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8 Steps to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Posted by Barbara Howard on March 22, 2008 at 10:26am

Search Engine Optimization, or simply SEO, is a long procedure that is required if you want your online business to get attention and realize a profit. Without SEO, your business may look nice, but it won’t go anywhere. This is the most important way to get site visitors, so it is extremely for you to learn at least the essential steps to optimize your placing with the search engines. Below are the eight basic steps you will need to put into action.Learn everything you can about those who compete for your customers. Do searches regularly to keep an eye on both yours and their rankings and to check for any new competitors on the scene.Get together a list of keywords. The lists are there for the picking, but you have to go after them. Rank your list to reflect the words that best describe your site.Find ways to create phrases with the keywords you've listed. The more phrases you are able to include in the content of your site, the higher your results will be.Change the content within your website. Alter everything from headlines to content in your entire site to make your site more likely to attract traffic.Fine-tune your keyword list regularly. Realize that the internet is always changing and you must adjust your words to keep having the same impact. Make adjustments as needed to keep your place at the top.Make sure that your web address is submitted to the best search engines. You don’t want to be passed over because you didn’t tell the big search engines you are there. Do this submission regularly. Knowing the most popular search engines is essential.Keep a record of your rankings. Just like test results, the rankings you receive will let you know how well you're doing and how far you need to go to reach the top. Use the data to figure out what works and what doesn’t and adjust accordingly..Repeat often. You will need to do these steps on a regular basis. Your competition will. Always search for new ways to get better results. Refusing to change isn’t going to get you anywhere.This is a basically simple view of the procedure you need to follow to optimize your search engine results. There are definitely other ways to fine-tune your site's rankings. To get you started, however, this list will give you a decent start to higher rankings and more profit.

Enemy of the Hair

Posted by Eddie on March 22, 2008 at 2:15am

Shampoo can leave your hair dry and brittle, which will lead to broken and damaged hair. Some Black women don't wash their hair often because they are afraid of the drying effect washing has...Well guess what, it's not washing your hair that is leaving it dry, it's the shampoo you are using. 90% of shampoos contain SLES Sodium Laureth Sulphate and.or Sodium Lauryl Sulphates. These ingredients are the same ingredients you will find in dish washing liquid, laundry detergent and other household detergents...See why your hair is so dry? My shampoo doesn't contain either and will leave your hair soft and moisturized. It contains natural oils such as avocado oil, jojoba oil, olive oil and more...The shampoo is so moisturizing, you can use it EVERY day...Black women should wash their hair once a week, especially if you are using products on the hair that may lead to build up on the scalp. Not only does a clean scalp lead to healthy hair, but the massaging action of washing your hair will stimulate your scalp and assist in growing your hair, not to mention head massages are very relaxing. To check out my products, go to www.fabulousblackwoman.com and see what my customers are saying about Sweet Nature Natural Hair Care by Eddie.

WeddingWire.Com

Posted by Margaret Salmond on March 21, 2008 at 10:59pm

Hello all. Just wanted to drop you all a line about one of the newest website to hit the market and that I have recently become a member of their community.WeddingWire.com! If you haven't heard about it, check it out. If you already know about it, spread the word. This is a great resource for brides looking for top notch wedding professionals and wedding professionals looking to connect with awesome brides.Launched a little over a year ago, WeddingWire and is really gaining steam. As a matter of fact they've just partnered with another fabulous wedding brand you may have heard of - Martha Stewart! WOO HOO!Here are some of the great features they offer brides:* Access to every vendor a bride could possibly need in every area of the country, all under one roof!* Client Reviews: Hear from past clients about their experiences with prospective vendors.* Vendor Endorsements: Learn what other wedding professionals think about prospective vendors.* Vendors I Know: See which businesses your prospective vendor has worked with. A great way to find other quality vendors.* Vendor Q&A: Answers to your frequently asked questions!* Vendor Tips and Advice: Get great advice from wedding professionals!Here's a link to my new WeddingWire.com storefront http://www.weddingwire.com/lexusevents . Drop by and check it outEnjoy your evening!

