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Forum: Articles 23rd November 2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By neshaword
RE: Pushing back against demanding clients...

I think it's essential that you have an attitude. I'm fully aware that freelancers, such as myself, have quite a notorious reputation as workers with no strong professional attitude. We are supposed...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd November 2016, 04:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 266
Posted By neshaword
RE: Worst client excuse to get discounts

There's this popular joke. Like a job interview. A candidate asks for a salary. He gets an answer like later we will have much more to offer. Then this candidate replies, I will come back later. When...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd November 2016, 03:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 511
Posted By neshaword
Re: Self-Taught Marketers are the Best Marketers

Great! I totally, totally missed the point and importance of mentorship. Maybe, you don't have to go to school for marketers, but you definitely need to find a mentor to reveal you all the IM...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd November 2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 573
Posted By neshaword
Re: Cheer up Marketers! 1,700 MILLIONAIRES are made EVERY DAY!

Now, this is what I call a rocket science math, lol. Great!!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd November 2016, 01:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 247
Posted By neshaword
Re: Digital Nomad Lifestyle Concept - Between Myth and Reality

You can be a nomad, but not a digital nomad, lol. Thx.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 21st November 2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 573
Posted By neshaword
Cheer up Marketers! 1,700 MILLIONAIRES are made EVERY DAY!

That's the good news. Here's the article:

Cheer up, America: 1,700 millionaires are minted every day...
Forum: Mind Warriors 21st November 2016, 03:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 158
Posted By neshaword
Can you give it a go with or without Quid Pro Quo?

I'm not an expert when it comes to Latin. Yet, I know what it means. Quid pro quo. Or, in plain English, you scratch my back and I will scratch yours. At the first glance, this sounds like a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st November 2016, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By neshaword
The clients with capital C!

So far, I have seen quite a few and I wrote a couple of posts myself about bad experiences with the clients. This has created some kind of the wrong impression that there's nothing positive you can...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th November 2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 247
Posted By neshaword
Digital Nomad Lifestyle Concept - Between Myth and Reality

Guess I have to thank Upwork for this lovely term. They had a series of blogs or something like that with this catchy words combination popping up. Yet, what does it mean for real? It sounded to me...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th November 2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 917
Posted By neshaword
RE: Client using my content. No payment. Should I just let it go?

50 here, 100 there. Talking about lessons learned.

50/50 sounds like a good plan. Thx.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th November 2016, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 244
Posted By neshaword
Re: What Junk Content has to do with IM?

Thank you for your effort plus creativity. Cheers!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th November 2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By neshaword
RE: is There A Way To Copy And Paste From Forum To Word And Keep Formatting?

Honestly, I have tried and failed. I don't like to write directly, but I don't have any other choice. Each time I copy/paste a text from a word doc here, I get these weird symbols. I also understand...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th November 2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 656
Posted By neshaword
Fast Food Content Writing - Who is to blame?

It may sound delicious at the first glance but rest assured that the taste of fast food content writing is quite a bitter one. When I say fast food content writing I'm obviously not referring to the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th November 2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By neshaword
RE: Feeling Stuck - I'm Lost With Direction - Help?

As a 40-year-old guy still looking for the right directions, I can only say that you still have plenty of time for making both right and wrong choices, lol. Don't worry, though, you aren't going to...
Forum: Copywriting 15th November 2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By neshaword
RE: Are the days of hype marketing gone?

Interesting question J. The times have definitely changed, but we can also say the same for the people. Modern users/customers/buyers call them what you like, have much bigger and more demanding...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th November 2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 107
Posted By neshaword
RE: How can I find partners to grow video site and share revenue.

I'm not sure if you can use LinkedIn to find the most suitable partners. For what is worth, I saw similar "personal ads" on Freelancer and Upwork. You post a project like you need to find someone to...
Forum: Copywriting 15th November 2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,171
Posted By neshaword
RE: How much are you charging?

D,

As soon as you mention the rate per word, you automatically enter the content writing zone. That's not necessarily bad, but I know for sure that copywriters play by the different set of rules....
Forum: Growth Hacking 15th November 2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 721
Posted By neshaword
RE: Why is blogging so important?

Guess, this is one of those things we take for granted. Yes, we need blogs. Yes, we do some blogging. Yet, if you were to ask someone to make a list with the most important benefits associated with...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th November 2016, 03:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 211
Posted By neshaword
RE: What keeps you coming back for more to IM?

Have to admit it's a green carrot, lol. Just like you. Yet, it would be wrong to say that is all about the Benjamins. You also mentioned freedom as an important factor. So, we can agree that's a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th November 2016, 03:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 151
Posted By neshaword
RE: Help! I feel Im on content writing auto pilot..

