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SftatAbout Sftat
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I'm Steve, an entrepreneur with work to do before I'm effective at online marketing. I'm here to learn and to help where I can. I've decades of experience at management, sales, marketing and technical work (manufacturing, engineering and software development). I consider myself a "maker" and have been building things since childhood. I need to get my existing technical B2B products moving, as I've little backlog and sales. My old website (banthrax.com) is dated, lacking in conversions, so I'm here to build a new approach to selling my old products and adding new products and services. Hopefully I can get them moving quickly, at a net profit. All in all, I'm developing new ways to sell online, and excited as I watch my new WA site failsafeisolation.com grow and become profitable. I'm also pumped about meeting and collaborating with YOU!
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NWTDennis
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Hello Steve ... thank you for the follow. Your background and experience are a great match for the skill set you will learn here at WA. Sort of that final step to actually developing a growing, positive cash flow.
Once you've updated your website then it seems to me it will be all about getting page 1 SERPs. And here is where the phrase "content is king" really applies.
You write very well, so it feels to me like you are really close. I wish you the best on your WA journey.
Once you've updated your website then it seems to me it will be all about getting page 1 SERPs. And here is where the phrase "content is king" really applies.
You write very well, so it feels to me like you are really close. I wish you the best on your WA journey.
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Sftat
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Hi Dennis,
Thanks for networking and for your experienced perspective. We have some career experience in common, so expect we can communicate more productively than most. You've been here long enough to know the ropes, so I really value your input.
I'm committed to growing that positive cash flow using the tools here at WA, though I've business and family expenses that demand short-term action before my WA business has time to bloom, so I'm shopping for quick gigs elsewhere while that happens.
Meanwhile, please let me know how I can help you to achieve your business goals.
Best,
Steve
Thanks for networking and for your experienced perspective. We have some career experience in common, so expect we can communicate more productively than most. You've been here long enough to know the ropes, so I really value your input.
I'm committed to growing that positive cash flow using the tools here at WA, though I've business and family expenses that demand short-term action before my WA business has time to bloom, so I'm shopping for quick gigs elsewhere while that happens.
Meanwhile, please let me know how I can help you to achieve your business goals.
Best,
Steve
NWTDennis
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Thanks Steve ... I'll help where I can. LIfe's unexpected obligations has slowed my progress, but I'm convinced of this. There is no better affiliate marketing training platform on the web.
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Sftat
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No worries Dennis. Shiny objects give me a headache...
My distractions are simple, slugging-it-out paid work to keep the web connection, furnace, and plumbing operational. Can't get the blog humming if I've nothing to hook my keyboard to.
My distractions are simple, slugging-it-out paid work to keep the web connection, furnace, and plumbing operational. Can't get the blog humming if I've nothing to hook my keyboard to.
CatAdam
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Hi there Steve,
I checked out your website and I found it very interesting. Great information on isolating your information particularly.
My only negative comment is the blue font you are using for your articles in the footer. It's very hard to read, it would probably be better as a lighter colour to stand out from the background.
Hope you don't mind that I commented on your website.
Warm regards,
Cat
I checked out your website and I found it very interesting. Great information on isolating your information particularly.
My only negative comment is the blue font you are using for your articles in the footer. It's very hard to read, it would probably be better as a lighter colour to stand out from the background.
Hope you don't mind that I commented on your website.
Warm regards,
Cat
Sftat
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Wow Cat!
You really dug around in my site and checked it out! I truly appreciate your attention and comments.
Given restrictions in my theme, I'm not sure how easily I can change the footer font color, but I'll sure give it a try - many thanks for the suggestion. I value your input.
I always appreciate thoughtful comments, as does google. I've replied to the comment on the "4 Best Ways to Earn Money..." post; thanks for leaving the first comment on this one.
Your comment on my Information Privacy page really WOKE ME UP! I had forgotten that this half-finished page was published without a conclusion, but you found it and got some value out of it anyway... I'm dazzled. And now I'm also motivated to finish the article on that page - clearly there is a need for it.
I'm now really in your debt, Cat, so PLEASE let me know how I can return the favor. It makes me tense when I know I have these debts lingering and unpaid... Your profile page does not reveal your website or social media pages, so I'm not sure where to start - please give me a starting point.
Best regards,
Steve
You really dug around in my site and checked it out! I truly appreciate your attention and comments.
Given restrictions in my theme, I'm not sure how easily I can change the footer font color, but I'll sure give it a try - many thanks for the suggestion. I value your input.
I always appreciate thoughtful comments, as does google. I've replied to the comment on the "4 Best Ways to Earn Money..." post; thanks for leaving the first comment on this one.
Your comment on my Information Privacy page really WOKE ME UP! I had forgotten that this half-finished page was published without a conclusion, but you found it and got some value out of it anyway... I'm dazzled. And now I'm also motivated to finish the article on that page - clearly there is a need for it.
I'm now really in your debt, Cat, so PLEASE let me know how I can return the favor. It makes me tense when I know I have these debts lingering and unpaid... Your profile page does not reveal your website or social media pages, so I'm not sure where to start - please give me a starting point.
Best regards,
Steve
TeamIceCream
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Thank you for following us Steve!
As the saying goes about "old flames" that never dies - you can always give your website a total, brand new make-over - and resurrect it! ;-) But nothing wrong with starting fresh either! ;-)
Wishing you all the best and it will be interesting to see which way you choose to go (make-over or fresh start)!
Chocolate + Vanilla IceCream
As the saying goes about "old flames" that never dies - you can always give your website a total, brand new make-over - and resurrect it! ;-) But nothing wrong with starting fresh either! ;-)
Wishing you all the best and it will be interesting to see which way you choose to go (make-over or fresh start)!
Chocolate + Vanilla IceCream
Sftat
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Good networking with you two, Chocolate & Vanilla IC...
Actually I'm doing something else, and a bit of both. My main WA website https://failsafeisolation.com/
is aimed at a broader niche with the plan of building a marketing funnel using it to drive prospects to my old site http://www.banthrax.com/
and to monetize them with affiliate products and services that relate to the broad area of "isolation" but extend into lower end scientific products and a range of consumer products and services. At least that's the idea - jury is still out as to whether it is viable.
Could you tell me a bit about your business model?
Cheers,
Steve
Actually I'm doing something else, and a bit of both. My main WA website https://failsafeisolation.com/
is aimed at a broader niche with the plan of building a marketing funnel using it to drive prospects to my old site http://www.banthrax.com/
and to monetize them with affiliate products and services that relate to the broad area of "isolation" but extend into lower end scientific products and a range of consumer products and services. At least that's the idea - jury is still out as to whether it is viable.
Could you tell me a bit about your business model?
Cheers,
Steve
TeamIceCream
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Hi Steve
LOL, I misread your website name and thought it is "iNsolation" - something that Hubby is looking at currently - the fridge in our RV doesn't keep our ice cream cold enough... ;-)
Our business model is very simple at the moment! ;-) At this stage we are just following the training as presented here. As soon as we mastered the basic skills, we will probably branch out and try a few things, some of which will inevitably work and some of which will burn our fingers, but at the moment... we just shut-up and do as we are told! ;-) LOL!
[lightbulb] OH, and eat ice cream! ;-) LOL! Having fun while doing ANYTHING is paramount! ;-) (In our books anyway!) ;-)
LOL, I misread your website name and thought it is "iNsolation" - something that Hubby is looking at currently - the fridge in our RV doesn't keep our ice cream cold enough... ;-)
Our business model is very simple at the moment! ;-) At this stage we are just following the training as presented here. As soon as we mastered the basic skills, we will probably branch out and try a few things, some of which will inevitably work and some of which will burn our fingers, but at the moment... we just shut-up and do as we are told! ;-) LOL!
[lightbulb] OH, and eat ice cream! ;-) LOL! Having fun while doing ANYTHING is paramount! ;-) (In our books anyway!) ;-)
Sftat
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We are in total agreement on the ice cream eating part - I'm all for it, at least on feast days (I do intermittent fasting).
