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These are from my indie maker career: 7 years of actually making a SaaS from $0 to $16,000 MMR and observing others. Enjoy! Idea #1 This is one stupidly simple, but unobvious. It brought me the first 5 paid users in 2018: find people in your contact list who could be your customers. Ex-colleagues, partners, freelance clients, bosses. Sell them your product. The most loyal people are the easiest to sell to. Idea #2 Make a waitlist from day 0. While you are preparing your app, testing it, and approaching potential clients, your list grows. For example, my new SaaS, logbeat.com, was announced 6 months ago. I started gathering emails then. Now, I have a list of the first ~100 potential clients. Idea #3 Make a side-project! 🙂 Side projects are fun and easy to create. One free site I made to promote my SaaS (uigenerator.org) brought in a total of ~100 paid clients = ~$20k profit over 4 years. I should have created one each month! 😭😭😭 More side project ideas: x.com/alexanderisora… Idea #4 Be active on 𝕏. Just come up every day and write about what you did or learned. Your goal is to master your writing and storytelling skills. Aim to make a post that you yourself truly enjoy reading. Idea #5 After you are good at writing, aim to make a viral post (100k+ views). Your goal now is to upgrade from a good writer into a great one. Idea #6 Repurpose your best tweet into a YouTube video. Example: Slidebean makes videos to promote their presentation SaaS. Idea #7 Make a list of competitors. Check their products, messages, offers, and landing pages. Check their company/founder 𝕏 accounts. Research the accounts of the people that follow them. You will get MASSIVE insights. Idea #8 Build a "useless but fun" micro-tool. Those easily go viral on social networks. Idea #9 DM the users of the competitor's apps. Choose the people who actually complained or asked for smth. E.g., if I want to promote my side-project makeimagetransparent.com, I go to all comments complaining about Figma not having this feature and offer them my tool. Idea #10 Launch your startup on Product Hunt. It won't be as well as it was in 2019 (isora.me/product-hunt-l…). Also, you won't get significant traffic without an army of fans. But it is still worth launching. In the worst scenario, you will get a cool backlink. Idea #11 Launch the project on all startup alternatives: Devhunt.org, Uneed.best, etc. You can find the list of all PH clients here: startupswiki.org/books/places-t… Not much traffic, but you still have some chances to find a client there. Idea #12 Besides launchpads, post your startup on all directories. You can google them with "list of startups"  or just use John Rush's Listingbott to save time. Idea #13 Make a directory. Idea #14 Make a community! 😁 If your startup is an email service, make a community of people working with emails. Example: my Telegram group of indie makers: isora.me/solo-founders-… I made it to promote my site builder. Got some clients from it. Tools: Discord, Telegram, FB, 𝕏 Idea #15 Write a book. It does not have to be an academic 700-page read. Just make a 40-page brochure and call it "a book." 😁 If you are not an expert at anything, do a lot of research and write a book based on your findings. Just don't ask Grok to "write a book"! It won't work! Idea #16 Make a free list of influencers/bloggers in your industry. Share it on 𝚁𝚎𝚍𝚍𝚒𝚝. Add this line: "I did this list to promote my startup <site>, but I thought it may be useful for others too." Idea #17 Do SEO. Yes, SEO can be quick: https://x.com/johnrushx/status/1724564921977885060 Idea #18 Write the story of how and why you started your project. Make it a real good one. Pay x2 attention to the "why" part. Share it on hackernews, starterstory, r/bootstrappedSaaS, r/sideproject. Idea #19 Cold DMs. They work if cooked properly: find potential clients
read what they work on (spend at least 10 minutes)
ask a genuine question about their work and the problems they have
offer the solution Do not automate it. Do not use templates. Do not do mass DMs (5 DMs/day). Idea #20 Become ultra-active on Product Hunt. PH is full of your potential clients. If you write meaningful (I said MEANINGFUL 😁) comments there, you will get free a constant attention to your project. Idea #21 Make a promo video and publish it on YouTube. Get views from their search. Not huge but something. Tools: use my app paracast.io or hire a freelancer. Idea #22 Piggyback on big platform launches. When a big platform (e.g., OpenAI) drops an update, instantly build a demo using it + your product. Example: John Rush made a directory of custom GPTs using his directory builder https://x.com/johnrushx/status/1732820070638690312 Idea #23 Make a new forum! Yes, old-fashioned online website with threads and comments. Some people prefer that way rather than chatting on 𝕏. Forums also have huge SEO potential. Example:  broadwise.org Tools: Discourse Idea #24 Create an ULTRA-minimalistic micro tool. Those get viral on 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩 and hackernews. Put your ad there later, after it gets trending. Example: uploadfile.click — dead simple no-sign up Dropbox alternative. Idea #25 Run a tiny LTD campaign. Aim for 20-50 purchases. Do it for the sake of getting your initial community built up, not for the sake of money. Here is my story of raising $10k with LTD: isora.me/i-raised-10k-f… Idea #26 Find all competitors in your niche. Compare them with each other and make a post. You must really use each of the tools and deeply understand their strong/weak points! Publish it on hackernews, /r/saas, r/bootstrappedSaaS, r/sideproject Idea #27 Collect great examples of what your product does. E.g. if you are building a promo video generator (like paracast.io 😎), find the 20 most beautiful promo videos of SaaS/apps. Make a collection. Share it. Idea #28 Start a niched-down media. E.g. if you are selling a SaaS boilerplate, make an 𝕏 account that posts SaaS ideas (smth like @micro_startups_). The readers will take the ideas and create SaaS using your boilerplate. Idea #29 Browse 𝕏/r͎e͎d͎d͎i͎t͎, and find the discussions of your potential clients. Make a useful comment manually. Invest >1 hour in it. A good one will stay there for 3-5 years and become your free traffic source. If it is bad, no one will upvote it, and you will have 0 clicks. Idea #30 Create a niched-down Wikipedia. Yeah, like the big one, but just for the small topic of your niche. Example: https://startupswiki.org/ Tool: BookStack (don't use docuwiki: it's too old) Idea #31 Start a podcast! Example: x.com/alexanderisora… P.S. If you start one, let me know. I will add it to my list startupideaspodcast.com Idea #32 Make your users promote your startup. Add something shareable to your product. Here is a great example by Intercom: (1-minute read).intercom.com/blog/shareable… Idea #33 Make a reply under someone's else viral tweet. It takes time and luck to make really fit. But if you monitor 𝕏, you'll be able to do it eventually. A perfect example from John: x.com/johnrushx/stat… Bonus: the list of startup influencers to follow: x.com/i/lists/177842… Idea #34 Find the top vloggers on YouTube in your niche. Sort their videos by "popular".Steal the top 3 video ideas. Make better versions of those. Idea #35 Create a free limited version of a popular paid app. Promote it as a side-project. Examples: cut out captions generator from descript or 𝕏 analytics from typefully You will attract users of those tools who only need that 1 thing. Idea #36 Separate your SaaS into 50 smaller ones and launch them individually. E.g. my video maker paracast.io will be split into: SaaS promo video maker
book announcement video generator
new integration video generator + 20 more… Each will have a separate landing page and launch. Idea #37 Generate pretty hi-res illustrations and give them away as a free set. I made these with recraft.ai/invite/Zqgblhx… Idea #38 Start a personal blog. Mine (isora.me) brings me 165 clicks per month. Not huge, but it has a compound effect. Every time you write a post on 𝕏 or on гeddt, copy-paste the whole text on your blog first. Idea #39 Open-source a part of your product (or the whole). This will allow you to get listed for free on many OS communities and dev tools launchpads (e.g. devhunt.org). Idea #40 Publish a "State of the Industry" report. Survey 100+ people in your niche, analyze trends, and release them publicly. Instant authority + backlinks 💪 Idea #41 Get listed on new platforms. E.g. if you are making a time-tracker, make a Chrome Extension version of it. If you are making a product image generator, make a Shopify app for it. Those stores will open your app to a new audience for free. Idea #42 Make memes! Memes have the highest virality potential. Therefore, you can get thousands of users quickly. Learn the art of memes from the king Dago Renouf and create your own. Idea #43 Try so-called "Nostalgia Marketing." Design a retro landing page, icons set, font, UI library, or smth similar. Example: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=428141… That's all, Folks! 😮‍💨 This post took me 7.5 hours to write 🙂 If you like it and want more, follow me on 𝕏 @alexanderisorax and subscribe to my email list: 10k.isora.me C ya! 😘 These are from my indie maker career: 7 years of actually making a SaaS from $0 to $16,000 MMR and observing others. Enjoy! Idea #1 This is one stupidly simple, but unobvious. It brought me the first 5 paid users in 2018: find people in your contact list who could be your customers. Ex-colleagues, partners, freelance clients, bosses. Sell them your product. The most loyal people are the easiest to sell to. Idea #2 Make a waitlist from day 0. While you are preparing your app, testing it, and approaching potential clients, your list grows. For example, my new SaaS, logbeat.com , was announced 6 months ago. I started gathering emails then. Now, I have a list of the first ~100 potential clients. logbeat.com Idea #3 Make a side-project! 🙂 Side projects are fun and easy to create. One free site I made to promote my SaaS ( uigenerator.org ) brought in a total of ~100 paid clients = ~$20k profit over 4 years. uigenerator.org I should have created one each month! 😭😭😭 More side project ideas: x.com/alexanderisora… x.com/alexanderisora… Idea #4 Be active on 𝕏. Just come up every day and write about what you did or learned. Your goal is to master your writing and storytelling skills. Aim to make a post that you yourself truly enjoy reading. Idea #5 After you are good at writing, aim to make a viral post (100k+ views). Your goal now is to upgrade from a good writer into a great one. Idea #6 Repurpose your best tweet into a YouTube video. Example: Slidebean makes videos to promote their presentation SaaS. Idea #7 Make a list of competitors. Check their products, messages, offers, and landing pages. Check their company/founder 𝕏 accounts. Research the accounts of the people that follow them. You will get MASSIVE insights. Idea #8 Build a "useless but fun" micro-tool. Those easily go viral on social networks. Idea #9 DM the users of the competitor's apps. Choose the people who actually complained or asked for smth. E.g., if I want to promote my side-project makeimagetransparent.com , I go to all comments complaining about Figma not having this feature and offer them my tool. makeimagetransparent.com Idea #10 Launch your startup on Product Hunt. It won't be as well as it was in 2019 ( isora.me/product-hunt-l… ). isora.me/product-hunt-l… Also, you won't get significant traffic without an army of fans. But it is still worth launching. In the worst scenario, you will get a cool backlink. Idea #11 Launch the project on all startup alternatives: Devhunt.org , Uneed.best, etc. Devhunt.org You can find the list of all PH clients here: startupswiki.org/books/places-t… startupswiki.org/books/places-t… Not much traffic, but you still have some chances to find a client there. Idea #12 Besides launchpads, post your startup on all directories. You can google them with "list of startups"  or just use John Rush's Listingbott to save time. Idea #13 Make a directory. Make a directory. Idea #14 Make a community! 😁 If your startup is an email service, make a community of people working with emails. Example: my Telegram group of indie makers: isora.me/solo-founders-… I made it to promote my site builder. Got some clients from it. isora.me/solo-founders-… Tools: Discord, Telegram, FB, 𝕏 Idea #15 Write a book. It does not have to be an academic 700-page read. Just make a 40-page brochure and call it "a book." 😁 If you are not an expert at anything, do a lot of research and write a book based on your findings. Just don't ask Grok to "write a book"! It won't work! Idea #16 Make a free list of influencers/bloggers in your industry. Share it on 𝚁𝚎𝚍𝚍𝚒𝚝. Add this line: "I did this list to promote my startup <site>, but I thought it may be useful for others too." Idea #17 Do SEO. Yes, SEO can be quick: https://x.com/johnrushx/status/1724564921977885060 https://x.com/johnrushx/status/1724564921977885060 Idea #18 Write the story of how and why you started your project. Make it a real good one. Pay x2 attention to the "why" part. Share it on hackernews, starterstory, r/bootstrappedSaaS , r/sideproject. r/bootstrappedSaaS Idea #19 Cold DMs. They work if cooked properly: find potential clients read what they work on (spend at least 10 minutes) ask a genuine question about their work and the problems they have offer the solution find potential clients read what they work on (spend at least 10 minutes) ask a genuine question about their work and the problems they have offer the solution Do not automate it. Do not use templates. Do not do mass DMs (5 DMs/day). Idea #20 Become ultra-active on Product Hunt. PH is full of your potential clients. If you write meaningful (I said MEANINGFUL 😁) comments there, you will get free a constant attention to your project. Idea #21 Make a promo video and publish it on YouTube. Get views from their search. Not huge but something. Tools: use my app paracast.io or hire a freelancer. paracast.io Idea #22 Piggyback on big platform launches. When a big platform (e.g., OpenAI) drops an update, instantly build a demo using it + your product. Example: John Rush made a directory of custom GPTs using his directory builder https://x.com/johnrushx/status/1732820070638690312 https://x.com/johnrushx/status/1732820070638690312 Idea #23 Make a new forum! Yes, old-fashioned online website with threads and comments. Some people prefer that way rather than chatting on 𝕏. Forums also have huge SEO potential. Example: broadwise.org broadwise.org Tools: Discourse Idea #24 Create an ULTRA-minimalistic micro tool. Those get viral on 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩 and hackernews. Put your ad there later, after it gets trending. Example: uploadfile.click — dead simple no-sign up Dropbox alternative. uploadfile.click Idea #25 Run a tiny LTD campaign. Aim for 20-50 purchases. Do it for the sake of getting your initial community built up, not for the sake of money. Here is my story of raising $10k with LTD: isora.me/i-raised-10k-f… isora.me/i-raised-10k-f… Idea #26 Find all competitors in your niche. Compare them with each other and make a post. You must really use each of the tools and deeply understand their strong/weak points! Publish it on hackernews, /r/saas, r/bootstrappedSaaS, r/sideproject Idea #27 Collect great examples of what your product does. E.g. if you are building a promo video generator (like paracast.io 😎), find the 20 most beautiful promo videos of SaaS/apps. Make a collection. Share it. paracast.io Idea #28 Start a niched-down media. E.g. if you are selling a SaaS boilerplate, make an 𝕏 account that posts SaaS ideas (smth like @micro_startups_ ). The readers will take the ideas and create SaaS using your boilerplate. @micro_startups_ Idea #29 Browse 𝕏/r͎e͎d͎d͎i͎t͎, and find the discussions of your potential clients. Make a useful comment manually. Invest >1 hour in it. A good one will stay there for 3-5 years and become your free traffic source. If it is bad, no one will upvote it, and you will have 0 clicks. Idea #30 Create a niched-down Wikipedia. Yeah, like the big one, but just for the small topic of your niche. Example: https://startupswiki.org/ https://startupswiki.org/ Tool: BookStack (don't use docuwiki: it's too old) Idea #31 Start a podcast! Example: x.com/alexanderisora… x.com/alexanderisora… P.S. If you start one, let me know. I will add it to my list startupideaspodcast.com startupideaspodcast.com Idea #32 Make your users promote your startup. Add something shareable to your product. Here is a great example by Intercom: (1-minute read). intercom.com/blog/shareable… intercom.com/blog/shareable… Idea #33 Make a reply under someone's else viral tweet. It takes time and luck to make really fit. But if you monitor 𝕏, you'll be able to do it eventually. A perfect example from John: x.com/johnrushx/stat… x.com/johnrushx/stat… Bonus: the list of startup influencers to follow: x.com/i/lists/177842… x.com/i/lists/177842… Idea #34 Find the top vloggers on YouTube in your niche. Sort their videos by "popular".Steal the top 3 video ideas. Make better versions of those. Idea #35 Create a free limited version of a popular paid app. Promote it as a side-project. Examples: cut out captions generator from descript or 𝕏 analytics from typefully descript typefully You will attract users of those tools who only need that 1 thing. Idea #36 Separate your SaaS into 50 smaller ones and launch them individually. E.g. my video maker paracast.io will be split into: paracast.io SaaS promo video maker book announcement video generator new integration video generator SaaS promo video maker book announcement video generator new integration video generator + 20 more… Each will have a separate landing page and launch. Idea #37 Generate pretty hi-res illustrations and give them away as a free set. I made these with recraft.ai/invite/Zqgblhx… recraft.ai/invite/Zqgblhx… Idea #38 Start a personal blog. Mine ( isora.me ) brings me 165 clicks per month. Not huge, but it has a compound effect. isora.me Every time you write a post on 𝕏 or on гeddt, copy-paste the whole text on your blog first. Idea #39 Open-source a part of your product (or the whole). This will allow you to get listed for free on many OS communities and dev tools launchpads (e.g. devhunt.org ). devhunt.org Idea #40 Publish a "State of the Industry" report. Survey 100+ people in your niche, analyze trends, and release them publicly. Instant authority + backlinks 💪 Idea #41 Get listed on new platforms. E.g. if you are making a time-tracker, make a Chrome Extension version of it. If you are making a product image generator, make a Shopify app for it. Those stores will open your app to a new audience for free. Idea #42 Make memes! Memes have the highest virality potential. Therefore, you can get thousands of users quickly. Learn the art of memes from the king Dago Renouf and create your own. Dago Renouf Idea #43 Try so-called "Nostalgia Marketing." Design a retro landing page, icons set, font, UI library, or smth similar. Example: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=428141… news.ycombinator.com/item?id=428141… That's all, Folks! 😮‍💨 This post took me 7.5 hours to write 🙂 If you like it and want more, follow me on 𝕏 @alexanderisorax @alexanderisorax and subscribe to my email list: 10k.isora.me 10k.isora.me C ya! 😘

