Web directories are almost as old as the internet as we currently know it. Since the mid to late nineties people have been using web directories to catalogue websites, build links and find new online places to explore. It’s fair to say that many directories have had a bad press in recent years, and it’s [...]
How to make your own avatar
Avatars are the images that represent who you are online. A lot of times, people use a photo of themselves. But what happens when you want to give yourself some anonymity or if you just get sick of seeing your own face plastered all over everything? Well, in that case, why don’t you make your [...]
How to Use the Web for Research
Whether you’re a student writing a paper or a business owner trying to put together a proposal, there’s no doubt you’ve thought of turning to the Internet for your research. The Internet is a vast place and looking for information on the web can be overwhelming to say the least. Follow these tips to be [...]
How to Find the Best Price Internet Service Provider
With so many options nowadays, finding an internet service provider and a plan to fit your needs and budget can be a daunting task. Chances are all you want is reliable internet service for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, many reliable plans come with a hefty price tag. If you are having trouble finding the best [...]
Simple Ways to Make Money Online
Whether you are looking for supplemental income, or full time work, there are many options when it comes to making money online. There are a lot of honest and reliable ways to do this, but there are also malicious websites that target trusting people. Always investigate a site before committing any information to them. The [...]
How to Design a Cheap and Effective Website
These days, a well-designed website can be an invaluable tool for any business, organization, or individual wishing to reach and attract a widespread audience. Furthermore, an effective website is a great way to advertise, promote, inform, and make money in a very competitive place known as the internet. You may think that it costs a [...]
How to get Stuff Done for $5
Would you pay someone $5 to dress up as a fairy, hold up a sign featuring your brand or domain name and take a photograph of themselves so you can use the image for promotion? Would you pay someone $5 to listen to your problem and offer common sense advice? Would you pay someone $5 [...]
How to Select a Great Domain Name for Your Website
Deciding on a domain name for your website is pretty easy in the beginning; you simply come up with a name for your business and elect to assign it the same URL. This is a great idea in theory, but the inception may throw a wrench in the works. With thousands of new sites springing [...]
How to Promote Your Small Business on the Internet
These days you can hardly consider starting a business without planning to have an online presence, as well. Even if you’re content with a brick-and-mortar location, you simply can’t compete without at least putting up a website for your business. It’s not uncommon for customers to look at your store online before they ever seek [...]
How to Join Twitter
I’m sure you’ve heard of Twitter. It’s been around for a long time, but there are still plenty of people who haven’t signed up for an account. If you are one of those people and you are tempted to try it out, here is a step-by-step guide for you.
How to Create a Secure Password
Online security is a concern for many users of the internet. Each day we receive phishing emails that try to extract our personal data by tricking us into clicking links and submitting sensitive information.
Getting Started with Google+
While Google+ is still in the invite-only stage, it won’t be long before it’s released to the public. Google+ has the potential to be a great success, both as a social network and as a tool for business. Here’s what you need to know about Google’s latest effort at going social and how it can [...]
3 Simple Tips to Optimize Your Landing Page
Think of your landing page as your window to the consumer. For those walking by your ‘window’, it’s a strong first impression that will entice them to see the services held within. Using these techniques, you will be able to make your website as attractive as possible, therefore making it easier to generate revenue. Landing [...]
How to Get a Google+ Vanity URL
If you are one of the lucky few who has access to the new Google+ project, which Google hopes will become a direct competitor to Facebook, then you may already be thinking about getting hold of a vanity URL for the service. This is something you can do with Facebook and other social networks, but [...]
How to Create a Facebook Fan Page
A Facebook fan page is a Facebook page dedicated to a brand, business, website, group or anything else of that nature. Anyone with a personal Facebook account can create a fan page for any of their personal projects, businesses or interests. The typical web address for a fan page is http://www.facebook.com/fan-page-name-here. A few examples: http://www.facebook.com/nike [...]
Gmail – How to Change Your Password
Changing your Gmail password is easy (and sometimes required to protect your account and personal information), but how to do it is not very obvious. When you change your password try to choose something that is memorable to you and difficult for someone to guess, read how to create a secure password for more advice. [...]
How to Import/Export RSS Feeds From One Google Account to Another
There may come a time when you want to stop using one Gmail address and switch to another, but what if you’ve been using the old email address for a few years and amassed a number of RSS feeds in Google Reader. Does the change in email address mean you will lose your bookmarks? No, [...]
How to Make Money Online as a Travel Writer
To many the idea of earning money travel writing sounds like a dream job. Wandering the world, visiting exotic locales, meeting interesting people, seeing sights and having adventures while friends are chained to their desks back home, working 9-5, sounds great in and of itself. But what if you could get paid to write travel articles online? How great would it be to plunk down with your laptop under the shade of a palm tree and earn some bucks to help finance your journeys? This may sound like an impossible dream, but trust me when I tell you it is quite a realistic goal.
How to Develop the Writing Habit-Even if You Don’t Have the Time to Write
Writing takes time, which isn’t easy to find.
I know, because although I write for a living, I still don’t always spend enough time on the writing that I most want to do. Work, kids, vacuuming all get in the way. And for those people who aren’t writers by trade, but need or want to write for professional or business reasons, then you may need a little help developing your writing habit.
