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Ask A Web Geek

Ask A Web Geek

CJ Gilbert

CJ dons his Web Safari hat and attempts to answer your every question about websites, marketing, online tools, technology and more! If you’re willing to have your question or issue addressed in a public forum for free, then you are in the right place! Submit your questions anytime, and then tune in live to hear the answers and participate in the live call! All are welcome to join. This show is for business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, authors and independent business professionals of all types. See you in the web jungle! http://www.askawebgeek.com/
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Ask A Web Geek - AaWG042 – Welcome Back ReReboot!
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02/09/22 • -1 min

Episode 42

Welcome Back ReReboot!

Welcome to show number forty-two! In this show, we get back into the swing of things, figure out what’s new and remind you of how to plug into our community and recommend some previous episodes. Come join our group on Facebook and be part of our LIVE taping every Wednesday! Join our ongoing discussions and share your questions and ideas!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-042-220209.mp3 Join our Virtual Business Networking:
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
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AaWG045 – Show and Tell: Announcing (and Working on!) SocialMediaJungle.Club

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Episode 45 Show and Tell: Announcing (and Working on!) Social Media Jungle .ClubWelcome to show number forty-five! In this show, the geek practices what he preaches as he creates numerous pieces of content out of one taping! Join our Facebook group, ask any questions...

AaWG044 – Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with Ease

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Episode 44 Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with EaseWelcome to show number forty-four! In this show, the geek encourages you to take slow, small steps as you keep moving forward! Be vigilant and safe as you browse the internet jungle! Join our Facebook...

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Episode 36

Avoid Hidden Time Traps & How to Show Up on Google

Welcome to show number thirty-six! In today’s show, Guest Geek Jenae Spry shares some powerful tips to improve your productivity! Then, CJ shares a few ideas to help get your website and business listed on Google! Join our Facebook group to ASK your questions and watch the LIVE weekly taping!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-036-200701.mp3 Join our Virtual Business Networking:

“Zoom” Episodes:

  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic:
  • Guest Geek Jenae Spry is back!
    – See part one on Ep 26
    – See part one on Ep 35
  • Jenae presents How to Avoid Scheduling Traps that Kill Your Productivity
    • Missing out on Peak Energy & Focus Times
    • Scheduling According to Gurus
    • Scheduling Around Your Clients
    • Not Training Your Clients Properly
    • Join her FB group here!
  • Need More Help? I’m available for private coaching! Reach out today!
Ask a Web Geek:
  • Last Time on AaWG
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • Why Doesn’t my Website Show Up on Google?
    • For What? Business Name or Your Keywords
  • To List Your Business:
    • Step 1 – Search Console – Register Your Website
    • Step 2 – Google My Business – Register Your Business
    • Step 3 – Build / Add Content – See Episode 13 – Lost in the SEO Jungle
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
  • More Resources & links at GilbertStudios.com/resources
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AaWG045 – Show and Tell: Announcing (and Working on!) SocialMediaJungle.Club

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Ask A Web Geek - AaWG028 – Meet & Work Online with Zoom, pt 2
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03/25/20 • 66 min

Episode 28

Meet & Work Online with Zoom, pt 2

Welcome to show number twenty-eight! In today’s show, CJ continues to show us how to use the “Zoom” platform to stay connected with family & friends and continue our business efforts online! Join our Facebook group to be part of our LIVE taping and join in on our ongoing discussions!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-028-200325.mp3

“Zoom” Episodes:

Join our Virtual Business Networking:
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic:
  • It’s Still Time to Go Online!
  • Sign up for your Free account here:
  • Set up Your Profile
    • Add your Picture
    • Customize your Personal Meeting ID
  • Schedule a Meeting
    • Numerous settings – What works for your needs?
  • Copy your Meeting to (Google) Calendar
    • Add guests, if desired
  • Need More Help? I’m available for private coaching! Reach out today!
Ask a Web Geek:
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • Last Time on AaWG
  • G asks Can your Zoom guests record the show?
    • Can you change that?
    • Can they record it outside Zoom?
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
  • More Resources & links at GilbertStudios.com/resources
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Episode 45 Show and Tell: Announcing (and Working on!) Social Media Jungle .ClubWelcome to show number forty-five! In this show, the geek practices what he preaches as he creates numerous pieces of content out of one taping! Join our Facebook group, ask any questions...

