Are you a NEWBIE?

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  1. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Hey Hubbers,

    This has not been done for a while, so I am doing all over again.

    If you're a newbie, meaning you've been here under 6 months, then post a HI or Hello and get yourself noticed. Don't post any links.

    If you're a veteran, then please stop in and post, and greet and meet some new members. wink

    Welcome to Hubpages! smile I hope you enjoy your time here! smile big_smile

    1. R.S. Hutchinson profile image71
      R.S. Hutchinsonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'm new..  smile

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      BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Well done to you for this Cagsil, you should get a mention on the late news rather than a ban for a week-what are Hp staff up to. They have totallly lost the plot. My understanding is they just banned you and haven't had the courtesy to tell you why. What the hell is up with hp's right now.

    3. Lenzdp08 profile image60
      Lenzdp08posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hey check me out.... No seriously check me out

      1. Randy Godwin profile image61
        Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        You're checked!  Welcome to HP, along with the rest of the newbies here!  smile

    4. Theresa_Kennedy profile image77
      Theresa_Kennedyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'm nine months old (long enough to be born hehe), but took several of those off. Am just getting on a roll this past month. Learning as much as I can and feeling like I know so very little. It's getting better though. My favorite quote to apply to this writing process: "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Sir Winston Churchill

    5. wendi_w profile image60
      wendi_wposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I am a newbie in spirit. I joined Hubpages a little over a year ago but a few months in my mother died. I stopped writing to do the things I needed to do. I am back now and renewing the joy of writing and trying to learn as much as I can about hubpages

      1. Cagsil profile image70
        Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Sorry to hear about your mother and please accept my condolences. But, I am glad to hear you've begun writing again, because it can be an awesome releasing mechanism/outlet for you. I do hope you enjoy your time here. smile

  2. Hollie Thomas profile image61
    Hollie Thomasposted 13 years ago

    I'm a newbie and you have I must say, very kindly answered my questions in another forum. So we've kind of already met.

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's a good thing. smile cool

  3. Bobbyben10 profile image60
    Bobbyben10posted 13 years ago

    I'm an extreme newbie! But I will say I've been very impressed how this site as really opened it's arms for me. Very welcoming members, and I really appreciate the kindness shown to me. I plan on using this for a long time as far as it remains this awesome. Thanks guys and girls! smile

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      Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome, Bobby!  Good to see you here!

    2. PegCole17 profile image95
      PegCole17posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome to HubPages. I like your poetry.

  4. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    I am glad you're enjoying your experience so far. smile Good to know. smile

  5. Bobbyben10 profile image60
    Bobbyben10posted 13 years ago

    Of course, and also I have no idea what "Panda" is but apparently it wasn't good. Any explanation as to what happened?

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Google changed it's algorithm. It determines how sites rank on it's search engine. Those changes, included a SLAP for all the sites with which were labeled as "content farms".

      Hubpages was labeled as one. It destroyed HP's overall ranking.

    2. Lisa HW profile image62
      Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hi, New Hub-People.   smile  I'm a chronologically a "veteran", but I tend to think of myself as a "newbie-at-heart" (particularly now that Panda has sent a lot of us back to Square 1  lol) - but new folks don't need to worry about the past at this point.  It's probably a great time to be new.   smile  Anyway, enjoy Hubbing.  It's a nice community.

  6. TMMason profile image60
    TMMasonposted 13 years ago

    Hi newbies. hope you all enjoy your time here. Good luck, and good night. lol

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for stopping by TMMason. smile

      1. TMMason profile image60
        TMMasonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        You are very welcome, Cags. And how did you like my tag-line. smile

        1. Mark Ewbie profile image60
          Mark Ewbieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          He might be back in 7 days to answer that one.

  7. profile image0
    Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

    Am I still a newbie?  Oh, only four months, so indeed I am.  Hello, all!

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      lol

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        Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Well, you know, even though I'm young, I feel like I've been around the HP block a time or two.

        lol

        1. Mark Ewbie profile image60
          Mark Ewbieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I'll vouch for that...

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            Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks, Mark...I think. hmm

            1. Mark Ewbie profile image60
              Mark Ewbieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              Only joshing you.  No offence meant of course.  As a senior member I should welcome you to HubPages.

