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gobala
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2006 01:15
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Hi everyone,
I just need some feedback for one of my projects. My question is:
"Do you use Skype for marketing and promoting your business?" Yes or no?
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pcincome
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2006 06:28
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I use Skype with my team members who are out of my local calling area. I do have people pop in and try to start conversations with me but every time the conversation they want to have is NOT about business 
My downline have been using Skype for some time now, that's why I got on it myself. One member in my downline has been successful in finding international team members via skype. It's all about asking questions and creating friendly conversations but for me, I just haven't found the right person to do that with yet.
I just remembered, I do get a chat spam message every once in a while from some woman asking me if I'm interested in making money from home to look at her site.
Karen
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 26 Feb 2006 09:53
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I had asked about voice chat options in another thread, but just saw this one. I have used Skype and Yahoo, but have found that there were too many voice drop-outs during the conversation to really be able to understand.
Talking with my sister 10 miles away was as difficult as talking with a client in Hong Kong - same problem - gaps and delays.
Have you experienced this? And if not, what kind of headphone are you using?
Thanks!
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pcincome
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# Posted: 26 Feb 2006 13:26
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I had this experience with intermittent delays, until I changed my router to an 802.11G Broadband router. I started having a lot of issues with my connection recently and when I had my tech guy over for other issues, I asked him about this and he thought it could be interference from my microwave.
I started paying attention to when I was having issues and sure enough, it was only when the kids were home and they were using the microwave. Being that mine was at least 15 years old I decided that that could be it so I bought a new one. Long story short, that didn't do it.
Bought the new router which is in another room of the house, had to play with getting it high enough in the room to get a decent connection on the other end of the house but it's great and ever since, no real connection issues to complain about.
Might want to think about how old your router is. Mine was about 2+ years old. I also changed the wireless on my computer to an 802.11G as well for faster download speeds and it works incredibly well. Wish someone would have thought of that before I bought a new microwave!
Karen
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 27 Feb 2006 22:11
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Well, perhaps that's my problem then... I don't have wireless on my computer; I don't even have high speed. The good thing is, I'll be relocating to a more populated area where the ground won't freeze, so this may help as well.
As far as microwaves, that's not an issue for me, but at least you got a new microwave out of the situation!
Thanks for your suggestions. I have written them down and will follow up on them.
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gobala
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2006 01:49 � Edited by: gobala
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Quoting: pcincome My downline have been using Skype for some time now, that's why I got on it myself. One member in my downline has been successful in finding international team members via skype.
I assume you use it a lot for network marketing then. Just cusrious, do you only use the free Skype functionality or do you also get a SkypeIn and SkypeOut?
It's a sad thing that SPAM didn't spare Skype. I'm way down here in Malaysia, so I wonder if anyone has used the Skype Zone service, and any feedback on it...
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WhitePhoenix
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2006 10:16
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Sorry, gobala,
I used the free service, not the Zone... but I am also curious as to it's quality. I think we're all getting a little spoiled by the convenience of the internet, and now we expect everything to be smooth and seamless - but hey, it's our business. If I can't understand everything a client says, or if I miss an important sentence or question, what good does it do me?
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pcincome
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# Posted: 8 Mar 2006 13:36
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Quoting: gobala I assume you use it a lot for network marketing then. Just cusrious, do you only use the free Skype functionality or do you also get a SkypeIn and SkypeOut?
It's a sad thing that SPAM didn't spare Skype. I'm way down here in Malaysia, so I wonder if anyone has used the Skype Zone service, and any feedback on it...
I only use the Skype functionality. I don't know what the SkypeIn and SkypeOut is. I just use it for networkinng with people in my group who are out of state or out of the country.
As to quality, I was having issues myself but it had to do with my own router and my connection. Someone in my downline told me the other day that he talks with someone in his downline who always cuts in and out. They don't know what it is but, since I got a new router AND a new headset, everyone hears me great.
Karen
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gobala
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# Posted: 15 Mar 2006 11:20
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Quoting: pcincome since I got a new router AND a new headset
What router did you need to use? Just an ordinary one or..?
I never had nay problems using Skype, thats why I'm asking...
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pcincome
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# Posted: 15 Mar 2006 13:18
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I had a linksys wireless B router, it was about 2 years old. It was before the G routers came out and I already trashed it so I don't remember exactly which one it was but I do know Linksys.
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