FOR THE EVENT PLANNERS!!!!!

Posted by Dominique on March 21, 2008 at 7:42pm

I have finished updating my two new websites for my event planning. Please check them out and give your feedback!http://spiceupyourevent.webs.com/index.htmhttp://www.creativewritings-designs.com/files/index.html

Envi Consulting & Associates official Blog launch!

Posted by Morgan Nichole Scott on March 21, 2008 at 12:30pm

Greetings BBWO!Envi Consulting & Associates is proud to announce its OFFICIAL launch of the newest blog in the Event Planning industry!Filled with tips, trends, styles, designs for the Event Planning Professionals, Brides, and Hosts/Hostesses!Don't miss out on some great information, great specials, as well as money saving tips to create lavish events without the lavish pricetag!Visit us at : http://enviconsulting.blogspot.comFor more information visit our homepage at www.enviconsulting.com

I am a newly published author!

Posted by Michelle R. Yisrael on March 20, 2008 at 11:30pm

...and so very excited about it! You can share in my excited by purchasing my book The Purple Rose. Click here and get your credit card ready.

New Release: The Purple RoseBy Michelle R. YisraelCover design and illustrations by Marguerite WrightBook DescriptionThe Purple Rose is a book of poetry written as tools for healing, self-inspiration and encouragement. She wants women to understand clearly that there is hope in God, that they have within them the power needed to change the circumstances in their lives which they in fact feel powerless to change. Not wanting to be just another greeting card poet, the author consciously utilizes recorded literary mechanisms in her work. Determinedly studying the mechanics of the sonnet, the ballad, and free verse; Michelle writes with premeditation. The Purple Rose tell of a woman’s journey as she replaces self-doubt, low esteem, and anxiety with confidence, optimism, and enthusiasm utilizing poetry, prayer, and praise as tools for restoration. She encourages women to discover a constructive inner voice, launch a promising life of faith, and build a great new and healthy relationship with God and man.BiographyMichelle R. Yisrael has been honored to empower women and children for well over 20 years. She has a Master’s degree in English from Chicago State University, a Soul degree in Love, and possesses a passion for nurturing the human soul. She currently teaches English at Chicago’s Kennedy King College and is Curriculum Planner for Banner Academy South Alternative High School.The Purple Rose is available at www.publishamerica.comOr call (301) 695-1707 to place your order.

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[ Repost ] What Makes A Great Model Website

