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Is Stock Investing the Same As Gambling?[Investing:Stocks] Judging by the stock markets recent performance over the last 12 months, one would not be crazy for claiming that playing a game of black jack in Vegas could be just as lucrative. Below we take a look at why this is not true however.
What Makes an Entrepreneur?[Business:Entrepreneurialism] The picture most of us conjure up when we think of an entrepreneur is someone who has carved out a niche in the market. The entrepreneur then goes on to be very successful, and rich. And, in some cases that certainly is the case.
How Twitter is Emerging As the "New" Media[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Social-Media] Over the last few days we have come to see just how important and powerful social media and networking sites like Twitter and Facebook really are. As Iran's election mess has been turned up a notch, with reports of millions of Iranians involved in protest, many of the main media outlets like CNN are lacking in their coverage.
4 Credit Card Mistakes[Finance:Credit-Tips] In a time when credit cards are tightening up, lines of credit are shrinking, and some clients are getting dropped, it is very important to understand what one should not be doing in this time of fiscal chaos. Below are 4 things to avoid if you want to be "credit card smart."
Can Donald Trump Succeed As an MLM'er?[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] Just a few weeks ago we heard that Donald Trump was going to launch his own multi level marketing program, called Trump Network. As soon as word hit the street the typical MLM skeptics got on the attack, with the typical MLM negatives. I on the other hand think that with Trump involved, this MLM could succeed above and beyond any others. Here's why.
Stocks Vs Bonds - Which is a Better Investment?[Investing:Stocks] Recently since the stock market has turned around a bit, we have been hearing the experts say that Bonds may be a better buy than stocks right now. I have to say that I respectfully disagree with their thinking. Ok, so Stocks have gone up over 30% since they bottomed back in March, however, Bonds are still paying extremely low interest rates. Here is my take on each.
Three Qualities Every Forum Administrator Should Have[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] Running any internet forum, whether it has 100,000 members or 100 members, is not easy. Although a forum can be a rather easy website to run in terms of content, since 99% of the content will be generated for free by your members, there are always issues with the member base that an Administrator must take care of. Below are three qualities that every forum administrator should have in order to run a fair, trusted, and well kept forum.
Building an Internet Forum and Getting Traffic[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] Forums are one of the most interactive types of websites there are. Just about every topic is covered somewhere on an internet forum. I have been running forums for almost 8 years now, and have learned a lot over the years. You may ask, "why in the world would you bother running an internet community? Isn't it a whole lot of trouble?" Actually, no, it's not that much trouble. A forum generates it's own content once up and running, and moderators usually will do the brunt of the work for you for free if they are interested in the topics at hand. Forums can be quite lucrative if set up correctly.
Free Ways to Advertise One's Website[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] There are plenty of ways to advertise your website or service if you have the money to do so, but many internet startups may not have the capital to put out huge advertising campaigns. Because of this I decided to list a few of the ways to generate free quality targeted traffic to ones site.
Can the Automobile Industry Recover?[Automotive] Who would have thought that one of the one-time biggest car manufacturer in the world, General Motors, would be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sending shock waves thought the motor industry? GM is 101 years old, but even its stature as one of the giants of US car manufacturing hasn't saved it from major problems. Problems caused in part by the economic crisis which is affecting all parts of industry and services in all parts of the globe. And problems caused by GM's slowness to react to the fact that the world is now demanding smaller, greener cars, even in the US. It is losses of $81bn made over the past four years which have gotten GM to the stage it's now at. Although the US government will pump billions of dollars in to it, there are many who think it's a step too far, and the car firm should have been allowed to go under.
The Best Places to Travel, Value Wise, From an American Standpoint[Travel-and-Leisure:Budget-Travel] The global recession, and economic chaos around the world has presented us with many opportunities, especially if you are looking to do some international traveling. Even though the Dollar is not very strong right now, there are many countries, who's currencies have fallen much more, or the economic conditions that are present, have made traveling to them much cheaper than one would expect. Below are three areas of the world that will surely surprise you in terms of value you get as a tourist.
