Question 1

How can you get traffic to your website?

Accepted Answer

Traffic means people. Real people, with problems that need solving. To succeed online, you don't need to "create" traffic. You simply need to find the pockets where your potential customers hang out and re-direct them to your website. The best place to learn how to do exactly that is by buying the book TRAFFIC SECRETS.

When you buy the book, there will be upsells. The only upsell I recommend you get is the invitation to add 3 more books (titled the "Secret Trilogy"). The combined cost is between $100-150 depending on where you are in the world. These books are the best investment for succeeding in your online business.

Forget about buying traffic, buying high ticket courses, hiring coaches. Just get those 3 books first and it will teach you what you need to know.

Additionally, while you are waiting for the Traffic Secrets book to arrive, there are additional training and bonuses you get access to as soon as you make the purchase. I explain about these in the video below.

Question 2

What are Online Discussion Forums?

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In the real world, we depend on discussions for learning and socializing. It’s how we relate to one another. The same thing happens on the Web, and thanks to discussion forums, we have a reliable way to organize and discover information in the form of discussions between people anywhere in the world.

The role of discussion forums on the Web
Why discussion forums matter
How discussion forums are organized
What is required for forum participation
How forums are managed and can become a community

Video Transcript:

We’ve all had discussions. One person asks a question or shares an idea and others respond. It’s a fundamental and useful form of communication. When the Internet came along, these discussions took on a new form.

Suddenly people with similar interests in Mexico, England and Hawaii for example, could discuss their ideas and learn from each other using computers.

These online discussions meant that the knowledge and expertise of individuals anywhere in the world could be shared quickly and easily.

Soon enough, websites started to appear that were specifically built for these discussions. They are called discussion forums.

At first, a forum may look complicated, but lurking under the surface is a smart system for making online discussions work.

Let’s consider a forum about cars. Most forums are organized much like the folders on your computer. At the top are the big buckets.

Within these folders are types of cars and within those are discussions about specific models.

This structure gives visitors a way to find the specific discussions that match their interests. Each individual discussion is called a topic or thread. Most topics follow a simple pattern.

Like any discussion, someone needs to get it started. The first post in the topic is often a question or observation. Others may then reply.

When responses come, they appear under the first post, usually with the oldest on top. This makes the discussion easy to follow.

Most forums can be read by the public, but to post, you have to create an account. This means picking a name and creating a profile that represents you. This is your identity in the forum.

Many people who use forums don’t post very often, and simply follow the topics. They are called lurkers.

But the best forums have dedicated members who have real relationships with one another. They post consistently, creating a productive and interesting community.

And like the real world, discussions can sometimes get out of control. That’s why many forums are moderated by a person or team. It’s their job to maintain and protect the forum.

And each forum has its own culture, customs and rules. Before diving in, observe and ask questions. Soon enough you could become part of the community.

Whatever your interest, forums can be an amazing resource because they bring people with specific interests together to learn, get help or share a passion.

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Question 3

What is Social Networking?

Accepted Answer

What it teaches:

Video Transcript:

Networks get things done. Whether it's sending a letter or lighting your home. Networks make it happen.

To get from Chicago to Santa Fe, we need to see the network of roads that will get us there. We see that Chicago is connected to St Louis, which is connected to Dallas, which is connected to Santa Fe.

Of course, people networks can help us with finding jobs, meeting new friends, and finding partners. You know how it works. Bob is your friend, he knows Sally, and Sally's friend Joe has a job for you. This is a network of people - a social network. Yaaay!

The problem with social networks in the real world is that most of the connections between people are hidden. Your network may have huge potential, but it's only as valuable as the people and connections that you can see. Boooo!

This problem is being solved by a type of web site called a social networking site. These websites help you see connections that are hidden in the real world.

Here's how it works. You sign up for a free account and fill out your profile. Then, you look for people you know.

When you find someone, you click a button that says, "Add as Friend". Once you do this, you and that person have a connection on the website that others can see. They are a member of your network, and you are a member of theirs.

What's really cool, is that you can see who your friends know, and who your friends' friends know. You're no longer a stranger, so you can contact them more easily.

This solves a real world problem because your network has hidden opportunities. Social networking sites make these connections between people visible.

Like a map for a highway, they can show you the people network that can help you get to your next destination, whether it's a job, a new partner, or a great place to live. Your network is suddenly more useful.

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Question 4

What are Web Search Strategies?

