More than any other single contributor, I credit David DeAngelo with having the most influence on my decision to become a professional dating coach. Sure, I have lots of background in life coaching, but Double Your Dating was the first book I read when I got divorced nearly eight years ago, and it changed my life.
I did not want to be a "victim", and was committed to becoming the greatest spouse my future wife Emily could ever have hoped for (long before I even knew she existed). It was this journey, of course, that ultimately led to the birth of X & Y Communications. But this book definitely got the ball rolling for me. David DeAngelo has an amazing sense of what women are truly looking for in a man, and his ideas are a true must-read for any guy who wants to improve his attractiveness to women.
Dave presents all of his ideas in a hard-hitting but entertaining manner, and always with a great deal of integrity. My personal recommendation is to read the book several times, and apply all of David D's principles as "basics" in developing your own "natural" style. Any man who does so will learn to understand women far, far better than the vast majority of his peers.
David D. has since become a personal friend of mine, and I'm thrilled to have been selected to be part of his "Interviews With Dating Gurus" series back in 2007.
I recently had the opportunity to meet Sebastian and Christian over at Master The Vibe. I soon realized that these guys not only have a genuine concern about helping men all over the world to become the best they can be with women, they have some serious game to back it up.
All of this, of course, means that they get my full "thumbs up" recommendation.
Their new program is truly innovative in that it delivers to you real-life examples of men approaching women, and then breaks down exactly what was effective in each respective scenario and why it worked. This visual approach to learning pickup and attraction principles is exactly what the doctor ordered for a large number of guys. On top of all else, it's all bargain-priced.
It seems that Christian and Sebastian are up for a great conversation about the art of getting better with women just about every time I talk to them. This, of course, has led to numerous powerful recorded collaborations thus far, including a full-length audio program with each of the guys for the brand-new VIRTUOSITY advanced series.
What most guys need when it comes to sex advice is clear, concise and practical information. That pretty much is the case, isn't it?
Alex Allman understands that. His book Revolutionary Sex takes you step-by-step through improving your own performance and through how to please your woman in the bedroom. Everything you've ever wanted to know is there.
Alex's co-hosted programs on the VIRTUOSITY series are pretty much epic stuff. Feedback has been tremendous. Definitely get your hands on Alex's book and take your sexual performance to the next level...you really can't lose.
Tag a 'freaking' on this guy: Stephen Freaking Nash.
At one time he was one of five 'official' residents of the now-legendary Project Hollywood. He lived the seducer's lifestyle more audaciously than just about anyone out there--with the possible exception of some of his roommates.
Then he decided that lifestyle was E-M-P-T-Y. As in 'devoid of any meaning whatsoever'.
Next, he decided to redirect his passion toward becoming a man of great character who in turn could attract the truly great women out there.
Starting to sound familiar?
Yeppers. No wonder people like AJ & Jordon from Pickup Podcast, Frank Kermit, Nick Shane and Christian Hudson all kept harping on me to meet this guy. Having done so, I made sure to get him on the VIRTUOSITY series immediately. The result? Only what could be the most powerful audio in the entire member's area.
Four words: Get This Guy's Book. No disappointments.
By the way, in case you are wondering...YES...he has met the greatest woman he has ever known. And what do you know? She adores him in return.
You may be surprised to find a recommendation from me for a "seduction book". After all, it's not like me to advocate the tricks and tactics generally associated with "pick-up artists".
Well, sometimes you really can't judge a book by its cover. Such is exactly the case with The Art Of Approaching.
Joseph Matthews (aka "Thundercat") is certainly closely associated with the "Seduction Community". Yet having read his book--and interviewed him for the podcast--I can't help but recognize his passion, sincerity and integrity when it comes to genuinely helping men improve their skills with women by becoming BETTER MEN. That concept somehow sounds strangely familiar, does it not? Ironically enough, Matthews and I once posted a podcast and a newsletter respectively on the same day with virtually the same title--completely independently of one another. Nice.
If you want true seduction training that also has true heart, I recommend The Art Of Approaching. The wealth of information in there is simultaneously surprising and valuable. Thanks, Joseph.
