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<title>How Do I Promote My Podast?</title>
<description>There are a variety of things you can do to promote your podcast and increase its popularity...

1. Auto-Discovery

Include auto-discovery tags in the HTML header of the web page. Some podcasting and RSS readers will automatically det...</description>
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<pubDate>20th November 2009</pubDate>
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<title>15 Blog Promotion Tips</title>
<description>There are a wide variety of things you can do in regard to blog promotion. Here are just a few...

1. Optimize

Optimize the blog using standard search engine optimization techniques, so that it performs well in the organic rankings o...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_1213246_3.html</link>
<pubDate>03rd November 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Audio Optimization</title>
<description>Optimize your audio files to increase their popularity, just as you would optimize a website. Audio search engines are becoming more advanced as audio files become more commonplace on the Internet. Here are some tips to optimize your audio offerings...
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<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_1182286_3.html</link>
<pubDate>16th October 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Where To Locate Sound Effects</title>
<description>Royalty-free sound effect libraries contain thousands of sound effects that can be licensed for specific uses. A customer who uses royalty-free sound effects, as opposed to hiring a sound engineer to create them from scratch, can save considerable time, e...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_1102936_3.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd September 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Kinds Of Podcasting Content</title>
<description>Podcasting content comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Businesses are finding many different and creative ways of incorporating podcasts into their business strategies and marketing plans.

Here are just some of the various types of content ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_1077270_3.html</link>
<pubDate>10th September 2009</pubDate>
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<title>ABC's of Web 2.0</title>
<description>Web 2.0 is a perceived transition of the Web to web-based applications. Web 2.0 is the next generation of technology solutions where interactive content is the norm.

There is no agreement on exactly what Web 2.0 means. Depending on who you are speak...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_1045516_3.html</link>
<pubDate>21st August 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Webmaster Toolbox</title>
<description>Here is a collection of what we consider "must have" tools for webmasters. These tools will benefit any webmaster, both novices and experts alike. Arm yourself with these tools in order to achieve a more professional online presence.

1. Custom 40...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_946210_3.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Social Bookmarking Primer</title>
<description>Social media is the Internet's version of viral messaging and marketing. Social media can be used to disseminate news or information, as well as to attract attention. There are a wide variety of social media channels and networks available.

Social n...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_930733_3.html</link>
<pubDate>12th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>What Exactly Is Podcasting</title>
<description>The term "podcast" was initially used to reference an RSS feed that contained audio files in the item's enclosure field. The meaning of podcasting has since expanded, and now refers to RSS feeds that contain all types of media, including audio and video, ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_914327_3.html</link>
<pubDate>04th June 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Unusual Things May Influence Ranking</title>
<description>You may not realize the impact the following items have on your search engine ranking but they are worth considering when developing a plan for your website. While Google provides a whole host of great tools, their motivation may be more selfish than you ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_894305_3.html</link>
<pubDate>15th May 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Brand Building Is A Journey</title>
<description>Brand building is indeed a journey. Branding is all about how your product or service is perceived by customers and potential customers. A brand marketer attempts to manipulate brand awareness by associating traits they would like consumers to associate w...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_877514_3.html</link>
<pubDate>05th May 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Find Job Opportunities Using RSS Feeds</title>
<description>In addition to actually seeking a job, there are also other valid reasons to monitor the job market. Perhaps you are satisfied in your current position, but just want to keep an eye on new positions in a specific sector. Perhaps you are just curious to kn...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_865133_3.html</link>
<pubDate>18th April 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Where Do You Find Ideas for Podcasts?</title>
<description>You should not have to look far to find content or new ideas for your podcast show. Look to your daily sources to find fodder and ideas for new podcasting segments.

1. News
Both online and offline sources, from the Associated P...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_840196_3.html</link>
<pubDate>27th March 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Offline Advertising For Online</title>
<description>Internet marketing has become so successful that many web marketers neglect other marketing opportunities. Offline channels can boost your online traffic and business. Used effectively, traditional advertising vehicles remind customers to visit your site....</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_809675_3.html</link>
<pubDate>05th March 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Good Things To Social Bookmark</title>
<description>It can be tricky to predict what content will perform well on social bookmarking websites. The interests of our democratic populace are widespread and constantly changing. Webpages, podcasts, and images which are deemed more newsworthy, humorous, or intri...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_791088_3.html</link>
<pubDate>20th February 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Royalty Free Stock Photography</title>
<description>What Is Royalty-Free?

Royalty-Free refers to material that may be used for profit without paying royalties to the original creator.

What Is Stock Photography?