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                Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I knew that!  smile  I was only pretending to be confused - for a change, usually I really AM confused!

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Then welcome. May you forever ride on a velvet cloud.

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        Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Thanks, WE!  Your kind words are noted and appreciated! smile

  8. rebekahELLE profile image84
    rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

    Hello newbies, welcome. smile

    Nice thread, Cags. I haven't seen one of these for a while.
    I remember how I felt as a newb, I had no idea what I was doing.
    I learned a lot in the forums.

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    Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

    In case y'all are waiting on a response, Cags has been banned temporarily.  He's finding out why as we speak. ??

    1. TMMason profile image60
      TMMasonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      What happened to Cags?

      1. Mark Ewbie profile image60
        Mark Ewbieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        He got banned.  Sure is a great welcome thread this.

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          Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          That leaves it to you to take the mantle, Mark! smile

          1. Mark Ewbie profile image60
            Mark Ewbieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I've got vacuuming to do.  Over to you Motown!

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              Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

              Vacuum, schmacuum...it's your fear of social networking that's got you, I know it! tongue

  10. Greg Sage profile image38
    Greg Sageposted 13 years ago

    I'd say I'm as "newbie as it gets... since I hadn't ever heard of hubpages, panda, or half a dozen other terms until this morning.

    Hey all.  Interesting stuff for sure.  Still figuring out for sure if this is where I want to put my writing efforts, but it's looking promising.

    LOTS more to read up on, though.  I just figured out how to do amazon and links 5 minutes ago... gotta go read-up.

    greg

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      Motown2Chitownposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hiya, Greg!  Welcome.  I'm still fairly new myself, so can't tell you much about Panda (except that HP folk don't like him much) or much else related to money making.  I can say it's been a great community and a fun place to write though.  Enjoy, and if it's cash you're after, good luck!

      smile

    2. Rochelle Frank profile image93
      Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Look like you are on the fast track. A lot of people skip the reading and go straight to writing.

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    ctbrown7posted 13 years ago

    Hello all.  My name is Chris, and I joined a day or two ago.  So far I've really enjoyed the diversity in this community and look forward to reading and chatting with you all.  If anyone has any good advise for a new hubber, please share.

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Chris, and welcome. An avatar and informative description on your profile page will increase your visibility, so that is a good starting point.

  12. Bobbyben10 profile image60
    Bobbyben10posted 13 years ago

    Yeah, any advice you guys can give would be great! lol

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hello and welcome. If you are interested in critique of your hubs, you can post to the Extreme Hub Makeover forum, where links for that purpose are permitted. (By the way, I suggest you double-check the title of your latest hub, I found a small issue with that).

      http://hubpages.com/forum/23

  13. JQuettaM profile image60
    JQuettaMposted 13 years ago

    Hello, I'm a newbie and would welcome any advice you have to share.

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome. I looked at your profile page, and everything seems almost perfect. But I thought it would be helpful if you made it clear that you intend to write and offer some advice about things that you know about through education and from firsthand experience, personal interest etc.. This may seem obvious to you, but it wasn't obvious to me.

  14. Randy Godwin profile image61
    Randy Godwinposted 13 years ago

    Welcome to all newbies.  Since Cagsil has apparently been banned, again, I'll try to help him out with this thread.  I could be gone anytime too, so don't be surprised.  Free speech is pretty much frowned upon here.   

    The truth is, no one other than HP staff really knows what is going on now, and they aren't talking to us much.  If you've written on content sites before, you probably already know you are nothing but a number here.

    Yes, they have your name on file, but that isn't very important in the scheme of things.  The bottom line is if you can make HP money with your writing and don't ask questions they don't want to answer, you'll do fine.

    The best advice I can give you is to believe nothing which you cannot verify for yourself on HP or any other writing site.

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Surprisingly often, people making statements have an agenda. It can take a lot of studies into their activities across the site to find out where they are "coming from." Without knowing this, it is easy to misunderstand what is being said. Someone may seem to be offering friendly advice, when in fact they have something personal at stake. In this regard, I see some wisdom in Randy Godwin's words.

    2. Quilligrapher profile image71
      Quilligrapherposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Free speech does not mean you are not held responsible for your words.

