Q: How to block YouTube and Google Ads on your browser?

Answer: Ads can be annoying! It greatly affect your browsing experience and waste your time when trying to learn something on YouTube. You can follow this guide to install AdBlock chrome extension. How to install? Click this link Click " Add to Chrome " button Click on Add extension Wait until it is downloaded and installed in your Chrome browser. If you have any struggles or have any feedback(good or bad) to this FAQ or any others, please let us know as they are always welcome. This will also help the entire team to continue to improve and upgrade the quality of this support documents library. To learn more, visit DotComTruths.com Thank you! - The Dot Com Truths Support Team

Question 1

How to block YouTube and Google Ads on your browser?

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Answer: Ads can be annoying! It greatly affect your browsing experience and waste your time when trying to learn something on YouTube. You can follow this guide to install AdBlock chrome extension.

How to install?

Click this link
Click "Add to Chrome" button
Click on Add extension
Wait until it is downloaded and installed in your Chrome browser.

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Question 2

What is Social Media?

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What it teaches:

Using an analogy of a town going through a big change, this video explains the basic forces driving the growth, adoption and use of social media. It teaches:

Why social media is different from traditional media
What makes media social today
How fans play a role in deciding what should be findable and popular
The benefits of social media to individuals and organizations

Video Transcript:

I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz. Social Media may be the next big thing. What’s it all about?

Let’s take a visit to Scoopville, a town that’s famous for ice cream. For over 20 years, Big Ice Cream Company has been making high quality ice cream with a big factory in town. A few years back, the company did focus groups and found out that they could maximize profits by offering three flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry.

The residents of the town were content. They never thought it could be different. Then something happened in Scoopville – A new invention came to town. Suddenly, everyone could make their own ice cream for only a few dollars. This changed everything.

The Smiths decided to make pineapple ice cream. The Jones’ made ice cream with pecans. Soon, every kind of ice cream imaginable was being made by scoopville’s residents at very little cost.

Of course, some ice cream was more popular than others and that was okay. Sylvia’s pickle ice cream had a very small but loyal following. That was fine. She only needed enough income to buy ingredients for her next batch. Jarret’s red velvet ice cream became so famous, he created his own store. Over time, people started to think differently about ice cream.

It didn’t always come from a factory. It also came from friends and neighbors. It became something to share, something to bring people together, something to celebrate. Big Ice Cream company still made the best vanilla around, and to their surprise, demand even grew. But it was the unique, original and authentic flavors made by the residents, that brought people to Scoopville.

When they arrived, however, there seemed to be a problem. There were too many flavors. Visitors felt overwhelmed. They needed ways to find the new, the popular, the flavors that were interesting to them.

Franklin had an idea for his ice cream. Outside his house, he erected a board and invited his customers to share their thoughts on his ice cream. They could use words to describe it, stars to rate it, and leave messages for others. People loved it.

At a glance, visitors could tell what his ice cream was all about, and learn from people like them. Over time, each resident had their own board. Sylvia’s board showed that her pickle ice cream didn’t please everyone, but was very unique and interesting. Jarret’s board overflowed with positive reviews and ratings.

Soon, a few things became clear. First, their ice cream got better because they could learn directly from customers. Second, free customer reviews were more valuable than costly advertising. And third, the boards created a way for customers to find exactly what they wanted.

The combination of new technology and new ways to work with customers helped the residents feel like a unique community. So, this is social ice cream – by the people, for the people. It turns out that ice cream and social media have a lot in common.

Today, everyone has a chance to make their own flavors, thanks to free tools like blogs, podcasts, and video sharing. Plus, we now have new ways for real people to play a role in providing feedback, organization and promotion. Whether you’re a big established company, an individual with loyal fans, or simply someone with ideas and opinions, social media means new ways to create and communicate with people who care.

New tools are arriving in cities and towns around the world. When this change comes to your neighborhood, the choice is yours. What flavors will you make?

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Question 3

What is Agile Methodology?

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What it teaches:

Traditionally, software has been developed using a process called Waterfall Methodology. In recent years, a new way using Agile Methodology emerged and fundamentally changed how we think about software development and other projects. This video explains the basics of Agile Methodology. Using an analogy of two road-tripping teams, this video highlights how Agile Methodology offers the chance to reach better than expected outcomes. It teaches:

The two basic approaches to software projects: Agile and Waterfall
The role of continuous iteration and cycles of development
Why the final destination is not always known in Agile projects
How Agile projects can produce unexpected results

Video Transcript:

The dragons and the sharks are two teams who both love to develop software…and recently clients came to them independently with exactly the same needs. How they each complete these projects highlights an emerging way that software is created.

