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 ====== About Us ======
-**From The WESTbase Wiki, The Online Digital Marketing Resource.**
+===== In A Nutshell ... =====
+**Warner Electronic Systems Team (WEST)** is a leading digital source of captivating tales and narrative wonders for a global audience in the Theater of the Mind.
+The voices rise. The tales entwine.
+^ Our Mission      | To Enchant Curious Souls With Curated, Timeless Tales That Ignite Wonder And Expose Absurdity In Its Finest Forms. |
+^ Who We Are       | WEST is the trusted portal for captivating narratives and storytelling magic shaping the Theater of the Mind. We also know a thing or two about computers, software ... stuff like that. |
+^ Why We Exist     | In a world of endless digital noise, we exist to guide wanderers with timeless tales and narrative enchantment, inspiring curiosity with boundless joy. |
+^ Who We Serve     | We serve avid explorers, eager listeners, passionate tale-spinners, whimsical enthusiasts, and visionary dreamers navigating the flood of stories, empowering them with enchantment and inspiration to discover anew. |
+^ What We Provide  | We understand the challenges of navigating life. The WESTbase Wiki provides podcast episodes from Get On With The Story!, narrative dives, story threads, witty interruptions from Thalia (The Muse of Comedy), and curated wonders to enchant curious souls and empower storytellers with magic and delight. \\ \\ This wealth of curated sarcastic narratives is accessible through our websites, strategic distribution partners like [[https://twitter.com/westbase|X (Twitter)]], [[https://www.youtube.com/@westbase|YouTube]], [[https://medium.com/@westbase|Medium]], and Our Podcast //[[https://westbase.podbean.com/|Get On With The Story!]]//, Hosted at Podbean, and our own storytelling wiki: [[https://wiki.westbase.com/|The WESTbase Wiki!]]. \\ \\ Join our community at [[https://westbase.substack.com/|The WESTbase Substack]]. |
+WESTbase.com domain is our domain and all the WESTbase Family of Websites can be found there. The WESTbase Logo, WESTbase.com, WESTbase, The WESTbase Wiki, and The Informateer are all trademarks of Warner Electronic Systems Team and David A. Warner. Our additional services are hosted at other sites and all have a reference to the familiar WESTbase name.
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 ===== About The WESTbase Wiki =====
-The Internet is nothing without its content. Everyone has access to content! We’re a content-hungry bunch with an insatiable appetite!
+We know the struggle: juggling realities, chasing wonders, and wading through a flood of digital content and noise.
-Specifically for you, the WESTbase Wiki has selected, aggregated, and curated this content.
+How do you get some relief?
-We know the desperation in struggling month-to-month to pay the bills, make the mortgage, provide for the kids, and dream about the vacation that seems unattainable. Having access to sufficient funds can facilitate the realization of many personal and professional goals.
+The WESTbase Wiki is your trusted portal, curating clear, human-woven narratives to empower curious souls, whimsical dreamers, and aspiring tale-spinners.
-With an emphasis on web marketing, the WESTbase Wiki is a content reference wiki that is edited by humans for humans. You'll find information and tools to help you create and market your online business to help you achieve your goals.
+Our wiki offers threads, insights, and resources to help you discern myth from fact, all tied to the captivating episodes of [[http://westbase.podbean.com/|Get On With The Story!]] podcast!
-Using a wiki-like structure for its content, this site successfully implements the Affiliate Marketing strategy. Affiliate links are not only a point of entry to valuable tools and services, but also a blueprint of how to implement this strategy successfully.
+Supported by anti-obnoxious ads and affiliate links, we’re here to fuel your adventure.
-To keep the lights on, we rely on revenue from advertisements and affiliate links. Want to get free updates from us on a regular basis? Don't Miss Out on Our Free Newsletter and Join Today! If you enjoy our content, you are more likely to click through to one of our advertisements or links. You are our ideal customer because you prefer to deal with personal connections rather than impersonal media outlets.
+Join our free [[https://westbase.substack.com/|newsletter]] to stay inspired and connected!
-If you're looking to start a side hustle, expand your current business, or launch a full-fledged entrepreneurial endeavor, we hope you'll consider our wiki to be the "go-to" resource for all of your online business-related needs.
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 ===== We Are Who? =====
-The WESTbase Wiki staff (me, myself, and I - LOL!) curates and aggregates the top news and information sources (blogs, wikis, newsletters, news articles, social media posts, influencers discoveries, etc.) with human editors selecting content. We carefully update each category with the best information allowing you to see what’s happening around the world from trusted sources.
+We grasp how overwhelming the realm of endless tales can be: sifting through whispers to find what's truly enchanting.
