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AWeber Email Marketing Tips
How to Tie a Download to Your Opt-In Form
One of the questions we get a lot is about how to offer a bonus or download to people who sign up to a list.
Here's an example from a recent support ticket:
I have your opt-in on my page, but how do I offer a download e.g. a PDF, and then only make it available AFTER they give me their 1st name & email address in the opt-in form?
So what's the best way to do this?
Not Protecting Your Downloads: A Common Mistake
A lot of people still put the download on their thank-you page, so that after visitors fill out the web form, they can get the file directly on that page.
One justification I hear for this is that it makes things easier on the subscriber, by immediately giving them the file, rather than them having to go check their inbox. And that's true, it is the fastest way to get it in their hands.
But here's the catch: if all I have to do is fill something in the form to get to the download, what's stopping me from putting a fake address, like email@example.com?
Nothing at all. And while it may not seem like something that people do, the truth of the matter is that we see thousands of such bogus web form submissions every day.
Secure Your Download
So, you need to make sure that the people who are getting that download are actually subscribers.
- On your thank-you page, instruct them to check their email and confirm their address (by clicking on the link that appears in the confirmation message).
You may want to refer to our pointers on helping subscribers verify.
- Put the download on another page of your site, and redirect people there after confirming.
- Include a link to that download page in your autoresponder message also, for subscribers who may have accidentally closed the download page after confirming.
Now, not only are you providing that download/bonus to subscribers, you're ensuring that you collect a valid email address for each of them.
And you're giving them two chances to get the download — immediately upon confirming, or from your autoresponder message. This will minimize the support time you need to spend on people who contact you asking where their download is.
Other Ideas?
How do you approach giving away bonuses or downloads to subscribers? What tactics have you found to work well?
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62 Comments
Thanks for the new feature and tip. It is much easier for visitors to download immediately after confirming rather than have to check back message sent to their e-mail.
Some of my subscribers ask where is the download even it has been sent to their inbox.1/25/2007 11:04 am
I'm using this strategy on my site. Once the subscriber clicks the email link to double confirm they get taken straight to the download page. I then also include the download page as a link in the first message in my autoresponder series. So the user gets two bites at the cherry.1/25/2007 1:06 pm
We have dozens of different attachments that we send to our newsletter subscribers, based on which page they sign up to our newsletter from.
We have an autoresponder email that is sent out to the subscriber's email address immediately upon registration. The free attachment is included in that email. We're currently getting 30+ new subscribers a day to our website, and have never had any questions from subscribers asking where their attachment is – so it seems to be working well. Also, this ensures the subscriber gives a valid email address if they want the freebie. The Thank-You page directs them to check their inbox for the welcome message and attachment.1/25/2007 2:35 pm
We use verified opt-in for visitors to be able to download a trial version of our software.
We clearly state below the submission button that email verification will be required as well as having a link to our "Privacy Policy".
After filling in the opt-in they get re-directed to page explaining the verification process. This page also shows them a sample of the verification email that is being sent to them as well as who the email will be from and the subject of the email they should look out for.
Once they verify they then get re-directed to another page that thanks them for confirming their details and explains that an email with their download instructions has been sent to their email address. Again we give the subject of the email and who it is from so that they can recognise it easily.
We also follow up with an auto-responder 5 days later, just to check in that they are getting on ok with their trial.
We use this auto-responder as a second chance for them to download the free trail again by including the link for them again, incase they either didn't receive the first email, or just hadn't got round to downloading it.
We were a little worried about using verified opt-in to begin with, thinking that people may not bother to take such steps, but, so far, well over 95% have verified. Most of those that are not verified we can see our bogus details that people have put in any way, ie. email@example.com/25/2007 6:31 pm
I've used this method and it works very well. Infact as soon as a subscriber uses the confiration link the download starts. It's actually set up that way in the verified opt-in set up. There is a space there to put the download. If you use the pdf or .exe URL it will automatically start. Of course I suppose you could send them to a further advertising apage and put the link there. I like to put my ads in the thank you page.
Good ideas here.
Thanks1/25/2007 8:00 pm
Interestingly enough, I find that my customer sat is higher when I offer the download immediately upon submitting the form. In my mind it all goes back to the concept of quality listbuilding vs. quantity. Those who want the information in my newsletter will be the ones who will enter a valid email.
At the present, the percentage of unverifiable emails is actually quite low. That said, I am considering adding a mini-course to add value to the autoresponder messages. Improvement is always an excellent idea.
Scot McKay1/26/2007 10:57 am
I suppose there is no hard and fast rule. I found that if I had the download link after the sign up I was getting about 60% unverified or bad emails. Always some one wanting something for nothing:)
However, when I moved my download to after verification I have about 80% success.
Maybe it depends on what you are offering.
Bob1/26/2007 12:33 pm
We have a couple of different sites. One being an online beauty magazine in which we put a dollar value of $87.00 per year. This adds value to what they are subscribing to. We also use free MP3 courses for download since they don't really cost anything to produce and enable us to connect with the subscriber more than an email that they read.
Thanks Aweber for the blog and everyones great ideas,1/26/2007 4:43 pm
It's a great idea but is it acceptable to require people to give their email address after they've purchased your product? Do you need to make it clear before they buy that they'll be required to provide their email address?
How about CAN-SPAM? Once I have their email address, save for keeping them up to date on any news about the product – corrections, etc. can I market to them for other products, include them in my newsletter, etc?
Colin1/27/2007 9:53 am
Hi Bob
You put in your post:
"It's actually set up that way in the verified opt-in set up. There is a space there to put the download. If you use the pdf or .exe URL it will automatically start."
I take it you mean using the customized conformation page and putting the URL for the .exe or .pdf download there rather than just a "thanks-for-confirming.html"?
Not a bad idea and one that we hadn't thought of before.
Cheers1/27/2007 5:35 pm
Where it says confirmation success page(optional) You can put a URL there to any where you want.
My pdf ebook starts to download automaticaly. They still receive the first message and the link could go in there also. In case of pop up blockers which can stop a download.
Bob1/27/2007 6:16 pm
Bob T –
That tip comes under the "why didn't I think of that" catagory for me too. Great tip!
And I do agree, whatever you're offering will assuredly have an affect on your verification rate.
To all your successes,
Dave1/29/2007 4:23 am
When selling an item and delivering it as a download, you may or may not want to employ this method. If you do employ it, I recommend explaining to the buyer what is going to happen ("in addition to this product, we're giving you a free subscription to our newsletter!").
