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Get Your Small Business Profiled On The Web - Heath Huffman

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:30:13 -0500

Hi Mike,

Glad you liked Ben's presentation :). Actually, the ads on my site are using our ad tools that comes with the Business Plan. The free plan does have an ad on it at the top of the page, but its not like the ones you see here.

Get Your Small Business Profiled On The Web - Mike Kohler

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:25:21 -0500

Really enjoyed Ben's presentation this morning at 1M Cups. I'm really curious about Doodlekit's free level. Is it safe to assume that this site of yours is an example of the free level? And that the Western Governors U. ad on this page is an example of how the free pages are supported?

SEO on Posterous - Why Is Google Not Ranking Posterous Sites? - Finn

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:15:37 -0600

I also experience that my blog is not indexed by Google. DuckDuckGo, Yahoo and Bing have indexed it alright. Twitter, Twylah and Identi.ca posts associated with the blog post get listed higher. Strange.

Doodlekit New Release: New Feature Notes - CJ

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:10:38 -0600

In the pic in the about post what template is that being pictured..?

SEO on Posterous - Why Is Google Not Ranking Posterous Sites? - Heath Huffman

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:04:01 -0600

Hey Geoff,

The websites appear to be getting indexed by Google - If you do very, very specific content searches they will come up in the search results. So I don't think getting indexed is the problem - I think that for some reason Google doesn't like showing very many Posterous blogs in its search results. How or why it filters out these blogs I do not know...

SEO on Posterous - Why Is Google Not Ranking Posterous Sites? - Geoff Jackson

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:09:36 -0600

We're also noticing this - we run quite a few Posterous blogs and getting them indexed in Google is almost impossible - this with backlinks from indexed sources, all with plenty of fresh, unique and original content - certainly worthy of being indexed.

There must be some sort of devaluation for the Posterous network or some seriously poor markup that is screwing it's chances of getting indexed. Weird, because there are some Posterous blogs indexed...

North American Van Lines Review: Bad Movers, Bad Moving Company - Paul

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:04:24 -0500

At the end of the day, North American Van Lines delivered our stuff 3 weeks late. A significant incovenience to our personal and professional lives, but not the end of the world.
The worst part of the move was dealing with the company representatives. Highly unprofessional. Every time we called, North American's representatives gave us the run-around. When we would call to find out about the status of logistics, they would just shrug their shoulders and tell us to call a different company phone number. This happened 8 times. They changed the delivery date at least that many times. We, then, had to coordinate each change with our new Condo Association, since 400 people share the same 2 elevators.
Finally, our stuff arrived today, and we had scheduled the elevator for a 4-hour window to move every thing in ... but they movers could not begin unloading our stuff. Why? Because they needed to be paid first ... with a cashiers check. After dozens of phone conversations with North American reps, no one told us to have a cashiers check ready. In fact, our contract says we can pay by credit card, which we eventually did, but not before several North American reps gave us their typical "I'm sorry there's nothing I can do" baloney.
In short, North American was able to deliver many headaches and excuses, but could not get us our stuff any where near the time the promised. The real shame is the the guys doing the heavy lifting were fantastic. They even took responsibility to solve the problems that corporate headquarters created.

North American Van Lines Review: Bad Movers, Bad Moving Company - Wayne Bieber

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:38:25 -0500

They moved us and said 4 days storage and 10 days before i get the Items,Well it will be 1 month until I get my things delivered. That is absurd. What should we do in the meantime. If I knew it was going to take that long I would of used another Company. If anyone is moving from Brooklyn do not, do not, use Approved Moving and storage on Kosciusko st. Jason who is supposed to be the GM didn't even care when I told him of the issue and not even a call. Please Please Please don't use that company.

North American Van Lines Review: Bad Movers, Bad Moving Company - Heath Huffman

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:44:10 -0500

Excellent post Tom! I will be following up on all of these. Thank You!

North American Van Lines Review: Bad Movers, Bad Moving Company - Tom

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:05:56 -0500

Go to the above link to file a complaint with the FMCSA. Also post your complaint on movingscam.com and ripoffreport.com. Also keep all of your receipts and file a delayed delivery claim with them. You can get more than 900.00 for your delayed claim.