Have you chosen a niche? The way those fingers get burnt, and the kind of fun for you and those of us watching is influenced a good bit by the niche. :-)
Have you chosen a niche? The way those fingers get burnt, and the kind of fun for you and those of us watching is influenced a good bit by the niche. :-)
TeamIceCream
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I thought I have chosen a niche, but after I read a post with some very good pointers today, I may just go back to the drawing board and see what else I may come up with.
Here's the post that I though was brilliant - not sure why I haven't seen it earlier? Trouble Coming Up With A Niche? Try This.
Here's the post that I though was brilliant - not sure why I haven't seen it earlier? Trouble Coming Up With A Niche? Try This.
Sftat
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It is great but not really of use to me.
In my case, my niche was chosen before I decided to try WA, so it wasn't a big deal. I just had to work on broadening it so I could include some affiliate sales along with my own products that I manufacture in-house and ship from my own dock.
In my case, my niche was chosen before I decided to try WA, so it wasn't a big deal. I just had to work on broadening it so I could include some affiliate sales along with my own products that I manufacture in-house and ship from my own dock.
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dolrah
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Hello Steve, Happy New Year and thanks for the follow which I am doing in return. We definitely have had some similar experiences in cyberspace.
About a decade ago (10 years) I gave consideration to affiliate marketing/business while trying to make a go in the drop ship world with a couple of product supplies from Inventorysource.com. The were the Shopify type main players then.
Sales came in sufficient enough to make a respectful profit, but I was not sophisticated with the hacking, card stealing, background cheaters in cyberspace who were charging and getting refunds from Visa, MasterCard, Amex, even PayPal. At that time WA was not the business it is now. So now my plans are to focus mostly upon affiliate marketing/representation where the pitfalls still loom but we are better insulated.
Hope we can trade some success stories in the near future, Steve along with others in the WA family.
About a decade ago (10 years) I gave consideration to affiliate marketing/business while trying to make a go in the drop ship world with a couple of product supplies from Inventorysource.com. The were the Shopify type main players then.
Sales came in sufficient enough to make a respectful profit, but I was not sophisticated with the hacking, card stealing, background cheaters in cyberspace who were charging and getting refunds from Visa, MasterCard, Amex, even PayPal. At that time WA was not the business it is now. So now my plans are to focus mostly upon affiliate marketing/representation where the pitfalls still loom but we are better insulated.
Hope we can trade some success stories in the near future, Steve along with others in the WA family.
Sftat
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Hi Johnnie,
Yep we've both had our long term education by learning how not to do it.
I've not had collections or credit card fraud issues, though. My problem has been low sales volume and difficulty engaging my market. My business has been related to my proprietary products in the past, and they are disruptive, so I have the status quo to deal with. I'm fortunate to have found customers in several countries and several technical markets, but not enough of them.
I'm opening up my marketing to allow me to sell additional products that are not so disruptive, and I'm hopeful that WA training and resources will make that an effective strategy.
Along with success stories, I hope we can trade some help, too. If you need feedback, comments or advice, let me know; I'm happy to help.
Cheers,
Steve
Yep we've both had our long term education by learning how not to do it.
I've not had collections or credit card fraud issues, though. My problem has been low sales volume and difficulty engaging my market. My business has been related to my proprietary products in the past, and they are disruptive, so I have the status quo to deal with. I'm fortunate to have found customers in several countries and several technical markets, but not enough of them.
I'm opening up my marketing to allow me to sell additional products that are not so disruptive, and I'm hopeful that WA training and resources will make that an effective strategy.
Along with success stories, I hope we can trade some help, too. If you need feedback, comments or advice, let me know; I'm happy to help.
Cheers,
Steve
WHearn
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Hi Steve! Thanks for following me.
I often say that "we can't make decisions about things we don't know about" and, after reading a few articles on your site, "failsafeisolation.com", my world has been enlarged that much more.
One of my goals this coming year is to purchase about 20 acres in New Mexico, USA and build a home on it. This task will be largely done by me alone. My wife and children are not ones to rough it in the wilds, but I enjoy the isolation: It brings out the creative and industrious side of me. It also gives me time to ponder over mistakes that I may have made and to make peace with myself. After reading your article on "Coping with Loneliness", I now have a new and fuller understanding of why it is so important for me to seek such isolation every so often.
Thanks for the great insights!! I look forward to reading more from you (and your guest writers). I have so much to learn!
May you have tremendous and prosperous success in this coming year!
Peace,
William
I often say that "we can't make decisions about things we don't know about" and, after reading a few articles on your site, "failsafeisolation.com", my world has been enlarged that much more.
One of my goals this coming year is to purchase about 20 acres in New Mexico, USA and build a home on it. This task will be largely done by me alone. My wife and children are not ones to rough it in the wilds, but I enjoy the isolation: It brings out the creative and industrious side of me. It also gives me time to ponder over mistakes that I may have made and to make peace with myself. After reading your article on "Coping with Loneliness", I now have a new and fuller understanding of why it is so important for me to seek such isolation every so often.
Thanks for the great insights!! I look forward to reading more from you (and your guest writers). I have so much to learn!
May you have tremendous and prosperous success in this coming year!
Peace,
William
Sftat
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Hi William. Great to network with you. If you visited and commented on my post on pressurization, I do appreciate that, and I did reply.
Your plans in New Mexico are interesting, even more so as they align with my son's work with his property in the high desert of Arizona. His land is beautiful remote scrub, off the grid, overlooking a remote canyon. He has owned it for over a decade and is just now getting serious about making it habitable for his family. He's recently put in a septic system and a 20' shipping container as step 1 in a multi-step habitation plan.
It might be interesting for the two of you to talk.
In any case, I hope you will feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about WA, technical matters or anything else, or if you need comments, feedback, etc. I'm all about collaboration, so please let me know how I can help.
Cheers,
Steve
Your plans in New Mexico are interesting, even more so as they align with my son's work with his property in the high desert of Arizona. His land is beautiful remote scrub, off the grid, overlooking a remote canyon. He has owned it for over a decade and is just now getting serious about making it habitable for his family. He's recently put in a septic system and a 20' shipping container as step 1 in a multi-step habitation plan.
It might be interesting for the two of you to talk.
In any case, I hope you will feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about WA, technical matters or anything else, or if you need comments, feedback, etc. I'm all about collaboration, so please let me know how I can help.
Cheers,
Steve
WHearn
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Thanks Steve. We will stay in touch. If you could, send me your son's email address on a PM and I'll touch base with him. I would like to ask him a few questions about his plans for the septic system. I can also share with him some of my plans for low voltage and solar lighting as well as a solar water heater . . . etc.
So much to do. It may take me 2 years to build the house with all that I intend to do. I'll have to build it in stages just as your son is building his.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Peace,
William
So much to do. It may take me 2 years to build the house with all that I intend to do. I'll have to build it in stages just as your son is building his.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Peace,
William
eosegueraf
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Thank you for the follow, I'm following you back Steve, I am glad to be part of your Network here at Wealthy Affiliate. If we stay focused and consistent, we can build a business that will be around for years to come.
I wish you great success and that your goals are met as you learn all that you can within this awesome community. Please feel free to ask questions whenever necessary.
Best regards from México
Eugenio.
https://suppliesfororganicagriculture.com
I wish you great success and that your goals are met as you learn all that you can within this awesome community. Please feel free to ask questions whenever necessary.
Best regards from México
Eugenio.
https://suppliesfororganicagriculture.com
Sftat
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Good to network with you Eugenio...
I'm sure your special knowledge will be valuable to me at some point, and I will contact you.
Please let me know of any help you need from me.
Muchas gracias por su tiempo,
Steve
https://failsafeisolation.com/
I'm sure your special knowledge will be valuable to me at some point, and I will contact you.
Please let me know of any help you need from me.
Muchas gracias por su tiempo,
Steve
https://failsafeisolation.com/
eosegueraf
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HelenpDoyle
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Steve, nice to meet you. Sorry about the delay in responding but I am a bit slow at the moment. Trying to do too many things at once.
