When I started John Thornhill’s Masterclass in February this year and made my start on an Internet Marketing career I made my first Blog post on 10th February I was brim full of enthusiasm and highly motivated to succeed.

Early on in the course I had a number of challenges, not least my life being totally disrupted by damp proofing and building works which I was pleased to successfully use to motivate myself.

I made regular posts to my blog, I gave a weekly review of the Masterclass topics and regularly visited other students blogs to read up on how they were doing on the course, and to make encouraging comments etc.

Suddenly, and inexplicably, I have found that my blog posts become less frequent so that in July just gone I made NO BLOG POSTS at all!! An actually I am a little ashamed to say I don’t think I have made a single comment on anyone else’s blog either!

What sort of Internet Marketer does that make me?

I suspect, in fact, that I am actually a fairly ‘typical’ (normal) Internet Marketer?

We all need a prod or a kick up the b***side (K U T B) from time to time to motivate us and Internet Marketing like all ‘one man’ (or woman) businesses need a K U T B as much if not more than most………..WHY? ………..Well, the answer is simple really. Home workers are largely working on our own, from home and do not receive active stimulation from the workplace, with ‘healthy’ competition in the office for promotions etc. There are distractions everywhere and daily innumerable time wasting ‘excuses’ to either delay starting work or avoiding work alltogether.

I believe that women are generally far better at organising their daily activities than are men. Why? Goodness knows, but they are, certainly Judith is far better than me in our house and so are my elder daughters.

Me?

Well, any excuse to ‘skive off’ and I’m gone!

Even to the extent of mowing the lawn! Though drinking a cool beer and watching some sport on the TV is more pleasant!

I’m sure many readers can associate with what I am writing here………..

But don’t worry…………………help is at hand…………..

YOU need to find a group of like minded Internet Marketers who have a desire to succeed and join up with them, and together you may find that you can become part of your own ‘work group’ of like-minded people who are striving towards a similar goal in the same work niche of Internet Marketing.

Many of whom will at some point or other in their careers have gone through what you are experiencing and may even have written their experiences and told how they solved the ‘block’ that you are going through, and they may be able to help you to get through the tough times by offering their support and encouragement.

Such support groups do exist.

One such support group is I believe the ’100 blog comment challenge’ put together by Jacinta Dean and Steve King.

It’s a great idea and I’m pleased to have been invited to take part. The invite could not have come at a better time for me and will re-motivate me in my desire to become an Internet Marketer AND maybe even more importantly will also give me the opportunity to help others in some small way or other.

I should be delighted if you would tell me what has been your greatest challenge and how you have overcome the challenge.

Or, if you have a particular challenge currently and are looking for assistance in overcoming it?

Maybe, just maybe, someone reading your comment has been there already and can help you overcome it.

There is a strength in numbers, and we all need it every now and then.

Good luck all and I look forward to visiting your blogs soon.

With special thanks to Mandy Allen and Barry Wells for telling me of the challenge.

Richard

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And because I can’t resist a bit of music here is a social media song by Pete Codella.

Hi all,
Thanks to all recent visitors to my blog and the comments left on my 100 blog comment challenge blog.
I have enjoyed visiting other contributors, and will get to visit all contributors eventually.
However, i wont be doing this for a couple of days as I am moving house this weekend!!
Aargh, the stress!
So forgive me for lack of action as i may be unable to get on line for a few days.
Actually after we have finished the moving, we intend to take a few days off to unwind as the last few weeks (months) have been extremely stressful for us. Though we have to go visit Judith’s mother who is not well at all following a Brain tumor Operation last year and we are told that the tumor has grown back and they can’t operate again, so we want to spend time with her.
So. as you like my videos, here is some great advice that I found on You Tube. I wish i had the luxury of taking it but it has reminded me of what I should have done!!

I hope you found that good, a different type of goal setting but it’s all the same really isn’t it.
MAKE A PLAN, WRITE IT DOWN, AND FOLLOW IT THROUGH
So, have a great day, and I will speak to you soon

Richard

AND NOW FOR A FANTASTIC VIDEO some mothers do have them – frank spencer at his best

Contributors to The 100 Blog Comment Challenge

Hello and thank you for visiting.

This page is dedicated to the

100 Blog Comments Challenge

and all of the people that are contributing to it. The idea is to get 100 people join in and help generate 100 comments for every one of the contributors latest blog posts and also to get them bookmarked by each other.

