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Please note that all info shared was found via an internet search or provided by the website. For example the site URL and name. I thought I’d share this email I had recently. Being that I’m a product tester and reviewer I’m no stranger to being contacted by influencer websites. I usually don’t sign up for these unless I think […]
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I don’t know about anyone else but lately, I’ve been reporting fake or fraudulent Instagram accounts a lot lately. This got me thinking. This is affecting everyone from content creators to big brands. No one wants to be scammed or worse yet have their account suspended. Many have even had content stolen to create a cloned profile. Some fake or
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A quick video post sharing a few gift ideas as well as links to blog posts that may help you find a great gift for the holiday season. Not all gifts have to be expensive. Gift guide links
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image source by Pixabay thumbnail image source pixabay intro: 0:00 Email scams: 0:48 Package delivery scams: 2:31 Marketing Scams:3:59 Other tips: 7:16 Scams are everywhere these days. I thought I’d point out a few red flags that may help you spot a scam. It doesn’t matter if it’s an email claiming to be PayPal or Amazon. You need to know
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thumbnail image source pixabay.com intro: 0:00 after filing a complaint: 1:41 FBI IC3 link www.ic3.gov Other tips: 3:01 Final thoughts: 5:28 I thought I’d share a few other things you can do if you feel that a company may be a scam or is using images from other websites. This mainly pertains to marketing sites. As I mentioned in my
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thumbnail header source pixabay.com Just an FYI this is for information purposes only. I am not an expert in this but thought these resources should be shared. intro: 0:00 Filing a complaint contacting directly: 0:55 Online options: 1:21 State help: 2:05 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) 3:07 Federal Trade Commission (FTC): 5:27 Other Resources: 6:54 USA.gov , econsumer.gov and Consumer Financial
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header and thumbnail intro image source by Pixabay Update 8/31/2020: Since I created the video I had to remove the blog post. intro:0:00 what i dealt with:1:04 lawsuit types: 4:33 types listed: defamation, slander, liable, copyright or plagiarism resources: 5:50 Final thoughts: 7:21 intro image source pixabay.com I thought I’d give you guys some info on an experience I had
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intro: 0:00 betabound: 2:41 Other suggestions: 4:03 Product reviewing and testing may go hand in hand at times. Yet there are some ways you may be able to test products without having to write reviews. Again I’m not an expert but here are a few tips. You can join a beta testing group. I‘m a part of Beta Bound https://my.betabound.com/r/?b5783838f…
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A quick video clarifying info about my channel. I had someone recently contact me via social media asking about an app I shared last year. They didn’t seem to understand how the process worked. Since I am based in the USA I share items from here. I don’t always know what items are sold outside of the United States. If
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Intro: 00:00 Flatlay backgrounds intro: 2:30 Cloth: 2:52 Craft paper: 4:23 cutting mats: 5:54 shelf paper: 7:26 Hanging backgrounds intro: 8:24 curtain: 9:33 sheet: 10:02 Final thoughts: 11:09 I thought I’d finish off this week’s theme by talking about backgrounds for photos or videos. Backgrounds are something that can help or possibly hinder a photo or video. You can use
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image source by Pixabay thumbnail image source Pixabay.com This isn’t a new topic I’ve shared about this before but I thought I’d give you all some tips. I know once people begin to review products they may have emails from sellers. The thing is you don’t always have to agree to reviews. You can kindly decline and only opt for
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Thumbnail image source pixabay.com I thought I’d share a few more websites that have products for reviewing and testing. These sites may be by selection only. What that means is you may be asked to take a survey or fill out a questionnaire. As I mentioned in last week’s video you will need to read all of the info before
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image source by Pixabay I thought for the month of July I’d have a series of videos sharing about product testing and reviewing. I’ve shared about this in the past but this time I thought I’d break down a few sites i l.Nike along with other key info that may help those who are interested in learning more. This video
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image source by Pixabay intro image source pixabay I recently had a very interesting conversation via Instagram with an Amazon product promoter. This goes along the lines of what some tactics sellers use to try to have you work with them. As a product reviewer, it is always interesting to me to see the lengths some people go to in
