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Gold market sees muddle sentiment but price needs to hold above 1620 next week

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Gold market sees muddle sentiment, but price needs to hold above $1,620 next week

Once again, gold is poised on a knife's edge as the prices end the week below $1,650 an ounce, and muddled market sentiment is unlikely to provide any clear direction for the precious metal next week.

Latest Kitco News Gold Survey shows that bullish analysts and retail investors have a slight advantage; however, there is no dominant conviction in the marketplace.

According to some analysts, many investors continue to sit on the sidelines, waiting for a clear indication that the Federal Reserve will slow the pace of its aggressive rate hikes by the end of the year. According to analysts, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting on Nov. 2 will be the driving force behind gold prices next week.

For most of the summer, investors have been continuously burned after chasing rumors that the Federal Reserve was close to pivoting. Sean Lusk, co-director of commercial hedging at Walsh Trading, said that he expects current market expectations to fade, similar to other market rumors. Lusk said he is expecting to see lower gold prices next week.

"Until we get clarity from the Federal Reserve, gold rallies will continue to be sold," he said. "I don't think we will get much clarity from the Fed next week. There is a cost to all money printing we have seen over the last two years, and we should expect to feel the cost longer than most expect."

Lusk added that he will be watching the $1,620 area closely. A break below would trigger a very bearish signal.

Kitco's weekly gold survey results revealed that Wall Street has a slightly bullish tilt on gold prices next week. Out of 17 analysts participating in the survey, seven analysts, or 41%, expect prices to rise next week. Meanwhile, six analysts, or 35%, were bearish in the near term and four analysts, or 24%, were neutral on gold.

Sentiment on Main Street was relatively similar. This week 473 respondents took part in online polls. A total of 200 voters, or 43%, called for gold to rise. Another 169, or 37%, predicted gold would fall. The remaining 94 voters, or 20%, called for a sideways market.

Phillip Streible, chief market strategist at Blue Line futures, said that he remains neutral on gold in the near term as the Federal Reserve's rate hikes will continue to weigh on the precious metal.

"There is nothing stopping gold from going below $1,600 an ounce in the near term, and that's not a bold statement," he said. "However, if gold does drop, I would be looking to buy small positions. I would be looking to buy silver if the price dropped below $18 an ounce.

World Bank sees gold prices falling another 4% in 2023

For most bullish analysts, the growing expectations that the Fed will slow its rate hikes starting in December will support prices in a volatile environment.

"Technically, it looks like gold is slowly turning the corner. Gold appears likely to be volatile around next Wednesday's Fed decision which could potentially impact the trend in the US Dollar depending on whether the Fed is more hawkish or more dovish than expected and relative to other central banks," said Colin Cieszynski, chief market strategist at SIA Wealth Management.

Darin Newsom, president of Darin Newsom Analysis, is also expecting some volatility next week. However, he added that as long as gold can hold above its recent lows around $1,620 an ounce, then it will remain in an intermediate-term uptr

By Neils Christensen

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Gold prices testing support around 1650 as US PCE rises 06 in September in line with expectations

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Gold prices testing support around $1,650 as U.S. PCE rises 0.6% in September, in line with expectations

Nhe gold market is testing critical support around $1,650 an ounce as U.S. inflation pressure rise in line with expectations.

Friday, the U.S. Department of Commerce said its core Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.5% last month, up from August's increase of 0.6%. The data was in line with expectations.

For the year, core inflation rose 5.1%, up from August's annual increase of 4.9%. Inflation was a tick lower as economists were expecting to see a 5.2% increase.

The data is adding some selling pressure to gold as it was already testing critical support levels. December gold futures last traded at $1,653.70 an ounce, down 0.71% on the day.

According to some economists, although inflation is not heating up more than expected, it is still persistently high and will force the Fed to aggressively raise interest rates. The CME FedWatch Tool shows markets see an 84% chance of a 75-basis point hike next week. Expectations are roughly 50/50 regarding a 50 or 75-basis-point move in December.

