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5G Male Review
May 19, 2018
May 19, 2018

5G Male Review – Does It Really Work?

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Health, Nutra

5G Male Review

Health and wellness products abound online making it quite overwhelming when you want to buy one of the products. You have to consider several factors such as the nature of ingredients added, safety factor, side effects, cost and more.

Furthermore there are so many fake products out there that finding the genuine one is like looking for a needle in a haystack. This is true for male enhancement products too. In fact, your work is tougher as filtering the authentic and effective ones from the misinformation and scams is difficult.

But with 5G Male, you can let go of all your reservations regarding the best product to use. According to the creators of 5G Male, the product is a revolutionary and innovative product that men are sure to find good for maintaining their energy, stamina, strength and an enhancement in their sexual performance. Let us look at how 5G Male stands apart from the other products and meets with your specific needs effectively.

What to look for in a male enhancement product

Before going into the review of 5G Male, you should know what to look for in a male enhancement product. Besides being scientifically proven, the product should be able to do the following, if you want to effectively and permanently treat your physical erectile dysfunction:

• Increase testosterone levels
• Increase blood circulation to the penis
• Improve sexual stamina and libido

About 5G Male

5G Male made by Supernatural Man LLC is a supplement formulated from natural ingredients. The product helps address sexual health issues in men.

This performance enhancer is effective in curing various problems including sexual and physical performance in men. Specifically targeted at aging men, the supplement helps men retain their sexual health and physical stamina when they age.

How does 5G Male act

Testosterone, the male sex hormone responsible for physical and sexual health in men, is low as men turn 30. This leads to various conditions like

• Impaired blood flow
• Reduced sexual arousal
• Reduced sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction

5G Male helps men overcome the above conditions. It acts by targeting the root cause of the issues. The main action of the supplement is to improve nitric oxide in the body. High levels of nitric oxide help to enhance blood circulation, which aids in improving heart and brain health, physical performance and also erectile dysfunction.

Ingredients used in 5G Male

This male enhancement product is a stellar combination of minerals, herbs and vitamins. All ingredients used are pure and organic and help in treating disorders related to sexual health in men. The various ingredients found in the supplement include

1. Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin D

2. Leaf extract: Gingko Bioba and Decaf green tea

3. Root extract: American Ginseng, Ginger root

4. Dried garlic

Garlic on digestion releases certain compounds in the blood which are converted to hydrogen sulfide by the red blood cells. The high level of hydrogen sulfide helps to dilate blood vessels causing increase in blood flow.

Ginseng helps boost physical and mental performance resulting in better energy levels and erections. The leaf extracts improve concentration and physical performance.

Is 5G Male effective?

5G Male is an exclusive blend of natural ingredients. The herbal extracts that makeup the supplement are chosen with care to ensure they address the issue of male health problems effectively.

The research and testing done on the product in Europe and USA ensure it is indeed a powerful formula for male enhancement. The manufacturers ensure the quality of the product is impeccable which helps in better results.

Is it safe to use 5G Male?

In addition to being proven as an effective male enhancement supplement, the product is also one of the safest. The completely natural ingredients are free of chemical compounds and preservatives which can harm the body. The ingredients are safe for use in men of any age group.  It is a proven safe and effective product that is approved by scientists. Further all ingredients used are chosen from sources that are well regulated.

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Who manufactures 5G Male?

Supernatural Man is a popular company that develops and distributes supplements related to male health. The company offers exemplary customer support and assistance and also offers money back assurance for users who buy the supplement.

Benefits of using 5G Male

• The ingredients have been clinically tested and proven effective in treating sexual conditions
• The supplement improves blood circulation throughout the body with specific focus on the genital region.
• It causes improved fertility and boosts libido
• Increases the level of testosterone in the body
• Helps in long lasting and harder erection
• It helps improve erectile dysfunction in men
• It can enhance energy levels in the body
• It help improve endurance, stamina and strength
• Product follows GMP guidelines stringently

Drawbacks of using 5G Male

• The product purchase is a bit complex. A user needs to watch the video of the product prior to ordering the product
• The exact percentage of ingredients added in the supplement are not mentioned by the manufacturer
• The product can be bought only via the 5G Male official website

Final Verdict

In this fast paced world, more numbers of men are facing difficulties in having a healthy sexual relationship. Environmental changes, work pressure, busy schedule and more results in subdued or total lack of sexual performance. This can lead to reduced confidence, depression and frustration in men. Fortunately, products like 5G Male come to the rescue of men facing sexual health issues.

In a market that has more of scam products and products that do more harm than good, this supplement is refreshing change. Its proprietary ingredients, effective and proven results, safe and natural extracts and quick action makes 5G Male a definite choice for men with impaired sexual health.

With 5G Male satisfying in the significant aspects such as active ingredient use, enhanced sexual stamina and arousal, and enriched sexual desire, it is a definite choice to think of when you are in need of a male enhancing supplement. In spite of thousands of male enhancement supplements you see today, this supplement manages to hold its own forte mainly due to its well-chosen ingredients and using the best research and testing on the product to ensure complete safety and free of any other serious consequences.

May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018

Fighting Fraud in Affiliate Programs and Affiliate Networks

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate FraudFraud is almost an inevitability in any existing affiliate marketing. But, while you can’t stop fraudsters from trying to attack you, there are ways an effective affiliate manager can minimize bad activity in their programs. These steps will avoid situations like paying illegal commissions, harm to your brand, the ability to keep your ethical affiliates and most of all the consumer trusts between the business and clients.

But, just what is affiliate fraud? It’s typically defined as any illegal activity that is purposely created with the intention of scamming merchants, buyers, and affiliates. The practice of affiliate fraud can include (but, is not limited to) fake leads, typo-squatting, spam, false links, stolen credit cards, and bot spamming through the use of software that will act as if a human was accessing links to generate traffic.

The majority of people perpetrating this type of fraud are usually tech savvy. As such, they avoid detection because of the use of IP proxies, Virtual Private Networks, and other forms of masking their identity. Additionally, their methods are never constant and they’ll usually shift in order to exploit a different vulnerability that has not been patched.

But, then again, they aren’t unstoppable, and here are some of the ways you can fight them:

1. Familiarize Yourself with the Affiliates

While it might seem obvious, it’s not often that people will familiarize themselves with their affiliates. The task is time-consuming and somewhat tedious, but by familiarizing yourself with them, you’ll save yourself a substantial amount of money. In order to do this, be on the lookout for some key pieces of information for the affiliate such as:

  • Address
  • Social Security Number
  • Tax ID
  • Phone Number
  • Website Legitimacy

A key factor is to approve all applicants manually, and not only check the legitimacy of the aforementioned information but also call them directly. Any affiliates who don’t want to be contacted automatically will raise red flags. However, it’s important to keep in mind the distinction between those who want minimal contact and those who actively avoid you. Remember that this is all business, and you’ll want to know anyone who enters into a business relationship with in case they have to be reached if there are any problems.