I just left a comment on your drafty windows post.
If you have time I would love it if you visited my website and left a comment on a post, any one will do. The site address is http://fantasy-sci-fi-vision.com
Keep working hard, having fun and don’t forget to ask questions.
A very nice boss once told me, ‘Helen, when you ask a silly question everyone else breathes a collective sigh of relief because they don’t have to!’ And that is so true. No question is silly so ask away.
If I can’t help I might be able to point you in the right direction.
Now let us keep in touch.
Ciao
Helen
ps I just came back in to have a look at the CAT. We had a mackerel tabby that sat just like that!
I just left a comment on your drafty windows post.
If you have time I would love it if you visited my website and left a comment on a post, any one will do. The site address is http://fantasy-sci-fi-vision.com
Keep working hard, having fun and don’t forget to ask questions.
A very nice boss once told me, ‘Helen, when you ask a silly question everyone else breathes a collective sigh of relief because they don’t have to!’ And that is so true. No question is silly so ask away.
If I can’t help I might be able to point you in the right direction.
Now let us keep in touch.
Ciao
Helen
ps I just came back in to have a look at the CAT. We had a mackerel tabby that sat just like that!
Sftat
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Hey Helen...
Thanks for the excellent detailed comment, I've left a response. - I just left mine on one of your Kobo review posts. Great site, BTW - easy for me to enjoy, as I'm a serious sci-fi fan. If you want any detailed site feedback, or more comments, just ask.
Since you offered, I'll ask - Since you've been at this for a few years, how well is it working for you in terms of traffic and income? None of my business, but that is why most of us are here, after all...
Glad you like Chip's "Barka Lounger" pose - he has been at that pose regularly for years, especially when he bathes, and he is really a clean-freak kind of cat...
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks for the excellent detailed comment, I've left a response. - I just left mine on one of your Kobo review posts. Great site, BTW - easy for me to enjoy, as I'm a serious sci-fi fan. If you want any detailed site feedback, or more comments, just ask.
Since you offered, I'll ask - Since you've been at this for a few years, how well is it working for you in terms of traffic and income? None of my business, but that is why most of us are here, after all...
Glad you like Chip's "Barka Lounger" pose - he has been at that pose regularly for years, especially when he bathes, and he is really a clean-freak kind of cat...
Cheers,
Steve
HelenpDoyle
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I certainly can't boast about my progress. At the moment I in here for fun.
I am trying to finish my strawbale house with little or no help from my partner. So I am pretty busy.
But I have the ground works and I keep ticking over so someday soon. ZOOM!!!
If you have any Sci Fi suggestions to read let me know.
Our Oscar just liked to sit in the sun like this. Unfortunately he got FIV so is no longer with us. As our pusses tend to last to a ripe old age (average 19) we were deprived of 10 years of his companionship as he was only 9 1/2.
Here are those two departed lounge lizards. Oscar is on the right. This is his non-sunny days pose.
That is a three seater lounge! If Mot wasn't dropping over the edge they would go arm to arm.
I am trying to finish my strawbale house with little or no help from my partner. So I am pretty busy.
But I have the ground works and I keep ticking over so someday soon. ZOOM!!!
If you have any Sci Fi suggestions to read let me know.
Our Oscar just liked to sit in the sun like this. Unfortunately he got FIV so is no longer with us. As our pusses tend to last to a ripe old age (average 19) we were deprived of 10 years of his companionship as he was only 9 1/2.
Here are those two departed lounge lizards. Oscar is on the right. This is his non-sunny days pose.
That is a three seater lounge! If Mot wasn't dropping over the edge they would go arm to arm.
gcd
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Hi, Steve, it's good to meet you and thanks for following me. I am happy to follow you and learn from your wealth of experience that you have.
I had a look at your site - it's very good. Lots of info and interesting articles. Well done!!
Wishing you every success
All the best
Gary
I had a look at your site - it's very good. Lots of info and interesting articles. Well done!!
Wishing you every success
All the best
Gary
gcd
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Hey Steve,
It was only a pleasure and yes, I'll gladly do the same for you.
Thank you for your offer to take a look. I'd love your feedback if you have anything to say.
You can check out footballjerseysfordogs.com
Cheers,
Gary
It was only a pleasure and yes, I'll gladly do the same for you.
Thank you for your offer to take a look. I'd love your feedback if you have anything to say.
You can check out footballjerseysfordogs.com
Cheers,
Gary
Urolin1981
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Hi! Sftat, I am impressed by your quickly taking off in web site building and on the course of profiting. Congratulation. I have been in WA for 19 days, and building www.ebettercare.com in partnering with one of WA members. Please help to take a look into how the site cn be tweaked into the expected course of profiting. I will look into your site to learn from there. Thanks.
Sftat
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Thanks for networking with me, Chin-ti. I will visit your site this afternoon and provide feedback or comments as you wish.
I appreciate your input to my site. I sell equipment that has a market in medical and pharma applications, and my site addresses some healthcare issues as well as other topics where isolation is important. I much value input from people who have knowledge and interest in medicine, as it is critical to my business.
I hope we are very useful to each other on our respective journeys to business success.
Cheers,
Steve
I appreciate your input to my site. I sell equipment that has a market in medical and pharma applications, and my site addresses some healthcare issues as well as other topics where isolation is important. I much value input from people who have knowledge and interest in medicine, as it is critical to my business.
I hope we are very useful to each other on our respective journeys to business success.
Cheers,
Steve
Urolin1981
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Hi! Sftat, Surely, we should look after each other. I appreciate your willingness to check my still-eCommerce-dysfuncitonal site, in which I apply and attempt to monetize the contents inside www.ForMeFirst.com and www.sick-ask.com by selling health-related information, books, products, and online counseling. Please help me and see how I can make my dreams come true.
Best to further success,
Urolin1981 .
Best to further success,
Urolin1981 .
Pernilla
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Hello Stephen!
Just met you by reading your comment on my latest WA-blog. I'm very pleased to meet you. Thank you so much for following me. Of course I'm following you back.
You seem to be well settled here at WA. You have already written many posts! You've got great experience, which will benefit your aims to get your online business successfully running real soon, I'm sure.
Looking forward to networking with you!
All the best!
:-) Pernilla
Just met you by reading your comment on my latest WA-blog. I'm very pleased to meet you. Thank you so much for following me. Of course I'm following you back.
You seem to be well settled here at WA. You have already written many posts! You've got great experience, which will benefit your aims to get your online business successfully running real soon, I'm sure.
Looking forward to networking with you!
All the best!
:-) Pernilla
Sftat
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Hi Pernilla...
Great to hear from you, thanks for the follow. I expect we can be of great help to each other as our online businesses blossom.
I just left you a comment on your site. I will appreciate any that you can offer on mine...
By the way, I'm not one of those geographically challenged Americans who confuse the Sw countries. I do remember that the one I've visited is Switzerland, and I don't confuse the Alps or Andes with the Scandes. It's been nearly 2 decades since I've enjoyed the beauty of Switzerland. I spent most of my time near Chur. What part of the country do you live in?
Cheers,
Steve
Great to hear from you, thanks for the follow. I expect we can be of great help to each other as our online businesses blossom.
I just left you a comment on your site. I will appreciate any that you can offer on mine...
By the way, I'm not one of those geographically challenged Americans who confuse the Sw countries. I do remember that the one I've visited is Switzerland, and I don't confuse the Alps or Andes with the Scandes. It's been nearly 2 decades since I've enjoyed the beauty of Switzerland. I spent most of my time near Chur. What part of the country do you live in?
Cheers,
Steve
Pernilla
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Hello again Steve!
How awesome of you to give me a comment on my website! Of course I'll make you a favour and leave a comment at your website too. Had a quick look just the other minute. You've got really interesting topics. Looking forward to read your blogs. I see some of them are also related to health.
I live in the northern part of Switzerland, about half an hour away from the german border (Chur is about 2 hours away), that means I'm living in the german speaking part. Here in Switzerland there are four main languages.