Interesting points. Sometimes, I feel like I'm on an auto pilot all of my life, lol. Trying to be in control of things, but it doesn't always work out the way you plan it. Yet, you made the first...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th November 2016, 03:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 614
Posted By neshaword
RE: Whys everyone so afraid of failing?

That's a good question to ask. I also remember reading somewhere that a fear of success is also a very common thing to either experience or see all around you. It sounds a little bit strange, but...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th November 2016, 03:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 497
Posted By neshaword
RE: Quit your bitching and youll be more productive.

Great thread, indeed. Straight to the point. Maybe, the toughest part is admitting yourself you are in the bitching zone, lol. Sometimes, you are yourself worst enemy. So, fixing it is the first...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th November 2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,438
Posted By neshaword
RE: How are all these people $$$ in IM - it seems a little unbelieable...

Some people are desperate, others are naive, finally, these money killers are shameless. When I hear or read some of these stories, I always take them with the grain of salt. I believe that is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th November 2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By neshaword
RE: Create A Transportaion Website/Apps such as Uber

I'm not sure, but I think that I wrote Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for a similar app. I mean it's not the same, but it's very similar. That's why I think it's not too late to check what is the...
Forum: Mind Warriors 6th November 2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 112
Posted By neshaword
RE: The good habits of good freelancers

After let's say five years in freelancing, you are going to write a completely different story, lol. But, that's OK and totally normal. There's something I heard from older and more experienced, but...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2016, 05:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 249
Posted By neshaword
RE: No one 'gets' IM - do you bother explaining what you do to people that arent in the industry?

To tell you the truth, first, I have to explain it to myself in order to be able to explain it successfully and understandably to the others, lol. At the same time, I have also become aware that some...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th November 2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 142
Posted By neshaword
RE: Is a privacy policy mandatory? Ive heard mixed reports.

Not only Privacy Policy, but your website needs Terms and Conditions (Terms of Use) too. Regarding Privacy Policy, you should evaluate the situation with the privacy data of your users/visitors who...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th November 2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 284
Posted By neshaword
RE: In need of help with my business idea

It sounds like an interesting idea. Of course, every warrior here will examine this concept from his own perspective. I think that you have major obstacles to deal with in order to successfully...
Forum: Copywriting 4th November 2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By neshaword
RE: Why you should think of yourself as 'sales-detective' rather than just a copywriter?

Nice one J. I have to say that I was immediately attracted by the title. You made your point with the limited number of words. So, copywriting isn't my stuff, but as a content writer I can say that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th November 2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 705
Posted By neshaword
RE: A Blast from the Past... "I liked it so much I bought the Company"

That's why one of my favorite movies is the Hot Tube Time Machine. It is more serious than it seems with a powerful message. One of the guys traveled back in time and "reinvented" Google. The catch...
Forum: Mind Warriors 4th November 2016, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By neshaword
RE: A leader is admired - a boss is feared?

Here's what I think. If a leader is only admired and never feared, then he or she is very likely to become a pop or movie star, rather than a true leader. On the other hand, if a boss is always...
Forum: Mind Warriors 1st November 2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 87
Posted By neshaword
Do you count to ten before making an important business decision?

Actually, the question should have been, do you count to ten before making the final step in your business decision-making process? However, for obvious reasons, I had to adjust this question to fit...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 1st November 2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 183
Posted By neshaword
Re: You just can't have it all, can you?

True, so true!! Reminds me that annoying, but also true saying, something like, you want a solution, you find a way, you don't wanna do it, you look for an excuse. Appreciated.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st October 2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 230
Posted By neshaword
Re: 99% of all NDAs are like this!

Good people don't need contracts. OK. I admit it, it does sound like an annoying cliche. But this doesn't mean this isn't true.

Had and still have some of the most trustworthy clients you can...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 31st October 2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,249
Posted By neshaword
Re: What does it mean for you: Thank you for your time?

Just like I said in the thread:

"Very often when I say thank you for your time during the negotiation with a potential client, this means that we are done. It's like I'm saying, leave me alone."
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st October 2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 230
Posted By neshaword
Re: 99% of all NDAs are like this!

You are obviously missing the point GN.

I'm definitely pro NDAs. I clearly stated in my thread - our world is better with them, than without them. All we have to do is to be realistic about them...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 29th October 2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,249
Posted By neshaword
What does it mean for you: Thank you for your time?

