Getting the most mileage out of this or any forum...

Discussion in 'General Advice' started by Vishal P. Rao, Jun 5, 2008.

  1. dani_nae

    dani_nae New Member

    I lurked for a while before I joined, and I gotta say I LOVE this forum and everyone shares such good information! I'm still learning but I can't wait to share what I have learned so far!
     
  2. rankelvin

    rankelvin New Member

    dani_nae: I lurked for a while before I joined, and I gotta say I LOVE this forum and everyone shares such good information!


    Same here! I just wandered around, but this is the best one. You can never go without information! Unbelievable.


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  3. akirk

    akirk New Member

    Angie,

    Hello, and thank you for that encouraging response. I do apologize for taking so long to respond. I checked out your sites and they are awesome!!! That's wonderful that you can use your hobbies to make money. I was trying to think of the hobbies that i do, but I don't have many. I work full time, I attend church, and I sing with a local gospel group. Many times, i have activities going on with all three in the same week or weekend and it can be very tiring, so sitting at home is all i want to do sometimes.

    When I was in school, i told my classmates that i wanted to have a site where married couples could buy things to enhance their love life and they looked at me like i was a freak or something. I wasn't trying to sell porn, I was trying to help couples that have troubles in that department. In my mind I was thinking that it could be one less divorce in the world. So after being discouraged about my idea, I decided to give other home based businesses a try, and I've failed miserably because many of these businesses are scams.

    Don't get me wrong, my faith is still there, but it's dwindling down. So any help or advice you can offer is greatly appreciated. I'm still new to this site so I don't know how to send a private message. Lol, perhaphs we can start there. I look forward to hearing from you Angie!!! God bless and thanks for your time.
     
  4. akirk

    akirk New Member

    Hi, I read that site and the opportunity sound amazing!!! However, I could not get any of the links to open up. Can you tell me what i need to do to get the links to open up?? Thanks!!
     
  5. happywife

    happywife Gold Member

    Hi Angie,

    Thanks for your kind words about my sites. I appreciate that. I'm pretty amazed sometimes when I look at them objectively and see how far I've come. [​IMG]

    Let's get you started first with learning to send a private message (pm). [​IMG] To the left you'll see the member info. of each person posting. Next to the name is a little envelope. When you click on the envelope next to someones name, you are able to send them a pm.

    To check your own private messages, look at the top of the page and you'll see a link that says private messages (you have to be logged in, I think). Clicking on that link will take you to your own private message folder.

    I'll send you a pm so you can test it out. [​IMG]

    akirk: I was trying to think of the hobbies that i do, but I don't have many.

    That's okay. It's not required that you choose a hobby. It's just a really fun option. It can be anything you are interested in, or want to learn more about. You'll learn how to do some brainstorming and research to pick out a niche topic that is right for you.

    akirk: Hi, I read that site and the opportunity sound amazing!!! However, I could not get any of the links to open up. Can you tell me what i need to do to get the links to open up?? Thanks!!

    Which site are you referring to?

    Blessings,
    Angie
     
  6. lathalukose

    lathalukose New Member

    Thanks Vishal for providing a place to voice opinions.
     
  7. bf516

    bf516 New Member

    Thanks Vishal!

    Let's just say I'm a little new to this forum contribution concept. Have been reading forums for years, taking in whatever i could, but never spending the time to contribute to any posts.

    Well...now is the time to share and I am extremely thankful for this post, as it has provided me with so much quality information during the short time I have been reading posts.

    Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and I hope to have some to share in the near future!
     
  8. MyOwnBoss

    MyOwnBoss New Member

    Hey Vishal (man, FORCE the spellcheck to recognize your name [​IMG])

    I want to say it's a breath of fresh air to hear an admin saying this. I'm a member at forums and there are always people who scan topics looking for the opportunity to show up and say, "I had the same problem. I found the solution and it's great!! Check my sig". When I point out that that's pretty much the same thing as someone spamming, mods usually delete my posts.

    As for this forum: I think it's great. I'm not one of the people here to share good info. I think of myself as a splash of icy water or a slap in the face. I try to tell people the truth. Sure, most won't listen but surely somebody will.

