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A couple of days ago we had a blizzard that lasted 1 1/2 days... I lost one evergreen tree. I was lucky and I'm very thankful not to have more damage, since then the sun has been shinning brightly.
Quote of the Day...
When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.
~ Helen Keller ~
I read this and liked it, so I thought I'd share this with You...
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Winning Thoughts
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Practice with....
C - Commitment
L - Loyalty
A - Aggressiveness
S - Sincerity
S - Self-awareness
Perform with....
C - Certainty
L - Leadership
A - Abandon
S - Sharpness
S - Self-confidence
Win with....
C - Creativity
L - Love
A - Authority
S - Smartness
S - Self-control
Work, Hope, Dream, Pray, Expect, Believe, and You will create conditions in which good things can happen!
Have a great Thursday!
Feb 9, 2006
Feb 8, 2006
What is an eBook compiler?
Welcome to Flo's Biz & Fun
Yesterday's article was about " Share Your Best Life Story With The World". Today's article is about understanding the software called ebook Compiler that You need to put your ebook together.
To learn more read William's article below, he shares simple explanations and guidelines to what exactly is an ebook Compiler...
Quote of the day...
"If you can dream it, you can do it.
Always remember this whole thing was started by a mouse."
~ Walt Disney ~
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What is an eBook compiler?
- by William Knotts
www.williamknotts.com
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You've written and revised your ebook, hired an artist who has produced outstanding graphics, and now you're ready to actually put together your ebook. What you need to make an ebook is software called an ebook Compiler.
There are many different compilers to chose from, but first, you need to know exactly what an ebook Compiler does. Here is the simple explanation:
An ebook compiler is a software program that converts either text pages or HTML text into a single executable file or an ebook.
If you or someone you hired has created a file with graphics in HTML, you will need an HTML ebook Compiler. This type of compiler requires a working knowledge of the HTML tag language. You can also use software to do this for you, such as Microsoft FrontPage or Macromedia Dreamweaver.
How do you choose an eBook Compiler?
There are a large number of ebook Compilers available on the market, all with glowing sales copy and tekkie language. It can get very confusing and overwhelming very fast without some simple guidelines to help you figure out which compiler is right for you.
Choosing an ebook Compiler depends on a number of factors:
1. How did you create your pages? Did you use HTML or PDF format? There are many more compilers available for HTML, but you can find some very good compilers that will covert your PDF files into an ebook.
2. Consider how easy the program is to use and the thoroughness of the software's instruction manual. It is absolutely necessary that the compiler you buy have an instructional manual, documentation, or online "wizards." If it doesn't, your chances of figuring out how to correctly use the program are compromised, and the time required doing so is going to be significant.
Many manufacturers of compilers offer a free trial version so you can play around with it and see if it suits your needs. Download the trial version and ascertain that it actually does what it claims to do.
3. Security features. If you plan to sell your ebook, check out the security features of the compiler software carefully. Security features should include: prevention of the reader from modifying text, access only to the pages you assign or by entering a password, different ways of generating passwords such as secure passwords, user-friendly, and open passwords.
4. Supported scripting. Find out what scripts the software supports. Scripting allows you to create special effects, customize menus, and create and modify other user interactivity. Choose a compiler that permits you to include graphics, search windows, hyperlinks, forms, surveys, etc.
5. Pricing. This is a factor that is not always easy to gauge. The highest priced compilers are not automatically your best choice. Choose your compiler based on the necessary requirements for your Ebook. That means you need to know exactly how you plan to use your Ebook and what functions you require.
Let's look at some of these factors in more detail. First of all, make sure you have the correct browser to run the compiler. The majority of HTML compilers use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape. Check out the version that the compiler supports. Compilers that require a browser will not run on a computer that does not have the required browser installed. However, there are ebook HTML compilers that don't require you to have any browser installed on your computer. These compilers run on any Windows system.
If you choose a compiler that requires a browser, check to ascertain that the browser is installed correctly and that it is properly configured to the specifications of the compiler. Check to see if certain functions are turned off or on, and make any adjustments according to the compiler instructions.
Security is an essential element of any compiler, regardless of whether you plan to sell or give away your ebook. One of the main reasons for using a compiler is to prevent the reader from modifying the contents. A secure compiler allows access only to the pages you want the user to access unless they enter a correct password.
To find out how secure an ebook HTML compiler is, open an ebook on it. While it is open, check the temporary directory of your computer. This can usually be accessed by typing in C:\Windows\temp. If you see a bunch of files when your ebook is open or running, it means that your computer is decompressing the secure data from your ebook before showing the ebook to the viewer. This method is not secure! It means that anyone with the knowledge of how to access these temporary files can steal the secure data and then they can fiddle with your ebook to their evil heart's desire.
Remember, one of the main purposes of buying and using an HTML compiler is to protect your property.
Next, let's discuss passwords. When trying to choose an ebook Compiler, check out the type of passwords that the compiler supports. Almost all compilers offer some kind of password protection that insures that the user can only access the contents they have purchased from you.
However, the best compilers offer varied ways to generate different types of passwords. Choose a compiler that gives you the options of secure, user-friendly, and open password generation.
Another important factor when it comes to passwords is how the compiler generates them. A compiler that has internal password protection generation built into the software is more secure than compilers that link to live Internet password control systems.
Find out if the compiler generates passwords online. If it has this option, it allows you to choose any payment processing system you want or to do the payment processing yourself.
Next, look into the size of ebook the compiler supports. The best compilers can create ebooks up to 2 GB in size without decompressing the HTML pages or images to your hard disk. Usually, ebooks that are 2 GB in size can easily support 6 GB of compressed data. The catch here is that only text files will generally be compressible.
You do not want a compiler that decompresses this amount of data when the user attempts to open your ebook. This would mean that anyone who purchases your ebook will have to wait for all the data to decompress before they can access your ebook right after downloading it. So look for compilers that only decompress temporarily files that are NOT HTML to the local hardisk. Non-HTML files include Flash, Word, and Acrobat files. This type of compiler is more secure and certainly faster.
Make sure the compiler you choose is compatible with your system software. Check out what version of Windows it requires, and make sure you have that version before buying your compiler.
Support issues are extremely important. Choose a compiler that includes an installation program. This program allows your user to choose a number of different places on their computer to install the ebook, to place a shortcut on their desktop, and to add the ebook, if they choose, to the Start Programs menu.
You also want excellent and accessible vendor support. Make sure you can access quick technical support! At three o'clock in the morning, this factor will be VERY important. Also, check to see the terms of free technical support offered. Unlimited technical support is obviously the best option.
Check to see if the company that puts out the compiler software offers a service level agreement. This agreement is to assure you of their quality response to your questions or problems.
A good thing to consider is how long the compiler has been on the market. Usually, the version number will give you an idea. The longer the program is on the market, the higher the version number, the more bugs have been worked out.
When choosing an ebook compiler, do not be swayed by incredible promises and dazzling sales copy. Do your homework first, and then consider all the above issues and factors before choosing an ebook compiler.
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Author - William Knotts
http://www.williamknotts.com
Get over 50 free ebooks w/resale rights
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Have a great Wednesday!
