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I'd like to have "Likes" on the main page of L.A. Made Easy accrue to my new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/L.A.madeeasy (a good way to build an audience without them leaving the L.A. Made Easy main page)
1. There is already a "Like" button (also heart icon) on the main page...i presume this "Like" is going to Guide Gecko's FB page? If not where is it going?
2. At the end of my description on the main page, I tried to paste in code to add a "Like"/FB icon linked to my new FB page, but it didn't take.
3. Suggestions?
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...because there is no link on our main page to download our book. Next to the title, there should be a link that says "Download Here". I suggest it should also be at the end of the description as well. And that link will take them directly to where the icon is on the Apps & eBooks page.
Some have told me they didn't know where to go to download the book, when on the main page.
The Apps & eBooks is perceived as a general tab (not clear that is where the reader should go to download), and makes the reader scroll down a list of guides, instead of being direct to the book icon.
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Why does this go on? I try to upload an image. No, I can't copy that message but it says "You do not have permission...." This is from a simple upload request on the very first page where it says "Upload Photo" at right. Something is terribly wrong here. No, I can't copy the message, it won't let me do that either!
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I was able to add ONE attraction ("heritage trails") - take a look. Now when I try to add more attractions, it won't let me. I have several to add that need to be there as an attraction - water sport, historical and cultural interest, shopping. How do I do this. "Add something" button does not allow this, it only lets you do listings and articles.
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I'm not allowed to upload images (of any size, it seems) from either my CD in my laptop or even just from a folder on my desktop.. I just get "You are not authorized..." messages. This is for the Description page so if I have a problem that early.
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How? It blocks you from doing anything except adding internal links. It e won't let you highlight a word(s) and then create the link.
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In my L.A. Travel Guide, there is no category for "Activities"...there is "Attractions" but no listing for "Spa/Wellness" under that. Please advise.
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Hi Daniel,
There were certain areas where I needed some information!
Due to some issues with the Government of India, Kingfisher Airlines which was operating flights to Mysore, has suspended operations and is not flying on any of the sectors. This is likely to be a temporary problem, but unlikely to be sorted out within a month. Should I make the change on the pages of the Mysore Guidebook on the Guidegecko pages.
Also, in case I make additions or need to remove something, shall I make it on the pages of GuideGecko or how shall I go about it.
When there are changes, are they automatically reflected in the ebook?
I also notice that the ebook is being distributed by Barnes and Noble, WH Knight, kokobooks etc.Is there any way of knowing if there has been any sale?
Re: promoting the ebook, can you pl direct me how to provide the link to the main page on Guidegecko and the Guide Book? I had sent an article to Ezine on Wayanad as Wayanad is one of the attractions around Mysore which I have featured in the guide. I am attaching the link here http://ezinearticles.com/?Wayanad-in-Kerala---Paradise-in-Gods-Own-Country!&id=7317073..
Pll let me know if I should provide this link on the main page of Guidegecko and the ebook. Is there any other link that I should mention in subsequent articles!
Thank You and Warm regards,
Bhagyalakshmi.
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Sorry for may ask.
In Dnepropetrivsk I cunt add hotel.
Correct destination - yep.
Correct list - Hotels & Sleeping - yep.
Add hotel - nop.
Advice plz?
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I am trying to finish the Karoo travel guide, (Unfortunately lost all the photos and had to send somebody to reshoot.) But there is no edit button on any of the listings. My Okinawa listings still allow me to edit. I am busy writing the final descriptions offline so should be finished by middle of next week if I can upload the info. Photos are fine. But I can't place things on the maps either.
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I originally signed up for Option A and a day later realize that I'm inevitably going to need to use Option B for greater customization Sections. Is it possible to switch and how do I go about doing that?
Thanks!
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Had great success with uploading photos yesterday.
Now I am not getting the Browse to open up to insert photos.
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There are two book entry links, this is 1 book with a combined Title of "Romantic Destinations - Napa & Sonoma Wine Country".
Is it important that I break it into two because of the mapping, or is there a way to combine this book as one as
I have written it under one title?? I could just use one of the addresses for the entire region.
Please advise,
Judith Rivers-Moore
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Having e-mailed twice (over two days) for a web address and page in the system for a C publication, I am concerned that I have been e-mailing a wrong address. The one I used is shown in the how-to guidance system for C publications in the help-publish2 section.
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Daniel,
Every time I try to save the location of this park on the map, a box comes up asking me "Please enter Type."
What does that mean? What should I do?
Thanks,
Steve
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Dear Daniel,
I've got many listings that come under 2 sections
for eg: (Amith Garden is in the restaurant as well as the hotel section)...
do i map it twice? If so how and wouldn't there be a confusion?
on another note can people right click and copy content and well as pictures from the website?
