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Choose the name for your online Christian bookstore. You need a memorable and catchy name so that people remember to revisit and tell others about your website. Use your store's name as the domain name for your website as well.
Register your store's domain name and purchase web hosting package. Websites like Mad Dog and GoDaddy offer affordable prices on registering website domain names.
Build a website for your online store. Create a website using tools provided by your web hosting company. Include multiple pages for inventory and check-out to give your Christian bookstore a professional-looking appearance. Design a logo for your home page, complete with information and updates about sales and products. Organize your book inventory that is user friendly and easily to access through topic and author. Post photographs of each product and include a detailed description for each. Allow buyers to rate and comment on books.
Create a customer service and contact page for your Christian bookstore. Your customers need a method of contacting you about purchases and returns. Providing excellent customer service is crucial to starting a successful online Christian bookstore. Leave a business phone number and email address for customers to reach you.
Find distributors for your bookstore. Buy books below retail price to make a profit. The two largest distributors are Christianbook.com and Word Distribution. Research their sites and make calls to customer service to see what you can purchase in bulk or deals they provide to small online sellers. Ask if the distributor can ship directly to your customers. If not, incorporate monthly business expenses for packing and shipping materials, postage scales and postage fees.
Sign-up for an account with Paypal. Paypal provides online businesses with the ability to accept direct payments, electronic checks and credit card transactions for merchandise that sells. This allows you to serve customers who don't feel comfortable paying directly on your site or sending you checks or money orders.
Register with Google AdWords to advertise your business. As of 2010, through Google AdWords you create an ad campaign using keywords to drive online traffic to your website. The more traffic that visits your online Christian store, the more books you sell. This is not a free service. You are charged per click or keyword from people who click on your website or ad.
Join Internet Christian discussion forums to promote your bookstore. Sign up and spend time participating in the forums and posting frequently about your online store. Promote your business with members of your church and community. Post an add on your church's bulletin and website, if possible.
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How to Host a Karaoke PartyIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
The music and sound system are essential so your friends can show off their singing skills. If your budget allows, hire a karaoke DJ equipped with a full sound system and extensive collection of karaoke songs. If you have a tight budget, borrow a variety of karaoke CDs from friends and family and hook up a portable karaoke machine to your stereo system. Take some time and catalog the songs before the party so your friends can find and select songs. A sign-up sheet allows you to line up the music in advance and keeps everyone singing with only small breaks between songs. Don't forget extra batteries for the microphones and alcohol wipes to disinfect the mic between performers.
Make Them Sparkle
Install a small platform or stage in a corner of the room. Hang gold or silver translucent drapes behind the stage; for extra sparkle, hang twinkle lights behind the drapes to backlight the singer. Frame the stage with rope lights, outlining its edge to prevent tripping. A small spotlight or an adjustment of your track lighting illuminates the singer's face without obscuring the karaoke machine's screen. Add more bling with seasonal or theme decorations such as sparkling snowflakes from the ceiling or palm trees and more twinkle lights flanking the stage.
Provide a Comfortable Space
While some guests may dance during the singers' performances, providing plenty of comfortable seating keeps the guests' attention on the singer. Cushioned benches and folding chairs around the perimeter of the room and small tables scattered for beverages and snacks allow guests to relax and enjoy the party. Replace bulbs in light fixtures in the party room with lower-watt or colored bulbs to maintain reduced lighting while allowing guests to see where they're walking as they approach the stage. A brighter lamp placed on a table near the entry allows guests to read the song catalog and select their favorites.
Set Up the Buffet
On the opposite side of the party room or in an adjoining room, set up the buffet. A party without food isn't a party. Keep hot foods such as barbecue chicken wings, ribs and nachos in chafing dishes. Arrange cold appetizers and foods such as shrimp, potato salad, sliced meats and cheeses on plates or bowls nestled into ice. Set up a separate table with an assortment of adult beverages, sodas and a punch bowl for the non-imbibers of the group.
Prevent Party Glitches
Some karaoke parties make a slow start, as shy friends may require copious amounts of adult beverages before they're willing to sing. Recruit an extroverted family member or hire a vocalist to sing a set or two before the karaoke begins. Once encouraged to participate in a group, it's easier for a reluctant guest to get up and sing a solo. Remember to clap and encourage everyone brave enough to sing. Plan for designated drivers or taxis, or for friends to sleep over to ensure everyone makes it home safely after the party.
In Feburary 2016 29,
The music and sound system are essential so your friends can show off their singing skills. If your budget allows, hire a karaoke DJ equipped with a full sound system and extensive collection of karaoke songs. If you have a tight budget, borrow a variety of karaoke CDs from friends and family and hook up a portable karaoke machine to your stereo system. Take some time and catalog the songs before the party so your friends can find and select songs. A sign-up sheet allows you to line up the music in advance and keeps everyone singing with only small breaks between songs. Don't forget extra batteries for the microphones and alcohol wipes to disinfect the mic between performers.
Make Them Sparkle
Install a small platform or stage in a corner of the room. Hang gold or silver translucent drapes behind the stage; for extra sparkle, hang twinkle lights behind the drapes to backlight the singer. Frame the stage with rope lights, outlining its edge to prevent tripping. A small spotlight or an adjustment of your track lighting illuminates the singer's face without obscuring the karaoke machine's screen. Add more bling with seasonal or theme decorations such as sparkling snowflakes from the ceiling or palm trees and more twinkle lights flanking the stage.
Provide a Comfortable Space
While some guests may dance during the singers' performances, providing plenty of comfortable seating keeps the guests' attention on the singer. Cushioned benches and folding chairs around the perimeter of the room and small tables scattered for beverages and snacks allow guests to relax and enjoy the party. Replace bulbs in light fixtures in the party room with lower-watt or colored bulbs to maintain reduced lighting while allowing guests to see where they're walking as they approach the stage. A brighter lamp placed on a table near the entry allows guests to read the song catalog and select their favorites.
Set Up the Buffet
On the opposite side of the party room or in an adjoining room, set up the buffet. A party without food isn't a party. Keep hot foods such as barbecue chicken wings, ribs and nachos in chafing dishes. Arrange cold appetizers and foods such as shrimp, potato salad, sliced meats and cheeses on plates or bowls nestled into ice. Set up a separate table with an assortment of adult beverages, sodas and a punch bowl for the non-imbibers of the group.
Prevent Party Glitches
Some karaoke parties make a slow start, as shy friends may require copious amounts of adult beverages before they're willing to sing. Recruit an extroverted family member or hire a vocalist to sing a set or two before the karaoke begins. Once encouraged to participate in a group, it's easier for a reluctant guest to get up and sing a solo. Remember to clap and encourage everyone brave enough to sing. Plan for designated drivers or taxis, or for friends to sleep over to ensure everyone makes it home safely after the party.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Upload a Video With Direct LinkingIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Open a browser window and go to a free video file host, such as YourFileLink, zShare, or MediaFire. Click 'Choose File' or 'Browse' to select the video file from your computer and add it to the host site. If using MediaFire, drag your file to the 'Drag and Drop Files Here to Upload' box on the page. Follow the on-screen prompts and copy the URL address that displays in the 'Direct Link' field.
Open the Web page in your text editor, or log in to the Web account where you want to upload the video. Position your cursor in the area where you want the media to display.
Type the following HTML opening and closing anchor tags:
Enter the direct link for your video between the quotation marks of the first element:http://www.host.com/videos/movie.wmv">
Type the name of your video between the tags to create a link that visitors click to watch the video. Your complete code looks like this:Name' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>http://www.host.com/videos/movie.wmv">Name of MovieSave the file and upload it to your Web host.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Open a browser window and go to a free video file host, such as YourFileLink, zShare, or MediaFire. Click 'Choose File' or 'Browse' to select the video file from your computer and add it to the host site. If using MediaFire, drag your file to the 'Drag and Drop Files Here to Upload' box on the page. Follow the on-screen prompts and copy the URL address that displays in the 'Direct Link' field.
Open the Web page in your text editor, or log in to the Web account where you want to upload the video. Position your cursor in the area where you want the media to display.
Type the following HTML opening and closing anchor tags:
Enter the direct link for your video between the quotation marks of the first element:http://www.host.com/videos/movie.wmv">
Type the name of your video between the tags to create a link that visitors click to watch the video. Your complete code looks like this:Name' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>http://www.host.com/videos/movie.wmv">Name of MovieSave the file and upload it to your Web host.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Configure Outlook Express for WiFiIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Click on the Outlook Express icon on your computer's Desktop to open the program or click on the program name on the “All Programs” menu.
Click “Tools” then “Accounts.” The “Internet Accounts” dialog box will appear.
Click on the “Mail” tab. Click on the email account under the “Account” heading. If multiple email accounts are listed, click on the account you want to configure for Wi-Fi access.
Click “Properties.”
Click on the “Connection” tab.
Click on the check box by “Always connect to this account using:' to deselect this option. You will see the box below this heading turn gray.
Click “Apply” then “OK.”
Click “Close.” Click on the “X” located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to close Outlook Express.
Click on the Outlook Express icon on your computer's Desktop to re-open the program or click on the program name on the “All Programs” menu. You have now configured Outlook Express to work with any Wi-Fi connection.
Outlook Express Configuration for a New Wi-Fi Email Account
Click on the Outlook Express icon on your computer's Desktop to open the program or click on the program name on the “All Programs” menu.
Click “Tools” then “Accounts.” The “Internet Accounts” dialog box will appear.
Click on the “Mail” tab. Click “Add” then “Mail.”
Enter the name you would like receivers to see when you send a new mail message in the box next to the heading “Display name:.”
Click “Next.”
Enter the email address the Wi-Fi service issued to you. This email address will be with the paperwork for the Wi-Fi service.
Click “Next.”
Select the “server type”--“POP3, IMAP or HTTP.” Check the Wi-Fi service's paperwork.
Enter the “Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server:” information provided by your Wi-Fi service.
Enter the “Outgoing mail (SMTP) server:” information provided by your Wi-Fi service.
Click “Next.”
Enter the email address from step 6 in the box next to the wording “Account name:.”
Enter the password for the email address in the box next to the wording “Password:.”
Click the check box by “Remember Password” so you don't have to enter the password each time.
Click “Next” then “Finish.”
Double-click on your new Wi-Fi email account. Click on the “Servers” tab. If your Wi-Fi service requires authentication, click on the check box by the wording “My Server Requires Authentication” under the heading “Outgoing Mail Server.”If your Wi-Fi service does not require authentication, skip to step 18.
Click “Apply” then “OK.”
Click “Close.” You have now set up a new Wi-Fi email account for a Wi-Fi service.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Click on the Outlook Express icon on your computer's Desktop to open the program or click on the program name on the “All Programs” menu.
Click “Tools” then “Accounts.” The “Internet Accounts” dialog box will appear.
Click on the “Mail” tab. Click on the email account under the “Account” heading. If multiple email accounts are listed, click on the account you want to configure for Wi-Fi access.
Click “Properties.”
Click on the “Connection” tab.
Click on the check box by “Always connect to this account using:' to deselect this option. You will see the box below this heading turn gray.
Click “Apply” then “OK.”
Click “Close.” Click on the “X” located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to close Outlook Express.
Click on the Outlook Express icon on your computer's Desktop to re-open the program or click on the program name on the “All Programs” menu. You have now configured Outlook Express to work with any Wi-Fi connection.
Outlook Express Configuration for a New Wi-Fi Email Account
Click on the Outlook Express icon on your computer's Desktop to open the program or click on the program name on the “All Programs” menu.
Click “Tools” then “Accounts.” The “Internet Accounts” dialog box will appear.
Click on the “Mail” tab. Click “Add” then “Mail.”
Enter the name you would like receivers to see when you send a new mail message in the box next to the heading “Display name:.”
Click “Next.”
Enter the email address the Wi-Fi service issued to you. This email address will be with the paperwork for the Wi-Fi service.
Click “Next.”
Select the “server type”--“POP3, IMAP or HTTP.” Check the Wi-Fi service's paperwork.
Enter the “Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server:” information provided by your Wi-Fi service.
Enter the “Outgoing mail (SMTP) server:” information provided by your Wi-Fi service.
Click “Next.”
Enter the email address from step 6 in the box next to the wording “Account name:.”
Enter the password for the email address in the box next to the wording “Password:.”
Click the check box by “Remember Password” so you don't have to enter the password each time.
Click “Next” then “Finish.”
Double-click on your new Wi-Fi email account. Click on the “Servers” tab. If your Wi-Fi service requires authentication, click on the check box by the wording “My Server Requires Authentication” under the heading “Outgoing Mail Server.”If your Wi-Fi service does not require authentication, skip to step 18.
Click “Apply” then “OK.”
Click “Close.” You have now set up a new Wi-Fi email account for a Wi-Fi service.
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How to Advertise a Dance StudioIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Evaluate your market. Seek out potential clients by visiting well-populated environments, such as schools, colleges, churches and shopping centers. When serving one demographic or another, determine the needs of that demographic. If your city has a high school or college with small dance departments, offer dance classes not readily provided. Developing a true sense of your prospective clients and their needs aids business, especially in the beginning. A business can fail due to a poor assessment of the customers it serves, so review the marketplace.
Utilize your creativity. Start-up costs for a business may prove overwhelming, so cut costs when possible. Computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, offer a range of templates, allowing the user ease in advertising. The content, changeable and malleable, allows the designer an opportunity to tailor-make the advertisement. If distributing the flyer to an organization frequented by children, market the flyer to appeal to kids. Though parents will make the decisions whether to utilize your studio, artwork or color palate will alert them that the business provides choices for children or families. Implement this idea accordingly when attempting to appeal to potential consumers. Contact local newspapers about the possibility of including your flyer with their weekly offerings.
Advertise online. Whether the dance studio rests in a modestly populated town or large city, a website provides instantaneous access and information. Register a domain name upon deciding to open the studio. Sites such as GoDaddy.com provide immediate web names for a low price. Many feel a dot-com receives more attention that a dot-net or dot-org, for example, so employ ingenuity when launching a business. If the budget for such an endeavor does not allow for the hiring of a professional designer, seek out the computer science department at a local community college or university. Many students appreciate the opportunity to gain experience prior to graduation, so contact a department head and seek out their top students. Offer to retain the student who develops the site. A website's growth and design can stall if the creator no longer works on a site. This also gives the studio time to produce profit, at which time a professional graphics designer can join the organization. Once established, send your information to various dance magazines, many of whom regularly list new businesses.
Hold open houses and meet and greets. Offer opportunities for visitation and inquiry by doing this on a regular basis. Depending on the schedule, hold the events during business hours, allowing visitors a chance to evaluate instruction and examine results firsthand. Provide refreshments, tailoring your menu to all guests who may attend. Offer a child-friendly menu, as well as more sophisticated fare for adults. Represent a healthy menu, which promotes dance and a healthy dancer's body. Make the events fun and social, but maintain your business attitude. Budding clients show interest by attending, so present a professional appearance at all times.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Evaluate your market. Seek out potential clients by visiting well-populated environments, such as schools, colleges, churches and shopping centers. When serving one demographic or another, determine the needs of that demographic. If your city has a high school or college with small dance departments, offer dance classes not readily provided. Developing a true sense of your prospective clients and their needs aids business, especially in the beginning. A business can fail due to a poor assessment of the customers it serves, so review the marketplace.
Utilize your creativity. Start-up costs for a business may prove overwhelming, so cut costs when possible. Computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, offer a range of templates, allowing the user ease in advertising. The content, changeable and malleable, allows the designer an opportunity to tailor-make the advertisement. If distributing the flyer to an organization frequented by children, market the flyer to appeal to kids. Though parents will make the decisions whether to utilize your studio, artwork or color palate will alert them that the business provides choices for children or families. Implement this idea accordingly when attempting to appeal to potential consumers. Contact local newspapers about the possibility of including your flyer with their weekly offerings.
Advertise online. Whether the dance studio rests in a modestly populated town or large city, a website provides instantaneous access and information. Register a domain name upon deciding to open the studio. Sites such as GoDaddy.com provide immediate web names for a low price. Many feel a dot-com receives more attention that a dot-net or dot-org, for example, so employ ingenuity when launching a business. If the budget for such an endeavor does not allow for the hiring of a professional designer, seek out the computer science department at a local community college or university. Many students appreciate the opportunity to gain experience prior to graduation, so contact a department head and seek out their top students. Offer to retain the student who develops the site. A website's growth and design can stall if the creator no longer works on a site. This also gives the studio time to produce profit, at which time a professional graphics designer can join the organization. Once established, send your information to various dance magazines, many of whom regularly list new businesses.