Carlos Xuma has built a solid reputation as an expert on helping men attract women. He is a specialist in conquering fear of approaching. I have found his material to have some very direct and useful insights, and always free of "trickery" tactics often seen elsewhere.
Secrets of the Alpha Man is his flagship product. It consists of an e-book with 390 pages of top-quality instruction in how to develop the kind of attitude and confidence that only "players" have had to ATTRACT the most-beautiful women; and 6 audio CDs with 7 hours of additional coaching, dating advice and strategies to get you confident and successful. As such, it's very useful and affordable.
Also check out Approach Women - NOW!, which is one of Carlos' bestsellers. On 4 CDs, it features more than 4 hours of instruction that give the user clear and concise directions for creating attraction and interest in the women you talk to. No hype. Just RESULTS.
Carlos has become a frequent collaborator and a good friend. Plus, he is genuinely a good man. He walks his talk.
Insider Internet Dating from Dave M. is widely considered to be the most comprehensive resource available for guys who want to succeed in the online dating world. Dave and I have come to some common conclusions independent of one another, so I know his strategies are spot-on. What's more, Dave has built 100% of his focus around online dating, so the depth with which he covers all bases is astounding. Best of all, he combines "Inner Game" and "Outer Game" with seamless panache.
Dave has dated nearly 400 women in four years which is quite a track record for a self-proclaimed "normal guy". As you know, we famously appreciate people who walk their talk around here, and this guy does just that.
Although Adam Gilad (aka Grant Adams) used to call his system Net2Bed, I can see why he revised the title.
After all, the fact that Adam has a lot more depth than simply going for sexual conquest shines through in his work and in his real-life personality. Having known Adam for a couple years now and having and interviewed him severl times, I can honestly say that there is no man on PLANET EARTH with more "game" when it comes to online success.
Adam is an intensely gifted wordsmith in particular, which adds a striking dimension to both the quality of his work and--more importantly--the quality of his RESULTS. You would swear Gilad was on the payroll at a greeting card company if you didn't already know that he "moonlights" as an Emmy-nominated Hollywood screenwriter.
And I still can't believe that woman chose his profile out of the entire LA metro area on National TV. What more of a testimonial does a guy need? Nice job, Adam.
Every once in a while something comes along that breaks the mold. I mean, we're talking really different. What's really cool is when such innovative ideas actually answer questions people are actually asking.
Enter my friend Brad Howard, fat loss coach and dating coach extraordinaire. He's produced a killer program that shows you how to build the exact kind of physique that women crave...and it's easier than you think. Great stuff.
Get your hands on this one before he raises the price. Act now, and you'll even get your grubby mitts on a bonus item that I've contributed to the cause...
You guys out there may recognize Marie Forleo's name. After all, hers is the David DeAngelo "Dating Guru" interview that has been offered as the introductory bonus--and therefore the paragon of excellence--for the series for several years now.
And indeed, her insights on dating success for men from a woman's perspective are right-on.
You ladies out there may recognize her name simply because she is one of the most flat-out gifted dating experts for women in the US of A. Her book Make Every Man Want You has been received with resounding acclaim on a global scale, with world-famous experts singing the praises of Marie's engaging writing style and intelligent intuition. This is a true "must read" for all women.
Emily and I both made friends with Marie immediately. She has already been a guest on "X & Y On The Fly", and has recorded a fantastic interview for our Power Sessions members defining how to identify a sharp woman. Recently, Emily collaborated with Marie and with Amy Waterman on a roundtable discussion for the follow-up "Make Every Man Want You More" series. I can already tell that's something special.
There really isn't much better a way to make my day than to introduce Emily and I to a "lady guru" who truly GETS IT. We're talking about the kind of woman who can advise both men and women with alacrity--always with a sharpness and respect for both genders that shines through in everything she does.
Renee Piane has recently joined that short list of such women. She has been passionately going about her craft for over fifteen years now, and is one of the most knowledgeable, professional and downright friendly women in the business.