"Inflation costs remain high. There is still work to be done and the data, although steady month-on-month/quarter on quarter, is still elevated well above what the Fed would like it to be," said Greg Michalowski, currency analyst at Forexlive.com.

The report also noted that personal income also rose in line with expectations, increasing 0.4% in September, compared to August's 0.3% rise.

 

Although income isn't growing, consumers continue to spend, with personal spending increasing 0.6%, beating expectations. According to consensus forecasts, economists were looking for a 0.4% rise.

By Neils Christensen

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Cryptocurrency Is Here To Stay Here’s Why

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Cryptocurrency Is Here To Stay. Here's Why.

In 1995, many seriously claimed that Internet use was about to collapse. That has been one of the worst predictions ever made. Innovation and digitization are paving the way for a future world we can't imagine. Cryptocurrencies, Metaverse, and Web 3.0 are taking the world by storm, providing secure information on the Internet and a whole new virtual experience.

In just a few short years, cryptocurrencies have grown from a digital novelty to a trillion-dollar technology with the potential to disrupt the global financial system. Government officials worldwide have also voiced concerns about digital currencies' stability and risks. Having witnessed every internet fad, we believe this is not one.

Cryptocurrencies are a force, taking money creation and control away from central banks and Wall Street. However, critics say the new technology is completely unregulated in most parts of the world and gives more power to criminal groups, terrorist groups, and rogue states. They argue that power-hungry crypto mining is also destructive to the environment.

Depending on who you ask, cash will not remain king ever again. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward digital and contactless payments. It led to a more mainstream acceptance of physical cash alternatives like a cryptocurrency that will likely stay.

UK lawmakers recognize crypto as a financial instrument

British lawmakers in the House of Commons have voted to recognize cryptocurrencies as regulated financial instruments in the country. The proposal, introduced by Parliamentarian Andrew Griffiths, was approved by the House of Commons after its second reading on October 25.

Griffith's proposal seeks to include crypto assets as part of a service regulated by the proposed Financial Services and Markets Act. As such, cryptocurrencies are subject to the same regulation as other financial assets included in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, except for stablecoins payment.

After the bill is finally passed, the UK Treasury will have the power to regulate the crypto market. At the same time, Griffith said the Treasury Department would consult with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the framework fully maximizes its benefits and addresses the risks of the crypto activity.

How cryptocurrency is here to stay

The invention of cryptocurrencies has revolutionized how people exchange money and buy goods and services. Facilitating rapid and secure transactions is one of the most significant benefits of using cryptocurrency. Below are some reasons why crypto isn't going away any time soon.

The beginning of decentralization: We have entered an era where we can own and control all our assets. Decentralization provides financial freedom from changes in banks and governments. Without third-party involvement, it can provide greater transparency and better transaction security. A network built on the blockchain does not require the trust or knowledge of others. Decentralized finance (Defi) as a system can easily replace traditional financial processes for obvious reasons.

Peer-to-peer transactions: "Saving extra fees" is the most convincing factor for everyone. Intermediaries on financial blockchains added additional costs to transactions. More middlemen mean more money! The appeal of P2P is that you can transfer ownership of assets or goods without the involvement of a third party. Peer-to-peer transactions are transparent, secure, and less complicated. In short, peer-to-peer transactions provide privacy and no additional transmission costs.

Ease of use: We spend valuable time in long lines, filing and filling out forms and slips to send and receive money. Remember when our financial work was suspended due to server outages and holidays? Pretty scary! The advent of digital currencies has paved the way for endless possibilities. The undeniable advantage of digital currency is its ease of use. With a smart device, you can be your own bank, making transactions easier and time-saving.

Fraud Prevention/Transparency: We are constantly concerned about whether the banking details we enter lead to misconduct or whether third-party systems track our transactions and usage. Blockchain concerns user privacy, so data breaches are rare because it contains limited personal information. All transactions are encrypted between "digital wallets" and produce precise parity calculations in the ledger. Blockchain technology is poised to disrupt every aspect of our existence through this security.