Each team sees software development as a road trip - like trying to get from the east coast to the west coast efficiently and with the best possible outcome for their clients. Right now, everyone involved expects Portland, Oregon to be the ideal place to land.

The dragons are planners. Here one group may research, test and plan every part of the trip and hand-off responsibility to other groups for putting those plans into action.

They make assumptions early in the process that defines the path forward.

The sharks, however, look at their journey a little differently. Portland looks good to them now, but they prefer to keep their options open and learn along the way.

While the dragons are still planning, the sharks get on the road as quickly as possible. Rather than handing off the driving to different teams, they take a mixed team with them throughout the trip.

They look at the trip as a series of sections or legs – and each leg informs the next. At every step, their team takes time to reflect on what they’ve learned and whether or not the route should change. This way, the next leg starts with lessons they learned from the last.

This repeated cycle means the Sharks may move more slowly than the dragons. It also means that the final destination, or what it will take to get there, isn’t always known ahead of time.

While the dragons stay focused on that address in Portland...the sharks reach the Rockies and discover that Portland may not be the best destination for their client’s goals.

Their tests and discussions show real potential in heading towards San Francisco instead. The closer they get to the coast, the more new information guides their way.

In this simple example, the sharks are using agile methodology – with frequent cycles of iteration. They understand that up-front planning is helpful, but the best outcomes come from learning from experience. They plan for change, respond to data and communicate clearly within a diverse team.

The dragons, on the other hand, use the traditional waterfall method, where upfront plans are followed throughout the project.

At the end of the trip, both the sharks and dragons reach the west coast successfully, but at different places.

Portland works for the dragons. But because their early assumptions were a little off, they nearly ran out of gas and didn’t prepare for the weather. By following the plan, client expectations were met.

But the sharks are celebrating in San Jose. Their software works and solves problems their clients didn’t know existed. They discovered a new destination that exceeded their client’s expectations.

While Waterfall methodology can be ideal for some types of projects, Agile Methodology gives software teams the chance to make their outcomes even better than expected.

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Question 4

What is Identity Theft?

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We all use names, account numbers and passwords to verify our identities to organizations, but these can be stolen by criminals and cause us financial ruin. The key to avoiding this problem is awareness and understanding ways to keep our identities safe. This video teaches:

Why our identity is so important in everyday life
What criminals do when they steal a person’s identity
Why sensitive documents are a risk and how to keep them safe
How criminals use phone calls, emails and fake websites to fool people
Why it’s important to review your bills and bank statements

Video Transcript:

Having an identity is just part of being human. Your name, birth date, relationships and more define who you are and help others identify you as a unique person.

The problem is that your identity isn’t very secure without attention. A criminal can easily steal it, pretend to be you and cause serious problems.

Think about it this way… Organizations like banks depend on each customer having a unique identity. They establish this with information like your name, social security number, address and birthdate.

Once your identity is established, it becomes easier to work with the bank, manage your finances, withdraw money, and apply for credit cards and loans. Online, you can use passwords and PINs to access your accounts and personal information.

If a criminal steals your identity, they can fool organizations and access the same resources you can. If this happens, they can change your contact info, billing address and login information so you lose access. Then, they can apply for credit cards and loans that put you in debt and ruin your credit, before you even know there’s a problem.

Identity theft can happen to anyone and it takes years to recover. The key to reducing this risk is awareness.

In order for a criminal to steal your identity they need your personal information like account numbers, passwords, medical records and social security numbers.

This information often appears on documents that criminals may be able to find when we’re careless. Always keep sensitive documents in a safe place and if possible, have a mailbox with a lock. Be careful what you put in the trash and shred any documents that may be a risk.

Your computers and devices can also be risks. Use strong passwords and PINs, and a password manager to help make it easy.

Criminals may also contact you directly, posing as an organization, and fool you into handing over the personal information they need. Remember, organizations like your tax office and banks will NOT call you to ask for personal or account information. Be aware and never give out passwords, PINs or social security numbers over the phone.

The same is true with email and websites, where criminals are very good at appearing official. If an email looks suspicious or asks for your account information, don’t click any links. Just delete it.

Protecting yourself also means paying close attention to bank statements and bills. If something looks out of place, contact the organization immediately.

Above all, remember that your identity is a target for criminals. Don’t make it easy for them and you’ll be able to avoid years of problems.

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Question 5

What is Credit Card Responsibility?

