Can one use member accumulated commissions to pay for WA Premium or Premium Plus? If so where as I am not seeing it. Thanks
Hugh
I haven't done it, Hugh.
When I paid a few days ago it said I could only use the WA credits button if I had the whole amount and I didn't so just kept that money and paid on my card.
I believe you can Hugh. Send Kyle a PM on this matter for confirmation, and how to do it.
When I purchased Domain names, I was able to use accumulated commissions to pay for them.
Edwin
Seems not exactly as we may have thought Edwin. I was hoping for a smooth swap but I got to cash in my commissions first and then pay for membership. I can see how from an accounting perspective WA would want it so.
I haven't found how to do this either, but I remember Kyle saying something about it.
I wonder if it will be a new feature or if I missed it and it is already possible.
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Can I pay my membership with wa commissions earned?
Can one use member accumulated commissions to pay for WA Premium or Premium Plus? If so where as I am not seeing it. Thanks
Hugh
Hi, Hugh.
Very basically, Kyle and others have covered it.
From an accounting perspective, commissions not cashed are treated as WA's revenue in a retained account.
This means that they will be subjected to taxation requirements.
To "release" that, the commissions have to be "pulled" by the owner so the liability can be passed on.
Therefore, you have to "cash-out" and then pay.
If I recall, we can also cash out our commissions and turn them into WA credits.
This can then be used to pay for your membership fees.
Hope this helps some more.
Cassi
I haven't done it, Hugh.
When I paid a few days ago it said I could only use the WA credits button if I had the whole amount and I didn't so just kept that money and paid on my card.
I believe you can Hugh. Send Kyle a PM on this matter for confirmation, and how to do it.
When I purchased Domain names, I was able to use accumulated commissions to pay for them.
Edwin
Seems not exactly as we may have thought Edwin. I was hoping for a smooth swap but I got to cash in my commissions first and then pay for membership. I can see how from an accounting perspective WA would want it so.
I haven't found how to do this either, but I remember Kyle saying something about it.
I wonder if it will be a new feature or if I missed it and it is already possible.
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I was wondering if anyone could share their experience with installing a language translator plugin and whether it led to increases in traffic? What other pros or cons occurred
As Richard stated, you raised a good point.
So, I did an online search asking WHY translate, and found this site:
https://tech.co/news/benefits-translating-website-languages-2015-07
What struck me, was the quote used:
"Never impose your language on people you wish to reach.". - Abbie Hoffman.
Granted, the article is 7 yrs old, yet relevant to the quandary of whether to add a translation.
I've considered adding Spanish and French to my sites, although I'm in the US, I do reach the Canadians who speak French on the eastern side.
Note: for those who use a VPN, or a DOR, Google will appear in the language based on the approx area designated by your location. It's very frustrating if the translator button is not visible or identifiable.
Rudy
Yes I have seen the Google translation button pop up normally on the right top corner of my screen. It can be very timely and useful for certain content. It's not like I am getting an influx of traffic from Baidu so will keep on monitoring to see if and when action would be required. Thanks Rudy and good to see you.
Hugh
You're welcome, Hugh! And good to see you as well!
Although English is widely spoken across the globe, it is the third largest language behind Mandarin and Spanish.
I wonder how many people bypass our sites because they don't know the language.
Especially for those of you in other parts of the world.
Most of my traffic is via the US and Canada.
Rudy
You raised a good point. My website has also attracted a lot of German readers. I was never quite sure whether to install a language translator. I would like to hear from others who have used a language translator plugin.
Thanks for sharing this
Richard
Yeah let's see what some others with this experience suggest. Thanks for chiming in Richard
Hugh, this is something that I have not yet given any consideration to.
I have noticed that I have a growing network of visitors in Portugal and Spain so it may be something to consider at some point.
Looking forward to the comments.
Cassi
I think that is where I am with Google Search Console and Analytics. You get different data that points in one direction or the other but you can't leave it there. I want to ensure that I take actions that can further improve SEO etc. I am also looking forward to any further feedback. Thanks for jumping in as always.
Agreed, Hugh, with of course the caution from Richard.
Looking forward to what else emerges.
Gtranslate seems to be the main choice here.
Cassi
One thing we do is watch where our traffic is coming from (google tools). That gives us an idea if it would be of much value.
Exactly George that's what I have been noticing. An upswing in German visitors from GSC (Google Search Console) hence me asking. Have you though experience with any translators?
Our traffic comes solely from English speaking countries (US and Canada) so don't see a need to think about translators.
Hope you get a good answer here from others.
I believe it might do, Hugh. However, when I tried Gtranslate it had a big hit on page speed. So I've been working on that with a view to trying again sometime.