Global acceptance: In the past, people had to invest more to send or receive payments across borders. By overcoming international borders, digital currencies promise flexibility and economic growth. Aside from the overall look, it's cheap, easy, and fast. Digital currencies can facilitate trade and provide multiple opportunities to strengthen the financial health of countries. There is no denying that digital currencies are securing themselves to be the currency of choice for future generations.

Summary

Cryptocurrency is here to stay since people have found it helpful in our fast-paced world. New cryptocurrencies keep popping up daily to meet users' needs; some have gained popularity among tech enthusiasts due to their unique features.

People are excited about using bitcoin as payment for goods and services and investment vehicles for traders. However, many factors still keep it from mainstream use today- especially compared to traditional currency systems. While there's always room for improvement, it is clear that this new form of currency isn't going away anytime soon!

 

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5 Ways to Make Social Media Pay Off

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Social media can be a time-consuming task, but there are many ways to make it more effective. These methods include creating original content, posting sponsored content, and leveraging the power of influencer marketing. With some effort, your efforts can yield substantial rewards. These methods are proven to make your social media efforts worthwhile.

Sponsored posts

The results of sponsored posts can vary depending on what you want to achieve. You can track the performance of paid promotional ads in the Instagram app, for example. The results will depend on the type of audience you want to reach, but you can also use this information to optimize future advertising campaigns.

You can set the amount you want to spend on sponsored posts. You can pay before or after they are published. Make sure to stick to the plan you've agreed upon. Also, be aware of any legal implications or search engine requirements.

Influencer marketing

Influencer marketing on social media can be a powerful addition to your social media marketing strategy. There are several ways to measure the performance of your influencer marketing campaign. For example, you can measure the amount of likes and shares on your social media post through a social media analytics tool. You can also track your influencers' performance by using goals in Google Analytics.

One of the most important aspects of influencer marketing is consistency. Creating a consistent posting schedule is critical to gaining influence over your followers and audience. Ruchika Asatkar, for example, managed to build a 15K-strong fan following in only 7 months. By posting regularly, she has a greater influence on her followers than an influencer with a small following. If your social media marketing strategy is inconsistent, you may end up with a ghost following rather than growing one.

Visual content

Using visual content is an excellent way to increase the reach of your social media accounts. Research has shown that humans process images 60,000 times faster than text and are much more likely to share visual content. Not only will this increase the chances of your social media posts being seen and shared by your audience, but it will also generate more sales and interactions.

The visual content is also more engaging to online consumers and social media users. If you have a blog, you can use videos to engage your followers by bringing your readers to an experience they can relate to. Creating bite-size videos will attract the attention of your target audience and boost engagement with your brand.

Content calendar

Creating a content calendar is a great way to spread out the creation of content for your social media channels over a few weeks. You can use a calendar to plan your holiday posts, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Creating a calendar will give your team a better understanding of what to post when and where. It also helps them understand character limits and other best practices.

The content calendar should be regularly updated with fresh ideas. To come up with new ideas, look at other social media channels and find content from other people in the industry. You can also search through the content and watch videos to get ideas for future posts.

Competitive analysis

The first step in competitive analysis is to select a handful of competitors within your industry. This doesn't have to be large companies. In fact, small businesses that operate in an uncompetitive space can learn a lot from larger ones. As a general rule, you should watch at least 80% of your top competitors and 20% of your direct competitors. It's important to analyze your competition's strategies and tactics to determine which are most effective.

Competitive analysis helps you analyze your competitors and their marketing strategies. This can help you identify your competitive advantages and pinpoint potential market opportunities. It will also help you understand the future trends in your industry. A competitive analysis can help you plan your marketing strategies to stay on top of your competitors.

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Friday’s inflation report has investors bracing for volatility

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Friday’s inflation report has investors bracing for volatility

Today at 8:30 EDT, the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) will release the latest inflation report vis-à-vis the PCE index for September 2022. This will be the most recent data that the Federal Reserve will have on inflation and therefore be a key component to their sealing the fate of the size of the next rate hike at next week’s FOMC meeting.

