Warrior Forum Hacked
I’m sad to report that the Warrior Forum was hacked earlier today. In case you didn’t know, the Warrior Forum is a popular internet marketing forum.
Many people there treat each other like family members. There are some great people there and it’s a shame this happened.
It is never good when a web site gets hacked, even if the hackers are just playing around. People get hurt. An attack can stop people from making enough money to pay the mortgage or feed the baby.
Nature of the Warrior Forum Hack Attack
On the “front end” here is what forum members saw this morning.
I believe that Warrior Forum ran using Active Server Pages. Some people have posted this error code:
Active Server Pages error ‘ASP 0126′
Include file not found
/forum/Default.asp, line 40
The include file ‘config.asp’ was not found.
The Microsoft platform is known for security vulnerabilities. In the future I suspect that the Warrior Forum will run on *nix (e.g., Linux). Such sites are often easier to secure.
WARNING: Protect Your Passwords
We don’t know the nature of the attack at this point. However, I strongly suggest that if you were a member of the Warrior Forum, and you used that username and password in other places, that you change it right now. Make changes now.
If we get more information on the Warrior Forum attack, we’ll post it here!
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Marketing Sherpa Landing Page Handbook
The Rhodes Brothers typically don’t review products that other people develop. We are generally pretty quiet about what we buy and use. Quite frankly, most products and services we obtain just aren’t that good. And, we don’t like to play dirty.
Well, today I want to tell you about The Landing Page Handbook which is published by Marketing Sherpa. Give me just a few minutes to tell you about it. I promise it’ll be worth your time.
The Landing Page Handbook is about 270 pages long. It is actually a second edition, which I really like. They’ve updated and revised many points based on new data, analyses and feedback. 2nd editions are generally mature and refined.
Now, let me get this out of the way. If you’re interesting in landing pages there is no better resource available for sale. Oh sure, I’ve read several ebooks and reports, and I’ve even sold 1-2 myself. But, they are narrow and lack serious data. They simply don’t have the firepower of Marketing Sherpa’s Landing Page Handbook. If you’re looking for my recommendation and the summary, that’s it.
If you want to know why I think the Landing Page Handbook is so good, please keep reading. I’m going to give away a few secrets. It’s the only way to make it clear that this book is worth grabbing.
For starters, the handbook gives you explicit data on conversion rates. How many times have you tried to figure out if you’re below average, average, or above average? Unless you have a baseline how can you improve your tests? I tell you, this is invaluable data, that you get in the first 20 pages or so.
The Landing Page Handbook also provides a very clear review of the stages of the conversion process, as a person moves through one step after another or not. You’ll get outstanding advice on landing page design. I was surprised at how well the handbook translates the data into real recommendations for design improvements. The Rhodes Brothers have already made several updates as a result.
Every little nuance of a landing page is explored. Different types of landing pages are explained and compared to each other. Numerous examples are given to make it clear how you should think about your pages. There are even lists of design mistakes to reference if you’re in a rush.
I’ve left out the price until now, but it’s time to throw it your way. The Landing Page Handbook costs $497. Yes, that’s right, it’s $497. But, I want to talk about the price for a minute.
If you are on a shoestring budget or you’re a small time entrepreneur, then this probably isn’t the right investment for you. But look, if you are a small or medium business with a marketing or R&D budget, this should be on your shelf. You simply will not get better landing page advice. Grab it if you can afford it.
Here are some secrets…
1. Most landing page updates won’t cost you a dime. You’ll mostly just need to tweak your design to get the results you want. You’ve got to love that.
2. Total average conversion rates are about 3.84% but remember, they vary quite a bit based on modality (e.g., list email vs. search engine PPC traffic). Now at least you have a starting point.
3. People do bail from opt-in pages for verious reasons which you might not realize: too many fields to fill in, poor wording of your heading, too much body copy or too little, amatuerish design.
4. If you’re wondering where to spend your money and time, consider email and your lists. Search and test links don’t seem to perform quite as well, but of course, the niche you’re in will matter.
5. Trust me when I say that the Marketing Sherpa Landing Page Handbook makes it clear that aligning your landing page with your specific campaign matters. For example, if potential customers are search for “heated pet bowl” and they come to your site, you really better have “heated pet bowl” on that page. In fact, the page should be all about that topic.
I’m not joking when I say that The Landing Page Handbook is absolutely full of this kind of advice. It’s a real treasure.
The Faster You Type The Faster You Make Money Online
I can type in the range of 50-60 words per minute. When I’m in the  groove or in “flow” generating a report, writing an article (or re-writing PLR), it  can go much higher. But, when I am doing design, development or  (gasp!) coding, it goes down signficantly.
I know that the more content I generate the more I can sell. I know that content is king and if I have lot’s of great content, I simply will make more money.
Of course, you can generate content fast and free, with almost no effort. Still, keep reading. There’s more to the story…
I believe that even non-writers depend on writing. And, the faster you can type the more money you’ll make online.
For example, let’s say you’re focused on customer service. The faster you can pound out an email response, the faster you can resolve the issue. Fast typing means speed, and speed drives money.
Or, let’s say you’re into forum marketing. Well, typing quickly is again valuable and contributes to the bottom line. The more you can write (new postings or responding to old ones) the more people will see your signature.
Again, speed is money…
So, let me ask. What have you done recently to improve your typing skills? Are you serious about it. Really, this could boost your bottom line significantly. Just consider how many thousands of times you pound keys per hour. That’s no joke.
Oh, and consider ergonomics and workstation design. Posture, comfort, eye strain, and so on, all contribute to your typing success. Plus, you want to avoid injury because that could slow you down, or even stop your work. Take care to avoid RSI (repetitive strain injuries).
Typing is money. Faster typing is faster money. Think it over.
