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		<title>18 Amazing Articles to Help You Work at Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 16:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Piersall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It never ceases to amaze me to see the quality of expertise from the readers of this site. You all really blow me away! I&#8217;m pleased to present 18 business and life balance How-To&#8217;s &#8216;crowdsourced&#8217; from our reader community. These are extremely well written, in-depth articles that could stand alone as &#8217;special reports&#8217; or even [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It never ceases to amaze me to see the quality of expertise from the readers of this site. You all really blow me away! I&#8217;m pleased to present 18 business and life balance How-To&#8217;s &#8216;crowdsourced&#8217; from our reader community. These are extremely well written, in-depth articles that could stand alone as &#8217;special reports&#8217; or even mini ebooks in some cases!</p>
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<h2>Help with Getting Started Working from Home</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/">Lorna Doone Brewer</a> from <strong>Freelance Parent</strong> on <a href="http://www.sparkplugging.com/freelance-parent/find-the-right-home-based-business-to-start/">Finding the Right Home Based Business to Start</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.businessopportunitiesandideas.co.uk/">John</a> from <strong>Business Opportunities and Ideas</strong> on <a href="http://www.businessopportunitiesandideas.co.uk/738/how-to-turn-your-home-business-idea-into-a-home-business">How to Turn Your Home Business Idea into a Home Business</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.agoodhusband.net">Cory Huff</a> from <strong>A Good Husband</strong> on <a href="http://www.agoodhusband.net/2008/05/how-to-make-sure-your-marriage-survives.html">How to Make Sure Your Marriage Survives Your Work at Home Transition</a></p>
<p><a href="http://biggsuccess.com/">Mary-Lynn Foster and George Krueger</a> from <strong>BiggSuccess</strong> on <a title="How Do I Find My Passion?" rel="bookmark" href="http://biggsuccess.com/2008/05/22/how-do-i-find-my-passion/">How Do I Find My Passion?</a></p>
<h2>Help with Website Building &amp; Internet Marketing</h2>
<p><a href="http://wildheartsworks.com ">Joe Cheray</a> from <strong>WildHeartWorks </strong>on <a href="http://wildheartsworks.com/157/how-to-market-yourself-for-free-via-the-net/">How to Market Yourself for Free via The Net</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visionaryblogging.com/">Easton Ellsworth</a> from <strong>Visionary Blogging</strong> on <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Er/VisionaryBlogging/%7E3/293767922/">How to Build Blog Traffic Using the Visionary Blogging Method</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.barbaraling.com ">Barbara Ling</a> from <strong>BarbaraLing.com</strong> on <a href="http://www.barbaraling.com/insights/beef-up-your-list-by-powering-up-your-autoresponder-mastery/">Beef Up Your Mailing List by Powering Up Your Autoresponder Mastery</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.studiojewel.blogspot.com/">Lisa Lehmann</a> from <strong>Studio Jewel</strong> on <a href="http://studiojewel.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-set-up-etsy-shop.html">How to Set Up an Etsy Shop</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mrgarylee.com">Gary Lee</a> from <strong>MrGaryLee.com </strong>on <a href="http://www.mrgarylee.com/how-to-build-a-landing-page-for-an-email-autoresponder/">How to Build a Landing Page for an Email Autoresponder</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.findableblogs.com/">Sarah Lewis</a> from <strong>Findable Blogs</strong> on <a href="http://www.findableblogs.com/how-to-get-a-custom-blog-or-website-design-on-a-small-budget/">How to Get a Custom Blog or Website Design on a Small Budget</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tubbybundle.com/">Kristen</a> from <strong>Tubby Bundle</strong> on <a href="http://www.tubbybundle.com/blog/how-to-use-twitter-simplified/">How to Use Twitter: Simplified</a></p>
<h2>Help with Time Management &amp; Balancing Work and Home Life</h2>