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thumbnail image source Pixabay.com I recently looked into online dating. I found some very interesting info to say the least. I opted to read more about free or low-cost dating sites. To be honest I don’t think I’ll use them but I enjoyed reading all the info I found. You can read my blog post below to see what i
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YouTube Creators Studio has made some updates again. i thought I’d share a few with you. I like the overall user interface. There have been a few new features that have been added such as auto-replies. Just like with Gmail (if you’re familiar with that mail service) you can click a button and you can have a simple Thanks or
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thumbnail image source Pixabay I thought I’d share that May is Mental Health Awareness month. With all of the recent issues, many people have been facing some may have been stressing. So I thought I’d share a few tips about Mental Health awareness month. If you are struggling and feel that you need someone to talk to you can also
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thumbnail image source pixabay.com I thought since I’d been talking about scams this month I’d end on the same topic. there are so many scams going around that I have trouble keeping up. But I thought I’d share two that I’ve come across. It appears that now sending an email address and requesting you send an email is another way
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thumbnail image source pixabay.com this post sort of goes hand and hand with last week’s vlog post. There seems to be a rise in YouTube phishing emails or possible hacking issues happening. I found out about his via The Creators Insiders video post on March 5th, 2020. You can see that video by visiting the link below. They explain some
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I thought I’d bring up the topic of mental health again this year. I know it can be something that none of us like to talk about. But it can be helpful to share info with others.
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intro image source pixabay.com I’ve noticed lately that it doesn’t matter what social platform you use there is always someone who has to find a reason to be right. It doesn’t matter, To be honest, I’ve noticed it more via Facebook groups. It seems like grown adults lose their minds when it comes to discussion groups. Feel free to share
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thumbnail source pixabay I’ve noticed a rise in people leaving comments for either themselves or for a brand they are associated with. Some social media platforms have a spam feature that will allow you to block certain comments. YouTube is a good example of this. How do you handle these types of comments? Feel free to share your thoughts in
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I thought I’d share a few ways you may find free samples. Every site is different but always do your homework before claiming a sample. There are various Facebook groups and websites you can sign up for. Remember that not every website or Facebook group that shares samples is the one who sends them out. Since the video is a
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So this isn’t a new topic but since it’s Valentine’s Day week i figured this topic was a good vlog post. I’ve noticed that random messaging via social media apps is happening again. I like how random people think that by telling you they love you sight unseen you will fall for them.
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opening title image source https://pixabay.com/ I’ve been reviewing products for a number of years now and have come across a few tactic sellers use to try to get you to review a product for them. Some claim that a product is free if they pay you back. Others expect you to say yes if you can try to cheat the
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I thought i’d wish everyone a Happy New Year along with giving you an update on how I’ve been. I hope to get back to regular posting soon. Thanks to everyone who’s been commenting and subscribing. Don’t forget to follow me on social media and my blog as well.
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So if some of you haven’t heard Youtube is going to be/has been making some changes to policies of videos lately. I thought I’d share my opinion on the topics and give you all some info too. I’m not an expert on this so I’m just sharing what I’ve heard and how I’ve interpreted the info. Videos that may interest
Thumbnail intro image source pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/heart-love… I thought I’d share this interesting message with all of you. It was sent to me via a direct message to my Twitter account. I thought it was funny. Yet this is something that people should be aware of. You should also be cautious when and if you reply to these messages as well.