Just finished a writing assignment, I thought it's going to be just like any other. My job was to turn my client's note into an article. What was the article all about? Well, it has nothing to do...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th October 2016, 04:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By neshaword
Tips for creating the bulletproof Terms and Conditions for your Website

Usually, when I'm done with my content writing work, I get this question from my clients. What more can be done for my website? What do you suggest I should include? Well, this is the moment when I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th October 2016, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 258
Posted By neshaword
RE: What is the 'ideal' amount of words on each page of a website

The easiest thing to say is it depends. Based on my experience pages with the word count between 400 and 500 words are something I dare to call the golden standard. 300 words page is too short. 1,500...
Forum: Mind Warriors 28th October 2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By neshaword
RE: What it takes to be authentic.

I can comment only from the point of view of a content writer. To be authentic for me means to be original above all. Yet, I also believe that this imperative for originality can be easily transfered...
Forum: Email Marketing 27th October 2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 157
Posted By neshaword
RE: Original ways to personalise an email

Good and useful points. There's only thing that worries me, though. You need to find a healthy balance between the time you have to invest in writing personalized emails and the effects you are...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th October 2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 331
Posted By neshaword
Forum: Copywriting 26th October 2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,012
Posted By neshaword
Re: Show me it's more than just semantics: Copywriter vs Content Writer

Always like to hear from you Angie. One of my favorite writers too. So, if this is to be my moment of truth, I choose to be Steven KIng, rather than Donald Draper from the Mad Men. If fiction is my...
Forum: Copywriting 26th October 2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,012
Posted By neshaword
Show me it's more than just semantics: Copywriter vs Content Writer

Some warriors think that is very important to make a clear difference between a copywriter, content writer, and writer. Honestly, I thought it wasn't such a big deal. Then, after seeing that this...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th October 2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 274
Posted By neshaword
RE: In which language should I publish my content in Germany?

What's stopping you from launching a bilingual website? It doesn't have to be expensive. You can hire a translator to do some work for you. On Upwork and Freelancer you can find native speakers who...
Forum: Copywriting 25th October 2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By neshaword
RE: Does the term 'Freelancer' hold negative connotations?

Not necessarily. Recently I had a passionate discussion with some of my friends about the eye-catching job titles. For some of them you would think that people earn millions of dollars. Yet, the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th October 2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 230
Posted By neshaword
RE: Client asking for a NDA - can I buy the ones online or do I need to get a lawyer?

There are affordable paralegals you can find on Upwork or Freelancer. Or, you can simply read your NDA and change a thing here and there. Eventually, it all comes down to a relationship you wanna...
Forum: Social Media 25th October 2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 132
Posted By neshaword
RE: ideas on blog

You should definitely launch a blog. You can write Blog yourself or hire a freelancer to do it for you. Based on the response you can decide what to do next. Blog is definitely a win-win.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th October 2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 775
Posted By neshaword
Re: You can't give $1 to get $100, or can you?

Thank you, but sometimes I wonder if I am that guy who makes parts for the classic cars to some other guy complaining about my situation. I know it all comes down to, you wanna do something you find...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th October 2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 775
Posted By neshaword
Re: You can't give $1 to get $100, or can you?

At least you're being honest about it. The more you want to make and earn, the more you have to invest. OK, maybe I missed one important point. When we say investment, we shouldn't necessarily limit...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd October 2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 775
Posted By neshaword
You can't give $1 to get $100, or can you?

You need to invest to be the best! Is this true? Is it possible that our unrealistic expectations are preventing us from achieving a success?

For example, I dream about making five figures with my...
Forum: Growth Hacking 22nd October 2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 231
Posted By neshaword
Seven Invaluable Growth Hacking Lessons Linux Taught Me

Sometimes, you can't choose a teacher nor the lessons to learn. Yet, at the end of the day, does it really matter? As long as you get the invaluable lessons you can benefit from. Right? Who could...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th October 2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By neshaword
9-to-3; 9-to-5; 9-to-9; What is next?

Just read an MSN article about a Chinese entrepreneur who is dead serious about 9-to-9 working day for his company and workers. I still remember there is some kind of an experiment in France and some...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th October 2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By neshaword
RE: My 500th Post on WF

Lol, indeed. Appreciated =)
Forum: Copywriting 18th October 2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,103
Posted By neshaword
Re: Why UPWORK is NOT an IDEAL choice for FREELANCE (COPY)WRITERS?

After two weeks into the month I usually run out of free connections/bids. For what is worth, I write highly personalized texts for my bids. You know, it's not like copy/paste thing. Just can't catch...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th October 2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 565
Posted By neshaword
RE: If someone refers work to you, what percentage do you give them?

10% is fair enough. Of course, I would make sure that we are perfectly clear about one thing. You get paid, when I get paid. It is good to hear someone knocking on my door, but until I do the job and...
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