Yesterday's article was about " Share Your Best Life Story With The World". Today's article is about understanding the software called ebook Compiler that You need to put your ebook together.
To learn more read William's article below, he shares simple explanations and guidelines to what exactly is an ebook Compiler...
Quote of the day...
"If you can dream it, you can do it.
Always remember this whole thing was started by a mouse."
~ Walt Disney ~
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What is an eBook compiler?
- by William Knotts
www.williamknotts.com
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You've written and revised your ebook, hired an artist who has produced outstanding graphics, and now you're ready to actually put together your ebook. What you need to make an ebook is software called an ebook Compiler.
There are many different compilers to chose from, but first, you need to know exactly what an ebook Compiler does. Here is the simple explanation:
An ebook compiler is a software program that converts either text pages or HTML text into a single executable file or an ebook.
If you or someone you hired has created a file with graphics in HTML, you will need an HTML ebook Compiler. This type of compiler requires a working knowledge of the HTML tag language. You can also use software to do this for you, such as Microsoft FrontPage or Macromedia Dreamweaver.
How do you choose an eBook Compiler?
There are a large number of ebook Compilers available on the market, all with glowing sales copy and tekkie language. It can get very confusing and overwhelming very fast without some simple guidelines to help you figure out which compiler is right for you.
Choosing an ebook Compiler depends on a number of factors:
1. How did you create your pages? Did you use HTML or PDF format? There are many more compilers available for HTML, but you can find some very good compilers that will covert your PDF files into an ebook.
2. Consider how easy the program is to use and the thoroughness of the software's instruction manual. It is absolutely necessary that the compiler you buy have an instructional manual, documentation, or online "wizards." If it doesn't, your chances of figuring out how to correctly use the program are compromised, and the time required doing so is going to be significant.
Many manufacturers of compilers offer a free trial version so you can play around with it and see if it suits your needs. Download the trial version and ascertain that it actually does what it claims to do.
3. Security features. If you plan to sell your ebook, check out the security features of the compiler software carefully. Security features should include: prevention of the reader from modifying text, access only to the pages you assign or by entering a password, different ways of generating passwords such as secure passwords, user-friendly, and open passwords.
4. Supported scripting. Find out what scripts the software supports. Scripting allows you to create special effects, customize menus, and create and modify other user interactivity. Choose a compiler that permits you to include graphics, search windows, hyperlinks, forms, surveys, etc.
5. Pricing. This is a factor that is not always easy to gauge. The highest priced compilers are not automatically your best choice. Choose your compiler based on the necessary requirements for your Ebook. That means you need to know exactly how you plan to use your Ebook and what functions you require.
Let's look at some of these factors in more detail. First of all, make sure you have the correct browser to run the compiler. The majority of HTML compilers use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape. Check out the version that the compiler supports. Compilers that require a browser will not run on a computer that does not have the required browser installed. However, there are ebook HTML compilers that don't require you to have any browser installed on your computer. These compilers run on any Windows system.
If you choose a compiler that requires a browser, check to ascertain that the browser is installed correctly and that it is properly configured to the specifications of the compiler. Check to see if certain functions are turned off or on, and make any adjustments according to the compiler instructions.
Security is an essential element of any compiler, regardless of whether you plan to sell or give away your ebook. One of the main reasons for using a compiler is to prevent the reader from modifying the contents. A secure compiler allows access only to the pages you want the user to access unless they enter a correct password.
To find out how secure an ebook HTML compiler is, open an ebook on it. While it is open, check the temporary directory of your computer. This can usually be accessed by typing in C:\Windows\temp. If you see a bunch of files when your ebook is open or running, it means that your computer is decompressing the secure data from your ebook before showing the ebook to the viewer. This method is not secure! It means that anyone with the knowledge of how to access these temporary files can steal the secure data and then they can fiddle with your ebook to their evil heart's desire.
Remember, one of the main purposes of buying and using an HTML compiler is to protect your property.
Next, let's discuss passwords. When trying to choose an ebook Compiler, check out the type of passwords that the compiler supports. Almost all compilers offer some kind of password protection that insures that the user can only access the contents they have purchased from you.
However, the best compilers offer varied ways to generate different types of passwords. Choose a compiler that gives you the options of secure, user-friendly, and open password generation.
Another important factor when it comes to passwords is how the compiler generates them. A compiler that has internal password protection generation built into the software is more secure than compilers that link to live Internet password control systems.
Find out if the compiler generates passwords online. If it has this option, it allows you to choose any payment processing system you want or to do the payment processing yourself.
Next, look into the size of ebook the compiler supports. The best compilers can create ebooks up to 2 GB in size without decompressing the HTML pages or images to your hard disk. Usually, ebooks that are 2 GB in size can easily support 6 GB of compressed data. The catch here is that only text files will generally be compressible.
You do not want a compiler that decompresses this amount of data when the user attempts to open your ebook. This would mean that anyone who purchases your ebook will have to wait for all the data to decompress before they can access your ebook right after downloading it. So look for compilers that only decompress temporarily files that are NOT HTML to the local hardisk. Non-HTML files include Flash, Word, and Acrobat files. This type of compiler is more secure and certainly faster.
Make sure the compiler you choose is compatible with your system software. Check out what version of Windows it requires, and make sure you have that version before buying your compiler.
Support issues are extremely important. Choose a compiler that includes an installation program. This program allows your user to choose a number of different places on their computer to install the ebook, to place a shortcut on their desktop, and to add the ebook, if they choose, to the Start Programs menu.
You also want excellent and accessible vendor support. Make sure you can access quick technical support! At three o'clock in the morning, this factor will be VERY important. Also, check to see the terms of free technical support offered. Unlimited technical support is obviously the best option.
Check to see if the company that puts out the compiler software offers a service level agreement. This agreement is to assure you of their quality response to your questions or problems.
A good thing to consider is how long the compiler has been on the market. Usually, the version number will give you an idea. The longer the program is on the market, the higher the version number, the more bugs have been worked out.
When choosing an ebook compiler, do not be swayed by incredible promises and dazzling sales copy. Do your homework first, and then consider all the above issues and factors before choosing an ebook compiler.
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Author - William Knotts
http://www.williamknotts.com
Get over 50 free ebooks w/resale rights
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Have a great Wednesday!
Feb 7, 2006
Best Life Story
Welcome to Flo's Biz & Fun
Do You have a story and want to share it to make a positive difference in the lives of others? One person lesson learned can impact the lives of others in specific ways. The hardest lessons learned usually represent the best lessons to share with others. To learn more read Jim's article below...
Quote of the day
"Set out each day believing in your dreams.
Know without a doubt that You were made for amazing things."
~ Josh Hinds ~
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Share Your Best Life Story With The World
- by Jim Edwards
(c) Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
www.TheNetReporter.com
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When most people sit down to write a book, they expect it will take months to complete the job. They envision working endlessly and toiling over every word until they finally emerge a year or two later with their finished "masterpiece."
Well, that may hold true for traditional authors, but the power of the Internet makes it possible for more innovative authors to not only create books with compelling content, but to do it faster and easier than most ever dreamed possible.