Posted by Jim Neusom on March 20, 2008 at 5:38pm

Greetings Family,(Contact Information At Bottom Of Page)It's your friendly neighborhood "Digital Drummer" again (smile)As stated earlier this week, I've been reviewing the Archives of my Yahoogroup "The City Lights Reporter" (see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_City_Lights_Reporter/). It has truly been an inspiring experience...There is so much good information there.So this week I'm reposting some of the articles and info that I think is still relevant, timely, and empowering. The article below was submitted by LaNisha Rene (see http://www.myspace.com/lanisharene) an Atlanta area, model, entrepreneur, and radio personality. I originally picked up this message from Rene's Yahoogroup (see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LaNishaRene). Here is another model that is changing the game. She has made cross-promotional deals with relative online companies, such as RightLace.com to sell products and services to her members at a discount. This allows her to utilize her fan base to Create New Products, Develop New Markets, Generate New Sources of Revenue...You Go Girl!Remember; We Must Share The Knowledge ( NETWORK ), To Share The Dollars.Peace and Gods Blessings,Jim Neusom***************(Advertisement)*********************Need some great ideas for corporate or personal gift-giving?Then go to City Lights Software(http://www.citylightssoftware.com )and see some of the most unique afrocentric gifts available online!We Deliver ONLINE - Direct To Your Desktop for just $14.95Please take the time to purchase one our afrocentric screen savers TODAY!Don't Just Talk the Talk...Let Your Dollars Walk the WalkIf you have any problems with purchasing online contact me direct at sales@citylightssoftware.com or call (213) 944-4176******************************************************What Makes A Great Model Website~Just A Little Insite For The Modelshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_City_Lights_Reporter/message/2213Posted by: "LaNisha Rene" lanisha_rene@yahoo.com Tue Aug 8, 2006 6:51 pm (PST)Models, photographer and webmasters have been trying to createsuccessful paysites of years now! I've been observing this Internetmodel phenomena since early 2001. Just going through my old favoriteslist is a reality check of how fickle this 'net modeling businessreally is! Link after link is a dead one, often after 4 months orless. In my opinion, it is more useful to focus on what causes thosefew websites to be successful rather than what causes most to fail.There are five keys to having a successful modeling website in myopinion. Those are; Talent, Consistency, Involvement, BusinessEthics, and Networking.TALENT;Attractiveness is subjective. One can look physicallyattractive, yet it's not enough if critical areas which make thewhole package are lacking. Talent is much more than looking good!Talent means playing up your strongest features and having a knackfor getting your personality across in your images, writing, videos,and sometimes in personal appearances. Just looking good does notcomplete the whole picture. It takes talent to visualize your websiteand make it something that attracts people to you! That takestalent!Certain "looks" might be more popular, but the people who buysubscriptions to model websites and online publications are verydiverse. So there is room for models of many shapes, sizes, ages, andethnicities. It really depends on imagination and targeting thecorrect market for ones look. Being able to act, dance or haveartistic ability can greatly help a model. It is the combination ofones look, ability, knowledge and creative energy that bring togetherthe talent needed to succeed.CONSISTENCY;Do things in a timely manner. Updates should be done asscheduled on the website. Customer service should also be consistentand timely. Customers do expect things to be there when scheduled orelse they may grow impatient and move on.The sets of photos, videos, and any other product offered should beat a certain quality level that customers can expect to be consistentwith the website. If quality fluctuates, then the customers willhave doubts as to the worth of the site. Certainly the quality shouldbe kept at the highest level of production in which the websiteproduction team can stay at. So set a quality level and schedule thenstick to it!INVOLVEMENT;Most people who are going to join model websites don'tcare about the photographer, or the process of creating the content.They are there for the models! Any model website must haveinvolvement from the model to be successful. The more involved themodel is in the website, the closer the customers feel to thatmodel. In other words, personality counts!There is no need to give personal information on the website, buthaving a message board or forum in which the model drops in to poston a regular basis helps. Giving the members some information as tohobbies, likes, and dislikes can also help. Some members would liketo send birthday greetings or buy presents. However models do need totake precautions against stalkers or scary obsessive people. Setlimits of involvement and stick to it.BUSINESS ETHICS;Run the website like a business! So many websitesare started by models, photographers and webmasters with stars intheir eyes. They think it's a "get rich quick and easy" sort ofscheme, but it's not. They give up after a few months because theydidn't realize how much hard work it takes to build and keep asuccessful website going.Don't outright lie to the customers. They will not be happy aboutbeing lied to and will not come back! Don't start in this modelwebsite business unless the commitment is strong. It takescommitment and business sense to keep the website going longer than 6months. If the honesty and commitment are not there, then thebusiness ethics wont be there either.NETWORKING;It is absolutely critical to network and market! It ishow the members or fan base is built. Doing banner exchanges withother sites, getting in affiliate programs, and feeding the searchengines with meta tags are important to the success of a website.Advertising and person to person promotions are also a part ofnetworking too!It's important to have a business plan on paper or at least in mindwith web hosting and billing worked out. The web server and billingare also a component of the networking. Without good hosting, thewebsite might crash or not be online all the time like it should.Without reliable billing, then the money might not be there. It'sbetter to have a business plan that includes the leasing or purchaseof servers, but at least get a strong hosting plan. Get a merchantaccount if possible. Third party billers can be very expensive!Bring this all together with careful planning and that is what makesa successful model paysite! One that can last for years running asa legitimate business!***************(Advertisement)*********************Looking For More Exposure, Want To Help A Good Cause, Need Money???Come on over to www.freshfaces2u.com and register to win $10,000 dollars CASH!At Fresh Faces2u it's NOT about how you look...But Who You Are!Join us in our mission to change the image of women in the mediaSign Up Today At Fresh Faces2u.com******************************************************This Online Journal was brought to you by InterServe Networks. Feel Free To Forward To Your Network Of Online FriendsWe Practice Responsible E-Commerce Marketing and Privacy Policies. We do not indulge in or encourage Spamming. We never send unsolicited emails. You are receiving this message as part of our opt-in subscriber mailing list or you are a member of an affiliated newsgroup.For comments or suggestions please contact us at the following;Jim Neusom (jneusom@yahoo.com)Executive Director/PublisherInterServe Networks/City Lights Software, Inc.www.citylightssoftware.comwww.freshfaces2u.comwww.myspace.com/jimneusomwww.myspace.com/freshfaces2uTo subscribe to our opt-in mailing list simply send an email to; The_City_Lights_Reporter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ( on Myspace go to http://blog.myspace.com/jimneusom )

