Archive for May, 2009

How to Get Started with Twitter.

Twitter is a service that is rapidly increasing in popularity.  It is a cross between a social networking website and a micro-blog.  With over 2 millions users, Twitter is becoming a popular way to stay in contact with friends, family, coworkers, and more.

If you have yet to try Twitter, you will want to do so.  As previously stated, Twitter is a combination micro-blog and social networking website.  For that reason, some internet users bypass the opportunity.  One of those is internet marketers and home based workers.  If you work from home or from your computer, your main goal while online is to make money, not make new friends.  This mindset is beneficial, but it can also hurt you and your business.

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How to Write Headlines that Work.

The right headline can draw in even the most disinterested reader, luring them in to read the rest of your sales pitch.  In the same way, a bad headline can totally turn off a reader who might be very interested in what you’re trying to sell.

While it would be nice to have, there is no specific rule that every headline needs to follow.  That’s because it depends on what your topic is, what the goal of your writing is, and several other factors.  There are, however, some basic rules and guidelines that can help you get started.

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