Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 
14th October 2010, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 3,345 Re: A lesson from (or to) a 9 year old girl...
Cute! I voted for her story. Though now I'm tempted to create one of my own for fun...
Speaking of which, what's up with bashing bedtime stories that were written by grownups? It might be a...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
3rd July 2010, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 217
Views: 10,393 Re: A Warning To All You Thieves
Theft is bad. I think everyone agrees on that core point. It's just no one seems to agree on how to approach it or what to do about it.
All I can say with certainty is that I hate being indirectly...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
5th March 2010, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 4,862 Re: No "Wanted" Section on the WF ?
I could see myself using this on occasion too. In fact, I was kind of wishing for it a short while back.
I guess want ads currently fit in the classified ads section, but it seems to be dominated...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
5th March 2010, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 11,926 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
5th March 2010, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 11,926 Re: Help! Aweber Giving Out My Home Address!!
Hmmm. Kinda reminds me of someone I knew who said you can't fully trust introverts, because you don't know what they're thinking. It's always seems to be the weird quiet ones who go shooting up...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th February 2010, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,282 Re: Why the Internet Will Fail (from 1995)
My favorite:
"Television won't last. It's a flash in the pan." - Mary Somerville, pioneer of radio educational broadcasts, 1948
Funny how these kinds of quotes are sometimes uttered by people...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th February 2010, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,046 Re: WSO's - Bizarre trend.
I don't have much on-hand experience with this yet, but: I once read that some people may recognize the title of your bumped WSO and shrug it off, even if they never bought your product or did much...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th February 2010, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 729 Re: Do you visit article directories?
Sure, I look at article directories... if I'm planning on submitting my own content and need to scope out the competition. But if I'm searching for answers, no, I definitely don't go out of my way to...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th February 2010, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,158 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th February 2010, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,992 Re: Avatars vs. Real Photo
That's sort of how I work too... if nothing else, I *prefer* seeing a real name (or at least a convincing pseudonym) before parting with my money. Even if it's just listed in the signature or set as...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th February 2010, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,992 Re: Avatars vs. Real Photo
I don't think it matters all that much in the long run, at least when you compare it to other factors. Like how long people have known you, how you consistently present yourself, the quality of your...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th February 2010, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,002 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th February 2010, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 602 Re: Help Naming Local News Blog
I like "blurb" myself, but like dvduval said, it may not be the best choice if you're trying to create a professional image. However, "blurb" stands out the most, whereas the others are just kind of...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th February 2010, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 798 Re: Am I being a Snob about .info domains?
You're not the only one. I turn my nose up at .info domains too, even though it's mostly because I'm used to .com domains. I seem to recall reading a guide or two that advised against buying .info...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
18th February 2010, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,461 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
16th February 2010, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 9,499 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
13th February 2010, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 823 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
13th February 2010, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 4,201 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
3rd February 2010, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 4,472 Re: Question for Women Warriors...
I always thought "dude" sounded funny. It makes me think of goofy surfer dudes and Crush the turtle from Finding Nemo. Can't take offense when those kind of images are floating through my mind.
I...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd February 2010, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,731 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st January 2010, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 947 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
31st January 2010, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 12,926 Re: Free vs Complimentary
"Complimentary" has a very service industry/airline-ish flavor to me. You know, like the complimentary cup of coke-flavored ice and five micro pretzels. :)
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th January 2010, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,152 Re: Why $1000???
$1,000 is a good number. $100 feels good in your pocket, but it doesn't go far. $1,000 isn't that much either, but it's enough to feel like you're GETTING somewhere.
The John Smith story--I've...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
28th January 2010, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 2,117 Re: What are your pet hates in IM...
Mostly my own bad habits. Like procrastinating and getting sidetracked when I'm doing research. And reading threads like this when I should be working. :)
Well, that too.
For example, "BARE...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th January 2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 2,746 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th January 2010, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 285
Views: 14,665 Re: Why Do People Tlak and Write Like This?
I guess profanity doesn't have the same shock value anymore. I don't lift an eyebrow when I read or hear it on occasion. Sometimes it's even amusing.
However, if someone is littering their speech...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th January 2010, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 889 Re: Virus ALERT
It's always a good idea to be suspicious of unsolicited files attached to an email, especially if you don't recognize the address. I don't even watch PowerPoint presentations sent by people I...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
24th January 2010, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 537
Views: 83,427 |
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Forum: Mind Warriors
24th January 2010, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,579  Re: Ever Wake Up At Night With a Brilliant Idea?