Hold open houses and meet and greets. Offer opportunities for visitation and inquiry by doing this on a regular basis. Depending on the schedule, hold the events during business hours, allowing visitors a chance to evaluate instruction and examine results firsthand. Provide refreshments, tailoring your menu to all guests who may attend. Offer a child-friendly menu, as well as more sophisticated fare for adults. Represent a healthy menu, which promotes dance and a healthy dancer's body. Make the events fun and social, but maintain your business attitude. Budding clients show interest by attending, so present a professional appearance at all times.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Change Web Hosting Service ProvidersIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Do your homework when deciding which host to move your website to. Moving your site to a new host is a lot of work so you don't want to have to do it too often. Choose a new web host that offers room for expansion if your business grows.
Give yourself plenty of time to make the change over to the new host. Even though it means one month of double expenses, it is a good idea to start services with your new host one month before discontinuing services with your old host. This will give you 30 days to work out any problems at the new site.
Pack up your business at your current hosting site by making copies of all of your web pages and files on CD. Arrange to have services you were using and don't need any more to be disconnected at the end of the month.
Notify your domain name registrar of your move. This is the company that you registered your ecommerce site name with. They need to know the domain name and IP address for both your old web host and your new one.
Set up your site at your new web host by uploading all of the pages and files you packed onto CD. Start any new services that you need in your new home.
Notify your customers of your new email address if it changed when you moved to the new hosting site. Set up mail forwarding with your new web host to ensure that any mail sent to your old email address will be forwarded.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Do your homework when deciding which host to move your website to. Moving your site to a new host is a lot of work so you don't want to have to do it too often. Choose a new web host that offers room for expansion if your business grows.
Give yourself plenty of time to make the change over to the new host. Even though it means one month of double expenses, it is a good idea to start services with your new host one month before discontinuing services with your old host. This will give you 30 days to work out any problems at the new site.
Pack up your business at your current hosting site by making copies of all of your web pages and files on CD. Arrange to have services you were using and don't need any more to be disconnected at the end of the month.
Notify your domain name registrar of your move. This is the company that you registered your ecommerce site name with. They need to know the domain name and IP address for both your old web host and your new one.
Set up your site at your new web host by uploading all of the pages and files you packed onto CD. Start any new services that you need in your new home.
Notify your customers of your new email address if it changed when you moved to the new hosting site. Set up mail forwarding with your new web host to ensure that any mail sent to your old email address will be forwarded.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How Do I Set up My Default Email Client?In Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Press “Windows-C,” click “Settings” on the Charms bar and then click “Change PC Settings.”
Click the “Search and Apps” side-tab, then click the “Defaults” side-tab.
Click on the current default email client under the Email section, then select the email client that you prefer from the drop-down list. Press “Alt-F4” to exit the Change PC Settings panel.
Internet Explorer 11
Press “Alt-X” to open the Tools menu, then click “Internet Options.”
Click the “Programs” tab, then click “Set Programs” under Internet Programs. On the Default Programs window that shows up, click “Set Program Access and Computer Defaults.”
Click 'Custom,' then click the radio button next to your preferred email client under the Choose a 'Default E-mail Program' section. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Mozilla Firefox
Press “Alt-T” to open the Tools menu, then click “Options.” On the pop-up box that appears, click “Applications.”
Click the drop-down menu next to “mailto.” Select your preferred email client from the list. In addition to any desktop email clients installed on your computer, Firefox also displays the Web-based email client Gmail as an option.
Click “OK” to save the changes.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Press “Windows-C,” click “Settings” on the Charms bar and then click “Change PC Settings.”
Click the “Search and Apps” side-tab, then click the “Defaults” side-tab.
Click on the current default email client under the Email section, then select the email client that you prefer from the drop-down list. Press “Alt-F4” to exit the Change PC Settings panel.
Internet Explorer 11
Press “Alt-X” to open the Tools menu, then click “Internet Options.”
Click the “Programs” tab, then click “Set Programs” under Internet Programs. On the Default Programs window that shows up, click “Set Program Access and Computer Defaults.”
Click 'Custom,' then click the radio button next to your preferred email client under the Choose a 'Default E-mail Program' section. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Mozilla Firefox
Press “Alt-T” to open the Tools menu, then click “Options.” On the pop-up box that appears, click “Applications.”
Click the drop-down menu next to “mailto.” Select your preferred email client from the list. In addition to any desktop email clients installed on your computer, Firefox also displays the Web-based email client Gmail as an option.
Click “OK” to save the changes.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Design An Affiliate Marketing Website To Make Money OnlineIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
To get started, you will need to determine what types of affilate programs and products you will be promoting. This is very important as your domain name should relate to your affiliate programs. It's best to start with affiliate programs that relate to a subject you are interested in, and have knowledge about. Sign up for 6 related programs/products, read all of the information provide on the affiliate site to become familiar with the package/product, then copy and paste your affiliate links to your notepad and save to your desktop.
The next step will be to register a domain name (a link to low-cost domains has been provided below, under the Resources heading). Choosing a domain name that reflects the products and services offered is very important. For instance, if you are promoting pet products, a good example of a domain name would be 'TheBestPetProducts.com'.
You will then need to set-up hosting for your website. This is usually available from the site in which you purchased your domain name, such as godaddy, etc. Sign-up for a minimum of 1 year to get the best priced packages.
From here, you will need to create a website that features the 6 affiliate products. This is easily done by doing short reviews on each product. Use a photo and a short paragraph with a link to the affiliate site.
Begin marketing your new website. This can be done in a number of ways, from free classifieds to paid banners and PPC promotions. Once you have got the system down, you can begin to add additional products to your website or start new ones.
For information on finding the cheapest domain names, low-cost hosting and easy-to-use website builders, visit the link below, under the Resources heading, titled 'Creating A Website'.
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To get started, you will need to determine what types of affilate programs and products you will be promoting. This is very important as your domain name should relate to your affiliate programs. It's best to start with affiliate programs that relate to a subject you are interested in, and have knowledge about. Sign up for 6 related programs/products, read all of the information provide on the affiliate site to become familiar with the package/product, then copy and paste your affiliate links to your notepad and save to your desktop.
The next step will be to register a domain name (a link to low-cost domains has been provided below, under the Resources heading). Choosing a domain name that reflects the products and services offered is very important. For instance, if you are promoting pet products, a good example of a domain name would be 'TheBestPetProducts.com'.
You will then need to set-up hosting for your website. This is usually available from the site in which you purchased your domain name, such as godaddy, etc. Sign-up for a minimum of 1 year to get the best priced packages.
From here, you will need to create a website that features the 6 affiliate products. This is easily done by doing short reviews on each product. Use a photo and a short paragraph with a link to the affiliate site.
Begin marketing your new website. This can be done in a number of ways, from free classifieds to paid banners and PPC promotions. Once you have got the system down, you can begin to add additional products to your website or start new ones.
For information on finding the cheapest domain names, low-cost hosting and easy-to-use website builders, visit the link below, under the Resources heading, titled 'Creating A Website'.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Host a Makeup Party for FreeIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Research makeup brands to see which one you are most interested in featuring at your party. Some factors to consider are which products you like the best, which company offers the highest percentage of profits to the hostess and which other perks you can gain. Eliminate any brands that make you purchase their products in order to sell them. Stream Cosmetics and Mary Kay Cosmetics are two companies that offer makeup parties.
Contact the company of your choice and order the supplies for your party. Most companies will guide you through the process with a party consultant, so you will be prepared when your big night arrives. For a Mary Kay party, visit marykay.com and click on 'Host a Party'. For Stream Cosmetics, visit streamcosmetics.com and choose 'Host a Party'. Both of these websites will then walk you through what to do next. If you are interested in a different company, visit their website and look for a similar option or choose the 'Contact Us' tab that most websites offer.
Invite friends and relatives who are interested in makeup and who want to have a good time.
Set up the makeup in an appealing way by spreading a tablecloth underneath and adding flowers and decorations to the table.
Set up chairs for your guests facing the display table of makeup.
Greet guests and guide them to their seats. You can offer drinks and refreshments if you would like, but this will cost you some money.
Present your supplies by showing the guests which products you are offering and what they do. You can demonstrate on yourself or on a volunteer. Some companies, such as Stream Cosmetics, will send a representative to demonstrate the products.
Allow your guests to browse through the products to see which ones they like.
Collect the money for the products you sell and send it back to the company, along with the extra products, as per the specific instructions of the brand you are working with.
Collect your percentage of the profits, along with other perks such as free or discounted makeup, from the company you sold for.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Research makeup brands to see which one you are most interested in featuring at your party. Some factors to consider are which products you like the best, which company offers the highest percentage of profits to the hostess and which other perks you can gain. Eliminate any brands that make you purchase their products in order to sell them. Stream Cosmetics and Mary Kay Cosmetics are two companies that offer makeup parties.
Contact the company of your choice and order the supplies for your party. Most companies will guide you through the process with a party consultant, so you will be prepared when your big night arrives. For a Mary Kay party, visit marykay.com and click on 'Host a Party'. For Stream Cosmetics, visit streamcosmetics.com and choose 'Host a Party'. Both of these websites will then walk you through what to do next. If you are interested in a different company, visit their website and look for a similar option or choose the 'Contact Us' tab that most websites offer.
Invite friends and relatives who are interested in makeup and who want to have a good time.
Set up the makeup in an appealing way by spreading a tablecloth underneath and adding flowers and decorations to the table.
Set up chairs for your guests facing the display table of makeup.
Greet guests and guide them to their seats. You can offer drinks and refreshments if you would like, but this will cost you some money.
Present your supplies by showing the guests which products you are offering and what they do. You can demonstrate on yourself or on a volunteer. Some companies, such as Stream Cosmetics, will send a representative to demonstrate the products.
Allow your guests to browse through the products to see which ones they like.
Collect the money for the products you sell and send it back to the company, along with the extra products, as per the specific instructions of the brand you are working with.
Collect your percentage of the profits, along with other perks such as free or discounted makeup, from the company you sold for.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Put Pictures on PhotobucketIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Select the album you wish to upload to, and click the 'Browse' button (the three buttons inside the red box with the arrow pointing to it). You will need to browse for each photo uploaded.
Browse your computer for the photos or images you would like to upload (red box and arrow), and then select the actual file from the larger area in the middle of the screen (green box and arrow in caption).
Click the blue 'Upload' button (outlined in red with arrow in caption) when you have selected all the photos and images you wish to place on Photobucket (green box and arrow).
Wait while your images are uploaded to Photobucket (progress can be seen in the blue status bar outlined in red with an arrow for the caption).
Choose which link to share with others (the four bars in the red box with arrow) and left click it with your mouse to automatically copy the location. Then paste wherever you want and have fun sharing images.
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Select the album you wish to upload to, and click the 'Browse' button (the three buttons inside the red box with the arrow pointing to it). You will need to browse for each photo uploaded.
Browse your computer for the photos or images you would like to upload (red box and arrow), and then select the actual file from the larger area in the middle of the screen (green box and arrow in caption).
Click the blue 'Upload' button (outlined in red with arrow in caption) when you have selected all the photos and images you wish to place on Photobucket (green box and arrow).
Wait while your images are uploaded to Photobucket (progress can be seen in the blue status bar outlined in red with an arrow for the caption).
Choose which link to share with others (the four bars in the red box with arrow) and left click it with your mouse to automatically copy the location. Then paste wherever you want and have fun sharing images.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Make a Website AnonymousIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Register the domain name for your website through a private domain registration service. A link to one such service is located in the resource section of this article. Private registration conceals the owner's name and contact information when the domain name is queried.
Purchase web hosting services from a vendor that provides anonymous web hosting. A link to a anonymous hosting provider is located in the resources section of this article.
Create the content for your website on your laptop. Review the content and remove any information that provides clues to your ownership of the website.
Review objects such as Microsoft Office files or images for meta data that may expose information revealing your identity. A link is provided in the resources section of this article for a website to check for meta data in multiple file types.
Obtain a wireless Internet connection using your laptop at a public location like a library or fast-food restaurant. Log into your website and upload the content to your website.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Register the domain name for your website through a private domain registration service. A link to one such service is located in the resource section of this article. Private registration conceals the owner's name and contact information when the domain name is queried.
Purchase web hosting services from a vendor that provides anonymous web hosting. A link to a anonymous hosting provider is located in the resources section of this article.
Create the content for your website on your laptop. Review the content and remove any information that provides clues to your ownership of the website.
Review objects such as Microsoft Office files or images for meta data that may expose information revealing your identity. A link is provided in the resources section of this article for a website to check for meta data in multiple file types.
Obtain a wireless Internet connection using your laptop at a public location like a library or fast-food restaurant. Log into your website and upload the content to your website.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Remove a Joomla Powered SiteIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Uninstall all Joomla extensions before removing the actual back-end software. If you do not have any extensions, skip to Step 3. To uninstall extensions, login to Joomla. If you do not remember your Joomla login information, consult the confirmation email you received when installing the software. This email contains the personalized link that will allow you to sign-in to the Joomla service.
Click the drop-down menu in the left-hand side of your Joomla screen. Select 'Extensions' from the menu. Click the name of each extension that you have running. Joomla will then display the extension's settings page. Click the uninstall icon, which looks like a trash can. Joomla will alert you when the uninstall process is complete. Repeat for each extension.
Launch your FTP software (e.g., Cyberduck for Mac or Fetch for Windows PCs). Login to your web host server. Wait for the FTP software to load a list of all of the files and folders for the web site. Right-click the folder entitled 'Joomla' and select 'Delete' from the pop-up menu. This will delete all of the program files for the software.
Login to your web host account and access the MySQL database page. The location of this setting varies according to your web host provider. If you are unsure of where to find the settings for your databases, contact the customer service department at the hosting company.
Delete the database you used to operate Joomla. Joomla is now completely uninstalled.
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Uninstall all Joomla extensions before removing the actual back-end software. If you do not have any extensions, skip to Step 3. To uninstall extensions, login to Joomla. If you do not remember your Joomla login information, consult the confirmation email you received when installing the software. This email contains the personalized link that will allow you to sign-in to the Joomla service.
Click the drop-down menu in the left-hand side of your Joomla screen. Select 'Extensions' from the menu. Click the name of each extension that you have running. Joomla will then display the extension's settings page. Click the uninstall icon, which looks like a trash can. Joomla will alert you when the uninstall process is complete. Repeat for each extension.
Launch your FTP software (e.g., Cyberduck for Mac or Fetch for Windows PCs). Login to your web host server. Wait for the FTP software to load a list of all of the files and folders for the web site. Right-click the folder entitled 'Joomla' and select 'Delete' from the pop-up menu. This will delete all of the program files for the software.
Login to your web host account and access the MySQL database page. The location of this setting varies according to your web host provider. If you are unsure of where to find the settings for your databases, contact the customer service department at the hosting company.
Delete the database you used to operate Joomla. Joomla is now completely uninstalled.
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How to Create a Turnkey Web SiteIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Choose a market niche for your turnkey site. Websites that focus on niches are popular and can generate a significant revenue have the greatest chance of being sold. Think of industries that have a large advertising network. For example, a website on dog care serves a large audience and also has a wide range of companies who would want to advertise dog care products. In contrast, a site about raising ants will have a much narrower audience and less appeal to advertisers and entrepreneurs.
Sign up for budget web hosting. When attempting to create a turnkey website, minimizing your overhead costs will help you realize the greatest profit when selling the site. You also want a host that is able to transfer ownership of the domain and hosting account for free. Examples of budget webhosts that can do this include Fat Cow and Blue Host (see Resources).
Build the turnkey site. If building the site from a blank page, use a visual site editor (e.g. Dreamweaver) or a standard text editor if you are comfortable with your level of HTML expertise. Alternatively, purchase a professional website template. Templates are popular among those who create turnkey websites because they minimize the time it takes to get the site up and running. Avoid free website template sites as they often offer low-quality templates that are not always standards-compliant. Dreamtemplate is an example of a professional template provider (see Resources).
