Virus Update, EasyIM Review | Tweet Dynamite last call!

Randy’s Ramblings 17th September 2009
HypeFree advice to help us all.

In this Post
* Catch Up & Virus Update…more info
* Last Call for the Launch Special (Tweet Dynamite)
* Review of EasyIMprofits
* Sign Off

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* Catch Up & Virus Update…more info

Straight into it… that flippin Virus has caused me so many challenges.
To the point where I think I may need a new pc! (Confirmed – I do – HD fried basically)

On the positive side – I’ve learnt so much techy stuff about how to use my pc over  the last week, it’s been great from that  point of view

Here’s a run down of what we’ve established  so far:
I got the virus from allowing a facebook application – all innocent like.

That application had a toolbar attached that  I never asked for or wanted. And that toolbar had a trojan virus hidden inside it.
The virus basically was recording every site I visited and all the info I would enter into the logins etc. – and sending that info to another site – wheich then redirected me to a search site and then on to a major search engine like Google and Ask.

What was really sneaky about it was that once we had found it – (or thought we had), it turned out that it had created a virtual folder of itself.
So when we went about zapping it – we were only destroying a pretend folder.

It didn’t like that though! (obviously knew we were onto it!)

To add further complications – it seems it was a ‘learning virus’ ??? – It actually learned to defend itself.
Long story shorter – Pete finally found where it was really hiding…
It was in amongst the Operating System drivers! Somewhere we never go…(clever little swine)

Anyway, Pete found it in there and then started zapping it’s folders with a virus eating software.

It didn’t like that either! (Cheeky git!)
So it learned that when we opened the software it shut down the pc to stop us zapping any more of it!

Just how clever are these things??

Pete then had to make a guess at which folder was the ‘Mummy’ folder and zap that one after we got back to it… and he guessed well
Obviously there’s a lot of restarting and installing stuff etc. that I’m missing out, Pete and I were at it for 2 days of 8-10 hours at a time!

Finally – we got rid and then installed a back up Operating system. We then completely wiped the HD and re-installed the OS there, only to find that there is still a problem with the HD now ???

Whether that’s related or not I have no idea. (Either way my HD is definitely fried!)
After several days of re-installing and reformating I’m about concluded that I need a new pc!

The Moral – Don’t Add ANY applications on social sites or from anywhere else where you don’t really know where it’s come from etc.
AND DO make regular back ups! (My biggest relief is that I didn’t lose anything important and have them all on an external drive now!)

So here I plod on with my laptop til I get around to looking for a new pc… No rush, might as well wait til the month end and get a decent one from commissions.(so do feel free to buy anything I promote…lol)

And now for a mention of three tools that have proven to be invaluable during all this mess around.

One I’ve already mentioned which was the Drop Box from http://www.getdropbox.com
Free for up to 2 gig – and was great for Pete to add applications etc. that I lost in my back upprocess – so I could access them quickly once I had a connection.

Another brilliant one is
http://www.logmein.com

This one is one we will use again if and when Pete and I get a coaching program sorted (it’s at the bottom of a long list just now – but we had thought it would be great to really be able to help people, and this makes it possible.)
I’ve personally learnt so much from being able to WATCH Pete do things on MY pc in front of my eyes….

Once again this site has a free version, and that’s what we used (Don’t know what the paid version adds as it was brilliant)
I’ve seen these advertised on national tv for £30 (around $45- $50) a month.. so this is fantastic at no cost if you want someone to see your pc – or access a pc of your own in a different location.

And Finally – good old Roboform
I didn’t know they had an online version!
https://online.roboform.com/login

You just create an online account no ca$h involved, and then ‘sync’ your stored password with some free software. After that it’s just a case of logging into it from any pc – and there are all your sites ready to access with your master password!… Again – very useful.

So I hope my rambling about my challenges has informed and educated you somewhat. And that you NEVER get a virus like the one I got
(My first in nearly 10 years online!)
And at the very least – I hope the tools mentioned prove useful to you .

OK back to my reviews – as I haven’t got much else done this week…lol
(Hope you’re finding these useful too)

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*  Last Call for the Launch Special (Tweet Dynamite)

http://www.randolfsmith.com/recommends/TweetDynamite/

I’ve already reviewd and highly recommended Daves Tweet Dynamite.
Do feel free to scroll down to my previous blogpost to read it.

In a nutshell:
I highly recommend buying it while it’s at launch price!
http://www.randolfsmith.com/recommends/TweetDynamite/

This ends sometime tonight at midnight, depending on time zones (on the 17th) and the price goes up 60%

Just to recap, this is a series of top quality videos that teach you step by step how to monetize your Twitter account and best of all how to practically automate the whole process.

And as you’ll have seen from my own testing of it – it works – And it works darn well!

In fact – I haven’t touched my Twitter account for over a week, (other than posting a couple of mentions of this)
And I’ve still grown by nearly 200 followers!

