NEWS and Update: The Internet Scams Anonymous (ISA) Groups and Internet Users Handbook 2 of 3

3. Internet Users Handbook, 2012, 2^nd Edition

Sure have been busy with this one released in January, with a minor revision posted for March to reflect a new scam seeking remote access to your computers as reported by one of our members. Immediate notices are usually posted in my popular Avoiding Scams Online blog.

At the same time as I was providing notice of the new release, I mistakenly used a new URL cloaker, 2 jobs at 1 time, great but I had a major hassle with re-cloaking all URL’s with my original cloaking site after the new site failed – invalidating all my links. Lost some money and many, many hours of time on that caper, re-linking and reposting – lessons learned

Marketing:

“We are pleased to announce our Release of the Internet Users Handbook, 2012, 2nd Edition after a 5 month rewrite. We completely reorganized our thinking and presentation to make our Release of the Internet Users Handbook, 2012, 2nd Edition clearly the best user handbook, manual or guide available on the internet.

This extraordinary, 1-of-a-kind Internet Users Handbook brings the offline business success model to the Internet. We treat business as business. Our handbook provides the foundation for a Newbie starting to do business online and/or the seasoned professional that is growing or diversifying their business. This master reference should be included in every user’s library.

If you are serious about doing business online or helping others do business then then this handbook is a must have for you. Join our worthy cause as an affiliate and help us spread the word.”

Our 2^nd edition was released at an increased, but considered a fair price of $49.95 for over 500 pages, 15 Chapters, plus Appendixes, chock full of examples, how-to guides and tips for avoiding scams online while doing business. . Anyone successful businessman or woman will tell you that in doing business; you need both a personal development plan and a business plan. Failure to plan is indeed a plan to fail

Yes, a fair price for this work, according our research as to what was available on or off the shelf, or was lacking on the internet. Lacking information on the internet or at least putting it all together was the keyword for raising the need for this handbook.

Affiliates commission were also increased to 75%

Objectives:

• Sell handbooks and share the word, certainly a priority for our affiliates
• Get more readers to help share the word – Winner, I pick this one
• Seek feedback on content, mistakes, recommendations for improvement of our Handbook – best is never good enough for me

Notes:

• Affiliates do not share the same passion for Scam Avoidance and remain divided as to where their marketing is going and where the money is or is not. Can’t blame them, even selling preventative medicine is difficult for the best of them
• My focus has been on improving the handbook, rather than getting more affiliates
• Pricing. Over the more than 2 years, our pricing has varied from $10.95 up to 49.95 for various reasons with the present price set at a bargain $24.95 and affiliate commissions have been cut to 50%
• Size, the handbook is too large! While any one subject in the handbook can easily make a book or two on its own, this extraordinary comprehensive guide is over 500 pages
• Website need work and a need a new URL, but no hype
• Courtesy copies and updates given for review to selected few did not achieve the expected results – received very little feedback from anyone even when the courtesy copy was shared with others
• Free, Free, Free. I do not need the money and can afford and am satisfied with free, but I would not have any affiliates help me share this important cause of Scam Avoidance. Second to that; no money, no blood, no tears, no sweat – no commitment – NO SUCCESS!!
• Groups, articles and blogs all help, but we want readers to read the content!
• The content is too large for most groups, articles and blogs

NEWS and Update: The Internet Scams Anonymous (ISA) Groups and Internet Users Handbook, Part 1 of 3

1. A special thanks for our latest Internet Users Handbook testimonial from ARTHUR WEBSTER

“This is a meaty 517 page book that no internet user should be without. It brings together all the information you need to be safe and secure in your cyber world.”

Arthur is a special man as you will see. Connect with him, like and enjoy his Facebook Page. He is far more entertaining on a variety of subject than my Facebook. Although he calls himself a “Very Old Coot”, he is a younger brother to me. Thanks Arthur

1. 2. Internet Scams Anonymous (ISA) Groups

With the number of New Internet Users or Newbies is growing at more than 44% per year, these groups are a powerful aid to those joining us online. Readers of our Internet Users Handbook can receive additional support and help from members of our Free to Join Internet Scams Anonymous (ISA) Groups.

We are pleased to announce continued growth of The Internet Scams Anonymous (ISA) Groups with the addition of several new sites. Our first free group was formed with Swom after nearly 2 years of research into internet scams, fraud and online crimes.

To-date, nearly $70,000 has been invested in research of various scams, new programs, etc. so that you do not have too. Today, we have and enjoy thousands of members; both newbies and seasoned professionals all sharing and helping fellow members avoid the scams while doing business online.

In as much as we all are either starting, growing or diversifying our business online, Scam Awareness, Recognition and Avoidance should be one of our main concerns – so “Get Involved”

Get involved may take several forms:

• Prepare and educate yourself – through the use of our Internet Users Handbook and free membership in or ISA Groups
• Get involved in our various groups; share your experiences, problems, etc. with your fellow members
• Become an affiliate and help share and spread the word, although recommended, you do not have to buy the Handbook to become a ClickBank Affiliate). On the other hand, I personally want to buy a car from someone that knows what is under the hood or bonnet.
• Websites, blogs, articles, etc. can all improve their ranking with likes, Google + and Alexa Reviews. Be generous, we are not selling matrixes or HYIP here; we are selling one of the best Handbooks on the internet about avoiding scams online while doing business.
• Be generous and support us with your likes, comments and motivate others to join our worthy cause rather picking up the next big thingy to come along

I am reminded of 1 staffer that called me a scammer for being too generous in handing out likes and short comments – lesson learned we are all in business, true, but our values systems and business sense varies – in some cases varies considerable.

Our ISA Groups are throughout the internet on several Social Business Networks. Of course all networks are not the same and have different features and opportunities to brand yourself and advertise your business. Their reach differs, enabling us to get more unique members located all over the world. We often share information between the groups to maximize the benefit to all members.

These are NO SPAM groups closely monitored by myself and our membership. Opinions, How tos, tips, new information, etc. may be freely shared
Our current ISA Groups are located:

Facebook and others need your likes, if you like

As you can see, we are reaching pretty wide and varied sites to get our Scam Avoidance message to as many members as we can manage. Most are selected for various features, target membership, some pay, some do not, most of all we are looking for EYEBALLS. New moderators are certainly welcome.

The quality of participation in these groups varies as do the sites themselves. Most social or Social Business Networking sites are far from Spam or Scam free, for example, HYIP programs are widely spread, through their own groups and posts. Education is certainly a life-long endeavor as newbies join the internet for instant gratification for their financial situation, only to find themselves in further trouble. “Never invest more than you can afford to lose.”

Out of this broad range of sites and groups, of particular note is the efforts made by Sean North, Dave Gilbert and staff of the Kooiii Business Co-Operative (or Kooiii and the gang) that aggressively monitor and seek to keep their site and resources Scam free. Their objectives are appreciated and at the risk of a reduced membership base. We support their cause as we try to educate all members regarding spam and scams. Come join Arthur Webster, an active participant there.

Our best performing ISA Group is found on ApSense founded by Wincer and closely monitored by Radek and Neville, names that come to mind, but I regret that I must have overlooked someone. I thank them for their active business, innovative site and support.