Hi, Casey Gentles here and I want to thank you for visiting my blog. 
Hey Folks,
Wazzup, How You Doing?
I am doing great so far. Today I just want to give you a brief update and some ideas as well as tips with regards to what I am doing. Also at the end of the post I will give you and update with regards to my earnings so far.
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Enough Chit Chat …….
In my last post, I told you about some of my plans to get to my goal by the end of the year. One of my main technique is Article Marketing. Now I have been testing a lot of stuff (and still testing) to know exactly what I want to achieve. So here is it:
In order to reach $80,000 by December 31st, I would have to be averaging a minimum of $223 per day. Now when I look at the products that I have been promoting or plan to promote, they average out to be about $25 per sale. So the number I will be working with is $25 per sale.
So $223/25 = 8.92 ==> 9 sales per day.
So how do I plan to achieve that with articles?
Looking at it now, it seems as if it will be so easy lol but we all now that theory never works out as is in practice. So things will differ and I will have to change some stuff in accordance.
So for now here is my plan:
For each of the niches I am in, I will try to get at least 5 Articles for a highly searched competitive keywords on the first page of Google while still targeting long tailed keywords with other articles. However, I will focus more on back linking the main articles until they hit the first page of Google.
Yes you read right!
After doing some testing, I realize that if you put in the work you can achieve anything. Think about it, all you need to do is a little more work than your competitor and you can achieve much. (Now just remember that this is not Gospel so don’t take my word for it - I will be testing and keeping you updated along the way so you will know what works for me).
Because that is where the money is. Over the last few months, I have had some articles hitting the first page of Google for some competitive keywords and the results were amazing. So if you hit the right spot with the right keywords, I will be able to make my goal.(Too bad I allowed those articles to fade away :( and have to start over again.)
Article Marketing Tips:
Having an article on the first page means nothing if you/I cannot convert that traffic into cash.
Understand what I am saying?
That means, you need to spend some time and get the article done properly. I have always heard a lot of people saying they can get and article done in 5- 10 minutes. Good for them! I say, if you have spend more time to get your article done properly then do it. To be honest, I am guilty of telling people to rush out an article but things and times have changed. Please spend the time to write high quality articles that not only grab your readers but also make them take action to do whatever you want.
1. Start Out With Good Titles - Ask yourself these questions: Why Should someone read your article? What makes your article stands out from the next person? Does your article title speaks to a burning desire of your prospects?
All in all, your article titles should aim to provide a solution to whatever problem your prospects have. That means, if someone searched for your keywords and your article comes up on the first page of the search engines let’s say in position #3, they should click yours first because of the pull you have on them.
2. Have A Good Description - Most of the article directories allows you to have a description for your articles. Your description should be captivating as well. I recommend it be a summary of your article - more like an abstract. You see most of the time your articles comes up the search engines often take the description from your articles to show up under the titles. (Not always though). So whenever this happens, it also increases your click through rate.
3. Speak To One Person In Your Article Body - Instead of trying to appealing to everyone, try to focus on one person who may be having the problem you are addressing. Also be creative in your writing, tell stories, refer to movies or whatever you can do to keep your audience on your article. This is very important because if you lose one person that is a potential sale. You aim is to have your readers reading through until they reach your resource box where they can click over to your money pages to finalize the sale.
4. Have A Strong Call To Action In Your Resource Box - This is where you will invite your prospects over to your website/money pages. Be creative, don’t copy or follow someone else because their resource may not necessarily work for you. Just remember if you have your reader all the way down to your resource box then you have done good so far. You just need to continue flowing and help them make a smooth transition over to your site.
As I said earlier, article marketing will be one of my main techniques to get to my goal. As I go along, I will give you some tips as to what works for me and what doesn’t. I will try to be as detailed as possible so that you may get as much benefit as possible to help you achieve your income goal as well.
Earning Update To Date:
The following stats are up until January 14, 2010.
