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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th August 2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: How did Chris Brogan Fix His Site?

I assume he used Sucuri, although he has a large contact list of professionals to tap also that could have helped (I'm guessing as he's affiliated with the likes of StudioPress and Copyblogger).
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th August 2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Is there money to be made in plugins?

Most of my plugin ideas are sparked from a "want" or "need" I've had with my client sites or my own sites. Also from using plugins out of the repository that are outdated and don't work anymore and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th August 2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Is there money to be made in plugins?

So the first thing to do would be to get that plugin idea list going (or maybe you already have).

Second, have a look here for coding standards:
Writing a Plugin ยซ WordPress Codex...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th August 2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 579
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Is there money to be made in plugins?

There is Sean, but I would caution that creating a plugin for the sake of making money is the wrong approach.

The most successful paid plugins are those that solve a specific need that either...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th August 2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Feedburner - What does it do?

Feedburner is (was) an easy way for users to subscribe to your RSS feed using email or a feed reader.

In short, it's meant to add some features to your existing website RSS feed.

I used to use...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th August 2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,416
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Is there a WP Plug in for squeeze Page

I recommend taking Shaun's advice here, and I would add that you strongly consider using a plugin as opposed to a theme. Using a plugin will let you use any other WP theme you choose. OptimizePress...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th August 2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Spam emails as though I bought a wso

I've received a few of these lately too. When in doubt, hover over the links included and judge suspiciously;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th August 2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 801
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Ultimate Goal: 3500 subs x $19 p/m = $69 965

I would only subscribe to a site that contained content I was confident that you were passionate about.

Passion = Real Value

So, only you can answer your question;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th August 2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Newsletter Help Needed.. Newbie here

You might also enjoy this thread I just posted, hope it helps:)
http://www.warriorforum.com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/650555-10-pieces-advice-internet-business-owners.html
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th August 2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Newsletter Help Needed.. Newbie here

Do you already have a list or are you building it now?

The best advice I have is to create a series of "Autoresponders" in your email marketing account (Aweber or MailChimp are two popular ones)....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th August 2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: PDF Books

Not sure what the site is, but in regards to Kindle books, I don't think so. Kindle checks for duplicate content now and will kill your account if you publish something someone else already has or...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th July 2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,908
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th June 2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 308
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Considering a "Developer" License to Videos Behind Member Site. What's Your Opinion on Setup?

Hi all,

I have a video course WSO launching soon and they are viewed behind a member site. The suggestion has been made by a beta tester that I should offer "Developer Rights" so others can use...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: [Wordpress] Video Theme

It depends on your exact usage, but PremiumPress offers several themes and one is named MoviePress (http://wpprobusiness.com/go/moviepress-video-centric-wordpress-theme/) that you should check out to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th March 2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
How to Create a Pre-Launch Affiliate Signup Process Flow?

Hi all,

I've released several products and I've got many affiliates that have been promoting my products. Sadly, the only way I can update these previous affiliates in advance of launching a new...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th March 2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,539
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Aweber have trouble now?

Get updates from AWeber directly on the situation...

https://twitter.com/#!/aweber
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th February 2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,121
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Seeking A Functional Full Featured Split Testing WordPress Plugin

Hi darrin, we are using Simple Page Tester (http://wpprobusiness.com/4456/wordpress-for-marketing-split-testing-made-simple/) and have found it to meet our needs perfectly. Of course, there are other...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 612
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Making your first product?

Yep, it can be that simple...create a PayPal button and in that button, put the URL of your download page. After payment users get sent there to download.

Now, there is something important to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th January 2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 729
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Cool Tool for all the Affiliate Marketers out there!

This looks great, really great...my one complaint (and it's something I'll request at the site) is that it doesn't seem you can filter searches by "date product added".

I did a search for WP...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Anyone knows about mailchimp.

The free MailChimp account no longer includes the Autoresponder features...you only get that when paying now.

However, you can alter your welcome emails, but of course that only gets seen one...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Testimonial - Changing my theme improved my bounce rate!

Great example and thanks for sharing, it's nice to see proof :)

We also just changed out theme, but our purpose was to get more email subscribers. We put the email subscribe front and center above...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Need A Plug-In To Convert Free Word Press Site into Paid Subscription

I use WishList Member, but it can get a bit complex. If you're looking for simple, check out the Members plugin here (http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/members/).

All depends on your intended...
Forum: Copywriting 14th January 2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Know, Like and Trust emails???

There's some great advice here no doubt, and as someone who has been honing my email campaigns over the past year I've found that the two things that have worked for me are:

1. Offer real value...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th January 2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,849
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Free Online Photoshop Simulator (could be a helpful tool for IM'ers)

You're welcome:) Looks like that's a great one too. I had a look through this guys (fairly small) site and it seems he's a pretty smart fellow!
Forum: Reciprocal Links 14th January 2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 364
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Seeking WordPress Related Ad Swap

Hi all,

I have a 1k list of people interested in WordPress subjects and would like to do an Ad Swap with someone who also has a WordPress-specific list with a comparable size list.

This could...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th January 2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,849
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Free Online Photoshop Simulator (could be a helpful tool for IM'ers)

Hi all,

I know there are several free Photoshop-like tools available online and for download, but I just learned of another one that you all may want to check out.

