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Posted By Alast

Re: Need some help.

Thanks for the responses guys.

I have decided to put my online businesses on hold for now. I'm going to get a job, save my money and travel Europe (hopefully) at the end of the year. Depending on...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

4th March 2015, 06:23 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,447

Posted By Alast

Re: What should I do?

Hmm... I'm really not sure what either of us did wrong there. I appreciate your advice and had no intentions on coming across as negative.

I think you've painted some picture of me - presuming I'm...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

4th March 2015, 06:09 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,447

Posted By Alast

Re: What should I do?

I'm still living at home, yes.

I have done this sort of thing through oDesk. I really don't enjoy this type of freelance work. And to be honest, freelancing doesn't interest me at all. It's...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

4th March 2015, 05:07 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 1,447

Posted By Alast

Need some help.

Okay, so I feel a little comfortable posting this as I know (of) most regulars around here.

Please keep things somewhat serious. :eek:

I graduated highschool last year (in December --...

No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

20th February 2015, 11:42 PM

Replies: 0

Series of Questions

Views: 423

Posted By Alast

Series of Questions

Hi guys,

Once again, I am back with more new questions I would appreciate answered/discussed. Some (most) are article syndication orientated, and others more general.

Please only respond if you...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

15th February 2015, 08:42 PM

Replies: 153

Views: 3,871

Posted By Alast

Re: No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

I made the choice that I want to know and comprehend evidence before subjecting my life into a faith which is likely to not be true (that sounds terribly conceited, but given there are hundreds of...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

15th February 2015, 08:24 PM

Replies: 153

No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

Views: 3,871

Posted By Alast

Re: No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

Don't get me wrong - I'm not trying to prove or disprove anything. It's impossible to prove or disprove something which there is no evidence for (the bible or "creation" are not evidence). You seem...

Forum: Mind Warriors

15th February 2015, 08:12 PM

Replies: 14

Let Me Make My Drama And Give Me Your Reality

Views: 895

Posted By Alast

Re: Let Me Make My Drama And Give Me Your Reality

Correct. :cool:

Forum: Mind Warriors

15th February 2015, 08:03 PM

Replies: 14

Let Me Make My Drama And Give Me Your Reality

Views: 895

Posted By Alast

Re: Let Me Make My Drama And Give Me Your Reality

To be fair - if someone genuinely didn't have any weirdness in them, I would find that a little weird. :smilies_rolleyes:

Forum: Off Topic Forum

15th February 2015, 07:52 PM

Replies: 153

No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

Views: 3,871

Posted By Alast

Re: No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

Besides this post being ludicrous, I want to address this point in particular, because it seems to be the one point repeated by religious folks over and over.

Instead, I want to counter your...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

14th February 2015, 10:55 PM

Replies: 18

Elementary My Dear Watson? - Test Yourself

Views: 843

Posted By Alast

Re: Elementary My Dear Watson? - Test Yourself

I guessed them all and got 6/10...

It took about 10 turns before I got 10/10...

:cool:

Forum: Off Topic Forum

14th February 2015, 09:30 PM

Replies: 30

No Valentine for me :(

Views: 1,096

Posted By Alast

Re: No Valentine for me :(

http://starecat.com/content/wp-content/uploads/four-years-ago-i-asked-out-the-girl-of-my-dreams-today-i-asked-her-to-marry-me-she-said-no-both-times.jpg

Forum: Off Topic Forum

14th February 2015, 03:07 AM

Replies: 27

ɪntə'næʃənəl fə'nɛtɪk əsoʊsi'eɪʃn - International Phonetic Association

Views: 985

Posted By Alast

Re: ɪntə'næʃənəl fə'nɛtɪk əsoʊsi'eɪʃn - International Phonetic Association

I assumed this was spam by the title, so didn't even click it when I first saw it.. :smilies_rolleyes:

14th February 2015, 01:37 AM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

Nobody here will be interested in my niche. :smilies_confused:

EDIT: Sorry - misunderstood. My traffic generation method is article syndication, and I'd prefer to master it before trying anything...

13th February 2015, 08:39 PM

Replies: 56

What holds people back online?

Views: 2,093

Posted By Alast

Re: What holds people back online?

Lack of skills and direction.

13th February 2015, 05:49 PM

Replies: 29

Looking for Help :-(

Views: 903

Posted By Alast

Re: Looking for Help :-(

Not a typo. It's not uncommon for magazines/newspapers to pay such prices. :smilies_rolleyes:

The articles need to be top quality though!

Learning hint for newbies and those who don't get answers to their questions!

13th February 2015, 05:00 AM

Replies: 9

Views: 589

Posted By Alast

Re: Learning hint for newbies and those who don't get answers to their questions!

Don't ask "how can I make money online" whilst having a link in your signature saying "Make $100/day guaranteed NOW!"