How to Find the First 100 Paid Clients for Your Startup: 45 Growth Ideas I Gathered

Obsidian is one of the best note-taking apps available today. It provides a powerful, Markdown-based experience with local-first storage. However, there is one problem: the official sync feature costs around $8 per month. What if I told you there’s a way to sync your notes across multiple devices completely free? In this guide, I will walk you through a method using GitHub and Git that allows you to keep your notes in sync without spending a dime. What Would Need It could feel that you need to do a lot of things, but don’t worry; in an ideal scenario, you would need about 10–15 minutes and these things: GitHub Account & Repository
GitHub Access Token
SSH key (optional)
Git
Obsidian
Git Plugin for Obsidian
iSH app for iPhone
Obsidian App for iPhone Step 1: Create a GitHub Account and Repository GitHub is a cloud-based platform primarily used for software development, but it can also be used for managing personal projects and files — including Obsidian notes. A Git repository (or repo) is a storage space where Git tracks all the changes to a set of files. It records modifications, allowing you to revert to previous versions, collaborate with others, and synchronize your files across different devices. In the context of Obsidian, a Git repository helps store and sync your notes while keeping track of all edits. Go to GitHub.com, and sign up.
Once logged in, click on the New button to create a new repository.
Give it a name (e.g., “Obsidian-Notes”).
Make sure to set the repository to Private so your notes are not publicly accessible.
Click Create Repository. Step 2: Install Git on Your Computer If you don’t have Git installed, follow these steps: Windows: Download and install Git from git-scm.com. Mac: Install Git using Homebrew with brew install git. Linux: Use sudo apt-get install git (for Debian-based systems) or sudo dnf install git (for Fedora-based systems). Once installed, open your terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or macOS Terminal) and verify installation by running: git --version Basic Git Commands Here are three essential Git commands that you’ll use frequently: git status This command shows the current state of your repository. It tells you which files have been modified, added, or staged for commit.git status git pull This command fetches the latest changes from the remote repository (GitHub) and updates your local repository. git push After making changes, you need to upload them to GitHub using git push. This command sends your committed changes from your local repository to the remote repository. Step 3: Clone the GitHub Repository Now, let’s connect your local Obsidian vault to GitHub: Open your terminal, and navigate to the folder where you want to store your notes. Run the following command, replacing YOUR-REPO-URL with your GitHub repository URL: git clone YOUR-REPO-URL This will create a local folder linked to your GitHub repository. Move your Obsidian notes into this folder so they are ready for syncing. Step 3. How to Get a GitHub Classic Token GitHub has deprecated password-based authentication for Git operations. Instead, it requires you to use a Personal Access Token (PAT), which provides a more secure way to authenticate. How to Get a GitHub Classic Token Go to GitHub Developer Settings: Open GitHub Token Settings.
Click Generate new token → Select Classic. Set Expiration & Permissions: Choose an expiration date or set it to No Expiration (not recommended for security). Select the necessary scopes: repo → For accessing private repositories. Generate and Copy the Token: Click Generate token and copy it immediately.
GitHub won’t show it again after you leave the page. Use the Token in Git Authentication: When prompted for a password in Git operations, paste the token instead. Step 4: Set Up SSH for Authentication (Optional) To avoid entering your password every time you sync, you can set up SSH authentication: Generate an SSH key by running: ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your-email@example.com" Copy the SSH key using: cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub Go to GitHub, navigate to Settings > SSH and GPG keys, and add the copied key. Now, your system will authenticate with GitHub automatically. Step 5: Set Up Git Plugin in Obsidian I assume you already have the Obsidian App, which is why I won’t cover the installation process for it here. I will only show you the quick steps to install the Git plugin. Obsidian has a plugin that makes Git syncing easier: Open Obsidian, and go to Settings > Community Plugins.
Search for “Git,” and install it.
Enable Auto Commit and Sync (set an interval, e.g., 5 minutes).
Enable Pull on Startup to prevent conflicts. Now, whenever you edit notes, Obsidian will sync them automatically with GitHub. Step 6: Syncing Notes on Mobile (iOS, iPhone, iPad) Syncing on mobile is slightly more complicated but still doable. Install Obsidian from the App Store. Install iSH, a terminal app that allows you to run Linux commands. iSH App