See you around!
:-)
How awesome of you to give me a comment on my website! Of course I'll make you a favour and leave a comment at your website too. Had a quick look just the other minute. You've got really interesting topics. Looking forward to read your blogs. I see some of them are also related to health.
I live in the northern part of Switzerland, about half an hour away from the german border (Chur is about 2 hours away), that means I'm living in the german speaking part. Here in Switzerland there are four main languages.
See you around!
:-)
Sftat
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My pleasure, Pernilla. I look forward to reading your comment.
Is there much difference between the Swiss German spoken near the German border and the dialect spoken in Chur? My son is fluent in German, and he has mentioned substantial differences within Deuchland and in Chur. As for me, I had a semester of German in college decades ago, but that's pretty much gone. Ich spreche sehr wenig Deutsch!
Best,
Steve
Is there much difference between the Swiss German spoken near the German border and the dialect spoken in Chur? My son is fluent in German, and he has mentioned substantial differences within Deuchland and in Chur. As for me, I had a semester of German in college decades ago, but that's pretty much gone. Ich spreche sehr wenig Deutsch!
Best,
Steve
Pernilla
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Yes, there is quite a big difference between the High German language and the Swiss German language. As I first came here I had learned a bit High German before, but I did almost not understand a word of Swiss German.
Here where I live near the border, we also speak Swiss German, it's a quite similar dialect as to the one spoken in Chur nowadays. In ancient days they spoke Romansch (the 4th language of Switzerland) in the Chur area. Romansch is a Latin language.
Now only about 50'000 people speak this language.
Steve, I'll leave a comment as soon as possible. Have to go now. I have made a note in my agenda, so I won't forget it, promise!
:-)
Here where I live near the border, we also speak Swiss German, it's a quite similar dialect as to the one spoken in Chur nowadays. In ancient days they spoke Romansch (the 4th language of Switzerland) in the Chur area. Romansch is a Latin language.
Now only about 50'000 people speak this language.
Steve, I'll leave a comment as soon as possible. Have to go now. I have made a note in my agenda, so I won't forget it, promise!
:-)
Give It A Go
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Hi Steve
Thank you for including me in your circle of friends here at WA. It's lovely to meet you. I can see the enthusiasm you have for your products in your writing. I'm sure WA will breathe new life into those old items and have your dreams of success coming true. Wishing you much success.
Ange
Thank you for including me in your circle of friends here at WA. It's lovely to meet you. I can see the enthusiasm you have for your products in your writing. I'm sure WA will breathe new life into those old items and have your dreams of success coming true. Wishing you much success.
Ange
Sftat
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Great to network with you Ange. It's been fun and exciting so far. I'm looking forward to making it profitable as well. Please let me know how I can support you. I know your technical background will be valuable to my business, if we get a chance to interact site to site, guest blog or ?
Thanks for following,
Steve
Thanks for following,
Steve
despatis
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Dear Stephen, welcome to our WA community, you're on the right place to start an online business! Thanks for sharing and for accepting my invite, much appreciated. Seems you're doing very well, so keep on track and let's stay in touch.
Desmond We are here to help!
Desmond We are here to help!
Sftat
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Dear Desmond,
I'm Very pleased to network with you, and I've strong business reasons to value you as a contact.
I'm not actively pursuing it now, but I will be looking at promoting my company's products for small community healthcare support in your country.
I hope we can have a discussion about that at some point.
Cheers,
Steve
I'm Very pleased to network with you, and I've strong business reasons to value you as a contact.
I'm not actively pursuing it now, but I will be looking at promoting my company's products for small community healthcare support in your country.
I hope we can have a discussion about that at some point.
Cheers,
Steve
Cindyda1
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Hello Stephen, thank you for connecting with me. I have bookmarked your site and will go through and read it a bit later and leave you a comment. I too need an "all new approach" with my website and it is currently undergoing a major overhaul! I look forward to following along with you in building our way to success here!
Sftat
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Great networking with you Cindy!
My site needs particular comment help on a few recent posts I hope to monetize soon:
https://failsafeisolation.com/does-telehealth-work
https://failsafeisolation.com/self-care-in-isolation
https://failsafeisolation.com/plan-for-family-survival-in-a-disaster
Please let me know how I can be most helpful for your site.
AND Stay safe down there! I hope you are out of harms way.
Cheers,
Steve
My site needs particular comment help on a few recent posts I hope to monetize soon:
https://failsafeisolation.com/does-telehealth-work
https://failsafeisolation.com/self-care-in-isolation
https://failsafeisolation.com/plan-for-family-survival-in-a-disaster
Please let me know how I can be most helpful for your site.
AND Stay safe down there! I hope you are out of harms way.
Cheers,
Steve
Cindyda1
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Thanks, Stephen, I appreciate it. Not getting much done today here...getting prepped as I am staying here..but they are apparently ordering mandatory evacuation beginning 6 pm this evening in our area. If I don't get a chance to get back to you on your site today, I will get to it soon! A prime example of why one needs a go site like you have! ;-)
phildora
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Hi Sftat and a big welcome to the WA Community!. Thanks for the follow!
Now that you have established your business goals, continue with your WA training modules--which I believe are the best on the planet! I am now entering my fourth week at WA and on day 7, I ranked #1 and page 1 on google with Affiliate Marketing for Amazon products.
Don't hesitate to reach out for help--I sure did! I also use the search bar at the top of each page where you will find articles, blogs, and videos with step-by-step instructions on how to complete any task.
Stay determined and focused and you will not only meet but exceed your business goals!
Now that you have established your business goals, continue with your WA training modules--which I believe are the best on the planet! I am now entering my fourth week at WA and on day 7, I ranked #1 and page 1 on google with Affiliate Marketing for Amazon products.
Don't hesitate to reach out for help--I sure did! I also use the search bar at the top of each page where you will find articles, blogs, and videos with step-by-step instructions on how to complete any task.
Stay determined and focused and you will not only meet but exceed your business goals!
Sftat
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Thanks for networking with me and for the kind words, Phildora. I'm with you on the power of the training here - I've gotten way more here in 6 weeks than I have running my e-commerce websites for the last 16 years.
You are an interesting person with a wide range of interests, so I'm naturally curious about your niches and sites. Feel free to reach out to me for comments, feedback or both.
Here is my young site: https://failsafeisolation.com/essential-barriers-troublesome-ones
if you care to visit. I will appreciate any feedback or comments you care to offer, of course.
I hope we can help each other along on our respective WA journeys - that is surely my intention.
Cheers,
Steve
You are an interesting person with a wide range of interests, so I'm naturally curious about your niches and sites. Feel free to reach out to me for comments, feedback or both.
Here is my young site: https://failsafeisolation.com/essential-barriers-troublesome-ones
if you care to visit. I will appreciate any feedback or comments you care to offer, of course.
I hope we can help each other along on our respective WA journeys - that is surely my intention.
Cheers,
Steve
Sftat
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Thanks much, Phildora. Nice positive perspective on barriers, but the point of the post is that many if not most are either critical to our safety, or not feasible to move. A business example (like google) that illustrates this is youku, the Chinese video site. When the Chinese government blocked Youtube because they couldn't censor it, a clever Chinese web businessman stepped in and created Youku.com that works just like Youtube, but has built-in censorship functionality. He took note of a barrier and woked it to create the largest video site on earth. If he had tried to break through it, he would be in a Chinese prison instead of a huge mansion.
Isaiahsr
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Very impressive sir. Welcome aboard !!! Seems to me, youre in the right place to see some results with your exoerience. I'm a newbie at this, but love their format, and how there's. So much support here. Thanks for the follow, and may prosperity you seek, embrace you very soon on this journey. GOD SPEED .
Sftat
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Thanks Isaiah. Good to hear from you and to network with you. I expect we will find great ways to help each other along our journeys. Feel free to reach out with questions or requests for comments, collaboration or whatever you need.
As for me, I'd be honored if you visit my site https://failsafeisolation.com/surviving-the-toxic-soup
and very grateful if you commented or got back to me with feedback.
