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Views: 872

Posted By abbs

Re: Email marketing without spending money

You make a good point. I think I probably started this a bit too early, but I guess there's never a good time to set aside money every month :)

I'm probably going to respond manually for now -...

Forum: Email Marketing

2nd January 2015, 07:08 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 872

Posted By abbs

Re: Email marketing without spending money

I guess I need to save up then. I'm doing the responding manually for now, but I think as my list grows, this might be financially sustainable. Thanks for your advice - will stay away from free...

Forum: Email Marketing

2nd January 2015, 06:18 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 872

Posted By abbs

Re: Email marketing without spending money

Ha I guess I need to read up on pretty much all those terms you've used there. Thank you! Will do my homework.

Nah, that's a fair point. I'm going to try saving up some money for this. I...

Forum: Email Marketing

2nd January 2015, 05:56 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 872

Posted By abbs

Email marketing without spending money

Hey all,

I recently bought a domain and set up a small website.

I'm offering a free eBook that I prepared on the website in exchange for email addresses.

The website is only a few days old...

27th June 2014, 08:18 AM

Replies: 28

Why Outsource?

Views: 664

Posted By abbs

Re: Why Outsource?

As a freelancer, I have come across two kinds of clients.

The first kind realize that the people they are outsourcing to are probably not going to be as passionate and knowledgeable about the...

27th June 2014, 02:13 AM

Replies: 96

Does oDesk Suck?

Views: 6,859

Posted By abbs

Re: Does oDesk Suck?

Extend the same offer to Warrior freelancers please! Or is this just going to become another blatant example of Freelancer.com favoring employers over workers?

25th June 2014, 12:05 PM

Replies: 100

Am I the only one tired of the junk posts?

Views: 2,820

Posted By abbs

Re: Am I the only one tired of the junk posts?

Hehe, you got me! I was very serious earlier.

Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display)

25th June 2014, 01:56 AM

Replies: 24

How do you feel about adsense?

Views: 1,015

Posted By abbs

Re: How do you feel about adsense?

I set up a blog on Blogger.com a few years ago and hooked it up with Adsense. I have earned just over $10 since then, but to be fair, I don't really update my blog anymore.

I've focused more on...

24th June 2014, 01:08 PM

Replies: 97

How do you Make Money Online ? Participate Please

Views: 8,847

Posted By abbs

Re: How do you Make Money Online ? Participate Please

I have two main income streams:

1. I work as a freelancer on various marketplaces including Freelancer.com and Elance.com
2. I run a small blog on Blogger.com (completely free) where I have an...

24th June 2014, 01:06 PM

Replies: 9

Working with Partners from overseas

Views: 493

Posted By abbs

Re: Working with Partners from overseas

It really depends more on a particular partner than location. It's much easier to trust locals since you have (relatively easy to avail) legal remedies against them if things go bad.

If you have...

24th June 2014, 12:34 AM

Replies: 16

Time tracking for freelance designers and programmers

Views: 1,921

Posted By abbs

Re: Time tracking for freelance designers and programmers

You can check out the timetracker tool on Freelancer.com

Once you have an ongoing hourly project with a freelancer, you can use the timetracker for free.

It makes on-site invoicing very easy as...

23rd June 2014, 07:44 AM

Replies: 75

Do you feel comfortable hiring at $1-$2 per hour?

Views: 2,828

Posted By abbs

Re: Do you feel comfortable hiring at $1-$2 per hour?

You can't ignore standard of living differences though.

As someone who lives in Pakistan, I can safely say that you can't buy much with $100 per month. It is below minimum wage in two out of four...

23rd June 2014, 06:39 AM

Replies: 75

Do you feel comfortable hiring at $1-$2 per hour?

Views: 2,828

Posted By abbs

Re: Do you feel comfortable hiring at $1-$2 per hour?

One of my first projects as a freelancer involved me having to do some basic data entry work. Since I had no ratings on Vworker.com, I decided to bid $2 per hour. I got the job and worked at it for...

23rd June 2014, 05:32 AM

Replies: 12

Where can I find a professional newsletter writer?

Views: 598

Posted By abbs

Re: Where can I find a professional newsletter writer?

Newsletters are difficult to write, and it is really important that you get them right.

I've seen the talent on Elance and Freelancer.com with regards to writing newsletters and there aren't too...