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This video introduces the best ways to use search engines to find information on the Web. It uses real-world examples that illustrate ways to reduce useless results and includes:

How search engines work
Picking the right key words
Using quotes and the minus sign
Combinations of strategies

Video Transcript:

The Web may seem like a vast ocean when it comes to finding something you need. Thankfully, search engines can help turn oceans of information into small pools that make finding information easier.

Before we dive in, let’s talk a bit about how search works on the Web. Search engines go out and try to account for every word on every webpage. All this information is then organized for easy reference.

When you search for a word, the search engine finds all the pages where the word appears, and displays them in the search results. Usually the pages that appear highest in the search results have lots of other web pages linking to them. Each link acts a vote to say, “This may be a good resource.”

The problem is that there are often too many results. You need a way to reduce the number of results so you can find what you need. Let’s look at how this works.

Say you’re looking for a specific kind of fish, and these represent all the websites on the Web. Searching for FISH doesn’t help much. There are way too many results. You need to be more specific.

Try to imagine the exact fish and describe it in the search box. You’ll see that each word you use gets you closer to what you need. You can do this for any website by imagining the website that has your answer. What’s the title of the page? What words appear on it? If you put those words in the search box, you’ll get closer to finding answers.

But to be a smart searcher, you should know some basic shortcuts. Let’s say you’re looking for words that appear together, like a phrase or a quote. An example is a search for information on sand sharks. If you search for it like this, the search engine looks for pages with SAND and SHARKS. To get better results, put quotes around the words like this. It limits the results to the exact phrase.

Here’s another shortcut. Words often have multiple meanings. Consider the word MULLET which is both a fish and a hairstyle. A search for MULLET may give you a number of results about the hairstyle, but fewer about the fish.

To remove the results about hair, place a hyphen or minus sign just before the word you want to exclude, which means “show me the pages about mullet, but take away results relating to hair.” By being specific, and using words and symbols that remove useless information, you can find exactly what you need, and keep the Web from swallowing you whole.

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Question 5

What is Mobile Safety and Security?

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We now depend on smartphones for access to our most sensitive information, so it’s more important than ever to keep them safe and secure. By learning a few simple practices, we can help protect them from being stolen, hacked or compromised by criminals. This video teaches:

Why keeping a smartphone safe and secure matters
How to use common security settings
How to prevent a phone from being stolen
How to prevent a phone from being hacked or infected with a virus
What you can do to keep your phone from being a target for criminals

Video Transcript:

Think about the information that really matters to you. These may be things like photos or videos of your family. It could mean files or contacts. Or credit card numbers or passwords you use for online banking. Today, all these things live on our smartphones and it’s pretty awesome.

The problem is that smartphones are small and easy to lose. They have different security than our computers and have risks that may not be as obvious. Let’s take a look at how we can keep them safe and secure.

Imagine you’re waiting for a bus and you pretend that criminals are near you and want the info on your phone. What can you do?

Well, the first thing is to make it very difficult to get into the phone. You can do that by using a unique passcode or something unique to you like a fingerprint or your face. Then, be sure to set your phone to lock automatically when you’re not using it. And the criminals may be watching. Enter the code so no one can see you do it.

And if you leave your phone unattended, even for a minute, it could be taken. When it’s not in your hand, put it in a safe place that hides it from view.

Next, remember that the criminals may be able to fool you into giving them access remotely. In public places, don’t connect to unsecured wifi because you may connect to a criminal’s computer instead. The same is true with messages that appear on your phone.

The criminals may send you texts, alerts or even phone calls that try to trick you into downloading a dangerous app or handing over information like passwords, credit card numbers and more. If it looks suspicious, ignore it and don’t click links you don’t recognize.

And you can be proactive. Is your phone’s software up to date? Using old software can leave doors open for the criminals to access your phone.

And remember that if your phone is taken or is infected with a virus, it may become unusable. By backing up your phone consistently, you can recover your data quickly.

Your choices also matter. Do you know the privacy policies of the apps and websites you use? Are you careful about what you share and how it may be used? Being safe with a device means understanding the risks and being careful about what you share.

For example, a photo you share may automatically include location information. To increase your privacy, you can choose to turn off location services completely, or on apps that don’t require it.

By taking a few actions and being aware, you be confident that your information is secure, backed-up and protected from criminals.

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Question 6

What is Bias Detection?

