I’ve been getting some feedback over the last week or so about Government Public Domain content.
After my “rant” the other day… I thought I would tell you about some cool places to find current and evergreen content.
Did you know that you can find content online – to use right this minute – about almost any niche topic… and this content could have been published by the writer today???
You asked for it – now you’ve got access to millions of pages, video, audio and graphics – all free for the taking.
- Resources that would let you help people that are having difficulty making your mortgage payment?
- Find safety tips relating to asbestos, mold, radon, and more.
- Help for Homeowners Facing the Loss of Their Home
- You can help solve Education Issues for Parents
- Share tips for a Healthy Pregnancy or even Popular Baby Names
- Give tips for dealing with postpartum depression, drug and alcohol abuse
- Give away (or sell) reports (already done for you) about starting a business or self-employed women start-ups.
- Science
- Technology
- Home Schooling resources
- Recreation
- Travel
- History
- Genealogy
- Maps
- Recipes
- Recalls on an enormous amount of products
- It’s endless!!
I thought I’d make this easy on you (and me)… before I get too many questions to answer.
The Public Domain Treasure Hunters Kit did have a ‘section” about finding and using Government Public Domain Content. It’s a bit “outdated” and not nearly as extensive as it should have been. (some of the links and sites have been moved or go to the dreaded 404 not found)
Yesterday – I spent over 10 hours updating this section. In fact it got so long – I finally pulled out the content and turned it into a separate book. What was about 30 pages is now 90 pages. -
I eventually made the call to pull the government information out entirely and make it a separate product. I’m in the process of updating and reworking the entire kit… but it’s a big kit. It will take a while. 
The good news is this – whenever I update the kit – every buyer gets the upgraded version. Cool huh?
- I didn’t add a lot of fluffy – “this is what you can do with the content” stuff.
- I didn’t add in a bunch of “government guides”.
- I didn’t make any video showing you what’s on all the government sites.
You don’t need me to add all the “fluffy” stuff so that I can charge you more. We are all in this together!
- You can download all those guides right off the government websites yourself.
- Once you get on these websites – you don’t really need me to teach you how to “surf around”.
I did add screen captures of (most) the sites. I wanted you to be able to “easily and quickly” see what each site might have to offer before you spent a bunch of time on sites you don’t need.
I also highlighted exactly the content I thought you should check out first. The government is spending lot’s of money adding new things every day… on over 100 websites.
I found several new government sites that I think are important for you to know about.
This is not a guide… It’s research done for you!
Material produced by the U.S. Federal Government is in the public domain. This includes all material produced by a U.S. Government employee or officer during the course of performing their duties.
Every day… thousands of Federal Government workers toil away creating and compiling information.
You might even be one of those that work for Uncle Sam creating some of the best content available on the internet. The government produces mountains of printed material every year and they pay full time writers to create this stuff for the public.
Some of the greatest educational material in the world is produced by the U.S. government and most of it is free for the taking with a few exceptions to be aware of…
Yes – even the Government will have some control of the content you can use. Not much – I’d say about 98% of all the content is free for you to use anyway you want.
I show you exactly what to watch out for… it’s easy.
What could you do with all that great “stuff” that is right at your finger tips???
Of course – I would love to give this stuff away for free… but this girl has got to pay her bills. 
With the 10 hours I put in yesterday and the 17+ hours we originally put into this government public domain research… I think you can see the value!
So… what’s it going to cost you? That’s always the hard part for me.
How to choose what is fair for both of us…
I’m going to charge a bit over $1 per hour for my time.
That rounds out to $29.95 for you.
Let Your Tax Dollars Work For You!
Get Focused,
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This is a great move on your part.
“I eventually made the call to pull the government information out entirely and make it a separate product. I’m in the process of updating and reworking the entire kit… but it’s a big kit. It will take a while.
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Yes, those of us who are affiliates would love to be able to promote these as well.
You said: “The good news is this – whenever I update the kit – every buyer gets the upgraded version.”
How will you notify us where to locate this pulled out updates if we bought the original kit?
hi debra.
excellent information as allways.
i will definitely be trying this out.
thanks.
Phillip.
Debra, I just bought the e-book. It’s great! Thanks for compiling the information. I could have spend hours and hours searching for this information, but you compiled it in one book which is very convenient. I found resources I would have never seen otherwise.
I would advise those of you who are hesitant to use public domain content to realize that you are essentially being given an opportunity to prosper that many people are not aware of, and many people will not act upon. Be one of the few to take action and succeed!
Hey Paul…
About the “upgrade”… If you are on the Public Domain “KIT” list… then you will always have access to anything with an upgrade.
For instance – I you didn’t get an email from me last night (special for KIT owners only) then we need to get you back on the list!
When I started reviewing the kit last month – I made it two days and realized the product is so big and doesn’t have a “start” button.
I know (from my own experience when I purchase products) that we needed a “start here” place. Instead of trying to teach “everything” at one time…
I’m a firm believer in learning as you grow.
