Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

Believe it or not,yes there is.
And in short - that is doing their job instead of them.


Say,you got someone in your downline who should start advertising on Facebook.And he or she should create a profile,but he or she doesn't know it (or should create profile on Twitter,but doesn't know it).OK,no one's born an expert,I know,but I believe in few sentences you can explain how to do it (it's not so complicated).But,even after all your efforts,that person is still having trouble with it,and after a while your downline members comes with "Hey,can you do it instead of me?".

In such situation you can choose to do it instead of him or her...or not.If you choose to do it,to help that person in,say,such an easy situation,think about:what's next?Tomorrow the same person will come with "Hey,I'm bothered with my daily's actions,can you do it for me?".Expect so.


I'm not telling you that you,as a sponsor,should not help your downline - ofcourse you should.BUT.You have to know that not all the people are suitable for this kind of business.Not all the people are taking seriously this opportunity.Explaining them what is it about and how they should work in this company,even after our biggest efforts,will not bring expected results - face it.The reasons are different,but you have to accept it.

So,when you're helping someone with an action "that baby can do",and it's still not effective,think about it a little.You're spending your time on such things and it gives not-so-satisfying results.On the other hand,you could focus instead on some other of your members,with more seriously suggestions (for example,a strategy to start a Co-op).

What I'm saying is - have more respect for your time.
Some actions need to be done by the members themselves.If you're helping them "too much" you're not helping them in right way.They can't expect you to do it instead of them all the time.The need to learn it once.


Like a joke-story,that I heard once:
Man had a dog.A friend comes to visit him one day.
- Hey,that's a nice dog you have.
- Yeah.And know what?I trained him,so he can bring you the slippers.
- Really?
- Yes.You'll see now.Come on doggy.
The dog does nothing.
- I said,came on doggy.
The dog still does nothing.
- Doggy,come on!
Still nothing happens.
Then,with an angry tone,he says to the dog:
- OK,but this is the last time I'm showing you,understood?

*****

Hope you got the point.
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Believe it or not,yes there is.
And in short - that is doing their job instead of them.


Say,you got someone in your downline who should start advertising on Facebook.And he or she should create a profile,but he or she doesn't know it (or should create profile on Twitter,but doesn't know it).OK,no one's born an expert,I know,but I believe in few sentences you can explain how to do it (it's not so complicated).But,even after all your efforts,that person is still having trouble
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

The (good) communication is one of the KEYS of our success in this business.It should be continual and addressed to all.Especially to those who are working in our team.


Now,about effective ways of communication - it depends where the person is (is it your neighbor,next door?Or is it "next" continent?).

If someone's,say,from your area (your country/city/town/neighborhood) common way is to hear by telephone (home phone or nowadays mobile phone).It's easy,cheap and common way of communication.Or you can use phone to invite that person to your home (face to face contact is even better).In direct conversation you can easily discuss and arrange all the necessary things.


If downline member is from another country (or another continent),then I prefer communication via internet.Traditional ways (by phone or by writing letters) are mostly abandoned in favor of modern ways of communication.Here,you can choose between several choices:online chat (here,on SFI,or on Facebook or using other chat platforms),Skype (program for voice calls or video calls from your computer,tablet or mobile phone,that also includes online chat),e-mail (exchanging digital messages - mails) and internet forum (message board,or discussion board,is online discussion site with conversation in form of posted messages),blog (web site,where you can leave messages,so that other can see it and/or discuss it - in the form of comments).


Since direct conversation with mostly prompt responses (chat,Skype) has advantage then usually non-so-prompt (e-mail,forum),then it is more effective one.By effective I mean the one that is quicker and has ofcourse accurate information.

However,from definition of "effective" ("successful in producing a desired or intended result") you can see it may be any of these ways of communication.Someone may be expert in writing e-mails or (long) forum posts,more then quick-chat-writing what first comes to someone's mind.Others prefer chat (especially younger generations),because of it's promptness.