I'd originally written this post thinking about free downloads, such as free reports/ebooks/whitepapers, but it has practical application for paid digital products as well. Thank you for reminding us.
With respect to CAN-SPAM, I'm not an attorney. You should refer to your legal counsel regarding that.1/29/2007 10:08 am | Follow me on Twitter
We simply put our promised article in the autoresponder itself, so that when someone signs up, the article is immediately sent to them.2/13/2007 2:29 pm
Now I have the opposite problem! When I asked the question, I had no idea what do do, much less how to do it. NOW, I have three or four. I don't know which is worse. I guess I'm just going to have to do some testing. What do ya think? I appreciate the help. You guys are awesome.6/13/2007 4:22 pm
I'm new to email marketing and learning every day.
I'm starting to sell information products, eg reports, articles and ebooks, via an ebay shop and paypal. How can I use Aweber to deliver my goods automatically?7/28/2007 5:23 am
I am new to building a website. Everyone says "I have a link and the item starts downloading immediately."7/31/2007 8:40 am
My question is HOW??
I have a pdf file and a web page. What do I need to put on that webpage that would permit a download or start an automatic download?
Thanks for any and all help.
Hi, regarding the article, "How to Tie a Download to Your Opt-In Form", I want to be able to do this but I don't know how to do that.
I don't know PHP or Javascript. But I know enough to create the files with some snippets of code and some instructions. I would also need to know where to place these files.
Thank you!11/13/2007 8:45 pm
Hi Mark,
You don't need to know PHP or JavaScript to put a signup form on your site and offer a download by email.
To do this, you would:
* create a signup form using our web form tool
* send subscribers to a page of your site with instructions on confirming their address
* send them the download link automatically upon confirming
As long as you can copy/paste the form HTML onto your page, and create a thank-you page with instructions for confirming, you can tie your downloads to your form.11/14/2007 9:46 am | Follow me on Twitter
Justin, How would I do this if I have multiple files.
my site has a external javascript file that creates a popup window that uses whateve plugin is on you computer to embed a player to play the mp3 sermon. Right now there is a link to right-click and download the mp3 for FREE.
However, I want it to create a link that they click on that takes them to a form to fill out first, then a results page (as you were saying) that will instruct them to confirm their address by going to their email address they provided on the form and after confirming it the "appropriate" download link would be provided for the original mp3 file they clicked on. I would also create a separate page to download these files also that would run the same thing. See what I'm saying? I hope I'm being clear.
My question would be since they could click on any number of files to download how does the form know which file they clicked on before sending them a confirmation email and a resulting download link??
Mark11/14/2007 12:40 pm
Justin, How would I do this if I have multiple files.
my site has a external javascript file that creates a popup window that uses whateve plugin is on you computer to embed a player to play the mp3 sermon. Right now there is a link to right-click and download the mp3 for FREE.
However, I want it to create a link that they click on that takes them to a form to fill out first, then a results page (as you were saying) that will instruct them to confirm their address by going to their email address they provided on the form and after confirming it the "appropriate" download link would be provided for the original mp3 file they clicked on. I would also create a separate page to download these files also that would run the same thing. See what I'm saying? I hope I'm being clear.
My question would be since they could click on any number of files to download how does the form know which file they clicked on before sending them a confirmation email and a resulting download link??
Mark11/14/2007 12:40 pm
btw, the "send them the download link automatically upon confirming" link is not working.11/14/2007 12:41 pm
This might not be the place for this question but here goes…
I would like to "attach" a PDF to the first autoresponder message I send for one of my lists, however, the size of the PDF exceeds 1 meg. Is there a way to increase the limit?
To get around this now, I have setup the confirmation URL (optional) that sends them directly to the online version of the PDF, however, I would LIKE to use that page for a one time offer and send the PDF via email.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks to any who respond.4/24/2008 3:58 pm
Cenay,8/20/2008 7:45 pm
Not quite the answer to your question, but might be of use anyway.
I also found my pdf files too large.
So I open Acrobat (not the reader, though – the whole program) and then I go to file, batch processing and Fast Web View. Once you click that, the program does something pretty fast. Then, go check the size – there's a 50-50 chance it dropped! I went from a 1.2 Mb file to a 70k file and was stunned – doesn't seem to work all the time, however – sometimes it doesn't change the size at all.
Anyway, good luck with it
Thanks for the advise, I will give that a try. Never thought about trying to reduce the file size that way.8/21/2008 2:28 pm
A friend of mine has another email address ONLY set up to confirm things like this. So he uses it sometimes purely for one thing : To get that download. So it's like a dead email for anyone with a site anyway !1/19/2009 2:44 pm
If you include a static link to the download in an email following the opt in, isn't that download available to the general public? i.e. That link could be given to people who have not opted in to your list and they could download the content.
Is there anyway to make the link unique to the person opting in?2/11/2009 4:07 pm
It's available to someone else if your subscriber shares the link you email them with that person, sure.
Even if you made the link unique to each subscriber, they could share the link with others by forwarding it, instant messaging it, or sharing it in some other way. Someone really committed to sharing your download with others is probably going to be able to do so. (Just look at music piracy for an example.)
While we're on this topic…
One question you have to ask is whether or not someone getting a copy of your download without subscribing represents something truly damaging to your business. Sure, it may not be optimal for someone to get your download without subscribing, but if that download helps sell that person (and anyone else they share it with) on your company, is it bad that more people get a copy of it?
This doesn't mean you have to link the file from other places on your site, of course – so for most people, the only way to get it will be by subscribing. The few who do happen to get a copy from one of your subscribers will be a minority, and may be people who would otherwise never have heard of you.2/11/2009 4:32 pm | Follow me on Twitter
After a bunch of thinking and tinkering, I finally came up with a method of giving away downloads that I'm happy with.
I got an Amazon Web Services account and signed up for the S3 storage service. I use the S3Fox Firefox extension to easily upload to my S3 account any MP3 files I want to give away to subscribers — too big to attach via AWeber messages.
Using another tool previously but now using S3 itself as a result of a recent S3Fox update, I create pre-signed URLs that have an expiration date that I can set. This way the files can only be accessed with the special URLs, and even if you have it, it will only work for a while — I set them to expire after two weeks.