Forum: Off Topic Forum

23rd June 2014, 05:26 AM

Replies: 8

Hello! New here and wanted to say hello!

Views: 382

Posted By abbs

Re: Hello! New here and wanted to say hello!

Welcome to the forum, Oliver! Happy learning.

22nd June 2014, 01:47 PM

Replies: 5

Views: 390

Posted By abbs

Re: Alternatives to Clickbank

PS I just figured out how to properly use the search function. Turns out a thread like this pops up every other week, so I'm sorry for flooding the forum.

22nd June 2014, 01:46 PM

Replies: 5

Views: 390

Posted By abbs

Re: Alternatives to Clickbank

KenJ, it is quite frankly amazing to get help from people such as yourself and Arnold.

You two are inspirations to people completely new to the world of internet marketing.

Thanks for the...

22nd June 2014, 01:18 PM

Replies: 5

Views: 390

Posted By abbs

Re: Alternatives to Clickbank

Thank you so much Arnold - I realize my options will be limited but I have reached the conclusion that I just don't have the time to learn how to create a sales page, or the money to hire someone to...

22nd June 2014, 01:04 PM

Replies: 5

Views: 390

Posted By abbs

Alternatives to Clickbank

Hi everyone,

I want affiliates to market a tutorial eBook I have written. I think it is a product that will sell well if marketed by the right people.

The only issue is that I don't have the...

22nd June 2014, 12:52 PM

Replies: 51

Hiring Virtual Assistant

Views: 2,806

Posted By abbs

Re: Hiring Virtual Assistant

Rafaela, where are you looking for workers? Freelancers who work off their own website sometimes fake reviews and testimonials.

One advantage of hiring on a website like Freelancer.com, Elance.com...

22nd June 2014, 06:35 AM

Replies: 24

quickest way for a newbie to earn a 1000 dollars

Views: 1,561

Posted By abbs

Re: quickest way for a newbie to earn a 1000 dollars

I think the quickest way to earn $1000 is through freelancing, if you have any skills at all.

Internet marketing takes time, but the good thing is that generally once you have set a system in...

22nd June 2014, 04:52 AM

Replies: 54

Hiring an ebook cover designer?

Views: 2,660

Posted By abbs

Re: Hiring an ebook cover designer?

I'm wondering the same thing

My dilemma is actually whether I should get a very cheap cover designed on Fiverr or design one myself. The biggest advantage of designing one myself is that I'll be...

19th June 2014, 02:47 AM

Replies: 51

Hiring Virtual Assistant

Views: 2,806

Posted By abbs

Re: Hiring Virtual Assistant

The key to making the most out of hiring a virtual assistant is to conduct a thorough interview and a short paid trial test.

In the interview, ask questions that are relevant to the kind of tasks...

18th June 2014, 02:26 PM

Replies: 11

How to Get Affiliates to Sell My eBook?

Views: 790

Posted By abbs

Re: How to Get Affiliates to Sell My eBook?

Thank you all so much for your replies

I looked into JVZoo - it looked great except it only allows payments through Paypal, which is not available in my country

I would have paid for a website...

18th June 2014, 06:17 AM

Replies: 11

How to Get Affiliates to Sell My eBook?

Views: 790

Posted By abbs

Re: How to Get Affiliates to Sell My eBook?

Thank you so much for your thorough response!

I didn't want a website for two reasons:
1. I don't have the time and skills to create one - but you are right, I can work on this.
2. Clickbank...

18th June 2014, 05:31 AM

Replies: 57

How much are you paying for a GOOD full time writer?

Views: 2,780

Posted By abbs

Re: How much are you paying for a GOOD full time writer?

I know people, including myself, who have worked for $1,000 per month.

Most people are reluctant to hire writers from developing countries, but thanks to colonialism/imperialism/globalization or...

18th June 2014, 05:22 AM

Replies: 11

How to Get Affiliates to Sell My eBook?

Views: 790

Posted By abbs

How to Get Affiliates to Sell My eBook?

Hi everyone,

I'm a complete newbie at internet marketing since I've spent much of my adult life as a freelance writer and virtual assistant.

I've finally decided to end the exploitation and...

21st March 2013, 04:26 AM

Replies: 12

Selling Products - A viable business plan?

Views: 558

Posted By abbs

Re: Selling Products - A viable business plan?

Thanks for your reply. I don't know how to create virtual products, other than ebooks, and I'm pretty sure people would not be interested in anything I produce!

