Black Hat, White Hat, Laws That Effect You

This is really important information for anyone involved in any type of internet marketing for any business. As business professionals, it is vital to our lively-hood to keep up to date on current and future laws and regulations regarding Internet Marketing and the ever changing methods that are used to market online.

I say it all the time, technology is wonderful, when it works right. There are marketers that use what we call "black hat" marketing methods. Now, not all of these marketing methods are illegal, but there are those who abuse tools, and cross the line when it comes to using available tech tools. As with many things in life, when abuse and deception occur,  authorities step in and set rules.
As Internet Marketers, we need to keep up to date on current laws and government regulations. Even government trade laws come into effect with marketing online.


Let's look at a few questions you may have:

Did you know there are countries that U.S. and International businesses are not legally allowed to sell products or services to?

Here is a list straight from the US Department of Treasury:

Sanctions Programs and Country Information

OFAC administers a number of different sanctions programs. The sanctions can be either comprehensive or selective, using the blocking of assets and trade restrictions to accomplish foreign policy and national security goals

OFAC Sanctions Programs:	Program Last Updated:
Balkans-Related Sanctions	06/30/2011
Belarus Sanctions	08/11/2011
Burma Sanctions	04/17/2012
Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)-Related Sanctions	01/06/2011
Counter Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions	05/17/2012
Counter Terrorism Sanctions	05/17/2012
Cuba Sanctions	05/11/2012
Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions	11/30/2011
Iran Sanctions	05/01/2012
Iraq-Related Sanctions	01/10/2012
Lebanon-Related Sanctions?	07/30/2010
Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor Sanctions	12/14/2010
Libya Sanctions	02/14/2012
Non-Proliferation Sanctions	05/01/2012
North Korea Sanctions	06/20/2011
Rough Diamond Trade Controls?	05/21/2008
Somalia Sanctions	08/04/2011
Sudan Sanctions	02/01/2012
Syria Sanctions	05/01/2012
Transnational Criminal Organizations?	02/23/2011
Yemen-Related Sanctions	05/16/2012
Zimbabwe Sanctions	12/09/2011
Click here for information on SDN List program tags and their definitions

It is a good idea to book mark this Treasury.gov site for future reference. The punishment for trading with sanctioned countries can be up to 30 years in prison.

Do you know that you can be fined or even jailed for breaking some CAN-Spam rules?

Beginning in 2013, Canada will be imposing new email marketing laws. Violation of these laws could net a 10 million dollar fine.  Bill C-28, Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (or "CASL", formerly known as the Electronic Commerce Protection Act and the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act) was finalized on December 15, 2010 and is expected to become law by early 2013. Read more here and adjust your email marketing to comply.

Did you know that fines or worse can happen for committing plagiarism? (using other's work or photos without permission, or citing your source)

This is a really simple rule that a lot of internet marketers, black hat and white hat, break all the time. Just as with writing a paper or an article, it is vital that you cite your source. Give credit where credit is due. Do not claim that another persons photo, graphic, or post is yours when you share. The rules that govern the world wide web use the same rules that apply offline.  Like in the sanction section above, I did copy that information, but I did not alter any links or text and I gave a link back to the original post. If you use another business photo or graphic, a credit must be given, and a link back is just the right thing to do.

Quality Link Building Services

Web business site need traffic to make sales. There are many ways to get traffic, including Pay Per Click, link exchanges, and traffic exchanges. Getting your business in the organic links first search page is the best way to get sales and not pay per click.

Building a business on the web involves many aspects of web building and creation. It is not enough to just build a web site and customers will come. There needs to be key ingredients to make a site work and net sales.

FreeLinkBuildingTools.com has the right tools for the job. The services at FreeLinkBuildingTools.com are free. This is a one stop shop to get your business web page on the first page.

Need some quality back links, give either of their link exchange tools and watch your site climb the ranks.

Need some good SEO, they have that covered too. A growing article exchange and a forum for web masters is also available for free, to discuss how to best use these invaluable free tools to boost any web business.

No matter where you are with your web business, FreeLinkBuildingTools.com is a perfect source for getting your site on the first page, without using costly Pay Per Click advertising.

Making Use of Marketing Tools

There are many great tools that can help your internet business get more exposure. Some are "set and forget" little tricks, and others require at least some effort to use effectively. Google, for instance, has a number of things that anyone can use to help contain information overload. Google Alerts is just one of the tools that can make life easier and a little more organized. To set up a Google Alert simply log into your gmail account and go to http://www.google.com/alerts

Once there fill in the form with a keyword or phrase that you  would like to keep up with.

Say you want to keep up with motorcycle events, simply type "motorcycle events" using the quotes, into the "search query" space.

Next you will choose the type of information you want Google to send you. If you are looking for fellow bloggers then you will choose blogs, if you are looking for anything on motorcycle events, then of course choose everything.

You choose how often you would like Google to send you this information, really nice if you don't want a lot of notices.

For how many, it is best to keep the "only the best results" selected.

