Thursday, September 16, 2010

Top Misc Content on Internet

Top Misc Content on Internet


Private Placement Program

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

There are several different ways in which capital and finances can be raised, private placement program being one important placement program. The private placement program is a method of investment wherein, the securities are funded through private sources. To know more about such programs, read on

Leadership Games for Youth

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Leadership games for youth are an effective way to develop qualities such as good communication, inter-personal skills, decision-making and problem solving skills, which are a pre-requisite to be a good leader. Read on for some interesting leadership games.

Reinforce Your Call Center Culture With Six Tips

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Call center management has always been worried about developing a motivating and strong work culture within the premises. Call center professionals have been consciously trying to shift the focus to culture along with existing problems like retention, quality and grueling schedules.

5 Reasons to Buy Property in Turkey

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Turkey is a major tourist destination and its capital Istanbul is a popular capital city. There are many reasons to buy a property in Turkey, but here are the top five.

Wealthy Affiliate Review: An Ultimate Guide to Wealthy Affiliate

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

WA University is a membership based online educating web site that instructs folks how to earn income online through affiliate programs. This web site is pitched towards those who are fresh to the internet marketing concept, and it demonstrates you precisely how and where to start.

Webmaster Tips for Link Building Methods

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

The internet has changed in many ways for webmasters. Although some are positive, and some are negative, change is always good. While change is taking place, webmasters tips is important for link building methods in any search engine rankings.

Five Great Tips for Do-It-Yourself Moving

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

There are many other things you will have to do on your move. But these five important tips and suggestions mentioned in this article certainly will give you happy, economical and hassle-free relocation experience.

Workplace Harassment: Not Always About Sex or Race

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Perhaps the biggest and most dangerous myth about harassment in the workplace is that it always involves sex or race. Nothing could be further from the truth. Indeed, a growing number of harassment cases involve activity that has nothing to do with age, sexual orientation, religion, and a number of other different factors.

In Depth Investigation by Lawyer Makes the Difference in Lawsuit Involving Seriously Hurt Bicyclist

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

This article considers a published case regarding a defendant distorted the facts concerning the way an accident in which a bicyclist was badly harmed occurred in order to put the responsibility on the bicyclist. By doing a thorough investigation, the law firm that handled the case succeeded in getting a sizeable recovery for the plaintiff.

Fashion Photographer Job Description

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Did you know that fashion photography is expected to grow by 17% in the next four years? A fashion photographer job description may not be the easiest but it is definitely fascinating which is probably the reason for this growth estimate.

Marketing Research Process

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Marketing research is a process that forms an integral part of every firm's strategy to achieve their sales and growth targets. Marketing research process is explained in this article.

Performance Appraisal System

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

The performance appraisal system has become a necessity for large as well as small organizations these days. In this article, we shall discuss the need and types of performance evaluation systems in detail. So, read on to know more...

Leave Letter to Boss

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

It is important to draft a leave letter to boss correctly so that your leave application is not rejected on the basis of a badly drafted letter. In this article we tell you how to write a leave letter by giving you the format for the same and also an example of a leave letter.

Jobs that Pay Over 100K

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Commanding a salary above 100K demands one to have requisite skills and experience. Know more about jobs that pay over 100K in this article.

Nanny Duties

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

The basic nanny duties are to look after everything related to child care, child development, as well as child safety. You can find out more about what a nanny is, and what are the main responsibilities or duties of nanny in this article.

Leadership Skills for Managers

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

This article shares some insights on leadership skills for managers that would help you develop your leadership abilities and become a successful manager.

Scholarships for Women Over 30

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Scholarships for women over 30 are useful when one, at this age, decides to go back to college. To know more about college scholarships for women over 30, read the following article.

Free eFax Services

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Are free eFax services possible? Or they're just a misinterpretation of consumers? Here is some information about the same.

Tier 5 Unemployment Extension 2010

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Economic crisis and an uncured recession has led the United States Congress to implement legislation such as Tier 5 unemployment extension 2010. In the following article, the provisions of unemployment extensions have been elaborated upon. To know more, read on

Writing for the Web

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 04:19 PM PDT

Writing for the Web 1: Usability Week 2010 Conference

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 03:40 PM PDT

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17 Easy Steps to Brilliant Blog Posts | Copyblogger

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 01:37 PM PDT

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

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 11:39 AM PDT

It's not your content... it's that you don't care.

