How to get started writing articles

If you are a new or budding writer, then you may be wondering how to get started writing articles. The first and most important rule of writing is simply to write what you know. That is not to say that you cannot research subjects to get a better idea of the needed content, but it is always best to have some previous knowledge of the topic before you accept the job.

Many people are terrific writers, but still struggle with how to get started writing articles for profit. As a budding writer, you will likely have to contribute some free writing projects in an effort to get your name noticed. As time progresses and your resume becomes more defined, you will be able to find paid writing jobs without a problem. Continue reading

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7 More Recommended Plugins for your WordPress Site

As discussed in a previous article WordPress is a very powerful and functional system that goes way beyond just a blog tool and into the realms of a content management system. However out o f the box  it lacks some features and functionality hence this article examines a further seven of the key plugins that you can add to your WordPress site to enhance its functionality. Plugins are very simple to add – simply go to your admin page, click on plugins then click add. The plugins outlined in this article can all be added to your site using this straightforward method. To find the actual plugins mentioned here simply type in the name of the plugin to the search box that appears after you have followed the simple steps listed above. Continue reading

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Top Five Ways To Market Your Business On The Internet

Marketing your online business can be a huge part of your budget especially when you’re first starting out. Finding ways to get your name in front of your customer that doesn’t cost a fortune will help you draw sales while you’re working on getting ranked in the search engines.

Below are the top five ways to market your business on the internet. The ideas listed are not only inexpensive but are highly effective as well. However, before you even consider using one of these strategies, there are two things you must first do. Continue reading

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What are Keyword Tools and how do you use them?

Keyword Tools are a group of tools that provide analysis and reporting on the use of keywords or phrases on your (or your competitors) website.  They are a vital set of tools in terms of optimising your website for high search engine ranking and also for analyzing your competitor’s websites. Continue reading

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Why validate HTML code ?

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

So you have created your new website (or maybe just a new page on your existing website) and you are ready to share it with the world. It looks good, it seems to load ok when you check it, it does the job you intended it did when you first thought but is the HTML valid?.

The first response that may spring to mind when asked this question is – why should I care aboutHTML validation?, hopefully the reasons below will provide a compelling answers to this question (and hopefully get you to validate your html !) : Continue reading

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