Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Top Misc Content on Internet

Top Misc Content on Internet

The Novelty of the Industrial Packaging

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

The packaging industry is one of the most active both in Italy and the world. The dream of every design is to create containers that immediately attract customers, preferring their products to those of competitors and this often produces very beautiful and funny products.

Professional Debt Relief Services - Why More Number Of People Are Seeking Help from Debt Settlement Companies?

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Various forms of debt relief services coming to existence, more number of people are seeking help from debt settlement companies at present in order to get rid of existing debts in the market.

Debt Settlement Help - Ways and Means to Get Rid of Credit Card Debts

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

If over your head in debt, rush for debt settlement help. We all need some place to turn out to when we are in trouble, financial or otherwise.

Debt Relief Options - Eliminate Credit Card Debt

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

There are a variety of ways to eliminate credit card debt; one should be wise enough to choose the correct and hassle-free form of reducing and ultimately eliminating credit card debt.

Debt Management - How Legitimate Debt Settlement Companies can Help You?

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Opting for debt management will give you peace of mind. The holiday season is here yet many of us cannot really enjoy ourselves to the fullest because of worries about repaying creditors, mainly credit card companies.

Credit Card Debt Settlements - Why Creditors Are Currently Agreeing to Debt Settlement Deals

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

There is another reason as to why credit card debt settlements have gained popularity. The US government has introduced stimulus money or federal grants into the market.

Legally Eliminate Debt - If You Have Over $10,000 In Debt - Consider A Settlement Program

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Financial Settlement Companies Are Coming Up With The Idea Of Writing Off Debt Over a Margin of 10,000 US Dollars.

Consumer Debt Relief - How to Locate Trustworthy Professional Debt Advice Online for Free

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Another aspect of consumer debt relief is to turn towards online message boards. These boards allow you to discuss your case with a large number of expert professionals.

Debt Services - Never Pay for Advice - Find the Best Debt Services Online for Free

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Another way to obtain debt services is to sign up for online forums. These forums help you to get widespread awareness on your case through testimonials and newsletters.

Eliminate Unsecured Debt - Advice on How to Gain Leverage Over Creditors and Eliminate Debt

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

The best way to Eliminate Unsecured Debt is to look for a professional who has the knowledge and also the ability to help you. These professionals can only be found at debt settlement agency.

Credit Card Debt - How Locate Free Assistance Online to Find the Best Ways Out Of Credit Card Debt

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Now, if you are over $10,000 in unsecured debts, it is financially sensible to go in for a debt settlement. But many people face the same problem of not being sure who to approach for such problems.

Why Start a Restaurant Express Delivery Service

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Here are 5 key reasons why starting a restaurant express delivery service is a profitable small business venture.

Ways to Reduce Workplace Absence

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

Unnecessary absenteeism at work costs businesses dearly. Here are some tips on improving attendance amongst your staff.

Private Health Insurance for the Over-50s

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

It's never too late to consider private medical insurance. Here's why many over-50s are investing in private health policies.

Computer Games Stopping You from Making Money from Home?

Posted: 03 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST

You may work online from home for the best ways to making money from home. To make money fast you don't realize that we prolong this ourselves wasting productive time & not maximizing the day. Work jobs from home may also mean you work during the day and dream of the time when you can earn from home. These steps are much more important for you. Use them and your business success may not be guaranteed but it will come to you much quicker.

Writing for the Web

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 08:19 PM PST

Gobbledygook Grader | Content analysis tool from grader.com

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 08:18 PM PST

Quality vs. Quantity: Approaches to Web Publishing | The Netsetter

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 07:32 PM PST

A List Apart: Articles: The Content Strategist as Digital Curator

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 05:11 PM PST

When a site launches, your audience arrives to learn more about what you know most about. It's critical to create a content experience with purpose, that is consistent and contextual.

Social Media Today | 7 Tips for Writing Engaging Content

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 03:38 PM PST

Developer Evangelist Handbook - Writing for the web

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 11:07 AM PST

Seven Words That Will Make Your Web Site Worth Viewing : MarketingProfs

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 10:56 AM PST

Writing for the web

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 10:53 AM PST

Social Media Today | 7 Tips for Writing Engaging Content

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 09:29 AM PST

No one wants to have a blog that makes people uneasy about visiting & reading content. Over the past month, I conducted a survey across Canada/ US & reviewed several dozen blogs to find collective 'pet-peeves'.