Her book Love Mechanics reflects everything that she's about, for certain. We all need tune-ups for our cars...what about our love lives? For the single man whose action is stalled, sluggish, misfiring, or overheating, Renée Piane represents welcome roadside assistance...a jump-start back on the road to love and companionship.
Renee definitely knows her stuff. We'll be collaborating with her on several projects in the coming weeks and months...stay tuned.
I've just recently made friends with the gang over at Handwriting University. I had seen Bart's name thrown around in the context of the litany of other "dating gurus", so finally I checked out his podcast to see what handwriting analysis had to do with attracting women.
It took about a minute and a half of video for me to realize that handwriting analysis has everything to do with attracting women. And finding out which are naughty and nice. AND which ones are poisonous vs. healthy.
Seriously, the knowledge purveyed by Bart and his team basically gives you x-ray vision. Amazing, amazing stuff.
The "Grapho-Deck" is a real, tangible deck of cards. But instead of playing Texas Hold'em, you are going to be drilling yourself on how to find out unreal stuff about people simply by having them write a sentence or two for you.
Yeah, it's a cool party trick to add to your quiver of "outer game" arrows. But the more critical facet of all this is the insight into personality that you get from this kind of training.
The "Grapho-Deck" is inexpensive, it's fun and it helps build an amazing skill. What more can we ask?
Christian Carter is to the ladies what David DeAngelo is to the guys. Catch Him And Keep Him has got to be one of the most insightful books ever written when it comes to helping women understand what is going on in a man's mind.
As you know, we are very big on deserving what you want around here at X & Y, and I talk a lot about what it takes to be the kind of man or woman who someone will want to commit to. Well, Christian Carter has built an entire practice around just that.
Any woman who reads this book is going to be amazed by what's in it. I highly recommend this book for all of you ladies who want to know what it takes to be the kind of woman who guys want to be with forever. I guarantee it will change your life.
The long-awaited book from Meet Your Sweet is Conversation Chemistry.
Amy Waterman and Mia Summers have put a lot of effort into creating an awesome product here (298 pages, plus audio and ebook bonuses). And the central theme--great conversation and overall communication skills--is one that I've never seen covered in such detail within the context of an affordable e-book.
Now you too can learn exactly how to talk to the opposite sex in any situation...without ever feeling uncomfortable or running out of things to say. And yes, you're reading this correctly: Conversation Chemistry is for both men and women.
As you've come to expect from us, we absolutely contributed some killer bonuses to the dogpile of goodies you get when you make Conversation Chemistry your own. And...look for both Mia and Amy as special guests on Emily's Click With Him program for women.
As you already know, we are good friends with the 000Relationships folks and work with them quite a bit. Now, they've outdone themselves with a unique and powerful new program for women called Supreme Self-Confidence.
I hear the concept of self-confidence talked about quite a bit, but rarely is there a program that covers it exclusively--especially at a price like this.
And I have to tell you, I freely offer my stamp of 100% approval on this one, and can do so with "supreme confidence". How's that? Simple. You know that "secret dating expert" they say did the Inner Game segment? Well, let's just say I know him personally. Get out your magnifying glass on the graphic above and you'll see what I mean.
Seriously, it was my honor to contribute to this great program for Slade and the rest of the Meet Your Sweet team over there. Imagine, an audio program for WOMEN with "Inner Game" in the title...it's about time. I'm sure you'll love the rest of this package they've put together also and that it will make a huge impact on your life.
By the way, there is indeed a men's version...and I contributed to that too. Find out more about that here.
Getting seventeen world-class pickup and seduction experts to contribute unique content to a single project is a feat in and of itself. Take it from a guy who knows
But getting them to all talk about long-term relationship management is something else altogether. In fact, it's basically terra incognito.
But that's the vision Lance Taylor had for Relationship Mastery 101, and that's exactly what he pulled off.
As one of the contributors to this unique e-book series, I can tell you that this is quite a read. Basically, you can expect wall-to-wall content from page one from a bunch of guys who are literally flexing their best 'relationship game'.
Most contribute purely from the heart, and although you're bound to find some dissenting opinions in the context of a project like this, what you won't find is another pedantic list of the rote basics. Prepare to be challenged. And prepare also to have your overall level of long-term success with women skyrocket.