:-)
Richard
Ahhh that's a useful drawback to note. Thank Richard for your always 'on the money' input. My search now for a plugin will include one that has minimal impact on site speed.
It is possible that different sets of plugins will have different effects so it's worth trying out. If you install it and activate it, de-activating leaves your site unharmed.
If you try it, just check site speed before and after install.
:-)
Richard
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Does installing a language translator improve traffic?
I was wondering if anyone could share their experience with installing a language translator plugin and whether it led to increases in traffic? What other pros or cons occurred
As Richard stated, you raised a good point.
So, I did an online search asking WHY translate, and found this site:
https://tech.co/news/benefits-translating-website-languages-2015-07
What struck me, was the quote used:
"Never impose your language on people you wish to reach.". - Abbie Hoffman.
Granted, the article is 7 yrs old, yet relevant to the quandary of whether to add a translation.
I've considered adding Spanish and French to my sites, although I'm in the US, I do reach the Canadians who speak French on the eastern side.
Note: for those who use a VPN, or a DOR, Google will appear in the language based on the approx area designated by your location. It's very frustrating if the translator button is not visible or identifiable.
Rudy
Yes I have seen the Google translation button pop up normally on the right top corner of my screen. It can be very timely and useful for certain content. It's not like I am getting an influx of traffic from Baidu so will keep on monitoring to see if and when action would be required. Thanks Rudy and good to see you.
Hugh
You're welcome, Hugh! And good to see you as well!
Although English is widely spoken across the globe, it is the third largest language behind Mandarin and Spanish.
I wonder how many people bypass our sites because they don't know the language.
Especially for those of you in other parts of the world.
Most of my traffic is via the US and Canada.
Rudy
You raised a good point. My website has also attracted a lot of German readers. I was never quite sure whether to install a language translator. I would like to hear from others who have used a language translator plugin.
Thanks for sharing this
Richard
Yeah let's see what some others with this experience suggest. Thanks for chiming in Richard
Hugh, this is something that I have not yet given any consideration to.
I have noticed that I have a growing network of visitors in Portugal and Spain so it may be something to consider at some point.
Looking forward to the comments.
Cassi
I think that is where I am with Google Search Console and Analytics. You get different data that points in one direction or the other but you can't leave it there. I want to ensure that I take actions that can further improve SEO etc. I am also looking forward to any further feedback. Thanks for jumping in as always.
Agreed, Hugh, with of course the caution from Richard.
Looking forward to what else emerges.
Gtranslate seems to be the main choice here.
Cassi
One thing we do is watch where our traffic is coming from (google tools). That gives us an idea if it would be of much value.
Exactly George that's what I have been noticing. An upswing in German visitors from GSC (Google Search Console) hence me asking. Have you though experience with any translators?
Our traffic comes solely from English speaking countries (US and Canada) so don't see a need to think about translators.
Hope you get a good answer here from others.
I believe it might do, Hugh. However, when I tried Gtranslate it had a big hit on page speed. So I've been working on that with a view to trying again sometime.
:-)
Richard
Ahhh that's a useful drawback to note. Thank Richard for your always 'on the money' input. My search now for a plugin will include one that has minimal impact on site speed.
It is possible that different sets of plugins will have different effects so it's worth trying out. If you install it and activate it, de-activating leaves your site unharmed.
If you try it, just check site speed before and after install.
:-)
Richard
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There are a number of programs that you can use to do a SEO site audit including Semrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, Seoptimer or SpyFu. When you receive your detailed report there a
hey hi Hugh!
Pretty much everything here is in DIY along with the awesome training ....
and whenever in doubt >> a consultation with Magistudios is always in order ... Jay loves this stuff! ... Hot Seat Winter 2016: SEO Site Audit Hot Seat anyone? ... lol ...
keep well, all the best, cheerio ... :))
I had something on this from kwidzin here at WA. He is really good at this stuff. I have been doing it myself but now following him. He has some great advice. I have it somewhere, if I find it I will shoot it across to you.
Yeah Stephen please do. Looking forward. And yes Site Support would help with problem resolution. However, it's also the issue identification stage that is key
Well, Hugh... at my stage of learning I prefer to research and DIM (Do It Myself).
:-)
Richard
Hi Hugh,
Good morning from Guyana.
There are tools that allow you to do this. SemRush has a free trial you can use to do your first site audit.
The information given in the free package is really above expectation.
If you are going to try it there is no credit card needed although they typically will send you over to that screen first.
I just use this for the back end stuff.
Candy Benn
Hay my sistren thanks for your response. What do you do if the issues affect registry or c-panel?
Wow Hugh, you have brought up something I've actually never encountered.
I did a quick search so I get a better understanding of what you were asking.
I might contact site support with this.
