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Re: Free Is Bad For Business

geoffreygordon — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:37:14 -0000

Amen Stu. I agree wholeheatedly. 100%. The truth is what you dont invest in you dont get much out. That is why people on paid courses actually do the work vs the freebies that get 100's of free ebooks by sigining up to different newsletters and end up not reading or applying them.

Re: Beyond time management: The science behind why we procrastinate and how to finally stop

geoffreygordon — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 04:58:44 -0000

Hi Beth

I really battle with this one, some really solid advice. I like points 6 and 7 especially. Using events as timers and doing a less scary task rather than going for a time waster to feel good just for now. Awesome advice. :)

Re: Want to be more productive? Don’t go paperless.

geoffreygordon — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 02:08:01 -0000

Thanks Chad

I am excited about implementing your system, it looks solid.

Re: Want to be more productive? Don’t go paperless.

geoffreygordon — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:08:13 -0000

Very interesting Chad , I have been battling between using all digital or paper and pen. To be honest i find writing convenient, but my writing is not very legible even to myself. I like the hybrid and refresh approach. You have given me a lot to think about thanks.

Re: What’s really wrong with Squarespace Logo

geoffreygordon — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:01:00 -0000

Yawn

Benjie good article

I never feel threatened by services like these. The way I see the industry is as follows:

A) 70% are fly by nights who have learned a few skills and try to make a quick buck
B) 20% are very well skilled and pick up work from new clients and from the 70% that did a poor job and now need a proper job done.
C) World class agencies, don't really have competition, deal with big name brands.

Conclusion: Group A the cheapsters and freebies keep my workflow busy so I am happy. If you are good at what you do, you will always get work. :)

Re: Getting Started With the New Myspace: What Businesses Need to Know

geoffreygordon — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:36:31 -0000

Really.... I didn't know they were still around. :) Although i still hesitate, as Myspace has never really felt like a business platform form to me.

Re: I Can’t Afford It

geoffreygordon — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:37:20 -0000

Yip, I agree. That's exactly what i realized. So now I just pop each movie i like into my diary for a later date and forget it. And when the i get to that point in my diary it'd like brand new all over again.

Besides the movie is going to be on DVD soon enough, so whats the rush ;)

Re: I Can’t Afford It

geoffreygordon — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:36:46 -0000

Chris, most articles, I book mark using pocket and download it on my tablet to read later, but this one. I had to come back and comment on. I really love the money spending rationale you expressed in the beginning of this blog post.

For me saving money at the cinema, has resulted in investing in a led, 42 inch flat screen. Sure i wait for movies to come out, but my own mini home theater system fills the gap and costs a whole lot less. I did the math and found that if I just saved the money... the flat screen was the way to go.

Besides while i love the cinema is not cool when its overcrowded.

Re: The Art Of Getting More Retweets [Infographic]

geoffreygordon — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:22:42 -0000

Thanks Francisco, this is a great share. Beautifully designed, simple, easy to follow concise tips.

Re: Pule to strengthen Telkom ties

geoffreygordon — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:54:08 -0000

Amen, enough said....

Re: Why Do We Pay To Learn?

geoffreygordon — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:21:44 -0000

Chris this is an excellent post. I started out as many have before and after me with the attitude that "the internet has an answer to any question so why pay for it ?" Over time and you tend to migrate to the better resources on the web as you become more familiar with whats available and realize an important fundamental truth...

The guys that keep looking for freebies don't get anywhere, the one's willing to pay to learn get somewhere.

Its is... and is not... that the information you learn is something that you already know. I think it is more about learning that the person that is teaching you have an audience, generate income and they do it well.

I hope that makes sense... So for me in essence what you learn from them is the essence that makes them tick and ultimately what makes them successful. And that knowledge is worth its weight in gold.

You want to be better, stop being a cheap skate and pay for the good stuff, you wont regret it. Every course i have bought has blown me away, made more people interested in what i have to say and increased sales.

Great post Chris...

Re: A Change In How I Send Out Information

geoffreygordon — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:30:09 -0000

I am going to agree with @20Martin_Pigg here. Your stuff is rock solid Chris. I am never bothered, because it is always quality. I certainly look forward to your podcasts. :) Thats exciting.

Re: 9 essential WordPress plugins for your business

geoffreygordon — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:25:47 -0000

Alexa Garthwaite great list here, i use man of them already. But i am surprised their was no security plugins mentioned.

