Keyword research is one of my least favorite things to do. 

I know it’s critical and necessary in order to produce the results I want for both myself and my clients – prime location on Page One of the world’s favorite search engines – I just don’t enjoy doing it.

Well, I have some great news for you!  One of my favorite Internet Marketers has created a very reasonable and incredible keyword tool to do 90% of the work for me!  WebComp Analyst tells me whether I should or should not target certain keywords or keyword phrases in order to get good Google ranking.   In other words, it shows me how to target the right keywords in just a few minutes instead of hours.

WebComp Analyst helps me to quickly analyze the competition, backlinks and page rank in minutes based on a single keyword or multiple keywords.  It’s a fabulous tool for anyone, and is a huge time saver.

I’m not a “techie”.  I much prefer to spend my time creating and implementing strategy to help clients with offline and online marketing, and leave the technical details to others.  When it comes to keyword research, however, I typically want to be involved to ensure the right results.

Thank you, Jonathan!  This is one tool I’m giddy about and incredibly thankful for the time it saves and the information it produces for me!

If you found this helpful, and if you are learning of this tool from me, please consider using my affiliate link to order WebComp Analyst.  There’s special pricing if you order by Jan 1, 2010!  Here’s my disclosure:  http://cmp.ly/5/gcz950

Best,  Kate

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photo credit: Leo Reynolds

PR: wait… I: wait… L: wait… LD: wait… I: wait… wait… Rank: wait… Traffic: wait… Price: wait… C: wait…

photo credit: .Strangely.Familiar.

I just read a fantastic blog post by Jenn Lawlor at http://JennLawlor.com.

I’ll preface what I’m about to say by letting you know that Jenn (although I have not met her face to face) is one of my favorite online marketers and people.  I found her a year ago on YouTube and her heart, authenticity, and great content shine through everything she does.

Her most recent blog post is called “Is Your Marketing BORING?  Simple Tricks To Keep Your Audience Engaged.” and you can link to it here ===>  http://jennlawlor.com/marketing-boring

Jenn’s post is brief, yet filled with great information how we can keep our content both relevant, valuable and entertaining for our readers.

I’m not going to repeat what she said, because you can read it by clicking the link above!  =)

I’m featuring it here because it spoke to me, and I’m hopeful it will be helpful to you, as well.

Best, Kate

(BTW, she’s doing some great FREE training right now.  Check it out while you’re on her blog!)

Yep, it’s another social media site – yet with HUGE differences!  With one post on SoKule, your “squeek”  or post (= a tweet on twitter) shows up on Twitter and 40 more huge social networking sites simultaneously!

It’s “nano-second” technology!  =)  Now that’s efficiency!

It’s like Twitter, but monetized, efficient, and able to interact with video, banners, clickbank affiliate opps and so much more.

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Then share it with others, and all your friends on twitter!

Best!   ~Kate

Simplicity

Sounds awfully simple, doesn’t it?   grin. 

For some it is, for other’s it’s not. 

I’m one of the others.

  photo credit: pajo3000

I love simplicity.   Yet it does not come easily to me.

I love the idea of it.  I love living it.  I love experiencing it.  I’m happiest when I’m in the midst of it.  I actually crave it.

I have this tendency to BE in it sometimes.  It feels amazing,  peaceful and just right.  

And then something happens – I lose my focus.  Get distracted.  Get caught up in reacting to things around me rather than living purposefully and in the moment.    And the the next thing I know there are a stack of papers sitting next to me on one side and Leo Babauta’s book, “The Power of LESS” on the other side.

And I’ve learned to just smile, shake my head, put things in order, and get back to focusing on that ONE thing.  Focusing on ONE for a scheduled period of time – and I protect this time from all distractions unless there’s a real emergency. 

It’s sort of like “Zen Productivity”!  I’m not sure if any one’s coined that, but I get in this incredible zone that feels amazing, productive and simple in focus, and it’s just plain beautiful.

So if you are struggling with clutter, lack of focus, lack of productivity, unrest, inability to create or reach goals, or even just a sense of unhappiness.  I recommend that you pick up a copy of Leo Babauta’s book, The Power of LESSfrom your local bookstore, or Amazon.com

Carve out some time.  Create a relaxing environment for yourself and read it.

