What If  Google REALLY Shut Down Tomorrow?

In fact, Google  blocked out it’s logo and Wikipedia, and the Warrior Forum plus other popular sites shut down for an entire day during the SOPA protest.

Basically what these sites were saying – IMO – is this…

WE HAVE P O W E R!!! DON’T MESS WITH US!

Let’s take a peek at Google for a minute here. Last year Google had a 1% loss in their earnings. Perhaps that doesn’t seem like a lot but it created some type of panic because their stock dropped by $55.00 a share!

This tiny income loss could have been due to the algorithm changes or something else. I’m really not savvy in that area. But I do know that even little errors can create a big bang all around the world. We live in a world that is so connected, these big companies really can’t make too many mistakes before people start to panic or stop using them.

A few days ago there was the SOPA protest. Google was smart in that they did not shut down their search engine, they simply blocked out their logo to show their protest. If they had shut down for just a single day who knows what would have happened. People may have gone to Yahoo or Bing for their searches. Perhaps deciding not to return to Google.

Remember when the Netflix CEO made the mistake of trying to separate their mailing DVD option with their Streaming online option? Whoa! That CEO did a lot of back peddling trying to overcome the huge protesting that went on for that mistake.

Next… let’s look at the Warrior Forum. A lot of people spent money on solo ads and other advertising that was totally wasted due to the Warrior Forum protesting SOPA by shutting down. Oh the screaming and pounding of the keyboards that happened that day!

What impact did this have on YOU?

Perhaps not much. In fact, it really didn’t effect me personally at all. However, it did make me think.

Never place ALL your financial eggs in one basket. We really should have learned this last year when Google made some serious changes to their algorithm calling it the Panda. These changes actually had a huge impact as many people lost their entire source of income overnight.

There are several lessons to be learned here.

1. Do NOT rely on Google or any ONE source for your traffic. At any time this traffic can be taken away should that source be taken offline or worse, totally eliminated.

2. Do NOT rely on a single asset for your financial successes.

Those of us who work offline have little choices when it comes to how we grow our financial assets. Yet, there are a few options. One of them is to build assets online. Or, use the Internet as a way to build an offline business that melds the two together.

For instance, building mobile websites or creating videos, writing articles etc…

In the beginning you will want to focus on one thing. If you don’t you’ll end up in a cycle of always searching, never doing.

However, once you have something worth while going. Be sure to save your money and then continue to build more assets. That way if one fails, another can take it’s place.

Bending the Web – Our Minds – Reality

I really enjoy keeping a close watch on Google and all the improvements they are making. The apps they have developed are a great help for all Internet users. I’ve been so busy that I have not been able to give Netwoozy anything new lately, but I’ve been taking notes.

There is one VITAL bit of news you NEED to really have sink into your brain. . .

Google Plus is on the raise and it is a smashing way to increase traffic to your websites, blogs etc… and it is a seriously great way to start making money online. Check out the step by step guide and video tutorials here — > Google Plus Video and Step by Step Training Guide

This year in 2011, Google’s Chrome browser jumps ahead of Firefox as the most used web browser 25.69% to Firefoxes 25.23.

Here’s some of the highlights:

The Google Toolbar with a Drop Down Menu

This is a great little addition to your web browser. The new toolbar just takes up the space of an icon instead of an entire row.  You can snag this Google Toolbar here.

Google and Yahoo – Tablet Friendly

Both of these search engines have adapted to the Smart Phone and Tablet. I recently purchased an iPad 2 during Black Friday and was really happy to see Google had done this.

What is shocking to me is that a lot of people in business today have not had a mobile website created for their business. With people using the Internet for local searches it is vital that you have a mobile friendly website as well as basic website for all Internet users.

Bending Technology – TV Becomes Reality

“Samsung has released a video showcasing the potential future look and feel of computer technology, using an ultra-thin and flexible screen technology.”  Read the full story.

It’s hard to believe but Samsung has a flexible OLED touchscreen technology that people will be jumping through hoops as high as the moon to get. I mean who wouldn’t want to own a bendable phone, tablet or PC that you can roll up and toss in a smaller bag. A computer that weights… well, hardly anything.

If you’ve watched the TV show Terra Nova you’ve seen these futuristic looking tablets on TV. I don’t know if those are the real deal or just some special effects, but it looks like it is now a real deal.

Years ago I used to build websites using a WISIWYG html editor like FrontPage or Dreamweaver. It was a pain even with the WISIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor.

Then somewhere along the line I was introduced to WordPress and I have to say that with all the wonderful plugins that you can get with this program, WordPress is in my opinion one of the best ways to build a website or blog.

The most recent plugins that I have purchased are CommentLuv Premium, and Google Plus Poster. I have been busy so have yet to install the GPPoster, but I will get to it soon.

Anyway, there are some very important plugins that you should have installed if you are a blogger. I decided to list a few of them in this post today. You can watch a video that really brings out the importance and reasons for installing social plugins like CommentLuv, click here to watch the video now.

This list is not in any particular order of importance.

1. CommentLuv Premium – There is a free version, but there are just so many great benefits to the paid version it’s well worth the price to get it.  One of the more specific reasons to get this plugin is due to the increase in comments and the community spirit for the thousands of blogs that have installed it. Andy created many great videos to help us understand the real power of this plugin. I highly recommend you watch them to get a clear idea of why it is truly one of the top plugins for WordPress to own.

2. Google Analytics – The Google Analytics for WordPress plugin allows you to track your blog easily and with lots of metadata.