-At Warner Electronic Systems Team, home of the WESTbase.com network of websites, we're thrilled that you've discovered our wiki. By chronicling the latest developments in freelance affiliate/digital marketing and making extensive use of the widespread influence of social media on our daily lives, we hope to offer you fresh insights. Practitioners of the #hashtag, the tweet, the post, and the web link. 8-)
+At The WESTbase Wiki, our whimsical team (me, myself, and I... with Thalia's dramatic interruptions - LOL!) at Warner Electronic Systems Team, led by a dedicated storyteller, handpicks the finest from ancient tomes, mythic scrolls, social echoes, videos, newsletters, and beyond.
+We’re here to inspire open-minded seekers and whimsical visionaries with authentic, handcrafted stories that kindle wonder in the Theater of the Mind.
+Part of the [[https://www.westbase.com/|WESTbase.com]] network, we’re thrilled to guide you through the narrative websphere with enchantment and soul, all as the companion to the podcast [[http://westbase.podbean.com/|Get On With The Story!]]
+Practitioners of the #hashtag, the tweet, the post, and the enchanted link. 8-)
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+===== I Am We? =====
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-**David Warner, Founder & Chief Wiki Imagineer\\ Warner Electronic Systems Team**
+**David Warner, Founder & Chief Wiki Informateer\\ Warner Electronic Systems Team**
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-David is a seasoned IT and marketing professional with over 40 years of experience in both small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and corporate environments. Throughout his career, he has gained a wide range of skills, including expertise in technology, IT, marketing, customer service, and project management. David is known for his ability to adapt and learn new processes quickly, and he is always eager to take on new challenges and learn new software. He is a strategic thinker who looks at tasks from a big picture point of view and is able to break them down into smaller, manageable steps with a clear timeline in mind. In addition to his technical expertise, David is also highly skilled in communication and is able to effectively collaborate with team members and clients to ensure the success of projects.
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+Oh, gather 'round, dear readers, for the epic saga of David Warner: the man who's been battling the beasts of IT and marketing for over 45 years, slaying dragons in both scrappy small business lairs and the gleaming corporate towers where suits whisper secrets of synergy. Picture this: a young David, fresh-faced and clueless, dives headfirst into the tech trenches, emerging decades later with a arsenal of skills sharper than Thalia's tongue. Technology? Mastered it while the rest of us were still figuring out floppy disks. IT wizardry? Check. Marketing mojo that turns leads into loyal fans? Double check. Customer service sorcery to soothe even the grumpiest goblin? Oh, absolutely. And project management? He juggles timelines like a circus clown on caffeine, never dropping a ball (well, maybe once, but who's counting?).
+But wait, here comes the plot twist, courtesy of our sarcastic muse: David's not just surviving this chaotic quest; he's thriving by adapting faster than a chameleon at a color convention, gobbling up new processes and software like they're free samples at a buffet. "New challenge? Bring it on," he smirks, while the rest of us mortals cower under our desks. As a strategic thinker, he gazes upon the grand tapestry of tasks from his lofty big-picture perch, then dissects them into bite-sized morsels with deadlines so precise, you'd think he invented the calendar. And communication? Pfft, David's the diplomat of the digital realm, charming teams and clients alike into harmonious victory marches because nothing says "success" like turning potential disasters into droll anecdotes over coffee.
+In the Theater of the Mind, David's story reminds us: life's a ridiculous rodeo, full of glitches and gotchas, but with a dash of wit and a whole lot of resilience, even the harshest plot holes become punchlines. Thalia approves ... with an eye-roll, of course.
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-===== Mission and General Content Approach =====
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-We greatly respect the dedication and hard work of the creative process born daily throughout the world. That dedication to Entrepreneurialism and all other forms of business creativity, shows the ingenuity of the human experience that needs to be captured, shared, and appreciated.
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-Our content curation process helps our readers follow a story, blog, wiki subject, author, or artist. We collaborate directly with other web sources, enabling the development of features that support our mission that the curated content retain its trusted, credible, and enjoyable origins.
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+===== What is an Informateer? =====
-We are dedicated to bring you the information you want and keeping you informed. A major part of this dedication is to keep you up to date on the important online business and social media strategies happening in the world today, including updates on the creative side of being an online entrepreneur.
+An ”Informateer" is an individual who combines information and expertise to conceive, design, and implement innovative solutions and experiences that involve the effective use of information, data, and knowledge. Informateers specialize in creating information-rich environments, systems, or technologies that facilitate learning, decision-making, and problem-solving, often with a focus on delivering valuable insights and solutions to individuals or organizations. This term underscores the fusion of creative thinking and specialized skills in a specific domain, in this case, the realm of information and data management. Informateers may work in fields such as data science, knowledge management, information architecture, or information technology, where they harness their imaginative and technical abilities to enhance information-driven experiences and outcomes.
-It is nearly impossible to be in all places, at all times, to see, read, and experience the amazing content that exists and comes into existence each day.
+Here, we are applying these efforts to the realm of timeless tales and narrative wonders through a story-based wiki. This wiki is dedicated to helping you explore, savor, and weave your own threads in the Theater of the Mind, all as the witty companion to the podcast Get On With The Story!.
