Get paid for your posts

Eric Frei · 21st May 2010, 12:13 PM

The thing about posting on Treeworld is about adding content and getting recognition plus links. The focus of Treeworld has been about getting you, the front line, exposure and sharing of information.

I have thought out a system where trusted members can set up their own Paypal payment button as I have in my signature so others out there, even lurkers, can tip or pay you for your posts. Post something really informative and you'll never know what others might send you.

You will need a Paypal account.

You will need to use only the button at this URL http://www.treeworld.info/images/blog/paypost.png

It will be the standard button to avoid confusion. It will also change everyone's button at the same time if we all use the same URL, so there will be uniformity.

If you want to partake in this and get paid for your posts you need to list yourself here.

If you are stuck or do not know how to set this system up discuss it here, but you will need a Paypal account. Then you generate the 'donate" code but for email not html. Send me that code snippet by PM to me and I will set the button up for you in your signature.

Post 16 below also has helpful hints for setting this up.

Jeff Darby · 21st May 2010, 05:17 PM

Hey All,
What a great idea ! a lot of research goes into giving the right advice, not to mention all your years of study...and in a lot of cases the money saved by the viewer could be considerable.

Whether it be what to look for in a reputable contractor, business or what not to let on your property without checking first.

All this information is given without payment, a little show of appreciation although not expected would be a pleasant surprise...I'm in!...

Garry Brockley · 21st May 2010, 05:33 PM

Well i have to say that i was originally sceptical about how this would work when i started reading the post, however after reading this all the way through it sounds like a great idea, all we have to do is get a paypal account and off to go. good idea Ekka innovative.

Eric Frei · 21st May 2010, 06:27 PM

Hey, I have already made money!

Thank you readers.

Also, as there is always skeptics and people who want to say online advice is bad, call an arborist etc I bring you the latest news.

Kevin Rudd, the Australian PM, announced a dial a doctor program. Now if it's good enough for a doctor to assist ill people over the phone then surely the internet is even better as we get pictures and could even get video.

Quote:

Sick Australians will be able to dial a doctor and see a GP after hours as part of a big spending health budget aimed at keeping patients out of hospital.

Source: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-...-24-hour-care/

sueann · 21st May 2010, 06:35 PM

Really? you got paid for posting?

How much do they pay you? Some of the info I've lifted from here is worth paying for but I wouldn't know what it's worth really.

You might insult someone if you pay them $1 and the info is probably worth $20 if you buy a book or travel to the library or whatever.

How much am I worth I wonder.

Drouin Tree Service · 21st May 2010, 08:19 PM

Great idea!

jmcg.insight.gardens · 21st May 2010, 10:32 PM

A good idea Eric, after all, lots of research goes into some of the answers, especially the Ident for me, lots of study to just get there as well. I like giving advice to people, if I can help them, you blokes give some excellent advice that helps a lot of people, for free.

So if they want to volunteer something in return that,s just great, after all it's up to them.

I'm in, just have to set up a paypal account. I need one anyway.

cheers Julie

Oldtimer · 22nd May 2010, 01:12 AM

I think since I am not an Arborist by trade and I always learn something from your postings I will feel bad for not tipping every time that I learn something (which is most of the time by the way).

I still think this is a good idea (for the recipient of course) and to increase traffic to the site. If I would consider tipping for all the great ideas for climbing systems, great videos on safety, even general questions about safe climbs and problem solving I owe you guys a bunch of cash.

I can see how a homeowner drops by looking for some advise on his/her problem and most of the time you guys provide great ideas or suggestions to resolve his/her issue and they may be willing to tip not just the hat

but drop some spare change

on someones pay-pal account. Best Wishes!

I will continue looking and tipping from now on.

I guess I need to open a pay-pal account in order to be able to tip someone??

Eric Frei · 22nd May 2010, 07:28 AM

People have no obligation to tip. We do not know who is reading the posts.

I drive traffic here. I literally market this forum and send people here. People ring me for advice and it's easier to deal with it here versus charging callout fees and sitting in traffic for 1 hour to see the problem is near insignificant or a no brainer. So the concept is also aimed at that.

TrevMcRev · 22nd May 2010, 09:59 AM

Interesting idea.....