Texas psychologist, Michael Wolf, Ph.D., represents a new breed of author who sees technology not only as a way to bypass traditional publishing and distribution channels that take years to bring books to market, but use the Internet to actually gather the main content for his book.
Understanding that many authors write in a vacuum about things that only seem relevant in their own lives, Dr. Wolf decided to let his audience help him write his books by sharing their specific stories with him through the Internet.
His book series, called "One Lesson Learned," is currently in development at www.onelessonlearned.com.
These encouraging instructional books will contain personal stories from ordinary people who share an important lesson learned from their own life-changing experiences. These books will give both readers and contributors a chance to connect and make a positive impact on each others' lives.
Unlike the popular "Chicken Soup For the Soul" book series which often focuses strictly on inspirational stories, the "One Lesson Learned" series will concentrate specifically on how one person's lesson learned can impact the lives of others in specific ways.
As a practicing psychologist, Dr. Wolf figured out what your grandmother knew all along: the hardest lessons learned usually represent the best lessons to share with others so they don't make the same mistakes.
Most people will experience an event or develop a personal insight that changes their lives forever, though they often don't realize the impact until years later. Unfortunately, the jewels of wisdom contained in those stories usually never extend beyond the individuals involved.
Dr. Wolf hopes to preserve this knowledge through his "One Lesson Learned" book series.
His inspiration comes mainly through his own 20 years of helping people make positive changes in their own lives by discovering and using their own life lessons. He also recognized the healing power of sharing these lessons with others, not only for the reader, but also for the storyteller.
Gathering content through the Internet makes it possible for individuals from all walks of life around the world to share their stories and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
In effect, Dr. Wolf has created a virtual campfire around which we can all sit and gain hard-won knowledge from each other, much the same way our ancestors did before life got so complicated.
You should visit www.onelessonlearned.com right now to learn how to contribute a story or to read sample stories, or send an email to mailto:questions@onelessonlearned.com
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Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the co-author of an amazing new ebook that will teach you how to use free articles to quickly drive thousands of targeted visitors to your website or affiliate links...
Need MORE TRAFFIC to your website or affiliate links? "Turn Words Into Traffic" reveals the secrets for driving Thousands of NEW visitors to your website or affiliate links... without spending a dime on advertising!
Click Here> Write Money Making Ezine Articles FAST!
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Have a great Tuesday!
Do You have a story and want to share it to make a positive difference in the lives of others? One person lesson learned can impact the lives of others in specific ways. The hardest lessons learned usually represent the best lessons to share with others. To learn more read Jim's article below...
Quote of the day
"Set out each day believing in your dreams.
Know without a doubt that You were made for amazing things."
~ Josh Hinds ~
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Share Your Best Life Story With The World
- by Jim Edwards
(c) Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
www.TheNetReporter.com
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When most people sit down to write a book, they expect it will take months to complete the job. They envision working endlessly and toiling over every word until they finally emerge a year or two later with their finished "masterpiece."
Well, that may hold true for traditional authors, but the power of the Internet makes it possible for more innovative authors to not only create books with compelling content, but to do it faster and easier than most ever dreamed possible.
Texas psychologist, Michael Wolf, Ph.D., represents a new breed of author who sees technology not only as a way to bypass traditional publishing and distribution channels that take years to bring books to market, but use the Internet to actually gather the main content for his book.
Understanding that many authors write in a vacuum about things that only seem relevant in their own lives, Dr. Wolf decided to let his audience help him write his books by sharing their specific stories with him through the Internet.
His book series, called "One Lesson Learned," is currently in development at www.onelessonlearned.com.
These encouraging instructional books will contain personal stories from ordinary people who share an important lesson learned from their own life-changing experiences. These books will give both readers and contributors a chance to connect and make a positive impact on each others' lives.
Unlike the popular "Chicken Soup For the Soul" book series which often focuses strictly on inspirational stories, the "One Lesson Learned" series will concentrate specifically on how one person's lesson learned can impact the lives of others in specific ways.
As a practicing psychologist, Dr. Wolf figured out what your grandmother knew all along: the hardest lessons learned usually represent the best lessons to share with others so they don't make the same mistakes.
Most people will experience an event or develop a personal insight that changes their lives forever, though they often don't realize the impact until years later. Unfortunately, the jewels of wisdom contained in those stories usually never extend beyond the individuals involved.
Dr. Wolf hopes to preserve this knowledge through his "One Lesson Learned" book series.
His inspiration comes mainly through his own 20 years of helping people make positive changes in their own lives by discovering and using their own life lessons. He also recognized the healing power of sharing these lessons with others, not only for the reader, but also for the storyteller.
Gathering content through the Internet makes it possible for individuals from all walks of life around the world to share their stories and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
In effect, Dr. Wolf has created a virtual campfire around which we can all sit and gain hard-won knowledge from each other, much the same way our ancestors did before life got so complicated.
You should visit www.onelessonlearned.com right now to learn how to contribute a story or to read sample stories, or send an email to mailto:questions@onelessonlearned.com
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Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the co-author of an amazing new ebook that will teach you how to use free articles to quickly drive thousands of targeted visitors to your website or affiliate links...
Need MORE TRAFFIC to your website or affiliate links? "Turn Words Into Traffic" reveals the secrets for driving Thousands of NEW visitors to your website or affiliate links... without spending a dime on advertising!
Click Here> Write Money Making Ezine Articles FAST!
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Have a great Tuesday!
Feb 6, 2006
Magnetic Ads
Welcome to Flo's Home Biz & Fun
Hope You had a great weekend! We had a blizzard the last day and a half .. theirs plenty of snow that's for sure!
Alexandra has a great article about how to attract new subscribers with Magnetic Ads that is easy and inexpensive! She is sharing an easy step-by-step guide on how to write them to help You with it...
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Attract New Subscribers With Magnetic Ads
by Alexandria K. Brown, “The E-zine Queen”
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One of the most effective methods of advertising your e-zine is placing ads in OTHER e-zines!
There are many reasons why, but the top three are:
1) you're advertising to other readers whom you know are already interested in e-zines
2) you can finely target other e-zines whose readers would likely be interested in YOUR topic
3) it's easy and inexpensive
First, you'll need to get your ads ripe and ready. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to write them — it should only take you about 10 minutes.
1) Gimme the "meat." What do you have to offer?
No one's going to give a hoot about your e-zine unless you tell them what they'll GET out of it.
a) What does your e-zine show, teach, or share with your reader?
Write them down now. For example, my other e-zine, "Publish for Profits," tells how to publish and promote an effective e-mail newsletter..
b) NOW, translate those features into benefits.
By showing my readers how to publish and promote an effective newsletter, "Publish for Profits" helps them attract new clients/customers and increase sales. THAT's what they really care about! Get your result down to one or two sentences. You now have the "body" of your ad.
2) Write your headline.
Often times your ad will be stuck in the middle of many others. Use your headline to make YOURS stand out. Here's where you can really grab the reader, effectively saying, "Hey, look over here!"