-Our efforts are to gather this content and bring at least some of it to your attention … to consume, reflect, educate, and enjoy.
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-All posts are curated by humans. We want to publish quality and relevant content on our wiki that directs you to online tools and services. Also, tips on where you can share your content, reach new audiences, and keep existing readership. This brings traffic to your online business, organically, improving the presence and awareness of your work.
 ===== Changing, Growing, and WIP =====
-This is a changing, growing, work-in-progress (WIP) wiki. Content, Features, and Services give the wiki a dynamic feel … almost passionately alive! What does that mean for you? Come back often and see what’s new! If you don’t see what you are looking for or want more information about something you have heard about, use our [[contact_us|Contact Us]] link to let us know!
+This is a changing, growing, work-in-progress (WIP) wiki. Content, Features, and Services give the wiki a dynamic feel … almost passionately alive!
+What does that mean for you?
+Come back often and see what’s new!
+If you don’t see what you are looking for or want more information about something you have heard about, use our [[contact_us|Contact Us]] link to let us know!
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 ===== Our Ask =====
-If what we do, simplifies your day, brings new thoughts to your mind, and/or brings a new realization to you, all that we ask is that you visit the different links throughout this wiki that generate revenue for us. You may find something that you never thought you needed! Directly support our efforts through the Support The WESTbase Wiki page.
+If what we do, eases your day, brings new thoughts to your mind, and/or brings a new realization to you, all that we ask is that you visit the different links throughout this wiki that generate revenue for us.
+You may find something that you never thought you needed!
+Directly [[westbase:support_our_efforts|support our efforts]] through the Support The WESTbase Wiki page.
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 ===== Where We Post and How To Follow Us On Social Media =====
-Our wiki page updates are sent to the following social media sites:
+Our wiki page updates are also sent to the following social media sites.
-^ Twitter               | [[https://twitter.com/westbase|@westbase]] |
+Please check out the [[:wiki:social|WESTbase on the Social Media]] page to find out which social media platforms we post content.
-^ Facebook Page         | [[https://www.facebook.com/westbase.com|@westbasecom]] |
-^ LinkedIn Company Page | [[https://www.linkedin.com/company/westbase/about/|@westbase]] |
 Follow us for page update notifications and updates to the wiki!
 Happy Reading!
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 ===== Colophon =====
-The WESTbase Family of Websites and The WESTbase Wiki are hosted by [[https://bluehost.sjv.io/westbasewiki|Bluehost]]. The WESTbase Wiki is published using [[doku>DokuWiki]] software. Patreon powers our memberships. The WESTbase Wiki Weekly newsletter, along with other emailed content, is sent via [[https://mailerlite.com/|MailerLite]]. If you would like to advertise on The WESTbase Wiki, use our [[westbase:contact_us|Contact Us]] page.
+The WESTbase Family of Websites and The WESTbase Wiki are hosted by [[https://bluehost.sjv.io/westbasewiki|Bluehost]].
-Since we are Apple (and Linux/Unix) platform centric developers, bloggers, and wiki writers, we utilize the //[[https://bear.app/|Bear app]]// to gather content and push to all of the WESTbase.com websites. //[[https://bear.app/|Bear app]]// is a beautiful, flexible writing app for crafting notes and prose. Ready when you need it, Bear works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can write wherever inspiration strikes. Use todos to stay on task across every device.
+The WESTbase Wiki is published using [[doku>DokuWiki]] software.
+The [[https://westbase.substack.com/|Substack]] platform powers our memberships, where you can find membership exclusive content.
+The WESTbase Wiki Weekly [[https://westbase.Substack.com/|newsletter]], along with other emailed content.
+If you're interested in advertising on or partnering with Warner Electronic Systems Team, the //Get On With The Story!// Podcast, and/or The WESTbase Wiki, please use our [[:westbase:contact_us|Contact Us]] page.
+Since we are Apple (and Linux/Unix) platform centric developers, bloggers, and wiki writers, we utilize the //[[https://bear.app/|Bear app]]// to gather content and push to all of the WESTbase.com websites. //[[https://bear.app/|Bear app]]// is a beautiful, flexible writing app for crafting notes and prose. Ready when you need it, Bear works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can write wherever inspiration strikes.
 We also use the [[https://otterai.sjv.io/c/1792703/1063514/13661?utm_term=1113693&utm_medium=tracking_link&utm_source=affiliate&utm_content=other|Otter.ai]] software to capture audio content from social media, business meetings, and our general thoughts to create content. The captured audio is converted in text and a transcript of the audio is created. The transcript can be downloaded for your use. Run Better Meetings. Automatically capture meeting notes. Find the information you need. Keep everyone informed and aligned.
 The WESTbase Wiki is a service of Warner Electronic Systems Team, Est. 1991.
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-=== Disclaimer ===
+===== Disclaimer =====
 This website is provided only for informational and educational purposes. In no event, the providers can be held liable to any party for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of this information.
-=== Copyright ===
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