What Type of Stocks Are Good Bets For a Rebounding Economy?[Investing:Stocks] The US stock markets have already rebounded considerable in the last few months, however, it is likely that the rebound will continue in the mid term. As the economy starts hinting at an end to the recession, and jobs start coming back to Americans, there are many stocks in a position to likely eclipse their highs before the whole market mess started back in November of 2008. Here are a few things to look for.
Three Positives of Gold Investing[Investing:Futures-and-Commodities] Gold has never been more talked about in the last 75 years then it is today. As world economies are crumbling, and the economic future of so many countries remain uncertain, investors have been turning towards gold as a safe haven investment until world economies at least show some signs of stability. Even though the returns on gold over the last 80 years have not been spectacular, every portfolio should have some of the precious yellow metal in it. Here are 3 Reasons why Gold is so great...
What Exercises Burn What Amount of Calories[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] One of the most asked questions on the internet is, "What are the best exercises to burn the most calories in a given amount of time." People are looking for the best calorie burning exercise for their time. Let's face it, we all don't have an hour or two each day to spend working out. Here is a list of a few of the better exercises to burn the most calories in a short time period.
Recession Brings Out the Loan Sharks[Finance:Loans] With the recession getting worse by the day, sadly a growing number of people are turning to loan sharks to get hold of some money to pay their bills. Figures in the UK suggest that there could be an increase of around 35,000 who borrow money form loan sharks. Some cities are being mentioned as being those most likely to see the biggest increases due to the economic situation.
The Basics of Twitter Marketing[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Social-Media] Twitter, a web start up that has grown more than any other site in the last year, is increasingly becoming a major player in the business marketing world. Whether you are an internet startup, major corporation, or mom and pop shop on your local street corner, Twitter can be used, often quite lucratively, to market and find new customers.
4 Ways to Get Free Quality Back Links[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:SEO] Search engine optimization is becoming harder and harder as more and more people enter the mega-niche of internet marketing. As more competition compete for rankings for the same keywords and phrases, there are sure to be harder times ahead for webmasters looking for easy and Free SEO Methods.
Can Donald Trump Pull Off a Successful MLM?[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] When I think of the initials "MLM" the first thing that comes to my mind is annoying sales people and internet spammers. There is no doubt that many business people and internet users feel the same way about Multi Level marketing programs like Juice Plus, or Monavie, or whatever else is out there. This may change now that the famous Donald J. Trump is soon going to launch his very own multi level marketing program called the Trump Network.
Is Now the Right Time to Buy Real Esate[Real-Estate:Buying] With house prices falling like a stone over the past year or so, some will be wondering just when is the best time to buy? Will prices go down even further? Is it worth waiting till prices reach rock bottom?
Three Things to Look For to See If the Economy is Rebounding[News-and-Society:Economics] Want to know when its time to become optimistic about the economy? Look for these three triggers.
Teaching Your Children Basic Money Skills[Home-and-Family:Parenting] In times like today, with 401k plans evaporating, and even your child's college fund hurting, we all need to be a bit more stingy with our money. This includes teaching our kids the value of money, and how to manage money so that when they are adults, they don't make the mistakes you may have or may not have made recently. Here is a quick guide as to what you should be teaching your kids about money at the given age groups listed below:
The Trump Network to Change MLMs For Good?[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] If any of you have ever participated in a multi level marketing program, you likely know that many of the products you sell are probably not the best quality. For instance, Monavie is one of the MLM products out there right now. If you search the net for Monavia, you will see thousands of positive reviews.
4 Ways to Rebuild Your Wealth[Finance:Wealth-Building] After one of the worse recessions and financial meltdowns since the Great Depression, most of us are scratching our heads at how we can react to the mess that our portfolios and financial well being stands in. Although it may seem like all hope is lost in terms of meeting your retirement goals, it may not be. Here are 4 things you can do in order to rebuild some of the wealth you may have lost in the last 6-18 months.