<p><a href="http://boutiquebargains.com">Jenn</a> from <strong>Boutique Bargains </strong>on <a href="http://boutiquebargains.com/blog/how-to-manage-your-time-better-while-working-in-a-home-office/">How To Manage Your Time Better While Working In A Home Office</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sparkplugging.com/home-office-organizer/">Brandie Kajino</a> from <strong>Home Office Organizer </strong>on <a href="http://http://www.sparkplugging.com/home-office-organizer/managing-balancing-time-in-your-home-office/">Managing &amp; Balancing Time in Your Home Office</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thefitshack.com/">JoLynn Braley</a> from <strong>The Fit Shack</strong> on <a href="http://www.thefitshack.com/2008/05/19/how-to-stay-healthy-fit-while-working-from-home/">How To Stay Healthy &amp; Fit While Working From Home</a></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.theparsystem.com/2008/05/21/productivity-and-the-home-office/">Chris Perrin</a> from <strong>The Par System </strong>on <a href="http://blog.theparsystem.com/2008/05/21/productivity-and-the-home-office/">How to Manage Your Time Better While Working in a Home Office</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tubbybundle.com/"> </a></p>
<p><a href="http://bestwellnessconsultant.com">Karen Hanrahan</a> from <strong>Best Wellness Consultant</strong> on <a href="http://bestwellnessconsultant.com/2008/05/21/working-from-home-and-planning-a-perfect-day-best-wellness-consultant.aspx">Working from Home and Planning a Perfect Day</a></p>
<h2>Help with Growing Your Business</h2>
<p><a href="http://http://heartofbusiness.com/wordpress/">Mark Silver</a> from <strong>Heart of Business </strong>on <a href="http://heartofbusiness.com/articles/2005/July11.htm">“Profitability: How to get from ‘just enough’ to ‘extra.’</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.skimbaco.com/">Katja Presnal</a> from <strong>Skimbaco </strong>on <a href="http://skimbaco.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-leverage-twitter-to-help-your.html">How to Leverage Twitter to Help your Business Grow</a></p>
<p>And a <strong>bonus #19</strong> by <a href="http://www.searchinfluence.com">Will Scott</a> from Search Influence on <a href="http://www.searchinfluence.com/blog/2008/05/outsource-your-brain/">How to Outsource Your Brain for Fun AND Profit</a></p>
<p><em>Special thank you shout outs to <a href="http://www.happygreen.org/share-and-learn-from-the-work-at-home-community/">HappyGreen</a> and <a href="http://groupwritingprojects.com/blog/wendy-piersalls-how-to-group-writing-project/">GroupWritingProjects</a> for spreading the word about this project!</em></p>
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		<title>28 Internet Marketing and Home Business How To&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Piersall</dc:creator>
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The last time we did this, the end result was [...]


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<p>Our second <strong>Group Research Project</strong> is a resounding success! <img src='http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Read on and learn about SEO, web analytics, blogging, social media, copywriting, home business, entrepreneurship and work-life balance!</p>
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<h3>How To&#8217;s for Business and Entrepreneurship</h3>
<p><strong>Home Business and Marketing<br />
</strong></p>
<p><em><a href="http://writetoright.com/2007/07/12/3-huge-steps-on-how-to-leap-from-the-security-of-a-job-to-a-home-business-without-collapsing-under-a-punishing-startup-pace/" rel="bookmark">3 Huge Steps On How To Leap From The Security Of A Job To A Home Business</a></em> by Cade Krueger</p>
<p><em><a href="http://daisy-bones.blogspot.com/2007/07/daisy-primer-how-to-give-good-copy.html">A Daisy Primer: How to Give Good Copy [writing]</a></em> by Roxy</p>
