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24
Aug
5 Creative Ways to Use RSS Feeds To Spice Up Your Writing
There are lots of ways you can aggregate content from your various websites, blogs, video hosting channels, and article databases. Here are my 5 top reasons I like this concept and 5 little-known creative ways to use RSS feeds to spice up your writing.
18
Aug
Are You Looking for eCommerce Solutions For Your Offline Business?
E-wallets are not the best choice for online commerce. It takes time for a busy local business owner to research, review, and test the many options available for e-commerce. Your solution should be based on what you’re selling, your target market, and the management tools you need. Knowing the right questions to ask cuts down on testing time, too.
2
Aug
A Non-Review of WishList Membership Site Plugin for WordPress
It looks good, the developers have an informative and attractive website, the testimonials touting the merits of the software look genuine. To their credit, they provide plenty of video tutorials. But is WishList Membership site plugin for WordPress worth the price tag? Is it secure?
5
Jul
All That Jazz: Thelonious Monk Makes Me Wanna Upgrade to WordPress 3.0
Time to upgrade to WordPress 3.0, code named Thelonious (Monk), in honor of the great jazz pianist. It’s singing a tune that’s smooth and snazzy! This is a great time to create a website, newsletter, or blog for your local business endeavor!29
May
Customize Your Summary – Add An Excerpt to Posts and Pages in WordPress
The excerpt is used in several places in your WordPress blog. If you don’t add an excerpt for a post, the summary is taken from the first paragraph of the post. It is a good idea to create an excerpt for your articles because it gives you more control over what is displayed in the places that use the excerpt. Some featured post sliders also use the excerpt.15
May
How To Add FlowPlayer Video Into WordPress Blog
Flowplayer is so beautiful, so filled with desireable features, the last time I attempted getting it to work on my WordPress blog, I was determined I would be triumphant, or else. I’ve included several bits of code that worked for me. I have to warn you, the Flowplayer code is picky! So, if you decide to try any of the versions here, be careful.12
May
How Evergreen Is Your Local Business Content?
Frequently Asked Questions, like How Do You Create A FaceBook Page, make great fodder for evergreen content. Evergreen content weathers the changes in computing landscapes, transcends the technology, and answers questions that arise again and again. When a topic is evergreen, people don’t even notice that the original posting was “2 years ago.” How can you recognize your own naturally organic evergreen content? Here are tips on how to keep your content useful and long-lived.6
May
15 Powerful Ways to Build Your Subscriber List And Keep It Growing
Get the best from your email marketing activities. The foundation for successful email marketing is a targeted, permission-based email list. Marketers call contact lists their “goldmine” because it can generate much of their sales revenue. If you’ve built up a list of opt-in subscribers that are qualified and interested in what you have to offer, then you’ve completed the first step and are on your way. Find out the next steps.
6
May
10 Excellent Reasons to Create A Newsletter (Ezine) For Your Business This Year
Build a relationship with the people on your list. It’s common knowledge that people like to buy from people they like. By using ezines to connect with readers in their homes, you can develop a relationship of familiarity and trust. Plus, 9 more excellent reasons to have a newsletter (ezine) for your local business.
6
May
Vernessa Taylor, Internet Coach. That's me in the B&W and this is a website I created to help entrepreneurs and local business owners (like you) put your business online. You will find answers to today's questions about ecommerce, content management systems, web tools, smart business systems, plus online and offline productivity here at Local Business CoachNotes.I love the way internet technologies even the playing field for small business. Let me help you get it right the first time. Look for my latest video tutorials and step-by-step guides. And don't forget to sign up for the Newsletter or the RSS feed. Talk to you soon!