Once you reach them, ask the important questions and figure out how they plan to help you generate traffic while keeping in mind your overall business goals.

2. Keep Tabs on Everything

Attention to detail is important in business, but you’re not expected to remember everything from memory. Keep track of all your activity logs, any reports, and records, and verify for unusual activity. Inspect your URLs to spot any potential typo-squatters, and if anything seems irregular then investigate it. When you have an unusual surge of traffic or suddenly witness a spike in sales or leads, don’t chalk it up to coincidence. If an affiliate is making $500 one month and suddenly they reach $50,000 in a week, then something is not right. A possible scenario is that the affiliate is exploiting the system or is perhaps bringing invalid leads. Any sales you gain from this type of behavior are potentially fraudulent and will end up costing your business money. Don’t let the sudden popularity get to your head, and keep a track of any potentially illegal transactions with stolen credit cards or canceled transactions after the commission for the sale has been paid. You’ll always want to do your best to keep track of all the numbers.

3. Detail Your Terms of Service

Your Terms of Service are a key aspect of ensuring your affiliates can’t harm you. By explicitly mentioning all your policies, you’ll avoid providing leeway for any unethical practices. This way your affiliates will not be able to exploit weak or vague wording when defending their actions

A ToS is a contract that will avoid debates or arguments in the future. If your ToS leave any room for interpretation or as their commonly known “grey areas” affiliates might exploit them for personal gain. These loopholes can even become dangerous and risky mistakes for your business.

4. Inform the Affiliates of What Encompasses Ethical Practices

Newer affiliates might be unfamiliar with what constitutes an ethical or unethical practice. It’s important that you take some time to explain to them what they can or can’t do. Additionally, by taking the time to show them that there are studies demonstrating the positive long-term effects of being ethical in their practices and that they will generate more money in the long run. Always communicate with your affiliates and teach them positive tactics and business strategies that yield results. By forming relationships with the affiliates you will ensure they can do their duties in an ethical manner.

5. Don’t Bend the Rules for Anyone

The rules stated by your ToS are important on several levels. If your rules, for example forbid specific keywords, then you’ll need to ensure that nobody is using those. Some particularly crafty affiliates take advantage of the differences in time zones to engage in certain types of less than ethical behaviors under the assumptions that you’re not monitoring them. But, your job is to stop them from breaking the ToS.

Keep in mind that at times it’s ok to forgive an affiliate if they weren’t doing something out of malice, but that type of excuse is a one-time thing. Don’t allow affiliates to commit the same mistake twice as that is a pattern, and since it’s your business, it’s best to eliminate the bad seeds out as fast as possible.

6. Keep Track of the Bad Affiliates

As mentioned earlier, eliminating the bad seeds is important. By maintaining a list of the people who have tried to behave unethically, fraudsters, or those that were declined in the past you’ll be able to steer clear of them in the future. The information provided on your list should include important identifiers such as:

  • Their IP
  • Websites
  • Tax ID
  • Reason for Getting Banned from the Business
  • Names

This will prevent them from trying to reapply for your business, and in case they change a few details, will still give you an edge over them. Another possible way of gaining insight is joining one of the multiple forums in the industry that will share information on affiliates. With their help, you can possibly identify bad affiliates even before they join your business.

Bad affiliates are one of the quickest ways to ruin a business. It’s important to steer clear of anyone who has had a bad past when working as an affiliate and there are avenues to spot them beforehand. Doing your research and familiarizing yourself with the people you hire will also give you insight into avoiding fraud. A clear Terms of Service will avoid any future legalese battles with affiliates that are out to screw your business over, and by being clear and concise you’ll avoid any potential confusion. Be strict, but know the distinction of when to be lenient, this will save you from burning bridges too quickly, and finally, keep in mind that it is your future at stake when dealing with these affiliates. Do your best to suit the needs of you and your company. By following these tips you’ll minimize the risks and maximize your profits.

May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018

Tips to Network Like a Beast at a Conference

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Business

I just came back from Adsum in Key West and I must say – IT SUCKED (seeing people spend good money to go there but not truly getting their money’s worth – from a MARKETING perspective). 🙂

Networking is a critical aspect in the world of business. Often, the only difference between a successful business owner and a struggling one is how well they’ve managed their contacts and relationships. Proper networking in the industry can lead to discovering mutually beneficial relationships and establishing a client base. However, while the concept of networking sounds easy, it’s actually quite complex. After all, forming new relationships is complicated enough in our every day lives, but it’s doubly so in the challenging world of business.

Networking is defined as a process in which you as a member of a business (or owner) establish relationships between other people in the industry, clients or customers. In fact, one of the primary objectives of networking is to inform others of your business and thereby turn them into clients. By networking, you’re literally leveraging your business through personal connections in order to generate more business.

The benefits of business networking are numerous and include:

  • Visibility in the Industry
  • Keener Understanding of the Industry
  • New Referrals & Contacts
  • Broader Knowledge Base
  • Solutions to Unexpected Problems

But, just how and where should you start your networking venture? Well, a good place to commence your networking venture is at conferences. Business conferences provide ample opportunity for you to meet, communicate, and interact with hundreds of other like-minded individuals. But, there are a few things you should keep in mind before trying your hand at networking in conferences. Fewer meaningful connections will always be more effective than numerous superficial ones.

But, just how do you make these smaller meaningful relationships? Just take a look at these eight tips for networking in conferences!

Preparation Time

You’ll know the dates for the events beforehand, so take this time to prepare and do everything you need to do before setting out to network!

  1. Set Specific Goals

Talking to everyone in a conference is unrealistic. Your goal should theoretically be to have a concrete idea of what you’re seeking to obtain. Are you looking for job opportunities? Are you possibly seeking a larger customer base? Or are you looking to meet people in the industry with more or less experience than you to form connections?

By setting goals, you’re going to provide yourself with a keener understanding of which panels to attend and what group of people to target. You have limited time to work during a conference and by planning out your day you’ll have a better shot at success. Just remember, you’re not the only one there and being willing to listen to other people’s pitches will make them more receptive to yours.