I met Joseph about a year ago and we've been collaborating on various projects since.
I've invited him to sit in on podcasts, a Power Sessions bonus program and of course VIRTUOSITY because his life experience is such that it illuminates his thoughts on how to get better with women in a unique and particularly interesting way. This sort of approach is nothing sort of refreshing, and I can relate to it in a big way.
Joseph has now released the entire archive of his past podcast shows in downloadable format. Enjoy Joseph's rant on love, sex, relationships and the business of life anytime--with no expiration date.
Cameron was recommended to me by at least three of my peers in the world of men's dating and seduction advice. Having become friends with him as a result, I can see why.
Imagine me, only still single with the ability to do field-coaching for guys, and you are on the right track. This guy talks about the 'attributes' a man needs to attract a great woman, and is so on-target that I invited him to be a part of the VIRTUOSITY series to talk about that very subject.
Cameron is a no-nonsense type of guy, and he hits the ground at full-tilt from page one of this book. My only wish is that he'd get some cover art for this bad boy. But like I said, Cameron is all about content. Get your hands on this book, guys. It's one of the hidden treasures.
Joseph's latest offering is an action-packed high-end CD set covering what could be the most infamous sticking point for any man when succeeding with women...rapport.
Let's face it, if you can't build the kind of common ground with a woman that makes her feel drawn to and comfortable with you, you've basically got nothing. Zilch. Nada. Bupkis.
With that in mind, Joseph has put together a groundbreaking collection of knowledge designed to give you the kind of advantages that other men can only dream about. Seriously, when he starts talking about 'building rapport with women you haven't even met yet' this stuff is bordering on 'super powers'.
Are you of the kind of high-character that VIRTUOSITY teaches? If so, this is a nice compliment...as long as you don't abuse the power, please.
I've made friends with Nick Shane recently and I am wondering what took me so long. Not only is his material spot-on terrific, but Nick has this knack for being absolutely, utterly hilarious while simultaneously delivering non-stop game to your doorstep.
Recently he interviewed me for his Become A Playboy University series, which was a great honor for me. And yes--we talked about having great character, having control over one's dating life and ultimately finding a great woman. Nick was all over it.
Nick's brilliance as well as his friendly charm come through in all that he does. I recommend his book, and also recommend getting your hands on his advanced series. This is top-notch, must-see stuff.
Well, as it turns out Paige Parker and Emily have quite a lot in common and made friends immediately. If you read Paige's wildly-popular book Dating Without Drama you'll start to know what I mean very quickly.
Paige has a terrific way of being able to tell the truth in plain, no-nonsense English. All the while, however, she retains a style that clearly demonstrates feminine grace. I'm very aware that women appreciate substance in a dating book as much as a man does, so Paige's approach is a refreshing and welcome one.
One also gets a distinct sense while reading the book that Paige is passionate about helping women succeed with men and have richer, fulfilling lives as women. What's more, Paige covers a variety of angles in a unique and informative manner that is full of intrigue.
Look for plenty of collaboration between Paige and Emily in the near future.
You already know we are huge fans of both Amy and Marie. Now, the two have teamed up for this killer new program. Chock full of audio and video resources, as a guy I can honestly say that I've never seen any other program that so accurately gets to the heart of teaching what we as men LOVE LOVE LOVE about great women.
What's more, connoisseurs of high-quality such that Marie and Amy are, they invited none other than Emily McKay (aka my own image of female quality!) to join them for a roundtable discussion on finding a great man. And yes--it comes as part of this program.
Ladies, this could be the best overall value I've ever seen in a program for you all. Truly powerful stuff...
Or should I say what Amy has in store for US as guys? After hearing what Amy is teaching women everywhere, I can flat-out state categorically that all women should drop everything right now and get in on this package. If only there were more great women out there who learned what Amy talks about, there would be A LOT of happy guys. I can't help but think that their women would be equally happy also, though.
Emily and I met Amy while looking for someone to interview for our podcast on femininity. We went to the right place. We both agreed that Amy definitely has some serious depth as a woman and as a teacher of dating skill.
