My story so far

Yankees338 · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Hey Fastlaners,

I wanted to give everyone an update on the major developments for my blog Lyved.

I’ve been trying to get a new design created and I have finally done so and just launched it a few hours ago. With this design, I’m taking Lyved from good to great!

I’m expanding into a few more topics and set the site up more like an online magazine.

If you are interested please have a look at the new design: Lyved And please let me know if you see any bugs or typos.

Thanks for all the help and encouragement from the beginning to today. I appreciate it very much.

-Andrew

Wow! Design looks great! Congrats on your success!

It's definitely inspirational and motivational for all of us! Should have added to your goals on your latest blog post, "Post My Fastlane Success Story!"

AndrewG · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Thanks Ryan! I hope to make my success story a sticky on here someday soon

Yankees338 · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Thanks Ryan! I hope to make my success story a sticky on here someday soon

Any time! Hopefully mine will join yours!

Two things I noticed:

1) When you click on any of the tabs on top, the "Older Entries" button is next to the title. I think it should be separate more -- perhaps on another line.

2) When you linked to the people you thanked, the links opened up in the same window. I don't know if all of the links do that, but you should probably get them to open up in separate windows/tabs so that you keep your page open to viewers for a longer period of time.

Just a general thing, too (hope you don't mind correcting grammar): When you have two thoughts that can stand on their own as complete sentences, they can only be separated by either a semicolon or a comma followed by a conjunction. I guess a dash (--) can work, too. Hope this doesn't sound condescending -- just trying to help.

Good luck! You've done a helluva job so far. Keep it up, Andrew!

P.S. I gave you rep+++ before. Well deserved! How's the revenue coming along on the site if you don't mind me asking? Anything substantial from the ads?

AndrewG · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Two things I noticed:

1) When you click on any of the tabs on top, the "Older Entries" button is next to the title. I think it should be separate more -- perhaps on another line.

Got it. I noticed that too but I couldn't figure it out first but now I got it.

2) When you linked to the people you thanked, the links opened up in the same window. I don't know if all of the links do that, but you should probably get them to open up in separate windows/tabs so that you keep your page open to viewers for a longer period of time.

That's no biggy. That post won't be that popular.

Just a general thing, too (hope you don't mind correcting grammar): When you have two thoughts that can stand on their own as complete sentences, they can only be separated by either a semicolon or a comma followed by a conjunction. I guess a dash (--) can work, too. Hope this doesn't sound condescending -- just trying to help.

No problem. It's constructive criticism. Was there something in specific you think I should change?

Good luck! You've done a helluva job so far. Keep it up, Andrew!

Thanks!!!

P.S. I gave you rep+++ before. Well deserved! How's the revenue coming along on the site if you don't mind me asking? Anything substantial from the ads?

Noting substantial yet, but it's sure paying for hosting and this new design.

Yankees338 · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by AndrewG

No problem. It's constructive criticism. Was there something in specific you think I should change?

I'll post a few:

I appreciate all the help you’ve given me, thanks to the four of you Lyved is ready for a big future.

I think that should be separated by a semicolon or a period.

But get ready for what’s next, it’s going to be very bright and exciting!

Same kinda thing.

Disclaimer: You might want to check with someone who's an English Major. The writing section was by far my worst on both my SAT and ACT.

Keep up the great work!

AndrewG · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:44 PM

Thanks. Edited them.

Also, I have a question for everyone. Is a favicon appearing in your browser? It is in IE for me but not FF.

-Thanks

AndrewG · Jul 26th, 2008, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Also, I have a question for everyone. Is a favicon appearing in your browser? It is in IE for me but not FF.

Never mind, it's all good.

AndrewG · Jul 28th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Update

Lyved hit the digg frontpage again:

Digg - 9 ways you can take advantage of this â€œterribleâ€ economy.

It's still exciting everytime.

I hope I'm not bragging. Put me in place if I am :P

-Andrew

terencechang · Jul 29th, 2008, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Update

Lyved hit the digg frontpage again:

Digg - 9 ways you can take advantage of this â€œterribleâ€ economy.

It's still exciting everytime.

I hope I'm not bragging. Put me in place if I am :P

-Andrew

I was not realized that you are the writer of Lyved! I have been reading it for sometimes.

Nice work! Great job!

AndrewG · Jul 29th, 2008, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by terencechang

I was not realized that you are the writer of Lyved! I have been reading it for sometimes.

Nice work! Great job!

You didn't know? :P Glad you like it!

-Andrew

marknels · Aug 17th, 2008, 08:54 AM

Your passion for being an entrepreneur will take you a long way. I'm sure you have heard this but most of the successful people fail at many things. They just learn and keep on going.

AndrewG · Aug 17th, 2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by marknels

Your passion for being an entrepreneur will take you a long way. I'm sure you have heard this but most of the successful people fail at many things. They just learn and keep on going.

Thanks! Yes, you have to fail to succeed.

-Andrew

servicefly · Oct 14th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Speed+ Andrew,

I love how you stumbled onto the surface of the best Web Marketing programs. Getting articles of good information is one of the critical steps to great Web Marketing. The revenue model might have been developed better before the marketing, but I see you were merely trying to help others through your articles. Bravo, man.

