Travelling SEOs - for SEOs of no fixed abode

Here’s a little something I set-up today, sort of like an answer to an apparent demand but also as a training exercise in using Ning. Here’s the wiki explanation of Ning. So for my first experiment with setting up a social network using Ning I’d like to introduce Travelling SEOs!!! The main idea came from a thread at WPW concerning the implication of conducting SEO whilst on the road, abroad or locally. I was surprised by the feedback the thread received and came to the conclusion that a Ning group could be quite doable with that level of interest.

Here’s a few tips garnered from my thread at WPW:

• Get an unlocked GSM phone from Ebay… much cheaper than through a regular mobile service vendor, plus no contracts to sign and you can change SIM cards very cheaply from country to country.
• Bring your laptop, make sure it has WI-FI capability.
• Try to get an all-encompassing warranty for the laptop in case it breaks down on you somewhere on the road (*I got a special warranty from Future Shop in Canada that allows me to have my Sony VAIO laptop replaced hassle free, and on the spot, at ANY Sony store worldwide).
• Bring at least 2 credit cards for wi-fi time etc. if applicable
• Buy the Pacsafe anti-theft laptop bag
• Buy a retractable travel lock or 3
• Bring an 8GB removable USB memory stick or 3 (*laptops get stolen and broken frequently when travelling internationally… use the memory stick to back up all your data on a regular basis… plus they are small, light, portable and customs agents do not look at them normally) and you can use them in virtually any internet cafe if a crisis arises while you are travelling.
• I’ve had bags stolen when travelling/working abroad before… ALWAYS use the retractable lock to secure your laptop on trains, hotel rooms, cafes… everywhere.
  Remember this… theft of bags abroad etc. is normally much more stealth and advanced than we see in North America… expect the unexpected at all times and never take your eyes off your valuables.
• You’ll also need to get a special program to secure your WI-FI transmissions… Jwire offers a WI-FI security software for $25.00 if I remember correctly.
• Do not go into isolated/remote areas with no internet access or cell phone signal (obviously).
• Always keep in mind the time zone differences when travelling abroad.
• The key issue is whether you can maintain client relationships whilst on the move.

Most of these tips were from rcmedia so thanks for that!

There was also a great link from CBOSLeeds to a post he did with loads more great advice: How to make money on the internet without being a couch potato.

So why not get involved with the movement!?