Make no mistake. Amy's stuff is top notch, as is most everything from the supremely professional outfit known as 000Relationships. Enjoy!
As a cohort of Amy Waterman's at 000Relationships, you might have concluded that a guy like James Brito was going to step up sooner than later and write How To Be Irresistible To Women. And step up he did.
James' insights on understanding women and what it takes to attract them are near and dear to my heart, as he and I agree on many, many principles. No "trickery" or cheap "mind games" here. All of that typical fluff is swept away in favor of good, solid character building. Very nice.
What's more, James has shocked the world with the release of an interview series that features a "One Low Price" lifetime membership. I am very proud to have been invited to be a part of this Mastery Series program for James, especially since some of the most famous and well-respected names in the dating coaching field and Seduction Community are represented.
Emily and I were excited to be called upon as guests for 000Relationships' new series Save My Marriage Today.
If you are experiencing difficulties in your marriage and just don't know where to turn, this series is worth a very close look. Rather than shelling out for high-dollar marriage counselors--and only then getting one hour a week of help at a time--why not arm yourself with as much information as you possibly can in as short an amount of time as possible? What's more, you'll save A LOT of money in the process.
000Relationships' reputation is hard earned and well-deserved. Emily and I are proud to have contributed to this comprehensive program, and are absolutely sure you'll reap amazing benefits from it...you AND your spouse, that is.
Widely considered the world's foremost authority on romance, Michael Webb consistently delivers a prolific stream of highly-practical content to his readers. This book is a shining example.
In a world of 'sex advice' that is superficial at best and downright prurient at its worst, Michael's work is a refreshing example of how to go about having the best sex of your life in all the right ways and for all the right reasons.
If you are a man or woman of high-character, yet reserve the right to remain a sexual being, this is without question the book for you. Prepare for one of the greatest reads of your life.
Just about every one of Michael's many works reflects the same attention to quality AND value...which are by no means always one and the same.
Like so many "dating gurus" it seems, Michelle Penney was inspired to write her first book Kissing 101 in large part due to the encouragement of friends and acquaintances. And Michelle has hit a home run (or perhaps a "wicket" down under in Kiwi-land) with this book.
Kissing 101 surprises by going far beyond Kissing technique in and of itself. Everything you could possibly want to learn about kissing is in there, including all sorts of great strategy designed to make more kissing actually happen for you.
We interviewed Michelle for "X & Y On The Fly" and found her to be down to Earth and lot's of fun to visit with. As it turns out, it was her first outside interview ever which we were proud to bring our listeners.
Kissing matters. In fact, it really, really matters. If you can melt someone with your kiss, chances are your going to go places. I have never seen any book devoted to this subject at all, let alone one as comprehensive as this. It's a great read at a great price. Thumbs up.
We've recently made friends with Becca and love her no-nonsense style. That style is a truly unique one, also, as she has this knack for speaking wisdom to both women and men even with the downright pinkest website we've seen since Emily's.
In her book, Becca shares some innovative ideas on how to get an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend back with an upbeat, optimistic attitude that is nothing short of contagious. What's more, she offers bundled packages of books for both men and women respectively that truly offer a ton of bang for the buck even as others charge literally hundreds for this sort of knowledge.
The Advice Diva also has loads of free dating and relationship resources at her eponymous website, AdviceDiva.com.
OK, let's get this straight. If you are about losing fat from your frame and want to do it in a way that maximizes attraction, Brad is your man.
The Fat Loss Black Book is Brad's amazing guide to getting to where you need to be not by simply losing weight, but by losing fat. And that's how it should be. Expect practical steps and compelling strategies that are designed to help you reach your goals where other methods fail.
Brad shared some insight into his philosophy recently for the VIRTUOSITY audience, and the resulting audio program was phenomenal. So this book has successfully earned our highest recommendation.
Brad is also the mastermind behind the infamous men's blog entitled AngelEyesDevilSmile.com.
Okay, let's spell it out: Mimi has written a book here that is long, long overdue. What woman hasn't puzzled over how to unravel the mystery of what is appropriate when contacting men. Should you wait for him ALL the time, or can't a gal take some initiative?