Stock photos are existing images tha...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_783122_3.html</link>
<pubDate>12th February 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Effective Podcast Tips</title>
<description>Many people assume that podcasting is all about audio and fail to acknowledge the writing behind the show. Skilled communicators understand the type of planning required in order to pull off a clean final product. The most memorable and effective podcasts...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_773027_3.html</link>
<pubDate>31st January 2009</pubDate>
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<title>ABC's of Search Engine Optimization</title>
<description>Follow the ABC's of search engine optimization:

A - Alt Tags
All images should include ALT tags. The ALT attribute in HTML is used for three main reasons: the ALT tag provides further details about an image or hyperlinked graph...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_761989_3.html</link>
<pubDate>20th January 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Search Engine Optimization Resolutions</title>
<description>Search engine optimization is a process, one that must always be revisited and adapted as search algorithms are changed by the search engines. Because SEO is a constant process, it is often pushed to the bottom of the "to do list" of marketers. Be that as...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_750179_3.html</link>
<pubDate>12th January 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Reflections for 2008, Predictions for 2009</title>
<description>2008 was a year filled with great triumphs and a year scarred by deep sorrow. What 2008 was not, was a peaceful year, and whether the world is a better place, for having endured is unclear.

Russia's invasion of Georgia has chilled Russia's relations...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_746338_3.html</link>
<pubDate>09th January 2009</pubDate>
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<title>When Requesting Links</title>
<description>When Requesting Links
By Sharon Housley

Link building is an important aspect of search engine optimization. Search engines view a link as a vote of confidence in a website or webpage. The more links from re...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_740236_3.html</link>
<pubDate>07th January 2009</pubDate>
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<title>Logo Concepts</title>
<description>A logo concept is more than just an affinity for a specific character. Logos represent a company's brand, and as a result, serious thought and consideration should be put into your logo. Before hand be sure to consider, how the logo will represent your or...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_721909_3.html</link>
<pubDate>15th December 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Best Search Marketing Blogs</title>
<description>Attempting to stay current on the latest search engine algorithm changes or search optimization tactics can be overwhelming for webmasters attempting to juggle it all. With this in mind, we've put together a list of the industry's best Search Marketing bl...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_700854_3.html</link>
<pubDate>01st December 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Directory Submissions That Matter</title>
<description>Directory Submissions That Matter
By Sharon Housley

Links from different directories have different values. A webmaster's time is limited, and most webmasters want to get the biggest bang for their bucks. S...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_693577_3.html</link>
<pubDate>25th November 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Four Kinds of Links</title>
<description>Links are an important component in an online marketing campaign. Websites usually need a significant number of quality links to perform well in organic search rankings. Once upon a time, high-quality links were plentiful. But with the growth of the web, ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_678714_3.html</link>
<pubDate>30th October 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Staying Ahead of the Competition</title>
<description>Staying Ahead of the Competition
By Sharon Housley

Staying ahead of the competition can be an on-going struggle. While it is not healthy for a company to focus too much time and attention on the competition...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_672661_3.html</link>
<pubDate>23rd October 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Business Mistakes to Avoid</title>
<description>Small businesses and entrepreneurs often repeat the same mistakes.  If you are an entrepreneur, the following is a list of critical mistakes to avoid in your new venture:  

1. Promising The World

Entrepreneurs will commonl...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_649683_3.html</link>
<pubDate>26th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Deal of the Day Websites</title>
<description>With the economy in a questionable state, everyone is looking for a good deal. Savvy business owners have jumped at the opportunity to carve out a niche for themselves in the struggling economy. Coupon and Deal-Of-The-Day websites have become extremely po...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_641433_3.html</link>
<pubDate>18th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Why You Should Use Web Templates</title>
<description>Web templates expedite the process of setting up a new website. The idea behind a web template is that it will save time with the creative design and layout process.

In the business world, time is money; hence, using templates can save money. It can...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_629801_3.html</link>
<pubDate>09th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Innovative Ways to Market</title>
<description>Marketing is a three-syllable word that seems so simple, yet encompasses so much. Marketing is a multi-faceted approach to promoting a product or service. Both traditional and unconventional marketing methods have a place in the small business world. Mark...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_618448_3.html</link>
<pubDate>04th September 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Take Website Usability to the Next Level</title>
<description>Website usability is more than just a good navigational structure. A large number of people have visual or hearing disabilities, so you should design your website in ways that allow those with either minor or significant impairments to view and navigate y...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_608610_3.html</link>
<pubDate>24th August 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Reaping the Podcast Rewards</title>
<description>Getting started with podcasting is a relatively inexpensive venture. The equipment and software required for podcasting is inexpensive for a business contemplating podcasting as a new marketing and communication adventure.

