Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 
9th October 2018, 11:15 AM
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Views: 75 Save a Failing Blog?
I've had a health-related blog for several years now. It did marginally well in the beginning but has never ranked well in Google. One reason may be the broad topic coverage - nutrition, fitness,...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th August 2018, 11:52 AM
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
20th August 2018, 10:29 AM
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Views: 1,120 Re: The Best Way to Sell Infographics?
That's a legitimate point. I was thinking along the lines of PLR for infographic but it's different since they can't easily change the infographic to make it unique. Thanks!
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
20th August 2018, 10:27 AM
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th August 2018, 03:48 PM
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Views: 1,120 The Best Way to Sell Infographics?
Have any of you had success selling infographics? I enjoy making health-related infographics and would like to sell them. I know I could offer infographic design as a service, but I'd rather post...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th July 2016, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
Mr. Fume, love the idea of tailoring the plant-based approach to a specific disease or health problem. That would make it easier to get traffic and I'd be serving a more focused audience. Thanks for...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th July 2016, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
Edwin, video courses, guides, cheat-sheets, recipes, coaching, etc.are all good suggestions. Thanks!
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th July 2016, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
Thanks for all of your input! I obviously have more research to do. Your suggestions made me think about other ways I could approach the niche and other products I could offer. Much appreciated.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th July 2016, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
JohnMcCabe, like your product suggestions. I had thought about juicers, blenders, slow cookers etc. but hadn't considered dehydrators. Good one!
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th July 2016, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
Kurt, interesting. I haven't explored that angle. I've been focus mainly on eating a plant-based diet and the nutritional and health aspects of doing so. Growing plant-based foods is another possible...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th July 2016, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
"When you find some specific health problems that might be solved, then that might be the kind of "urgent problem" that will help with your marketing."
Very helpful. Sounds like I need to focus in...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th July 2016, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
"AdSense will be pretty much better on a blog like that."
Good point. That's what I was afraid of. I might have to resort to Adsense to make money.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th July 2016, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Re: Is This Niche Viable?
Al, I asked two specific questions. I'm certainly not expecting anyone to "do the work for me." I have done keyword research and determined there are searchers that want information on the topic. My...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th July 2016, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 387 Is This Niche Viable?
I'm considering starting a blog on plant-based nutrition. Although I'm passionate and knowledgeable about the topic, I have two concerns:
1. Is the niche too broad?
I would focus mainly on...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
14th July 2016, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 493 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
9th July 2016, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 493 Re: Driving Traffic to Amazon Review Sites
Chris, that's interesting. I didn't know Amazon had implemented that rule. That does make it harder - but, you're right, there are lots of other affiliate programs out there. Thanks for the info. :-)
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th July 2016, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 193 |
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7th July 2016, 04:39 PM
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Views: 193 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th July 2016, 11:34 AM
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Views: 493 Driving Traffic to Amazon Review Sites
Amazon review sites with affiliate links sound like fun to build and, potentially, lucrative. The question is how do you drive traffic to them? It seems like it would be hard to get ranked high with...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th July 2016, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 193 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th July 2016, 12:29 PM
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Views: 193 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th December 2015, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 570 Re: Google Spam Website Penalty
Steve, is it possible to come back after a domain has been marked as thin or spammy or am I fighting an uphill battle? I agree with what you said about lessons learned. I assumed that the "guru" knew...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th December 2015, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 570 Google Spam Website Penalty
Hi everyone! Wanted to share something with you for two reasons: to get your opinion and to warn you.
A few months ago I signed up for a coaching course with a well-known guru who offers WSOs...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th October 2015, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901 Re: Narrowing Down a Blog That's Too Broad
The input each of you has given is helpful. I need to be more focused and think about monetization first unless I want a dead blog. Thanks for giving me the insight and the "kick in the butt" I need...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th October 2015, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901 Re: Narrowing Down a Blog That's Too Broad
Brent, yes I think I, along with a lot of other people, are guilty of that. We enter a niche because it's something we enjoy or are passionate about and then get frustrated when it's not monetizable....
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th October 2015, 11:08 AM
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th October 2015, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901 Re: Narrowing Down a Blog That's Too Broad
ExcelExpert, I did the same thing - abandoned the blog and came back. It's so hard to stand out among a sea of blogs, especially if you're not highly targeted. You're a lot more targeted than I am. I...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th October 2015, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901 Re: Narrowing Down a Blog That's Too Broad
Anglo, what great information! You've given me a different perspective and tons to think about. By adopting a very narrow niche, hopefully, I can get better search engine rankings and focus more...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th October 2015, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901 Re: Narrowing Down a Blog That's Too Broad
James and writeaway, you mention keeping the site and narrowing down the focus. Should I keep all the articles on the site under a single category like "other," and add category topics that are...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th October 2015, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901 Re: Narrowing Down a Blog That's Too Broad
Thanks for your reply. I have some Amazon affiliate links on the site and Adsense. I've also written a few health-related ebooks and plan on writing more. The earnings have pretty weak. :-)
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
15th October 2015, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901 Narrowing Down a Blog That's Too Broad
I have a blog that I love writing, but it's been two years and I've gained little traction with the search engines. I made the mistake of picking a very broad topic area - health, fitness, nutrition...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
22nd June 2015, 08:23 PM
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
15th June 2015, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 970 Is the PLR Market Still Viable?