Re: Are You Wearing the Role You Occupy? – Brave Now

geoffreygordon — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:29:02 -0000

eek my grammar is a little shocking from the previous comment sorry. That's what happens when you speed type. I am not not afraid of work, so i look forward to learning and implementing the tools. :)

Re: Are You Wearing the Role You Occupy? – Brave Now

geoffreygordon — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:15:09 -0000

Chris can i just say that i have heard about you, form as far back as 2007. Although I have read snippets of advice and seen mentions of you from other web rock-stars out there. It wasn't until recently that i really started to pay attention to what you are saying.

I must say that I am hooked and a believer. Your blog posts are really meaty, thought provoking and mind challenging. I loved your post above boxes and goals, then looking in the mirror and now this is another one on bravery.

What has all this done for me, its made me get real with myself, stop looking at others dreams and start living my own. Thank you Chris yo really walk the talk and a true no nonsense inspiration to me.

p.s love the way your website is layed out, clean, useful and with ninja precision.

Re: Migrate a local WordPress installation in 5 minutes

geoffreygordon — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:41:31 -0000

Great Post, I am currently exploring http://infinitewp.com which offers an well rounded product that does more than just back up and migrate.

Re: Don’t Beat Yourself Up. Wait, DO!

geoffreygordon — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:33:03 -0000

Listening to your inner critic, this one forced me to take a good hard look in the mirror. Chris this post is a real gem with lots of heart and some real honest reflection.

I shall listening real carefully to my inner critic, i guess the ability to do so separates our own achievements form being average and superior.

Stellar advice Chris, I love it. :)

Re: Worldwide conferences 2012 – 2013

geoffreygordon — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:24:55 -0000

This list is truly impressive Paddi thanks, I would like add an additional conference.

Social Media Marketing World http://www.socialmediaexami...

Re: 35+ awesome and free @font-face kits

geoffreygordon — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:54:27 -0000

Great collection, I am still testing @face-font kits and a little new to it. Its great to extend your custom fonts beyond Google fonts for the web.

Re: How to deliver the perfect design

geoffreygordon — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:15:07 -0000

@Kendra Gaines solid post here. something are learned trial and error along the way. Overtime i have built and tweaked my questions that i will ask a client. The one for web design is different for logo or brochure design etc...One of the most time saving things that i have done is ask what websites/ or logo's they like. By allowing the client to point to brands they already admire its easier to build a design that satisfy the client.

Re: Google Analytics Advanced Segments

geoffreygordon — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:53:31 -0000

I stumbled onto this from your guest post on think traffic, which i found on social media examiner, i definitely need to look at my metrics on google analytics and do some tweaking. PLus you gave me a better understanding as to what i can do with google analytics thanks

Re: Cut the Box in Half – The Works

geoffreygordon — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:05:29 -0000

Chris you don't have to tell me twice. You nailed this one neatly on the head. excuse the pun but if one doesn't use the box method well we tend to get all boxed up.

I found this method especially helpful when i am designing websites, everything has to be collected and plan in bite size chunks. As will all technical jobs, you can loose track from time to time.

So repackaging your schedule so to speak using the box method is imperative from time to time. This method can be applied from the smallest goals, to a busy daily schedule to a long term project.

Great Post, I am always benefiting form your sage wisdom. :)

Re: The mistakes killing your conversion rate

geoffreygordon — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:11:07 -0000

Hi Rich

You definitely nailed a few points home here. I think that a good way design a websites is to literally guide your visitors like taking a tour. I use goals in Google analytic's to track if they are following that path, it also helps you know at which point your tour is broken.

Usability is a massive issue i feel that is often ignored in favor of fancy effects. It doesn't mean that one cannot use subtle effects on the website, but they must aid your purpose, not just look pretty.

Lastly browser incompatibility is a big one, as a website designer you probably think.." it would be so much easier if we just had one browser to design for".

Re: How to monetize design with no clients

geoffreygordon — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:11:37 -0000

Some great ideas are expressed here, I believe the essence of the message is to stay true to being an entrepreneur. This simply means we need to think out of the box, get create and don't give up.

As a creative individual this shouldn't be too hard. However i find that the real essence of why many designers fall flat is because they lack the skills in marketing. To be able to market yourself is the life blood of any organisation.

Great insights Kendra

Re: What Percentage Of Your Twitter Following Is Fake? Here Is How To Find Out

geoffreygordon — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:45:06 -0000

@Kristi Hines You have an excellent blog by the way, subscribed and followed. :)

@Fransico Rosales
Its seems I didn't do too badly but honestly. I don't believe that is entirely accurate, there are a lot of fake accounts on twitter. Many i have checked back on a recent follower only to be dissapointed. I guess there is spam in all areas of our lives... LOL