What is Webnauts?

[optimalwebsite]

kjhkj kjh

[nseidm1]

Originally Posted by optimalwebsite

I've been looking at Webnauts' avatar.... I look one way it seems to show a moody goth slouched forward, and then I look at it again and I see a business man with his head propped up with his chin.... seems like he's got some wierd Escher surrealist artist thing going on.

Has anyone else noticed this strange thingymajig, or am i losing it entirely and should start doing some real work for a change?

Webnauts its a premier SEO worker. His advice has taken my website from the ground level to the upper eschelon of websites on the entire web. He really know what he is doing. I can't speak for his avatar, but he is a cool cat.

[davebarnes]

webnauts is German. They're always dour.

[Webnauts]

Originally Posted by davebarnes

webnauts is German. They're always dour.

Webnauts is a dual national Greek & U.S. His father is Asian Minor (Greek origin), and his mother Native American (Cherokee Indian). He lives in Germany with his German lady though. Just to avoid any further misunderstandings.

Some more help may be found here: http://www.webnauts.net/curriculum.html

About my avatar, I will comment later, after others would contribute here.

So... please go on my ladies and gentlemen.

[Laurentvw]

He's pretty much like a business man, I guess, but not like a real business man though, would be a bit exagerated. Working almost 24hrs a day.. I believe, trying to achieve his goal... he deserves lots of respect. As for the pic, I think it's faked :D

Okay well, to be honest, when I look at that pic, it looks like he's in a large room with a bunch of computers next to where he's sitting.

[Laurentvw]

Originally Posted by nseidm1

Webnauts its a premier SEO worker. His advice has taken my website from the ground level to the upper eschelon of websites on the entire web.

I second that!

[Xen2]

I see a business man with his head propped up with his chin.

I consider John to be a totally dedicated businessman, who has a sense of humor, which is needed in his type of business. John is always willing to provide advice to those who need it. In my short experience with John, I consider him a friendly person, with good values.

To the person who started the thread, you need to do some work instead of daydreaming!

[bj]

Has anyone else noticed this strange thingymajig, or am i losing it entirely and should start doing some real work for a change?

I vote for "losing it entirely".

[sudhani]

When I first looked at webnauts avatar, my instant reaction was - "Who is this 'SEO' who is trying to pose like a scientist?" Later when I started interacting with him - I wondered why we shouldn't call him one. Now, when we thin of 'accessibility' - one name that strikes to every mind is 'webnauts. All of us are privileged to interact with him - not even knowing how he really looks like.

Some people, like webnauts, prefer to be identified with their knowledge, contributions, and personality.

[dharrison]

optimalwebsite

John (Webnauts) is a dedicated businessman. That is plain obvious just by reading his posts. If I had half John's knowledge, I for one would be very happy.

I like John's avator. At least its showing what he does the best and isn't a cheesy shot. More to the point, at least he has taken the trouble to load an avator.

No offence mate, but the "do some real work" option might just save your sanity.

[Gert Leroy]

hmm, couldn't resist replying on this one..
i'll try to be carefull though.. ;o)

in SEO you have to draw the line between wishfull thinking and naked results versus time management. Everything about webnauts has allready been said in other threads, nothing more to add..

Personally, i think he simply goes too far. Not only in his quest to perfect coding, but also in his answers on topics started by other members. As a moderator, i think you should be able to give a straight answer to the question asked, instead of letting it drift away over and over again to the same area of code validation/standards/usability.

Getting pretty tired of this ..

Webnauts, now don't shoot me for this. Just take it, don't bite.

[bj]

Personally, i think he simply goes too far. Not only in his quest to perfect coding, but also in his answers on topics started by other members. As a moderator, i think you should be able to give a straight answer to the question asked, instead of letting it drift away over and over again to the same area of code validation/standards/usability.

What I think maybe you don't want to see is that Webnaut's answers are, more often than not, right, maybe because you don't want to take the time to learn?

I've already been threatened because I came out in favor of accessibility, and I really don't understand this rancor over code, usability and accessibility being part and parcel of SEO. And Those Who Won't Listen will eventually be eating dust behind those who do.

[Chris]

i kinda like the "kjhkj kjh" explanation provided by optimalwebsite. he took the words right out of my mouth.

;)

[dharrison]

Originally Posted by bj

I've already been threatened because I came out in favor of accessibility, and I really don't understand this rancor over code, usability and accessibility being part and parcel of SEO. And Those Who Won't Listen will eventually be eating dust behind those who do.

Hear hear.

Oh and congrats on being made MVP bj (I know its a bit late).