Your headline copy should attract attention and can either sum up your offer or highlight a benefit of your e-zine.
Also, play with CAPS and punctuation to help your headline stand out. You can put your entire headline in ALL CAPS, just capitalize special words, or use asterisks (***) or other punctuation to grab attention.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Don't overdo it! If you pump your entire ad full of caps and asterisks and exclamation points, it will lose credibility quickly. Grab your readers' attention, but don't cram your message down their throats.
3) Incorporate some "power words."
These are words that give your ad ZING and get attention quickly. Here are 16 to get you started. See if any of these apply to YOUR e-zine offer, and use them as appropriate in both your headline and body copy.
"you, free, money, profit, secret, easy, yes, save, guarantee, today, first, how to, new, now, discover, learn"
4) Add your "call to action."
All good ads give a call to action. Never make your reader have to assume what to do next!
YOUR call to action is obviously to ask the readers to sign up for your e-zine. Do this in your last line or two.
Example: 'Sign up NOW at http://www....com or by sending an e-mail to subscribe@....com.'
5) Massage your result into the two sizes of ads you'll need.
There are generally two ad sizes you'll need for an effective e-zine ad campaign.
a) THE "CLASSIFIED" AD: Most e-zines offer spots for 5-line ads, so this is a great size to have ready-to-go. Remember to use all three components: headline, body, and call to action.
b) THE "SPONSOR" AD: If you choose to be a "sponsor" of another e-zine, you'll have room for a longer ad. These are usually at the top of the issue and allow for at least 10 lines.
To write your sponsor ad, just take your classified ad and build onto it. Give us more benefits and details. Again, remember to use all three components: headline, body, and call to action.
Remember — your words are selling your ezine!
Everyone's finally catching on to the fact that publishing an e-zine is an incredibly effective self-promotional tool. That means you have plenty of competition, and that you'll have to work to SELL your e-zine to prospects. We're all so overwhelmed with information these days, that it's not enough to just offer us something FREE — you need to show us how it will be worth our time!
Take your time to craft a truly COMPELLING ad for your e-zine. It will be well worth it.
(c) 2001 Alexandria K. Brown
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alexandria K. Brown, “The E-zine Queen,” is author of the award-winning manual, “Boost Business With Your Own E-zine.” To learn more about her book and sign up for more FREE tips like these, visit her site at www.ezinequeen.com.
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Have a great Monday!
Hope You had a great weekend! We had a blizzard the last day and a half .. theirs plenty of snow that's for sure!
Alexandra has a great article about how to attract new subscribers with Magnetic Ads that is easy and inexpensive! She is sharing an easy step-by-step guide on how to write them to help You with it...
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Attract New Subscribers With Magnetic Ads
by Alexandria K. Brown, “The E-zine Queen”
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
One of the most effective methods of advertising your e-zine is placing ads in OTHER e-zines!
There are many reasons why, but the top three are:
1) you're advertising to other readers whom you know are already interested in e-zines
2) you can finely target other e-zines whose readers would likely be interested in YOUR topic
3) it's easy and inexpensive
First, you'll need to get your ads ripe and ready. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to write them — it should only take you about 10 minutes.
1) Gimme the "meat." What do you have to offer?
No one's going to give a hoot about your e-zine unless you tell them what they'll GET out of it.
a) What does your e-zine show, teach, or share with your reader?
Write them down now. For example, my other e-zine, "Publish for Profits," tells how to publish and promote an effective e-mail newsletter..
b) NOW, translate those features into benefits.
By showing my readers how to publish and promote an effective newsletter, "Publish for Profits" helps them attract new clients/customers and increase sales. THAT's what they really care about! Get your result down to one or two sentences. You now have the "body" of your ad.
2) Write your headline.
Often times your ad will be stuck in the middle of many others. Use your headline to make YOURS stand out. Here's where you can really grab the reader, effectively saying, "Hey, look over here!"
Your headline copy should attract attention and can either sum up your offer or highlight a benefit of your e-zine.
Also, play with CAPS and punctuation to help your headline stand out. You can put your entire headline in ALL CAPS, just capitalize special words, or use asterisks (***) or other punctuation to grab attention.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Don't overdo it! If you pump your entire ad full of caps and asterisks and exclamation points, it will lose credibility quickly. Grab your readers' attention, but don't cram your message down their throats.
3) Incorporate some "power words."
These are words that give your ad ZING and get attention quickly. Here are 16 to get you started. See if any of these apply to YOUR e-zine offer, and use them as appropriate in both your headline and body copy.
"you, free, money, profit, secret, easy, yes, save, guarantee, today, first, how to, new, now, discover, learn"
4) Add your "call to action."
All good ads give a call to action. Never make your reader have to assume what to do next!
YOUR call to action is obviously to ask the readers to sign up for your e-zine. Do this in your last line or two.
Example: 'Sign up NOW at http://www....com or by sending an e-mail to subscribe@....com.'
5) Massage your result into the two sizes of ads you'll need.
There are generally two ad sizes you'll need for an effective e-zine ad campaign.
a) THE "CLASSIFIED" AD: Most e-zines offer spots for 5-line ads, so this is a great size to have ready-to-go. Remember to use all three components: headline, body, and call to action.
b) THE "SPONSOR" AD: If you choose to be a "sponsor" of another e-zine, you'll have room for a longer ad. These are usually at the top of the issue and allow for at least 10 lines.
To write your sponsor ad, just take your classified ad and build onto it. Give us more benefits and details. Again, remember to use all three components: headline, body, and call to action.
Remember — your words are selling your ezine!
Everyone's finally catching on to the fact that publishing an e-zine is an incredibly effective self-promotional tool. That means you have plenty of competition, and that you'll have to work to SELL your e-zine to prospects. We're all so overwhelmed with information these days, that it's not enough to just offer us something FREE — you need to show us how it will be worth our time!
Take your time to craft a truly COMPELLING ad for your e-zine. It will be well worth it.
(c) 2001 Alexandria K. Brown
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alexandria K. Brown, “The E-zine Queen,” is author of the award-winning manual, “Boost Business With Your Own E-zine.” To learn more about her book and sign up for more FREE tips like these, visit her site at www.ezinequeen.com.
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Have a great Monday!
Feb 5, 2006
Enough Gravity?
Welcome To Flo's Biz & Fun
Hope your having a great weekend so far. Quite the storm were having here, around 7:00 pm it started to storm and still going at it! I have more snow in my driveway then the past storms this winter, the house, shelter and the garage is covered with it.
Your serious, ambitious and “weighty” goals have attraction power! Michael Angier is sharing with You some great ideas about worthy goals...
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Do Your Goals Have Enough Gravity?
by - Michael Angier , founder and CIO
www.SuccessNet.org
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Big goals are not only more fun and exciting; they carry more weight than small ones. Ambitious, serious, “weighty goals” have attraction power.
They attract others into the process and magnetize ideas and resources. Big goals pull you along. They pull you through the difficult times and help you remain diligent. They inspire you to greater innovation and effective action.
I’m not a scientist, but from what I understand, the bigger the mass, the greater the gravity. Larger planets like Jupiter have more gravitational pull than Earth because of their greater mass.
