Check out this post from Michel Fortin. It’s very informative, and he has been adding updates as he gets them. The details are still getting worked out, but chances are that if you’re doing general affiliate marketing on your blog, you’re safe.

Check it out the full FTC document here.

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Have you heard about Cagora’s Community Land Rush?

If not, you’ll want to read this post very carefully. Cagora (from the Greek word “Agora”, meaning “gathering place”) is the brainchild of Rob Anderson and his team, and is currently in pre-launch mode. I spoke with Rob last week, and I have to admit I was really blown away by this brand new opportunity.

I spent the weekend reviewing all the details on the Community Land Rush, the informational videos and the Cagora site. I have to say that really am amazed at what Cagora is becoming, and the potential that it has for early investors.

So what exactly is the Community Land Rush?

It’s all about virtual real estate. Virtual Real Estate (VRE) is currently up for grabs all over the world, and by that, I don’t mean URLs.

Let me first explain what Cagora is:

Cagora is a community-based portal to the web that has the potential to change the way we search. It’s a cross between Google, Facebook, Wikipedia, and the yellow pages. Cagora’s pages contain information on geographical locations, businesses, niches, etc. When you first visit Cagora it sends you to your community page. Here you’ll find links to businesses and people in your area.

When you search on an interest, however, such as skydiving, you’ll find results from all over the world that relate to skydiving. You’ll be connected with like-minded people and the businesses that serve that interest.

But Cagora is much more. It’s not a commercial site – it’s a community site – community networking. It’s built by the community, and the community benefits. Cagora actually gives back a percentage of the profits to local non profits and charities. No one else does this.

As Cagora grows, there will be more features – more than I can talk about in a blog post. You just have to go check it out for yourself.

How you benefit from the Community Land Rush:

During the pre-launch you have the unique opportunity to get involved on the ground floor and become an affiliate. Affiliates earn commissions on their referrals, and if you become a Community Partner you’ll earn even more. That’s where the Community Land Rush comes in. You can purchase Virtual Real Estate and become a Community Partner in your area. Community Partners earn a higher rate of commission, thus increasing the earnings potential dramatically.

I’m excited about this, not only because it’s a great opportunity, but also because it marks another step toward merging the online and offline worlds into one. It’s happening. Facebook and YouTube are two perfect examples of companies who have successfully forged a new path into the mainstream. Cagora is happening now.

Check out Cagora’s Community Land Rush. Get involved. Stake your claim. You don’t have to invest any money unless you want to. At the very least, sign up as an affiliate and lock in your spot during the pre-launch. If you don’t, you’ll look back a year from now and kick yourself. Do it now.

To your success -

P.S. This pre-launch is only open for the next few weeks. If you’re even remotely interested in making money online, go sign up as an affiliate at the free level. You’ve got nothing to lose, and everything to gain.

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I wanted to take a moment to tell you about an amazing device – the Amazon Kindle. The Kindle originally came out a few years ago, and is a digital book reader unlike any other. It really changed the way people read books. It’s portable, easy to slip in a bag, and has wi-fi capability.

Amazon has just announced the release of the Kindle 2.0, which is a much improved version of the original. The reader holds over 1,500 books in its memory, but the device is lightweight and easy to hold. It’s about the thickness of a typical magazine and weighs less than a paperback book.

The screen is amazing. It actually looks like paper. It’s hard to describe, but it’s not at all like your typical computer or PDA screen. It uses electronic-ink display technology, resulting in a crisp black-and-white 6″ screen with the same appearance and readability of printed paper. There’s no glare or backlight, either. The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays the ink particles electronically. And unlike a laptop or smart phone, Kindle never gets warm or overheats.

The new Kindle 2.0 also has a text-to-speech feature, so you can have your book read out loud to you while you’re driving, working around the house, etc. That comes in very handy for people on the go. (Like me!)

Kindle Store currently has more than 230,000 books available, plus top newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Amazon intends to offer every book ever printed, in any language, all available in under 60 seconds on Kindle. Right now, 103 of 110 books currently found on the New York Times Best Seller list are available for the Kindle. New York Times Best Sellers and most new releases are $9.99, and many books are even cheaper. It’s worth noting that books for the Kindle cost much less than the paper versions.

Here are some of the features:

• Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
• Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
• Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
• Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
• Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
• Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
• More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books
• Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns
• Read-to-Me: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you
• Large Selection: Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available
• Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise

The Kindle is available for pre-order on Amazon.com right now for $359.00 with free shipping, and will be released on Febuary 24th. Pre-order now and your Kindle will be shipped the day it is released. The device is a little pricey, but if you read a lot of books, magazines, and newspapers, you’ll find that it’s well worth the money. I held off on buying the original Kindle, and now I’m glad I did, because the Kindle 2.0 is much better. I’m going to get this one.

Check it out here: Kindle 2: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device

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To support the victims of the Australian brushfires, Sitepoint.com has created an amazing book deal that you don’t want to miss.

Now through this Friday (the 13th), choose any five books in PDF format from Sitepoint and pay for just one of them. That’s $150 worth of books for just $29.95!

Thanks to Sitepoint’s generosity, every penny of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Brushfire Appeal.

The goal of this promotion was to raise more than $50,000 to help the families and communities affected by this tragedy. In less than 24 hours, over $60,000 has been rasied!

And guess what? There’s three more days!

Every book currently offered for sale at Sitepoint.com is part of this offer. Go grab yourself an amazing bargain, and spread some love at the same time.

I have some of Sitepoint’s books already and I can say that they’re all well-written and very clear. I was excited to hear of this offer, and I’ve already been to the site and purchased my books. Here are my picks:

• The Ultimate CSS Reference
• The Ultimate HTML Reference
• The Flash Anthology: Cool Effects and Practical ActionScript
• Build Your Own Database Driven Website by Using PHP & MySQL
• The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

I plan to send them to the printer for binding, so I can keep them on my bookshelf for reference.

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to Sitepoint and grab your books today!

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I just got back last night from attending the Niche Affiliate Marketing System Workshop in Atlanta. Speakers included Jeff Herring, Lynn Terry, Willie Crawford, David Perdew, Alex Sysoef, and Mark Hendricks.

This photo is of Willie Crawford talking during one of our small group sessions. The fact that we were able to have casual one-on-one conversations with these brilliant marketers is priceless, in my opinion, and well worth the trip. 

The hands-on style of this amazing workshop enabled every single attendee to start making money right away. The event was so powerful that a second workshop has already been scheduled, and all the speakers have agreed to be involved again.

If you missed it, you have another chance.

The next Niche Affiliate Marketing System Workshop will be held in Atlanta on August 17-21, 2009. You can pre-register now by clicking here  (The sign-up page hasn’t even been updated yet – but you can still reserve now and secure your spot through that link).

Remember…the only thing holding you back is…YOU!

P.S. Seats are limited. I fully expect the next session to fill up fast, because many of the original attendees are returning again in August. You won’t want to miss this!

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