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Hi Daniel,
I have just (finally!) finished the main content for the guidebook. Thanks again for all the help and support that made it possible.
Regarding the remainder:
1. Are 2 reviews (positive and negative) compulsory for every listing/article?
2. Can the quiz question be based on the text, or should it be a piece of info not mentioned in the content?
3. Should there be an external link for every topic?
Thanks very much!
Best regards,
Nita.
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Can I preview my app without an iPhone or an Apple device? I would like to create an app, but I don't own an iPhone.
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is it a must that the pics should be 1MB or more... i have some pics that are between 750 - 959 KB... are they aright to put in the guide???
thanks
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i was going to add the hotels and in the listing there's no option for Beach Shacks... only hotels, resorts etc...
can u add it on??
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Hi, I have this building 'Tua Pek Kong Temple' that falls under 2 sections, which are 'Heritage Trails' and 'Attractions'. How can I do so without the need to type everything twice?
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Hi Daniel,
I'd appreciate advice on a serious problem--a few of my travel articles (on Karnataka) published on yahoo voices (earlier Associated content) have been published verbatim on 2 other sites (by one person) and on 2 other blog sites.
1) Should I complain to the site owners or authors, or both?
2) Is there a format available for the notice/letter, or do I need to consult a lawyer?
Secondly, how does one prevent plagiarism? I'm apprehensive about the articles for my Karnataka guidebook being "lifted", even before I have a chance to finish it! Copyscape.com suggests "Defend your site with a plagiarism warning banner to warn potential plagiarists against stealing your content--Protected by Copyscape, Do not Copy".
Do you think this can be used here to safeguard the content? Are there any other measures that can be taken?
Thanks very much,
Best,
Nita.
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Hi Daniel,
I have made the necessary modifications and included iphone photographs wherever possible. Re: the entries which carry the red mark"not on map" I have unchecked two of them and they can be removed. The others viz.Edelweiss Cafe, Fabindia, Guru Sweet Mart, Marina Packaged Drinking Water, Police Help for ladies, Police helpline, State Bank of India ATM and Apollo Pharmacy are listings which, in my opinion, will be very useful, especially to yoga students and travellers who are in Mysore for a reasonable measure of time. What do you suggest we do with them?
Thanks,
Bhagyalakshmi
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Hi Daniel,
When I want to save a location (karwar) on the map, a message says: Enter the type. Not sure what that means and where it has to be entered!
Thanks
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Fiona
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i entered the first bit of my content from the link on my profile, however i cant seem to open that link or enter any more content or add pics to it. how do i go about doing it?
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...for the writer's cafe only? What about people we've helped who have written on our walls? Q's in the cafe are usually of a technical nature, something many of us are not well versed in.
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My guide has 95 sights & attractions, and if all goes well, early next year I'll bump that up to 120+.
I can start work on some of those new sights right away, but I don't want unfinished pages spoiling the look of the whole thing. Can I hide those incomplete entries from public viewing?
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Hi Daniel.
On checking with directions on how to upload photos, I am not able to find the word. "iPhone" and the link "use as main image", on the photo page. Can you please let me know where to find it in case I am looking at the wrong place.
Thank you,
Bhagyalakshmi
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Hi Daniel,
You have asked me to make a table of contents for which I went to the list of "my articles". Almost every listing says no iPhone photo! I have uploaded some photographs. I would like to know what classifies as an iPhone photo and how do I go about getting it. Also can you please enlighten me on How to interpret the orange color under the category of words.
Thank you,
Bhagyalakshmi
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I have downloaded the table of contents file.
1) It seems each chapter can have no more than 100 articles. What is the maximum number of articles in a chapter? Is there an optimum number?
2) For sights & attractions, is it best to group them according to location, or by type (eg museums all together as a chapter, architectural landmarks in another)?
3) In the table of contents file, many of the entries are very short, and don't even include the full name of the entry eg: "1,10, Personalities." The first number is the chapter number, right? I should amend this when grouping the articles, is that right? The second number indicates the article's position within the chapter, is that right?
4) Do I need to complete the article names or add the URLs where the name is incomplete and the URL missing?
Thanks!
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Hi Daniel:
I do not have enough room to add all of my info into Opening Hours and nearby transport in the Fact section. Is there a way to expand this?
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Hi Daniel:
I added a Glossary to my travel guide but don't know where to post it. I posted it to "Good to Know" under Practicalities as that was the closest thing. Is there a better place to post my glossary?