The idea was thought up between Jacinta Dean and Steve King, both of whom are former students of John Thornhills Masterclass. However, you do not have to be a Masterclass student to join in, all you need is a BLOG.

So, If you would like to contribute to it and would like to add your details to this page get in touch and let me know and i will add the permalink to your chosen post below, but before you do I recommend that you install the following Plugins:

DoFollow, CommentLuv and KeywordLuv

It is also recommended that you install the following plugins:

AddToAny: Share/Bookmark/Email Button, this will enable you to bookmark the blog posts that you visit.

WordPress Thread Comments: will allow you reply to comments, and it sends the Commentator an email with your reply.

Subscribe To Comments: This plugin will send you an email for every follow up comment is left for the posts.

Most of these plugins can be installed through your admin panel, however for KeywordLuv it is better to visit the site and follow the instructions.

Even if you don’t have your own blog you can still be a part of this exciting idea by just visiting the blogs listed below and leaving a comment for them, you could also click on the bookmarking links and send a link to your favorite sites. I know that everyone will appreciate it, and just think of the knowledge you could gain.

Please feel Free to use the Tweet Button at the top of this page and let everyone know about the challenge.

The Contributors to the

100 Blog Comments Challenge

are as follows:

1, Jacinta Dean:
http://creatingmybusinessonline.com/the-100-blog-comment-challenge/

2, Steve King:
http://www.weekend-golfers.com/steves-stuff/setting-smarter-goals

3, Barry Wells:
http://barry-wells.com/bloggers-need-a-little-lift/

4, Steve Wilkins:
http://www.steve-wilkins.com/technology-is-changing-and-so-should-your-business/

5, Mandy Allen:
http://mandyallen.com/how-do-you-relax/

6, Terry Conti:
http://terryconti.com/sell-your-ebook-on-its-own-or-put-it-on-clickbank-what-do-you-think/

7, Alex Fyfe:
http://alexfyfe.com/making-exercise-more-fun/

8, Gert Chappell:
http://gertchappell.info/the-dream-stealer/

9, Janice Lawrenz:
http://janice-lawrenz.com/words-that-influence-us/

10, Dev from TechnShare:
http://www.famousbloggers.net/5-ways-promote-blog-posts.html

11, Mike Shepherd:
http://mike-j-shepherd.com/writers-block/

12, Barry Williams:
http://barry-williams.com/blog/my-secret-blog-idea-plan-how-to-appear-extweemly-extweemly-intelligent/

13, Kathy Dobson:
http://kathydobson.com/p2393/

14, Robyn Campbell:
http://robyn-campbell.com/286/to-continue-or-not-to-continue-%E2%80%93-that-is-the-question/

15, John McNally:
http://johnmcnally54.com/blog-hopping-for-traffic/

16, Lisa Hernandez:
http://www.rooniehernandez.com/how-did-i-get-here.html/

17, Bill Murney:
http://billmurney.com/blog/research-research-research/

18, Keith Alston:
http://keith-alston.com/sell-your-plr-products

19, Brian Ripley:
http://brian-ripley.com/2010/07/persistence-and-perseverance/

20, Mark Sherman:
http://www.markwsherman.com/200/tribute-to-a-dog/

21, Randy Smith:
http://www.randolfsmith.com/warning-gurus-are-like-governments/

22, Dave Smith:
http://dave-smith.org/your-own-online-business-build-a-niche-blogging-business-intro/

23, Dawn Kay:
http://dawnkaysblog.com/how-to-create-your-own-information-products-fast

24, Stan Young:
http://stanyoung.com/the-naked-chef-jamie-olivers-food-revolution-teaching-kids-how-to-eat-healthy-and-the-debate-over-a-fat-tax/

25, Jose Perez:
http://jose-r-perez.com/index.php/2010/07/31/prepare-to-track-keywords-when-buying-traffic/

26, Jason Ser:
http://www.jasonser.com/611/bigger-life-most-powerful-life-changing-inspirational-quote/

27, Michael Pedzotti:
http://nine95.com/guess-who-is-guest-posting/

28, Pete Chapman:
http://pete-chapman2.com/the-great-escape-or-start-a-%E2%80%98work-from-home%E2%80%99-internet-business-and-change-your-life/

29, John Reed:
http://www.major-reviews.com/broken-links-prioritising/22321/

30, Vance Sova:
http://www.vancesova.com/build-your-opt-in-list-with-any-wp-theme-using-sqeeze-plugin.php

