Author Archives: Barry Wheeler

About Barry Wheeler

Barry Wheeler is a blogger, novice SEO, geek and passionate Newfoundlander. Operating several successful websites and online communities, Barry has started exploring the social internet and its impact on all facets of society including personal life and business relationships. Find Barry on Twitter @barrywheeler and FaceBook or on his website Barry Wheeler - Blogging for Success.

Domain Registry of Canada Solicitation or Scam?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Barry Wheeler

Back 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. Barry WheelerBarry Wheeler is a blogger, novice SEO, geek and … 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 … 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. … 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, … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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