All the best,
Steve
As for me, I'd be honored if you visit my site https://failsafeisolation.com/surviving-the-toxic-soup
and very grateful if you commented or got back to me with feedback.
All the best,
Steve
kmer6
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Good evening to you Stephen, my name is Ken and I welcome here to WA and thank you for the follow. I'm following you back.
I was once a solo-preneur in online marketing before I learned about WA. WA has been a Godsend for me as far as knowledge about how to market, how to SEO, how to do keyword research correctly, etc, etc, etc.I have been an active member for three years.
I look forward to working with you and sharing any knowledge I have that you can use. I wish you much enjoyment, fulfillment, and success in your online journey.
Ken
I was once a solo-preneur in online marketing before I learned about WA. WA has been a Godsend for me as far as knowledge about how to market, how to SEO, how to do keyword research correctly, etc, etc, etc.I have been an active member for three years.
I look forward to working with you and sharing any knowledge I have that you can use. I wish you much enjoyment, fulfillment, and success in your online journey.
Ken
moniquerene
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Stephen - Thank you for taking a look at my site or sites. Your site is beautiful from a content perspective. It reads quite scientifically and a bit dramatically until you finally get to the bottom line and the "sitting duck!" Otherwise, Yes, we do have some things in common!
Here are the only 2 things I might consider doing differently, but it depends upon goal of your site too = book or blog?
1. Downsizing site to "KISS" principle - This would bring overall site pages down to under < 10.
2. Then increase your font size on all pages.
Here are the only 2 things I might consider doing differently, but it depends upon goal of your site too = book or blog?
1. Downsizing site to "KISS" principle - This would bring overall site pages down to under < 10.
2. Then increase your font size on all pages.
Sftat
Premium
Thanks a heap, Monique! I value your attention, your analysis and your thoughts.
There are many places where my site will benefit from a trim - KISS is an exceptional principle, and my writing offers plenty of places to use it <groan>.
This site is Both a blog and a book. Since my goal is to attract and nurture prospects for sale of isolation related products, including the ones I manufacture ( banthrax.com, www.safe-t-dome.com ) I will have MANY landing pages. Many of these will be unsuitable as blog posts, but optimized to:
- Attract SEO clicks for target terms, or
- Inform about topics related to isolation, or
- Build trust with prospects so they follow my advice
Some of these landing pages will only be easy to find by linking in,
but some will be neatly organized for browsing.
Note that my products are bought infrequently by customers who don't think about them or talk about them much, unless they stop working. Because of that fact, conversion is difficult, so I'm building a marketing funnel that will sell multiple "Isolation" related products, including products and services related to:
- Shelter (remote, emergency, DIY & mobile)
- Security ( personal, home, office, digital )
- Safety ( Personal Protective Equipment, etc. )
- Process Isolation ( Glove Bags, glassware, containers, Glove Boxes )
- Self sufficiency ( water filtration, solar power, etc. )
This site is PART of my funnel, as are my old e-commerce sites. Still not sure of all the other parts required. Stay tuned...
We can support each other in some of these areas.
We compete in some others.
I'll have an analysis of your sites in a couple days unless I need time off for eclipse watching first.
Steve
There are many places where my site will benefit from a trim - KISS is an exceptional principle, and my writing offers plenty of places to use it <groan>.
This site is Both a blog and a book. Since my goal is to attract and nurture prospects for sale of isolation related products, including the ones I manufacture ( banthrax.com, www.safe-t-dome.com ) I will have MANY landing pages. Many of these will be unsuitable as blog posts, but optimized to:
- Attract SEO clicks for target terms, or
- Inform about topics related to isolation, or
- Build trust with prospects so they follow my advice
Some of these landing pages will only be easy to find by linking in,
but some will be neatly organized for browsing.
Note that my products are bought infrequently by customers who don't think about them or talk about them much, unless they stop working. Because of that fact, conversion is difficult, so I'm building a marketing funnel that will sell multiple "Isolation" related products, including products and services related to:
- Shelter (remote, emergency, DIY & mobile)
- Security ( personal, home, office, digital )
- Safety ( Personal Protective Equipment, etc. )
- Process Isolation ( Glove Bags, glassware, containers, Glove Boxes )
- Self sufficiency ( water filtration, solar power, etc. )
This site is PART of my funnel, as are my old e-commerce sites. Still not sure of all the other parts required. Stay tuned...
We can support each other in some of these areas.
We compete in some others.
I'll have an analysis of your sites in a couple days unless I need time off for eclipse watching first.
Steve
moniquerene
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Sftat
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Google doesn't ignore my products, and on my old site I can get decent traffic when I SEO optimize it. No point, though, as the products are different enough that steps are required to educate prospects and build trust BEFORE they arrive for e-commerce transactions or decisions and phone calls. Otherwise, conversion rates are dismal.
A few search terms rank OK for banthrax.com, now, and since it has been up for over a decade, I can get ranking on others if I want it. But that's not helpful.
I need ranking for target terms and landing pages on failsafeisolation.com as part of the funnel, and it will be another month or two before google pays much attention to that site.
A few search terms rank OK for banthrax.com, now, and since it has been up for over a decade, I can get ranking on others if I want it. But that's not helpful.
I need ranking for target terms and landing pages on failsafeisolation.com as part of the funnel, and it will be another month or two before google pays much attention to that site.
McWord
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Welcome to the WA Community and thank you for following me! I'm following you back!
You'll find the community has tons of help for anyone who needs it, so don't hesitate to reach out. We are interested in our mutual success and there are plenty of people willing and able to assist!
All the best,
mitch
You'll find the community has tons of help for anyone who needs it, so don't hesitate to reach out. We are interested in our mutual success and there are plenty of people willing and able to assist!
All the best,
mitch
JasonKim
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Hello Stephen,
Welcome to Wealthy Affiliate. Great to have you here in our community. I want to thank you for having me be a part of your network and I've followed you back as well. I hope all is working out well with your online business and wish you much success fulfilling all of your personal and financial goals.
Jason
Welcome to Wealthy Affiliate. Great to have you here in our community. I want to thank you for having me be a part of your network and I've followed you back as well. I hope all is working out well with your online business and wish you much success fulfilling all of your personal and financial goals.
Jason
Sftat
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Thanks Jason. Great to network with you. I noticed your post about PPC metrics on adwords; I didn't respond because I've been avoiding adwords for a few years, and was no expert on the metrics when I was doing PPC for over a decade. I did learn a few things the hard way, though. If you want to discuss broader issues concerning adwords, let me know. I've done a LOT of PPC over the years, and I'm happy to share if you want to talk.
Cheers,
Steve
Cheers,
Steve
Madek
Premium
Hey, Stephen!
At first, I ask you to forgive me due to the lateness in replying.
I feel great having you as a follower! Wish you high achievements and success on your marketing venture at WA. Keep moving forward! Come to me on my G+ through https://plus.google.com/u/0/116531398108257503951
I also invite you to cas a glance at my website www.lifeandhealths.com
Surely, I'll visit yours!
Hope you enjoy! Cheers!
Madek
At first, I ask you to forgive me due to the lateness in replying.
I feel great having you as a follower! Wish you high achievements and success on your marketing venture at WA. Keep moving forward! Come to me on my G+ through https://plus.google.com/u/0/116531398108257503951
I also invite you to cas a glance at my website www.lifeandhealths.com
Surely, I'll visit yours!
Hope you enjoy! Cheers!
Madek
Sftat
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Hey Karl,
Thanks for your reply and for your visit to my site. I've visited your G+ and your life and health site. Before I comment on your site, please help me to understand your business or personal objective for the site. Are you planning to monetize the site? Also, is the only version in English, or is there a Portuguese version too. In any case who are your primary target visitors, your niche?
This information will help me provide useful feedback and better site comments.
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks for your reply and for your visit to my site. I've visited your G+ and your life and health site. Before I comment on your site, please help me to understand your business or personal objective for the site. Are you planning to monetize the site? Also, is the only version in English, or is there a Portuguese version too. In any case who are your primary target visitors, your niche?