31, John Elder:
http://johnedler.com/blog/?p=55

32, Noelle Grandison:
http://www.noellegrandison.com/how-ive-failed-and-how-im-going-to-fix-it/

33. Stuart Turnbull

http://stuart-turnbull.com/we-need-your-ideas/

34. Connie Chen

http://imconnie.com/2010/07/seed-of-magic/

35. Steve Deerfield

http://stevedeerfield.com/bookmarking-urls-favicon-style/

36. Craig Sowerby

http://www.craigsowerby.com/using-an-auto-responder/

37. David Taylor

http://davidtayloruk.com/sally-neill-reveals-all.html

38. Sandy Halliday

http://sandy-halliday.com/how-to-use-your-personality-to-make-money-on-the-web.html

39. Susan Owen-Thursfield

http://www.susanowenthursfield.com/why-should-stress-relief-never-be-free/

40. Thu Nguyen

http://www.bloggingfor.info/the-growing-elements-of-a-blogger-100comments/

41. Jess Webb

http://www.jessilicious.com/how-easy-are-you-to-connect-with

42. Richard Davy

http://richard-davy.com/internet-marketing-together-we-succeed-on-our-own-its-harder/

43. Keith Purkiss

http://www.keithpurkiss.com/blog/how-to-get-to-the-next-level

44. Sally Neill

http://sallyneill.com/blogging-tips/five-commandments-of-blog-hopping/

45. John Edwards

http://john-edwards-blog.com/selling-on-ebay-can-be-lucrative-selling-whistles/

46. Alex Whalley

http://alexwhalley.com/keywords/ultimatekeywordresearchresource_nowlaunching/

47. John Kilgallon

http://restaurantrecipesecrets.info/food-memories-featured-on-recipe-lion/

48. Peter Carr

http://peter-carr.com/blog/blogging-why-you-should-be-part-1.html

49. Bryan McHeyzer

http://theinternetintern.com/blog/helpful-hints/don%E2%80%99t-be-a-copy-cat/.php

50. Shameka P

http://shamekap.com/whats-the-goal/

51. Gwen Tanner

http://www.gwentanner.com/product-creation/what-is-an-information-product-really/

52. Simon Croft

http://simon-croft.com/blog-hopping-with-mr-spock.html

53. Daniel Sumner

http://www.dansumnerblog.com/learning-outsourcing-student-teacher

54. Jorge Bento

http://jorge-bento.com/starting-own-business/starting-own-business-online-%E2%80%93-the-5-gold-rules/

55. Nathan Rufus

http://nathanrufus.com/first-the-60-day-callenge-and-now-this

56. Igor Griffiths

http://igorgriffiths.com/if-its-good-enough-for-sally-count-me-in

57. Sally Cevasco

http://www.moremoneywizard.com/mustang-sallys-hot-im-tips

58. Lorina Noble

http://www.lorinanoble.com/middle-class-endangered-species.html

59. Jeremiah Carstarphen

http://jeremiahcarstarphen.com/successblog/are-your-weaknesses-defeating-you.html

60. Eamon O’Keefe

http://eamon-okeeffe.com/affiliate-internet-marketing-10-articles-challenge/

61. Andreas Spyrou

http://www.andreasspyrou.com/the-biggest-affiliate-marketing-mistake-6/

62. Cheryl Ragsdale

http://thatgirlisfunny.com/2010/02/how-boxing-and-martial-arts-landed-me-on-the-cover-of-50-athletes-over-50-teach-us-to-live-a-strong-healthy-life/

63. Kathy Williams

http://kat-recommends.com/eBayLearningBlog/ebay-learning/10-tips-to-buying-cars-on-eBay-Motors

64. Mike Calmot

http://mike-calmot.com/blog/internet-business-plans-%E2%80%93-planning-for-traffic/

65. Pierre & Pierrette Trudal

http://theequest.com/?p=3018

66. Robert Corrigan

http://robert-corrigan.com/what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-start-a-business-part-1/

67. Deb@ Futures Trade

http://futurestradeblog.com/have-you-ever-written-an-ebook/

68. Elizabeth Obih-Frank

http://eof737.wordpress.com/2010/07/18/positive-attitude-what%E2%80%99s-with-all-the-positive-shtick/