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Hi Daniel:
I am writing a travel guide for Brooklyn under New York City. There is a New York City Travel Guide listed in my Articles and Listing section which is not mine. When I go to uncheck the entry, there is no way to save this and it keeps coming back. How do I remove the listing that is not mine?
Thanks,
Linda
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Why can't I upload my entire guide at once? It seems I have to upload it in sections (with publishing option A.) Isn't ther a way I can upload the whole thing at once (much easier) than piece by piece by piece. Thanks, Laurie
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I have a couple of questions I did not see addressed. First, can the pix be a hotel stock image from a pr firm? Also, are the publishing options the same in terms of payment. In other words, do Option A and Option B offer the same 50/50 split in sales and in Adsense revenue. So, the author gets 50 percent of the $1.99 price as well as 50 percent of ad revenue? Not clear on this.
Thanks, Laurie
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Fiona
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I joined yesterday and have chosen option A (web publishing), however i want to change to option C. (apps only) does anyone have an idea how to do this??
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Hi Daniel,
I've finally finished the North Georgia Mountains and I think it is ready to turn into a guide book. I could not have gotten this far without your help. Thanks for all you did.
The cities should include
Blairsville
Blue Ridge
Clayton
Cleveland
Dahlonega
Dawsonville
Dillard
Ellijay
Helen
Hiawassee
Jasper
Mountain City
Sautee Nacoochee
Suches
Tallulah Falls
Tiger
Young Harris
Kathleen
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When I click on Sights & Attractions for Taiwan and the island map comes up, the total for the regional markers is 89 (25+9+16+38+1). However, there are 95 entries, and I've marked all 95 on the google maps. What about the other 6?
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Posted on
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Hi,
Though the directions are back for the old listings, the direction box does not come up when I'm uploading new content. Am I missing something? Should I put the directions at the end of the description?
Thanks
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I just noticed that directions to all my listings that are at the bottom of the page are missing, including the box to insert the directions. Please investigate, Daniel.
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The "How to get there" part at the end of each entry seems to have disappeared from all my entries, for the past few days at least.
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If you look at this entry, you'll see I have two photos uploaded:
http://www.guidegecko.com/taiwan/monuments-buildings/du-cheng-huang-temple/p,608186394
However, neither shows at the top of the entry, and neither show on the list of Taiwan Sights & Attractions:
http://www.guidegecko.com/taiwan/sightseeing/p,127144,50,3,0,0,0
What to do?
Steve
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Hi Daniel,
As I was on checking my Mysore Guide, I found that two links: Kabini River Lodge and Bandipur safari Lodge from the "interesting Places around Mysore" page had got linked to the Karnataka Guide. I have rectified it by entering the URL link manually. However, on my further checks, I find that the material in my " courses" page viz. The information on yoga schools also appears under "courses" in the Karnataka Guide Page. I do not recall any confusion when I entered the link and I inserted the link in my page. Can you please let me know if all is well in my method of uploading or whether I should do something differently. Can I also trouble you to let me know uploading of the photographs is alright.
Many thanks and regards,
Bhagyalakshmi
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Hi Daniel,
I have a few attractions in the wrong place. I need your help with the clean up. Cherry Log is not showing as a city but a district. It is a small town not a district. Amicola Falls State Park and Kangaroo Conservation center need to be taken off Dawsonville, they are in Dahlonega. Need to move the art festival Mountain Fling from Blairsville to Hiawassee then add the little town of Suches and move the Indian Summer Festival to Suches. Also take out Fieldstone Resort in Hiawassee and Alpine Mall in Helen. Both are no longer in operation.
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Hi Daniel,
You probably thought I dropped off the earth. I have been moving and had to wait a good while to get my internet turned back on. I have gotten settled in and am almost finished the north Georgia mountains guide. Just need to polish it a bit and get a few more pictures.
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Hi Daniel,
For the Mysore Guide, I would like to know under what category I should enter tourists destinations that are around the city of Mysore. These destinations are approximately about two and a half hours drive from Mysore,
Thank You,
Bhagyalakshmi (Travelwriterfromindia)
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One of the places I'm writing about hosts cultural events. Some are free, some charge quite high admission. What should I write in the admission column? "Varies"?
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Hi all, I have very nearly finished my travel guide to Okinawa and will be heading to South Africa, my home country, for two months. My husband is going to be doing some family research for a week in the Karoo and I would like to develop a mini travel guide while we are there. Much smaller and more focused than the Okinawan guide. I have posted the link on Facebook and have had a few likes from that but would like to get the required 10 before leaving. So if you wouldn't mind having a look at the following page and hitting the "Like" button, I would really appreciate it.
