I have had some commissions sitting in my CJ account for quite some time now. It's over the $50 minimum and I have everything set up for direct deposit... But I still haven't g
Here's a Support phone number for them: 800-761-1072
Here's their Support page - scroll down and email them.
https://cjcommunity.force.com/s/contactsupport
Hope this helps! Debra
Thanks. I didn't realize they had a support number. When I've tried to use their support page built into the back office area, it stays stuck loading no matter which browser I use. Cheers!
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Do any of you have experiences with commission junction?
I have had some commissions sitting in my CJ account for quite some time now. It's over the $50 minimum and I have everything set up for direct deposit... But I still haven't g
Here's a Support phone number for them: 800-761-1072
Here's their Support page - scroll down and email them.
https://cjcommunity.force.com/s/contactsupport
Hope this helps! Debra
Thanks. I didn't realize they had a support number. When I've tried to use their support page built into the back office area, it stays stuck loading no matter which browser I use. Cheers!
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Throughout the years I have gotten several emails about sponsored or guest posts on my website. Usually, I find that the content that the agency is trying to promote for their
James,
Most of the agencies are agents to MLM companies that looking for ways to de-rank your pages. All they need is a loophole to get into your website. Care should be taken to avoid them at all costs if you don't plan to erode all your hard work.
The only trusted ones should be those you are extremely sure of. The MLM and competitors are everywhere trying to throw junk links and de-rank your pages. Most especially if you are in the MMO niche.
They are in every forum and affiliate programs, the rule of thumb is never to accept except you are 100% certain of the motive and source of the link.
Regards
John
Hi Colton,
I accept guest posts on one of my websites. I've only gotten two so far. The articles were well written and appropriate for my site, and I charged $25 each to post them on my site. Here's a nice post by Lynne here at WA - she's got more experience with this...Debra 3 Perks Of Publishing Guest Posts On Your Websites
Most of the time when it's cold outreach, the article they turn in for the sponsored post is usually low quality.
I responded twice to two such requests, one was for a guest post (so they were just looking for a link back) and one was for a sponsored post (they asked about a rate).
Both posts submitted were below my quality standard. One sounded like they used an outsourced writer whose native language was not English and the other had content that was outdated.
9 times out of 10 they're just mass emailing website owners about sponsored/guest post opportunities. Their emails normally start something like
Hello,
I was reading your website and loved the content.... blah blah.
They somehow don't know your name enough to say, "Hello Jay" and often suggest content that is a mismatch for your site although its the same general market.
I would suggest that you accept a couple of these just for the experience. Maybe you'll get lucky and find one that works but for the most part, if it's cold outreach then it's probably not going to go well.
I have no experience because I ignore such offers that come daily. Here is how I see it.
You have probably heard about very recent Google's action against link exchange, so this is something to avoid. There is a conversation with Google's Mueller who speaks explicitly that this holds even for sites that are a good match.
This is what he says:
"So… a link exchange where both sides are kind of like you link to me and therefore I will link back to you, kind of thing, that is essentially against our webmaster guidelines.
So that’s something where our algorithms would look at that and try to understand what is happening here and try to ignore those links.
And if the web spam team were to look at it they would also say this is not okay.
And if this is the majority of the links to your website like this then they might apply manual action.
So that’s something I would avoid"
-----------------------------
"It doesn’t matter if it’s… like topically relevant or if it’s kind of like a useful link.
If you’re doing this systematically then we think that’s a bad idea because from our point of view those are not natural links to your website.
They’re only there because like you’re doing this deal with the other site"
------------------
As for paid posts with links pointing to other sites, accepting money from a few of them will not change much in your life. On the other hand, doing this on a massive scale is not a good idea; those sites are most likely below your site's level and it is bad to link to them. Many of them will vanish and you will have dead links, but you know all this already.
Thanks for reaching out man.
Yeah, I've seen Google's recent statements regarding link exchanges and I'm happy that it's seeing more light in regards to all of the spammy "blackhat" websites out there. I haven't seen or read about that conversation being had at Google which definitely helps me to understand more in-depth of what they're wanting to avoid. I can absolutely see, on a systemic level, how this would harm any website which is why I've avoided every single offer until now.
If I can get an extra $100 though... It's easy to see how it is intriguing lol.
I can see if someone reaches out and provides a high quality piece of content for my site on top of paying for a small promotional link... then I can see it not becoming a problem. I think I'll reach out, send an offer of $100 for the promotion and see if they are interested in that deal.
On a massive scale, I'd absolutely not do it. But after 400+ posts and Google's trust over the years - I don't see them knocking me out over one promotion. It's an interesting opportunity and I've always been extremely careful with random promotions.
Again, thanks for reaching out! I've gotten another promotion on my other website but it's from a highly reputable brand...
What are your thoughts on accepting a partnership promoting a reputable brand/line of products in exchange for a link?
