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Jul
31
2011

UCreative: The Social Network for Creative Professionals

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UCreative have something new in store for us! They have upgraded their old Gallery into a more exciting platform. You’ll definitely find some cool stuff on this site and some are listed below.

Aug
12
2010

Placing Keywords for Maximum Impact

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Title Tag The title tag may be the most important place on the page to use your main keyword. The title shows up across the top of a Web browser and is also the text that many search engines use as the hyperlink on their results page. Use your keyword near the beginning of the title. URL You may not be able to get a domain name containing your main keyword, but you can still [...]

Aug
2
2010

30 Outstanding T-Shirt Design Tips and Tutorials

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As defined, a t-shirt is a garment that is used to cover most of a person’s torso. It is considered to be a basic necessity that is vital to survival and everyday living. Notwithstanding it’s importance to the society, unique t-shirt designs are widely accepted and acknowledged. Designers everywhere are looking for new techniques and styles to create the perfect and unique design. In this latest post, you will see a collection of 30 Outstanding [...]

Jul
28
2010

Add depth to your vector illustrations

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Zutto shares some essential techniques for giving vector characters texture and atmosphere Owls are my favourite characters. They are capable of conveying such different, human-like expressions: some look pompous or humorous, while others can be cute or mysterious. In this vector image, I’ve created a wise adult owl standing next to a young, silly chick in a misty background setting. Vector tools can give you a lot of flexibility – you can change elements of [...]

Jul
26
2010

Boost your Google rank today!

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Ensure your site is search engine-friendly and you’ll rocket to the top of Google. Margaret Manning, CEO of Reading Room, outlines the fundamentals of SEO and how to apply them in the real world, including a look at the latest trends and emerging search technologies Search Engine Optimisation is becoming more and more important to every site. With more than 113billion searches conducted in July 2009 alone, the volumes speak for themselves. Some of the [...]

Jul
19
2010

Social Media Series Part 5: Not all Social Media Platforms Are Created Equal (and Why)

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If you are looking for the best tool online to get your message out, the most important piece of information you can find out is your audience. There are big differences between Twitter and Facebook and LinkedIn and YouTube, so depending on who you want to reach and what you want to say, the platform you choose will be critical. LinkedIn Has an Elite Audience Perhaps the audiences you want to reach are white-collar and [...]

Jul
18
2010

Social Media Series Part 4: Shortcuts Keep Social Media from Taking too much Time

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As you consider whether to invest in social networking, it’s easy to think that it’s going to be too much time and effort with some nebulous results. True, the jury is still out on the real-world return-on-investment of social media. Does it increase the visibility of a company online? Sure. Does it bring dollars through the door? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. So if you want to start out on social media, you want to do [...]

Jul
17
2010

Social Media Series Part 3: How to Best Leverage Your Expertise Online

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No matter what you do — whether you’re a lawyer, exterminator or weekend gardener — some of the information you have in your head is valuable to someone searching for answers online. That’s why one of the most important steps you can take in expanding your footprint on the Internet is to leverage your expertise. Don’t worry, no matter what you have to say, someone is out there willing to listen. Blog Ideas Aren’t Hard [...]

Jul
15
2010

Social Media Series Part 2: Connect with the Traditional Media

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If you are interested in getting the message out about your business, finding traditional media through social networking with help with that. Here is your chance to get a direct line to the reporters, editors and TV personalities who can get the news about what you are doing out to the masses. Discover Local Journalists If you want to make the connection, first check out the Web site for the media outlet you want to [...]

Jul
15
2010

Social Media Series Part 1: How to Build an Effective Network

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So the important first step for any social media newcomer is building a network. You can do this several different ways, but there are some effective best practices which will help you make sure you’ve crafted the kind of audience you want. Build from Existing Contacts First, create a foundation from your existing contacts. If your business connections are important, you will want them to know you’ve launched a Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account. Many [...]

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