According to the CME’s FedWatch tool, there is an 88 % probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 75 basis points, this is a decline from yesterday’s 92.5% probability prediction. This would take the Feds benchmark rate to between 375 and 400 basis points at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

According to Bloomberg News economists surveyed are predicting that the PCE Index is forecast to show a 6.3% rise in September from a year ago.

“Excluding food and energy, the gauge is expected to have climbed 0.5% from August and 5.2% from September 2021. The elevated projections follow government figures from earlier this month showing a key measure of core consumer prices accelerated in September to a 40-year high.”

In an article penned by Jessica Menton of Bloomberg News, the most pivotal question facing investors and traders is “whether decades-high inflation is nearing a peak or if prices are going to keep rising … Traders are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation — the personal-consumption expenditures price index — because it will help determine if the central bank moves ahead with another 75 basis-point interest-rate increase at its meeting next week.” Although her article was focused on Wall Street and stock investors her statements offer articulate insight into other asset classes including gold and silver.

Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments said, “The Fed is laying the groundwork to stop having outsized rate increases if the inflation data supports that. But if it doesn’t, they’ll be ready to continue with big hikes beyond November.”

As of 5:20 PM EDT gold futures basis, the most active December contract is fixed at $1667.40 after factoring in today’s net decline of $1.80. However, unlike previous trading days, today's dollar strength had a negative correlation with gold prices. The dollar rose by 0.79% with the dollar index currently fixed at 110.42. This means that the fractional decline in gold would’ve been much larger had the dollar not gained approximately 8/10 of a percent of value.

Spot gold is currently fixed at $1663.70 which is also a net decline of $1.80 today. On closer inspection, the Kitco gold index (KGX) reveals that normal trading increased the cost of gold by $11.85, and dollar strength took away $13.65 resulting in today’s fractional price decline.

 

Market participants are also factoring in how the Federal Reserve will factor in today’s government report that showed that third-quarter GDP rose 2.6% versus the estimate of 2.3%, growing faster than expected. The report revealed that the U.S. economy had its first period of positive growth this year. This caused gold prices to decline after the release of today’s Q3 GDP report. Gold futures traded to a high of $1674.80 today.

Included in today’s Q3 GDP report was the most current data on the annualized federal interest payments indicating that it has increased to $736.5 billion. This set a new record for annual interest payments on our national debt.

According to the US Debt Clock.org, our national debt is currently above $31 trillion and unsustainable. Higher levels of interest set by the Federal Reserve only exacerbate that problem. However, the current level of national debt and the high cost of servicing just the interest creates extremely bullish market sentiment for gold.

By Gary Wagner

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Things I Would Have Paid Money to Know Before I Started in Online Marketing

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Things I Would Have Paid Money to Know Before I Started in Online Marketing

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Introduction

When I started out in online marketing, I had no idea what I was doing. That's not surprising, given that I was brand new to the field—and particularly given that this is a rapidly changing industry with new trends popping up every day. While I've learned a lot since then, there are still plenty of things that would have been helpful for me to have known before diving into this world:

Search Engine Optimization

Search engine optimization (SEO) is an important part of online marketing. If you want to be seen, you need to be found. Getting your website ranked highly in search engines is a lot like getting your name out there. The difference is that when someone searches for something on the internet, they are looking for a specific answer or product, and if you provide it, then you can get their business because they already know what they want.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about yet, don't worry—I'll explain! Search engine optimization simply means improving your website's visibility in search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo!. It's one of the most effective ways to get people interested in what you're selling or advertising on Facebook (or other platforms). Some examples include:

  • Writing blog posts about topics related to your niche industry(s)

  • Creating YouTube videos discussing aspects relating to those niches (e-commerce videos would be helpful here!)

Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is a great way to promote your business. With the right strategy, you can reach a large audience, get people talking about you and your products, and drive more traffic to your website.

