Tips to help newbies get more detailed answers!

Hi all.

I am sure there have been different versions of this basic message. However, I want to add new things and perhaps help some people, especially newbies.

If you have a question or want to know something, imagine what the person replying would think.

Don't ask generic questions.
Be specific with what you need to know.

Here are 3 examples.

The bad questions are bolded in black and one of the better ways to ask each question is below each one.

How can I make money freelancing?
I'm an experienced writer (substitute your own skills here) and want to make money using my skills. Where do I start?

What's the easiest and fastest way to make money?
What are some methods for making some fast money? I have the following skills...(and then list your skills). That enables people to make suggestions. Remember that nothing will work for everybody in the same way. What works for a friend may not work for you and vice versa.

How quick will Google find my site?
How can I make Google find my site faster?

There are so many questions that it's impossible to know what to ask for them all. Use your commonsense and put your brain in gear before powering up your computer keyboard and asking your questions.

If you ask the generic questions, you'll quite likely receive some stupid replies but you may also get a few good answers.

Try searching the forum to find answers provided by other people before you.

Good luck and start asking people more detailed questions so you learn more faster than you originally would have done.