Friday, October 31, 2008

Simple Easy Network marketing - For Dummies

By Cecil Heim

Simple Easy Network Marketing, if approached in a logical simple manner. Is possible. It also does not need to cost you a lot of money to get started. In this article you will see, in brief how, with basic computer skills, this can be done for you to earn extra income.

To start a online business is in fact very easy. What can make it difficult is not having the correct "how to" knowledge. This knowledge can easily be found on the internet. But you need to be care full because there are thousands of self acclaimed Guru's selling so called secrets to instant success. Let me make one point very clear. There is no such thing as instant success in internet marketing. So be wary of such claims.

Fact!. Success in internet marketing will require hard work, determination, perseverance and lots of time. Anyone who is very lazy by nature. Should steer clear internet marketing and try something else. That being said. Let's move on.

The first decision you need to make is how do you intend to make money. Will it be with the creation of your own website, selling your own product, joining some or other Multi-level-marketing scheme or by selling other peoples products.?

The simplest and easiest way to get started in network marketing is by selling other peoples products for a commission. For the beginner, this would be a good place to start. Finding products is also made very easy for you. ClickBank, the number one source for products, has thousands upon thousands of products for you to choose from.

Firstly, you will need to decide on a product. It can be any product that offers a reasonable commission. As a rule of thumb, I would not go for any product paying less then $20.00 commission.

Now that you have a product. The next step is to decide on how you are going to market the product. Here we can have a look at the two basic methods namely. Paid advertising using Google Adwords, or your own website. The disadvantage of paid advertising is that, if not done correctly. It can cost you a bundle. So be careful.

The second method would be to do the marketing from your own website. For the long-term benefits that a website offers. I would opt for the own website option. So this is where I will concentrate the next step.

Now comes the tricky part. You need to decide on keywords linked to the product. (words that people type in the search engine to find the product). There are lots of free keyword suggestion tools available to help you in this area. A simple search would guide you to them.

Once this is done. You can either design and build your website around the product and keywords. Or you could invest in a "Turnkey Website". A website that is pre-built and concentrating on a specific market. If you take the complexities involved in building a website into consideration. I would recommend a pre-made site.

Once this is completed, you will need to register a domain name for your website and also a hosting company, through which you will present your website to the world. There are many reasonable companies out there that offer these services.

Great! Your website is up and running. Full of products to market. Now you will need customers to visit your site. There are many ways that this can be done. Once again the easiest method would be by using paid advertising as with Google Adwords. This traffic is however short-lived and only lasts for the duration of the ads. A more effective and longer lasting method is to write and submit articles to article directories.

I have only covered the basic steps is this article. What you would now need to do, is build up your knowledge in the various areas. Fortunately, there is an abundance of free information available on the internet. Knowledge is King. And the level of your knowledge will to a great extent, govern your level of success. And I hope, in the end you will discover that simple easy network marketing is possible. I wish you all the best of luck in your endeavors. - 15275

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Super Hot Search Engine Marketing Solutions

By Gilbert Hernandez

All the rage these days in the internet marketing sector is search engine marketing. This is the act of using the search engines organic traffic to market your products.

Search engine marketing solutions involve learning how to use your website's topics and those related to them in the right fashion to get the search engines to send you free traffic. It involves site optimization and link building.

When you first start looking into search engine marketing solutions you will need to do some keyword research. You must find out which keywords are being searched for that are related to your market. Then you go through the process of setting up a webpage that is based on that keyword phrase. There are a few places that you must place the keyword to let the search engines know what your site is about.

It is also important to use the keyword in the content on your webpage. This gives the page some more proof that it is about what you say it is about to the search engines. The next step involves getting links to your webpage.

There are a number of ways to do this. You can set up a blog that uses the keyword to describe your site. When you do this you embed your site's URL into the keyword phrase which makes it anchor text.

Anchor text is one of the best methods for linking because the search engines look at it as a symbol of what your website is about. Another place to use it besides blogs is in forum posts and articles you publish. You simply put it in the author resource box. When you get tons of sites pointing back to yours the search engines see you as some sort of expert and send more traffic to your site.

It sound very simple, and it can be, but it is very time consuming. Some smart people out there saw this problem and have developed services to expedite this whole process. One example is article submitters. Since there are millions of article directories it would take you forever just to find them and even longer to post to just a small fraction of them. So, there is a service that takes your article, your information and sends it out to the appropriate directories.

When first starting out looking and for search engine marketing solutions it is a good idea to target long tail keywords related to your niche. They don't produce as many results as the more searched and higher competition keywords but they are easier to rank highly for and when you get a few of these racked up they add up. Also, as your site gets more visitors the search engines index your site more often and rank you for other terms automatically.

The great thing about these search engine marketing solutions is that they are free for the most part. When you have services do the work for you, of course, they charge. If you know what you are doing then this can prove a vital tool, but if you are just starting out it is best to learn what you are doing first before you try to get someone else to do it for you. - 15275

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Your Child Can Have a Positive Piano Recital Experience!

By Georgia Reader

What is the purpose of a piano recital anyway? Well, it's an opportunity for a student to show what they have learned for the past few weeks or months. And it's a good place to listen to other students and get some motivation and set some future goals to reach, too.

Some parents of students view recitals in a very depressing and pessimistic way, and they expect the worst performance from their child. When parents think in this manner, they transfer those negative emotions to their child, who then believes that they can't do very well at a recital. At the same time, some parents force the concept of a recital on a young student, yet expect a poor performance from their own child.

Many piano teachers believe that recitals are a great time for students to show off their improvement and progression over the weeks and months of practicing. Most children like the idea of performing pieces that they like in front of their family and friends. Some parents, though need to remember to keep positive and not to project their nervousness and lack of confidence onto their child for the recital.

Every student will have some nervousness, but most of that can be avoided with some planning. First of all, the child should absolutely play a piece or two that he or she likes to play and that sounds good to the ear. This will give them confidence in their ability to perform in front of an audience.

Your child will love the gift of praise and love you give them when they play their pieces at home for a pretend recital. This will provide them with more self-assurance and positive feelings about themselves. They will feel more prepared and ready to play, and you can have them practice walking to the piano, seating themselves, and walking tall back to their seat after their performance!

Playing in a pretend recital at home will allow the student to develop more self-assurance and self-confidence to go ahead and play for the real recital. Just so your child is truly comfortable, make sure that the student should wear clothes they feel and look good wearing. Clothing and shoes that are too tight will make them feel uneasy and not sure of themselves, so they should be prepared to wear their favorites.

Your child might want to record the recital pieces and listen to see if there is anything there they may need to change, such as notes, dynamics, and so on. They may want to tell their piano teacher about it and play for the teacher again before the recital. In sum, a student can learn self-confidence so that the next recital will be even better.

Last tip for family members: treat your child's first recital as a very special occasion to be remembered. Next, treat your child with compassion and listen to what they have to say about their concerns---then reassure them. Keep in mind your child will treasure memories of the first piano recital, so keep it special and take everyone out to your child's favorite restaurant after the event. - 15275

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Vintage Guitars as an Investment

By Chick Tommason Bert Marshall Hoppy Jackson

Have you ever thought about using vintage electric guitars as a way to beat inflation and present devaluation of the bond market to invest in your future? Putting your money in an original flying v or an original Paul McCartney left handed guitar should retain or increase value in your vintage electric guitar beyond what can be found in financial markets today.

The high demand for Fender's vintage sunburst Stratocaster, vintage Fender guitar amplifiers and vintage Gibson hollow-body electric guitars keep their prices up and rising. The unique sound produced by vintage guitars, not only nostalgia for early rock and roll history keeps their value high among collectors.

