I’ve always used URL redirection services like TinyURL to reduce and “hide” affiliate links in emails and for other “one off” purposes. It just seemed quicker than using the one on my server.

However, a few weeks ago, I was using the TinyURL redirection service to shrink affiliate URLs in a promo email and had a few people reply telling me it wasn’t available. After some research I found that it was being blocked by their country, Saudi Arabi. I also found out that several...

Things in life should run smoothly, right? I believe this, and so when unsatisfactory experiences rear their ugly heads, I am always the first one to say something. I have always been a person that demands good customer service and speaks out when I don’t get it. In fact, over the years I have garnered quite a reputation among my friends and relatives, who sometimes enlist my help with difficult customer service situations. Some of my more noteworthy customer service accomplishments:
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One can tap a number of home business avenues online. Internet technology has made it possible to tap potential in international markets from the luxury of your home. Home businesses, big or small, involve the same dedication that any offline venture does. However, the effort to ensure visibility of products or services is greater because of online anonymity. Home businesses that you can start and run include web content development, web content designing and editing, online advertising, buying...