21st March 2013, 04:25 AM

Replies: 12

Selling Products - A viable business plan?

Views: 558

Posted By abbs

Re: Selling Products - A viable business plan?

Thanks for your reply. I don't know anything about women's clothing, unfortunately, so I guess it won't be a good idea to start there. A lot of western clothes that are sold in the U.S. are actually...

21st March 2013, 02:55 AM

Replies: 12

Selling Products - A viable business plan?

Views: 558

Posted By abbs

Selling Products - A viable business plan?

Hi guys,
It's been a while since I have posted anything on the Warrior Forum, mainly because I have been really busy with my studies. I tried to setup a website in the winter, but I was quite...

Yahoo Answers for list building - has anyone had trouble with it?

28th December 2012, 02:04 AM

Replies: 25

Views: 746

Posted By abbs

Re: Yahoo Answers for list building - has anyone had trouble with it?

Yahoo Answers is not the best place to spam with a link to your squeeze page. They are extremely strict, and rightfully so, about random irrelevant links being flooded all over the place under the...

28th December 2012, 01:53 AM

Replies: 20

Is it okay to use other people's youtube videos?

Views: 5,307

Posted By abbs

Re: Is it okay to use other people's youtube videos?

I think it is fine. As long as you are officially embedding it, you are not stealing any credit away from the original maker of the video. Anybody who clicks to view the video on YouTube will be...

29th July 2012, 06:36 PM

Replies: 50

Freelance writing websites?

Views: 2,200

Posted By abbs

Re: Freelance writing websites?

I have been writing on Vworker for a while now. Unfortunately, writing project are quite rare there, so it might not be the best place to diversify. However, the level of competition on Vworker is...

26th July 2012, 01:04 PM

Replies: 2

My Freelancer Experience (First impression = WOW!)

Views: 463

Posted By abbs

Re: My Freelancer Experience (First impression = WOW!)

You have done the easiest part. The most difficult aspect of hiring freelancers is maintaining quality of work over a period of time.

If you are hiring them for long term projects, you need to...

26th July 2012, 01:00 PM

Replies: 47

Webdesign company outsourcing ALL my work

Views: 3,364

Posted By abbs

Re: Webdesign company outsourcing ALL my work

I know a lot of people who are making money by keeping the difference between what they earn from clients and what they pay to sub-workers.

It is really difficult though, because finding reliable...

26th July 2012, 12:55 PM

Replies: 54

best outsourcing sites

Views: 2,980

Posted By abbs

Re: best outsourcing sites

Vworker also has this feature in their AccuTimeCard. Plus, they also guarantee arbitration on fixed price jobs, which means good workers will not demand upfront payment. It's much safer.

26th July 2012, 05:22 AM

Replies: 11

which is the best place to sell online service ?

Views: 613

Posted By abbs

Re: which is the best place to sell online service ?

Make your own website and place your designs up so that people can see them. Put a link to it in your signature and anyone on the forum who might need your help can contact you easily. You can also...

26th July 2012, 04:21 AM

Replies: 54

best outsourcing sites

Views: 2,980

Posted By abbs

Re: best outsourcing sites

In my opinion, Vworker has an excellent system in place to make sure your work gets done.

Workers can get removed from the site for posting generic, spam-like proposals to your projects.
...

25th July 2012, 02:03 AM

Replies: 10

How Do You Add Hyper Links On Yahoo Answers?

Views: 2,751

Posted By abbs

Re: How Do You Add Hyper Links On Yahoo Answers?

No problem! BTW, you can add links directly once you reach level 2. You don't need to add the html codes.

24th July 2012, 05:50 PM

Replies: 10

How Do You Add Hyper Links On Yahoo Answers?

Views: 2,751

Posted By abbs

Re: How Do You Add Hyper Links On Yahoo Answers?

You have to be level 2 to be able to post links on Yahoo Answers. If you have a level 1 account, they will just show up as text.

Be careful with what links you add. You do not want to spend time...

Will Yahoo Answers strip ClickBank affiliate code out of links?

24th July 2012, 05:20 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,134

Posted By abbs

Re: Will Yahoo Answers strip ClickBank affiliate code out of links?

Yahoo doesn't allow affiliate links whatsoever. That is one of the main reasons they do not allow tinyurl links either, so that people struggle to cloak their links. This is probably to prevent...