Finally choose how you want the information delivered to you, Google can email them, or you can subscribe for an rss feed that you can utilize for keeping up in Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader.

Everyone who has a gmail account has access to all of these tools and a lot more. The only trick is to use them.

JustBeenPaid and JSS Trippler

I decided to attend a live meeting for JustBeenPaid to see just what this program is all about. In this meeting Carl is stating that the 2% per day income and there are places that you cannot advertise.

While in the meeting, I am browsing their web site. I like the fact I can look around for free, and their mission statement is easy to find.

JustBeenpaid! Mission Statement

The mission of JustBeenpaid! is threefold:

1. To provide the means for the "98%" (who typically struggle to earn money online) with the easiest and most reliable ways to earn money online;
2. To provide moneymaking programs that enable participants to improve their money-handling skills;
3. To provide products and services that enable members to transform themselves into "higher-level performers" who become 10-100 times as proficient, effective, and successful in all areas of their lives.

Since I signed up for JBP, I have read good and bad reviews, here in the conference, they admit to the bad reviews, and banning s, saying that their claims are just unbelievable to most, that is the reason for all the bad publicity. 

I can personally not purchased any positions as yet, still on the fence and not entirely sure they are a trustworthy bunch. There are a lot of people in the conference, 240. Carl does answer questions, and seems to be honest in his responses.

Since their site does state that one can make money by investing only 10 bucks and some advertising time. Well, I will be giving this a try, for only 10 dollars, no more.

I will report back how it works out. Look for the next post titled, JustBeenPaid, My JSS Facts

AlertPay Update from John Kielec

AlertPay and More update from John!  If you are F5M-MC members, you should be reading your updates!

@@@=>  AlertPay & STP News!

I have talked on the phone to AlertPay this morning to verify the email I got
from them asking for some bank verification documents. It was emailed from them.
It was not some hacker. If they find a need for your account to be updated, they
will contact you to provide some verification documents. This is a must and feel
safe to provide what they ask providing it came from AlertPay.

I have discussed issues about the credit cards. Good news is here. I was told
by one executive that they are almost done with the new process. Acceptance of
credit cards through AlertPay will become available early next week. It will be next week and that is 100% for sure, this is what I was told. They also said that
their service will be largely improved to offer superior quality to all who will
use AlertPay. I personally liked AlertPay right from the beginning and they have
always been here for F5M-Millionaires Club. AlertPay has become the #1 payment
processor for F5M-MC. We will continue to use them.

@@@=> Our 2nd option payment processor which is SolidTrustPay will be CHANGED!

About two years ago STP has been the #1 payment processor for F5M-MC but they have
lost about 90% of our service when I implemented AlertPay which offered better
service with lower fees. Sadly to say, soon STP will be taken down from F5M-MC
and we will no longer use their services. I have some personal issues with them
and not happy how they conduct the payment processing orders.

This week the good news came from STP that their site is fully functional to
accept credit cards without any problem. I believe there is still some issues not
resolved. F5M-MC has some orders come through their credit card provider. Some
have contacted me and told me same thing was happening, got a blank page after
submitting the payment.

One thing got me the most, their fees got higher and on top of it all, I am
getting charged 50 cents every time some one has been denied credit card
payment even if they make a mistake on the credit card payment form. This
morning, one person tried to pay through STP credit card and made a mistake,
started over again, something happened again, the payment did not go through.
Tried for the 3rd time and the credit card payment went through. I got charged
twice (2 times of 50 cents) for this person's mistake or maybe STP not working
properly.

In spring of this year, one person tried to use STP to pay for Silver level
into F5M-MC, no matter whose fault it was, this person tried 11 times, I got
charged $5.50 for that (11 x $.50). That is the most ridiculous thing I have
ever experienced. If some one goes and does this 100 times, they will charge me
because it is made to F5M-MC.

I am currently working with few other DIRECT CREDIT CARD MERCHANTS and will
by pass the middle provider like STP or AlertPay. Once I decide who I will
select, all Credit Cards payments will used through this NEW, well established,
highly secured merchant directly. AlertPay will be the 2nd choice and also will
be used as the main payment provider for all F5M-MC commissions and earnings
that are due to members.

Once this new credit card merchant becomes implemented into F5M-MC and our all
services,
STP will be taken down from all of our sites. This should happen sometimes
within next 20 days.

I am also working on few other changes that will take effect in "The 98% Solution".
http://www.revenuefromadvertising.com/the98percentsolution.html
Most opportunities in there will be part of F5M-MC except "JustBeenPaid"
http://www.easynetbiz4u.com
which is becoming VERY HUGE online and this is only the beginning for them!
I am beginning to invest $1000 or buy 100 positions per month in there. My plan
is to be on the TOP 20 Earners by Spring of 2012.

I will keep all F5M-MC members updated as to any new changes, enhancements or any
other related issues that involve F5M-MC. F5M-Millionaires Club will continue to
out perform all others out there and we will crash the competition by offering
more what others will not do.

I want everyone who has joined F5M-MC and who will join in the future to be 100%
satisfied member and be here for life to earn income.