<p><em><a href="http://cornerscribe.com/wordpress/2007/07/12/write-outstanding-titles-and-openings-for-your-blog/" title="Permanent link to Write Outstanding Titles and Openings for Your Blog">Write Outstanding Titles and Openings for Your Blog</a></em> by Jo</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.thebeefjerkyblog.com/how-to-start-an-online-store/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: How to Start an Online Store">How to Start an Online Store</a></em> by Jerky  Beef</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.aspectsofhomebusiness.com/blog/general-home-business/how-do-you-get-your-home-business-set-up-right/">How Do You Get Your Home Business Set Up Right?</a></em> by Stephanie Foster</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bloggingwv.com/get-rid-of-unwanted-junk-mail-snail-mail-type/">Get Rid of Junk Mail (as in Snail Mail)</a> by Bucky (SO sorry I missed your entry!!)</p>
<p><a href="http://dmiracle.com/conversation/the-single-most-important-thing-you-can-do-to-become-a-successful-consultant-or-coach/">The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do To Become A Successful Consultant or Coach</a> by eDad Dawud Miracle</p>
<p><em><a href="http://babythoughts.com/2007/07/5-ways-to-survive-home-business-as-stay.html"> 	  	 5 Ways to Survive  a Home Business as a Stay-at-Home Parent</a></em> by Chris Furmanski</p>
<p><strong>Work Life Balance Just for Dads</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.instigatorblog.com/how-to-start-a-company-and-family-at-the-same-time/2007/07/11/">How-To Start a Company and Family at the Same Time</a> by Ben Yoskovitz</p>
<p><cite> 							<a href="http://dereksemmler.com/2007/07/11/mr-flexibility-finding-work-life-balance/">Mr. Flexibility :: Finding Work-Life Balance</a></cite> by Derek Semmler</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.romancetracker.com/being-a-romantic-dad-how-to-balance-your-work-and-home-life/">  Being a Romantic Dad: How to Balance your Work and Home Life</a></em> by Phil Van Treuren</p>
<h3>How To&#8217;s for Blogging and WordPress</h3>
<p><strong>Marketing and Promotion</strong></p>
<p><cite><a href="http://seoaware.com/?p=81">How to Cross-Market Your Blog and Your Business</a></cite> by SEO Aware</p>
<p><strong>WordPress</strong></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.techwiseguy.com/2007/07/convert-from-wordpresscom/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: 7 steps for converting from wordpress.com to self-hosted wordpress">7 Steps for Converting from WordPress.com to Self-Hosted WordPress</a></em> by Tech Wise Guy</p>
<p>A WordPress QuickStart Guide &#8211; <em><a href="http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/07/10/a-wordpress-quickstart-guide-compare-wordpress-to-typepad/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to A WordPress QuickStart Guide - Compare WordPress to TypePad">Compare WordPress to TypePad</a></em> &amp; <em><a href="http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/07/11/a-wordpress-quickstart-guide-wordpress-hosting-and-installation/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to A WordPress QuickStart Guide - WordPress Hosting and Installation">WordPress Hosting and Installation</a></em> &amp; <a href="http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/07/12/a-wordpress-quickstart-guide-what-plugins-should-i-use/"><em>What Plugins Should I Use? </em> </a>by eMom</p>
<p><em><a href="http://shaziamistry.com/tutorials/getting_started_with_wordpresscom/">Getting Started with WordPress.com</a></em> by Shazia Mistry</p>
<p><strong>Making Money and Monetization</strong></p>
<p><cite><a href="http://blog.looseends.net/?p=207">Beyond Adsense: How to Attract Independent Advertisers to Your Blog</a>  </cite>by Katie Baird</p>
<p><cite><a href="http://www.affiliatewatcher.com/how-to-get-your-google-adsense-account-banned/">How To Get Your Google Adsense Account Banned</a></cite> by Don Lawson</p>
<p><strong>General Blogging Information</strong></p>
<p><cite><a href="http://www.stephenwelton.com/110/the-how-and-why-you-should-start-leveraging-video/">The How And Why You Should Start Leveraging Video</a></cite> by Stephen Welton</p>
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<h3>How To&#8217;s for Social Media Marketing</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/"><em>Writing for Reddit</em> </a>by Steve Olson</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.seoladder.com/2007/07/12/what-is-reddit-and-how-can-i-use-it-to-promote-and-market-my-blog-posts/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: What is reddit and how can I use it to promote and market my blog posts?">What is Reddit and How Can I Use it to Promote and Market my Blog Posts?</a></em> by Chris Gray</p>
