UBD Does It Again!

2 Comments November 24, 2009 / Posted in Affiliate Marketing, News

My friends from Unique Blog Designs have done it again with their new Squeeze Theme.

So what is Squeeze Theme?

It is the easiest way to create squeeze pages in WordPress, yes Wordpress! All you have to do is choose the theme you want to run, add the text, photo or video and you’re on your way..

So what is a Squeeze Page?

A squeeze page is a single web page with the sole purpose of capturing emails and other information for follow-up targeted marketing to the user later.

I have played around with it for a little while, and I am here to tell you that nothing is easier to start collecting emails, I am no designer or coder by any stretch, but with this and Wordpress, I had a site up and running in no time.

The member’s area:

When you first login into the member’s area it is packed with a full Resource Center, including a step-by-step video tutorial guide, and a support forum.

The videos are easy to follow along with and if you don’t have time to watch the videos there are also step by step instructions below the videos. But take the time to watch the videos, they are worth watching.

When you’re inside the member’s area you also have the opportunity to sign up for Squeeze Camp (if you haven’t already). Squeeze Camp is a 12-week guide to mastering Squeeze Theme and building your email list. The course that will take you from novice or intermediate level, to expert level when it comes to building and managing your email lists.

I highly recommend Squeeze Theme. Unique Blog Designs is currently running a special until December 1st, you can get Squeeze Theme for 34% off.

Finally a New Blog Post!

Leave the first response November 23, 2009 / Posted in Personal

I just realized I haven’t updated my blog in weeks.

So what’s been going on?

Well for me, on the personal front, my wife and I are expecting our 3rd child in June. It was a little bit of a surprise, as we have been saying for years we’re done. We’re very excited and a little bit nervous at the same time, as our youngest turns 5 in a couple of weeks, so it’s been awhile since when had an infant around.

I have also been playing with Daily Booth a little bit. So if you’re on there let me know and I follow you. Nothing is more entertaining than watching the live stream and how fast and interesting some of the pictures that people post are.

Now onto the weight loss, I have slowed down as of late due to with some much work on my plate, I am pretty much hold at 225 and it’s goes up and down for there, but it’s been steady. I hope to plan on getting going again, especially before Affiliate Summit.

Business wise, business has been great. I will post more about what’s been going on tomorrow.

vBulletin Backs Down A Little

Leave the first response October 15, 2009 / Posted in Forum Talk, News

Yesterday vBulletin announced a new pricing structure for the new 4.0 suite, well like I said there was going to be some backlash about it and now vBulletin announced today that they are giving those with an expired license a deal now.

For licenses that expired in the last 12 months, we are offering an extra $45 discount for advance ordering, in addition to the publicly available pre-sale savings of $50. This means the all new vB 4.0 Publishing Suite will cost you only $190, a total savings of $95.

For licenses that expired more than 12 month ago, we are offering an extra $25 discount for advance ordering, in addition to the publicly available pre-sale savings of $50. This means the all new vB 4.0 Publishing Suite will cost you only $210, a total savings of $75.

I’m sure there will be some of those who will complain about this pricing too. You can’t please everyone!

vBulletin 4.0 Pre-Order

Leave the first response October 14, 2009 / Posted in Forum Talk, News

Yesterday vBulletin announced that vBulletin 4.0 is on it’s way along with a publishing suite that includes a Blog and an Article-based CMS Publishing.

I am really looking forward to upgrading to the suite and if you’re a customer with an active license, the vBulletin Publishing Suite is at a pre-sale discount price of only $130 (over 50% off regular price) which will expire on Friday October 30, 2009.

They also announced a new a license structure. vBulletin is now changing to a one-time owned license fee for each major point release. This will mean no more annual renewal fees, once you purchase a major point version, you’ll receive maintenance, security and minor point releases for the life of 4.x or that current version. The price of a new license will increase from $160.00 to $195.00 and the suite will be priced at $250.00 for the upgrade after the presale and $285.00 for a new suite. If you currently have an active license you will be able to upgrade to 4.0 for free, but your license MUST be active.

Interesting pricing decision and as always I am sure there will be some backlash to the new pricing structure, I actually don’t mind it, it’s not like they are going to release new version every 6 months. I believe that vBulletin is the best and easiest forum software out there and I will continue to use and support them.

You can take a look a vBulletin’s new site as well as some screen shots HERE

Affiliate Fat Blogging – Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’

1 Comment October 13, 2009 / Posted in Affiliate Fat Blogging

It’s been awhile since I updated my weight loss progress, we have been really busy around here launching some new sites and we just picked up a couple of new local clients to help with some local advertising.

I am hoping by the time Affiliate Summit West in January I will be down, if not below 200, at least that is what I hoping for.

Week 20:
Starting Weight: 251 Pounds
Today’s Weight: 221 Pounds
Total Weight Lost: 30.5 Pounds