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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By Damien Roche
RE: Any suggestions on researching potential software product niches?

Thanks Steve, good suggestions!

I've been looking through all the categories on Capterra and compiling a list of those that aren't too saturated. Planning to then plug them into some keyword tools...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By Damien Roche
RE: Any suggestions on researching potential software product niches?

Could you elaborate (privately if need be)? Spider for what, exactly? Or do you mean build software to do this and sell that?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st July 2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By Damien Roche
Any suggestions on researching potential software product niches?

I know there is a tonne of stuff out there about general niche research. But I'm wondering if there are any warriors around who have experience researching niches in which to build software products?...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th September 2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 92
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Building an email list from within a wp plugin?

It is Envato. :)

I'm just looking to get my feet wet and get something up and running and in the hands of customers. Then I can refine the product and, if I decide, sell non-exclusively later.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th September 2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 92
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Building an email list from within a wp plugin?

That's a good point - I have just been thinking in terms of profit on those 3rd party sales (less fees for exclusive products). But you're right, I am limiting my ability to distribute for a little...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th September 2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 92
Posted By Damien Roche
Building an email list from within a wp plugin?

I am in the process of developing a WP plugin, but will be selling exclusively through a 3rd party website where i have no ability to capture emails. I sell the plugin, the user installs, done.

I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th September 2016, 03:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 411
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Have the skills.. no idea where to start!

This is an outstanding post, thank you very much! I'll take your advice and start planning a small release to get my feet wet.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th September 2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 411
Posted By Damien Roche
Have the skills.. no idea where to start!

I've been hanging around online for about 10 years. I started researching IM my first two years but was completely overwhelmed with the amount of opportunities. I started to look into web development...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th August 2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Hola :) Why do plugins in WSO section say "review" in almost every title

Of course! I did a search and didn't notice it had searched all sub-forums, too.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th August 2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 735
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Level 2 seller on Fiverr now, awesome, right?

That is a bad comparison. You are selling a product with hardly any further time investment. They are selling a service.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th August 2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By Damien Roche
[CLOSED]Hola :) Why do plugins in WSO section say "review" in almost every title

Hey, I've not been around for a good few years. I started browsing the WSO section and noticed all of the WP plugins have "review" in the title. Confused. Why?
Forum: Programming 4th April 2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,591
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Laravel vs Ruby on Rails (PHP vs Ruby)

I've heard good things about Laravel. Ruby is a fantastic language, and RoR is a great framework in the right hands. There is no reason why you can't learn both, and then expand into other areas...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th August 2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 883
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Which one is the BEST blogging platform?

Bottom line: don't build your business on somebody else's website where they can shut you down overnight on a whim. That's a BIG risk, no matter how closely you 'follow the rules'.

Hosting is...
Forum: Programming 5th August 2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Real time massive updates to millions of users

To be sure this is a huge undertaking, and if you haven't got the resources (money for services or servers), then you're not going to be able to build it.

Aside from Node, which I've heard is...
Forum: Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You 4th August 2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Expert Programmer And Designer Needed Full Time

"7 hours per day and 35 hours per week." ... "You will be paid $100 per week" ... "I am ONLY looking for VERY serious people."

I'm sorry, but you'll have a very difficult time finding serious...
Forum: Programming 4th July 2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 786
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Bootstrap?

"Is it just going to be trend that will eventually be outdone by something better?"

Does it matter if it is a trend? Everything you use will eventually be outdone by something better.

As...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th June 2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 528
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: New born and almost dry out

Did you say you paid? $10?

If you're a war room member, which I don't think you are, then head over to the war room right away:

http://www.warriorforum.com/war-room-private-discussions/

The...
Forum: Programming 9th June 2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: PHP Programmer for (simple) code solution

Or use a multi-byte friendly function like:

PHP: mb_ereg - Manual (http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.mb-ereg.php)
Forum: Programming 6th June 2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Is There A Wordpress Plugin For Doing Something Like This..

Doubt there is a plugin available for such a specific case, but I could be wrong.