<p><em><a href="http://casualkeystrokes.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-where-the-moms-are-online/">Ultimate Guide to Where the Moms Are Online</a></em> by Char Polanosky</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.robertaferguson.com/2007/07/12/recognition-reaching-out-beyond/">Recognition, Reaching Out and Beyond</a></em> by Roberta Ferguson</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.abundancehighway.com/how-to-market-and-promote-your-business-via-facebook/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: How to Market and Promote your Business via Facebook">How to Market and Promote your Business via Facebook</a></em> by Suzie Cheel</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.dadviser.com/how-to-use-myspace-to-market-your-blog-or-business">How To Use Myspace To Market Your Blog Or Business</a></em> by Aaron</p>
<h3>How To&#8217;s for Search Engine Optimization (SEO)</h3>
<p><strong>Google Specific</strong></p>
<p><cite> 							<a href="http://courtneytuttle.com/2007/07/11/preparing-for-the-next-pagerank-update/">Preparing For The Next Google PageRank Update</a></cite>  by Court Tuttle</p>
<p><em><a href="http://ryanshamus.com/seo/countermeasures-to-combat-google-pagerank-leak/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Countermeasures To Combat Google PageRank Leak">Countermeasures To Combat Google PageRank Leak</a></em> by Ryan Shamus</p>
<p><cite><a href="http://ungeekit.com/2007/07/11/google-sitemaps-get-found-faster/">Google Sitemaps: Get Found Faster</a></cite> by Jeri</p>
<p><strong>General SEO and Related Issues</strong></p>
<p><cite><a href="http://www.mamablogga.com/safely-move-your-blog/">Safely Move Your Blog</a></cite> by Jordan McCollum</p>
<p><cite> 							<a href="http://www.thebetanews.com/moving-to-another-domain-what-ive-learned-so-far-part-1.htm">Moving To Another Domain &#8211; What Iâ€™ve Learned So Far Part 1</a></cite> by Dennis Bjorn Peterson</p>
<p><cite><a href="http://lifeisrisky.com/non-techies-intro-to-site-seo/">Non-Techies Intro to Site SEO</a></cite> by Susan Driggers</p>
<h3>How To&#8217;s for Web Analytics</h3>
<p><em><a href="http://wildheartworks.blogspot.com/2007/07/statcountercom-and-how-you-can-make-it.html">StatCounter.com and How You Can Make it Work for You</a></em> by Joe Cheray</p>
<h3>How To&#8217;s for Web Design and Site Optimization</h3>
<p><cite><a href="http://mattsblog.ca/2007/07/11/protecting-forms-from-spam/">Protecting Forms From SPAM</a></cite>  by Matt</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.weblucent.com/blog/?p=32" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: CSS for beginners - changing the fonts">CSS for Beginners &#8211; Changing the Fonts</a></em> by Lucy Nixon</p>
<p><em><a href="http://amycham.typepad.com/amy_cham_inside_my_head/2007/07/web-101-the-thr.html">Web 101: The Three-Column CSS Layout</a></em> by Amy Cham</p>
<p><em><a href="http://shaziamistry.com/tutorials/getting_started_customizing_a_wordpress_theme/">How to Get Started Customizing a WordPress Theme</a></em> by Shazia Mistry</p>
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		<title>26 Internet Marketing How To&#8217;s for Every Level of Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2007 14:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Piersall</dc:creator>
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<p>You have made me a very proud eMom today. *Sniff*</p>
<h3>Read These Extremely High Quality How-To&#8217;s Right Away!</h3>
<h4>How to Build Site Traffic with Social Media</h4>
<ol>
<li>How to get somewhere on <strong>BumpZee</strong>
<ol>
<li>Steven on<a href="http://www.stephenwelton.com/?p=26"> BumpZee</a></li>
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<li>How to get somewhere on <strong>Newsvine</strong>
<ol>
<li>Easton on <a href="http://www.businessblogwire.com/2007/05/how_to_be_a_good_newsvine_user.html">Being       a Good Newsvine User</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Learning <strong>Stumbleupon</strong> start to finish
<ol>
<li>Ponn on <a href="http://empowerwomennow.com/news-women-entrepreneurs/index.php/stumbleupon-for-computer-dummies/">Stumble       Upon for Computer Dummies</a> and <a href="http://empowerwomennow.com/news-women-entrepreneurs/index.php/stumbleupon-addiction-for-business-research/"><br />