And so it is with our goals and dreams. The bigger they are, the more they tend to attract what’s needed for their fulfillment.
And it’s not just the SIZE of the goal that matters. It’s how important it is—how badly you want it. Your passion and your desire infuse your goals with magnetism.
An inspiring goal that benefits many will grow in size and weight. And the greater the good, the bigger the goal.
Let’s say you have a goal to improve your credit rating. It’s not that big of a goal, but it’s a worthy one. Your credit report impacts your ability to obtain loans—even your job opportunities. But when you realize that a higher credit rating could save tens of thousands of dollars because of lower mortgage rates, it becomes a much more important goal. It gains weight because you see how it affects the livelihood of you andyour family. It’s emotionally charged.
What about starting a business? You’ve always wanted to own your own enterprise. Another good goal.
But when you have a VISION for your business, when you write a business plan and launch the enterprise, your goal becomes serious. Everything and everybody pays attention to it. It begins to draw to itall that’s needed to bring it to fruition.
We are unlimited in what we can choose to achieve. But our time IS limited. We must think carefully about what we really want and why we want it. This way, we can choose wisely and invest our time andenergy in goals worthy of our best efforts.
When we do this, we become aligned with our goals. By choosing and working toward weighty, worthy goals, we allow their magnetism to work in our favor. They’re easier and more fun to achieve. There’s lessfrustration and faster progress.
Make sure your goals have gravity.
Related Articles:
Hitting Some Out of the Park:
The Excitement of Personal Home Runs
www.successnet.org/articles/angier-homerun.htm
Staying On Track
www.successnet.org/articles/angier-stayontrack.htm
What’s Steering Your Ship?
www.successnet.org/articles/angier-rudder.htm
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Copyright Michael Angier & Success Networks International.
Used with Permission.
Michael Angier is the founder and president of SuccessNet. Their mission is to inform, inspire and empower people to be their best--personally and professionally.
Download their free eBooklet, 10 ESSENTIAL KEYS TO PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS from www.SuccessNet.org/keys.htm or by sending a blank email to keys@SuccessNet.org.
More free subscriptions, books and SuccessMark Cards are available at www.SuccessNet.org.
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Have a great Sunday!
Hope your having a great weekend so far. Quite the storm were having here, around 7:00 pm it started to storm and still going at it! I have more snow in my driveway then the past storms this winter, the house, shelter and the garage is covered with it.
Your serious, ambitious and “weighty” goals have attraction power! Michael Angier is sharing with You some great ideas about worthy goals...
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Do Your Goals Have Enough Gravity?
by - Michael Angier , founder and CIO
www.SuccessNet.org
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Big goals are not only more fun and exciting; they carry more weight than small ones. Ambitious, serious, “weighty goals” have attraction power.
They attract others into the process and magnetize ideas and resources. Big goals pull you along. They pull you through the difficult times and help you remain diligent. They inspire you to greater innovation and effective action.
I’m not a scientist, but from what I understand, the bigger the mass, the greater the gravity. Larger planets like Jupiter have more gravitational pull than Earth because of their greater mass.
And so it is with our goals and dreams. The bigger they are, the more they tend to attract what’s needed for their fulfillment.
And it’s not just the SIZE of the goal that matters. It’s how important it is—how badly you want it. Your passion and your desire infuse your goals with magnetism.
An inspiring goal that benefits many will grow in size and weight. And the greater the good, the bigger the goal.
Let’s say you have a goal to improve your credit rating. It’s not that big of a goal, but it’s a worthy one. Your credit report impacts your ability to obtain loans—even your job opportunities. But when you realize that a higher credit rating could save tens of thousands of dollars because of lower mortgage rates, it becomes a much more important goal. It gains weight because you see how it affects the livelihood of you andyour family. It’s emotionally charged.
What about starting a business? You’ve always wanted to own your own enterprise. Another good goal.
But when you have a VISION for your business, when you write a business plan and launch the enterprise, your goal becomes serious. Everything and everybody pays attention to it. It begins to draw to itall that’s needed to bring it to fruition.
We are unlimited in what we can choose to achieve. But our time IS limited. We must think carefully about what we really want and why we want it. This way, we can choose wisely and invest our time andenergy in goals worthy of our best efforts.
When we do this, we become aligned with our goals. By choosing and working toward weighty, worthy goals, we allow their magnetism to work in our favor. They’re easier and more fun to achieve. There’s lessfrustration and faster progress.
Make sure your goals have gravity.
Related Articles:
Hitting Some Out of the Park:
The Excitement of Personal Home Runs
www.successnet.org/articles/angier-homerun.htm
Staying On Track
www.successnet.org/articles/angier-stayontrack.htm
What’s Steering Your Ship?
www.successnet.org/articles/angier-rudder.htm
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Copyright Michael Angier & Success Networks International.
Used with Permission.
Michael Angier is the founder and president of SuccessNet. Their mission is to inform, inspire and empower people to be their best--personally and professionally.
Download their free eBooklet, 10 ESSENTIAL KEYS TO PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS from www.SuccessNet.org/keys.htm or by sending a blank email to keys@SuccessNet.org.
More free subscriptions, books and SuccessMark Cards are available at www.SuccessNet.org.
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Have a great Sunday!
Feb 3, 2006
Part 7 .. Superstitions
Welcome to Flo's Biz & Fun Blog
It's Friday and tomorrow is my day off .. I'm looking forward to it! Next Friday will be the last part of "General Superstitions" .. I hope You enjoyed them as much as I did, some are interesting and some funny .. enjoy!
Part 7 of "General Superstitions" provided by Craftie Linda an Adland Friend. Visit Flo's coolest community on the web... if You like it join for FREE here it's a friendly and unique community!
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General Superstitions
by Craftie Linda
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If a friend gives you a knife, you should give him a coin, or your friendship will soon be broken.
A knife placed under the bed during childbirth will ease the pain of labor.
A knife as a gift from a lover means that the love will soon end.
Ivy growing on a house protects the inhabitants from witchcraft and evil.
If your nose itches Your mouth is in danger. You'll kiss a fool, And meet a stranger. Rub an itch to wood It will come to good.
If your nose itches you will soon be kissed by a fool.
A horseshoe hung in the bedroom will keep nightmares away.
Pulling out a gray or white hair will cause ten more to grow in its place.
Shed no blood on Good Friday, work no wood, hammer no nail.
A person who dies on Good Friday will go right to heaven.
Cut your hair on Good Friday to prevent headaches in the year to come.
A child born on Good Friday and baptized on Easter Sunday has a gift of healing. If a boy, he should go into the ministry.
The dried body of a frog worn in a silk bag around the neck averts epilepsy and other fits.
A frog brings good luck to the house when it enters.
Never start to make a garment on Friday unless you can finish it the same day.
You should never start a trip on Friday or you will meet misfortune.
A bed changed on Friday will bring bad dreams.
Never eat beef on New Year's, it roots backwards, and that is bad luck. Pork roots forward for it's food, and that means moving forward for good luck.
People would say that spirits could not walk upon a path, so after dark don't leave the path/road.
