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Hey Loretta :)

I've got to admit, I've not updated that site in a while.. other sites and commitments outside WA have taken priority.. but I do have some more reviews up my sleeve. Very much appreciate your comment over there and I returned the favour!

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Lovely to meet you too, Jean, but I'm sorry to have made your acquaintance by learning about the sad story of Dylan. Thinking of you both every day and sending well wishes your way.

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Likewise, Jay! :)
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Hey Pete!

No worries, I liked your words of wisdom on one of the threads I read and figured you know your stuff :)

Thanks for the follow back and all the very best to you!

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Likewise, Patricia! :)

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Thanks, Helen! All the best to you as well :)
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Hey Rich!

I've got my fingers in five niches at the moment - four of my sites are live and listed over to the right here on my profile, feel free to take a look :)
How about you? I don't see any links on your page?

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I am working on a dummy website so I can get the hang of wordpress and how it works- my niche is personal development and living a life of purpose. It will be up and running soon

Look forward to seeing the finished result! :)
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Hey Lauren
Welcome to WA!
I took a look at your site - great job so far :) We're in a kinda similar niche so I left you a comment.
You might find Polyvore.com useful in creating images for your site (but beware not to embed them, as they add their own affiliate links so they will get paid on any referrals you make) and a couple of websites I have stumbled upon recently in my quest for a capsule wardrobe are un-fancy.com and into-mind.com (you've possibly already seen them, but on the off-chance you haven't, I thought I'd give you the deets)
Hope that helps!
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Hey Claire!
Your comment is adorable, and your advice is priceless. I really started out with content I'd gotten from being part of a subreddit, and those are two relevant blogs I hadn't seen yet. Thanks for the deets~

Also, am I allowed to use images from Polyvore? I'll be honest, I've loved some of their images (and they pop right up on Google Images), but I was afraid to use them because of copyright policy, and I tend to steer away from watermarked images because I feel they're less attractive and professional. I always save and upload my pics, and I updated all of them to free domain pics after my blog post (thank you, WA!!).

Unfortunately, the images on my Essentials pages (as well as the For the Gentlemen) are still.... probably considered stolen. Would Polyvore screenshots be more legally acceptable?

Thank you for your time and advice. I think we have similar attitudes, and I'm excited to get to know you.
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Hey Lauren, thank you! :) Glad to help!

If you create your own sets in Polyvore, then you can use the images. Polyvore will give you an embed code to place on your website.. so, I don't see the difference between doing that and me taking a screenshot of the pic.

I'm not sure I would use someone else's sets on my site, but it's fun to create your own.. come join me: http://littleclaire.polyvore.com/

Once you get signed up with some affiliate programs for fashion retailers, then you can use their images of specific products too - some allow it off the bat, others I double check, but so far, no-one has said no to me. They want you to promote their products, so it makes no sense not to let you use them, and if you add your affiliate link to each item, then there is always a chance of getting payback for your promotion.

I've found, in the fashion niche, the affiliate program managers really want to work with you to help you promote them which is a win-win :)

Once you get onto course 3, Social Media, do drop me a line with your FB page details and Twitter handle, etc so I can follow you.

If there is anything you need, just give me a shout!

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Hey Mike

It really is a pleasure to meet you and add you to my network here at WA!

I'm not sure that I am a genius yet, but I sure have days where I feel like one when I've nailed each new challenge that comes my way in online marketing :)

Wishing you every success!

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And we look forward to it also, Mario! :)

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Watch this space.. I'll be back later :)

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Hey Antonio

Thank you! And, you're welcome - connecting with my fellow marketers is one of the bets things about WA :)

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Hi Sandra, and welcome :)

Here's to making 2015 the year of making our flexible business dreams come true!

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No worries :) Appreciate you adding me to your network too, Caroline!
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Thanks Maureen! Same to you :)

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Likewise! Welcome to WA Teresa :)
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Hey Mike, no worries! Love your website :)
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Hey Daleen, welcome to WA and thanks for the follow :)

Thanks! I will admit, they are my faves too.. both in terms of being niches I actually care about and also the way the websites look. I'm playing the numbers game - one of them has to bite, right!

The sticky optin bar and cookie warning both do that on mobile devices, but I've never seen the issue on a desktop or laptop... they are supposed to grab attention and get the reader to acknowledge them, but shouldn't be covering the text.. it should all shift down. What device/browser are you using?

That is slightly different to what Helen was referring to.. she is saying the social share bar covers the text. It does that for me when I have the history open, but I (and most other people, I think) don't browse with this open all the time.

Ah, the trials and tribulations of being mobile friendly!