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Building on the example of sports fans, this video illustrates how bias is a common and sometimes productive part of how we communicate. It also shows how bias can cause problems when it’s hidden or not detected. This video teaches:

Why bias is a common and expected part of communicating
Why high quality information needs to be unbiased
What problems occur when bias is ignored
What to look for - common signs of bias in media

Video Transcript:

You probably know someone who is a big sports fan. Win or lose, their team is the best and they love to let others know.

In sports, we expect people to be biased for their own team. Their goal isn’t fairness and it’s obvious.

They wear their bias on their sleeve, or even their face on occasion. And just like people root for sports teams, they also root for ideas, laws, products, research, politicians and more.

People often write articles, make videos and do interviews that are biased. They are designed to promote their team’s side of the story. And that’s fine. Bias can rally a team and win debates for the greater good.

The problem is that bias is often hidden. What might appear to be neutral, fair information can be biased.

For example, to understand the current state of climate change you can’t depend on one team’s biased perspective. You need information that is neutral, fair and unbiased.

The same is true for important decisions in science, education, government and more. Unbiased information is essential.

The problem is that it can be hard to see whether the goal of an article, for instance, is to be fair, or to root for their team. The best you can do is learn to detect bias.

Imagine reading an article and asking yourself: Who is the author and what is their motivation? Do they earn money or benefit by promoting one idea over another? If so, the article may be biased.

Does the author provide only one way to think about a subject? Do they ignore key information or perspectives that don’t fit their own? If so, they may be biased.

Are sources cited in the article? Who or what are they and what role do they play? If the sources are biased, there may be misinformation and the article itself may be biased.

Does the article use insulting language or buzzwords? Does it use examples that appeal to only one side of a story? If so, the article may be biased.

It’s important to note that bias isn’t always bad, and can be helpful. The key is learning to recognize the author’s bias and evaluating the information with that bias in mind. This way, you can choose the best sources for your needs.

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Question 7

What is an EPP code?

Accepted Answer

It is a generated passcode required to transfer an Internet domain name between domain registrars.

Depending on your current host, you can access or request for this through the settings.

Note: As there are multiple web hosting companies, they'll have different ways so you may need to contact their respective support team to assist you on how to do it.

Here's a video you can watch to know more about this process:

Question 8

What is Phishing Scams?

Accepted Answer

This video is designed to increase awareness of phishing scams and help viewers recognize and avoid phishing emails when they see them. The video includes:

An example of how the scam typically works
How to recognize and report a phishing email
What to do when you receive a phishing email
What to do if you mistakenly divulge information

Video Transcript:

You've probably seen it. You receive an email from your bank or trusted company and it's asking you for information. It looks real, but it's designed to fool you into handing over important information. This is a scam called Phishing, and you need to avoid it.

Most of us have gotten used to doing business online. We buy and sell things. We have accounts with sensitive information. The risk of doing business online is low, as long as you deal directly with organizations you trust. Problems occur when criminals impersonate these organizations, and fool you into handing over sensitive information, like account numbers, passwords, and PIN numbers.

The key to avoiding this scam is awareness. Here's one example. You receive an email that looks like a trustworthy message from a bank. It asks you to click a link to verify information. You assume it's legit. So you click the link and log in to what appears to be your bank's website. At this point, the scam is complete.

They were able to fool you by impersonating the bank's website. There are a few keys to detecting phishing emails. They often try to scare you by saying "your account has been accessed" or "security has been compromised." They also insist that you click a link to verify information or fill out a form.

Do NOT click links or fill out forms in suspicious emails. The email may also have misspellings and call you something like "Valued Customer." The crooks don't know your name! Remember, phishing emails may use the exact same logos, phone numbers, and addresses that appear on your statements or bills.

Always be suspicious of an email that asks for your information. No exceptions! If you receive a phishing email, stay calm. There's no risk in receiving it. Just delete it. You can also safely report it by forwarding it to:

If an email does lead you to a suspicious website, remember to look at the web address. The address in your browser should look familiar. If you suspect that criminals have your information, immediately contact organizations where you have accounts.

To protect yourself in the long run, you might also consider anti-phishing software. Further, check your online accounts and credit reports regularly, and quickly report anything that is out of place.

Phishing scams are a growing threat on the Internet. By being aware of the scam, you can feel confident in working with companies online. Yaay!

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Question 9

What is the Benefit of Preparing an Emergency Plan?