Open iSH, and install Git using: apk add git Create a folder for your obsidian notes: mkdir obsidian Run the mount command to mount the obsidian vault folder. mount -t ios . obsidian A file picker will show up. Choose the folder with your local vault. Then use the following commands: cd obsidianrm -rf .git clone YOUR-REPO-URL . Once this step is done, you will see your notes in the Obsidian application. Step 7: Install Obsidian Git Plugin on iPhone The last step in our tutorial - the Git community plugin. Open Obsidian.


Go to Settings > Community Plugins.


Tap Browse and search for Obsidian Git.


Tap Install, then Enable the plugin.


Set up an auto-commit interval (e.g., every 5 minutes).


Enable Pull on Startup to sync changes when opening Obsidian. Video Tutorial If you are struggling with the steps, I recommend you to watch my detailed video tutorial. https://youtu.be/PScdHzUiBLA?si=C5UNiV7Ou1BJhEbr&embedable=true Conclusion While it takes a bit of setup, once done, it works seamlessly. If you found this guide helpful, let me know in the comments, and feel free to ask any questions! Cheers! ;) Obsidian is one of the best note-taking apps available today. It provides a powerful, Markdown-based experience with local-first storage. However, there is one problem: the official sync feature costs around $8 per month. What if I told you there’s a way to sync your notes across multiple devices completely free? In this guide, I will walk you through a method using GitHub and Git that allows you to keep your notes in sync without spending a dime. Obsidian What Would Need It could feel that you need to do a lot of things, but don’t worry; in an ideal scenario, you would need about 10–15 minutes and these things: GitHub Account & Repository GitHub Access Token SSH key (optional) Git Obsidian Git Plugin for Obsidian iSH app for iPhone Obsidian App for iPhone GitHub Account & Repository GitHub Access Token SSH key (optional) Git Obsidian Git Plugin for Obsidian iSH app for iPhone Obsidian App for iPhone Step 1: Create a GitHub Account and Repository GitHub is a cloud-based platform primarily used for software development, but it can also be used for managing personal projects and files — including Obsidian notes. GitHub A Git repository (or repo) is a storage space where Git tracks all the changes to a set of files. It records modifications, allowing you to revert to previous versions, collaborate with others, and synchronize your files across different devices. In the context of Obsidian, a Git repository helps store and sync your notes while keeping track of all edits. Git repository Go to GitHub.com, and sign up. Once logged in, click on the New button to create a new repository. Give it a name (e.g., “Obsidian-Notes”). Make sure to set the repository to Private so your notes are not publicly accessible. Click Create Repository. Go to GitHub.com , and sign up. GitHub.com Once logged in, click on the New button to create a new repository. New Give it a name (e.g., “Obsidian-Notes”). Make sure to set the repository to Private so your notes are not publicly accessible. Private Click Create Repository . Create Repository Step 2: Install Git on Your Computer If you don’t have Git installed, follow these steps: Windows: Download and install Git from git-scm.com. Windows : Download and install Git from git-scm.com. Windows git-scm.com. Mac: Install Git using Homebrew with brew install git. Mac : Install Git using Homebrew with brew install git . Mac brew install git Linux: Use sudo apt-get install git (for Debian-based systems) or sudo dnf install git (for Fedora-based systems). Linux : Use sudo apt-get install git (for Debian-based systems) or sudo dnf install git (for Fedora-based systems). Linux sudo apt-get install git Once installed, open your terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or macOS Terminal) and verify installation by running: git --version git --version Basic Git Commands Here are three essential Git commands that you’ll use frequently: git status git status This command shows the current state of your repository. It tells you which files have been modified, added, or staged for commit.git status git pull git pull This command fetches the latest changes from the remote repository (GitHub) and updates your local repository. git push git push After making changes, you need to upload them to GitHub using git push. This command sends your committed changes from your local repository to the remote repository. Step 3: Clone the GitHub Repository Now, let’s connect your local Obsidian vault to GitHub: Open your terminal, and navigate to the folder where you want to store your notes. Open your terminal, and navigate to the folder where you want to store your notes. Run the following command, replacing YOUR-REPO-URL with your GitHub repository URL: Run the following command, replacing YOUR-REPO-URL with your GitHub repository URL: git clone YOUR-REPO-URL git clone YOUR-REPO-URL This will create a local folder linked to your GitHub repository. This will create a local folder linked to your GitHub repository. Move your Obsidian notes into this folder so they are ready for syncing. Step 3. How to Get a GitHub Classic Token GitHub has deprecated password-based authentication for Git operations. Instead, it requires you to use a Personal Access Token (PAT) , which provides a more secure way to authenticate. Personal Access Token (PAT) How to Get a GitHub Classic Token Go to GitHub Developer Settings: Go to GitHub Developer Settings: Open GitHub Token Settings. Click Generate new token → Select Classic. Open GitHub Token Settings . GitHub Token Settings Click Generate new token → Select Classic . Generate new token Classic Set Expiration & Permissions: Set Expiration & Permissions: Choose an expiration date or set it to No Expiration (not recommended for security). Choose an expiration date or set it to No Expiration (not recommended for security). No Expiration Select the necessary scopes: repo → For accessing private repositories. repo → For accessing private repositories. Generate and Copy the Token: Generate and Copy the Token: Click Generate token and copy it immediately. GitHub won’t show it again after you leave the page. Click Generate token and copy it immediately . Generate token copy it immediately GitHub won’t show it again after you leave the page. Use the Token in Git Authentication: Use the Token in Git Authentication: When prompted for a password in Git operations, paste the token instead. When prompted for a password in Git operations, paste the token instead. password Step 4: Set Up SSH for Authentication (Optional) To avoid entering your password every time you sync, you can set up SSH authentication: Generate an SSH key by running: Generate an SSH key by running: ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your-email@example.com" ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your-email@example.com" Copy the SSH key using: Copy the SSH key using: cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub Go to GitHub, navigate to Settings > SSH and GPG keys, and add the copied key. Go to GitHub, navigate to Settings > SSH and GPG keys , and add the copied key. Settings > SSH and GPG keys Now, your system will authenticate with GitHub automatically. Step 5: Set Up Git Plugin in Obsidian I assume you already have the Obsidian App, which is why I won’t cover the installation process for it here. I will only show you the quick steps to install the Git plugin. Obsidian has a plugin that makes Git syncing easier: Open Obsidian, and go to Settings > Community Plugins. Search for “Git,” and install it. Enable Auto Commit and Sync (set an interval, e.g., 5 minutes). Enable Pull on Startup to prevent conflicts. Open Obsidian, and go to Settings > Community Plugins . Settings > Community Plugins Search for “Git,” and install it. Enable Auto Commit and Sync (set an interval, e.g., 5 minutes). Auto Commit and Sync Enable Pull on Startup to prevent conflicts. Pull on Startup Now, whenever you edit notes, Obsidian will sync them automatically with GitHub. Step 6: Syncing Notes on Mobile (iOS, iPhone, iPad) Syncing on mobile is slightly more complicated but still doable. Install Obsidian from the App Store. Install Obsidian from the App Store. Obsidian Install iSH, a terminal app that allows you to run Linux commands. Install iSH , a terminal app that allows you to run Linux commands. iSH iSH App Open iSH, and install Git using: iSH App iSH App Open iSH, and install Git using: Open iSH, and install Git using: apk add git apk add git Create a folder for your obsidian notes: Create a folder for your obsidian notes: mkdir obsidian mkdir obsidian Run the mount command to mount the obsidian vault folder. Run the mount command to mount the obsidian vault folder. Run the mount command to mount the obsidian vault folder. mount -t ios . obsidian mount -t ios . obsidian A file picker will show up. Choose the folder with your local vault. A file picker will show up. Choose the folder with your local vault. Then use the following commands: Then use the following commands: cd obsidianrm -rf .git clone YOUR-REPO-URL . cd obsidianrm -rf .git clone YOUR-REPO-URL . Once this step is done, you will see your notes in the Obsidian application. Step 7: Install Obsidian Git Plugin on iPhone The last step in our tutorial - the Git community plugin. Open Obsidian. Go to Settings > Community Plugins. Tap Browse and search for Obsidian Git. Tap Install, then Enable the plugin. Set up an auto-commit interval (e.g., every 5 minutes). Enable Pull on Startup to sync changes when opening Obsidian. Open Obsidian. Open Obsidian. Go to Settings > Community Plugins. Go to Settings > Community Plugins. Tap Browse and search for Obsidian Git. Tap Browse and search for Obsidian Git. Tap Install, then Enable the plugin. Tap Install, then Enable the plugin. Set up an auto-commit interval (e.g., every 5 minutes). Set up an auto-commit interval (e.g., every 5 minutes). Enable Pull on Startup to sync changes when opening Obsidian. Enable Pull on Startup to sync changes when opening Obsidian. Video Tutorial If you are struggling with the steps, I recommend you to watch my detailed video tutorial. https://youtu.be/PScdHzUiBLA?si=C5UNiV7Ou1BJhEbr&embedable=true https://youtu.be/PScdHzUiBLA?si=C5UNiV7Ou1BJhEbr&embedable=true Conclusion While it takes a bit of setup, once done, it works seamlessly. If you found this guide helpful, let me know in the comments, and feel free to ask any questions! Cheers! ;)