Experienced musicians know guitars made decades ago are unique and have a sound all to their own. Vintage electric guitars were made when the technology to do so was in its early stages. Electronic pick-ups were either hand wound or partially machine wound leaving each to be a little different from the next. A few less turns, a few less or more strands of wire made each pick-up different on every vintage electric guitar. Early electric guitars were partially or fully hand-made with wood stock that was not exactly the same from guitar to guitar making sound boxes reverberate a little differently from the next. That meant that pick-ups and sound boxes were unique to each vintage electric guitar making them sound different among similar product lines. Through time, some of the varnish surrounding the wound copper wire in the pick-ups degrade causing a little natural distortion in the electronic pick-up further differentiating the uniqueness of each and every vintage electric guitar and extremely sought after by master musicians trying to find "the vintage electric guitar" that sounds perfect to them.

Marshall and Yamaha solid-state amplifiers on the market today are cleaner, unlike original Fender guitar amplifiers which were made with tubes. Fender and Epiphone tubed vintage amplifiers had tonal qualities that are prized because they are not "clean", but sound unique. Guitarists playing vintage guitars and vintage amplifiers can be identified by those with good ears.

The best way to chose a vintage electric guitar and/or vintage guitar amplifier is to play it to hear its unique sound qualities. Hearing the sound a vintage electric guitar produces or the unique sound of a tubed vintage guitar amplifier assures the investor of the musical demand an electric guitar may have. Low Fender serial numbers on the back of the body indicate more of the historical demand a vintage electric guitar may have. If your potential investment has both a low serial number and that unique and "special" sound of a fine musical instrument, you have struck gold! - 15275

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Unsuccessful in MLM Business? Need MLM Products or Marketing Tips

By Todd Schuyler

Welcome to my Unsuccessful in Direct Matches Spider Web Monavie MLM Business? Blog Article. What is MLM anyways? Multi-level marketing or MLM, also known as '''Network Marketing''', is a business-distribution model that allows a parent company to market its products directly to consumers by means of relationship referrals and direct selling.

Independent, unsalaried salespeople of multi-level marketing, referred to as distributors or associates, independent business owners, dealers, franchise owners, sales consultants, consultants, independent agents, etc., represent the parent company and are awarded a commission based upon the volume of product sold through each of their respective independent businesses organizations.

The MLM business can easily double or triple your cash flow. Provided that you do not fall first in either one of the common mistakes done by error-prone MLM business producers and distributors. You need the proper training, tools and mentors to help you succeed. For more information and to get tips and products to help your MLM business succeed CLICK HERE.

Have a well-established commitment to work and duty. There is no better time to start moving than now. Product distributors must attend to their respective assignments. One cannot make the MLM business grows by just merely looking at it.

Be committed to your MLM work. Pinpoint your MLM business weaknesses so you can catch-up for any committed mistakes. Direct Matches and the Spider Web Marketing Systems are examples of good business opportunities. If you work at it and build relationships with your clients you can achieve residual income online.

You don't have to be Unsuccessful in your Direct Matches Spider Web Monavie or MLM Business? If you want more information on these or other make money online systems or products CLICK HERE. - 15275

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Make Sure You Look For The Right Credit Counselling Agency

By Mr Bolden

Imagine over the years your debts have somehow piled up to an unmanageable level. And now amongst unpaid bills and dealing with angry creditors, you feel the only solution for you is to get some help to clean up the mess. That is all well and good, but where exactly do you go to find this help?

Now imagine this: tired of the growing debts and with no way out you decide to consult a 'professional'. You go to a credit counsellor and let that person try to help you out of your debts only to find that they have put you in more trouble than you already were in when you started.

Needless to say, over the years because of changes in lifestyles and spending habits, many individuals have found themselves in a situation where they are too deep in debt. Unfortunately, at the same time there has also been an increase in the number of abusive practitioners who pose as credit counsellors only to make the situation much worse than it was in the beginning.

The traditional credit counselling agencies were small and local services whose main function was to lend a hand to consumers with guidance and education about budgeting and how to manage their debts. Each case is studied individually and depending on the individual consumer's situation they will be directed towards debt management, or at the worst case, filing for bankruptcy.

However, there has been a shift in the nature of these small agencies. For a start, a lot of them are not small anymore. Nor are they local. The trend in credit counselling agencies finds organizations that operate at a national level and adopt aggressive marketing strategies to break through to the public. It is not unusual to see these credit counselling agencies selling their pitch by advertising through television, magazines, radio and the internet.

When going to a credit counselling agency keep in mind that most genuine agencies of this kind offer their services at a minimal fee. This fee that is charges is usually just enough to cover their expenses, thus they make the grade at a 'non profit' business. It might only be natural for consumers to drop their guards when they are met with the word 'non-profit'. But one has to be aware of the fact that not all these organization have your best interest in mind.

Experts suggest that people who are looking for assistance from credit counsellors should be cautious with the choices they make. It is important to understand the fee structure and look into the structure more deeply if they operate on the basis of percentages and commissions.

You should understand points such as who pays the commissions, you or the credit card company. Also be sure to check out if the agency gets a kickback from the credit card company from the outstanding amount when it repaid, since that is something that is likely to have an effect on the way the agency works with you. - 15275

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How To Boost Your Website Traffic Instantly

By Ron C George

You can improve your website traffic today if you want. Let us take into account some no-cost means to further your traffic as pay per click is the most natural solution. Blogging happens to be the most convenient channel and you can set one up for free today, if you do not have one as yet. Use the ping services to spread the word after the writing of posts with keywords related to your theme. Services such as this will enable your link to reach plenty of blog directories and sites. You can get an instant hit in one day, but your website traffic will get a boost the more you do it.

Post on Forums - there is a forum out there for most subjects and you can usually register for free. Search Google using your keywords and the word forum in order to find a relevant forum. As you are not allowed to promote your site straight away, write down to earth posts, offering help and advice, saying something with the popular threads and you will find people checking out your site on the same day at no cost.

Posting Articles - for quality monitoring purposes, some article directories run through it before posting, while others do not, so you can find an article with a link to your site the same day. Others may select your article and put them on their site with your authorship information appearing below showing a direct link to your site.

Digg it - Digg is a great site for posting small snippets or synopsis of your blog post, article post or matter from your web site. In no time this can be found on their prestigious and highly viewed pages, once again giving a push to expand your website traffic.

Your List of Emails - it is incredible that you do not have a list yet! There are many people on the web who have not constructed their own email list, it is quite extraordinary. The good thing about a list is you can pre-set a series of messages to remind them to visit your website, and you can send out an email broadcast at any time telling them to visit your site for the latest special offer or piece of advice - viola - instant boost to website traffic.

Joint venture - sometimes impossible in a day but sometimes it is. If you receive a newsletter from another website related to your issue, try to see if you have anything interesting to offer them and their customers. Normally, this would be something you would do to provide some benefit - a free document, a saleable product and both the list owner and you would share the profit. A good way to boost traffic is to have innumerable names on the lists. - 15275

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The Truth about the Color of Maine Lobsters

By Sherry Shantel

Maine lobsters are not red! I know the ones you see in all the pictures in magazines and restaurant menus are red, but; that is not their natural color. In fact, Maine lobsters are naturally found as being greenish-brown or black in color. They may also be found as blue, yellow or even white. One out of every 30 million lobsters born has a blue shell.

If a lobster's shell has black holes or marks on it; that is the result of wear and tear. They indicate that the older lobster hasn't recently shed its shell. The marks are not harmful.

The color of a lobster's shell does not affect its flavor or its texture. When cooked, all of the color pigments except for the red are hidden. That is why when you have completely cooked the lobster, it takes on the beautiful red hue.

If you cook a lobster longer than needed, the meat will be tough. When you cook it properly, it is creamy white in color. The antennae are removed easily.

Maine Lobster can be boiled, grilled, steamed, and baked. The white meat is located in the tail, claws, and the knuckles. Meat is also found in parts of the body and the legs. The red matter in the tail section is the roe, or female eggs and is considered a delicacy like caviar. The green substance is located at the section of the body and tail and is known as tomalley, the liver, and has a peppery taste. This can be used in many recipes.

Lobster lovers might adore the tomalley, but; it shouldn't be consumed on a regular basis. As with other animals, contaminants may settle in the liver of the lobster, so it is always best to be on the safe side.

