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Mom and Dad's Move

2011-07-07T15:05:00.001-07:00

Mom and Dad's Move

The article written by Alonso Kramer

My parents recently decided to buy a winter house in Florida since they hate how cold it gets in Jersey at that time of year. I can’t say I really blame them since I live in New York and I know how awful it gets but I’m just worried about leaving their big house here vacant for so long each year. I live over an hour and a half away so it’s not like I can go check on it all the time or anything. I convinced my dad to look atsecurITycHoice.com/ with me and talked to him about how an alarm would help monitor the place and he seems to think it’s a good idea. He’s also going to pay one of the neighborhood kids each week to come by and cut the grass and water the plants so that it looks good for the rest of the neighbors and for them when they come back. I’m glad they’re happy and now I have a great place to stay in Florida!

Micro sites simular to Fiver list free download

2011-04-25T13:50:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I wanted to share something good with you, im making some small on the side money with this website fiverr.com, ive done some research and made a list with websites simular to fiverr or alternatives, never knew i could actualy make an extra income with offering services at these micro sites

To download the list i came up with so far click here

I will add more sites to the list in near future there 40+ on there right now so download the list if you interested

btw this is a free download, just a helpfull list and if you dont wanna download the text then follow the links below

tenbuxs.com
fivequid.com

gigbucks.com
justafive.com
gigswood.com
tenbux.com
Microworkers.com
JobsFor10.com
MakeAfiver.co.uk
TaskArmy.com
7freelance.com
buyagig.com
fivesquids.co.uk
doozydos.com
gigdollars.com
tenbux.com
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goferr.com
fittytown.com
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gigsland.com
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telegigz.com
homegiggers.com
hundoville.com
jobsfor10.com
justafive.com
weelance.com
loicu.com
goferr.com
Dealerr.com
Tenyt.com
FiveOnes.com
Zeerk.com
TwentyVille.com
UpHype.com
GigMe5.com
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makeafiver.co.uk
golearnweb.com
ask5.nl
gighour.com
i-will-do.com
myntmarket.com
magicgig.com
fittytown.com

What Is Social Media Marketing?

2011-04-24T12:28:00.001-07:00

What Is Social Media Marketing?

Author:

Socialfactory

If you fall into any one of the following categories, like:

the ones who don\'t know much or anything about social media,
the ones who are interested but don\'t know how to use it and
those who don\'t believe in the value that a social media strategy can bring to any site or business

you must read this article to know how big a deal is social media and the enormous benefits of social media marketing.

Social media is information content created by people using highly accessible and scalable publishing technologies that is intended to facilitate communications, influence and interaction with peers and with public audiences. This is typically done via the Internet and mobile communications networks. Today this practice is being enjoyed by executives and professionals for brand exposure and marketing.

Do you make these mistakes to market your brand or services?

Use Yellow page ads that cost thousands of dollars, yet bring in little new business?
Spend money on direct mailers that also have limited results.
How about money spent on print advertising. How effective is it?
Are you spending lots of money optimizing your website but still have little traffic.
Spend money on Pay Per Click Advertising Campaigns, with limited results.

Can you improve your business if you know:

What is being said about you.
What your customers think about your product or service.
What your customers really want.
What your competitors are doing.
How to stay up to date with the latest trends and developments.
How to make your business more profitable.

Nothing provides a better return on investment than having a network of people raving about you and it doesn\'t matter what product or service you sell. So let\'s have a look onto the benefits of social media viral marketing.

The value of Marketing through Social Media Channels

Social media marketing is the process of promoting your site or business through social media channels and it is a powerful strategy that will get you links, attention and massive amounts of traffic.Social media marketing is an engagement with online communities to generate exposure, opportunity and sales. The number-one advantage is generating exposure for the business, followed by increasing traffic and building new business partnerships. It is a powerful strategy that will get you links, attention and massive amounts of traffic.

What are the benefits?

It\'s natural. No doubt you get natural links, your website is exposed to a large number of people. This differs from paid advertising which has overt commercial overtones.

It\'s defensible. Social communities can be a great source of web traffic on top of any traffic you are already receiving from search engines. While you can\'t easily increase your search engine traffic, social media traffic can be very easily controlled through strategic marketing.

It\'s low-cost/high returns. Costs are limited to only time and perhaps the expenses involved in hiring a freelance programmer/designer. The benefits will often exceed the cost. It would take you thousands of dollars to buy many links; social media has the ability to give you that for free.

It complements other efforts. Social media optimization and marketing is usually community-specific. It doesn\'t interfere with any other methods of getting traffic to your website. It can and will fit perfectly with an advertising campaign targeting other websites or search engines.

There is no other low-cost promotional method out there that will easily give you large numbers of visitors, some of whom may come back to your website again and again. If you are selling products/services or just publishing content for ad revenue, social media marketing is a potent method that will make your site profitable over time.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/smo-articles/what-is-social-media-marketing-841087.html

About the Author

So this is the high time to consider the importance of this emerging trend of social media applications . If you really want to get benefits from this massive channel look nowhere than http://www.inkatechnology.co.uk

Myspace Exclusively Premiering Atmosphere, Flight of the Concords and the Night Marchers TODAY!

2008-04-19T00:39:00.000-07:00

MYSPACE EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERING ALBUMS BY ATMOSPHERE, FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS, THE NIGHT MARCHERS TODAY!

New and unreleased albums by Atmosphere, Flight Of The Conchords and The Night Marchers premiering exclusively on Myspace Now!

Atmosphere, the prolific duo of Slug and producer Ant are set to release their highly anticipated sixth official studio album When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold on April 22, 2008. The acclaimed Minneapolis-based hip hop group have performed over 2000 shows and sold well over 1 million units worldwide as the flagship artist on the independent label Rhymesayers Entertainment. Atmosphere will take their show on the road, kicking off a month long US Tour April 22nd in Chicago.

Flight of The Conchords eponymous debut album will be released by Sub Pop Records on April 22. It is the New Zealand comedy duo’s follow up to their Grammy Award winning EP, The Distant Future. The album was produced by Mickey Petralia (Beck Midnight Vultures, Ladytron Light & Sound) in Los Angeles, New York and Wellington.

The Night Marchers will release their debut album See You In Magic on April 22 via Swami Records/Vagrant Records. The Night Marchers is John Reis on guitar and vocals (Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu), Gar Wood on guitar (Hot Snakes, Beehive & the Barracudas), Jason Kourkounis on drums (Hot Snakes, Mule, Delta 72), and Tommy Kitsos on bass (CPC Gangbangs).

MySpace Music has exclusively premiered albums for Nine Inch Nails, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, 50 Cent, Sean Kingston, the Shins and R.E.M. For more information about upcoming premiers visit MySpace Music’s page: http://myspacemusic.com.

About MySpace
MySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive impact on the world. By integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries, classified listings, events, groups, college communities, and member forums, MySpace has created a connected community. As the first ranked web domain in terms of page views (*), MySpace is the most widely-used and highly regarded site of its kind and is committed to providing the highest quality member experience. MySpace will continue to innovate with new features that allow its members to express their creativity and share their lives, both online and off. MySpace’s international network includes localized community sites in the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, Latin America, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Fox Interactive Media is a division of News Corp. (NYSE:NWS) (NYSE:NWS.A) (ASX:NWS) (ASX:NWSLV).

Songsterr - online guitar

2008-03-11T10:26:00.000-07:00

Songsterr is a guitar service for playing, learning, and singing online. Current version consists of 9 popular guitar songs and it's just proof of concept of future site. If you choose any song from list, you can see song lyrics and chords and listen for strumming pattern on the same page. It's really easy to learn new songs with Songsterr.

Developers plan for next release to add feature to create and edit songs by writing lyrics, arranging chords, choosing patterns and rhythm. They guess that there can be many users who would want to add their own songs or songs of their favorite artists contributing to Songsterr's song library and forming a community around it (like guitar tab communities).

http://www.songsterr.com/
view also http://blog.songsterr.com

Sell Music Online Like Crazy

2008-03-10T12:14:00.000-07:00

What to Include on Your Music Promotion Website
by: Ty Cohen

One of the powerful tools you can have as when attempting independent music promotion is a website. This is a given. There is absolutely no excuse for a musician, in this day and age, to not have a website. Your website is how you will reach the world. This is how you will market yourself to every single person you come in contact with. The internet and your website will be two of the most powerful music promotion resources you will have.

If you are sold on the idea of online music promotion and are ready to start your site but don’t know what to include, then you have come to the right place. It is crucial that you properly design your site and include all the correct information. You want to be as creative and stylish as possible, all the while staying true to who you are and what your music is about.

Other independent artists are making a killer living online selling their music and merchandise and so should you. independent music promotion on your website will be best achieved if all the right information is displayed. Your online music promotion success depends on it.

First, you need to add all of your contact information onto your site. This includes all phone numbers, email addresses, mailing address etc…In addition to this, you are going to need a bio of you or your band. Remember, with independent music promotion, you have no one else to rely on so try to be as thorough as possible.

Do you have any press releases, reviews or customer testimonials? If you do, incorporate these. It will let your future fans know that you presently have happy, committed fans. And of course you are going to need an upcoming schedule of some sort so your fans know where to go to hear you.

One of the most powerful music promotion resources you can acquire is an email list. With this list you can keep your fans up to date on the latest news and happenings with you or your band.

Lastly, you have your sounds and sights. Post some photos or video clips from live events. Action photos are always great so if you don’t have some, get some. Include downloadable sound clips from your CDs, this will entice folks to want more. And the best part, place your CDs, MP3 tunes and merchandise for sale! Incorporate all of the above things into your site and you will no doubt be an online music promotion success.

About the Author:
Ty Cohen, the online music industry's most recognizable voice is the former owner of a successful independent record label, current owner of Platinum Millennium publishing and nation-wide music industry seminar speaker and panelist. He is also the author and creator of over 40 best-selling music business books, reports, courses, audio products and other music industry "How to" resources, that have helped tens of thousands of individuals like you to successfully find their way in the music business. Visit: http://www.musiccontracts101.com/cmd.php?Clk=2307885 for more information on online music promotion, music promotion resources and independent music promotion.

the annual One Stop Shop producer's conference

2008-01-30T14:05:00.000-08:00

On March 8th and 9th of 2008, hundreds of established and upcoming producers will descend upon Phoenix, Arizona, to attend the annual One Stop Shop producer's conference, masterminded by Sha Money XL's production and artist management company, Money Management Group. The conference will feature top industry professionals, platinum track making producers, and new technology trends from companies like Microsoft, M Audio, and Traxxpad. It will also include an itinerary filled, video game tournaments, after parties hosted by NYC's most noted DJs, and the infamous One Stop Shop Beat Battle. and most importantly the industry workshops/panels.

