Broken Links v Prioritising

Thanks for letting me know about the broken links in my Blog – and my apologies for not having fixed them all yet.  It’s been hard NOT to fix them as I wanted that to be a priority!  I hate faults and any imperfections that I think I can fix (given time).

However, I’m also doing my best – prioritising hard and keeping myself organised – so I’m actually using this as an example of self control – to prove that I can keep my word and WILL make my News Site and correct Page Building/Adding to my many other sites a higher priority than correcting a few links on this Blog. (Note the Privacy Policy and About the Major pages now in place!)

I apologise again for broken links though, I must have messed them up when I was trying to learn how to best use the Socrates and Flexsqueeze Themes that I attempted to set up here………. but failed…. oops, slipping back into “Old-Speak” ….  I should have said ……….but haven’t yet succeeded – haha!!

Just as an update so that you know a little more about what I ‘m doing besides just prioritising!! …….. some would keep it secret until completed but this is meant to be a Hype Free area so it’s only fair to let you in on this……….

I am currently still evaluating several different Site Installation Software Packages but have got so involved with the nitty gritty of two of them in particular, and the Manual Site Builder with which I am comparing them, that I am regularly behind my preset deadlines and run out of time for anything else.  I can so far say that I don’t really find JP’s Site Profit Bot a very useful tool for me (I just don’t like the appearance of the Sites or the manner in which I should add content), and also found myself utterly swamped by the vast array of facilities in Chris “The Day Job Killer’s” Affiliate X.
CB Predators is a total “Dog’s Breakfast” and just goes to show that a reasonable product can be ruined by poor planning and abysmal customer support!  Talk about prioritising, it’s easy to see what they had at Number One on their list – and it wasn’t customer satisfaction!
Did anyone else notice Chris Fox and co asking their users to write the manual for them????   How crass can you get?

Edwin Boiten’s “geeky” but very promising program “Octopus” as yet remains untested, though I have now succeeded in completing its installation – an achievement I’m very pleased with as it proved quite difficult for a non-techy like me. I must add yet another vote of thanks to Dan Thomson at D9Hosting – Thanks Dan, your support desk is second to none!!!

Chris Sempel’s Affiliate Genie looks very useful, but I’m only part way into that – sharing time on that one with Marty Roz’s Affiliate Pilot Pro system…….. which I’ve found very impressive so far.  I like his WordPressDirect anyway so maybe I’m a little biased!  (I have to mention that having Keith Baxter as a partner must make a difference there!)

I can’t really comment on the value of Multi Profit Websites as I have not yet completed the first one – I find them a bit dated, and not as easy to adapt to what I currently have in mind as I had expected.   I had to leave Aaron Danker’s Rocket Launcher to some one else to evaluate as I just ran out of funds at the time it came out – haha, an old problem eh?!

I couldn’t possibly afford Nathan Anderson’s Niche ATM system either, or some of the other hugely expensive automated programs that have been pouring out this summer, but I am determined to fully test Ben Shaffer’s “No Cost Traffic System” and that is currently receiving high priority in my daily work. A lot to learn, but well worth it I’m sure.

Prioritising even further…

There are other programs that I’m just scooting around because again, they aren’t on my priority list…..

But I will shortly begin to monetize this Blog and then will give my honest views of programs I would support, along with some of the necessary links.  …………. another hour passed by, but this time it was with one of my “Golf Balls” (if you’ve read one of my other posts).  My 2 year old Grandson Oscar wanted to play “Bubbles” so we’ve had a ball chasing hundreds of them round the lawn……. great fun eh!  Luckily I ran out of Bubble Fluid or we’d be there for another hour yet!

Well, maybe this isn’t a complete post, and it jumps around like an interrupted diary insert – but “it’s all mine folks”, and it sure beats crawling along an Afghan ditch waiting to come across an inevitable IED with no way around it and nowhere to shelter…… I feel for those lads, it can’t be easy!

