Forum: Off Topic Forum 
9th February 2014, 04:28 PM
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Views: 1,474  Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
Greg,
I just answered your original question. That's all.
I understand your position,and have been there also.
Maybe because of my situation I feel a self obligation to do more.
I'm not going...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
I get requests from friends. If it's only a few minutes..I'll do it once. Something that I have been told myself that makes sense is this;
"That's how I make my living". It speaks volumes. are...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
I had something similar happen recently, though I wouldn't call the guy a friend. He's more of a forum acquaintance in another niche forum where I hang out sometimes.
Over a period of several...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
I simply say "I can't afford to do it for free because it takes time away from what I do to earn money. I can give you a "friends" discount though. Most will understand that. Some will be happy to...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
I don't think anyone is saying never do a favor for anyone. There does come a time that friends expect just too much, though. There's another way that is sometimes extremely helpful - especially...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
I think we should be kind and generous to family and friends - but I think you have to draw the line somewhere - karma or not.
I think if all you are doing is helping out family and friends and it...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
Stop choosing to be a door mat for your friends. Say "no" and mean it. No further explanation except "I don't have time" is necessary.
Someone who would question your religion because you won't...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
Greg,
Excellent question. This is a situation that most of us run into at one time or another.
Jason and Mark have very good advice for you. Both of these guys know their stuff.
One...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
I agree with what Jason said.
However another way to look at it, since it seems you are still learning the ropes yourself, is that it's valuable experience. Most of this stuff you learn not by...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
8th February 2014, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,474 Re: Friends That Expect Free Services
Some "friend" you have there. Real Christian. Very appreciative of what you've done so far for free.
(You are being taken advantage of.)
You have 24 hours in the day like everyone else. Only 24...
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Forum: Programming
7th February 2013, 06:16 AM
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Forum: Programming
25th January 2013, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 531 Re: Link Tracking
Google Analytics is definitely a great idea. If you aren't using it you'll have alot of fun with everyhing that Analytics tracks and how it presents it.
It's very easy to install on your site....
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Forum: Programming
24th January 2013, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 531 Re: Link Tracking
Make a database table with three columns: id, url, num_clicks
Enter a row into the database for each of your four links, having 4 different IDs, their URLs, and 0 num_clicks.
Link to...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
24th January 2013, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,090 Re: Neil Patel's Advanced Guide to SEO
What's even funnier are his suggestions for link building. All he suggests basically, is to create decent content and hope to get linked to. Sure, that'll work, after 12-months of blogging your ass...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
24th January 2013, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,090 SEO for Dummies
All Moz does is sell, people get hooked on that junk & think it's helping them when all it's doing is opening up their wallet to make a sale.
I don't know much about Patel other than his own page...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
24th January 2013, 05:21 PM
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Forum: Website Design
17th October 2012, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 773 Re: Banner with changing images
It might be worth your time and money to simply hire someone here or elsewhere to build an animated gif for you if you have not done it before.
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Forum: Website Design
17th October 2012, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 773 Re: Banner with changing images
The most common way to do this is with what's called an "animated gif". Its a single graphic image composed of multiple files that is preset to run at a speed and duration with or without looping.
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Forum: Copywriting
6th September 2012, 11:09 AM
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Views: 1,206 Why I Remained Broke for So Long...
To say I grew up poor would be a major understatement.
My Dad, who was the only one who worked in my family, made $20,000 a year... with 7 kids to support.
Needless to say... I did without a...
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Forum: Mind Warriors
12th August 2012, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 874 Re: Are you afraid of failure ?
I welcome failure into my life with open arms. I just ask that I can fail quickly and then try a different approach. Because money can always be replaced but your time cannot.
You don't really...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
14th July 2012, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 423 Re: PLR Release Rate on Site
Scheduled them at once. 1/ day or 1/3 day. Also check out the link 7 Achievable Steps For Great SEO After The Penguin Update | SEOmoz...
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Forum: Mind Warriors
10th July 2012, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 874 Re: Are you afraid of failure ?
I don't think it's about wasting time or losing money. I think it's got to do with people losing their dreams.
I used to be a stock market instructor and while lots of money was being made and...
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