Propagate your site with keyword-targeted, original content. Include a minimum of five to 10 pages for the site. Think about the keywords that will attract advertisers. Stay focused on your turnkey website's overall theme. For example, a dog care site may have web pages on dog breeds; dog grooming tips; dog grooming product reviews; and dog feeding and nutrition guides. The more pages you include with the turnkey site, the higher your chance of selling the site quickly.
Insert advertising and affiliate programs. Popular examples include Google AdSense, Commission Junction and Amazon Associates. You may insert your own code, which the purchaser will then replace with his or her own affiliate codes. Alternatively, simply insert 'Ad Here' or similar text to notify the purchaser of the locations of ad spots. However, successful turnkey websites will come with affiliate codes pre-installed and income reports to show potential buyers of the site's income potential.
Upload the website to the web host you chose in Step 2 using your FTP software. Enter your server name and password into the FTP software to connect with the server. If you do not know this information, it may be found in the registration material sent to you by the host when you originally registered. Once connected, upload the templates and pages you've created. Your turnkey site is now online.
List the turnkey site you've created for sale. You may wish to post it for free on an online classified ads website such as Craigslist. Alternatively, list the site for sale on an online marketplace specializing in turnkey website sales. One of the most popular and well-known sites that do this is the Sitepoint Marketplace (see Resources).
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Choose a market niche for your turnkey site. Websites that focus on niches are popular and can generate a significant revenue have the greatest chance of being sold. Think of industries that have a large advertising network. For example, a website on dog care serves a large audience and also has a wide range of companies who would want to advertise dog care products. In contrast, a site about raising ants will have a much narrower audience and less appeal to advertisers and entrepreneurs.
Sign up for budget web hosting. When attempting to create a turnkey website, minimizing your overhead costs will help you realize the greatest profit when selling the site. You also want a host that is able to transfer ownership of the domain and hosting account for free. Examples of budget webhosts that can do this include Fat Cow and Blue Host (see Resources).
Build the turnkey site. If building the site from a blank page, use a visual site editor (e.g. Dreamweaver) or a standard text editor if you are comfortable with your level of HTML expertise. Alternatively, purchase a professional website template. Templates are popular among those who create turnkey websites because they minimize the time it takes to get the site up and running. Avoid free website template sites as they often offer low-quality templates that are not always standards-compliant. Dreamtemplate is an example of a professional template provider (see Resources).
Propagate your site with keyword-targeted, original content. Include a minimum of five to 10 pages for the site. Think about the keywords that will attract advertisers. Stay focused on your turnkey website's overall theme. For example, a dog care site may have web pages on dog breeds; dog grooming tips; dog grooming product reviews; and dog feeding and nutrition guides. The more pages you include with the turnkey site, the higher your chance of selling the site quickly.
Insert advertising and affiliate programs. Popular examples include Google AdSense, Commission Junction and Amazon Associates. You may insert your own code, which the purchaser will then replace with his or her own affiliate codes. Alternatively, simply insert 'Ad Here' or similar text to notify the purchaser of the locations of ad spots. However, successful turnkey websites will come with affiliate codes pre-installed and income reports to show potential buyers of the site's income potential.
Upload the website to the web host you chose in Step 2 using your FTP software. Enter your server name and password into the FTP software to connect with the server. If you do not know this information, it may be found in the registration material sent to you by the host when you originally registered. Once connected, upload the templates and pages you've created. Your turnkey site is now online.
List the turnkey site you've created for sale. You may wish to post it for free on an online classified ads website such as Craigslist. Alternatively, list the site for sale on an online marketplace specializing in turnkey website sales. One of the most popular and well-known sites that do this is the Sitepoint Marketplace (see Resources).
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Make a Proxy WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Open an account at a web host that allows proxy websites. Many hosting companies do not allow proxies because they can generate a large amount of traffic that overloads the servers. Those that do allow proxy websites will typically prefer that you have a Virtual Private Server (VPS) or a dedicated server. Most hosts do not allow web proxies on a shared server.
Obtain a copy of PHProxy. This script acts as the software to power your proxy site. PHProxy is available free of charge, so anyone can make a proxy website without spending a lot of money.
Log into the control panel for your web hosting account. Create a MySQL database that will be used by the PHProxy script. Make note of the database name, user name and password that is associated with the database. This information is needed to configure the script to communicate with the database.
Edit the config.php file that is included with the script. Open the file with a HTML editor so that you can edit the contents of the file and save the new copy. Use Windows Notepad if you do not have a HTML editor. Simply open the file, edit the website name, website address, database name, database user name and database password. Save the file after the information has been edited.
Use an FTP program to upload all of the files to your hosting account. You can download a free copy of Filezilla FTP if you do not already have a program. Simply upload all of the files and folders included with PHProxy to your web hosting account. Your proxy website should now be operational.
Read the documentation that is included with PHProxy. Follow the instructions in the documentation to customize your script, such as changing colors, page layout or other visual elements. This will help you make a FTP website that stands out.
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Open an account at a web host that allows proxy websites. Many hosting companies do not allow proxies because they can generate a large amount of traffic that overloads the servers. Those that do allow proxy websites will typically prefer that you have a Virtual Private Server (VPS) or a dedicated server. Most hosts do not allow web proxies on a shared server.
Obtain a copy of PHProxy. This script acts as the software to power your proxy site. PHProxy is available free of charge, so anyone can make a proxy website without spending a lot of money.
Log into the control panel for your web hosting account. Create a MySQL database that will be used by the PHProxy script. Make note of the database name, user name and password that is associated with the database. This information is needed to configure the script to communicate with the database.
Edit the config.php file that is included with the script. Open the file with a HTML editor so that you can edit the contents of the file and save the new copy. Use Windows Notepad if you do not have a HTML editor. Simply open the file, edit the website name, website address, database name, database user name and database password. Save the file after the information has been edited.
Use an FTP program to upload all of the files to your hosting account. You can download a free copy of Filezilla FTP if you do not already have a program. Simply upload all of the files and folders included with PHProxy to your web hosting account. Your proxy website should now be operational.
Read the documentation that is included with PHProxy. Follow the instructions in the documentation to customize your script, such as changing colors, page layout or other visual elements. This will help you make a FTP website that stands out.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Upload PSD FilesIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Click the 'Start' button and choose 'Run' from the file options. Windows Vista users can skip to the next step.
Type 'CMD' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' This will open a command window.
Navigate to the folder where your PSD files are located.
Check the size of your PSD files to make sure you are uploading the correct one. Type 'ftp' (minus the quotes) and press enter.
Type 'Open ftp.xxxxxxxx.com' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' Substitute your FTP site for the aforementioned address.
You will be prompted to enter a user name if you have successfully connected to the server. Type your user name and press 'Enter.'
You will be prompted to enter a password if your user name has been accepted. Type your password and press 'Enter.'
Once your credentials have been accepted, you will be given an 'FTP' prompt. Navigate to the directory folder where you would like to store your PSD files. Alternatively, if you would like to create a folder, you can do this by typing 'MKDIR' (minus the quotes). You will be asked for your folder name.
Upload your PSD file by typing 'put abc.psd' (minus the quotes). Substitute the name of your file for abc.
Once the transmission is complete, the FTP server will report to you the size of the file and how long it took to upload. Repeat Step 9 for as many files as you would like to upload.
Type 'bye' (minus the quotes) when you are finished uploading your files. This command will disconnect you from the FTP server.
Type 'exit' (minus the quotes) to close the command window.
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Click the 'Start' button and choose 'Run' from the file options. Windows Vista users can skip to the next step.
Type 'CMD' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' This will open a command window.
Navigate to the folder where your PSD files are located.
Check the size of your PSD files to make sure you are uploading the correct one. Type 'ftp' (minus the quotes) and press enter.
Type 'Open ftp.xxxxxxxx.com' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' Substitute your FTP site for the aforementioned address.
You will be prompted to enter a user name if you have successfully connected to the server. Type your user name and press 'Enter.'
You will be prompted to enter a password if your user name has been accepted. Type your password and press 'Enter.'
Once your credentials have been accepted, you will be given an 'FTP' prompt. Navigate to the directory folder where you would like to store your PSD files. Alternatively, if you would like to create a folder, you can do this by typing 'MKDIR' (minus the quotes). You will be asked for your folder name.
Upload your PSD file by typing 'put abc.psd' (minus the quotes). Substitute the name of your file for abc.
Once the transmission is complete, the FTP server will report to you the size of the file and how long it took to upload. Repeat Step 9 for as many files as you would like to upload.
Type 'bye' (minus the quotes) when you are finished uploading your files. This command will disconnect you from the FTP server.
Type 'exit' (minus the quotes) to close the command window.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Host a Successful PartyIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Pick a theme for your party. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate but it should be the reason friends are gathering to celebrate. A loved one's homecoming, an engagement announcement, or a block party to meet the neighbors are only a few examples of party themes; decide upon yours and plan the rest of the party around the theme.
Send out the invitations. Optimally, guests should receive their invitations 2 weeks before the party. This gives them time to schedule the event into their time frame, arrange for babysitters or make travel arrangements. If a guest will be traveling a long ways, the earlier they get the invitation, the better.
Create the proper atmosphere. Parties should be fun. If you're hosting the party at home, look at your surroundings with a critical eye. Put knickknacks away for a clean look and add a banner or decorations to make the room more festive. Provide adequate seating for your guests.
Schedule the party events. Allow enough time for guest arrival before serving a meal or showing a film. If your party centers around a televised sports event, plan for guests to arrive at least 30 minutes before the event starts. Allow time for latecomers if you're planning a sit-down meal.
Plan your food list and shop a few days ahead of time. Dishes that can be prepared in advance and frozen will save you much-needed time on the day of the party. If you're hiring a caterer, she will need lots of advance notice of your menu and the number of guests you are expecting. Popular caterers are often booked months in advance.
Double-check the details the night before the party by doing a quick walkthrough, starting at your front door, as if you were a guest, and proceeding through your home. Make sure there is an area for guest's coats, extra soap and clean hand towels in the bathroom. Count your serving plates and glasses to make sure there are enough.
Dress early for the party to prevent last minute dashing. Some guests may arrive early and you'll need to be ready. Preparation is the key to a successful party.
Greet all your guests in person, if possible, and welcome them to your home. Follow your schedule, excusing yourself to tend to party needs and relax. Even in the best-planned events, something inevitably goes awry. Smile and focus on having fun.
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Pick a theme for your party. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate but it should be the reason friends are gathering to celebrate. A loved one's homecoming, an engagement announcement, or a block party to meet the neighbors are only a few examples of party themes; decide upon yours and plan the rest of the party around the theme.
Send out the invitations. Optimally, guests should receive their invitations 2 weeks before the party. This gives them time to schedule the event into their time frame, arrange for babysitters or make travel arrangements. If a guest will be traveling a long ways, the earlier they get the invitation, the better.
Create the proper atmosphere. Parties should be fun. If you're hosting the party at home, look at your surroundings with a critical eye. Put knickknacks away for a clean look and add a banner or decorations to make the room more festive. Provide adequate seating for your guests.
Schedule the party events. Allow enough time for guest arrival before serving a meal or showing a film. If your party centers around a televised sports event, plan for guests to arrive at least 30 minutes before the event starts. Allow time for latecomers if you're planning a sit-down meal.
Plan your food list and shop a few days ahead of time. Dishes that can be prepared in advance and frozen will save you much-needed time on the day of the party. If you're hiring a caterer, she will need lots of advance notice of your menu and the number of guests you are expecting. Popular caterers are often booked months in advance.
Double-check the details the night before the party by doing a quick walkthrough, starting at your front door, as if you were a guest, and proceeding through your home. Make sure there is an area for guest's coats, extra soap and clean hand towels in the bathroom. Count your serving plates and glasses to make sure there are enough.
Dress early for the party to prevent last minute dashing. Some guests may arrive early and you'll need to be ready. Preparation is the key to a successful party.
Greet all your guests in person, if possible, and welcome them to your home. Follow your schedule, excusing yourself to tend to party needs and relax. Even in the best-planned events, something inevitably goes awry. Smile and focus on having fun.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Sonntag, 28. Februar 2016
How to Organize a Dog Walk FundraiserIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Choose a cause and name. Organizing a fundraiser takes a certain amount of work, so pick a mission that is important to you; select an appropriate name. For example, if you're raising money to help find dogs homes, you can name your event, 'Quarters for Canines.' Other possible names include 'Positive Pooches' and 'Million Mutt March.'
Pick a date and location. Scout your area to find a good spot to hold your fundraiser. Chock out local parks and schools, to see if they have a loop or track you can use. Map out a route on streets that will cause the least amount of traffic congestion. Talk to the appropriate authorities; secure the location for a certain time. Choose a date in the spring or summer, so walkers and pets won't be cold.
Obtain sponsors. Many businesses will be eager to partner with you in your fundraiser. Not only do they get to help an important cause, but they will be able to advertise their products as well. Pair up with a food company that can provide refreshments. Pick a bank that will have its logo printed on t-shirts that you can give to the walkers.
Set a fundraising goal and price fees. Even if your target is just a few hundred dollars, the money will tremendously help needy animals. Pick a goal that is reasonable, then decide how you want to charge walkers. You can charge a flat fee to walk, or the walkers themselves can ask for donations, depending on how far they walk.
Advertise. Pass out flyers and hang posters around the area of the walk. Ask newspapers and radios to run ads for your event. If possible, find a celebrity to endorse your cause and be a part of the fundraiser. This will raise awareness and get people excited about participating.
Bring supplies. For the day of the event, come prepared with treats and waste bags for the dogs. Make sure that there are trash bins along the route so owners can throw their dog's waste away. If you're not providing refreshments, remind the owners to bring snacks and water for themselves.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Choose a cause and name. Organizing a fundraiser takes a certain amount of work, so pick a mission that is important to you; select an appropriate name. For example, if you're raising money to help find dogs homes, you can name your event, 'Quarters for Canines.' Other possible names include 'Positive Pooches' and 'Million Mutt March.'
Pick a date and location. Scout your area to find a good spot to hold your fundraiser. Chock out local parks and schools, to see if they have a loop or track you can use. Map out a route on streets that will cause the least amount of traffic congestion. Talk to the appropriate authorities; secure the location for a certain time. Choose a date in the spring or summer, so walkers and pets won't be cold.
Obtain sponsors. Many businesses will be eager to partner with you in your fundraiser. Not only do they get to help an important cause, but they will be able to advertise their products as well. Pair up with a food company that can provide refreshments. Pick a bank that will have its logo printed on t-shirts that you can give to the walkers.
Set a fundraising goal and price fees. Even if your target is just a few hundred dollars, the money will tremendously help needy animals. Pick a goal that is reasonable, then decide how you want to charge walkers. You can charge a flat fee to walk, or the walkers themselves can ask for donations, depending on how far they walk.
Advertise. Pass out flyers and hang posters around the area of the walk. Ask newspapers and radios to run ads for your event. If possible, find a celebrity to endorse your cause and be a part of the fundraiser. This will raise awareness and get people excited about participating.
Bring supplies. For the day of the event, come prepared with treats and waste bags for the dogs. Make sure that there are trash bins along the route so owners can throw their dog's waste away. If you're not providing refreshments, remind the owners to bring snacks and water for themselves.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Start an Online Supplement StoreIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Set up a spare bedroom or basement for your business office.
Create a name for your store. Register your business name as your DBA (doing business as) through your county or city. Apply for a vendor's license at the same location because you will have to pay sales taxes on in-state customers.
Find a wholesale or manufacturer supplier. Access the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) at naw.org. Write the NAW for a list of wholesale suppliers. Visit Thomasnet.com and search for various manufacturer suppliers, according to Businessknowhow.com.
Call several wholesale and manufacturer suppliers. Ask what types of products they sell. Obtain price lists so you can compare the unit costs for all products. Ask the suppliers if they drop-ship products, meaning they will ship products to your customers for you. Use a drop-shipper if you want to avoid carrying inventory in your home. Choose the supplier offering the lowest per-unit cost on vitamins.
Create a website. Use some of the free website templates available at Yahoo.com or Freesitetemplates.com. Add pictures and descriptions of your vitamins, supplements and protein products.
