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Re: NL Central Notes: Brewers, Huntington, Ramirez: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Kevin Webster — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 23:22:31 -0000

I think that statement needs to be taken in context. The pirates have pieces all over the farm system. It would be stupid to move several, but it might be worth it for a Rios or something +. It would be insane to move the Top 5 prospects for something that isn't a sure thing with 3 or 4 years of control left.

Everyone but the Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers and 1 or 2 others has a small window.

Stupid makes sense sometimes. Insane doesn't.

Re: Round Ice Cubes

Kevin Webster — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:11:11 -0000

Need my address?

Re: 15 Pages Using Compelling Images to Capture Leads | Web Marketing Today | Strategies for growth

Kevin Webster — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:52:05 -0000

Indeed. I plan on playing with that concept on my Kayak Fishing notebook for sure. Thanks, Scott.

Re: Affiliate Marketing: Measuring Promotion Success

Kevin Webster — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:51:32 -0000

Thanks Geno. You know how I feel about that, so happy to see you're exploring it. You raise a valid point though. As I type this comment bemoaning the lack of true relationships in the industry, I could instead be emailing an affiliate manager :)

Re: Counting Clicks: Using Google Analytics to Monitor Affiliate Traffic

Kevin Webster — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:30:15 -0000

Thanks Chris!

Re: Counting Clicks: Using Google Analytics to Monitor Affiliate Traffic

Kevin Webster — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:29:50 -0000

You did a really nice job with that. I'm just double checking that it doesn't violate the Google TOS. If it doesn't, I'll be using it to test. Thanks Wilco.

Re: Counting Clicks: Using Google Analytics to Monitor Affiliate Traffic

Kevin Webster — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:25:39 -0000

Thank you VERY much, Nick. My initial thought is that there's no additional exposure or risk. If it makes you feel better about it though (we all want to sleep at night) you can cloak your links, use a URL shortening service, and come up with "codes" for your events as opposed to "Affiliate-Clickout" etc.

In fact, in many cases, I just use a merchants name as the Category. That way, I can see what I'm leaving on the table. If I send 400 clicks to merchant X with a potential commission value of $6680 (400 times the $16.70 in potential commissions), but I consistently only get $200 in commissions, I might want to explore other merchant options.

The math in this comment is made up, obviously, but I think you can get a feel for it if you play a bit.

Re: Counting Clicks: Using Google Analytics to Monitor Affiliate Traffic

Kevin Webster — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:44:31 -0000

Read over your FAQ, and you indicate you store the VISITORS GA cookie in a database. Is that accurate?

Re: Counting Clicks: Using Google Analytics to Monitor Affiliate Traffic

Kevin Webster — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:14 -0000

Wasn't familiar with that at all. Just to be clear, no personally identifiable information is being sent back to Google Analytics with that script, is there?

Re: Measuring Results: Red Cross Looks to Analytics to Improve Fundraising

Kevin Webster — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:36:29 -0000

I appreciate the mention Barry. Great piece.

Re: Getting Local with Your Web Analytics

Kevin Webster — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:29:54 -0000

Depends on the product set :) If you sell items of local interest, but only sell them online, then there is some crossover.

Re: Getting Local with Your Web Analytics

Kevin Webster — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:28:59 -0000

Completely agreed, Nick. And if you look at the contribution mobile had on Black Friday sales in the IBM Coremetric data, you'll see where this is heading.

Re: Pirates Would Consider Offers For Andrew McCutchen : MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Kevin Webster — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:42:41 -0000

I'd find it very unlikely that the Pirates will move him, unless they are completely blown away by an offer. Even so, they'd have to take salary back (wow... is this a hockey thread suddenly?) as they have to PROVE their 25% over the rev share next season.

The Buccos can't pull our normal "Let's run 1 overpaid off season acquisition and a bunch of $495k guys" anymore.

Re: Ryan Doumit Expects To Make Decision Today: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Kevin Webster — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:15:08 -0000

Minnesota would be great. Then I could watch him here in Rochester on all his rehab assignments.

Re: Social Media’s Impending Flood of Customer Unlikes and Unfollows

Kevin Webster — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:55:52 -0000

Great post, and some wonderful insights. This in particular:

"The top two reasons consumers gave as to why they interact with companies in social networks were:1. Receive discounts (61%)
2. Make purchases (55%)In contrast, businesses believe that the top two reasons consumers follow them in social networks are…1. Learn about new products (73%)
2. To receive general information (71%)"Nothing like another yardstick to measure our disconnect with our customers, eh?

Re: Malibu Kayaks Stealth 14 Review

Kevin Webster — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:21:20 -0000

Piggot: I'll pass this question along to Paul. He's been a busy boy lately.

Re: Back to bassin’

Kevin Webster — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:46:23 -0000

Thanks for the comment, Sung. I agree 100%. I wear mine at ALL times when in the kayak. Paul tends to feel he floats.

To me, the PFD is the single most important piece of equipment I own.

Re: Black Creek Near the Genesee

Kevin Webster — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:51:44 -0000

Hey Dave. Thanks for the visit and comment.

I personally have access to some farmland that's posted that's great for wading. But outside of that, I'm not so sure. You might want to have a look directly below the dam in Churchville. I'm not sure how much access is there.

Regarding Black Creek overall this year, it's been running VERY high, and VERY muddy, even before the heavy rains of the last 3 weeks or so. My father in law and I have been surprised, and have discussed possible causes for a while now. However, we haven't come up with anything.

Re: It’s great when a half-fast plan comes together

Kevin Webster — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:16:17 -0000

Nice Paul! Can't wait to get out with you. I need to rig up.

Re: On Site Google Analytics Wordpress Plugin

Kevin Webster — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:47:01 -0000

Was curious what user levels this was displayed to? Can simple Authors view this info?

Re: Who’s Reading your forum? Does the Internet Affect a Player’s Trade Value in Professional Sports?

Kevin Webster — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:01:38 -0000

I couldn't just hand you the whole deck of cards.

Re: Creek Fly Fishing in a Kayak

Kevin Webster — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:49:52 -0000

Thanks Geno. Let me know if you have any questions. Picking the right kayak can be tough.

Re: 100,000 Page Views

Kevin Webster — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:02:27 -0000

Thanks, H :)

Re: Holiday Gifts for Kayakers and Fishermen

Kevin Webster — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:00:11 -0000

Based on this comment, we adjusted the Bamboo fly rods page, and removed that merchant. There were other issues, but this one was the clincher.

Re: Affiliate Marketing on Ice

Kevin Webster — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:01:57 -0000

@ Jason: How about hot shot MBA's starting a CPA business? LOL. Although I love Malkin.

@Jangro: Sorry. But I can still see Brad Park blowing one past Donnie Edwards (or was it Bob Sauve?) to elimnate us from the playoffs. You probably can still hear May Day ringing in your ears though.