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This video tells the stories of Lucia and Marlon, who demonstrate valuable lessons in using credit cards. One learns to save money by paying off their balance every month while the other encounters the hard lessons of being delinquent on payments. It teaches:

Why credit cards exist
How interest works in credit card accounts
How to use credit cards responsibly and avoid paying interest
What happens when payments aren’t made
How a poor credit rating can impact options in the future

Video Transcript:

The problem with money, for most people, is that it's not always in-hand when we need it.

Thankfully, we can borrow. Banks give us a loan and we pay them back later, usually with a little extra money called interest. Interest is like a fee for borrowing money.

But it doesn’t always make sense to ask the bank to borrow money for everyday purchases, and carrying a lot of cash can be a pain. It would be easier if we could borrow money from the bank as we need it over a month, then pay it back later, all at once.

That’s what credit cards let us do. The bank gives us an easy way to pay today, and keep track of it, then pay them back later. Let’s look at how this works.

Meet Lucia. Her friend recently recommended getting a credit card. After thinking it over, she applied for one and soon a card arrived in the mail.

In reading the paperwork, she noticed a few big points about this credit card. First, her credit card has a limit of $500. It stops working when she spends that amount.

Second, her credit card comes with an interest rate, which is a percentage of the amount she spends. This interest is just like the fees her bank charges for loaning money, but it’s often more expensive, and this interest is optional. Here’s why:

She has a choice, if she only buys what she can afford and completely pays off her credit card each month, she can completely avoid paying interest. But, if she pays anything less, she has to pay interest on what she still owes. And over time, interest can build up quickly and make those purchases more expensive.

Because she's smart, her goal is to avoid interest and pay off her credit card, in full, every month. Yaaay!

But her friend Marlon wasn't so smart. He spent the limit on his credit card and didn’t even bother paying the minimum monthly payment. The interest and fees stacked up until he owed twice the amount he originally spent.

Frustrated, he gave up trying to manage it. This led the credit card company to report his debt which prevented him from getting other credit cards, borrowing money or using credit for years into the future.

Credit cards can be useful and convenient, but that doesn’t matter if they’re not managed responsibly. Buy only what you can afford, pay it off each month and you’ll have more money and better opportunities in the future.

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Question 6

Why does an Emergency Kit matter?

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We live in an unpredictable world. Events may occur that require a family to need emergency supplies for up to 72 hours. This video explains what to include in an Emergency Kit.

What to expect in an emergency
Why a kit is needed in an emergency
What goes into a kit
Reminders for lesser-known items

Video Transcript:

We live in a world that’s unpredictable. Without warning, we may have to make quick decisions that impact the health and safety of our loved ones. It’s easy to assume that we’ll be able to gather what we need when something unexpected happens. But few of us really know what will make the difference.

Imagine that your neighborhood begins to flood in the middle of the night. You may have to leave your home quickly, or wait until local authorities can provide help. In any situation, you want to be able to take care or your family for least 72 hours. Having a well-stocked, portable, and easy-to-find emergency kit will help make sure that you have the basic supplies to keep you and your family safe, no matter where you are.

Let’s talk about what goes into that kit. In an emergency, the basic services we use everyday make not work. For example, your water, electricity, gas and telephone service may not work, and it may be impossible to access cash from a bank. When these services are not available, an emergency kit can provide the basics.

For example, we all need water. The rule of thumb is two liters per person per day for 72 hours or 3 days. It’s a good idea to use small bottles that can be carried easily. Of course, we also need food. Because yoru kit needs to be ready at all times, use food that won’t spoil like canned goods, energy bars or dried food that can be stored longer. If needed, baby formula and pet food may be a good idea. And remember a multi-purpose tool that can open those cans.

So now your kit has a good start, food and water. What else? Well, it’s dark and there’s no electricity. A flashlight and radio will be handy to see where you’re going and help you stay informed. They both need power so pack extra batteries, or even better, buy the type that can be powered manually with a crank. Of course, an emergency kit wouldn’t be complete without a first aid kit with the basics like bandages, antiseptic and pain relievers.

With these items, food and water, flashlight and radio, and a first aid kit, we’ve covered the basics, but there are some items that may not be so obvious.

For example, it may be very difficult to get prescription medications in an emergency, or even long afterward. Including a couple of weeks worth of medication in the kit will help. Sanitary products like toilet paper and feminine supplies are a good idea too.

As we mentioned it may be difficult tohttps://eranbucai.com/ get cash from banks, so include small bills and change as cash registers may not work.