If you are used to "work" with chat-based conversation,then OK,go ahead and use Skype or other "speedy exchanging information/conversation" programs (e.g. chat on Facebook is pretty popular).Usually,you can see when someone is online (here,in SFI,on the mover's tab or in Genealogy,if there's a yellow cloud next to person's name it means he or she is online),contact that persons and start exchanging of informations.It is mostly suitable for quick and short questions and answers ("how you're doing today","how to do...this or that",etc.) and/or to congratulate your team members on well done work and achievements ("hey,you've become Fast track member,congratulations!").

If you are into more detailed solutions,then e-mail,internet forum or blog can be your choice.There you can widely describe how and what you were intended to do,step by step.


So,the bottom line here is:the most effective way of communication is the one that you're specialized for or for what are you used to work with.
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The (good) communication is one of the KEYS of our success in this business.It should be continual and addressed to all.Especially to those who are working in our team.


Now,about effective ways of communication - it depends where the person is (is it your neighbor,next door?Or is it "next" continent?).

If someone's,say,from your area (your country/city/town/neighborhood) common way is to hear by telephone (home phone or nowadays mobile phone).It's easy,cheap
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

It's one of the basic ways to earn money in SFI - opening your own ECA (E-Commerce Affiliate) and sell your own stuff there or referring other ECAs to join the program,in this our worldwide online store.

Just listing them is not enough ofcourse.
You need to present it in a right way.That means:detailed description (what is it for and what the buyer gets) and nice,bright and clear picture of the object (or service) you are selling/providing.

Also,think about this:
1. are your items quality?Ofcourse,quality items are more attractive (and sold faster).
2. is the price for them reasonable/competitive?Look at other prices.Try to weigh between quality and price.If quality is lower,you can catch up it with price.
3. are you offering some kind of discount?Such as discount with multiply purchases or free shipping.

Try to adjust those things as much as you can.Then comes marketing of your items.That's what you say - promoting it to your downline (and to others as well).


First,let them meet your items for sale.
If you don't want to sound aggressive and greedy,try it "round" way:ask them to take a look at your items and to tell you what they think about it (did you described it well,is picture enough clear,etc.).

You can also inform them about it in nowadays "standard" way:Facebook,Twitter,Pinterest,Google+,your blog...whatever.

Then,remind your downline about the way they can earn money in SFI/Tripleclicks:by referring ECA (their own - if they have it,and your own too) to others.By doing so,they will have greater range of different things to offer to a prospect.So,it's more likely that the prospect will choose to register (via their link) and buy something.

There we come to an idea to connect with other ECAs alike.
It's good idea,because of above said:when someone takes a look into someone's else ECA he or she might be interested to see what you are offering (as he or she see that you're connected with that ECA).And vice versa.

Maybe you can make agreement with your team:for each costumer they bring it to you (that buys something) they will receive some small gift (or discount).One of the ways to motivate them to promote even more goods or services you are selling/providing.
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It's one of the basic ways to earn money in SFI - opening your own ECA (E-Commerce Affiliate) and sell your own stuff there or referring other ECAs to join the program,in this our worldwide online store.

Just listing them is not enough ofcourse.
You need to present it in a right way.That means:detailed description (what is it for and what the buyer gets) and nice,bright and clear picture of the object (or service) you are selling/providing.

Also,think about this:
1.
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

You have to remember one thing Zago,and that's - people are following their emotions!If you meet what they imagine or expect,then there's no problem for them to follow.


Generally,you should follow these steps:
- present them the benefits of Fast-Track
- present them how to become Fast-Track


Step No. 1:
Begin with telling them what is a Fast Track (FT):
It is acknowledgement from SFI to fresh affiliate,that meets certain conditions (completing certain actions) and,who in returns,gets bonuses for doing so.


Then presenting multiply benefits of it:

1. 250 Versa Points for them
Explain them what VPs are and that more VPs they have the more they'll earn.

2. 30 free entries in the Daily Grand drawing
Daily Grand is a game,where random winners are chosen.There you can win VPs,TCs,CSAs,MPRs and a prestige domain.By being a Fast-Track you get extra entries = extra possibilities to win.