Why Inflation Won't Be a Big Deal[News-and-Society:Economics] Coming out of any major recession, inflation is always a concern, especially when the Federal Reserve has pumped trillions of dollars into an ailing economy. Economists usually figure that once the economy recovers, there will be trillions of extra dollars floating around out there, meaning the money supply is much higher then it was before we entered the recession. With greater supply that means the equilibrium with demand will be at a lower point, which equates to a devalued dollar.
Will the Housing Market Have a Quick Rebound Or Bottom For a While?[Real-Estate:Homes] We are in the midst of one of the worse housing slumps in almost a century. Home prices have fallen over 50% in many areas of the United States, and there is still little relief in sight. It does seem as though the rate of price declines have slowed considerably, but prospects of a rebound do not seem all that great.
Internet Forum Trolls - What Are They?[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] In running a successful discussion forum one of the problems an administrator is likely to come up against sooner or later is the troll. Although these so-called trolls can be disruptive, they can also aid in getting some good discussions going, and in keeping threads alive. To establish what a troll in Internet terms means, here's what one forum has deemed one to be, and has created a specific rule to prevent trolling.
3 Ways to Invest Long Term[Investing:Stocks] With the global economy finally showing signs of a rebound, many people on the sidelines who pulled their money from the market are considering getting back in. Because of this I figured I would write a little article about the various investments one can find for a long term strategy. Below are just 3 of the many ways you can invest your money and likely profit as the economy eventually turns around.
Affiliate Marketing - Getting Started[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Affiliate-Revenue] Anyone with a website will at one time or another want to sell products as an affiliate for a company or a number of companies. Depending on your niche, selling affiliate products can overwhelmingly surpass paid per click advertising in terms of gross profit. So, What are some things to consider before you start adding links to affiliate products on your website?
3 Ways to Get Free Web Traffic[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Traffic-Building] Not all traffic is created equal, but a bulk of a good marketers traffic is usually free. If you own a website and are looking to market a product or service, then web site traffic is one of the most important things you are concerned about. Many marketers spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars a week trying to bring in as much good traffic that they can, to convert into sales.
What to Look For When Choosing an Affiliate Program[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Affiliate-Revenue] Affiliate marketing is bigger then it ever has been. It seems like just about anyone with a website is involved in affiliate marketing in one way or another. Even though it may seem like a cut and dry industry, it is far from it.
Twitter Marketing Explained[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Internet-Marketing] In the last few months, Twitter has gone from a relatively unknown startup, to probably one of the most talked about sites on the internet. It seems as though every media personality out there is talking about twitter and using it themselves. Even Oprah Winfrey recently got onto Twitter.
How the Stock Market Overreacts to News[Investing:Stocks] If you are a stock trader or investor, then you surely have seen market over reactions in the past. A story breaks, and before you even get to read the first word of the article the stocks related to that story have already taken huge jumps up or down. I have been trading stocks for quite a while now, and have seen trends for sure.
Make Money From Paid Surveys[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Paid-Surveys] Right now with the credit crunch many are looking for alternative ways in which to supplement their incomes. Paid Surveys are one such way that provides an opportunity to earn some extra cash. After all, it`s just a question of registering, and as one survey company put it, "If you have an opinion, you qualify.
Onlive Cloud Video Game System is the Future[Gaming:Online-Gaming] Onlive's idea for the future of video games is a good one. The only question that remains is whether Onlive will accomplish it of it will be another company down the line.
Buying Traffic - The 3 Main Formats[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Traffic-Building] Everyone with a website is looking for traffic. Traffic equates to ad sales, product sales, service sales, and popularity. When you pay for traffic, you need to make sure it converts.
