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Paula Abdul Speaks

Posted on February 28, 2009

I recently attended a mastermind event featuring some of the greatest thought leaders of our generation. Attendees included Tony Robbins, Alex Mandossian, Les Brown, Tony Hsieh, Ivan Misner, Chet Holmes... Continue Reading

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Customer Service

Zappos.com Las Vegas Tour

Posted on February 27, 2009

Few Internet companies have succeeded in seizing mindshare more than Zappos.com. One of the truly great ecommerce success stories, Zappos has built an incredible brand based on a culture-centric philosophy... Continue Reading

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Gripe Central

Readers' Mistakes Are Always Right

Posted on February 27, 2009

I can't tell you how many times I've done it. I reach a website, enjoy the content, then head for the search box to look for more. I type in... Continue Reading

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The Book Nook

How I Made My First Million on the Internet and How You Can Too

Posted on February 26, 2009

A year or so ago, I started my own book publishing program. Essentially, my goal was to provide opportunity to a select group of new authors who I felt needed... Continue Reading

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A dot.com story

On The Way Up...

Posted on February 25, 2009

Many of the people who turn to Internet marketing do it because they feel that their career ladder has got stuck. They work hard, they're ambitious, they know they've got... Continue Reading

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Travels

Dillon Colorado Rental Home - Wonderful Vacation!

Posted on February 23, 2009

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of enjoying a weekend in the mountains with my family. We stayed in a neighborhood called Summerwood, located in Dillon, Colorado. It's... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

Clearing Your Desk

Posted on February 22, 2009

Whenever I see a picture from inside the Oval Office, something always strikes me. Yes, I'm struck by how much nicer the President's office is than mine (although I think... Continue Reading

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Twitter Power

Do You Have Twitter Power?

Posted on February 21, 2009

Twitter Power is quickly moving up the charts, entering Bookscan at #45 in its first week! The first book on Twitter to receive mainstream distribution (it's at your local bookstore... Continue Reading

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Joel Comm LIVE

Tweet-a-Thon 2009 a Massive Success

Posted on February 20, 2009

Wow. I should probably just end the blog post with that one word, as I am speaking about Tweet-a-Thon 2009. Just wow. But you know I can't stop there! It's... Continue Reading

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Current Events

Juggling Multiple Projects

Posted on February 17, 2009

I wish I hadn't done it. And I wish I could tell you all the things that I wish I hadn't done but there are too many incidents to remember... Continue Reading

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Joint Ventures

What Can't You Do?

Posted on February 14, 2009

I get asked for joint ventures all the time. A day doesn't go by without some message landing in my mailbox from someone saying they've got a killer product and... Continue Reading

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iPhone apps

iFart Mobile takes Pull My Finger to court

Posted on February 13, 2009

My team and I came up with the idea for an iPhone fart application in summer of 2008. We knew it would be a hit. We just needed to develop... Continue Reading

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Twitter Power

Twitter Goes Down for 24 Hours

Posted on February 13, 2009

I use Twitter very naturally. I rarely schedule a tweet. If I have something to say, I say it. If I feel the notion to reply to an @joelcomm tweet... Continue Reading

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Internet Business

Do What You Love, Not A J.O.B.

Posted on February 11, 2009

There are lots of great things to say about being an Internet entrepreneur. You get to be your own boss, setting your own hours and working from home if you... Continue Reading

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Twitter Power

Twitter Celebrities Come Together for Live 12-Hour Tweet-a-Thon

Posted on February 09, 2009

When John Wiley & Sons asked me to write the definitive guide on using Twitter for business, I knew we would have a best-seller on our hands. The pre-orders on... Continue Reading

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Joel Comm LIVE

Mobile Marketing Case Studies

Posted on February 07, 2009

Our company is serious about mobile marketing. From iPhone applications to text marketing, we're involved in developing products and services that leverage the power of mobile. I recently spoke at... Continue Reading

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Keys to Success

Should You Share Revenues With Writers?

Posted on February 06, 2009

Online publishers wear all sort of different hats. They have to be marketers and managers. They have to be programmers and designers. They have to be buyers and sellers. And... Continue Reading

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Act

Could This Be Your Most Valuable Joint Venture?

Posted on February 03, 2009

There are two kinds of people in the world. There are people who dream. And there are people who act. Both types of people are important, and both skills are... Continue Reading

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Joel Comm LIVE

A beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains

Posted on February 01, 2009

I'm currently vacation in Dillon, CO with my family, staying at a friend's vacation home. I walked outside and it was such a gorgeous day that I decided to do... Continue Reading

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iPhone apps

Check me out. I'm in the New York Times Magazine!

Posted on February 01, 2009

A few weeks ago when iFart was at the height of its popularity, I was contacted by Rob Walker. Rob writes the Consumed article for the New York Times Magazine... Continue Reading

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Joel Comm is an Internet entrepreneur who has been online for over 20 years. In 1995, Joel launched WorldVillage.com, a family-friendly portal to the web which enjoys thousands of visitors each day. Joel is the co-creator of ClassicGames.com, which was acquired by Yahoo! in 1997, and now goes by the name Yahoo! Games. Since then, Joel's company, InfoMedia, Inc., has launched dozens of web sites which offer online shopping, free stuff, website reviews and more. Joel is the author of many popular books, including the NY Times Best-Seller, The AdSense Code. He regularly makes appearances at Internet marketing conferences and seminars.