Twitter Updates for 2008-08-19

• my mind is like mud today from lack of sleep. Had to take hubby to the ER in the middle of the night & am worried about him. #
• Going to pick up kids and another prescription for hubby. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-18

• We’re announcing the winner of http://tinyurl.com/6ptzow tomorrow - if you haven’t entered yet, now’s the time #
• Land of the Lost @CaraM & @imsweetie I use to watch that show after school everyday. Will have to check that out when it comes out. #
• Yep, @CaraM new avatar I added yesterday. #
• Waiting for health clinic to open so I can get my hubby in. He’s been having a throbbing headache w/ a high fever - hope it’s not Meningitis #
• @kellymccausey - I wanted to take him to the hospital yesterday ’cause he’s showing the symptoms of it but he’s being very stubborn. #
• Thanks @annetteyen and @treece. 8am - clinic’s open and I’m off to call. #
• @KristineMcK I just joined yesterday and although the first basic lesson is geared towards newbies, some of the audios I listened to was… #
• thought provoking and gave me some fresh ideas, etc. #
• @KristineMcK, if you haven’t yet download Yaro’s free report & see how you feel about the content. It’s here http://snurl.com/3hirt #
• Winner of our giveaway http://tinyurl.com/68k8ln #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-16

• @writingmom I’ve been testing it out and about 1.5% of those that sign up convert into monthly members. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-15

• been trying to access http://www.performancingads.com/ but keep getting network error #
• Taking a break from work and messing around online #
• Thinking about taking a long hot bath to relax my aching muscles. #
• My son says my new avatar doesn’t look anything like me, it’s a cartoon & I’m living flesh & blood. #
• @jennydecki here is the cartoon avatar place http://tinyurl.com/5r8wo6 #
• The bath water is running, must go before I flood the bathroom. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-14

• working on graphics for clients #
• How r you feeling @trica? #
• Glad to hear you’re feeling a little better, try not to over do it. I’m sure your hubby has been telling you the same thing. @trica #
• Moved my 125×125 advertising over to here instead http://performancingads.com/shop/site/id/1764 #
• Trying to get some things finished but Internet connection keeps getting dropped. Very annoying to say the least. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-12

• @NanetteG I must have missed something about Tricia? #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-11

• Reading http://tinyurl.com/66kxqc #
• shutting down the computer for the night and going to watch 27 dresses #
• There’s still time to enter our giveaway at http://tinyurl.com/6ptzow Winner will be announced on 8/18/08 #
• Thanks @NanetteG working on that now. #
• It’s pouring outside. #
• Thanks @AngelaW I like the new look at http://www.mommiesmagazine.com/ too. #
• Can anyone recommend a good WP plugin for posting a series? #
• Thanks @latarahamying that’s what I was looking for. http://snurl.com/3eslj @techlady I want to write posts as part of a series. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-10

• Here’s the link again @DrDaisyS http://tinyurl.com/6p5dh4 #
• oooh I like the name Sasha. Congrats @imsweetie #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-09

• Just finished listed a few Xbox 360 games for sale at http://snurl.com/3dqd9 #
• @kellymccausey my hubby and I just went to see that last night and I agree with everything you said. #
• Time to bbq some chicken breast on the grill - catch ya all later. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-07

• Been out school shopping most of the day and am catching up on some graphic design work before making dinner. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-06

• viewinghttp://snurl.com/3bwsl #
• Just finished posting a review http://snurl.com/3bxys #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-05

• What exactly are you trying to customize @CaraM I might be able to help you out - I know my way around the Revolution Mag theme fairly well. #
• Sure @Tracy_Roberts here it is http://snurl.com/3b4v7 #
• Thanks @Tracy_Roberts and I sent you a dm back @CaraM #
• Finished updated plr packs page at http://snurl.com/3b5lq . Another check off my to do list. #
• Just found out that hubby is taking vacation for a week starting tomorrow - nice time to tell me. #
• @sarahzeldman - They are kitchen gadgets. I’ve updated the page to include the entire list of reviews covered. #
• Going to get the kids in the tub, make myself a mudslide and relax while I wait for America’s Got Talent to come on. #
• I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you @TiffanyDow. I hope it turns out to be nothing to worry about. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-04

• Don’t forget to check out my WSO http://snurl.com/3ahsd for a discounted PLR membership. #
• Checking out @sarahzeldman firesale http://snurl.com/3ahu6 #
• @Tracy_Roberts - Thanks for the heads up, the link is working now. #
• morning @KristineMcK - Over 100 degress expected? Hope you and your niece have fun and stay cool #
• Have to get the kids and myself ready for grocery shopping. I love grocery shopping - NOT! #
• @annetteyen Tabitha “Twitchet”. I just can’t get over that last name. That’s what my grandmother used to call the female “part”. #
• @annetteyen LOL. I’m listening and I stumbled. http://snurl.com/3arx7 #
• Add #’s to your ebook pages. Really sucks when your kid knocks it out of the printer, as it takes forever to figure out where the pages go. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-03

