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"Hi Sire, I don’t consider it “leaching” – I call it collaborating and we all need to do a lot more of it to be truly successful. Have you discovered my dollow list at Twitter? I see that as an easy way to keep in touch with other dofollow bloggers and what they’re doing. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..What is UP with Backlinks from Google, Yahoo, Bing?" - Internet Strategist

"Welcome AffiliateXFiles, Thank you for taking the time to let me know you have published that information. I will return the favor by linking to it from several posts here and sharing it across Social Networks. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..Best of GrowMap: Our Pillar Foundation Content" - Internet Strategist

"Yes, Jim, affiliate marketing is just like anything else. You have to learn what works and consistently apply it. That is why we are reaching out and offering to assist anyone serious about learning. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..How to Evaluate a Merchant Gift Affiliate Program" - Internet Strategist

"Glad you liked it. We would love to collaborate with you if you’re interested. The gift store we mentioned has a huge selection of business card holders and I know which ones sell best. We also have a great selection of logo business card holders. Offering your buyers business card holders as an upsell should convert well. Check out the post I’m featuring in this comment reply for more details and also check out the gift affiliate program information in our blog for their site. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..How to Evaluate a Merchant Gift Affiliate Program" - Internet Strategist

"Hello again, Knowing what sells best when is a huge advantage and that is why we are seeking to provide affiliates with that specific information. We also know the gift inventory really well so we are in a better position to suggest products that fit each site and particular niches. The time between now and the week before Christmas is definitely the best time for gifts in general. Our gift affiliate program has the advantage of selling products that sell all year long. Many fit the wedding niche and are included in the instant Bridaluxe Wedding Stores that make it super fast and easy to get a wedding related site going. Although weddings occur all year, wedding traffic picks up in January and the prime time for wedding related sales is Q2 and Q3. We also have the largest selection of business card holders, travel gifts and all kinds of other great stuff that will sell all year. I’m thinking that it wouldn’t hurt to add a product suggestion at the end of a related post. For example,..." - Internet Strategist

"Hi Dennis, I didn’t know gifts were your primary business. We should definitely collaborate on this. Check out the reply just above yours that I wrote to Sire. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..Top How to Make Money Blogging Resources" - Internet Strategist

"Hi Sire, I would love to work with you on some gift offers for your blog. I’ve been working with Executive Gift Shoppe for years and are very familiar with their products. We also have access to all the data on top selling products and what sells best when. We personally work with their affiliates, sending them custom spreadsheets, writing rebloggable posts for them and even sending them traffic. If I can interest you in working with me on this just let me know. Check out the link I used in this comment. I compiled all the best affiliate resources I could locate in that post and am continually adding to it. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..How to Evaluate a Merchant Gift Affiliate Program" - Internet Strategist

"Hi, Have you read any of our posts about the gift affiliate program of our favorite gift store? They have gift certificates in $25, $50, $75 and $100 increments. I should probably write a rebloggable post about those too. We personally promote and collaborate with their affiliates, sending them traffic and providing custom spreadsheets and blog posts to ensure they are successful. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..How to Evaluate a Merchant Gift Affiliate Program" - Internet Strategist

"Thank you for this inspired poem. I am often reminded of all those who will believe they are saved because they go to church and tithe as though they have bought their way in. I can imagine their surprise when He says “I know you not”. Gail @Internet Strategist´s last blog ..Best of GrowMap: Our Pillar Foundation Content" - Internet Strategist

Run any site through @HubSpot Websitegrader and start improving what you do. From the page: " A website grade of 97.2/100 for http://www.growmap.com means that of the hundreds of thousands of websites that have previously been evaluated, our algorithm has calculated that this site scores higher than 97.2% of them in terms of its marketing effectiveness. The algorithm uses a proprietary blend of over 50 different variables, including search engine data , website structure, approximate traffic, site performance, and others. The website http://www.growmap.com ranks 48,654 of the 1,745,037 websites that have been ranked so far. The software is constantly being upgraded and the algorithm enhanced. The number of potential recommendations provided by the tool is also increasing frequently. Please check back often." - Internet Strategist

I never heard of parkour or freerunning before but this video will give you pause. Just don't try these stunts at home! New from @GoodMillwork From the page: "Friday night MOVIE on us! These wild urban dudes (and chicks) make Spiderman feel a little threatened. Now we know what team Cirque du Soleil does in their spare time. A blog post that contains discussion on urban architecture and Cirque du Soleil?! Never saw it comin'!" - Internet Strategist

25 Must Read Social Media Marketing Tips from @TopRank Long post w/ tips from 25 contributors, authors, Social Networking companies. From the page: "The benefit from a firm grasp of social media for companies is impossible to ignore. Whether you work in marketing, advertising, public relations or interactive, there are distinct competitive advantages for both individuals and businesses from a better understanding of the social web. This post provides specific advice from in-house social media marketers including: Dell, Comcast, HP, Wells Fargo, Intel, Best Buy, General Mills, Ford, UPS, Home Depot, Cirque du Soleil and a mix of SMM consultants/agencies: Altimeter Group, Crayon, Ogilvy 360, Future Works, Doe Anderson, New Marketing Labs and others. Advice includes justifying investment in social media strategy, how to decide on tactics and measuring success." - Internet Strategist

Social Media Smarts: Introduction to the Social Web, Tools and Tactics - Dec 1&2, 2009 New York, NY Hosted by @TopRank - Internet Strategist

Traffic to this shopping comparison and directory site is starting to take off. I'd love to see them add more features similar to @ShopWiki - Internet Strategist

New from @Hubspot: Top 5 Inbound Marketing Stories of the Week: Social Media Strategy 15,500 readers of Hubspot are there for a good reason: quality content. Highly recommended. From the page: "Does your company have a social media marketing strategy? If you're inclined to answer "yes" because you have a Twitter handle and a Facebook page, you may want to re-think your answer. Our top article on InboundMarketing.com this week urges you to take a step back, do your homework and form an actual strategy for social media marketing. What are your objectives? What are the opportunities? What are your competitors doing? After all, there's more to social media marketing than tweeting and Facebooking... " - Internet Strategist

"Welcome Greg and thank you for the great tip about weighting. I’ll be sure to pay attention to what I link to first. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..Best of GrowMap: Our Pillar Foundation Content" - Internet Strategist

"Hello, The free version of this tool won’t let you but if you have the paid version you can track your competitors too. The fees are posted at MazeCore cost. If anyone knows of other similiar tools please share them. There are many that will display the information but MazeCore is the only one I’m using that emails it to me so I can compare it over time and charts changes over time. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..Top How to Make Money Blogging Resources" - Internet Strategist

"Welcome Jason, The first thing you may want to learn is how to use KeywordLuv to select your own anchor text. If you want to get more visibility for your site you could target phrases like “Miami motorcycle” or “motorcycle rentals” “florida motorcycles” or “American Rider” when you leave comments in KeywordLuv blogs. See our DoFollow Tools and Lists for more details on that. We’ve just started using the backlink tool recommended in the second comment in this post to track the effectiveness of our comment links. I would also recommend getting your business listed in Local Search directories. See the post linked to this comment and the Local Search and Special Offer tabs at the top of the page for more details on why that is important. Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..Instantly Acquire 76 High Quality Incoming Links" - Internet Strategist

"Welcome Gorizia, Yes, they change it all the time. I see your site is Holidays in Venice. Is Gorizia a city in Italy? Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog ..How to Evaluate Your AdWords Accounts" - Internet Strategist