Keep in mind that being on top of search engine is a lot of work since search engines like Google change their algorithm all time. It is a constant battle to be on top 10. I can only tell you that it is much easier to put you on top of search engines on secondary keywords. (i.e.) account in Los Angeles, shoe stores in Beverly Hills, restaurant in San Francisco. Those are secondary keywords because they are not as frequently used by online users to find something on Internet as opposed to primary keywords.

They will in fact tell you that they can give you 8 top positions. Now what does that mean? They are about 10 major search engines and directories. Google, Yahoo, AllTheWeb, MSN Search, AOL Search Ask Jeeves, Hot Bot, Lycos, Teoma, Inktomi, Looksmart & Open Directory.

So let’s assume that you have 20 keywords to place on top of search engines it would mean 20 keywords on top of 10 search engines & directories would mean 200 top positions. And they tell you that they will give you 8 top positions. How difficult that is? NOT difficult at all I can do it you and you can do it.

A serious and trusted search engine optimization company would charge often thousands of dollars and most likely would have you rank high on major search engines under major keywords. To find those companies just type, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, search engine placement. Those companies who rank high on those keywords, most likely know what they do.

IF YOU WANT TO BE ON TOP OF SEARCH ENGINES use PAY PER CLICK SEARCH ENGINES. If you bid enough on keyword searches you will be among top sites listed and most importantly you take NO RISK. The higher your bid higher your site will rank.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IT ALL:

First of all, check their websites. Make sure there is A business address on it, a phone number that works and a way to email them. You may as well find out who owns domain name by checking who register domain name at www.qwho.com. I personally feel uncomfortable doing business with a company that hides their whereabouts.

Check their ranking, and traffic on their site by downloading Google http:/ oolbar.google.com/ and/or Alexa toolbar http://www.alexa.com/ For example, if someone tells you that they have been in business for many years, and there is no or too little traffic on their site, then, if THEY cannot help themselves, they certainly won’t be able to help you.

Now, it is not because a company receives a lot of traffic to their site that it will automatically deliver great services or that it is safe to do business with it. Find out if they are members of Better Bureau Business www.bbb.org. If they are, it is definitively positive and again it does not mean that you will be 100% satisfied. It may be an indication that they are serious. When you visit Better Business Bureau web site you may check if company you want to deal with has any complaint against it.

Again, be a member of Better Bureau Business and not having any complaint against you doesn’t mean you’re honest. Unfortunately, victims of rip offs do not always take five minutes necessary to file a complaint, which allows unethical individuals and businesses to continue their wrong behavior. Do not hesitate to report businesses that steal from you, either at www.bbb.org or at www.RipoffReport.com.

The last point I want to discuss is very important as well. Always pay for services with your credit card. If a search engine optimization company, lead generation company, list provider, email marketing company does not accept credit cards then be very cautious. I have noticed that most individuals and businesses, including me, have been ripped off mostly by companies insisting on being paid by checks, ACH or Paypal. If you use those 3 last form of payments YOU WILL HAVE NO RECOURSE if you are not getting what you paid for.

If you use your credit card to pay for service and they deliver a poor service, you will have recourse to dispute payment, by calling your bank that will do a chargeback.

DEFINITION: CHARGEBACK

A credit card transaction that is billed back to merchant after sale has been settled. Chargebacks are initiated by card issuer on behalf of cardholder. Typical cardholder disputes involve product delivery failure or product/service dissatisfaction.

In addition, businesses accepting credit cards tend to be more attentive, because credit card processors do not like charge backs. Too many charge backs will place company on Terminated Merchant File, preventing them from ever being able to accept credit cards again or it will be extremely difficult

The T.M.F. is credit card processing’s “black list”.

When can you do business with a company that does not accept credit cards? When you know and trust company, if you were referred by someone or if amount involved is very small. You may be willing to risk $200, but maybe not $1,000.

Now, there may be out there honest companies that do not accept credit cards, but they are exceptions. It is not very complicated to get approved to accept credit cards all you have to do is apply for it.

Be also very suspicious about nice sales people who insist on selling you something and who praise their services. They may be nice over phone but they want to sell you their services or products as this is how they make a leaving. May be this is only thing they want to accomplish.

TIP OF THE DAY:

By way for all of you who have been deceived by companies I would also suggest you to join a company like pre paid legal http://www.prepaidlegal.com/.

BENEFITS:

For a low monthly fee, you can have access to valuable benefits that cover most common legal needs that you will encounter. Remember than when a company cheats you they can steal hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. Why not invest in a tax deductible service that will only cost you $25 to $75 per month depending on level of service you need

CONCLUSION:

Real businesses will want to build a long-term relationship with you and will want to see you benefit from their services.

I have decided to write this newsletter because I truly feel aversion for individuals and businesses that cheat hard working people and steal their money. Plus, it complicates every body’s lives and work.

I hope that this newsletter has given you valuable information that will help you find companies you can trust and avoid you aggravation of being ripped off.

Regards

Andre Plessis Savings4Merchants Tel: 323-953-1710 Toll: Free: 888-872-2285 website: http://smartbizconnection.com

3. Chain Letters

Chain Letters, Electronic or Otherwise, are not legal. First of all, we want to point out that no matter what scam artist tells you in letter, these little schemes ARE NOT LEGAL, and people HAVE done jail time over them. For example, Dave Rhodes spent a number of years in a Federal Prison (and may still be there for all I know) for his starting of this whole scheme electronically back in days of Bulletin Board Services instead of internet. Whether disguised as a "mailing list," selling recipes," a "free loan," "selling reports," a "gifting club," "lottery ticket club," or any of a hundred other thin veils, they are still chain letters, and still illegal.

4. Mass Emailing

For example, many companies that promote bulk email will tell you that sending out bulk email is road to riches. It isn't’t. And, if that stock really was such a good deal, why is this person sending you — and millions of other people — this “secret” tip?

5. "I Can show you how to make $36,000 in only 5 days!"

This is quite possibly most popular scam floating around internet. How does this person know for a fact that YOU, a person he's never met, can make all that money in just 5 days?! For all he knows, person on other end is slightly brain damaged..or lazy even. The point is- never believe anyone who puts a set dollar amount without knowing anything about person buying his 'program.' Individual results will always vary from person to person. The sad truth is that online businesses CAN NOT be operated by just anyone with a PC and internet connection.

It takes alot of work to earn a living off internet, but that's why it feels so amazing when money starts to roll in.

Eddie Pennington is an internet marketer and consultant that has several ventrures online. You can learn more about Eddie's latest project by visiting http://www.moneymoneyonline.com