      1. Randy Godwin profile image61
        Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        And we are held responsible for our words here!  And sometimes we are held responsible without the words.  smile

  15. Bobbyben10 profile image60
    Bobbyben10posted 13 years ago

    As  newbie I'm a little concerned why my hubs are dropping in traffic. sad It was really good my first two days, now it's just dropping and dropping.

    1. sofs profile image74
      sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Bobbyben, traffic is good initially but drops as people's curiosity lessens.. It takes time for traffic to pick up.. Keyword research and SEO is the key to get  Google traffic and even then patience is a must smile
      In the meanwhile write good content and in terms of quality and quantity smile
      and the rest will follow smile Have a lovely time here.

      1. PegCole17 profile image95
        PegCole17posted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Good advice Sofs. Welcome to all and best of luck. This is a great site and you'll find lots of helpful people here.

    2. Randy Godwin profile image61
      Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      When you first publish a hub it will get some traffic from HubPages writers as they check out the new hubs.  After the initial surge in traffic it will take a while for your hubs to get indexed and start getting search engine traffic.  smile

  16. edhan profile image37
    edhanposted 13 years ago

    I am a newbie. Any tips for newbies like us?

    Just dropping in to say hi to everyone here.

    1. Rochelle Frank profile image93
      Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hey a newbit at 85-- you must be doing something right.

    2. Randy Godwin profile image61
      Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Tips?  Just do the best you can and write about subjectss you know well.

      Welcome to HubPages!

  17. sofs profile image74
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    HI Newbies.. Welcome to HP smile this is the best place around these parts.. and I am sure you will enjoy writing and meeting people here. smile

  18. roshall profile image76
    roshallposted 13 years ago

    Hi,I'm a newbie.Thanks for the acknowledgement. I've felt very welcomed from day one so I think I'll stick around.Any advice will be greatly appreciated because I'm not great at writing I just enjoy doing so.

    1. Randy Godwin profile image61
      Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome Roshall!  Make yourself at home.  smile

  19. Eaglekiwi profile image73
    Eaglekiwiposted 13 years ago

    Waves and smiles welcome to all the newbies smile

    Have fun, and most of all enjoy writing smile

  20. LuisEGonzalez profile image79
    LuisEGonzalezposted 13 years ago

    Thanks Cagsil for having the idea of initiation such a refreshing hub, it's good to see hubbers like you using the site positively. To all newbies, welcome to probably one of the best sites out there. Good luck and hopes that you enjoy your time here. You will find many excellent writers such as the initiator of this forum, listen and heed their words of wisdom, write about what you are passionate about, write often and with quality. Sooner or later you will see your efforts rewarded in one way or another.

  21. Idecide profile image61
    Idecideposted 13 years ago

    Hi I'm idecide. I'm from India. I'm interested in music and also writing about it. what could be the drawbacks of writing specifically on music.

    1. sofs profile image74
      sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I decide Welcome to HP.. why would you think writing about music has its down side.. you have some great hubs on music an d vocal training on these pages smile.. Make it interesting and people will lap up your writings smile
      Enjoy writing smile  Have fun:)

  22. carylcress profile image61
    carylcressposted 13 years ago

    I'm a newbie and have a lot to learn.  Looking forward to the process and challenge of "finding my voice".  Any advice on my profile or hub would be greatly appreciated!

    1. sofs profile image74
      sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Put your hubs up in extreme makeover for critique.. you will get all the advice you want.. enjoy your writing and write with passion.. you will find your voice.. welcome and have fun smile

      1. carylcress profile image61
        carylcressposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Thank you!

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I have read your profile at least 5 times. It is short, fine, but the things there point in such different directions. Since this is a writing site, you could expand the part about creative writing, so your writing aspirations would stand out compared with the other credentials.

  23. FloraBreenRobison profile image60
    FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years ago

    Hi, I'm new, just started over a week ago.  I'm from Canada

    1. sofs profile image74
      sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome Flora.. You will love it here and there are some lovely Canadians out here wink

      1. FloraBreenRobison profile image60
        FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Thank-you, Sofs.

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      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Canadian, that's good, I agree with Sofs. Some of the best creative writers on the site are Canadians. Welcome!