3 Investments to Hedge Against Inflation[Investing] The last thing on anyones mind right now is the word "Inflation." While most people are sitting at home or work thinking about how low their 401k plan has gone, how likely they are to lose their job, or if they will be able to afford their mortgage payment next month, inflation is simmering getting ready to boil out of it's pot. Many experts who are rather respected in the field of economics are predicting that inflation could rise to levels not seen since the oil embargo of the 1970's.
6 Positives About Any Economic Recession[News-and-Society:Economics] The recent recession has many of us in a situation worse then we were in just a few months ago. The media has jumped all over the recession and has even compared it to the Great Depression in some respects. So, is it all doom and gloom?
How Bankruptcies Affect Individuals[Finance:Bankruptcy-Personal] A sad consequence of the current worldwide economic downturn is that more and more people are turning to bankruptcy as a way out of their financial difficulties. And if it wasn't for the social stigma of other people knowing about it, it`s likely that the figures for bankruptcies would be far higher than they already are. So, what does bankruptcy involve, and what are just some of the implications for individuals?
Everything You Should Know About Gold Investing[Investing:Futures-and-Commodities] I just wanted to take a little time to discuss Gold as an investment. As the worldwide economy staggers along, fear is in nearly every investment market from currencies, to stocks, to bonds, to oil, and real estate. Nobody really knows where to put their money or what will be safe.
Wholesale Or Affiliate Marketing?[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Affiliate-Revenue] There are literally thousands of ways to make money on the internet. Too many for one person to grasp. One of the more popular methods of earning money online is selling physical products.
Earning Online is Like a Game[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] Well, the title of this piece says it all about the way I look at making money on the internet. I think the best way to go about a new online venture is to look at it like its a game or competition. Why?
Counterfeit Money is on the Increase[Legal:National-State-Local] If someone asked you to accept a U.S $1 million dollar bill you'd no doubt realize the bill has to be a fake, since such large-denomination currency doesn't exist in the US. Yet, surprisingly, there has been instances of people actually trying to use these bills when making purchases. One example is of a man who, one Saturday in 2006, tried passing the bill at a grocery store in Pittsburgh. Another case is where a woman in Georgia tried to buy more than $1,500 worth of merchandise at Wal-Mart. Needless to say the police were called and in both cases the people were arrested. Most times, though, forgeries, or fakes, aren't so obvious.
Google AdSense Accounts Being Banned, What to Do?[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:PPC-Advertising] Google AdSense has been a very good source of income for a multitude of webmasters for the last 4 years. It allows anyone to host content on a website and benefit financially by allowing them to publish targeted ads on their site in a variety of styles, sizes, and fashions. But, what if you relied on AdSense to pay your server bills in order for you to continue blogging, or publishing content on your page, then suddenly, one day out of nowhere, Google canceled your AdSense account without warning?
Affiliate Marketing Via Incentives[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Affiliate-Revenue] There are thousands of people on the internet with the intention of making money by selling products and services for other companies and people. This is called affiliate marketing, and it has surged since the advent of the internet. The competition among affiliate marketers pushing the same basic products.
Inflation is Coming - How Will it Effect Your Investments?[Finance:Personal-Finance] Over the last 6 months, the United States Government and Federal Reserve have pumped literally Trillions of dollars into the economy with the various tools they have available to them. This is great for the short term recession. The more money out there, the more money that is spent, made, and recycled, growing our economy.
Using Twitter to Gain Traffic and Sales[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Social-Networking] As technology changes, and new types of websites emerge, it is very important to stay up to date with the new ways one can use these sites to market a website or product for free. Social Networking sites like Twitter are all the rage today. You can leverage these sites to get amazing results marketing you products or services, if you know what you are doing.
What Aptera Means For America[Automotive] For those of you unaware of what Aperta Motors is, you may soon be getting quite familiar with this new automobile company. With General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler all possibly ready for bankruptcy, this little car company may just step right into their shoes as an America automobile giant one day. Aptera is set to start selling a 300 mile per gallon vehicle come December 2009.