This year OSS features The Microsoft Technology Panel hosted by Arif Gursel, a software test engineer in the Microsoft XBOX team as well as The Power Management Panel which features Gee Roberson, Derick Jackson, Bernard Parks, Ryan Press and more. The 2008 One Stop Shop also boasts a Tastemaker Panel and a New Producer Panel; so it isn't surprising that this conference has captured the excitement of producers that have constantly saturated the music game with their talent. "This is the conference for those that are serious about making real moves in the industry... You gotta love it!" - from Kanye West's mentor, NO I.D.

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DJ management

2008-01-21T01:27:00.000-08:00

Exclusive Worldwide DJ management for
Buick Project 'Live'
Nic Fanciulli
Paolo Mojo
Paul Woolford
Sam Ball
Sebastien Leger
Serge Santiago

ClubClass Music Management news...

**NIC FANCIULLI & SEBASTIEN LEGER MAKE THE TOP 100!!**

Always open to debate, controversy and recognition, the 2007 DJ Mag Top 100 poll results have been announced. And we’re delighted to announce that for the first time ever two of our artists have broken through into the list. Firstly ClubClass resident Nic Fanciulli caps off an excellent year by re-entering the chart at number 45. His ‘One + One’ world tour and compilation CDs has won huge acclaim from clubbers, promoters and music press alike resulting in him returning to the chart at his best position ever. Nic is joined by our favourite Frenchmen Sebastien Leger who enters the chart at number 93. Sebastien has spent much of 2007 working on his studio project titled ‘Planets’ in between playing the very finest underground clubs on the planet. Congratulations must go to both Nic and Seb for this tremendous achievement. And with the forces of Mojo, Wooly and Santiago continuing to do the business both on and off the decks we’re confident we’ll be adding to that list come 2008!!

For all management enquires contact serg@club-class.org
The all new ClubClass website is now online!
http://www.myspace.com/clubclassmusic
http://www.club-class.org/

Business Marketing and Advertising: When Advertising can be the Wrong Strategy for the Small Business

2008-01-21T01:15:00.000-08:00

In business marketing, most people think that advertising is something they ought to be doing. Indeed, many books and articles on marketing and sales tell you so.

But advertising is not the Holy Grail of selling. And for the small business, it can sometimes be the wrong strategy entirely. What's more, there are plenty of alternative strategies you can use that could prove more productive.
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Digital tax could save the music industry from itself

2008-01-18T10:36:00.001-08:00

Originally posted: January 18, 2008 leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com

Digital tax could save the music industry from itself

In the last few years, the music industry has combated tumbling revenue by suing costumers, decimating artist rosters and laying off thousands of employees.

That's not a business plan. That's the sound of the Titanic slipping under the waves.

But in the last few days, one important segment of the music industry actually came up with a rescue strategy that didn't smack of panic, malice or desperation.

The Songwriters Association of Canada is proposing a $5-a-month licensing fee on every wireless and Internet account in the country, in exchange for unlimited access to all recorded music.

Word of Mouth Marketing

2008-01-14T02:33:00.000-08:00

print this out>> http://www.wordofmouthbook.com/docs/WOM_Sernovitz_Manifesto.pdf
print this out >> http://www.wordofmouthbook.com/docs/WOM_Sernovitz_FiveTs.pdf

Adapted From:
Word of Mouth Marketing:
How Smart Companies Get People Talking

by Andy Sernovitz
www.wordofmouthbook.com

Everything You Need To Know
About Word of Mouth Marketing
by Andy Sernovitz

Okay. Here’s the quick version. Everything you wanted to know about word of mouth marketing but were afraid to ask. It all comes down to this:
Happy customers are your best advertisers.
If people like you and like what you do, they will tell their friends.

Lesson 1: The Definition Of Word Of Mouth Marketing
Word of Mouth Marketing is a) giving people a reason to talk about you and b) making it easier for the conversation to take place.
It's C to C Marketing—when a consumer tells a consumer about you. Actually, it’s B to C to C. When it comes out of the mouth of a marketer, it’s marketing. When a real person repeats it, it’s word of mouth.
It’s more than just marketing—it’s also product design and customer service. People talk about fantastic stuff and great treatment from companies they like.

Lesson 2: The Four Rules of Word of Mouth
Rule #1: Be Interesting
Nobody talks about boring companies, boring products, boring ads. Everyone can be interesting. Before you run an ad, before you launch a product, ask your spouse about it. Trust me…if he or she finds it interesting, you’ve got a winner.

Rule #2: Make People Happy
Create amazing products. Provide excellent service. Go the extra mile. Make sure the work you do gets people energized, excited, and eager to tell a friend.
Rule #3: Earn Trust And Respect
Nobody talks about a company that they don’t trust or don’t like. Earn the respect of your customers. Be good to them. Talk to them. Honor their intelligence. Fulfill their needs. Stay honest. Every company can be nicer, and every one of us can work to make our company a little better to its customers.
Rule #4: Make It Easy
Find a simple topic that is easy to repeat. Not your formal brand statement, not your product description. Forget elevator pitch…it’s the pass-in-the-hall test. What can people tell a friend about you in one sentence?
Then do everything you can to make it easy to share that topic. Use tell-a-friend forms on your web site. Put it in an email. Pass out flyers. Blog it. Stick it on a t-shirt.

Lesson 3: The Three Reasons People Talk About You
Reason #1: You. They Like You and Your Stuff.
They like you. They feel a connection to your company, they respect what you do, and they want to support you. So they bring their friends. People feel driven to share things they like with their friends, so their friends can enjoy them too. Create great products and services that inspire them. (Think about TiVo, the best album ever, the best cookie you ever ate, or the spot remover that actually works.)
Be likeable. Make great stuff. Provide great service.
Reason #2: Them. Talking Makes Them Feel Good
People talk because it makes them feel special, smart, connected, in the know, and important. (Think about the restaurant guy, the what's-on-sale maven, the computer guru.) People also feel good when they can help others find what they need or solve problems. (Think about the guy who always knows which contractor to call or which car to buy.)
Provide reasons to talk that make your talkers feel smart and special.
Reason #3: Us. They Feel Connected to the Group
Talking about a company and being passionate about it makes us feel like part of a family. We talk about it because it makes us feel included on the team. (Think about Harley owners, Apple junkies, sports fans, and anyone who loves a great band.)
Rally the team. Give them shirts, private discussion groups, special events, and public recognition.

Lesson 4: Making it happen — The Five Ts of Word of Mouth Marketing
Talkers: Find The People Who Like To Talk
Are they your customers? Neighborhood moms? Doctors? Bloggers? Think about the people who are most likely to tell a friend about what you are doing. Make sure they know about your new topic of conversation.
Topics: Give Them a Reason to Talk
Give people a reason to talk about you. It doesn’t need to be fancy. A special sale, good service, a neat new feature, a better flavor, a funny package. (Remember the Gateway computers that came in cow-patterned boxes?)
Tools: Help the Message Spread Faster and Farther
Do everything you can to make it easy for talkers to pass along your topic. Include postcards and stickers in the box when you ship a package. Put up a chat room so people can talk to each other. Join a blog conversation. Hand out samples. (Did you ever get one of those emails with a “secret” coupon that was supposedly for employees only? Did you forward it?)
Taking Part: Join The Conversation
Conversations die out when there’s only one person talking. When people are talking about you, answer them. Reply to their email. Comment on blogs that write about you. Send a lot of thank-you notes.
Tracking: Measure and Understand What People are Saying
The word of mouth conversation is the best feedback you’re ever going to get. It’s far better than any other kind of market research, because it is the authentic voice of the consumer. Hear what people are saying, learn from it, and use it to be a better company.

Your Homework

Ask yourself why anyone would talk about your stuff.
Do something worth talking about.
Search the blogs to find out who is talking about you.
Join the conversation.

Share this article!
I want you to pass this article on. It's one of the best ways to generate word of mouth. You can post, copy, forward, or share this article with anyone you want, as much as you want. But you need to follow the rules: 1) Don't change it, 2) Give author credit to Andy Sernovitz, 3) Mention that it comes from the book Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking, and 4) Link to http://www.wordofmouthbook.com.

i go put this book on my list...with millions of other books i would love to have :-)lol

MUSIC VIDEO 101 FREE EBOOK

2008-01-12T00:59:00.000-08:00

MUSIC VIDEO 101 FREE EBOOK

MUSIC VIDEO 101 includes:

CHAPTER 1: THE LEAST EXPENSIVE METHOD - The Difference Between Film And Video; Major Music Video Costs; Home Camcorder Connection; The 7 Requirements For The Least Expensive Method; Camcorder Audio Input; Rental Options; Earphone Jack; Pickup Tubes; Fade Options; Credits; Auto/Manual Focus Control; Zoom; Iris Control; Care Of Tape Stock; Hand-Held And Tripod Camcorder Operation; Static Shot; Camera Moves; Pan And Tilt; Practice Tips; Shaky Cam; Lighting; Auto/Manual White Balance; Shoot Location Options; Instrument/Lip Sync Practice Tips For Performers; Clothing; Master Audio; Audio Playback; Special Audio Cables; Two Options For Shooting The Least Expensive Music Video Without Editing; Producer And Director Defined.

CHAPTER 2: PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING FOR SHOOTING AND EDITING - How To Find An Editing Facility; The Easiest Approach; Editing Visuals In Sync With Vocals And Music; "Source Footage" And "Take" Defined; Reference Audio; Audio For Scenes Before And/Or After The Song; Stereo Master Audio; Countdown; Reference Audio Playback; Audio Playback Operator; Production Assistants; Extras; More Shoot Locations; Extra Lighting; Camera Mounts; Snap Zoom; Lens Filters; Phrases A Director Uses During A Shoot; Continuity; Renting An Industrial Camcorder; Cable TV Public Access Option; Equipment Photos; Diagram For Taping A Choir Performance.

CHAPTER 3: SCRIPTWRITING AND STORYBOARDS - Beat Sheet Storyboard; Blank Beat Sheet Form; Shot Descriptions; Scene Descriptions; Camera Angles; Cut; Fade; Headroom; Take; Cutaway Shots; Overhead Maps For Shooting; Planning Shots; Beat Sheet Example; Take Sheet; Slate; After The Shoot; Checklist For The Shoot; Blank Take Sheet Form.

CHAPTER 4: BASIC EDITING - Video-Only Insert Edits; Cuts-Only Editing; Frames Per Second (FPS); Control Track; Crystal Black; Slate; Credits; Elements Appearing On The Master Videotape; Audio-Only Insert Edit; Safety Master; Video-Only Insert Edit; In Point; Preroll; Editing With The Cuts- Only System; Equipment Photos; Pausing A VCR; Freeze-Frame; Editing Random Shots Without Syncing Visuals To Vocals And Music; Editing In Sync With Vocals And Music; Digital Displays On The Edit Controller; Programming The In Points and Out Points; Preview; VCR Slipping; Editing Off The Downbeat; Making The First Edit In Sync With Vocals And Music; Fading From Black; Time Estimates; Editing Checklist; Computer Special Effects; The Least Expensive Broadcast Editing Options; "Ballpark" Cost Estimates; Tape Stock; Dissolve; A/B Roll; Mix; Time Code; Recommended Reading.

