I know the title should be changed to something like “almost weekly, but probably monthly” summary, but I figure that title would be too long. In any event, here’s this week’s newsletter mailing for those who missed it.

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1. Introduction
2. Solving Google’s SEO Puzzle
3. Around the Blog
4. Seeking Guest Bloggers
5. Super Affiliate Handbook Giveaway Winner
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Hello and happy Monday!

I hope your week has started off well and only continues to
up from there.

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2. Solving Google’s SEO Puzzle
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While making my rounds this morning, I came across a report
that piqued my interest. It was all about leaping to the top
of Google for specific niches:
http://www.optiniche.com/read/dominating-google/

Despite being somewhat wary, I decided to plunk down the
cash to see if it was worth recommending. I printed it and
have just finished reading and all I can say right now is:
0_o (translated: shock & awe)

This report boldly flies in the face of many traditional
SEO tenets. In fact, before I continue, I feel compelled to
tell you that this ebook should come with a warning label.
It’s not for the faint of heart.

OK, with that out of the way, while there’s nothing
blatantly blackhat about the methods discussed, it’s
kissing the line. There’s a section outlining how to use
previously published articles without getting nicked with a
duplicate content penalty.

Some of the content is not new–just good old fashioned
common sense SEO–but there are a couple new tricks I picked
up from the quick read.

My plan is to set up a brand new site following the
techniques outlined and report back with the results.
However, I wanted to let you know about it right away
because the product price increases when a certain number
has been purchased. And after the limit has been met, then
it will be pulled completely.

So, if you’d like to get a copy for yourself visit:
http://www.optiniche.com/read/dominating-google/

It also comes with 3 bonus reports:
* Social Bookmarking & Networking Lies
* Super Backlinks Method
* Ultra Cheap Content

I haven’t read them yet, so can’t offer my opinions.

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3. Around the Blog
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Quick Blog Tip: Separating Comments and Trackbacks
http://www.optiniche.com/blog/487/comments-trackbacks-tip/
I’ve come across a number of blogs that separate their
comments and trackbacks, but some blogs put their trackbacks
before their comments. Are you making this same mistake?

Blog Comment Policies Revised
http://www.optiniche.com/blog/479/blog-comment-policies-revisited/
How you comment on a blog matters. If you don’t want to be
marked as a spammer, it’s important to learn about a blog’s
comment policy before submitting your comment.

3 Creative Link Building Techniques
http://www.optiniche.com/blog/472/creative-link-building/
A few ways to help build legitimate one-way back links to
your website and blog.

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4. Seeking Guest Bloggers
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I’ve been working on getting back into a regular swing
around the blog. It’s a bit slow going for now, but as
things calm down around here, it should pick up.

In the meantime…

I’m looking for guest bloggers to write at OptiNiche. Topics
discussed include blog marketing, online marketing, SEO,
and WordPress. If you’d be interested in writing on the
OptiNiche blog, please use the contact form and let me know.

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5. Super Affiliate Handbook Giveaway
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The Super Affiliate Handbook Giveaway ended this morning
and a winner has already been selected. I want to thank
everyone who participated and extend my congratulations to
Andrea_R (lucky #1).

I’ll be sending out an email to the winner shortly.

If I can’t get hold of the winner, then I’ll do another
random drawing.