3. Fast-Track Bonus Shares
Automatically receive 10% bonus shares of the TripleClicks Executive Pool every month.Explain how it works (https://www.sfimg.com/Support/Solution?id=27298).

4. Wall of fame and member certificate
Special recognition from SFI will be that their name appears on the Wall of Fame.Also as a part of recognition,they'll receive the prestige "Member certificate".


Continue with the listing of benefits,by mentioning one of the two levels they can reach:
1. "basic" (Silver) level
2. "advanced" (Gold) level

With basic level they got all above,and with advanced level they immediately become EA2 with even more great stuff that awaits them:
- 10 free TCs every month
- getting part of TripleClicks Executive Pool
- Co-Sponsor Commissions
- ECA Royalties (commissions from ECAs)
- CSA (Co-Sponsored Affiliate) Allotment (min. 2 per month)
- Eager Zebra games PSA/PRM winner match (10%)
- Can transfer TCredis to your PSAs/CSAs
- May submit questions to Ask SC
etc.


Step No. 2:
If they are interested present them how to get it.

Explain them that for basic level they need first to finish 5 simply things,which are:
- confirming your registration
- whitelisting [email protected]
- completing your Affiliate Profile
- sending your SFI Commitment Message to your sponsor
- uploading your photo to the Affiliate Center

Plus to generate a minimum of 20 dollars in sales and/or purchases.

If they are interested in advanced level,they need to finish above written tasks plus setting up a minimum 1500 VP Standing Order (explain them what is Standing Order).


When it comes to buying from Tripleclicks,they can buy anything among over 90,000 products available at TripleClicks online store.But,there one special package,made just for them (fresh starters),called New Member Pack (NMP).It includes:
- 200 Member Rewards Points
- 50 TCredits
- 10 EZ Express tokens
- 30 FREE entries in the TripleClicks Daily Crown Drawing

Plus special BONUS as an SFI affiliate:
- 3 Co-Sponsored Affiliates (CSA),from whom you'll get commission on their purchases
- 500 VersaPoints (plus those 250 for becoming Fast Track it's totally 750 VPs)

The real value of the NMP is over 60 dollars,but new affiliates can order it for only 20 dollars.And that's pretty much saving!


In the end,don't forget to mention two more important things:
1. they'll get all the benefits of Fast Track as long as they are at least EA
2. it's time limited offer,valid only in first 10 days in SFI.


Finally,let them choose.
Don't act like a boss (telling "You have to do this and this"),but more like a partner and/or a friend (ask them "Would you like to have all these benefits and bonuses right on the start?").
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You have to remember one thing Zago,and that's - people are following their emotions!If you meet what they imagine or expect,then there's no problem for them to follow.


Generally,you should follow these steps:
- present them the benefits of Fast-Track
- present them how to become Fast-Track


Step No. 1:
Begin with telling them what is a Fast Track (FT):
It is acknowledgement from SFI to fresh affiliate,that meets certain conditions (completing
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

As a team leader you have responsibility for your group.You can't just leave them like that.It's not what "awesome sponsors" do (read the SFI article about it).

Normally,you want to see your group growing and getting bigger every day.For that you need to maintain high motivation of your members.


How to achieve that?


First,be example.Looking at you your downline will probably act the same.If they notice that you have lack of motivation,it will also reflect on them.


Then,keep them informed.Always keep communication at high level.You can use stream posts as a group-chat/discussion.Ofcourse,there's also PSA mailer,to send them e-mails,with more detailed explanation of important topics.Your PSAs love to be updated by their leader.


Another very important thing is to keep your Leadership page always updated.Encourage your team members to visit it and see for example your tips,tricks and strategies how to succeed.There are different tabs on your leadership page.Use the tab "I recommend" to show your team what do you think that will help them boost their business in SFI.

Or,use tab "Rewards and incentives" to make a contest for your downline!Prizes for winners can be T-credits,new PSAs or Gift certificates.If you can bring competition spirit among them if will benefit you as well as those who are advancing.

