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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 27th August 2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,248
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Is 1and1 domain registrar good?

I have used them before without any problems. Think they offer the domain at £0.99 ($1.60) for the first year then £10.99 ($18.20) thereafter. Excl VAT.

Cheap way to try out a domain for 12...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th August 2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: 30$ per day, depressed and lost..

I know the feeling.

I'm coming from a slightly different perspective as I am a content writer - god knows there are thousands out there willing to write 500 words for $1 and I imagine the coding...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd February 2014, 04:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,933
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Is Selling PLR Content a Money Maker?

Thought I would chime in as I just made another sale on a PLR product.

You can make money but just as everyone else has said it needs to be quality work and it devalues the more times you sell it....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th November 2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,635
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Freelance writing: How much to charge?

The problem with Elance is that it all to often has 80c for 500 words rates. You can find good gigs on there if you look hard enough but they are few and far between in my experience.

Steve, it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th November 2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 911
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: The best content spinning software?

I'm going to tell you what everyone else will about 20 times in this thread: don't use spinning software.

Considering some of the rates you can get writers for on here, Elance or oDesk there isn't...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th November 2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 912
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Starting with content writing!

Hey AncientCoder

I've been writing online for over 4 years now so here are some tips I have picked up.

Spend a few $ on hosting and a domain. Set up a basic website that tells people who are...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th November 2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 651
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: What are the restrictions do you have to meet to work in Thailand

There isn't as far as I know. The only thing you can be caught with is overstaying your visa and in my experience a few baht/dollars to the border guard in the way of a 'fine' and they send you on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th November 2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 651
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: What are the restrictions do you have to meet to work in Thailand

I lived & worked in Vietnam for a year without a business visa. Just hopped on a plane to Bangkok every 3 months and got a Visa On Arrival on the way back. Know quite a few people who do the same in...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st November 2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: What Are Some Decent Freelance Writing Sites? (2013)

From my own experience oDesk has some decent gigs but you have to really shift through the nonsense. Expect to look through around 20 jobs paying 0.50 per 500 words to find someone with a decent...
Forum: Warriors For Hire 29th October 2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
Posted By alasdairsim
Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads 25th October 2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: 2 HIGH QUALITY & Unique Weight Loss PLR Article Packs!

Thanks for the feedback Kevin. Pleasure doing business with you as always!

Alasdair
Forum: Warriors For Hire 24th October 2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
Posted By alasdairsim
Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads 24th October 2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: 2 HIGH QUALITY & Unique Weight Loss PLR Article Packs!

Hey everyone!

I've sorted out the issue with Jvzoo & Paypal. It was down to my account being from the UK and an issue with USD. All sorted now so the two 'Buy Buttons' should work but let me know...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th October 2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Any tips hiring with Odesk?

That's great you managed to find someone serious about the work!

Hope they work out for you!
Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads 24th October 2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: 2 HIGH QUALITY & Unique Weight Loss PLR Article Packs!

Annrose, my apologies for taking a while to get back to you here. Been REALLY busy the last couple of days!

OK, going to look into this and will get back to your ASAP!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th October 2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Any tips hiring with Odesk?

Well done. Definitely separates the serious from the 'send off as many proposals as possible' crowd.

If I ever post something on oDesk I find that for every 10 applications around 2 or 3 manage to...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 24th October 2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,995
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Article Buddy. Unlimited unique Content? Real Or Fake?

Spinning articles is pretty pointless in all honesty.

Considering how cheap you can get someone to write, it is better off spending a few $ and getting something half decent. Or write it yourself.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th October 2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Any tips hiring with Odesk?

Pretty much what is said above but make sure you are hiring people that aren't just firing off generic "hello sir" proposals.

I put a question in somewhere in the middle of the advert and ask them...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd October 2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 778
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: What is your worst experience online? Got ripped off?

Coming across the usual scams all over the internet. Must have lost $$$$ in potential income by now.

Thing is to not dwell on it, as hard as it may seem. There must be some sort of karma in the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd October 2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Why do YOU buy PLR?

It is a good resource to use for idea generating and rewriting. The difference lies in what quality you are buying.

Is it 500 articles scrapped from various sources that have been written back in...
Forum: Warriors For Hire 23rd October 2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
Posted By alasdairsim
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th October 2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,329
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: How can I earn $50 dollars everyday?

Writing content. Even at some of the lowest rates on the market (the $1 per 100 words lot) that is 5000 words a day; ten 500 word articles.

Or even better, outsource content. Find a long term...
Forum: Mind Warriors 14th October 2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,023
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: How to improve my English fast ?

Pretty much this.

I used to work for a company in Asia and was the only native speaker. People having to speak English to me (I barely spoke any of the local language) helped to improve theirs...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th October 2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 709
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: I Need a Site Review!!!

Use Pinterest or Instagram. There are loads of accounts on Instagram that use this material although generally they aren't as matter of fact about it all.
Forum: Copywriting 14th October 2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,797
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Anyone want to critique my weight loss copy?

Good advice there from shawnlebrun.

From my own perspective I just never felt sucked into the story. Nothing stood out and said THIS IS IMPORTANT or YOU NEED TO READ THIS, you know?

Don't worry...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th October 2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 566
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Are you addicted to buying WSO's?

This part is particularly true.

I think the problem relies in the 'untold riches for very little work' claims many profess. Once people realize that there is more work than they think or the WSO...
Forum: Warrior Forum Classified Ads 13th October 2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By alasdairsim
2 HIGH QUALITY & Unique Weight Loss PLR Article Packs!

Hey everyone!


So, the online weight loss market is absolutely MASSIVE and I have some FRESH PLR content for you which is perfect for your weight loss related blog or website.