Web Content Tutorials Writing for the Web Tutorials, Articles Webpage Copy Writing - Web Site Resources, Website Tips - WebsiteTips.com

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 09:26 AM PST

Getting Real: Copywriting is Interface Design (by 37signals)

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 08:16 AM PST

The Wittery: Killer Content from Witty Freelance Writers

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 07:13 AM PST

Your Dream is Under Attack

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 07:17 AM PST

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Recently, I was reading a post about sponsored Tweets, which sparked debate in both the comment section and on Twitter. The debate boiled down to whether or not a sponsored Tweet, or any sponsored content for that matter, is ethical.

Social media has a long history of being uncomfortable with making a profit. People believe there is some noble benefit to be gained from “taking the high road” and giving everything away for free.

If you’ve read Copyblogger for any length of time, you’ll notice that they talk a lot about content marketing. In essence, how to build an audience and gain trust and authority by giving content away.

It should be obvious that the goal of that process is to actually make a sale and pay your bills. But for some reason, that’s the part that people struggle with.

Is making money bad?

There is a certain percentage of the population that views any business pursuit (outside of the 9-5 workday, mind you), as a case of profiteering and being greedy.

In the conversation I mentioned above, some people have declared that they’ll stop following the “guilty” party. Some have said that they are completely turned off by all affiliate marketers. And others have stated that all the profits from this venture should be donated to charity.

Of course there's more to life than making money. But I’m also not opposed to making a profit. If I have something of value to contribute, why should my family live in a van down by the river?

Money is useful for a lot of things, including charitable work and finding the cure for cancer. Like it or not, it makes the world go around. And there's nothing particularly noble about relying on someone else’s money to lift us up.

Are social media spaces sacred?

What is it that makes one place acceptable for commerce, and another "sacred"?

Why is it now considered OK to monetize a blog, but not OK to monetize a Tweet?

And why does being generous with free content lead so many people to get angry when we try to monetize?

I'll give you two examples.

Example 1

Chris Brogan has given away a ton of fantastic free content for 11 years. In fact, his primary audience isn’t even a consumer of what he’s selling.

But that doesn’t matter . . . he still gives, freely and generously, every single day.

When he asked his readers to reciprocate and support his book, Trust Agents, (for a whopping 15 bucks), what happened?

His audience put his book on the bestseller lists, yes. But there was also a considerable backlash. Apparently, a vocal minority thought he was supposed to give for free forever, and never ask for anything in return.

Example 2

Gary Vaynerchuk gave free content to his Wine Library TV viewers for years before he asked anyone to buy anything. Sure, he offered wines for sale, but he never pushed them. He consistently cared much more about his audience than he did about making a sale. In fact, I’ve never met someone more passionate about community than Gary V. You can hear it in the way he talks . . . it's in his blood.

But when he launched his book, Crush It, people all over Twitter begged him to shut up about it. They wanted him to tone it down and relax. (Like Gary V. is ever going to do either of those things.)

These two men gave generously for years before asking for anything in return. And when they did, it was small change compared to what people spend on beer, coffee, movies, or video games. And even smaller change compared to what people make for their companies as 9-5 employees.

For some reason, it’s OK to make money at a day job. Don’t ask any questions, just sit in your cube and do what you're told.

But when a passionate entrepreneur uses social media to create relationships and ask for money, that's over the line. I guess the line of thinking is: I can’t make any money on my blog, so why should he?

I realize I’m preaching to the choir here, but there’s a reason for that. It’s simple really:

We need to stand up for our livelihoods

Our dream is under attack. The way of life that many of us are working toward is under siege by people who don’t have the courage, desire, or dedication to make it happen.

How can we let someone come into our house and talk smack? How can we not stand up for what’s right?

Making money, whether with affiliate links, sponsored content, or creating products, is not evil. It’s simply a byproduct of our desire for self-actualization. The world is better because of entrepreneurs, not worse, and it’s time we made that known.

So, are you with me?

About the Author: Nathan Hangen writes about web entrepreneurship at NathanHangen.com, and about how to use social media to fuel your brand at Making It Social. Follow him on Twitter @nhangen.

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