How to Obsidian Sync for FREE! (No Paid Plan Required)

কিভাবে বিনামূল্যে অবসিডিয়ান সিঙ্ক করবেন! (কোনও পেইড প্ল্যান প্রয়োজন নেই)

Cómo sincronizar Obsidian GRATIS (no se requiere plan pago)

چگونه Obsidian Sync را به صورت رایگان انجام دهیم! (بدون نیاز به طرح پرداختی)

Obsidian Sync ILMAISEKSI! (Maksullista suunnitelmaa ei vaadita)

मुफ़्त में ओब्सीडियन सिंक कैसे करें! (कोई भुगतान योजना की आवश्यकता नहीं)

Obsidian Sync を無料で使う方法! (有料プランは不要)

Кантип Obsidian Sync АКЫСЫЗ! (Эч кандай акы төлөнүүчү план талап кылынбайт)

Kā sinhronizēt Obsidian BEZMAKSAS! (Nav nepieciešams apmaksāts plāns)

नि:शुल्क ओब्सिडियन सिङ्क कसरी गर्ने! (कुनै सशुल्क योजना आवश्यक छैन)

Paano Obsidian Sync nang LIBRE! (Walang Kinakailangang May Bayad na Plano)

Як БЕЗКОШТОВНО синхронізувати Obsidian! (Платний план не потрібен)

Qanday qilib Obsidian Sync-ni BEPUL qilish kerak! (Pulli reja shart emas)

The story About a year after landing our first enterprise customers, I decided to change our name to Macro and I committed to paying $600k for the domain “macro.com,” spread over three years. It was a seller-financed deal, meaning we paid ~$200k up front and the rest monthly. We've now raised over $20M to build our AI workspace (LLMs + built-in file editors for word, notes, code, diagrams, PDFs, whiteboards) but back then it was only $2M, so this was a BIG bet!! A brand to match our ambition Why change our name? It came down to a question: what kind of company do I want to build? Our original name felt small and niche, but my ambitions were much bigger: I wanted to rebuild the Office Suite (we now call it an “AI workspace” because office suite sounds too boomer). I’ve learned that it’s easier to work on big ideas than small ones and felt we needed a name to match. Building big things is easier Around the same time, it hit me—America doesn’t reward building small things. It’s easier to raise capital, recruit talent, and sell your vision when you’re solving big, important problems. I’d always wanted to build something big eventually but I didn’t realize I was allowed to just go for it out of college. I assumed I had to build up to the big thing by building incrementally bigger things to build credibility. Wrong! Just build the thing you’re most excited to build (that’s probably also what the world needs!). Success feeds success Two months after changing our name we raised our Seed from a16z. The best thing about that round was the credibility it gave us. That perception of success turned into tangible results: better hires, more customers, and stronger momentum. As a 24-year-old founder, I knew I needed that credibility, and a great domain like “macro.com” was a powerful way to signal it. I credit Waseem Daher at Pilot for giving me the confidence to go big on the domain, after telling his story about Pilot dot com. I think thinking big is a cultural thing that we can either have more or less of depending on the times. Hopefully this inspires others to go big as well! The story About a year after landing our first enterprise customers, I decided to change our name to Macro and I committed to paying $600k for the domain “ macro.com ,” spread over three years. It was a seller-financed deal, meaning we paid ~$200k up front and the rest monthly. macro.com We've now raised over $20M to build our AI workspace (LLMs + built-in file editors for word, notes, code, diagrams, PDFs, whiteboards) but back then it was only $2M, so this was a BIG bet!! our AI workspace A brand to match our ambition A brand to match our ambition Why change our name? It came down to a question: what kind of company do I want to build? Our original name felt small and niche, but my ambitions were much bigger: I wanted to rebuild the Office Suite (we now call it an “AI workspace” because office suite sounds too boomer). I’ve learned that it’s easier to work on big ideas than small ones and felt we needed a name to match. Building big things is easier Around the same time, it hit me—America doesn’t reward building small things. It’s easier to raise capital, recruit talent, and sell your vision when you’re solving big, important problems. I’d always wanted to build something big eventually but I didn’t realize I was allowed to just go for it out of college. I assumed I had to build up to the big thing by building incrementally bigger things to build credibility. Wrong! Just build the thing you’re most excited to build (that’s probably also what the world needs!). eventually just go for it Success feeds success Two months after changing our name we raised our Seed from a16z. The best thing about that round was the credibility it gave us. That perception of success turned into tangible results: better hires, more customers, and stronger momentum. As a 24-year-old founder, I knew I needed that credibility, and a great domain like “ macro.com ” was a powerful way to signal it. macro.com I credit Waseem Daher at Pilot for giving me the confidence to go big on the domain, after telling his story about Pilot dot com. I think thinking big is a cultural thing that we can either have more or less of depending on the times. Hopefully this inspires others to go big as well!

This Startup Founder Spent $600k on a Domain—And the Risk Paid Off Big

Aquest fundador d'inici va gastar 600.000 dòlars en un domini, i el risc va pagar molt

Αυτός ο ιδρυτής εκκίνησης ξόδεψε 600.000 $ σε έναν τομέα - και ο κίνδυνος απέδωσε πολύ

El fundador de esta startup gastó 600.000 dólares en un dominio y el riesgo valió la pena

Startup-en sortzaile honek 600.000 $ gastatu zituen domeinu batean, eta arriskua asko ordaindu zuen

מייסד סטארט-אפ זה הוציא 600 אלף דולר על דומיין - והסיכון השתלם בגדול

Ovaj osnivač startupa potrošio je 600 tisuća dolara na domenu—i rizik se uvelike isplatio

このスタートアップの創業者はドメインに60万ドルを費やしたが、そのリスクは大きな利益をもたらした

Бұл стартаптың негізін қалаушы доменге 600 мың доллар жұмсады және тәуекел үлкен төленді

यो स्टार्टअप संस्थापकले एउटा डोमेनमा $६०० हजार खर्च गरे—र जोखिम ठूलो मूल्य चुकाए

මෙම ආරම්භක නිර්මාතෘ ඩොමේන් එකක් සඳහා ඩොලර් 600,000 ක් වියදම් කළ අතර අවදානම විශාල ලෙස ගෙවා දැමීය

اس سٹارٹ اپ بانی نے ایک ڈومین پر $600k خرچ کیے — اور رسک کی بڑی ادائیگی

Ushbu startap asoschisi domenga 600 ming dollar sarfladi va bu xavf katta foyda keltirdi

