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Niche Store Writer Now Available

elliott — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:26 +0000

I’m pleased to announce that you can now purchase the much talked about and anticipated Niche Store Writer software! I can tell you that this software is simply amazing!

If you haven’t seen my previous post about the Niche Store Writer to create content quickly and easily for your BANS sites, you need to read it! This software will speed up the development of your BANS sites, improve your keywords while providing great and unique content.

Head on over and get your copy of Niche Store Writer and let me know what you think!

BANS Niche Store Content Writer

elliott — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:51:34 +0000

If you are like me and have been using Build A Niche Store (BANS) to create eBay affiliate stores, you know one of the toughest and time consuming parts is creating the content to go on each page. Especially if your site has more than just two or three store pages! I had tried a couple of content rewriters and tried using some PLR articles and rewriting them by hand, myself, but they just didn’t work and still took a long time to complete.

I have found a product that is a content writer and it is perfect for BANS users. I want to share some of the features of this easy to use software with you.

The software is called the Niche Store Writer. You probably haven’t heard of it. It’s a new program that is almost ready for launch next week to everyone. I just happen to have reviewed this and I can tell you that I feel that it will blow any content writer software away! Why?

Most content writer software has problems sounding like it’s from a real human. Niche Store Writer doesn’t. It allows you to create keyword focused content that is unique content for the search engines. The content created reads naturally and it is easy to format.

You’re probably thinking “Yeah right! I’ve tried them all before! And they all SUCK!”. So, what makes Niche Store Writer different from all the rest?

It was created by an avid BANS user. Since it was created by a BANS user, he knows that most of the BANS users aren’t proficient in php or complex coding. Some of the content rewriters can get pretty confusing! So, if you can operate Word or another word processor program, you can use this.

Take a look at some of the screenshots of this program!

The simple template page will allow you to create your own template, copy one in or even load from a file. You can then “edit” the words to allow placement of your particular keywords.

Here is where you input your keywords to create your unique articles. Can you see the potential already? Just plug in a few keywords, run it and you have endless content for a ton of sites!

The preview page allows you to see your produced content. I really love the Keyword Density feature to help you avoid setting off the Google Spam filters. Nice thinking!

The HTML editor will allow you to create the bold or emphasized keywords and heading tags also. Really nice and simple to use.

The full preview page is a neat feature that will show you what the content will look like on your site. Now all you do is save it and plug it in!

So, what do you think? I was really impressed with how simple it is, the layout, and how easy it will be to create a simple basic template that I can use on all of my BANS sites.

The sad part is that it isn’t ready to be released, yet. The official product launch will be next week. I will be posting a link on this site in a new post when it is ready, so if you haven’t subscribed to my RSS feed, you might consider doing that. I hope you are as excited as I am about this product, and I can tell you that it rocks! Now, off to update a ton of content!

5 Tips to Refocus on Your Writing

elliott — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:24:20 +0000

photo by patator

One of the problems that most bloggers face from time to time is writers block. You’ve probably experienced it before yourself. With so much information and so many blogs out there that deal with topics like how to make money online, affiliate marketing tips, how to increase your RSS subscribers and the like, it’s no wonder why a brain cramp can paralyze your writing.

So how do you free up your mind to find topics to write about? Here are 5 simple tips to try yourself and see if they help your writing style and prevent writers block.

Don’t watch T.V.

This might seem like a simple one, or a hard one, but having distractions such as a television in the background can really take your focus away from writing. I have found myself in the middle of an article only to realize that I am drawn away from my thoughts and anxiously awaiting for the next commercial, news story, or scene on Desperate Housewives.

By turning off the television, I have found it a lot easier to focus on my writing and I can get things done more quickly without distraction or interruption now. If you need some type of background noise because things are too quiet, try turning on a fan, or some music. But, be careful what type of music you listen to.

Relax with quiet music

I used to listen to the heavy metal and loud pop music that is popular. I guess as I have grown older I can tell when I get to hyped up. By hyped up, I mean I can feel like I have had 3 or 4 cups of coffee. I would get really anxious and loose concentration quite often if I was listening to music with rapid beats, loud lyrics or something that would make me flash back to my teen years (ah, those were the days!).

I have come to find that classical music really helps. You might be thinking that your music is the best and your write fine listening to it. That’s great and if it works for you, more power to you. But, if you are finding that even music causes a distraction, find a classical music station on the radio and give it a try. See if it makes a difference with your writing.

You are what you eat

The old saying goes “You are what you eat” and that is so true! In this day of meals and snacks loaded with preservatives and high fat content, you can not only pack on the pounds, but really get run down.

A recent article on problogger.com discusses the 7 Unhealthy Eating Habits of Unproductive Bloggers and it is worth the read.

Unless you are active away from the computer, you can easily pack on the pounds by eating junk food and fast food. The best recommendation is to eat small and more frequent meals that are healthy. If you want snacks during the day, try some fruit or vegetable slices.

Oh, also put down that cola…way to much sugar!

Shake your rump

If you are like me, the mind can only withstand what the rear can endure. If you sit for long periods of time, take a break!

The best thing to do is to get up and take a 5 or 10 minute walk around the house or office, get a drink of water, or do some stretches. Stretching can increase blood flow and loosen up tight muscles. Another aspect to pay attention to is good body posture. Sitting up straight, proper hand positions, not gripping the mouse to tightly, and screen angle are just a few items that can really make a difference.

If you are interested in learning more of these tips and other statistics, check out Workout4Bloggers as it is a neat site with lots of great tips and information.

Stop reading and researching

This one will sit well, I’m sure. I can hear it now, you’re probably thinking to yourself “But I need to get my daily dose of suchandsuch.com or I’ll die!”. Well, you probably won’t die, but I know that having computer withdrawals can be painful. Trust me, just ask my wife how I get!

One of the biggest distractions that I am facing right now is that I am reading to many blogs and spending to much time away from my sites. I have lost focus on what I am trying to do, and accomplish with not only ejcross.com, but a couple of other sites that I am working on right now.

I think this is far more common that most bloggers will ever admit to, but if you look at how much time you spend reading or surfing other blogs and sites, and then compare that to how much time you spend on your blog, you might be surprised.

You see, I have caught myself spending a lot of time reading other sites and blogs, and don’t get me wrong, I am learning a lot of useful information for some projects that I am working on. But, if I was to take it in small doses, apply what I have learned in simple pieces, I think my success rate would skyrocket. Why?

To much information can overload your mind. Plain and simple. You can be the smartest person in the world with an IQ higher than Snoop Dogg, but if you try to apply a lot of things at once, you will probably forget something and not be as successful at it.

I wonder how many of the A-list bloggers built their empires in a month? Are there success stories out there of blogs rising from nowhere to fame in a short time? There sure are. Take a look at ZenHabits or LeopardTricks as both have seen explosive growth since starting.

In conclusion

To much of a good thing can be bad for you. I’m sure that was a country music song somewhere in the past. How you focus and what you do to regain your focus is what counts. These are just some of the tips that I have found that have helped me when I get writers block and find myself needing to refocus on writing and clearing my mind to get good ideas.

What do you do to refocus when you get writers block? What distracts you the most?