If you really want to start monetizing on your efforts, you might try to build a few websites selling products or services related to your blog theme and link to specially designed landing pages right from keywords in the articles. What ever you do I don't recommend selling straight from your blog. You might lose critical credibility.

Can't wait for the next update.

AndrewG · Oct 15th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by servicefly

Can't wait for the next update.

Thanks for reading this thread and replying! And thank you for checking out my site. I'll definitely consider your advice.

And yes please stay tuned for the next update. I might have something REALLY big to share. It will certainly take Lyved to the next level.

-Andrew

djs13 · Oct 23rd, 2008, 02:36 PM

Hey Andrew,

I just read this thread for the first time and it was excellent. I feel bad about the facebook app but it looks like you rebounded nicely.

I have a hosting account with 1&1 and it comes with blog templates but they don't look nearly as nice as yours. Your layout doesn't really come off as a blog and I like that. Would you recommend a host company that offers something similar?

I've been inspired by talking to servicefly and from reading your story that a blog is a great way to build a customer following before I launch my ultimate fastlane business in the music industry. Keep us updated!

AndrewG · Oct 24th, 2008, 10:53 PM

"I just read this thread for the first time and it was excellent. I feel bad about the facebook app but it looks like you rebounded nicely."

Don't feel bad! It was the best thing to ever happen to me.

"I have a hosting account with 1&1 and it comes with blog templates but they don't look nearly as nice as yours. Your layout doesn't really come off as a blog and I like that. Would you recommend a host company that offers something similar? "

I had a custom design created. It wasn't a default template from my hosting company, which is media temple.

Good luck with your blog!

Jul 24th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#122 (permalink)
AndrewG Level: (8) Acura Joined: Nov 2007 Locale: New Jersey Age: 20 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My story so far Thanks Ryan! I hope to make my success story a sticky on here someday soon __________________ “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein. Visit Lyved.com - learn about life and about living life!

Jul 24th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#126 (permalink)
AndrewG Level: (8) Acura Joined: Nov 2007 Locale: New Jersey Age: 20 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My story so far Thanks. Edited them. Also, I have a question for everyone. Is a favicon appearing in your browser? It is in IE for me but not FF. -Thanks __________________ “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein. Visit Lyved.com - learn about life and about living life!

Jul 28th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#128 (permalink)
AndrewG Level: (8) Acura Joined: Nov 2007 Locale: New Jersey Age: 20 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My story so far Update Lyved hit the digg frontpage again: Digg - 9 ways you can take advantage of this â€œterribleâ€ economy. It's still exciting everytime. I hope I'm not bragging. Put me in place if I am :P -Andrew __________________ “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein. Visit Lyved.com - learn about life and about living life!

Aug 17th, 2008, 08:54 AM	#131 (permalink)
marknels Level: (14) Hyundai Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: My story so far Your passion for being an entrepreneur will take you a long way. I'm sure you have heard this but most of the successful people fail at many things. They just learn and keep on going.

Oct 14th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#133 (permalink)
servicefly Level: (9) Cadillac Joined: Sep 2008 Locale: California (Southern) Age: 35 Posts: 157 Thanks: 12 Thanked 61 Times in 29 Posts	Re: My story so far Speed+ Andrew, I love how you stumbled onto the surface of the best Web Marketing programs. Getting articles of good information is one of the critical steps to great Web Marketing. The revenue model might have been developed better before the marketing, but I see you were merely trying to help others through your articles. Bravo, man. If you really want to start monetizing on your efforts, you might try to build a few websites selling products or services related to your blog theme and link to specially designed landing pages right from keywords in the articles. What ever you do I don't recommend selling straight from your blog. You might lose critical credibility. Can't wait for the next update. __________________ "To criticize is easy, to act on unpopular thought is Hard!"

Oct 23rd, 2008, 02:36 PM	#135 (permalink)
djs13 Level: (8) Acura Joined: Oct 2007 Locale: NY Age: 17 Posts: 225 Thanks: 19 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: My story so far Hey Andrew, I just read this thread for the first time and it was excellent. I feel bad about the facebook app but it looks like you rebounded nicely. I have a hosting account with 1&1 and it comes with blog templates but they don't look nearly as nice as yours. Your layout doesn't really come off as a blog and I like that. Would you recommend a host company that offers something similar? I've been inspired by talking to servicefly and from reading your story that a blog is a great way to build a customer following before I launch my ultimate fastlane business in the music industry. Keep us updated!

Oct 24th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#136 (permalink)
AndrewG Level: (8) Acura Joined: Nov 2007 Locale: New Jersey Age: 20 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My story so far "I just read this thread for the first time and it was excellent. I feel bad about the facebook app but it looks like you rebounded nicely." Don't feel bad! It was the best thing to ever happen to me. "I have a hosting account with 1&1 and it comes with blog templates but they don't look nearly as nice as yours. Your layout doesn't really come off as a blog and I like that. Would you recommend a host company that offers something similar? " I had a custom design created. It wasn't a default template from my hosting company, which is media temple. Good luck with your blog! __________________ “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein. Visit Lyved.com - learn about life and about living life!

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