Coming out in favour of accessibility must pay some dividends for both you, me and WebNauts after all. :D

[bj]

Oh and congrats on being made MVP bj (I know its a bit late).

Thanks, Deb. Webnauts had something to do with that.

[dharrison]

Originally Posted by bj

Thanks, Deb. Webnauts had something to do with that.

And the rest of us thought you already were!

[Gert Leroy]

Originally Posted by Chris

i kinda like the "kjhkj kjh" explanation provided by optimalwebsite. he took the words right out of my mouth.

it is probably the best from this thread.
I'm going to the beach now.

[sub_kovert]

Post subject: What is Webnauts?

Funny, I have often thought this myself.

[weslinda]

I think Webnauts is secretly planning to take over the world in that picture. He's going to do it with Valid code, Accessible web sites, and his plan is secretly hidden inside his P3P policy and Sitemap.

Be careful of all things webnauts!

P.S. He's pretty good at what he does, wouldn't hurt anyone to review much of what he discusses.

[chrisJumbo]

Webnauts is not of this world. Hey, why are there black Suburbans parked out in front.

He doesn't need to sleep oreat. His nickname is carefully crafted to keep us distracted from the pending alien invasion.

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In all seriousness, the time he has given for free to many on this forum has been invaluable. His advice has helped many increase traffic and/or revenue.

He is a true professional.

[incrediblehelp]

Webnauts and myself may have had differs in opinions in the past, but he knows what he is doing. Always remember their seems to be many roads to successful SEO, John and myself seem to take different ones most of the time.

Strangely enough we both have a Greek background. No wonder we argue like 2 old Mediterranean men over coffee.

[Hiops]

I think of Webnauts as a man with an incredibly strong analytical skills, and I value his opinion at most.

[mantawebsolutions]

I agree with most posts here. John is certainly well known around this forum with accurate insight and good tips. He DOES know what he is doing, and i do not really think he is overbearing.

With regards to the avatar, I think it depicts him perfectly (at least in my mind) - a work-a-holic, mulling over issues related to SEO...

The one questions still remains, what does the "nauts" in Webnauts mean ?

[mantawebsolutions]

bj wrote: What I think maybe you don't want to see is that Webnaut's answers are, more often than not, right, maybe because you don't want to take the time to learn?

I wholeheartedly agree with you bj

[rbirdsall569]

Originally Posted by mantawebsolutions

The one questions still remains, what does the "nauts" in Webnauts mean ?

Webnauts reminds me of astronauts, and I looked up naut on dictionary.com and it refers to nautical, which is defined as: of or pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation.

So I would guess that nauts in webnauts means "sailor or navigator" and the whole name means "sailor or navigator of the web"

Makes sense to me. Or maybe I just don't have enough coffee in my system yet.

R

[Webnauts]

Originally Posted by rbirdsall569

Webnauts reminds me of astronauts, and I looked up naut on dictionary.com and it refers to nautical, which is defined as: of or pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation.

So I would guess that nauts in webnauts means "sailor or navigator" and the whole name means "sailor or navigator of the web"

Makes sense to me. Or maybe I just don't have enough coffee in my system yet.

R

I guess you have enough of coffee in your system. :)

Webnauts comes from Web + Nauts = Web Navigator.

Well done! ;)

[mantawebsolutions]

well done rbirdsall569.

Webnauts: I am glad you chose Webnauts and not websailor, sounds a little funny to me, perhaps I need more coffee...

WebNavigator would have been a little too obvious. Webnauts kind of gets you thinking about the meaning.

[Webnauts]

Originally Posted by mantawebsolutions

WebNavigator would have been a little too obvious. Webnauts kind of gets you thinking about the meaning.

Go on thinking. The meaning makes a huge sense for Real Web Professionals. :)

[nipplecharms1]

I think the cat just knows what he is doing and has helped many here.

A rose by any other name.....


Michael

[jawn_tech]

webnauts, aka John, is wrong and I am right.



It has nothing to do with SEO. It has to do with the spelling of "john".

[Gert Leroy]

Webnauts,
let me give you some advice..

Looking at your avatar, and knowing you spend several hours a day on your pc, i would advice you to sit up more straight.
Poor office chairs, long hours spent sitting and poor posture can cause major lower back pain.

[mantawebsolutions]

Gert Leroy: are you speaking to Webnauts or all of us ?

That's good advice for everyone/anyone

[rbirdsall569]

Originally Posted by Webnauts

I guess you have enough of coffee in your system. :)

Webnauts comes from Web + Nauts = Web Navigator.

Well done! ;)

And everyone I work with tells me I'm crazy when I tell them I get up at 2 or 3 am to do my design work because I'm more alert then! I only had 1/2 cup coffee in me!