DUBAI, UAE, October 29th, 2024/Chainwire/--PAID Network ($PAID), a leading decentralized token crowdfunding platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exclusive Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) for Blast Royale, a Tier 1 blockchain game backed by industry giants such as DragonFly Capital, Mechanism Capital, and Animoca Brands. With over 1 million app downloads, 30,000+ daily active users, and a vibrant community exceeding 220,000 members, Blast Royale aims to make a significant impact in early November through PAID's platform alongside over a dozen other projects that have committed to this initiative. Pioneering a Community-First Investment Model In a move set to redefine the blockchain investment landscape, PAID Network is introducing a first-of-its-kind community-centric investment model that, according to PAID, directly addresses the longstanding issues of low float and high Fully Diluted Valuations (FDVs). By offering Blast Royale at a low $10 million FDV—substantially lower than the last round at $48m FDV —PAID is putting the community at the forefront, ensuring early investors have the potential for wealth generation at a large discount compared to other rounds. (Blast Royale’s previous rounds led by Animoca Brands, & Mechanism incl. 2022 FDV of 33.7M and Early 2024 FDV of 48M). Kyle Chassé, Founder of PAID Network, stated:
"Crypto has drifted away from what really matters—empowering the community. The Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) flips the script, giving real people a shot at serious upside without the insane valuations or pump-and-dump hype. This is about getting back to the core of why we're here: creating opportunities for everyone to win and be part of something bigger." Addressing the Low Float High FDV Issue According to PAID Network’s data, the traditional "low float, high FDV" model has been a persistent problem in the Web3 space. Projects often launch with a small circulating supply (low float) and an inflated FDV, leading to: Imbalanced Token Distribution: Early venture capitalists hold large portions of tokens, leaving retail investors at risk of being sold on by large holders. Price Volatility: Limited token availability can cause extreme price fluctuations, making the tokens unstable and discouraging market participation. Community Disengagement: Retail investors feel disadvantaged, leading to decreased trust, participation, and poor community sentiment. PAID Network's LCO model is designed to solve these issues by: Offering Lower FDVs: By securing project offerings at significantly reduced valuations, the community gains access to investment opportunities that were previously out of reach. Ensuring Fair Token Distribution: The LCO promotes wider token distribution among community members, fostering a more balanced and stable market. Aligning Incentives: Projects benefit from an engaged community committed to long-term success rather than short-term speculative gains with the goal of bringing back strong community associations.Users can register here for the sale starting on the 6th/7th Nov: https://link.paidnetwork.com/Register A Major Rebrand Reflecting Community-First Values Alongside the LCO for Blast Royale, PAID Network has undergone a transformative rebrand and UX/UI overhaul. This evolution reflects PAID's commitment to being a community-first crowdfunding platform, emphasizing a theme of financial freedom and prosperity for all. New Site Commenting on the vibrant new identity, Kyle added:
"We believe crowdfunding should be exciting, rewarding, and inclusive. Our new brand reflects that vision, and we're eager to have both seasoned crypto enthusiasts and newcomers join us on this journey." Innovative Features Enhancing the Crowdfunding Experience By pioneering a community-centric investment model, PAID is working to redefine the crowdfunding landscape through its several groundbreaking features in their upcoming updates, including: Gamified Crowdfunding: Leaderboards, challenges, and rewards allow retail investors to earn perks by actively participating. Account Abstraction: Simplifies onboarding for non-crypto natives, removing the complexity of crypto wallet management. Community Impact Score: A merit-based ecosystem where holders of PAID's native token and projects launched earn points to access exclusive rewards & opportunities. Real-Time State of $PAID economy: Users can track the $PAID Flywheel and the upcoming buy-back, burns, and airdrops in real-time. Multi-Chain Single Click Swaps: Seamless cross-chain integration makes trading and investing more accessible than ever. Community Fund: PAID’s DAO will be launched to empower the community with key voting and decision-making responsibilities regarding future project investment opportunities. [Features to be rolled out Q4 2024] About PAID Founded in 2021, PAID is a decentralized crowdfunding platform that connects innovative projects with investors. By ensuring a secure, transparent, and community-first crowdfunding experience, PAID has become the leading global investing platform for Web3 projects. To date, PAID has facilitated over $35 million in capital across 110 investments and is integrated with over ten blockchain networks. With a thriving community of over 250,000 members, users can stake the $PAID token to unlock various benefits, including rewards, buyback & burn mechanisms, and governance participation. The $PAID community fund invests in exclusive early-stage deals, distributing returns to loyal users. PAID Socials X | Telegram Community Channel | Telegram Announcement Channel | Discord | Medium Contact Justin Chevalier Justin@paidnetwork.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here DUBAI, UAE, October 29th, 2024/Chainwire/--PAID Network ($PAID), a leading decentralized token crowdfunding platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exclusive Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) for Blast Royale, a Tier 1 blockchain game backed by industry giants such as DragonFly Capital, Mechanism Capital, and Animoca Brands. With over 1 million app downloads, 30,000+ daily active users, and a vibrant community exceeding 220,000 members, Blast Royale aims to make a significant impact in early November through PAID's platform alongside over a dozen other projects that have committed to this initiative. Pioneering a Community-First Investment Model In a move set to redefine the blockchain investment landscape, PAID Network is introducing a first-of-its-kind community-centric investment model that, according to PAID, directly addresses the longstanding issues of low float and high Fully Diluted Valuations (FDVs). By offering Blast Royale at a low $10 million FDV—substantially lower than the last round at $48m FDV —PAID is putting the community at the forefront, ensuring early investors have the potential for wealth generation at a large discount compared to other rounds. (Blast Royale’s previous rounds led by Animoca Brands, & Mechanism incl. 2022 FDV of 33.7M and Early 2024 FDV of 48M). Kyle Chassé, Founder of PAID Network, stated: "Crypto has drifted away from what really matters—empowering the community. The Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) flips the script, giving real people a shot at serious upside without the insane valuations or pump-and-dump hype. This is about getting back to the core of why we're here: creating opportunities for everyone to win and be part of something bigger." Kyle Chassé, Founder of PAID Network, stated: "Crypto has drifted away from what really matters—empowering the community. The Low FDV Community Offering (LCO) flips the script, giving real people a shot at serious upside without the insane valuations or pump-and-dump hype. This is about getting back to the core of why we're here: creating opportunities for everyone to win and be part of something bigger." Addressing the Low Float High FDV Issue According to PAID Network’s data, the traditional "low float, high FDV" model has been a persistent problem in the Web3 space. Projects often launch with a small circulating supply (low float) and an inflated FDV, leading to: Imbalanced Token Distribution: Early venture capitalists hold large portions of tokens, leaving retail investors at risk of being sold on by large holders. Imbalanced Token Distribution: Price Volatility: Limited token availability can cause extreme price fluctuations, making the tokens unstable and discouraging market participation. Community Disengagement: Retail investors feel disadvantaged, leading to decreased trust, participation, and poor community sentiment. Community Disengagement: PAID Network's LCO model is designed to solve these issues by: Offering Lower FDVs: By securing project offerings at significantly reduced valuations, the community gains access to investment opportunities that were previously out of reach. Offering Lower FDVs: Ensuring Fair Token Distribution: The LCO promotes wider token distribution among community members, fostering a more balanced and stable market. Ensuring Fair Token Distribution: Aligning Incentives: Projects benefit from an engaged community committed to long-term success rather than short-term speculative gains with the goal of bringing back strong community associations.Users can register here for the sale starting on the 6th/7th Nov: Aligning Incentives: https://link.paidnetwork.com/Register https://link.paidnetwork.com/Register https://link.paidnetwork.com/Register A Major Rebrand Reflecting Community-First Values Alongside the LCO for Blast Royale, PAID Network has undergone a transformative rebrand and UX/UI overhaul. This evolution reflects PAID's commitment to being a community-first crowdfunding platform, emphasizing a theme of financial freedom and prosperity for all. New Site Commenting on the vibrant new identity, Kyle added: "We believe crowdfunding should be exciting, rewarding, and inclusive. Our new brand reflects that vision, and we're eager to have both seasoned crypto enthusiasts and newcomers join us on this journey." Commenting on the vibrant new identity, Kyle added: "We believe crowdfunding should be exciting, rewarding, and inclusive. Our new brand reflects that vision, and we're eager to have both seasoned crypto enthusiasts and newcomers join us on this journey." Innovative Features Enhancing the Crowdfunding Experience By pioneering a community-centric investment model, PAID is working to redefine the crowdfunding landscape through its several groundbreaking features in their upcoming updates, including: Gamified Crowdfunding: Leaderboards, challenges, and rewards allow retail investors to earn perks by actively participating. Gamified Crowdfunding: Account Abstraction: Simplifies onboarding for non-crypto natives, removing the complexity of crypto wallet management. Account Abstraction: Community Impact Score: A merit-based ecosystem where holders of PAID's native token and projects launched earn points to access exclusive rewards & opportunities. Community Impact Score: Real-Time State of $PAID economy: Users can track the $PAID Flywheel and the upcoming buy-back, burns, and airdrops in real-time. Real-Time State of $PAID economy: Multi-Chain Single Click Swaps: Seamless cross-chain integration makes trading and investing more accessible than ever. Multi-Chain Single Click Swaps: Community Fund: PAID’s DAO will be launched to empower the community with key voting and decision-making responsibilities regarding future project investment opportunities. [Features to be rolled out Q4 2024] About PAID Founded in 2021, PAID is a decentralized crowdfunding platform that connects innovative projects with investors. By ensuring a secure, transparent, and community-first crowdfunding experience, PAID has become the leading global investing platform for Web3 projects. PAID PAID To date, PAID has facilitated over $35 million in capital across 110 investments and is integrated with over ten blockchain networks. With a thriving community of over 250,000 members, users can stake the $PAID token to unlock various benefits, including rewards, buyback & burn mechanisms, and governance participation. The $PAID community fund invests in exclusive early-stage deals, distributing returns to loyal users. PAID Socials X | Telegram Community Channel | Telegram Announcement Channel | Discord | Medium X X Telegram Community Channel Telegram Community Channel Telegram Announcement Channel Telegram Announcement Channel Discord Discord Medium Medium Contact Justin Chevalier Justin@paidnetwork.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here here

PAID Network Unveils Revolutionary Community-Centric Crowdfunding: Exclusive LCO For Blast Royale

የሚከፈልበት አውታረ መረብ አብዮታዊ ማህበረሰቡን ያማከለ የህዝብ ብዛት: ልዩ LCO ለፍንዳታ ሮያል

PAID Network presenta un crowdfunding revolucionari centrat en la comunitat: LCO exclusiu per a Blast Royale

PAID Network afslører revolutionær samfundscentreret Crowdfunding: Eksklusiv LCO for Blast Royale

PAID Network presenta un crowdfunding revolucionario centrado en la comunidad: LCO exclusivo para Blast Royale

A PAID Network bemutatja a forradalmi közösségközpontú közösségi finanszírozást: Exkluzív LCO a Blast Royale számára

PAID Network svela il rivoluzionario crowdfunding incentrato sulla comunità: LCO esclusivo per Blast Royale

PAID Network が革新的なコミュニティ中心のクラウドファンディングを発表: Blast Royale の独占 LCO

PAID Network революциялык коомчулукка багытталган краудфандингди ачат: Blast Royale үчүн эксклюзивдүү LCO

Sieć PAID prezentuje rewolucyjne, zorientowane na społeczność finansowanie społecznościowe: ekskluzywne LCO dla Blast Royale

ПАИД мрежа открива револуционарно групно финансирање усмерено на заједницу: Ексклузивни ЛЦО за Бласт Роиале

Mtandao WA KULIPWA Wafichua Ufadhili Mkuu wa Jumuiya ya Mapinduzi: LCO ya Kipekee kwa Blast Royale

PAID Network, Devrim Niteliğindeki Topluluk Merkezli Kitle Fonlamasını Tanıttı: Blast Royale İçin Özel LCO