      1. FloraBreenRobison profile image60
        FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Hello, Website Examiner.  I'm glad to gear that Canada is wellr epresented.

  24. mskills profile image77
    mskillsposted 13 years ago

    I'm worse than a newbie, I'm a noob.  I'm not sure where the cutoff lies exactly, but I have a feeling I crossed it once I made this post.

    So far, I've found the best niches for attracting zero traffic and clicks, which I chalk up to not following my theory on the direct proportion of earnings to triggering HubPages violations.

    Oh yeah ... Hi y'all.

    1. Randy Godwin profile image61
      Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      We all have to start somewhere, Mskills!  Welcome and don't panic!  It takes the average hubber about 8 months to reach Adsense payout.  Patience is a virtue, especially here on HP! smile

      1. mskills profile image77
        mskillsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Thank you, sir.  I'm afraid, though, that if my AdSense continues down the path it started a month ago, I will be exactly zero dollars closer to payout by the end of 8 months. 

        Can I trade patience for panic?  I'm a lot better at the latter.

  25. 2fresh profile image60
    2freshposted 13 years ago

    Yeah I'm a noob!

    1. profile image0
      Website Examinerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome. I wanted to leave a comment on your excellent hub, but it seems you have disabled that option.

    2. profile image0
      BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome, hope you enjoy the site.

  26. Cardisa profile image90
    Cardisaposted 13 years ago

    Hi Cagsil,

    Here under six months.

    Hi every one. Love writing, love HP, love forums, love my HP family, did I leave anything out...yeah love goats and other animals, cheese cake and ice cream, Asian food and ....did I say writing?

  27. psf profile image67
    psfposted 13 years ago

    hello dear fellow hubbers...I am a newbie..
    "new boy on board" smile

  28. profile image0
    Website Examinerposted 13 years ago

    Welcome Cardisa and PSF. Looking good, already.

    1. Cardisa profile image90
      Cardisaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Website Examiner..........happy I found HP.

    2. psf profile image67
      psfposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      thanks website examiner

  29. aw1219 profile image59
    aw1219posted 13 years ago

    I have only been here 4 months but I learn something new everyday at Hubpages.  This experience is one that is challenging, exciting, and rewarding.  I will contintue to write for as long as I can.

  30. Mr-Yo LV profile image60
    Mr-Yo LVposted 13 years ago

    Hi all, I'm a newb.  Joined 3 days ago.  I enjoy reading the hubs here.  I also find the community here to be very welcoming compared to others I've joined.

  31. leahlefler profile image96
    leahleflerposted 13 years ago

    Welcome to all the newbies (from a slightly older newbie). I wish all of you success!

  32. IzzyM profile image82
    IzzyMposted 13 years ago

    From me too - welcome Newbies to Hubpages smile

  33. profile image0
    Marie Brannonposted 13 years ago

    Eight weeks and eight hubs for me.  So far, I'm not so sure I want to stay.  But I'm interested in hearing from some old-timers and why they stay.

    Marie in Texas

    1. IzzyM profile image82
      IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I stay because although I am not earning a fortune since Panda, I am still earning more than I was last September, so Panda has set me back 9 months or so.

      I have invested a lot of time and a lot of effort here, and I still believe HP staff can pull us out of this mess.

      I still publish occasionally, but no longer have all my eggs in the one basket. I now have my own blogs and websites, as well as work spread around other writing sites.

      Out of all of those, HP is still my major earner.

      HP is a brilliant place to learn about online writing, and who knows, one day it may return to its former glory smile

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        BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Very well put Izzy and sound advice which all newbies would do well to follow.smile

        1. IzzyM profile image82
          IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Brian, and I'd also add to newbies that it is quite normal for new hubs to take 6 months + to start earning, so anything you write now could be earning quite nicely in time for Christmas. How much better it will be if HP is back to its former glory by then too!

          1. Melovy profile image93
            Melovyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Hi Izzy M
            I’m a newbie (here 3 weeks).  I got really excited when I saw I’d earned 4 cents a couple of weeks ago, as I’m completely new to earning on-line, but I had no idea what to expect as far as how long it would take to earn anything other than a few cents, so what you’ve written here is really useful to read. Thank you.