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2008-01-12T00:40:00.001-08:00

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DJ Kane

DJ Legit

DJ Majo

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Gary Wang How To Effectively Advertise In China

2008-01-09T15:13:00.000-08:00

Gary Wang How To Effectively Advertise In China

The Internet is becoming an important part of Chinese culture. By the end of 2007, 35 percent of the world’s social networking users will reside in china. And even more interesting for advertisers looking to gain a foothold in the world’s most populous nation and fastest growing economy, user-generated content plays a large role in the Chinese people’s purchasing decisions. read more

view also the videos below

Tudou.com China Bigger Than Youtube
China As A Creative Source By Kaiser Kuo

VIDCASTS AND VLOGGING

2008-01-03T04:11:00.003-08:00

VIDCASTS AND VLOGGING

BlogCheese - a simple way to create and share a video blog - all you need is a webcam.
Revision3 - A video podcasting network that's home to many well made video podcasts, including Diggnation, which is Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht's video podcast about the top stories on Digg.
Jabbits - Social video blogging: Use your webcam to record your Post or Jab with an easy-to-use recorder.
Ask a Ninja - got questions? Ask a ninja! One of the most popular vidcasts in the world, and definitely the funniest.
Galacticast - a weekly Sci-fi comedy podcast, episodes usually consists of lots of really geeky parodies.
Scriggity - A news podcast, where the viewers send in the news that they think should be on the shows.
SuperDeluxe - A site to find videos that focus mainly on comedic content.
DL.TV - Some of the the old TechTV crew back at it again with their own own show on all things tech. One of the best video podcasts for tech geeks.
Webnation - Amber Mac's bi-weekly video podcast with news and interviews relating to current events in the tech world.
Tom Green's the Channel - A daily video podcast that is recorded live and is hosted by Tom Green. He usually has a celebrity guest on the show.
GeekBrief TV - a daily podcast hosted by Cali Lewis, it's a 3-5 minute update on the latest tech news.
This Week in Tech - famous tech vidcast by Leo Laporte, one of the most viewed vidcasts in the world.
The Broken - tech show for teh 1337 h4×0rz.
Digg Podcasts - a long list of popular podcasts, containing most of the vidcasts on this list and many more.

VIDEO MASHUPS

2008-01-03T04:11:00.001-08:00

VIDEO MASHUPS

Virtual Video Map - YouTube videos on a Google map. Find out where do all those cool videos come from.
RealPeopleStuff - a site that combines CraigsList and YouTube, offering video clips related to ads.
TagTV - enter a tag and get results from Flickr and YouTube. Clean and simple design makes TagTV a very neat way to browse photos and videos.
I Love Music Video - combines YouTube with info from your Last.FM account. Great way to get videos (at least until Last.FM signs an evil deal with all those content providers and starts offering music videos).
MusicPortl - information on bands and musicians containing biographies, Flickr images, related blog posts and YouTube videos.
Magg - aggregates videos from several video sites. Also works as a search engine.
RateMyDanceMoves - Hot or Not-style site, presenting you dance-related YouTube videos to vote on.
ReviewTube - a site that enables you to add captions to YouTube videos. Nice idea, but relatively poor execution - the captions frequently overlap, making the text unreadable.

MOBILE VIDEO APPS

2008-01-03T04:10:00.003-08:00

MOBILE VIDEO APPS

Youtube mobile - a stripped down version of YouTube tailored for use on mobile phones.
Shozu - a free service for your phone that makes it easy to send and receive photos, videos and music
Abazab - a universal video player that also works on your mobile phone.
Srobbin Mobile Video - An unofficial search for Google video on your cell phone.
Yahoo Mobile - Yahoo mobile allows you to search, find, and play videos right on your cell phone.
MobiTV - MobiTV allows you to watch television video from popular networks of all kinds.
MTV Mobile Video - Anything MTV related all for download to watch on your cell phone.
ESPN MVP - If you are a Verizon Wireless customer and have the V Cast service enabled, you can watch sports clips and more.
Moblr - Moblr allows you to view videos uploaded to the site directly on your cell phone.
Mobunga - This site allows you to download videos to your mobile phone, as well as iPod and PSP.

VIDEO SEARCH

2008-01-03T04:10:00.001-08:00

VIDEO SEARCH

Blinkx - Perform searches within the most popular video networks, such as CBS, Reuters and CNN. Users can search for content and create TV channels that splice relevant content together.
PureVideo - Search within the most popular video directories and video sharing sites. PureVideo features up to six channels and each channel contains about six source sites.
SearchVideo - Search engine and directory created by AOL. Users can also search within specific video channels like MySpace and YouTube.
Search For Video - search engine and video directory that displays results from hundreds of video channels. Search For Video also provides an add-on for Firefox.
Yahoo! Video Search - Yahoo! has a video search engine that gathers videos from Yahoo! directory and from many other online sources. You can also search within specific domains or sites.
TubeSurf - Video search engine that gathers results from popular video directories, such as YouTube, Yahoo! Video, MySpace and Google Video. TubeSurf is also available as an add-on for Firefox.
ClipRoller - Search across popular video sites, such as: YouTube, Metacafe and more. As you continue to search for videos, ClipRoller learns your preferences and delivers content you like to watch.
Pixsy - A video search engine that lets users search content across dozens of video sites. Users are allowed to save searches and single videos.
ScoopVid - Search engine that enables you to either search for videos or browse through channels and categories.
Google Video Search - Google's Video search recently was updated and now searches many video sites other than just YouTube and Google Video.
AOL Video - once known as the great media search engine, the AOL-purchased SingingFish, AOL Video kept some traits of the crowd's favorite place to look for hard to find videos, but true fans claim that the site is not as good as its predecessor.
Truveo - Search videos or browse by either channel or category.
Altavista Video - good old Altavista isn't what it used to be, but it does have a video search section.

ONLINE VIDEO DOWNLOADS

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ONLINE VIDEO DOWNLOADS

VideoRonk - Search and download your favorite videos from YouTube, Google Video, Metacafe, DailyMotion, iFilm, MySpace, Vimeo, Blip.tv , Revver and more.
VideoDL - Download online videos available on YouTube, Google Video and Break.com stright to your computer.
Vixy - Grab videos from popular sites and convert them into various video formats (including iPod and PSP).
KeepVid - Download videos from many video sharing sites, including YouTube, Google Video, MySpace Videos, DailyMotion, Blip.tv, Revver and other services.
VideoDownloader - Get videos from video sharing sites. VideoDownloader is also available as a Firefox extension, allowing you to seamlessly integrate it within your browser.
YouTubeX - Download videos from YouTube. It doesn't have a lot of options in terms of video sites among which you could choose, but it is very easy to use.
DownThisVideo - This site lets you download videos from YouTube, GoogleVideo, MetaCafe, Vimeo and other services.
KissYouTube - A service that provides two interesting and effective ways to download videos from YouTube.
YouTubeDownloads - Another site that lets you download videos exclusively from YouTube (other sites are not supported).
Kcoolonline - Download videos on your hard disk from more than 90 sites, including YouTube, Google Video, Metacafe, iFilm and MySpace, Yahoo and many more.
YouTubia - A YouTube clone that lets you download and save YouTube videos within your IE or Firefox browser.
MediaConverter - A platform that lets you download and convert videos straight from YouTube.

MISCELLANEOUS VIDEO TOOLS

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MISCELLANEOUS VIDEO TOOLS

Hellodeo - Record videos from your webcam and post them on any web page.
Flikzor - Send and receive video comments on your profile, blog and more.
Flixn - Record a video message right in the web browser and share anywhere including MySpace and eBay.
GabMail - Service that enable users to send unlimited numbers of free video email messages.
Bubble Guru - A site for recording webcam video messages and getting them onto your website or sending to others.
CamTwist - Software package (for Mac computers) that lets you add special effects to your video chats.
WebcamMax - Software that lets you add videos, screen, pictures, flash and effects to virtual or real webcam and broadcast on all messengers (Windows
only).
StumbleUpon Video - Just press "Stumble!" and a random video is presented to you, you can also ask for random videos with in categories like Humor, or Cats.
CrowdRules - video answers to your questions.
ClipSync - interact with other users while watching the same video as them.
ClipSyndicate - publish broadcast quality news on your web site.
Broadbandsports - a big collection of sports-related videos.

PODCAST CREATION

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PODCAST CREATION

How To Create a Podcast - About.com's step-by-step tutorial for podcast beginners.
iLounge Guide to Podcast Creation - another guide for creating your own podcast for absolute beginners.
Podcasting Legal Guide - find about legal issues relevant to podcasting in this Creative Commons guide.

PODCAST HOSTING, SHARING AND NETWORKING

2008-01-03T04:06:00.003-08:00

PODCAST HOSTING, SHARING AND NETWORKING

Pickstation - A Digg for podcasts and music.
Collectik - "Mixtapes for podcasts": find, share and organize podcasts.
Podbean - Free podcast hosting and publishing.
Castpost - Free hosting for audio and video clips.
HeyCast - A tool to create video podcasts. Essentially, HeyCast creates RSS feeds from any existing video files on the web. It doesn't provide hosting or sharing features.
Blubrry - A podcast network that lets you create a podcast and browse the podcasts of others.
Evoca - "YouTube for voice recordings": create audio recordings from your computer mic, your phone or Skype, share them with others and embed them on websites.
ThePodcastNetwork - A network of podcasts on a range of topics including business, entertainment and comedy.
MyPodcast - podcast hosting solution offering unlimited storage, bandwidth, and free templates for your podcasts.
PodServe - this service is still in alpha stage, but everyone's invited to try it out. It offers a hosting space for your podcast and a directory of user-created podcasts.
PodcastPeople - a service that enables you to post text, audio and video materials to your own customized show, and even earn some income from it through sponsors.
PCastBaby - free podcast hosting service offering 10MB of storage space and unlimited bandwidth.
Podomatic - create, find and share podcasts with this free service.
Blubrry - create your podcast on Blubrry; browse through other podcasts and create your personal playlist.

PODCAST ADVERTISING

2008-01-03T04:06:00.001-08:00

PODCAST ADVERTISING

Podango - get free unlimited hosting for your podcast and share ad revenue with Podango 50/50.
Podbridge - Provides podcast metrics and advertising.
Podtrac - a service that connects podcasters with advertisers

AUDIO TOURS

2008-01-03T04:05:00.005-08:00

AUDIO TOURS

TourCaster - Find audio tours of your favorite cities and download them to your iPod.
iAudioGuide - Find audio guides for major world cities and download them to portable devices.

VIDEO PODCASTING

2008-01-03T04:05:00.003-08:00

VIDEO PODCASTING

Veodia - Create live TV shows and convert them to video podcasts.
Blip.tv - A "video podcasting" service. Broadly similar to YouTube, but the focus is on independent creators, who get a share of revenue.