HAVE A MOST FANTASTIC DAY!!!

Posted by Rickey on March 20, 2008 at 5:26am

This message is for you,networkingly yours,Rickeyhttp://www.byoaudio.com/playv/WbcMXsVs

Book Excerpt - Poem "Color Struck"

Posted by Veronica Blakely on March 20, 2008 at 1:00am

“I WANT WHAT MOST WHITE WOMEN GOT: A BLACK MAN”Author, Veronica Blakely – www.Vs-Voice.com(Top 10 Best Seller's List for 2007 on Mosaic Books.com)COLOR STRUCKDark skinned, light skinnedOr pecan tanNo matter what the colorAll Black women want a man.Red boned, high yellowAnd mulatto tooBrothers are on their mindsWhat’s a girl to do?With all this competitionLooks being the main thingThat brothers are looking forWhether single or with a ring.Desires a woman like a movie starWith long hair and very thinNo concern of his skin colorOr what shape he is in.Who do they think they are?Asking for such demandsWant a woman who is “light” or maybe whiteAs if that makes him a better man.Brothers, you better wake upBefore you run out of timeChoosing women the way you doOught to be a crime.(Read more excerpts and purchase book at: www.Vs-Voice.com)

my body

Posted by marlene t coley on March 19, 2008 at 8:32pm

my body, my stem, my beauty, is of one bean in a villiage grounded by roots that absorb knowledgeand maintain it's nutrientsand provideother to grow off my grain and be pure of thought and of color

Girls Jewelry Sale!

Posted by Dominique on March 19, 2008 at 7:52pm

Girls Jewelry SaleAll Girls bracelets &earrings are 50% offexcept clearance itemsand new itemssale ends march 23rd, 2008http://www.creativewritings-designs.com/Unique_Jewelry_Designz_Sales.html

Raw Deception

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 19, 2008 at 6:11pm

This was his first marriage; he wantedeverything to go right. His name, Eric Moore.He wanted a family to call his own; instead hegot a wife named Dee. She, at first glance, seemed tobe just what he was looking for until he moved inwith her and the children. The house was untidy.Soon the deception started and arguments filled thehouse almost every night.

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Wait for the Government to fix your Financial Stress or Take Action for Yourself

Posted by Rickey on March 19, 2008 at 12:48am

It is great that the government is trying to address a problem that is affecting millions of American.The finger pointing is just starting. In the meantime the problem continues!!Credit Debt is causing people to lose their homes, autos, educational opportunity, etcFor those looking for solutions instead of waiting for agencies to fix the problemGo to http://www.juniques.orgGet a free analysis on obtaining a Debt Free Date ( yes , a real date) and listen to companyexplain why this program works.I can confirm these financial services work. I am using them to reach my Debt Free Date now!!Enjoy your day,RickeyJuniques Marketing.