Don’t forget now, be careful out there (you Hillstreet Blues fans)!
Just my roundabout way of prioritising security……

PS – Hot Damn – this is one topic I’ll never complete in its current form!  Now I also have to contend with AutoBlog Samurai, Stealth Profit Machines, Word Press Direct Platinum, Affiliate Pilot Pro, Ed Charkow’s Wordpress Monthly, and a whole host of other “Rapid Site Builder” and “Controller” programs.

Never mind, it’s all great fun isn’t it?!  Have you tried the new PLR Monthly or John T’s Free Web Site Monthly yet?
It’s all a question of Prioritising – haha

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73 Comments on

Broken Links v Prioritising

  1. Jess Webb says:

    Hi John!

    Nice to see someone doing honest, no-hype reviews. :) Good for you!

    And so cute about the grandson – lucky you! ;)
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  2. Sally says:

    Hi John,

    Great post. Lots of junk out there so it’s always nice to see someone real talk about the real deal.

    I’m on everyone’s list just so I can see what is going on but not much worth buying lately. I’ve actually gotten some “meaty” free reports that were worth reading though.

    Playing with Oscar sounds like much more fun to me.

    All the best to you!
    Sally
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  3. Rick Byrd says:

    John:

    I enjoyed the post and I like your writing style.

    I’m really looking forward to your reviews, you seem to tell it like it is and not out for the quick sale like most.

    Good luck to you!

    - Rick

  4. Michelle says:

    Hi John,

    I’m reading your blog as part of the 100 comment challenge.

    It’s great to have honest impartial product reviews for a change, my big regret is not finding your site (or one similar) earlier and wasting a fortune on hyped up cr**p.

    To your success
    Michelle

  5. Hey John, congrats on sticking to your priority list. It definitely takes commitment to develop that trait rather than losing focus on the little snafus of daily life. High 5!

    Peace,

    Lauren
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  6. Nice honest review. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.
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  7. Keith Alston says:

    Hi John,
    Really good and truthful post, It just shows some of the quality that is out there by a few of the products you mention. I am in the same position, like the majority here who can’t afford to chase every dream that is offered. By being in this MC and reading as many posts as possible I can determine who and what to follow once there are enough funds to take part. Let’s all of us together cut out most of the hype and be truthful..The rewards could be fantastic. Fantastic post John
    Keith
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  8. Gwen Tanner says:

    Wow, its great to see that you will proving some great reviews. I personally have not tried Multiprofit Websites – and I havent heard of the others that you mentioned. But I’m always looking for the newest automated scripts!

    I’ll be checking back regularly to see what you have learned!

    Gwen
    via 100 Comment Challenge
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  9. Hi John

    It’s refreshing to come across a ‘no hype’ review that doesn’t omit to mention the bad and the ugly along with the good!

    But I’m sure playing bubbles with Oscar is much more fun than trying to get your head around these site installation packages ;-)

    Warm Regards
    Lynn

  10. Lorina Noble says:

    Hi John,
    I always enjoy posts in which honest reviews are given. I’m fairly new to internet marketing and I find there is so much information to learn as well as there is always someone selling something. I appreciate honest reviews which helps me to distinguish the good from the bad.

    Much Success,

    Lorina Noble
    Miss Mindset Makeover
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  11. Mike Calmot says:

    Hi John
    Love the theme :)
    Keep up the no hype reviews but don’t go down the info overload route either! It’s too easy to do and I’ve been there myself.
    Oscar seems to be keeping your feet on the ground and that’s really important
    Best wishes for what remains of the challenge.
    Regards
    Mike
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  12. Fran T says:

    Hi, John,
    Great to see another newbie using Socrates! I had a little bit of a time trying to get it up and running….Now I have to figure out all the other little bits of stuff. LOL I like your style of writing. Very good to meet you!
    Fran T
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  13. Vince says:

