http://community.mynams.com/ Got a question about how to do something? You can drop it here and members can help you get answers quickly... en Fri, 24 May 2013 11:17:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://community.mynams.com/images/misc/rss.png http://community.mynams.com/ http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2091&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 02:28:26 GMT How important is it to have a custom domain for URL shorteners (http://cust.om), as opposed to just using something like bit.ly? Is this a... How important is it to have a custom domain for URL shorteners (http://cust.om), as opposed to just using something like bit.ly?

Is this a subscription service, or do you set up your own self-hosted, like any other website? ]]> How to... ScottJSmith http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2091 http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2090&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:05 GMT I know that in the past, it was helpful for SEO and Link Building to be listed in web directories like DMOZ, Best of the Web, Yahoo Directory, etc.... I know that in the past, it was helpful for SEO and Link Building to be listed in web directories like DMOZ, Best of the Web, Yahoo Directory, etc. Do you know if there is still a benefit that justifies the cost?

I have noticed that some directories like BOTW and Yahoo charge $300 per year to have a site listed, which seems pretty steep. What are your thoughts? What works for you?

Thanks a bunch!

Michael ]]> How to... Michael Kellam http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2090 http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2085&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:17 GMT Squidoo has surfaced on my radar (again) yet I see very few current references to it. Since we're focusing this month on list building, is using Squidoo a good way to capture names? Or is it better for other purposes?

Virginia ]]> How to... Dentrovisi http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2085 http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2079&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 17:58:02 GMT If I end up partnering with someone who already has an established site, is there a way the section of my site devoted to their niche can... If I end up partnering with someone who already has an established site, is there a way the section of my site devoted to their niche can automatically import their articles, credit them, and possibly add my affiliate link for their program? ]]> How to... ScottJSmith http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2079 http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2078&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 16:11:42 GMT (Excuse if this is a double-post. Don't see the original online.)

The business (plan) is coming along nicely. I hope to launch soon. Although my wife and I will be the primary content providers, there are some areas of the website I hope to engage other subject matter experts. These will not be "guest contributors," but people with whom I hope to have a long-lasting business relationship with.

What is the best way to keep them involved and wanting to write quality content?

• A link to their website (if they have one)
• Allow them to place their own affiliate links in their articles
• Share commissions generated from their articles (how to track)
• Pay a per-article fee
• Pay a "retainer" with the requirement of a minimum number of articles per month
• Other

I hope to supplement most articles (for all contributors) with a video demonstration, which I will either produce myself, or outsource under my direction. Would it affect the compensation structure if their original content is supplemented with my produced videos? ]]> How to... ScottJSmith http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2078 http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2077&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:02 GMT I plan on offering an "incentive" to help build my list. The award will be a product whose price will change before I draw the winning name.

For the greatest opt-in response, should the drawing be held just before the price increase, or just after? ]]> How to... ScottJSmith http://community.mynams.com/showthread.php?t=2077