However since we are using WordPress here is a resource that may help.
www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/cpanel/
Candy Benn
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How do you do your seo site audit?
There are a number of programs that you can use to do a SEO site audit including Semrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, Seoptimer or SpyFu. When you receive your detailed report there a
hey hi Hugh!
Pretty much everything here is in DIY along with the awesome training ....
and whenever in doubt >> a consultation with Magistudios is always in order ... Jay loves this stuff! ... Hot Seat Winter 2016: SEO Site Audit Hot Seat anyone? ... lol ...
keep well, all the best, cheerio ... :))
I had something on this from kwidzin here at WA. He is really good at this stuff. I have been doing it myself but now following him. He has some great advice. I have it somewhere, if I find it I will shoot it across to you.
Yeah Stephen please do. Looking forward. And yes Site Support would help with problem resolution. However, it's also the issue identification stage that is key
Well, Hugh... at my stage of learning I prefer to research and DIM (Do It Myself).
:-)
Richard
Hi Hugh,
Good morning from Guyana.
There are tools that allow you to do this. SemRush has a free trial you can use to do your first site audit.
The information given in the free package is really above expectation.
If you are going to try it there is no credit card needed although they typically will send you over to that screen first.
I just use this for the back end stuff.
Candy Benn
Hay my sistren thanks for your response. What do you do if the issues affect registry or c-panel?
Wow Hugh, you have brought up something I've actually never encountered.
I did a quick search so I get a better understanding of what you were asking.
I might contact site support with this.
However since we are using WordPress here is a resource that may help.
www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/cpanel/
Candy Benn
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I saw an email yesterday received by one of our members, Monique on a copyright scam requesting her to pay up money for a violation due to image infringement. The email was req
i tend to use sites like
https://wheregoes.com/
which will do the heavy lifting for me ...
most email links i get go through this just to make sure....
if you don't like the link it finally ends up on then don't click it ...
but it gives you the route it would have taken you....
have fun
but watch those links Hugh...
phil
I am making notes here Phil. Feeling like a real top shot scam buster with the wheregoes.com link you provided lol. Thanks man.
Hello HUGE (Hahaha, sorry you know I can't help it)
Here you go: Heads up on Monique dmca scam threatening $110,000 fine for images And no it's not a suspicious link, LOL.
Just ignore it...
Partha
No, there is no safe way to open a suspicious link.
There is no reason to open the suspicious link.
You can open the details of an email to see the full address of the sender.
If you received a suspicious email, do not let your curiosity cause you to open that email.
Mark it as spam or better yet, simply delete it.
Rudy
Let me ask a follow-up. If you actually get defrauded is there any way that you are aware of to try to go after the perpetrators?
I'll give you an example.
I received an email from PayPal that seemed suspicious.
I went to PayPal to find out if they would send that kind of email.
Their policy is that they will never request your personal info via email, ie, credit card, verify address, etc.
They recommend that if I think the email is suspicious, then the next step is to forward the email to them, and they will follow-up on the email. Which I did.
I am at no risk to forward that email to PayPal.
You can always go to the source to find out the validity of the claim stated in the email.
Whenever a suspicious email is received, the first thing you need to ask yourself is, What did I do to receive this email?
If you improperly use images, and then you receive an email that accuses you of copyright infringement, you might be concerned about it. (not implying that this was the case for Monique, only using as an example...)
Once the initial shock wears off, re read the email, check the details to see the true email address. Even in my case with the fake PayPal email, I could tell it was not the legitimate PayPal email address.
Suspicious emails are sent out as phishing expeditions.
When you click on the link, you could open a virus or add malware to your computer.
What does happen is you have now validated your email, the email is legit.
Does that answer your question, Hugh?
Rudy
Very comprehensive response Rudy that I learned a lot from. The verification check back is key. Thank you buddy .
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Is there a safe way to open a suspicious link?
I saw an email yesterday received by one of our members, Monique on a copyright scam requesting her to pay up money for a violation due to image infringement. The email was req
i tend to use sites like
https://wheregoes.com/
which will do the heavy lifting for me ...
most email links i get go through this just to make sure....
if you don't like the link it finally ends up on then don't click it ...
but it gives you the route it would have taken you....
have fun
but watch those links Hugh...
phil
I am making notes here Phil. Feeling like a real top shot scam buster with the wheregoes.com link you provided lol. Thanks man.
Hello HUGE (Hahaha, sorry you know I can't help it)
Here you go: Heads up on Monique dmca scam threatening $110,000 fine for images And no it's not a suspicious link, LOL.
Just ignore it...
Partha
No, there is no safe way to open a suspicious link.
There is no reason to open the suspicious link.
You can open the details of an email to see the full address of the sender.
If you received a suspicious email, do not let your curiosity cause you to open that email.