This information will help me provide useful feedback and better site comments.
Cheers,
Steve
IElectronics
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Hey Sftats
Thanks For Following, Personally I'm A Newbie to Internet Marketing. But I Highly recommend using Social Media to drive traffic.
Plus Keywords are very Important for Google Analytics to put your site in front of Your Audience. Unfortunately the Old School ways don't apply any more and I'm Glad to see You have Chosen to Get Updated. That's Good because the Industry is changing on a daily basis.
Google Adjust it search analytics 3 times every two days. So It's Important to be currant and up to date with your Content.
Thanks For Following, Personally I'm A Newbie to Internet Marketing. But I Highly recommend using Social Media to drive traffic.
Plus Keywords are very Important for Google Analytics to put your site in front of Your Audience. Unfortunately the Old School ways don't apply any more and I'm Glad to see You have Chosen to Get Updated. That's Good because the Industry is changing on a daily basis.
Google Adjust it search analytics 3 times every two days. So It's Important to be currant and up to date with your Content.
Sftat
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Hey Jesus...
Thanks for your strong suggestions. I've been working with keywords for nearly 18 years, and that's a long time to do it wrong. I'm learning to do it correctly at WA, and I'm working with others to refine my facebook ad campaign to develop a primary social media traffic channel to feed into the funnel I'm building here.
I also like the Google+ help offered so far in my WA training, and I'm inspired to work more on that channel. I have a little content on youTube to leverage, but I'm pretty empty in the twitter world and most of the rest of social media.
Meanwhile, I'm blogging away on my WA site, trying to keep google happy and start to rank on some target keywords. Here is the latest post:
https://failsafeisolation.com/family-isolation-in-the-21st-century-good-choices
After I have a couple comments on it I hope to plug it on G+.
We are in full alignment on everything you mention. I'm doing my best to go where you are pointing. Hope you can stop by, have a look and share your thoughts.
Steve
Thanks for your strong suggestions. I've been working with keywords for nearly 18 years, and that's a long time to do it wrong. I'm learning to do it correctly at WA, and I'm working with others to refine my facebook ad campaign to develop a primary social media traffic channel to feed into the funnel I'm building here.
I also like the Google+ help offered so far in my WA training, and I'm inspired to work more on that channel. I have a little content on youTube to leverage, but I'm pretty empty in the twitter world and most of the rest of social media.
Meanwhile, I'm blogging away on my WA site, trying to keep google happy and start to rank on some target keywords. Here is the latest post:
https://failsafeisolation.com/family-isolation-in-the-21st-century-good-choices
After I have a couple comments on it I hope to plug it on G+.
We are in full alignment on everything you mention. I'm doing my best to go where you are pointing. Hope you can stop by, have a look and share your thoughts.
Steve
abrosco
Premium
Sftat
Thanks for your FOLLOW. We both joined recently around the same time so I kinda share your "... long way to go ..." thought! It certainly can be daunting ... and frustrating at times! But I plod on!!
Sounds like you've ha a rethink ... and have taken action to change things for the better ... admirable approach in my mind and I do wish you well in this new direction for you.
Kind regards
Richard
Thanks for your FOLLOW. We both joined recently around the same time so I kinda share your "... long way to go ..." thought! It certainly can be daunting ... and frustrating at times! But I plod on!!
Sounds like you've ha a rethink ... and have taken action to change things for the better ... admirable approach in my mind and I do wish you well in this new direction for you.
Kind regards
Richard
Sftat
Premium
Thanks for following me, and for your kind words. I appreciate you as a contact, and given your experiences in Nigeria, I hope to learn more from you to apply to my business, especially exports to the developing world, where I see most of the long-term potential for our proprietary isolation products.
Best regards,
Best regards,
abrosco
Premium
Funny enough Steve a lot of us expats over there built internal "safe rooms" to "isolate" us in the event of armed robbers breaking into our houses at night. We had permanently in them a supply of water and a phone charger. The theory was to be somewhere safe for up to an hour or so while help was on the way. It saved my life on one occasion.
When you think by around 2035 or perhaps earlier Nigeria's population will exceed the USA and by 2050 it will, at current rates of growth, be the 2nd most populous country, behind India but ahead of China! The mind boggles but clearly there should one hopes be attractive economic growth & opportunities as well. My hope is they learn better how to grow their own food; provide better healthcare, education & security for their people ... but past history demonstrates that corruption and tribalism has been a real drag on their ability to capitalise upon their teeming, hard working, young, high energy young folk. We'll see ... and hope.
Richard
When you think by around 2035 or perhaps earlier Nigeria's population will exceed the USA and by 2050 it will, at current rates of growth, be the 2nd most populous country, behind India but ahead of China! The mind boggles but clearly there should one hopes be attractive economic growth & opportunities as well. My hope is they learn better how to grow their own food; provide better healthcare, education & security for their people ... but past history demonstrates that corruption and tribalism has been a real drag on their ability to capitalise upon their teeming, hard working, young, high energy young folk. We'll see ... and hope.
Richard
Sftat
Premium
I hope they do overcome those corruption and tribalism obstacles, as the potential seems immense. What a waste to squander it on toxic politics and an ultra-wasteful economy. Our Safe-T-Dome isolation glove box works as well in a mud hut in Sierra Leone as it does in a well equipped lab at Oxford, so I hope to see it used extensively in developing world healthcare. Unfortunately, even though Nigeria has a relatively wealthy economy and huge need for better professional and patient protection (more Nigerian trained doctors practice in the US than in Nigeria) I can't figure out how to sell to that market, and who will write the checks. Same goes for Indonesia, and many other high-potential 3rd world markets. So I'm focused on 1st world R/D prospects for now.
I'm very open to suggestions about Nigeria and other high-potential developing world markets, however. So far my discussions with the US Commercial service trade reps in these markets have yielded almost nothing of value, but I'm still hopeful.
Steve
I'm very open to suggestions about Nigeria and other high-potential developing world markets, however. So far my discussions with the US Commercial service trade reps in these markets have yielded almost nothing of value, but I'm still hopeful.
Steve
BradB18
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Hi Stephen,
Nice meeting you and thank you for following me.
I had a quick look at your website and very interesting. What sort of contaminants are tested in these isolation chambers? Radioactive material, chemicals etc.
I agree with one of the comments. I would delete the words Part 1.
I wish you the best in all aspects of your life and will see you through the journeys within WA.
Nice meeting you and thank you for following me.
I had a quick look at your website and very interesting. What sort of contaminants are tested in these isolation chambers? Radioactive material, chemicals etc.
I agree with one of the comments. I would delete the words Part 1.
I wish you the best in all aspects of your life and will see you through the journeys within WA.
Sftat
Premium
Hi Brad,
Thanks for the visit and the input. Our isolation chambers (the ones we manufacture) are used to process anything and everything that should be isolated from those doing the processing. That does include nuclear materials, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy agents, solvents, acids, and pathogenic organisms, but it also includes sensitive materials and coatings that must be handled in sterile or oxygen-free conditions. We have a merchant site - banthrax.com, that lists most of the US versions of our models, but there are similar international versions that we ship to Australia, Asia and Europe. Failsafeisolation.com is meant as a content site to nurture our prospects and others as part of a marketing funnel we are building, primarily to sell our products.
I'm curious about your advice concerning our 2 part advice on getting in and out of isolation cabinets. Part 1 deals with hands and Part 2 deals with tools and materials. What is wrong with identifying them this way? How could we do it better?
Thanks again,
Steve
Thanks for the visit and the input. Our isolation chambers (the ones we manufacture) are used to process anything and everything that should be isolated from those doing the processing. That does include nuclear materials, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy agents, solvents, acids, and pathogenic organisms, but it also includes sensitive materials and coatings that must be handled in sterile or oxygen-free conditions. We have a merchant site - banthrax.com, that lists most of the US versions of our models, but there are similar international versions that we ship to Australia, Asia and Europe. Failsafeisolation.com is meant as a content site to nurture our prospects and others as part of a marketing funnel we are building, primarily to sell our products.