24th July 2012, 05:08 PM

Replies: 17

Best Outsourcing sites

Views: 1,305

Posted By abbs

Re: Best Outsourcing sites

Hey Scott,

As you know, there are a number of freelancing marketplaces available that are offering quite similar differences. However, most of these websites have something unique about them that...

23rd July 2012, 06:12 PM

Replies: 96

Does oDesk Suck?

Views: 6,859

Posted By abbs

Re: Does oDesk Suck?

It's hard to judge a freelancing marketplace with such a variety of workers.

As somebody who has worked on a number of freelancing marketplaces including oDesk, I have found that a lot of people...

21st July 2012, 02:51 AM

Replies: 11

Forum Posters

Views: 717

Posted By abbs

Re: Forum Posters

Hey Wade,

Finding people who will do it on a regular basis for free is pretty much impossible, unless you happen to find a group of people who are truly passionate about your niche.

I suggest...

21st July 2012, 02:46 AM

Replies: 5

How can I check my backlinks?

Views: 589

Posted By abbs

Re: How can I check my backlinks?

www.backlinkwatch.com is a great way to check how many backlinks you have.

It even gives you the keywords they might be tagged under.

I hope this helps.

20th July 2012, 01:05 PM

Replies: 51

Fake Reviews

Views: 1,601

Posted By abbs

Re: Fake Reviews

I've written a fake review or two for a bit of money. I am quite ashamed of it, but people who needed fake reviews were offering me good money to write and post them, and I really needed it.

I...

20th July 2012, 12:56 PM

Replies: 4

Anyone know of any good mobile app creators

Views: 429

Posted By abbs

Re: Anyone know of any good mobile app creators

I would strongly suggest you make an account on vWorker.com: How work gets done. Guaranteed. (http://www.vworker.com)

They have a lot of talent that might be willing to help you out. You can post...

19th July 2012, 07:38 PM

Replies: 15

Who knows rentacoder.net

Views: 762

Posted By abbs

Re: Who knows rentacoder.net

Rentacoder.net and Rentacoder.com are not the same thing! Be careful about that.

RentaCoder is now called Vworker, as somebody already mentioned.

Ian, the owner of Vworker.com, has made it...

Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings

16th July 2012, 10:22 PM

Replies: 22

Need a good transcription service

Views: 8,900

Posted By abbs

Re: Need a good transcription service

He charges $5 per audio hour?!

16th July 2012, 10:19 PM

Replies: 35

Is it possible to earn by solving math?

Views: 8,066

Posted By abbs

Re: Is it possible to earn by solving math?

Besides offering online tutoring or e-learning, you can also register on Home | Cramster.com (http://www.cramster.com) .

They don't give you the option of earning cash, but you can earn points,...

16th July 2012, 10:15 PM

Replies: 8

Forums vs Other Discussion Sites?

Views: 536

Posted By abbs

Re: Forums vs Other Discussion Sites?

I have been doing Yahoo Answers marketing for a while now for various clients, and it seems to still work. It might not help directly ranking your website higher in Google, but Y!A itself ranks quite...

3rd July 2012, 02:08 AM

Replies: 10

Freelance Writing - Where do you do your Research?

Views: 585

Posted By abbs

Re: Freelance Writing - Where do you do your Research?

Since I am still a college student, I have access to some great academic resources free of cost.

Jstor is a fantastic college of scholarly journals, on pretty much any topic you can think of. The...

3rd July 2012, 12:25 AM

Replies: 8

Where to get clients for my service ?

Views: 500

Posted By abbs

Re: Where to get clients for my service ?

Hey,

I was in a similar position as you a few years ago, and I found my answer in online freelancing marketplaces. I made an account on several websites to offer services (although I didn't have...

2nd July 2012, 10:48 PM

Replies: 102

Outsourcing in Philippines = Not Successful So Far

Views: 4,231

Posted By abbs

Re: Outsourcing in Philippines = Not Successful So Far

I have never understood why people are so keen to hire workers from just the Philippines.

I would strongly recommend you check out freelancing marketplaces with workers from all over the world.
...

2nd July 2012, 10:44 PM

Replies: 18

Freelance Writing - Contently, anyone heard of them

Views: 1,429

Posted By abbs

Re: Freelance Writing - Contently, anyone heard of them

I know some people who are working on Contently too.

Apparently, they have a very very strong client list - the kind of clients who are willing to pay a high price to have a true professional...