StumbleUpon       Addiction for Business Research</a></li>
<li>Jordan on <a href="http://www.mamablogga.com/stumbleupon/">StumbleUpon       Start to Finish</a>, and <a href="http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2007/02/is-your-site-stumbleuponable.html"><br />
Is       your site StumbleUponAble</a> and <a href="http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2007/03/should-you-use-paid-inclusion-for-stumbleupon.html"><br />
Should       You Use Paid Inclusion for StumbleUpon?</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to get started with <strong>Social Media/Bookmarking </strong>
<ol>
<li>eMom on <a href="http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/05/24/an-introduction-to-social-media-strategy-and-socially-driven-content/">An       Introduction to Social Media Strategy and Socially Driven Content</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>How to Use Web Tools and Services to Promote Your Website</h4>
<ol start="5">
<li>How to put together a <strong>Squidoo Lens</strong>
<ol>
<li>Andrew Flusche on <a href="http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/05/21/the-to-do-wish-list-group-research-project/How%20to%20Build%20a%20Squidoo%20Lens">Building       a Squidoo Lens</a></li>
<li>Joanne on <a href="http://foreverparents.blogspot.com/2007/05/adoption-squidoo-lens.html">her       Squidoo experience</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to Create a <strong>Google Toolbar icon</strong>
<ol>
<li>Dennis on <a href="http://www.petersen-inc.dk/a-quick-way-to-create-a-google-toolbar-button.htm">Creating       the Google Toolbar Icon</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to set up <strong>Google Webmaster Tools</strong> for a domain
<ol>
<li>Neena on <a href="http://neenmachine.blogspot.com/2007/05/google-webmaster-tools-explained.html">Google       Webmaster Tools Explained</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to get more out of <strong>Technorati</strong>
<ol>
<li>Michelle on <a href="http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2007/04/biggest-technorati-tip-in-world.html">The       Biggest Technorati Tip in the World</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to make your <strong>own search â€œadditionâ€</strong> to the built in<br />
search in <strong>Internet Explorer 7 and FireFox</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Matt on <a href="http://mattsblog.ca/2007/03/19/add-your-search-to-internet-explorer-and-firefox/">Add       Your Search to IE and Firefox</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Why and how to create a <strong>favicon</strong>
<ol>
<li>Char on <a href="http://essentialkeystrokes.com/tutorial-how-to-create-your-own-favicon/">A       Favicon Tutorial</a></li>
<li>Inspirationbit on <a href="http://www.inspirationbit.com/how-to-make-your-site-recognizable-with-a-favicon/">Make       Your Site Recognizable with a Favicon</a></li>
<li>Jordan on <a href="http://www.mamablogga.com/advice-to-mom-bloggers-headers/">Favicon       Advice</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>How to Maximize Social Networks and Network Online</h4>
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<li>Building out a strong profile and socializing on <strong>MySpace</strong>
<ol>
<li>Nathania on <a href="http://www.thesemzone.com/2007/05/using-myspace-as-part-of-social-media.html">Using       MySpace as Part of Social Media</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Building out a strong profile and socializing on <strong>CafeMom</strong>
<ol>
<li>Shaz on <a href="http://www.shaziamistry.com/web-design/index.php/site/building_out_a_strong_profile_and_socializing_on_cafemomcom/">Getting Started with CafeMom</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to find a good way to find &amp; offer to <strong>be a guest blogger</strong>
<ol>
<li>Borrowed from ProBlogger <a href="http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/03/02/how-to-be-a-good-guest-blogger/">How       to be a Good Guest Blogger</a> and <a href="http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/03/01/how-to-get-guest-blogging-jobs/"><br />
