 |
|
08-21-2005, 02:51 PM
|
#1
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
Write for ContractorTalk.com
Well, as I've said before I'm working on a new version of ContractorTalk.com.
We will be adding alot of new features for the forums (spell check, etc...) as well as more content and tools to the site.
The biggest thing we are adding to the site is Articles. There are a lot of people who post the same questions over and over again. They need help with estimates, marketing, or something else. We want to pull some of the experts on this board to help write some articles that address these issues.
If your interested in writing for the site please send me a PM note.
Thanks!
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury
or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!
Join the #1 Contractor Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
ContractorTalk.com - Are you a Professional Contractor? If so we invite you to join our community and see what it has to offer. Our site is specifically designed for you and it's the leading place for contractors to meet online. No homeowners asking DIY questions. Just fellow tradesmen who enjoy talking about their business, their trade, and anything else that comes up. No matter what your trade is you'll find that ContractorTalk.com is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally free!
Join ContractorTalk.com - Click Here
|
|
08-21-2005, 11:42 PM
|
#2
|
|
Custom Builder
Trade:
From dirt to ridge vent
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South Central Illinois
Posts: 4,405
|
Spell check.......hm.......wonder who thats aimed at.
Bob
__________________
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2005, 06:24 AM
|
#3
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Glasshousebltr
Spell check.......hm.......wonder who thats aimed at.
Bob
|
ME 
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2005, 12:59 PM
|
#4
|
|
stop botherin' me!
Trade:
Roofing Siding Gutters Windows
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Chicago
Posts: 7,489
|
Me for sure.
nathan, you already have one or two of my things. I also have posted a few others here in the forum like "spring advertising knockout". You can use that one too.
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 11:21 AM
|
#5
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
We are just putting the finishing touches on the articles section of the website.
If you are interested in writing for us please let me know. I can give you access and let you start posting some stuff. That way when we launch ContractorTalk 3.0 we have some content to go with it
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 01:10 PM
|
#6
|
|
Custom Builder
Trade:
From dirt to ridge vent
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South Central Illinois
Posts: 4,405
|
Might write a little, give me a list of subjects, you will be editing? correct? It's tough to keep that clown in my pocket.
Bob
__________________
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 04:09 PM
|
#7
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
Bob, topics are similar to the forum.
Business
Marketing
Trade Specific
Current Events
These articles need to be writting with a professional contractor in mind and NOT targeted at homeowners.
I won't be editing these although I can if needed. The way it works is that you will log in and write the article. Then I will either approve it or reject it. It will make more sense once you see the interface. I would suggest using MS Word to do a spell and grammer check.
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 10:27 PM
|
#8
|
|
New Guy
Trade:
Framer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southern Michigan
Posts: 29
|
Nathan I know framing like the the back of my hand and build houses i could eat off of in every aspect in tightness from rafter to stairholes.I see the hacks framing out there and i LMAO!!!!!!!!!!I'll answer any questions on the framing end if i can. For the rough plumbers the stakes in the basement are turd pile markings  I make sure my guys mark em!
Brent
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 11:08 PM
|
#9
|
|
Flooring Guru
Trade:
Sales Manager
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 2,785
|
I think I am going to write about self esteem and sales.
I do not consider myself a motivational speaker, but this lesson made the biggest difference in my career.
And it is not just for sales, it can be used in all types of fields.
Will this fit into the program you think?
__________________
------------------------
"in 20 years you will regret more what you did not do than what you did"
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 11:31 PM
|
#10
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
Sounds great Florcraft!
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 11:46 PM
|
#11
|
|
Custom Builder
Trade:
From dirt to ridge vent
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South Central Illinois
Posts: 4,405
|
I'll write the comics.
Bob
__________________
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2005, 11:49 PM
|
#12
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
Help me think this through guys. Here is a list of topics I have so far:
Contractor Talk- General
- Business
- Sales & Estimating
Trade Talk- Carpentry
- Construction
- Drywall
- Electrical
- Flooring
- HVAC
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Remodeling
- Roofing
- Windows, Siding & Doors
Equipment & Safety- Tools
- Vehicles & Maintenance
- Safety
- Product Reviews
Current Events
Anything I should add or take out?
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2005, 11:49 AM
|
#13
|
|
Pro
Trade:
masonry
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 1,415
|
How about masonry? I might be a bit biased though. I know it falls under construction but so does everything else lol. Just a thought. Just ahh... throwin' that out there.
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2005, 08:07 PM
|
#14
|
|
Superintendent
Trade:
Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 313
|
Masonry is the second oldest profession, heh heh. Please include it. :Thumbs:
__________________
______________________________________________
A reasonable expectation becomes an assumption when it goes wrong.
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2005, 08:08 PM
|
#15
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
Write some articles for the topic and I'll add it.
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2005, 10:16 PM
|
#16
|
|
MODERATOR
Trade:
Paperhanger/Painter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 6,297
|
Expect a couple on the age-old craft of slinging wallcovering. 
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by thezoo
There are more hacks and than pros.
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2005, 10:23 PM
|
#17
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ProWallGuy
Expect a couple on the age-old craft of slinging wallcovering. |
I'm really looking forward to that. Something I never mastered like I wanted to. :Thumbs:
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
12-31-2005, 06:59 PM
|
#18
|
|
Administrator
Trade:
Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 6,726
|
We are about 2 weeks (hopefully) from the new version of ContractorTalk.com (CTv3). We still need articles for our new articles section. We will also need some regular writers for ongoing content for that area as well.
If you are interested please let me know.
Thanks,
Nathan
__________________
Nathan
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
|
|
|
|
|
12-31-2005, 07:50 PM
|
#19
|
|
Fence Contractor
Trade:
carpenter and fence contractor
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: south central mass
Posts: 21
|
Nathan, how about fence? The fence industry is huge in the U.S. Thank you Mak.
__________________
SEMPER FI. MARINES
|
|
|
|
|
12-31-2005, 08:04 PM
|
#20
|
|
DGR,IABD
Trade:
Electrical; Commercial and Residential Service
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Central PA
Posts: 9,665
|
May the articles include original graphics and photographs? I've got a few ideas, but they would necessarily need to include photos... and maybe a link to an online thesaurus.
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
Rate This Thread |
 Linear Mode
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