NSAKA SUNSUM: Touching the Spirit. CACSEA Educators Symposium April 4th & 5th 2008

Posted by NU Renaissance~ Ms. Bradford on March 18, 2008 at 7:00pm

NSAKA SUNSUM: Touching the Spirit.CACSEA Educators SymposiumApril 4-5, 2008An Educational Process for Achieving EducationalExcellence with African American StudentsAUDIENCE: New and experienced teachers, administrators, professionaldevelopers, support providers, and parent/family/community members.CONTENT: A multifaceted institute which includes sessions on theâ€œNsaka Sunsum: Touching the Spiritâ€ with national and local universityeducators/scholars noted for their work in effective programs forAfrican American students. Large and small-group sessions will be heldwith successful classroom teachers and university educators who willdemonstrate and analyze effective classroom curriculum, instructionalpractices, and discuss classroom and school-wide implementation.EARLY REGISTRATION: DUE BY March 20, 2008. Onsite registration availableFEE: $100 per personThis institute is aligned with NCLB, Title One and SAITIntervention Requirements.LOCATION: Asa Academy 2811 Adeline Street Oakland, Ca 94607For information contact: CACSEA (510) 830-6305 â€“ cacsea@iasbflc.orgA separate registration form is available at www.iasbflc.org

This is no musicial

Posted by George Wilder Jr. on March 18, 2008 at 4:48pm

Willie Robertson, Jr. is about to become the first African-American President of the United States of America. The votes have been tallied and the results are in-he wins in a landslide victory over his opponent and all the non-stop mud slinging. But suddenly a grisly discovery is made: corpses are found in the Lincoln Bedroom of the White House. The President is handcuffed and arrested in the Oval Office during a National televised speech. Derrick Sweat, must seek the truth, One or another. The special agent must put aside his admiration for the guy he too voted for and investigate this federal crime to the fullest extent of the law. What he finally uncovers will shock the world.Derrick Sweat Sings The BluesAvailable through www.amazon.comwww.barnesandnoble.comwww.booksense.com

Spoken Soul Dedications To The Black African Woman!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on March 18, 2008 at 4:00pm

Dear Sisters,Please know that your son, brother, father, uncle, friend was given birth to and raised by an African American woman who was a single mother raising 3 children in Harlem, The Bronx and then Teaneck NJ. I learned a great deal from my mother, who passed on 2/11/08(RIP), in terms of sacrifice, love, perseverance, joy and pain. I have been happily married to my wife for almost 13 years and we have been together for 16. She is very dark skinned and was teased throughout school because of it. I was taught by a relative and mentor Chaka Zulu Rameses, a Garveyite from Harlem at an early age the beauty of the Black woman and he would show me pictures of the Egyptian/Khemitc Goddesses and Queens such as Nefartari, Nefartiti, Maat, Auset (Isis), Het Heru and learned of the Queen Nzingas, Harriet Tubman’s, Sojourner Truths and sisters right up until this very day such as Winnie Mandela, Susan Taylor and many of you who are independent and striving to be great successful entrepreneurs.So I dedicated my song and poem entitled "Ms. Melanin" to the Black Woman first to my wife and then I decided to expand my promotions so that it would reach as many sisters as possible and make them feel good and inspired.Yes, I am a poet and recording artist and would like to make money like most of us, but I would never force a poem or song just to make a profit. I have songs and poetry on various subjects.My music is from my heart and soul. I hope you enjoy it and help me spread the word!One Love!Your brother Kamal ImaniPeace, light, success and abundance.

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Soul Conscious Radio (The Revolutionary Art Show on Vocalized Ink.org) Sunday Evenings @ 8:00

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on March 18, 2008 at 3:50pm

Check Out Spoken Word, Neo Soul, Roots Reggae and Conscious Hip Hop lovers tune into the REVOLUTIONARYART RADIO SHOWEvery Sunday Night from 8PM-10:00 PM ESTWith your host Kamal Imani & RawtalentIllWillBringing you a unique blend of social commentary and undergroundsoulalternative music and poetry.Call 1877-374-6814 and leave a shout out or tell us about your latest events, social issues or projectshttp://www.viradio.orghttp://www.vocalizedinkradio.com___________________________________________________________________For more info go to http://www.myspace.com/revolutionaryarteventsPeaceBrother Kamal

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