Mimi's got all of that under control, and conveys all of her many secrets in an easy-reading common-sense style. Emily and I both agree: This one should be on the shelf of every woman who desires a wildly successful dating life.
We have met Mimi just recently, and she is a true sweetheart. I'm proud to announce that a special preview addition of this book is available for FREE to you as a Keys To Bliss member. Check it out that way with absolutely no risk. My guess is you won't be able to resist reading the full book.
I was first acquainted with Martin Merrill's book though my friend and fellow dating strategist Grant Finlayson, who is crazy about it.
Indeed Martin has done a phenomenal job of not only covering what exactly it is that makes women laugh, but of breaking down how exactly you can become a master at it. Although not too much a slouch at the whole craft to begin with, I promise you I was funnier within ten minutes of when I began perusing this book.
Just for my own strategic purposes, I didn't tell Emily I was reading Make Women Laugh. I wanted to know for myself whether the book really did make a difference. It most certainly did--from Day One--and so I hereby give it my most enthusiastic (and hilarious) recommendation.
By the way, Martin is a terrific guy so look forward to an interview on one of our podcasts in the near future.
Robert Martin is a new friend of mine who has my full, undivided attention for at least one very simple reason: The man WALKS his TALK.
Besides having some great insight into attracting and keeping women (with a track record to back that up), Robert truly does have the physique of a 21-year-old olympic gymnast--at age 59. No kidding.
Never before have I seen such a killer video program designed to help you look and feel better while preparing you to be at your best for attracting great women and keeping them attracted.
Truly, Robert has a corner on the market for a BIG PIECE of deserving what you want, and I'm proud to say I am on the LGNAAA program and will keep you posted of my results. (HINT: After THREE DAYS it's ALREADY WORKING)
Getchasum of this. It works. By the way, men OR women can learn and benefit from what Robert has going on.
Whether you are a man or a woman, if you're doing the online dating thing you simply cannot afford to take safety lightly.
Yeah, yeah...we know. You're unlikely to get dragged off into the bushes by some neanderthal. Nonetheless, there are elaborate scammers out there who can outsmart even the most savvy amongst us.
That's where The Dating Passport comes in. The patent pending concept offers reliable proof of identity helping you and those you meet date with 100% confidence.
Linda and Deborah from TDP were my guests recently for Online Dating Domination, and it's "safe" to say that nobody knows more about online dating security than they do.
Having sold thousands and thousands of copies of her previous books, Being Happy Together is the most recent work by Laurie Weiss. It serves as a handbook for couples everywhere who choose to be happy together.
Laurie and her husband of 47 years Jon know a bit about that whole concept, having been to the depths and back in their own marriage journey. Fortunately for all of us, they not only made it through the tough times they learned a whole lot along the way, and now share everything in this fantastically relevant yet kind-hearted masterpiece.
Meeting Jon and Laurie has been a joy for Emily and I, and it was our pleasure to host them--both recognized psychotherapists worldwide--as guests on "X & Y On The Fly". They are a genuine couple--The Real Deal. This book is well worth a look.
Susie and Otto Collins are relationship coaches who have been in practice for many years. They've had time to produce numerous great books and resources, as you can see. As one of the few highly visible couples on the Web who do relationship coaching, I can't help but see Emily and I in a few years when I look at what they're up to.
With that in mind, Susie and Otto are always a lot of fun for me to check in with. Their books are truly great stuff, and make you think. Take a look!
Here you go, party people. I'm proud to say that I am the very first official affiliate for my good friend and podcast collaborator Steve "The Dean" Williams' brand new audio program.
What Women Want And Why is long overdue but well worth the wait. I mean, you've got to be kidding me--eighteen years' worth of chopping up game and this is his first product ever?
And I'll tell you what, it's everything you would expect and more from a co-Chick Whisperer. As you already know, Williams has an enviable track record of attracting and keeping a great woman so he knows his stuff. But as a listener to any of his four top-rated podcasts (Sex Love and Satisfaction, Pillow Talk, Men On Women and After Hours) you already know that.