Maine lobsters are both healthy and nutritious. Remember, not too much butter! This seafood has less calories, saturated fats, and calories than lean beef, pork, or skinless chicken. A great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, lobster helps prevent hardening of the arteries and risk of heart disease.

Maine lobster will make any occasion a special time for celebrating. Maine lobster is sweet, succulent, and delicious. Remember, looking for fresh Main lobsters? Don't look for something that is red to begin with, look for the lobsters that are greenish-brown orblack to be sure of getting the Maine lobster that you are sure to enjoy! - 15275

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Free Web Hosting and Other Stupidities

By Ricardo d Argence

It seems that nowadays everybody and their grandma sells Web hosting services. Don't get me wrong, I'm the first one to believe in good competition and I defend this principle firmly. Nevertheless, there are people who think that they can start a web hosting business without knowing the first thing about developing and maintaining a business.

Those who surprise me the most are the ones that offer hosting services at ridiculous prices. You can find people offering web hosting for $1 a year. Yes, you read right, one dollar for an entire year of service. If you consider that the prices of established providers go from $60 to $100 a year for a basic service, this will sound very attractive, but is it really?

Let's do some simple calculations. Lets say a provider gets 1,000 clients, a reasonable number for a small web hosting business. If this provider sells his services at $1 each, then he will have the fabulous amount of $1,000 in a year. Do you think that he will be able to offer quality services, support and upgrades at this amount? I am hard pressed to think he will have enough for food alone!

It can still be a good business if you get enough clients, some will say. Ok, just because I'm in a good mood, let's continue with this example. Imagine this provider-for-a-dollar can get 10,000 customers, a very ambitious goal. Then it's $10,000 dollars of income. Do you really think a business can make it with this income for a year? Just imagine the cost associated with servicing 10,000 clients. Just the cost of rent, phone lines and power would be enough to deplete this small income.

As ever, the human mind is marvelous and searches for a solution. Clients that buy these services reason that if they get the deal for a year, it doesn't matter if the provider goes out of business next year, which is most likely. They already got the service almost for free. And again I ask, is this true?

All access to your email addresses, website material, etc. will be lost if your provider goes bankrupt. It doesn't matter if you've already registered your domain through another provider because even in the best case it will take a at the very least a couple of days for new service to begin. That is, if you didn't commit the error of obtaining your domain title from the identical provider.

In that case, you may even lose your domain name and will have to get a new one. Imagine the time wasted just notifying all your clients about your new email address. What if you lost important emails and documents too? Do you think this is worth the risk?

When you purchase your next web hosting service, think about the support services offered, the speed at which emails and telephone calls are answered and the amount of time that service provider has been operational. Of course you should always check the price too but, beware; a price that sounds too good to be true usually is.

But if you insist on getting one of these services for a dollar, we will be happy to help you when your provider disappears, just let's hope the damage isn't too bad. - 15275

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How To Increase Web Site Traffic Using Article Marketing

By Robert Billings

Article marketing is one of the best ways to get more visitors for your website. In case you're not familiar with the term, article marketing is a technique where you write articles about topics related to your website and then submit them to one or more websites called article directories.

As you know, having fresh content on your website and blog is key when it comes to getting search engine traffic. Many website owners and bloggers visit article reprint directories on a daily basis, in search of articles to use on their sites.

By submitting your article to these directories, you're giving permission for other website owners to use it on their website, on the condition that include a resource box that you supply along with the article.

This resource box is basically an "about the author" section where you can include information about your website, as well as links back to it.

When someone posts your article on their site, they also post this about the author section and everyone who reads the article on their website sees it. Your article can ultimately end up on hundreds of websites, with thousands of visitors reading it and clicking the links through to your own site.

There are plenty of article directories to choose from on the web. All you need to do is search Google for 'free article directories' and you'll find a bunch. Some of them will be topic-specific (say, health or finance related articles for example) while other are more general. You can submit the same article to multiple directories to get the best exposure. In fact, you can even get software that will automate the process for you.

Choosing a topic for your article is quite simple. What is your website about? Think of something your visitors would be looking for and then write an article about it. For example, someone who sells Tupperware could quite easily write about any food-related topics or even something a little further afield such as organizing your home.

If you do not like to write, don't worry. You can hire a ghostwriter to write your article for you. You can ask other Internet Marketers for referrals on reputable ghostwriters. The prices for an article will vary, but an average rate is about $10 to $12 for a 500 word article. Once you discuss with the ghostwriter what you are looking for, they will write the article and send it back to you. Some ghostwriters may also include submit the article to reprint directories for you. - 15275

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Monitoring And Increasing Your Website Traffic

By Don Bethune

The number of visitors to a particular website is known as website traffic. The overall definition includes how many times and how many pages each visitor uses. If you operate a website, it is important to monitor your traffic so that you can decipher particular trends and see what is working for you.

Web traffic monitoring is therefore of great importance if you are operating a website. The information gathered from web traffic monitoring is usually used to help in structuring of sites, potential lack of bandwidth and security problems if there are any.

Traffic monitoring is used as a way to determine how popular a website is. If you know how many people are visiting your website and exactly what they are looking at, you can see what areas are not working well and work on improving them. This is often the first step to increase your traffic.

You can also utilize the search engines in order to increase website traffic. If your website does not appear in the first few listings of a search, there is a good chance that nobody will ever see your content, no matter how good it is. And if one of your rivals is listed near the top, your chances slip down even further. Most people do not look any farther than the first few results, so getting your name up near the top is crucial.

Traffic to the website can also be increased using paid advertisement. By paying small amounts, we can advertise our site on other popular sites. The popular ways of advertising in this way is the Cost Per Impression (CPM), and the Pay per Click methods.

The domain name of the website also helps in increasing the traffic to the website. If the name of the website is simple and somehow related to the content provided therein, visitors often do not need to go to the search engines. They try to just remember the name of the website.

You can also offer to write articles for other sites. This can increase traffic whenever you place a link to your site in the article. Although these articles are generally done without compensation, the increase in traffic to your site will make them well worth your time.

Thus search engines, paid advertising are few ways to get traffic. But the most important part is that your site must contain some useful material for the visitors. If they find the website useful, they will come to the website again and will also refer the website to their friends. - 15275

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What's The Best Age To Begin Skin Care?

By Andi Bradshaw

Everyone really needs and should use skin care items, if they want to prevent skin care problems, instead of trying to correct them. I'm an esthetician so I know that the average woman uses a moisturizer, but most don't understand why they need twice weekly exfoliating. Although twice daily moisturizing is great at working under the skins' surface to help retain it's health, exfoliators work on the top side of the skin and give immediate results.

In your Teens and Twenties, you probably won't see any real signs of aging unless you've spent many long days in the sun. You can expect to see patches of dull or dead facial skin cells which result in a loss of your youthful, natural radiance due to uneven texture. At this age you'll need to be sure to use a sun screen.

Your THIRTIES will bring skin that begins to look tired and dull, and you'll begin to see tiny lines around your mouth and eyes and if you have oily skin your pores will begin to enlarge. Now you'll need to be sure your moisturizers have anti-oxidants because twice weekly exfoliating and twice daily moisturizing with those anti-oxidants is needed to keep your face and neck, youthful and healthy looking. If you're not using an eye cream, twice daily - you should be.

By the time you've reached your FORTIES, your neck and facial skin cells lose their strength because the collagen and elastin in your skin lessens, and your skin is unable to hold the moisture that helps keep it firm. Because of that lack of firmness, the tiny lines you saw in your thirties, deepen and become wrinkles; this is the age when you'll begin to add anti-aging treatments to your routine. Your moisturizers should also contain anti-aging (elastin and collagen) and firming ingredients.

When you get to your FIFTIES, no matter what type skin you have, you can count it becoming dryer, especially in cold weather. That loss of moisture means you can add the look and feel of relaxed neck and facial skin to your list of aging symptoms, particularly along your jaw line, and your wrinkles become creases. Therefore, your face and neck will need moisturizers with more hydration and vitamins, along with those anti-aging and firming ingredients.

