In this post: Squeeze pages, a new report (on safelists), laptops on the blink and a video on something ‘often overlooked’…
Hello again and how you doing?
I just want to make a quick post covering a few things and one really important thing.
First…the squeeze page tests are returning some good data here’s a sneak peak at some of the top converting squeeze pages so far…
Early results put these 2 pages in the lead at around 63 and 71% conversions respectively…strange that the long form is doing better!
I’ll be sharing more comprehensive info soon but I haven’t got round to collating it all yet for a few reasons:
Partly due to writing a new report: Safelist X
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Partly due to having to make a few changes to the member’s area system!
What was formerly the Blog Member’s Area is now the Blueprint Membership and I’m no longer using the ‘Wishlist Plugin’. (note: I couldn’t transfer existing members so if you haven’t yet (most of you have) you’ll need to re-sign up – sorry for any inconvenience but at least it is still FREE and it’s better than it was before)
UPDATE: The Members’ Area has changed. Check The Blueprint for details
Partly due to time lost fixing the laptop when it went haywire.
Good old technology strikes again!
BUT mainly there’s a VERY GOOD reason I haven’t got round to doing it yet and it’s something I don’t hear people talking about that often!
Here’s a (3 min 30 second) video to explain… (if you’re really so busy you can’t spare 3 minutes then watch the first 20 secs and the last minute…then ask yourself why you can’t find 3 spare minutes in your day you workaholic!!)
As always your comments are *really* appreciated, show me your alive ;-)
Till next time…
(** RJB **)
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Hey Rob,
Yeah I am alive!
The video was cool, you look like a sweet couple.
The views are breath taking too, looks like your having a ball.
I can see now why you are not always able to get round to doing everything, cos your never here!!!
Sally :)
.-= Sally´s last blog ..Is Social Media FAB or a FAD? =-.
Hey Sally!
Just a little opportunity to take some time off. Aside from a bit of older footage of New York and the recent mini break to Switzerland all the rest is in the UK (just looks more exotic in the sunshine).
Rob
Hi Rob,
Great video! Really cool Happy snaps!
I have to often keep reminding myself why I am doing what I am doing when I am working in to the early hours of the morning. However when I open my little girls bedroom door and look at her sleeping, I remember why!
The internet is an amazing place! It has enabled people to create incomes and life styles they never dreamed of.
Good luck with you wedding plans.
Cheers
Jacinta :D
.-= Jacinta Dean´s last blog ..Are You Ready For The Challenge =-.
Hey Jacinta,
Good comment!
Just to be clear I’m not advocating slacking off and not working hard but I just think it’s really important to occasionally take a bit of time off to recharge and re-plan.
It’s impossible work efficiently when you’re burned out!
Might as well work at 100% for 98% of the time than at 95% for 100% of the time!! :-D
Agree with reminding yourself of motivation. I like to keep a montage of pictures (of the things I want and the people I’m trying to make a better future for) by the computer to keep me going on the difficult days! It works!
Rob
Hi Rob,
Just thought I would pop by and say hello again!
Can so relate to working efficiently when your burned out!
Before I had my bubba I used to work non stop in offline business. My wake up call happened when I got sick during my pregnancy and had no choice but to slow down and smell the roses. The health of my bubba depended on it!
Now I know when I am feeling burned out I develop insomnia. Yes that is a little ironic, however once I know I am having trouble sleeping, that is when I turn off the computer for a few days and just relax and enjoy my little one.
Hope the wedding plans are going well.
Cheers
Jacinta :D
.-= Jacinta Dean´s last blog ..The 100 Blog Comment Challenge Is On! =-.
Sorry for the really slow reply to your comment!
I guess it can take something as significant as a “bubba” coming into the world to really give us a sense of perspective!
It’s good that you’ve got the ability to spot it’s time to ease back a bit. The irony of insomnia made me smile :-)…most people get burned out when there’s no enough hours in the day…you have the ability to create more hours :-D
Thanks for stopping by!
Rob
Cool video Rob, now that’s what I’m talking about! It is definitely a must to take time off. I had to step away from my computer today because I was feeling burnt out and it is so crucial to take that time for rejuvenation and spend time with your loved ones.
You need to have a balance and doing this effectively is the key. I have a video vision board that I made and I watch everyday to keep me motivated along with listening to “I want to be a Billionaire” the new song by Bruno Mars and Travie McCoy, am really loving that song right now!
Thanks for this reminder Rob and I really liked the video!
Anna
.-= Anna Haller´s last blog ..Are you alone =-.
Hey Anna,
Thanks for your kind comments!! Really enjoyed your last blog post and looking forward to the interviews…
You’re making great and fast progress on your journey so I’ll see ya soon “smiling next to Oprah and the Queen” :-D
Rob
Great work! :yes: and good advice.
It took me a while to get around to posting a comment as we went to a friends place for a meal and then watched a movie :-D
You’ve also reminded me that it is time to put together a few videos, but after I come back from holidays…
.-= Michael Pedzotti´s last blog ..You alone are destined for failure =-.