In this section we'll take a look at how to use social media for marketing purposes, what it takes to create an effective strategy for Facebook and Twitter, how to measure the impact of that strategy on sales or leads generated from the platform itself (if any), and some tips for using social media effectively in lead generation campaigns.

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Understanding Your Audience

  • Knowing your audience

  • Understanding their needs

  • Knowing what they want

  • Knowing what they are looking for

  • How to reach them, engage them and convert them.

Mobile First

The basics of building a mobile-friendly website:

  • Make it responsive. If you'd like to go the extra mile, hire a developer or use WordPress's built-in tools to create a fully custom responsive theme.

  • Use short sentences and paragraphs. The shorter the sentence, the easier it is for someone to read on their phone! Remember that most people are reading on their phones while they're walking somewhere or otherwise doing something else at the same time—so don't expect them to have much attention to spare when they're reading content online; keep things brief and concise.

  • Use bullet points instead of paragraphs where possible—and if there's room for both, definitely include them! They make everything so much easier for readers who may be skimming through an article quickly (and since we know most readers aren't really reading what we write anyway…).

Visitor Behavior

The visitor behavior of your website's visitors is one of the most important metrics to understand, because it tells you what kind of content you should create in order to get more traffic. If you have an e-commerce store, visitor behavior will determine how often they buy and what they buy.

In this article, we'll look at three things that are important to know about visitor behavior:

  • Visitors aren't all the same; some people need a lot more convincing than others before they commit to buying something.

  • Visitor behavior changes over time; depending on where visitors are in their journey (on your site), different types of messaging may be more effective than others at converting them into customers or leads.

  • Visitor behavior is influenced by many factors—everything from their demographics, location and device type can affect how likely someone is going to convert into a customer (or not).

PPC Advertising

PPC advertising is a quick way to get your business in front of your target audience. It's easy to set up and it can be very effective. You only pay for the ads that are clicked on, so you don't have to worry about wasting money. Skipping over this step can mean missing out on potential customers who might not have seen your ad otherwise!

How to Increase Conversion

Finally, you need to make sure that your landing page is clear and easy to navigate. This will help increase conversions because people will want to stay on the page longer if it's both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use.

Secondly, make sure that what you're selling has a clear value proposition. If you can't explain why someone should buy your product or service in one sentence, then they probably won't buy it at all!

Finally, social proof can be important when used properly because it increases trust when customers see other people using or enjoying the product or service they're thinking about purchasing themselves. The more positive reviews there are for something before someone makes a purchase decision (like seeing number of downloads), the higher their chance of making that decision becomes!

Why Marketing is Essential to Business Growth

If you're reading this article, then chances are you've heard marketing described as a necessary evil—something that's essential to business growth but not something anyone wants to do. While this is true, if you're going to be successful in an online business, it's important to understand what marketing actually is and why it's so important.

The definition most often used by marketers is: "Marketing is the process of identifying customer needs/wants and delivering relevant messages through strategic channels." This means that before your company can deliver a product or service directly to a consumer, you have to first understand what customers want (their needs), how they want it delivered and how much they're willing pay for it.

While Online marketing can be challenging, there are many resources you can use to help you.

While Online marketing can be challenging, there are many resources you can use to help you. One of the most important things to have is a mentor who has been doing what you want to do for many years. This person will tell you about their experiences and give advice on how to succeed in your business. If a mentor is not available then online communities can be helpful as well. There are forums where people ask questions about different aspects of online marketing that others have experience with and it’s a great way for someone just starting out in this field to learn more about what works best for them!

Another resource I would recommend for anyone interested in learning more about SEO or content marketing would be watching YouTube videos! There are so many great tutorials on YouTube by experienced marketers who share their methods with other individuals looking at improving their own personal brand within this industry (and beyond).

Conclusion

Marketing is an extremely challenging and rewarding field. It can be difficult to learn all of the different strategies, but it’s important to remember that there are many resources available to help you along the way. Online marketing is a constantly changing industry, so it’s important for marketers to stay up-to-date on what’s new in their field and what types of changes they should make in order keep up with these trends.