69. Steve Troutman

http://www.stevetroutman.com/blog/137/

70. Ian Douglas

http://www.ian-douglas.com/confessions-of-a-computer-addict.php

71. Jennifer Taylor

http://jtinternetmarketing.com/internet-marketing-joint-ventures/

72. Darren L Carter

http://darrenlcarter.com/blog/building-business/overcome-build-achieve.html

73. Anna Ajina

http://anna-ajina.com/make-money-from-your-hobby/

74. Martyn Boaden

http://martynboaden.com/what-was-your-biggest-challenge/

75. Clare Swindlehurst

http://www.operationpixiedust.com/book-it/best-time-to-go-to-disney-best-time-to-visit-disney-world/

76. Alex @ First 100

http://first100items.com/heating/

77. Lynn @ Online Auction Ideas

http://www.onlineauctionideas.com/hot-items-on-ebay-ephemera

78. Abizer Nalwala

http://www.abizer.com/195/internet-marketing-strategies-traffic-generation-techniques-article-marketing-part-two.htm

79. Joelle Rene Hughes

http://joellerenehughes.com/childhood-dreams/

80. Vince Audritt

http://vinceaudritt.com/know-your-song-well/

81. Doug Prentice

http://doug-prentice.com/top-ten-free-tools/

82. Brian Alcock

http://brian-alcock.com/so-you-failed-so-what/

83. Mary Klaebel

http://thewovenlife.com/blog/?p=111

84. Rick Byrd

http://marketingwithrick.com/642/should-we-remove-the-dates-from-our-blog-posts/

85. Anne @ Self Learning Club

http://www.selflearningclub.com/blog/free-self-help/improving-communication-skills-the-art-of-conversation/

86. Barbara Harvey

http://www.barbara-harvey.com/how-do-you-juggle-your-working-at-home-business-life-from-your-personal-life.html

87. Vivien Tan

http://www.vivien-tan.com/five-great-reasons-why-you-should-be-an-internet-marketer/

88. Amy Steelman-Prueter

http://empoweringsuccessonline.com/what-are-business-destroyers/

89. Jerry Scoppa

http://theonlinesuccessprogramblog.com/how-do-they-find-you/

90. Patrick Lynch

http://patmanutah.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/31/

91. Fran Tollett

http://stopinflammation.org/healing-inflammation/

92. Sean & Lauren

http://www.seanandlauren.com/bonus-round-living

93. Graham Price

http://yourworldchanger.com/?p=48

94. Fran Aslam

http://franstips.com/how-to-write-an-ebook-that-is-included-in-the-best-seller-list/

95. Craig Breeze

http://work-from-homeblog.com/?p=42

96. Daniel Wood

http://lookingtobusiness.com/personal-growth/how-to-make-the-very-best-of-your-chances-and-your-time

97. Tom Harvey

http://tom-harvey.com/117/video-marketing-anatomy-of-a-successful-affiliate-campaign/

98. Justin Case

http://bestholidayoutfits.com/cost-vs-price-is-there-a-difference

99. Dave Whittle

http://dave-whittle.com/general/resale-rights-products-explained

100. Mike Fleming

http://mikeflemingblog.com/100-blog-comments-challenge/

101. Michelle Lyall

http://michellelyall.com/?p=18

102. Ashwandra Michelle

http://www.michelleim.com/?p=73

You ?:
Your Url Could Be Here, just get in touch to do so.

Please note: I will visit the blogs of every contributor prior to approving them, so please do not try and submit any smut or spam as I can assure you it will not be approved.

Thank you and good luck,

Richard

Hi all,
Another day, another post!!1!!
We are now up to 85 bloggers taking part in this amazing challenge. It’s fascinating to see how this idea has gripped internet marketers around the globe

I have updated the list of contributors at this page

http://richard-davy.com/contributors-to-the-100-blog-comment-challenge/

I was very busy yesterday as we are in the process of a house move, which if anyone has experienced it recently is one f the most stressful times imaginable. Throw into the mix 2 boisterous children wanted to go to the beach, or just wanted my time, well you have a recipe for stress!!!!!!!! How long till the School Holidays are over? So yesterday I have only visited 1 blog, very poor and shattered my goal target of 4 blogs a day but honest I didn’t have time or energy left by the time one of older daughters said ‘Dad, can you help me with ……..? as they do and it takes a harder heart than mine to say ‘No!’
I was disappointed to only receive 2 visitors to my comment contribution yesterday but they were both valuable contributors Stuart Turnbull (yes the Stuart Turnbull of John Thornhill Masterclass fame) and Dino Vedo From East Lansing Ml (is that Milwaukee?) who describes himself as a Entrepreneur, Affiliate, Online Marketer. Check him out Nice blog and looks great info too.

