Beware And Be Careful About This …

We have been getting an increasing number of requests to remove adverts in traveljunkies and we’re not alone. These are often emails with businesslike names claiming to be webmasters and using Gmail, AOL or similar general use email addresses.

The most frequently given reason is that Google are penalising companies that advertise referring to Google’s backlink policy and the effect on Search Engine Optimisation.

Whereas this my be a genuine concern for some businesses it isn’t the case for the majority who use respectable and responsible advertising.
If it were, advertising as we know it would soon disappear.

I’m writing this to alert you to the unscrupulous and possibly illegal actions perpetrated by businesses attempting to impact their competitors and by hackers and scammers being disruptive and destructive.

We recently received an email requesting the removal of a free advert for a backpackers in Australia. When we checked with the company they had not sent the email.

At traveljunkies we have been promoting small businesses with free and paid adverts for 12 years and we only accept requests from authorised representatives of genuine businesses, and we check the website of every request to ensure they are who they say they are.

Therefore we do not accept any request to remove an advert unless it comes directly from the company who placed it and only when sent from the company’s email address, or with the explicit approval of the company if the request comes from an agency or affiliate claiming to represent the company.

As we have no way of checking the validity of every request to delete an advert, I’m sure you will understand why we enforce this rule.

And if you place adverts on your website, free or paid, I recommend you do the same when you receive requests to remove them.

Cliff Chapman
traveljunkies

Are Facebook’s Days Numbered – Another Viewpoint

I’m 15 and All My Friends Use Facebook

Whew! 13 – 15. What a Time Warp for Teenagers

teens-using-facebook

Ruby Karp and I are not all that different. She’s a teenager, and I’m a teenager. So why should our opinions on teens and Facebook be so different? Quite simply, it’s empirical evidence: I’m 15, and all my friends use Facebook.

What do you think?

http://mashable.com/2013/08/13/teens-facebook-response/
Article by Adora Svitak

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Cliff Chapman
www.traveljunkies.com
Great travel deals around the world

Are Facebook’s Days Numbered?

“I’m 13 and None of My Friends Use Facebook”

Will Snapchat or something similar take over as the teens grow up?

teens-leaving-facebook

Teens leaving Facebook

“I’m a teen living in New York. All of my friends have social networks Instagram, Vine, Snapchat etc. but Facebook used to be all I could talk about when I was younger.”

“But now, at 13, I’ve been noticing something different. Facebook is losing teens lately and I think I know why …. ”

http://mashable.com/2013/08/11/teens-facebook/

What do you think?

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Cliff Chapman
www.traveljunkies.com
Great travel deals around the world

Is Social Media Right For Your Business?

As Jim Rohn would say – “Of Course”

Please share with your friends and colleagues

Many business owners, especially those who have had their  business for some time and are used to working in established and traditional ways, are asking the question … “ Is Social Media Right For My Business?”
Without a doubt, the answer is “Yes!”
And the reason is, that’s where your customers are heading, now and in the future.
Forget what you’re used to doing, what you’ve always done. Don’t think because you’ve got a website, that’s all you need. The rate of change is faster than ever.

read more …

Free Social Media Guidebooks

4 great new FREE social media guidebooks from Hubspot

(Please share with your friends and colleagues)

Hey, everyone – start the New Year right with these four great social media guides from HubSpot.
They are great and they’re FREE! I like free. You can download one or all of them, your choice.
And don’t forget to send this email out to your friends and colleagues who might be interested.

2013 Marketing Predictions
Think you have heard all the predictions so far for marketing in 2013?
Learn what industry experts believe 2013 will bring for marketers related to
SEO, social media, inbound marketing, and sales!
Get your copy now: http://ow.ly/gBY6d

21 Social Media Updates and Advancements to Inspire Your 2013 Strategy
2012 has been a year of change in social media. Integrate these updates into
your marketing strategy and see improvements in 2013! HubSpot put together
21 of the biggest updates and advancements that you should use to your advantage in 2013.
Get your copy now: http://ow.ly/gBXTU

10 Useless Things to Cut From Your Marketing in 2013
As the world of digital marketing changes rapidly, marketers are becoming
overwhelmed with new things that must be done right now!
To help transform you into a more efficient marketer, HubSpot created
an ebook to let you know what you can cut to simplify your marketing!
Get your copy now: http://ow.ly/gBY4u

17 SEO Myths to Leave Behind in 2013
SEO can be complicated, and is constantly changing.
Don’t waste a minute of your time on things that are not working.
Download HubSpot’s free ebook and learn what you can be cutting out of your marketing campaigns!
Get your copy now: http://ow.ly/gBY1f

10 Useless Things to Cut From Your Marketing in 2013
As the world of digital marketing changes rapidly, marketers are becoming
overwhelmed with new things that must be done right now! To help transform
you into a more efficient marketer, HubSpot created an ebook to let you know
what you can cut to simplify your marketing!
Get your copy now: http://ow.ly/gBY4u

Thanks to Mike Crossan – www.SocialMediopolis.com for sending me this email

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Cliff Chapman
www.traveljunkies.com
New places to go, good value accommodation, great activities and exciting things to do.
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Isn’t This Dead?

Everyone and his dog are asking us to LIKE their Facebook Page and they will LIKE us back.

What’s the point?

Is it just to grow numbers so they look good?

Don’t they realize unless they are actually contributing useful stuff we all know big numbers means they’ve just been exchanging LIKES or worse, buying them.

How many of them actually read what is posted or post something useful?

Surely Facebook Pages are there to inform, educate, learn, communicate and build relationships.

Or have I got it all wrong?

Cliff Chapman
traveljunkies

PS . . . And when will Google start penalizing list builders who contribute nothing?

How to Write a Perfect Blog Post .

Learn how to use psychology to get more traffic and sales with Social Triggers.

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Cliff Chapman
www.traveljunkies.com
New places to go, good value accommodation, great activities and exciting things to do.
Get a free listing in traveljunkies for your travel or activities business!

Social Media Has Overtaken Porn As #1 Activity On The Web.

Ever wondered if Social Media is essential for your business?
Then wonder no more.
Social Media has overtaken porn as the #1 activity on the web.

So how important is Social Media to your business?

Watch this 4 min video to find out  . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eUeL3n7fDs

Cliff Chapman
traveljunkies
New places to go, good value accommodation, great activities and exciting things to do.
Get a free listing in traveljunkies for your travel or activities business!