  1. Doing the Research and Introductions

Researching the names of those attending the conference will provide you knowledge on what type of business they run or their field of expertise. Read up on the presenters at the conference, these people will assist you in gathering connections in your industry and might be a good source of knowledge and ideas for your business.

Pro tip: Research the websites and backgrounds of the individuals who you wish to mingle with, and if they work or own a company to research its history. Don’t forget to keep calm, cool, and collected because it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the big names. Just take your time and breathe.

Don’t be scared to try to introduce yourself to the key individuals you’re looking to meet. By simply sending them an email or  message introducing yourself and letting them know you’re looking forward to hearing their discussions you’ll open the door to future conversations when you finally meet them.

  1. Plan Ahead and Dress For Success

Before the event, take your time to plan out which panels you wish to attend. Planning out your day and events will allow you to participate in all the important events. A keynote is to remember that a schedule is simply a guideline, you don’t have to follow it to the letter because breaks and lunches also provide time to network with others. Planning ahead also means dressing for the event.

Taking advantage of the conference website means that you can obtain a sense of the fashion they’ll be wearing at the event. Always try to look sharp and in place, if this means business attire or casual try to fit in as well as possible with the scene. Additionally, don’t forget to have some business cards made beforehand, buying a card holder is not a bad idea either. Also, don’t forget to include all the pertinent information for your business such as name, email, phone, occupation, and company name.

Pro tip: Take advantage of the cocktail hours and after parties, as this is the time when people relax and conversations flow naturally. Networking requires you to put in extra effort even after the conference is over. But, also keep in mind to set future appointments with the people you absolutely want to meet, everyone has a busy schedule and by coordinating with them you can ensure plenty of opportunities to come.

Leaving your Mark

Introducing yourself and making a long-lasting impression will always open opportunities for the future. Once you’re at the event you’ll have to do the actual legwork, so don’t forget to practice at home!

  1. Introductions and Conversations

Regardless of who you’re with, strangers, friends, or someone at the same panel as you, always remember to be cordial and friendly. Keep it brief and succinct, but talk about your name, background, and your line of work. Time is limited and there usually will not be ample time for chatting. But, by practicing what you want to say in the mirror beforehand, you’ll feel a lot more confident.

When you do have time for conversations remember that it is a two-way street. Networking experts stress the importance of being a good listener, and for good reason. By focusing on the person that is talking to you, you’ll open the door for them to listen to you and possibly nurture the start of a good business relationship.

Pro tip: Keep track of your body language. Don’t interrupt the person, let them take charge and ensure to keep eye contact (if you’re uncomfortable looking at their eyes look at the bridge of their nose). More importantly, remain engaged, ask questions and enjoy the chat for what it’s worth.

  1. Take it to the Big Leagues & Minor Leagues

Remember all those presenters you introduced yourself through via email? Don’t forget to go ahead and meet them as you said. Ensure you’re at their presentation early and sit in a visible spot where you can gain access to them after the presentation is over. Ensure you’re listening to their key points so that you have ample conversation starters when having a discussion with them, and overall don’t forget to introduce yourself, and ask questions.

Pro tip: ensure that you ask the most important questions you have, it helps to write down a list and select the ones you truly want answers for.  Be polite, and ask the presenter if it’s a good time for questions beforehand. Keep in mind that you can always see them at some later point, and don’t forget to give them a business card.

However, regardless of how fantastic it is to meet important people, you’ll be wasting your time if you don’t go and meet the other attendants in the conference. These are the individuals who have the highest chances of connecting, working, and even partnering with in the future.

  1. Having Fun and Saying Goodbye

No matter how intense your desire to network with people in the industry is, remember that you’re in the process of making new acquaintances. Live the event up to the fullest and keep in mind that if you’re working for a particular industry it should be fun to mingle with like-minded individuals. People are perceptive and if they see you’re a genuinely good individual, they’ll be more likely to approach you.

But, as more people approach you, the more you’ll realize there will be times when you simply won’t click with someone. By learning how to say goodbye in a courteous and polite manner you can continue your networking journey.

What do I do Afterwards?

After the conference it’s best to follow-up with all the new contacts you’ve made that you wish to remain in business with, it’s especially important not to let the first impressions cool down too much.

  1. Social Media, Emails & Phone Calls

Don’t wait too long after the conference to reach out to all your new point of contacts. However, if you email too soon after the event will make you come off as too eager, so it’s best to wait a day or two. Keep the email brief and relevant to their topics, this will help you in the long run by showing that you have a profound interest in their topic. Don’t be stingy with the information you know as sharing info will benefit everyone in the long run.

Social media is also, a way to keep in touch with people. A lot of major corporations have their own Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages that help them keep in touch with their users. These websites will help you stay in touch with the contacts and sending them friend request and messages will help you stay relevant.

Finally, if you are contacted back after reaching out to them via email, ensure you call them after a few days. Anything is possible, and even if things don’t turn out as you expected right away, you’re in it for the long haul. Networking is a game about patience and by sharing your knowledge with others, they’ll feel almost obliged to help you down the line.

People remember the good things you’ve done for them nearly as much as the negative actions and by being an active member of the community, you’ll open yourself to others. Remember the importance of preparation and doing the proper research as you’ll be more confident in your abilities when the time comes. Leaving your mark is difficult, but it is possible that by being friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable, you’ll draw people towards you which means more connections and better networking possibilities. Don’t forget that regardless of how famous someone is, they’re people just like you. If you’re polite, they will extend the same courtesy, but even if they aren’t in the major leagues, they’re still equally important. Ensure you stay in touch with the people who’ve you connected with at the conference, keeping yourself relevant in their mind will provide opportunities that you can’t even fathom.

 

Phen375 Review
May 2, 2018
May 2, 2018

Phen375 Review: Things You Need to Know

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Review

Slimmer, Sexier? Why Not You?

Phentermine online 37.5 mg pills are available today, but what’s stopping you from using them? The answer, absolutely nothing is stopping you. There is only one obstacle to overcome, purchasing a container of Phen375.  However, if you’d like to know more about Phentermine, let us share some insight in this Phen375 Review.

Let’s start with the basic methods of losing weight.

  • Cardio exercises or joining the military for basic training
  • Yoga, Ketogenics, and an “80’s movie” training montage
  • Becoming a monk
  • The Atkins Diet…

To discuss every weight loss method and diet available in the planet will take us days. But, that’s not the ridiculous part. The crazy thing is there are plenty of people who try these methods without seeing any permanent effects in their results.

Of course, anyone can lose 15 pounds of weight after restricting their diet to carrots and asparagus. But, once the diet finishes they celebrate by resuming their old eating habits. Next thing they know, those original 15 pounds they lost are now back and they brought company.