Because it can sometimes be tricky downloading something like an MP3 file directly from a link inside an email (depending on your email client, for example), I actually don't email links to the MP3s. I also have in the S3 account, for each MP3 file, a tiny HTML file, which includes just bit of linked text. The text says something like "right-click and save your download" and the link is to the MP3 file. Much easier to save MP3 files like this from within a browser. It's pre-signed, to-expire-in-two-weeks link to the HTML file that I put in my autoresponder, and they get that message immediately upon verifying the subscription.
Once a week, I go into S3Fox, get updated pre-signed URLs for the MP3s and the related HTML files, update the HTML files with the new MP3 links, update the autoresponders with the new HTML file links, and that's that. It may sound cumbersome, but the whole think takes just a few minutes, and it ensures:
–Security, through the pre-signed URLs and also the fact that they expire — nobody can just give away the links, at least not indefinitely.
–No bandwidth issues, no crashing my web host, because I'm not using my hosting account bandwidth for these download giveaways — S3 has effectively no limits here, because the infrastructure is strong and you pay for what you use.
–S3 is dirt cheap. Can't give actual figures off the top of my head, but even a fairly significant volume of giveaways might cost less than $1.00 total per month.
Short of running one's own server and having some sophisticated stuff going on, this proved to be a really easy way for a "nobody" to end up with a fairly decent system for, in the end, once I knew what to do, not a whole of work or money.3/10/2009 1:30 pm
I'm all for using Amazon S3 for videos and downloads – it kicks ass. However your system for protecting the download links/files doesn't sound ideal to me.
Let's say I sign up to your site for a free ebook or whatever, and I get distracted and come back later that day, check my email, and there is an email from you with a download link in it.
However this day also happens to be the day that you changed all your download links to new ones. I now go to try and download the files however I keep getting an error message because you changed the download links earlier that day.
I get annoyed with you because you haven't delivered what you promised.
See what i mean. There must be a much better/simpler ways of doing it than this4/11/2009 7:17 am
I certainly never meant to suggest that my solution was ideal in any sense, but in any case, your particular complaint here is entirely a non-issue. Here's why.
Amazon S3 links are not like regular links. They don't represent a change of physical location, where a previous link now becomes invalid and only the new link works. S3 links work for however long, based on the expiration time that was set when the link was created. It's possible to have thousands of valid URLs at any given time, many still remaining valid even as some expire.
As I mentioned above, I set my expirations to about two weeks, and I only change them once a week. That means that, each time I update the links, the prior links are still good for about another week.
It's true that if you wait too long, the links will expire and you'll get annoyed. But depending on when during my link update cycle you sign up, the links you get from me will be good for at least 1 week and possibly as long as 2 weeks. Further, in my first autoresponse, I tell you this — I tell you that the links are good for 1-2 weeks. So unless you blow things off for a really long time, much more than the "later that day" you mentioned in your example, then you're going to be fine, because as long as you read the email within 1 week, you'll see the message that says that a clock is ticking on your link, and you'll known to take action.
And if you do blow it off until the links expire, and it's probably fairly rare that this will happen and therefore rare that anyone would need to do anything to make up for it, you can always contact me and ask for new links or just unsubscribe and resubscribe. Unsubscribe/resubscribe is fully automated and almost as simple as it could possibly be — the simplest might be a "resend my links" option but that kind of thing would only be possible inside a far more advanced CRM system which may be beyond the capabilities of most of AWeber's small business customers.
In other words, my less-than-ideal system should nevertheless work out just fine in the vast majority of cases.4/13/2009 8:22 am
Is there a easy way (better if automatic) to generate random unique links? so that each one of my subcribers will have acces to content only through that adress and set a time limit for that link to work? Just to avoid finding links of your product published on same criminal sites…5/14/2009 7:51 pm
please help
It sounds like a bit of a nuisance way of doing things. As mentioned previously in this post, if people want to share you content they will find a way to do it – even if you have unique links that only last for a while. Think about it. If I signed up to a list and found a good download and wanted to share it with my friends, I would do it right away – so time limits on the links are only going to stop links that are posted on forums and other websites – not people sharing content with their friends, etc.
Also remember that most content you provide on your pages, even video, can be downloaded by the user if they really want to and they could share it themselves through their own websites. At least if they are sharing the content through your link then you are getting some recognition and branding as a result.
This is very much like the issue of refunds. There are those people who worry and stress over refunds, and spend all day and night trying to cut their refund rate down as low as possible. Then there are those people who just accept that refunds are a part of doing business, and so they get on with things and just focus on providing great content and getting more and more visitors to their site.
And which person do you think will be more successful?
Stop worrying about little things like this. If people want to share your stuff they will find a way to get around most things you come up with to try and prevent it. Besides, if they are trying to share your content then you should be flattered. Just concentrate on the important things like providing great value and attracting new customers to your business on a daily basis – and you'll be fine.5/15/2009 8:22 am
You are right,5/15/2009 12:03 pm
thank you for the reply Will.
I have just leaped into Internet Marketing. The way I do is after a visitor signs up, there is the usual confirmation page which he/she has to click. I have setup a follow up message immediately after confirmation in which I have attached the FREE GIFT (a pdf). This way I have a genuine and unique subscription.
The problem with sending a subscriber to a download page is that, if the subscriber is intelligent enough, he/she can bookmark that download page and go back often to that page and download your e-book multiple times. This way you are losing.5/16/2009 1:38 pm
I tend to disagree with you on the idea of sending the pdf as an attachment. Unfortunately because of the way email has been abused over the last few years, my tests have shown that people are less likely to open emails with attachments, and even if they do open the email, less of them are game to click on the download link.
At least if you send them to a download page, they can be a bit more confident with downloading your report – it's definitely the smarter way to do things, thus why all the top Internet Marketers do it this way. I've never seen anyone send the free gifts as an attachment and would never risk it myself.
Besides, you mention that if you have a download page, then a subscriber can bookmark that page and come back many time sand download the ebook. Firstly, why would they want to come back and download the same ebook over and over when they already have it. Secondly, the important part out of all this is that your subscribers actually download and read the ebook – what's the problem if they download it a few times? Thirdly, when you send it as an attachment, that person still ends up with the file and can send it and share it with anyone they want anyway.
As I said in a previous post, stop worrying about trivial things like people downloading your ebook more than once and concentrate on the important stuff – that's the only way you will ever make money.5/18/2009 9:29 am
Michelle , great tip mate. I don't have much knowledge on acrobat reader but I tried what you said. You're right. It reduced my file quiet a bit to be able to email.
Thanks for the great tip.