3. All In One SEO – This plugin helps you create a SEO friendly post. Includes adding in your meta description, tags,  and keywords. There is actually a more powerful SEO plugin called, HeadSpace -, which I have not had time yet to fully grasp all that it can do, but if you have a techi spirit, I believe this is a far better plugin than All In One SEO.

4. TweetMeme – There are many ways to add in a Twitter button, this is a nice and quick way for your readers to retweet your post.

5. W3 Total Cache – This WordPress plugin  makes your pages load  faster and stores static versions of your site which means it requires much less CPU processing than using WordPress all by itself.

There are plenty more great WP plugins, but this is my short list of must-haves.  In addition to these I would recommend you get to know Google+ the new social network online. It’s very much like Facebook and not like Facebook. That’s where the learning more about it comes in.

I believe a really good WP plugin to have is the Google+Poster which will automatically add a little snippet of your posted articles to your Google+ account. It also ads in a link to your post as well. Google+ is going to really be “THE Social Network of 2012″.

As I have time I’m going to be making a greater effort to learn more about this new network. There is in fact so many different apps that are intertwined within the Google network it’s almost it’s own Internet all by itself.

How to Build Your Success Online

The Yo-Yo is a No-No

It is hard to know what works and what doesn’t until you jump in and try a few things. It’s understandable that you will most likely make several attempts at building your online business and fail to follow through. This does not mean you are a failure. It can take time to find the path to success you are most comfortable following.

The problem is many people get into a habit of this. They simply jump from one program to the next without ever taking action or following through with any particular game plan. If you never take action, or follow through with any particular plan, you will never find a successful plan to follow.

I found success with Adsense, but I failed to really see what I had and sold it. I have another site that has the same potential as the one I sold for $1400.00, however, right now, I do not have time to work on it. However, I am not abandoning it. I am setting it aside for the time when I have the money to outsource the work to building it up.

Reinvesting into Your Business

Every dollar you earn online can be spent or saved. It is up to you to decide how much of it you can afford to reinvest into your online business. However, it is vital that you do not reinvest your money into learning.

If you have a successful business, reinvest your money into that business. Outsourcing is one way to reinvest into your business.

Treating Our Online Business Like a Real Business Not a Hobby

Imagine going into work one day and saying to your boss, “Hey Boss, I’m going to just hang out and chat with my buddies on Facebook for about 20 minutes, then maybe kick back and watch a few YouTube videos on last nights game. Maybe around noon I’ll get to that report you need. How’s that sound?”

Sounds like you’re about to be fired.

It’s really important that we consider our online business as a real business. Since we are our own boss, we can be far too lenient. This is why it is so important to have a SMART game plan.

To be successful online requires focus, determination, and discipline. They key is to realize that while it can be simple, it is not always easy because it is truly up to us to make it work.

Read this series from the beginning

Part 1 – How to Be Successful Online

Part 2 - How to Build Success

Part 3 – Where to Focus Your Time and Money

Has this series prompted any thoughts? Share your thoughts below. We’ve all been there and done that!

Where to Focus Your Time & Money

100% Guaranteed to Work or Your Money Back

I have YET to see an offer online through Clickbank or the Warrior Forum that is not guaranteed to work or you get your money back. If there is not at least a 30 day money back guarantee, avoid it. Typically you will get your money back if you are not satisfied if you spend your money on any programs delivered via Paypal, Clickbank, and the Warrior Forum.

So, 3 rules of thumb here.

1. Follow the plan, if it doesn’t work, get your money back.
2. Follow the plan, if you quit or don’t even try, don’t ask for your money back.
3. Don’t request a refund after reading the guide and deciding you’re too lazy to take action.

So don’t be afraid to jump in and try something new. Just be sure you’re ready to take action on this new thing you’re about ready to learn.

Where to Focus Your Time

This is really a question of where is your time best spent. The most important thing is to have a clear idea of where your focus should be. You don’t want to be jumping all over the place. Work on one project at a time.
Getting to Attached to a Failing Niche or Program

Another thing we can do is really grow attached to our blog or websites to the point where even when they are clearly not working, we continue to try and force the square peg into the round hole. Sometimes the niche we selected just isn’t working and we just have to call it quits.

Are You Wasting Time Online?

The Internet can take us down two paths. One of them is just like the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland. We can get lost reading blog posts, forum threads, watching videos, or chatting with friends. That rabbit hole is deep, dark, and can suck up your time with the power of a jet engine.

Your resistant is futile!

Allowing yourself a few minutes of distraction can lead you down that hole very fast. Avoid it. Set time aside for this rabbit hole. And that time really should be set aside for when you are finished with your daily goals that lead to profits, not pleasurable distraction.

On the other hand, the Internet can take you down a highly profitable path if you pay attention, set goals and stick to your goals. Some people have 1 hour a day to devote to their new Internet business. That’s just 7 hours a week. What can you really accomplish in 7 hours?

Option One – You can learn a new skill.
Option Two – You can work for 7 hours and get paid for your time. Then invest your money where it will have the most ROI. Perhaps you could spend $10.00 on the guide, then take your money you earned and hire someone else to do the work.

Outsourcing Offers an ROI of Endless Possibilities

This is by far one of the most valuable ways to spend your money. It offers a huge ROI if you invest wisely. It may take some time to work your way into affording it, but it is well worth it. As an example,  last year I had two SEO clients who paid me a total of $1,000 a month. I spent $200.00 a month in software and outsourcing the work. I personally spent two hours per client managing those accounts. That’s $800.00 for 4 total hours of work.

This is just an example of how outsourcing can work for you.

Read Part 1 – How to Build Success, Start With Specific goals

Read Part 2 – How to Manage your Time Money & Procrastination