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Gold has respectable gains but still based on dollar weakness and not buying

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Gold has respectable gains, but still based on dollar weakness and not buying

Golf futures basis the most active December 2022 Comex contract is currently up $11.20 and fixed at $1669.70. Noteworthy was today’s intraday high of $1679.40 which came in just below the first level of resistance at $1680. However, once again we can see that while gold’s gains are respectable, they are based entirely upon dollar weakness. Furthermore, market participants bid the precious metal lower.

According to Reuters, “Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Wednesday as the dollar and U.S. bond yields slipped on expectations the Federal Reserve will temper its aggressive rate-hike stance starting December.”

As of 4:05 PM EDT, the dollar index is down 1.290 points or 1.16% and fixed at 109.54. The lack of market participants bidding gold higher can be seen through the eyes of the Kitco Gold Index (KGX). The screen print above of the KGC was taken at 3:53 PM EDT and shows spot gold was currently fixed at $1665 with a net gain of $11.90. However, as we have seen on multiple occasions recently it was dollar weakness that moved spot gold pricing up by $17.20, and selling pressure taking gold lower by $5.30.

This clearly shows that market participants continue to have their primary focus on the pace and magnitude at which the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates. It is widely accepted that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 75 basis points in November and for the most part, has already been factored into current market pricing. It is also widely believed that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise rates at the December FOMC meeting.

According to the FedWatch tool there is a 55% probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates to between 425 and 450 basis points, and a 37.7% probability that they will raise rates to between 450 and 475 basis points in December.

In February 2023 there is no decisive consensus about the size of the rate hike. According to the CME’s FedWatch tool, there is a 26.8% probability that the Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate will be between 450 and 475 basis points, a 42.4% probability that the fed funds rates will be between 475 and 500 basis points, and a 23.7% probability that by the end of the year the benchmark rate will be between 500 and 525 basis points.

The uncertainty in regards to the magnitude of upcoming rate hikes is directly related to anticipating how the Federal Reserve’s will be modified as more data becomes available to them. This week there will be critical reports that will help shape the Federal Reserve’s decision on rate hikes in both November and December.

On Thursday the government will release its data on the third quarter GDP as well as updated figures on the national debt of the United States. On Friday the government will release its report on the core inflation numbers or PCE. This could provide key and important data that will guide what upcoming actions of the Federal Reserve might be.

The most important question is while economists and analysts are expecting to see an economic contraction based upon the rapid rate hikes that began in March. However, how inflationary pressures will react if we don’t see a reduction in inflation following five consecutive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve this year?

The fear remains that after all of the rate hikes by the Federal Reserve Friday’s report reveals it had only a nominal effect on lowering inflation.

By Gary Wagner

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Common Questions heard from Affiliate Marketers and some solid trusted realistic advice to increase your promotion results

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Introduction

You've probably heard these questions before. You might have even asked them yourself. But if you're new to the world of affiliate marketing, then this article will provide you with a few answers and shed light on some common mistakes that other marketers are making — information that can help you start getting results faster!

How Can I Do Better With My Affiliate Marketing?

How Can I Do Better With My Affiliate Marketing?

> Make sure your website is good: You should have a landing page with your affiliate link that converts.

> Make sure you have a good product to promote: If it does not convert, then it will be difficult for you to make money from it.

> Make sure your landing page is mobile friendly so people can see the offer clearly on their phones or tablets and click through to buy the product or service faster than ever before!

What Are Some Things That Will Happen After I Start Doing Affiliate Marketing?

  • You will make money.

  • You will have more time on your hands.

  • You will learn new skills and increase your knowledge base of the world in general.

How Can I Marry Together My Two Affiliate Marketing Niches?

You are probably thinking: “How can I marry together my two affiliate marketing niches?”