It is quite simple to code, though. All you do is take the user input, sanitise, check for errors, and, providing...
Forum: Programming 6th June 2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: What IDE is Best.

Yes, Eclipse based editors have git plugins :)

I agree regarding those editors mentioned. Dreamweaver is an absolute mess and a waste of money, and I haven't found a serious programmer (read:...
Forum: Programming 31st May 2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,086
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Great Place To Learn Python?

If you're basing your career on salary then you've already lost. Software engineering requires a great passion for building software. If you don't have that passion, you won't last long.

I don't...
Forum: Website Design 30th May 2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 503
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Suggestion on making this not look like crap?

I'd suggest extending the iframe to around 750px and centering it within the content area, then remove the border and have the background match the contents of the iframe. The idea is to not...
Forum: Programming 30th May 2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Complicated split test question

Do you have more details about your system? Are you using a mail service like mailchimp? Are you using Wordpress? Just trying to gather exactly how much control you have over these pages.

With...
Forum: Programming 1st April 2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: PHP -> Do you use a framework?

I worry when experienced developers say they've never used a framework or developed their own. Developing your own framework is a fantastic learning experience, but it is in no way more productive...
Forum: Programming 27th March 2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: PHP -> Do you use a framework?

Learning Laravel is a great move! Stick with that.

I've used Zend Framework, Symfony2, and CodeIgniter before moving on from PHP to Ruby (and Rails/Sinatra). Laravel is largely inspired by Ruby on...
Forum: Programming 10th March 2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: JS help...

Use jQuery! It is overkill for this particular task alone, but you will have many other uses for JS across your application. Don't fight the tide, and use a mature library.

In jQuery, you can...
Forum: Programming 25th January 2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 948
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Confused with PHP

Please explain how CSS is not necessary? HTML and CSS and the *only* two necessary components of the frontend of a website. CSS might not be required, but try disable styles on any website you visit..
Forum: Programming 25th January 2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Link Tracking

Just use google analytics. You can setup custom tracking if you want to drill into only those links. Statcounter is another option.
Forum: Programming 25th January 2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Do you/should you load jQuery from Google CDN?

Just to offer another option, I minimise and concatenate all javascript (and css) into a single js/css file.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th January 2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 564
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Quick Question Warriors!! Got a good domain name, I think!

They sure are taking their time to get around to it. I bought an EMD a year ago that I never ended up doing anything with; it has the default wordpress theme/post/comment combo. Page 2. It doesn't...
Forum: Programming 15th January 2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 948
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Confused with PHP

When I say logically, what I mean is logical connection from one to other, as in HTML and CSS go hand in hand with JS. You move from static HTML/CSS to vibrant markup that you can change on-the-fly...
Forum: Programming 14th January 2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 948
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Confused with PHP

They are not similar. It is generally advised to work your way through the layers in a logical order:

HTML >> CSS >> Javascript >> PHP >> SQL >> Linux

It is suggested you understand those other...
Forum: Programming 6th December 2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,470
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Programming rant

Couldn't agree more! If you're going to use PHP, at *very least* use a damn framework like CodeIgniter or Symfony2.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th November 2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,170
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: How many computer screens do you use to run your IM business?

Anybody who doesn't have 2 monitors now, has *never* had 2 monitors in the past. Once you experience the productivity and freedom 2 monitors can bring, you can't degrade to 1.
Forum: Programming 28th November 2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,167
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: html, css, php editor for dynamics website

Dreamweaver is an overpriced toy. Do they still have drag-drop features? If you are dragging/dropping to create web applications - you don't know what you're doing. Hand code, use templates, use code...
Forum: Programming 28th November 2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: PostgreSQL VS MYSQL

When you want things done properly, use PostgreSQL; for everything else, use MySQL. For your particular use, there is no reason to use PostgreSQL. The reasons to *not* use MySQL will very likely not...
Forum: Programming 28th November 2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: SaaS startup hosting?

I'd advise you go for VPS and head over to linode.com. You can get a cheap linode for $20/month which is enough for testing your service.

Skip SVN, go for Git.

