid clicks". Many times, the publisher is completely innocent. But without proof that they didn't click their own ads, they have no recourse with Google. In this video, I make a suggestion for one possible way to protect... Continue Reading
Posted on June 5, 2007
Out of all the ways that exist to build a website, none is as simple as blogging. In part 11 of my presentation, I'll show you how easy it is to set up a blog using the tools that Google has provided. Ready to get started? Continue Reading
Posted on June 4, 2007
Getting an AdSense account takes just a few minutes. In part 10 of my presentation, you'll learn how easy it is to get started with blogging and Google AdSense. Yes, it's that easy. Watch and learn! Continue Reading
Posted on June 2, 2007
Content is king on the web. If you want to make money with AdSense, start by building a content-rich site. In part #9 of my presentation, you'll learn why content is so important. In fact, you'll discover that content is not only king... it is Ka-ching! Continue Reading
Posted on June 1, 2007
One reader asked if AdSense and membership sites are a good mix. One of my favorite ways to make money with AdSense is to create membership sites. Watch this video to find out why. Continue Reading
Posted on May 31, 2007
There are a multitude of ways to build content-rich sites on the web. Every one of these ways can be used to build a loyal readership and generate revenue with Google AdSense. In part #8 of my presentation, I discuss various types of websites that you can create. Continue Reading
Posted on May 30, 2007
Content is the backbone of the web. Sure, you can also find chat rooms, games and some other stuff on the web, but content is the driving force behind most web sites, especially if you are looking to make money with AdSense. Of course, you can have all the top-notch... Continue Reading
Posted on May 29, 2007
Blogging is a great way to quickly build content for your web site and generate revenue with Google AdSense. In part 7 of my presentation, I demonstrate how easy it is to get started with blogging and AdSense. Continue Reading
Posted on May 28, 2007
One reader asks if it is a good idea to use ready-made sites to make money with AdSense. Since you can purchase complete sites with hundreds or thousands of articles, it would seem that this is all that is needed to make money with AdSense. What's the truth? Watch and... Continue Reading
Posted on May 27, 2007
In part 6 of my AdSense presentation, I discuss the different ways that you can make money with AdSense. If you are just joining this series, you might want to start at part 1. Just click here. Continue Reading
Posted on May 26, 2007
A viewer asks Joel Comm, "Do you still use Kontera or have you switched to Amazon Context Links?" Watch my reply and learn which is the best way to make more money with your web site. Continue Reading
Posted on May 25, 2007
In part 5 of my presentation, I demonstrate how people have lost respect for the penny. When you understand the concept of "the AdSense tip jar", you can see how pennies quickly add up to become dollars. And in the period of one day, the seemingly innocent penny multiplies to... Continue Reading
Posted on May 24, 2007
Here's a question that I get quite often. People want to know what the best niches are for building AdSense sites. I've got a definitive answer that may surprise you. Check out the video and let me know your thoughts. Continue Reading
Posted on May 23, 2007
When the AdSense program started in June 2003, I jumped on board hoping to make money with my content sites. I was in a for a rude awakening and gave up too easily. Nine months later I discovered that I had been leaving money on this table. In part 4... Continue Reading
Posted on May 22, 2007
It's easy to get insulated when you run a business online. That's why it is critical that you interact with other people whenever possible. And it's even more important to have one person that you can look to as a mentor... someone to guide you. So how do you go... Continue Reading
Posted on May 21, 2007
In June 2003, Google singlehandedly breathed new life into the web when they introduced their AdSense contextual advertising program. What is Google AdSense? Find out in part 3 of my presentation. Continue Reading
Posted on May 20, 2007
In part #2 of my AdSense presentation, I discuss Google's AdWords program. Without advertisers, there would be no opportunity for publishers to make money with AdSense. As the flipside of the Google coin, AdWords is the engine that makes AdSense go. Watch this video and learn more. Continue Reading
Posted on May 19, 2007
I presented my AdSense Secrets to a room of copywriters eager to learn how they could turn their writing into passive income with Google's contextual advertising program. This is part one of a multi-part series. This portion provides a bit of personal information. Continue Reading
Posted on May 18, 2007
I regularly receive questions from people asking how to make money online. This video blog was created to answer as many of those questions as possible. Welcome to AskJoelComm.com. Continue Reading
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