  34. profile image0
    Valemanposted 13 years ago

    I am a new newbie, i.e. I have been on hubpages before, but get bored and come back again as I used to enjoy the forums a lot.  Previously, my experience has been great, although since joining again two days ago, I have been called a liar by several members on the forums, and this has upset me greatly.  Especially so, because what I have written has been the truth.  The upset prevented me from getting any sleep at all last night, and I am already wishing I hadn't come back to HubPages.  Debate is great on the forums, but when it degenerates into personal attacks on people for whatever reason, then there is little sense of welcome.  And people have no idea what health problems people have or what conditions they suffer from, and some people may be especially sensitive to being attacked.  Having said that, most hubbers on here are a friendly lot.

  35. acellucci profile image61
    acellucciposted 13 years ago

    I'm new here - I joined about 4 weeks ago.

  36. Jenne Joy profile image61
    Jenne Joyposted 13 years ago

    Been here for a whole 5 days now (I think, maybe 6?) So, hi everyone!

    I'm Jenne. I'm from Michigan; I live right on the coast of Lake Michigan in a nice beach town (it's fantastic in the summer... Not so much in the snow. tongue)

    I've been freelancing for a few years now but this is my first venture into hubpages. I hear good things about it, though! smile

    1. IzzyM profile image82
      IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome to Hubpages, Jenne smile Don't be shy on the forums - they're kinda quiet just now - need some new blood to pump some life back into them smile

      1. Jenne Joy profile image61
        Jenne Joyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Thanks Izzy! I'll try to pop in here whenever I'm on hubpages. These forums seem to be much nicer than the other websites I've written at. :] I know a few sites where if you say you're a newbie; everyone is all over you with rude comments.. So I'm glad to see the opposite here! :]

        1. IzzyM profile image82
          IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Stay out of the political/religious threads - that is where most forum trouble stems from.
          I think it makes a difference that these forums are moderated and personal attacks are not permitted (although they still happen occasionally).

          1. Jenne Joy profile image61
            Jenne Joyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Religion and politics--that doesn't surprise me! People tend to have quite the opinion on those things, so you're probably right, that would be a good place to avoid! :]

            And good to hear, I know a lot of sites have moderation but a lot of times things just don't get taken care. Good to hear that's not the case here! :]

  37. wheelinallover profile image77
    wheelinalloverposted 13 years ago

    I guess I am still considered new here, sure don't feel that way though. I guess anyone one who spends as much time online as I do feels old everywhere.

    Welcome to all the newer publishers and hi to all the older ones.
    My advice to the newer writers, look over the hubs of the ones who have been here a long time and are making money. They are good examples of how to earn from hub pages.

    My top recommendations are
    Patti Inglish MS
    Pearldiver
    habee
    Rebecca E
    and
    Lisa HW
    For those who didn't make my top 5
    sorry those who did helped me
    personally

  38. sofs profile image74
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    Welcome wheelinallover, jenne, acelucci,Marie valeman and other whom I may have missed.. Hope you enjoy writing here and have a lovely time while you are at it. smile

    1. Jenne Joy profile image61
      Jenne Joyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Sofs! :]

  39. profile image52
    grambyposted 13 years ago

    Hello.  I'm new.

  40. jenwat0405 profile image59
    jenwat0405posted 13 years ago

    Im a newbie!!

  41. Love's Warrior profile image60
    Love's Warriorposted 13 years ago

    Hello, I'm new on hub pages and am thrilled to be here. Hope I become friends with all the other inspiring writers here.

  42. sofs profile image74
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    HI Melovy, Gramby,Jenwat and love's warrior.. welcome and hope you will enjoy writing here .. This place is good ..I can't seem to get unstuck.

  43. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Again, Welcome all New people. smile

  44. profile image0
    Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

    And, he's BACK!  Good to see you, buddy! smile

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Motown. Nice to see you as well. smile

  45. profile image0
    Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

    Hi, gramby and jenwat - Nice to have you around! smile

  46. MrScribbles profile image66
    MrScribblesposted 13 years ago

    I might as well add myself to the pile of newbies. Hello everyone, I'm new too!

