The Desktop Tutor

Do you have a picture on your computer that you want to send in an email, post on your blog or website, turn into an avatar or print but its HUGE.  Use this online tool to make it smaller.

Go here:
http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

Upload Image

Pick Size of new image
Your Image is smaller!!!

TaDaa!

That’s right, you too can split test like the ‘guru’ marketers.  Really, its not hard at all.

What is split testing:

Split testing is a very common tactic that is used to optimize pages and test for better conversions.  In essence you have a control copy of something like a lead generation page as well as a “test” page that usually has one thing changed on it.  A very common split test would be to do a headline.

Where can I get split testing done For Free:

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Often I’m asked about this whole “wordpress static page thing”  and how its used and created.  There really are a couple main reasons why most people will want or need a wordpress static page, the first being the need to create a static front page to a blog or site.

What is a wordpress static page?

A static page is really just a page that sits outside of your main blog “root” directory.  For instance if your blog is at: http://blainesblog.com/blog/  that would be the root of your blog, a static wordpress page could sit at http://blainesblog.com  which is outside of your blog install.

The great thing about using this is you can create a landing page where users will visit and then have a “call to action” which tells the user what they should do right away.

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I’ve gotten quite a few questions lately about blogging and what its for and why people need it.  After I explain why the next immediate question is “which blog is the best” as there is a vast amount of free or cheap blogging systems that are available to the public.

I’ve picked a few of the most popular ones that you can use (I know there are always more) and did a quick video walk through on each so you can get a preview of the blogging systems before you take your time and set them up.

After you have gone through the videos, make sure you comment and let us know what you think and if your still confused as to which you should choose we can help out with that.

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Today the virus/worm “Conficker” (w32.downadup) is going to start communicating with its other pieces.  If you didn’t hear about this there were some folks from symantec on the news talking about it yesterday.  It basically makes use of a common security hole in non-updated windows machines.

After getting into your system via thumb drive, download, or network it executes code that allows intruders to use your computer to do its bidding.

We have created a video that goes over some of the following here

Internet security and the Conficker worm

But never fear, its easy to get rid of and protect yourself…

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