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TinyGrab for Mac OS X

2009-09-09T10:01:00.002+10:00

Today I read about TinyGrab for Mac OS X via Techcrunch.com and it sounded like a really cool tool.I signed up on the site http://TinyGrab.com - and being a techie person I just took a snapshot and waited for something to happen. And waited ... and ... oh ohh, should've read the fine print.Here's what you're really supposed to do: click the Download button to install the softwarechoose where you

The key to blogging is UNDERSTANDING

2009-05-04T09:23:00.003+10:00

I read a great TechCrunch.com article today about BLOGGING, and it's well worth reading for everyone who wants to have a successful blog:http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/02/how-to-grow-your-blog-through-customer-development/"This is a guest post by Neil Patel, co-founder of KISSmetrics and blogger at QuickSprout.com. He also does consulting work for a number of major Internet properties,

Google Adsense Webinar today

2009-04-02T06:11:00.002+11:00

The Google Webinar just finished - did i REALLY get up at 4:55am??????? (It was a 5am start here in Australia) - I must be mad hahahaIt was quite interesting, and I was able to File/Save As all questions people were typing and some great links to contact Google and read more on specific web pages on their site.Google will be emailing the participants a transcript of the 45 minute session, plus

Keep your business backups OFFSITE

2009-02-23T12:46:00.003+11:00

I got an email today which really was a whack in the side of the head.I've been harping on about backups for years - whether it's your computer, your databases, your website ... whatever.Today an email came via a business associate, who let us know that a company we've been dealing with for years just lost EVERYTHING in the Victorian bushfires (in Australia) recently. They lost their home.They

Google Alerts save my bacon

2007-10-24T09:04:00.000+10:00

I know, I know - I've said it before and I'll continue to say it ... I love Google Alerts!http://www.google.com/alertsJust this week I got an alert for one of my domains, which was evidently appearing on some unscrupulous website, which has the dubious honour of announcing when domains are about to expire.Luckily for me I had already renewed the domain the day before, but for others it could have

How to delete $48 billion

2007-03-24T10:19:00.000+11:00

I read an article this week in the newspaper which made my hair stand on end, about a poor techie guy who tried to fix a computer, and reformatted the hard drive ... and the backup ... and lost client records worth $48 billion.You can read the whole story on the SMH website - Canadian authorities had to work around the clock to try to right the wrong.This is a prime example of how easily we can

WormFarmingingSecrets.com

2007-03-08T18:37:00.000+11:00

Hi there!Yes, I've been a naughty girl - I haven't written on the blog for a wee while as I had a ton of projects I am working on - but that's no excuse, I know, I know.I wanted to tell you about an interesting experiment of sorts, by Duncan Carver, who has decided to launch a new website online called WormFarmingSecrets.com."So what's special about that?" I hear you ask. Well, Duncan wanted to

SEO for dummies

2007-02-12T18:38:00.000+11:00

Now before you get annoyed at the title, I mean this in a positive way ... the Dummies range of books are world-reknowned, and I don't think anyone takes offence any more.I've been reading up on search engine optimization the past week, reminding myself of the things to do when I build new sites for myself, and for clients. Something I came across which I think is really worth mentioning, is the

Cellphones linked to tumors

2007-01-29T08:10:00.000+11:00

I was reading in the paper over the weekend that mobile phones / cellphones have been found to cause cancerous cells:Mobiles linked to tumours Saved Bellinda KontominasJanuary 26, 2007Sydney Morning Herald Long-term mobile phone users are more likely to develop aparticular type of brain tumour on the side of the head

16 Questions for Website Owners

2007-01-20T18:26:00.000+11:00

If you have a website, when was the last time you REALLY looked at it?I'm going to ask you to try something - bear with me on this, as it's really important.Pick a morning where you can put aside an hour or two and make an Appointment with yourself in your diary. It's best if you're fresh and alert, so first thing in the morning is a good idea.Make a tea or coffee, feel relaxed, turn off the

smARTist Telesummit 18 Jan 2007

2007-01-14T18:08:00.000+11:00

Have you wondered how to get people's attention about your products or services, but felt like you were hitting your head up against a brick wall?Then it's time to think outside the box - take a break - walk along the beach - do something fun you don't normally do, and let your mind wander.Do you know a handful of people [or more] you admire or respect, you think they do great stuff, and you

What IS a Sub-Directory?

2007-01-01T11:27:00.000+11:00

Happy New Year from Sydney, Australia! Yes we're ahead of the US & Canada, how cool is that?I wish you all a fabulous, fun New Year filled with adventure, challenge, success and love!Now - back to business :)I'm halfway through several new f-r-e-e info ebooks and I thought I would share the titles with you, in case it's something you might find interesting:What's a Sub-Directory?What's Hosting?