I'm going to also see, after finishing the campaign layout, email and also put a link so they download as well, although I've given clear instruction.
But since, I read that someone emails it to as well as giving a link after they confirm, going to try it.
Good a lot of value from this debate and article. Cheers.6/3/2009 8:37 am
My website is a WordPress blog, and I can't work out how to actually HIDE a page so it doesnt appear in the tool bar. I have found that you can put a 'Thank you' page below another page, but it still shows up when you hover the mouse over the parent page.
Can anyone advise how I can completely HIDE my Thank you page until AFTER they complete the opt in form.
It can be done on an 'ordinary' website, can it be done on a WordPress site?12/28/2009 8:16 pm
Noela – Much depends upon the theme you are using. If you are using wordpress' static front page feature, you should find a statement in your header or main page template that is the key to hiding that page.
You'll be looking for a php statement that contains the term wp_list_pages
Backup the code on that page and replace the statement that's in you theme with
< .?php wp_list_pages('exclude=xxx,xxxx&title_li=&depth=1'); ?>
(I've placed a period right after the beginning < just in case the code wouldn't show up here. You'll need to remove it before placing it in your code.)
The xxx parts are the page numbers you want to exclude from showing up anywhere.
Because themes are different, yours could also be different. There is a ton of info out there on this specific subject, but I'd be willing to bet that if you have access to a forum where you got your theme, that someone has already found the answer for your particular theme.
You might try googling theme-name+exclude+page+in+navigation
Good luck, and happy new year.12/29/2009 5:08 pm
Noela – I downloaded that theme and took a look at the header file. It does indeed look like the author built that feature into the theme. I would look in your dashboard under theme settings and see if there's not an explanation of how to exclude pages from your navigation.
Seek and ye shall find12/29/2009 5:26 pm
I am in the process of creating a membership site, offering a free pre-launch Pro membership plus their choice of a gift. I also use the customized video after they sign up, which show them visually what their confirmation email will look like.
When the member has confirmed their opt-in from Aweber, they are directed to a thank you page that includes a drop-down list of gift choices. When they select their gift, I receive the notification and send them a password protected link to their download. Of course I provide them with the username and password. However, I limit the time they can download their gift to 48 hours.
This is working very well for me. I have had a few people who signed up for the free pro membership, but did not follow through on the confirmation. No confirmation – no gift.3/19/2010 8:17 pm
There is a great plugin I use for this purpose.. is called "Exclude Pages" and can be found easy by searching with "exclude pages wordpress plugin" in google.
The reason it DOES matter is because if you provide a static download page in your autoresponder, then the link will be on dozens of sites as a free download in no time.
You are now hosting the download for the entire internet freely, and people have no reason to even visit your sales/squeeze page. Which is the reason you have the free gift in the first place. Right? Right.
There has to be a solution out there that provides some kind of protection for your download links and pages.7/7/2010 8:42 am
I know that others have asked this question by I just didn't get the answers. I would appreciate it if someone could answer my question–might have to dumb it down, since I am a newbie.
I have an opt in form for an ebook that is a .pdf currently on my hard drive, with a thank you page that requests confirmation. How do I get the pdf to download when they confirm? Currently, I have a 2nd follow up that comes immediately after confirmation, this follow up has the .pdf attached but it is not down loadable. It comes about 35 to 40 minutes after they confirm – via email. Since this is not what they are expecting,I want them to be able to download it so they are not frustrated before they even get it.
Thank you so much in advance for your help!7/31/2010 3:41 pm
The best way to do what you're referring to is to redirect subscribers to a page of your website as they confirm (we call this your Confirmation Success Page), and add a download link for your PDF there.
More on the Confirmation Success Page in our Knowledge Base:
http://www.aweber.com/faq/questions/246/How+Do+I+Send+Subscribers+to+My+Website+After+Confirming%3F8/2/2010 8:10 am | Follow me on Twitter
Justin, How would I do this if I have multiple files?
My site has a external javascript file that creates a popup window that uses whateve plugin is on you computer to embed a player to play the mp3 sermon. Right now there is a link to right-click and download the mp3 for FREE.
However, I want it to create a link that they click on that takes them to a form to fill out first, then a results page (as you were saying) that will instruct them to confirm their address by going to their email address they provided on the form and after confirming it the "appropriate" download link would be provided for the original mp3 file they clicked on. I would also create a separate page to download these files also that would run the same thing. See what I?m saying? I hope I?m being clear.
My question would be since they could click on any number of files to download how does the form know which file they clicked on before sending them a confirmation email and a resulting download link??9/4/2010 5:31 pm
Do you want people who download these different files to get the same emails from you? Or will you want to send different emails to people who downloaded different files?
If you want everyone to get the same emails, I'd recommend sending them (after confirming) to a page where they can download any/all of those files. That'd be the simplest way, and would also enable them to check out other files that might interest them.
If you want people to get different emails based on which file they downloaded, then you'll want to set up a separate list for each file and corresponding emails.9/7/2010 10:59 am | Follow me on Twitter
One issue I think that's getting more prevalent is the fact that people are just giving stuff away without opt-in at all these days.
Let me clarify. Certainly potential subscribers are aware of the fact that you're going to mail them and possibly sell them something in the coming days and weeks of your marketing campaign…
I am happy to give my stuff away without opt-in and if the quality is good enough they then come back to sign up for the juicy stuff… in theory.
I said no opt-in but if your content is king then people will naturally subscribe IMHO.9/20/2010 12:32 am
Hi, How can i protect my download/confirmation page.?
When my visitors get a confimation page link, and they go to that page. They can see a download link.
What if they copy paste that link and send to others? My pdf file will still be able to download since i am using a permanent link to download file.
Is there any way i can secure my download page from non-subscribers?
Thanks.1/18/2011 6:55 pm
Thanks for shedding some light on how to implement a good email subscription strategy, that should turn out to be a win win situation.9/27/2011 5:18 pm
Hi All, I want to employ this method of capturing contact details prior to downloading documents on my companies new website, so that i can further market to those subscribers.
However my developer has just come back to me with this comment which I'm quite surprised at….."in my humble and professional opinion (this type of form) is going to piss people off and damage your brand. Nobody does this besides companies who have either a unique product that nobody else has or people who don't really want people to see what they have. This is very circa 1999 thinking – not to mention complicating the build and adding costs to your business with secure certificates on hosting etc. I won't go into hiding content from SEO."