I've asked them about putting a link of my website onto theirs (since they are reputable) but maybe I shouldn't put too much emphasis on getting a link to my website on theirs since that could possibly send some "red flags" to Google.
Many new members here will not know this, but you are the only person (known to me) here who reached a 5-figure month income within the first year. I assume you are still doing great and you can manage without those mentioned $100. But I am sure you will do this the right way.
Not sure what this is about the mentioned partnership, bit it is again some link exchange. Not my terrain really.
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Options or experience for sponsoredguest posts?
Throughout the years I have gotten several emails about sponsored or guest posts on my website. Usually, I find that the content that the agency is trying to promote for their
James,
Most of the agencies are agents to MLM companies that looking for ways to de-rank your pages. All they need is a loophole to get into your website. Care should be taken to avoid them at all costs if you don't plan to erode all your hard work.
The only trusted ones should be those you are extremely sure of. The MLM and competitors are everywhere trying to throw junk links and de-rank your pages. Most especially if you are in the MMO niche.
They are in every forum and affiliate programs, the rule of thumb is never to accept except you are 100% certain of the motive and source of the link.
Regards
John
Hi Colton,
I accept guest posts on one of my websites. I've only gotten two so far. The articles were well written and appropriate for my site, and I charged $25 each to post them on my site. Here's a nice post by Lynne here at WA - she's got more experience with this...Debra 3 Perks Of Publishing Guest Posts On Your Websites
Most of the time when it's cold outreach, the article they turn in for the sponsored post is usually low quality.
I responded twice to two such requests, one was for a guest post (so they were just looking for a link back) and one was for a sponsored post (they asked about a rate).
Both posts submitted were below my quality standard. One sounded like they used an outsourced writer whose native language was not English and the other had content that was outdated.
9 times out of 10 they're just mass emailing website owners about sponsored/guest post opportunities. Their emails normally start something like
Hello,
I was reading your website and loved the content.... blah blah.
They somehow don't know your name enough to say, "Hello Jay" and often suggest content that is a mismatch for your site although its the same general market.
I would suggest that you accept a couple of these just for the experience. Maybe you'll get lucky and find one that works but for the most part, if it's cold outreach then it's probably not going to go well.
I have no experience because I ignore such offers that come daily. Here is how I see it.
You have probably heard about very recent Google's action against link exchange, so this is something to avoid. There is a conversation with Google's Mueller who speaks explicitly that this holds even for sites that are a good match.
This is what he says:
"So… a link exchange where both sides are kind of like you link to me and therefore I will link back to you, kind of thing, that is essentially against our webmaster guidelines.
So that’s something where our algorithms would look at that and try to understand what is happening here and try to ignore those links.
And if the web spam team were to look at it they would also say this is not okay.
And if this is the majority of the links to your website like this then they might apply manual action.
So that’s something I would avoid"
-----------------------------
"It doesn’t matter if it’s… like topically relevant or if it’s kind of like a useful link.
If you’re doing this systematically then we think that’s a bad idea because from our point of view those are not natural links to your website.
They’re only there because like you’re doing this deal with the other site"
------------------
As for paid posts with links pointing to other sites, accepting money from a few of them will not change much in your life. On the other hand, doing this on a massive scale is not a good idea; those sites are most likely below your site's level and it is bad to link to them. Many of them will vanish and you will have dead links, but you know all this already.
Thanks for reaching out man.
Yeah, I've seen Google's recent statements regarding link exchanges and I'm happy that it's seeing more light in regards to all of the spammy "blackhat" websites out there. I haven't seen or read about that conversation being had at Google which definitely helps me to understand more in-depth of what they're wanting to avoid. I can absolutely see, on a systemic level, how this would harm any website which is why I've avoided every single offer until now.
If I can get an extra $100 though... It's easy to see how it is intriguing lol.
I can see if someone reaches out and provides a high quality piece of content for my site on top of paying for a small promotional link... then I can see it not becoming a problem. I think I'll reach out, send an offer of $100 for the promotion and see if they are interested in that deal.
On a massive scale, I'd absolutely not do it. But after 400+ posts and Google's trust over the years - I don't see them knocking me out over one promotion. It's an interesting opportunity and I've always been extremely careful with random promotions.
Again, thanks for reaching out! I've gotten another promotion on my other website but it's from a highly reputable brand...
What are your thoughts on accepting a partnership promoting a reputable brand/line of products in exchange for a link?
I've asked them about putting a link of my website onto theirs (since they are reputable) but maybe I shouldn't put too much emphasis on getting a link to my website on theirs since that could possibly send some "red flags" to Google.
Many new members here will not know this, but you are the only person (known to me) here who reached a 5-figure month income within the first year. I assume you are still doing great and you can manage without those mentioned $100. But I am sure you will do this the right way.