Plus – it’s difficult to stay focused without someone to guide you through… and I didn’t feel we were providing that in the kit.
That’s why the revision is in process.
Paul.. as always you ask the best questions…
Phillip… I’m blushing at all the great comments today.
I really believe this is a great product and I hope all of you who try it out will give me some feedback. I’d love to here what ‘cha think?
Will… LOL…
Be one of the “FEW” to take action and Succeed!!
Love it!
thank you so much for the review… I was hoping that this guide would be a fantastic resource all on it’s own.
It doesn’t teach “public domain” – It’s just a stand alone quick reference guide (at 80 pages – it’s still quick to use) that should sit right on your desktop for daily research.
How dol I get my copy of this? I’m on the list.Doni
Hi Doni… did you get an email yet?
Hi Debra, been a while since the PDTM days! (BTW, I still go there to use the resources!)
Anyway I know you know, but there’s that huge photograph print market out there that wants printed photos to hang on their wall. I have been focused on using the military photos you can download in hi-res and then sell tangible prints in your shop or on ebay. There’s a wealth of material available for repurposing.
My wife asked me why people would buy some thing they could just download and print themselves. I answered that I am selling them the “service” not the picture. Many retired service members wax nostalgic for the old service days and gladly pay “to not have to figure it out how to get the pics for themselves.”
Anyway, sorry you had to rant the other day, reminds me of teenagers……
Got the ebook Debra! Makes it so easy that you’ve compiled all this for us. This would have taken me a ton of time to get all this info in one place IF I could have even found it!
It’s a great value at this price! Thank you.
Hi John… thanks so much for the great comment.
I hope others will also learn to use what they have already paid the US Government to produce!
rant… rant… rant… some days I just have to spout off or explode!!
Leigha… Isn’t it amazing? All the cool stuff we have paid to have produced – we can actually use?
Thank you so much for sharing your review.
The government always produces top-notch photos. I wish the same rules applied up here in Canada, but bless America (in particular the US Air Force, from whom I’ve received hundreds of photos) for making it available.
This looks to be an excellent resource which is going on my wish list.
Hi Debra,
About this ebook upgrade – I’m a little confused about the whether I should buy this or if I am still on the list. I own PDTH kit from a while back, but don’t remember getting an email from you on Nov 3 about this product or if I just saw this while browsing your site.
If we are not still on the PDTH kit list, do we just purchase it?
Thanks,
Christine
Christine….
On it’s way to you right now!!!
Hi Debra,
I’m in the same boat as Christine. I bought your gold package last year and book marked your great site but got distracted by other things.
Now I’m trying to make up for that lapse in judgment:)
I noticed the video links have expired, and contacted support about that, and signed up for the mailing list again, so I hope to hear about the upgraded kit soon.
I hope and pray you will continue to enjoy much deserved success, especially with all the changes going on.
Warm regards,
Stew
Debra,
Thank you so much for “kit owner’s free upgrades”, I know that your time is so precious and it is for this reason I truly am grateful that you have shared how you painstakingly put forth all efforts for the update.
Just another reason that sets you apart from the other so called “gurus” that are just in it for the money and no care for a newcomer’s concerns or questions.
It is your ‘ service after the sell’ and your over delivering that continues to set you WAAAAAAYYYYY above the rest in my opinion.
Much continued success from a grateful newcomer.
Angela
Hi, Debra,
I purchased the PDTH kit on 2/12/11. Reading through all of the info and trying to navigate through your fabulous site, I came across this page. I went back to my PDTH folder looking to see if “Let Your Tax Dollars Work For You” was in the kit, but I don’t see it there and looking through the pdfs there is very little info on the government similar to what you mention on this page. Am I supposed to be entitled to this book as well? You say, “The good news is this – whenever I update the kit – every buyer gets the upgraded version” should I be getting this as well?
BTW, FABULOUS resources and very detailed info in the PDTH!
Ilene
Hi Ilene…
The PDTH kit does not have the government content in it. It’s a separate product. When I update the kit – you will get notice of any updates.. I promise.
I’m so glad you are happy with the kit… it is a LOT of information! I’m working on making the kit easier to navigate and USE to make money. It can be a bit
overwhelming.
I heard from someone the other day that they printed out the entire kit and put it into 3 large binders. It took reams of paper. They wanted to be able to carry
it everywhere and read – highlight – dogear whenever they had a bit of time. They even read it durring family TV time – Ha!
Debra
Debra, I hate to sound so dumb – I’m still unclear. Do I need to purchase the government book since it is not in the kit or will the update contain the info, which I will get when it is updated?
I just purchased your Publish Books Online product. I’m sure the book and the 2 bonuses will have everything I need – can’t wait to sit down to read it! You’re terrific and I’m so glad that I followed Avril’s advice!
Ilene
Hi Debra, just ordered your Government Public Domain Content book and thanks it’s great! Just what i have been looking for… i have so many ideas for new blogs i want to create and more! Thanks again for the great job.
Katherine.
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