There's also tab "Recognition",where you can point out those team members who are working extra hard and getting new badges and milestones "every day".Those are the true workers in your team,and you should focus on them.As you know,everyone likes to be noticed and recognized by others.Show the success and achievements of those workers to others,and you'll see - it will be like wind in their back.

About recognition:you can also commend those who deserve publicly - at SFI Forum!


Don't forget to regularly answer e-mails and questions from your affiliates.If you can,answer them within 24 hours (the sooner the better).


All in all,show your team that you care for them and that they can count on you every time.Show them them that you're highly motivated to do this job and that you do it with smile.Lead by example and it will benefit you.
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As a team leader you have responsibility for your group.You can't just leave them like that.It's not what "awesome sponsors" do (read the SFI article about it).

Normally,you want to see your group growing and getting bigger every day.For that you need to maintain high motivation of your members.


How to achieve that?


First,be example.Looking at you your downline will probably act the same.If they notice that you have lack of motivation,it will
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

Remember Robert,what I have read in the Forum,by one wise man (your namesake):people will follow their emotions!Whether it's about buying,choosing TV channel or spending free time,people will follow their emotions.

So,it's not about sounding greedy or mot,it's about meeting or not their expectations.In almost all the cases it's about being successful,which will lead you to earning big income.That's why economic experts made one thing to compare different businesses,and it's called "ROI".Return on investment (ROI) is the benefit to the investor resulting from an investment of some resource.It is one way of considering profits in relation to capital invested.


I suggest you to begin with that - explanation of return invested time and money to your affiliates.

How to do it?

Present them:
1. first and foremost Compensation plan (https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/CompPlan)
2. Benefits charts (https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/ComparisonChart) - payouts and perks


Now,not only that you need to present them,but you also need to explain then in details what it means.Make sure they got it right.Ask them "Is there something you didn't understand quite well,some question about it unanswered?".They need to understand it totally,so put all your efforts in making it clear to them.


That would be first step.
After they realize above said (that the time and the money invested will return them multiplied),the second step would be:
"How to go EA" text (https://www.sfimg.com/EA1010)

Here,you have to explain them that there's generally two ways of becoming EA:
1. free way (website sales and action versa points)
2. "paid" way (transfer buying)

Present them first free way,if you don't want to sound "greedy".
Tell them there are options to get to EA status by referring sales at Tripleclciks and/or by accumulating action VPs.That is a free,but slower way.For that they need to invest some time.
Then,there is faster,but not free way,of buying things in Tripleclicks store.For that they need to invest some money.

Ofcourse,don't make statements like "You have to buy this or that to become EA".You should be a fair partner and a friend to your downline,and partners don't suggest a way that person might not like.

Instead of it,act friendly.
Explain them again that (ofcourse) they should first use free way of reaching EA status,but if they run out of free options,then the solution for the extension of their successful career would be getting points by buying something.

In other words,focus on all the benefits they will have.People like to hear explanations that will make them satisfied (but beware:don't go over the edge and exaggerating and lying them).


That way slowly investing 10-20 or more dollars won't be a problem to them,when they realize what waits them by doing so.
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Remember Robert,what I have read in the Forum,by one wise man (your namesake):people will follow their emotions!Whether it's about buying,choosing TV channel or spending free time,people will follow their emotions.

So,it's not about sounding greedy or mot,it's about meeting or not their expectations.In almost all the cases it's about being successful,which will lead you to earning big income.That's why economic experts made one thing to compare different businesses,and it's called "ROI".Return
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

That's a usual question,that most of us face when talking to new prospects.Since they don't know much about SFI,they wonder what is it about and what's your relationship with it.That's all in order to find out what their relationship eventually will be.

Since SFI and Tripleclicks have not just one,but multiply aspects,your relationship with it will be in different aspects too.You can tell them:

1. I am my own boss.I run my own business (independent business owner),expanding it each and every month.

2. I am independent internet seller,through worldwide online store,called Tripleclicks.There I sell my products,for which I receive commission.