Create a domain name or URL (uniform resource locator) for your store. Go to Register.com or Godaddy.com and see if your domain name is available. Select the domain name, if it is indeed available.
Find a company to host your website, such as Yahoo.com or Godaddy.com. Upload your website to the Internet per the instructions of your web host company.
Advertise your online supplement store in health magazines like 'Muscle and Fitness' or 'Iron Man.' Start out with small classifieds. Use larger display ads as your profits increase. Promote your website in various search engines like Google.com, Lycos.com and Altavista.com.
Retain the names and e-mails of customers. Email them monthly coupons and special deals.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Set up a spare bedroom or basement for your business office.
Create a name for your store. Register your business name as your DBA (doing business as) through your county or city. Apply for a vendor's license at the same location because you will have to pay sales taxes on in-state customers.
Find a wholesale or manufacturer supplier. Access the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) at naw.org. Write the NAW for a list of wholesale suppliers. Visit Thomasnet.com and search for various manufacturer suppliers, according to Businessknowhow.com.
Call several wholesale and manufacturer suppliers. Ask what types of products they sell. Obtain price lists so you can compare the unit costs for all products. Ask the suppliers if they drop-ship products, meaning they will ship products to your customers for you. Use a drop-shipper if you want to avoid carrying inventory in your home. Choose the supplier offering the lowest per-unit cost on vitamins.
Create a website. Use some of the free website templates available at Yahoo.com or Freesitetemplates.com. Add pictures and descriptions of your vitamins, supplements and protein products.
Create a domain name or URL (uniform resource locator) for your store. Go to Register.com or Godaddy.com and see if your domain name is available. Select the domain name, if it is indeed available.
Find a company to host your website, such as Yahoo.com or Godaddy.com. Upload your website to the Internet per the instructions of your web host company.
Advertise your online supplement store in health magazines like 'Muscle and Fitness' or 'Iron Man.' Start out with small classifieds. Use larger display ads as your profits increase. Promote your website in various search engines like Google.com, Lycos.com and Altavista.com.
Retain the names and e-mails of customers. Email them monthly coupons and special deals.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Advertise for a New Photography BusinessIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Gather some samples of your best work. You can use photos of your family and friends or photos of nature or animals. If you don't have many samples, volunteer to photograph a local event or a friend's wedding in exchange for the rights to use the photos in your portfolio.
Create a portfolio. Choose photos that demonstrate the range of your skills, using different poses, different lighting and different subjects. You will use this portfolio to show potential clients when you meet with them.
Create a business website. You can attempt to do this yourself, using tools offered by website hosting services, such as GoDaddy's Website Tonight, or you can hire a professional web designer to create one for you. Many potential clients will research a photographer on the Internet before contacting him, so your website should include quality samples of your work and an easy method for contacting you.
Ask for referrals from family, friends and former clients. Offer your clients a discount or a free sitting fee on future appointments with every referral they send your way.
Get some quality business cards. Display your contact and website information on your cards, and hand them out every chance you get. You can hire a graphic designer to design your business cards, or you can design them yourself using tools available through VistaPrint or another printing service.
Place ads in local publications. If your local newspaper offers a special insert related to weddings in the spring, be sure to place an ad in it. Keep an eye out for any special publications in your community that are targeted towards brides, seniors, graduation or other special events that hire photographers. Place an ad in as many publications as you can afford.
Obtain a listing in the Yellow Pages. Many potential brides will look in the Yellow Pages for a list of photographers if no one has been recommended to them by family or friends. You don't want to miss out on potential business by not having a listing in the photography section of the Yellow Pages.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Gather some samples of your best work. You can use photos of your family and friends or photos of nature or animals. If you don't have many samples, volunteer to photograph a local event or a friend's wedding in exchange for the rights to use the photos in your portfolio.
Create a portfolio. Choose photos that demonstrate the range of your skills, using different poses, different lighting and different subjects. You will use this portfolio to show potential clients when you meet with them.
Create a business website. You can attempt to do this yourself, using tools offered by website hosting services, such as GoDaddy's Website Tonight, or you can hire a professional web designer to create one for you. Many potential clients will research a photographer on the Internet before contacting him, so your website should include quality samples of your work and an easy method for contacting you.
Ask for referrals from family, friends and former clients. Offer your clients a discount or a free sitting fee on future appointments with every referral they send your way.
Get some quality business cards. Display your contact and website information on your cards, and hand them out every chance you get. You can hire a graphic designer to design your business cards, or you can design them yourself using tools available through VistaPrint or another printing service.
Place ads in local publications. If your local newspaper offers a special insert related to weddings in the spring, be sure to place an ad in it. Keep an eye out for any special publications in your community that are targeted towards brides, seniors, graduation or other special events that hire photographers. Place an ad in as many publications as you can afford.
Obtain a listing in the Yellow Pages. Many potential brides will look in the Yellow Pages for a list of photographers if no one has been recommended to them by family or friends. You don't want to miss out on potential business by not having a listing in the photography section of the Yellow Pages.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Stop a SYN Flood AttackIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Run.' Enter 'regedit' in the text box and click the 'Enter' key. This opens the Windows registry, where you will add the settings.
Navigate to the folder 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' in the registry. New values for this key will be added to prevent the server from using resources during a SYN attack.
Right-click the 'Services' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' as the value. Enter 'SynAttackProtect' for the key name. Enter '2' as the value. This provides the best defense against a SYN attack by making the connection time out more quickly. The '2' represents the amount of time the IIS server will wait before it stops expecting a reply from the client. By stopping this time sooner, it frees up resources sooner and stops the server from waiting too long, saving websites from poor performance during SYN attacks. This is the recommended value by Microsoft.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnableDeadGWDetect' for the name. Enter the value of '0' in the text box. This disables the host from sending traffic to an unintended gateway, which could cause a breach in security.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnablePMTUDiscovery' as the name and enter '0' for the value. This disables the use of high amounts of resources on the computer, protecting it from memory overload and crashes.
Close the registry and reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Run.' Enter 'regedit' in the text box and click the 'Enter' key. This opens the Windows registry, where you will add the settings.
Navigate to the folder 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' in the registry. New values for this key will be added to prevent the server from using resources during a SYN attack.
Right-click the 'Services' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' as the value. Enter 'SynAttackProtect' for the key name. Enter '2' as the value. This provides the best defense against a SYN attack by making the connection time out more quickly. The '2' represents the amount of time the IIS server will wait before it stops expecting a reply from the client. By stopping this time sooner, it frees up resources sooner and stops the server from waiting too long, saving websites from poor performance during SYN attacks. This is the recommended value by Microsoft.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnableDeadGWDetect' for the name. Enter the value of '0' in the text box. This disables the host from sending traffic to an unintended gateway, which could cause a breach in security.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnablePMTUDiscovery' as the name and enter '0' for the value. This disables the use of high amounts of resources on the computer, protecting it from memory overload and crashes.
Close the registry and reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Start an Online MagazineIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Define your market by asking
what articles do you want to see in your magazine. What are you passionate about? At first, you may think too broadly. Narrow your focus from subject to topic, especially those topics that are underserved. An online magazine will have a better chance of success if it focuses on a niche market that has a loyal following rather than on a broad market so popular that it’s already well covered.
Test Your Market
Use a blog to test your market. This can serve two purposes: First, to discover if there is reader interest in your planned niche, and second, to increase the odds that readers will discover you. Unlike a print publication, which you can drop in storefronts and sidewalk newsstands that many people will see, it's unlikely that potential readers will stumble across your magazine’s website. A blog allows you to build a mailing list first, even if it comes slowly. That list will be your magazine’s initial subscribers.Invite other bloggers to write guest blogs on your topic or related topics, and trade links with those bloggers. Listen to their advice on shaping your magazine's direction. Be active in social media, announcing every new post. Create buzz even as you finalize plans for the magazine.
Register a Domain Name Early
As soon as you come up with the magazine’s name, register the domain URL that incorporates the name. Domain registration is cheap, and you can take your time before putting up the actual website.
Select a Content Management System
Decide on a blogging/content management system platform for your website. For your editorial department, you will likely have a mix of staff writers and editors, freelance journalists and interns. Your writers will report on stories and interview people and will likely need photos, video and audio media within their articles. Select the platform that’s best suited for handling and displaying this type of journalistic content and will still fit within your expected budget. Mike Johnston of the website CMS Critic noted that platforms such as WordPress.org, Joomla and Drupal are popular, but no single CMS platform is best in all situations. WordPress is the easiest to use, though you should use the WordPress.org version to self-host the site and sell advertising. Johnston described Joomla and Drupal as having more capabilities but generally requiring more expertise. You can choose from free and premium templates for a design that best fits your needs.For CMS platforms designed as a publishing content management system, Johnston listed Bright Spot, eZ Publish and Movable Type. The first two are open-source programs that are free to download, though eZ Publish charges for support. Movable Type has a significant yearly fee.
Determine a Budget
As you gather publishing information, you should also be developing and refining your budget. Costs to consider include:
Website development: It's a fairly low cost if you use a template and handle any customization yourself. If you bring in a web designer, the cost can run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars.
Editor: If you take that role, you don’t have to pay yourself, but you should have another income source or money set aside to meet living expenses. If you hire an editor, it should be at a substantial rate. Depending on the workload, the position can be freelance. Also plan for a separate copy editor.
Writers: Some writers will work for a byline or because they share your devotion to the magazine, but that gets old quickly. You should offer at least a token fee per article, but increase the fee to a more reasonable rate as the magazine grows.
Success won’t come quickly, so make sure you have enough funds through a small business loan, crowdfunding campaign or your own reserves to keep you going for at least a year.
Advertising Is Vital
Your online magazine will not succeed without ad sales. A contextual advertising network such as Google Adsense, Apt from Yahoo! and Microsoft Pub Center can provide pay-per-click ads on your website at no cost. Income, however, depends on your site’s traffic and how many readers click on those ads. If you want to sell ads directly, you’ll need an advertising sales staff. A local ad staff can be especially valuable if your magazine has a local or regional focus.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Define your market by asking
what articles do you want to see in your magazine. What are you passionate about? At first, you may think too broadly. Narrow your focus from subject to topic, especially those topics that are underserved. An online magazine will have a better chance of success if it focuses on a niche market that has a loyal following rather than on a broad market so popular that it’s already well covered.
Test Your Market
Use a blog to test your market. This can serve two purposes: First, to discover if there is reader interest in your planned niche, and second, to increase the odds that readers will discover you. Unlike a print publication, which you can drop in storefronts and sidewalk newsstands that many people will see, it's unlikely that potential readers will stumble across your magazine’s website. A blog allows you to build a mailing list first, even if it comes slowly. That list will be your magazine’s initial subscribers.Invite other bloggers to write guest blogs on your topic or related topics, and trade links with those bloggers. Listen to their advice on shaping your magazine's direction. Be active in social media, announcing every new post. Create buzz even as you finalize plans for the magazine.
Register a Domain Name Early
As soon as you come up with the magazine’s name, register the domain URL that incorporates the name. Domain registration is cheap, and you can take your time before putting up the actual website.
Select a Content Management System
Decide on a blogging/content management system platform for your website. For your editorial department, you will likely have a mix of staff writers and editors, freelance journalists and interns. Your writers will report on stories and interview people and will likely need photos, video and audio media within their articles. Select the platform that’s best suited for handling and displaying this type of journalistic content and will still fit within your expected budget. Mike Johnston of the website CMS Critic noted that platforms such as WordPress.org, Joomla and Drupal are popular, but no single CMS platform is best in all situations. WordPress is the easiest to use, though you should use the WordPress.org version to self-host the site and sell advertising. Johnston described Joomla and Drupal as having more capabilities but generally requiring more expertise. You can choose from free and premium templates for a design that best fits your needs.For CMS platforms designed as a publishing content management system, Johnston listed Bright Spot, eZ Publish and Movable Type. The first two are open-source programs that are free to download, though eZ Publish charges for support. Movable Type has a significant yearly fee.
Determine a Budget
As you gather publishing information, you should also be developing and refining your budget. Costs to consider include:
Website development: It's a fairly low cost if you use a template and handle any customization yourself. If you bring in a web designer, the cost can run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars.
Editor: If you take that role, you don’t have to pay yourself, but you should have another income source or money set aside to meet living expenses. If you hire an editor, it should be at a substantial rate. Depending on the workload, the position can be freelance. Also plan for a separate copy editor.
Writers: Some writers will work for a byline or because they share your devotion to the magazine, but that gets old quickly. You should offer at least a token fee per article, but increase the fee to a more reasonable rate as the magazine grows.
Success won’t come quickly, so make sure you have enough funds through a small business loan, crowdfunding campaign or your own reserves to keep you going for at least a year.
Advertising Is Vital
Your online magazine will not succeed without ad sales. A contextual advertising network such as Google Adsense, Apt from Yahoo! and Microsoft Pub Center can provide pay-per-click ads on your website at no cost. Income, however, depends on your site’s traffic and how many readers click on those ads. If you want to sell ads directly, you’ll need an advertising sales staff. A local ad staff can be especially valuable if your magazine has a local or regional focus.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Choose a Hosting ProviderIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make a list of the hosting needs of your website before searching for a host. This includes technical requirements like server platform and hardware requirements, disk space needed, bandwidth requirements and other hosting features. Other features include compatibility with web authoring tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage, support for video clips, and support for e-commerce activities.
Research the reputation of each potential hosting service provider. Check user reviews to find what customers have to say about their experiences with the hosting provider.
Evaluate reliability and scalability. The hosting provider should not only be reliable and fast, it should guarantee at least 99% uptime if not 99.5%. They should have a refund policy if they fail to provide the minimum speed guaranteed. Also, look for a service provider who is prepared for scalability. For example, if you want to increase your disk space, bandwidth or mySQL database, they should be able to do it without much problem.
Require excellent technical support and services. The provider should have competent technicians available all 7 days a week round the clock to help resolve your problems in a timely fashion. You can gauge their responsiveness by sending them some general inquiry mails and noting the response time. A response time of less than 24 hours is okay, but anything more than a day is considered poor service. A good hosting provider should provide support systems like toll free numbers, 24/7 email support, live chat, an online knowledgebase, and helpful FAQs.
Assess payment plan options. Determine if you will have to pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Many hosting providers offer the option of monthly payment. In case you are not satisfied with their services, you can switch over to another provider after a month without having to worry about any refunds.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make a list of the hosting needs of your website before searching for a host. This includes technical requirements like server platform and hardware requirements, disk space needed, bandwidth requirements and other hosting features. Other features include compatibility with web authoring tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage, support for video clips, and support for e-commerce activities.
Research the reputation of each potential hosting service provider. Check user reviews to find what customers have to say about their experiences with the hosting provider.
Evaluate reliability and scalability. The hosting provider should not only be reliable and fast, it should guarantee at least 99% uptime if not 99.5%. They should have a refund policy if they fail to provide the minimum speed guaranteed. Also, look for a service provider who is prepared for scalability. For example, if you want to increase your disk space, bandwidth or mySQL database, they should be able to do it without much problem.
Require excellent technical support and services. The provider should have competent technicians available all 7 days a week round the clock to help resolve your problems in a timely fashion. You can gauge their responsiveness by sending them some general inquiry mails and noting the response time. A response time of less than 24 hours is okay, but anything more than a day is considered poor service. A good hosting provider should provide support systems like toll free numbers, 24/7 email support, live chat, an online knowledgebase, and helpful FAQs.
Assess payment plan options. Determine if you will have to pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Many hosting providers offer the option of monthly payment. In case you are not satisfied with their services, you can switch over to another provider after a month without having to worry about any refunds.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Upload Files to a Web ServerIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Use FileZilla to upload your files to your web server (see Resources.) This is a free software program designed for beginners. Log into the console using the information provided by your web hosting provider (domain, account username, and password). When you log in, navigate to the folder on your computer containing your web files and then drag and drop the file to your web server. This software works on almost all platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
Manage your web server files using Ipswitch WS_FTP. This software, which contains advanced security features to protect your file transfers, is available for a fee (see Resources.) Establish your connection using your login details provided by your web hosting service, then view your files side by side---the local (computer) files show on the left and the web server files show on the right side. Click the 'Transfer' arrows to move files from your computer to the web server side. This software works on Windows systems.
