Domain Registry of Canada Solicitation or Scam?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Barry Wheeler

Domain Registry of Canada Online ScamBack several years ago I wrote a practice of the Domain Registry of Canada using a tactic known as domain slamming to obtain business.  This is where they arbitrarily use their position as a domain register, find the contact information of people who have registered domains and send them what looks like a very legitimate invoice.  While I feel this practice is highly unethical, what bothers me even more is that I’ve contacted this company about 25 times asking to be permanently removed from their mailing list.  Obviously it hasn’t worked because tonight, I received another solicitation from you guessed it – the Domain Registry of Canada.Continue Reading

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Village Music Starts Engaging the Corner Brook’s Music Scene

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Village Music has been around Corner Brook for quite some time, offering people on Newfoundland’s west coast some of the best selection of instruments, equipment and supplies.  As a fixture in the Corner Brook music scene, Village Music has always been a friend to local musicians, reaching out to both young and old as well experienced and inexperienced musicians for over 12 years.  As a long time “musician” (notice the small ‘m’), Village Music was one of the regular stops when I was looking for strings, accessories or a place to just stop by for a few minutes.  Service was always friendly and you were made to feel right at home.

Earlier this year the long time staple in western Newfoundland music scene changed owners.  The former owner, another fixture in the Corner Brook music scene, Lloyd Bartlett, was close to retirement and he said “the time was right” for him to move on.Continue Reading

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The Secret to Making Money Online

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Is there a secret to making money online?  Is it possible to get rich while making money online?  The answer to both of these questions is a resounding “yes”.  There is a secret to making money online and it is possible to get rich but it unlikely to happen for those who are looking for a way to get rich without working.

Regardless of what you are told, what you read, what you are promised by all those sites trying to show you how to make money online, the biggest secret they are not telling you is that it isn’t easy.  There is no easy way to make money online.  There is no quick way to get rich online.Continue Reading

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Why Traffic Exchanges Don’t Work

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Novice webmasters struggle to build traffic to their websites.  They are lured by scams and schemes promising them enormous amounts of targeted traffic.  One such traffic source that I’ve been seeing promoted more and more lately is traffic exchange services.

Let me put this in plain words – traffic exchange services don’t work.

Here’s why.Continue Reading

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The Best Setup for Internet Gaming

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

When it comes to gaming, there are certain things you can do to make it the best experience possible, like using convenient tools from alienware.ca. Enjoy your game in style with these ideas for beefing up your bachelor pad.

Have you ever had a friend critique your playing grounds? Have you ever had friends whose houses you wanted to stay at for hours just to play? You may have noticed that the way they set up their space added a lot to the fun factor involved in video games. And it’s not just about fun. It’s about the freedom to be who you want to be within the confines of the game. It’s about shared experiences and good times. Make it the best of times now.Continue Reading

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How to Start Your Own Blog

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Blogging has become a very popular hobby within the last 5 years. Websites such as blogspot.com and wordpress.org have provided free space on the Internet for people of all shapes and sizes to put their mind on the web. I want to help you get your blog running and looking good.

First you need a good computer–Dell, HP, and Macs all get the job done. If you’re looking for something that isn’t a laptop, take a look at some of the Dell PCs. They are usually your best bet for getting something good for a very affordable price.

Once you have a reliable computer, we can start surfing the web, and looking for a good spot to put your blog. Different options for blogging exist; it just depends on whether or not you want a free blog or a blog that gives you a little more for a few bucks.Continue Reading

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Using Social Media For Leisure and Personal Fulfillment

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Those who have visited my blog over the last several months have taken notice to the lack of activity, especially after I made the decision to get serious about blogging.

The lack of activity doesn’t mean I’m not writing on a daily basis or interacting with people on a daily basis.

The reverse is true.

I’ve been extremely busy with several projects, including some branding, social media and relationship building exercises for several consulting clients.  I have also been active doing some of my “Custom Blog For Free” installations and some freelance writing for several websites.Continue Reading

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Trust Relationships and Loyalty Programs – Did Air Miles Blow It?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Barry Wheeler

Are you a member of a loyalty program?

Chances are you are a member of multiple programs because many major companies want you to return to their outlet to collect points you can later redeem for products and services.  The whole idea behind loyalty programs was to build ongoing relationships with customers.

Is there any real benefit of being a member of a loyalty program?Continue Reading

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Increasing Profitability Using Relationship Marketing

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Relationship marketing shouldn’t be looked at as a new concept.  It’s been around for some time but with the advent of Web 2.0 and social media prevalence in society it has become more important.

Successful businesses, organizations and bloggers have one thing in common in today’s social world.  They have recognized the value of long term social relationships and focus on establishing an open dialogue with those in the relationship.  Recognizing the power presented by social media they have moved from the intrusive advertising and sales message to one that’s more collaborative and social.Continue Reading

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Social Media Marketing is Crucial for Business Success

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Barry Wheeler

Have you heard the whole internet has turned social?  Being successful online means connecting with clients and customers on social level?

Being social is the new reality of having a successful business.  Recognizing the importance of having a website talking about products and services is a small portion of having an online presence.  To be successful companies must have a presence on the new social landscape.

They must reach out to an engage their customers through social interaction and have an effective social marketing campaign.Continue Reading

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