[phpug] Re: [OT] Auto-redirecting visitors based on Location - SERPs impact?

2009-04-15 Thread Harvey Kane
There are a few issues to consider, but I would definitely go down the cookies / javascript road rather than using HTTP redirects. ie. - PHP does geolocation lookup and saves country to a cookie - Page loads, javascript reads the cookie and redirects if it needs to Try to make the .co.nz and

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Jochen Daum
I didn't check their website. This is what I received: Just letting you know we have launched a new “Micro” Virtual Server. This gives you a server hosting environment, with managed backups and 99.99% uptime for less than $100 per month. Perfect for those project sites that need a server,

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Keri Henare
Go to SiteHost. Get a VPS just as good for about $30/month. --- Keri Henare [e]k...@henare.co.nz [m]021 874 552 [w]www.kerihenare.com On 15/04/2009, at 7:43 PM, Jochen Daum wrote: I didn't check their website. This is what I

[phpug] Re: How to control Save password functinality of browser on a change password screen

2009-04-15 Thread Hamish Campbell
You could also provide some client side validation to stop the vast majority of users submitting the form with an understrength password in the first place. On Apr 14, 5:32 pm, Berend de Boer ber...@pobox.com wrote: Jochen == Jochen Daum j...@automatem.co.nz writes:     Jochen Can I control

[phpug] Re: [OT] Auto-redirecting visitors based on Location - SERPs impact?

2009-04-15 Thread Dan Khan
Thanks Harvey, that's what we're currently doing, and looks like the safeest search engine route to take. I guess if our adwords and organic work are targetted correctly, users should end up at the right site anyway to minimise any internal tax issues. Cheers, -Dan On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Super Steve
I've just had a quick look at smtp.com and from what I can see their highest plan, Executive, only allows for 600 messages per day. Doesn't seem like they want to handle 25,000 messages in one go! On Apr 15, 4:52 pm, Dan Khan dan.k...@gmail.com wrote: I know this is not answering what you

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Aaron Cooper
Take a look at Auth SMTP http://www.authsmtp.com/auth-smtp/pricing.html - Original Message - From: Super Steve bitban...@gmail.com To: NZ PHP Users Group nzphpug@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:14 AM Subject: [phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options I've just had a

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Super Steve
You mean sitehost.co.nz? I've just had a look at their terms and they have a clause that says: You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service does not consume excessive system or network resources that disrupts the normal use of the Service through, but not limited to, spawning

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Keri Henare
Which brings us back to Campaign Monitor ;) --- Keri Henare [e]k...@henare.co.nz [m]021 874 552 [w]www.kerihenare.com On 16/04/2009, at 10:20 AM, Super Steve wrote: You mean sitehost.co.nz? I've just had a look at their terms and

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Super Steve
Yup, it's looking more and more like I really should be using something like Campaign Monitor or Mail Chimp. On Apr 16, 10:21 am, Keri Henare keri.mailingli...@henare.co.nz wrote: Which brings us back to Campaign Monitor ;) --- Keri Henare

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Dan Khan
I was using smtp.com through one of their partner services interspire.smtp.com They didn't have any obvious daily relay limit, but there is a monthly one. Also looking at their site now, looks like there's a 15% bounce threshold before they consider temporarily blacklisting you. They have plans

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread David Turton
It's a little more complicated than that. As a contractor, you are not entitled to holidays, sick leave, etc (unless specified in contract). Also, it is easier to get rid of a contractor than a full time employee You should be getting paid considerably more as a contractor than a full time

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Jochen Daum
Hi, NOT LEGAL ADVICE If you sign up under the pretense of still being an employee, it is probably likely that you will be able to still claim personal grievance and all the other employee stuff, even if you sign this. Likely IRD will also be able to collect PAYE from him. Paperwork means

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Paul Bennett
+1 - be very wary of such a move. Basically they can treat you like a business, not an employee and can flick you off without much fuss. This change stacks things in your employers favour. Get professional advice and don;t be afraid to push back - you have a legal right to. (I've seen amazing

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Jochen Daum
(I've seen amazing things happen when the words personal grievance were used) Oops, I hope positive amazing things happen now. Jochen --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ NZ PHP Users Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nzphpug To post, send email to

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Michael
On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:19:44 Paul Bennett wrote: This change stacks things in your employers favour. Get professional advice and don;t be afraid to push back - you have a legal right to. Legal right and what's astute/career enhancing are two different things. I doubt that there is anyone on

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Michael
On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:20:57 Jochen Daum wrote: (I've seen amazing things happen when the words personal grievance were used) Oops, I hope positive amazing things happen now. Yes. Embrace the opportunity and ignore the naysayers. Generally- 1. Independent contractors can take on other

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread lenz
i think it really depends on two factors:1) how much does he pay more to counter balance your risks (look at how much a contractor normally charges for comparable work) 2) are you willing to loose your secure position as an employee and try to get an idea for the motivation behind the move of

[phpug] Re: Sending Bulk Email Options

2009-04-15 Thread Vivian Chandra
Whoops... ignore my last email! Ironically the first email that Steve sent and a few other subsequent ones were spammed by my Outlook when some weren't, so I hadn't read the entire of Steve's email and saw that he had already considered mailchimp. Although Steve, if you had considered the cost

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Aaron Cooper
Already touched on by David, but do spend time considering the tax benefits of such a move. As a contracter, you will be able to claim expenses such as commuting to work, laptops, PC's and internet connection at home, as well as rent/mortgage and home office expenses if you do work from home.

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread ctrl....@gmail.com
Thanks for suggestions. I *think* his idea is keep the salary the same and move me to contact job. He has given the proposal to everyone. I'm going to talk to my employer and legal adviser but if I'm getting the same salary, I'm not going to take the proposal :) On Apr 16, 12:11 pm,

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Aaron Cooper
First and foremost, clarify what your employer is proposing in detail. - Original Message - From: ctrl@gmail.com To: NZ PHP Users Group nzphpug@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 1:30 PM Subject: [phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor Thanks for

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread ctrl....@gmail.com
While nothing will change in terms of the relationships we have, it's simply a change in terminology and the way you earn money. I don't think my employer will bump up my salary (or should I say, rate?) I think you have to ask why your employer wants to change your conditions of

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Paul Bennett
Lots of good advice here. To clarify my previous post, I was once owed a significant amount of salary from an otherwise well-meaning employer. My efforts to have it paid out to me failed until I got the advice of an HR friend. The next day I laid a formal letter on my employers desk stating that

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Dalibor Andzakovic
Whether the IRD will consider the sub_contractor as an employee or not depends on the arrangment you have with him/her. For example, if the subbie provides their own equipment workspace, they decide what hours they work etc, then they will be considered to be a contractor. IRD relies

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Kent Parker
You should really be discussing this with your fellow employees because obviously if the employer wants to benefit from this then all should be in agreement in order for the employer to benefit from it. If some stay as employees and some as contractors then the employer will only have created

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Boyd
I move in the opposite direction about a year ago. Having already worked as a contractor for a year for one company a asked to be made an employee. I much prefer the certainty and legal protection and thought it was worth taking the pay cut. It’s your call but companies don't turn everyone in to

[phpug] Re: Full time employee to fixed contractor

2009-04-15 Thread Berend de Boer
ctrl == ctrl n x...@gmail com ctrl@gmail.com writes: ctrl I *think* his idea is keep the salary the same and move me to ctrl contact job. He has given the proposal to everyone. ctrl I'm going to talk to my employer and legal adviser but if I'm ctrl getting the same salary,