However, thanks to the wonders of modern science, weight-watchers everywhere are dropping substantial amounts of weight due to certain drugs. The pills and tablets function as appetite suppressants which help in drastically reducing fat absorption for the body.

Just ponder it for a second: What’s easier than taking a small pill that suppresses those notorious pangs of hunger. The same hunger pangs that are often proving they’re stronger than a dieter’s will?

Sadly, there is some bad news, these types of pills are typically only obtainable through a doctor prescribed order, and they’re usually reluctant in giving out prescriptions for them. However, here are some good news, Phen375 (which is known as one of the most effective appetite suppressants) is available for purchase through the internet no prescription required.

Losing Weight with Phentermine?

“Phenter – Who’s it?”

Phentermine’s the name, and by working directly inside the brain, it blocks the manufacturing of those hormones which tell the brain you need to eat. In layman terms, they prevent you from feeling hungry. Without appetite, you don’t feel hunger pangs (which means you won’t feel irritated or lethargic) it’s all rather simple.

Phen375’s is the pill whose chemical is named Phentermine. These pills are the end result of numerous years’ worth of experiments on weight loss. These experiments did extensive research and case studies to discover what the best weight loss method available yielded the greatest results.

Nutritional experts seem to agree that weight loss drugs such as Phen375 are a necessary addition to any healthy diet, not only in order to lose the weight, but also to keep it off.

However, when comparing Phen375 to other similar weight loss products, it’s been found that Phentermine is causes minimal to no side-effects. Yet, it has to be said that Phentermine is not a miracle cure.

In order to get the best results from Phen375, you’ll still need to do exercise and maintain a balanced diet in your life. Staying hydrated in your weight-loss journey will also keep your skin healthy and prevent you from falling in during your adventure.

Now we all wish we had the body of a Greek god, sculpted into all sorts of beautiful cuts and curves, but losing weight is no laughing matter. Putting in 100% of your effort in order to cut fat from the body is hard work. But, let’s be honest, even if you’re going through a healthy diet with a proper exercise plan, you might not be losing weight the way you want. In those cases, the best thing to do is ask for the help of the best weight loss pill and its name is Phentermine.

Consider Phentermine as your best buddy in the journey of weight loss. Originally introduced in the late 1950’s, it was part of a drug combo known as Fen-Phen. However, after those times, Phentermine has been available as its own individual weight loss product and it includes plenty of additional benefits.

Phentermine is part of the substituted amphetamine chemical class, a type of psycho stimulant. It’s used in the field of medicine as an appetite suppressant catered to the short-term user. Additionally, it also helps the body burn extra calories by converting them into fuel (calories).

Basically, Phentermine is used primarily by overweight and obese people who want to lose weight. It’s also regarded as a top notch weight loss pill available for purchase in the open market. Furthermore, the best aspect of Phentermine is that when it suppresses your hunger, you don’t have to worry about feeling hungry!

You’ll eventually start feeling satisfied even if you haven’t eaten large portions. Using a combination of dieting and daily exercise you can definitely lose even more weight by using Phentermine.

Listen, this weight loss pill, can help get you the bests results when compared to other products in the market. Of course, you’ll have to follow the appropriate schedule and exercise plan, but you can lose tremendous quantities of weight while utilizing Phentermine.

By itself, Phentermine can help you achieve significant goals. But, as a supplemental material to a healthy diet and exercise routine, you’ll make mountains of progress.

What about the dosage? Well, as far as dosage goes, those 37.5 milligram capsules deliver serious results. Look at any of the numerous reports from users, dosages that are lower than those will not yield enough to suppress the appetite.

Phen375 Affiliate Program

Why promote Phen375.com? By registering to market this product as an affiliate, you will be joining the ranks of super affiliates who have paved the road for others with their success stories. Weight loss and dietary supplements are part of the biggest global niche markets, expected to reach $361 billion by 2017, and with obesity on the rise, the market for people looking for a legit phentermine alternative is simply bursting at the seams! Phen375 has taken the weight loss industry by storm since 2009 and hasn’t stopped providing astonishing affiliate revenue since. Our top affiliates are converting 1 of 4 referrals and earning a commission of up to $90+ per sale.

 What’s My Verdict?

Phen375 is available on the market for as low as 1.99 a pill. The product is a top-notch supplement towards losing weight. The results have been tested and tried since the 60’s and continue to be effective to this day.  But, what do you have to do? Simply follow the steps towards a nutritionally balanced diet, mix those effects with a daily workout routine that will work up a nice sweat, and add some Phen375 into the pot. The results will leave you with a slimmer, sexier, and completely new you that will have everyone staring. People will want to know your secret and when they ask, your answer will be… Phen375.

May 1, 2018
May 1, 2018

Affiliate Summit Review

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate Summit Review

This next Affiliate Summit Review is one close to my heart as I have been attending the Affiliate Summit for over 12+ years. Affiliate marketing is a unique and enjoyable way to make money online, if you know how to do it right. While you have e-commerce websites and blog writing that are popular ways to earn money online, affiliate marketing is a highly rewarding medium.  The more sales you bring to a business which is part of the affiliate system the more money you make.

But not all affiliates are created equal and more importantly not all affiliate conferences are created equal. Affiliate Summit is one such conference with an A-list of keynote speakers, info-packed breakout sessions and exhibitors as far as the eye can see.

About Affiliate Summit

Missy Ward and Shawn Collins are behind the success of Affiliate Summit. They have over two decades of experience in affiliate marketing.

Affiliate Summit was founded in 2003 by these two affiliate marketers with the objective of providing knowledge about the current industry issues to affiliates and to foster a highly productive environment for networking.

Since its inception, Affiliate Summit has expanded its offerings to encompass Performance Marketing Summit, Affiliate Summit Social Events, GeekCast.fm, AffStat.com, ReveNews.com and FeedFront Magazine.

The company traditionally conducts two huge conferences every year (one in NYC and the other in Las Vegas) and also does occasional niche centric events which are sold out well in advance.

Who can benefit from Affiliate Summit?

Affiliate Summit offers an excellent opportunity for all people including but not limited to:

  • Individuals or companies who want to enter affiliate marketing industry and profit by attracting prospective affiliates to their affiliate program
  • Online bloggers and publishers who want to form successful partnerships
  • Managers of affiliate marketing programs who want to add to their affiliate portfolio
  • People who want to sell or buy web traffic
  • Social media handling companies
  • Experts in SEO and SEM and many more.