Not sure what this is about the mentioned partnership, bit it is again some link exchange. Not my terrain really.
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Every time I've tried saving new keywords to existing or new keyword lists through Jaxxy and Jaxxy built into the Research portion of WA it will not save any terms that I've ch
Just tried at my side, and the list is apparently created but when I check it, it is not there. But the old Keyword Tool saves lists (it is still available if you have the link). Jaaxy has been working bad these days.
Other than that great to see you are still around.
Jaxxy and general keyword tool not saving lists?
Every time I've tried saving new keywords to existing or new keyword lists through Jaxxy and Jaxxy built into the Research portion of WA it will not save any terms that I've ch
Just tried at my side, and the list is apparently created but when I check it, it is not there. But the old Keyword Tool saves lists (it is still available if you have the link). Jaaxy has been working bad these days.
Other than that great to see you are still around.
A friend of mine has decided to quit his WA membership and is wondering how to transfer his site from here in WA to a WIX platform, content and all. I'm guessing it's not possi
He can go in and copy everything, it just might need reformatting for the software of Wix. Coincidentally, I am writing a review on Wix now:)
Nurse Becca
As far as I know, you can't host a WordPress website at Wix. Perhaps another host would be more appropriate.
http://marionblackonline.com/host
marionblackonline.com/move
Hi - when did he quit? He will have been given 30 days in which to move his website to another host.
How to transfer a website to wix?
A friend of mine has decided to quit his WA membership and is wondering how to transfer his site from here in WA to a WIX platform, content and all. I'm guessing it's not possi
He can go in and copy everything, it just might need reformatting for the software of Wix. Coincidentally, I am writing a review on Wix now:)
Nurse Becca
As far as I know, you can't host a WordPress website at Wix. Perhaps another host would be more appropriate.
http://marionblackonline.com/host
marionblackonline.com/move
Hi - when did he quit? He will have been given 30 days in which to move his website to another host.
I used to be able to change this in my theme's settings menu but when WordPress updated to where all settings are under the customize area I am now not seeing any area to chang
I like to see a recent copyright year in all material I search and read. If the date is 2009 how am I to know the site is up to date and augmented. If your site has regular new blogs than you are okay. I think it is another indicator for readers that you have an updated site.
That is true. The copyright notices is more of a deterrent than anything. You put it up and hope people will stop and think before trying to steal your material. Kind of like the idea of putting a camera in a store, even if the camera doesn't work.
On the other hand, if someone does infringe on your copyrights, you'll only be able to take someone to court if you register your copyrighted material. That takes more than simply putting a copyright notice on your website.
So if you don't register and can't take someone to court, what can you do about it if someone were to use your material without permission?
You can remind them the material is copyrighted and ask them to take it down. If it bothers you so much, can also register your copyright then pursue them in court. Here is the link for US Copyright laws: http://www.copyright.gov
Thank you for the fast help guys, actually just found a plugin that brings back the old settings menu for my specific theme so I'm able to change things just as I did in the past! :D
You will be able to find this within your Editor.
Appearance => Editor
Then under the footer.php file you will see it within there.
Just make sure you don't mess around with any code because you could break the site if you accidentally delete required code. Hope this helps you out here Colton. :)
Thanks man.
I actually just found a plugin that restores the old settings menu to my theme, I was able to change the copyright info from there instead so got it figured out! :)
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How to change copyright date in footer? solved!
I used to be able to change this in my theme's settings menu but when WordPress updated to where all settings are under the customize area I am now not seeing any area to chang
I like to see a recent copyright year in all material I search and read. If the date is 2009 how am I to know the site is up to date and augmented. If your site has regular new blogs than you are okay. I think it is another indicator for readers that you have an updated site.
That is true. The copyright notices is more of a deterrent than anything. You put it up and hope people will stop and think before trying to steal your material. Kind of like the idea of putting a camera in a store, even if the camera doesn't work.
On the other hand, if someone does infringe on your copyrights, you'll only be able to take someone to court if you register your copyrighted material. That takes more than simply putting a copyright notice on your website.
So if you don't register and can't take someone to court, what can you do about it if someone were to use your material without permission?
You can remind them the material is copyrighted and ask them to take it down. If it bothers you so much, can also register your copyright then pursue them in court. Here is the link for US Copyright laws: http://www.copyright.gov
Thank you for the fast help guys, actually just found a plugin that brings back the old settings menu for my specific theme so I'm able to change things just as I did in the past! :D
You will be able to find this within your Editor.
Appearance => Editor
Then under the footer.php file you will see it within there.
Just make sure you don't mess around with any code because you could break the site if you accidentally delete required code. Hope this helps you out here Colton. :)
Thanks man.
I actually just found a plugin that restores the old settings menu to my theme, I was able to change the copyright info from there instead so got it figured out! :)
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I haven't used them yet, but I am also waiting to hear what you find out!
Jeff