Are his comments substantiated in anyway? thoughts anyone?2/28/2012 7:46 pm
Hi Steve,2/29/2012 9:30 am
We're certainly not recommending hiding your content from either your subscribers or SEO. We're recommending providing your download on the confirmation page, instead of on the thank-you page, so your subscribers have finished the registration process before they get it. Sort of like a teacher giving out a good grade for a final draft of a paper instead of the rough draft. Nothing shady or hard to implement; just placing your download on one page instead of the other.
- Amanda
Thanks for the tip – bogus emails are just too easy these days.5/2/2012 10:46 pm
I think this can be made very easy indeed.7/1/2012 7:32 pm
Just make sure your web form clearly says that their free stuff will be emailed to them. In that way they would not be expecting to down load anything upon clicking the confirmation button.
THEN, provide a second page on your site which comes up when the click the confirm button which says 'Your free book/newsletter etc is on it's way to your in box', so they don't have to email you asking for where to getthe free stuff.
So by making it very clear on your landing page that the free stuff is to be emailed to them, then there will be no point in the prospect giving a fake email address because that would mean they won't be able to get the free stuff.
My question here is whether with the methods you suggested, we control in any way the link to the PDF file. For example, if I forward the email I received to a friend or provide them the link, then they will be able to access the file right?
I do not think we can do anything about that.
What are your thoughts on this?9/2/2012 1:56 am
I am currently using MailChimp and could not find any option to make the download secure. Does Aweber has wordpress plugin which can offer email collection and making the download happen.8/27/2013 4:08 am
Hi there,
Sorry if these are silly questions. I have recently done a marketing course. I was advised at first the easiest method is once the email is submitted, an automatic download. Now reading some of these comments I am not so sure.
Is this the right thing to be doing?
1. use the opt in page.
2. then something like a stop page instructing to send check emails?
3. once they have confirmed link, they get taken to a thank you were they can download product?
is that about it?
sorry, very new, appreciate the support.
Thank you
sarah lee9/17/2013 3:57 pm
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The Dutch Culture Centre closed on September 5th.
The Dutch Culture Centre has layed an important foundation for intensive cultural collaboration between the Netherlands and China.
The Dutch Culture Centre
2010 was the year that the Dutch Culture Centre had a six months opening during the Expo 2010 in Shanghai. The Dutch Culture Centre had a wide range of cultural and art performances in which the co-operation between Dutch and Chinese artists was central. There were over 20,000 visitors in total, which visited the Dutch Culture Centre in Shanghai. The visitors experienced a variety of art performances and seven spectacular exhibitions in fantastic photography, fashion, arts, design and architecture. The event was a huge success according to the Netherlands China Arts Foundation. Also the media attention in the Chinese press was impressive. Thanks to the visitors and media attention, the Dutch art in China has received a great impulse.
The Dutch Culture Centre was a project of the Netherlands China Arts Foundation and was supported by the Chinese-Dutch business community. The Dutch Culture Centre closed on September 5th 2010.
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The Expo was held on both banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Shanghai is the largest city of China by population and a global financial center, transport hub with the busiest container port. The of the Expo was "Better City - Better Life". There were around 73 million visitors by the end of the Expo, this was a world record. Also the Expo in Shanghai set a single-day record of over 1.03 million visitors.
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In 1954, Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was adapted as an episode of the CBS anthology TV series Climax!. The episode starred Barry Nelson as ""Jimmy Bond,"" and was generally loathed by anyone who had read Fleming's seminal spy novels (including Fleming himself). A Cary Grant-esque Bond may have sounded like gold to television producers, but it was a nail in the coffin for the character's cinematic potential.
Thankfully, Fleming had fans that were aware of James Bond's potential. After a few failed attempts by Fleming himself, producers Albert ""Cubby"" Broccoli and Harry Saltzman nabbed the movie rights to Bond in the late '50s, and embarked on a journey that would eventually result in the first James Bond big screen adventure: Dr. No, starring a then-unknown Sean Connery, premiered in the UK on October 5, 1962. Action movies would never be the same.
Decades after the overnight success of Dr. No, Broccoli and Saltzman's faith in 007 never wavered. Sean Connery's riveting take on the debonair killer hooked audiences across the globe (even more so in Japan than the UK or US the Scottish star was infamously mobbed by Japanese fans during the shoot for You Only Live Twice), but after departing the series following Diamonds Are Forever, the franchise lived on. As other actors embraced the role of James Bond and made it their own, it was clear that the core of the franchise wasn't a movie star, but a perfect character. The missions could take place anywhere at anytime, as long as Bond had integrity. Malleability is hard to find in Hollywood, but it's the reason Broccoli's and Saltzman's Bond has survived for over five decades.
Not every Bond film has been a critical or financial success, but the longevity and demand of the character has given pop culture one of its greatest archives. 007's adventures reflect the zeitgeist like few other properties; you can see the evolving world through the lens of the films. Dr. No and the followup From Russia with Love are steeped in the politics and dangers of the '60s Connery's swagger balances the terrors of the times and spins it into entertainment. 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, George Lazenby's only outing as Bond, is psychedelic in all the right ways. Moonraker put Roger Moore's Bond into his very own sci-fi adventure two years after Star Wars blew the collective minds of every moviegoer, young and old. Timothy Dalton embraced Cold War politics in 1987's The Living Daylights and turned Bond into a gritty action hero that even audiences were unprepared to handle. The films continued to match the large-scale action of modern blockbusters throughout the '90s, the dashing Pierce Brosnan side by side with high-tech gadgetry and wonderfully goofy set pieces. But following the tragedy of 9/11, global conflict took the wind out of Bond's sails. There was a demand for realism again. Daniel Craig was the perfect man for the job.
Saltzman eventually ended his working relationship with Broccoli (1974's The Man with the Golden Gun was there last co-produced effort), and Broccoli passed away after the release of Goldeneye, but their combined efforts ensured that someone would always be there to pick up the baton and run the Bond race. Cubby's daughter Barbara Broccoli and her half-brother Michael G. Wilson continue to preserve 007's cinematic legacy, and even more importantly, Fleming's vision of the character.
Over the years, the Bond series has had its missteps (there may have been one too many Moore-in-costume moments throughout the '70s and '80s), but its hard to imagine a world without the classic character. Every month sports one or two major blockbusters, but Bond's 50 year history gives each installment weight that one-off action flicks can never imitate. Even when the movies are fluffy and brainless (it's hard to feel an emotional connection in a film like Die Another Day, where James Bond fights an evil North Korean who lives in an ice castle and is bent on taking over the world with a space cannon), they are still culturally momentous, acting as a mirror to who we are and what we want from our entertainment. That's a demanding role, but if anyone can pull it off, it's Bond. James Bond.
