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Buying a Laptop - the essential guide to buying a laptop

2009-07-24T08:53:38+01:00

Buying a new laptop can be pretty daunting. Whether it's your first purchase of a laptop or your old one is about to breathe its last, the chances are you're out of touch with what's the latest, the best or the most reasonably priced laptop out there. It's tempting (for some of us anyway) to just go for the laptop...

Customised Twitter pages R Us

2009-07-05T15:46:36+01:00

I have been offering personalised Twitter designs for a little while now as just one of Ready Steady Blog's many services and here is one I just completed for Jeni Purdie, the executive coach and internationally published author formerly known as Jen Mumford.

Godaddy Domain Sale - 30% Off

2009-06-22T08:22:52+01:00

Are you looking to purchase a new domain for your next business adventure? This week, Godaddy are taking a whopping 30% off all available domain purchases for .com, .org, .biz and .net. Don't delay with this one as the Godaddy sale is ending on Thursday at midnight (Pacific time). All you need do is use the promotional code, gdr0607c when...

How to Create a 'Static' Welcome Post

2009-06-04T21:49:19+01:00

One potential problem with the dynamic content we provide on our blogs is that a first-time visitor can land there, feeling like they've arrived in the middle of a party and don't know a soul. A blog might look interesting but sometimes it feels like you have to read a dozen posts before you can work out who it belongs to. For this reason, I rather like to see a static initial post that complements the banner information and tells me what I might expect to see, and who I might meet, on this blog.

The Benefits of Blogging - Top Business Reasons for Writing a Blog

2009-06-03T06:00:00+01:00

Lynda C asks: I feel that I still don't "get "blogging? It appears that people must spend all their time tapping away at the computer. What benefit does blogging bring to you and your business that a website doesn't?

Twitter: How to add your Latest Tweets to your Sidebar

2009-06-02T05:41:00+01:00

Are you a dedicated Twitterer who would like your latest tweets to appear in your sidebar? Typepad makes it really easy to add your tweets to your sidebar and you can decide how many you want to appear there - just the last two or three or the last 20! In the short 4 minute video below I show you...

How to Work on your Laptop in Bright Sunshine

2009-06-01T12:04:26+01:00

Client Dawn Dowsett asks: In this lovely weather it would be great to be able to work outside. However, can't see a thing on my laptop because of reflections. It doesn't matter where I sit. Have you found any solution to this? You see, even the freedom to work from home on probably the sunniest day of the year with...

Godaddy - Get Your 15% Discount Voucher

2009-04-30T10:31:37+01:00

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Our First Design Award!

2009-04-29T13:18:09+01:00

Well, how wonderful is that - One of my website designs has won an award! Marie Taylor and Jeni Purdie are the brains behind LivingRightNow.co.uk which offers inspiration and practical support to women "wishing to embrace a personal journey of self-discovery and transformation". And none better to deliver this in my view, than Marie and Jeni,

Yaro Starak's Membership Site Masterplan - Free Report Here at Last

2009-04-27T17:16:36+01:00

Yaro Starak is the only 'internet entrepreneur' I promote and that's because he understands the know, like and trust factor more than others do. I knew him through his blog, Entrepreneur's Journey, long before he tried to take my money off me. By the time he produced his Blog Mastermind Training I knew he had served his blog apprenticeship, walked his talk and was giving me really valuable content. Even now I will go back and read sections of his Blog Profits Blueprint and recommend it to all my blog design clients.

2009-04-09T18:11:00+01:00

You know how sometimes it's hard to find your way around the blog technology? Or your creative muse has deserted you and you need some inspiration and blog writing tips quick? Or you're really hoping to make some money from your blog? My name's Marion Ryan of Ready Steady Blog and what I do best is help you get your...

Reporter vs Expert - Why Most Bloggers Are Stuck Reporting

2009-04-09T13:17:51+01:00

The thing with expertise is that it requires something - experience. No person becomes an expert without doing things and learning. Bloggers usually start out without expertise and as a result begin their blogging journey by talking about everything going on in their niche (reporting) and by interviewing and talking about other experts...

Blog Housekeeping - New Year Freshen Up

2009-01-14T17:24:49+00:00

Happy new blog year to you. If you've been blogging a while, the start of a new year is a good time to take a look at your blog through the eyes of your site visitor and tweak, update and freshen where necessary. We are often too close and emotionally involved with our own blog so here is a quick...

How to Create and Add a Links Typelist to your Blog for your Pillar Articles

2008-10-27T21:43:43+00:00

Clare asks: "I want to create a series of pillar articles and want them to be highlighted in some way in the sidebar of my blog. What's the best way to do this and can you give me simple instructions please?" Pillar articles are, as the name suggests, the content on your blog that is key to your readers' understanding...

The "Magic" Buy Button that doubles Sales

2008-09-11T08:42:12+01:00

If you are selling on the internet, or know that one day you will be, take a look at Ryan Deiss's video. It's under 5 minutes long and will increase your sales dramatically. Definitely one to try methinks. I'll be setting this up on Ready Steady Blog as soon as possible. I can easily see why this one works, what...

Don't forget your pyjamas

2008-09-10T23:22:06+01:00

Wouldn't it be great to know you were making money while you slept? Wouldn't it be amazing if the money in question was $750,000 per year? And imagine if you could now learn how to do it too, over two whole days, and all for a £25 donation to a truly wonderful charity? Fact is, Australian internet guru Brett McFall...

How to Get Rid of "Comments" at the end of your Blog Post

2008-09-09T11:23:09+01:00

Lynne asks: How do I get rid of the "comments" option at the end of a post? I've created a new page and I don't want people leaving comments at the end of my sales copy! While most of the time we welcome people commenting on our blogs, there are times when it's not appropriate, either because like Lynne, you've...

Serial Bloggers - Showing Recent Posts from Other Blogs in Your Sidebar

2008-09-07T21:28:00+01:00

Are you a serial blogger? I am. Apart from Rockin'Bloggin', I have a personal blog called Wry Vita which like to think no-one bothers reading though I know they do because Feedblitz tells me each time someone signs up. I've also written and co-authored other blogs along the way because I am in love with the whole idea of blogging,...

Amazon Affiliate Links - How to find Yours Quickly

2008-08-31T08:00:00+01:00

I admit it. I have a funny relationship with Amazon ever since they sent my commission payment to a closed bank account when I'd specifically asked to be paid in vouchers. Their willingness to lose a customer's good will over 15 spots took me by surpise. My own preparedness to argue over this tiddly amount didn't. I've forgiven them though...

Stock Photos - How to Save 20% on Your Order

2008-08-30T09:49:12+01:00

It is a fact universally acknowledged that however learned, inspiring or funny your blog is, it is always improved by the addition of a few nice pictures. Unless of course you're Judith O'Reilly, better known as Wife in the North who started a blog in late 2006 spectacularly devoid of pictures and pretty designs and just a few short months...