AaWG044 – Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with Ease

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Episode 44 Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with EaseWelcome to show number forty-four! In this show, the geek encourages you to take slow, small steps as you keep moving fo...

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Ask A Web Geek - AaWG021 – Avoid the Spam Quicksand
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02/05/20 • 49 min

Episode 21

Avoid the Spam Quicksand

Welcome to show number twenty-one! In this show, we rage against spam and discuss ways to avoid becoming targeted, or at least minimize the damage! Come join our Facebook group to be part of our LIVE taping and join our ongoing discussions!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-021-200205.mp3
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic:
  • (Thanks, Robyn!!)
  • spam vs email list
    • spam – do NOT want!
    • email list – DO want!
  • 2 kinds of spam
    • incoming – the kind you GET
    • outgoing – the kind you SEND
  • Incoming... what can you do?
    • be careful what you sign up for
    • use a tool like 10minutemail.com or 10minemail.com
  • Outgoing... what can you do?
    • 2 ways to do it:
      • in your account
      • just pretending
    • protect password, and yet...!
      • public email
      • use info@
Ask a Web Geek:
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • Ad company running my FB ads, but I can’t see their spend?
    • Our experts replied, “No!”
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
  • More Resources & links at GilbertStudios.com/resources
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AaWG044 – Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with Ease

by | Feb 15, 2023 |

Episode 44 Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with EaseWelcome to show number forty-four! In this show, the geek encourages you to take slow, small steps as you keep moving forward! Be vigilant and safe as you browse the internet jungle! Join our Facebook...

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Join our FB Group to Ask Questions + Watch the LIVE Show

Want to Be a Guest?

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Reach Out to CJ to be GUEST GEEK on a LIVE Show

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Episode 45

Show and Tell: Announcing (and Working on!) Social Media Jungle .Club

Welcome to show number forty-five! In this show, the geek practices what he preaches as he creates numerous pieces of content out of one taping! Join our Facebook group, ask any questions you have, and be part of our LIVE taping! Please join in on our ongoing discussions and share your own questions and ideas with the community!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-045-230503.mp3 Join our Virtual Business Networking:
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Last Time on AaWG: Featured Topics: Ask a Web Geek:
  • Join our FB group:
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
More Resources: Download Episode

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Episode 32

Website Jungle Tour – Fire Ants, Piranhas, Chameleons & Baboons!

Welcome to show number thirty-two! In today’s show, CJ takes us on a guided tour of the website jungle showing us all the different kinds of websites. Which one is right for you? Join our Facebook group, hang out during our LIVE taping and join in on our ongoing discussions!

NOTE — The Video gets a little rough and choppy at times, especially towards the end of the show. And yet the audio is still clear. Please use the links to really see the websites for yourself!

Listen

https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-032-200422.mp3

“Zoom” Episodes:

Join our Virtual Business Networking:
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic:
  • Last Time on AaWG
    – Links to all Zoom Eps on left
  • Need More Help? I’m available for private coaching! Reach out today!
Ask a Web Geek:
Episode 24

Exploring the WordPress Jungle – Themes, Plugins and more!

Welcome to show number twenty-four! In today’s show, CJ discusses a tool that could “replace them all” ...? He also answers some questions on WordPress themes. Join our Facebook group to be part of our LIVE taping and join our ongoing discussions!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-024-200226.mp3
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic: Ask a Web Geek:
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • Jeff asks about WordPress:
    • What do you think about Thrive themes?
    • Core Software, Themes, Plugins
    • Where do you make CSS tweaks?
    • Is there a good plugin to speed up your page or does that have to do with the server?
    • Is it better to have a one page website / landing page or a full website?
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
  • More Resources & links at GilbertStudios.com/resources
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AaWG045 – Show and Tell: Announcing (and Working on!) SocialMediaJungle.Club

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AaWG044 – Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with Ease

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LIVE Taping Wednesdays @ 9 AM PT / Noon ET Replay + YouTube + Podcast to follow

Join our Facebook Group Today!