I seldom wake up in the middle of the night with a brilliant idea. When I wake up, it's usually because I have to go to the bathroom.
But I'm plagued with ideas and schemes all the time when I'm...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd January 2010, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,364 |
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
20th January 2010, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 179
Views: 15,504 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
19th January 2010, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 670 Re: Am I even close to understanding this…?
It really depends. I might go with subdomains if it's obvious the topics are related, and I wanted to encourage people visiting one subdomain to check out the others. Let's say the niche is cats....
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
11th January 2010, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,147 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th January 2010, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 746 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
1st January 2010, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,015 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
27th December 2009, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 626 Re: How hard is it to build a forum
PHPBB is probably one of the best ones. However, like others have said, many web hosts offer quick installations of forum software. Getting a forum up and running is easy-peasy.
Getting active...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th December 2009, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 982 Re: WordPress VS Joomla for simple CMS site
Joomla makes me want rub lemons in my eyeballs. OK, not really, but I hate it. Joomla is complicated. I could see using it for a big site, but for a teeny little site, it's like using a sledge hammer...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
26th December 2009, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 730 |
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Forum: Mind Warriors
25th December 2009, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 168
Views: 7,787 Re: Life after death
My philosophy on the whole question of life after death can pretty much be summed up in a Randy Newman song:
We may only go 'round this one time
As far as I can tell
(He could be wrong about...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th December 2009, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 817 Re: Article Writing Tips Please
One way to get a fresh angle on a topic is to search Yahoo answers or discussion forums, just to get a feel for the kind of questions people are asking. Many of the questions are basic ones you'll...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
8th October 2009, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 4,519 Re: FTC - why can't I just tell MY story...
If I had a child with a peanut allergy, you bet I'm going to look for the warning on that candy bar or any other treat. Even if the candy bar was peanut-free, I'd *still* think twice about it,...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
13th July 2009, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 127
Views: 4,805 Re: You know you're an Internet marketer, when...
... you skim through magazines for profitable niche ideas.
... you actually read your junk mail to study their advertising techniques.
... you get excited about a new hobby because not only is...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
12th July 2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 4,566 Re: The Beginning Of The End For Windows?
I'm not going to use it for precisely that reason. If I switch to another OS, it will probably be Linux.
But the cartoon is pretty darn cute. It's the *glee* expression in the third panel that...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
4th July 2009, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,062 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
30th June 2009, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 5,691 Re: Good Girl With the Mouth of a Sailor
Being offered a "sanitized" version of an eBook would feel weird to me, and it would make me think the original is much worse than it is. "Dang, if she has to give me a cleaned-up version, the...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
28th June 2009, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 721 Re: Help! I have a crush on my Elance provider!
The Internet is just another place to meet people. I met my husband online several years ago, though neither of us was looking for a relationship. It just happened to evolve from a friendship based...
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Forum: Mind Warriors
2nd June 2009, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 861 Re: Are you trying to be a guru?
What exactly is a guru in this context? Did it turn into a dirty word for leader, expert, mentor, or someone who walks the talk and knows what the heck they're doing?
None of those things have bad...
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Forum: Mind Warriors
25th May 2009, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,709 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th May 2009, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 3,029 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
27th February 2009, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 465 Re: A question to Squidoo warriors!
I actually find that a good lensrank is a result of good traffic, not the other way around. It's best to find ways to drive traffic to your lenses and not stress over the lensrank too much.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
27th February 2009, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 975 Re: What's A Webcam?
For years my grandfather would have nothing to do with computers. He thought they were awful, terrible things. Practically toys of the devil.
Then he mysteriously turned into a computer geek. He...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
25th February 2009, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 1,403 |
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Forum: Mind Warriors
23rd February 2009, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,590 Re: What if your spouse is negative...
Concentrate on getting nice, big checks in the mail. That's probably the best answer to a spouse's doubt and negativity.
Also, there's a difference between concern ("Are you sure this is the best...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
21st February 2009, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,056 |
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Forum: Mind Warriors
19th February 2009, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 5,371 Re: How To Motivate Yourself?
1. Make a list of what I want to do. Several lists, actually: A list for the year, a list for each month, a list for a given week, a list for the day. Even if I don't accomplish everything on these...
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Forum: Mind Warriors
17th February 2009, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 9,855 Re: Warriors, do you Write Down Your Goals?
I recently picked up an empty journal and started using it for setting goals and writing to-do lists. I also use it to reflect on my goals, feelings, and life in general. I'm getting more things done...
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