Advantages of Being Part of the Affiliate Summit

With attending the Affiliate Summit you can become more knowledgeable about the entire affiliate marketing niche and get to have new, unique and successful ideas for your affiliate marketing program. Some opportunities you are exposed to with Affiliate Summit events include:

Great Education Sessions That Help Pick Up New Ideas On

  • Blogging                        
  • Website promotion

Excellent opportunity to Network

Since networking is the lifeline of affiliate marketing the events at Affiliate Summit offer the right environment to kick start or enhance your affiliate marketing career. The Meet Market and Exhibit Hall are perfect for you to forge new contacts with individuals connected to various top-level companies in affiliate management.

Furthermore, there are other events and parties conducted after hours during the week that the conference is held where you will get to meet with fellow bloggers, affiliates and affiliate management people. Impromptu meetings are as effective as the formal meetings to make new contacts.

Orientation for Beginners

For beginners who attend their first ever affiliate marketing event, an orientation event is hosted by Shawn Collins, the co-founder of Affiliate Summit.

The orientation program helps newcomers to know the basics in affiliate marketing and the ways to exploit the conference to their utmost. Books and other treats are also offered at the orientation.

Useful Sessions

The sessions held during the conference aim at providing important tips on affiliate marketing that includes SEO tips for both beginners and intermediate marketers so they can do an effective optimization of web pages to top search engine rankings. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear popular bloggers’ perspective on the industry and success tips for building a branded affiliate marketing blog from scratch.

Enjoy While You Work

The events and conferences sponsored by Affiliate Summit include smashing parties that feature open bars, performances at the Affiliate Ball by superstars such as Tone Loc, Young MC, Warren G and others.

And you also get to meet popular personalities including Shoe Money, Rae Hoffman, Missy Ward, John Chow and more. The best part of it all is all industry “celebrities” are approachable and open.

Affiliate Summit East 2018

 

 

Drawbacks of Affiliate Summit

Many attendees complain about the abundance of marketers with fake or scam products being part of the event. But since Affiliate Summit is a conference that welcomes everyone interested in affiliate marketing, the presence of such affiliates is inevitable.

My Verdict

Affiliate Summit is just what a beginner or intermediate in affiliate marketing needs to gain a strong foothold in the industry. Affiliate Summit provides a wonderful networking opportunity and helps you form relationships easily.

The conference helps you get rid of your misconceptions and hesitations regarding affiliate marketing.

All in all, the various features of exhibitors and events organized by the Affiliate Summit are sure crowd pullers. For bloggers who want to make money from the popularity of their website or even for those who are just starting out on blogging, affiliate Summit provides ample opportunities they can capitalize on and reap the profits. Networking has never been so easy before thanks to Affiliate Summit’s innovative and effective conference.

“Affiliate Summit entered a new era in 2018. After so many years of being a US-centric event, we have gone global with a big splash in London this past February, and we’re headed to Singapore in October for the first Affiliate Summit in Asia. We’re very excited about expanding to other cities in the near future.” – Shawn Collins

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April 29, 2018
April 29, 2018

Freelancing From a Friggin Battleship

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Business

Freelancing From a Battleship

I am super stoked about this next post. It is about a buddy of mine who is literally serving for the US Military on a friggin battleship. We all tend to make excuses like we don’t have time or I will get to it later….well what’s your excuse now?

A freelancer is defined as a self-employed worker who isn’t committed to one particular employer. Freelancers can work through agencies or company that provide  a plethora of different jobs, alternatively, freelancing can involve associations or even websites such as Freelancer. But, what if I told you that anyone can become a freelancer? What if I said, that even people who work full-time jobs can do this job, and while it might sound unbelievable, it’s possible to freelance from anywhere… even a military ship. Yes you read correctly, a friggin military ship. His name is Emmanuel and he serves on the USS Ronald Reagan.

Freelancing offers the benefit of being able to work from anywhere in the world. Consequently, this benefit even extends to the middle of the ocean. However, working from the ocean is definitely not easy. Balancing life as a military member and a freelancer can offer a unique set of challenges. Military operations will always be a hurdle against freelance work. However, as long as you possess the drive, tenacity, and dedication, you can succeed from anywhere in the world (including the ocean).

Nevertheless, if you decide to freelance and happen to be in the military (or decide to join it eventually), here are a few concerns you’ll need to understand beforehand:

1. Job Availability

When you’re using military computers, there are certain limitations you must consider beforehand. First of all, military computers are low-grade equipment. Jobs like illustration, programming, web design, acting aren’t available due to the memory and graphical constraints along with poor internet connectivity. Secondly, Government computers aren’t able to handle the sort of memory intensive jobs these types of jobs require and you’ll be setting yourself up for failure if you take the offers. Finally, your availability is limited to jobs where you can upload diminutive packets of data that don’t require you to use Universal Serial Buses (USB) as using these will lock your computer.

2. Internet Hours

Ordinarily, having access to the internet is a privilege taken for granted. Consequently, we’ve been spoiled by the readily available 4G and free Wi-Fi provided by stores to the point that we forget this isn’t the case for everyone. In a ship there is only a certain amount of time when the internet is open for regular use. However, If you’re trying to do any sort of freelance work while underway, those hours are your best shot for success. Otherwise, you’re stuck with only a few white-listed pages such as Wikipedia and anything owned by Google (you can do searches, but not enter the sites).

3. Mercy of the Green Sheet

On a military ship, your schedule is dictated by various documents including the infamous “Green Sheet”. On a favorable day, the Green Sheet will not impact your workload and you’ll have a few hours after work to dedicate to writing. If you’re having a lousy day, expect to get little to none freelance work completed as you’ll be working past the regular hours (14 on a relaxed day). Your availability is always dependent on the Green Sheet. However, this is not the only enemy of freelancers on the ship, there are certainly worse things out there…

4. Bandwidth Condition

Bandwidth Conditions refer to a time when the internet is restricted beyond normal hours. It could be hours, or maybe even days, at times it can extend past a week without hearing or seeing anything about your families and friends. Sailors don’t know when these restrictions are going to be lifted and if you have a deadline to meet, expect a dock in your pay.  Bandwidth Conditions affect everyone on the ship and while they’re normally not instituted, when they are applicable, it’s a nightmare. It’s important you never overreach your capabilities while underway.