3. I am the business partner.I associate with other business owners,in a way to sell their goods,for which I will receive commissions too.

4. That way I'm also internet marketer,by doing all the promotions,marketing and selling.

5. Besides promoting different quality items,I'm also promoting high-class business opportunity,with free marketing tools provided by SFI.

6. I am a team builder and a team leader.I associate affiliates alike,and build strong,powerful team of successful persons.

7. I am a mentor and a teacher.I'm sponsoring (helping) others to follow my steps and develop a skill of starting heir own business (e.g. promote TripleClicks products and generate sales and learn the process of duplication),while SFI provides free training and support.

8. I'm also supporter and a friend to my team members.I answer the questions they have and motivate my team to go forward,overcome problems and never quit.That way I'm creating long term relationships between us.

9. I'm international music contest promoter.There's "Battle of the bands" contest,to which I refer all music performers,in order to their promotion.

10. I enjoy connecting and having conversation with other affiliates (out of my team) too.That's why there is forum,where you can meet and friendly discuss different topics about business and/or other subjects.

11. Another thing that I'm enjoying is playing games (besides the fun it brings,it can help you develop your business too) and bidding on Pricebender's auctions (where you can save up to 99% on these items).

12. Lastly,but definitely not least,my relationship with SFI and Tripleclicks is wonderful.And they make me very satisfied!
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That's a usual question,that most of us face when talking to new prospects.Since they don't know much about SFI,they wonder what is it about and what's your relationship with it.That's all in order to find out what their relationship eventually will be.

Since SFI and Tripleclicks have not just one,but multiply aspects,your relationship with it will be in different aspects too.You can tell them:

1. I am my own boss.I run my own business (independent business owner),expanding
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

First of all,you don't need to "convince" people about this."Convincing" is,as I see that word,applying some kind of force against one's attitude.And where you apply force against someone...I see no good at it.You rather need to EXPLAIN them what it is about.


The reasons why PSAs and CSAs are not interested in SFI might be:


1. they don't understand what are you talking about.
You might telling them that's important to log in every day to SFI,to collect VPs,to advertise themselves,to go EA (or even higher - team leader),to build their team...but they don't understand it at all.They have zero experience in multi-level-marketing jobs,they know almost nothing about it.They don't have that big picture how they will succeed in this business.

What do you do?

Go from the start.before explaining them SFI basics (that blue button on the top right corner of the screen) explain them the basics of network marketing.I won't go for it now,'cause it will too much now,so ask someone from your uppline for short instructions about it.


2. they understand,just they have their own opinion about it.
Someone else,who didn't succeed in this business,already made their head full of wrong sayings what is this (that it's a lie,it's a scam,it's a trick).

What do you do?

Try to find out what is the problem.What opinion they have about SFI.Try to discuss it.Not to convince them,but,again,to explain them.Step by step,one by one.
Note that you will have to be quite well prepared for it.Which means that you need to have appropriate answers to all their questions.But without "masking" things.


3. they understand everything,but they still say "no".
They are clear about this idea and concept,but still...they are not interested and they refuse to take part in it.

What do you do?

Well,here's not exactly much that you can do,unfortunately...the reasons might be unconfidence in oneself,in "powers" of self,the negative approach to success in life (heavy depression),they are afraid,and so on.Building self-confidence of those persons might give some results.


One of the reason might be also language barrier.
You know,when you are poor in English,and you come to a web-site where all is in the language that you don't know/don't understand...some just turn away.But that problem is now at least somehow fixed with Google translate.


Again,don't convince people,try to explain them in a nice manner.
You will get more sympathy,believe me.
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First of all,you don't need to "convince" people about this."Convincing" is,as I see that word,applying some kind of force against one's attitude.And where you apply force against someone...I see no good at it.You rather need to EXPLAIN them what it is about.


The reasons why PSAs and CSAs are not interested in SFI might be:


1. they don't understand what are you talking about.
You might telling them that's important to log in every day to
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

This is business like,in a way,any else.You will need to invest something in it.It's wrong to tell people that you will need to invest nothing here.It just isn't true.It's not always money to invest (that most people think first),sometimes it's our time.But still you need to invest something.