Hope you are enjoying your WA experience so far :)

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Hi Claire, no i'm browsing on a desktop, so not a mobile problem. Did not encounter the sidebar being a problem, just the sticky bar at the top covering the title.

I'm enjoying the community but starting to realise it is going to take 6-12mnths and a reasonably time and money commitment to make this work. Picking up a lot of tips from others in the community which I enjoy. But the social side is also a bit distracting... and I get easily distracted.

I lived in the UK a bit from 2005-2009. How different is your approach from others in the US? I see you have some UK store ads on there (Boots, Topshop)??

Strange.. perhaps something to do with screen size and settings as the sites are responsive and mostly fine when I look at them on the iPad/my phone.

Haha, yes, it can be distracting. I sometimes have to close my email and stop looking or I would never get any content written. I stay away from live chat too.. that would be dangerous! But WA is an amazing tool to have at hand.

Where in the UK did you live?

I don't do anything differently really, except for applying with and promoting affiliate companies who deal in GBP. I have thought about doing a site that is US-geared but I know nothing about the market, so it would have to be a hit and run kind of project.. still just an idea but not sure how exactly to approach it. I think the scope is greater with the US though, as there are just so many more people than in the UK.

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Isle of Man (strictly not UK) and Lincolnshire. I like the countryside, not a city girl at all. Loved my time over there and loved the people, even loved the weather :).

Think the 2 billion thing is a bit overrated as you will always be market bound with most products. Looking to start off in my local market and might branch out to UK and US once I find my feet. It is about the numbers, I think.

Forgot to say your social media menu covers the left hand words. Had a quick look on whether it could be collapsed and couldn't find any way.

Hey Helen, pleased to connect with you :)

Can you tell me which website you're referring to so I can take a look? Someone else mentioned to me earlier this week that on handbaghack.com, the adverts were covering the text, but I checked on my desktop, laptop, ipad and phone and I can't see the problem on any of my devices.. so I'm eager to get to the bottom of the problem that others are having.

Thanks for the heads up - appreciate it!

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Haha - OK, next email in my inbox is a comment from you on the Skiing site.. so I assume it's that one. I'll check it out, thanks!

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Yep

Can I ask what device/browser you were using, Helen?

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Google Chrome

On a desktop or mobile device? :)

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PC on my desk.

OK, that's weird.. it looks fine on mine. Could I be a real pain in the ass and ask you to send me a screen shot? :)

I desperately wanted to pay you back and leave a comment on your website, but I know nothing about sci-fi.. I think my OH does though, so when he gets his lazy butt out of bed, I'll head back over there and collaborate with him.

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Here you go.

Thanks, Helen!

Does it appear like this when you minimize your bookmarks menu too?

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I don't know as I have never minimised it. I will try this and let you know.

Thanks Helen :) Appreciate your help.
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Hey Travis :)
Indeed I have.. feels like I have no offline life sometimes!
I had a look at your site - looks great. Hoping I can pick up some tips from you as I am just about to dust off my SLR crossover and see if I can work it out so I can take some snaps for my blog!
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I'm 2 1/2 weeks in so I will be adding more as time goes on. Thanks for the visit.

You're welcome :) Look forward to seeing more!
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Hi Keith

I spotted a comment you made earlier and thought, 'hey, this guy knows what he's talking about..' so you have another WA stalker :)

I only know what I've learned from WA since January, but even in such a short time, I feel I have come a long way. Couldn't have done it without the fantastic training, help and support of the good folks here!

Here's to a successful 2015 for us all :)

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Haha! That's certainly an unusual wish, Lindon!

TBH, I'm struggling with that site, as my problem was short lived but I'll continue to update it as I put a fair bit of effort into it and don't want to chuck that down the drain. But thankfully, I have others that hold my interest :)

Whereabouts in Oz are you?

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Brisbane! beautiful one day perfect the next.

Lucky bugger. I've got some friends on the GC - we're coming over in October for their wedding.. can't wait, love it there :)

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My workspace this morning is sitting in my garden looking at the pool and the sunlight coming in with just a hint of a cool breeze. The only downside is the guy with his lawnmower.

I'm insanely jealous! We're actually having a few nice spring days here at the moment, but how long that will last, I don't know. Umbrellas will probably be out next week.

I shall send my guy (AKA my boyfriend) out to do the lawn later. I'll let him watch the F1 race first :)

Have a great day - what's left of it!

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Best to you too, Jake! :)
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Aww, Larry.. sorry that I've been neglecting you! Of course I remember you :) How are you my friend? How's things going with the site? Looks like you've got a lot of great content up there now - it's coming along nicely!

