Monthly Archives: October 2005

On Saturday I had a little flutter on a few casino games via Victor Chandler. Then on Monday I got a phone call from their security team saying that they were doing a routine check to ensure that it actually was me who deposited money into my account and not a fraudulent transaction. Fine, I thought, good to see they have my interests at heart. I answered a total of 4 security questions such as password, mothers maiden name, age, … Continue reading →

I did a quick Google search during the ad break of X Factor last night for the “Sexiest Man In Jamaica” ringtone expecting to see dozens of ads from affiliates promoting the Mint Royale track that is played in the Nokia ad slot before and after the X Factor. Imagine my surprise to find none, not a one. Further searches show that this ringtone is only available as a Poly (and a bad one at that) and not a Real … Continue reading →

Got accused today day of brand name bidding on the PPC search engines for a trademark term. Bizarrely, the accuser was a huge global web portal that is pretty much a household name. Really, they should know better. Here’s how the phone call went: Me: Hello, UK OfferGlobal Web Giant: Hello, can you give me your email address as I have an email I want to send you because you are bidding on our trademarks on Google.Me: Good afternoon to … Continue reading →

OK so I haven’t used the Amazon Associates program for a good few months. But with Christmas round the corner I decided to log on and grab some links. First thing I noticed is that the interface had changed, “nice” I though, “now where be those text links?” So I’m given the choice of…”Product Links”, “Recommended Product Links”, “Banner Links”, “Search Box Links” and finally “Text Links!” Great I think, this should be nice and easy. How wrong I was! … Continue reading →

Finally finished the new version of UK Offer today. Still lots to do but at least it is live. What I’m listening to right now: Mastercuts – “Classic Soul Vol.1″