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Entries from January 2008

Six Tips for Choosing the Perfect Freelance Domain Name

Date January 30, 2008

If you’re setting up a new website, or changing the name of your existing one, choosing a good domain name could be the difference between success and failure.
Below are six tips on how to choose a domain name that will attract visitors to your site, and keep them coming back.

Simple Search Engine Marketing for Freelance Writers

Date January 29, 2008

The Internet was made for writers. Why? Because writers love to communicate. And the Internet is all about communication.
So, how can a writer take advantage of this wonderful marketing opportunity? By writing!
The following four guidelines can help you, as a freelance writer, market yourself online.

Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide Step 4

Date January 29, 2008

Build Your Design Template Stockpile
As you research the different templates sites, consider choosing one or two for your primary template resource . I recommend choosing a site with a yearly subscription. Your initial fee will be low compared to buying templates separately. The bonus is that you will be able to download new designs as […]

Freelance Web Designer - Quick Start Guide Step 3

Date January 29, 2008

Customize Your Site Template(s) 
This step does require Web editing software. To ease your dilemma in choosing a Web editing package, I recommend Microsoft FrontPage. It’s widely used, widely supported and inexpensive. However, Microsoft is no longer upgrading or promoting FrontPage. But, you can still buy the latest version online.
If you absolutely abhor Microsoft, my next choice would […]

The Freelance Manifesto – Creating the Life you want by Choosing Less

Date January 29, 2008

A second house. A brand new truck. A completely remodeled office. I not only dreamed about having these things. I worked hard to get them. I set goals. I met goals. I did whatever it took to achieve my dreams and I spared no expense.
But, I had already been working from home for more than […]