I think its particularly good for the Ask An Arborist section.

It takes time & research to answer these posts, and when it is your paid work/day job to answer these types of questions i know myself i often don't put as much time as i could into that section on here for free.

Ekka, do you know of any other types of forums successfully using this idea?

themoudie · 22nd May 2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

If you are stuck or do not know how to set this system up discuss it here, but you will need a Paypal account. Then you generate the 'donate" code but for email not html. Send me thatcode snippet by PM to me and I will set the button up for you in your signature.

Aye Ekka,

That's the 'geeky' bit with 'geeky' explanation!

Simple Oz or Pom bloke lingo please!

Slainte, Bill.

Drouin Tree Service · 22nd May 2010, 10:49 AM

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc...=NGNL9EZFRQ8VW

How do i get the "button"over this!!

themoudie · 22nd May 2010, 11:02 AM

Thanks a lopa,

But I'm still not sure! I don't have a problem making the donation, so I'll PM Ekka as suggested, with what I think is required and await the reply!

Ouch!!

My regards, themoudie.

windthrown · 22nd May 2010, 01:43 PM

OK... hey, why not?

Listing myself here!

So how do you just generate the email payment code? On Paypal they just sent me to how to set it up on a web site, with all the features.

Also the say on PP that there are fees involved: 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 22nd May 2010, 01:46 PM

I think it is a a great idea!

Jeff

Eric Frei · 22nd May 2010, 04:40 PM

Lopa,I just did yours.

I also "tinyurl" the code for safety.

If you go to edit your signature you'll see how I done it, but of course do not edit it.

Everyone's button will be driven off the same URL so when I make a change in appearance for whatever reason, everyones changes at the same time.

You need that code snippet that a_lopa had. You get that by going through your paypal account like this.

Merchant Services>Donate>Email Code .... get the code and save it.

Here's a look at the code, I had to upload a pic as the forum software converts the code into the picture and link etc.

Code:

Here's step by step what you do in Paypal.

On the Merchant Services page select donations

On the donations page make sure the donations tab is showing and complete the form and create the button

Once button is created get the email code for it as we will be adding our own button

Drouin Tree Service · 22nd May 2010, 05:09 PM

Thanks heaps Eric!!!!!

dov · 23rd May 2010, 12:18 AM

Good idea. I like the optional nature of it. Keeps with the spirit of the whole thng.

newguy18 · 23rd May 2010, 07:20 PM

Great idea,but i definatly wouldn't call myself an arborist,all i seem to do is remove large,dangerous and really dead trees.About all i 'm good for is teaching climbing,cutting,rigging,and how to have some attitude while doing so,but it can't hurt so i'll set it up tommorrow.

Apocalypsse · 24th May 2010, 09:44 PM

Interesting idea, im down for it.

Jeff Darby · 26th May 2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Hey, I have already made money!

Thank you readers.

Also, as there is always skeptics and people who want to say online advice is bad, call an arborist etc I bring you the latest news.

Kevin Rudd, the Australian PM, announced a dial a doctor program. Now if it's good enough for a doctor to assist ill people over the phone then surely the internet is even better as we get pictures and could even get video.

Source: 'Dial a doctor' for 24-hour care - The West Australian

and a nurses triage as well, keeping the Emergency room free for real emergencys

Quote:

Welcome to McKesson
McKesson Asia-Pacific is a
healthcare organisation delivering
telephone and web-based health
services to government departments
and private health organisations.

Health Services & Products
Telephone Triage, Advice & Referral
Chronic Disease Management
Mental Health
Health Call Centre Software
Souce: McKesson Asia Pacific - HOME

Professionals world wide are realizing the power of the internet for reliable advice

southsoundtree · 1st June 2010, 03:30 PM

I like it.

Eric Frei · 1st June 2010, 04:57 PM

Southsoundtree, yours is not working .... "fatal error".

This has happened to a few guys, you need to get new code from Paypal, make sure it is the EMAIL code.

mmatch · 16th April 2011, 11:23 PM

Eric:
Thank you mucho for taking the lead to install this option here.
(I mean it ... I clicked YOUR button/sent you $5 as token appreciation, for your idea and follow-through, etc.)