Using Google Alerts to Track Your Name Or Business Online[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] Every day in the United States there are dozens of lawsuits filed for libel and slander on the internet. The internet itself is like a stew of lies and innuendo where anyone can post almost anything about any company or person without much worries. Because of this, competitors, ex-girlfriends and boyfriends, jealous co-workers, and anyone else with a grudge against you or your business, can smear your name or your companies name all over the place.
Why Ebook Reviews Are Worthless[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:E-Books] There are literally thousands of ebooks out there for just about anything you could imagine. Affiliate marketing, to Zoology, I'm sure someone out there is trying to sell you information on it. So, how do you sift through all these ebooks and find the one that is best for you, the one that is not just a bunch of words thrown together by a semi literate individual?
Why People Are Reluctant to Spend Money[Finance:Personal-Finance] When inflation is on the rise one of the first things the government says is that people ought to be saving more, rather than spending. The idea is that if people spend too much, stores and businesses are ready and willing to put their prices up, and that all adds to inflation. At the same time, for those unable to buy with cash, there`s always the alternative of credit.
The Importance of Three Types of Web Site Traffic[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Traffic-Building] There are three main types of web site traffic a webmaster will come by. Each is just as important as the others, and in order to run a successful internet business, all three probably should be utilized. Webmasters often have one track minds in which they tend to spend too much time on certain traffic source, while they should be diversifying those sources.
Why Forex Trading Can Be So Lucrative[Finance:Currency-Trading] Everyone out there is looking to make money. With the economy in shambles, the stock market down 50% over the last 2 years, and even the top day traders in the country losing their shirts, we all want to find a more stable lucrative market. Forex, just like any other market can be extremely risky if you don't set up clear trading guidelines and follow them to a tee.
Choosing an Uncompetitive Niche For a New Forum[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] There are thousands of forums on the internet today. Traffic levels range from a few people per day to millions per day. Topics for these forums range from "online money making", to "People traveling to Cambodia". So, how can you choose a niche for your forum that is not too competitive? Here is a step by step guide.
Why Refinancing Your Home Will Make You Money[Real-Estate:Mortgage-Refinance] It is quite remarkable how many people who are eligible to refinance their current home, never do it. Most of their excuses are, "it won't save me much money," "I won't be approved since my homes value has dropped," or "there is too much involved, and too much to worry about." Well I'm here to tell you, that your assumptions are likely wrong.
How Does Google View Outbound Links?[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:SEO] Talk to a number of webmasters and I`m sure you`ll find that while they love inbound links, (backlinks), they have an aversion to placing outbound links on their pages to other sites. The reasoning behind that is that they imagine that all outbound links will weaken their position with the Search Engines, and have no value in them. But, does that really make any sense?
Why Onlive Will Likely Succeed[Gaming:Online-Gaming] Just last week, a new competitor to Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo announced themselves to the world. Onlive, launched it's website with a promise to transform the video game marketplace. Instead of using the tradition console to support video games, they will tap into the internet cloud, using their servers to host a virtual console that will then shoot the games to millions of pc's worldwide via internet broadband connections.
The Media's Effect on the Stock Market and Economy[News-and-Society:Economics] The Media may have a bigger impact on the Economy then you would ever imagine. In the last 6 months, it seems as though we have gone from the war in Iraq being the big news maker, to the economy, and how terrible it is being the headline grabber. So the questions are, does the US media have a direct impact on the stock market, and further more the economy as a whole? Does over reporting the negative hurt the populous even more, and will the media have a role in the recovery of this ragged economy?
What Exactly Are Entertainment Shopping Auctions?[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Auctions] In the last 5 months we have seen a new phrase coined, and that is "Entertainment Shopping." So what does this new phrase mean, and why it is getting criticized left and right from people who claim it is immoral? Is it immoral, and if so why?
The Dangerous World of E-Currency[Finance:Currency-Trading] Over the last six to seven years we have all seen numerous eCurrencies come and go. OsGold, Evocash, E-bullion, AlterGold, the list goes on and on. There were literally millions of dollars lost when these self proclaimed electronic currencies collapsed and scammed thousands of individuals and business's. So how can we trust the numerous new eCurrencies that have been popping up seemingly every month? The answer is we really can't.