Required Equipment...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_568182_3.html</link>
<pubDate>01st July 2008</pubDate>
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<title>The Traits Of A Perfect Link</title>
<description>Webmasters are given the advice that they must attract links, but the key is not just to attract links... they need to attract good links. But what is the perfect link? The search for the perfect link need not be a quest in vain. Consider the following wh...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_563598_3.html</link>
<pubDate>25th June 2008</pubDate>
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<title>How Do You Overcome Google's Filters</title>
<description>Google tends to not rank new domains. In an effort to deter spammers from generating new websites, Google has implemented filters for new websites, which means that it can be a challenge for a new website to rank in Google's organic search results until t...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_538862_3.html</link>
<pubDate>15th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Blog Posts That Get Attention</title>
<description>Blogs are now a dime a dozen, and bloggers need to make their blog posts stand out. Developing a blog following is not as easy as it once was. Learn how to write blog posts that attract readers and retain their attention. Follow these guidelines to cultiv...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_533656_3.html</link>
<pubDate>08th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Tips for Choosing a Domain</title>
<description>Choosing a domain is one of the first steps in establishing an online presence. Changing a domain after-the-fact can be time consuming, and can be harmful to search engine ranking, so it is best to get it right the first time around. Follow these simple s...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_529133_3.html</link>
<pubDate>06th May 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Value Ad - Made for AdSense Websites</title>
<description>Who wants to make money from AdSense? Or a better question: who does not want to make money from AdSense?

What Is "Made For AdSense"?

MFA (Made For AdSense) websites refer to sites that were created specifically to profit ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_523037_3.html</link>
<pubDate>25th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Avoid Duplicate Content Penalties</title>
<description>Large search engines attempt to filter their search results by removing any results that duplicate the content of other search results. Such filtering is referred to as "duplicate content penalty".

It is important to understand and identify what "du...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_517655_3.html</link>
<pubDate>16th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Performing Better Searches</title>
<description>Performing and perfecting search engine results can save web surfers lots of time and energy. Understanding the nuances of searching allows researchers to immediately drill down and locate the information they are seeking, without having to wade through a...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_510001_3.html</link>
<pubDate>07th April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>How is Your Business Different?</title>
<description>Creating a marketing and business plan for a small business can at times seem like an overwhelming task for a new business owner. Yet, it need not be. A business plan is simply a formal statement that contains a set of business goals; and a marketing plan...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_503874_3.html</link>
<pubDate>02nd April 2008</pubDate>
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<title>10 Podcast Tips That Lead To A Great Sound</title>
<description>What defines a good podcast? Make no mistake -- there is a difference between a good podcast and a not-so-good podcast. A high-caliber podcast is much more than just decent content. The sound quality, and the way a podcast is recorded, will impact the val...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_498537_3.html</link>
<pubDate>27th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Tips For a Great Real Estate Video Podcast</title>
<description>Tips For a Great Real Estate Video Podcast
By Sharon Housley

The use of technology can define the success or failure of a business. This is no more evident than in the real estate industry. Realtors who flo...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_493381_33.html</link>
<pubDate>25th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>What is the Purpose of Your Website?</title>
<description>Website Sales Purposes
By Sharon Housley

When designing a website, it is important that webmasters ask some general questions before they begin the design process...

What Is The Purpose Of You...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_488277_3.html</link>
<pubDate>10th March 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Web Log Analysis</title>
<description>Web Log Analysis
By Sharon Housley

Everyone who understands Internet Marketing will tell you to analyze your web logs... but what does that really mean? What particular things should you pay attention to wh...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_483808_3.html</link>
<pubDate>29th February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Avoid These Common Web Mistakes</title>
<description>Avoid These Common Web Mistakes
By Sharon Housley

Webmasters need to avoid making these common web design mistakes. Website visitors who have a pleasant experience on a website are more likely to trust the ...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_479058_3.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>ROMM - Basics of Search Engine Optimization</title>
<description>ROMM The Basics of Search Engine Optimization
By Sharon Housley

The formula for webmasters looking for success with the search engines is ROMM (Research, Optimize, Monitor, and Maintain). Here are some help...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_469304_3.html</link>
<pubDate>06th February 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Web Design Q &amp; A</title>
<description>Web Design Questions and Answers
By Sharon Housley

How much do you know about web design? Take this web design quiz to find out how much you know about web design...

What Is A Web Template?&lt;/s...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_464492_3.html</link>
<pubDate>31st January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>RSS Feed Etiquette</title>
<description>RSS Feed Etiquette
By Sharon Housley

The arguments continue to rage over the ambiguities in the RSS specifications. But the fact is: RSS is here to stay, and the current defined RSS 2.0 specification is lik...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_462681_3.html</link>
<pubDate>26th January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>Internet Marketing Resolutions for 2008</title>
<description>Internet Marketing Resolutions for 2008
By Sharon Housley

Internet Marketing Resolutions for the New Year

Starting a New Year is all about self-reflecting. Most individuals celebr...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_460137_3.html</link>
<pubDate>24th January 2008</pubDate>
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<title>HTML Web Templates</title>
<description>HTML Web Templates
By Sharon Housley

HTML website templates can significantly ease the burden of designing and creating websites by providing webmasters with a ready-made web layout, structure, basic graphi...</description>
<link>http://www.articlealley.com/article_456938_3.html</link>
<pubDate>22nd January 2008</pubDate>
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