5. Don’t Overextend Yourself

A key aspect for all hopeful freelancers who want to work from a ship is to never take on more than they can handle. Certain contracts offer more freedom than others and if you’re lucky, you’ll end up finding jobs that don’t interfere with one another. By spacing out your contracts you’ll allow yourself ample time to work on one job without scrambling to finish another. If you find yourself exceeding your workload capacity, it’s best to cut ties with the least profitable or more demanding ones as numerous smaller jobs can eventually yield equal or greater rewards in the long run.

6. Befriend Your Employer

A friendly working relationship with your employer will make your life incredibly easier. Finding a contract with a person you can “click” with will ultimately result in job that will provide satisfaction to both parties. Ensure you are as amicable and cordial as possible with everyone who’s a potential employer, but even this will not guarantee a positive working relationship. Additionally, If you find yourself butting heads with an employer, finish your job with them first and close out the contract. You’ll save yourself the heartbreak in the long run even if they do pay well.

7. Use Your Unique Experience to Fuel Your Work

Military members have the unique privilege of seeing the world through special lenses. From port visits to gun ranges, and even displays of artillery fire while underway, military members experience events that most regular civilians will never dream of witnessing. Using your unique experiences can help you write, and even inspire some of your other freelance work.  But, do be careful of what you share with others.

8. Use Cautious Judgment When Writing

Sharing these unique experiences with others is amazing. However, there are stories and experiences that sailors aren’t allowed to share while freelancing. The military has specific rules on what can and can’t be said outside the military. If you break these rules, you risk not only losing your security clearance, your job and potentially your freedom. By being cautious, you’ll save yourself the eventual heartbreak. Keep the topics simple, and never discuss something that could be used against you in a court of law.

9. Write All the Time

Keep a notepad on you at all times. If you suddenly come up with an idea that sounds valuable, write it down. Stop whatever it is you’re doing at that moment and take notes of your thoughts. This will allow you to focus on later writings without having to scramble for inspiration. Furthermore, by allowing yourself to write at any given time, you’re also practicing the craft and reading the notes at a later point will allow you to edit them before typing.

Conclusively, it’s fair to say that freelancing from a ship is harder than most places in the world. Limited job availability, restricted internet access, insane working hours and a multitude of situations that can cause “Bandwidth Condition” are just a few of the hurdles a sailor faces when freelancing. But, by ensuring that you never bite off more than you can chew, you’ll always have a steady supply of work. Making friends with your bosses means that they’ll be more likely to work with your uncertain schedule and mysterious vanishings when Bandwidth Conditions are applicable.

Remember that you have unique experiences that most people will be interested in hearing, and you can provide a perspective that only 10% of the population will relate to. Exercising careful judgment means you’ll never land yourself in hot water or under investigation from the Navy Crimes Investigation Service, and by writing all the time you’ll always have a steady supply of materials for work. At the end of the day, freelancing is challenging work, but with some tenacity and dedication, you’ll always find success.

 

 

April 27, 2018
April 27, 2018

7 Tips to Building a Global Community for Your Business

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Business

Have you ever wanted to start your own business, to create, market, sell, and build a following of loyal consumers who will purchase and advertise your products? These days, it’s more possible than ever to start your dream job by simply taking the right steps to market your product! However, you’re not the first person to have tried starting your own business, success stories exist all over the world and yours could be one in the making. You could be the creator of the next big thing, yet it takes more than just zealous tenacity to start a business, you’ll need charisma, luck, and the backing of a strong global community to ensure the ultimate success.

Let’s talk about businesses first.  Starting a business requires more than just a good name for your company; you’re going to need to understand taxes, registrations with the local and state government, bank accounts, permits and a strong will. It might sound complicated, but the reality is that starting out is only step one, and these are actually the most rudimentary of processes.

 

The aforementioned steps have already been laid out for you and the information is completely at your disposal. However, just because you started a business, it doesn’t mean people will start purchasing your product right off the bat. No, it’s when you start marketing yourself properly and letting others do the speaking for you that you’ll truly be successful. To reach the ultimate success you need the power of globalization!

But, how do you give your brand the recognition it so richly deserves? Take a look at these seven methods which have stood the test of time for successful startups similar to yours!

1.    Look for an Audience (Especially in Social Media)

Community Consultant, Mike Handy has been helping out startups for years. His advice is to find groups of users who are already interested in whatever services you’re offering. When your users start spreading the word and talking about the service on social media such as Facebook or Twitter, you know you’re on the right path.

Once communities have started to form, they’ll slowly bring in members from their own inner circles and eventually it will grow on its own. Remember, that the majority of consumers will trust the word of their friends over the word of an online advertisement.

2.    Know Your Audience Personally

It doesn’t matter how many followers you have, if your audience isn’t spreading the word, you won’t reach their hearts and minds. By searching for people who are actively talking about your product, and engaging them in direct conversation you’ll reach a much wider audience.

Don’t rush to reach the summit by building an enormous base right off the bat. Instead, play the long game because every community has an awkward phase and yours will not be any different. By continuing to engage the members you’ll eventually get through it. Once the members start discussing the product among each other, you’ll know you’re on the right path.

3.    Connections

Never underestimate the power of your own friends and acquaintances when starting a community. By asking for their help in starting out, you’ll already have some ground for growing your community. Use everything at your disposal. The CEO of Social Fresh Justin Keith, actually found success by partnering with conferences and managed to grow from their already established audience.

4.    Think Social Media!

If you want people in your group to share your product, facilitate it for them. If they sign-up for your website, include a box for a newsletter.  Asking them to follow you on social media as part of the process always nearly works and provide opportunities for them to share with their friends and family. It’s surprising to see the amount of people who share your services simply because you asked.

5.    Be Creative with Your Company

Starting out is scary, but it comes with its own set of advantages.  Because when you have a small community, you can try being creative without angering a large group of people. Take your chances while the risks are minimal because when you have nothing to lose the only direction to go is upwards. This is your time to be as creative as possible.

6.    Have Fun

Think of your favorite brands in the market, are they boring or funny? Ever heard of the Wendy’s Twitter Account? Or the Banana Bunker? Their stories are marked by how funny and engaging they are with their user base. Wendy’s Twitter has some sick burns, and the Banana Bunker was amusing by how masterfully they navigated through a series of loaded questions.

When you build your brand, make it as engaging as possible. Create a voice and a character to go along with it and people will follow. By creating a page that is quirky and amusing, you’ll get members eager to share the experience with others and you can’t beat free advertisement.

7.    Account for Everything

Tracking all the changes helps in achieving your goals. The data you gather through these efforts will tell a story, and you have to listen to it well. Communities that are actively engaging with one another are going to provide you with all the information needed to succeed. Every victory, no matter how small is still one step towards success and you have to account for all of it. This is your baby, own it!