To be continued…………have to go give the kids breakfast
Richard

Hi all,
Another day, another post!!1!!
There are now 78 bloggers taking part in this amazing journey.
I have updated the list of contributors at this page

http://richard-davy.com/contributors-to-the-100-blog-comment-challenge/

I have visited 6 blogs today BUT only commented on 3 so far as I found them so interesting! On one blog in particular

http://www.jasonser.com/611/bigger-life-most-powerful-life-changing-inspirational-quote/

The post and the comments just got me thinking and distracted me so much, I failed to post. The only quotes I could think of were by Winston Churchill and they are
1. ”Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”

2.”Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiam.”
Winston Churchill

3. ”Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Winston Churchill.

But I couldn’t make my mind up which was the most inspirational!?
What do you think?
And on another

http://sallyneill.com/interviews/

I listened to Sally Neill’s interview with Dave Walker and found it to be really superb. Sally Neill is a very inspiring and I just love the sound of her voice too! Very cool!

I have received visitors from a new area too
Students of Mark Tyrell and from Mark Tyrell himself
Now, I don’t actually know who Mark is, I’m that new to Internet Marketing, but I am sure going to take a look at his blog now.

So, already this project is showing some interesting traffic isn’t it?

This is a short update tonight as I am bushed though I will leave you with a little music to soothe the soul:
THE MOST RELAXING MUSIC IMAGINABLE – PositiveChillout
it can’t be that bad it has been viewed 6.6 million times!!

Good night and God bless you

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All the best
Richard

Here is an inspirational song for you sung by the great Diana Ross

If We hold on together

So, while you’re listening to the lyrics of that fabulous song, an update to the blog challenge.
Having completed my (self imposed) blog hopping to 4 blogs i can now tell you who i’ve visited today, and the links to their pages.

57. Sally Cevasco
http://www.moremoneywizard.com/mustang-sallys-hot-im-tips

58. Lorina Noble

http://www.lorinanoble.com/middle-class-endangered-species.html

59. Jeremiah Carstarphen

http://jeremiahcarstarphen.com/successblog/are-your-weaknesses-defeating-you.html

60. Eamon O’Keefe

http://eamon-okeeffe.com/affiliate-internet-marketing-10-articles-challenge/

Just as yesterday, I am learning a lot from these visits to other bloggers.
Surely, this will help me develop my own style?
And move my business forward?
Take me past the procrastination and distraction that is all too easy to fall prey to, and concentrate on the business in hand, and it appears that most Internet Marketers have endured at some stage, until they see the light.
I visited a variety of blogs today, and am thoroughly enjoying this activity though it is VERY time consuming which is why I am starting with the latest added contributors first as I hope that there will be less comments to read!! and be distracted by!

Of course, I have made a point of Tweeting every blog post and also ‘following’ my new friends.

1. I have learnt a method to use to simplify writing articles with Eamon O’keefe. As I have yet to write any Articles for publication this is something I MUST do so I need to Write a Plan down for this action too.

2. At Jeremiah Carr Stephen’s site I found I am a true Gemini as I have a multifaceted personality and that I shall have to CONTROL this more to move my business forward.

3. On Lorina Noble’s site I confess I was a little depressed after reading her assessment of the death of the Middle Classes of America, though what is happening in the USA is occurring here in the UK also, but I cheered myself up by listening to Diana Ross singing the beautiful song ”If we hold on Together” which I have embedded on my blog here

http://richard-davy.com/if-we-hold-on-together/

4. Finally today I called to visit Sally Cevasco who has given me some Hot Internet Marketing tips, including a link to a tool called the headline analyzer
This free tool will analyze your headline to determine the Emotional Marketing Value (EMV) score. As you know, reaching your customers in an deep and emotional way is a key to successful copywriting, and your headline is unquestionably the most important piece of copy you use to reach prospects.

Your headline will be analyzed and scored based on the total number of EMV words it has in relation to the total number of words it contains. This will determine the EMV score of your headline.

In addition to the EMV score, You will find out which emotion inside your customer’s your headline most impacts.

So all in all a very valuable time spent blog hopping, or oil rig hopping as Alex Jeffreys calls it.

I hope I have in some way helped you today ………and………

If you enjoy my offerings I should be delighted for you to share them with your friends……….

If you found this article useful please leave a comment and share it with your friends by clicking the buttons at the top or bottom of the page.
Thank you.

Till the next report, keep safe

All the best

Richard

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