You can do this by making sure that you're promoting a product or service that is relevant to both niches. If you have an online business selling products for people who love animals, for instance, then make sure that your internet marketing campaigns are targeted at pet lovers who also love animals. This way, when they search for information on how to care for their pets online, they will see your ads and be interested in clicking through them.

What Keywords Should I Use For My Affiliate Marketing Sites?

There are a lot of people that think that keywords are the most important thing when it comes to affiliate marketing. While keywords are important, they’re not everything. You can have great content, but if your site doesn’t rank well in Google then you won’t get any traffic and the only way you can make money is if people buy your products or services through your affiliate links.

The best way to find out which keywords would work best for your site is by using a tool called SEMrush or Ahrefs (or another one) as these tools will show you exactly how much traffic each keyword gets and what websites rank for those terms. If there isn't much traffic going towards the keyword then chances are no one cares about it so don't waste time trying to rank there because there isn't any money in it anyways!

Another thing I like doing is finding out what questions people have asked before so I can create content around those topics which usually brings back more visitors than just writing articles about things nobody cares about anymore such as "What color shoes should I wear" (which nobody cares because we already know how).

 

How Long Does It Take To See Results From Affiliate Marketing?

You will never see results from your affiliate marketing efforts if you are not putting in the work. It takes a lot of time and effort to get results, so if you're not seeing any then it's likely that something needs to change.

If after 6 months of working hard at promoting products and services, you still don't have any sales or commissions then it might be time to move on and find something else that works better for you.

What Makes A Good Affiliate Website?

There are a number of different things that can make or break your affiliate website. The first and most obvious thing to consider is the design. A good design should be easy to use, look professional, and make a good first impression on visitors.

A good site layout is another important factor in creating an effective website that converts well. Remember that people are more likely to buy products if they find them quickly and easily — if your website doesn’t have this feature, then your conversion rates will suffer as a result.

The content of your site is also important because it helps you establish credibility in the eyes of potential customers by providing them with relevant information about the niche you sell in. If people don’t trust what they read on your page, then they may not feel comfortable buying from there either!

Is Wealthy Affiliate Legit Or A Scam?

Wealthy Affiliate is a legit company. They have been around for over 15 years, they have a great reputation and they are accredited by the BBB.

They also have an awesome support team that is always willing to help you out with any issues or problems that you may experience along the way.

They also have a great community of users who are always willing to help each other out as well.

How Can I Tell If An Email Is From Amazon Or Just Someone Trying To Commit Fraud?

There are a few key questions you can ask yourself whenever you get an email from Amazon:

  • Does this email address look like it's coming from Amazon? If there are some random letters after the "@" sign, then it may be another domain name altogether. For example, if you receive an email from "info@amazon.com" or "sales@amazon.com", then this is likely not coming from Amazon but rather someone who is trying to commit fraud.

  • Is there any wording that doesn't sound right for what we would expect an Amazon representative to say? For example, if they were asking for your credit card information or password, then this should send up some red flags immediately! If they were asking you to click on links in their emails or access confidential files on their website (which has never happened before), then those are also signs of fraud.

How Do Affiliate Links Work On Facebook?

Now that you have your affiliate links, you can use them to promote your products and services.

To add an affiliate link to Facebook:

  • Go to the page you want to post it on (or create one if you don't already have one).

  • Click on "Create Post" at the top left corner of the screen and select "Link." You should now see a box where you can enter a URL or embed a video from YouTube, Vimeo or another site. If you're adding a URL, make sure it has tracking parameters so that Analytics will pick up traffic from this link!

  • Click on "Use Link" at the bottom of this box; this will take us back into our text editor so we can start writing down what we want our audience members' eyes to see when they click through from Facebook onto our website or landing page (website).

If you follow some basic principles and apply them to your own affiliate marketing campaigns and learn from the successes of others, then you will be well on your way to getting the results that you want.

If you follow some basic principles and apply them to your own affiliate marketing campaigns, then you will be well on your way to getting the results that you want.