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opening thumbnail source https://www.pexels.com/photo/bank-blu… I thought I’d give you all a quick update on this post. If you didn’t see the original you can visit the link below. https://youtu.be/WcLltSGo7bM Well while I was waiting for my video to be created I did have an update from a rep at Netspend. She called me thanks to the complaint i filed via
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Intro thumbnail source Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/bank-blu… UPDATE: while my video was rendering I had a phone call from Netspend. They were calling to resolve my issue. I voiced my opinion and worry about possible ID theft. The rep reassured me that my concerns were noted. She also let me know that I would be removed from their mailing list. I will
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intro thumbnail source https://pixabay.com/ I recently had a chat with a friend that unnerved me. She mentioned that she was worried about her partner. He had seemed out of sorts. I guess he had even confessed to her that he had thoughts of harming himself. That was what got me. So the next time I chatted with her I suggested
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Thumbnail and Intro image source PIxabay https://pixabay.com/ I had an interesting chat with a friend of mine recently that got me thinking about relationships. This also led to a deeper chat about how some view relationships in different ways. What I mean by that is that one partner may feel that housework has to be done by whoever is home.
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I thought since I mentioned Viewpoints in the previous video I’d give you all some more information about it. Viewpoints and its Parent company Power Reviews connect brands with consumers. Viewpoints has a variety of products you can apply for. If selected you are sent a sample and try it out. Then you submit your review. http://www.viewpoints.com/ Power Reviews (Viewpoints
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thumbnail image from pixabay I thought I’d talk about something that may be affecting many of us these days. Loneliness is not always a lifestyle choice at times it can happen at any stage of life. I felt that this vlog would help start a larger discussion about the topic. Feel free to express your thoughts in the comments below.
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Intro Thumbnail from pixabay I thought I’d keep up with last weeks them and share a bit about product review requests. They are always full of surprises. Many sellers are polite and ask for basic requests such as social shares or video posts along with a review of courses. Yes, I’ve also had unexpected products review requests as well. the
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I thought I’d do a follow up to last weeks product tester vlog video and add a bit more info. Brands can email you from various platforms if you have your info available. I thought I’d share a few insights on this. product tester vlog part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls1Kg…
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I just thought I’d share about the topic of direct ship items. I’ve been sent various products over the last years or so. Direct ship items are for me usually from Amazon sellers who either have a limited supply of items or would like a product review. Items can vary from seller to seller. I’ve been sent screen protectors to
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a post sharing my insight about product testing and reviewing. There are many names for what niche but it’s still pretty close to being the same thing. Product testing or reviewing can be hard work. yes, you are rewarded by sharing your thoughts or opinions on a product but it’s not always so fun. Feel free to share your thoughts
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thumbnail image from Pixababy https://pixabay.com/vectors/comments-…I have been having some funny and odd social media comments lately. I thought I’d share a few of them with you all. Many of these comments I think are autogenerated. Some have nothing to do with the content I share at all. They are praised for something as simple as sharing a photo i took
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intro image pexels.com https://www.pexels.com/photo/wrapped-… I recently was sent an email from a website inviting me to sign up for their giveaway loop program. I never knew these types of sites existed. I also didn’t know that you are required to pay a set fee to join a giveaway loop. I thought I’d share this info and what I learned. I’d
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Makeup color match Fail vlog I think we’ve all had this happen no matter what brand of makeup you buy. I had to guess at the color matching because the product i was being sent had a list of shades. I guessed what my usual shade was Honey. Well as you can see in the video the honey shade was
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A vlog post sharing about mental health. I’ve noticed a number of content creators are having mental health issues lately. I thought I’d leave the topic open for discussion. feel free to share your thoughts on the topic.