NAVL On-Time Pledge:
When North American fails to perform transportation services within the period of time indicated on the Bill of Lading and Order for Service or on an addendum thereto, North American shall reimburse the shipper for reasonable commercial lodging expenses, 50% of reasonable food costs, and other out-of-pocket living expenses resulting from the delay, up to 100% of the linehaul transportation charge, and subject to the following notes:

Note 1: This item applies only to shipments described in Item 102.
Note 2: This item shall apply only for shipments which weigh or are rated at 3,500 pounds or more.
Note 3: This item applies only to shipments transported between points in the United States (except AK and HI); and also between points in the United States (except AK and HI) AND points in Canada.
Note 4: Late pickup reimbursement applies only at origin residence; it does not apply on shipments loaded from SIT at origin.
Note 5: Late delivery reimbursement does not apply on shipments delivered to SIT at destination.
Note 6: This item does not apply on diverted shipments as described in Item 212 (Stopoffs or Diversions).
Note 7: This item does not apply when a delay is caused by conditions beyond North American’s control, including, but not limited to, circumstances as described in Item 114 (Impracticable Operations).
Note 8: When a shipment or portion thereof is lost or destroyed in transit, the provisions of this item shall not, apply to such shipment or portion thereof which cannot be delivered due to such loss or destruction.
Note 9: Reasonable dispatch rules contained in 49 C.F.R. 375.8 shall apply to this item.
Note 10: This item applies only when the shipper submits a written claim for reimbursement to North American within 9 months after delivery of the shipment.

You can view and download their tariff at the following web address: http://www.northamerican.com/pdfs/NAVL_Tariff.pdf

These are the rules and the tariff that is filed with the FMCSA and they must follow it. So keep you rreceipts.

North American Van Lines Review: Bad Movers, Bad Moving Company - Sherrie Holloway

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:09:05 -0500

Sherrie wants everyone that has ever used this company, with their terrible customer service,to feel free to list your concerns on here... these people have NO CONSIDERATION FOR THE TROUBLES THEY ARE CAUSING PEOPLE, EVEN WITH SMALL CHILDREN!!!! NO SENSE OF URGENCY TO COMPLETE A CONTRACT THAT IS OVERDUE BY ALMOST TWO WEEKS PAST THE DUE DATE TO DELIVER THEIR PROPERTY TO THEM. Now they are out of state with none of their items to use. Business owners have their business equipment in the truck sitting in KC, MO...while they are trying to "work" without equipment...what in the world would happen if this was an important person in "their" life? Like their brother or father? Bet it would get resolved really really quick....I think they need to be on TV as a CALL FOR ACTION to expose their lack of concern...!!!!

North American Van Lines Review: Bad Movers, Bad Moving Company - Marcie

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:08:36 -0500

My family had nearly the exact same experience with our move from Boston to Indianapolis. We signed a contract with a delivery date no later than 7/9. That date passed with the same scripted response that you received. When we were finally given a new date for delivery, we waited excitedly for the truck to arrive. Well, when the truck didn't show up after about an hour, I called North American and it was only then did they tell us that our belongings were still in storage in Boston! A couple of weeks after that we got a new delivery date and when the truck arrived, I nearly cried because I new something was wrong. It was some tiny little truck that couldn't possibly hold our entire shipment. Needless to say, it was another month before we got the rest of our stuff. During this entire time we got the run around and more scripted answers, nobody cared that we each only had 3 days worth of clothes and school was about to begin... It was a nightmare! Now, nightmare part 2 is taking place- trying to get some type of date as to when our damaged goods claim will even be reviewed! They haven't even reviewed it yet.. Scripted response... "to be fair to our customers, we review them as they are received". What kind of BS is that? At least let me know you received it!! Thanks for letting me vent and know that I FEEL your pain.

North American Van Lines Review: Bad Movers, Bad Moving Company - The Wife

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:14:38 -0500

We signed a contract with them to ship our belongings, arriving in Seattle on a specified date. They have passed that date and have no intention of even starting the trip in the foreseeable future. Our truck is still in a storage unit in KC. Why do they have a contract with a date on it if they have no ability to resolve driver complications? Is there only one guy who drives to WA and he's on sabbatical? How could it possibly take this long for a large shipping company to find a truck driver? How long do they expect to keep us waiting? What has happened to our packed belongings sitting in the sweltering heat of who-knows-what storage facility in KC for 3 weeks (and counting)? We are incurring more costs every day. Not to mention our unlive-able living situation. They say it's unlikely to take "months". Well, that's comforting...

Never seen anything like this before.... - francis

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:32:25 -0500

oh, cold midwest... brrrrrr....

Edamame: The Perfect Healthy Snack - James Bain

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:35:39 -0500

Wow! I'm gonna try them. Thanks for the info.

Doodlekit Now On Sortfolio - James Bain

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:29:52 -0500

Cool site. I like the Ad very much. Nice and clean.

Doodlekit Now On Sortfolio - mauricio

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:51:15 -0500

good page

Table layouts over Div layouts??? Tell me I'm not crazy.... - Stephan Wehner

Sun, 16 May 2010 22:46:46 -0500

When teaching web design, start simple. Simple -> div-based layouts.

For example: embargolink.com

Cheers,

Stephan

Doodlekit Gets A New Design! - Michael

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:42:37 -0500

Hey like the site can you check out my website and blog me to tell me it's good.

Doodlekit Gets A New Design! - Christopher Sillitto

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:26:31 -0600

i like it! looks great. any time you can get form and function to work together is a big win!!!