• Adding the finishing touches to my updated blog theme. #
• Okay, blog has been updated. What do you think of the new design? http://marluckmarketing.com/ #
• @PetiteMommy - Oh, how awful. I’m so sorry. My heart sank when reading your post. #
• Thanks @NicoleDean & @PetiteMommy I’ve been working on it since 4am this morning. #
• my WSO is now live http://snurl.com/3a0rr #
• What movie are you going to see @latarahamying ? #
• Downloading this month’s PLR from http://snurl.com/3a0zu #
• Just finished reading @carrielee post at http://snurl.com/3a13x . Awesome post, so good in fact I stumbled it. #
• Hubby & kids are cleaning the basement. They haven’t called to me yet, as I’m hiding ’cause I don’t wanna help. #

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What is Web 2.0 and How Does it Affect Me?

There is a lot of debate about what Web 2.0 actually is. In my opinion it’s not really something specific; everybody interprets it differently.

No technical changes have been made to the World Wide Web itself, it is more of a change in the way programmers and users employ it.

The old ‘traditional’ web site has a simple HTML design usually and consists of information, pictures (if any), links, email addresses and a contact phone number. Kind of like a really detailed electronic business card. The web has really come a long way since those days and more and more people are being interactive online. There was chat, IM, message boards, etc. But now, we’ve entered a whole new dimension.

Myspace is a great example of a web 2.0 website. Social networks and wikis (which are information sites that anybody can edit and/or add to) are the epitome of web 2.0 and its concept. Other examples include online classified sites such as Craigslist, FaceBook, Skype, eBay and AdSense. Users can actually add something of value to the site as they are using it, as opposed to the webmaster of the site being the only one who can edit it and add/remove content. I would even consider certain photo and file sharing sites to be in the same realm of web 2.0. Think of it as the next wave of website technology. You can call the older way of doing things Web 1.0.

So what is web 2.0? That’s for everybody to decide! I wouldn’t consider email and instant messaging to really be web 2.0. The more interactive the web becomes, the closer we will get to web 3.0? I hope this answers your “What is Web 2.0″ questions and I wish you the best of luck and happy surfing!

What is Marluck?

I’ve had a few people ask me where the name “Marluck” comes from. Well, it isn’t from the word “malarky” I came up with the word when combining the first three letters in my son’s names.

MAR- is from Marshall

and

LUC - is from Lucien

I added the “k” at the end to make it a little more complete because I’m “lucky” to be able to work full time from home.

So there you have it.

Twitter Updates for 2008-08-02

• Keeping your kids clear of MRSA http://tinyurl.com/6yv4wg #
• @veraraposo - I’m on the East Coast, in NH #
• Yesterday was my 10th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe that 10 years with my hubby has gone by already. #
• Yesterday was my 10th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe that 10 years with my hubby has gone by already. #
• @NicoleDean Yep, Jimmy’s new design is an awesome look. #
• @joelcomm - Good for you and Mary The two of you must be doing something right. Hmm, a 20 yr. celebration in the works? #
• Listening to http://tinyurl.com/6s27wn #
• setting up Twitter for my Squidoo account #
• Finished editing my WSO and waiting for approval. #
• @rebacollins I didn’t realize you were still involved in the gift basket industry. I’ve been out of that loop for a while. #
• I recently watched The Mist @kellymccausey wasn’t expecting that kind of ending. #

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Affiliate Tips from Rosalind Gardner

Rosalind Gardner, author of The Super Affiliate Handbook reveals in this interview with Graham Cox how she uses blogging and PPC marketing to earn a handsome amount of income through affiliate marketing.

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Twitter Updates for 2008-08-01

• Going Green is this month’s topic at http://MomPLReBooks.com and is ready for members to download. #
• I blinked and July was gone. I can’t believe how fast the summer is speeding by. #
• Taking a break to play w/ the kids and let my sore wrist have a rest. #
• watching video at http://www.commentkahuna.com/2.3vid/ #
• @AureliaW ParentingMyTeen.com site is mentioned in the video @http://www.commentkahuna.com/2.3vid/ #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-31

• Working on next month’s PLR for http://MomPLReBooks.com #
• Just got home from the vet, had to leave our cat overnight. We’re all happy to have him back home. #
• @veraraposo We took him in to be neutered but they had to do a little more surgery to look for an undescended testicle #
• Going to be hard keeping my 3 yr. old from picking him up while his incision heals. #
• Great idea @sarahzeldman I hope your firesale at http://www.solutionsforbusymoms.com/busymomfiresale is a HUGE success. #
• Going to get lunch and read a couple of my color theory lessons - eating & reading = multi-tasking - a MUST for my busy mom schedule. #
• Interesting twist to article marketing at http://snurl.com/38hic . Just joined and will see how things go. #
• My son is so excited, we took the training wheels off his bike and he did awesome. I’m so proud of him. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-30

• Getting ready to go have some fun with the family, beautiful day & want to take advantage of it before we get more rain. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-29