By the way -- I find your posts very informative and interesting.

R

[Paul B]

Webnaut's avatar:

I've always seen this as a man wearing a false nose - something like the scarcrow in Wizard of Oz...

[Inspector]

All I know is he's taken the time to help me out on more than one occasion and I appreciate it very much.

As someone said on page one "I wish I had half his knowledge".

As far as any disagreements, the last time I checked no one is ever 100% correct, except me of course.

[texxs]

If you'll look closely, you'll notice that Webanauts isn't a human at all but a manifestation of 1's and 0's spewed forth from a massive computer system of alien technology based hardware and software.

Can't you see it's all just pouring out of the computer screen and forming the image of a human with electron based ones and zeros?

(You thought YOU were loosing it!)

No for real, Webanauts, we love you and value your time here please don't go away!

[Webnauts]

I would like to thank you all for the kind words so far.

I love you all too, and I sure will not go! I will just be some weeks away though.

But I still would like to hear what others still have to say. :)

[bj]

Ya mean there's actually a webgeek who gets a real vacation??? sheesh . . .

[Narasinha]

Yes, John's photo does lead to some questions... How thin is this man? Does he sit at his terminal, intently peering at the screen for 22 hours each day? Is he really in Germany, or aboard the International Space Station?

Since I work with John, I can put some of these rumors to rest. Yes, he is a human being. Yes, he is very thin. Yes, he is at the computer for 20-plus hours at a time (on occasion). Yes, he is in Germany. Yes, he is a workaholic. Yes, he is very adamant about meeting web standards.

As for myself, well... I'm really not allowed to tell. ;)

[incrediblehelp]

Originally Posted by Narasinha

Yes, he is very adamant about meeting web standards.

<sarcasm>I did not know that.</sarcasm>

[Gert Leroy]

Originally Posted by mantawebsolutions

Gert Leroy: are you speaking to Webnauts or all of us ?

Now i know Webnauts is very thin, my concern is even bigger.. the lack of supporting muscles in the back and abdomen can even cause more stress to the backbone.

Webnauts, you're in serious trouble man !

[Webnauts]

Originally Posted by bj

Ya mean there's actually a webgeek who gets a real vacation??? sheesh . . .

It is not a real holiday BJ. And for my luck I have an internet connection where I am now.

I broke up with my girfriend after 8 years relationship ,and I am planning a new start in another city. :)

[Webnauts]

I finally moved to another city as I mentioned above, and I am settled down and back to work. Any further comments about what is Webnauts? :)

[Gert Leroy]

what happenend with your girlfriend?

[Webnauts]

Originally Posted by Gert Leroy

what happenend with your girlfriend?

I just talked with her some minutes ago. She is not happy about all this, but it is over. I still take care of her though.

Thanks Gert for asking. :)

[kgun]

Originally Posted by Gert Leroy

Personally, i think he simply goes too far. Not only in his quest to perfect coding, but also in his answers on topics started by other members.

Disagree. What is too far today may be tomorrows standard.

Originally Posted by Gert Leroy

As a moderator, i think you should be able to give a straight answer to the question asked, instead of letting it drift away over and over again to the same area of code validation/standards/usability.

That applies to all of us. All of us should be better.

Originally Posted by Gert Leroy

I'm going to the beach now.

Good advice. Perhaps more of us should.

To modify a cite from Jason Beaird

"Good design is about the relationship between the elements involved, and creating a balance between them."

to the following:

"A good cyber- and real life is about the relationship between the elements involved, and creating a balance between them."

[Webnauts]

Did someone change his mind about something? Is there someone else here who would like to add something to this thread?

I do not think that the horse is dead yet.

[crankydave]

LOL! Just saw this thread...

Okay... couple of takes on the avvy. Hehehehehehhehe...

John looking out the window...

Sure is a nice day. Do more work? Go out and play? Hmmmmmm...

John pondering...

Now, if I removed the entire housing from this printer, it would be even MORE accessible. Where's my hammer...



Dave

[sandis.viksna]

He is SEO blackbelt and great person to know!

[jinga2u]

John has been my mentor for the last couple of years, and once we got past the mis-interputations, we've been BFF.

I have read this whole thread, never saw a different avatar, but then again the few chances I get to read here I keep forgetting my sign on's, so I have to start all over again.

Bottom line BJ is on the money. I agree with her 100%. sandis.viksna is also correct, John is a SEO Blackbelt and kicks ass! No one can cover your back like Webnauts.

Keep on keeping on! SIS (nickname)

By the way, that "Vote" I just did - other than a Business Man, what the H is the other thing?