But may I respectfully request that someone re-do the step by step graphics?
These existing graphics are already off to a good start. But I can't work through them as they are ... partly because the PayPal pages/graphics and layout details are different now (at least here in the US).

So, besides using most current views, maybe add numbers/words to cue us a bit more precisely (in sequence) what/how to do what's needed ... no details overlooked. [see attached marked-up page view]
(e.g. ?? why use the "Use my secure merchant account ID" option, and NOT the other option: "Use my primary email address"?)

Thanks in advance.

BR in Florida

Eric Frei · 17th April 2011, 09:55 AM

Everything is still the same for me.

Click on Merchant Services and go from there.

21st May 2010, 12:13 PM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Get paid for your posts The thing about posting on Treeworld is about adding content and getting recognition plus links. The focus of Treeworld has been about getting you, the front line, exposure and sharing of information. I have thought out a system where trusted members can set up their own Paypal payment button as I have in my signature so others out there, even lurkers, can tip or pay you for your posts. Post something really informative and you'll never know what others might send you. You will need a Paypal account. You will need to use only the button at this URL http://www.treeworld.info/images/blog/paypost.png It will be the standard button to avoid confusion. It will also change everyone's button at the same time if we all use the same URL, so there will be uniformity. If you want to partake in this and get paid for your posts you need to list yourself here. If you are stuck or do not know how to set this system up discuss it here, but you will need a Paypal account. Then you generate the 'donate" code but for email not html. Send me that code snippet by PM to me and I will set the button up for you in your signature. Post 16 below also has helpful hints for setting this up. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st May 2010, 05:17 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: Get paid for your posts Hey All, What a great idea ! a lot of research goes into giving the right advice, not to mention all your years of study...and in a lot of cases the money saved by the viewer could be considerable. Whether it be what to look for in a reputable contractor, business or what not to let on your property without checking first. All this information is given without payment, a little show of appreciation although not expected would be a pleasant surprise...I'm in!... __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011 Last edited by Jeff Darby; 21st May 2010 at 07:04 PM.

21st May 2010, 05:33 PM	#3
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Get paid for your posts Well i have to say that i was originally sceptical about how this would work when i started reading the post, however after reading this all the way through it sounds like a great idea, all we have to do is get a paypal account and off to go. good idea Ekka innovative. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

21st May 2010, 06:35 PM	#5
sueann Former Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hunter Valley Australia Posts: 599	Re: Get paid for your posts Really? you got paid for posting? How much do they pay you? Some of the info I've lifted from here is worth paying for but I wouldn't know what it's worth really. You might insult someone if you pay them $1 and the info is probably worth $20 if you buy a book or travel to the library or whatever. How much am I worth I wonder.

21st May 2010, 08:19 PM	#6
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Get paid for your posts Great idea! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

21st May 2010, 10:32 PM	#7
jmcg.insight.gardens Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mannering Park, Australia Posts: 623	Re: Get paid for your posts A good idea Eric, after all, lots of research goes into some of the answers, especially the Ident for me, lots of study to just get there as well. I like giving advice to people, if I can help them, you blokes give some excellent advice that helps a lot of people, for free. So if they want to volunteer something in return that,s just great, after all it's up to them. I'm in, just have to set up a paypal account. I need one anyway. cheers Julie

22nd May 2010, 01:12 AM	#8
Oldtimer Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin TX Posts: 100	Re: Get paid for your posts I think since I am not an Arborist by trade and I always learn something from your postings I will feel bad for not tipping every time that I learn something (which is most of the time by the way). I still think this is a good idea (for the recipient of course) and to increase traffic to the site. If I would consider tipping for all the great ideas for climbing systems, great videos on safety, even general questions about safe climbs and problem solving I owe you guys a bunch of cash. I can see how a homeowner drops by looking for some advise on his/her problem and most of the time you guys provide great ideas or suggestions to resolve his/her issue and they may be willing to tip not just the hat but drop some spare change on someones pay-pal account. Best Wishes! I will continue looking and tipping from now on. I guess I need to open a pay-pal account in order to be able to tip someone??

