by Monique Sherrett | Sep 19, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
PRWeb.com is one of the best press release services I’ve found on the web. Why is it great? For a small donation, $100 USD, or a large donation, $$$, you can get your press release distributed online in a number of industry categories and on Google News and...
by Monique Sherrett | Jul 9, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Tech 101: Books to Read Some people learn by doing, some learn by watching, some learn via tutorials, some via videos, some via books. For those of you who like a good book and like to learn, here are a couple of books that I recommend. Each gives a different...
by Monique Sherrett | Jul 6, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
If you’re interested in posting videos online, you should know that YouTube is not the only game in town, and not even the best (depending on what your needs are). PC Magazine has an article on video sites that gives a good introduction to the benefits of the...
by Monique Sherrett | Jul 6, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Some people learn by doing, some learn by watching, some learn via tutorials, some via videos, some via books. For those of you who like a good book and like to learn, here are a couple of books that I recommend. Each gives a different perspective on online markets,...
by Monique Sherrett | Jun 30, 2007 | Monique's Pick, Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Geek It Up: Attend a Conference ............................................................................ SFU Summer Workshops: July 17, 19, 27 One-day workshops or week-long workshops on technology and the publishing industry. Spots are limited and registration...
by Monique Sherrett | May 26, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Several days ago I posted about the search for the top tech tools for small businesses and freelancers. I was preparing for a presentation on Top Tech Tools for the Editors’ Association of Canada—BC Branch monthly meeting. Darren Barefoot pointed me to an...
by Monique Sherrett | May 11, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
Here at Work Industries we use a lot of web-based tools to help run our business. I’m interested in what tools you love to use for your business. What tools do you recommend? Post them in the comments and perhaps some of your favourite tools will make their way...
by Monique Sherrett | Apr 24, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies
My friend Lee Lefever over at Common Craft has created a short video explaining the power of RSS. RSS is a way to subscribe to your favourite blogs and news sites, or any site that offers RSS subscription. RSS is similiar to subscribing to an email alert or...
by Monique Sherrett | Apr 23, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Web Content
I read two great posts today that I’d like to share. The first is from Build a Better Blog and the post is “Blog Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make”. 3 Mistakes and 1 Conclusion. I recommend anyone with a business blog read this post on how you...
by Monique Sherrett | Apr 12, 2007 | Tools & Technology for Non-Techies, Underwire Newsletter
It’s great to use photos on your website. You want, however, to avoid posting large photos in their original size and using html to resize the image. Large file formats are slow to load and often look crappy when not resized properly. Quick Case Study: Judy...
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