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Merle's Mission Ezine
"The Best of the Net Straight to Your Door"
http://www.MerlesWorld.com
Issue #182 ISSN: #1527-3105 Feb 18th, 2008
"Published Since 2002"
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> 1. Editorial-Rain, Rain Go Away.....
=> 2. Feature Article- Using Custom Order Buttons
=> 3. Webmaster Resources
=> 4. News From The Net
=> 5. Software
=> 6. Just for Fun or Useful
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1) EDITORIAL from Merle
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If you like gray skies, rainy, snowy weather and lots
of gloom and doom just come to Ohio. We seem to have
plenty of all of the above lately. It wouldn't be so bad
if the sun came out but we go for days without even one
little ray peeping out between the clouds. It's great
for setting the mood for suicide other then that it's
hard to get motivated. But it is what it is and until
I move or global warming changes things I guess I'm
stuck with it.
Well, I went to the dentist this morning for my 6
month cleaning and exam. All's well and my flossing
is paying off. Looks like I'll be able to continue
chewing my own food for a few years. That's a plus.
Losing your teeth must be a real bummer. I hear you
can't even taste food anymore. Not alone the whole
putting them in, taking em out. I wear contacts
and having to put in my eyeballs every day is
enough of a workout for me. Here's hoping my
teeth stick around for a long time. Hopefully
until I die. Yes, that's it. Some people want
to die with their boots on. Me, I want to die
with my teeth in <LOL>
The dogs have cabin fever. If they could talk I
think they'd tell me just how bored they really
are. I keep telling them to get a job and earn
their keep but they just don't listen. Seems
all they want to do is lay around the house and
sponge off me. Sounds like todays teenagers.
As soon as the weather breaks we can get out and
walk. At least they can't get pregnant or ask
me for money. <grin>
Until next time. Merle out.
Merle
Editor/Publisher
P.S. Odinn Sorensen's "Daddys Birthday Giveaway" has
Officially launched.And it's not the usual type of
giveaway to say the least.....
See for yourself:
http://www.daddysbirthday.com/giveaway/members.php?id=804
As they say, If you snooze you lose ; ) And we're talking
100's & 100's of quality gifts, literature and software here.
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2- How Do Custom Order Buttons Boost Response?
Read This Article Now to Find Out!
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By Doug Barger
There's surprising test results that show positive proof
that using customized order buttons increase sales
conversions on mini websites by as much as four times.
That is quite a bit of money being left on the table for
those companies, business owners and internet marketers
who are not using them.
When I first learned of this statistic I was sort of
skeptical until I tried it out for myself and noticed
that it was exactly true to the tests in my real life
experience.
Other than just seeing a paypal button or order now,
the reasons that the custom order buttons increase
sales response rates is because it makes the order
button customized in the same colors and logo of
the rest of the website and makes it just a more
natural and seamless part of the sales process.
For instance, if you're using a minisite to make the
most of your sales and you split test your site using
an order button that you had customized versus one
that was just any order button, you'll find that
the customized order buttons increase sales.
This is definitely worth testing for ANYONE who has
a web site online with the purpose of making sales.
Using your company logo on the order button and using
the same colors in addition to more "hot" colors like
red and orange with arrows pointing to the order button
coupled with a strong call to action will dramatically
increase your sales conversions rate after just a short
time of using this method for the first time. Aren't
you glad you read this article to find out how to make
more money in a shorter amount of time? To find out
more just read on...
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By Doug Barger
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3- WebMaster Resources
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Free Sales Page Graphics
Grab these freebies and dress up your website.
You can't beat the price.
http://www.minisitegraphics.com/free-graphics.html
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King Ping
Tell the world your bog has been updated. Just
submit it here and they'll notify 57 websites
automatically.
http://kping.com/
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Free Ebook Templates
So you've written an ebook and now you need a
cover? Well, if you're short on cash to pay
someone to create one for you, these blank
templates will work in a jiffy.You will need
to right click and save them to your pc then
add your title. If you can handle that, you're
set.
http://www.marketbymouse.com/ebooks/ebook_templates.php
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4- News From The Net
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Does Pay Per Click Make SEOs Lazy?
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/080218-071351
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Some Yahoos Jump, Some Are Pushed as Layoffs Commence
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3628441
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Microsoft Shakes Up Its Ranks, With Eye on Yahoo
http://tinyurl.com/38vz3s
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5- Software
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XML Feed Generator
"XML Feed Generator will use the content existing on
your page to build a valid 2.0 RSS feed that you can
use immediately to get more traffic and backlinks to
your websites."
http://www.xmlfeedgenerator.com/
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Local Cooling
Want to save the environment? Start with
your computer. This software will adjust
your computer's settings so it uses less
energy. Free and requires Win XP.
http://www.localcooling.com/
Word Hyperlink Checker
"Word Hyperlink Checker is a free MS Word tool for
managing and checking hyperlinks in Word documents.
Use this Microsoft Word add-in every time you need
to check whether a link of your Word document is
valid. "
http://www.ablebits.com/word-hyperlink-manager-addins/index.php
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6- Just For Fun or Useful
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Billeo
A free program that will remind you when
your bills are due and give you
http://www.billeo.com
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Handwriting Font
Your own handwriting font on your computer.
http://www.fontifier.com/
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FeedShark
Ping your blog, podcast or RSS feed
and watch the process live.
http://feedshark.brainbliss.com/
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College.com
"Social Network for College Students
Only! College.com is a social network
that connects you with other college
students. Upload photos, connect with
friends , join a group, post videos,
share your opinions, add your class
schedule, and rate your professors."
http://www.college.com/
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