In this business you will need to invest your free time,some of your money and your skills.


1. Your free time:this business,as you grow it,will take some part of your free time,if not most of it.You have to face it.If you're serious to SFI,you'll need to allocate most of your time to it.But don't look at it like taking away your time for watching TV,for spending (wasting) time just by aimlessly surfing the internet,or for playing games...no!Hey,do you want to seat at home,doing nothing all day long,and waiting for something to happen?Or you want to start building your better tomorrow today?Huh?

That time you need for investing in your future.And you need to look at it like that.
Go read articles in Training section,go study marketing aids and income part,go learn effective ways of advertising.It's investing in yourself,not in just "some" business.


2. Some of your money:well,you will need to do it.For the sake of all here,including you.It's already one million times repeated story:this system needs things to get "going".That is,if nobody invests anything,the company won't make positive balance,there will be no profit made,which means eventually no payouts for anyone here (nothing to pay us from).And I'm sure nobody wants that.

So,you'll need to invest in Tripeclicks,your (future,if not already) web-store.Buy something,sell something,open up your ECA,bring more new ECAs...do anything,just to make things going.


3. Your skills:you certainly have some skills.Average or above average,but you have it.Are you good in communication?OK,go advertise yourself in order to find more prospects for your team-building.Are you good in writing?Fine,help other affiliates in the forum or give us hand here,in "Ask SC".Maybe you have those "selling" skills?Super,promote SFI products and ECAs and earn some extra money on it.

Even if you have "none" of the skills (but,yes,you have,just you maybe still didn't recognize it),doesn't matter,you are able to develop new ones.Again,go to "training section",see those topics there,read them and study them.Slowly,at the time,you'll get experienced enough and you'll start applying your knowledge into your better future here.


All in all,once again,what you invest in SFI is what you invest in yourself!
And you sure want to invest the best for yourself,right?
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This is business like,in a way,any else.You will need to invest something in it.It's wrong to tell people that you will need to invest nothing here.It just isn't true.It's not always money to invest (that most people think first),sometimes it's our time.But still you need to invest something.


In this business you will need to invest your free time,some of your money and your skills.


1. Your free time:this business,as you grow it,will take some part of your free time,if
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7777

Both are OK in my opinion,but let's try to compare it.


About blog:

Pluses
- it's mostly free (a big plus for some persons)
- no special experience needed
- gathers attention of people from SFI (when you give them link) and out of SFI (if blog is visible to search engines)
- not hard to maintain (technically)
- the results (PSAs) are all yours (if you make several registrations through blog,the are all yours)
- unlimited lasting (until you delete it or until something happens to the company where you blog is)

Minuses:
- there are literally millions of them,all over internet (you have to be really special to draw more then average attention)
- has to be updated (from time to time;once a week minimum) if you want quality blog

Plus/minus:
- you mostly work alone (for some it's a plus,for others it's minus)


About co-op:

Pluses:
- greater/wider advertisement then blog itself,which results better "score" (quality,if not quantity)
- building team work (makes stronger connections within the team)

Minuses:
- not free (limited participation,because of money issue)
- you'll need some education,how to make co-op
- the results (PSAs) are not all your (you share it with others)
- limited lasting (time is specified how long co-op will last)


Even besides minuses of co-op,I think it gives better results then blog.It's not cheap/free (for some it's a barrier),but the results would be more quality.Because,when you all gather together (your team) and everyone gives a little,together you'll have BIG - bigger amount of money to put into advertisement,which results more advantageous conditions.
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Both are OK in my opinion,but let's try to compare it.


About blog:

Pluses
- it's mostly free (a big plus for some persons)
- no special experience needed
- gathers attention of people from SFI (when you give them link) and out of SFI (if blog is visible to search engines)
- not hard to maintain (technically)
- the results (PSAs) are all yours (if you make several registrations through blog,the are all yours)
- unlimited lasting (until you
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