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Hello iPhone App Writers (and aspiring ones!),
I frequently get asked questions such as "How much money can I earn from an app?", "How many app copies can I sell?", "How much effort is it to create an app?", "How many articles do I need?", or "How can I promote my app?"
Thus, I decided to write an article to answer all these questions. I will try to put in stats from our existing apps as much as possible.
Before I do this, I would like to know: What questions do you have? What topics should I cover in the article? Please post your suggestions to this thread.
Thanks!
Daniel
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Hi Daniel,
I have not been able to upload any photos this morning. I have tried logging out and logging in afresh as well as restarting the computer. While there seems to be no problem with uploading text, the 'saving' icon comes on after I have uploaded the photograph and after a few minutes the sign "Error 2308" appears. Can you please help me out?
Many thanks,
Bhagyalakshmi.
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Hi Daniel,
I know the districts can't be deleted on my end, so can you please delete the following districts?
1. Chevy Chase, Md
2. U Street Corridor
The first one didn't work well because adding the state didn't look right. And the second one I added because I didn't think it worked the first time. When I try to add districts to listings, it doesn't show up, so now I've ended up with the duplicate.
Let me know if this is doable. Thanks!
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I'm obsessed with categories tonight! Under "Attractions" I'd like to see a category for "Historic District".
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I need to add a new category under Restaurant types: "Trinidad" Just ate at a place that serves food from the island of Trinidad.
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Under "Attractions" I think there needs to be a category titled "Landmarks". Angel's Flight Railway in Downtown L.A. is dubbed "The Shortest Railway in the World." It's a historic L.A. landmark that doesn't fit into any current categories.
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Hi Daniel,
I am unable to use photos from flickr as the main image, since the message says photos have to be 800 pixels wide.
How does one do this/change the photo, if it is allowed.
Else, is it ok not to have a main image, (since the photo can be used anyway for the ebook and iphone)?
Thanks!
Best,
Nita
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I suggest a change in layout to the travel guide main pages (Home page, Attractions, Restaurants, Shopping, Nightlife, Walks & Tours, People & Culture). It's a disconnect to place the ad links between the top of the page and where viewers want to go (the content). Could the ad links be moved to the bottom, or the right sidebar?
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Under the Shopping category, I think there should be a sub-category called "Shopping Street." Every city has streets, not all well-known to the first-time tourist, where a variety of stores can fulfill virtually all of one's take home desires.
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Hi Daniel,
I just uploaded and saved the general information on Karnataka "hotels and sleeping", as well as the external link--but it seems to have disappeared! I'm not sure what happened! Could it be a temporary glitch which I missed? Thought I'd check with you before uploading it again, in case it's duplicated.
Thanks!
Best,
Nita
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Hi Daniel,
A few doubts
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1. Is there a way to change the order of photos, or do I need to delete and re-upload them?
2. I am getting photos from friends--is it enough to simply put their names?
3. The Karnataka tourist department says I can take photos of hotels from their official website--is that ok? Shall I put the url for the attribution?
Thanks!
Nita
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Hi there, I have added a traditional wooden toy store to my listings. I have added it under arts/crafts/antiques as all the toys are hand crafted wood. However, I think it would be a good idea to add Toy Store to the current list.
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Is it necessary to add articles to an extensive guide of attractions, restaurants, people/culture, etc.?
Seems many of the listings I've posted are quasi-articles.
Strange but true that I haven't written any articles about the city I'm working on (and where I live). If I did write articles for the guide, I'd prefer to write about things that don't fit under a subheader (e.g. "A Day in L.A." which begins with a recommended place for breakfast, museum, lunch, beach walk, dinner, jazz club). But where would I list it?
Your thoughts....
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Hi Daniel,
Just a couple of clarifications:
1. For my Karnataka guide, I'd like to write about the main souvenir items under "Money and shopping" (under souvenir store)--should it be a listing (since I can name just one shop in Bangalore) or just an article?
2. I'd like to put an informative article on "Handicrafts of Karnataka" under "People and culture" (where I've put articles on festivals and the special lacquerware craft/town). I hope the classification is ok.
Thanks and regards,
Nita
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Hi there, would a kayak tour go under Guided tours section or Sports and Activities?
There is a tour guide with each group of about 4 or 5 kayaks. The tour leads up a river through mangroves. Explanations at various points.
If under guided tours then Boat tour? If under Sports and Activities then Other?
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Hi Daniel,
Can you add a few more categories to restaurant types? I've come across a few that don't really fit the options:
1. pizzeria (to classify types like New York & Chicago style, that don't fit as Italian)
2. breakfast (all day breakfast specialty places)
3. southwestern U.S (unique to southwest, but not exactly Mex-American)
Let me know if we can get these up. Thanks!!