12th February 2015, 09:56 PM

Replies: 46

At last I'm making money online.

Views: 1,404

Posted By Alast

Re: At last I'm making money online.

I think threads are both bad, but I disagree when you say you prefer these specific results threads over someone clueless asking for help, even if technically, they should search for similar threads....

12th February 2015, 09:33 PM

Replies: 46

At last I'm making money online.

Views: 1,404

Posted By Alast

Re: At last I'm making money online.

Seriously? You'd prefer someone sharing "success" in a niche they evidently have no clue about (rich coming from me, I know) opposed to someone genuinely wanting to learn more about internet...

12th February 2015, 09:10 PM

Replies: 9

How do I remove date from WordPress posts?

Views: 851

Posted By Alast

Re: How do I remove date from WordPress posts?

Add this to the CSS file (Appearance > Editor > Stylesheet):

.posted-on {display: none;}

This is for Sparkling theme - I assume yours is the same.

No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

12th February 2015, 08:45 PM

Replies: 29

Looking for Help :-(

Views: 903

Posted By Alast

Re: Looking for Help :-(

I strongly recommend you invest in "Writer's Market 2015" and study the first 50 or so pages. This book is essentially a directory of publications, and some are willing to pay more than $1 per word....

Forum: Off Topic Forum

12th February 2015, 06:50 AM

Replies: 153

Views: 3,871

Posted By Alast

Re: No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning

I'm sorry for chiming in uninvited - and I have no intentions in sparking any form of argument. But I couldn't disagree more with this. In fact, the first commandment is "You shall have no other gods...

11th February 2015, 06:35 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

Thank you!

I suspect I won't begin my website and all that fun stuff for a little while now (only once I'm comfortable with the niche) but I definitely intend to make sure everything works out...

11th February 2015, 04:32 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

It almost feels exhilarating - a huge sign of relief now I'm coming to terms with where I've gone wrong. And it just makes so much more sense now, than it ever did before. I was subconsciously hoping...

11th February 2015, 06:33 AM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

Thanks for this! I responded to your message with a couple more questions.

I'm actually really excited for this business. I'll take the last 12 months as learning curves, and the $200 or so I've...

10th February 2015, 07:41 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

The niche I'm thinking about entering is something I think I'd like to learn about. It's one of the most interesting areas for me to learn about, given my interests and skills. I think it'd also just...

10th February 2015, 08:21 AM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

I just thought I'd update this, for the added pressure, and to push myself.

I'm going to have another crack at it in a new niche. The niche I'm thinking of is one I realise I do in fact have...

10th February 2015, 12:03 AM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

I thought I was in great shape, but it turns out I know far less than I actually thought. It's far worse knowing I've wasted 12 months on this (well - I have learned a lot...but will it be useful?). ...

9th February 2015, 11:36 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

I really don't know what I'm interested in. I recently graduated high school (last year) and am now left in a terrible predicament. It's even worse if this doesn't work for me. :eek: :(

I haven't...

9th February 2015, 10:30 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

Thanks! This is purely an example of what I write. I am not an enthusiast myself in this niche, nor do I write in it beyond this thread. :eek:

And I made that website up. I'm surprised it's even a...

9th February 2015, 09:20 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

I spend most of my time sending emails and finding places to syndicate to. :smilies_confused:

I'm writing an article every two~ weeks. I'm also getting small amounts of visitors from places...

9th February 2015, 08:11 PM

Replies: 6

Does adblock stop your opt-in form from showing?

Views: 960

Posted By Alast

Re: Does adblock stop your opt-in form from showing?

Use the HTML version of the form - it works fine for me. :o

9th February 2015, 02:17 AM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

In my niche, are the TOPICS I write about fine? Is the content itself fine? Or do I need to take a more "relaxed approach" and, going back to the skydiving example, write things like:

Before...

8th February 2015, 11:42 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

Re: I can't get it to work...

I have, numerous times. I'm also in frequent contact with her. :smilies_confused:

8th February 2015, 09:04 PM

Replies: 36

Views: 1,234

Posted By Alast

I can't get it to work...

Okay, firstly: this may be a long message. So please bare with me. And, just to clarify: "I" is the key word here.

Basically, I'm failing with article syndication, and I'm not sure why.

For a...

A driver's education video for the real world we live in..

8th February 2015, 05:06 AM

Replies: 6

Does adblock stop your opt-in form from showing?

Views: 960

Posted By Alast

Does adblock stop your opt-in form from showing?

I have a dilemma: I have just noticed adblock has suddenly stopped adblock users from viewing my opt-in forms. I have never noticed this before, so maybe it's new...