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Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE

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Ask A Web Geek - AaWG023 – Your Website Image Size Matters
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02/19/20 • 41 min

Episode 23

Your Website Image Size Matters

Welcome to show number twenty-three! In today’s show, CJ discusses how to size-down your images to just the right fit. He also shares a few resources to find images. Join our Facebook group to be part of our LIVE taping and join our ongoing discussions!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-023-200219.mp3
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic:
  • Use Pictures! ...Wisely.
  • Size Matters!
    • Dimensions = H x W (px)
    • “Weight” = File Size (KB)
  • Dimensions = Height x Width (in pixels)
    • 1920 x 1280 = bkgd
    • 1040 x 1040 = other
    • 760, 420, 250, etc
  • “Weight” = File Size (in KB)
    • Adjust Quality of image (jpg)
    • BIG bkgds ~150-250k
    • Big Featured ~100-150k
    • Smaller / Thumbs ~60-80k
  • Be Careful, Biz People!
    • Respect the Author
    • Cover your Assets
    • Use properly licensed images
  • Field Trip: Resources for Free Usage Images
  • Studio Audience Questions:
    • 300 dpi vs 72 dpi
    • CMYK vs RGB
Ask a Web Geek:
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • Ad company running my FB ads, but I can’t see their spend?
    • Our experts replied!
  • What is the correct way to come up with your own Instagram hashtag?
    • Our experts replied!
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
  • More Resources & links at GilbertStudios.com/resources
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AaWG045 – Show and Tell: Announcing (and Working on!) SocialMediaJungle.Club

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AaWG044 – Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with Ease

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New Episodes Weekly

LIVE Every Wednesday @ 9am PT / Noon ET Replay + Youtube + Podcast to follow

Join our FB Group to Ask Questions + Watch the LIVE Show

Want to Be a Guest?

Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE

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Episode 20

Domain Names, Hosting & E-mail – Oh my!

Welcome to show number twenty! In this show, we talk about three pieces of a confusing puzzle and touch on hiring people online. Come join our Facebook group to be part of our LIVE taping and join in on our ongoing discussions!

Listen

https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-020-200129.mp3
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic: Ask a Web Geek:
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • Ad company running my FB ads, but I can’t see their spend?
  • Opinion of using freelance sites like Upwork or Fiverr vs. hiring a local college kid?
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
  • More Resources & links at GilbertStudios.com/resources
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AaWG044 – Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with Ease

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Episode 44 Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with EaseWelcome to show number forty-four! In this show, the geek encourages you to take slow, small steps as you keep moving forward! Be vigilant and safe as you browse the internet jungle! Join our Facebook...

New Episodes Weekly

LIVE Every Wednesday @ 9am PT / Noon ET Replay + Youtube + Podcast to follow

Join our FB Group to Ask Questions + Watch the LIVE Show

Want to Be a Guest?

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Ask A Web Geek - AaWG026 – Conquer your Jungle with 1-3-More
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03/11/20 • 59 min

Episode 26

Conquer your Jungle with 1-3-More

Welcome to show number twenty-six! In today’s show, we have our first Guest Geek! Jenae Spry shows us her system to create goals and a productivity that delivers results! Then CJ shows you an amazing resource to create social media posts! Join our Facebook group to ask your questions!

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https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/aawg-026-200311.mp3
  • Welcome + Greetings
  • How it Works
  • How to Join, Participate, Watch & Listen Later
  • Disclaimer – Consult your attorney!
Sponsors: Featured Topic:
  • Meet our FIRST Guest Geek, Jenae Spry!
  • Jenae presents her productivity system, “1-3-More”
    • All goals are not created equal
    • Gather your goals – ALL of them
    • Choose your first goals
    • Prioritized goals Q1 (1-3-More)
    • Advantages of the 1-3-More System
Ask a Web Geek:
  • Jump into our ongoing conversations!
  • Peter asks about Social Media cross-posting
    • CJ demonstrates how to use Buffer to instantly create a post across numerous social media networks
  • What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU?
  • More Resources & links at GilbertStudios.com/resources
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AaWG044 – Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with Ease

by | Feb 15, 2023 |

Episode 44 Zoop Whoop! Be Safe & Switch Profiles with EaseWelcome to show number forty-four! In this show, the geek encourages you to take slow, small steps as you keep moving forward! Be vigilant and safe as you browse the internet jungle! Join our Facebook...

New Episodes Weekly

LIVE Taping Wednesdays @ 9 AM PT / Noon ET Replay + YouTube + Podcast to follow

Join our Facebook Group Today!

Want to Be a Guest?

Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE

Reach Out to CJ to be GUEST GEEK on an Upcoming Show

Play / Watch / Listen

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