You will find that there are so many technology sites out there promising to help you earn money that I sometimes say "not again" when coming across another similar site. I was planning to create a satire site making fun of these sites and had even registered my domain name Adamok.net, when I had a change of mind.
This was because after going through some of the sites trying to find a way to criticise them, I found out that many had really interesting, useful and original posts. Dustin's blog, Little America.us seeks to provide tested revenue ideas for "the little guy" (like me). However, unlike other similar blogs, this blog seems refreshingly neat. I realised that this is due to the fact that it is not plastered with ads of all kinds, unlike some blogs (that includes me). One of his side bar is totally empty except for the words "Help me put something pretty here." Think you can help him with that?
His recent post "Arrington Changes View on PPP" is very interesting to me as another Payperpost postie. Techcrunch is probably jealous that they are going to lose out advertising to small bloggers like me.
24 March 2007
UK contact lens site
This is a review of the LensCatalogue.co.uk site, an online retailer of contact lens in the UK. As an irregular user of contact lenses I was quite impressed with the range of branded contact lenses they have including Johnson & Johnson, Ciba Vision, Bausch & Lomb, etc. You can also choose lenses based on the type - from Daily disposable and Weekly Disposable to Colored and Tinted ones.
Of course any contact lens site won't be complete without the accessories and this site is no exception - they stock all short of contact lens accessories including the regular solutions and cleaners. I was quite unsure what "Computer Vision Aides" were and on checking found out that listed under this category were special glasses, which were designed to help reduce glare and block UV rays produced by monitors and fluorescent lighting. I really need those.
Coming to their website, I was interested in knowing more about them but they don't have an "about us" or "Company profile". I would strongly recommend them to put one up as soon as possible.
Research has shown that concern over online security and lack of trust are the major factors preventing consumers from shopping online. LensCatalogue.co.uk is a Verisign verified site and they should fully emphasize that by putting up the Verisign logo on their home page.
I also noticed that the title of the FAQ page is given as Privacy statement.
Apart from this, the site is quite easy to navigate and the design is easy on the eyes. One thing that will bring in customers are their prices - the lenses listed are upto 70% lower than retail lens prices. I also liked the fact that you could track orders online. In case you were wondering, yes! They do ship to the US (but not to Puerto Rico, Alaska, or Hawaii).
Of course any contact lens site won't be complete without the accessories and this site is no exception - they stock all short of contact lens accessories including the regular solutions and cleaners. I was quite unsure what "Computer Vision Aides" were and on checking found out that listed under this category were special glasses, which were designed to help reduce glare and block UV rays produced by monitors and fluorescent lighting. I really need those.
Coming to their website, I was interested in knowing more about them but they don't have an "about us" or "Company profile". I would strongly recommend them to put one up as soon as possible.
Research has shown that concern over online security and lack of trust are the major factors preventing consumers from shopping online. LensCatalogue.co.uk is a Verisign verified site and they should fully emphasize that by putting up the Verisign logo on their home page.
I also noticed that the title of the FAQ page is given as Privacy statement.
Apart from this, the site is quite easy to navigate and the design is easy on the eyes. One thing that will bring in customers are their prices - the lenses listed are upto 70% lower than retail lens prices. I also liked the fact that you could track orders online. In case you were wondering, yes! They do ship to the US (but not to Puerto Rico, Alaska, or Hawaii).
Tip Tail blogs about anything
Tip Tail is the blog of Cynthia, a blogger from Salt Lake City, Utah. She blog about almost anything and a lot about her dogs. She has four dogs - Chase, Levi, Angel and Lucy. She also has 2 cats - Littles and Phoebe. It's hard to find people who love both cats and dogs.
I was reading here latest post "Working from Home Rocks" and it is about her trip to the dentist.
Like millions of people around the World, I hate going to the dentist (sorry! Uncle Megh but I prefer to visit you at home too). The last time I went to a dentist was to have my wisdom tooth extracted and it hurt like hell. Read my old post here.
Yeah! I agree with you Cynthia, working from home rocks. Actually I have no choice.
I was reading here latest post "Working from Home Rocks" and it is about her trip to the dentist.
Like millions of people around the World, I hate going to the dentist (sorry! Uncle Megh but I prefer to visit you at home too). The last time I went to a dentist was to have my wisdom tooth extracted and it hurt like hell. Read my old post here.
Yeah! I agree with you Cynthia, working from home rocks. Actually I have no choice.
23 March 2007
Great lead management software
If you are in the market for a sales lead management software, I suggest that you take a look at the AIMpromote system.
In case you are wondering what I am on about, Lead Management is a term used to describe the methodologies and systems to manage customer prospects and inquiries, generally generated by a variety of marketing techniques (from Wikipedia). Some people refer to it as customer acquisition management. There is no point advertising or carrying out different marketing campaigns if it does not translate into new customers.
I noticed that there is a slight typo on the home page under the heading "Achieve Your Goals". Hope they correct it soon.
AIMpromote claims to have the most enterprise-level features in the industry. On the features and pricing page they have provide a comparison of the various features between AIMpromote and other leading competitors and I have to admit, it looks like AIMpromote wins hands down.
It might surprise you to learn that an average of 60% of all sales are wasted due to neglect. This increase to 80% due to lead neglect. One of the features in the software that will prevent this from happening is their innovative "Lead Attention Meter".