MOBILE PODCASTING

2008-01-03T04:05:00.001-08:00

MOBILE PODCASTING

Podlinez - a simple service to listen to podcasts on your phone.
Gabcast - Record podcasts straight from your phone.
Yodio - Record audio from your phone, add photos and captions.

TEXT TO PODCASTS

2008-01-03T04:03:00.003-08:00

TEXT TO PODCASTS

BlueGrind - Converts text (especially blogs) into podcasts.
Feed2Podcast - Convert any RSS feed into a podcast.
Talkr - Convert blogs to audio podcasts.
Odiogo - convert RSS feeds, text articles and blog posts to podcasts.

PODCASTS TO TEXT

2008-01-03T04:03:00.001-08:00

PODCASTS TO TEXT

CastingWords - a podcast transcription service that converts podcasts to text for $0.75 minute. It employs human transcribers.

PODCAST DIRECTORIES

2008-01-03T04:02:00.003-08:00

PODCAST DIRECTORIES

Grepr Podcasts - A directory that makes recommendations by finding patterns in your interests and comparing the interests of others.
Yahoo Podcasts - Explore podcasts, listen to them, subscribe to them and even create your own.
MobilCast - directory of podcasts and radio shows, complete with playlists.
PodcastAlley - a podcast directory with over 30,000 podcasts. Maintains a monthly top list.
DigitalPodcast - a simple, categorized podcast directory
Podcast.net - a very comprehensive podcast directory; contains tens of thousands of podcasts.
PodcastDirectory.com - a directory of podcasts with a top list, a list of featured podcasts, and categorization.
PodcastDirectory.org- a simple directory with a very clean layout.
Podfeed.net - on Podfeed you can host and share your podcast, find podcasts, as well as read and write podcast reviews.
iAmplify - A premium directory where you pay to download self-help podcasts.
Earkive - Directory that lets you listen to podcasts on your phone (mobile or landline)

LIVE PODCASTING

2008-01-03T04:02:00.001-08:00

LIVE PODCASTING

Talkshoe - Create your own live talkshow or interactive podcast.
Waxxi - Audio shows streamed live, mainly with notable technologists. Once recorded, the live shows are available as podcasts.
NowLive - A social network that lets anyone create a live, interactive talk show. Stickam for audio, in some ways.

PODCAST SEARCH

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PODCAST SEARCH

Everyzing - Audio and video search engine.
Podscope - an audio and video search engine that searches the words spoken in podcasts.
Pluggd - Discover and share podcasts, and search for specific parts of podcasts using advanced search technology called HearHere.
PodNova - Podcast search and community.

PODCAST CREATION SOFTWARE (OFFLINE)

2008-01-03T03:59:00.001-08:00

PODCAST CREATION SOFTWARE (OFFLINE)

Propaganda - Create professional podcasts including background music, jingles, crossfading and more. Windows only. Free trial, $49.95 to buy.
Audacity - Free, open source software for recording and editing audio. Versions for Mac OS X, Windows, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.
Adobe Soundbooth - Advanced audio editing from Adobe. Windows and Mac. Free trial, $199 to buy.
Wildvoice Podcast Studio - Record audio, add music and sound effects and upload to Wildvoice.com or other sites. Windows only.
SnapKast - Podcast creation for Windows. $79.99.

PODCAST CREATION SOFTWARE

2008-01-03T03:58:00.003-08:00

PODCAST CREATION SOFTWARE

Odeo - Perhaps the most popular podcasting platform. It allows you to record audio within your browser, embed it anywhere and create your own audio channels.
Hipcast - Record high-quality audio right through the web browser or your phone. No additional software needed.
Gcast - Record, mix and broadcast your podcasts. You can record messages by phone and upload MP3 files from your computer.
Podomatic - This site lets you record video and audio online directly from your browser. You can also receive in line calls from listeners wanting to leave voice comments.
ClickCaster - create, broadcast and sell your very own radio shows and podcasts. You can record audio right from your browser or upload an existing MP3.
Wild Voice Shout Recorder - Online service that lets you record audio files through an intuitive interface but doesn't let you edit them or add special effects.

MISCELLANEOUS PODCASTING TOOLS

2008-01-03T03:58:00.001-08:00

MISCELLANEOUS PODCASTING TOOLS

Enablr - make your podcasts indexed and searchable.
PodShow - a network that brings audio, video, podcasts, and music to your computer, iPod, mobile device, or television.
Divicast - enhance your podcast with images and text and share it with everyone.
Divvycast - where podcasting and music meet. Helps bands to create podcasts.
Podbop - Find bands in your city and download free MP3s to your iPod to preview their music ahead of the show.
Noisely - Enter a subject you're interested in, and Noisely serves up a selection of podcasts you'll like. Press play, and all the 'casts stream continuously until you stop them.

INTERNET RADIO

2008-01-03T03:57:00.001-08:00

INTERNET RADIO

Last.FM - one of the most popular music communities around, with personalized radio stations, a stunning array of social networking features, RSS support and lots more.
Slacker - personalized Internet radio which offers a desktop version of the application and a hardware portable music player. Available only in the United States.
ShoutCast - A large directory of Internet radio stations, categorized by genre. Streams work in Winamp.
Live365 - A directory of web-based Internet radio stations - expect popups.
Yahoo! Music - listen to Internet radio and watch music videos on Yahoo's music portal.
AOL Music - AOL's take on internet radio. Offers music from XM as well.
Pandora - a very popular Internet radio/community which brings you new music based on stuff you like. Works only in the US & Canada at the moment.
Yottamusic - a huge music library boasting over 3.4 million songs, accessible from your web browser.

MUSIC DISCOVERY TOOLS

2008-01-03T03:56:00.001-08:00

MUSIC DISCOVERY TOOLS

MusicMesh - browse through artists based on their similarities; find tracklists and reviews for albums.
Blogmusik - browse through top lists and listen to popular artists for free.
Musicovery - discover new music with this cool take on Internet radio.

SOCIAL NETWORKS

2008-01-03T03:55:00.001-08:00

SOCIAL NETWORKS

iLike - a community that lets you discover new music based on you and your friends' tastes.
PureVolume - a "MySpace for music", albeit with a classier design.
ProjectPlaylist - popular site for sharing playlists and posting them to other social networks.
Imeem - another playlist-sharing community for artists and fans that also supports embedding of tracks on other social sites and blogs.
MP3.com - the famous music site is now a social network similar to MySpace Music.
iJigg - a place for indie bands and artists to post their music, which the users can download for free.
MOG - a place to share your music and video library and exchange thoughts on music with others.
Fuzz - discover new music; artists can sell their music, but there are also free songs to be found on the site.
eListeningPost - convert your tracks into preview files, then sell them and keep 94% of the profits.
ProjectOpus - Music community for indie bands, complete with widgets to post on MySpace and blogs.
Rapspace.tv - social networking for rap and hiphop.
Musocity - a music community with profiles for fans, artists, retailers and music venues.
Haystack - social networking, playlist sharing and band profiles.
Bandbuzz - find and rate music playlists in a Digg-like interface.
Midomi - find songs by humming or singing the tune. Then explore profile pages and network with others.
Buzznet - large pop culture community with news, videos, photos and member profiles.
JukeboxAlive - Upload music and share tracks with friends. Bands can sell their CDs, write a blog and post events to a calendar.
MusicHawk - track bands and see band-related news and reviews, as well as information on gigs and new releases.
ReverbNation - social network connecting bands, fans and venues.
MusicNation - find new music, watch music videos; if you're an indie/unsigned artist, join for a chance to get exposure or even a record contract.
Grooveshark - an online service that rewards you for sharing, reviewing, and discovering new music (currently in private testing - enter you email address on the homepage to be notified of the launch).
Dopetracks - upload and share your tracks and beats, and record music online.
Funk Player - a music sharing community where authors can upload songs, while everyone can bookmark, select, listen and comment on them.
FIQL - social playlist sharing.
Soundflavor - create playlists and share them with other users; meet people with similar taste and discover new music.
FineTune - pick an artist and receive a custom playlist featuring music by that artists and other related artists.
MusicMobs - browse through playlists and create your own in a simple interface.

MUSIC SHARING APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS

2008-01-03T03:54:00.001-08:00

MUSIC SHARING APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS

uPlayMe - a downloadable application that lets you meet people with similar music tastes.
DotTunes - share your iTunes collection with friends through your web browser.
Audiozue - A Mac OSX application that posts your recently-played iTunes tracks to your MySpace page or blog.
Sonific - a music network where you can store the music you hold the rights to, and syndicate it to other sites with SongSpot widgets.
Mediamaster - upload your entire music collection and access it from anywhere in the world. You can also publish this music via widgets to any website.
BooMP3 - upload and share your MP3s; unlimited hosting.
Goombah - an application that scans your iTunes library and connects you with like minded users.
Maestro - upload your entire music library and access it from anywhere.

MUSIC MARKETPLACES

2008-01-03T03:53:00.003-08:00

MUSIC MARKETPLACES

iTunes - Apple's overwhelmingly popular music download store is a service that requires little in the way of introduction.
Amie Street - music market where music starts with free price, and the price increases as a track becomes more popular (the price never goes above 1 dollar).
Emusic - one of the most successful "indie" music stores, with over 100 million DRM-free tracks sold.
Bleep - high-quality MP3s with prices that are a bit high, but offering a great assortment of quality music.
MP3 Tunes - an online music store offering 30,000 albums and some 360,000 songs in its catalog.
Amazon - a soon-to-come music store which should have a huge assortment of music from big and indie labels alike.
PayPlay.FM - choose between over 1.4 million indie music tracks, and buy them in either MP3 or WMA format.
Beatport - a Flash-based music store with an embeddable player.
Audio Lunchbox - choose between 2 million DRM-free songs in MP3 or OGG format.
Indiepad - buy music from indie artists; if you're an artist, sell music to people directly on the site.
Indistr - another audio marketplace that connects indie artists with the listeners.
Mtraks - an indie music marketplace with a very interesting and quite strong music collection in store.
MagnaTune - here you'll find an assortment of music from various genres, ranging from electronica, rock and chillout to metal & punk.
Jamendo - an online music repository offering thousands of albums for free while still protecting the artists' intellectual rights.
Musicane - buy and sell audio, video and ringtones.
Musiclovr - music search, recommendations and a store. Purchases are made via Amazon and iTunes.
MySpace Music / Snocap - through Snocap's embedded music stores, bands on MySpace sell tunes to the social network's huge audience. Bands can also sign up for Snocap independently and sell music elsewhere.

JAMMING

2008-01-03T03:53:00.001-08:00

JAMMING

Ejamming - jam with other musicians and record music online.
Kompoz - compose music with other musicians. Record a track, then invite other musicians to add their own instruments.
Jamnow - a musical collaboration site where you can jam with other musicians. Jam sessions can be broadcast live.
Indaba - listen to completed music or works in progress and give your feedback; join in the music-making sessions or start your own.
JamJunky - have a song that's not quite finished yet? Or, better yet, have a dozen? Organize them with JamJunky.