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 11:24 AM PDT

Doc Suppliers - Professional Content Writing Services

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 10:25 AM PDT

5 Tips for Aspiring Digital Copywriters

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 08:09 AM PDT

Burson-Marsteller Study: Message Gap Analysis - The Burson-Marsteller Blog

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:49 AM PDT

EXCELLENT STUDY AND PRESENTATION ON GAP BETWEEN WHAT'S PUT OUT BY COMPANY AND WHAT'S COMMUNICATED BY MEDIA

5 effective methods for link building

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 06:14 AM PDT

1. Social bookmarking – Using social networking sites such as Twitter, digg and reddit, you can submit links to your website or specific products. Not only do you have the potential of receiving viral traffic from a popular post, you also benefit SEO wise as major search engines mine these sites for links on a regular basis.

Organic traffic vs PPC traffic > Organic traffic vs PPC traffic

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 06:02 AM PDT

The lure of PPC traffic can sometimes be overwhelming. You get an immediate burst of targeted traffic for keyword phrases you select yourself. It's as easy as researching keywords, writing up your text and submitting your order to whichever search engine you choose. The only issue with this is that it is quite expensive and is only provides a temporary increase in traffic. If you have a budget set out for traffic or customer acquisition, it is important to set aside a portion of the money allotted for search engine optimization and the development of organic traffic.

How to outsource content?

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:54 AM PDT

Outsourcing content for your website and SEO purposes is becoming more popular and economical as business owners lack the time or expertise to do it themselves. While you may be nervous at first to allow someone else to do such a critical task, finding a competent freelance writer or service is quite easy to do. More importantly, once you find a reputable company to complete it for you, you can continue to use them when new projects arise.

How can effective link building improve your traff

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:48 AM PDT

Link building is beneficial not only for SEO purposes but can also increase the number of daily unique visitors to your website. Using such techniques as linkwheels, article submission and social bookmarking, you can increase your website's popularity and ranking with the major search engines as well sending more people to review your website.

5 effective methods for link building

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:42 AM PDT

1. Social bookmarking – Using social networking sites such as Twitter, digg and reddit, you can submit links to your website or specific products. Not only do you have the potential of receiving viral traffic from a popular post, you also benefit SEO wise as major search engines mine these sites for links on a regular basis.

Why is unique content important for a site's rank

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:36 AM PDT

When it comes to the algorithms used by major search engines like Google, your best bet to get noticed and listed is by using unique content that you create yourself or have someone write for you. Major search engines penalize sites that take content from other websites and publish it as their own. Even if you have permission to re-publish an article, it is better to write your own content and quote the important portions of the original article or text and give credit to the originating site and avoid the risk of being penalized on important keyword phrases.

How to Blog Like Bond. James Bond.

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:00 AM PDT

image of martini glass

When it comes to being a badass, few can hold a candle to good old 007.

Calm, cool, and collected under pressure, Bond is known as much for his seductive personality as he is for his incredible ability to get himself out of any situation in one piece.

What he isn't known for is writing a successful blog.

But everyone's favorite fictional, womanizing secret agent has more to do with writing killer copy and running a great site than you might think.

Here a few things you can learn about great blogging from everyone's favorite snappy dresser/sex addict/paid assassin.

Know exactly who you are

From the specific type of drink he orders (martini, shaken not stirred) to the unique presence he commands when walking into a room, James Bond always knows exactly who he is (yes, I realize I sound like an American Idol judge, but it remains true).

When you’re dealing with James Bond, you know what you’re going to get. If you’re a psychopathic villain bent on world domination, you don’t want to find out that Bond is on your case because you’re most likely going to end up dead.

Readers should know exactly who you are within minutes of coming to your site.

  • When you visit Copyblogger, you know you’re going to learn how to write great content that builds both your business and your reputation.
  • When you visit The Art of Nonconformity, you expect a point of view that challenges the status quo. You also learn very quickly that author Chris Guillebeau has made it his mission to visit every country in the world.
  • When you visit Man Vs Debt.com, you know you’re getting a guy trying to destroy his debt.
  • Spend three minutes on any of Gary Vaynerchuk’s sites and you feel like you’ve known the guy for years.

Your reader should know not only who you are but also what you’re providing within just a few lines.

It took me nine months of writing every day before I finally found the right “voice” and felt confident enough to use it. Once I finally embraced my personality and injected it into each post, my site really caught on with new readers and became much more enjoyable for me to write.

Recognize the importance of style

Other than his killer instinct and love of women, James Bond is probably known for one key attribute:

Style.

