The podcast is, for now, a Monday-Friday thing. So I'll be back with a new podcast on Monday. Just in case you need something to do over the weekend, here's a selection of fine, hand-picked links for your surfing enjoyment. Is there money in blogging? Depends on how you intend to make that money.

The Story: It's a lot easier to build a list than you might think. The Point: The techniques of list-building are really quite simple; three techniques you can use today.

The Story: Product launches are still an effective way to create a profit windfall. The Point: While it's true that the “standard” product launch won't produce the way it did a year ago, the strategy of using product launches is as strong as ever.

It is seductive. You get up in the morning, pour yourself a cup of coffee, sit down in front of your computer, and suddenly you are busy.

The Story: Thanks to spam, fear, and paranoia, it's now harder than ever to get an opt-in. The Point: There are proven methods for increasing your opt-in conversions; all it takes is a small amount of work.

Very soon, I'll be traveling to Washington, DC to speak at a conference (JV Alert).