Mark it as spam or better yet, simply delete it.
Rudy
Let me ask a follow-up. If you actually get defrauded is there any way that you are aware of to try to go after the perpetrators?
I'll give you an example.
I received an email from PayPal that seemed suspicious.
I went to PayPal to find out if they would send that kind of email.
Their policy is that they will never request your personal info via email, ie, credit card, verify address, etc.
They recommend that if I think the email is suspicious, then the next step is to forward the email to them, and they will follow-up on the email. Which I did.
I am at no risk to forward that email to PayPal.
You can always go to the source to find out the validity of the claim stated in the email.
Whenever a suspicious email is received, the first thing you need to ask yourself is, What did I do to receive this email?
If you improperly use images, and then you receive an email that accuses you of copyright infringement, you might be concerned about it. (not implying that this was the case for Monique, only using as an example...)
Once the initial shock wears off, re read the email, check the details to see the true email address. Even in my case with the fake PayPal email, I could tell it was not the legitimate PayPal email address.
Suspicious emails are sent out as phishing expeditions.
When you click on the link, you could open a virus or add malware to your computer.
What does happen is you have now validated your email, the email is legit.
Does that answer your question, Hugh?
Rudy
Very comprehensive response Rudy that I learned a lot from. The verification check back is key. Thank you buddy .
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Need your help ladies and gents in trying to get some real-world feedback on the best ways to monetize or earn revenue from an E-book.
Your responses I am sure will be e
You can create an ebook and approach affiliate programs to use affiliates to market it for you.
You can use it as a low or medium traffic bait and have one that is of higher end and use that as an upsell
Market it on Kindle and use it to drive traffic to your website
And as others have said, you can use it as a freebie to build your email list.
I did not think about a JV (Joint Venture) + affiliate approach. Hmmm. I wonder how that would work with a new author?
I like the upsell idea. Outside of another publication what other types of upsells do you think work well with E-books? I actually could see using my e-book as perhaps a lead into training on the subject.
I'm working on a one page site to put my ebook and then run ads targeting the right audience. You can also create a bundle and offer some kind of free + to attract more customers.
Ok cool Noreily. What caused you to go independent with your one-page site rather than going with an E-publishing house? Getting eyes on (traffic) seems to be a major consideration here given the small margins that are typical. Interested given your experience.
You can use it to capture emails, then you can monitize that email list. You can also tastefully include links to recommended affiliate products. Or depending on the type of e-book it is, you can forget the above options and drop it on Amazon. That's free traffic and with the right keywords, daily sales, hopefully.
Okay Vanessa I can see it as a lead magnet yes capturing emails. Yes I see how pretty links could be utilized also for my affiliate link. Is Given the chunk AKDP (Amazon Kindle) will take are there any other online publishers you would recommend?
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What are the best ways to monetize an e-book?
Need your help ladies and gents in trying to get some real-world feedback on the best ways to monetize or earn revenue from an E-book.
Your responses I am sure will be e
You can create an ebook and approach affiliate programs to use affiliates to market it for you.
You can use it as a low or medium traffic bait and have one that is of higher end and use that as an upsell
Market it on Kindle and use it to drive traffic to your website
And as others have said, you can use it as a freebie to build your email list.
I did not think about a JV (Joint Venture) + affiliate approach. Hmmm. I wonder how that would work with a new author?
I like the upsell idea. Outside of another publication what other types of upsells do you think work well with E-books? I actually could see using my e-book as perhaps a lead into training on the subject.
I'm working on a one page site to put my ebook and then run ads targeting the right audience. You can also create a bundle and offer some kind of free + to attract more customers.
Ok cool Noreily. What caused you to go independent with your one-page site rather than going with an E-publishing house? Getting eyes on (traffic) seems to be a major consideration here given the small margins that are typical. Interested given your experience.
You can use it to capture emails, then you can monitize that email list. You can also tastefully include links to recommended affiliate products. Or depending on the type of e-book it is, you can forget the above options and drop it on Amazon. That's free traffic and with the right keywords, daily sales, hopefully.
Okay Vanessa I can see it as a lead magnet yes capturing emails. Yes I see how pretty links could be utilized also for my affiliate link. Is Given the chunk AKDP (Amazon Kindle) will take are there any other online publishers you would recommend?
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Hi, Hugh.
Very basically, Kyle and others have covered it.
From an accounting perspective, commissions not cashed are treated as WA's revenue in a retained account.
This means that they will be subjected to taxation requirements.
To "release" that, the commissions have to be "pulled" by the owner so the liability can be passed on.
Therefore, you have to "cash-out" and then pay.
If I recall, we can also cash out our commissions and turn them into WA credits.
This can then be used to pay for your membership fees.
Hope this helps some more.
Cassi