22nd May 2010, 07:28 AM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Get paid for your posts People have no obligation to tip. We do not know who is reading the posts. I drive traffic here. I literally market this forum and send people here. People ring me for advice and it's easier to deal with it here versus charging callout fees and sitting in traffic for 1 hour to see the problem is near insignificant or a no brainer. So the concept is also aimed at that. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd May 2010, 09:59 AM	#10
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: Get paid for your posts Interesting idea..... I think its particularly good for the Ask An Arborist section. It takes time & research to answer these posts, and when it is your paid work/day job to answer these types of questions i know myself i often don't put as much time as i could into that section on here for free. Ekka, do you know of any other types of forums successfully using this idea?

22nd May 2010, 10:49 AM	#12
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Get paid for your posts https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc...=NGNL9EZFRQ8VW How do i get the "button"over this!! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

22nd May 2010, 11:02 AM	#13
themoudie Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 7	Re: Get paid for your posts Thanks a lopa, But I'm still not sure! I don't have a problem making the donation, so I'll PM Ekka as suggested, with what I think is required and await the reply! Ouch!! My regards, themoudie.

22nd May 2010, 01:43 PM	#14
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,207	Re: Get paid for your posts OK... hey, why not? Listing myself here! So how do you just generate the email payment code? On Paypal they just sent me to how to set it up on a web site, with all the features. Also the say on PP that there are fees involved: 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD

22nd May 2010, 01:46 PM	#15
Jeffrey Lovstrom Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 292	Re: Get paid for your posts I think it is a a great idea! Jeff

22nd May 2010, 04:40 PM	#16
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Get paid for your posts Lopa,I just did yours. I also "tinyurl" the code for safety. If you go to edit your signature you'll see how I done it, but of course do not edit it. Everyone's button will be driven off the same URL so when I make a change in appearance for whatever reason, everyones changes at the same time. You need that code snippet that a_lopa had. You get that by going through your paypal account like this. Merchant Services>Donate>Email Code .... get the code and save it. Here's a look at the code, I had to upload a pic as the forum software converts the code into the picture and link etc. Code: Here's step by step what you do in Paypal. On the Merchant Services page select donations On the donations page make sure the donations tab is showing and complete the form and create the button Once button is created get the email code for it as we will be adding our own button Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd May 2010, 05:09 PM	#17
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Get paid for your posts Thanks heaps Eric!!!!! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

23rd May 2010, 12:18 AM	#18
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 649	Re: Get paid for your posts Good idea. I like the optional nature of it. Keeps with the spirit of the whole thng.

23rd May 2010, 07:20 PM	#19
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Get paid for your posts Great idea,but i definatly wouldn't call myself an arborist,all i seem to do is remove large,dangerous and really dead trees.About all i 'm good for is teaching climbing,cutting,rigging,and how to have some attitude while doing so,but it can't hurt so i'll set it up tommorrow. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

24th May 2010, 09:44 PM	#20
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Get paid for your posts Interesting idea, im down for it.

1st June 2010, 03:30 PM	#22
southsoundtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olympia, WA, USA Posts: 84	Re: Get paid for your posts I like it.

1st June 2010, 04:57 PM	#23
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Get paid for your posts Southsoundtree, yours is not working .... "fatal error". This has happened to a few guys, you need to get new code from Paypal, make sure it is the EMAIL code. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

16th April 2011, 11:23 PM	#24
mmatch Sappling Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 14	Re: Get paid for your posts (Setup graphics?) Eric: Thank you mucho for taking the lead to install this option here. (I mean it ... I clicked YOUR button/sent you $5 as token appreciation, for your idea and follow-through, etc.) But may I respectfully request that someone re-do the step by step graphics? These existing graphics are already off to a good start. But I can't work through them as they are ... partly because the PayPal pages/graphics and layout details are different now (at least here in the US). So, besides using most current views, maybe add numbers/words to cue us a bit more precisely (in sequence) what/how to do what's needed ... no details overlooked. [see attached marked-up page view] (e.g. ?? why use the "Use my secure merchant account ID" option, and NOT the other option: "Use my primary email address"?) Thanks in advance. BR in Florida Attached Thumbnails

17th April 2011, 09:55 AM	#25
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Get paid for your posts Everything is still the same for me. Click on Merchant Services and go from there. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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