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Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th October 2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 766
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How can I get ranked #1 Quickly?

no to blackhat please. Will just turn into ashes. You should have a very good seo pratictioner for this project. Make sure that he/she gets the good keywords to rank first. Also, time for optimizing...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 11th October 2012, 02:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Outsourcing SEO

onlinejobs.ph is also a reliable site to find good writers. You get what you pay for so if you want a writer who can do the best job for you then pay him or her with the best rate. :)
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 11th October 2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 813
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Outsourcing SEO

Lol HenrySEO89
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 10th October 2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,223
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Tumblr is Good for SEO!

Tumblr is indeed good for SEO. It also has a new service that's coming out. It has partnered with Union Metrics in order to provide custom analytics. Union Metrics for Tumblr “can measure any...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th October 2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 568
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How do you keep track of everything?

I use Google Drive/Docs and dropbox for my files. i have used roboform for my passwords and it is also an amazing tool. So hard to memorize all these things especially when you're overwhelmed with so...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 9th October 2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 669
Views: 70,844
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Follow No Follow - Frequently Asked Questions

“Do Follow” are usually links to your website from other website which Google distinguishes and adds to your website’s total ranking power. A lot refer to this as the “Link Juice.” While “No Follow”...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th October 2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,866
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Freelancer, Odesk Or Elance?

Odesk is more reliable. I agree that it's still how you interview and pick the best people for the job that makes it successful.

Another site to find good contractors is onlinejobs.ph
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th October 2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,250
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Filipino freelancers - how do you pay taxes? + VAT question

Good question. I salute you for this inquiry. Most clients don't really mind if their VA is living as a responsible Filipino citizen by paying taxes. Usual arrangement goes like this: the VA works...
Forum: Offline Marketing 5th October 2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,166
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Customer doesn't want to pay...

My advice is to cease any communication with the client and forget about the what he's supposed to pay you for the web design.

Such a waste of time dealing with those types of people. The guy's...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th October 2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 446
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: how to choose seo service?

Hi Danny,

Start looking for freelancers in odesk. It is a good place to start.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th October 2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Anyone Else Having Problems with ODesk?

Also Maggie.... You did not mention if you have paid? if you did then they just stopped, that's something like a scam. But if they stopped in the middle or did not even start, something with the pay...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th October 2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Anyone Else Having Problems with ODesk?

Hey Maggie,

Why not hire a writer full time to make sure that it's done 100%. A lot of people on odesk have three, four, five or more projects. My best suggestion is to hire a writer full time if...
Forum: Website Design 4th October 2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 568
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Would love your suggestions on my new IM blog...

Your blog is really great! Very clean, well-designed and organized, I agree with some people here.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd October 2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 949
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Blog content and outsourcing

Outsourcing the blog content writing is a very wise idea. It will give you more time to do other tasks, which you are good at. Budget is wise since you know that outsourcing the blog articles while...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd October 2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Some Questions regarding Ebooks

Outsourcing the job can make the task easier and faster. You just need to record your voice, so that the VA will transcribe all that you say. Then the formatting will be easy for that VA, that is if...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st October 2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 679
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Hmmm Blog or Youtube?

Hi,

I'd say you keep both. If you're not good in writing, then you can definitely outsource this thing. Leave that to the experts. Concentrate more on YouTube if its your expertise.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 28th September 2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Best way to spend small SEO budget?

Hey,

You do not have to use paid directories. There are a lot of free ones. And also, since you've been making original content, you might as well start guest blogging. Guest blogging is an...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th September 2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 634
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: We're to learn seo?

Don't limit yourself to just reading seo books. There are a lot of videos out there. And also, I started learning SEO not from those books. I watched mostly videos of what seo stuff i need to do and...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th September 2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 664
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How to increase my rank a little more?

Hi,

Try posting to sites with high PR. You also mentioned using yahoo answers right? Yahoo answers is also an effective method, works as well. Guest blogging is also awesome. We've been doing it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th September 2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 552
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: What Job you give to your VA's

Mostly time-consuming tasks like linkbuilding can be delegated to VAs but you should be realistic. Don't give tasks to your VAs that you know are impossible to achieve. It is also important that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th September 2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,728
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: VA's & Outsourcing...

Hiring a VA can be done through a company or not. It actually depends on you. If you want a VA with less management, you can hire him/her through a company, which actually provides good set of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th September 2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 543
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How do I quickly bring attention to a new blog?

I think a very good content is the very first step. It should be "catchy" and should have a good title. Most people these days write content just for the sake of having content. It should be...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd September 2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 451
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Leave the university

Better continue with your studies and go get a college degree. It's way more important above all else. It's a very hard decision but do what you think is the best for you.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd September 2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 863
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: The most important lesson I learned about outsourcing...

I definitely agree with you. If you're thinking of outsourcing a task, take time to study it first so when you have somebody doing it you will know that you're both on the same page. A lot of people...
Forum: Offline Marketing 21st September 2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Know and web designers I can outsource to?

Hi,

It's hard to find web designers who can produce quality work for less than $250. I mean if you want to have a good website you need to invest on it and find a web designer who charges more...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th September 2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,958
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Where do you Outsource To?

Hi Warriors,

Virtual Assistants work online is getting known in the Philippines nowadays. I would highly recommend Filipinos as VA, since they have excellent English skills. Just hire the right...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th September 2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 562
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Does writing amazing content in your blog lead to backlinks?

I think we need more information about your business and what your trying to do. Really great content is very important but people need to find it first. Its also a very long term way of doing SEO...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th September 2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 91,726
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Which is the best article spinner?