Hire a developer (check...
Forum: Programming 28th November 2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: SaaS startup hosting?

You can also run both staging and production environments on the same machine if you're running on a budget.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 693
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Please critique my squeeze page

It is hard to critique without knowing exactly what you're selling. And the fact that I don't know what I'm signing up for after reading the pitch should be an indication to clarify.

With your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,688
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Looks like PayPal did it yet again!

It's just a comment, and most in jest. Lighten up.

All I'm illustrating is that you don't have to look far for horror stories (search the forums), yet we hardly ever hear the positive side of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,688
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Looks like PayPal did it yet again!

How much did they pay you? :p
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,688
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Looks like PayPal did it yet again!

To be fair I don't sell products, I sell services, and by the time they reach my Paypal account they have already been finalized elsewhere (Elance).

I wouldn't even consider Paypal if I were...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,688
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Looks like PayPal did it yet again!

For every positive anecdote, there are 10 negative ones behind it.

They are starting to feel the pressure now they are not the only provider. Good. Some of the horror stories I've read, if true,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 6,122
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Computers are DEAD. Long live tablets!

Hybrids are the future. Tablets are not. Touchscreens will *not* replace mice or mouse pads.

I imagine a future where hybrids replace tablets, and they have attachable peripherals, even...
Forum: Programming 30th October 2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,664
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Anyone Programming as a Freelancer?

I've been freelancing for 4 or 5 years now, and though it was difficult in the beginning, it has become easier as my reputation has grown.

I've used Elance for most of my work as the clients there...
Forum: Programming 22nd October 2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 865
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Just Leanred HTML, going to learn CSS Next, Then?

Since you are familiar working on the frontend, I'd move straight onto JS and jQuery as you will be working with the DOM. It ties in nicely and will give you a fuller perspective of how the frontend...
Forum: Programming 22nd October 2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,736
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: i want to learn php

Your acute powers of prejudgement are astonishing. You have him sussed after only 7 posts? Good for you. Let's all put him down.





Unless you have a taste for bad information, stay away from...
Forum: Programming 22nd October 2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: "Which is best" threads

Thing is, many of these threads also explain that they are talking about which is better for building websites, so your main argument is moot.

What I find even more annoying is PHP fanboys...
Forum: Programming 12th October 2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,736
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: i want to learn php

Nah, you want to learn a *real* programming language like Ruby or Python:

Code School - TryRuby (http://tryruby.org/levels/1/challenges/0)

And here's why:

Coding Horror: PHP Sucks, But It...
Forum: Programming 12th October 2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,451
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Which programming language is the best of all time ?

Childish answers for a childish question :)
Forum: Programming 12th October 2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,641
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Need Advice and Tips on web development programming languages

I'd question how many people above who are suggesting you learn PHP first only have experience with PHP. So, what I'd do is edit your OP and request that people also detail if they know all of the...
Forum: Programming 29th July 2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 24,613
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Why PHP is best

There is so much misinformation in this thread it is quite sickening. I don't doubt most of the above posters believe what they are saying, but they are plain wrong.

PHP is not the 'best' language...
Forum: Programming 28th July 2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 570
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: I want to start coding my own websites

I'd say client languages are MORE important, and should be priority. No matter what server side language you learn, you cannot avoid HTML or CSS, and Javascript follows closely behind.

I'd say 3...
Forum: Programming 20th April 2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: Ruby on Rail or Ror

It is an excellent framework for rapidly building robust web applications. See here:

Code School - TryRuby (http://tryruby.org/levels/1/challenges/0) (Ruby)
Ruby on Rails Guides...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th March 2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,452
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: The FEAR of going FULL TIME

Consider this too: once you've took the plunge and earned money online, returning to a 9-5 out of security is one of the hardest moves you'll ever make! It is harder to swim back, than it is to take...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th March 2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,452
Posted By Damien Roche
Re: The FEAR of going FULL TIME

I took the plunge! Although I didn't get into the IM game; I went into freelance web development. I moved out about 7 months ago to rent a house and now I'm moving back in with my (mum!) because I...
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