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Emergencies happen when we least expect them and few understand the benefits of having a plan for how to react. This video uses three scenarios to introduce what should be in your emergency plan, including:

Why a plan is important
What to do if your family is separated in an emergency
What to do if you must evacuate or stay home
What to remember for those with special needs

Video Transcript:

By definition, emergencies happen when we don't expect them and often when families are not together. Suddenly, you need to think about your kids at school or elderly parents across town. If phones don't work or some neighborhoods aren't accessible, what will you do?

The best way to help ensure your family’s safety is to have an emergency plan. Having a plan and discussing it with loved ones will save time and make real situations less stressful.

To get started, let's look at one of three scenarios. In our first scenario, you and your family are separated. In an emergency, you'll need a simple way to contact and meet one another if going home isn't possible. Decide, in advance, on a safe place to meet like a community center, library or school.

The phone can help too. Long distance calls may work better than local ones, so select a couple of out-of-town contacts who can help your family communicate and find each other. Let them know about your plan and how they can help.

Of course, children are a big concern. If they're in school or day care, they will need to be picked-up. Know their emergency policies and if you can’t pick up the kids, designate someone who can. And talk to your kids about your Plan. Teach them basic personal information so they can identify themselves and who to call, like 9-1-1 to get help.

In our second scenario, you're together at home. In this case, listen to the radio or television for information from local authorities and follow their instructions. They may advise to turn utilities off or on so it’s important to know the location of your home’s water valve, electrical panel, gas valve and floor drain. Make sure everyone also knows the location of your family emergency kit and fire extinguisher.

In our third scenario, you have to evacuate. Everyone should know your home’s safe exits and best places to go. And remember your pets, who may not be allowed in shelters or hotels. Identify kennels or friends' homes where they can go in an emergency.

Elderly family members or those with special needs should also be a part of your plan. List the medications, supplies and info care-givers will need in an evacuation. If they live alone, ask a neighbor to help them evacuate.

Documents will also help. Make copies of birth certificates, passports, wills, and insurance info. These documents, along with photos of family members, should be kept at safe locations like your workplace.

Having a plan is also a part of being a responsible community member. Local authorities will react swiftly, but they can't reach everyone at once. Being prepared allows these responders to help those in urgent need first.

So, do your part! Learn about the emergencies that can happen where you live and plan for situations that are more likely to occur. Take 20 minutes today and prepare your emergency plan.

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Question 10

What is Peer Review?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to credible sources of information, peer reviewed articles set the standard. That’s because the peer review process is designed to make credibility a priority. This video explains the concept of peer review and how it applies to research and what we understand about the world. It teaches:

Why credible, trustworthy information is essential
Why articles published in peer reviewed journals are more trustworthy
How the peer review process works
How “peers” evaluate articles and ensure integrity
What makes peer reviewed articles different from other sources

Video Transcript:

Researching a topic can be difficult when we have to sift through a huge amount of information. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated when you don’t know what information to trust. 

A key skill in research is efficiently separating the trustworthy information from the biased or misleading information. One way to do this is to use articles from peer reviewed journals.

Think about it like this… On one side we have researchers working hard to understand or develop something new, like a drug. On the other side is the public who could benefit from new findings and discoveries. The researchers want their findings to be shared with the public and have a positive impact. To accomplish this, their work must be deemed trustworthy and credible. 

The problem is that some research is done poorly and could mislead or harm people. So, we need a way to ensure that the most credible research reaches the public.  This job is often accomplished by professional or peer reviewed journals that serve as gatekeepers for new research. These journals review and analyze the new information and will only publish findings they find trustworthy and up to their standards.

This process is called Peer Review and a journal’s reputation depends on it. Here’s how it works…  

Dimitri and Denise have conducted a study on soil quality that they believe will help farmers. With the study complete, they write an article explaining the study’s goals, methods, findings and recommendations, and submit the paper to the Journal of Soil Quality. 

The journal then assembles a panel of experts or “peers” who specializes in soil to read the article, without knowing who wrote it, and investigates the team’s information. It’s this panel of experts who decides if Dimitri and Denise’s article meets or exceeds the standards for publishing in the journal. The peer reviewers may accept the paper and recommend it for publishing, request changes before accepting it, or reject the paper completely. It’s this peer review process that helps ensure only credible information is published in the journal.

Dimitri and Denise’s article was accepted by the panel with minor revisions and published for future reference. Unlike blog posts, books or even newspaper articles, peer reviewed journals use a rigorous process designed to make trustworthiness and credibility the highest priority. 

When doing research, keep peer reviewed journals and articles in mind because they’ve done the hard work to establish what research can be trusted and their work can save you valuable time.

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