Alright, here’s the latest outrage: iCopify.com, a so-called outreach link-building service, is now in the hot seat for allegedly peddling a slew of scammy practices. The company is accused of promoting manipulated SEO metrics that trick website owners into shelling out cash for links that supposedly boost their search engine visibility. So, what's the deal? iCopify.com is under fire for promoting Private Blog Network (PBN) blogs with fake domain authority scores and inflated traffic stats. They’re not just bending the truth—freelancers who sell and buy links on the platform are flat-out fabricating them. Many of the advertised listed metrics are a smokescreen designed to get you to pay for backlinks that deliver zero, nada, nothing in terms of SEO benefits. Reports are piling up that iCopify.com is not only sending out misleading advertising emails but also showcasing these manipulated metrics right on their site. It’s like they’re trying to win an award for "Most Deceptive SEO Tactics." And who’s getting duped? A bunch of website owners who trusted these inflated metrics and paid money for links that turned out to be worthless. The result? Disappointment, frustration, and wasted marketing dollars. As Amanda Ferrigton, a digital marketing expert, points out, “The manipulation of SEO metrics not only erodes trust but also wrecks the whole SEO industry.” But wait, it gets worse. The problem isn’t limited to iCopify.com. The entire SEO metrics game is under scrutiny, with big names like MOZ and Ahrefs also getting flak for their metrics’ vulnerability to manipulation. The whole thing feels like a massive house of cards where freelancers and blog owners are exploiting these flaws to make a quick buck. Freelancers and bloggers are taking full advantage of these inflated metrics, charging premium rates for links and sponsored posts based on fake authority and traffic data. It’s a total market distortion that undermines legitimate SEO efforts and leaves businesses high and dry. Ferrigton calls for a shake-up: “We need to push for transparency and accountability to fix this mess. Accurate measurement tools and ethical practices are a must.” And let’s not forget about the iCopify.com platform itself. The company’s apparent disregard for verifying the services and links being sold through its platform is a huge red flag. It seems they’re more interested in raking in profits than ensuring the quality of what’s being offered, despite the mounting evidence and criticism. Alright, let’s get real here. I’ve been trying to contact iCopify.com to address their seriously shady practices, and guess what? They’ve flat-out ignored me. I’ve sent numerous emails, filled out their contact forms, and even reached out on social media. But nope, they’ve decided to stick their heads in the sand and pretend like nothing’s wrong. And it’s not just about their lack of response. It’s infuriating that iCopify.com doesn’t seem to give a damn about the freelancers who are advertising fake, manipulated SEO metrics on their platform. They’re fully aware that these metrics are bogus and that freelancers are using them to scam unsuspecting clients, but do they care? Not a bit. All they care about is raking in the cash. I’ve tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but their inaction speaks volumes. It’s like they’ve put up a “Do Not Disturb” sign when it comes to addressing complaints or investigating fraudulent activity. They’re either willfully blind or just downright indifferent. Either way, their complete lack of concern for the integrity of their platform and their blatant prioritization of profit over honesty is appalling. iCopify.com has been radio silent, failing to address these serious allegations. As the dust settles, it’s clear that businesses need to be extra cautious. Do your homework, scrutinize those metrics, and don’t fall for the hype. Their refusal to act or even acknowledge the problem is a huge red flag. If they were genuinely confident in their services, they’d step up and deal with these issues head-on. Instead, they’re hoping the problem will just magically disappear if they ignore it long enough. So here’s a message to iCopify.com: your silence is not only unprofessional, it’s downright irresponsible. By allowing and turning a blind eye to the fraudulent practices on your platform, you’re making it clear that you value profit over integrity. And that’s a problem you can’t just ignore away. The exploitation of SEO metrics is a growing problem, and until there’s more oversight and accountability, marketers and businesses should tread carefully. Always verify, always double-check, and don’t let inflated metrics lead you astray. Alright, here’s the latest outrage: iCopify.com , a so-called outreach link-building service, is now in the hot seat for allegedly peddling a slew of scammy practices. The company is accused of promoting manipulated SEO metrics that trick website owners into shelling out cash for links that supposedly boost their search engine visibility. iCopify.com So, what's the deal? iCopify.com is under fire for promoting Private Blog Network (PBN) blogs with fake domain authority scores and inflated traffic stats. They’re not just bending the truth—freelancers who sell and buy links on the platform are flat-out fabricating them. Many of the advertised listed metrics are a smokescreen designed to get you to pay for backlinks that deliver zero, nada, nothing in terms of SEO benefits. sell and buy links Reports are piling up that iCopify.com is not only sending out misleading advertising emails but also showcasing these manipulated metrics right on their site. It’s like they’re trying to win an award for "Most Deceptive SEO Tactics." And who’s getting duped? A bunch of website owners who trusted these inflated metrics and paid money for links that turned out to be worthless. The result? Disappointment, frustration, and wasted marketing dollars. As Amanda Ferrigton, a digital marketing expert, points out, “The manipulation of SEO metrics not only erodes trust but also wrecks the whole SEO industry.” But wait, it gets worse. The problem isn’t limited to iCopify.com. The entire SEO metrics game is under scrutiny, with big names like MOZ and Ahrefs also getting flak for their metrics’ vulnerability to manipulation. The whole thing feels like a massive house of cards where freelancers and blog owners are exploiting these flaws to make a quick buck. MOZ Ahrefs Freelancers and bloggers are taking full advantage of these inflated metrics, charging premium rates for links and sponsored posts based on fake authority and traffic data. It’s a total market distortion that undermines legitimate SEO efforts and leaves businesses high and dry. Ferrigton calls for a shake-up: “We need to push for transparency and accountability to fix this mess. Accurate measurement tools and ethical practices are a must.” And let’s not forget about the iCopify.com platform itself. The company’s apparent disregard for verifying the services and links being sold through its platform is a huge red flag. It seems they’re more interested in raking in profits than ensuring the quality of what’s being offered, despite the mounting evidence and criticism. Alright, let’s get real here. I’ve been trying to contact iCopify.com to address their seriously shady practices, and guess what? They’ve flat-out ignored me. I’ve sent numerous emails, filled out their contact forms, and even reached out on social media. But nope, they’ve decided to stick their heads in the sand and pretend like nothing’s wrong. And it’s not just about their lack of response. It’s infuriating that iCopify.com doesn’t seem to give a damn about the freelancers who are advertising fake, manipulated SEO metrics on their platform. They’re fully aware that these metrics are bogus and that freelancers are using them to scam unsuspecting clients, but do they care? Not a bit. All they care about is raking in the cash. I’ve tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but their inaction speaks volumes. It’s like they’ve put up a “Do Not Disturb” sign when it comes to addressing complaints or investigating fraudulent activity. They’re either willfully blind or just downright indifferent. Either way, their complete lack of concern for the integrity of their platform and their blatant prioritization of profit over honesty is appalling. iCopify.com has been radio silent, failing to address these serious allegations. As the dust settles, it’s clear that businesses need to be extra cautious. Do your homework, scrutinize those metrics, and don’t fall for the hype. Their refusal to act or even acknowledge the problem is a huge red flag. If they were genuinely confident in their services, they’d step up and deal with these issues head-on. Instead, they’re hoping the problem will just magically disappear if they ignore it long enough. So here’s a message to iCopify.com: your silence is not only unprofessional, it’s downright irresponsible. By allowing and turning a blind eye to the fraudulent practices on your platform, you’re making it clear that you value profit over integrity. And that’s a problem you can’t just ignore away. The exploitation of SEO metrics is a growing problem, and until there’s more oversight and accountability, marketers and businesses should tread carefully. Always verify, always double-check, and don’t let inflated metrics lead you astray.