How       to Get Guest Blogging Jobs</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>How to Get the Most Out of WordPress</h4>
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<li> How to <strong>streamline theme switching</strong>
<ol>
<li>Chris on <a href="http://www.seoladder.com/2007/05/24/wordpress-theme-switching-made-easier/">Theme       Switching Systemization for WordPress</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to integration <strong>Amazon affiliate links</strong> into WordPress
<ol>
<li>Lucy on <a href="http://www.weblucent.com/blog/?p=28">Getting the Best       Out of Amazon</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to pick and use <strong>WordPress plugins</strong>
<ol>
<li>Sue on <a href="http://momeorganizer.com/2007/05/24/wish-list-project/">Using       and Installing Related Posts</a></li>
<li>Inspirationbit on <a href="http://www.inspirationbit.com/handy-wordpress-plugins/">Handy       WordPress Plugins</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to incorporate <strong>video</strong> into your blog
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<li>Deaf Musician on <a href="http://deafmusician.com/2007/05/25/how-to-embed-videos-in-your-wordpress-blog/">How       to Embed Videos in your WordPress Blog</a></li>
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<h4>How to Market Your Website</h4>
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<li>How to get started with <strong>article marketing</strong>
<ol>
<li>Ponn on <a href="http://empowerwomennow.com/news-women-entrepreneurs/index.php/article-submission-made-simple/">Article       Submission Made Easy</a></li>
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<li>How to write a <strong>press release </strong>
<ol>
<li>Chris on<a href="http://brandandmarket.blogspot.com/2007/05/how-to-write-press-release.html#links">       How to Write a Press Release</a></li>
<li>Ponn on <a href="http://empowerwomennow.com/news-women-entrepreneurs/index.php/press-releases-offline-versus-online-distribution/">Online       and Offline Press Releases</a></li>
<li>David on <a href="http://www.davidairey.com/heres-your-advice-for-writing-effective-press-releases/">Hereâ€™s       Your Advice for Writing Effective Press Releases</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
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<h4>How to Optimize your Site for Search Engines and Usability</h4>
<ol start="20">
<li>How to optimize a <strong>theme for usability </strong>
<ol>
<li>Vinod on <a href="http://www.vinodlive.com/2007/05/25/customizing-wordpress-themes-for-usability/">Customizing       WordPress Themes for Usability</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>How to <strong>Search Engine Optimize</strong> your site
<ol>
<li>Michelle on <a href="http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2007/01/blogging-101-ten-seo-tips.html">10       SEO Tips</a></li>
<li>David on <a href="http://www.davidairey.com/graphic-design-edinburgh-and-keyword-search-ranking/">SEO       for Specific Keywords</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>How to do Miscellaneous Stuff That Doesn&#8217;t Fit Anywhere Else</h4>
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<li>Kim has <a href="http://hightechmomsclub.com/33/showdown-phpbb-vs-smf">compared   phpBB2 and SMF to determine which would make a better forum</a></li>
<li>Teresa writes about <a href="http://hightechmomsclub.com/33/showdown-phpbb-vs-smf">conducting   and recording weekly training conference calls</a></li>
<li>Joe writes <a href="http://wildheartworks.blogspot.com/2007/05/how-to-get-most-out-of-cafepress.html">how   to get the most out of CafePress</a></li>
<li>Hugh tells us <a href="http://www.hughhollowell.net/blog/the-blog/5-easy-steps-to-podcasting-with-a-wordpress-blog/">how   to get started Podcasting</a></li>
<li>Shaz steers us to <a href="http://www.talk-mania.com/showthread.php?t=26575">create   3D design effects</a></li>
</ol>
<p>There were a few unaddressed questions, so perhaps I&#8217;ll muster up the courage to do this project again &#8211; until then, thanks again to everyone who contributed to this highly successful help-each-other with our to-do-list project! <img src='http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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