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Q&A, Tools

How Well Do You Know GDI Plugins? A Q&A

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Global Domains International offers all of our users plugins to create, manage and make better use of their .ws domains. But with more add ons and plugins come more questions. We share some of our top questions and answers below.

What is WordPress?
WordPress is a free open source blogging software that has become one of the most popular and prominent content management services on the web. In WordPress.org’s own words: “The core software is built by hundreds of community volunteers, and when you’re ready for more there are thousands of plugins and themes available to transform your site into almost anything you can imagine. Over 25 million people have chosen WordPress to power the place on the web they call “home” – we’d love you to join the family.”

Where can I get WordPress Themes?
You can find over a thousand design themes at http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/. There are many other sites you may get themes from, but we recommend sticking to wordpress.org for quality control.

Where can I get WordPress Extensions?
You can find extensions at http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/. Note: all extensions are use at your own risk!! We do not create the extensions, and cannot guarantee their effectiveness or stability. You should read reviews and check other user ratings of an extension before you decide to install one.

How do I get an API Key for my WordPress plugins?
Some plugins need an API Key to work. Don’t search through your GDI WordPress Blog to find it; it’s not there. The folks at WordPress.com require an account to be registered with them before they will attach an API Key. This does not mean your blog must be hosted with them; it only means you must create an account, find the API Key in the “User” section, and then use it with your GDI blog. To create an account with WordPress.com, go to https://en.wordpress.com/signup. Do not put your GDI Blog information into the signup fields. Input whatever information you’d like, and then locate the API Key in the Users > Users section. You may use that API Key in your GDI Blog.

I already have a WordPress site, can I bring it to GDI?
Yes. WordPress has built in Import and Export functionality to let you move your site to whatever host you prefer. To bring an existing blog to GDI, first login to your existing blog. On the main navigation menu, look for “Tools”. In the submenu of “Tools”, click “Export,” and then press “Download Export File”. This will cause you to save a file to your local computer with a name like “blog-name.wordpress.YYYY-MM-DD.xml”. After you download the file, login to your GDI WordPress Blog. Again look for “Tools”, only this time click “Import.” Select “WordPress” from the list of blog services, and then “Install” to install the importer on the server (nothing is installed on your local computer). Next, click “Activate Plugin & Run Importer.” Finally, browse your computer and upload the file you exported earlier, the one with a name like “blog-name.wordpress.YYYY-MM-DD.xml”. Now GDI is hosting your WordPress site, and you cancel that Hosting service you were paying for!

Do I have FTP access to my Plugins?
Yes. Your FTP credentials are the following:

Host: ftp.yourdomain.tld (For example, “domain.ws” would be “ftp.domain.ws”)
Username: same as your GDI username
Password: same as your GDI password
Port: 21

Once connected, you will see a directory for each Plugin you have created, with the name you have assigned to it. Please be careful! It’s easy to break a Plugin by deleting, moving, or modifying critical files. Only experts should be administering their Plugins by FTP. In most instances where you might use FTP, you can perform similar operations from the normal web interface.

I just created a Primary service, but when I try to login I still see my old DNS choice?
It may take up to an hour for your DNS changes to propogate when you set a plugin to Primary. Please wait for caches to expire, and try again later.

More Q&A from this topic coming next week. Leave your Plugin questions in the comments!

Advice, Marketing

Global Domains International for Stay-At-Home Parents

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We talked recently about two groups of people who could really benefit from network marketing: entry level employees and those headed towards retirement. We ended our post asking you who you thought could really benefit from GDI and network marketing and you responded! So who did you think? Stay at home moms and dads. GDI is a great opportunity for anyone who stays home with the kids. Read on for why stay-at-home-parents should be using GDI.

Child Care Costs and Stay at Home Costs

For many of us, all day child care to go to work is an expensive option. Many parents opt to have one stay home with the kids and the house to offset the unaffordable cost of child care. But don’t look at staying home with the kids as a reason you can’t earn income. GDI is a option that can take just minutes a day to set up your .ws website and build your team. Take the time during nap time, or outside play time to work on building your downline and earn extra income. Anyone can be successful with GDI and earn Income for Life. If you’re already successful managing a household and raising kids full time, you can definitely manage your GDI opportunity and build income too!

Spare Time or Any Time

There is no doubt that though you’re not heading to a traditional workplace your days aren’t busy. We understand that days are filled with errands, housework, yard work, finances and raising your kids, that’s why GDI is the perfect opportunity. Network marketing and GDI is an opportunity that allows you to get out of it what you put in to it.

If you’ve got part time to give to GDI, you can earn part time income. If you just have a few hours a week, don’t get discouraged, take this time to set up your marketing plan and create a website with us displaying the powerful 7 Minute video and let GDI do the work for you. Though GDI’s great marketing tools can do a lot of work for you, they can’t do it all. Be sure to take some time each day or week to check in with GDI, grow your network and learn more through our webinars and blog.

Chance are, You’re Already Networking

You may be thinking it’s hard to network when you’re relegated to the house all day, but chances are you are already networking and coming into contact with many people like you who could benefit from GDI. While GDI marketing tools help your market online, marketing offline can be very beneficial too. Think of the other stay at home parents you meet with at play dates, chances are they’d be interested in earning extra income too. Always head to the grocery store and talk with the same cashier? Extra income might sound nice to him too. Think of the daily and weekly trips you take and who you come in contact with. Think of who might be underemployed or looking to make extra income, these are people who could be helping your build your team and generate Income for Life.

How To, Q&A

Global Domains Interational Commissions: FAQs

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I just changed my preferred commission method, when and how will I receive commissions?
GDI calculates commissions for the current month in the first 2 weeks of the next month. In order to receive commissions by your newly selected method, you will need to update your preferred commission method prior to the current month’s end.

Do you offer any free commission payment options?
Absolutely. We do not charge a fee for commissions payments sent by mailed check totaling $100 or more.

What if I live in a country where I cannot use PayPal?
You will need to select one of the other two commission payment options as your preferred commission payment method.

How will I get you my banking details if I choose to receive payment by bank wire?
You will be provided a link to a file you will need to print and take to your banking institution. We highly recommend having your bank assist you with completion of the form to ensure accuracy. Once the form is complete, you will need to fax or email us the completed copy. We will then submit the form to our bank. Once proper setup is confirmed, we will update your account with us accordingly.

What does “pending” status for receiving commissions by bank wire mean?
We have not yet received your completed form for bank wire setup, or we have received the form, but our financial institution has not confirmed proper setup for the information you provided. Please see the previous answer for more information.

What happens if my bank wire setup is “pending” when monthly commissions are paid?
All pending bank wire preferred commission methods will be treated as receiving commissions by mailed check with a $100 selected minimum payout amount.