Dave Thomas's Blog – My own personal journey in Internet Marketing with a view to help others

Why Most People Email Too Much… or Not Enough — And How CBPC Finds the Sweet Spot

If there’s one thing guaranteed to derail a perfectly good list‑building strategy, it’s email frequency. Most creators fall into one of two traps: They email constantly — burning their list,…

DaveThomas October 27, 2026

Affiliate Marketing Beginners Internet Marketing

The Biggest Mistake Beginners Make With Affiliate Marketing

A newcomer joins an affiliate programme on Monday, picks the product with the highest commission on Tuesday and publishes a review on Wednesday. By Friday they are wondering why nobody…

DaveThomas October 26, 2026

CBPC System Motivation Personal Development

Be the Exception: Why Finishing What You Start Changes Everything.

“Less than 20% of people who start something ever finish. Be the exception.” — Darren Hardy Every now and then, you come across a quote that doesn’t just sound good…

DaveThomas October 25, 2026

#makeadifferenceday Every Day Observations GOM Diary

Making a Difference, Without Making a Song and Dance About It

The trouble with being helpful I've noticed that making a difference has become rather complicated. Apparently, it's no longer enough to do something kind. Ideally, you should photograph it, post…

DaveThomas October 24, 2026

CBPC System Digital Strategy Online Business

The Hidden Cost of “Trying Everything at Once”

You know that moment when someone decides they’re finally going to build an online income… and within a week they’ve signed up for five courses, downloaded twelve PDFs, joined three…

DaveThomas October 23, 2026

Affiliate Marketing AI & Search Internet Marketing

When AI Writes the Product Roundup, What’s Left for the Affiliate?

Someone asks an AI assistant for the best budget robot vacuum for a house with a dog. Seconds later they have a shortlist, a comparison and a recommendation, with no…

DaveThomas October 22, 2026

Everyday Psychology Food and Daily Life Why Do We Do That?

Why Do We Smell Food That We Already Know Has Gone Off?

The fridge of no return You open the fridge and spot a container that has been lurking at the back for an unspecified period of time. You know what it…

DaveThomas October 21, 2026

Business Clarity CBPC System Internet Marketing

Why Most People Misjudge Their Own Starting Point

You’ve seen it a hundred times. Someone decides they’re finally going to “get serious” about building an online income… and within 48 hours they’re knee‑deep in logo design, colour palettes,…

DaveThomas October 20, 2026

Affiliate Marketing Content Strategy Internet Marketing

Trust Is the New Conversion Rate: Why Honest Negatives Make Reviews Sell

You’re reading a review of a gadget with no flaws. The battery never dies, the price is a steal, and every paragraph ends in a buy button. By the third…

DaveThomas October 19, 2026

Mindset Sunday Reset Wellbeing

Sunday — A Little Reset for the Week Ahead

There’s something about a Sunday that feels like the world finally exhales. The inbox slows down, the noise drops, and even the sky seems to take a softer tone, as…

DaveThomas October 18, 2026