Hey Michael,
Thanks for your comment and good to see you’re taking some time out! Hope you have a really great holiday & let me know when your videos are done…look forward to checking them out :-)
Rob
Hey Rob,
A very good point raised here, At the moment im flat out inbetween working the regular job, and I have to say its taking its toll, need to chill, or burn out!
Good to see the worlds looking like your oyster!
Ed.
.-= Ed´s last blog ..Article Marketing- How to Use Niche Research at Ezine Articles Part 2 =-.
Hey hey it’s the Edmeister once again!!
Very much been enjoying your blog – particularly the funny pics on each post! Thanks for stopping by mate!
Rob
hey Rob,
yawwwwwnnnn, yep, feel like I am hooked to this laptop at times, but working like this so I can enjoy those amazing places you have been!
Gentle reminder Rob…thanks mate!
Take care
Sean
.-= Sean Beardmore´s last blog ..3-2-1 Lift Off- Simple Steps To Making Money Online’ Is Ready For Launch =-.
I’m not surprised mate!! Sounds like you’ve been working flat out for your launch…I’m SURE it’ll all be worth it and I wish you all the best with your Simple Steps program!! :-D
Rob
p.s. you mean those amazing places included in the video like Torquay and Norfolk right? :-D 8-)
Hey Rob,
How’s it going?
Great video…..looks like you had a blast.
Great advice, yes the world of Internet Marketing is an exhausting but amazing place to be. It is even more exhausting when you have a 19 month old daughter to chase after all day and being chained to the kitchen sink by the missus. Lol.
Sometimes it feels as thought there are not enough hours in the day, but you just have to find a happy medium between IM and your other commitments.
But most of all the key is to stay focused.
Thanks Rob,
Lee.
Hey Lee,
Sounds like you’ve got your hands full there!!!
When you say “it feels as thought there are not enough hours in the day” I know exactly what you mean. I’ve been there, in fact I think we’ve all been there at some point. The key is to (occasionally) step back, look at the bigger picture and make sure we’re still on course and as you very rightly say STAY FOCUSED on that goal!
Rob
Hi Rob,
Loved the video mate AND it was a great reminder to me about keeping things in perspective.
Thanks for that as lately I have spent way too much time trying to get my blog established…time for a time out is well overdue.
So as a result of my visit to your blog I am taking the family out today ….in fact in 5 minutes from now and I don’t want to go near the computer until tomorrow.
Great stuff mate…good luck to both of you
.-= Peter Beckenham´s last blog ..Giveaways and Takeaways =-.
Hey Peter,
Welcome to the mad house!! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts!
I hope you enjoyed a great day out with the family. Looks like a great little Thai village you’re in! I never made it far up north when I lived in Thailand which is a bit of a shame but at least it gives me another excuse to go back again!! :laugh:
Rob
Hi Rob,
Nice video.
A bit of sun makes all the difference, doesn’t it.
Take a break?
Have you been talking to my wife?
She said exactly the same thing today, in more forceful terms I might add :o)
I think it is definitely time to take a break.
Sounds good!
Dave
.-= Dave Whittle´s last blog ..How To Backup Your Aweber Account- =-.
Actually she messaged me only the other day saying “for god’s sake Rob will you make a video for your blog to get Dave to take a break!” :laugh: :laugh:
You know there’s a reason we marry these good ladies…because most of the time they’re right!!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment!!
Rob
Hi Rob, great advice mate. Like the saying goes Work, Rest and PLAY.
Looks like you had a great time and have come back refreshed. If only the England team could say the same.
Catch up soon Rob,
Regards, Barry
.-= Barry Wells´s last blog ..Is This The Age of Disposable Computers =-.
Hey Barry
Ahhh yes the old Mars bar slogan! – you don’t work for Mars do you ;-) :laugh:
Certainly did come back feeling great and that feeling lasted until…THAT world cup game :reallyangry:
Thanks for checking out the video :-D
Rob
yo yo yo
just back from my camping trip..
internet??? football match??? whoops(with a grin)
you already know my feelings my man..
can’t wait for the winter months to make some cash!
camping, camping, and the big chill festival is all
i got planned for the next few weeks… nice…
p.s. my next vid is going to have my cats in an even
more chilled out pose, and with some funkier tunes man..
maybe i can outsource these tasks… mmm
be good… nicky
.-= nicky´s last blog ..I CAN’T DO THIS- =-.
Yo Yo Yo buddy!!
Agreed. I’m certainly making the most of the good weather we’re getting at the moment…it’s not like we get tons of it in the UK so why miss out! The work will still be there for when it’s raining :-)
Thanks for stopping by!
Rob
Hey Rob,
Nice video man. You’ve given awesome advice man.
Really great work.
~Dev
Hey Dev,
Thanks for checking out my blog and your comment! Checked out Technshare – interesting looking collaborative blog!
Rob
Hey Rob,
A really cool video. Looks like Bailey got it sussed.
I am from Alex’s first marketing course and I agree with you completely about taking time off. I took things a little further however.
