Comments on: Flying the 9rule "secret decoder" leaflet

By: QuickSprout; successful branding & recognition tips

QuickSprout; successful branding & recognition tips — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:16:35 +0000

[...] Roughly 10 months ago, I was invited to the 9rules network (visit to find out more). Although I have been fortunate enough to meet contacts both within and outside the network, there is one particular individual whom I have learned a considerable amount of wisdom from through well-written articles and personal chats. Neil Patel – recognized for his consulting work through ACS, blog articles at Pronet Advertising, and traffic analysis with Crazy Egg – knows a thing or two (sarcasm) about marketing and "branding". If you’ve ever wondered how Neil manages to drive traffic, you can find his secrets, tips, and tricks on his latest blog venture – QuickSprout. If you think about all the people that have high paying jobs, youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll notice that some are talented and some are not. Regardless of how good they are, they are all perceived as Ã¢â‚¬Å“rock starsÃ¢â‚¬Â and sometimes looked up to like celebrities. […] If you donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t think good things can happen to you, just look at me. About 6 months ago, no one in the online marketing industry knew about me yet in the last few months I have been covered in multiple trade publications such as the Wall Street Journal. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve also had job offers of six figures that would have let me finish college and work from home. A six figure income isnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t enough to retire on by any stretch but at 21 years old these arenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t bad offers at all. [...]

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 03:17:50 +0000

Not bad, had the root canal (partially frozen only – don’t ask… but ouch!) a couple of weeks ago. Now I have an appointment on the 27th the get temporary crowns put in. I can’t wait to get my smile back. Other than that, everything is healed up pretty good actually. Gonna have some lingering after effects for some time to come, but it could have been worse.

By: AsceticMonk

AsceticMonk — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:07:27 +0000

Hi Derek, congratulation! That’s huge but somewhat expected. I knew with the content of this site, you are going to make it for sure.

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:55:21 +0000

It’s been awhile Jay. How’s the mouth healing up?

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:49:36 +0000

Hey Derek, Congrats bud! I’m a touch late, but what the hay!? I’ve fallen off the blogosphere for a while and now getting back on track slowly.

You deserve this badge dude. Wear it well.

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:48:49 +0000

Koray, your hand holding lesson on recreating the blog sign worked. Although, I have a tough time keeping my ring finger in place against my middle finger.

By: Koray

Koray — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:36:06 +0000

Roll your index finder into your thumb. Thumb pointed up towards the sky.

Point your middle finger up as well.

Your ring finger should fold down, then push it towards the right and rest it on your middle finger so it doesn’t slip.

Then just make a ring out of your thumb and index finger with your left hand and let your middle finger fall below and make a hook.

Congrats by the way

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:52:50 +0000

That’s right Poldo, I finally found my nine. I made sure to update the footer link to reflect the update

By: Poldo

Poldo — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:34:20 +0000

Good job, Derek. You finally found your nine.

By: Anshul

Anshul — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:59:55 +0000

Congrats Derek. Am looking forward to what will the 9Rules inclusion bring to this blog apart from the already great posts.