I'm curious about your advice concerning our 2 part advice on getting in and out of isolation cabinets. Part 1 deals with hands and Part 2 deals with tools and materials. What is wrong with identifying them this way? How could we do it better?
Thanks again,
Steve
BradB18
Premium
Maybe just using only the titles. "Hands on ...." for the first post. "Tools and Materials" for the second then the third post the title for whatever the main feature is for that post.
This is my opinion. I think adding Part 1 can deter readers from staying on the page. Readers want to get the point and if they think they have to read many Parts, or don't know how many parts they have to read to conclude the post then that might put them off staying on the Part 1 page. I would just do page titles. If I had to do part 1 part 2 etc I would let the readers know by including Part 1 of 10, Part 2 of 10 etc etc
This is my opinion. I think adding Part 1 can deter readers from staying on the page. Readers want to get the point and if they think they have to read many Parts, or don't know how many parts they have to read to conclude the post then that might put them off staying on the Part 1 page. I would just do page titles. If I had to do part 1 part 2 etc I would let the readers know by including Part 1 of 10, Part 2 of 10 etc etc
Loes
Premium
Hello Stephen,♫Welcome! Nice to meet you ツ I wish you a lot of learning pleasure and fun on WA. Thank you for adding me to your network.
From the start, I have written training for every issue I had problems with myself. I made an addition for After The Walkthrough. Also a list of 1001 niche ideas, a checklist with 25 points to go through before you publish a post, 101 blogging ideas when you get stuck and an A-Z WA dictionary. I just love lists:) It has been very helpful to a lot of people. I have listed them in one blog you can find on my profile. It's the first website link right under “Follow me on” (click on my picture to get there). I hope to help you with those.
If you have any questions, please reply to this message or leave a comment on my profile.
Success building your business in 2017. See you around, Greetings Loes
From the start, I have written training for every issue I had problems with myself. I made an addition for After The Walkthrough. Also a list of 1001 niche ideas, a checklist with 25 points to go through before you publish a post, 101 blogging ideas when you get stuck and an A-Z WA dictionary. I just love lists:) It has been very helpful to a lot of people. I have listed them in one blog you can find on my profile. It's the first website link right under “Follow me on” (click on my picture to get there). I hope to help you with those.
If you have any questions, please reply to this message or leave a comment on my profile.
Success building your business in 2017. See you around, Greetings Loes
Sftat
Premium
Thanks Loes... You sure have a LOT of support to offer. I'm eager to soak it up! Please let me know what I can do to repay the favor.
I'm working on a fairly technical niche, but trying to connect on a human level, even though my business is B2B. My young site is http://failsafeisolation.com/isolation
I hope you can visit it and have a look. I will value any advice or criticism you offer, and I'll be ready to work hard paying back all favors.
Thanks again for networking with me
Steve
I'm working on a fairly technical niche, but trying to connect on a human level, even though my business is B2B. My young site is http://failsafeisolation.com/isolation
I hope you can visit it and have a look. I will value any advice or criticism you offer, and I'll be ready to work hard paying back all favors.
Thanks again for networking with me
Steve
Loes
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I just visited your website and checked it on my tablet too, nice look, and mobile friendly too, only your https is not secured with the green padlock.
You might want to check up some things, here is a list of what I did to make my sites secured. What is a free SSL Certificate?
You might want to check up some things, here is a list of what I did to make my sites secured. What is a free SSL Certificate?
boomergp08
Premium
Thank you Stephen for the follow and many blessings to you here at WA. As a Premium Member you are probably aware of the AWESOME and FREE WA Keyword Tool we have unlimited access to.
This is the keyword research tool I have used exclusively after I became a Premium member 3+ years ago and it has helped me many times to find awesome keywords that have led to Google page 1 rankings.
I created very popular WA Training Tutorials, Part 1 and Part 2, on how to use the WA Keyword Tool for keyword research. If you have not seen it and would like to learn how simple it is to use and a little about keywords, click the below link when you have the time. How to Use the WA Keyword Tool
This is the keyword research tool I have used exclusively after I became a Premium member 3+ years ago and it has helped me many times to find awesome keywords that have led to Google page 1 rankings.
I created very popular WA Training Tutorials, Part 1 and Part 2, on how to use the WA Keyword Tool for keyword research. If you have not seen it and would like to learn how simple it is to use and a little about keywords, click the below link when you have the time. How to Use the WA Keyword Tool
WarrenK1
Premium
Welcome and thanks for the follow. I also had my own website and it, too, was a mess. I spent way to much time on trying to figure out the mechanics of making the site work. You won't have that issue here. The instructions are flawless. Best of luck to you and if I can help in any way, just let me know.
Warren
Warren
Dmk71152
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Welcome to WA - lots to learn here- stay focused - go through the Certification Courses first - you will get confused or frustrated from time to time - ask lots of questions - people are here to help you.
HERE ARE 3 WA'ers Training Posts - they helped me - one is vocabulary you use here - one is a detailed use of your dashboard to find anything you will need - one is a plug-in to add to WordPress - that will help you build your sties. Hope they help - they did me Create Stunning Blog Posts & Pages With Elementor! Wealthy Affiliate 101 - Pt 2: How to Get Help and Support at Wealthy Affiliate Dictionary Wealthy Affiliate A-Z This one I wrote - deals with how to "close" for the result you want. How to sell online? the words to use. Stay with it - you don't need a wish of good luck - you need a plea to study the material and stay at it no matter what - it will change your life and hopefully the people you touch with your message.
Dave
HERE ARE 3 WA'ers Training Posts - they helped me - one is vocabulary you use here - one is a detailed use of your dashboard to find anything you will need - one is a plug-in to add to WordPress - that will help you build your sties. Hope they help - they did me Create Stunning Blog Posts & Pages With Elementor! Wealthy Affiliate 101 - Pt 2: How to Get Help and Support at Wealthy Affiliate Dictionary Wealthy Affiliate A-Z This one I wrote - deals with how to "close" for the result you want. How to sell online? the words to use. Stay with it - you don't need a wish of good luck - you need a plea to study the material and stay at it no matter what - it will change your life and hopefully the people you touch with your message.
Dave
Robert-A
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Hello Stephen and welcome to Wealthy Affiliate.
Since you joined you will perhaps have come to the conclusion that internet marketing can be a steep learning curve.
If you do get stuck on anything then can I suggest you browse some of the 300+ blogs I have published within WA.
You have decided to follow me and I will return the favour.
Enjoy your day.
Robert
Since you joined you will perhaps have come to the conclusion that internet marketing can be a steep learning curve.
If you do get stuck on anything then can I suggest you browse some of the 300+ blogs I have published within WA.
You have decided to follow me and I will return the favour.
Enjoy your day.
Robert
Kyle
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Just wanted to shoot you a quick message and see how things were going thus far Stephen? I am here to help if you ever need a hand with anything, just holler!
PS. Also, quick reminder. Today is the last day to get your first month discount/bonuses. No rush, no worries. Just a simple reminder here. :)
PS. Also, quick reminder. Today is the last day to get your first month discount/bonuses. No rush, no worries. Just a simple reminder here. :)
Sftat
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Great to be here, Kyle; I've great expectations of WA for my business! Thanks for your offer to help; I accept!
I joined WA for 2 reasons:
1 - I've been failing to sell enough of my products (Posi-Dome barrier isolation glove box) via my website and other means for over 15 years, due to terrible conversion. Clearly, I need to fix my conversion - probably by use of a funnel and better contact DB and email followup... I've sold hundreds of units (about $260K per decade), but I need to sell hundreds per month... at a profit.
2 - If improvement in my manufacturing business is too slow, I need a separate, faster growing income stream to keep the padlocks off the doors, and preserve my marriage
I've gotten enough clues from AWOL and MOBE to see huge opportunities for improvement in landing pages on my site ( banthrax.com ) and the potential power of a funnel and repetitive e-mail. If a funnel and e-mail followup process is viable for massively bumping up conversion of my scientific B2B products, I will get it working quicker with advice from someone who knows B2B and sales of disruptive products.