Been a busy little beaver over here - four sites up and running, social media is kicking off, and I've been approached to do a guest blog for another site! My head is spinning :)

And, my belly hurts from over indulging today, but funnily enough, not on Easter eggs!

Hope you're having a super weekend?

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WOW!! Four sites!!! How do you do it??
Being a newbie and still learning all this internet stuff I'm scared to try another website until I understand what I'm doing with the first one, LOL!! Yet I have a few ideas I can't wait to execute.

Congrates on the guest blog, very cool to be reconnized and have your talents sought out for.

Beginning understand the importance of writing good content. Been averaging around 500 to 700 words but trying to break this before it gets to be a bad habit.

Good talkin to ya and Happy Easter!!

Larry

I have no social life..! ;)

In all seriousness, I just spend my work-week evenings writing. It's not too bad, now that I'm in a routine. Truth be told too, I'm not sure I will continue with two of them as me heart isn't 100% in them, but as an experiment, I'm learning from them, so it's time wasted entirely. I also find that I get less bored when I have options of things to write about, so no issues with writer's block, generally speaking.

I'm playing the numbers game - one of the sites has to come to something, right? :)

Do you mean you have ideas for your current website, or ideas for new ones?

Thank you :) I won't pretend this is an authority in my niche asking me to write for them.. it's a small blog, but the recognition is good, and that person has a decent social following, so for that reason I'm taking the opportunity. Will be good experience one way or another, I hope!

I hear you on the word count. Some niches are easier to write long posts for than others. I regularly do over 1,500 on my skiing site, but struggle more with the handbags one.. if I can even write 500, then that's an achievement!

Happy Easter to you, too. Hope you've had a lovely weekend..? Just one more public holiday here today, and then it's back to the grind tomorrow :(

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Hi Angela! Thank you :)
It's great to have you here! I hope you'll enjoy the WA community as much as I do. If you ever need help, don't hesitate to shout up.
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Thanks, Geoff and Jane! Nice to 'meet' you too :)
Hope the training is going well for you.. remember, if you need anything, we're all here to help.
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Hey Fred

No worries!

Don't be deceived. The rank relates to activity within WA - not how successful we are at running our online businesses :)

A couple of tips though..

First and foremost, go through all of the training, if you haven't already. Do it over again if you have to.

Utilise the search facility to answer your questions too - it amazes me the number of people who seemingly don't use it. There is a wealth of information out there. Most people have already run into the same problems you'll encounter. But, if you can't find your answer, don't be afraid to ask. There's no such thing as a stupid question and usually, someone will be along to help you within a matter of minutes.

And lastly, make use of the give and take threads - post up your new material for comments and this will help your website no end. Just make sure to pay it forward too!

Happy to help if you need anything - just shout up :)

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like wise thank you as well have a great weekend see ya on monday.

Thanks, Dave!
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Thanks, Ryan!

How's things going for you? Have you found your niche yet?

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Hi Claire, yes, I have--thanks for asking. It's going to be 2 websites...I dealing with fitness and the other about entrepreneurship. I have purchased the domains and am in the process of going through the tutorials and building my sites.

Sounds like you've hit the ground running : )

Look forward to seeing your hard work soon!

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Thank you!

Thanks, Arthur!

Likewise; nice to 'meet' you too!

No BS over here.. I tell it like it is :D

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And that's how it should be....way to go! :-)

No worries, Hector!
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Thanks, Desmond!
Look forward to seeing you around :)
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OK, problem solved (I think)...

In menus, click create menu - give it a name like "main menu" or "at home affiliate marketing" - doesn't really matter. Save this by clicking 'create menu'.

Then you might see a new tab called 'Manage Locations', if there is, click it and under this, there is a drop-down box - select your newly named menu and save changes

Then go back to the edit menus tab, and in the box called Pages, check all the boxes and then click 'add to menu'.

You can then drag the pages around to whatever order you like in the menu structure section.

Save this and then go back to your homepage and see what it looks like.

I've attached a couple of screen shots that might help.

Let me know how you get on :)

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P.S. I'm just popping out - back in half an hour :)

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How did you get on, Bill?
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Been distracted - be back later - I think you are right and THANKS SO MUCH.
may I contact you again?
Also, from here on, I'll stay on PM
THANKS AGAIN - be back

No problem, of course you can!

Just remember I'm on GMT but I'll get back to you as soon as I am able.

Glad to help :)

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Just replied to your PM, Bill.. with some more questions.. sorry! :)
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Thanks, Paul :) So far, so good!
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Hey Dave, thank you :) Nice to meet you too!