Don't step on sidewalk cracks. "Step on a crack break your mothers back" people say.
It is considered bad luck to pass a black cat after 9 pm.
If your feet itch it means that you will be walking on new grounds.
If you wash your face in the dew on the morning of the first of May, and you will either see fairies or see your future spouse.
If you are ever in an accident, you should be wearing clean underwear.
The groom should never see the bride the eve of their wedding or their marriage will fail.
If you put a broom outside your door, a witch will have to count each strand before entering your house and by then it will be dawn and time to stop the witching.
If you stare into a mirror by candlelight you will see the spirit of a lost loved one.
Christians used to think that lightening bolts were thrown at them by devils.
If you secretly put your toenail clippings in a glass of lemonade and make someone drink it, then that person is supposed to fall in love with you.
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Have a great Friday!
It's Friday and tomorrow is my day off .. I'm looking forward to it! Next Friday will be the last part of "General Superstitions" .. I hope You enjoyed them as much as I did, some are interesting and some funny .. enjoy!
Part 7 of "General Superstitions" provided by Craftie Linda an Adland Friend. Visit Flo's coolest community on the web... if You like it join for FREE here it's a friendly and unique community!
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General Superstitions
by Craftie Linda
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If a friend gives you a knife, you should give him a coin, or your friendship will soon be broken.
A knife placed under the bed during childbirth will ease the pain of labor.
A knife as a gift from a lover means that the love will soon end.
Ivy growing on a house protects the inhabitants from witchcraft and evil.
If your nose itches Your mouth is in danger. You'll kiss a fool, And meet a stranger. Rub an itch to wood It will come to good.
If your nose itches you will soon be kissed by a fool.
A horseshoe hung in the bedroom will keep nightmares away.
Pulling out a gray or white hair will cause ten more to grow in its place.
Shed no blood on Good Friday, work no wood, hammer no nail.
A person who dies on Good Friday will go right to heaven.
Cut your hair on Good Friday to prevent headaches in the year to come.
A child born on Good Friday and baptized on Easter Sunday has a gift of healing. If a boy, he should go into the ministry.
The dried body of a frog worn in a silk bag around the neck averts epilepsy and other fits.
A frog brings good luck to the house when it enters.
Never start to make a garment on Friday unless you can finish it the same day.
You should never start a trip on Friday or you will meet misfortune.
A bed changed on Friday will bring bad dreams.
Never eat beef on New Year's, it roots backwards, and that is bad luck. Pork roots forward for it's food, and that means moving forward for good luck.
People would say that spirits could not walk upon a path, so after dark don't leave the path/road.
Don't step on sidewalk cracks. "Step on a crack break your mothers back" people say.
It is considered bad luck to pass a black cat after 9 pm.
If your feet itch it means that you will be walking on new grounds.
If you wash your face in the dew on the morning of the first of May, and you will either see fairies or see your future spouse.
If you are ever in an accident, you should be wearing clean underwear.
The groom should never see the bride the eve of their wedding or their marriage will fail.
If you put a broom outside your door, a witch will have to count each strand before entering your house and by then it will be dawn and time to stop the witching.
If you stare into a mirror by candlelight you will see the spirit of a lost loved one.
Christians used to think that lightening bolts were thrown at them by devils.
If you secretly put your toenail clippings in a glass of lemonade and make someone drink it, then that person is supposed to fall in love with you.
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Have a great Friday!
Feb 2, 2006
Showcase Your Videos
Welcome to Flo's Biz & Fun
With the rise of online video, several video portals have gained tremendous popularity... creating a situation where You can get a lot of FREE exposure for your own online videos and your website.
In fact, one of the sites I talk about in the article below has a national TV show that does nothing but play web videos to millions of viewers.
Online video is a phenomenon that can't be ignored... it's taking over the Internet, and creating a situation where someone with a video camera and a good idea can compete with companies operating with million dollar budgets.
It's not about the tools any more, it's about knowing WHAT to do with them that counts :-)
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Free Websites Showcase Your Videos Online
- by Jim Edwards
© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
www.TheNetReporter.com
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If you didn't realize that video will take over online this year, you haven't been paying attention.
Everything from video blogs to full-blown website infomercials keep cropping up all across the Internet.
The driving force behind this video explosion is a combination of cheap bandwidth, easy-to-use authoring tools, and Flash video (a video format that works on both PC and MAC).
With the sudden increase in homemade videos about everything from "how-to break dance" to infomercials about real estate products, it seems only natural that another explosion should follow: the appearance of numerous websites that showcase these homegrown Steven Spielberg's.
In fact, these online videos have gained so much popularity some have even crossed over into mainstream television.
Of the three main online video hosting services I looked at, they all shared the following characteristics.
They all allow you to upload your video and host it free of charge, making it super easy for even the most technically challenged videographer.
They all allow visitors to search their sites using keywords, so describing your video and choosing a good title (with keywords people search for) will help increase your exposure.
One of the most exciting features common to these sites is that they allow you and others to get copy-and-paste code that you can place on a blog or website (or anywhere else you can paste html code) and display a video without hosting it yourself.
This one feature can cause an explosive "viral" effect if you create a video that appeals to a mass audience because people can not only pass it along, but post it in additional locations for everyone to see.
Video.Google.com - Google's video service makes it possible to upload and play your videos for people searching through their growing catalog of homegrown video.
You'll find everything from web-cam karaoke to infomercials and "live" seminars. One of the best things about Google video is the daily report about how many pages views your video got during the previous day or week.
Also, Google allows you to charge for your videos if you want, something the other sites don't yet offer.
A disadvantage of the service is that, of the three, Google Video takes the longest to approve your videos and make them available, sometimes taking 48 hours or longer to make a video "live."
YouTube.com - YouTube seems to want to foster a feeling of community with its video portal.
Unlike Google Video, which requires a separate software program to upload video, YouTube allows users to upload video right through their website interface. Of the three sites profiled here, YouTube's embedded player makes it easiest to share and pass along video from a blog.
They also approved my video and had it live online in less than 10-minutes.
IFilm.com - The coolest thing about IFilm.com is the fact that they have a show on VH1 every Friday called "Web Junk 20" which features the funniest web videos of the week on real television.
They also actively promote the concept of "viral videos" with a separate category in their directory profiling videos you want to share.
The only negative was that their pass-along player forces viewers to watch a short ad about IFilm at the beginning, something the other two don't do.
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Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the creator of an amazing course that will teach you step-by- step and click-by-click how to get your own money-making videos posted online...
"Finally! A Quick and Easy Way For YOU To Painlessly Create, Post and PROFIT From Your Own Money-Making Online Videos... Without Being a Computer Geek or Paying Outrageous Fees To A Webmaster!" (Even If You Can Barely Point-and-Click)
Click Here => www.WebsiteVideoSecrets.com
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Have a great day!
With the rise of online video, several video portals have gained tremendous popularity... creating a situation where You can get a lot of FREE exposure for your own online videos and your website.
In fact, one of the sites I talk about in the article below has a national TV show that does nothing but play web videos to millions of viewers.