So don’t delay if you are using or ever going to use twitter!
http://www.randolfsmith.com/recommends/TweetDynamite/

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* Review of EasyIMprofits

As I’ve not been able to do much else, (other than learning techy stuff from Pete), I’ve made time to take a good look around another course that was recommended to me.
I hadn’t heard of James prior to looking at his course.But I’ve spoken to him since on skype and he seems a genuine guy.
But I highly trust the guy who put me onto EasyIMprofits

So I took a real hard look at it and here’s my review:
Or go straight to the salespage

I was going to take notes on each video and try to give a blow by blow review of Easy Im Profits, but frankly – I think the content list says it all…
James really has gone to town to ensure he gives EVERY PIECE of the puzzle. Leaving no stone unturned – he has detailed everything you could possibly need to know, and all the resources you could need to find in order to start from nothing and end up with a profitable online business.

Before I mention a few plus and minus point – let me list what’s in the members area for a one off payment…
5 Modules – each containing detailed videos on the subject of the module…

Module 1 – Introduction

* *Watch This First!*
* What You’ll Know
* Newbies Guide To Internet Marketing
* Learning To Learn

Module 2 – Genesis, Idea Creation

* Creating The Ultimate Business Idea
* Online Market Research
* Seeing Through The Eyes Of Your Niche

Module 3 – Product Creation

* Product Creation 101
* Starting Up Your Website
* Writing Your Sales Page Effectively
* Setting Up Your Payment Systems
* Creating Your Own Blog

Module 4 – Cash Time

* List Building
* Traffic Generation
* Launching Your Product Or Website

Module 5 – Profit Boosters

* Video Marketing
* E-Mail Marketing
* Creating Awesome Content
* Optimizing Your Sales Funnel
* Affiliate Marketing Masterclass

***PLUS Bonsues***….

Ebooks

* The Ultimate Internet Marketing Glossary
* Inside The Mind Of An Internet Marketing Millionaire
* What You’ll Need
* The Online Business Launch Flow Chart

Website Resources

* Home
* Helpful Code
* Free Web Graphics #1 – Crystal Clear Set
* Free Web Graphics #2 – Sales Page Graphics And Website Templates
* Free Minisite Template (Opt-In)
* Free Minisite Templates Gallery
* 83 Free WordPress Templates
* 100 More Free WordPress Themes
* Simple Tricks That Make Your Websites Look More Professional

Legal Documents

* Terms Of Use
* Privacy Policy
* Disclaimer
* Copyright Information

Legal Resources

* Free Legal Resources You Can Count On
* Legal Documents Directory
* Websites And The Law
* Legal Documents And Affiliate Marketing
* Free Business Legal Forms

Cash Flow Tools

* Spreadsheet Model

Cash Flow Resources

* BizEd – Learn About Cash Flow
* How To Manage Your Small Business Cash Flow Effectively
* Identifying Cash Flow Problems

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I think that’s every thing covered – and James covers everything…lol

~~The Positives~~

On the PLUS side of things – he does break everything down, and the way he’s done it all for a one time fee means that members will be able to follow along on their own time scale – no rushing due to repeat payments, or getting behind with this course.
In fact – I would suggest it’s a coaching course without the coach actually being there – it’s so comprehensive.

I also loved how he found ‘Easy ways’ to get things done… like the video on creating a salespage… (as that’s one of my strengths I took particular interest to see if the short cut was any good, and I have to say I was impressed!)

~~The Negatives~~

OK – all things have two sides, and this is no different.I have to say that although the course is quality info and very step by step.. I felt the domain name and product title a little misleading…
Easy – to me gives the impression of quick and simple, easily managed in a short space of time ???

I have no doubt that anyone who follows the course will end up with a profitable online business – but I would argue that it’s not going to be EASY.

If people are looking for a push button solution to a quick profit – this is not for them! James may well have saved weeks of work in terms of the resources he has put together (And they are very related and useful). But frankly following the system will take anyone more than a few days, and I would suggest weeks!!

This obviously wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who is making money online – but for the majority of ‘get rich quick’ seekers – this ain’t it either
(Not that I’ve found one yet!).

~~Conclusion:~~

A very comprehensive course covering every aspect of creating an online business by having your own products out there. But one that will require time and dedication to completing the tasks set.

Not Recommended – for people with no time, patience or who are generally in a rush to the next best thing.

Recommended for – People who can follow a system and put in the effort to see it through to completion. These people will really appreciate the fact that none of the pieces to the online income puzzle have been left out, and I would imagine that the resources provided in the bonus section itself would more than cover the price of the whole product for those people.

My personal opinion is that it’s well worth the current price and could easily sell for a lot more with enough people promoting it.
As James isn’t a well known name – he seems to have set the price to that of a good quality ebook, but delivered a home study course.

For more details on what is covered - see the salespage here:

Hope that helps

Randy

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Catch you soon I hope…
Right back to formatting and reinstalling….. (I couldn’t be a techy – it’s so boring to me…lol)

****As ever – only spend your ca$h on things that WILL help you
(Not the stuff that Might One Day!)****

Til next time
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