Once I decided to go fulltime, I thought why am I still in the cold and wet UK. So I sold my house and moved to a little town in the south of France called Ceret.
Now I wake up in the mornings to mountain views. I work about five or six hours and the rest of the day is, well my own.
Have laptop will travel. Its not a bad life is it?
All the best
Andy Beveridge
.-= Andy Beveridge´s last blog ..A reason to be organised =-.
Hey Andy,
Always good to meet a fellow Alex student!!
Sounds like you’ve got it sussed and you’re really enjoying the IM lifestyle! Plus it’s great to see previous students enjoying success and going full time :-)
Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog and I’ll be sure to hop over to yours soon too!!
Rob
G’day Rob
Cool video Man. I am ready for a holiday. I really believe in balance.
If you get the chance check out “WHAT IS A GUERRILLA ENTREPRENEUR?” by Jay Conrad Levinson. This is point 2 out of 20.
2) The guerrilla entrepreneur achieves balance from the very start.
He builds free time into his work schedule so that balance is part of his enterprise. He respects his leisure time as much as his work time, never allowing too much of one to interfere with the other. Traditional entrepreneurs always placed work ahead of leisure and showed no respect for their own personal freedom. Guerrillas cherish their freedom as much as their work.
Its Gold!!!
Cheers
Dave
.-= Dave Jeffreys´s last blog ..Easy Internet Traffic Coaching =-.
Hey Dave,
Welcome to my blog and thanks for leaving your thoughts :-)
I think that it’s all about balance and that people can often forget that when starting out.
Thanks for sharing the resource, so great points in there!!
Here’s the link if others want to check it out:
http://www.gmarketing.com/articles/read/80/The_Guerrilla_Entrepreneur.html
Rob
Hey Rob,
The new report sounds cool love safelists its the best way to get people on your list in a hurry. Thats my opinion anyway.
The squeeze pages are really high conversions. Did you do them yourself or did you outsource.
Still alive to just like the pearl jam song
Glyn
Hey Glyn,
Safelists get a bad press but (as long as they are used the right way) they are a great way to add to your list fast and I think it’s a good way to build your list to a decent level before getting into Adswaps!
I made the pages myself but they’re based on successful models used by Frank Kern and Ryan Deiss. Read about Ryan’s (that’s the highest converting one) in an old report of his and re-created it with a few modifications to suit my product.
I hope to be collecting all the data and posting it soon!
Thanks for stopping by here :-)
Rob
Hi Rob,
I like the background music. Taking time off is sure something I lack on my side since I’ve been doing this online thing.
Squeeze page is definitely something that works with list building. How are you testing the squeeze pages ? Do you have follow ups behind them ?
For me I test for a short period via PPV to see how the opt ins works. Lead Impact is a source I use.
Louis
.-= Louis´s last blog ..Article Marketing Automation Review – The Recommended Backlinking Tool For Internet Traffic Building From Search Engines =-.
Hey Louis,
I’m simply testing using Googles free website optimizer tool. It’s dead simple to add the tracking code on the pages and watch the results.
I’ll test 2 or 3 variations, keep the highest converting page and then follow up with another split test of that page and a page with a small variation (like in the headline).
Haven’t heard of Lead Impact before so I’ll check that out.
I just happened upon your blog. Your wife is very pretty and she seems fun (I liked how she stuck out her tongue).
I have never heard of a safelist, so I guess I’m off to do some research.
.-= Carl´s last blog ..Are you Subscribed to ClickNewz Yet =-.
Hi Carl,
welcome!!
I’m finding that Safelists are a good way of driving free traffic. Look out for new Safelists that offer free upgrades to pro for a limited number of new members.
Rob
Hi Rob
Looked like you were having a good time in your video. It’s nice to get a way and recharge the batteries every now and then instead of been stuck in front of a computer all day.
Hope you are well and I’m off now to re-subscribe to your blog again.
Take care
Dawn Kay
Hi Dawn,
Agreed! We just can’t work at our best if we work 100% of the time!
Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy the content :-)
Hi Rob, have you heard about the 100 blog comment challenge?
A few of us bloggers have got together for it. The aim is to write a blog post and then try and reach 100 comments for it, which in turn builds backlinks and helps improve our google ranking, as well as helping us all get to know eachother a bit better.
I have created a page on my blog dedicated to the contributors Rob:
http://barry-wells.com/contributors-to-the-100-blog-comment-challenge/
if you would like to climb aboard let me know and i’ll add your details to the page.
Take care, Barry
Hey Barry,
Sorry for the slow reply to your comment!
I heard about the challenge, but I think it’s pretty much over now isn’t it!? (I missed that one!)
Thanks for the offer…couldn’t take advantage….just came at a time where offline was a priority!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Rob
That a Great Collection you had created ,, You have depth knowledge in this filed I guess
.-= Tej Kohli´s last blog ..Part 2 of 50 common interview questions by Tej Kohli =-.
I’d like to increase my depth of knowledge about taking time off! :-D
Thanks for your comment!
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