Online video is a phenomenon that can't be ignored... it's taking over the Internet, and creating a situation where someone with a video camera and a good idea can compete with companies operating with million dollar budgets.
It's not about the tools any more, it's about knowing WHAT to do with them that counts :-)
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Free Websites Showcase Your Videos Online
- by Jim Edwards
© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
www.TheNetReporter.com
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If you didn't realize that video will take over online this year, you haven't been paying attention.
Everything from video blogs to full-blown website infomercials keep cropping up all across the Internet.
The driving force behind this video explosion is a combination of cheap bandwidth, easy-to-use authoring tools, and Flash video (a video format that works on both PC and MAC).
With the sudden increase in homemade videos about everything from "how-to break dance" to infomercials about real estate products, it seems only natural that another explosion should follow: the appearance of numerous websites that showcase these homegrown Steven Spielberg's.
In fact, these online videos have gained so much popularity some have even crossed over into mainstream television.
Of the three main online video hosting services I looked at, they all shared the following characteristics.
They all allow you to upload your video and host it free of charge, making it super easy for even the most technically challenged videographer.
They all allow visitors to search their sites using keywords, so describing your video and choosing a good title (with keywords people search for) will help increase your exposure.
One of the most exciting features common to these sites is that they allow you and others to get copy-and-paste code that you can place on a blog or website (or anywhere else you can paste html code) and display a video without hosting it yourself.
This one feature can cause an explosive "viral" effect if you create a video that appeals to a mass audience because people can not only pass it along, but post it in additional locations for everyone to see.
Video.Google.com - Google's video service makes it possible to upload and play your videos for people searching through their growing catalog of homegrown video.
You'll find everything from web-cam karaoke to infomercials and "live" seminars. One of the best things about Google video is the daily report about how many pages views your video got during the previous day or week.
Also, Google allows you to charge for your videos if you want, something the other sites don't yet offer.
A disadvantage of the service is that, of the three, Google Video takes the longest to approve your videos and make them available, sometimes taking 48 hours or longer to make a video "live."
YouTube.com - YouTube seems to want to foster a feeling of community with its video portal.
Unlike Google Video, which requires a separate software program to upload video, YouTube allows users to upload video right through their website interface. Of the three sites profiled here, YouTube's embedded player makes it easiest to share and pass along video from a blog.
They also approved my video and had it live online in less than 10-minutes.
IFilm.com - The coolest thing about IFilm.com is the fact that they have a show on VH1 every Friday called "Web Junk 20" which features the funniest web videos of the week on real television.
They also actively promote the concept of "viral videos" with a separate category in their directory profiling videos you want to share.
The only negative was that their pass-along player forces viewers to watch a short ad about IFilm at the beginning, something the other two don't do.
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Jim Edwards is a syndicated newspaper columnist and the creator of an amazing course that will teach you step-by- step and click-by-click how to get your own money-making videos posted online...
"Finally! A Quick and Easy Way For YOU To Painlessly Create, Post and PROFIT From Your Own Money-Making Online Videos... Without Being a Computer Geek or Paying Outrageous Fees To A Webmaster!" (Even If You Can Barely Point-and-Click)
Click Here => www.WebsiteVideoSecrets.com
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Have a great day!
Feb 1, 2006
4 Keys To Internet Success
Welcome to Flo's Biz & Fun
The only way anyone is successful off-line or online is .. You have to work any business you get into! And most importantly, You have to believe .. truly believe in what you are working! You can't just work it .. YOU have to believe it is the best thing around !!!
The article has good insight and will serve as a guide for all who will heed its message...
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4 Keys To Internet Success
by Jon Olson
HitExchange101.com
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I call this little tidbit, my four keys to making long term income online. It's not fancy, it's not flashy, it just works!
Number 1 - You Have To Spend Money!
I know we have been bombarded with free offer after free offer, but whether it's an investment of time, or an investment with money, you have to 'invest'. This is a business, and a business cannot grow without some capital. Plus, if you are investing in your future, it makes sense to invest in your business.
Number 2 - You Have To Meet New People!
It's time to put the 'network' back into this business. Case in point, in any industry on the planet, your networking skills will help you build a solid foundation for your business. Go to the forums, go to the seminars (there's one tonight, details are above), invest in an off-line conference, use the phone, just get in front of as many people as you can. It makes a difference!
Number 3 - You Must Have Patience!
On the internet, we are told of instant riches, and success in 90 days or less. Forget about it. Remember, this is long term income we want here, not a quick fifty bucks. You must have patience with your online business. This is the only industry on the planet where success is 'demanded' in weeks and months, not years. It just cannot happen, most off-line businesses take 2-4 years to turn a profit, it should be no different online. Take your time, there is no rush!
Number 4 - The Dirty 4 Letter Word...Work!
I know, I know...The images of sitting back with your feet up, sleeping in until noon, drinking pina coladas on the beach....It's a myth! You must roll up your sleeves and put in work. Again, this is a business, it takes effort. Do not be scared of it, it's a very rewarding experience when you start to see returns for your hard work!
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Take those four points as you wish, all I ever write about is what I have experienced. These things have worked for me, and trust me, I'm not a 'special person'. I was flipping pizzas only 4 short years ago, working on minimum wage. I did not plan on getting rich overnight and I did not give up my day job until I was certain I could supplement it. The internet is a great way to earn a living... However, you have to earn it and that is what so many do not realize with an online business!
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Have a great Wednesday!
The only way anyone is successful off-line or online is .. You have to work any business you get into! And most importantly, You have to believe .. truly believe in what you are working! You can't just work it .. YOU have to believe it is the best thing around !!!
The article has good insight and will serve as a guide for all who will heed its message...
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4 Keys To Internet Success
by Jon Olson
HitExchange101.com
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I call this little tidbit, my four keys to making long term income online. It's not fancy, it's not flashy, it just works!
Number 1 - You Have To Spend Money!
I know we have been bombarded with free offer after free offer, but whether it's an investment of time, or an investment with money, you have to 'invest'. This is a business, and a business cannot grow without some capital. Plus, if you are investing in your future, it makes sense to invest in your business.
Number 2 - You Have To Meet New People!
It's time to put the 'network' back into this business. Case in point, in any industry on the planet, your networking skills will help you build a solid foundation for your business. Go to the forums, go to the seminars (there's one tonight, details are above), invest in an off-line conference, use the phone, just get in front of as many people as you can. It makes a difference!
Number 3 - You Must Have Patience!
On the internet, we are told of instant riches, and success in 90 days or less. Forget about it. Remember, this is long term income we want here, not a quick fifty bucks. You must have patience with your online business. This is the only industry on the planet where success is 'demanded' in weeks and months, not years. It just cannot happen, most off-line businesses take 2-4 years to turn a profit, it should be no different online. Take your time, there is no rush!
Number 4 - The Dirty 4 Letter Word...Work!
I know, I know...The images of sitting back with your feet up, sleeping in until noon, drinking pina coladas on the beach....It's a myth! You must roll up your sleeves and put in work. Again, this is a business, it takes effort. Do not be scared of it, it's a very rewarding experience when you start to see returns for your hard work!
