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Category: Technology

Mozy Review

Mozy Review

Windows crashed on my computer a couple of weeks ago. To get my computer working again, I had to set it back to factory settings. That meant erasing everything and starting over. All of my programs, documents, pictures, music, etc. That is a hardship for anyone – but for me, someone who makes their living [...]

August 3, 2010 | 3 Comments More
WahmCart Review

WahmCart Review

I get asked a lot about the various products and tools that I use in my business. One item that I  recommend is WahmCart. This one product contains several tools – a shopping cart, autoresponder, affiliate management system, and an ad tracker. Here is my WahmCart review- with some info on how each one can [...]

July 27, 2010 | 2 Comments More
Solostream Review

Solostream Review

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you more than likely noticed I changed my WordPress theme a few weeks ago.  Changing your theme is super simple! From your WordPress dashboard, you simply click on Appearance, then Themes, and then Install Themes at the top.You can then browse themes or upload a theme’s [...]

July 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Upcoming WordPress Orientation Sessions: Are You Attending One?

Upcoming WordPress Orientation Sessions: Are You Attending One?

My friend Kelly McCausey has some upcoming WordPress Orientation Sessions in the next week. If you are new to WordPress I highly recommend that you sign up for one of these sessions! These sessions are done virtually, so you don’t need to worry about traveling anywhere. All you need to do is watch from your [...]

May 17, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Why You Should Be Writing For Free

Why You Should Be Writing For Free

I was working with a client last night, and I suggested that a great way to get traffic and build buzz was to write for blogs… for free. My client was less-than-thrilled with that idea. She has a background in journalism and quickly told me that she has done her fair share of writing for [...]

January 5, 2010 | 5 Comments More
How A Cricut Can Help Your Business

How A Cricut Can Help Your Business

If you are a paper crafter, I’m sure you already know what a Cricut is. If not, let me explain. A Cricut is a personal cutting machine. There are different sizes and models available to fit your needs. Provo Craft, the maker of the Cricut, recently sent me the Expression model to try out. You [...]

November 12, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Women & Online Business

Women & Online Business

Women Making Their Presences in the Online World Once considered primarily a man’s territory, the Internet has become a popular destination for women.  Today, over half of Internet users are female.  But women are doing more than browsing websites and shopping.  They are making their presence known. The nature of the Internet has made it [...]

November 2, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Owning Your Brand Online

Owning Your Brand Online

You spend hours, coming up with your perfect business model. Then you spend weeks, drafting your plan. Then you spend months of sweat equity and labor, poring over every aspect of your dream, making sure you’re represented just the way you’d like. Then you wake up one morning to find out someone else has come [...]

October 22, 2009 | 4 Comments More
24/7 Sales With Your Website

24/7 Sales With Your Website

Unlike the traditional business model, an online business gives you 24-hour presence which anyone from around the world can access. This is an exciting and fantastic opportunity for business owners who know how to make the most of this powerful sales engine. Here are a few tips to help you create a website that really [...]

October 15, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Keeping House: Maintaining Your Website

Keeping House: Maintaining Your Website

Web maintenance isn’t something a lot of online entrepreneurs think about. In fact it can be quite a mundane task for most. However, it is important to keep your website ticking over smoothly. Here are a few reasons why maintaining your website is important: # Attracting the search engines – Search engines are important to [...]

October 5, 2009 | 0 Comments More