When you reach your Sixties or better, your skin will exhibit extreme loss of firmness as well as the appearance of those sun spots on your hands, face and neck. The skin that was relaxed in your fifties is now sagging skin. The creases above your nose, in your forehead and laugh lines will become furrows and spot dissolvers will need to be added to the strongest possible lifting and firming ingredients in you skin care routine.

This information was written to make you aware of what to expect if you get to a particular age without the use of skin care. If you do consistently use a twice daily skin care routine for your age and skin type, you'll always look years younger than other women your age. - 15275

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Natural Treatment for Mole Removal in 3 days

By Aaron Lilly

Mole does makes you look very pretty and they can be beauty spots which makes you different from the rest, do make a note that its mole and not moles. When they are in a bunch they look very ugly which makes you hide behind someone or cover them by makeup.

Moles can appear for various reasons, some of the common reasons would be by age, hormone variations, exposure of skin to sun and they may come from your ancestors as hereditary as well. Moles can appear anywhere on the body and they are very common. The skin cells overgrow and form moles; this is because the cells grow into clusters instead of spreading over the skin.

The appearance of moles can be at anytime, at birth or they can appear gradually with time. They can be of any color and can vary in shape and size. The color of the moles can vary from skin colored or may be brown to black. Most of the moles are just skin overgrowth and are not harmful. Moles when are itching may look suspicious to develop into melanoma and such moles has to be removed as they may be cancerous.

When skin is exposed to sun or by genitival variation moles can appear. The pigment generating melanocytes present in cells of the skin should be evenly spread over the body, if these are produced in excess they will lead to moles. The cause for skin cancer is when these moles formed by excess melanocytes get larger in size or leak. Then moles are dangerous to be ignored.

If you have such kind of suspicious moles then rush to a dermatologist now. The remedy which is prescribed by the dermatologist is mole removal surgery. The surgical methods are of three different types. The first is cauterization - burn the moles using a tool, second to remove the moles by using knife and stitch to skin, last is the laser treatment where beams are passed through the skin to remove moles from the root.

Surgery for mole removal has become very common. The moles are put under knife by the dermatologist and are charged on an average of $125 per visit. In this type of surgery, the skin surrounding the mole is also removed to avoid the risk of melanoma. All the surgical procedures leave bandages for you to remember the mole removal and the pain or the stitches and burn will leave scars which will take long time to heal. - 15275

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Boys Star Wars Costumes

By Vargas Bowman

What is Princess Potpourri?
Princess Potpourri is our shopping web site. We set it up to offer many of the products that are available at our pageant activities novelty table and a lot more for the princess in every girl. We're excited about all the great jewelry, accessories, and fun items we've found. We'll also set it up to accept payment of online New Mexico American Coed Pageant and other fees. The site is also available to contestants free of charge for advertising used pageant dresses and accessories.It is highly unlikely that the picture is of Kurt Cobain, since we had a copy of it long before he ever killed himself.Well. it depends. There are variations and, items making an appearance for the first time in a 3D world.

Will the Twilight Princess feature horse riding?
Yes, and this time, you can fight with your sword as well while on the horse. This was something the creators wanted in Ocarina of Time, but couldn't implement.

What inspired you to write THE PRINCESS DIARIES?
All of my books are inspired by real things that either happened to me, or that I WISHED would happen to me.You may book one of the packaged vacations Princess offers or Princess Tours can assist you in customizing a rail package that suits your needs.

Will the Twilight Princess feature horse riding?
Yes, and this time, you can fight with your sword as well while on the horse. This was something the creators wanted in Ocarina of Time, but couldn't implement.It's a different shade of green, it's made of different materials instead of it being one giant tunic, and it is much more "detailed" (his cap has stitches in it, whereas before it was always a seemless cap).

Will the Gorons/ Zoras/Gerudos/the Shiekah species be in the Twilight Princess?
The Gorons were seen in the GDC 2005 and E3 2006 trailers, and there is official artwork of a Goron. The Zoras have not been confirmed, though EGM speculated based on an interview they would make an appearance. The Gerudo and Sheikah have not even been mentioned, although Zelda's "robe" in the Twilight Realm has the Eye symbol with a teardrop - the Sheikah symbol from Ocarina of Time - so fans believe Sheik or the Sheikah are making a comeback.It is highly unlikely that the picture is of Kurt Cobain, since we had a copy of it long before he ever killed himself.

Will you write a sequel to princess academy?
I really don't know. I like the book intact, whole, without needing another story to it. I do have ideas about what happens next and so I don't want to say that I never will, but I also have 3 other books that feel more insistent to me to write first.While some people may tell you that she was from the game Chesterfield, the truth is that she wasn't from any game. Some people think she may have been inspired by Palutena from Kid Icarus.Well. it depends. There are variations and, items making an appearance for the first time in a 3D world. - 15275

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Karaoke Songs - Choosing The Best Fit For Your Voice

By Nellie Hasburn

The largest decision that any karaoke singer has to make for karaoke is what song they should attempt on stage. There are literally thousands of tracks available with most karaoke sets, so it can be intimidating searching through the big book of songs, but if you keep in mind a few tips it will make your night simpler, and provide as much enjoyment as possible.

First, it is fundamental to only select songs that you can sing well and befits your vocals. Whether it is your 1st time or 101st time, you have to ascertain that you can reach at least majority of the notes you need. If you have a deep voice, there is no point of opting music stars like Celine Dion or Whitney Houston, and the same goes for high-pitch voices; Barry White should be out of the question. Instead choose karaoke tracks that accommodate within your vocal range, and that way instead of worrying about if you can hit that powerful note coming up, you will be able to relax and just savor the song.

Selecting the proper karaoke song also depends on what you are getting up stage for. If you are with friends, and looking at getting up as a group for a bit of fun, it is prudent to pick out an up-tempo song that fits your mood instead of a slow ballad. If you are a regular, and want to take something a bit more difficult, there is nothing inappropriate in selecting a slower song if you can handle it.

If you're celebrating an adult / older folks birthday with a karaoke party. You require to recognize what songs to select. Do your preparation. You don't want to take any old karaoke song; you want to pick out karaoke music that invokes a sensation of nostalgia. Determine what songs were hot when the party honoree grew up. Your better bet is to discover the top 10 songs of each year or decade and establish your play list round those songs.

But a modest point to think about most karaoke bars is that most people are out to have a good time, so preferring a slow and depressing song that does not genuinely fit the ambience of the room can have drastic consequences.

Ultimately, when selecting your karaoke track it is better to find a song with a melody and words that you are at least familiar with. You do not have to recognise every song you get up stage for off by heart (thats why the TVs are there to help you) but choosing a karaoke song that you have heard more than once or twice will give you a bit more confidence in singing on stage. - 15275

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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Luxury Styled Fashion Watches By Christian Dior

By Sakuragicho

Christian Dior watches are crafted at the La Chaux-de-Fonds workshops in Switzerland.

They represent the finest creative elegance and the quest for innovation.

The combination of the infamous talents of John Galliano, Victoire de Castellane and Hedi Slimane are found in the subsidiary of LVMH (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton) to make these Dior watches.

Since 1999 Victoire de Castellane has proven his talents as Artistic Director of Dior Joaillerie.

She designed the very first collection of fancy jewelry watches by Dior.

Quite some credit of the Chiffre Rouge design series, which was the first actual masculine Dior set, was given to Hedi Slimane.

The stunning Dior Christal launched this fall has been designed by John Galliano.

Bagheera, Chiffre Rouge, Dior Christal, Dior Homme Black Time, La Baby D De Dior, La D De Dior, Malice, Chriatian Dior Riva, and Chriatian Dior Riva M Sparkling; All of these are from the collection of Dior watches.

There are special models available of Christian Dior watches.

Bagheera CD092110M001 is a beautiful and exclusive watch designed specifically for women.

Stainless steel bracelet watches, which include indexes endowed with diamonds create a more feminine look, which attracts the attention of more modern day urban women.