  47. sofs profile image74
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    Welcome to HP Mr Scribbles.. you are really new.. two days old..hope you have a lovely time here..smile

    1. MrScribbles profile image66
      MrScribblesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, I'm so new I'm practically not here. Thanks for the warm welcome! smile

  48. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Hey Newbies?

    Welcome! smile

    1. wheelinallover profile image77
      wheelinalloverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Cagsil for finding a way to make new people feel welcome. I don't class myself as a newbie but do fit the profile you asked for. I am still at the five month mark. It sure seems like a lifetime ago to me though.

      I have already written three hubs meant to help hubbers with even less experience than me. More the pity most of my best work is too short for hub pages or now on my corporate website. In the end I guess I am like many of the old-timers who have to earn a living, my work has to go where the best chance of profit is.

      My sense of being part of a community is what keeps bringing me back to hub pages. That and the fact that giving up on the group of people who have taught me more than anyone in my life is just not my style, helped with that decision.

      Self confidence is the greatest gift given by the people who write here. When I look back at the what I now call trash that I was writing before the people here took the time to help me I wonder how they put up with me.

      Newbie's this is the best group of people I have ever found.
      Welcome and hope to see you around.

  49. ktaylor1179 profile image61
    ktaylor1179posted 13 years ago

    HI. I am on day 3...so I am really a newbie. But I really enjoy writing so I am optimistic. Glad to be part of this community

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Pleased to meet you. smile

  50. profile image0
    klarawieckposted 13 years ago

    Nice to meet all the newbies! It's great having you here. The HP forums are a lot of fun. See you around! wink

 
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AkismetThis is used to detect comment spam. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide data on traffic to our website, all personally identifyable data is anonymized. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Traffic PixelThis is used to collect data on traffic to articles and other pages on our site. Unless you are signed in to a HubPages account, all personally identifiable information is anonymized.
Amazon Web ServicesThis is a cloud services platform that we used to host our service. (Privacy Policy)
CloudflareThis is a cloud CDN service that we use to efficiently deliver files required for our service to operate such as javascript, cascading style sheets, images, and videos. (Privacy Policy)
Google Hosted LibrariesJavascript software libraries such as jQuery are loaded at endpoints on the googleapis.com or gstatic.com domains, for performance and efficiency reasons. (Privacy Policy)
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Google Custom SearchThis is feature allows you to search the site. (Privacy Policy)
Google MapsSome articles have Google Maps embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
Google ChartsThis is used to display charts and graphs on articles and the author center. (Privacy Policy)
Google AdSense Host APIThis service allows you to sign up for or associate a Google AdSense account with HubPages, so that you can earn money from ads on your articles. No data is shared unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Google YouTubeSome articles have YouTube videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
VimeoSome articles have Vimeo videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
PaypalThis is used for a registered author who enrolls in the HubPages Earnings program and requests to be paid via PayPal. No data is shared with Paypal unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook LoginYou can use this to streamline signing up for, or signing in to your Hubpages account. No data is shared with Facebook unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
MavenThis supports the Maven widget and search functionality. (Privacy Policy)
Marketing
Google AdSenseThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Google DoubleClickGoogle provides ad serving technology and runs an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Index ExchangeThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
SovrnThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook AdsThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Unified Ad MarketplaceThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
AppNexusThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
OpenxThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Rubicon ProjectThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
TripleLiftThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Say MediaWe partner with Say Media to deliver ad campaigns on our sites. (Privacy Policy)
Remarketing PixelsWe may use remarketing pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to advertise the HubPages Service to people that have visited our sites.
Conversion Tracking PixelsWe may use conversion tracking pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to identify when an advertisement has successfully resulted in the desired action, such as signing up for the HubPages Service or publishing an article on the HubPages Service.
Statistics
Author Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide traffic data and reports to the authors of articles on the HubPages Service. (Privacy Policy)
ComscoreComScore is a media measurement and analytics company providing marketing data and analytics to enterprises, media and advertising agencies, and publishers. Non-consent will result in ComScore only processing obfuscated personal data. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Tracking PixelSome articles display amazon products as part of the Amazon Affiliate program, this pixel provides traffic statistics for those products (Privacy Policy)
ClickscoThis is a data management platform studying reader behavior (Privacy Policy)