The best spinner is for me the best spinning tool to use. But you need to manually spin. Its auto spin feature does not produce quality results. Article rewriter is also a good tool.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 18th September 2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,605
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Investing $2,000 a Month in SEO Services

Hi,

Spending $2500 a month for SEO is definitely a big risk on your part. I still suggest that you outsource to countries like the Philippines. A lot of SEO providers may have changed their...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th September 2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,315
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Outsourcing - making moolah while you bum on the beach!

Outsourcing is indeed a good start for your David. There's a lot more work done when you outsource, giving you more time to work on bigger and more important projects. Most importantly, you pay other...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th September 2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,947
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How do you motivate yourself?

Hi Warriors,

Keep your spirit high no matter how discouraging a situation is. That’s the only way to get the power you need to overcome difficulties. Those who are discouraged in difficult...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 17th September 2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 860
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How can I get top rank in Google.

A good content with the right keyword is still the best strategy. Guest posting is also very effective. Backlinking still works but you should be very careful.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 17th September 2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,622
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: What are the latest SEO Techniques ?

I think with the recent changes in Google, guest posting/blogging is a highly effective technique. It is also a very important way of increasing your platform as well as your blog readership.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 13th September 2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 792
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How do you guys do keyword research?

I head on to Google keyword tool for keyword research. But if you use this tool make sure to match the type from broad to exact or you can use both.

You might wanna check out these other keyword...
Forum: Offline Marketing 13th September 2012, 02:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,641
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Philippine Outsourcing Challenges

Hi Warriors,

Couldn't agree more with plainwords.

With regards to outsourcing in the Philippines, wide range of selections are in metro manila, you might find all kinds of graduates here...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th September 2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 578
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Need suggestion on SEO services?

Hey, before you dive into building backlinks for your website always make sure you're clear as to why you would want traffic. Backlinks are useless unless you have the right keywords. From there you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,057
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How do you drive traffic to your blog ??

Hi. Though it's easy to create or build a blog, it is very difficult to build a successful blog and generate a good amount of traffic to it. So here's my tip:

1. Content should be high quality and...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th September 2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 718
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How important is Articles for SEO these days?

Content is still valuable these days provided it is of high quality and unique.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,549
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Do You need a Website if you're a Freelance Web designer?

As a web designer, it is just a great help that you have your own website. Why?

1. You know you have the best training ground for your designs. You can tinker with your website, hosting, cpanel,...
Forum: Website Design 11th September 2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,297
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Can anyone recommend a web site designer from the Philippines?

Hey Troy! Nice decision to hire from the Philippines. If you're still looking for a web designer, send me a pm. I run a VA management site and I can help you. We also have put together a new virtual...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 10th September 2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 546
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How much should I pay for SEO?

Hey,

I can recommend an SEO expert for you. I am managing a VA site and I've been working with virtual assistants in the Philippines. You might wanna send me pm if you're interested.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th September 2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 980
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Why you fail and how to succeed.

exactly. It's just that we are required to be more of action than of talk. Or probably,walking the talk. This is a challenge for everybody. :)
Forum: Offline Marketing 10th September 2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,080
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Outsourcing content writing for local biz sites

don't go to iwriter. We recently encountered some problems with copied articles. :(
Better yet, oursource the article writing to good writers. If you need one, we can give you VAs.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 9th September 2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 2,395
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Which is the best? SEO or PPC?

Do ppc if you want to achieve immediate results. SEO may take for a while before you get the results but it's long term. I use both in my online campaigns.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 9th September 2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 946
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Takes hours to spin an article, please help

I have used the Best Spinner for quite some time. It's the best tool actually than other spinning tools. But 5 to 6 hours?? If it takes that long then better hire somebody to do original content and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th September 2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,958
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Where do you Outsource To?

Hey Harith,

What is it that you really want to outsource? I have a virtual assistant management site. Send me pm if you're interested.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 7th September 2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 858
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: How can I know an article is original and unique by free?

I've always relied on copyscape to check for duplicate content.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 7th September 2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Off-Page SEO Outsourcing

Choose a good keyword and make a good content. Post them on high PR sites. If you want to outsource this task, make sure you have the right person. :)
Forum: Offline Marketing 6th September 2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 854
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: SEO for local business?

Hey there,

Have you tried using PPC? If you want faster results, better stick to this one.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th September 2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 544
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Link packages vs. Virtual assistants

It depends. If you really are updated with the different seo techniques and you have the time and you are willing to wear all the different hats, then you need not hire a va. I've been hiring and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th September 2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,691
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: time management software for Philippine VA's

Time Doctor would be helpful and logging in through skype everytime they work...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th September 2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,201
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Taking The Time To Learn Craigslist...

Craigslist has always been useful to everyone. But yes, they usually screw up users. Also true, that it is worth it once you know how to play the game already. I just don't see that all people will...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 5th September 2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,270
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Work From No Home. Someone tried?

has anyone tried this already. Tell us your experience. This sounds good though but getting into it will prove if the good sound is as good as the real output.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th September 2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 2,395
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Which is the best? SEO or PPC?

I have used both ppc and seo for my online campaigns. If you want immediate results, go with PPC. PPC is very effective if you have the right keywords, you work on the budget and you make really good...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th September 2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 790
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: Press Release Or Internet Release?

If you want to get backlinks for your site, give press releases a shot. I highly recommend them. However, press releases should be good and well-written and catchy or nobody will ever read them.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th September 2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,038
Posted By johnpaulgrant
Re: What do you look for from article / content writers?

Hey Mark, I've hired content writers for my company and I have many good experiences with them than bad. I encountered a few who do not proofread the articles and perhaps this is the number one...
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