It was quite easy to understand how it works. All 'Open' leads have a Lead Attention Meter. They have different colour codings based on how much attention (or neglect) has been paid to the lead. The meter shows green for leads that have been recently addressed. Slight neglect is indicated by yellow. As more time goes, by the meter will turn to red. Neglected' leads will produce an alert. This is but one of the features of this software.
The software is quite flexible in the sense that it can be used in various industries, such as Mortgage and Automotive Lead Management, which are quite different.
Another thing I really liked is the fact that there are no setup fees and they will even integrate the system with your website, totally free of charge. This is the hidden price that other companies will add later in the final bill.
Right now the company is offering a 14 day free trial of the software. So why don't you sign up and give it a test run?
In case you are wondering what I am on about, Lead Management is a term used to describe the methodologies and systems to manage customer prospects and inquiries, generally generated by a variety of marketing techniques (from Wikipedia). Some people refer to it as customer acquisition management. There is no point advertising or carrying out different marketing campaigns if it does not translate into new customers.
I noticed that there is a slight typo on the home page under the heading "Achieve Your Goals". Hope they correct it soon.
AIMpromote claims to have the most enterprise-level features in the industry. On the features and pricing page they have provide a comparison of the various features between AIMpromote and other leading competitors and I have to admit, it looks like AIMpromote wins hands down.
It might surprise you to learn that an average of 60% of all sales are wasted due to neglect. This increase to 80% due to lead neglect. One of the features in the software that will prevent this from happening is their innovative "Lead Attention Meter".
It was quite easy to understand how it works. All 'Open' leads have a Lead Attention Meter. They have different colour codings based on how much attention (or neglect) has been paid to the lead. The meter shows green for leads that have been recently addressed. Slight neglect is indicated by yellow. As more time goes, by the meter will turn to red. Neglected' leads will produce an alert. This is but one of the features of this software.
The software is quite flexible in the sense that it can be used in various industries, such as Mortgage and Automotive Lead Management, which are quite different.
Another thing I really liked is the fact that there are no setup fees and they will even integrate the system with your website, totally free of charge. This is the hidden price that other companies will add later in the final bill.
Right now the company is offering a 14 day free trial of the software. So why don't you sign up and give it a test run?
Kelantanese Crazy Frog
It was bound to happen sooner or later. There is now a Kelantanese version of the annoying Crazy Frog.
It is sung in the Kelantanese dialect in the Dikir Barat style.
For non-Malaysians, Kelantan is a state on the east coast of Malaysia. It happens to be the only Malaysian state ruled by the opposition Islamic party PAS. It is also famous in history for being the only state ever ruled by a Queen in the peninsula - Siti Wan Kembang.
Now for the clip:
I will try to get someone to translate the words to English. Anyone wants to volunteer?
It is sung in the Kelantanese dialect in the Dikir Barat style.
For non-Malaysians, Kelantan is a state on the east coast of Malaysia. It happens to be the only Malaysian state ruled by the opposition Islamic party PAS. It is also famous in history for being the only state ever ruled by a Queen in the peninsula - Siti Wan Kembang.
Now for the clip:
I will try to get someone to translate the words to English. Anyone wants to volunteer?
Drug rehab centres
Have had a few members of my family fall prey into the jaws of drug addiction and alcoholism. And let me tell you, these are diseases as bad as cancer or other life threatening diseases, maybe worse because they can effect people around them in a very very bad way.
I have no research data to support it but I personally feel that people suffering from drug addiction and alcoholism who want to get better should go into a rehabilitation centre rather than getting treatment at home.
When we talk about drug rehabilitation centres in Malaysia, the first thing that comes to mind are jail like conditions where the patients are treated like prisoners.
I am not sure but that might not be the right way to treat any form of addiction. Forcing them to stop will only be a temporary situation. Once they get out, they will most likely get back into the habit again.
Instead of jailers, they should have qualified nursing and medical staff on premises includes members who have actually graduated from the very program. They would be able to relate and understand each and every person that joins their program.
I have no research data to support it but I personally feel that people suffering from drug addiction and alcoholism who want to get better should go into a rehabilitation centre rather than getting treatment at home.
When we talk about drug rehabilitation centres in Malaysia, the first thing that comes to mind are jail like conditions where the patients are treated like prisoners.
I am not sure but that might not be the right way to treat any form of addiction. Forcing them to stop will only be a temporary situation. Once they get out, they will most likely get back into the habit again.
Instead of jailers, they should have qualified nursing and medical staff on premises includes members who have actually graduated from the very program. They would be able to relate and understand each and every person that joins their program.
Introducing Ghetto Barbie
I would like to introduce my readers to Danyel aka Ghetto Barbie. The first thing I noticed, when I visited her blog was the big graffiti style logo. Certainly eye catching.
She has 3 themes that you can choose from. The default is the Easter layout but I found that the easiest to read text was the "Erin Go Brah" theme, which incidentally looked like the colors from the Irish or Indian flags.
This 24 year old stays with her boyfriend Mark, baby son Tegan, Mark,s father and (you won't believe it) 25 pets. Go to her blog to find out. I was not sure what a bearded dragon was and had to look it up on Wikipedia.
You sure meet lot of interesting people on the net.
She has 3 themes that you can choose from. The default is the Easter layout but I found that the easiest to read text was the "Erin Go Brah" theme, which incidentally looked like the colors from the Irish or Indian flags.
This 24 year old stays with her boyfriend Mark, baby son Tegan, Mark,s father and (you won't believe it) 25 pets. Go to her blog to find out. I was not sure what a bearded dragon was and had to look it up on Wikipedia.
You sure meet lot of interesting people on the net.
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