Where to announce your blog

2006-12-31T11:42:00.000+11:00

Have you started blogging yet?You really should - it will help your business tremendously, and you can read my recent post about that here.Once you've got at least 10 posts on your blog, you might want to consider several things:some kind of sign-up to alert people when your blog's been updatedannouncing your blog in an effort to get more visitors.So why would you do either of these things?Well,

How to make great passwords

2006-12-19T07:08:00.000+11:00

Have you noticed lately that more places where you sign up online are giving stronger suggestions for passwords? This is a great thing, as way too many people create simple, easy-to-crack passwords.My tip for a good password is:make it 8 characters or moreensure it has at least 2 numbers in itFor example, if you must use your pet's name, change some of the letters to numbers. If that's not

Easy Peasy SEO

2006-12-18T07:41:00.000+11:00

My clients and friends ask me about search engine optimisation [SEO] all the time. The best book I've ever come across is simply called the SEO BOOK by Aaron Wall and it's a bargain. Written in an easy-to-understand way, everyone will learn something from this book, and those who practice the techniques diligently will be amazed at their successes.Pop over and read about it today - The SEO

Don't get stressed over the holiday season

2006-12-17T06:35:00.000+11:00

At this time of year everyone gets a little crazy - planning the holidays, Christmas shopping, gifts for old aunts and uncles, new babies in the extended family ... it can be a frenetic time, with lots of stress and sometimes even drama.A client of mine BalancedElements.com has a site which provides services such as meditation, healing and counselling, all of which can be helpful in stressful

Add mini website snapshots to your site!

2006-12-14T09:39:00.000+11:00

Snap.com is the coolest thing since Thumbshots.org!Thumbshots.org allows you to view search results with mini thumbnails, like this:You can see a live example on NetworkNoodle.com.Snap.com allows your site visitors to get mini pop-ups when they hover their mouse over a link on your webpage. Easy sign up [only took about 60 seconds] then copy and paste the code into the html of each webpage

BuildAWebsiteTonight's new store online!

2006-12-09T14:54:00.000+11:00

I'm pleased as punch to let you know our new online store is 'live'!Pop over to the website and select the BOOKS CDs ETC link to check out the cool books, CDs, computer equipment [my mouth is watering already] - I couldn't believe the prices on flash drives 1Gb+ [$US25!] and the Mac OS X iMacs - soooo gorgeous! Even cellphones appear in the store - come visit now!http://

High tech umbrella - Pileus

2006-11-28T14:14:00.000+11:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/p04107si/305116018/Now I've seen everything!Ashe Moses of the Sydney Morning Herald alerted me to this amazing new technology today: Asher Moses : SMHNovember 27, 2006 - 12:27PM Being stuck in the rain need not be dull, say Japanese researchers who have invented an umbrella capable of capturing and displaying photos and video.The high-tech

28 Top Web Tips

2006-11-28T11:15:00.000+11:00

I recently came up with a bunch of top website tips, for those about to jump into the exciting world of owning their own website or blog, and also for seasoned web folk too. You'll get info on: Getting StartedBranding Moving Around the WebsiteLinksThe Visitor's ExperienceImagesProofreadingContentYou think you're ready?Bring them back!If you'd like this f-r-e-e info, simply click this link and

RSS feeds - I finally did it!

2006-11-26T10:47:00.000+11:00

Today I'm jumping feet first into the 21st Century - I've finally started to read about RSS feeds. I know, I know, I'm a bit slow on the uptake. I've slowly been building up visitors to my blog and a few friends have been suggesting I offer the opportunity for visitors to get updates via an RSS feed, so today I have done that.Now I'm just adding the info to my blog template, very exciting! I'll

Proofreading booboos on websites

2006-11-24T14:13:00.000+11:00

Hi there,I know you make sure you do it, but sometimes I come across something which really makes me shake my head in wonder and say, "Why didn't they do it???"So, are you wondering what 'it' is? Drum roll ..........It's PROOFREADING.Just visited a high profile business site and this was one of the first buttons on the website:Can you see anything wrong with this? No?Did you notice it says, "

Free PDF booboos to avoid

2006-11-19T11:54:00.000+11:00

You've probably heard me mention [once or twice] that it is a great idea to have free downloadable PDFs on your website.The benefits of this are many:web visitors love freebiesPDF has all your contact details on every pagePDF might get emailed to friends/associatesPDF can't be changedgiving freebies encourages web visitors to return to your site.All of this is true, is good stuff, and works

Does your image need to go on a diet?

2006-11-18T11:01:00.000+11:00

Does your graphic / image need to go on a diet?Do your friends and associates beg you to stop sending HUGE images via email? Do your website's pages take forever to appear because the image is appearing pixel-by-pixel, time enough to make a cup of tea?If you're ready to learn a quick and easy solution to putting less-weighty images on your websites, and in your emails, then pop over to the new

Five Tools for Spying on Your Competition

2006-11-15T20:54:00.000+11:00

I just read this article by Kim Roach, and it was so good I wanted to share it with you. Five Tools for Spying on Your CompetitionBy Kim Roach (c) 2006Did you know that an ancient Chinese military document unlocks many of the secrets to your online success? This book is called "The Art of War" and was written during the 6th century by Sun Tzu. This famous document is one of the oldest and most