Transfer files to your web server using SmartFTP. SmartFTP is a paid FTP software option but you can start uploading web server files free for 30 days to get the hang of the tool (see Resources.) After logging in with your account details (username and password,) you'll view a series of windows that contain your computer files and web server, and preview windows that show you what you're about to transfer before taking any action. Upload files to your web server by dragging and dropping them to the window pane containing your remote web files, or schedule a recurring transfer to occur automatically if you wish. This option is compatible with Windows operating systems.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Use FileZilla to upload your files to your web server (see Resources.) This is a free software program designed for beginners. Log into the console using the information provided by your web hosting provider (domain, account username, and password). When you log in, navigate to the folder on your computer containing your web files and then drag and drop the file to your web server. This software works on almost all platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
Manage your web server files using Ipswitch WS_FTP. This software, which contains advanced security features to protect your file transfers, is available for a fee (see Resources.) Establish your connection using your login details provided by your web hosting service, then view your files side by side---the local (computer) files show on the left and the web server files show on the right side. Click the 'Transfer' arrows to move files from your computer to the web server side. This software works on Windows systems.
Transfer files to your web server using SmartFTP. SmartFTP is a paid FTP software option but you can start uploading web server files free for 30 days to get the hang of the tool (see Resources.) After logging in with your account details (username and password,) you'll view a series of windows that contain your computer files and web server, and preview windows that show you what you're about to transfer before taking any action. Upload files to your web server by dragging and dropping them to the window pane containing your remote web files, or schedule a recurring transfer to occur automatically if you wish. This option is compatible with Windows operating systems.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Make Your Own Car WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Develop a site plan. Include your main information pages or categories and show the relationships between these pages. You can draw a site plan using pencil and paper or using a software drawing package. Plan how users will navigate between the different pages on your site and what content or features are contained on the pages.
Create a graphical design for your car website. Make your design one that will appeal to your intended audience. If your site is devoted to one particular type of car, you may be able to work in colors or graphical design elements associated with that type of car. Keep the graphic design clean and attractive and don't go overboard with heavy graphics or animated images as these tend to slow down the website and may frustrate your visitors. You can use a blog-style design like that on Jay Leno's Garage or a traditional portal design such as that on Automobile magazine's site.
Produce car-related content. Keep your content focused on the pages and categories you came up with in your site plan. Use your site plan as a guide in producing your content. You can produce content pages by hand-coding them in HTML using a text editor such as Notepad. Content management systems like WordPress are also popular options for producing content, especially for novice website developers.
Transfer your content to your website hosting service. For hand-built site pages, you'll need to transfer your files to your website hosting service using FTP. If you are using WordPress or another content management system, your files are likely already on the server as these types of systems tend to keep the content in a database on the server.
Test your car website. Access your site through an Internet browser as you expect your visitors to do. Make sure the site appearance is correct and that it functions as you intended. Check your hyperlinks and any video or audio content to make sure you can access everything.
Attract new visitors to your website. Promote your car website using traditional search engine optimization techniques, pay-per-click marketing (such as Google AdWords). You may also be able to promote your car website on other car-enthusiast websites.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Develop a site plan. Include your main information pages or categories and show the relationships between these pages. You can draw a site plan using pencil and paper or using a software drawing package. Plan how users will navigate between the different pages on your site and what content or features are contained on the pages.
Create a graphical design for your car website. Make your design one that will appeal to your intended audience. If your site is devoted to one particular type of car, you may be able to work in colors or graphical design elements associated with that type of car. Keep the graphic design clean and attractive and don't go overboard with heavy graphics or animated images as these tend to slow down the website and may frustrate your visitors. You can use a blog-style design like that on Jay Leno's Garage or a traditional portal design such as that on Automobile magazine's site.
Produce car-related content. Keep your content focused on the pages and categories you came up with in your site plan. Use your site plan as a guide in producing your content. You can produce content pages by hand-coding them in HTML using a text editor such as Notepad. Content management systems like WordPress are also popular options for producing content, especially for novice website developers.
Transfer your content to your website hosting service. For hand-built site pages, you'll need to transfer your files to your website hosting service using FTP. If you are using WordPress or another content management system, your files are likely already on the server as these types of systems tend to keep the content in a database on the server.
Test your car website. Access your site through an Internet browser as you expect your visitors to do. Make sure the site appearance is correct and that it functions as you intended. Check your hyperlinks and any video or audio content to make sure you can access everything.
Attract new visitors to your website. Promote your car website using traditional search engine optimization techniques, pay-per-click marketing (such as Google AdWords). You may also be able to promote your car website on other car-enthusiast websites.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Set Up an eShopIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
First, decide what you’re going to sell and select a name for your eShop. Your first expense will be to purchase a domain name and hosting service. Research to find a service that is user-friendly and reasonably priced. You can sometimes save money by bundling your services to include domain, hosting, email, security and other options.
Design and Build Your Store
To save time and money, consider open-source (free) software such as WordPress or a turnkey e-commerce package. E-commerce packages include shopping cart technology and provide instructions for connecting the cart to your merchant account. Before you start building, take some time to imagine your customer’s experience. How do you want your store to look and feel? You can likely find a theme, or framework, that comes close to your vision. Themes and turnkey packages often include many design options, such as colors, fonts and page layouts that you can modify to suit your brand.
Secure Payment Methods
Set up a merchant account that accepts the standard methods of online payment, such as check, credit card and debit card. Be sure that you understand the various transaction fees and other charges that may be deducted from your sales. With so much identity theft occurring, your customers will look for reasonable assurance that your site is safe. Establish security controls for your site to minimize hacking. Display the security badge on payment pages so customers will feel more confident when entering their payment information.
eShop Policies and FAQs
Include policy statements on your site to explain common sales procedures, such as how to return a product or request a refund. Clearly state the parameters of money-back guarantees, discount codes and coupons, redemption of gift certificates, and other issues that may arise. Include a Frequently Asked Questions page if applicable and provide complete customer service contact information.
Product Options and Valuable Content
Create a catalog of product options for your customers’ browsing pleasure. Also, continuously populate your site with new and relevant content to hold shoppers’ interest and keep them coming back. The more time they spend on your site, the more likely they will buy.
In Feburary 2016 28,
First, decide what you’re going to sell and select a name for your eShop. Your first expense will be to purchase a domain name and hosting service. Research to find a service that is user-friendly and reasonably priced. You can sometimes save money by bundling your services to include domain, hosting, email, security and other options.
Design and Build Your Store
To save time and money, consider open-source (free) software such as WordPress or a turnkey e-commerce package. E-commerce packages include shopping cart technology and provide instructions for connecting the cart to your merchant account. Before you start building, take some time to imagine your customer’s experience. How do you want your store to look and feel? You can likely find a theme, or framework, that comes close to your vision. Themes and turnkey packages often include many design options, such as colors, fonts and page layouts that you can modify to suit your brand.
Secure Payment Methods
Set up a merchant account that accepts the standard methods of online payment, such as check, credit card and debit card. Be sure that you understand the various transaction fees and other charges that may be deducted from your sales. With so much identity theft occurring, your customers will look for reasonable assurance that your site is safe. Establish security controls for your site to minimize hacking. Display the security badge on payment pages so customers will feel more confident when entering their payment information.
eShop Policies and FAQs
Include policy statements on your site to explain common sales procedures, such as how to return a product or request a refund. Clearly state the parameters of money-back guarantees, discount codes and coupons, redemption of gift certificates, and other issues that may arise. Include a Frequently Asked Questions page if applicable and provide complete customer service contact information.
Product Options and Valuable Content
Create a catalog of product options for your customers’ browsing pleasure. Also, continuously populate your site with new and relevant content to hold shoppers’ interest and keep them coming back. The more time they spend on your site, the more likely they will buy.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Calculate Markup MarginIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Find the cost of an item. Before you can calculate markup and margin, you must know the product's cost. The cost includes the price paid for an item or materials plus the labor required for processing. Additional expenditures, such as breakage or spoilage, may also be counted as part of cost.
Multiply the cost by the percentage of profit you'd like to make on the product and add the result to the cost to arrive at the price. If you are using a markup of 75 percent and the cost of an item is $10, the dollar value of the markup is 0.75 (75 percent) times $10, or $7.50. Add this to the $10 cost to arrive at a price of $17.50.Businesses use various models to determine the size of the markup, but the principle is the same in all cases.
Calculate margin by subtracting the cost from the price and dividing the remainder by the price. For example, if an item is priced at $25 and the cost is $15, first subtract $15 from $25, leaving $10. Divide by $25 for a profit margin of 0.40. Margin is the proportion of a price in excess of cost and is usually expressed as a percentage, so multiply by 100 to get the percentage. In this case, the margin would be 40 percent.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Find the cost of an item. Before you can calculate markup and margin, you must know the product's cost. The cost includes the price paid for an item or materials plus the labor required for processing. Additional expenditures, such as breakage or spoilage, may also be counted as part of cost.
Multiply the cost by the percentage of profit you'd like to make on the product and add the result to the cost to arrive at the price. If you are using a markup of 75 percent and the cost of an item is $10, the dollar value of the markup is 0.75 (75 percent) times $10, or $7.50. Add this to the $10 cost to arrive at a price of $17.50.Businesses use various models to determine the size of the markup, but the principle is the same in all cases.
Calculate margin by subtracting the cost from the price and dividing the remainder by the price. For example, if an item is priced at $25 and the cost is $15, first subtract $15 from $25, leaving $10. Divide by $25 for a profit margin of 0.40. Margin is the proportion of a price in excess of cost and is usually expressed as a percentage, so multiply by 100 to get the percentage. In this case, the margin would be 40 percent.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Allow GZIP in GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Log in to your GoDaddy hosting page (see Resources). Enter your username and password.
Click 'Web Hosting' and 'Launch' on the account containing the page that you wish to edit. Click 'File Manager' and open the file that you wish to edit.
Paste the following code at the very top of your webpage, above the 'doctype' code:
Click 'Save.' Repeat these steps to enable GZIP on each of your webpages.
Click 'Log Out' at the top of the page when you have edited each page.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Log in to your GoDaddy hosting page (see Resources). Enter your username and password.
Click 'Web Hosting' and 'Launch' on the account containing the page that you wish to edit. Click 'File Manager' and open the file that you wish to edit.
Paste the following code at the very top of your webpage, above the 'doctype' code:
Click 'Save.' Repeat these steps to enable GZIP on each of your webpages.
Click 'Log Out' at the top of the page when you have edited each page.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Make a Free Teamspeak ServerIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Download the TeamSpeak server application from the official TeamSpeak downloads page. Select the appropriate link for your computer's operating system, such as Windows, Mac or Linux.
Read the TeamSpeak terms and conditions. If you agree to the conditions, click 'I agree' at the bottom of the page to proceed. Once you agree, a download prompt will ask you to 'Open,' 'Save,' or 'Cancel.' Select 'Save' and choose a file path for the TeamSpeak server, then click 'Save' to initiate the download.
Extract the zipped TeamSpeak file, then open the enclosed TeamSpeak server folder. Double-click the 'Teamspeak' server application icon. The complete name of the icon depends on which version you downloaded. When the server starts for the first time, it will display an administrator username and password for you. Write this down, as it will only be displayed once.
Open your TeamSpeak Client while the server application is still running. Click 'Connections,' then select 'Connect.' Type your local IP address in the text field labelled 'Address.' Keep the default port '9987.' Create a nickname and leave the password text field empty.
Click 'Connect' and the client connects to the TeamSpeak server.
Admin Rights
Open the Teamspeak server file and open the 'Logs' folder.
Locate the first server log file, which should look like 'ts3server_thedate_random numbers,' and open it.
Right click, and copy the token number located in the second block of text starting toward the left. The token number should look something like this: 'token=63SMd5svPAmJAJ37DeSpeGw+VMLJvmvmOGlrM+lk.'
Make sure to only copy the numbers and letters that follow the word 'token=.'
Return to your TeamSpeak client and click 'Permissions.' Select 'Use Token.' Right click in the text field that appears and select paste.
Click 'OK' to confirm and you are granted administrator rights to your server.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Download the TeamSpeak server application from the official TeamSpeak downloads page. Select the appropriate link for your computer's operating system, such as Windows, Mac or Linux.
Read the TeamSpeak terms and conditions. If you agree to the conditions, click 'I agree' at the bottom of the page to proceed. Once you agree, a download prompt will ask you to 'Open,' 'Save,' or 'Cancel.' Select 'Save' and choose a file path for the TeamSpeak server, then click 'Save' to initiate the download.
Extract the zipped TeamSpeak file, then open the enclosed TeamSpeak server folder. Double-click the 'Teamspeak' server application icon. The complete name of the icon depends on which version you downloaded. When the server starts for the first time, it will display an administrator username and password for you. Write this down, as it will only be displayed once.
Open your TeamSpeak Client while the server application is still running. Click 'Connections,' then select 'Connect.' Type your local IP address in the text field labelled 'Address.' Keep the default port '9987.' Create a nickname and leave the password text field empty.
Click 'Connect' and the client connects to the TeamSpeak server.
Admin Rights
Open the Teamspeak server file and open the 'Logs' folder.
Locate the first server log file, which should look like 'ts3server_thedate_random numbers,' and open it.
Right click, and copy the token number located in the second block of text starting toward the left. The token number should look something like this: 'token=63SMd5svPAmJAJ37DeSpeGw+VMLJvmvmOGlrM+lk.'
Make sure to only copy the numbers and letters that follow the word 'token=.'
Return to your TeamSpeak client and click 'Permissions.' Select 'Use Token.' Right click in the text field that appears and select paste.
Click 'OK' to confirm and you are granted administrator rights to your server.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Brunch Party IdeasIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Nibblers are the equivalent of appetizers at a cocktail party, but at a brunch party, the standards are more casual. Fruit platters are a great appetizer for brunch, and complement the breakfast theme as well. French toast slices with powdered sugar are another quick and easy nibbler, and you can even spice things up by offering different types of syrup at the table. In your grocery store's refrigerator section, you can purchase dime-size hot cakes, and follow up on your dipping idea with French toast. Don't hesitate to get creative!
Juices
If you really want to make an impact on your guests, offer a few kinds of homemade juices. Anyone can serve tea bags or juice from the carton, and your guests expect that. Wow them with anything from fresh squeezed orange juice to pink lemonade; it's bound to be appreciated. There are several recipes online where you can find fruit drink concoctions that are sure to knock the socks right off your guests (see foodnetwork.com site in Resources below).
Entrée Ideas
When hosting a brunch party, you can get away with making easy breakfast food, as long as you do it right. Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy way to fill up your guests and are best presented on a decorative platter. Hot cakes are another filling entrée that are easily served on a platter and complemented with a variety of syrups. Keep in mind that they are also easier to make for a large number of people, as opposed to items like waffles. Don't forget to include slices of toast on your menu, and maybe even a fruit parfait. Your guests are sure to have a great time, and leave happy with a full stomach.
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Nibblers are the equivalent of appetizers at a cocktail party, but at a brunch party, the standards are more casual. Fruit platters are a great appetizer for brunch, and complement the breakfast theme as well. French toast slices with powdered sugar are another quick and easy nibbler, and you can even spice things up by offering different types of syrup at the table. In your grocery store's refrigerator section, you can purchase dime-size hot cakes, and follow up on your dipping idea with French toast. Don't hesitate to get creative!
Juices
If you really want to make an impact on your guests, offer a few kinds of homemade juices. Anyone can serve tea bags or juice from the carton, and your guests expect that. Wow them with anything from fresh squeezed orange juice to pink lemonade; it's bound to be appreciated. There are several recipes online where you can find fruit drink concoctions that are sure to knock the socks right off your guests (see foodnetwork.com site in Resources below).
Entrée Ideas
When hosting a brunch party, you can get away with making easy breakfast food, as long as you do it right. Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy way to fill up your guests and are best presented on a decorative platter. Hot cakes are another filling entrée that are easily served on a platter and complemented with a variety of syrups. Keep in mind that they are also easier to make for a large number of people, as opposed to items like waffles. Don't forget to include slices of toast on your menu, and maybe even a fruit parfait. Your guests are sure to have a great time, and leave happy with a full stomach.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Redirect Mask With HostGatorIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Navigate to the free Web Start Help masked forward-code generator endorsed by HostGator (see Resources).