Chiffre Rouge CD084510M001- is the first automatic watch for men launched by Dior.

Accenting the masculinity of this watch is the standard stainless steel case which encompasses the pristine purity of the exquisite design and geometrical symmetry.

Christal CD114315M002- the mother of pearl dial set is adorned with 16 diamonds and equipped with a gorgeous undirectional rotating sapphire bezel.

A stainless steel bracelet with pink sapphires makes this particular model it one of the most elegant and attractive wristwatches of this exquisite Dior collection.

Malice Dior Logo Flowers CD052110A028- this limited edition series comes with a white mother-of-pearl dial in a stainless steel case.

The textile bandage band is in perfect harmony with the elegant aesthetics of the watch. - 15275

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When Link Building, Don't Spin Your Wheels With Numbers

By Julie Johnson

It is not difficult to get caught up in the numbers game. There are many different reasons that mass directory submissions preserve the link building process. One of these reasons includes a much used process in business, which would be the focusing on a measurable constant method to rank progress. Ask yourself what would sound better to a client, 25 minor directory submissions or 3 quality, maintainable links?

In reality, it's a lot like giving a toddler 50 pennies for three dollar bills. You may satisfy your client or manager in the short run, but if your focus is on results then it's irresponsible. The danger lies in this focus on measurable metrics, to such an extent that this impedes the processes that create actual results.

Free directories vary, with some having instant approval, some 3-6 months and some (evidently) never. Some directories will approve your listing, only for the directory to disappear several months later. Use good judgment when selecting free directories, and submit in a limited capacity to those that have proven in the past to accept links on a fairly timely basis. Make sure they have staying power - does the link still show up for other sites you registered there?

Above all, don't undervalue taking the time to cultivate a relationship on the web to obtain valuable links. Write personalized, non-spammy emails to webmasters of sites in your industry and of relevant topics. Instead of typing and copying and pasting the same information into directories, give your mind and fingers a break by using some creativity instead and exploring new approaches.

If you work on links on blogs relevant to your industry, this can multiply for you. Try not to get caught up in the numbers and discover better ways to increase your effectiveness, and your clients will be much more responsive. - 15275

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Men Dress Watches and Men Diamond Watches

By Irene Maseko

Women in Spain would be given a gift of a diamond engagement ring by her fianc when she accepts the wedding proposal as is usually in other countries as well. One of the most sensible gift ideas is diamond watches for men and women though the ring is extremely attractive too. People are crazy about these pieces which are created by some of the most renowned names of the industry and various jewelers focus on the various types of such jewelry.

For example, if you view the creations of famous designer Tacori, you would find a magical combination of traditional and contemporary styles which has made them one of the most sought-after names. For some of the most colorful and exotic pieces depend on Hildago creations whereas engagement rings from the 130-year old company Christian Bauer are available from select outlets and their diamond jewelry is made only to order. The diamonds chosen for these matchless pieces are carefully screened for color and clarity and if you think that any diamond up for sale are used, then your are wrong.

Diamond watches are a kind of jewelry which are liked and used by both men and women. The first wrist watches word were in fact, diamond bracelets with a puny timepiece mounted. One saw the first of its kind when Earl of Leicester gifted one to Queen Elizabeth which was a cute round clock adorned with impeccable diamonds and which kept on dangling from a wristband. Probably this was the first real diamond watch for ladies.

Men however opted for pocket watches till the First World War since they felt that wristwatches looked good only on women. The innovation of the airplane triggered the developmental process for the first wrist watch for men too. This was the case as during the initial years of the aircraft, the pilot had to use both his hands for controlling since fuel gauges were absent. Hence there was a necessity for a timepiece which would help the pilot to track his range and simultaneously gauge how much fuel was left at the same time would not have to leave the controls simply to grab at his pocket watch.

Interestingly, the large-scale acclaim of diamond engagement rings happened at the same time when wrist watches for men hit the popularity charts. Today the three world famous diamond watches are from Cartier of France, Citizen from Japan and Movado from Switzerland. When you hear the words 'runs like a Swiss watch', remember, the products of the last company is behind this praise. Movado has been in business for over 100 years, and have well over 200 different and distinct diamond watches to choose from. - 15275

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History of MythBusters

By Amy Nutt

What is MythBusters? MythBusters is a television show that was originally produced for the Discovery Channel in the US but has recently begun being broadcast in other countries, including the UK and Australia. The show is dedicated to proving or disproving urban legends, Internet rumors, news stories, and various other myths using the scientific method.

The format of the show consists of testing several myths each episode using science. First, the show's team attempts to re-create whatever situation occurs in the myth. Generally, objects must be constructed to properly re-create the situation, and this occurs in the team's workshops. Frequently, re-creation of the myths includes spectacular effects, such as explosions.

Results of the myth re-creation are then measured to determine whether there is a scientific explanation for the event. The myth is then classified as 'Busted,' 'Plausible,' or 'Confirmed.'

MythBusters Hosts The original team of MythBusters cast included Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. Both men have a background in visual effects. Savage is a special effects and industrial design engineer and an educator and actor. Hyneman is an expert in visual effects and owns an effects workshop called M5 Industries, which is where much of the show's work occurs.

In the beginning of the show, Hyneman is reported to have felt he was not interesting enough to host the show alone. Savage was brought on as a co-host. Part of the early and continuing appeal of MythBusters comes from the dynamic between these two team members. Typically, Hyneman is the straight man to Savage's funny guy.

The narration of the show is provided by Robert Lee, but in the UK and other areas, he is sometimes replaced by a local narrator.

Creation of the MythBusters 'Build Team' Originally, most of the staff at M5 Industries remained off camera, but as the show progressed, a few staff members become part of the MythBusters team. Eventually, three of these staff members created a MythBusters team of their own, called the 'Build Team.' The 'Build Team' originally consisted of Tony Belleci, Kari Byron, and Scottie Chapman.

Belleci is a builder on the show and is considered by his team members to be a risk-taker, performing a few of the most dangerous stunts. Byron is an artist and became part of the show by persistently appealing to Hyneman for a job at M5 Industries. Chapman, noted for her tattoos, is a metal worker and left the show after season 3. She was replaced by Grant Imahara, who often makes robots need for the show.

The 'Build Team' now works in its own workshop, called M7. Each episode of the show is divided between the original team and the 'Build Team.'

Other Cast Members The show has also included other cast members from time to time. For instance, the show included two interns or 'mythterns' for a period of time. These interns were contest winners and are no longer on the show.

Additionally, the team is supplemented by experts that appear when a Mythbusters episode requires their input. One of these experts was folklorist Heather Joseph-Witham, who appeared on camera for much of the first season. Other experts include firearms specialists, rocketry specialists, FBI agents, and others.

Not all members of the MythBusters team are human. In fact, a very important role is played by 'Buster,' the show's crash test dummy. Due to the fact that he has been used in many extreme situations, Buster has been repeatedly rebuilt and repaired. The cast act as if Buster is a living human being, which is a running joke on the show. - 15275

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The 8 Step Approach To Better Karaoke Singing

By Jas Coleman

It really does not matter where you are round the world, whenever you are in a karaoke bar there are a select group of individuals that get up and wow the crowd.

Do you know how they do it so easily every time?

1. It is of critical importance to have a good song selection
Many people choose a karaoke track that is very popular or one that will win over the crowd notwithstanding is that the better method to select your karaoke track? Choosing a song which you love rather than what you believe the audience will love will raise vastly distinct effects.

2. Discover your banquet song
In Hong Kong its identified as your banquet song, in Japan its your Juhachiban, but it all means 1 thing; your signature tune karaoke track. Having one karaoke track that you know well, and accommodates your vocal range is the perfect way to truly radiate on stage.

3. Know your limits
Whether it you are just starting out in karaoke, or have spent a number of years at your favourite nightclub, the greatest tip is recognize and understand your bounds. By knowing your boundaries on karaoke tracks and in the first place remaining within your scope will give you the confidence to accomplish flawlessness.