iCopify.com: The Scam Factory for Paid Links with Faked SEO Metrics

Rabbi IT Firm has emerged as a glaring example of how far some are willing to go in their pursuit of profit. The Bangla Hindi company, notorious for its aggressive email spam campaigns, has been peddling paid guest posts and PBN link services that not only deceive website owners but also tarnish the very fabric of online credibility due to fake manipulated metrics. (Junk Sites) For months, Rabbi IT Firm has inundated inboxes with unsolicited emails, promising a shortcut to SEO success through paid guest posts and Private Blog Networks (PBNs). The catch? Editor’s note: This story represents the views of the author of the story. The author is not affiliated with HackerNoon staff and wrote this story on their own. The HackerNoon editorial team has only verified the story for grammatical accuracy and does not condone/condemn any of the claims contained herein. #DYOR These offers come with manipulated SEO metrics and fake promises of improved search engine rankings. What many website owners don’t realize until it’s too late is that these “services” are built on a house of cards, designed to collapse under scrutiny. Rabbi IT Firm’s modus operandi involves a duplicitous scheme that centers around the manipulation of website metrics—specifically, metrics that are crucial for evaluating the legitimacy and authority of websites. The metrics, such as Domain authority (DA), Page Authority (PA), and other SEO-related scores, are often used by businesses to gauge the effectiveness of potential backlink sources. However, Rabbi IT Firm has turned these metrics into a tool for deception. Here’s how the manipulation unfolds: 1. Faking Metrics to Lure Clients: Rabbi IT Firm initially attracts clients by promising high-quality backlinks through its network of websites. They present these sites as having strong, credible metrics that will supposedly boost the client’s search engine rankings. However, these metrics are often fabricated or artificially inflated through a variety of deceptive practices. This creates a false impression of value and credibility, leading clients to invest in backlinks that offer little to no real benefit. 2. Buying and Selling Metrics: Once Rabbi IT Firm has established a network of sites with manipulated metrics, they begin to exploit these sites to sell backlinks. By purchasing or creating domains that appear to have high authority, they can charge premium prices for placing backlinks on these “high-value” pages. 3. Degrading Metrics through Overuse: The deception doesn’t end with inflated metrics. Rabbi IT Firm further undermines the value of their network by overloading their sites with excessive, irrelevant, and low-quality backlinks. The practice, known as link spamming, results in a gradual decline in the credibility of these sites. The manipulated metrics eventually deteriorate, leading to deindexed pages and diminished SEO value for clients who had relied on the firm’s purported expertise. The core issue lies in the manner Rabbi IT Firm manages its PBN network. Instead of curating high-quality, relevant sites, they have opted for a scattershot approach that prioritizes volume over value. The result? An avalanche of paid articles is being deindexed at an alarming rate. The company's disregard for quality is evident in the irrelevant links they stuff into pre-existing articles, rendering them not only ineffective but actively harmful to the websites they are meant to support. Adding insult to injury, Rabbi IT Firm is exploiting the content of other clients. By embedding links from various paying customers into articles, they dilute the value of each piece. This practice, known as link dilution, severely weakens the SEO benefit of the original paid content. What was intended to be a strategic investment in (so-called high-quality backlinks) becomes nothing more than a dilution of value, making the original article far less effective in driving traffic and boosting search rankings. In a market already fraught with shady practices, Rabbi IT Firm’s approach stands out as one of the most egregious examples of exploitation and deceit. Their spammy tactics and disregard for the integrity of SEO practices not only undermine the efforts of legitimate businesses but also degrade the overall quality of the digital marketing landscape. As the SEO community grapples with these revelations, it’s clear that Rabbi IT Firm is a prime example of what happens when profit takes precedence over ethical business practices. In response to the wave of refund demands due to deindexed articles, Rabbi IT Firm has attempted to deflect responsibility by attributing the deindexing of content to recent Google algorithm updates. The company claims that these updates are to blame for the removal of their paid articles from search results. However, this explanation falls flat when scrutinized against industry standards and practices. While it is true that Google frequently updates its algorithms to combat manipulative SEO practices, these updates are not the sole reason for the deindexing of Rabbi IT Firm’s content. The real issue lies in the company's mismanagement of its PBN network and failure to adhere to basic technical and ethical SEO standards. Properly managed PBNs, which follow established best practices and maintain high-quality content, are less likely to face deindexing issues. Rabbi IT Firm’s blatant disregard for these standards is a major factor in the widespread removal of their articles. The fallout from this situation extends beyond the immediate financial losses for affected businesses. It underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in the SEO industry. Companies like Rabbi IT Firm, which engage in deceptive practices and fail to uphold ethical standards, not only damage the reputation of their clients but also contribute to a broader erosion of trust in SEO services. In the meantime, businesses affected by Rabbi IT Firm’s questionable practices should continue to seek redress and demand accountability. The resolution of these issues will not only help mitigate the damage done but also contribute to a more transparent and trustworthy SEO industry. For website owners and digital marketers, the message is clear: be vigilant, scrutinize offers carefully, and steer clear of services that promise quick fixes through questionable means. Rabbi IT Firm has proven itself to be a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when that trust is betrayed. Rabbi IT Firm has come under fire for its extremely poor SEO practices and abysmal website management. Despite its claims of expertise, the firm’s track record reveals a troubling pattern of neglect and mismanagement Rabbi IT Firm has emerged as a glaring example of how far some are willing to go in their pursuit of profit. The Bangla Hindi company, notorious for its aggressive email spam campaigns, has been peddling paid guest posts and PBN link services that not only deceive website owners but also tarnish the very fabric of online credibility due to fake manipulated metrics. (Junk Sites) Rabbi IT Firm has emerged as a glaring example of how far some are willing to go in their pursuit of profit. The Bangla Hindi company, notorious for its aggressive email spam campaigns, has been peddling paid guest posts and PBN link services that not only deceive website owners but also tarnish the very fabric of online credibility due to fake manipulated metrics. (Junk Sites) For months, Rabbi IT Firm has inundated inboxes with unsolicited emails, promising a shortcut to SEO success through paid guest posts and Private Blog Networks (PBNs). The catch? Rabbi IT Firm Editor’s note: This story represents the views of the author of the story. The author is not affiliated with HackerNoon staff and wrote this story on their own. The HackerNoon editorial team has only verified the story for grammatical accuracy and does not condone/condemn any of the claims contained herein. #DYOR Editor’s note: This story represents the views of the author of the story. The author is not affiliated with HackerNoon staff and wrote this story on their own. The HackerNoon editorial team has only verified the story for grammatical accuracy and does not condone/condemn any of the claims contained herein. #DYOR Editor’s note: This story represents the views of the author of the story. The author is not affiliated with HackerNoon staff and wrote this story on their own. The HackerNoon editorial team has only verified the story for grammatical accuracy and does not condone/condemn any of the claims contained herein. #DYOR These offers come with manipulated SEO metrics and fake promises of improved search engine rankings. What many website owners don’t realize until it’s too late is that these “services” are built on a house of cards, designed to collapse under scrutiny. manipulated SEO metrics Rabbi IT Firm’s modus operandi involves a duplicitous scheme that centers around the manipulation of website metrics—specifically, metrics that are crucial for evaluating the legitimacy and authority of websites. The metrics, such as Domain authority (DA), Page Authority (PA), and other SEO-related scores , are often used by businesses to gauge the effectiveness of potential backlink sources. However, Rabbi IT Firm has turned these metrics into a tool for deception. Domain authority SEO-related scores Here’s how the manipulation unfolds: 1. Faking Metrics to Lure Clients : Rabbi IT Firm initially attracts clients by promising high-quality backlinks through its network of websites. They present these sites as having strong, credible metrics that will supposedly boost the client’s search engine rankings. Faking Metrics to Lure Clients However, these metrics are often fabricated or artificially inflated through a variety of deceptive practices. This creates a false impression of value and credibility, leading clients to invest in backlinks that offer little to no real benefit. 2. Buying and Selling Metrics : Once Rabbi IT Firm has established a network of sites with manipulated metrics, they begin to exploit these sites to sell backlinks. By purchasing or creating domains that appear to have high authority, they can charge premium prices for placing backlinks on these “high-value” pages. Buying and Selling Metrics 3. Degrading Metrics through Overuse : The deception doesn’t end with inflated metrics. Rabbi IT Firm further undermines the value of their network by overloading their sites with excessive, irrelevant, and low-quality backlinks. Degrading Metrics through Overuse The practice, known as link spamming, results in a gradual decline in the credibility of these sites. The manipulated metrics eventually deteriorate, leading to deindexed pages and diminished SEO value for clients who had relied on the firm’s purported expertise. The core issue lies in the manner Rabbi IT Firm manages its PBN network. Instead of curating high-quality, relevant sites, they have opted for a scattershot approach that prioritizes volume over value. The result? An avalanche of paid articles is being deindexed at an alarming rate. The company's disregard for quality is evident in the irrelevant links they stuff into pre-existing articles, rendering them not only ineffective but actively harmful to the websites they are meant to support. Adding insult to injury, Rabbi IT Firm is exploiting the content of other clients. By embedding links from various paying customers into articles, they dilute the value of each piece. This practice, known as link dilution , severely weakens the SEO benefit of the original paid content. link dilution What was intended to be a strategic investment in (so-called high-quality backlinks) becomes nothing more than a dilution of value, making the original article far less effective in driving traffic and boosting search rankings. In a market already fraught with shady practices, Rabbi IT Firm’s approach stands out as one of the most egregious examples of exploitation and deceit. Their spammy tactics and disregard for the integrity of SEO practices not only undermine the efforts of legitimate businesses but also degrade the overall quality of the digital marketing landscape. SEO practices As the SEO community grapples with these revelations, it’s clear that Rabbi IT Firm is a prime example of what happens when profit takes precedence over ethical business practices. In response to the wave of refund demands due to deindexed articles, Rabbi IT Firm has attempted to deflect responsibility by attributing the deindexing of content to recent Google algorithm updates . The company claims that these updates are to blame for the removal of their paid articles from search results. However, this explanation falls flat when scrutinized against industry standards and practices. Google algorithm updates While it is true that Google frequently updates its algorithms to combat manipulative SEO practices, these updates are not the sole reason for the deindexing of Rabbi IT Firm’s content. The real issue lies in the company's mismanagement of its PBN network and failure to adhere to basic technical and ethical SEO standards. Properly managed PBNs, which follow established best practices and maintain high-quality content, are less likely to face deindexing issues. Rabbi IT Firm’s blatant disregard for these standards is a major factor in the widespread removal of their articles. The fallout from this situation extends beyond the immediate financial losses for affected businesses. It underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in the SEO industry. Companies like Rabbi IT Firm, which engage in deceptive practices and fail to uphold ethical standards, not only damage the reputation of their clients but also contribute to a broader erosion of trust in SEO services . erosion of trust in SEO services In the meantime, businesses affected by Rabbi IT Firm’s questionable practices should continue to seek redress and demand accountability. The resolution of these issues will not only help mitigate the damage done but also contribute to a more transparent and trustworthy SEO industry. For website owners and digital marketers, the message is clear: be vigilant, scrutinize offers carefully, and steer clear of services that promise quick fixes through questionable means. Rabbi IT Firm has proven itself to be a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when that trust is betrayed. Rabbi IT Firm has come under fire for its extremely poor SEO practices and abysmal website management. Despite its claims of expertise, the firm’s track record reveals a troubling pattern of neglect and mismanagement

Rabbi IT Firm - Deception Behind The Paid SEO Guest Post And PBN Metrics Manipulator Company 

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Rabbi IT Firm – Täuschung hinter dem Unternehmen für bezahlte SEO-Gastbeiträge und PBN-Metriken-Manipulation

Empresa de TI Rabbi: engaño detrás de la publicación invitada de SEO paga y la empresa manipuladora de métricas PBN 

Rabbi IT Firm - Tromperie derrière la publication d'invité SEO payant et la société de manipulation de métriques PBN 

रब्बी आईटी फर्म - पेड एसईओ गेस्ट पोस्ट और पीबीएन मेट्रिक्स मैनिपुलेटर कंपनी के पीछे का धोखा

ラビ IT ファーム - 有料 SEO ゲスト投稿と PBN メトリック操作会社の背後にある欺瞞

Rabbi IT 회사 - 유료 SEO 게스트 포스트 및 PBN 측정항목 조작 회사 뒤에 있는 속임수 

Empresa de TI Rabino - Decepção por trás da postagem de convidado de SEO paga e da empresa manipuladora de métricas PBN 

IT-фирма Rabbi — обман, стоящий за платным гостевым SEO-постом и компанией по манипулятору показателей PBN 

Haham BT Firması - Ücretli SEO Misafir Postası ve PBN Metrik Manipülatör Şirketinin Arkasındaki Aldatmaca 

Công ty CNTT Rabbi - Lừa đảo đằng sau bài viết trả phí của khách SEO và công ty thao túng số liệu PBN 