Lastly, keeping important documents like copies of birth certificates, wills, passports and insurance policies in your kit can make it easier to stay organized in an emergency. Other documents to include are copies of your emergency plans, maps and contact information for friends and family.

We all hope that emergencies don’t occur and your kit goes unused, but that’s no reason to delay. It’s your responsibility to start gathering supplies and thinking about what your family will need for at least 72 hours in an emergency.

Having an emergency kit is an easy way to have more peace of mind in an unpredictable world.

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Question 7

What is an SSL certificate?

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Have you ever noticed that some web addresses begin with “http” and others start with “https?” The difference is that “https” means the site has SSL security.

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It’s technology that keeps sensitive information, like credit cards, social security numbers, user names and passwords out of the hands of cyber crooks.

Here is a short video from GoDaddy explaining what SSL means in greater detail.

Important note: While I greatly appreciate GoDaddy's wonderful explainer video, I do not recommend buying services from GoDaddy. Instead, I recommend SiteGround.

Here is a transcript of the video:

*Security is a big deal to everyone doing business on the web. Learn how to keep your customers and your business safe with an SSL certificate.

Have you ever noticed that some web addresses begin with “http” and others start with “https?” The difference is that “https” means the site has SSL security.

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It’s technology that keeps sensitive information, like credit cards, social security numbers, user names and passwords out of the hands of cyber crooks.

How? By encrypting - or scrambling - data while it passes between websites and web servers, keeping it from being intercepted. Once it reaches the intended recipient it is un-encrypted.

Thinking you don’t need SSL because you don’t sell stuff online? Think again. Your SSL certificate tells visitors you are the legitimate and verified owner of your site. Showing that you’re serious about security is a great way to earn trust.

To add SSL to your website, you simply install an SSL certificate. When your site has SSL from GoDaddy, a padlock icon as well as “https” appears in your customers’ browser bar to show that information they send to, or receive from, your site is safe from hackers.

You can also add an SSL site seal to your pages, to make it even more obvious to visitors that you’ve got their back.

And, bonus! An SSL certificate can boost your rankings in search results. Google and other search engines reward secure websites to encourage all website owners to get on board.

No business is too small or too new to protect its online customers and business reputation with an SSL certificate.

Question 8

What is affiliate marketing?

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Affiliate marketing can help individuals earn a living by promoting products and services they love online. But how the system works is complicated and comes with important best practices. It teaches:

Why affiliate marketing is like word-of-mouth marketing
How affiliate programs provide links and graphics to affiliates
How affiliate links and graphics are used in promotions
How revenue is shared when a website visitor buys from an affiliate link
Why it is important to disclose affiliate program participation

Video Transcript:

Companies always need ways to reach new customers. Some may buy expensive TV commercials, pay to have ads on websites or even hire someone to dance at intersections.

But many companies know that nothing beats a friend telling another friend about a product they love.

It’s this kind of person-to-person connection that helped a new marketing idea become popular. It’s called affiliate marketing.

Meet Shauna, who has a popular blog about books. Among her friends and fans, she is known for great book advice and has started looking for a way to earn money for all the time she spends on the site.

Recently she learned that her favorite online bookseller offers an affiliate program. By becoming an affiliate, she could earn money by promoting books on her site. Here’s how it works.

Once Shauna joins the program, she gets special links, or even graphics, to use whenever she writes about books online. These links are unique to her as an affiliate. If one of her readers buys the book using the affiliate link, Shauna earns a percentage of the purchase price.

Over time, these small payments can add up and she can earn money by simply writing about and linking-to her favorite books.

Before using affiliate links, she did research and learned about best practices. Her fans love her website because she’s honest and authentic. They trust her advice. Because she earns money from their purchases, she has the responsibility to be clear about her participation in the program. This could mean adding a disclosure to her site or labeling affiliate links differently. Her fans don’t mind - they just want to know.

Affiliate programs are popular because they give businesses a way to reach potential customers, through people like Shauna. And when an affiliate helps someone discover something new, they can earn a little money that helps support their passion.

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Eran lives off passive income thanks to affiliate marketing, his membership and freelance business where helps course creators and membership site owners with their software and technology challenges through 1:1 done-with-you services and information products.

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Question 9

What is Evaluating Information Online?