It's from a site named...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th January 2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,233
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Wordpress for beginners

There are some great answers above, but I'd also invite you to have a look at our free video course (http://learn.wpprobusiness.com/free-wordpress-training-course/) showing you the setup...
Forum: Website Design 5th January 2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.4 - See What [MAY] Be Coming Next

My pleasure:)



THAT sounds like a HUGE pain in the A@#!

I'm curious...what was the use case for a different theme per page? Can you share an example?
Forum: Website Design 5th January 2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
WordPress 3.4 - See What [MAY] Be Coming Next

Hi all,

I thought I'd post a little tidbit for all you fellow WordPress nerds and fanboys and fangirls...

The notes from the latest Dev Chat gave a small glimpse of what the overall goal for...
Forum: Website Design 13th December 2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

WordPress 3.3 (Sonny) has been released: WordPress › WordPress 3.3 “Sonny” (http://wordpress.org/news/2011/12/sonny/)

WP Candy is reporting plugin conflicts here: Known plugin compatibility and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th December 2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: eBook Manager

Similar on Mac...Finder Spotlight Search

...and here's a standalone Desktop ebook manager calibre - E-book management (http://calibre-ebook.com/)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th December 2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 491
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: War Room needed for advice?

I would consider doing some usability testing...tracking the paths people take on your site and identifying where they're "dropping out" of your funnel. You can do this in Google Analytics of course,...
Forum: Website Design 9th December 2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Agreed, and the beauty of WordPress is that you can make it as simple or complex as you need it to be for any project;)
Forum: Website Design 9th December 2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Forum: Website Design 9th December 2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Hi all, I thought the developer types here would be interested to know that Andrew Nacin has put up a post named "WordPress 3.3 Field Guide for Developers...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th December 2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: need help with wordpress error..

How long has it been since you updated your nameservers?
Forum: Website Design 3rd December 2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Great to know and at the same time, NOT great to know.

I see a public uproar after the 3.3 release from plugin devs who haven't updated their plugins and are now receiving frantic support...
Forum: Website Design 3rd December 2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

I have to agree with you there Kezz. It just doesn't make sense does it? I still plan on using Ozh's Admin Menu Dropdown (http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/ozh-admin-drop-down-menu/) plugin as I...
Forum: Website Design 3rd December 2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Widgets: I believe the "saved Widgets when changing themes" is still good to go, but I just saw an update last night that one Widget feature they were adding has been reverted due to ongoing bugs.
...
Forum: Website Design 2nd December 2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Yeah, it's certainly better to wait a bit on a live site, I always do, but that's also why I run a demo site with the bleeding edge versions...just make triple sure;)

My ski boxing has been...
Forum: Website Design 2nd December 2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

It really depends on your specific needs and goals for your site, but WordPress is much more extensible than a blogger site (you can add much more functionality and features through the use of...
Forum: Website Design 2nd December 2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Hey there Louie, thanks for the thanks;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 866
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: My November Traffic Stats: What am I doing wrong?

What kind of numbers were you expecting? I don't see 600 visits as all that bad when you consider Google's Freshness update. It is a brand new site yes?

Were all the articles 100% original?
...
Forum: Website Design 1st December 2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Yes, I certainly do realize that;)...and my other head has been photoshopped out of the image...humans get nervous when they see it;)
Forum: Website Design 1st December 2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

I can't speak to that personally, but here's a detailed thread concerning jQuery in the upcoming release...

WordPress › Support ยป jQuery 1.7 in WordPress 3.3 beta 3...
Forum: Website Design 1st December 2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

The word "on the street" is that their shooting to have it released "before Dec. 13th"...

That is straight from the dev site;)

p.s. wordpress4life sounds like a tattoo someone should have...
Forum: Website Design 1st December 2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,722
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
WordPress 3.3 is Coming - Learn What's New

Hey Warriors,

If you know anything about me, you know I'm a WordPress fanatic. Because I work with WordPress all day (and most nights), I have a couple of demo sites that I run the very latest...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: How Hard is it too....

You're welcome:) Good Luck!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: How Hard is it too....

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I will take a look around your site as soon as I have a chance.

I meant to just show her stats of how people are using Google and other search engines to search...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,353
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Email capture software wanted for website

Is this a WordPress powered site?
Do your visitors leave comments?

If the above two answers are yes, then I would recommend utilizing the Comment Redirect...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: help! moving from blogger to wordpress

Yeah, agreed with AnniePot <---hello fellow WordPresser!

So, what you'll need is a hosting account with HostGator (recommended but there are others) and then to install WordPress on that account....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st December 2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: How Hard is it too....

Not hard at all, especially with WordPress. The hardest part is always nailing down the actual content planning FIRST with your client.


A bit of a loaded question;) I would recommend you at...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th November 2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,112
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Tricky situation with a 600,000 subscriber list

This is not true. I took the initiative to contact MailChimp directly regarding their statement about affiliates in their FAQ and here's their response:...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: What is the best Membership Site Software?

Just throwing another opinion and options in here, not saying its the best but works great for me. Wishlist Member and Easy Video Player 2. I host videos on an Amazon S3 account with Cloudfront...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th November 2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Is there a Good One Time Fee Wordpress Manager?

Have you considered using your own installation of WordPress with Multisite enabled?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th November 2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By ZaphodBeebleBrox
Re: Where can I get Wordpress Theme made?

I would recommend looking into purchasing a membership to a site like StudioPress (depending on your reasoning for needing a theme created).

StudioPress provides the "Genesis" theme framework and...
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