Paypal Earnings - $138.25
Adsense Earnings - $17.56
Neverblue Affiliate Network: $120
Clickbank Network: $1,869.90
Total Earning so far 2010 = $2,145.40
Target Remaining: $77,854.60
Days Remaining: 350
As you can see, I am behind at the moment. However, I am not worried about it because all my plan has not yet gone into action. Stay tuned, more stuff will be coming your way very soon. BTW Don’t For Get To Leave A Comment 
Have a great day
January 15, 2010
Hi Casey,
This post has given me alot of encouragement; and some great tips, too! I will definitely be implementing these in my article marketing; starting today!
Don’t worry about being behind, though….you’ll more than make up later on!
Keep on keeping on!
Yani
January 15, 2010
Casey - Great post, I’m looking forward to seeing this year unfold - for the both of us!
David.
January 15, 2010
Alright Casey
Happy new year my friend.
Very nice post great tips, great advice. very cool to plan.
I love it when guys document their progress for everyone to see.
Speak soon mate
cheers
Marcus
January 15, 2010
Yani* - Thanks for your word of encouragement really appreciate it.
David* - Thanks mate I also wish you the best on your goals as well.
Marcus* - Marcus, long time no see man. I hope everything is going great. Thanks for the comment and I hope 2010 be the year for all of us to shine
January 15, 2010
Good stuff casey! I have no doubt that this will work for you!
January 15, 2010
Hey Shane thanks for your words of encouragements man I really appreciate it. All the best to you as well.
January 15, 2010
Hi Casey, this is great stuff! Is your focus still on primarily clickbank promotion? i have tried over and over again with clickbank and i cant get it to convert for me.
January 15, 2010
Wow, that is a great goal dude and i believe you can achieve it.
Good luck.
January 15, 2010
Amber* - hey thanks for stopping by. Well I am not only focused on clickbank but at the moment it gets the larger bulk of income. I will diverse though (can’t keep all my eggs in one basket)
Jay* - thanks mate I will try my best to
January 15, 2010
Great goals Casey and wonderfully written out plan of action. Love It!!
January 15, 2010
Hey Casey. Good luck with your goal. I also have a similar goal from my IM. I’m way behind you on results so far, but its only 15 days in. I have pretty much the exact same plan you do. It’s a proven system. That’s what’s great about it. Hopefully in January 2011, I can come down to Jamaica and buy you a celebority beer =)
I look forward to seeing your progress.
January 15, 2010
I am up to the challenge and started out well this year but I don’t thik I’ll be able to hit $80,000 if I keep up my lazy work ethic. If I create a couple more sites in other niches and get them to page 1, then I’ll be able to achieve that goal of $80 grand.
January 15, 2010
Trish* - Thanks for stopping by I really appreciate. I will try my best to achieve my goals.
Travis* - Thanks man, now you got me wanting that beer lol. Plus you can get some nice jerk chicken down here in Ja. Take your whole family
January 15, 2010
I am on a similar mission, but my goal is to get to $118.77 per day! I still have a little ways to go, but I made about $1000 last month. Good luck to you!
January 15, 2010
Hi Casey,
I’m very impressed. Thank you for those helpful tips. Now if I could only figure out how to make $2k a month on Clickbank, that would make a huge difference for me. Any advice is welcome and appreciated.
Bob
January 15, 2010
Hey Casey,
Nice one for being so open.
I have been checking out your content for a while now and I have seen nothing but great value and honest help.
My focus is in the home business niche but you have opened my eyes to many other niches from an affiliate perspective that I have been profitable with using some of your tips.
So respect! and when I visit my family back in JA one day I owe you a Red Stripe! 
Wayne Vassell
January 15, 2010
Are you going to be building backlinks to your articles on the article directories or articles on your own websites?
January 15, 2010
Louis* I will be doing both. Nothing sweeter than having several spots on the first page
January 15, 2010
Casey, I’ve been reading your blog for a while but I haven’t commented before. I just have to say that I love your positive attitude. Your blog is one of the most uplifting IM blogs that I’ve seen.
Good luck on your goal!
Warren
January 15, 2010
Casey,
I have to say that you are one of the most honest marketers out there. I mean $80,000 a year would be a great achievement! I am personally trying to get to $100 a day with clickbank and using article marketing to get there. I know it is just a matter of time. Thanks for the tips and encouragement!