I sure am - have ideas for five or so sites that can easily be built around my hobbies and life experiences. But just focusing on the one right now, so I don't burn out!

I have to be honest, I can't understand why newbies go down the promoting WA route straight off the bat. They can't compete, they have no knowledge to speak of and can't offer anything unique... it's not for me - not until I have many years of this under my belt and I know what I'm talking about... :)

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Thanks, buddy!
Your website is looking awesome :)
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Thank you. Still need a lot more content but getting there.

I think the presentation is amazing - was that a load of hard HTML work, or did the theme come like that?
Very impressive :)
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It's the theme, I wouldn't know how to do HTML code!

Haha, me either!!
Well, all the same, it looks bloody great :)
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Thank you, Larry.. no luck needed, it's all just hard work ;)
Same to you also!
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Thanks, Vanessa :)
Can't believe it's been a month already.. I've learned so much!
Best wishes to you on your WA journey!
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Thanks, Clarence!
I would still class myself as a newbie, and I still have a lot to learn, but you are right... the training does work!
How are you getting along?
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Thank you, Judy! Much appreciated :)
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Thank you, Nicole! Appreciate the warm welcome :)
Look forward to connecting.
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Thank you, Gary. Appreciate you visiting the site and leaving a comment. I have http://whyaintyarichyet.com/ bookmarked.. I started reading SEO tips and tricks, then realised I was on 6 of 6, so when I am at home tonight after work, I will read the rest in the series and leave a comment for you too.

Thank you again!

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Claire,

Thanks so much I hope you enjoy your read and the information is simple enough for you to gain some benefit.

I also learned from your site http://adultacneanswers.co.uk/ as well so great job there.
My best,

Gary

Loved it, Gary. I learnt a lot, thank you!
Left you a comment too :)
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Claire,

Thanks so much for your time spent and the comment, I do appreciate it.
All my best,

Gary

You're very welcome :)
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Thank you Mark, much appreciated :)
Unfortunately not, I'm in Berkshire, but will be back off to the Alps (where the picture was taken) at the end of Feb - can't wait!
Look forward to connecting.
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I have been skiing in France twice in a little place called La Clusaz,I love it,it,s much better than a summer holiday.I am a winter person anyway,always did like the winter more.Where are you going skiing to?

I've not heard of La Clusaz, will have to look it up.. Thanks for the tip off!
I do like a bit of sun too, but skiing is just so much fun. Never thought I'd say that about exercise!
We're going to Val d'Isere, Espace Killy is great, so much piste to explore.
Have you been/are you going this season?
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We are not going this season,possibly next.Money is tight for everyone,I usually go with my family.I have heard of Val d,lsere.I believe it is one of the more popular resorts in France.La clusaz is like a picture postcard small town with lots of good shopping.

La Clusaz looks lovely, Tommy.
Sorry to hear you aren't getting away this year. Here's to a super-successful 2015 at WA for you so you can take the family :)
Val d'Isere is fairly popular, yes, but as long as you avoid the French holidays it's not too busy. We're actually staying in Le Fornet, just outside Val. We (OH and I) actually wanted to go to Austria this year, but we have newbies in the group, and as some of the home runs in the resorts we were looking at are pretty steep/icy, it wasn't fair on them. Next year, maybe.
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I would love to go to Switzerland sometime or they say that Whistler in America,or is it Canada,get a bit mixed up with that one,is supposed to be awesome.

I have friends skiing in Switzerland at the moment - lucky gits!
Yeah, Whistler would be awesome, it's in Canada, I think.. not far from Vancouver.
We can dream, eh!
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Thank you Bob! It's getting there, slowly but surely.
WA is the best!
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Hi Tanya
Thanks! I am overwhelmed by the amazing community here. I still need some brain training on how to come here first vs google when I have a question, but I'm getting there!
Appreciate you posting the links, will go check them out, thank you :)
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Hi Lis, thank you for the welcome and for visiting my site - your comment is very much appreciated :)
I have left you a comment too, although I'm sorry it wasn't especially relevant - I have no experience with disability, thankfully. Looks like you are doing a great job with the site, though!
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Hi Claire, Thank you for also visiting my site and your words of encouragement. Not many people have experience or awareness of disabilities and a lot just presume that it refers to wheelchair users.

It is great to enlighten people on the topic.

I love your site too, it is so informative and has already educated me on a few facts that I was not aware of. Keep up the good work and I will be vising your site again.

Lis :)

No problem at all. I really enjoy seeing other people's work - I have a new admiration for every website I visit these days!
Thank you :) I'm working my butt off to get the site off the ground so very pleased to see people like yourself finding it useful.
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