Lose Stomach Fat - By Dieting[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There are a lot of misconceptions about stomach fat loss. Everyone wants to get those six and eight packs, but most of them have no clue where to start. A six pack is the result of low body fat, not extremely strong abdominal muscles you get from doing crunches.
4 Reasons the Stock Market May Have Hit Bottom[Investing:Stocks] Doom and gloom is all we hear now-a-days. Turn on CNN and you will likely see a headline story about how awful the economy is doing, how low the stock market is, or how high unemployment is in the nation. It has got to end sometime right?
Understanding Mutual Funds and Unit Trusts[Investing:Mutual-Funds] For those who want to get involved in the stock market, but don't have sufficient funds to make it worthwhile purchasing just one company's stock, mutual funds, or unit trusts, can be a good option. Many companies allow the purchasing of these on a monthly basis, thus 'drip feeding' the purchases over a period of time. A mutual fund is a professionally managed type of collective investment scheme that pools money from many investors and invests it on their behalf.
How to Cut Down on Forum Spam[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] Although we've come to understand SPAM as the abuse of the sending out of unsolicited emails it has taken on a far wider meaning. Spam is something those in the forum industry have been waging war on for years. Unfortunately, it's a battle that shows no sign of being won, as forum owners do their best to cut it out, and spammers seek ever more ingenious ways to get round the system.
Is the Law Like a Donkey?[Legal] The phrase "The law is a donkey" goes back to a character by the name of Mr. Bumble, who uttered those words (in a bit more harsh a way) in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. And since then they've probably been said millions of times by people around the world.
4 Ways to Be a Good Domain Name Investor[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Domain-Names] When investing into domain names, one should always follow some key guidelines in determining it's long term value. It is often hard to put a value on a domain since there are so many different variables playing into the valuation equation. Below I have listed a few variables which will help you evaluate the long term prospects of a domain name investment.
Three Simple Ways to Get Backlinks[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:SEO] We all know that back links from trusted sites contribute to ones own trust in search engines. The more quality links one has from site where have high page rank and trust from Google, the better your page will rank in Google as well as other top search engines. So here are 3 Quick and easy ways to build back links the free way.
The Mortgage Crisis - Who Is to Blame, Why it Happened[Real-Estate:Foreclosures] We are in the midst of the worse mortgage and foreclosure crisis ever seen in the United States. There are areas of towns that are almost all foreclosed homes. So, who's fault is it?
The New Google Search Algorithms[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:SEO] Google is changing every day. They add new variables to their algorithms and it is important for webmasters to try and understand these changes as they occur.
Is It Time to Buy Oil ETFs?[Investing:Futures-and-Commodities] As I write this article oil prices are hovering around $35 a barrel. The United States, as well as almost every other major economy is in the middle of a historic recession, and there are economists suggesting it will only get worse before it gets better (possibly depression levels). So, as oil prices are at levels we have not seen since 2003, and 76% lower then they were at their peak just last year, is it time to load up on Oil investments?
What to Look For When Buying a Pre-Owed Car[Automotive] How do you buy a car for half the original price or less? Simple- buy a previously owned automobile, better known as a used car. The problem is, many fear that a used car is not a good deal. Cars, like other machinery, wear out. Thus, the value of a car decreases with age, mileage, and use.
Three Ways to Attract More Members to Your Forum[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] Any administrator of a forum has 2 main goals usually. Attract traffic to their site so that they can capitalize and rake in those advertising dollars, and to keep things orderly, and moderated in a fast reliable way. Over the years of running web forums I have come up with 3 good ways to achieve the first of those two goals faster then one normally would.
How to Save Money While Shopping[Finance:Budgeting] The American writer, Washington Irving, once described money as "the almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion throughout our land." Inflation means your dollar doesn't go as far as it once used to. So, how can money be 'saved' so that less is wasted on unnecessary items?