Scroll down to the second section titled 'How do I create a masked forward? (frames).'
Type the title you want to appear at the top of your Web browser when someone visits your domain in the first field.
Type the full URL of the website where you want to redirect the domain in the second field. For example, if you want 'siteA.com' to redirect to 'siteB.com,' enter 'http://www.siteB.com' in the second field.
Click the submit button to generate the HTML code.
Launch Notepad from the 'Start' menu.
Copy and paste the HTML code generated earlier into the Notepad window.
Click 'File' and 'Save As.'
Type 'index.html' without the quotes for the file name and choose 'All files' for the file type. Choose the desktop for the save location. Click the 'Save' button.
Log in to your HostGator hosting account.
Click the 'File Manager' icon in the 'Files' section of the cPanel.
Select the site you wish to redirect from the 'Document root for' drop-down menu. This would be 'siteA.com' if you want to redirect from 'siteA.com' to 'siteB.com.' Click the 'Go' button.
Click the 'Upload' icon at the top of the screen.
Check the box beside 'Overwrite existing files' below the file upload fields.
Click the 'Browse' button and select the 'index.html' file from the desktop. Click the 'Open' button to upload the file and put the redirect mask in place.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Navigate to the free Web Start Help masked forward-code generator endorsed by HostGator (see Resources).
Scroll down to the second section titled 'How do I create a masked forward? (frames).'
Type the title you want to appear at the top of your Web browser when someone visits your domain in the first field.
Type the full URL of the website where you want to redirect the domain in the second field. For example, if you want 'siteA.com' to redirect to 'siteB.com,' enter 'http://www.siteB.com' in the second field.
Click the submit button to generate the HTML code.
Launch Notepad from the 'Start' menu.
Copy and paste the HTML code generated earlier into the Notepad window.
Click 'File' and 'Save As.'
Type 'index.html' without the quotes for the file name and choose 'All files' for the file type. Choose the desktop for the save location. Click the 'Save' button.
Log in to your HostGator hosting account.
Click the 'File Manager' icon in the 'Files' section of the cPanel.
Select the site you wish to redirect from the 'Document root for' drop-down menu. This would be 'siteA.com' if you want to redirect from 'siteA.com' to 'siteB.com.' Click the 'Go' button.
Click the 'Upload' icon at the top of the screen.
Check the box beside 'Overwrite existing files' below the file upload fields.
Click the 'Browse' button and select the 'index.html' file from the desktop. Click the 'Open' button to upload the file and put the redirect mask in place.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Get Rid of a DomainIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Visit your web hosting provider's website. Sign into your account and click on 'Help.' The process for canceling a domain name can be very different, depending on your service provider, and they will have specific instructions to follow.
Follow the instructions listed on your web hosting provider's website. Generally, you will select the domain name in question on your online profile, select a cancel option, at which point the listed contact for the website will receive an email requesting confirmation. Select 'Confirm' in that email. Your domain name will then be canceled in a number of days.
Call your service provider, if the above doesn't work. Ask to speak to a customer service representative on the phone. State your intent to cancel your domain name with their web hosting service. Ask them if it is possible for them to cancel the domain for you. They will then cancel the domain name, and you may receive an email confirming the cancellation.
Ask to speak with a manager if they cannot help you with the request. State your intent to the manager, and ask for specific instructions as to how to cancel your domain.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Visit your web hosting provider's website. Sign into your account and click on 'Help.' The process for canceling a domain name can be very different, depending on your service provider, and they will have specific instructions to follow.
Follow the instructions listed on your web hosting provider's website. Generally, you will select the domain name in question on your online profile, select a cancel option, at which point the listed contact for the website will receive an email requesting confirmation. Select 'Confirm' in that email. Your domain name will then be canceled in a number of days.
Call your service provider, if the above doesn't work. Ask to speak to a customer service representative on the phone. State your intent to cancel your domain name with their web hosting service. Ask them if it is possible for them to cancel the domain for you. They will then cancel the domain name, and you may receive an email confirming the cancellation.
Ask to speak with a manager if they cannot help you with the request. State your intent to the manager, and ask for specific instructions as to how to cancel your domain.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Bandwidth Usage in Google AnalyticsIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Before using Google Analytics to estimate your bandwidth usage, keep in mind that Google normally doesn't see large non-HTML downloads like PDF or MP3 files. If you're serving a multimedia files, you need another statistics program that measures those downloads. The calculation is most accurate if your site serves consistently formatted HTML pages whose graphics are similar in number and size. Finally, you must have the Google Analytics code installed and working correctly on all of your pages for the entire period you want to measure.
Making the Calculation
To estimate your bandwidth usage, first estimate the average file size of your pages. Find file size information in most HTML editors, or by saving your page, including all graphics, to your hard drive and viewing the file sizes on your disk. Do this with a few different pages to get an average size. Then open Google Analytics and click the 'Pageviews' link. To retrieve data for a specific time period, click the date range and select the appropriate start and end dates. Multiply the number of page views by the average file size to determine the approximate bandwidth in kilobytes.
Google Analytics and Bandwidth
Google Analytics uses a JavaScript snippet to measure your site's statistics, which should be inserted into each of your Web pages. Google Analytics can only measure traffic for the pages with this code. Images, PDF files, videos, music and other downloadable file formats bypass Google Analytics unless you modify the HTML code on the clickable links for these downloads. There are two ways to do this: event tracking and virtual pageviews. For example, if you have a PDF download link on a page, you can add the '_trackEvent()' function to the link so that Google Analytics will count each time someone initiates a download.
Other Options
Use Google Analytics to make a reasonable estimate of your bandwidth usage, though the definitive source is your Web hosting provider. Most major hosts feature a dashboard with a running total of bandwidth usage. Use this total to determine whether you're within your monthly limits. If you believe there's a problem with your host's bandwidth figures, contact the support desk. Alternately, install a web statistics package that uses server data to track bandwidth usage.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Before using Google Analytics to estimate your bandwidth usage, keep in mind that Google normally doesn't see large non-HTML downloads like PDF or MP3 files. If you're serving a multimedia files, you need another statistics program that measures those downloads. The calculation is most accurate if your site serves consistently formatted HTML pages whose graphics are similar in number and size. Finally, you must have the Google Analytics code installed and working correctly on all of your pages for the entire period you want to measure.
Making the Calculation
To estimate your bandwidth usage, first estimate the average file size of your pages. Find file size information in most HTML editors, or by saving your page, including all graphics, to your hard drive and viewing the file sizes on your disk. Do this with a few different pages to get an average size. Then open Google Analytics and click the 'Pageviews' link. To retrieve data for a specific time period, click the date range and select the appropriate start and end dates. Multiply the number of page views by the average file size to determine the approximate bandwidth in kilobytes.
Google Analytics and Bandwidth
Google Analytics uses a JavaScript snippet to measure your site's statistics, which should be inserted into each of your Web pages. Google Analytics can only measure traffic for the pages with this code. Images, PDF files, videos, music and other downloadable file formats bypass Google Analytics unless you modify the HTML code on the clickable links for these downloads. There are two ways to do this: event tracking and virtual pageviews. For example, if you have a PDF download link on a page, you can add the '_trackEvent()' function to the link so that Google Analytics will count each time someone initiates a download.
Other Options
Use Google Analytics to make a reasonable estimate of your bandwidth usage, though the definitive source is your Web hosting provider. Most major hosts feature a dashboard with a running total of bandwidth usage. Use this total to determine whether you're within your monthly limits. If you believe there's a problem with your host's bandwidth figures, contact the support desk. Alternately, install a web statistics package that uses server data to track bandwidth usage.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Start a Fan Fiction WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Find a web host that you can create your website on. There are numerous web hosts available that will allow you to create one at little or no charge.
Decide what type of fan fiction will be on your website. Will you have a wide variety of titles, or a few select like Buffy, Star Trek or Harry Potter?
Upload your own fan fiction stories to start your site's library. Organize them so they are easily accessible. Organizing by genre and title usually works best.
Allow other writers to submit their stories and upload them onto the site. This can easily be done through an email link. You should eventually have a whole community of fan fiction writers providing you material.
Make sure your website can be easily found by web surfers. Create a header that includes the words 'fan fiction' so a search engine will quickly pick it up. You can also include your most popular (or exclusive) titles for those looking mainly for them.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Find a web host that you can create your website on. There are numerous web hosts available that will allow you to create one at little or no charge.
Decide what type of fan fiction will be on your website. Will you have a wide variety of titles, or a few select like Buffy, Star Trek or Harry Potter?
Upload your own fan fiction stories to start your site's library. Organize them so they are easily accessible. Organizing by genre and title usually works best.
Allow other writers to submit their stories and upload them onto the site. This can easily be done through an email link. You should eventually have a whole community of fan fiction writers providing you material.
Make sure your website can be easily found by web surfers. Create a header that includes the words 'fan fiction' so a search engine will quickly pick it up. You can also include your most popular (or exclusive) titles for those looking mainly for them.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Host ASPX PagesIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.' Double-click the 'Add/Remove Programs' icon. A window opens and displays all the currently installed software on the computer.
Click the 'Windows Components' tab. This lists all the operating system-specific applications.
Check the box that is labeled 'Internet Information Services' and click the 'Install' button. This installs the IIS server. Reboot your computer for changes to take effect.
Configuration
Double-click the 'Administrative Tools' icon in the Control Panel. Double-click the newly created 'Internet Information Services' icon to open the configuration screen.
Right-click the default Web server icon and select 'Properties.' This opens a new window that is used to set the ASP framework version. For most installations, ASP 2.0 is used.
Click the 'Directory' tab. In this window, click the 'Configuration' button. This opens a window that displays the current ASP.NET information. Select the version from the drop-down box and click 'OK.'
Close the main configuration window. IIS is now configured to host ASPX files.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.' Double-click the 'Add/Remove Programs' icon. A window opens and displays all the currently installed software on the computer.
Click the 'Windows Components' tab. This lists all the operating system-specific applications.
Check the box that is labeled 'Internet Information Services' and click the 'Install' button. This installs the IIS server. Reboot your computer for changes to take effect.
Configuration
Double-click the 'Administrative Tools' icon in the Control Panel. Double-click the newly created 'Internet Information Services' icon to open the configuration screen.
Right-click the default Web server icon and select 'Properties.' This opens a new window that is used to set the ASP framework version. For most installations, ASP 2.0 is used.
Click the 'Directory' tab. In this window, click the 'Configuration' button. This opens a window that displays the current ASP.NET information. Select the version from the drop-down box and click 'OK.'
Close the main configuration window. IIS is now configured to host ASPX files.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Become a Computer ResellerIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Decide what you will sell--and from where. You can rent a storefront and sell computers, parts and accessories from several manufacturers, or just specialize in products from one or two companies. Contact manufacturers for their policies regarding reselling and find out what distributors they use. Some companies, such as Panasonic, offer programs for resale partners.
Secure a 'DBA' (doing business as) certificate in your state. Check on additional business tax and licensing procedures for your area. Some locales also require sales tax licenses for retail businesses.
Advertise online and in the phone book. Create a website for the business, even if you intend to sell primarily from a retail location. If you intend to sell computers and parts over the Internet as well as in a retail store, use clear photos of sale items on the website with short, clear descriptions of each product.
Establish an online only computer resale business. You can do this by by joining with an e-commerce supplier that provides hardware and software from major manufacturers to their partners. Computers and parts will be drop-shipped directly to your customers from a warehouse. You store no inventory. This type of operation works for people who don't have the money to open a store or room to stash computers and parts for on-location shipping. There's a start-up fee needed with this type of venture, but companies like Inetstart offer support for resellers, including tech and website-building information.
Set your prices. Make sure they are competitive, but don't set them so low that you will lose money. Compare your pricing strategy with that of other local stores, and stay in the same range. Also, consider who your buyers will be. If you're in a college town, your clients will probably buy more but have less money to spend on each purchase. Develop your sales plan according to market situations and your customers' needs.
Offer warranties, repairs and IT (information technology) services to keep customers coming back. Prepare service agreements for customers so they will come back to you to solve any problems or add to their existing systems, instead of going directly to the manufacturer or to another supplier. Provide personalized attention to maintain customer loyalty.
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Decide what you will sell--and from where. You can rent a storefront and sell computers, parts and accessories from several manufacturers, or just specialize in products from one or two companies. Contact manufacturers for their policies regarding reselling and find out what distributors they use. Some companies, such as Panasonic, offer programs for resale partners.
Secure a 'DBA' (doing business as) certificate in your state. Check on additional business tax and licensing procedures for your area. Some locales also require sales tax licenses for retail businesses.
Advertise online and in the phone book. Create a website for the business, even if you intend to sell primarily from a retail location. If you intend to sell computers and parts over the Internet as well as in a retail store, use clear photos of sale items on the website with short, clear descriptions of each product.
Establish an online only computer resale business. You can do this by by joining with an e-commerce supplier that provides hardware and software from major manufacturers to their partners. Computers and parts will be drop-shipped directly to your customers from a warehouse. You store no inventory. This type of operation works for people who don't have the money to open a store or room to stash computers and parts for on-location shipping. There's a start-up fee needed with this type of venture, but companies like Inetstart offer support for resellers, including tech and website-building information.
Set your prices. Make sure they are competitive, but don't set them so low that you will lose money. Compare your pricing strategy with that of other local stores, and stay in the same range. Also, consider who your buyers will be. If you're in a college town, your clients will probably buy more but have less money to spend on each purchase. Develop your sales plan according to market situations and your customers' needs.
Offer warranties, repairs and IT (information technology) services to keep customers coming back. Prepare service agreements for customers so they will come back to you to solve any problems or add to their existing systems, instead of going directly to the manufacturer or to another supplier. Provide personalized attention to maintain customer loyalty.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How Much Does It Cost to Have My Own Web Page?In Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
To have your own domain name (.com, .net, .org, .nu) you must register the domain. This typically costs anywhere between $10 to $12 (USD) and is billed on a yearly basis. GoDaddy and E-Starr are two companies that register your domain for less than $12 a year.
Domain Hosting
You need space to build your website. Hosting is usually charged on a per-month basis, and you will receive a set amount of space and bandwidth. E-Starr offers a basic personal hosting package with 200 MB of space for $5.00 per month. GoDaddy also offers a 150 MB plan for $7.99 per month. If you need hosting for business needs, there are larger packages available.
Special Considerations
If you are not familiar with HTML or graphic design, you may want to hire someone to create your website. A Web designer will code and upload your website. Prices vary based on the size of the job. Look locally for a Web designer. You may want to go to a local college and advertise you are looking for someone to create a website for you. Many students will work for cheap to build their portfolios.
In Feburary 2016 28,
To have your own domain name (.com, .net, .org, .nu) you must register the domain. This typically costs anywhere between $10 to $12 (USD) and is billed on a yearly basis. GoDaddy and E-Starr are two companies that register your domain for less than $12 a year.
Domain Hosting
You need space to build your website. Hosting is usually charged on a per-month basis, and you will receive a set amount of space and bandwidth. E-Starr offers a basic personal hosting package with 200 MB of space for $5.00 per month. GoDaddy also offers a 150 MB plan for $7.99 per month. If you need hosting for business needs, there are larger packages available.
Special Considerations
If you are not familiar with HTML or graphic design, you may want to hire someone to create your website. A Web designer will code and upload your website. Prices vary based on the size of the job. Look locally for a Web designer. You may want to go to a local college and advertise you are looking for someone to create a website for you. Many students will work for cheap to build their portfolios.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Install Wordpress on Hostgator Using FantasticoIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Log into your Hostgator cPanel (control panel).
Scroll down until you're near the bottom of the page.
Locate the section entitled 'Software/Services.'
Click on the Fantastico icon. It's the one with the blue smiley face.
On the Fantasico page, click the 'Wordpress' text link on the left sidebar.
Click on 'New Instillation.'
Choose which domain you want this Wordpress install to be on. If you've got an individual site hosting plan, this will default to your one domain. If you have a shared hosting plan, choose which domain you want this Wordpress install to be on.
In the section that says, 'Admin access data,' is where you'll put the login name and password you want to use to log into your Wordpress blog dashboard.