Bond always looks fantastic, no matter how recently he's escaped the clutches of an evil villain. He knows how to dress, he knows how to drink, he knows the right watch to wear and the right car to drive. He presents impeccable manners at a dinner table and in conversation. He makes a calculated show of his best possible side in every situation.

Can you offer that kind of consistence in your presentation? Does your site’s color scheme and visual style match the tone of the content? Is your site loaded up with misplaced ads that distract rather than enhance your site? Does your About page accurately and quickly tell the reader what they’re getting?

Most importantly, does it all work together?

I hate to be superficial, and I would much rather tell you that it’s what’s on the inside that matters most. But in today’s instant-gratification, StumbleUpon, YouTube culture, you often have less than five seconds to make your first impression. Make the most of those five seconds.

Hook them with good looks, and then keep them with great content.

It's okay to be witty

James Bond has a dry one-liner for every situation.

Bond: That looks like a woman’s gun.
Largo: Do you know a lot about guns, Mr. Bond?
Bond: No, but I know a little about women.

Domino: What sharp little eyes you’ve got.
Bond: …Wait ’til you get to my teeth.

A witty comment can help you make a point more clear, keep readers engaged, get them thinking, or provide some necessary comic relief in an otherwise somber situation. Life’s too short to be serious all the time. There's no crime — and a lot of style — in making your readers laugh.

Stay cool under pressure

When Bond jumps between two high-rise buildings, he knows he can make the jump. He simply doesn't allow any room for doubt.

If he goes to a gunfight with six terrorists, he knows he’s going to win. There’s always a villain trying to kill him; there are always members of his own government who question his motives and tactics.

Bond moves forward with confidence, and he gets the job done.

As your blog increases in traffic, it’s easy to start doubting yourself and your abilities. Sure, you felt comfortable when it was just your mom and friends reading. But as your readership starts to grow, you might start to question yourself.

Here's the thing. You got where you are thanks to your talents and abilities.

You will hit roadblocks, and you will have villains of your own. Don’t let them take you down.

I’ll never forget my first negative comment left by a random stranger, on an article of which I was extremely proud. I spent the next four hours freaking out, researching his claims, and crafting a response that I agonized over before finally posting.

The commenter eventually emailed me the next day and said, “Oh, I didn’t think of it that way, I was just in a bad mood.”

It takes time to develop some perspective about the negativity. If you are confident in your abilities, if you know what you’re doing is right for you and your readers, you will learn to take constructive criticism from the right people and ignore the villains.

Shoot to kill

James Bond knows that a single bullet can kill or incapacitate an enemy. To use any more firepower than necessary could be the difference between life and death in the next shoot-out.

When he sees a room full of enemies, 007 thinks to himself: “Six bad guys, six bullets. Perfect.

Words are like bullets — don’t waste them. If you can say it in 500 words, why spend 1000?

Leo Babauta over at Zen Habits writes an article and then continually refines it until the message is clear, quick, and concise. After writing something, go back through it, line by line, and decide what’s necessary and what’s superfluous. Embrace the art of brevity.

Aim for the kill by picking words and sentences that drive your point home immediately.

A little modesty can go a long way

Think back to any action scene from a Bond flick. He wipes out an entire army, drives a car off a cliff, saves a woman, and then brushes off his tux and moves onto the next task.

You don't see him pulling a Ron Burgundy, claiming to be “kind of a big deal." You'll rarely hear Bond discuss his accomplishments or accolades — he doesn't have to. His actions already speak louder than his words ever could. Restating the obvious would just tarnish the cool.

In today's online world, bloggers are constantly trying to one-up each other, promising the BEST CONTENT EVER or announcing they're the WORLD'S GREATEST AUTHORITY ON LIFESTYLE DESIGN. Hyperbole, exaggeration, and gratuitous self-promotion have unfortunately become commonplace.

Let's imagine for a second that 007 ran his own blog.

After catching your eye with terrific design and blowing you away with incredible content, Bond's blog would get the attention it deserved without him having to shout from the rooftops how great he is.

If you are sharing content that is worth reading, you don't need to be your own biggest cheerleader. Leave that to the people you just wowed: your fans.

Your Mission

Take what you’ve learned from this secret agent and apply it to your own Web site. Build your style, be confident in your abilities, shoot to kill — and then tell them it’s all in a day’s work.

Good luck.

When he’s not watching Bond flicks, Steve is helping nerds and average Joes find their own inner James Bond over at NerdFitness.com. You can sign up for the free Nerd Fitness Rebel Army Newsletter by email, or get updates via RSS


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