Today is link love day where I mention a few sites, like this relocatable homes web site we’ve just completed. QTHomes not only builds relocatable homes, but also a range of other products. Well worth a look if you’re in the market for a relocatable home.
Pool Fence Hire Site Makes A Splash
We’ve just completed a web site for a mate of mine who has a pool fence hire business here on the Gold Coast, Australia. The local laws say that when you dig a hole for a pool deeper than 1,000 mm then you have to have a fence around it. This is the case, of […]
The Funniest Copywriting Ever?? And How To Ensure You’ll Be Sleeping In The Spare Bedroom 101
I don’t want to turn this into the funniest blog ever…….but….. I’ve been writing a client’s web site. His business name is Abacus XXXXXX. I’m writing some sales copy and I’ve just written: “… contact our friendly team on xxxx xxx xxx and we’ll take great care of you – you can count on Abacus!” […]
I Have No Idea Why I’m Doing This
Tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 3.25 am my alarm clock will go off. I’ll stagger out of bed half asleep and put on my bike riding clothes. I’ll toss my bike onto the bike racks, wait for my brother to arrive at 3.45 am and do the same with his bike. Mel will then drive us […]
“…..As Stupid As George Bush.”
Whilst my telemarketer yesterday was just plain tedious, it’s nothing compared to the brilliant insult from this telemarketer when the poor guy on the other end (who has hearing problems) can’t understand the question. The telemarketer is from a business called Blue Print Web Marketing. Right now the guys at Blue Print Web Marketing are […]
Do You Ask This Question?
The person from the directory who annoyed me for 10 minutes has made me think of something we should all do when calling someone. on the phone. We should ask them 1 question right at the start. And that question is this: Have you got some time to talk, or should I call back at […]
Different Strokes For Different Folks
As I mentioned below, I’m currently running a few SitePoint contests for designs. I’m managing a couple of the contests and I’ve seen a few different strategies used by contestants: the entrant who sent me a private message saying he’ll design the web site for free if I choose his logo (it was an excellent […]
How To Get A Date With This Woman – Or Sell More Stuff
I do a few interviews around the place and have just been asked to do another. I know the guy who asked and he asked perfectly: “…….would you like to be interviewed on xxxxxxxxx sometime? It’ll be good for your ego, you’ll get free backlinks, and you’ll get extra fame!” See that? He’s asked me […]
Proof That Newspapers Just Don’t Get It
Want proof that newspapers simply don’t understand new media? Last week the Sydney Morning Herald ran a story stating that “Italian archaeologists believe they have found the cave where, according to legend, a wolf suckled Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of Rome.” Great story. But not news. That happened in January. And the Sydney […]
Robbie McEwen Wins Race & More Fans
Robbie McEwen is an Australian guy who is one of the world’s best (if not the best) cyclists – Robbie is an incredible sprinter and has won just about everything you dream of winning as a cyclist. He’s back home in Australia at the moment and has just raced (yesterday), and won, the Waeco Darren […]