    Heh-heh... if nothing else, I might save someone from falling for a scam because in the back of their minds they wonder if it's my sales page and they don't want to give me any money.
     
  9. Vishal P. Rao

    Vishal P. Rao Administrator Staff Member

    Hey Henry, I come across many who post just for the sake of flashing their signature. I simply direct them to read this post.

    Most calm down and realize what they have been doing. For those who don't I just show them the door. I don't hesitate a bit.

    Regarding what to share, I like your attitude. One of the best thing you can do to yourself is to just be yourself and not try to be somebody else.
     
  10. Newbie Shield

    Newbie Shield Gold Member

    Vishal is an excellent administrator. It's been my experience that sig flashers either change their ways or are gone quickly.

    Henry, I think you contribute quite a bit of quality stuff to the forum. I enjoy reading your input.

    ~Newbie Shield~
     
  11. MyOwnBoss

    MyOwnBoss New Member

    Newbie Shield: Henry, I think you contribute quite a bit of quality stuff to the forum. I enjoy reading your input.


    I'm glad you feel that way. I think you and I are on the same page 95% of the time (you're just a whole lot nicer about describing that page :grin[​IMG]
     
  12. shonna27

    shonna27 New Member

    very well said! I do want to make money online, but i want people to be informed well with what i do because if its not something they want to do, then they really wont help me much. So my attitude is more like I enjoy helping others, so that is my main objective and if i make a little money thats great too! But i go in everyday not expecting anything just to help and talk with other people. I spend most of my day with a 4 year old so its nice to actually get to talk to adults throughout the day! That itself is payment!!!

    This is my only form of advertisement and i have never sent anyone to my link ever and it seems to be working out well without that. I also post on things that have nothing at all to do with making money from home. I also belong to a debt forum that i enjoy helping others with thier financial problems. Its rewarding all in its own. Now im not getting rich, but im not loosing money either on advertising. And im still generating a income everyday.
     
  13. mr127500

    mr127500 New Member

    all good points here and the ettiquette is pretty good onthis site, no blatent spams and a lot of helpful posts all across the site. Besides, if you can help a personand show them your expertise, they will be more likely to want to partner with you in the long run anyways. Its a win-win
     
  14. Julsy

    Julsy New Member

    mr127500: all good points here and the ettiquette is pretty good onthis site, no blatent spams and a lot of helpful posts all across the site. Besides, if you can help a personand show them your expertise, they will be more likely to want to partner with you in the long run anyways. Its a win-win

    I can tell you, this site is as you say because Vishal is always right on top of everything!!!
     
  15. annadenise

    annadenise Active Member

    I was complimenting Vishal in a private forum I belong to that was closing the business opportunity area of their forum. People wanted to know where they could go and get real, legitimate input, and this is where I told them to go!!!

    I don't know how Vishal keeps up here without moderator's, very, very dedicated!!!!!!
     
  16. westfam11

    westfam11 Member

    Definitely one of the best forums. I know for me, if I only have time to visit one forum on a certain day this will be the one that I will go to.

    You can count on very truthful feedback, whether it be good or bad, and it is very helpful.

    Becky
     
  17. Vishal P. Rao

    Vishal P. Rao Administrator Staff Member

    Thank you Julie, Denise and Becky [​IMG]
     
  18. Webclicker

    Webclicker New Member

    Golly,

    I have been a member of many forums, but this forum has the excitment to keep your interest. I start reading and I can not stop I am learning so very much. I agree with all of the others that this forum has a lot of quality knowledge! Thanks Again!
     
  19. Mischevia

    Mischevia New Member

    Wise words indeed. Thank you [​IMG]
     
  20. willowdan

    willowdan New Member

    Hi Vishal,

    That was well said. I was actually hesitant to even share the link in my first post a few moments ago after reading the rules.

    Yes, we marketers should appreciate the wisdom of no-rush, especially those who are just starting, like me.

    I hope I can learn so much from the experts of this forum, between sharing of thoughts.

    Many thanks
     

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