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This video walks through the basics of evaluating a website to find quality information. It encourages viewers to evaluate websites in the way an editor would review an article. By thinking like an editor, we can be our own gatekeeper and learn to find the most trustworthy information. It teaches:

Why editors matter in helping books and newspapers ensure quality information
How the Web has allowed most people to publish without an editor, creating inconsistency
Clues everyone could learn from editors that help them evaluate a website's trustworthiness
Consideration of bias and controversial subjects

Video Transcript:

Finding accurate and useful information on the Web can be frustrating. With so many websites, it’s difficult to know what is trustworthy and factual. To solve this problem, you need think like an editor. Let me explain.

Back before the Web, books, newspapers and journals were the main sources of information and like today, they were usually trustworthy. This is partly because these resources are expensive to produce. Publishers need special equipment and staff, and a way to ensure that they only print trustworthy information. If they print bad information, the business could fail.

This is the job of the editor, who acts as a gatekeeper. Editors ensure that everything that’s printed meets the organization’s standards.

Today, things have changed. Almost anyone with a computer and Internet connection can be a publisher, no printing press or editor required. For most websites there is no gatekeeper. This means that you, as a reader, now have to think like an editor and take an active role in deciding what websites you can trust. Here are some things to consider:

Editors and journalists often depend on existing facts and information in their work. When an article states something as a fact, like “The annual rate of inflation in 1980 was 13.58%” that information can be sourced from the U.S. government - and that source matters. If an article names high quality sources of facts along with the article, it’s a good sign.

And reputation is important to editors. They consider the reputation of the publisher and author, when the information was published, and more. As a reader, ask yourself: Do you recognize the website or author? Are they a known authority? Is the information current? These answers matter and can help you find the best information.

When a news event happens, editors look for eye witness accounts. If two people witness the same thing, it can often be considered a fact. The same is true for websites - if you can find the same information on multiple trustworthy websites, there is a better chance it’s accurate.

Editors also work toward fairness in covering controversial subjects like politics. A single subject can be viewed from multiple perspectives and they work hard to understand all sides before publishing. Smart readers do the same with websites, where conflicting opinions are common and often productive.

Consider the author’s goals and biases. Ask yourself: Are they selling something? Is he or she representing an organization or group?

Answering these kinds of questions are all part of being your own gatekeeper for the information you read. And once you start thinking like an editor, you’ll be better able to make your own projects the best they can be.

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Question 10

What is ClickFunnels?

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ClickFunnels is a sales funnel builder designed to help businesses automate their sale process from start to finish. It gives you the power to control every stage of the buying journey. This customer journey is called a sales funnel.

What is a sales funnel?

A Sales Funnel is simply a website that is designed to sell. Instead of the concept of a traditional website with "about me", "blog", things like that, a sales funnel is create with a standalone page called a "landing page" or opt-in page. That page basically offers you something of value in exchange your name / email / phone number.

The "something of value" is a free webinar, free training, free PDF or a "5 days building a brand challenge"

The rest of the steps of the funnel includes the automated emails you receive aonce you enter your email address, or the text reminders.

Or a sales page to buy something, and then another bupage to buy something else. All of that is a piece of what is called a "sales funnel"

ClickFunnels is simply a software that lets you as the marketer piece this entire process together.

With ClickFunnels, you can create regular websites, landing pages, opt-in pages, squeeze pages, membership sites, and webinars, among other things. And it makes it easy for anyone of any tech skill level to create sales funnels with a variety of pre-designed, highly customizable funnels available.

Often entrepreneurs and businesses use ClickFunnels to sell and promote products or services online. Others use it to supercharge their lead generation campaigns for their businesses.

Part of the reason ClickFunnels became so popular in this online marketing boom is that it offers an all-in-one marketing solution.

So, how does ClickFunnels work?

Say, you have a product or service to sell or promote. It could be a book, course, software, coaching consulting , webinar, or anything.

The first step is to create a landing page for that product or service. This landing page could be opt-in form to capture the email addresses of your prospects.

Once you have designed a good landing page, you need a sales page selling your product or service. It's important that you know the pain points of your prospects so it would become easier to position your product or service as a solution.

ClickFunnels offers two main pricing levels: $97/month for the ClickFunnels software, or $297/month for the Etison Suite, which includes ClickFunnels, Actionetics, and Backpack.

ClickFunnels comes with three pricing plans The lowest ClickFunnels pricing plan costs $97/month, the other and the most popular ClickFunnels pricing plan is called Platinum costing $297/month , and the most expensive pricing plan is ClickFunnels Collective which costs $1,497/month The main differences between the plans are the number of landing pages, custom domains, and other features allocated per month.

Here are a couple of videos that explain what is a sales funnel and what is ClickFunnels in relation to that.