Networks and blogs

We have just implemented a great tool that is designed for WordPress blogs that allow you to easily incorporate Amazon items into your blog. If you have an associates ID, it will automatically add that too the item to help you get credit for the sale. The plug in is easy to install, and creates a nice, easy to use option right within the post area. Here is the link to the download and the instructions on how to use within your blog. Amazon WP

Here is a sample of what you can include:

A great new contest that offers various prizes as listed below and great grand prize. All you need to do is sign up for their RSS (Really simple syndication) news feed and Feed Flare will then let you know at the end of the month about the winners. There are ton of sponsors on this blogging contest and it could be a huge opportunity for a newer blog or one that needs an additional lift.

Here are the prizes!

1. Mini Unix web hosting package free for 1 year – Donated by BlurFur web hosting services (value – $70.00) – random draw
2. Advertising voucher with Bidvertiser worth $200.00 in free clicks (value – $200.00) – random draw
3. Blog branding package which includes (Favico, header, logo, 125×125 button) design package donated by Graphic Identity (value – $200.00) – random draw
4. Free advertising for one month in the form of a 125×125 button on Blogging Cents. (value – $35.00) – random draw
5. Win a free advertising spot on the “You Can Learn Series” blog in the form of a 125×125 ad button (value per spot – $5.00) – random draw
6. Exclusive Theme donated by Unique Blog Designs (value – $99.00) there is around 10 different themes you can chose from if you win – random draw
7. Win one of 2 copies of the “Written Promptly Everyday” E-Book donated by The Prompt Writer (value per book -$5.00) random draw
8. Win a copy of “How to launch a profitable free lancing business for under $50.00? donated by the “Self Made Chick” (value – $12.00) random draw
9. Custom banner design and the size will be of your choice donated by Dat Money dot com (value – $50.00) random draw
10. One month free 125×125 advertising on Jason Boom dot com. (value – $20.00) random draw
11. Grand Prise – 25,000 Entrecard credits (one lump some, the largest amount to be given away in a contest to date) draw date is March 31st (value – not really sure but some where around $250.00 I think)
12. Bonus gifts – we have 200 pages on the “One Buck Wiki” to give away – the first two hundred contest enterer’s will be each given one page as a bonus gift just for entering our grand opening contest.You will still be able to win any of the other prizes we have as well. The current selling price for a page on the “One Buck Wiki” is $20.00 making this our largest prize package worth over $4000.00 in cash value.
13. Featured Grand Prise = $500.00 cash payable via PayPal with the draw date being March 31st. You can thank my nice income tax return for this prize!!!

Total prize packages are worth just over $5200.00 (cash value) plus the 25,000 Entrecard credits.

Any small business owner can tell that time is the most precious asset that they have. So if you are constantly doing activities that take you away from your core business and not selling you are loosing revenue. This is especially true for those that sell items and products online either through their own online store or through auctions sites like eBay. Most sellers online will get their postage at the store and take their items into be shipped which in some cases can be an hour long ordeal. This then adds to the total overall cost and not mention the fuel costs that you have to factor in. So when I was selling stuff online I found some great ways to purchase online stamps which were a huge time saver and helped to increase my profits since I was not having to go tot the post office everyday and could print the exact amount of postage needed and not paying extra.

For small business owner Dymo printers and postage solution over a printing solution that will save you time and money. Their label writer makes printing contact lists and sending out mailers so simple that what normally took hours can ow just be done a in a few short clicks. Imagine as a business owner you are able to print out labels to specific contacts and alert them to a special sale on items that have purchased in the past or similar to ones that they have purchased. I love the fact that it can tie right into your online connection and it automates and integrates with various customer management software packages.So don’t waste another minute or another trip to the post office and head on over to their site and find the right solution for your small business.

Living in Spokane during basketball season the only team that you better watch is the Gonzaga Bulldogs. They have been a top performing team for the past few years and the fans and students are very loyal. Trying to get tickets to the game is next to impossible and season ticket holders are sought after especially once it gets closer to tournament time. The Zags took a hard loss from the San Diego during the final game of the West Coast Conference Championship. Winning the league championship assures the winner an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. The Zags had beaten San Diego twice this year and just last week put a 34 point beating on the boys from Southern California. It must have been sweet revenge since the head coach was an assistant coach at Gonzaga. The game was all San Diego as they looked much more determined to win the game and had something to prove and the Zags were a bit more lethargic. The local tournaments bring in alumni and fans from all over the country and help the local economy as teams and fans seek local places to eat and party.

This years WCC was held in San Diego and for those that have been know that the place to go is downtown at the Gaslamp district.Finding a place to eat in the Gaslamp district in San Diegoe like Stingaree is now easier than ever. You can look up local restaurants where you live or plan to visit and see reviews and others comments on their dining experience.