  • Be sure that the site has high quality content and a good reputation for providing value. If it does not, then there is no point in promoting it because people will not visit or trust what they find there.

  • Make sure that the product that you are promoting is one that provides value for people who are interested in buying it. You can only make money if someone buys something from your link, so do not waste time promoting products or services that do not provide any real value or solve a problem for the customer using them (or are even seen as harmful).

  • Make sure that the website where customers can buy these products has trust signals such as SSL certificates installed properly on their servers; otherwise customers may hesitate before making a purchase decision based on perceived risk factors like poor security controls being placed at risk due to lack of proper research into how reputable companies manage their e-commerce websites – especially when considering sensitive financial information such as credit card details being transmitted across insecure networks without encryption applied beforehand by using HTTPS protocol instead of HTTP protocol whenever possible; this would increase costs significantly but could save thousands (or even millions) over time by preventing breaches due to hacking attempts – especially since hackers tend not  to target small businesses which have less resources available than larger corporations with teams dedicated specifically towards cybersecurity

Conclusion

I hope that this post has helped answer some of the questions you have about affiliate marketing and how it can help you achieve your goals. If there’s anything else you would like to know about this topic or if there are any other questions that I haven’t covered in this post, please leave them in the comments below so we can discuss them!

Tim Moseley

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Gold’s tepid response to dollar weakness and geopolitical uncertainty

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Gold’s tepid response to dollar weakness and geopolitical uncertainty

One might think that with the increased geopolitical uncertainty and recent dollar weakness that gold would have strong gains. However, that is absolutely not true in trading today. As of 5:15 PM EDT, the most active December contract of gold futures is currently up only $3.30 or +0.20% and fixed at $1657.40.

Fractional gains in gold today have occurred with extreme dollar weakness. The U.S. dollar index is currently down -1.02% and fixed at 110.77. To illustrate gold’s weakness in light of dollar weakness we simply need to compare spot gold pricing and dollar weakness through the eyes of the Kitco Gold Index (KGX). Currently, spot gold is fixed at $1653.10 which is a net gain of $3.40. On closer inspection, we can see that dollar weakness has added +$16.80, and normal trading has resulted in a decline of -$13.40 resulting in today’s tepid gains.

Geopolitical uncertainty escalates to an exceedingly high level

On top of today’s weak U.S. dollar which has added significant value to gold, the world is facing an escalating level of geopolitical uncertainty in both North Korea as well as the war in Ukraine.

On Tuesday the President of South Korea Yoon Suk-Yeol said that North Korea has completed its initial preparations for its seventh nuclear test. As reported by Bloomberg News the president of South Korea told his Parliament on Tuesday, “We assess that it has already completed preparations for a seventh nuclear test”.

The threat of nuclear tests by North Korea is only part of a much more complex geopolitical framework. The article in Bloomberg News articulated the complexities of the current geopolitical environment saying, “The US push to isolate Russia over Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, coupled with increasing animosity toward China, has allowed Kim to strengthen his nuclear deterrent without fear of facing more sanctions at the UN Security Council”.

There are also reports that Russia is planning a false flag attack. On Monday Putin and the Kremlin claimed that Ukraine was planning to use a radioactive “dirty bomb” against Russian forces. Putin has used “false flags” before as a rationale to escalate

Russia’s military operations. This has raised concern that the Russian president is creating a narrative in which he will escalate the war in Ukraine to include tactical nuclear weapons or a dirty bomb to preempt Ukraine from using a “dirty bomb”.

On Tuesday Air Force Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said, “From a US standpoint, the allegations that Ukraine is building a dirty bomb are false.”

Today President Biden said that Russia would be making a “serious mistake” by launching a “false flag” nuclear attack in Ukraine and that it’s unclear if such an operation was underway.

With today’s backdrop of extreme dollar weakness giving up more than 1%. As well as an extreme escalation of geopolitical uncertainty from North Korea and the fact that gold is only up $3 clearly illustrate that gold is currently not reacting as a safe haven asset.

By Gary Wagner

Contributing to kitco.com

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