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I know that Brewery is listed under Nightlife. However, the Orion Beer Factory in Okinawa doesn't have a pub attached. Basically it just offers tours around the factory (calls itself a factory rather than a brewery) with one free beer at the end of the tour. I think it would be better as an option in Sights and Attractions. An alternative that might be useful would be under the guided tour section having a 'Factory Tour'. Let me know which you think would be better.
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It seems a few months ago I was able to customize a new listing, e.g. for restaurant listings there was a place to type in "Shandong (regional Chinese)" then it's added to the drop-down box as a new category. I don't see where that option still exists now.
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Hi Daniel,
I am almost finished my North Georgia Mountains guide and see a few things I need changing. Cherry Log.is not showing as a city but as a district. It is a small town just outside Ellijay. I first put Amiciola Falls SP and Kangaroo Conservation center off the Dahlonega section as they are really in Dawsonville, they are in . Need to move Art Festival Mountain Fling from Blairsville to Hiawassee.And take out Alpine Mall in Helen as it is closed.
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Hi Daniel,
I am almost finished uploading info for the North Georgia Mountains guide but there are some places I cannot get photos for. I have contacted the CVB reps in those places and gotten no response. Can it get published without a few photos?
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Hi Daniel
Under the section on Health and Safety, I want to add listings to a few chemists. However, the only types of listings given are Dentist, Doctor and Hospital. What do you suggest should be done to include location and details of chemists, which would be really useful for travellers?
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My editing tools don´t seem to work. Or is it me? I´ve tried to use the italics, bold, link and headers but nothing seems to work.
Can anyone advise me please?
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Hi
Just wanted to get some general feedback on my Washington State guide which is slowly creeeeking towards completion. Any comments/criticism would be welcome!
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I am new here. As I am a poet first even before I am a travel guide, I would like to be assisted with the process of getting published here. No words could express my gratitude.
april mae berza
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How can I map a listing if I forget to do it on the first round? I tried to go back to map some listings, but the "Map it" option disappeared. So now, these listings don't show up on the main map.
Can you please share with me how to get these mapped? Thanks!
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I'm listing places that are just outside of my city, as it's all part of the greater metro area. How can I do this without hiding the places listed in the suburbs when you look at the overall city list?
Specifics: I'm writing about Washington DC, but there are many suburbs included in this in two different states. When I add them as a listing, I add the separate city so the map (and the tourist) will have the correct location. But when I do this, the only way to access the listing is via the map, and it doesn't show up in the list page since it's a different city and state. How do I get these places included as part of the same destination rather than their own, unfamiliarly-named destinations?
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I am reviewing the restaurant photos and replacing those of poor resolution. However, the replacements are not showing up in larger size in the "All Restaurants" Directory. How can I post them?
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Hi Daniel,
Is there a way to remove/edit the negative and positive points for the quick review section?
Thanks very much,
Nita
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can you change the name of a place for me.It's a Blairsville Georgia attraction. I have Hurbert Byron Reese homestead and it should be Byron Herbert Reece Farm & Heritage Center. It is not yet open to the public but is almost complete and will be open very soon. Most of the structures and parking lot are completed. They have a few more things to complete. Is it that okay to include?
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I'm curious about if there are plans to change the format for listings? In my opinion, I feel that the map view is not very user-friendly at this time.
What I mean is if you go somewhere like the Los Angeles page and click on restaurants, all you see is a map with blue circles and green posts (http://www.guidegecko.com/los-angeles/restaurants/p,174083,60). The green listings make sense, but I can't figure out what the blue circles are for.
Ultimately, I think it would be beneficial that when you click on the "restaurants" page, you actually see the listing of the 65 restaurants, or at least see a large button to go to the listings. Right now, you can only randomly click on green bubbles on the map (which seems handy only if you know the exact neighborhood on the map you want), or click on the tiny link (hard to spot) on the right corner to "display all 65" (which I feel is vague and should say "Display all 65 restaurants" or something similar.
Anyway, just wanted to express that. Other than that, I the formatting of Guide Gecko is really good. Thanks!
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Hi there,
Who is the primary target audience for these guides? Or at least, what's the biggest audience type using these guides so far? Age? Traveling from what country? Etc? As someone writing a guide in the US, would you say most readers are from the US? From Singapore? From all over?
I know there's flexibility with where and how to market these, but I think it'd really help to know the general prospect.
Thanks!
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Hi Daniel,
While writing about hotels/activities, is it ok to include specific names---for example, when discussing the jungle safari program at Bandipur, I mentioned the best naturalist there. For the Halebidu temple, I referred to the tourist officer/best guide.