At the end of the day your audience will respond to you based on how you reach out to them. A happy community is a productive one and through them you’ll reach an even bigger audience. Your friends and family can help you reach the summit, but you’ll need to maximize on your resources. Social media websites have created a great platform from which you can start finding your niche, and they’ll certainly pave your way to success. But, remember that ultimately it’s your company and you’re the one responsible for making it as impactful as possible, have fun, be creative and don’t forget to always account for everything!

This generation born digital, will have a profound impact on social behavior and how we conduct business. Globalization is here and if you are not taking advantage, you have already lost. – Ricky Ahuja

April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018

Express Revenue Review: Things You Need to Know

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Affiliate Marketing

Are you a seasoned affiliate marketer looking for an effective way to manage multiple websites and campaigns while making the most money possible? Are you a fairly recent affiliate marketer who sometimes feels discouragement over the workload or slow sales while your campaigns are still in their beginning stage? Are you looking to party at the hottest clubs in Vegas? Are you a busy entrepreneur or product owner looking for a strong network of affiliates to help promote your products and services to the widest possible audience? Let me tell you about my guys (and girls) over at Express Revenue.

This Express Revenue Review takes a peek into the inner workings of Express Revenue, a performance based cpa affiliate network that connects advertisers and website publishers in ways that allow both affiliate marketers and merchant companies to succeed together in their advertising and sales goals.

Express Revenue was founded by both affiliate marketers and advertisers with seasoned experience in the industry. Heck, the owner was just a kid when I first met him (to be fair, he is still a kid compared to me). They wanted to create a solution that eased the tracking of marketing campaigns, connected advertisers with the best possible affiliate marketers and brought the right kinds of campaigns to niche market websites.

Its goal: to create an environment where both advertisers and website publishers could grow together. In essence, Express Revenue works as an advertising campaign hub, which simplifies the process of finding the best possible matches between advertisers and publishers. Because both advertisers and publishers benefit when the affiliate marketer thrives, finding ways to promote website publisher growth was a top priority.

How does Express Revenue work?

Express Revenue is completely fee-free.  There’s no sign-up cost, and there are no hidden fees. For a publisher looking to grow, this makes signing up a very low-risk investment with the possibility of high payouts. Sign up, choose a campaign, and start promoting.

Express Revenue is a performance-based company. This means that advertisers don’t pay fees, either. They’re only charged for commissions on sales and leads that are generated by the publishers—and they only pay those commissions after the leads and sales are already generated.

There are a wide variety of campaign types on Express Revenue, ranging from display, mobile, e-mail campaigns to native content and lead generation. Express Revenue also boasts one of the largest selections of campaigns, and exclusive and owned campaigns, which means all publishers will most likely campaigns that meets their needs and niche.

What kind of support does Express Revenue provide to help website publishers grow their affiliate marketing businesses?

 Express Revenue has several features that make it easy for both experienced publishers and newbies to grow their sites. Consider the following:

Express Revenue has its own proprietary tracking software

Because the company founders knew and understood the inner workings of the industry, they worked with a private software development company to create a software that would meet the needs of both advertisers and publishers. Including the most used and required features in a simple easy manner. It’s been tested over years of use.

For a publisher running multiple websites, having the ability to track campaigns and split-test sources in the same system can free up time for even more campaign management, and help identify the most profitable sources.

Ultimately, this frees up time to build up websites and write great content that will increase sales and lead generation even further.

Express Revenue provides support with a dedicated account manager

Both publishers and advertisers are assigned a dedicated account manager for support. The dedicated account manager will be available for questions, tips, and support daily. The account manager can help with issues like reviewing performance, optimizing advertising campaigns, planning and starting new projects and acting as a sounding board for ideas and feedback.

The account manager monitors metrics like conversion rate, retention rate, and EPC. Besides being able to provide valuable feedback to a publisher, they’re able to watch for fraud and help prevent Express Revenue’s users from getting taken advantage of.

Wide variety of choices

Express Revenue offers publishers an extensive library of advertising campaigns to choose from, including campaigns that are exclusive to Express Revenue. From Credit Repair, Dating, Crypto, Health, Insurance, and more, Express Revenue has your vertical, and can create a custom campaign for your vertical.

This works in reverse, too, allowing advertisers to handpick top publishers from the long list of affiliate marketers using the site.

What kind of compensation is provided for affiliate marketers?

This is an area where Express Revenue really shines. Because its founders understand the scaling capabilities of there publishers, they worked to make regular payments a reality. Weekly payments, and sometimes even faster is not a problem.

The company provides competitive rate matches on a cost-per-action basis. If a publisher knows of a better rate with another company, Express Revenue will work to match it or beat it.

Payments are made through AHC/wire, PayPal, or by check—whatever suits the publisher’s preference.

Incentives for publishers who work hard to bring in sales and leads

As an incentive to publishers to continue growing their websites, Express Revenue rewards publishers who generate more volume. For campaigns with high volume, the CPA payouts will increase and your account manager will ensure payments are made more quickly and on faster terms. Basically, the more volume and scaling potential there is, the more money there is to make.

Express Revenue also hosts several performance contests to help publishers stay motivated to building businesses and working on campaigns. From small contests, to larger contests, such as some that are tiered by revenue, and the highest performing publishers can win large prizes like cruises, travel packages, and a Private Jet membership!

Publishers can access contests from their dashboard once they’re logged into Express Revenue. All contests are network-wide.

My Verdict

For publishers, Express Revenue could very well be a game changer.

Simply having a custom tracking software with all the tools needed to succeed, and the ability to have access to a multitude of campaigns in one spot makes signing up worthwhile. And since there are no fees, there’s virtually no risk. Because it works the opposite direction for advertisers finding publishers to work with, this looks like a win-win situation from all sides.

“Express Revenue was made by Advertisers and Publishers, which allows ER to constantly adapt to industry trends, and provide you, our users, with the tools needed to stay cutting-edge and ahead of the curve” – Jake Kauffman, CEO Express Revenue

The payment features and incentives make Express Revenue particularly appealing for publishers over other CPA Networks. Cash flow, fast communication, having high rates, and fast payments can make or break a campaign. Five out of five stars here—we’re impressed.

Express Revenue has made the game of advertising a game everyone can win so join now by clicking the link below.

April 6, 2018
April 6, 2018

ShareASale Affiliate Program Review: Things You Need to Know

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Affiliate Marketing

Are you an affiliate marketer constantly looking for new affiliate networks where you can find some highly converting offers in your niche? Or are you searching for affiliate networks to find new untapped niches to build your next winning campaigns?

