Organizing solutions for renters

This is a nice article about using space more effectively. It’s geared towards renters, but still applies to homeowners. [Unclutterer]

When Should I Not Use WD-40?

Ever wonder what you can use WD-40 on and what you can’t? Here’s some answers… [Lifehacker]

Short article, but some nice ideas on things to do around the house. [Lifehacker]

The Simplified Guide to Social Media for Small Businesses

Very good article on social media and what to do with it. Worth a read (or three). [Blog Tyrant]

10 Little Known Social Media Tools You Should Be Using — Now

Nice article with a number of links to different social media apps. [Entrepreneur]

How Zombies Became a Social-Media Firebomb

This is a good article about how to develop mems and keep them going. OK, I just couldn’t pass up an article about zombies. [Entrepreneur]

Diagnose Productivity Problems

This one is about your productivity—and how to improve it. Simple, but useful.

Know Your Motivations

What are your motivations to blog?

Plan for Productivity

You’ve heard me talk about it before, but you need a blogging calendar to keep up productivity.

Choose a Structure that Works for You

Interesting points on how to set yourself to write, and just get things done.

The Downton Abbey Guide to Irresistible Narrative Marketing

Yes, my wife and I love Downton Abbey. And yes, I can see the points being made here. Still, it’s kind of a stretch to to correlate some of them to the writing on the show. Anyway, there is a connection, so this is a nice read—and watch Downton Abbey! [CopyBlogger]

7 Powerful Ways to End Your Next Blog Post

Very nice article about ending posts. Think one phrase: Call To Action. [ProBlogger]

The Anatomy of a Better Blog Post

This is a list of links for how to write better blog posts. Good stuff… [ProBlogger]

7 Difficult Questions Every Blogger Needs to Ask Themselves

BONUS! Very good article. Tough questions, especially for when you are feeling overworked. [Blog Tyrant]

Infographic: What the Heck is an LLC?

Interesting pictograph on LLCs. [ReadWriteWeb]

Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA’s Help?

Article about current state of the SBA. [Entrepreneur]

A Roundup Of New U.S. Government Search Tools

Some interesting search tools by the government. Can they help you? [Search Engine Land]

13 Steps to Being the Worst Blogger on the Planet

Funny article. Tongue in cheek way of making a point about how to write. [ProBlogger]

Blogging Architecture: How to Write Timeless Blog Posts Every Time

Excellent article about how to improve your blog posts. [Blog Tyrant]

How to Write Irresistible Blog Intros

Another good article on how to write blog posts. This time, it’s about how to hook the reader and keep them reading. [ProBlogger]

Spend Less Than You Earn

Very, very good article, although it really is nothing more than common sense. Difficult for me to do! [The Simple Dollar]

Fast Food, Convenience and Money

Good article. I am trying to cut way back on my fast food eating. This is not only for cost but for calories, too. This may help me do just that. [The Simple Dollar]

Frugal Skills List

Interesting article. Personnaly, there are times I think it best to just pay someone to do skilled work for you rather than do it 3 or 4 times yourself. The key is if you can afford it. [Frugal Upstate]

The 10 Ds of Creating a Social Media Use Policy

Very good article about developing a company social media policy. I’ve talked about that before, but it is increasingly important as you have more people in your company. [Entreprenuer]

How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Business

Short but sweet article by Outright. One key takeaway: promote others. That helps build more conversation for you… [Outright]

What’s the Secret to Monetizing Social Media?

Very good article about monetizing social media. The key part he starts off with, though is this: build traffic to your site or media accounts FIRST, then worry about monetizing them. [ProBlogger]

Google’s New Privacy Policy Is Easier But Scarier

I’m not sure what to think about this. I’ve already given my soul to Google, so why am I worried about what they do with the data? I just know that I am. [SE Round Table]

6 Fatal Symptoms You’re in the Wrong Niche

Very good, if short article. I know I’m making the mistake of writing where no one spends money on one of my blogs (engenetics^.org). [ProBlogger]

6 Quick Ways to Improve Your Blog’s Writing

Very, very good article about how to improve your writing. Read and heed. [BloggingPro]

How to Stop Writing Boring Blog Posts

Another great article. I like the part about sexy photos, too. [Men With Pens]

SOPA: Scaring Or Securing The Internet Users?

More information about just what SOPA and PIPA are. [HongKiat]

Hollywood Loves SOPA, Hates Innovative Technology

Very nice image from COED Magazine. Normally I don’t link to sites like that here, but this was too good to pass up. [COED Magazine]

White House Opposes Online Piracy Bills — For Now

Nice article about the change in thinking about SOPA/PIPA. Includes a small business perspective. [Entrepreneur]