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Nita
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Hi Daniel,
Sorry, but am a bit confused about the quiz question.
1. Not sure what kind of question to add: should it be based on the content posted, or one for the reader/traveler to research and find out!
2. Is there a way to edit it later?
3. Should every chapter have a quiz question?
Thanks
Nita
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Hi Daniel,
When I click on a photo, there is only the "delete" option under it; I do not see "use as main image", or the iphone check box, as shown in the video. I need to replace many of my main photos, as they are cropped.
Moreover, it simply says "uploaded by.." but not the name of the author. The "edit" option is also missing!
Thanks,
Nita
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I'm just about finished with my guide and I'm thinking that it would appear strange or unauthoritative if I don't put that I've been there flag and the like it heart on every single entry. Is there a consensus on this anywhere?
Also, if I feel I'm finished, do I just wait to hear from you or is there something else I should be doing?
Sorry if these are obvious questions....
Thanks!
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Hi Daniel,
If two listings are related, can I add the url of one within the content of the other?
For example, when I've written about a resort (eg. Bandipur Safari lodge) which conducts safaris to a wildlife sanctuary (Bandipur national park) I've referred to the other with "see under attractions" or "see under hotels"!
Thanks very much!
Nita
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Hi Daniel,
While filling in the entry fees to wildlife sanctuaries in South India, I contacted government authorities to check, and was advised to leave the item blank, since the amount is constantly revised. The official site too is not updated, so there is lack of accurate information for some places.
How should I proceed--omit the information, or write whatever is available, though there's a danger of it being outdated at any time?
Thanks very much,
Nita
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Hi,
I'm finding it very difficult to locate places (specially monuments and even wildlife parks) that are too small to be marked accurately on the map. Would be grateful for any help!
Thanks,
Nita.
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Hi Daniel,
Just realized that the title of a listing is inaccurate--can I edit it? if not, can I delete the listing and re-write it?
(Another title has a typo, so I need to correct that too).
Thanks very much!
Nita
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A lot of places in Taiwan have very similar or identical names. For instance, hundreds of shrines are called Tianhou Temple. If I'm featuring just one of these, does it make sense to include the town or neighborhood in parentheses as part of the entry title, just to clarify things?
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Should have the guide done by tomorrow, been busy going through trying to get rid of some of the URLs I started out with - can you delete these please.
Also how to you edit/delete an external link.
cheers Paul
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/harbors/ferry-terminal/p,608185013
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/bus-terminals/hvar-town-bus-station/p,608185133
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/hotels/palace/p,608184992
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/jelsa-wineries/andro-tomic-bastijana-wine-tasting/p,608185430
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/svirce-wineries/svirce-wine-cooperative/p,608185428
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/jelsa-wineries/svirce-wine-cooperative-tasting-room/p,608185431
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/sveta-nedjelja-climbing/rock-climbing/p,608185391
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/milna-climbing/rock-climbing/p,608185392
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/stari-grad-climbing/rock-climbing-at-stracine-crag/p,608185393
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/climbing/rock-climbing-at-velika-stiniva/p,608185394
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/jelsa-croatian/paradiso/p,608185236
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/get-around/p,223149,160
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/work-study/p,223149,130
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/jelsa-religious-festivals/easter-procession/p,608185432
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/districts/p,223149,30
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/people-culture/p,223149,1030
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/hvar-town-police-stations/-38521741100/p,608185345
http://www.guidegecko.com/hvar/travel-tips/some-useful-practical-details/p,608185539
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I want to link one of my entries with another. The link I want doesn't come up automatically with the "parse links" function, so how do I add it?
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Have uploaded a couple to the wrong destination and don't see the function to delete. Is this something we can do or does it have to be done by admin?
Cheers Paul
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Hi, up to now I have added religious sites to monument/buildings. This work for shrines, churches, temples etc. However, I now want to add a sacred, but natural area. It is one of the most holy places in Okinawa but is basically just an outdoor area with some spectacular rock formations and views. There is a visitors building at the entrance and it does fit in the "see" section.
Should I just add it to monument/buildings as I have other religious spots?
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Making good progress with the bones of 300 listings up in the last 48 hours and should have it finished by Sunday. Daniel, if you could have a quick look to make sure what i have done is broadly correct, would appreciate it. A couple of questions:
1. When I started I added some locations which were not reconised by GPS (eg Island of Scedro rather than Scedro, hilltop villages). Can't figure out how to delete these.
2. When I started, I added locations as they came into my head, but would like to have a more sensible order (most popular first) - how to rearrange?
3. Can you explain how to add an external link? I don't plan on adding lots, but will need to add some.
4. Can you point me to the place where it explains about the revenue share on the adsense on the website that i have created?
