Version 1.2.5

In this version, the main focus was to create and enforce a “subscription only” feature that allows only users who have a valid subscription to use the keyword tools of the Maverick Keyword Researcher.

I re-organised the My Account forms to have them on their own separate page … Read more…

Version 1.2.4

In this version, I created a logging function to keep track of the SEMRush API units used. As the SEMRush API units will be resold by me, I have to create a way to find out how many units were used by every user.

New… Read more…

Created a combined

Version 1.2.3

Google AdWords API just gave me the boot so I have to use SEMRush API instead. This could be a blessing in disguise because I no longer have to put up with the evil Google and their greedy ways.

In this version, I made some minor bug fixes … Read more…

I received an email from the Google AdWords team on 22 October 2011 saying:

Hi Vince,

Thank you for your continued patience.

We apologize for late reply. Please note, we are disapproving tokens used primarily used for Keyword Research. Because of this, we’re unable to approve your developer token request.… Read more…

Version 1.2.2

In this version, I successfully integrated the SEMRush API into Maverick Keyword Researcher. I was afraid that the Google AdWords API would ban me from using their service because of their recent change in policy.

SEMRush API and Google AdWords API Data Compared… Read more…

SEMRush API uses phrase matching

I initially planned to stay in Sydney for 4 weeks to settle my permanent residence visa but it seems like 4 weeks is not enough.

I have hired an immigration lawyer to represent me in my application and he has advised me to stay in Australia until my permanent residence … Read more…

This is the first update of the Maverick Sales Letters.

In Maverick Sales Letters 1.1, I have included tighter integration with your existing WordPress theme. Previously, you needed to use the Style 1 and Style 2 templates to display most of the Maverick Sales Letters elements but now, you can … Read more…

Version 1.2.1

There was an error with the Google PageRank feature. Even SEO Quake and some other Firefox plugins started to display N/A values for the Google PageRank.

Thankfully, I found a fix for this and the Google PageRank is working again.

Fixes… Read more…

Fixed the Google PageRank N/A values.

Version 1.2.0

This version marks the end of the Google AJAX API in the Maverick Keyword Researcher. It has been replaced with the Google Custom Search API as the Google AJAX API will be obsolete soon.

New… Read more…

Added option to Google Custom Search API page to select whether you wish

This is a huge compilation of updates of the development progress of the Maverick Keyword Researcher.

Version 1.0.0 to 1.1.9

I am developing the Maverick Keyword Researcher as a subscription-based keyword research tool due to the hassle of dealing with the keyword APIs for the end user.

It takes too … Read more…

I have been waiting for Google’s reply regarding my Google AdWords API developer token. So far, I have not received any reply and it seems like not many people have had their developer tokens reinstated.

I have decided that I cannot rely 100% on Google AdWords API’s data. I need … Read more…

I received the following email from Google AdWords on 16 September 2011:

Hello Maverick Web Creations Pte Ltd,

As stated in the AdWords API Terms and Conditions (Section II.4), we periodically review AdWords API activity. We noticed that there has been low usage of the AdWords API developer token associated … Read more…

I will be in Sydney from 16 September 2011 to 14 October 2011.

The main purpose of this trip is to renew my expired Australian resident visa. I have an expired Australian permanent residence visa and I am applying for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) directly in Sydney.

I hope … Read more…

The Maverick Sales Letters theme has been launched. Please visit MaverickSalesLetters.com to get yourself a copy.… Read more…

I’m sure a lot of you will be able to relate to my story below but maybe in a different context.

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was responding to an WordPress job ad about a UK company that wanted to hire WordPress developers. I sent them an … Read more…