March 10, 2006
Practical 4x4 Off Roads Information
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Welcome to this edition of the 4x4 Newsletter!
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TOPICS:
- A Note From The Editor
- On The Drawing Board
- CONTEST - 4x4 Article
- Readers Rigs Are On!
- New Stories
- Your Single Biggest Wish?
- Tip - Tire Repair
- Do You Have A Passion?
4x4OffRoads.com
I am now fully self-employed. Working only on this website and other pet projects! This can only mean good things for 4x4OffRoads.com. Although I primarily consider this an international site it is now something like the 10th most visited site compared to other Icelandic sites. In fact - out of all the millions and millions of sites on the Internet - it ranks number 86.801 according to Alexa!
Already been on two great trips since the last newsletter. Got some amazing pictures to prove it too! Will be doing more digital photography stuff - more about that later...
I don't like to plan too far ahead but ideas for next summer are also forming. At this point I can not be too specific but you may be interested in what's going to happen.
The first 4x4 article contest is now a fact. It will be interesting too see how many articles are submitted and how this all works out. This time it is more like testing the waters. If it goes well I will repeat and hopefully improve.
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Forum for 4x4s
Let me know what your biggest wish is by taking part in the SURVEY.
Adding fun and variety to the 4x4OffRoads.com site are informative and engaging stories and articles from all over the globe. To boost the production of reader submitted stories I have decided to start a special contest. Submit your own article for this 4x4 ARTICLE CONTEST.
Articles must be original of no more than 1000 words, on topics related to 4x4 off road - 4 wheeling adventure tours, review on new trucks, accessories, suspension, lift kits, wheels and tires, helpful tips and tricks, innovative solutions to problems, car care tips, etc. Anything that will help your fellow 4 wheeler get their truck ready and able to perform off roads or simply for the pure enjoyment of experiencing new challenges!
If you are a web site owner you already know that the more links to your site add enormously to your site's search engine ranking and traffic. In exchange for publishing your article - I will put a link to your website on your article's page here. Each article will be a permanent page on 4x4OffRoads.com, so its link to your site is a permanent FREE advertisement for your business. Our guest authors say their websites receive a good flow of traffic from their links here.
Your article will be mentioned in the 4x4 Newsletter, so be sure to sign up and see how it looks!
You will of course own the copyright to all of your articles that you submit to 4x4OffRoads.com, so you retain all rights to the information and your words. To see how your article will be published, here are some examples from my former guest authors: South Africa Tour by Ronnie Rengers and Simon MorrisFord GPW by Oskar Erlingsson
Land Rover Defender lifted for 38 inch tires! by Skuli H. Skulason
Please be aware that I may edit your article slightly for spelling, punctuation, grammar, or search engine keywords.
NOTICE: Submission of inappropriate material such as articles that are just a sales pitch for a business, or that contain offensive material, hate, spam, adult content, etc. will not be published. If you need some help on writing I suggest you read some excellent writing tips by Audrey the Writers Helper.Contest Rules
Specifications: Write a piece about off roading, 4x4 use or related issues.
Submission Requirements:
- An original, unpublished piece not accepted by any publisher at the time of submission.
- Must have fewer than 1,000 words.
- Must fill out the below form with author's name, address and e-mail address as well as the title of the piece.
- Multiple entries are allowed.
- Must be free of pornographic content and must not promote racism or sexism. As young readers visit this site, strong language may be edited from published pieces.
- Pictures can be added to the article by replying to the automatic message and attaching the image file (jpg or similar).
- Must be sent in by April 15, 2006.
Judging: The editor, Thrandur Arnthorsson, will read and judge each entry. His decision is final.
Winners: The winner will be announced on this site by May 15, 2006. Gold, silver and bronze prizes will be given.
GOLD
$100.00 USD - There can be only one!
SILVER $50.00 USD - Can be more
than one.
BRONZE
- All articles that are published.
4x4OffRoads.com receives first rights to the
prize-winning articles. The winning entries are posted on this site. All
other rights revert to the authors on May 15, 2006.
Read more about the 4x4 ARTICLE CONTEST and submit your own.
If you have a 4x4 you feel proud of and want to show others - please don't hesitate to submit pictures and descriptions.
Already there are a number of nice trucks up. My plan is to make these pages high-quality and accessible and I need your help in doing so. Almost all 4x4's are unique and I am sure yours is in some way. Share your experience and allow the rest of the 4 wheeling world to see your truck and how it is used...
Take some time in describing your 4x4 and how you enjoy it. Use as many words as needed. As more rigs are added I get more picky - choosing only interesting rigs with lots of information.
Here is the page for submitting your 4x4 and looking at other readers trucks.
Eyjafjallajokull Day Trip
On a clear a beautiful day makes it naturally easy to take the trucks
out and go for a ride. Eyjafjallajokull is a great place to visit if the
weather is good.
Portable GPS Navigators
Traveling in a strange and unknown land is always difficult. Portable
GPS navigators are becoming ever more popular to help find the right
way.
Vatnajökull Big Trip
The first big wheeling trip of the year is on. 10 trucks heading for
Grimsfjall in Vatnajokull. Weather forecast is promising even though it
is unusually warm for the time of year. Three days of true adventure!
I am adding more and more content and value to 4x4OffRoads.com.
Please... if there's anything IMPORTANT that you wish I would do, anything that will make your life easier and/or bring you better knowledge...
Reply to this e-mail with your biggest wish for the site!
Another option for you is to take part in a simple survey I set up. It should only take a couple of minutes to fill out. Also you get to voice your preferences regarding further development of the 4x4OffRoads.com web site.
I review all wishes and use to build a list for the most wanted, which I then prioritize according to demand.
Instead of carrying a big and heavy spare tire you might consider taking a tire repair kit along. Safety Seal offers a proven kit. It is primarily intended for small punctures, but experience has shown it to be useful for larger holes. Read the instructions carefully. Don't use too much of the LUBE so the repair doesn't fall out to easily.
For larger holes put more than one seal in the hole until the last one is snugly fit. Don't inflate the tire back to more than 12-14 psi and take it to a tire repair shop as soon as possible. CAUTION - fitting more than one seal in a single puncture is NOT recommended by the manufacturer. You call the shots and take the responsibility.
Remember - this is not much use though unless you have your own air pump to get air back into the tire.
I am sure you do!
Are you interested in knowing more about the internet and how to be a part of the fastest growing marketplace in the world?
I have put up a special section for downloading high quality e-books. These e-books have changed the way I look at the internet and the possibilities it represents! I suggest you download the ones that interest you and I would love to hear your thoughts on them.
If you like you can send me questions about how you can go about starting your own site. The space of ideas is without limits. Your experience and knowledge is something you can and should share with the world. It will make the world richer in so many ways.
Best wishes and keep on wheeling,
Thrandur Arnthorsson
4x4OffRoads.com