That's it for now - back to building. Thanks for your patient replies thus far. Am getting better...
Cheers Paul
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I'm not sure where to place an activity. In North GA they are doing something called Stand Up Paddle which is sort of a cross between surfing and kayaking. See this link http://surfblueridge-sup.com/tours/
It isn't "seeing" and it doesn't fit any of the tours. Also I'm not sure where something like fly fishing, hiking the Applaachian Trail or kayaking will fit. They are not tours as you would not necessarly have a guide but putting them under "see" and then "nature/wildlife" doesn't fit exactly either.
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I am seeing that several common types of restaurant are not listed. Cajun, Creole, (very different from Cajun if you are from Louisiana) Bistro, and Brewery (I know they make beer but in Georgia and most of the South they also serve food. Any way of adding them? Also I am runninginto places that are eclectic and do not specilize in any one style of cooking but have dfferent styles. Most common but not the only example is Steak and Seafood Restaurants.
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This is the second time I am having this problem. I want to include a restaurant that is in a small community and has an address different from the city I am writing about. This example is a restaurant in the tiny town of Morganton near Blue Ridge, GA. I don't want to include Morganton as it is too small to have much in it but would like to include the restaurant under Blue Ridge as it is special.
Kathleen
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A photographer friend is contributing photos for my guide. He has to resize the images, which are currently all raw. What's the ideal size? How many pixels x how many?
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Could you add Nanjo City to the list of cities in Okinawa. It was formed in 2006 by merging Sashiki, Tamagusuku, Ozato and Chinen.
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I noticed there is space to upload articles. Are we
> supposed to be uploading articles we wrote for the guide, or existing articles
> found on the topic? Also, it doesn't appear we can delete entries at all. If I
> decide to no longer include one for lack of information, what would I do?
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Hi,
why it's not possible to select the pictures for eBook, respectively, for iPhone application after posting the pictures during the elaboration process of the guides. I think when you do it after writing an article it's less time consuming than doing it at the end of the writing process, when you should make the selection for many posts...
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Am almost done with my first guidebook, for the island of Hvar in Croatia. Am going to put publish through Smashwords and Createspace but wanted to do an App as well, so thought I would give Gecko a try. Daniel Q suggested I direct my questions here.
If I go ahead with the app here, the FAQ says I retain copyright, Gecko has licencing rights. In practical terms, if I decided I want to take my app elsewhere if I am not happy here, is that possible, or what is the procedure? Have only heard good things about this place, just trying to understand all before I commit.
Thanks in advance,
Cheers Paul
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How can I edit or delete external links? If I am still in the editing stage, I should be able to do this but haven't found a way.
Thanks,
Kena Sosa
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Am totally useless when it comes to tech computer matters and uploading has been a trial here for me.......! Anyone with a very simple ABC on how to do it please? Have - I think- added two pieces - Fast Food Easy Eating and Lunches............let me know if found!!!!!
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I am starting my "The Professional Tourist's Guide to Munich", but I've hit a glitch in the system and don't know how to fix it. I go to what is supposed to be my website for the app, and it gives me http://www.guidegecko.com/munich/professional-tourists/p,268609,10062 …as you can see the title there is “Munich for Professional Tourists”, which is quite a different thing. I have spent several years of “branding” using “The Professional Tourist” as my brand….I am the Professional Tourist, it is not a guide FOR professional tourists, or I would only get 50 people to ever look at it. It is meant to be a guide for people who want the best information not from a guy who lives in Seattle (Rick Steves) or random backpackers who have only visited a couple times (lonely planet), but by someone who lives in the area, loves history, the culture, and still can feel like a tourist himself because of his outlook on life…as a professional tourist.
Is it possible to change the name to “The Professional Tourist’s Guide to Munich” as I had originally proposed?
I don't understand why someone changed it in the first place.
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I would like to add a visit to a Karaoke House to an itinerary. I would assume it would go under the "Party" section but doesn't seem to fit any of the available options. In Japan Karaoke have there own buildings where groups can go into their own private rooms to sing. So doesn't really fit under "bar". You can order food and drinks from the menu too. Any suggestions.
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So please, how do you like the idea of a Rio de Janeiro guide, written by a Carioca? I need to know if this guid is really going to be good or if people think it's not necessary. It's going to be abou Rio de Janeiro and I'm giving the tips necessary for tourists to come at Olympic Games and World Cup, with no need of travel agencies or hotels. By reading my guide, they will be able to come by their own.
Please visit http://www.guidegecko.com/rio-de-janeiro/guide-announcements/rio-de-janeiro/p,608184306 and click on the heart or like button, if you like my idea! Thank you in advance!