I have wanted to enter the PLR market for a while but have been so busy ghostwriting that I haven't had the time. I'm now ready to take the plunge, but wonder if I'm stepping into an extremely...
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Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping
11th November 2014, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,425 Re: Experiences with FBA (fulfillment by Amazon)
That's good advice - starting with a proven seller. I would probably need liability insurance too if I start with a private label product. Lots to think about. Thanks for your input. :-)
Kristie
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Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping
11th November 2014, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,425 Experiences with FBA (fulfillment by Amazon)
I'm curious. Have any of you had success using Amazon's FBA service? I've considered private labeling a health product to sell on Amazon. I believe health and beauty are restricted categories that...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st November 2014, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 Re: Should I Lay This Blog to Rest?
BigNate, I like the PLR idea. I've considering writing health PLR article since I enjoy article writing. Guess I'm going to have to focus in on one or two things. I can see how people succumb to...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st November 2014, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 Re: Should I Lay This Blog to Rest?
Greg, I haven't tried YouTube. I'm still exploring the world of videos, trying to figure out what equipment I need etc. I looked at Article Video Robot but decided the videos aren't engaging enough....
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st November 2014, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2014, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2014, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 Re: Should I Lay This Blog to Rest?
CPAonfire, I've had a hard time finding health forums that allow signature posts with a link. I probably should have dug a little deeper. When I start a more focused site, that will probably be one...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2014, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 Re: Should I Lay This Blog to Rest?
Yes, I could do that, Michael. Start with one focused site and gradually develop more sites on topics I can use my current content. Thanks for your input. :-)
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2014, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 Re: Should I Lay This Blog to Rest?
Wow, Lexy! You've given me a lot of great information to ponder over. I like your statement about a niche being an inch wide and a mile deep. I certainly didn't follow that advice when I started the...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st October 2014, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 701 Should I Lay This Blog to Rest?
Hi! I've been writing a blog for two years on general health, nutrition and fitness topics. I made the mistake of not choosing a niche that's narrow enough. I've tried targeting long-tail keywords...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
9th August 2014, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 807 Re: Giving Away Free Ebooks
Thanks to each of you for your advice. Gives me a lot to think about. Sounds like I need to capture email addresses so I can market to them again in the future. Good point. Offering premium...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th August 2014, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 807 Re: Giving Away Free Ebooks
Wordwizard, thank you for the warning. I will use a domain to re-direct my affiliate links to. Sorry to hear what happened to you. What a nightmare! I'm going to check the expiration date on my...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th August 2014, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 807 Re: Giving Away Free Ebooks
Ben, that makes a lot of sense. I think I'll do it that way too. Marketing Bob, thanks for the blueprint to help me get started. Randall and Derek Brown, appreciate your input too. :-)
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th August 2014, 03:23 PM
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th August 2014, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 807 Giving Away Free Ebooks
Hi everyone! Do any of you use the model of giving away a short but helpful ebook or report with affiliate links? Is there a resource available that outlines the steps to take to be successful with...
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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
6th August 2014, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,122  Warning about Jaaxy Keyword Tool
Hi everyone! Thought I'd give you a heads up about the Jaaxy keyword tool. I was a customer for several months. The tool was unbearably slow and unreliable. I tried to contact customer support three...
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Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads
5th August 2014, 01:49 PM
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th July 2014, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 867 Re: Blogs That Are Too General
Markgaperl, your plan sounds like a good one. I'll probably choose a sub-niche in the nutrition category. Your advice and everyone else's has helped clarify the direction I need to go. Thank you!
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th July 2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 867 Re: Blogs That Are Too General
Ryanbiddulph, thank you. More food for thought. Yes, I agree people are looking for targeted information rather than generalized, generic advice. I will probably build a new website that's more...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th July 2014, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 867 Re: Blogs That Are Too General
cborgrx, that sounds doable and shouldn't require a lot of work. How would moving content affect my Google rankings if the articles were already ranked? Also, if I started a separate site on...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th July 2014, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 867 Re: Blogs That Are Too General
Thank you, Nicolasb, I printed out your helpful post to read more thoroughly and digest. You've made some interesting points. I've tried to "tone down" the promotional stuff because patients read the...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th July 2014, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 867 Re: Blogs That Are Too General
Very helpful, Steve. I was afraid that's the answer I would get. I wonder if it's even possible to redo a website and make it more focused without starting over. I wonder if anyone here has ever...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th July 2014, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 867 Blogs That Are Too General
Hi everyone! I started a blog a year-and-a-half ago on health. Unfortunately, I'm having problems getting decent search engine rankings. The site only gets around 700 visitors a month, most of them...
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