So be sure to get your hands on this new audio program. "The Dean" has reserved his very best material for you right here.
Get Altitude -- Top Gun Training For Entrepreneurs
Chances are if you are interested in improving your dating life, you have become familiar with the ingenious work of Eben Pagan. Eben, aka David DeAngelo, is not only the runaway leader in helping men create attraction, he also heads the company whose offerings include Christian Carter's Catch Him And Keep Him.
Having built a $20M business over the course of the last six years--using the Internet as virtually the sole medium for doing so--it's no surprise that Eben's brand new training program in Internet Marketing is creating quite a stir.
Once you visit the site and take in the wealth of information that Eben is offering for free (including his free business quiz, with customized results), you'll soon realize that this is truly something special. Eben is one of the top five smartest men I've ever met, and this program perfectly encapsulates why I believe that.
Eben's full program is not inexpensive. Even so, if you are interested in building a serious Internet-based business--in the dating advice field or otherwise--this could be the single most valuable training opportunity you will ever encounter. Take full advantage of it, as I plan to.
Have you thought about giving online dating a try? If so why not go straight to the world's largest dating site, Match.com
Emily and I are proud to say that we met on Match, so you know that we give it our very highest recommendation. I'm sure you aren't surprised.
If you haven't tried online dating yet, the time is NOW. Get in on the fun and you'll never look back. Join Match.com through the X & Y Communications link now and get a SPECIAL OFFER: Your very own copy of Scot's 'Online Dating Confessions' interview with Heather Vale. Very cool. Just drop us a note when you join at info@xandycommunications.net.
TrialPay -- Get What You Want For FREE Through Partner Offers
Okay, here it is: We LOVE TrialPay. We not only made their service an option on every one of our e-book's shopping cart checkouts, we USE the it ourselves.
But I have to be honest, it took me some time to grasp exactly what TrialPay was about. You see, I'm one of those guys who is annoyed to no end by that endless sea of spammy offers when you try to get your "free" online quiz results or something. So when Chad from TrialPay was telling me about giving customers the capability to get X & Y Communications stuff at no-charge by taking advantage of "partner offers" I was just a bit wary.
But this is a whole 'nother ball game, folks. TrialPay has partnered with leading online (and offline too, actually) vendors who are reputable, established and probably getting my money every once in a while anyway. And the number of options--and therefore the flexibility--is amazing. All I do as a customer when using TrialPay is pick an offer that appeals to me, jump on it (at normal or better pricing compared to direct purchase, I might add) and get free stuff.
Now that we've partnered with TrialPay officially, that "free stuff" can be X & Y Communications free stuff too. Want to check out our store to get a feel for all of this? It's right here. If you have an e-commerce site of your own and are ready to get in on this (which I highly recommend), go here.
If you are like me you aren't very photogenic. Knowing how important great pictures are to online dating success, it's good to know that there's a place like LookBetterOnline.com.
We all know by now that taking pictures of yourself in front of a mirror is dorky--almost as dorky as cajoling a friend into taking pictures for you. And you also know by now what an eye-roller the 'Glamour Shot' approach is.
For a refreshingly reasonable price LBO will send you a professional photographer who is trained in producing online dating pictures specifically. That way, you know you will be getting the most effective pictures possible. Great stuff.
LookBetterOnline.com is a truly unique service that meets a profound need. I'm proud to have been selected to be on their list of recommended dating coaches.
AWeber -- Automated Newsletters And Customer Contact
AWeber is the Web's de facto standard when it comes to automating every aspect of customer contact. This includes newsletter production, auto responders and--of course--getting your newsletter DELIVERED.
There is no other logical choice besides AWeber. We have found them to be literally THE most efficient and trouble-free web-based service we've ever used, and couldn't be happier. Take a look!
Oh, and one more thing. Whatever you do, don't wait until you have almost 1000 people on your e-mail list to go ahead and spring the ridiculously cost-effective $15 per month for this service. Don't ask me why I'm qualified to issue this recommendation.