January 15, 2010
Hi Casey,
Thanks for the tips and step by steps. Article writing works. You can promote anything with it. Your info you are providing, if someone were to follow along, they could make money too.
Ernesto
January 15, 2010
Hi Casey great to see you posting your results and goals keep it going i think you you break a 100 for others take a page from casey set your goals and break it down best of luck, we make make our luck by taking action
January 15, 2010
Casey,
I really appreciate your openness about your earnings. That is really encouraging to someone as new to IM as me. I wish more people would share like you do. Thanks so much!
Mark
January 16, 2010
Casey, Thanks for the update! I’ve been away for awhile working on other things so I’m a little behind. But it’s good to you out trying to lend us a hand. I find your info to very helpful. I’m hoping I can start generating more revenue this year. Will be watching great anticipation for your (& my) success!
Cheers,
Tom
January 16, 2010
Hey Casey, cool post & a great, positive start to the year. Thanks for your inspirational work (like giving away your internet marketing guide … not sure if it’s still free … it shouldn’t be And thanks for sharing your goals and results.
This can be a lonely job so it’s nice to hear so much positive stuff from a real person.
Goodluck hitting that $80K
January 16, 2010
Hey Casey,
Saw you stopped by my blog and wanted to come on over and say hi.
You are doing great things and your goal is very attainable. Keep at it and as I always say, “Failure is NOT an option!” I wish you the best of luck in 2010 and let us make this the best year of SUCCESS with many more to follow.
Your Marketing Comrade,
Johnathan Hayes
http://www.johnathanhayes.com
January 16, 2010
Hi Casey,
Bl**dy good post!
Thought I’d pop by after you came over to my blog - I have to say I didn’t expect to find such a good blog! - very pleasantly surprised
Good luck with your goals, and don’t worry about getting behind so soon -
“The quicker you get behind - The more time you have to catch up!” …lol
Warm Regards
Randy
http://www.RandolfSmith.com
January 16, 2010
Hi Casey
Wow…..not too many people are as open when it comes to earnings!!
I’m just wondering what your backlinking techniques are - that would be interesting.
Keep at it and just believe!!
James
January 17, 2010
that’s right, go to where the money is.
January 17, 2010
Hey Casey,
I may be repeating everything as said above, but it is soooooo refreshing to see detailed information of your goals and sharing true results, amazing.
I am sure you’ll go past the $80k mark, no problem. Awesome.
Be back soon!
Sean
January 17, 2010
boy I have a goal to do $4000 a month in income from my blog and I realized reading your post that it is not going to be so easy.
I write fairly easily but then you have to do all the other stuff and where do you get the time. Ezine articles has sooo many articles how do you ever stand out and then the back links.
Good luck to you. I will follow along to see if I cna get some tips to help me achieve my goals. Thanks for sharing.
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January 18, 2010
Hey loving the way you have committed yourself to this.
every body that starts in this game thinks they can make money over night.
This is a real business and needs hard work to get the ball rolling.
once money starts coming in thats when you see the results of that work
keep up the good work
January 20, 2010
Hey Casey
I am so impressed. I love the way that you have planned everything and given yourself a target. I have never written an article before.
That is my target next to write an article with backlinks.
I certain you will achieve your target. I am going to write down my targets to achieve this year. I have them in my head and little notes written down but seeing them online is just so much more real.
Its a very informative website and I sure that I will learn new things everytime I visit.
Cheers
Kerie
January 21, 2010
Hey Casey!
Wow what a plan! Great job on achieving what you have done so far. Lot of great tips. I tried google adsense one time and I made like $5.04 cents in like to months. It wasn’t even enough to fill my gas tank.
I recently took down all my affiliate link ads in my side bar. They just weren’t working so I just felt why have them there if no one is clicking. I feel like I need to find something that fits with what I am writing about. I am thinking of a couple of things but not sure right now.
I look forward to following your progress on your plan.
Good Luck!
Jim