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Then he selected a considerable amount of his clothes, and packed up two portmanteaus, folding his coats with care, and inspecting his boots narrowly, so that he might see which, out of the large number before him, it might be best worth his while to take with him. When that was done, he took from his desk a bag of sovereigns, and, pouring them out upon the table, he counted them out into parcels of twenty-five each, and made them up carefully into rouleaus with paper. These, when complete, he divided among the two portmanteaus and a dressing-bag which he also packed and a travelling desk, which he filled with papers, pens, and the like. But he put into it no written document. He carefully looked through his linen, and anything that had been marked with more than his initials he rejected. Then he took out a bundle of printed cards, and furnished a card-case with them. On these cards was inscribed the name of Gregory Vance. When all was finished, he stood for awhile with his back to the fireplace contemplating his work. "After all," he said to himself, "I know that I shall never start; and, if I do, nobody can hinder me, and my own name would be as good as any other. As for a man with such a face as mine not being known, that is out of the question." But still he liked the arrangements which he had made, and when he had looked at them for awhile he went to bed. He was up early the next morning, and had some coffee brought to him by the servant of the house, and as he drank it he had an interview with his landlady. "He was going," he said;—"going that very day." It might be possible that he would change his mind; but as he would desire to start without delay, if he did go, he would pay her then what he owed her, and what would be due for her lodgings under a week's notice. The woman stared, and curtseyed, and took her money. Vavasor, though he had lately been much pressed for money, had never been so foolish as to owe debts where he lived. "There will be some things left about, Mrs. Bunsby," he said, "and I will get you to keep them till I call or send." Mrs. Bunsby said that she would, and then looked her last at him. After that interview she never saw him again. When he was left alone he put on a rough morning coat, and taking up the pistol, placed it carefully in his pocket, and sallied forth. It was manifest enough that he had some decided scheme in his head, for he turned quickly towards the West when he reached the Strand, went across Trafalgar Square to Pall Mall East, and then turned up Suffolk Street. Just as he reached the club-house at the corner he paused and looked back, facing first one way and then the other. "The chances are that I shall never see anything of it again," he said to himself. Then he laughed in his own silent way, shook his head slightly, and turning again quickly on his heel, walked up the street till he reached the house of Mr. Jones, the pugilistic tailor. The reader, no doubt, has forgotten all he ever knew of Mr. Jones, the pugilistic tailor. It can soon be told again. At Mr. Jones's house John Grey lodged when he was in London, and he was in London at this moment. Vavasor rang the bell, and as soon as the servant came he went quickly into the house, and passed her in the passage. "Mr. Grey is at home," he said. "I will go up to him." The girl said that Mr. Grey was at home, but suggested that she had better announce the gentleman. But Vavasor was already halfway up the stairs, and before the girl had reached the first landing place, he had entered Mr. Grey's room and closed the door behind him. Grey was sitting near the open window, in a dressing-gown, and was reading. The breakfast things were on the table, but he had not as yet breakfasted. As soon as he saw George Vavasor, he rose from his chair quickly, and put down his book. "Mr. Vavasor," he said, "I hardly expected to see you in my lodgings again!" "I dare say not," said Vavasor; "but, nevertheless, here I am." He kept his right hand in the pocket which held the pistol, and held his left hand under his waistcoat. "May I ask why you have come?" said Grey. "I intend to tell you, at any rate, whether you ask me or not. I have come to declare in your own hearing,—as I am in the habit of doing occasionally behind your back,—that you are a blackguard,—to spit in your face, and defy you." As he said this he suited his action to his words, but without any serious result. "I have come here to see if you are man enough to resent any insult that I can offer you; but I doubt whether you are." "Nothing that you can say to me, Mr. Vavasor, will have any effect upon me;—except that you can, of course, annoy me." "And I mean to annoy you, too, before I have done with you. Will you fight me?" "Fight a duel with you,—with pistols? Certainly not." "Then you are a coward, as I supposed." "I should be a fool if I were to do such a thing as that." "Look here, Mr. Grey. You managed to worm yourself into an intimacy with my cousin, Miss Vavasor, and to become engaged to her. When she found out what you were, how paltry, and mean, and vile, she changed her mind, and bade you leave her." "Are you here at her request?" "I am here as her representative." "Self-appointed, I think." "Then, sir, you think wrong. I am at this moment her affianced husband; and I find that, in spite of all that she has said to you,—which was enough, I should have thought, to keep any man of spirit out of her presence,—you still persecute her by going to her house, and forcing yourself upon her presence. Now, I give you two alternatives. You shall either give me your written promise never to go near her again, or you shall fight me." "I shall do neither one nor the other,—as you know very well yourself." "Stop till I have done, sir. If you have courage enough to fight me, I will meet you in any country. I will fight you here in London, or, if you are afraid of that, I will go over to France, or to America, if that will suit you better." "Nothing of the kind will suit me at all. I don't want to have anything to do with you." "Then you are a coward." "Perhaps I am;—but your saying so will not make me one." "You are a coward, and a liar, and a blackguard. I have given you the option of behaving like a gentleman, and you have refused it. Now, look here. I have come here with arms, and I do not intend to leave this room without using them, unless you will promise to give me the meeting that I have proposed." And he took the pistol out of his pocket. "Do you mean that you are going to murder me?" Grey asked. There were two windows in the room, and he had been sitting near to that which was furthest removed from the fireplace, and consequently furthest removed from the bell, and his visitor was now standing immediately between him and the door. He had to think what steps he might best take, and to act upon his decision instantly. He was by no means a timid man, and was one, moreover, very little prone to believe in extravagant action. He did not think, even now, that this disappointed, ruined man had come there with any intention of killing him. But he knew that a pistol in the hands of an angry man is dangerous, and that it behoved him to do his best to rid himself of the nuisance which now encumbered him. "Do you mean that you are going to murder me?" he had said. "I mean that you shall not leave this room alive unless you promise to meet me, and fight it out." Upon hearing this, Grey turned himself towards the bell. "If you move a step, I will fire at you," said Vavasor. Grey paused a moment, and looked him full in the face. "I will," said Vavasor again. "That would be murder," said Grey. "Don't think that you will frighten me by ugly words," said Vavasor. "I am beyond that." Grey had stopped for a moment to fix his eyes on the other man's face; but it was only for a moment, and then he went on to the bell. He had seen that the pistol was pointed at himself, and had once thought of rushing across the room at his adversary, calculating that a shot fired at him as he did so might miss him, and that he would then have a fair chance of disarming the madman. But his chief object was to avoid any personal conflict, to escape the indignity of a scramble for the pistol,—and especially to escape the necessity of a consequent appearance at some police-office, where he would have to justify himself, and answer the questions of a lawyer hired to cross-question him. He made, therefore, towards the bell, trusting that Vavasor would not fire at him, but having some little thought also as to the danger of the moment. It might be that everything was over for him now,—that the fatal hour had come, and that eternity was close upon him. Something of the spirit of a prayer flashed across his mind as he moved. Then he heard the click of the pistol's hammer as it fell, and was aware that his eyes were dazzled, though he was unconscious of seeing any flame. He felt something in the air, and knew that the pistol had been fired;—but he did not know whether the shot had struck him or had missed him. His hand was out for the bell-handle, and he had pulled it, before he was sure that he was unhurt. "D––––ation!" exclaimed the murderer. But he did not pull the trigger again. Though the weapon had of late been so often in his hands, he forgot, in the agitation of the moment, that his missing once was but of small matter if he chose to go on with his purpose. Were there not five other barrels for him, each making itself ready by the discharge of the other? But he had paused, forgetting, in his excitement, the use of his weapon, and before he had bethought himself that the man was still in his power, he heard the sound of the bell. "D––––ation!" he exclaimed. Then he turned round, left the room, hurried down the stairs, and made his way out into the street, having again passed the girl on his way. Grey, when he perceived that his enemy was gone, turned round to look for the bullet or its mark. He soon found the little hole in the window-shutter, and probing it with the point of his pencil, came upon the morsel of lead which might now just as readily have been within his own brain. There he left it for the time, and then made some not inaccurate calculation as to the narrowness of his own escape. He had been standing directly between Vavasor and the shutter, and he found, from the height of the hole, that the shot must have passed close beneath his ear. He remembered to have heard the click of the hammer, but he could not remember the sound of the report, and when the girl entered the room, he perceived at once from her manner that she was unaware that firearms had been used. "Has that gentleman left the house?" Grey asked. The girl said that he had left the house. "Don't admit him again," said he;—"that is, if you can avoid it. I believe he is not in his right senses." Then he asked for Mr. Jones, his landlord, and in a few minutes the pugilistic tailor was with him. During those few minutes he had been called upon to resolve what he would do now. Would he put the police at once upon the track of the murderer, who was, as he remembered too well, the first cousin of the woman whom he still desired to make his wife? That cross-examination which he would have to undergo at the police-office, and again probably in an assize court, in which all his relations with the Vavasor family would be made public, was very vivid to his imagination. That he was called upon by duty to do something he felt almost assured. The man who had been allowed to make such an attempt once with impunity, might probably make it again. But he resolved that he need not now say anything about the pistol to the pugilistic tailor, unless the tailor said something to him. "Mr. Jones," he said, "that man whom I had to put out of the room once before, has been here again." "Has there been another tussle, sir?" "No;—nothing of that kind. But we must take some steps to prevent his getting in again, if we can help it." Jones promised his aid, and offered to go at once to the police. To this, however, Mr. Grey demurred, saying that he should himself seek assistance from some magistrate. Jones promised to be very vigilant as to watching the door; and then John Grey sat down to his breakfast. Of course he thought much of what had occurred. It was impossible that he should not think much of so narrow an escape. He had probably been as near death as a man may well be without receiving any injury; and the more he thought of it, the more strongly he was convinced that he could not allow the thing to pass by without some notice, or some precaution as to the future. At eleven o'clock he went to Scotland Yard, and saw some officer great in power over policemen, and told him all the circumstances,—confidentially. The powerful officer recommended an equally confidential reference to a magistrate; and towards evening a very confidential policeman in plain clothes paid a visit to Vavasor's lodgings in Cecil Street. But Vavasor lodged there no longer. Mrs. Bunsby, who was also very confidential,—and at her wits' end because she could not learn the special business of the stranger who called,—stated that Mr. George Vavasor left her house in a cab at ten o'clock that morning, having taken with him such luggage as he had packed, and having gone, "she was afraid, for good," as Mrs. Bunsby expressed it. He had gone for good, and at the moment in which the policeman was making the inquiry in Cecil Street, was leaning over the side of an American steamer which had just got up her steam and weighed her anchor in the Mersey. He was on board at six o'clock, and it was not till the next day that the cabman was traced who had carried him to Euston Square Station. Of course, it was soon known that he had gone to America, but it was not thought worth while to take any further steps towards arresting him. Mr. Grey himself was decidedly opposed to any such attempt, declaring his opinion that his own evidence would be insufficient to obtain a conviction. The big men in Scotland Yard were loth to let the matter drop. Their mouths watered after the job, and they had very numerous and very confidential interviews with John Grey. But it was decided that nothing should be done. "Pity!" said one enterprising superintendent, in answer to the condolings of a brother superintendent. "Pity's no name for it. It's the greatest shame as ever I knew since I joined the force. A man as was a Member of Parliament only last Session,—as belongs to no end of swell clubs, a gent as well known in London as any gent about the town! And I'd have had him back in three months, as sure as my name's Walker." And that superintendent felt that his profession and his country were alike disgraced. And now George Vavasor vanishes from our pages, and will be heard of no more. Roebury knew him no longer, nor Pall Mall, nor the Chelsea Districts. His disappearance was a nine days' wonder, but the world at large knew nothing of the circumstances of that attempt in Suffolk Street. Mr. Grey himself told the story to no one, till he told it to Mr. Palliser at Lucerne. Mr. Scruby complained bitterly of the way in which Vavasor had robbed him; but I doubt whether Scruby, in truth, lost much by the transaction. To Kate, down in Westmoreland, no tidings came of her brother, and her sojourn in London with her aunt had nearly come to an end before she knew that he was gone. Even then the rumour reached her through Captain Bellfield, and she learned what few facts she knew from Mrs. Bunsby in Cecil Street. "He was always mysterious," said Mrs. Greenow, "and now he has vanished. I hate mysteries, and, as for myself, I think it will be much better that he should not come back again." Perhaps Kate was of the same opinion, but, if so, she kept it to herself. 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