Man, where would we be without these guys? Cafe Press lets you design killer SWAG. We're talkin' your own t-shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads and even beer steins using your own artwork. Clearly, the possibilities are endless...limited only by the imagination.
To that end, through the magic of Cafe Press we have come up with things like the 'Official Factory Authorized X & Y On The Fly T-shirt', 'The Chick Whisperer Wall Clock', 'Deserve What You Want Boxers' and the 'X & Y Communications Racing Team Shirt'. Nice.
And it's ridiculously easy to make these things. Just upload a JPEG and slap it virtually onto whatever you want. You even get to preview it in WYSIWYG style.
Set up your own shop or make one-of-a-kind items for your own use. We've done both, and you'll be seeing our kickin' logo stuff on a YouTube show near you in the very, very near future!
-- PPC Advertising Opportunities
Little ads are everywhere on the Internet. X & Y Communications even makes good use of them around our family of websites. We've been piloting Bidvertiser for a while now, and I have to say these guys outperform any other avenue. In fact, the payout is almost ten times what the market leader offers. That's significant.
Whether you want to place ads or make revenue from displaying them, Bidvertiser is unquestionably the way to go.
SubmitYourArticle is what I personally use to make sure that X & Y's newsletters reach a much wider audience through syndicated distribution. It sure beats manual submissions to the hundreds of article websites out there.
SubmitYourArticle advertises that they offer distribution of four articles per month, but the secret is that you get eight per month when you sign up. It's all in the interest of goodwill, I suppose.
Anyway, if you are seeking to get your written work in front of as many people as possible I really believe this service is the way to go. I've been nothing short of thrilled with the results!
There's no doubt that Web 2.0 is taking over. This means that multimedia is all the rage. That can only mean one thing: It was high time we at X & Y Communications added streaming audio to our web sites.
After evaluating several options, we found the MP3 Sound Stream software package to be the most complete, flexible and cost-effective. Within mere hours of purchase I had the program mastered and audio embedded into all of our main sites.
If you are even remotely considering adding streaming audio to your web presence--or MySpace--this is THE solution. There are some amazing free bonuses involved also, including a package for adding streaming VIDEO. Nice.
I have to admit to you that I've always really disliked popup ads. Yet even I had to admit that they work, and have performed with wild success on our Web sites--even if I have historically referred to them as "our annoying popup ads" from time to time
Well, lately something strange has been happening. As I've been surfing the 'Net I've been encountering popups that are so creative and so slick that I've found myself being--get this--mildly entertained and even intrigued. Finally, when one of my friend's sites started throwing out this "next generation" type of popup, curiosity got the best of me and I had to ask how the heck he did it.
Enter Dynamic Popup Generator. This could be the best investment I've made in quite sometime. And I almost forgot...those "ribbon ads" you've seen around our sites lately? Those were made with a FREE software app that can be downloaded with Dynamic Popup Generator's demo version. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try.
Tube Traffic -- How To Market Your Site Using YouTube™
This very special e-book is the first of its kind I have ever seen. Tube Traffic is all about how to leverage YouTube™ to send massive amounts of traffic to your website.
Authors Michael Rasmussen and Jason Tarasi have researched the components of YouTube™ marketing success in great detail and has compiled a wealth of intelligible, practical and compelling information. They have investigated exactly what causes one video to draw literally hundreds of thousands of visitors while another outwardly similar one falls flat. Upon reading his book, one truly feels as if part of a clandestine cadre of privileged people armed with "secret" information.
The most remarkable part of this book's story is arguably its price at $4.95. Download is immediate. Emily and I are currently reading it voraciously as we are very excited about producing our own videos for you (and hopefully hundreds of thousands of others!)
This cool little software tool saves loads of time when it comes to the arduous work of submitting your feed to RSS search sites. What's arguably more important, though, is that RSS Submit also has a more comprehensive list of sites that it submits your information to than you could ever find on your own. And you can submit multiple RSS feed URLs in a single sitting--quickly and painlessly.
This application was recommended by a friend, and I am 100% convinced that her call was a good one. If you are a blogger, podcaster or anyone else who has managed to collect a dogpile of RSS feeds along the way, you have got to check this one out.