KARAOKE

2008-01-03T03:52:00.003-08:00

KARAOKE

Singshot - the "YouTube of Karaoke": record yourself singing along to popular music and listen to others doing the same.
kSolo - sing along to backing tracks, and rate the recordings of others.

REMIXING

2008-01-03T03:52:00.001-08:00

REMIXING

Jamglue - remix your music online and listen to other users' mixes.
Splice - upload samples, remix them and post them for others to hear.
YourSpins - mix your own version of your favorite track, share it and post it to your blog or MySpace page.

MOBILE MUSIC SERVICES

2008-01-03T03:51:00.001-08:00

MOBILE MUSIC SERVICES

Flotones - a mobile social network which allows indie bands and artists to sell their content for use on mobiles.
Entertonement - a large directory of ringtones, with top lists and categorization for easier browsing.
Mercora - a social radio network that enables you to search and listen to over 3.5 million songs; offers an application for listening to music on your smartphone.

MUSIC CHARTS

2008-01-03T03:50:00.001-08:00

MUSIC CHARTS

Billboard - home of the Billboard charts, with music videos and reviews.
MTV's music charts - MTV charts and videos. Videos playable only in the US.
ChartU - a "Digg for music": vote on tracks to boost them up the chart.

MUSIC SEARCH ENGINES

2008-01-03T03:48:00.001-08:00

Qloud - Music search meets social networking. Currently back in private testing once, but Mashable has a review here. The service that launches next may be substantially different, however.
FindSounds - a search engine for sound effects and music instrument samples.
Musipedia - find and listen to songs based on keywords you provide.

AUDIO CONVERSION TOOLS

2008-01-03T03:47:00.001-08:00

Zamzar - converts all sorts of file formats, including several audio formats.
Media Convert - a media converter with a huge amount of options.
MediaConverter - a media converter that can be slow and needs polishing, but can sometimes yield really good results.

MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC AND AUDIO TOOLS

2008-01-03T03:46:00.001-08:00

Bluegrind - converts text to audio.
BePopular - find gigs in UK and Ireland and get your tickets.
Getabuz - create voicemail and audio e-cards online.
iden.tify.us - can't figure out where a certain melody comes from? Identify it with the help of this service.
Houndbite - share funny audio clips from your life with other users, with the possibility to earn prizes.

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2007-12-20T00:43:00.001-08:00

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Making Money On the Internet With Video Marketing

2007-10-20T03:48:00.000-07:00

It may seem daunting to most people, but like it or not, video is becoming a huge part of the internet. Nowadays, if you're not making money on the internet, it may be because you're not using videos as one of your main marketing tools.

Technology is scary to a lot of people, not to mention, exposing oneself online in a video for the whole world to see. That's why so many people shy away from learning what it takes to market a business using video – either they figure it's too technical for them, or they want to maintain their privacy.

That's precisely why you should think about making money from the internet with video. It's the things that people don't want to do that you should be jumping on as a new opportunity for you. In the internet business world, it's where you find holes, and gaps, and things that people don't want to do that you can start making real money online.

Video is becoming more and more like the written word, and will soon have the same tagging capacity as you find in articles and blogs that are carefully sprinkled with effective keywords.

In that sense, if you are looking to make money on the internet, you can expect the search engines to send heaps of traffic your way if you have keyword packed videos.

Videos are very effective in teaching people how to do things, and can probably establish more trust from someone thinking about buying one of your products or services if they can see and hear you.

Furthermore, just like sharing information via social networking sites from blogs and articles, and other information sites on the net, videos also have their social networking services that allow you to share your videos with others in your niche.

If you think you're in the dark about technology and will never have a clue how to use it, or how to make money on the internet with video, then have no fear! Any good video creation or syndication service will offer easy-to-follow training for setting up your first, and subsequent videos.

Much like article writing, you're not done with your videos after you've created them. You have to submit them to video syndication sites to spread them around the net.

If you've been involved in manually submitting your articles to the various article directories, you will realize how time-consuming and tedious this can be, and how much worse you can expect it to be for submitting a video file!

Luckily, just like article submission services, there are video submission services that can save you loads of time on your video uploads!

If you really don't want to venture into the land of video marketing, you can always opt for an equally popular podcast, or audio cast, so that the whole world only hears you, but doesn't have to see you. You can start making money on the internet just as fast with an effective podcast that you submit the same way as videos.

Just think about the results you could achieve by combining article writing with video marketing, and podcasting! Most people are familiar with YouTube, so if you visit their website, you will be able to setup an account, create your video, and start making money on the internet faster than you ever imagined!

Don't be fooled by the all the technological jargon out there. If you know how to work a digital camera, have a movie feature on your camera, or have ever used a camcorder, then relax! You are most of the way there!

Making money on the internet can happen for you, and tackling your fears about technology and starting a video or podcast marketing campaign can make your dreams come true, especially now when it's still relatively new!

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About the Author: Liane Bate owns a Plug-in Profit Site web business. Afraid to show your pretty face on video? Get over it, and start Making Money On the Internet! See also HonestMoneyMaking.com's Home Business Blog
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Making An Effective Poster Presentation

2007-10-20T03:46:00.000-07:00

Poster printing presentations are very much an integral part of any research undertaking because you need to communicate to your colleagues the result of what you have done and interact with them.

In any professional association meetings, poster printing sessions have become very significant with its purpose of providing the presenters a way to connect with their audience and relay their research findings. This has become such a way of life in any organizational meetings in disciplines of the sciences that poster printing sessions are made more often than the presentation of any research paper. It seems that the science community has become more acceptable of making research studies more flexible and easier to understand.

However, a poster printing presentation is certainly neither a thesis nor a dissertation. As much as you want to put everything you have to say in your poster printing presentation, space is limited to such that it makes for a much better viewing than reading. Keep in mind that viewers of your poster printing presentation would be averse to lengthy reading, and would only be inspecting what you have done. Your lengthy explanation would be much better off in a journal or thesis that you can provide after.

Therefore, keeping it simple without sacrificing the information contained within would get you more viewers than any other kind of poster printing presentation. Here are a few suggestions that can help you come up with an effective poster printing presentation for your research:

1 – Your title should be brief and descriptive. With just one look, your viewers should be able to deduce what you have in store for them. Your title has a very solid role to play in your poster printing presentation. It’s either your title grab your viewers’ attention or they simply decide that they are not interested.

2 – A brief abstract should be able to orient the viewer to your whole poster printing presentation. Take note that it is brief. Always remember that your poster is not a journal or a thesis paper. It should be able to tell your viewers what to expect in not so many words.

3 – Provide content in a story-like fashion. Tell your research as if you have a story to convey. Just like a tale, plan your content to unfold in every information you impart such as your context, your results and analysis, and the importance of your research.

4 – As much as possible, use visual images and bulleted outlines to explain a point. Your viewers would appreciate a more visual presentation, rather than a wordy explanation. Hence, graphs and tables should be used to prove a point. But make sure that your viewers would be able to interpret them easily.

Finally, always provide a smooth and clear flow to your poster printing presentation. It won’t be any use to you if your viewers have a hard time following your poster’s sequence. In addition, you have to remember to create your poster printing pieces that even the common man can understand what you’re trying to say. You’re goal is to reach as many people as you can anyway, so try to make it as simple and as easy to understand as possible.

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Printed Flyers Vs. Online Ads

2007-10-20T03:43:00.000-07:00

From print to other media sources such as TV and radio, it is very much apparent that online advertising is getting to be more popular than the traditional marketing method. From print flyers and posters, to print brochures and catalogs, online ads have visibly won over their counterparts.

With the advent of technology, it creates the illusion that somehow everything can be obtained online. You want to hear the newest and most popular song, you can always go online and you can hear it instantly. Or better yet, you can download it so you could play it from your computer every time you want to. Your daily news is already posted in yesterday’s websites.

When you dabble in the trade business, you are always doing things in fast forward. Everything needs to be done in the quickest time possible – especially if you’re in the printing industry. Projects such as flyer printing or brochure printing have to be on time to deliver the most effective message about your business.

This is why advertising online is such a miracle worker for most business owners. Why wait for your flyer printing pieces to come out from your print shop in a few days when you can have an online flyer ad working in just a few hours? And don’t even mention the pace of ‘snail mail’. Every minute you spend doing traditional marketing campaigns are time wasted when it comes to getting prospective clients for your business.

On the other hand, not everybody can have access to a computer, let alone an internet connection. Despite the proliferation of technological finds and equipment to make our lives easier and less stressful, some people are still reliant on the age-old, time tested stability of the paper to get information, as well as to write one for later reference.

There are still instances and situations when a print flyer is better than an online advertisement. For one thing, you can always reach those that are averse to the life of technology. In addition, your target clients can always keep your flyer printing items for later reading or use. And you don’t need electricity and a modem to be able to read your flyer printing message.

While the traditional marketing medium still attracts a lot of traders and entrepreneurs, it just goes to show that not everything can be had online. Paper and print flyers can still work its wonders when it comes to providing your prospective clients with useful information about your business. In fact, traditional print media still makes many of your target clients feel comfortable.

Nonetheless, I’m not saying that you have to choose one over the other for your flyer printing project. Why not use both – a printed flyer combined with an online advertisement? When put to use, both marketing mediums can work together to complement whatever the other lacks. Hence, a better and more effective marketing strategy for your business. What more can you ask?

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How Much Is Too Much With Your Direct Mail Postcards?

2007-10-20T03:30:00.000-07:00

How Much Is Too Much With Your Direct Mail Postcards?
When do you stop sending your postcard printing project to your prospective clients? Is frequency important or is it more effective to send a postcard printing content that has value to your target readers once or twice? How often should you mail your postcard printing project to your target clients? How much is too much when doing your direct mail postcards?

Some would say that the more frequent you send your postcard printing project to your target readers, the more it will generate leads for your business. Especially with a shorter postcard printing text, mailing your PrintPlace.com postcards would eventually be more effective than a longer newsletter full of details about your products and services. A brief postcard printing content is easier and quicker to read. Moreover, in as much as you have valuable information in your postcard printing project, only a few would more than likely read what you have to say in detail because they are already considering to purchase a product or avail of a service in the first place.

On the other hand, some would also argue that your postcard printing content is also important in getting you more business leads rather than the frequency of your mailings. Sending your postcard printing project every 2-4 weeks, for example, would not only make your target readers annoyed, especially if they have no need for your business in the first place; it would also be a waste of time and money on your part because it doesn’t target prospective buyers at all. Your PrintPlace.com postcards would only be considered as junk mail and be thrown out. That would be money down the drain for you.

One way to make your postcard printing project more effective even if you mail them out every 3-4 weeks is to coincide it with your target clients’ special days, like a birthday, or an anniversary. It is during these times that a person often decides to buy or sell a product or a service that they need in their lives. This way, you’ll have a much greater chance of effectively marketing your business to your prospective clients.