Fill in the 'Base Configuration' fields with the name you want to be associated with all the posts you write in your new blog. Also, add in your email address and the website's domain name for your new blog.
Click 'Install Wordpress.'
You will be given the domain information, to make sure that it's being installed on the correct domain. If it looks good, click 'Finish Instillation.'
You're done. You've just installed Wordpress on your new website. Make a note of your login information and/or print out the information on the screen so that you can remember how/where to log in so that you can access your new blog.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Log into your Hostgator cPanel (control panel).
Scroll down until you're near the bottom of the page.
Locate the section entitled 'Software/Services.'
Click on the Fantastico icon. It's the one with the blue smiley face.
On the Fantasico page, click the 'Wordpress' text link on the left sidebar.
Click on 'New Instillation.'
Choose which domain you want this Wordpress install to be on. If you've got an individual site hosting plan, this will default to your one domain. If you have a shared hosting plan, choose which domain you want this Wordpress install to be on.
In the section that says, 'Admin access data,' is where you'll put the login name and password you want to use to log into your Wordpress blog dashboard.
Fill in the 'Base Configuration' fields with the name you want to be associated with all the posts you write in your new blog. Also, add in your email address and the website's domain name for your new blog.
Click 'Install Wordpress.'
You will be given the domain information, to make sure that it's being installed on the correct domain. If it looks good, click 'Finish Instillation.'
You're done. You've just installed Wordpress on your new website. Make a note of your login information and/or print out the information on the screen so that you can remember how/where to log in so that you can access your new blog.
In Feburary 2016 28,
What Is a Turnkey Website?In Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
A turnkey website is a completely functioning website with everything needed to run a website already completely functional. This includes important items such as domain names, website hosting, scripts and shopping cart systems.
Price
Turnkey websites can cost as low as a few hundred dollars or easily reach into the many thousands, depending on the complexity and domain name recognition. The average cost is less than a thousand dollars and includes one or more months of hosting. After this time, you will have to pay for hosting.
Popularity
Turnkey websites are growing in popularity because the Internet is becoming far more commercial and you have many people who wish to work from home. A turnkey website is a simple and fast way to start a home-based business.
Ease of Use
Turnkey websites by definition are easy to use in the beginning. To continue to update the site and make changes, a moderate level of technical web editing skills are required by either the owner or someone who is hired for the job.
Resale
Turnkey websites are frequently sold by companies who turn out dozens or hundreds of sites. They can do this because they have the design and web knowledge to build a site quickly and have access to web templates that are already designed and because they can resell hosting at a profit after the website is bought.
In Feburary 2016 28,
A turnkey website is a completely functioning website with everything needed to run a website already completely functional. This includes important items such as domain names, website hosting, scripts and shopping cart systems.
Price
Turnkey websites can cost as low as a few hundred dollars or easily reach into the many thousands, depending on the complexity and domain name recognition. The average cost is less than a thousand dollars and includes one or more months of hosting. After this time, you will have to pay for hosting.
Popularity
Turnkey websites are growing in popularity because the Internet is becoming far more commercial and you have many people who wish to work from home. A turnkey website is a simple and fast way to start a home-based business.
Ease of Use
Turnkey websites by definition are easy to use in the beginning. To continue to update the site and make changes, a moderate level of technical web editing skills are required by either the owner or someone who is hired for the job.
Resale
Turnkey websites are frequently sold by companies who turn out dozens or hundreds of sites. They can do this because they have the design and web knowledge to build a site quickly and have access to web templates that are already designed and because they can resell hosting at a profit after the website is bought.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Set Up File Encryption in Filezilla ServersIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Double-click 'FileZilla Server Interface' to start the FTP server administration.
Click the 'FileZilla Server Options' button.
Click the 'SSL/TLS settings' option.
Click the check next to 'Enable FTP over SSL/TSL support (FTPS).'
Click the check next to 'Disallow plain unencrypted FTP.'
Click the 'Generate New Certificate' button.
Enter the appropriate information into the provided boxes and select the appropriate key size.
Click the 'Browse' button to locate the folder where the newly-created certificate file will be stored.
Click the 'Generate Certificate' button, then click 'OK.'
Click 'OK' to finalize the file encryption settings.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Double-click 'FileZilla Server Interface' to start the FTP server administration.
Click the 'FileZilla Server Options' button.
Click the 'SSL/TLS settings' option.
Click the check next to 'Enable FTP over SSL/TSL support (FTPS).'
Click the check next to 'Disallow plain unencrypted FTP.'
Click the 'Generate New Certificate' button.
Enter the appropriate information into the provided boxes and select the appropriate key size.
Click the 'Browse' button to locate the folder where the newly-created certificate file will be stored.
Click the 'Generate Certificate' button, then click 'OK.'
Click 'OK' to finalize the file encryption settings.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Samstag, 27. Februar 2016
How to Plan a Flea Market for CharityIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Plan where the money will come from. Some flea markets for charity collect a per table or per space fee from the vendors. Others charge a percentage of profits from all sales. The first method works better to get a certain amount of money. The second method does not work if the vendors are not honest.
Decide what you can provide to the flea market vendors who come to sell for charity. Does your location have enough room for everyone to set up? Can you provide a table or booth to each one? Organize the space you have into neat, navigable rows for easy shopping.
Determine what the flea market vendors are allowed to sell. Church charity events may not like the vendors to sell pagan related items. Adult items, swords and knives, and fireworks may be illegal to sell in your area. Be clear about your guidelines when selling table or booth space.
Advertise to attract vendors to the flea market. Without them, your flea market for charity will not collect any money. Take out an attractive, eye-catching advertisement in local newspapers. Post flyers or signs at the shops, community center, library, and schools. Put a large sign outside your establishment to advertise that a flea market for charity will be held there soon.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Plan where the money will come from. Some flea markets for charity collect a per table or per space fee from the vendors. Others charge a percentage of profits from all sales. The first method works better to get a certain amount of money. The second method does not work if the vendors are not honest.
Decide what you can provide to the flea market vendors who come to sell for charity. Does your location have enough room for everyone to set up? Can you provide a table or booth to each one? Organize the space you have into neat, navigable rows for easy shopping.
Determine what the flea market vendors are allowed to sell. Church charity events may not like the vendors to sell pagan related items. Adult items, swords and knives, and fireworks may be illegal to sell in your area. Be clear about your guidelines when selling table or booth space.
Advertise to attract vendors to the flea market. Without them, your flea market for charity will not collect any money. Take out an attractive, eye-catching advertisement in local newspapers. Post flyers or signs at the shops, community center, library, and schools. Put a large sign outside your establishment to advertise that a flea market for charity will be held there soon.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Play PokenoIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Decide whether you are playing standard Pokeno, where a player wins with is five cards in a row either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, or if you are going to play a variation like four corners or full card.
Hand out Pokeno game boards to everyone who wants to play the game. Give each of the players 20 poker chips.
Shuffle a deck of cards and lay it face down on the table. Pick one card at a time and call out the card name and the suit.
Instruct the players to place a chip over the card value that you just called out if they have it on their board.
Continue calling cards until one of the players has five in a row vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The player may also have the four outside corners or a full card if you are playing one of those variations. When the player gets what he needs to win on his card he calls out Pokeno.
Switch places with the winner of the last hand. Now you are playing to win and the winner is the dealer.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Decide whether you are playing standard Pokeno, where a player wins with is five cards in a row either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, or if you are going to play a variation like four corners or full card.
Hand out Pokeno game boards to everyone who wants to play the game. Give each of the players 20 poker chips.
Shuffle a deck of cards and lay it face down on the table. Pick one card at a time and call out the card name and the suit.
Instruct the players to place a chip over the card value that you just called out if they have it on their board.
Continue calling cards until one of the players has five in a row vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The player may also have the four outside corners or a full card if you are playing one of those variations. When the player gets what he needs to win on his card he calls out Pokeno.
Switch places with the winner of the last hand. Now you are playing to win and the winner is the dealer.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Upload GIF ImagesIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Point your Web browser to a free image host like Photobucket, Flickr, TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory. Image hosts allow you to select the picture from your computer and upload the file to a server.
Click the 'Upload' or 'Choose File' button and use the dialog window that automatically opens to select your GIF file from your computer's location. Continue to follow the prompts to finish the upload process.
Copy the URL address that automatically displays when the upload procedure on TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory is complete. If using Photobucket or Flickr, click the 'Share' feature and then copy the HTML or URL code that appears. See your particular host's 'Help' page if you need assistance locating this information.
Access a Web area, such as a forum post or blog entry, and paste the URL in an image tag as follows: This code displays your GIF image on the page.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Point your Web browser to a free image host like Photobucket, Flickr, TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory. Image hosts allow you to select the picture from your computer and upload the file to a server.
Click the 'Upload' or 'Choose File' button and use the dialog window that automatically opens to select your GIF file from your computer's location. Continue to follow the prompts to finish the upload process.
Copy the URL address that automatically displays when the upload procedure on TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory is complete. If using Photobucket or Flickr, click the 'Share' feature and then copy the HTML or URL code that appears. See your particular host's 'Help' page if you need assistance locating this information.
Access a Web area, such as a forum post or blog entry, and paste the URL in an image tag as follows: This code displays your GIF image on the page.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Configure SSL in PHPIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Download OpenSSL from the OpenSSL website and install it. The instructions for installing it can be found there. The installation procedure will vary according to your operating system. Once you install OpenSSL, make a note of which folder, or 'directory,' it was installed in.
Download the most recent version of PHP from the PHP website. Refer to that website for the PHP installation procedure.
Create your 'SSL support configuration directive.' At the configuration step of the PHP installation process, you need to add a directive, a piece of text instructing the computer to do something, to the configuration command. This directive looks like '--with-open-ssl=' followed by the name of the folder where OpenSSL was installed. For example, if OpenSSL was installed in the '/usr/local/ssl' folder, then your SSL support configuration directive will be '--with-open-ssl=/usr/local/ssl'.
Add your SSL support configuration directive to the end of the whole configuration command and run the command as directed in the PHP installation instructions. Then finish the PHP installation according to the instructions for your operating system.
Make sure that SSL support was properly installed by creating and running a PHP script with the following contents:
When you run the script, it will output a lot of boxes full of configuration information. Look for a box with header, 'OpenSSL.' If you see it there, then your PHP installation now has SSL support enabled.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Download OpenSSL from the OpenSSL website and install it. The instructions for installing it can be found there. The installation procedure will vary according to your operating system. Once you install OpenSSL, make a note of which folder, or 'directory,' it was installed in.
Download the most recent version of PHP from the PHP website. Refer to that website for the PHP installation procedure.
Create your 'SSL support configuration directive.' At the configuration step of the PHP installation process, you need to add a directive, a piece of text instructing the computer to do something, to the configuration command. This directive looks like '--with-open-ssl=' followed by the name of the folder where OpenSSL was installed. For example, if OpenSSL was installed in the '/usr/local/ssl' folder, then your SSL support configuration directive will be '--with-open-ssl=/usr/local/ssl'.
Add your SSL support configuration directive to the end of the whole configuration command and run the command as directed in the PHP installation instructions. Then finish the PHP installation according to the instructions for your operating system.
Make sure that SSL support was properly installed by creating and running a PHP script with the following contents:
When you run the script, it will output a lot of boxes full of configuration information. Look for a box with header, 'OpenSSL.' If you see it there, then your PHP installation now has SSL support enabled.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Send Email in AccessIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Click 'Start,' 'All Programs' and 'Microsoft Office' from the list of applications. A list of Microsoft Office programs will open.
Click 'Microsoft Access' from the list to open it. Select the database that contains the report you want to email from the list in the main window. Click the report in the Navigation pane to select it.
Click the main 'Microsoft Office' button, then select 'Email' from the drop-down list. The Send Object As dialog window will open. Select the format you want to send the report as from the drop-down list. For example, choose '.pdf' to send it as a PDF file.
Type the email address of the recipient in the 'To' field. Type the subject and message in the appropriate fields. Click 'Send' to email the message.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Click 'Start,' 'All Programs' and 'Microsoft Office' from the list of applications. A list of Microsoft Office programs will open.
Click 'Microsoft Access' from the list to open it. Select the database that contains the report you want to email from the list in the main window. Click the report in the Navigation pane to select it.
Click the main 'Microsoft Office' button, then select 'Email' from the drop-down list. The Send Object As dialog window will open. Select the format you want to send the report as from the drop-down list. For example, choose '.pdf' to send it as a PDF file.
Type the email address of the recipient in the 'To' field. Type the subject and message in the appropriate fields. Click 'Send' to email the message.
In Feburary 2016 27,
WebIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Customer support agents working for Web-hosting companies help clients with a variety of concerns, including setup issues such as website migration, software settings and any other initial problems getting started. Support staff continue to help clients after setup, troubleshooting issues such as connectivity problems, data storage and security. Web-hosting support and sales staff speak with clients to provide solutions over the phone and when needed they communicate through virtual private servers that allow customer support agents to control the customer's computer. Web-hosting jobs that revolve around sales require the same expertise. Sales agents identify the needs of potential customers while linking them to services offered by a Web-hosting company.
Job Requirements
Web-hosting jobs require in-depth knowledge of different types of software and computer systems that host websites. In addition to knowledge of Web-hosting platforms, workers need to be familiar with common website databases, programming languages, content-management systems and popular Web-based software such as WordPress and Joomla. Since the majority of work involves connecting with customers, Web-hosting workers must be comfortable communicating with clients and be able to relate to client needs. The ability to reach an understanding about technical issues with people who aren't technically adept is a crucial part of providing sales and service.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Customer support agents working for Web-hosting companies help clients with a variety of concerns, including setup issues such as website migration, software settings and any other initial problems getting started. Support staff continue to help clients after setup, troubleshooting issues such as connectivity problems, data storage and security. Web-hosting support and sales staff speak with clients to provide solutions over the phone and when needed they communicate through virtual private servers that allow customer support agents to control the customer's computer. Web-hosting jobs that revolve around sales require the same expertise. Sales agents identify the needs of potential customers while linking them to services offered by a Web-hosting company.
Job Requirements
Web-hosting jobs require in-depth knowledge of different types of software and computer systems that host websites. In addition to knowledge of Web-hosting platforms, workers need to be familiar with common website databases, programming languages, content-management systems and popular Web-based software such as WordPress and Joomla. Since the majority of work involves connecting with customers, Web-hosting workers must be comfortable communicating with clients and be able to relate to client needs. The ability to reach an understanding about technical issues with people who aren't technically adept is a crucial part of providing sales and service.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Modify a Website With GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Log into your GoDaddy account and click on 'Hosting' under 'My Products.'
Click the green arrow under 'Launch' to open your hosting account. On the next page, click the 'Your Files' button in the top left. The File Manager will open, giving you access to your server's files. Your website files are stored on the server.
Navigate to the location of the file(s) you want to edit on your website. If you want to edit the 'contact' page, for example, you would probably want to edit the file named 'contact.html' or 'contact.php.' It may be found under a subfolder, such as 'html' or 'website.' Check with your Web developer if you aren't sure which file to edit or where it is located.
Left click your mouse beside the file you want to edit in the checkbox. Click the 'edit' button found in the navigation menu going across the top of the File Manager.
Use the visual editor in the new window to add or edit content, or click 'HTML' in the top right to open the file in HTML view. If it appears blank, click the 'HTML' button to see the contents of the page.
Modify your file and click the 'Save File' icon in the top left of the editor. The 'Save File' icon is an image of a floppy disk.
Check your website to verify the changes you made.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Log into your GoDaddy account and click on 'Hosting' under 'My Products.'
Click the green arrow under 'Launch' to open your hosting account. On the next page, click the 'Your Files' button in the top left. The File Manager will open, giving you access to your server's files. Your website files are stored on the server.
Navigate to the location of the file(s) you want to edit on your website. If you want to edit the 'contact' page, for example, you would probably want to edit the file named 'contact.html' or 'contact.php.' It may be found under a subfolder, such as 'html' or 'website.' Check with your Web developer if you aren't sure which file to edit or where it is located.
Left click your mouse beside the file you want to edit in the checkbox. Click the 'edit' button found in the navigation menu going across the top of the File Manager.