Is it just me? Has it always...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

19th January 2015, 10:38 PM

Replies: 16

Kid loves vacuum cleaners

Views: 1,151

Posted By Alast

Re: Kid loves vacuum cleaners

I had always imagined Claude to look somewhat like his profile picture... :smilies_confused:

Forum: Off Topic Forum

18th January 2015, 09:45 PM

Replies: 23

Natural selection in action

Views: 1,689

Posted By Alast

Re: Natural selection in action

What's wrong with it? They're just "kids" having fun.. :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :)

Forum: Off Topic Forum

14th January 2015, 05:56 AM

Replies: 5

Don't judge too quickly

Views: 951

Posted By Alast

Re: Don't judge too quickly

I already know this'll be a good video.

Forum: Off Topic Forum

13th January 2015, 04:25 AM

Replies: 11

RIP Ernest Borgnine

Views: 683

Posted By Alast

Re: RIP Ernest Borgnine

A little late?? :smilies_confused:

Forum: Off Topic Forum

12th January 2015, 03:21 AM

Replies: 0

Views: 687

Posted By Alast

A driver's education video for the real world we live in..

Even though it's on the wrong side of the road, it's worth the watch.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155105393510112

Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization

11th January 2015, 07:51 PM

Replies: 35

86% bounce rate on new site

Views: 2,341

Posted By Alast

Re: 86% bounce rate on new site

Well, I've noticed you have made changes. And now it looks better.

I can't provide you with answers. I don't know anything about the niche/market, and I'm saying this from an affiliate/buyers...

Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization

11th January 2015, 07:27 PM

Replies: 35

86% bounce rate on new site

Views: 2,341

Posted By Alast

Re: 86% bounce rate on new site

If you can't see why it looks bad, then nobody can help you.

The images are stretched. The colors aren't enticing. Fix those up, and then worry about the actual content.

Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization

11th January 2015, 04:10 AM

Replies: 35

86% bounce rate on new site

Views: 2,341

Posted By Alast

Re: 86% bounce rate on new site

Seriously, what is this?

https://puu.sh/emzdR/68ad22cd54.jpg

Did you ever think that would be the first thing you'd change?

It's boring, and weak. The grammar is shocking. The background is...

10th January 2015, 09:01 AM

Replies: 9

Advice needed before I begin

Views: 682

Posted By Alast

Re: Advice needed before I begin

If you're starting out, avoid Hostgator. Here's a quote from Alexa which should summarize (even if out of context) why it's not good to use:

I will admit: I still use Hostgator. Only because I...

Turn sewage sludge into drinkable water and electricity

10th January 2015, 08:37 AM

Replies: 9

Advice needed before I begin

Views: 682

Posted By Alast

Re: Advice needed before I begin

I'll answer what I can, and let the others chime in on the rest.

Yes, absolutely. It does pose some challenges, however. The opt-in form won't be able to go to the right of the page. Well, for...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

9th January 2015, 06:03 AM

Replies: 9

University Makes Video Games Official Sport

Views: 896

Posted By Alast

Re: University Makes Video Games Official Sport

Sorry -- missed the "too". :smilies_rolleyes:

Forum: Off Topic Forum

9th January 2015, 05:17 AM

Replies: 9

University Makes Video Games Official Sport

Views: 896

Posted By Alast

Re: University Makes Video Games Official Sport

Surely that can be argued for sports also? :smilies_confused:

Forum: Off Topic Forum

7th January 2015, 06:47 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,005

Posted By Alast

Re: Turn sewage sludge into drinkable water and electricity

I found the satirical comments rather amusing. My personal favorite:

:smilies_rolleyes:

3rd January 2015, 04:44 AM

Replies: 10

I got some time, what could I do?

Views: 530

Posted By Alast

Re: I got some time, what could I do?

I couldn't disagree more with this. Everyone needs some direction in anything they do - some more than others. If I had heard your advice 12 months ago and taken it seriously, I would be working...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

3rd January 2015, 03:18 AM

Replies: 12

What are You Doing over the Christmas Break?

Views: 1,171

Posted By Alast

Re: What are You Doing over the Christmas Break?

Indeed. The fire which was posted earlier is now slowing down.

http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/custom/criimson/1085337.html

It's still bad news in other areas in SA. :( :eek:

We're below 20 degrees...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

2nd January 2015, 11:16 PM

Replies: 16

What Is The Right Way To Find A Job?

Views: 1,324

Posted By Alast

Re: What Is The Right Way To Find A Job?

We wouldn't want that, now would we??

Forum: Off Topic Forum

2nd January 2015, 06:17 AM

Replies: 12

What are You Doing over the Christmas Break?

Views: 1,171

Posted By Alast

Re: What are You Doing over the Christmas Break?

http://puu.sh/dY1dN/2394daf309.jpg

This is the view from my house of the fire(s). :eek:

We got 40 degree weather with 55km winds, I believe.