    Hi John,
    thank you for the honest and informative reviews. You seem to be a very logical and organized person, these insights will certainly save a lot of money a time for people like me.
    It is so easy to just get in the click and buy mode,
    Vince

  14. John says:

    Hi Vince – you do me too great an honour as i don’t feel anything like organised enough!
    However, I have been beavering away and despite OffLine commitments am beginning to make more progress in some projects.
    One of my stumbling blocks is my PC – along with the Tiscali (Talk/Talk) Broadband I’m using – it’s just too slow at times.
    I’m not ready for it yet, but for a suite of software programs that I am trying to run where i need my PC left on for days at a time, I think I’ll need to move some work to a Windows VPS.
    I sat down at midnight last night with two important tasks to complete – maybe an hours work………….. BANG – PC crashed!

    I went to bed at 2.00 am and all I had achieved was getting it back on line and apparently working OK, but I lost 2 data files that had taken me 48 hours of continuous connection to complete…………. No, I wasn’t happy, hence a glass of port before crept off to bed – didn’t want to wake Jean and have to go through all that “What on earth have you been doing all night???!” all over again!! Haha

    Must go, programs to run all over again!
    John

  15. Robyn says:

    Hi John,

    Great post. It is so good to see someone giving honest reviews. So many time we read reviews that are by affiliates who just tell you something is good because they want you to go through their link.

    I will be back soon to read the rest of your site and find out about any more products that you have reviewed.

    Take care.

    Robyn
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  16. Mike Fleming says:

    Hi John,
    I’ve been hopping my heart out trying to get to all these blogs to honor my commitment to this challenge. I still have a lot of ground to cover so I can leave a comment. There is a lot of interesting blogs out there.
    Have a good one.
    Enjoy the Challenge.
    Mike
    Mike Fleming recently posted..100 Blog Comments Challenge

  17. Thu Nguyen says:

    Hi John,

    Interesting post and you have a lot of products lined up to test and try. Do keep us updated and review the process through which you implemented them. That would be interesting. Thanks for sharing BTW.

    Cheers!
    Thu
    Thu Nguyen recently posted..The Complete Helium Report REVIEW by Bob Younce of The Writing Journey

  18. ElizOF says:

    Good job John! Even a non techy like me could understand the struggle and the programs that were/weren’t quite cutting it. It would be good to read a future update on your progress. Best wishes there. Stopped by on my 11th hour visit for the 100 comment challenge.
    Best,
    Elizabeth
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  19. Well, John -

    As mentioned above, it’s great to have unbiased reviews of the stuff that’s out there. I think you’ve set yourself a mammoth task!

    There are so many launches, etc each week that as a relative newbie it’s difficult to see the wood for the trees!

    We need more unbiased – un-monetized reviews

    Keep chasing those bubbles!

    Jennifer
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  20. Bill Murney says:

    Hi John

    Like yourself I am a non techie but I have a friend who is, so that solves all my related problems and I just get on with writing products, when I’m not blog hopping!

    Regards

    Bill

  21. Jacinta Dean says:

    Hi John,

    Just popping by to do the tally. can’t seem to access the previous comments before Jess’s.

    Hope all is going well.

    Cheers

    Jacinta :D

  22. Alan Ashwood says:

    Hi John. I like a man with guts.
    Thoroughly enjoyed the terminology you use, and I agree with the ‘no holds barred’ remarks about the nasties.
    Coincidentally I am constructing a new blog on the same subject. Like yourself, I have accumulated loads of garbage, and if we can stop people doing the same, then we’re offering a service.

    The new blog will be Crash Test For Dummies, and should be live by Christmas. Don’t suppose we’re going to make too many friends of the crooks.
    Love it. Let’s Do It.
    Regards. Alan

  23. John says:

    Hi Bill, I really need to team up with some like-minded person too – probably with complementary skills.
    I miss being part of a team ( Army background probably playing a big part there). It’s more fun sharing a dream (and a dram) if you can find someone you get along with well.
    Good Luck
    John

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