4. Be aware of a possible awful night
Everyone who has leaped on stage can think back the one time they felt they failed in their karaoke track pick. Even the masters you cultivate for years have sorry nights on stage, so do not take it to heart. The best advice is to reckon what you can do to avoid it in the future.

5. Don't allow the crowd / audience to worry you

The largest reason why people dont want to get up on stage is the dread of singing out loud in open. The easiest way of defeating your fear is to close your eyes and imagine that you are singing at home. That way you will sing from your heart and you'll see the audience get into it.

6. Practise makes perfect
To make the jump from just a novice at the karaoke saloon to someone who wows the crowd is practice. By doing so, not only will you be more assured in knowing the words and feeling of your song, but you will have a lot more confidence in singing it in front of masses.

7. It pays to invest in karaoke dvd discs
Practising at home is a superb way to perfect your singing technique, but the easiest way to grow your voice is to purchase your personalised karaoke machine. Purchasing your own machine along with a number of karaoke Cd Discs will mean you will feel comfortable around one, and will teach you how to perform your best.

8. Most imporantly, remember to have fun
The key to good karaoke singing is to have a true love for karaoke singing. If you are trying too hard, or finding it tormenting that you are not developing swifter than you thought, simply go back to the starting karaoke song and notice the difference in your style.

Always remember, the average karaoke crowd is not anticipating for a ideal vocalist. They will love it if you show that you're also having fun. - 15275

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Health Insurance Crisis

By Ethan Kalvin

I understand that the economy is in the forefront of people's minds these days, but I really would like to see the Presidential Candidates focus more on the health insurance crisis in this country.

Most people are probably unaware that insurance premiums have doubled within the past 18 months. What is more shocking is that the number of people who cannot afford health insurance is on the rise, and that means Americans are not getting the health care that they deserve.

Whether Americans have insurance or not, they still get sick, just the same. The only difference is that they remain ill until it either gets better on its own, or they take a turn for the worse and end up in the hospital. This scenario end sup costing more in the long run, as it would've been less expensive to be treated early on by a doctor.

Our country needs comprehensive care for everyone, and for our citizens to stop permitting insurance companies to say what fees are reasonable. When you think of how much we are charged for the amount of time we spend in a doctor's office for a visit, it seems like we are getting the bad end of the bargain.

At this point, Americans need to re asses and rebuild our health care system. Whether that means everyone has the same insurance plans or that we retain our individual plans and restructure our system, I am not sure. I am only sure of the need for a change. - 15275

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Special Effect Lenses That Go Way Beyond Normal Contact Lenses

By Amy Nutt

The eyes have been a subject of intense exploration from time immemorial. Indeed, your eyes define you. Cosmetic enhancement of eyes using kohl, eye liner and eye paint have been around since the days of the ancient Egyptians and the Hindus over 6000 years ago. As technology improved, so has our ability to attune our knowledge to further the appeal of a pair of captivating eyes. The advent of contact eye lenses has taken the fashion world by storm, no less.

Gone are the days when people chose normal contact eye lenses, a substitute for prescription designer glasses. Transparent and colorless normal lenses have varied magnification factor depending upon the user's visual status. Normal lenses may also serve specific purposes - a variation of normal contact eye lenses is the bandage lens which acts as a protective cover for a damaged cornea requiring protection during healing.

Special effect lenses are a class apart. They are also called as theatrical lenses. These lenses are typically used by movie actors who may be playing an unusual character, a vampire or a ghoul, for example, or some other theatrical character which necessitates a distinctive look. Unlike normal lenses which cover only the cornea, special effect lenses cover the entire eyeball. Special effect lenses have a small opening in them through which the wearer actually sees. Therefore, those with weak eyes or those who require corrective lenses cannot wear special effect lenses as these are purely theatrical in nature. Also, since the special effect lenses have a different way of wearing and cover the entire eyeball, they are difficult to wear and rotate your eyeballs once worn. Once worn, special effect lenses usually are limited by a 3-hour duration, as wearing them beyond that may cause severe eye strain or even some sort of permanent damage. It is for this reason that a prospective user is required to obtain a doctor's prescription to buy special effect lenses. A safety certificate preferably from a qualified eye care specialist's is very useful in ascertaining if you are a suitable candidate for special effect lenses. It is prudent to wear special effects lenses under the guidance of an eye care professional.

At the opposite spectrum of utility are the normal lenses which serve therapeutic purposes alone. These can usually be worn for extended time periods, such as night-and-day wear lenses, or the disposable ones that are replaced regularly. Special effect lenses on the other hand are a specialty niche that finds usage in the world of theatre - from horror to science fiction movies. Naturally the variety of special effects lenses available is tremendous. You have lenses that give you a cat-eyed image or a jaguar-like feel. There are special effect lenses that are blood red or hypnotic, lenses that give you 'wild-looking' eyes, those that blaze like a wildfire, or give you a Zombie look. From 'white eye' lenses to contacts that make you eyes glow in the dark, the range is limited only by human imagination. So if it is a pair of special effect lenses you seek, there's no dearth of choice - just grab the most startling pair and turn the spotlight your way. - 15275

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A concept that changed everything in my internet business

By John Wallen

Are you finally fed up with not being able to sponsor more reps into your network? No matter what you do in the internet its not working? I understand how you feel, I was once in those same shoes.

I was first taught in network in network marketing to use many things on the internet, that just don't work like they used to. So old school anymore, like having your family and friends over to sell them on your opportunity.

Right know your probably thinking how you can't afford to spend more money without results. When I first started my first home based business, I ran into those same networking problems and wasted a lot of time and money.

For me, I really came to feel it was over. I made up my mind no more money was going to be spent on any kind of marketing. Tired of rejection, and just tired, I need a break from going no where.

I didn't go near my computer for a week. Then out of no where, I get a call from my sponsor complaining he was also finished with those old ways. Things hadn't been going so well with him either, but now he was using a new system with results he had never seen before.

I immediately went to the website he gave me, and signed up for a free video download course. And all I have to say, if you want to create the success you've been looking for in your network business, you might want to check this out. This has saved my business, and I'm convinced it will for you too! - 15275

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First Birthday Party Supplies

By Bryan Cain

What are Party Favors, how many do I get, and when are they handed out?
Party Favors are items that are handed out throughout the party to enhance your affair. Party Favors are included in your package and quantity depends on which package you have chosen. Additional Party Favors can always be added to your package. The assortment will vary from party to party and, when possible, will reflect the theme of your party. (I.e. An affair with a "60's type" Party Favors.We accept Visa or MasterCard through For security reasons, you will be emailed a payment request, which will give you a secure web page where you will enter your credit card information.

What pictures or graphics can I use on my wrapper?
You can use any photo you have at home. We are able to scan photos onto wrappers to make your occasion special. Please be aware that professional studio photographs will need written permission from the photographer to use their work on our wrappers. You can use any graphic except for trademark characters, such as Disney characters, Pokemon, etc.If by some chance you do leave your bars in the heat for a while, there is usually no problem if slight softening does occur. Do not handle them, simply allow bars to harden at a cool room temperature.

How many bottles are there in a case and what size are the bottles?
Every case has 24 bottles. All of the sodas and the sparkling water are in 12 ounce glass bottles.the Spring Water comes in 16.9 ounce plastic bottles.Yes, all orders will have to be approved before final printing. We will email you a sample to make sure that it is exactly what you wanted. If there is any changes you want made on them just let us know. We want you to be 100% happy with your order.

What do I do if my bars melt?
If by some chance you do leave your bars in the heat for a while, there is usually no problem if slight softening does occur. Do not handle them, simply allow bars to harden at a cool room temperature. DO NOT FREEZE bars as it will cause the bars to turn white and powdery.Party Wraps can personalize our wrapper for birthdays, graduation, weddings, birth announcements or any other memorable occasion.