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Take those four points as you wish, all I ever write about is what I have experienced. These things have worked for me, and trust me, I'm not a 'special person'. I was flipping pizzas only 4 short years ago, working on minimum wage. I did not plan on getting rich overnight and I did not give up my day job until I was certain I could supplement it. The internet is a great way to earn a living... However, you have to earn it and that is what so many do not realize with an online business!
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Have a great Wednesday!
Jan 28, 2006
Part 6 .. Superstitions
Welcome to Flo's Biz & Fun
It's Friday, tomorrow is my day off .. looking forward to it! Here's part 6 of "General Superstitions" provided by Craftie Linda an Adland Friend. It's very interesting .. enjoy!
Please take a moment to visit Flo's coolest community on the web .. if You like it join FREE here it's unique!
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General Superstitions
by Craftie Linda
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If you use the same pencil to take a test that you used for studying for the test, the pencil will remember the answers.
It is bad luck to see an owl in the sunlight.
Unless you were born in October, it's unlucky to wear opals.
A wish will come true if you make it while burning onions.
An onion cut in half and placed under the bed of a sick person will draw off fever and poisons.
If your nose itches, someone is coming to see you. If it's the right nostril, the visitor will be a female, left nostril, male.
A white moth inside the house or trying to enter the house means death.
A mirror should be covered during a thunderstorm because it attracts lightning.
It is unlucky to see your face in a mirror by candlelight.
It's bad luck to let milk boil over.
Clairvoyants use mandrake to increase their visions to enable them to see strange and wonderful things.
Mandrake is thought to have aphrodisiac and fertilizing properties.
Mandrake is a mysterious plant believed to have powers of preventing sterility in men and animals, causing barren women to bear children, and compelling love.
To dream of a lizard is a sign that you have a secret enemy.
Lettuce promotes child bearing if eaten by young women, and certain types of salad can bring on labor in pregnant women.
Lettuce is believed to have magical and healing properties, including the power to arouse love and counteract the effects of wine.
If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
A cricket in the house brings good luck.
Counting Crows: One's bad, Two's luck, Three's health, Four's wealth, Five's sickness, Six is death.
Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.
It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into it.
If your right ear itches, someone is speaking well of you.
If your left ear itches, someone is speaking ill of you.
For good luck throughout the year, wear new clothes on Easter.
Pictures of an elephant bring luck, but only if they face a door.
If your right eye twitches there will soon be a birth in the family. If the left eye twitches there will soon be a death in the family.
To cure a sty, stand at a crossroads and recite “Sty, sty, leave my eye, take the next one coming by.
If an eyelash falls out, put it on the back of the hand, make a wish and throw it over your shoulder. If it flies off the hand the wish will be granted.
A fish should always be eaten from the head toward the tail.
Dream of fish: someone you know is pregnant.
Throw back the first fish you catch then you'll be lucky the whole day fishing.
If you count the number of fish you caught, you will catch no more that day.
It's bad luck to say the word pig while fishing at sea.
It brings bad luck for a flag to touch the ground.
First Flower of Spring: The day you find the first flower of the season can be used as an omen: Monday means good fortune, Tuesday means greatest attempts will be successful, Wednesday means marriage, Thursday means warning of small profits, Friday means wealth, Saturday means misfortune, Sunday means excellent luck for weeks.
If the bottom of your right foot itches, you are going to take a trip.
To drop a fork means a man is coming to visit.
It is bad luck to kill a ladybug.
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Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!
It's Friday, tomorrow is my day off .. looking forward to it! Here's part 6 of "General Superstitions" provided by Craftie Linda an Adland Friend. It's very interesting .. enjoy!
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General Superstitions
by Craftie Linda
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If you use the same pencil to take a test that you used for studying for the test, the pencil will remember the answers.
It is bad luck to see an owl in the sunlight.
Unless you were born in October, it's unlucky to wear opals.
A wish will come true if you make it while burning onions.
An onion cut in half and placed under the bed of a sick person will draw off fever and poisons.
If your nose itches, someone is coming to see you. If it's the right nostril, the visitor will be a female, left nostril, male.
A white moth inside the house or trying to enter the house means death.
A mirror should be covered during a thunderstorm because it attracts lightning.
It is unlucky to see your face in a mirror by candlelight.
It's bad luck to let milk boil over.
Clairvoyants use mandrake to increase their visions to enable them to see strange and wonderful things.
Mandrake is thought to have aphrodisiac and fertilizing properties.
Mandrake is a mysterious plant believed to have powers of preventing sterility in men and animals, causing barren women to bear children, and compelling love.
To dream of a lizard is a sign that you have a secret enemy.
Lettuce promotes child bearing if eaten by young women, and certain types of salad can bring on labor in pregnant women.
Lettuce is believed to have magical and healing properties, including the power to arouse love and counteract the effects of wine.
If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
A cricket in the house brings good luck.
Counting Crows: One's bad, Two's luck, Three's health, Four's wealth, Five's sickness, Six is death.
Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.
It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into it.
If your right ear itches, someone is speaking well of you.
If your left ear itches, someone is speaking ill of you.
For good luck throughout the year, wear new clothes on Easter.
Pictures of an elephant bring luck, but only if they face a door.
If your right eye twitches there will soon be a birth in the family. If the left eye twitches there will soon be a death in the family.
To cure a sty, stand at a crossroads and recite “Sty, sty, leave my eye, take the next one coming by.
If an eyelash falls out, put it on the back of the hand, make a wish and throw it over your shoulder. If it flies off the hand the wish will be granted.
A fish should always be eaten from the head toward the tail.
Dream of fish: someone you know is pregnant.
Throw back the first fish you catch then you'll be lucky the whole day fishing.
If you count the number of fish you caught, you will catch no more that day.
It's bad luck to say the word pig while fishing at sea.
It brings bad luck for a flag to touch the ground.
First Flower of Spring: The day you find the first flower of the season can be used as an omen: Monday means good fortune, Tuesday means greatest attempts will be successful, Wednesday means marriage, Thursday means warning of small profits, Friday means wealth, Saturday means misfortune, Sunday means excellent luck for weeks.
If the bottom of your right foot itches, you are going to take a trip.
To drop a fork means a man is coming to visit.
It is bad luck to kill a ladybug.
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Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!
Jan 26, 2006
An Honest Woman!
Welcome to Flo's Biz & Fun
The temperature was -27 when I got up at 7:30 this morning, that's cold !!! This year we had a couple of days that went that low so we
had a mild winter but tons of snow!
Here's something different, much wisdom...
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An Honest Woman!
Maya Angelou
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In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day... like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life." "I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
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Pass this on if You wish .. You will boost another woman's self-esteem !!!
Have a great Thursday!
The temperature was -27 when I got up at 7:30 this morning, that's cold !!! This year we had a couple of days that went that low so we
had a mild winter but tons of snow!
Here's something different, much wisdom...
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
An Honest Woman!
Maya Angelou
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In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day... like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life." "I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
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Pass this on if You wish .. You will boost another woman's self-esteem !!!
Have a great Thursday!
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