"Heat maps are a great way to see where visitors are clicking. You can focus your attention on making those aspects of your website more user friendly. Have you seen any trends on your site using CrazyEgg?"
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Jeff Long replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Anyone using heat maps? in the group Wordpress websites
Alan Reeves added a discussion to the group Wordpress websites
Anyone using heat maps?
Anyone out there using heat maps on their site? I'm just getting started with CrazyEgg and looking for any tips and tricks to get the most out of it. ThanksSee More
Alan Reeves replied to Chris Wensink's discussion good wordpress spam filtering plugin"I have Disqus on one site and Livefyre on another and still get spam, but only a little. If you notice problems from the same few IP addresses, you can block them individually or from a list of known spammers (there are trusted sites that…"
Alan Reeves replied to Rob Osthus's discussion Squidoo"Rob,
I started using Squidoo a few months ago, building 2 lenses (one around my side business involving laser engraving and one just to play with about the bag pipes). I haven't seen much traffic from it to my site.
In SEO terms,…"
Alan Reeves joined Rob Orr's group
My Website Workshop
This group is specifically geared to be a resource for those who own, manage and/or want to get started with their own website. Whether it's a blog, an e-commerce store, a company site, or some sort of hybrid you will find help here.See More
Alan Reeves joined Jeff Long's groupWordpress websites
We'll share how to best use Wordpress for your website...even if you don't know any html.
Mary Lane replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"Alan,
you may be well on your way by now but I wanted to throw out one idea that I've seen people use to manage the cost of start up equipment... contact the shops that have a laser and ask if you can rent time on the machine after hours…"
Kevin Miller - Free Agent replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"Yeah, it just wasn't me. No story behind it. The new one makes me proud. We'll probably showcase it to members next week!"
Alan Reeves replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"I am anxious to see the new logo; I really like the current one. I thought it would make a great ink stamp plus some other ideas."
Kevin Miller - Free Agent replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"That would be incredible! Maybe with our new logo that we're just finalizing tonight."
Alan Reeves replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"Kevin, when I get my laser etcher (in about a month or 2) I will work on one for you."
Alan Reeves replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"Jason, great idea on the wooden wine bottles. One of the reason I became interested in laser etching was this website
http://www.kallenshaanwoods.com/servlet/Page?template=4836&s=Gallery
This guy does wood pens that are…"
Kevin Miller - Free Agent replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"Oh man...I want one of those...that's pretty stellar
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Jason V replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"Recently, I saw some laser-etched wooden wine bottles. (promotional items for local winery). Any way that you could combine your wood-turning with laser etching?
You have to find something that no-one else has or can do. What can…"
Alan Reeves replied to Alan Reeves's discussion Advice on finding my niche in the group Know Your Niche - Own Your Market"Carl - Laser etching is very flexible and can etch and cut wood, plastic, acrylic, Corian, paper, etc, and mark/lightly engrave marble, anodized aluminum, other metals (with a chemical). I agree with your idea of the short runs and that is…"
Profile Information
- How did you hear about 48Days.NET, and what do you hope to get out of being a part of this community?
- Get more information about starting a business that I can enjoy, focusing on my strengths, and providing my enough wealth to give a sizeable part of it to charity
- What is your current work situation? Employee, self-employed, generating any income on your own?
- working as a System Admin during the day and building my business, Book Worm Laser & Design in any free moment. My wife and I run a small hobby farm raising Tennessee Fainting Goats
- And then...what is your goal/dream for your work life?
- Have a successful business (maybe multiple businesses) that earn a good living, provide a large surplus of money for charity, and social benefits if at all possible
- How about your personal life? Any specific goals or achievements or dreams you are pursuing (or want to pursue)?
- I want to travel more and have a job that rewards me for my creativity, not pays me for the time I work
- What would you say are your strongest talents? How are you 'wired' and what can you offer to the world (it's OK if you don't know yet, but knowing is key to pursuing your dreams!)?
- I am very interested and comfortable with technology. I enjoy building things (anything; computer programs, wood carving, graphic design, etc) I also want to help people succeed and learn
- Do you have a website presence anywhere?
- http://bluecapra.com
- More than one website?
- http://bookwormlaser.com
- If you have a product or service to promote (now or in the near future) this is your shot to state it! Say all you'd like:
- I do laser engraving and design work, mostly focusing on custom work.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 7:22pm on April 30, 2011,
David Cole said… Welcome to 48days.net Alan. I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. Good luck on your goals. Check us out on the Personal Safety Group page when you can. Great info there on personal safety and emergency preparedness. Take care and God Bless.
David Cole
- At 4:46pm on April 30, 2011,
Brent Green said… Welcome Alan!!
Brent
- At 8:30pm on April 29, 2011,
Kent Julian said… - Hello Alan,
I try to take time each week to welcome new members to 48Days.Net. So, let me say "welcome" to you! I know you will find this to be a great site filled with people who are experiencing true success in both life and work.
One thing I noticed on your profile is that you hope to won at least one of your own businesses, and hopefully several more. That would be awesome!
Also, I'd like to point out that one of the best places to connect with other liked-minded people here is in the GROUPS section. There are groups for just about every interest you can think of, and if you can't find a group that interests you, you can start one. Groups are my favorite part of 48Days.Net!
Finally, if you happen to be a speaker or author (or want to become either), check out these two groups. They are two of the most popular groups on the site because of all the great conversation taking place:
* Speak It Forward -- REAL Success and Profit for Speakers!
* Write It Forward -- REAL Success and Profit for Writers!
Again, enjoy 48Days.Net. It's a great place to be!
Live it forward,
Kent Julian
www.liveitforward.com
- At 1:13pm on April 29, 2011,
Tyson Morgan said… - Alan-
Welcome to 48 Days! I think you will find this community full of wise and helpful people.
I hope you find this community full of inspiration, knowledge and information that will help you reach your goals. If I can help you in any way, please feel free to contact me at any time. I’d love to help.
I’d like to invite you to view and comment on my blog if you could. It’s about personal finance. It’s new and I would greatly appreciate any feedback or have some followers. Again, if I can help you out in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Welcome to 48 Days!
Tyson
Blog: http://www.balancelifeandmoney.com
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