Do you bring props, party favors, and lights to all of your events?
No we don't. The lighting, props, and party favors such as leis, hats and sunglasses are optional and there is an extra cost involved. Although these items are not necessary to make your party, some people find them useful and fun to enhance the mood of your event.Generally, party favors require a 6-8 week advance. Depending on the quantity and item this timeline is an approximation. Bridal bouquets require at least a 2-4 week timetable. Please contact us at 1. 877 374-3335 (1.

What is your return policy?
All wrapper are personalized with information supplied by you, therefore once a product has been proof-approved and/or printed we do not offer refunds or exchanges.That depends on which way you have placed your order. If you have placed it with the Label Wizard, we could ship it the very next day. If you placed it with the Custom Label option, it will take a day or so for the proof, then we can ship it the same day you approve it if it's before noon.or the next day if it's after noon. If you need it fast, CALL US, we'll do what we can to rush it. - 15275

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Link Building 101: How to Evaluate the Power of Directories

By Amy Nutt

It's extremely important to be able to evaluate the power of a directory for link building. Especially when you consider that the power of a directory listing is much more complicated than just looking at the PR of the directory homepage.

Hence, the goal of this post is to train the average Toronto SEO enthusiast how to quickly and effectively evaluate the power of general directories through link analysis and evaluation. The post is going to focus on the power of general directories because they are much more prevalent than niche directories; which obviously are powerful if your in the same niche. At the end of the day, there are hundreds of directories (both paid and free) that you can submit too, so you need to know how to quickly evaluate the power of these directories in order to make the most out of your time and money. Efficiency is key!

Without much further ado, here's a list of the 7 most important criteria to look for when evaluating the power of general directories:

1.) Check the PR of the directory: Although PR isn't everything; this is hands-down the fastest and easiest way to judge the power of any directory. As a general rule of thumb, any directory at PR 5 or above has good authority, while anything below a PR 3 has low authority.

2.) Check whether domain ranks in Google: This important test identifies if the directory has been penalized by Google. Simply go to Google and type in the directory domain name (without spaces); they should appear #1 unless the domain is targeting highly competitive keywords (should still be on first page). If they don't appear at all and Google suggests a different search term, then they have been penalized by Google.

3.) Indexability and last time cached: This quick check-up is to determine how often the Google bots are indexing the sub-page's content. Just go to Google, and enter a cache query. For a directory sub-page, a good cache date would be within 1-2 weeks, but no longer than 1 month. A higher frequency of cache dates indicate that the site is more powerful and authoritative.

4.) Number (and quality) of inbound links: Is a fairly simple measure of the overall power and authority associated with the directory. The higher the better. Being listed in DMOZ wouldn't hurt either :)

5.) Number of outbound links and PR of sub-pages: When choosing a category to submit too, relevancy is the most important factor to consider. But oftentimes, a submission could go in several categories. In these cases, in order to choose the best sub-page or category to submit too, you need to look at the sub-page's PR and also the number of outbound links. One of the most telling signs of an authority directory is if they have PR sub-pages, because Google loves to take the second level PR away from directories.

So, if you find a directory sub-page of PR 3 or higher: the directory is carrying a good amount of power, authority and Google credibility. The second point to consider is the number of outbound links on the sub-page. In many cases there will be so many listings that you won't even get on the first sub-page of your selected category. You need to keep this in mind when deciding which category to submit too. You want to submit to the sub-page that has a low number of outbound links to ensure that your link gets the most link juice available.

6.) Does the directory have sitewide links in Google?: When you search for the directory's domain name do they have sitewide links under their listing? If yes, this signifies that the directory has high authority in Google's eyes.

7.) Check appearances at public events and industry conventions: The theory behind this test is simple; if the directory owners can afford to advertise in key industry events (SES and SMX for example) then they obviously have a long-term strategy and are an authority. Obviously this rule isn't set in stone, but being at these events is a pretty clear indication of a powerful directory.

There's also one more test, but it takes more time as it's a bit more advanced because it can be time intensive. The anchor text test is a great way to determine the power of a directory by measuring the link juice that the directory passes on to your anchor text. Here's how to execute the anchor text text:

- First you need to find a unique anchor text within a sub-category (that isn't mentioned on the site's homepage) - Next, check to see how that site ranks for that specific keyword(s) in the SERP's

This test doesn't take into consideration the other search engine optimization and link building efforts of the client, but it is an effective way to attempt to measure the link juice being sent from the directory to your site (or client's site). The hardest part is finding the unique anchor text, because most of these anchors would most likely be targeting their site's competitive keywords, which would be mentioned on the homepage. But this isn't always the case, hence why the anchor text test can be very useful when you are trying to gauge the power of a link within a directory.

Another thing to keep in mind with the power of directory submissions is the featured listing or premiere listing option that enables your listing to be placed at the top of your desired sub-category for some extra dough. Is it worth it? Personally, I don't see much value in these type of listings unless the sub-page has PR and a lot of outbound links. In this case, a regular submission wouldn't get you on the first page of the category, so it would be worth paying an extra $20 or so because without it, your link won't be getting the same "juice" as it would be if placed on that desired subpage with PR.

Remember to keep this quick checklist in mind when considering which directories to submit too, and also be sure to check out the last part of this series which will cover potential downfalls and other mistakes to avoid when making directory submissions. - 15275

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Email Marketing Tips and Resources

By Gibson Maseko

Email marketing is a very popular vehicle of distributing marketing messages on the Internet. Time has proven again and again that email marketing is a very effective way to promote anew product or service. Let's us look closely at the benefits and the downside of using emails in selling products.

Email marketing certainly comes with a slew of benefit that can have a big impact on an online business. This remains the most cost effective way to reach a global audience at lightning speeds. Certainly, this rivals some of the known ways of distributing messages to millions of viewers such as TV or radio, but none can compare to the scope and low cost of sending an email.

One biggest advantage to this form of marketing is the low running cost associated with a campaign. Other forms of advertising can be very costly but email marketing involves very low overheads. A list of recipients is imperative before you can start your campaign. The cost of email distribution is also very low and easily absorbed.

The cost of email marketing is kept to a bare minimum despite the need for the email to be created and any images that may be necessary. This is often used to pay writers and designers who will create some nice ads for you. The cost of hiring an experienced designer or writer is higher. This is because these writers and designers are expected to be able to produce a higher quality of work than those with less experience could produce.

Spamming is one of the biggest setbacks of email marketing. This will have a deadly impact on the business profits. Spam, infiltrating email boxes has become a serious problem for Internet users who are now cautious and suspicious about any email they receive which is unsolicited.

email systems can and will remove all mail s that contains headlines that are similar to spam messages. Those that are not deleted will be deleted by the user for not recognizing the sender. There is a risk that the recipient will report your email marketing message to the relevant authorities for further action if they consider it as spam.

Are you still interested to know how to implement email marketing for your own business? The most important factor to consider is your email distribution list. These would include your former customers, the current and all prospects who have agreed to participate in the mailing list.

It is also imperative you have nicely crafted content to interest the reader. It should put the message across without appearing to be a hard sales pitch. Most email marketers offer some form of incentive for responding to the message. - 15275

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Save on Groceries By Buying In Bulk

By Judy Turner

Buying in bulk is a great way to save time and money. There are so many advantages to shopping this way that it is amazing more consumers don't take advantage. Most large towns and cities have some form of bulk grocery store or wholesale club. You may be charged a membership fee but it is usually reasonable. Quite often a membership pays for itself after the first shopping trip.

If you take the time to compare and contrast different products on the regular grocery shelf with products from a bulk store, you will certainly see a viable difference in cost. Purchasing a bulk sized package of bottled water often breaks down so that each bottle is almost fifty percent cheaper than it would be to buy just one from the convenience store. Not only do the savings already apply but buying bulk products that are also on sale is an added way to increase your savings.

There are definitely certain types of food and household products that are the most beneficial to purchase in bulk. Paper products, soap and anything with a long shelf life are always good buys. The items that you go through daily are the ones that you spend the most money on. Many people may not find meat or other fresh products to be a worthy bulk investment. The truth is that anything that can go into the freezer is a good choice. Consider purchasing a large freezer and you will find that it pays for itself rather quickly.