Are you a product owner who is looking for a reliable affiliate network to find hungry affiliates who are always looking for good products to sell and earn their commissions?

In this article, we will talk about one of the biggest affiliate networks in the industry which you can join today for your affiliate marketing needs, may it be for earning commission as an affiliate or get help to sell your product as a merchant.

The network we will talk about here is, ShareASale (now a part of Awin), an affiliate network founded in the year of 2000. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States; ShareASale has thousands of offers and products listed on its website, out of which you can definitely find some golden nuggets to promote and make some good money from it.

ShareASale with its best customer support team active all round the clock, helps all of its affiliates and merchants to earn the best possible money out of their traffic.

How does ShareASale help its merchants?

  •  ShareASale has a training tool, ‘Welcome kit’, which takes the merchants through a series of checklists and how-to-do concepts for a period of four weeks. This program is amazingly beneficial for all product owners or merchants to get started with the platform and make the best out of it.
  •  ShareASale provides a report to its merchants from time-to-time which helps them know about the areas where they need to pay more attention for better growth of their business on ShareASale.
  •  ShareASale conducts monthly webinars which covers advanced aspects of selling products by merchants and help them boost their sales as well as enhance their expertise of selling their products on the platform.
  •  ShareASale provides their merchants with ‘Best Practices Series’ which are basically PDF files with tips and resources regarding FAQs about the platform.

 

 

 

How does ShareASale do its best for the affiliates?

  •  ShareASale gives special priority to the growth of its affiliates by deploying a team of experts who are active all the time to help the affiliates with their queries and needs.
  •  They understand how difficult it can be for the affiliates to find the best winning products out of more than 3000 products on their platform and so, they help their affiliates by recommending the best products to promote in their niche, which saves huge amount of time for the affiliates.
  •  Affiliates can easily take advantage of the affiliate marketing classes, newsletters, webinars etc. to learn more about different aspects of affiliate marketing and getting deeper into them.
  •  Monthly interviews are conducted by ShareASale for its affiliates so that they can show the affiliates how to better use their tools to optimize their campaigns.

 

 

 

What’s so great about ShareASale?

Now, let us talk about the technologies deployed by ShareASale which makes it a great affiliate network.

  •  The tracking of ShareASale works completely in real-time which means you will be able to see your clicks and sales as soon as they occur. You don’t have to wait for the system to sync and show it.
  •  Merchants can easily create different affiliate groups by the use of ‘tags’ based on certain criteria and easily manage them by sending group based newsletters, coupons, bonuses etc.
  •  ShareASale Merchant API makes it possible for the merchants to easily void or edit transactions in real time, setting up recurring commissions, approve or declines requests from affiliates automatically based their own criteria and more.
  •  Are you a merchant with many stores? Have no worries, ShareASale got you covered with its finest feature using which you can easily setup different stores within the same account but set different commissions for each of the stores. You can even upload creatives in different store categories for the affiliates. Also, all the clicks and sales reports are shown in different categories to the corresponding affiliates.
  •  The strong affiliate API provided by ShareASale makes it possible for the affiliates to view their stats in real time without any delay, find niche relevant products by searching certain keywords and also to find new banners from the merchants as soon as they are uploaded by the merchants.
  • Affiliates can easily create custom deep affiliate links to promote in their marketing campaigns which makes it possible for them to send the traffic to certain product pages and promote winning products individually from a store. This optimization feature alone increases the earnings of affiliates by huge extent. There is also an optional feature, ‘SocialBar’, which helps the visitors to share the affiliate links with their friends and family on different social media platforms and by email.

My Verdict

Anyone looking forward to join a reliable affiliate network to take the sales at their store to the next level, ShareASale is definitely worth a shot!

ShareASale has products in all possible niches to promote and they will certainly have products for your niche as well. The only key here is to keep the traffic very targeted in a particular niche so that you can sell products in that niche to that small audience and make some decent commission, followed by scaling it up for different niches.

All in all, ShareASale with all of its strong features is undoubtedly one of the best affiliate programs we came across over the years.

January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018

What’s the Bitcoin Frenzy All About? We Break It Down

Author By Ricky Ahuja Categories Business, Life Lessons

Until recently, most people have heard something about Bitcoin, but after this fall, everyone knows about it. Since the second half of September, the price for a single unit of Bitcoin has gone up nearly five times. From around $3000 on average, it has jumped to almost $17,000.

All of this happened within a three month period and, compared to January, when a single Bitcoin cost $800, the jump is huge. The news about this gigantic spike in value has made a lot of people pay attention and many of them are also jumping in, looking to invest.

The first ever crypt-index fund was opened, where adequate investors can trade with Bitcoins legitimately and now, a lot of people who were reluctant before are looking at the possibility of investing in Bitcoin and trading it. However, is it really smart to invest in Bitcoin? We break it down for you.

Cryptocurrency, what was it again?

This is a digital currency generated by a computer and it has encryptions that make it secure. They cannot be found in physical form. At their core, cryptocurrencies are code and nothing else. Still, this doesn’t mean that they aren’t valuable.

Bitcoin is the most well-known cryptocurrency and it was created in 2009. However, there are many other cryptocurrencies that have showed up on the market since then and one of the mentionable ones includes Litecoin that also had amazing growth in 2017 (over 7,000 percent).

Don’t rush into investing before knowing these things

Even though there is a lot of potential, like with any other investment, there are risks and you need to understand them in order to make a sensible investment. First of all, no cryptocurrency is backed by any government and they are all decentralized.
While others feel that this is a downside, others think that that this is what’s good about them as there are no banks involved and people can transfer Bitcoins whenever they want, while at the same time having the option to do this anonymously.

Still, no regulatory institution regulates its value if it rises or drops suddenly. Additionally, cryptocurrencies don’t have intrinsic value, meaning that their price is determined by how much people are currently willing to give for it. Cryptocurrencies don’t pay dividends, neither do they generate income.

This is why extreme value swings like the ones we have been witnessing recently are possible.

Is investing in cryptocurrency in long-term a thing?

It’s still too early to discuss long-term investing in digital currencies. There isn’t any long historical data like with the stock market and it’s impossible to make a good analysis of trends. Still, there are already people who are worried about the possibility of hitting a bubble.

Should you invest in any cryptocurrency?

It is possible to buy any cryptocurrency using various exchanges. Still, before you make such a move, make sure that you’ve set aside a sum that you don’t really need when it comes to your life quality. If you are investing, make sure that you will in no way be in danger if you lose the money you invested.

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