More men these days are going in for cosmetic surgery to help them look younger and more fit. The magazines and TV shows that feature extreme makeovers are helping to increase the desire for better looking bodies. Hair Replacement is one area that even young men are looking into to make sure that they do not like their balding fathers. Most hair loss is genetic and you can only slow the process.

There are an astounding number of hair restoration products and systems promoted on the Internet as well as in radio, print, and television advertisements. From prescription medications and hairpieces to laser hair loss treatment and specialized hair care product lines, it is difficult to determine which options are actually effective. The experts at Albany hair restoration can help provide direction on the best fit for your life style. Make sure that you check with your local Dr. to help find the right treatment option for you.

It was only a few years ago that women were the majority of patients coming in for plastic surgery. Now more men are starting to fill the offices in search of a more younger and leaner look. Many men that have become divorced and are looking to get back in the dating scene are trying to erase wrinkles to attract a younger mate. But it is still the women looking to create new more attractive curves that outpace the men when it comes to elective surgery. The specialist that perform breast augmentation Beverly Hills California can help you in your decision to enhance your look.

When dealing with nasal problems such as deviated septum or wanting to change the look or shape of your nose, then here are some benefits of rhinoplasty surgery. Rhinoplasty can correct a variety of conditions including an over-sized nose, a hump on the bridge, an undesirable shape of the nasal tip or a narrow or wide span of the nostrils. Both frontal and profile views of the nose are corrected to complement other facial features, and to provide a balance of proportions. Rhinoplasty can also be used to correct for breathing problems caused by narrow or partially obstructed nostrils.

There are many people that can benefit from this type of surgery to help them sleep. Sometimes sleep apnea is caused by an obstruction in the nose and this can lead to other health conditions if your body is not getting the adequate amount of sleep. The specialists that perform these surgeries can help you understand your options and let you know which option may be right for you.

In business you have one chance to make the first impression and I am amazed at how many will show up with home made company brochures and sales pieces. These are newer businesses that are trying to compete for larger account and they will come in with unprofessional pieces that do not sell their business or product. There are also those companies that do not create and capture their brand through their brochures and sales pieces. Larger organizations and start ups that thrive are able to make that connection from the brand to every piece of advertising that they hand out. Brochure Printing should not be something left until the last minute and should be an early part of any new marketing campaign to make sure there is continuity between the product and the brand. I have been in deals with competitors and the lack of professional looking materials has brought into the question of the company and their ability to do what they are saying they can do. The customer will tell that they are not basing their decision on the brochure,but if the impression that the company or sales person does not care enough to present their best when trying to earn the business what will they do if they actually get the business.

If you are a small company and want to create a new brochure without breaking the bank them finding Cheap Brochure Printing through online companies like Wholesale Printing Direct can be your answer. They offer multiple Printing Services that include brochures, posters, newsletters, and stationery to name a few. They will accept orders as little as 250 pieces and provide support to in getting your piece the maximum impact it deserves. Their team can make recommendation like going with 4 color on the back and front to get the most draw and then going B&W or 2 color on the inside to minimize cost. Any small business can appreciate a vendor who can help make suggestions in areas where they are not experts.

The blogging world has exploded over the last few years due to people wanting to share their thoughts and opinions with the world. What started out as a way to share personal journals with friends and family has turned into a multi-billion dollar business. Now there are numerous ways to make money online using your blog. From selling ad space, to getting paid to blog to write about products and companies that are looking for extra publicity.

One blog that we came across at kuakurta.com provides some good resources into various blogging companies and articles on ways to make money online. As I visited the blog it is clean and well laid out with different categories to help you find various information. There are different stories about internet marketing and reviews on various companies that can help any blogger monetize their content. One interesting note was the way they had ad space for sell. They are using one of the newer forms called Peel Away Ads that reside in the corner of the blog. I believe this may be a new form of ads since they are not intrusive and can be eye catching.

We are in the process of finishing our basement and we came across a great new way to add a bathroom and shower to our downstairs area. Shower Cubicles offer a great way for those that are DIY warriors and love to take on new projects but do not have the expertise in ares like plumbing. What was interesting about this concept is just how space savings and economical this shower was. This type of shower is great for that spare room that you plan on adding for the in-laws or visitors. Plus the added value that you get when adding an additional bathroom to your home will pay off by increasing your homes value. You can find these and other ways to modernize your bathroom at TrueShopping online. They have listed hundreds of items that will help anyone with their remodel project. Plus the pricing is right in line if not better than even some of the big box stores and you can shop from the convenience of your home. Also are TruShopping they offer same day dispatch for all in-stock items if ordered before 2 PM. So you order your items and be ready to start your project straight away.