Second, it doesn’t hurt to also put effort in writing your postcard printing content. Along with your design and layout, your postcard printing content is up there in the priority list. In order to get more response to your postcard printing message, why not consider offering something that your target readers will find valuable, like a product or a service that solves a problem and provide quality results. Combine it with a free gift or a special discount when they get in touch with you would certainly bring more clients knocking at your door.

Telling your target clients what they should do next after they receive your postcard printing project would get you more response especially when there’s a benefit to be had.

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About the Author: Lynne Saarte is a writer that hails from Texas. She has been in the Internet business for some years now, specializing in Internet marketing and other online business strategies.

Designing Flyers With The End In Mind

2007-10-20T03:21:00.000-07:00

Designing Flyers With The End In Mind
Do you have an event in mind to showcase your products and services? Or a holiday sale perhaps? What about an end-of-season sale? Do you have a new item or merchandise in your list that you would want to introduce and promote to your clients? You can quickly get your message across to your clients and target audience by creating a flyer printing project that you can either mail to them, or personally hand out, or even put up in your area.

No matter how you get your flyer printing pieces to your potential customers – mail them, hand them out, leave them in places where people regularly meet and gather – your flyer printing project can be your most cost effective ally to market your products and services.

Consisting of a one-page, letter sized, printed sheet of paper, your flyers are the cheapest, the easiest, and the most hardworking promotional tool that you can have in your marketing arsenal.

Need I say more to convince you? The important thing to consider now is that your flyer printing project should be an ally for your business to effectively promote your products and services to your target clients.

Similar to brochures, your flyer printing pieces are made to do many tasks – promote and sell your products and services; introduce and explain your business to your potential customers; your flyers can even be used to emphasize a particular product or service that is very popular among your clients; and your flyer printing items can also promote an event that will further market your business to many of your target consumers.

But you have to keep in mind that not all flyers are effective agents to convince your target readers to consider your products and services, and the benefits that they can give your clients.

A good and effective flyer printing project must be able to clearly communicate your message, and most importantly, be bale to explain and eventually sell your products or services to your potential clients.

And the only way you can explain and sell clearly is by having a flyer printing project that has clear and concise wordings, a well planned and organized flyer printing design, a professional looking layout, as well as a flyer printing project that clearly focuses on a particular subject.

Even if you have a limited budget and you cannot afford professional designers to do your flyer printing project for you, you have to keep in mind to develop flyers with an expert design, an effectively communicated content, and more significantly, a flyer printing project that exudes conifdence in what it has to offer its prospective clients.

Flyers are definitely the cheapest marketing tool that you can produce with a limited budget as your financial resource. But with a good design, a clear and interesting copy, your flyers will go a long way and do more to get you clients for your business.

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About the Author: Janice Jenkins is a writer for a marketing company in Chicago, IL. Mostly into marketing research, Janice started writing articles early 2007 to impart her knowledge to individuals new to the marketing industry.

Traffic Clicks and Marketing Tips When Advertising Your Website

2007-10-20T03:18:00.000-07:00

Traffic Clicks and Marketing Tips When Advertising Your Website
In the never ending endeavor to get traffic to our websites we are always hunting around the net to find out how other people are getting clicks and generating traffic to there site. The problem with this idea, is that if we do the same things that other people are doing we are going to get the same results as the majority of people that are trying to promote there website.

I don’t know if you know it or not, but ninety nine percent of people that try internet marketing fail. And they fail most of the time because of not enough targeted traffic. A lot of people out there marketing are spending huge amounts of money on failed Pay Per Click campaigns, or wasting time and money on the next ultimate super secret. The truth of the matter is that you have to do things different then the rest, or you’re going to continue to struggle and spend more on advertising your business then you’re going to make in profits.

In order for you to get more traffic to your website you’re going to have to think outside of the box to expand your traffic options. To give an example instead of thinking of trying to get more clicks to your links. You could ask your self how I can get more people to my website. We forget those clicks we’re looking for are people that are clicking on there mouse key. I think this helps us to find more traffic to our websites when were looking for people instead of clicks, because people and clicks are two different things.

It makes us as marketers look at things from anther point of reference and enables us to come up with new innovative ideas. So when you stop looking for clicks and start looking for something more tangible like people. It opens a door in your mind and gives you a different prospective on things. You can then take this a bit further and ask yourself, were do large numbers of people get together? This opens a lot of new possibilities you would not have thought of. Because you will find a lot of people offline as well as online. You won’t find many clicks offline, at least not the kind you’re looking for.

One idea I get from this line of thought, is a classified ad in one of the major newspapers with a nation wide readership. You would get millions of eyes seeing your ad. And if you look at the exposure you’re getting in relation to the cost. You will find this type of advertising can bring you visitors to your website for fractions of a cent, as compared to online advertising like Pay Per Click. There are also many magazines that have world wide readership that you could buy advertising in. And the great thing with these forms of advertising is that they stay around for a long time after there printed. Magazines can get handed around to a lot of different people. You might have many people read the same magazine at the doctor’s office wile waiting to see the doctor.

Other places people go is to the beach. What if you had a bunch of flip-flops made up with your website address in the soles of them, and gave them to vender’s at large beaches to give to people. All those people leaving your web address in the sand. Well that’s a little wild but it gives you an idea of were you can go with this trend of thought.

Now all this from just posing one question in your head a little differently, allowed you to explore other possibilities you would not have thought of. The people that are successful are the one’s that come up with new ideas and products. They are the leader and not follower. It is like that with everything in life; it is the explorer the fellow in front that will find the gold first. You will find this rule will apply in your online marketing ventures as well. So you have to think outside the box and find some unexplored ideals.

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110 Tips to Market Your Music - Part 2

2007-10-20T02:01:00.000-07:00

By: Artistopia

We had so many ideas for Indie and unsigned musicians, singers and songwriters music marketing tips that we couldn't fit it in one article. Here is part two with more ideas to get the word out on your music.

Promo Tip #55 Tag your MP3s with your name or band name, not just the song name. They need to know WHO did this material when they happen across it months later.

Promo Tip #56 Know who you are! Get into an appropriate category so that you can be found. People have to be able to identify your sound into a category that they can identify with. You may want to portray a new edgy sound, which is fine, but there are still general categories that people search on in record stores or online and you have to be found in one of them.

Promo Tip #57 Throw a listen-in. Contact record stores, coffee shops, book stores, malls, recreational areas, galleries, cool clothing stores or nightclubs that are willing to support local music. The free listen-in could have talk session and discounted CDs with coupons.

Promo Tip #58 Keep it simple silly, web sites that take a long time to load, are not easy to navigate, and are not interesting will not keep the viewer’s attention long enough for them to get to know you. So don’t make your personal website or any site that can be customized, so frilly that it turns a potential opportunity away.
Promo Tip #59 Join local communities and organizations and go to meetings periodically and pay attention. Listen for opportunities in what they are saying and perhaps volunteer. Help them and they will help you. Nonprofit organizations are likely to have access to media outlets that may give your some exposure.

Promo Tip #60 Check your public and local radio stations that play your type of music and try to get some air time.

Promo Tip #61 You will hear a lot of no’s and negativity. That is to be expected as everyone’s taste is different. Hopefully someone will give you some constructive criticism. Learn from it what you can but keep moving forward.

Promo Tip #62 Develop yourself as a complete package. Record labels do not spend the money on A&R as in the day. Educate yourself as a well-rounded music artist and present yourself as such.

Promo Tip #63 Elevator Pitch – If you only have one shot to make an impression in 30 seconds or less, can you do it? You will need to, so practice it!

Promo Tip #64 Post your gigs on your website(s), class ads, Craigslist, Backpage and other sites for your location.

Promo Tip #65 Submit your music to songwriting competitions, musician competitions, singing contests – try out for American Idol, for gosh sakes!

Promo Tip #66 Do a free conference call to chat with fans using your website. Record the call and follow up by posting the MP3 on your site. Promote it for all its worth.

Promo Tip #67 Never release an inferior product, send out professional, and only your very best demos and new releases.

Promo Tip #68 Get testimonials and reviews from people that matter and start locally if you have to. Add them to your press kit.

Promo Tip #69 Make sure you make it easy for potentials sales to happen whether on your site or at a show. Make the payment process, safe, secure and EASY.

Promo Tip #70 Have a house concert. Invite the neighborhood to your backyard.

Promo Tip #71 Give your fans insider, behind the scenes, back stage with the band info and videos. This is great info to include in newsletters – people that signed up to learn more about you on purpose.

Promo Tip #72 Take the good with the bad, and take it all graciously. You must keep your image clean or at least maintain the aforementioned image.

Promo Tip #73 Don’t waste time, prioritize and go with the best bets. Put your energy into the correct market for YOUR music.

Promo Tip #74 If you can write well about a music subject, write and distribute articles. Always source the article back to your website. Let it be redistributed with the bottom author source info to spread your message and link.

Promo Tip #75 Gig swap with other bands from another area to widen your fan base.

Promo Tip #76 A music profile or bio, press kit and press releases should all be well written, free of misspellings, kept current, and to the point. Schedule updates of your various online activities.

Promo Tip #77 Find a business in your area that you can partner with for mutual benefit. If something about a song, style, or image would boost a local business, develop a cross promotional relationship.

Promo Tip #78 Respond to all your correspondence in a timely, businesslike, and correct manner – appropriate to the sender. Be considerate of your audience.

Promo Tip #79 Give people what they want. It’s all about the fans. If they come to your website, give them information that makes THEM feel good. If they come to your show, entertain them, thank them and thank the venue for the experience.

Promo Tip #80 Don’t disappear. Once you have started building your momentum, it is a continuous onslaught.

Promo Tip #81 Attend music conferences, indie showcases, music festivals. Gain exposure and network.

Promo Tip #82 Be easy to work with and be flexible. A good reputation carries a lot of weight. Flexibility can also mean possibly adjusting areas of your work or image so as to get your foot in the door if need be.

Promo Tip #83 Have a cause. Create an event to promote that cause. Team up with other like-minded bands and make a news worthy event out of that cause.

Promo Tip #84 Business Cards - When talking to anyone, hand one out. You must include the link to your website. Consider your link as your online business card. Example: http://www.artistopia.com/YOURBANDNAME

Promo Tip #85 Rolodex your contact list (some sites have contact managers in their member consoles). Make a list and keep it current of all the places online and offline that you need to post to when you need to send out reoccurring press releases of news and events. Be aware that many sites have limits in number and/or timeframes, be careful to not exceed them.

Promo Tip #86 Invoke your personality into your writings to make your invitations, announcements and introductions fun and effective.

Promo Tip #87 Clearly define what you are about – quickly, online or offline. People have short attention spans and are short on time - not just the music industry, but most people in general. This is very important! Don’t waste words. Make anything you have to say about yourself or band enough to give the important necessary information and cut out the nonsense.