For more Bond 50th anniversary goodness, check out the comprehensive documentary Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007, which chronicles the ups and downs of Bond's five decades on screen. The entire Bond collection has also been recently released on Blu-ray, in an epic collection aptly titled Bond 50. The set, which includes every Bond adventure in pristine condition and a set of behind-the-scenes extras that dive deeper into the series history, should feed any Bond junkie's appetite. Or thirst (if there aren't martinis around).
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On behalf of Barry Edelstein, artistic director and Michael Murphy, managing director of The Old Globe; and Christopher Ashley, artistic director and Michael Rosenberg, managing director of La Jolla Playhouse; we pay tribute to our friend and colleague, Seamus O'Bryan.
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Seamus began working for the Globe in January of 2011 and became the Stage and Properties Master of the White Theatre in January of 2013. He was smart, funny, dedicated and well-loved by those who knew him. His presence and friendship will be sorely missed by all at the Globe, but particularly backstage where he calmly and with great humor created theatre with actors, fellow crew-members and creative staff. An archery enthusiast, avid sailor, member of the Seaforth Sailing Club, and crew member on various tall ships, he especially enjoyed taking visiting artists sailing to enjoy San Diego's waters. He inspired us to enjoy each moment and to care for each other.
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Geologic dating shows that water has been trapped more than 2 kilometers underground since before the Cambrian explosion. This water contains chemicals that support bacteria in other places. Could the deep biosphere contain relics of the most primitive life? Could such life exist on Mars? More
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And how did it traverse 460 kilometers of ocean? Apparently by crossing a narrow band of ice during the last Ice Age. A new study echoes evolutionary giants Darwin and Wallace and highlights the role of sea level in animal migration. More
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As colony collapse disorder continues to attack honeybee hives, a new study shows that a common insecticide interferes with their return flights. Although the disorder probably has many causes, agricultural chemicals have long been key suspects, and this study adds to the suspicion! More
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Songbirds? Who cares!
The Editor:
Ken Knutsens endearing column regarding the extinction of birds was truly touching. However, the extinction of various species of all kinds of animals has taken place since the beginning of life on earth and is necessary for the survival of other species. Without extinction there would be no evolution. Take mankind for instance. Had not some unsuspecting dolt of a Neanderthal croaked off, we wouldnt be here. As lovable as those foreheads that jut out past their chins are, I, for one, am glad they are not here anymore.
Domesticated cats are indeed skillful, ruthless, heartless killers. They are driven to it. Its instinct. Except our Manx, who is a wuss. Our parrot owns him, but he would definitely enjoy dining on our lovebird. You see, Im a bird lover too and a cat lover. But, lets not upset the balance of nature and the food chain for a few birds that none of us could name if our life depended on it. And lets certainly not mobilize a public relations campaign about something that no one really cares about. If you really care about the survival of species, dont spay or neuter your cats. Let them roam free.
Me? Im going back to my dinner to try to eradicate the chicken.
Terry Pilant
The Editor:
We wanted to publicly thank Wildlife Rescue, Inc. for their help in rescuing a young bald eagle with a broken wing along Birch Point Road on the afternoon of Sunday, April 7. For those people who stopped to ask about the eagle, Wildlife Rescue was able to capture the eagle and take it to receive medical attention.
Wildlife Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization that responds to wildlife emergencies in Whatcom County. They make every effort to return injured or orphaned wildlife to its natural habitat. They can be contacted at P.O. Box 4276, Bellingham, WA 98227.
Many thanks, also, to those of you who contributed to our Wildlife Tree in the Points of Light Benefit at Spooner Creek last December. We were able to see your contribution dollars at work in our community.
Nancy Mills
The Editor:
There is some confusion lately in town. There is a American Legion post trying to start up. They have a temporary charter to operate. The people doing this are mad. They lost officer elections last year and walked out of the post that has been serving Blaine for 80 years! This is nothing but sour grapes. They have lied to us (Post 86). They are trying to say you need a new post in Blaine. I think the great people of Blaine will see through the smoke and mirrors. Personally I would not be having my meeting in motels and pizza parlors. What the people of Blaine need is to stop this abomination. Im writing this because veterans deserve better.
Kevin Wymond
Birch Bay
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Blaine primary and elementary schools celebrated another successful sock hop on February 8. The Atlantics, with our own Jason Ferguson, presented us with another great performance. Families enjoyed a night of music and refreshments. We would like to thank Leaf Schumann and the Rising Tide Grant, the Blaine elementary school for the use of the gym, the Blaine Primary PTO for the organization and refreshments, and the many local business for raffle items: Figaros Pizza, Blockbuster, Peoples State Bank, and Cost Cutter.
Tracy Gobbato, Blaine primary PTO
This letter is to inform you about Becky Riddle. She has signed an athletic scholarship to run track at University of Utah. Its a full out of state scholarship shell start school there on the first of September.
If you dont remember, she was a first place finisher in league, district, and finished in the top at state last year. She then went on during the summer and won district and west coast Junior Olympics. From there she went down to California and placed at nationals. She was a four year letter winner at Blaine high school in basketball, volleyball, and track. Her track coach is Tapio Kuusela and his phone number is 801/581-5778 if you have any questions.
Dave Riddle
Last month high school art students from Snohomish, Skagit, Island and Whatcom counties displayed their artwork in a showing at the Educational Service District 189 offices in Mount Vernon.
The artwork was judged and the following students were selected and won in their categories: Justina Gumley, Rose Smith, and Dana Werdal.
They now have their artwork on display in Olympia where it will be judged in the state competition.
Please congratulate them and wish them good luck in Olympia!
Leslee Smith
eye of the storm...
The Editor:
I have watched the reaction to Linda Lawrences letter over the past couple of weeks and felt it was time that I had to make comment, as it is our business that is at the center of this controversy. Blaine Marine Services had provided service to the Blaine police vehicles for many years and to the best of my knowledge there has never been a single complaint regarding our service or prices.
We purchased this business in September of 2000 and have invested heavily to build a new facility, add personnel and equipment, and update systems to further enhance our service to all of our marine and automotive customers.