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Silicone skin Bandeau Fail Vlog Recently I tested out a Silicone skin Bandeau. It’s basically similar to a silicone stick on bra. This Bandeau is meant to support your cleavage when wearing certain tops or dresses. Well for me it was a major fail. I managed to get it on but It didn’t stay on for long. it was a
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My vlog post about a recent customer service issue I had with AT&T. The issue was resolved but i found that their lack of communication leaves much to be desired for many of us who are long term customers. Intro image was provided by pixabay.com
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A vlog post sharing my thoughts on this topic. I think we’ve all seen people have arguments via social media. It’s getting out of hand. I’ve even seen some of the widely publicized arguments between social media influencers end up on the news. It’s getting to be a bit silly if you ask me. Feel free to share your thoughts
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intro image provided by https://pixabay.com/vectors/comments-… Social media comments We all deal with comments via social sites and some can be puzzling. Others might be negative or even spam. This vlog post asks the question of How do you deal with social media comments? Most of the time I either do two things ignore them or reply to them. Sometimes I’m
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5-15-19 Update: I still haven’t had any updates on when this issue will be fixed. I also never had any replies back to the question I posted in the YouTube support forum. A vlog post sharing some of the issues I’ve noticed with YouTube Creator’s Studio Beta. I’ve noticed that some features have been lumped together in select sections such
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A vlog post sharing about contacting brands. I share some insight about contacting brands. You can reach out to brands yourself. But i suggest you be polite and word your email carefully. Just don’t ask for free products or samples. Ask if they work with select niche groups or bloggers or vloggers. However, you’d like to phrase it. All I
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A vlog post sharing about friendship. We all have friends we can depend on even if we may never meet them. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. You can read more about the topic of friendship via this blog post https://www.lifewithpal.com/… intro image source Pixabay https://pixabay.com/illustrations/ava…
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A vlog post sharing things I’ve noticed lately when dealing with free sample offers. What do you all think about the topic?
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A vlog post sharing some storage idea tips. Buying items for easy organization don’t have to break the bank. You can buy items from anywhere. From your local Dollar Tree to a well known big box store. I share some examples of storage ideas i love to use. Product links pencil caddy https://amzn.to/2FKuX6o Plastic baskets (similar product) https://amzn.to/2FK1TMjhttp://goto.target.com/c/480766/78775… .https://amzn.to/2UrzGTKhttps://amzn.to/2FJDnLg small
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intro image provided by Pexels https://www.pexels.com/ Gif used provided by Giphy https://media.giphy.com/media/HUkOv6B… A vlog post sharing about what happens when social media crashes. On March 13th, 2019 Facebook and Instagram had issues for a majority of the day. Many people couldn’t post or share content. This, in turn, made me realize how obsessed we are with social media to some
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intro: Image by geralt on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/illustrations/net… A quick vlog post sharing my thoughts on the Follow for a Follow social media trend that’s happening lately. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the topic in the comments below. Do you like F4F? Do you hate it?
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intro image provided by https://www.pexels.com/photo/apps-bus…https://www.pexels.com/search/social%… a vlog post sharing about a recent social media request i encountered. I’m all for helping people share their content or have new followers but please explain yourselves a bit. Just don’t leave a few word sentence with a link.
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A vlog post sharing my thoughts on being respectful to brands. I’d love to hear what you guys think about this topic.
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A vlog post discussing the topic of saying Thank You. I’d come across a few posts via social media that got me thinking about this topic. Feel free to share your thoughts
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A quick vlog post sharing my thoughts on Valentine’s day. I’d love to hear what you all think about the topic as well.
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a vlog chatting about internet ads that I’ve come across or that have been shared with me. I’ve been seeing a big upswing in dating site ads lately.
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A vlog post sharing about the latest version of social media messages.
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A vlog post sharing an interesting thing I’ve noticed lately via social media. I don’t think we are reading posts fully what do you all think?
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I hadn’t vlogged in a while so I thought this topic was worth talking about. I’ve been bombarded lately by spam buy follower messages. I also add side note of other things as well. Let me know what you all think about this topic. Also if you’ve every purchased followers I’d love to chat with you about your experience.
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So I went to see the band Nine Inch Nails yesterday 12/12/18. I had an interesting experience and enjoyed the show overall but I did encounter a guy who was a jackass. Let me know what you think.
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Customer Service Reply (Vlog) After 8 months i recently was sent a reply to a question about missing parts for a product I have. Well, I finally was sent the missing parts. They arrived over the weekend. I had completely forgotten about the original request. My question to all of you is How long has it ever taken you to have
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After 8 months i recently was sent a reply to a question about missing parts for a product I have. Well, I finally was sent the missing parts. They arrived over the weekend. I had completely forgotten about the original request. My question to all of you is How long has it ever taken you to have a customer service
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