Promo Tip #88 Create a band calendar with some humorous photos of the various band members at various events.

Promo Tip #89 You heard it through the grapevine. Share “some” inside knowledge with other bands and songwriters in your area. Start your own information highway.

Promo Tip #90 Create an automated template for emails. Take the time to add the person’s name with a personal tidbit, but save time with a readymade email guide. Respond to unsolicited emails with your own personalized marketing message and a link to your website.

Promo Tip #91 Play for free if you have to, any where, any time. Create an event, an event with a cause and donate the proceeds to a charity. This can open up some interesting contacts and opportunities. Sponsor an event.

Promo Tip #92 Reach out and touch your fans. Whether someone else is maintaining your online presence or not, occasionally touch base with fans personally.

Promo Tip #93 Include every ounce of contact info needed upon every available surface.

Promo Tip #94 Borrow an idea from other sources, even outside the music industry. If it works for that company, perhaps you can adapt the idea to market your music as well. Find a way to put a new twist or slant on a successful bands tactics.

Promo Tip #95 Send birthday cards to your fans…of course you need to get their birthday info when they sign up for mailing lists.

Promo Tip #96 Get involved in the music forums and message boards that target your music segment and ALWAYS include your signature URL (aka web link)!! Example: http://www.artistopia.com/YOURBANDNAME

Promo Tip #97 Start a Music or Band Blog, well written and kept current. Submit it to music Blog directories.

Promo Tip #98 Create a novelty song that topics a holiday, a hot news item, your city or town, sports team, political event or other idea and gain exposure on promoting this song.

Promo Tip #99 Listen to your fans and learn what brought them to your show. This is very effective to giving you feedback on which promotional tool worked.

Promo Tip #100 Success doesn’t happen to those that wait. A record label , music deal, stardom, just creating a website “and they will come” doesn’t just land in your lap with you doing nothing. You have to make success come to you. Be persistent, be confident, roll up your sleeves, it’s going to take some serious work.
We just couldn’t stop at 100! Here are a few more great tips:

Promo Tip #101 Use the Internet to research and keep current on new ways and new sites to market your music.

Promo Tip #102 Strength in numbers. Build joint ventures, collaborations and/or online partners on a project and both of you market that project.

Promo Tip #103 Have a professional email address. Example: YourBandName@artistopia.com

Promo Tip #104 Don’t burn your bridges. Even with the increasing number of music “wanna-be’s” the music industry is a relatively small and close knit community. A wrong done to you by someone early in your career, may be that “someone” in a position of music power one day that you just might need to do business with.

Promo Tip #105 Join the party, even if you aren’t in the mood. Don’t respond to the inevitable “what do you do” question with your day job, but tell your potentially new fan you are a musician and hand them your business card.

Promo Tip #106 Keep a journal of your marketing efforts with what worked and what did not work. This can be used in many ways down the road besides tracking your efforts. A book or e-book maybe?

Promo Tip #107 If out partying, have a designated friend or band mate for image control. If you get into something that could potentially land you in trouble, that controller gets you out of the situation before it can hurt your image. Video can be on the Internet before you even get home, so protect your image at all costs if you happen to get out of control.

Promo Tip #108 Business is business. There is a time and place for slang/explicit language, behavior, and the like. Project yourself in a professional manner. Know when you are onstage and when you are not.

Promo Tip #109 Get your own competition going about your band or a new release. Give something away, have fans register at local record stores, find a way to get buzz going by asking a great question.

Promo Tip #110 Self promote everyday, in everyway, one way or the other.

Some of these pointers may not be for you. That’s fine. Do what you need to do, just make sure we ALL hear about you. Very true that many artists do not have the funds to do some of these tips, well, with the Internet and some ingenuity it possible to get around this to an extent.

The difference between you and another band that made it may not be that their music was better. It might be that they found a way to get noticed better. The music industry needs music talent and is constantly on the look out for something that stands out. If you have the guts and perseverance, it can be you.

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Artistopia - The Ultimate Artist Development Resource www.artistopia.com is an artist development and community on the web providing music artists, songwriters and bands all the tools needed for displaying their talent, music business collaboration, marketing and networking. Online since 2003, Artistopia develops advanced technology solutions that leverage the Internet to both the music artist and music companies respective advantage.

110 Tips to Market Your Music - Part 1

2007-10-20T01:52:00.000-07:00

By: Artistopia

Marketing is all the activities and processes of planning, communicating and executing a product, with a price, the promotion and the placement of an item to an end user. Your music is your product which you are then supplying to the end user - the music fan. Between you and the fan is a big space on how to bridge this gap. You may think that if you just get a record deal with some label, your prayers are answered and this instant bridge is built across that space. This is for the most part, not how things work today.

As an aspiring indie or unsigned singer, songwriter, or a musician in a band you can not do just a few things to promote yourself and expect success in your music career. Offline and online music promotion and marketing exposure is an ongoing process in this DIY age. Music companies are looking for artists that already have fan bases, sold CDs, and are proven ready to move up to a higher level. Presented here are more than 100 tips and ideas for you to think about and tweak as you will, to get noticed, gain fans, and get heard. You have to find a way to stand above the crowd, for talent alone is not enough.

Promo Tip #1 A music artist must start somewhere, that’s usually locally, but it’s better to not just dive in without a plan. But begin you must. Create a plan with some ideas and set goals as to what you need to accomplish weekly, monthly, and yearly. Start small and make it progressive. Reach bench marks and keep at it.

Promo Tip #2 Image is everything. Image is the complete package - artist/band name, look, performance, merchandise, and style, to how that brand is marketed. A stage name can be a descriptive statement of the image you or your band project. Be unique and interesting to look at in some way....build your own unique stage persona.

Promo Tip #3 Word of mouth has always been the best promotion – tell people what you do. Get people talking. Create your buzz by just giving enough info to get people interested, but hold some secrets close.

Promo Tip #4 Those that promote the most win.

Promo Tip #5 You may be a truly great talent, but without getting out there and consistently marketing yourself, networking, meeting the right people, maintaining your image, and being humble, your talent will only get you so far.

Promo Tip #6 Be innovative in your promotional efforts! The Internet has made it possible to hear a LOT more music, from a LOT more artists. You are now a very small fish in a very large pond - you will need to find a way to stand out, above and glow in the dark. Think beyond the box on every promo tip.

Promo Tip #7 Learn web basics to use the Net to your advantage. The Internet thrives on links, quality content, keywords and consistency. Properly use the tools of the Internet to build your online brand.

Promo Tip #8 Create a web site. Buy your own artist name or band name URL for your web site, keep it simple, easy to remember, make sure it loads quickly and is easy to navigate.

Promo Tip #9 Submit your web link to online music directories, search engines, good music resource sites, in the best possible descriptive category. Use niche sites like tour date sites, lifestyle, regional, music magazine, music ezines, music Blogs and similarly themed sites.

Promo Tip #10 Use Myspace, Tagworld, Frappr, Facebook and any of the good social networks and extend your fan base. Update on a regular schedule.

Promo Tip #11 Go beyond the social networks and sign up to the best indie and unsigned music artist sites. Add a full profile, good photos, your best music, update the info regularly and DO NOT REDIRECT them with only a little info to find out more at another site. These indie communities are built to attract music biz personnel as well, to browse for the talent needed for various projects. While you have the viewers attention and time, have the important info right there, don’t waste their time with a redirect link! Include a link to your main site, if they want to learn more they will go to it.

Promo Tip #12 Hand out your CDs (or demos). Have your web link printed on the CD. Include your band name and contact info as well. Remember, your name on the work is more important than the name of the work. Hand the CD to club owners that feature your type of music.

Promo Tip #13 Send press releases and reviews of your shows to local print newspapers, magazines and event papers. When writing press releases, read up on “press release tips” and the like to tweak your presentation.

Promo Tip #14 Professional photos mean you take yourself seriously. All photos in your press kit should be quality photos, not just your main bio picture. The money spent on a photographer that can capture your music “image” is money well spent.

Promo Tip #15 Collect addresses and email addresses (email is free!) to keep your fans current on what you are up to. When building your lists, try to list their location – city, state and zip with a bit of personal input about that fan. This is a great way to create a more personal and targeted mailing list without bombarding people that are too far away to attend a show.

Promo Tip #16 Practice and practice and practice. Longevity in the music business
means learning new things, constantly creating, and always improving.

Promo Tip #17 Zero in on your target. Know where they hang out, where they shop, what they do for fun, and hit them where they live – online and off. Your audience is a specific crowd of people so don’t waste time being where they are not.

Promo Tip #18 Play, play and play some more. Get gigs in one part of town on Friday and another part of town on Saturday. Do mini tours outside of your town.

Promo Tip #19 Create your own support group of family, friends, and school mates - communicate well with them on your plans and goals to help spread the word on you, where you plan to go and how you plan on getting there. Delegate tasks to the appropriate people.

Promo Tip #20 Online send out press releases and reviews of shows via all appropriate sites.

Promo Tip #21 Get online air play. There are a lot of indie radio webcasts, join sites and do what you have to do to get on the playlists.

Promo Tip #22 Create an interesting banner to drop in your forum signatures or other online locations. Many message boards will let you leave a link and/or banner in your signature, but don’t like blatant advertising.

Promo Tip #23 Brand your name across the world and be ever mindful of the image you wish to portray whenever out in public or online. When it’s in print, it’s permanent.

Promo Tip #24 There is such a thing as overkill, in that it is better to describe your band/music as "we sound similar to the Beatles" rather than "we are the biggest thing since Led Zeppelin!" (or better than). So word your description accordingly.

Promo Tip #25 The music business is in the business to make money. If your career is in music, know when to be businesslike.

Promo Tip #26 Learn every area of the business you are in. Knowledge is power.

Promo Tip #27 You must network. Meet people, get out there, shake hands, listen to them as well and let them know about your music. Build those relationships.

Promo Tip #28 Be on friendly terms with other bands and artists in your area.

Promo Tip #29 Create a “street team”, online and/or offline…they are core people that wish to help you further your marketing efforts. Give away free tickets, CDs or merchandise to your street team as incentive.

Promo Tip #30 Announce every song, every CD, decent chart position, contest win, top sales on releases, announce anything and everything to stay in the public’s eye. If you can’t write a decent article up for the press release, get someone that can. Write a review of every gig and get feedback from local VIPs, fans, whomever matters and include the best quotes. Is it news worthy? Write and promote it. Get the most mileage you can from your promotional tactics.

Promo Tip #31 Never mail your CD without a purpose or a contact person's name on it and expect miracles. Far better that the contact person knows to expect your CD, his or her name is spelled correctly, and you are mailing it to a company that actually works with your style of music.

Promo Tip #32 Wear your band! Get a jacket, t-shirts (etc) and add your band name or logo on it. Wear it everywhere and be a walking advertisement. If you have a niche fan base, think of a merchandise item that they need that of course has your name on it!