Our labor rate to the Blaine police was, based on information I received from the police department, 27 percent cheaper than Diehl Ford. We have reduced parts pricing and provided quality local service without the need for added mileage, wear and tear, and fuel consumption yet for some reason, unknown to us, this business was lost without notice.
We have been unsuccessful in getting a clear explanation as to how Diehl Ford could be less costly for the city on a true apples to apples comparison, but we have accepted our fate. Hopefully one day they will give us an opportunity to once again provide quality service on a local basis.
The main point I want to make is that this business was not lost due to quality of workmanship, service or prices. Chief Elfo told me they had no complaints with our quality of service.
The saddest part of this is the reduced local employment and the fact we have less money circulating in our depressed city. The spin-off effect of this was felt by local suppliers, the local restaurants and elsewhere throughout the city. This has been a very tough winter for Blaine Marine, our staff and the rest of our community, but we will survive.
Bob Brooks
Blaine Marine Services
busting or workers right to choose?
The Editor:
Right now, in Washington state, workers are being denied a basic right of choice. Laborers from both the private and public sectors lack the freedom to withhold their membership from unions.
Adoption of a Right to Work law in Washington state would give workers that freedom. Employees would no longer pay dues under threat of firing. Forcing workers to belong to and fund unions is not only unconstitutional, but also detrimental to the local economy. Nearly 80 percent of Americans support the implementation of Right to Work laws.
When laws are changed to allow workers the freedom of choice, state economies and individual workers salaries flourish. Research based on Right to Work laws adopted in other states shows marked success.
Our close neighbor, Idaho, has enjoyed exceptional industry growth since the enactment of a Right to Work law in 1986. Since that year, manufacturing employment in Idaho has increased by 39.6 percent, while Washingtons manufacturing jobs have increased by a meager 9.5 percent.
An initiative filed earlier this year would bring choice to the workplace. Private sector workers, as well as all state employees, such as teachers, would be able to make their own decision involving union membership.
I-777 is a Right to Work initiative, allowing the working women and men of Washington to choose their representation. To learn more about the initiative, visit www.for777.org.
Rachel Smith
The Editor:
After mayor Dieter Schugt addressed my sin of favoring the mayor-council form of government, just a few minutes before our city managers July 17 public meeting, I nearly apologized for having been born. I vowed never to write another letter to the editor. I wanted to avoid sabotaging city progress toward a blossoming future.
So here I sit, breaking my promise, but not without a reason.
The Northern Light of January 17 published council plans for a development fee overhaul. April 11 brought another headline: Council slashed development fees and red tape.
David White, Andy Anderson and Frank Bresnan Jr. requested such economic restructuring several years prior. David and Andy were crudely outspoken. Frank was diplomatic. Neither crudity nor diplomacy worked. They were ignored.
Had their voices been respected, Blaine would be better off today. I fear action so recently taken is too little, too late.
Total credit for the cited economic overhaul belongs to those former councilmen, all of whom were voices in the wilderness. No credit belongs to the pretentious copycats who thought it was their idea.
The council owes David, Andy and Frank an apology. They were not the villains. They were visionaries.
Richard E. Clark
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Product DescriptionReba RL represents great value and high end features forThe 29er rider. Includes externally adjustable rebound and lockout, plus FloodgateThreshold adjustment. Can be internally convertedTo 80mm usingThe included All-Travel spacers 32mm, 7000-series Aluminum upperTubesTraditional quick release dropouts Forged, hollow AL66TV crown magnesium lowers with PowerBulge 74mm post mount for disc brakes claimed 1,578 grams
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Date Reviewed: June 13, 2012
Strengths: dual chamber - plenty of adjust options
progressive characteristics - gentle and responsible when you want and efficient and tough when you need
lightweight - mine weights only1680g with pop-lock
white looks good!
Weaknesses: it isn't as stiff as it should be - under high load it wants to bend under the frame. Front wheel is quite lousy with 9mm axle. 29er wheels are demanding.
can be tricky to adjust pressures for beginners
fragile finish - every contact with obstacles on your route results with damage of varnish.
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Bike Setup: X9 family, Avide elixir 9 brakes, Novatec&ZTR wheels.
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2012
Strengths: weight, absorption, rebound, lockout
Weaknesses: non
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Strengths: Light, dual chamber air, easy to adjust
Weaknesses: none so far
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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Bike Setup: Came stock on 2011 Trek/GF X-Cal
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2011
Strengths: Lockout, dual air
Weaknesses: Non so far
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $2100.00
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Bike Setup: Fly team Ti. 29er. Shimano Xtr drivetrain. Avid Elixir CR brakes, FSA Afterburner 386 cranks.
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48 U.S. Code § 1421h - Duties, taxes, and fees; proceeds collected to constitute fund for benefit of Guam; prerequisites, amount, etc., remitted prior to commencement of next fiscal year
All customs duties and Federal income taxes derived from Guam, the proceeds of all taxes collected under the internal-revenue laws of the United States on articles produced in Guam and transported to the United States, its Territories, or possessions, or consumed in Guam, and the proceeds of any other taxes which may be levied by the Congress on the inhabitants of Guam (including, but not limited to, compensation paid to members of the Armed Forces and pensions paid to retired civilians and military employees of the United States, or their survivors, who are residents of, or who are domiciled in, Guam), and all quarantine, passport, immigration, and naturalization fees collected in Guam shall be covered into the treasury of Guam and held in account for the government of Guam, and shall be expended for the benefit and government of Guam in accordance with the annual budgets; except that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to any tax imposed by chapter 2 or 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [26 U.S.C. 1401 et seq., 3101 et seq.]. Beginning as soon as the government of Guam enacts legislation establishing a fiscal year commencing on October 1 and ending on September 30, the Secretary of the Treasury, prior to the commencement of any fiscal year, shall remit to the government of Guam the amount of duties, taxes, and fees which the governor of Guam, with the concurrence of the government comptroller of Guam, has estimated will be collected in or derived from Guam under this section during the next fiscal year, except for those sums covered directly upon collection into the treasury of Guam. The Secretary of the Treasury shall deduct from or add to the amounts so remitted the difference between the amount of duties, taxes, and fees actually collected during the prior fiscal year and the amount of such duties, taxes, and fees as estimated and remitted at the beginning of that prior fiscal year, including any deductions which may be required as a result of the operation of Public Law 94–395 (90 Stat. 1199) or Public Law 88–170, as amended (82 Stat. 863).
