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Miscellaneous Ramblings – 2/28/2008

written by John Chow on February 28, 2008

How one lazy bum made $176,697.50

Affiliate Summit Coverage

The blogsphere is abuzz with Affiliate Summit coverage. The show maybe over but the memories will live on forever. Here are what others are saying about the summit.

The History of Text Link Ads

Every wonder how Text Link Ads got started? While many people know that TLA was founded by Patrick Gavin, most don’t know how he came up with the idea for the company. Well, Patrick has started his own blog and his first post explains the history of Text Link Ads. It’s a pretty cool story.

Las Vegas Car Wash

After the Affiliate Summit, we went through a very interesting car wash on our way back to the hotel.

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{ 44 comments }

Chris Jacobson February 29, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Nice video! You should have waited a few seconds under the water to get all the dirt off. :mrgreen:

dcr February 29, 2008 at 9:42 pm

Ms. Danielle must be popular. I think she was the most talked about in post comments around here and now she gets the top link. Coincidence? ;-)

rick February 29, 2008 at 9:54 pm

coincidence I think not! :lol:

Think Like An SOB February 29, 2008 at 10:14 pm

She has an extremely pleasing…personality and looks! Never did get that photo op with her and Mr. Gary. They were too busy playing cards…in their room.

MoneyNing March 1, 2008 at 8:39 am

Looks always wins at the end! No question about it :)

SEO Optimization March 1, 2008 at 10:27 am

In the short run the look wins indeed, but you’ll have to know how to keep it rolling.

MoneyNing March 1, 2008 at 11:13 am

Well, many times the looks can get people to commit, or get the person “in the door”. Once you are in, it doesn’t take nearly as much to maintain it.

Chris Jacobson March 1, 2008 at 7:29 am

I hear John is secretly dating her on the side. Shh!

MoneyNing March 1, 2008 at 8:40 am

I’m sure her wife appreciates these types of rumors :twisted:

Reed February 29, 2008 at 9:54 pm

hey, not just a free carwash, a free shower too.

Think Like An SOB February 29, 2008 at 10:15 pm

Thanks for the link love John. :)

Chetan February 29, 2008 at 10:31 pm

History of Text link ads was a good read :)
And let me send my car for a wash ;)

Azrael February 29, 2008 at 10:51 pm

I like msdanielle. I think that she’s beautiful! :oops:

Gary Lee March 1, 2008 at 12:58 am

she’s pretty smart too . . .

Mayank Rocks March 1, 2008 at 1:19 am

Really beautiful. :shock:

Mike Huang February 29, 2008 at 11:44 pm

It does look like something from the Bellagio haha :)

-Mike

ViralKing March 1, 2008 at 1:00 am

Price going up on ReviewMe hey? I plan on ordering one in a week or so.

MoneyNing March 1, 2008 at 8:41 am

The reviewme price of Johnchow is actually really good :) If I had a product to pitch I will definitely order one.

Mayank Rocks March 1, 2008 at 1:07 am

Thanks for sharing the history of TLA. I never knew that to be honest. :shock:

Reduceri March 1, 2008 at 1:54 am

These things are popular in Turkey.. not that large though.
Some of them look like oversized showers.

Syed Balkhi March 1, 2008 at 2:34 am

good ot know about the history of TLA

MoneyNing March 1, 2008 at 8:42 am

Yup it’s always great to hear these stories so you can learn from it!

Simon Lau March 1, 2008 at 5:10 am

Nice video, good thing you weren’t driving an open top car!

Start Blogging March 1, 2008 at 5:37 am

It’d be dumb to drive through any car wash with a car like that!

Start Blogging March 1, 2008 at 5:34 am

Read Gavin’s post, pretty interesting!

Affiliate Confession March 1, 2008 at 6:57 am

Looks like I’ll be spending a good part of the day just reading about Affiliate Summit. Thanks for all the links. I read part of Zac’s rebuttal to Calacanis. That guy is such an idiot! (and a rich one at that)

Creative Real Estate March 1, 2008 at 9:31 am

I agree – looks like a lot to read about the summit. Certainly looks like a great informative event to attend.

Mental March 1, 2008 at 9:34 am

The history of TLA was interesting but that “car wash” video was great.

Brewster March 1, 2008 at 12:16 pm

Cool video. Just wondering what video camera you used ?

Terry Tay March 1, 2008 at 2:57 pm

When you see the words “Ms.Danielle’s pictures” together I can only assume she has had the most visitors from this post.

It’s great everyone was able to rub elbows together, maybe make some new friends, learn some new ideas, have a great time and share the experience with all their blog visitors.

I’d still watch out for Andrew on a Segway though. :lol:

It was nice of you not to speed through the flooded streets and splash people like some evil drivers would do. :twisted:

~Terry

California Beach Vacations March 1, 2008 at 3:49 pm

Hey hey… I am from Las Vegas…. gotta love it. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… except in the Internet age when you can take a video on YouTube, and bring it back and upload it, and share it with everyone.

Krsto March 2, 2008 at 6:43 am

“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”
That’s my favourite quote man! :cool:

Money Management! March 1, 2008 at 3:50 pm

ASW looked like ya’ll had a fun and drunk time. LOL

DUI Insurance March 1, 2008 at 4:55 pm

That looked better than the Bellagio!

ms danielle March 1, 2008 at 5:37 pm

thanks for mentioning my post. andrew wee’s segway video was pretty good footage too. soundtrack and all :)

Krsto March 2, 2008 at 12:12 pm

Danielle you are my favourite blogger… :oops:

Terry Tay March 2, 2008 at 1:47 pm

John’s just sharing the love Ms. Danielle :wink:

I’m sure you share the love right back to John’s site with some links etc.

The internet is like a big community and everyone should treat eachother like neighbors. Except, I can’t really borrow a cup of sugar when I need it :razz:

That reminds me, I have to return the lawn mower to my neighbor I borrowed last summer.
~Terry

Krsto March 2, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Affiliate Confession March 1, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Just read Joel Comm’s response to Jason’s talk. Seems like Jason ticked off a lot of people with this one.

eMarketing Chat March 2, 2008 at 5:55 am

Hahaha that was funny… At least it was a free car wash!

natespost March 3, 2008 at 12:58 pm

I definately plan on being there next year!

Affiliate Confession March 3, 2008 at 4:58 pm

Gary Lee had a pretty good recap of ASW and I’m guessing John is the flat top guy in the foreground rockin’ with Blue Man.

Robert March 4, 2008 at 6:47 am

No, John is one of the Blue Men.

Chip March 13, 2008 at 1:44 am

Nice water show, man.