Use the visual editor in the new window to add or edit content, or click 'HTML' in the top right to open the file in HTML view. If it appears blank, click the 'HTML' button to see the contents of the page.
Modify your file and click the 'Save File' icon in the top left of the editor. The 'Save File' icon is an image of a floppy disk.
Check your website to verify the changes you made.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Make My Own Web Video Streaming ServiceIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Select your media. Deciding what you want to stream is important because it allows you to estimate the average file size and the number of files you’ll be able to stream simultaneously. Try selecting 20 videos with an average size of 20MB to start.
Build a streaming server rather than subscribe to a hosted service. You can use a second-hand PC with at least 4GB of RAM and a 2 GHz processor at minimum. Install a hard drive that runs at 7,200 rpm and offers at least 100GB of free space.
Install Windows Media Server on your streaming media server. You can download a free trial version and use it for up to six months. By that time, you should know whether you want to purchase streaming media software or go with a streaming service.
Upload your video files to your streaming server. Verify that the streaming media option for each video is enabled. Note all filenames and addresses for future website linkage. You’ll need to create a simple network to include your streaming file server and administrative PC. Remember to use a unique drive letter when naming your streaming drive.
Create your website or modify your existing site using thumbnail images for each video. Then link the thumbnails to the appropriate selections in your streaming video file bank on your server. Always use the complete network address in your links.
Upload your new or modified website to your Web hosting service and then test your streaming video service on a remote computer. You should be able to click on a thumbnail and see the linked video begin to stream across your screen in a few seconds.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Select your media. Deciding what you want to stream is important because it allows you to estimate the average file size and the number of files you’ll be able to stream simultaneously. Try selecting 20 videos with an average size of 20MB to start.
Build a streaming server rather than subscribe to a hosted service. You can use a second-hand PC with at least 4GB of RAM and a 2 GHz processor at minimum. Install a hard drive that runs at 7,200 rpm and offers at least 100GB of free space.
Install Windows Media Server on your streaming media server. You can download a free trial version and use it for up to six months. By that time, you should know whether you want to purchase streaming media software or go with a streaming service.
Upload your video files to your streaming server. Verify that the streaming media option for each video is enabled. Note all filenames and addresses for future website linkage. You’ll need to create a simple network to include your streaming file server and administrative PC. Remember to use a unique drive letter when naming your streaming drive.
Create your website or modify your existing site using thumbnail images for each video. Then link the thumbnails to the appropriate selections in your streaming video file bank on your server. Always use the complete network address in your links.
Upload your new or modified website to your Web hosting service and then test your streaming video service on a remote computer. You should be able to click on a thumbnail and see the linked video begin to stream across your screen in a few seconds.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Change Your Domain HostingIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Research alternative Web hosting companies to find a service offering the features you need for your website at the best price.
Open an account with a new Web hosting company.
Log into your account with your current Web host.
Download all of your files from the host's server using the backup tool offered in the Web host's control panel or an FTP client application. Be sure to download all of your files. This includes any HTML files, picture files, audio files, flash files, INC files, CSS files, and so forth.
Back up your blog and Web forum database (if applicable) using a MySQL administration tool such as phpMyAdmin.
Log into your account with your new Web hosting company.
Obtain the DNS server information for the new Web hosting company. You will need this information later to update your DNS records to point to this new Web host server.
Upload all of the files for your website (downloaded in Step 4) to the new host's server.
Install the backup copy of your blog and forum database (created in Step 5) to the new host's server using their MySQL administration tool.
Log into your account with your original Web hosting company. Navigate to the Domain Name manager tool offered in the host's control panel. Edit your DNS records to reflect the server name associated with your new Web host. Submit the update. It can take up to 24 hours for the DNS records update to take effect globally. During this time your website will go off-line.
Visit your website. Check everything out to make sure all your Web pages have migrated successfully, the design elements of the site are still in tact, the website forum and blog are functioning properly, and so forth. Only after you're certain everything with your website is as it's supposed to be should you move on to the next step because you have mistakenly neglected to backup a stray file or two.
Cancel your account with your Web hosting company.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Research alternative Web hosting companies to find a service offering the features you need for your website at the best price.
Open an account with a new Web hosting company.
Log into your account with your current Web host.
Download all of your files from the host's server using the backup tool offered in the Web host's control panel or an FTP client application. Be sure to download all of your files. This includes any HTML files, picture files, audio files, flash files, INC files, CSS files, and so forth.
Back up your blog and Web forum database (if applicable) using a MySQL administration tool such as phpMyAdmin.
Log into your account with your new Web hosting company.
Obtain the DNS server information for the new Web hosting company. You will need this information later to update your DNS records to point to this new Web host server.
Upload all of the files for your website (downloaded in Step 4) to the new host's server.
Install the backup copy of your blog and forum database (created in Step 5) to the new host's server using their MySQL administration tool.
Log into your account with your original Web hosting company. Navigate to the Domain Name manager tool offered in the host's control panel. Edit your DNS records to reflect the server name associated with your new Web host. Submit the update. It can take up to 24 hours for the DNS records update to take effect globally. During this time your website will go off-line.
Visit your website. Check everything out to make sure all your Web pages have migrated successfully, the design elements of the site are still in tact, the website forum and blog are functioning properly, and so forth. Only after you're certain everything with your website is as it's supposed to be should you move on to the next step because you have mistakenly neglected to backup a stray file or two.
Cancel your account with your Web hosting company.
In Feburary 2016 27,
What Is the Rule About Favors at a Bridal Shower?In Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Bridal shower favors can be very special and make the event memorable. Although favors are a nice touch, according to bridal shower etiquette, they are not required.
Favor Ideas
If you decide to give favors at a bridal shower you are hosting, there are many favor ideas, including heart-shaped measuring spoons, purse hooks, heart-shaped candles, personalized lip balm or personalized bath salts. You can find such items at online retailers like Beau-Coup.
Themes
When choosing bridal shower favors, coordinate these gifts with the theme of your party. For example, if you have a English tea party theme, you might want to offer each guest a small teapot and tea bags.
Prizes for Guests
If you decide not to give out favors to your bridal shower guests, you might want to consider giving out prizes to the winner of games played at your event. Again, it might be a good idea to coordinate any gifts given with the theme of the party.
Shower Games
If you are thinking of playing games and giving out prizes, consider playing bridal bingo, bridal word scramble or famous couples. Check out Abbee Bridal Showers for descriptions of these games and more.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Bridal shower favors can be very special and make the event memorable. Although favors are a nice touch, according to bridal shower etiquette, they are not required.
Favor Ideas
If you decide to give favors at a bridal shower you are hosting, there are many favor ideas, including heart-shaped measuring spoons, purse hooks, heart-shaped candles, personalized lip balm or personalized bath salts. You can find such items at online retailers like Beau-Coup.
Themes
When choosing bridal shower favors, coordinate these gifts with the theme of your party. For example, if you have a English tea party theme, you might want to offer each guest a small teapot and tea bags.
Prizes for Guests
If you decide not to give out favors to your bridal shower guests, you might want to consider giving out prizes to the winner of games played at your event. Again, it might be a good idea to coordinate any gifts given with the theme of the party.
Shower Games
If you are thinking of playing games and giving out prizes, consider playing bridal bingo, bridal word scramble or famous couples. Check out Abbee Bridal Showers for descriptions of these games and more.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Create a Free Website for KidsIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Decide what kind of content your website will offer to kids. A few examples of content to consider are games, puzzles and coloring pages. Do your research to make sure the content that you are adding is age appropriate for the kids who will be visiting your site.
Create a new account with a free web hosting company who will host your kids' website for free. This is accomplished by clicking on the 'New User' link. The exact wording will vary by site, but the keyword is 'new.'
Log into your free web hosting account with the user name and password you chose when creating your new account.
Open the 'File Directory' to begin creating new pages for your kids' website. Click 'New' to create a new file or page. By doing so, your HTML editor will open up so you can begin creating content for your website.
Enter HTML code into the HTML editor to begin creating your first page. Some online sites will actually provide you with free HTML code for games and other kid activities. You can simply copy and paste their HTML code into your HTML editor.
Save the file when you have finished. It is best to save the file according to the content that is on the page. For example, you can save a games page as games.html and a coloring page as coloring.html.
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until your kids' website is complete.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Decide what kind of content your website will offer to kids. A few examples of content to consider are games, puzzles and coloring pages. Do your research to make sure the content that you are adding is age appropriate for the kids who will be visiting your site.
Create a new account with a free web hosting company who will host your kids' website for free. This is accomplished by clicking on the 'New User' link. The exact wording will vary by site, but the keyword is 'new.'
Log into your free web hosting account with the user name and password you chose when creating your new account.
Open the 'File Directory' to begin creating new pages for your kids' website. Click 'New' to create a new file or page. By doing so, your HTML editor will open up so you can begin creating content for your website.
Enter HTML code into the HTML editor to begin creating your first page. Some online sites will actually provide you with free HTML code for games and other kid activities. You can simply copy and paste their HTML code into your HTML editor.
Save the file when you have finished. It is best to save the file according to the content that is on the page. For example, you can save a games page as games.html and a coloring page as coloring.html.
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until your kids' website is complete.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Make a Webcomic WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Webcomics can be solo efforts or exercises in teamwork. For example, Penny Arcade is a partnership between writer Jerry Holkins and artist Mike Krahulik, while VG Cats is created entirely by Scott Ramsoomair. If you have the skill to handle both writing and illustration, you can launch a solo comic. However, having a fellow artist involved gives you time to focus on a single aspect of the comic, while your partner handles the rest -- effectively reducing a stressful workload. These aren't the only useful elements to a webcomic team, however. As Cat-Nine author Kevin Dangoy points out, having a 'Web guy' who knows how to build and maintain the site itself can be vital. Take on the roles you can handle but don't be afraid to branch out to willing collaborators.
Developing Your Comic
After you have a creative team in place or decide to go it alone, it's time to begin development. Work out what you want your comic to be about, who the primary characters are, what kind of narrative structure you want to use and all your character designs. Get a solid bead on just what your comic is and how it looks -- a slapped-together comic is less likely to succeed than one that is well planned. You'll need to master image-editing software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.
Finding Web Hosting
After you have your ideas all worked out and a few strips ready for the launch, find somewhere to host your comic. You can use a free blogging site like Blogger to start or one of the free Web hosting services. Take a close look at the free Web hosting services tailored specifically to webcomics, including Comic Genesis, The Duck, Smack Jeeves and Comic Fury. Free Web hosting has limitations; you may need to shop around to find one that suits your needs best. Premium hosting and domain services maximize performance and options; you can start with one of these services or switch when your comic grows in popularity.
Building the Site
Building the site itself requires some skill with HTML and CSS, even with free Web hosting. You or your Web expert will need to carefully tailor the site to work around advertisements and function smoothly while still making your comic easy to read and access. Depending on the desired complexity, the skill level required can be basic or advanced. You'll also need an FTP program so you can transfer the comics themselves to your website's server.
Helpful Tips
Artist Julie Miyamoto suggests that you create a backlog of comics and space out the release dates. By releasing your backlog incrementally over time, you have time to work on another batch or take a break. She also suggests that you avoid filler whenever possible, as fillers detract from overall plot progress. She suggests that you keep concepts broad enough to appeal to a wide audience without alienating your primary readers. Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes' serves as a good example; many of the strips require almost no reading.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Webcomics can be solo efforts or exercises in teamwork. For example, Penny Arcade is a partnership between writer Jerry Holkins and artist Mike Krahulik, while VG Cats is created entirely by Scott Ramsoomair. If you have the skill to handle both writing and illustration, you can launch a solo comic. However, having a fellow artist involved gives you time to focus on a single aspect of the comic, while your partner handles the rest -- effectively reducing a stressful workload. These aren't the only useful elements to a webcomic team, however. As Cat-Nine author Kevin Dangoy points out, having a 'Web guy' who knows how to build and maintain the site itself can be vital. Take on the roles you can handle but don't be afraid to branch out to willing collaborators.
Developing Your Comic
After you have a creative team in place or decide to go it alone, it's time to begin development. Work out what you want your comic to be about, who the primary characters are, what kind of narrative structure you want to use and all your character designs. Get a solid bead on just what your comic is and how it looks -- a slapped-together comic is less likely to succeed than one that is well planned. You'll need to master image-editing software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.
Finding Web Hosting
After you have your ideas all worked out and a few strips ready for the launch, find somewhere to host your comic. You can use a free blogging site like Blogger to start or one of the free Web hosting services. Take a close look at the free Web hosting services tailored specifically to webcomics, including Comic Genesis, The Duck, Smack Jeeves and Comic Fury. Free Web hosting has limitations; you may need to shop around to find one that suits your needs best. Premium hosting and domain services maximize performance and options; you can start with one of these services or switch when your comic grows in popularity.
Building the Site
Building the site itself requires some skill with HTML and CSS, even with free Web hosting. You or your Web expert will need to carefully tailor the site to work around advertisements and function smoothly while still making your comic easy to read and access. Depending on the desired complexity, the skill level required can be basic or advanced. You'll also need an FTP program so you can transfer the comics themselves to your website's server.
Helpful Tips
Artist Julie Miyamoto suggests that you create a backlog of comics and space out the release dates. By releasing your backlog incrementally over time, you have time to work on another batch or take a break. She also suggests that you avoid filler whenever possible, as fillers detract from overall plot progress. She suggests that you keep concepts broad enough to appeal to a wide audience without alienating your primary readers. Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes' serves as a good example; many of the strips require almost no reading.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Wording Examples for a RehearsalIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
When hosted by the groom's family, formal invitations might read, 'Mr. and Mrs. William Lane request your company at a rehearsal dinner in honor of Julie and Daniel, at six o'clock in the evening, Friday, the 25th of September, 2009, at the Coach House Restaurant in Milltown, Virginia.' A more casual invitation might simply read, 'Join us as we celebrate with Julie and Daniel at their rehearsal dinner, at 6 p.m. on Friday, the 25th of September, 2009, at the Coach House Restaurant in Milltown, Virginia.'
Hosted by the Couple
If you and your intended are hosting the rehearsal dinner yourselves, feel free to be as formal or as casual as you like. 'Eat, drink, and be merry with us, Alexander Batson and Paul Flagler, at our rehearsal dinner on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 4 p.m. at our place, 523 Eagle Drive, Holland Park, Michigan.' A more formal invitation could read, ' Alexander Batson and Paul Flagler invite you to celebrate with them at their rehearsal dinner, at six o'clock in the evening on Saturday, the tenth of October, 2009, at their home, 523 Eagle Drive, Holland Park, Michigan.'
Hosted by Friends
For rehearsal dinners hosted by neither the couple themselves nor their families, make the invitation information clear and include the hosts' names at the bottom of the invitation: 'Please join us to toast Sally and Erik at their rehearsal dinner Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 6 p.m. at the Staunton Bistro. Molly and Jules Smith.'
In Feburary 2016 27,
When hosted by the groom's family, formal invitations might read, 'Mr. and Mrs. William Lane request your company at a rehearsal dinner in honor of Julie and Daniel, at six o'clock in the evening, Friday, the 25th of September, 2009, at the Coach House Restaurant in Milltown, Virginia.' A more casual invitation might simply read, 'Join us as we celebrate with Julie and Daniel at their rehearsal dinner, at 6 p.m. on Friday, the 25th of September, 2009, at the Coach House Restaurant in Milltown, Virginia.'
Hosted by the Couple
If you and your intended are hosting the rehearsal dinner yourselves, feel free to be as formal or as casual as you like. 'Eat, drink, and be merry with us, Alexander Batson and Paul Flagler, at our rehearsal dinner on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 4 p.m. at our place, 523 Eagle Drive, Holland Park, Michigan.' A more formal invitation could read, ' Alexander Batson and Paul Flagler invite you to celebrate with them at their rehearsal dinner, at six o'clock in the evening on Saturday, the tenth of October, 2009, at their home, 523 Eagle Drive, Holland Park, Michigan.'
Hosted by Friends
For rehearsal dinners hosted by neither the couple themselves nor their families, make the invitation information clear and include the hosts' names at the bottom of the invitation: 'Please join us to toast Sally and Erik at their rehearsal dinner Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 6 p.m. at the Staunton Bistro. Molly and Jules Smith.'
In Feburary 2016 27,
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