Then find that ONE thing that you want and need to focus on - make a priority in your life – and do it.

Leo  Babauta says:   1.  Identify the essential.     2.  Eliminate the rest.

Sound simple?    It is.   It works.

Here’s to you.  ~Kate

photo credit: BruceTurner

“What Are the “Laws To Success”?

What am I attracting to my life, am I happy with it, and is there really a way to change it?

Is it really possible to master my thoughts – do they make a difference?

If you’ve ever wondered any of the above, I’d encourage you to take a moment to watch this quick video==>  Laws Of Success

I know that feeling of wondering if I could ever really REACH or attract what I most deeply wanted into my life.  Of hoping it would come my way some day – while deep inside the doubt raged louder and stronger – and with that, sadness.

You know, it’s been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

I heard this once, and it shifted me into action…”Your best thinking got you to where you are, so maybe it’s time to change your thinking.”  Powerful stuff.

So if you’re sick and tired of settling for less, I’ve got some good news for you…

There IS a way to begin realizing what you want from life – reliably, consistently and faster than you ever thought.

This breakthrough strategy called The Law of Success has been proven to work like clockwork over and over again.

And now you can get your hands on it for a gigantic 75% discount, PLUS some truly outstanding bonuses thrown in for good measure.   Find out more here ==> Law of Success

If you’d like every aspect of your life aligned, and on track as soon as possible, you’ll find this is a laser focused road map of how to get there.

Today can be your turning point.

Here’s to aligning success in your life,

Kate

Head on over now! ==>  Law of Success

The credit for the information behind this post goes to Michelle MacPhearson of Crowd Mountain.  She is a very successful Internet marketer, an honest person, amazing woman, and an excellent coach. 

I’m writing this to share a FREE resource with some of the BEST information you will find on social media and how to drive massive traffic to your website.

Yes, it’s really FREE.

No “ONE thing” or ONE website can be, or should be responsible for
your traffic.

You will see many product launches, Warrior Special Offers and $7
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The truth?

There is no secret. 

The most effective way to bring traffic to your site?

Build a network – “a thousand points of light” leading
the way to your site.

Good content spread around the web pointing to your site
is all it takes to build a massive traffic network.

Michelle does not charge for “Social Media Daily”, and she didn’t
even put in a “Tell-A-Friend” request because she wanted it to REALLY be free.

With that said, part of the objective is to get the word out about how most
of the so-called “social media” marketing books out there are either:

1. Incomeplete and vague – very theory based.
2. Methods that will only last for 1-3 months (Especially in light of the
rate at which things change in our world today.)
3. Johnny-come-latelys to “social media”.
4. And/or dangerous to your site’s search engine rankings.

For a FREE copy of this incredible resource, visit http://www.socialmediadaily.com

We are all looking for information.  Solid information that provides
real value, that moves us ahead, and that provides more than “fluff”. 

Be forewarned that anything that promises a “quick fix” will not produce results.

Don’t fall for it.

Pick up your own FREE copy of Social Media Daily at http://www.socialmediadaily.com

You know the old saying, “Some of the best things in life are free.” 

Well, in this case,  it’s true.

Disclaimer:  I am NOT using my affiliate link in this post. Yes, I am a “student” in Crowd Mountain and yes, I think Michelle is one of the smartest, most successful and to-the-point women I know in this industry.  With that said, I do not want to cloud this information with my affiliate link because it’s being offered for FREE by Michelle. 

The only “reward” I’m looking for is to freely share some of the best information I’ve read on this topic, and hopefully save you some money in the process.

Cheers!

Kate

Don’t miss out on the Mom Bloggin Event of the year!   March 20-29, 2009

The Ultimate Blog Party 2009 is just around the corner.  If you want to meet new friends, grow your network, or promote your site ——- get ready for the Ultimate Blog Party 2009!  This Virtual Party is the perfect event to have some serious blogging fun! 

It’s a great opportunity to introduce your blog to the masses, find new blogs for your blogrolls, create new friendships and partnerships, and even win prizes.  With record breaking “attendance” at last year’s event – over 1,500 bloggers participating and UBP related pages with over 72,000 views – this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Visit http://www.5minutesformom.com/5654/ultimate-blog-party-2009-instructions for details.

I hope to see you there!

Kate