Source(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, § 30,64 Stat. 392; Pub. L. 86–778, title I, § 103(u),Sept. 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 941; Pub. L. 95–348, § 1(c),Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 488; Pub. L. 98–454, title VI, § 601(h),Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1736; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2,Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)
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Public Law 94–395 (90 Stat. 1199), referred to in text, was enacted Sept. 3, 1976, and amended section 1423a of this title.
Public Law 88–170, as amended (82 Stat. 863), referred to in text, is Pub. L. 88–170, Nov. 4, 1963, 77 Stat. 302, as amended by Pub. L. 90–511, Sept. 24, 1968, 82 Stat. 863, which is not classified to the Code.
1986—Pub. L. 99–514substituted "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" for "Internal Revenue Code of 1954".
1984—Pub. L. 98–454inserted "(including, but not limited to, compensation paid to members of the Armed Forces and pensions paid to retired civilians and military employees of the United States, or their survivors, who are residents of, or who are domiciled in, Guam)" after "inhabitants of Guam" in first sentence.
1978—Pub. L. 95–348inserted provisions relating to authorization, amount, computation, etc., of remittance, prior to commencement of any fiscal year, of duties, taxes, and fees to be collected in or derived from Guam under this section during that next fiscal year.
1960—Pub. L. 86–778inserted clause providing that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to any tax imposed by chapter 2 or 21 of title 26.
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Baby Carrot Salad
by Pete Evans
Orange-blossom water is a lovely staple of Moroccan cooking, but its brightness may overpower the carrot salad if not used judiciously. Try a bit less than called for in the recipe, and add to taste.
2 oz. (4 Tbs.) unsalted butter
3 Tbs. mild honey, preferably organic
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 1⁄2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1⁄2 Tbs. orange blossom water
2 1⁄2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 fresh red Thai other small chile, halved, seeds and ribs removed, and thinly sliced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
25 (4 to 5 inch long) young carrots (orange or a combination of red, purple, white and peeled and trimmed
1⁄2 cup plain yogurt (whole or lowfat)
2 1⁄2 oz. mache (about 6 loosely packed cups)
Melt the butter in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat and cook until the butter turns brown and has a nutty fragrance, be careful not to burn it. Add the honey and swirl pan to incorporate, and then add the almonds. When the mixture is bubbling, add the vinegar (the mixture will sizzle and may splatter a bit), and orange blossom water. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chile and lemon juice, and then whisk in the oil until blended. Cool to room temperature and season to taste with salt.
Fill a 4-quart pot 2/3 full with water, add 1 tsp. salt, and bring to a boil. Add the carrots and simmer until just tender when pierced with a small sharp knife, about 8 minutes. Drain and run cold water over the carrots to cool slightly (they should still be warm). Pat them dry and halve each lengthwise. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 1/3 cup of dressing. Season to taste with salt. Divide the carrots among salad plates. Top each with some of the mache, and drizzle with the yogurt and the remaining dressing.
Pete Evans is an award-winning Australian chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and TV host. Born in Melbourne and raised on Australia's beautiful Gold Coast, Pete's food career began at 19 when, with his brother Dave, he opened their first restaurant, The Pantry, in Melbourne's bayside suburb of Brighton. For his debut television series in the U.S., Pete will host the new PBS series Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking premiering September 21 at 1pm on WGBH 2.
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Strike Zone is the perfect place to fulfill all your entertainment needs. With 48 lanes, it is a bowler's paradise. We provide a family fun environment that provides bowling, arcade games, batting cages, and the Rookies Bar and Grill. It is the one place in Manteca where guests can escape to a fun filled atmosphere.
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The village of Makrygialos lies on the southeastern coast of the Greek island of Crete. Mountains covered in walnut, olive, apple and pear trees make an impressive backdrop to this Greek village. The coastline is etched with sandy beaches at Makrygialos Bay, rocky inlets, secluded coves and long stretches of pebble beaches. With a rich culture heritage, varied landscape and pleasant climate, Makrygialos villas have become a popular Crete tourist destination.
The village of Makrygialos is a great place to explore on foot. The charming whitewashed houses and narrow streets provide a relaxing setting for Makrygialos self-catering accommodation. Small churches are scattered throughout the area and hint at the strong Orthodox religion and history.
The varied landscape around Makrygialos provides excellent hiking trails, horse riding excursions, rock climbing, paragliding and mountain biking trails. There are three impressive gorges in the area that are ideal for hiking: The Butterfly Gorge, Pefki Gorge and Pervolakia Gorge. The highest peak in the surrounding mountains is Afendis Stavromenos at 1500 metres (4.500 feet). If you are feeling energetic you can hike to the top, or you can go on an adventurous 4X4 Jeep tour. The peak provides unforgettable views of Crete and the surrounding islands. The peak is also home to a small chapel.
You can visit Koufonisi Island and its wonderful beaches. A boat leaves the harbour in the morning and returns in the afternoon. When you get back you can stroll around the harbour and have drinks at Apotheke Café or Olympio Café. Or you can relax at one of the many restaurants and taverns that offer traditional Cretan cuisine, made from local ingredients such as olive oil, cheese, home-made bread, wine and aromatic herbs.
About 7km east of Makrygialos, perched on a steep rock face, is the 15th Century Kapsa Monastery. The north wing of the monastery is built into a cave and is a fascinating place to explore. On the 29th of August each year the monastery celebrates its feast day.
Makrygialos villas are wonderful bases from which you can explore all that the island of Crete has to offer. The port city of Heraklion, with its museums displaying ancient archeological finds, is definitely worth a day trip. Here you can explore the city and learn about the history of Crete, go on a scuba diving excursion, or hire a boat and adventure out into the clear blue waters that surround the island.
You can also visit the charming town of Rethymno, which is filled with buildings dating back to the16th century. The arched doorways, narrow stone staircases and winding streets in the old town center attract tourists from all over the island. Rethymno is also home to a large, well-preserved Venetian castle, Fortezza.
The southern coast of Crete enjoys plenty of sunshine and high temperatures year round. The summers are hot and humid with temperatures in the 30s°C, but cool sea breezes called "Meltemi" bring respite from the heat. Winters are mild, however snowfall on the mountain peaks is common between November and May.
Makrygialos is located 120km from the international airport at Heraklion (HER). Budget airlines such as easyJet and Flythomascook provide cheap flights to Crete from various airports in the UK. From the airport at Heraklion guests of Makrygialos villas will need to hire a car or travel by taxi to their Makrygialos accommodation.


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