15+ years of manufacturing and selling my products has taught me some powerful lessons. I have viable markets and glowing reviews from customers on 5 continents, and very impressive institutions. I've used websites to drive most of these sales, but at a very high cost per sale, and without marketing that I've been able to scale. I've learned that SEO and PPC are not a good fit for selling disruptive, non-commodity products like mine, but lately it seems that Facebook ads might be (I can get thousands of highly targeted clicks for a few cents each).
I'm starting the general training, but I'll likely spend very little time on SEO, and will seek out social media traffic and e-mail strategies to get most of my attention. As I charge into this, I would really appreciate input and mentorship to help make it happen while I'm still alive to enjoy it. Can you help me out, or suggest someone who might have the experience and willingness to do so?
Steve
I joined WA for 2 reasons:
1 - I've been failing to sell enough of my products (Posi-Dome barrier isolation glove box) via my website and other means for over 15 years, due to terrible conversion. Clearly, I need to fix my conversion - probably by use of a funnel and better contact DB and email followup... I've sold hundreds of units (about $260K per decade), but I need to sell hundreds per month... at a profit.
2 - If improvement in my manufacturing business is too slow, I need a separate, faster growing income stream to keep the padlocks off the doors, and preserve my marriage
I've gotten enough clues from AWOL and MOBE to see huge opportunities for improvement in landing pages on my site ( banthrax.com ) and the potential power of a funnel and repetitive e-mail. If a funnel and e-mail followup process is viable for massively bumping up conversion of my scientific B2B products, I will get it working quicker with advice from someone who knows B2B and sales of disruptive products.
15+ years of manufacturing and selling my products has taught me some powerful lessons. I have viable markets and glowing reviews from customers on 5 continents, and very impressive institutions. I've used websites to drive most of these sales, but at a very high cost per sale, and without marketing that I've been able to scale. I've learned that SEO and PPC are not a good fit for selling disruptive, non-commodity products like mine, but lately it seems that Facebook ads might be (I can get thousands of highly targeted clicks for a few cents each).
I'm starting the general training, but I'll likely spend very little time on SEO, and will seek out social media traffic and e-mail strategies to get most of my attention. As I charge into this, I would really appreciate input and mentorship to help make it happen while I'm still alive to enjoy it. Can you help me out, or suggest someone who might have the experience and willingness to do so?
Steve
Kyle
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You are definitely in the right place now that you have found WA. I would get up to speed on the training and the process of building out a site that is geared for SEO and the proper structuring of your overall site.
It sounds like you truly do have a good product, but you could have the best product in the world but if you don't have marketing there it can make things difficult to get exposure and drive revenue.
The first thing that you may want to focus on is your website and getting that feeling a bit more current. It does feel quite dated and I think if you purchase a nice WP theme (usually less than $100) or even use one of the free 3,400 themes here, that will be much more appealing to your audience and exude more professionalism.
If you need anything at all as you do move forward please let me know and I will give you a hand.
It sounds like you truly do have a good product, but you could have the best product in the world but if you don't have marketing there it can make things difficult to get exposure and drive revenue.
The first thing that you may want to focus on is your website and getting that feeling a bit more current. It does feel quite dated and I think if you purchase a nice WP theme (usually less than $100) or even use one of the free 3,400 themes here, that will be much more appealing to your audience and exude more professionalism.
If you need anything at all as you do move forward please let me know and I will give you a hand.
Sftat
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Thanks, Kyle. I appreciate the detailed look and thoughtful comments. I see no big downside to improving SEO for my site, but with 15 years of researching, testing and PPC driving to push traffic, I'm convinced that social media ads, blog ads or other types will provide more quality traffic and be a better investment. My initial plan is to create a new site, here with a complimentary domain for my squeeze page, my funnel and my offer. These are disruptive products, so the prospects need some education before they will buy. It is easy for me to simplify and upgrade banthrax.com, just so I can link to clean product sale & shopping cart pages there for the final e-commerce transaction, at least initially.
I believe the main things I must do are:
1 - Find a compelling, easy to agree way to capture opt ins for this niche, even if I must give them or sell them something unrelated to my product (squeeze page)
2 - Nurture the list with content and good low cost or free offers I find or create, to turn them into customers and defray customer acquisition costs
3 - Sales funnel them into readiness to buy a Posi-Dome or Versa-Dome (without offering too many choices or confusing content)
4 - Continue to offer value and products to the list, even if most are 3rd party products I offer as an affiliate, or buy to resell
5 - Drive traffic to the funnel using facebook ads, SEO, blogs and articles
6 - Tweak everything with split tests until it is STRONG and profitable
7 - Scale it to fill my production schedule and feed in money from other products that appeal to this niche
Does this make sense to you? Please let me know if I'm off base or have missed something important.
I believe the main things I must do are:
1 - Find a compelling, easy to agree way to capture opt ins for this niche, even if I must give them or sell them something unrelated to my product (squeeze page)
2 - Nurture the list with content and good low cost or free offers I find or create, to turn them into customers and defray customer acquisition costs
3 - Sales funnel them into readiness to buy a Posi-Dome or Versa-Dome (without offering too many choices or confusing content)
4 - Continue to offer value and products to the list, even if most are 3rd party products I offer as an affiliate, or buy to resell
5 - Drive traffic to the funnel using facebook ads, SEO, blogs and articles
6 - Tweak everything with split tests until it is STRONG and profitable
7 - Scale it to fill my production schedule and feed in money from other products that appeal to this niche
Does this make sense to you? Please let me know if I'm off base or have missed something important.
Kyle
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Yeah, you are heading in the right direction with your thoughts here. A lead capture should not be your initial focus though, it should be traffic. You can only capture leads if you have a base of traffic and it will be much easier to capture leads if you are an authority within the given space.
Once you have that traffic, your process there is on point for building and managing a list with a high level of success (through nurturing them).
Once you have that traffic, your process there is on point for building and managing a list with a high level of success (through nurturing them).
Sftat
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Thanks Kyle. Agreed, but I actually had over 1500 targeted clicks last month from cheap facebook ads, and due to lousy conversion I've nothing to show for them, but some confidence in my social media traffic strategy. I am building a foundation for SEO traffic and for nurturing the contacts after I capture them, but having a funnel for that social media traffic stream is clearly a priority, as traffic is already there.
I am an authority in this niche, as I've been doing sales support and customer service in it for 15 years, but my marketing process has been WAY inadequate... which is why I'm here!
I am an authority in this niche, as I've been doing sales support and customer service in it for 15 years, but my marketing process has been WAY inadequate... which is why I'm here!
Kyle
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Traffic wont' convert if it is not targeted and if the people are not qualified buyers. FB ads traffic is not always the best unless you are super granular and you already have some metrics on your top converting pages and these audiences.
That is why I recommend starting with SEO and then moving to paid marketing platforms down the road once you have the prowess and organic budget to do so.
That is why I recommend starting with SEO and then moving to paid marketing platforms down the road once you have the prowess and organic budget to do so.
Sftat
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Thanks Kyle. Of course I'm working the FB structure to only display to highly targeted prospects, but the jury is still out on how well that's working - trying to be super granular, but FB adds in some secret sauce and I can't be sure. I do have metrics on the old site pages but they're dismal, so the SEO education is critical.
I am working through the training and developing an interest-focused site to off-set the product sales site I already have. The learning is great so far and I'm really eager to get some visitors to track. I hope to see something late this month, if everything goes well. I'm convinced that SEO will have a very low upper limit on potential sales volume, but it will be critical for prospect understanding I need to build a proper funnel for social and other traffic sources.
I am working through the training and developing an interest-focused site to off-set the product sales site I already have. The learning is great so far and I'm really eager to get some visitors to track. I hope to see something late this month, if everything goes well. I'm convinced that SEO will have a very low upper limit on potential sales volume, but it will be critical for prospect understanding I need to build a proper funnel for social and other traffic sources.
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