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I am finding places that really fit under multiple types such as State parks with cabins or lodges and resorts with hotel and resturant. Should I list the place under both headings or just one and include information about both uses. Example: Dillard House is famous for their restaurant but also has a lot of cabin and a lodge as well.
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Hi,
I am almost ready with my content but I am not too sure on the technology of uploading it. Any pointers?
Thanks
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Hi Daniel,
The aim is to get as many photos as one can for the guide! However, what is the minimum number required?
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Hi,
I am working on a guide for a destination in South India and I have a query! Do I give the Web addresses of the various hotels, bus service providers etc.?
Thanks
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I am not very familiar with iphone apps - is there any way to see what people are searching for (ie. like the google keyword tool) so I can ascertain if there is much demand my iphone app before I spend the time writing it?
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I need to correct a title in a section I created and also to delete a district I added by mistake. How do I do this? Thanks!
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Hi!
I love what I see unfolding at GuideGecko! With my recent trip behind me and the suitcases put away, I've been turning my thoughts to writing Itineraries for you. As I review your site and app offerings, I have a couple of questions. The apps look wonderful in terms of interactive fun and style, by the way.
I don't understand why a traveler would be willing to purchase an itinerary when there is so much free information online and they can get a full guide from you for $.99. Frankly, I don't see that there is a way for me to be paid for my work. What is the price of an Itin? Are they popular? How does one buy just an Itin from your offerings?
Would you be kind enough to send me some links within your site so I can see how an Itinerary works from a traveler's perspective and help me with answers to my concerns. Thanks very much!
Cyndi
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Anyone else find that the photo side of things is the biggest headache? I am a photographer as well as a writer and I have lived in my guide city for more than 20 years, and I still don't have all the necessary images to place a picture for each entry for my app-destined guide. There needs to be a picture for each app entry, otherwise an empty holding box appears in the app. I have info on most of the entries without having to revisit each place but I'm finding that revisits are the only way to get the pictures for, say, restaurants and hotels. Very time consuming, and my guide could have been complete some time ago if it wasn't for this. The Gecko advice is to browse Flicker but the material there is often very poor and often inappropriate. I don't think there is a short cut solution this but perhaps the challenge should be made clearer from the outset so that would-be guide writers are aware of the requirement!
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I want to add a reading list and other background sections e.g. details of major Taiwanese gods and goddesses, details of main religions in Taiwan etc.
Where/how should I add them?
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Does anyone know if there's a guide to posting a guidebook? Although I've been posting online content for two venues for several years, this site is not user-friendly and I cannot figure out how to post one article, let alone an entire guidebook. A step-by-step instruction is what I'm seeking. Anyone know if this is available? I'm about ready to throw in the towel, having wasted hours trying to figure this site out.
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I'm wondering how others are approaching the scope of guides, bearing in mind their eventual App format. My approach is to present a good cross-section selection of different kinds of restaurants, for example, rather than everything in town. If you download an App you want something for your money, but is it necessarily helpful to be too expansive? Are buyers looking for general descriptions and summaries or lengthy specifics? Any views?
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It mentioned in the Publishing Guide that the eBook will only have one image per article. However, I'd like to find out the possibility of your publishing a more graphics intensive eBook more along the lines of a digital magazine or flip book.
My partner and I would like to make that available too as we've been working on the visual layout as well as the content. And would like to offer that all with a one-stop shop along with the apps and the ebook guides.
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Is it possible to add pages, itineraries and focus topics on an ongoing basis once the app and website has been created, or does everything have to be in place at the same time from the beginning?
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I like the integration option, but I'm not very keen on the idea that others may edit my pages. Is the only way to avoid this to choose a dedicated environment?
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The Geiko website enables you to publish PDFs or POD but I don't see the link for publishing to the iPhone or Kindle devices.
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Is there any way that we can go ahead and design a book cover before the guide is finished? I would like to promote my "Coming in July 2011" guide on my website...and think it would look nice if I could go ahead and use a picture with what the cover will look like. Thanks!
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Can people see my guide as I am uploading it? Or is it published all at once? The link you sent me to start publishing looks like it posts right away, and I don't want to do that. Thanks!
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I have added some Chinese script to some entries. I want to make sure this is coming through loud and clear when read overseas (and not scrambled). Also, I want to know if the Chinese name of the attraction should be added to the general text, or to the headline/title.
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When you are writing a guide on a specific city or town, how far outside of that town can you go for attractions to include?
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Often I work offline and then copy-and-paste from a word file when creating a new entry. As a result, the font size and type varies from entry to entry.
Is this a problem? If so, how can it be fixed?
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