Can You Benefit From Social Traffic?[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Social-Networking] Around the forums the consensus of opinion is that social traffic is important to have. But, the big question is, does any of the social traffic really matter?
Is it Time to Start Investing Into the Stock Market Again?[Investing:Stocks] The market has fallen over 40% since it's hay day back in early 2008. 401k plans has evaporated, there is talk of another Great Depression by most of the big media outlets, and the unemployment rate is rising at the fastest pace we have seen in two generations. This is not to mention that the US foreclosure rate is higher than we have ever seen, the state of Florida has 7.
Interest Rates and Their Effect Upon the World's Economies[News-and-Society:Economics] Up until early 2008 most of the world had probably never even heard of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. It was then that the full impact of the problems with the subprime mortgage crisis really began to be felt. The rest, as they say, is history, though in this case there's still a long way to go before this particular economic crisis is over.
Why Forum Moderators Are a Forum's Biggest Asset[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] There are thousands of forums on the internet. What separate the good popular forums from the dead forums usually end up being the moderator crew.
What Does it Take to Be a Good Forum Administrator?[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] Being an Administrator of any forum requires certain qualities in order to be successful. It's never easy running a forum. Forums are made up of members.
Building a Site For Your Small Business[Business:Small-Business] Are you thinking about creating a website for your small business? Here is how to take your off line presence and put it online in order to increase your sales.
How the Sunday Trading Act is Killing Small UK Business's[Business:International-Business] Small shopkeepers in the UK are finding it increasingly difficult to remain afloat. One reason for that, apart from the general downturn in the economy, is a piece of legislation which took effect some 15 years ago. I know of someone in England, who started up a small wholesaling business, delivering to small shops - newsagents, grocers, off-licences, petrol stations - who has recently had to give it all up and find a job working for someone else.
The Joys and Education of Stamp Collecting[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Love it or loathe it, stamp collecting has been around for a long time, and is here to stay. Nevertheless, it captivates people in all walks of life, and from all age groups. Even with fax machines and e-mails, many items are still being sent by conventional post.
Should One Buy an Extended Warranty on Their Electronics Purchase?[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] Purchasing an electronics product, or in fact, most items will probably mean you are going to be steered by the salesperson towards buying an extended warranty to go with it. Many of us are caught up in the moment. After all, if we've just spent $400 what's another $75 for an extended warranty?
How a Falling Currency Affects You[Finance:Personal-Finance] In these unpredictable financial times, the value of currency is fluctuating more than ever before so it seems. How does a currency falling against others' affect business, and people's lives, in general? Let's take a look at one example, the British pound, to see who wins - and who loses, as the pound falls against other major currencies.
Some Important Working From Home Advice[Home-Based-Business] Everyone wants to be their own boss. Here is a quick guide to help you decide if it's the right decision for you.
Everything You Should Know About Internet Spam[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Email-Marketing] The growth of Internet Spam has been staggering. Here is everything you need to know about the spam epidemic.
Car Sharing - Can it Save You Extra Cash?[Finance:Personal-Finance] The New rage in much of Europe has been "Car Sharing". It can save you a boat load of cash compared to buying or leasing a vehicle. Here's why.
Internet Forum Contests Pros and Cons[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] Whether yours is a new one, or is more established, contests can be an excellent means of ensuring greater activity on your forum. The positive side to contests is that members are financially rewarded for using your forum, contests can be very interesting, and most people feel good about coming up with the right answers. For the forum owner it can be a relatively inexpensive way to create extra activity with more new threads, replies, and member views.
How to Make Money by Becoming an Affiliate[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Affiliate-Revenue] You have a nice site, it has good quality content, and now you'd like to make some money from it. So, what are the options? We'll consider here the use of companies who exist to bring advertisers and publishers together.