Promo Tip #33 Create an interesting band logo. It can be a conversation starter or a potential contest question.

Promo Tip #34 Join a Songwriting Circle. This is a local idea (though it is possible through the Internet), to meet with other songwriters in your own area and share your songs. You can get feedback on your work, share ideas and tips, possibly collaborate on work, learn about what's happening locally, help each other in many ways. If you wanted to start your own circle or look for one, you could use Craigslist for your Wanted or Needed post. Most ask that you be open minded and dedicated, with a willingness to listen and give feedback.

Promo Tip #35 Burn your best song as a single. On the CD and cover include ALL contact info, website, names, etc and distribute that CD wherever you go, for free.

Promo Tip #36 Have a custom vinyl car wrap created about your music/band and put it on your car. OR a use a magnetic door sign for your vehicle will work as well.

Promo Tip #37 Cross promote online on your web sites with local bands as well. You give them a boost on your site and they give the same back to you. Ask other people to LINK TO YOUR music site from their website!

Promo Tip #38 Introducing your band whether in person or online has a lot of similarity in speech writing techniques, in that you have to grab the reader or listener or viewer in the first 30 seconds. Your opening line needs to have punch, snag the audience and reel them right in. Remember the rock group KISS and "Are you ready to Rock?!!" Find your attention getting line and use it. Don't fall victim to the less inspiring, "um, hi guys, um, we are the 'Example' band..."

Promo Tip #39 Use Internet class ads as well as local newspapers to promote upcoming events and possible collaborations with others. Print papers and magazines need advance notice so plan accordingly.

Promo Tip #40 Create an online newsletter, with content of value to the receiver. This is an invaluable way to keep fans informed on gigs, news, gossip, new releases and other great info. Send out your newsletter about once a month.

Promo Tip #41 Be outrageous or controversial. Shock value can work, but it can backfire too. Can you maintain the image? It has worked for many, but was a disaster for many more. Think this tip out.

Promo Tip #42 Create a fan club online and get them to spread your banners, links and provide content for them to spread.

Promo Tip #43 Who are the VIPs in your community – who are the popular people in your area? Get to know them, give them a free CD and invite them to your show. When they speak, others will listen.

Promo Tip #44 Create a video and get on YouTube. Place your video on all relevant video sites. Video Scrapbook (or Diary) your music band’s progress, accomplishments, and jam sessions. This could make for good clips in other projects.

Promo Tip #45 Have a CD, digital download and other merchandise for sale. Generate some sales so you have something to invest in other areas of your marketing effort.

Promo Tip #46 Have star quality, but don’t be a big-head. Let people know you are professional and have the ability to be a long lasting star in this business.

Promo Tip #47 Never Spam email.

Promo Tip #48 Have a press kit ready to send out or email. Have it neatly organized with a brief bio, a short description (about 30 words or less) on what you sound like, full length bio, quality photos, music samples, current press releases and quality newsworthy items, song lyrics, radio airplay and chart position information, and detailed contact information.

Promo Tip #49 Join online music groups and newsgroups.

Promo Tip #50 Be a bit mysterious, hold back and leave them wanting more. Timing is everything for some info, releases, etc.

Promo Tip #51 Create a music slogan of up to 8 words (less is better) that quickly, accurately and in a catchy manner describes your music in a real way.

Promo Tip #52 Give a review to get a review, honestly is the best policy, but never brutality. Many times someone will return the favor and it shows your knowledge, your twist, on the music created.

Promo Tip #53 Print up posters and/or flyers about your upcoming show and post them wherever your type of fans would hang out and include your web link, show date, name of CD, where CD can be purchased.

Promo Tip #54 Get into podcasting and videocasting yourself or making your music available for podcasting.
Part 2 of 100 Tips to Marketing Your Music continues the remaining promo tips plus some bonus ideas!

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2007-10-10T02:02:00.001-07:00

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workshop series ' Inside SAE INSTITUTE

2007-10-04T13:39:00.000-07:00

On Friday the 26th of October, Bootleg DJ Cafe and SAE Institute will
organise a new edition of the successful workshop series ' Inside
Look ' at the brand-new SAE premises in the heart of the Audio-Visual
and Media industry of Rotterdam: de Schiecentrale

During this edition, LEGOWELT' s Danny Wolfers will be giving first
hand hints and tips on how he creates his productions, using his
favourite studio hardware like the Yamaha RMX1 and Roland's legendary
TR series drum-computers.
As usual, an SAE senior lecturer will enhance the workshop content
with the technical side of music production. SAE lecturer Erwin
Palper will show how to create custom audio units/vst plugins on a
mac, to be incorporated with effects in a live set on Ableton Live 6.

Inside Look gives you the chance to get a look behind the scenes of
successful producers. How do they use their favourite hard- or
software and how can you apply this at your own studio are key
questions during these workshops. Costs are 15,- Euro pp.

So don't wait too long and go and get your tickets from the ticket shop:
http://www.bootlegdjcafe.com/tickets.html

Brief:

What: Inside Look Producer's Workshop with Legowelt

Where: SAE Institute Rotterdam

KratonKade 5 Sciecentrale 3024 ES Rotterdam

When: 26 October 2007, 19:00 - 22:00

Costs: 15, euros pp

Tickets:
http://www.bootlegdjcafe.com/tickets.html

www.sae.edu
www.bootlegdjcafe.com
www.insidelook.nl

Dutch:

Inside Look met Dany Wolfers aka Legowelt 26 oktober 19:00 - 22:00

Bootleg DJ Cafe en SAE Institute organiseren wederom een nieuwe
editie uit de succesvolle serie: 'Inside Look'.
Op 26 oktober a.s. is Inside Look te gast bij het nieuwe onderkomen
van SAE Institute Rotterdam in het Lloydkwartier, een perfecte plek
voor een event als deze.

Tijdens deze 7de editie van Insidelook geeft Danny Wolfers
(Legowelt / Gladio) uitleg over zijn manier van produceren. Hij toont
zijn creatieve proces, geeft tips en trucs, gebruikmakend van zijn
favoriete hardware: de Yamaha RMX1 Sequencer, een van de
legendarische Roland drumcomputers uit de TR serie en de Virus-C.
Erwin Palper van SAE zorgt voor ' creating custom audio units/vst
plugins on a mac, to be incorporated with effects in a live set on
Ableton Live 6'
Tijdens en na de workshops is er gelegenheid om je vragen te stellen
en in contact te komen met de andere producerende muziekliefhebbers.

Tickets:
15,- euro via www.bootlegdjcafe.com/tickets.html

Lokatie:
SAE Institute
Kratonkade 5
3024 ES Rotterdam
www.sae.nl
www.bootlegdjcafe.com

www.mystartmusic.com the next big thing

2007-10-03T02:45:00.000-07:00

MyStartMusic.com

Where will the next big thing come from? The visionary practice of discovering and preparing talent for a lifetime of success no longer exists at record labels. Where then, will the next big thing come from? MyStartMusic is the answer. With its top producers, A&R executives, songwriters and studio musicians, MyStartMusic utilizes its wealth of experience and resources to nurture, develop and present new artists. Whether you are a undiscovered artist, unsigned band or have a CD with no idea what to do, we can help. MyStartMusic is dedicated to delivering ready to sign artists.
Visit www.mystartmusic.com and see how we can make a difference for you, the next big thing!

Jamwave.com is the premiere indie site on the web today

2007-10-03T02:43:00.000-07:00

Jamwave.com is a social networking portal that connects indie artists with their fans and other artists. Upload music, videos, films, photos, blog, chat, network and make friends. The site combines all elements of the entertainment industry including musicians, filmmakers, authors, actors, photographers, etc., and makes it available on an easy-to-find platform for users and fans. Whether you are an artist or a fan, Jamwave.com is the premiere indie site on the web today.

A Breakthrough in Band Promotions!

2007-09-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

"Discover The MySpace Success Secret and Get 10,000+ People to Listen To Your Song Today"

- Soar Through The MySpace Charts And Literally FORCE The Record Executives to Sit Up And Take Notice Of You!

$10,000 Industry Tip #1:

Major label Executives, Corporate sponsors and
Music Magazines are hunting for fresh artists on myspace daily.
As a music artist how are you going to use this knowledge to YOUR advantage? click image below for more info

Using myspace to snag targeted leads?

2007-09-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

Using myspace to snag targeted leads? Well, T.M. Harris says it's possible, and that's what his f.ree report is all about.

In the internet marketing world, getting targeted leads is a big thing (that usually costs big bucks). So, T.M. has finally simplified (and lowered the cost on) the entire experience by showing one and all how to get these type of leads for any niche you promote.

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How To Interact With The Key People At Venues

2007-09-26T14:15:00.000-07:00

How To Interact With The Key People At Venues
It's time to pay attention to every detail. The more you show people that you are serious about your music the better. But, I'm not going to tell you how to act. I'm going to let you know what worked for the band I managed...The insider view of how to get shows booked, by making sure you know how to interact correctly with each KEY person you encounter.

Make sure you have a demo of at least one song on a CD!

First, make a list of venues and include the name of the place and telephone number. Then call each venue and ask for the "show booker" - if they are not avilable ask for voicemail. If no voicemail is available ask the person on the line when the "best time to reach them" will be. Make sure to jot down the best times, and callback each one as necessary.

Go ahead and call every venue on your list, and attempt to make appointments with the "show booker" at each one. Ask them when they want to meet at the venue, and which day is best for them.

When you walk into your local venues...there will always be several things they all have in common with one another. Try to make sure you pay close attention to the similarities of each venue, but you also want to make note of the differences as you visit each one. Here is a list of the similarities you will encounter...

This topic is continued in the ebook "It's Time To Get Noticed" click here to learn more

music profit

2007-09-24T02:58:00.000-07:00

"In Only 3 Short Minutes, You Can Start Building Juicy Residual Income By Cashing In On The Viral Internet Music Craze... Even Without A Website!"CLICK HERE

Do It Yourself Social Media Marketing

2007-09-23T13:22:00.000-07:00

i found another cool free pdf on the net

Do It Yourself Social Media Marketing by Ross Dunn, StepForth Placement Services , 06-27-2007 . 7-page PDF whitepaper on social media marketing

download here

attention Bloggers get paid for blogging

2007-09-20T02:01:00.000-07:00

I found this new service Smorty, this company connects advertisers with bloggers. Bloggers can write an opinion post for example and they get paid for the post!

I had register to more companies who are connected to blog advertisers but they almost never have blog post offers available from advertisers and some even have non for months and months,There is where Smorty makes the difference,

unlike others they do have offers available on a regular base and also sent you an email to let you know about the offers, i think its worthy your time to check out the smorty's website.

Sign up, select an available task, write a blog post and get paid for blogging.

If you would like to have more detailed information then you can visit the Smorty website at http://www.smorty.com

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Amazing Music Marketing System!

2007-09-20T01:41:00.000-07:00

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