• @AnneGogh - That domain name made me chuckle. #
• It’ so nice to hear my boys playing and ACTUALLY getting along - rare moments. #
• Thought I’d have a movie night w/ friend from HS, but she flies back to Australia in the morning, thought she had a few more days #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-28

• Working on a mini site design for client - time to shut down Twitter so I can focus. #
• aahh. I nice breeze is blowing through the window that is right to the right of me at my computer desk. #
• Taking a minute to pick up all of the papers that went flying off my desk because of that breeze. #
• What’s your favorite word for the day? #
• Updating my new portfolio section at http://snurl.com/36ocp #
• Welcome to the mini van club @DaisyOlsen #
• My 6 yr. old discovered a CD from the 90’s in my collection. I’ve heard Scatman about 80 times today. LOL #

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Using an Online Portfolio

When you are involved in a particular industry and wish to break that industry, then people will want to see exactly what you can do before they employ you to undertake such work. One way in which you can provide them with this information is to create a portfolio. A portfolio highlights the best that you have to offer. They are also a very useful tool for advertising your online business.

A portfolio should contain a sequence of your work examples. The work examples that you select to show should not be chosen haphazardly. It is important that each one represents something about you and your business.

It is always a good idea to include published work in your portfolio. These do not necessarily have to be jobs that you were paid for, but if a piece of your work was accepted or shown in a particular place, then it should be included in the portfolio. You should also include any bylines that you have acquired. When doing this, customers can see that you are not the only person who is interested in your work.

Many people in the world have portfolios that they carry around with them. Well, an online portfolio is exactly the same, only you don’t need to carry it. All pictures and descriptions that are included in your portfolio need to be clear and to the point. If your business has more than one area of concentration, then focus on displaying something from each different area. It is important for potential customers to be able to see everything that you can do.

It is not absolutely necessary for your portfolio to contain a picture of yourself; however a picture will help a customer to connect with you. It will show them that a real person runs the business. Include any testimonials that you may have received for products that you have sold and/or articles published.

You will have the chance to inform people of the best things about yourself in an online portfolio. You may provide details of your background as well as experience that you have in the area of the service that you are offering, which customers will be very interested in. Also include any awards that you may have won for your published work.

Save any photos or clips as a PDF file. These can be downloaded for better viewing. If the photos are located somewhere else on the Internet, then you must ensure that you include copyright information for each one, so that there are no legal implications.

It is always advised to add links to other work that you may have sold, or that you have been published. Never forget to state that all work is protected and cannot be used on other sites without permission. It is also vital that you check with the owner of the work, to seek permission to use it on your website.

It is always worth adding a link to your online portfolio to enable others to view it and locate your website. The portfolio containing published work or work that has been sold is a testimonial to your business and proves how much effort you have put into it. This will certainly make a customer feel more confident about purchasing from you.

photo credit: Thiru Murugan

Twitter Updates for 2008-07-27

• Uploading my assignment for grading #
• Good morning right back at ya @NanetteG #
• Checking out http://www.paciplushies.com/ , so cute. #
• Emailing another MM member (http://snurl.com/35zp7) about JV idea. We’re brainstorming together. Exciting for me. #
• Oooh, new laptop @kellymccausey Did you end up finding the perfect one? #
• A lot on my plate to do, I think I need to retire the plate and pull out the platter for more room. LOL #
• I love the look of the new green Dell laptops as well @lynnterry. Have a gray one now but am thinking about going w/ a Mac laptop next time. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-26

• doing some quick work & then headed out for Old Home Day in my town - another parade in the Ford Model A - my youngest son is so excited. #
• Back from Unity’s Old Home day and now I’m tired and grumpy. Going to have an ice cream, maybe that will lift my mood. #
• updating my twitter page settings #
• woo hoo! Hubby left work early & is doing the grocery shopping for me. Now that’s something to brighten my crappy mood today. #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-25

• Satellite connection still down - I’m guessing they were hit by Hurricane Dolly #
• @bgardner - loving the black version at http://tinyurl.com/6cgdbg #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-24

• Using dial up this morning because I can’t connect to my satellite connection - limited net time for me today. #
• I give up! Dial up is to slow and my regular connection comes & goes. That’s the problem w/ living in the sticks - DSL would be awesome! #
• Need a photo touched up for free, check out this site I just read about http://www.fixupmypic.com #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-23

• Just finished making a huge batch of donuts for the boys & hubby and am doing a little bit of work while they’re distracted. #
• Checking some web stats #

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Twitter Updates for 2008-07-22

• Waving back at ya @AureliaW #
• @Treece - got your reply and am working on the changes now. #
• I have another account @veraraposo for MommiesMagazine.com but hadn’t done much with it. Just set it up to tweet when new blog posts r added #
• Just got back from a ride on the boat my dad just bought, feeling kind of “sea sick” which has never happened to me before. yuck. #
• @trica if your client only needs a service for handling mailing lists then I suggest Aweber #
• Moms - Don’t forget to enter our giveaway at http://snurl.com/33a6a #
• @williamsba - thanks for sharing that. I needed a good laugh. Smart dog. LOL #
• hmm, think I’ll heat up some leftover spaghetti #

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