There are always some products that are not recommended for buying in bulk. Perishable items that don't freeze well should be purchased in smaller quantities. Check for sales on these items and plan your meals accordingly around these items to use them up quickly.

Many families get stuck in a rut where they do the grocery shopping and still end up having to stop at the store frequently for things. While you may have to make a few in between trips, try planning your meals in advance so that you know just how you plan to use up that 10 pounds of chicken you purchased. Buying large quantities and breaking them into smaller ones will save you money and the time it takes to stop at the store frequently.

With the high cost of gas it makes sense to shop less often. If you take fewer trips to the store for meal items and buy more at one time, the need to run out for groceries will be less frequent. Making grocery purchases in bulk is an effective way to reduce expenses. Consider the ways it can help your family save time and money that can be better spent in other ways. - 15275

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Six Sigma Is Only Effective With the Black Belt Mobilizing Others

By Craig Calvin

The effectiveness of improvement project is dependent upon the effective leadership of the project managers, who will most likely be the Black Belts. This is because Black Belts are not just technically sound with good knowledge of Six Sigma tools and techniques, but they are also good at mobilizing the teams towards achievement of the expected improvements. Black Belts have to be active in mobilizing the team and stakeholders as well. But before being able to do that, they have to mobilize themselves.

Every Black Belt may not be good at mobilizing stakeholders and teams. Luckily, they can learn this skill, by first learning to mobilize oneself. The best way to understand everything is to be able to get into the team members' heads to see their viewpoints. Once they can do these things, they can mobilize others.

By getting into the groove of the team members, a first step is to ask the question on everyone's minds- "What is in this for me?" To gain everyone's participation, retaliate with the question to them- "What do you expect?" The Black Belt can then plan his meeting accordingly.

Another group that will need mobilizing is the stakeholders. This group is made up of top management, colleagues and clients. It is important to keep them informed of the status of the projects. This will give the stakeholders more of a push in accepting projects.

The project leader or the Black Belts can mobilize others very well, if they are able to mobilize themselves first and understand the needs of others. By constant review and analysis of the members, the Black Belts can ensure that everyone is geared up towards the success of the project. - 15275

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Affiliate Prophet: Test and Track Software

By Roy Sencio

As we approach the launching date for Affiliate Prophet there is plenty of anticipation. This anticipation arises from the fact that the program is the only one of its kind and it is thought that it will pave the way for extremely high sales conversion.

The popularity combined with all the anticipation is due to Peter's past program Conversion Prophet which was highly successful. Affiliate prophet is said to be a continuation of this program and will provide even more advanced tracking mechanisms to ensure maximum performance.

Affiliate Prophet is designed with users of every class in mind. You don't need to be an expert in the field to harvest results from affiliate prophet. All the features are built in an easy to use interface for maximum simplicity. Without affiliate prophet you will surely waste a lot of time and money experimenting with tactics you think will offer great conversions.

After installation, Affiliate Prophet tracks all of the important contents of your landing page to evaluate the efficiency of them. Among those contents tracked are the keywords, ads, fonts and headlines and more. Also, your visitors browsing habits are also analyzed; Affiliate Prophet will show you all the features that your visitors are captured by and those that repel them or offer no stimulation of thought.

With so much testing and tracking against some of the major components of your landing page you will be sure to see all the loop holes in an easy format with the use of Affiliate Prophet. This way you can patch them up to ensure the best conversion possible. This really is amazing software for internet marketing.

After tracking you will know what features of your landing page needs changing, what attracts little attention, what attracts the most attention, what offers no attention and the most important is that Affiliate Prophet will find high quality sales converting keywords for you to use. This is considered one of the best features that Affiliate Prophet offers by many.

In addition, Affiliate prophet is coded with a very powerful algorithm that provides high quality statistics to ensure you are presented with the best results which you can use to your advantage. With so much information that Affiliate Prophet outputs you will be sure to build the best sales converting landing page possible.

Affiliate Prophet launches on November 6th and is gaining popularity as the time draws closer. If you want to get in on the best sales converting software ever developed then this is your chance. Affiliate Prophet will provide you with the most advanced tracking tools that you need to get started or to continue your affiliate quest. This is the tool that every internet marketer should have in their toolkit if they intend to build a sales converting machine. - 15275

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Avoiding Mistakes in Permanent Recruitment:The Right Tools

By Amy Nutt

Making permanent recruiting agency decisions is one of the most important things a manager does. Unfortunately, mistakes are common. Every manager has stories of new hires that turned out to be completely incompetent. But it's not just these extreme cases we should be concerned about. Every time a company hires a mediocre employee instead of a strong one they are compromising the future of the company. An investment in more reliable permanent recruitment processes can pay off faster - and for longer - than many other investments. A great marketing campaign adds value this year; a great marketing hire can add value for a decade.

Why Companies Make Hiring Mistakes

One of the most common reasons companies make mistakes in permanent recruitment is because they tend to rush a rather ineffective process. When an important position is vacant managers may insist that HR "get me a body" rather than initiating a process that will get them a top performing superstar.

It's understandable that managers are in a rush. They have targets to reach and spending quality time on recruitment in an already busy day is difficult. Managers just want to have the position filled and get back to normal. But no one who really understands the cost of a poor hire will want to make compromises in quality. A star programmer is not just a little better than a mediocre one; they write code many times faster. A star sales representative doesn't just deliver slightly better sales than a mediocre one; they win the best accounts from the toughest competitors. Furthermore, the costs of turnovers are typically estimated at six to 12 months of annual salary for professional jobs - so a hiring mistake really hits the bottom line.

Permanent recruitment is made even more difficult by the presence of what we call "counterfeit candidates." This refers to people who are very good at interviewing but not so hot at working. There are now websites that coach candidates on hiring processes so counterfeit candidates know the questions you are likely to ask and the answers you want to hear. Well rehearsed applicants know how to sell themselves in the interview - and can fool managers into making the wrong choice.

What managers need are recruiting tools that can help predict a candidate's performance when actually on the job.

Predicting Performance

The best way to predict performance is to look at behaviours, not just qualifications. Managers often ask for candidates with very specific qualifications; for example, an MBA and five years' finance experience in the retail industry. While it's true that a certain baseline of technical skills is a requirement, the difference between superstars and average performers, between great fits and poor fits, is driven by behavior.

Many people are familiar with behavioral interviews and these remain a key tool for predicting performance. However, fewer people are aware of the power of testing for successful permanent recruitment.

The solution Drake uses, both internally and with its clients, is called P3. This psychometric instrument looks at the five primary behavioral drivers: Dominance, Extroversion, Patience, Conformity and Conscientiousness. These well established psychological traits are stable, measurable and predictive.

Behavioral testing can provide information on a candidate's relative strengths, personality, motivation, likely team-role behavior--and many other characteristics--more rapidly and reliably than extensive interviewing.

Implementation

Drake doesn't recommend using the P3 test in a generic way. The first thing to do is to look at existing high performers and use Drake's P3 to build an ideal role profile. The ideal role profile captures the behavioral traits and personality for a person to thrive in the job and fit in that particular organization. The P3 is then used to judge applicants against that ideal profile and identify the most promising candidates.

When it comes to permanent recruitment no one tool - even a powerful one like the P3 - is sufficient. Many sources of information including behavioural testing, interviewing, CVs and reference checking should be used. It's looking at a potential employee from many angles that distinguish truly high performers from counterfeit candidates.

The payoff of better permanent recruitment processes shows up in terms of lower turnover and higher performance. An Hr Consulting, or the in-house finance department, can help HR departments estimate the return on investment of new recruitment methods based on the number of hires, the type of jobs and an assessment of effectiveness of the current process. A simple back-of-the-envelope calculation is often enough to demonstrate that the payoff is substantial.

The P3 solution is a particularly good investment for mid-sized firms because it adds reliability while being easy to implement and deliver, taking pressure off the HR department and saving time for busy managers.

Effective permanent recruitment methods exist; it's just a matter of putting them to work. - 15275

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