Why We Are Not Headed Towards Another Great Depression[News-and-Society:Economics] After the worst week in US stock market history, there are numerous people, including some of the media touting this as the next Great Depression. Even before the market dropped 25% this last week, CNN had a viewer poll in which 60% said the US is headed towards another Great Depression. Here are several reason why they are all wrong.
2 Quick Ways to Get Free Targeted Traffic[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Affiliate-Revenue] Targeted traffic is what we are all after. When you create a website to sell a product or service, or simply to just get an audience in order to monetize that audience with advertisements, you don't just want random traffic. Sure it may be fun to watch as your counter goes up by hundreds of hits every few hours, but what if you are selling a Myspace dating guide for young adults at your site, and for some reason the traffic you are getting is middle aged women?
The US Economy and It's Affect on Domain Names[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Domain-Names] As you are all likely aware the US economy is in a major slowdown, if not a recession officially? Bank failures, Government bailouts, and talk of another Great depression has caused stocks to plummet, interest rates to fall, and spending to dry up. Being a domainer myself, I have found that this is the perfect time to pick up those valuable domain names at deep discounts.
How to Monetize an Internet Forum[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] There are thousands of ways to make money online, and millions of people doing it, however one way that most people seem to think is a sure bet at striking internet gold is by creating a website with lots of traffic. This clearly is the right path, however what most beginners do not realize is that traffic does not always equal riches.
Thoughts About the New Domain Name Rules[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Domain-Names] Just a few months ago, the domain market seemed like it was headed in a direction it has been since the internet was founded by Al Gore in the 1980's (The Al Gore part is a joke). Just a few days ago though, ICANN, which is the non profit organization responsible for overseeing domain names as well as their registration, voted on and passed a new document which will direct the domain industry in a new, more exciting, but also possibly confusing direction. Until now domain owners only had a ...
Why .Com Domain Names Are Practically Risk Free Investments[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Domain-Names] Every month or two it seems as though new domain extensions are released by ICANN. They have one for almost every country now, and are now doing continents, such as .eu and .asia. We have .us, .biz, .org, .net, .mobi, etc, etc, etc. You would think that as new extensions are released it would deflate the values of the already existing domains out there. This is not the case though. .com domain names will always actually gain value as ICANN releases new top level domain extensions. Why?
What Makes A Good Internet Forum[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] I have been creating, running, and selling internet forums for close to 8 years now. In this time I was able to learn a great deal about what people are looking for in a forum. Here is a list of four things that make a good forum.
Why Google Will Slowly Become Its Own Internet[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] I know this may seem a little crazy, however it is looking more and more like Google will one day dominate the internet in a way that it will almost be the internet. They are slowly creeping into every possible market, and now even creeping into the internet backbone market. Here are a few reasons why I feel Google will almost own the entire net eventually.
Selling Banners on One's Website - The Different Types[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Banner-Advertising] Everyone with a website or e-business should be able to monetize it at least a little, even without degrading the visitors viewing experience. There are many different types and sizes of advertisements as well as ways in which you can display them. Below is a list of ad types and what each type can be used for.
Why The US Housing Market is so Terrible Right Now[Real-Estate:Homes] A brief explanation as to what the driving forces behind the housing slump is. When will it end?
Aptera's New 300 Mile Per Gallon Vehicle Will Be An Electric Hit[Automotive] Aptera will soon start selling a new electric hybrid vehicle that will achieve 300 miles per gallon. Here is why I think it will be a hit.
Investing In Domain Names[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Domain-Names] A look at what the domain name marketplace will become. How investing in domains will reap huge rewards.
Why Google Knol Will Dominate Wikipedia[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] Google will soon launch their knol, wikipedia killer. Why will they succeed?
Understanding the Cause of the United States Foreclosure Problems[Real-Estate:Foreclosures] An explanation of why we are in this credit crunch. Why are there so many foreclosures, and what can be done about it?
Making a Living From High Yield Investment Programs[Investing] Is it possible to make a living investing online? Are High Yield Investment Programs worth while?