Is...
Forum: Warriors For Hire 13th October 2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: HIGH QUALITY content! UK Writer, 4+ years of experience. REVIEWS available!

Thanks for the reviews!

Much appreciated!

Still 1 review copy left.
Forum: Copywriting 11th October 2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Training others to do copywriting

It would work if you packaged it as a WSO.

The thing I have found with writing online (I have been doing so for 4+ years) is that just about everything can be found for free with some Google...
Forum: Warriors For Hire 10th October 2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
Posted By alasdairsim
Forum: Warriors For Hire 9th October 2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 860
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Forum: Warriors For Hire 8th October 2013, 03:27 AM
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Views: 860
Posted By alasdairsim
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,070
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Selling pre-written articles

Thanks Deborah. Might try and get some of them listed on CC to test the water so to speak.



Steve, interesting, thanks for the reply!

Never thought about taking that route although I reckon...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,070
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Selling pre-written articles

Thanks again for the reply!

Doing it as a 'side' to my normal writing work is what I will be aiming for I reckon. I know what you mean about writing content for people then wondering how they can...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,070
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Selling pre-written articles

Wow, thanks for all the quick replies!



Never thought about Constant Content actually. Never really used it myself. Will check it out though. Thanks!



Thanks, the last part is very true!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,070
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Selling pre-written articles

Thanks for your quick reply!

Yeah, I thought I would make a loss on it.

It half crossed my mind to use it as content for affiliate sales but to be honest I haven't really done much in that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2013, 02:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,070
Posted By alasdairsim
Selling pre-written articles

Hey

Apologies if this isn't the right place: I wasn't sure if I should post this here or in the Copywriting forum.

Anyway, I have 30 high quality articles on weight loss that I wrote for a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th January 2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Raising Quick Capital - Launch Jacking?

Thanks for the answers guys.

I have seen various guides/threads etc... related to launch jacking and was wondering what people's opinions were on the domain to use in terms of using a sub-domain...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th January 2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,123
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: $15/day in 10 days... can it be done?

Just find some writing work. You could work for a really low rate, 0.01c per word, write 1500 words and then, bang, you have your $15.

Doesn't take long to do.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th January 2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By alasdairsim
Raising Quick Capital - Launch Jacking?

Hey all

I have been scouring the forum for the past few weeks as I try to learn as much as I can about IM before I start going into it properly. I think I have got the basic's now.

One thing...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,013
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Writers - how fast do your write an average article?

It really depends on several factors:

1. The length of the article
2. How good it needs to be
3. How well you know the topic
4. Your own state of mind

I could easily do a 300 word article on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: working at my computer can get annoying....

Best way is to just set small blocks when you work. Split every hour with 45 minutes of work and 15 minutes of doing whatever; or strike a balance that suits you.

Best thing to do in the 15...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,942
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: How many people are regularly making some kind of money?

Making around $15 which, in Vietnam, is quite a lot. To give you an idea, you can get a local beer for around 19 cents and a decent meal on the street for $1.40.

Although that $15 is through...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th December 2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 863
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: I have been taking action

One thing I would say would be to change the text colour for:

"Helping Magicians Make Money.
The Place to Learn Magic.
Buy. Sell. Have fun. "

at the top. Very difficult to read.

Good that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th December 2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 777
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Is my website good looking?

Ah, that's good. No problem, hope you get the changes you want!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th December 2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 777
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Is my website good looking?

Not sure about the sidebar/social icons. Never liked sites that use them like that. I can see why you do it but, from a design point of view, it is much better off static at the top of the site in my...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th December 2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Think I have found a niche. Not sure of the next step

Thanks for your advice, dengkane.

My initial thoughts were to do something similar to what you have suggested; offer a free e-book/pdf (written by me) that is centered around my niche to those who...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th December 2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Think I have found a niche. Not sure of the next step

Actually, one more question.

If I am going to create a blog/authority type site for this and I am going to produce high quality, researched articles; what kind of post count should I am be aiming...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th December 2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 805
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Whats stopping you from making more money online ?

I am only at the very beginning of my IM career however from what I have gathered so far and from what I think myself, time and and fear of failure and probably the two biggest things.

Holding...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th December 2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Think I have found a niche. Not sure of the next step

Thanks for the replies so far everyone, much appreciated. I will try and answer some of the questions that you posed.



1. I'm hoping to create an authority site/blog. I already have around 10...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th December 2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By alasdairsim
Think I have found a niche. Not sure of the next step

Hey all

Ok, so I think I may have found a niche to build on.

Basically it is something that I am personally interested in, many people purchase (although I am not sure how many do so online)...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th December 2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Any good automated twitter tool to recommed me?

With the likes of Tweetadder it seems like it is OK to use, but on a small scale. The times that I have used it, it has been fine but you just have to be careful I think. In the Wake of Twitter's...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th December 2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Any good automated twitter tool to recommed me?

From my, admittedly very limited use, Tweetadder worked well. I know it was listed by Twitter as one of the 5 spam companies it was suing; however I think it is OK to use as long as it is used...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th December 2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,298
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Nice - Screwed Out Of $175

Sorry to hear about that.

The 50% up front is a good rule to do your business by. To be honest I have never done it and I have always been paid after my work has been done; suppose I have just...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th December 2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By alasdairsim
Re: Completely unoriginal post alert: New to IM

Thanks everyone so far for your help! It is greatly appreciated.

Do you know of any specific courses etc... that would assist me in some of the things that you have mentioned? Like I said in my...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th December 2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By alasdairsim
Completely unoriginal post alert: New to IM

Hey everyone

I have just signed up after browsing around the forum for a while now. OK, as you can guess from the title of the thread, this is going to be one of those posts that you no doubt see...
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