Afffiliate Marketing - Squidoo Lens on Digital Storytelling

October 24th, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

Digital storytelling is a huge area in education and is emerging strongly in the home and community sectors and more slowly in affiliate marketing. It has even evolved into digital scrapbooking.

Many of the videos on YouTube are presented as digital stories. My Squidoo lens has a two-fold focus - (1) to help people to turn digital photos into digital stories or digi-stories and (2) to promote resources that enable people to make money from their digital photos.
The catalyst for creating the digital-storytelling lens was my work over 5 years helping vocational education institutes in Australia to develop their online learning capacity.

So the original target was teachers but as the lens evolved, I came to understand that there was a much broader market involved, including community educators and affiliate marketers.

My digital-storytelling lens provides modules that offer:

* examples of digital stories from YouTube

* links on digital storytelling in education

* examples of digital stories in education

* digital storytelling in primary education

* digital stories dedicated to themes, e.g. community

* links to free software to create digi-stories

* links to free tools to use in making a digital story

* digital story mapping

* digital scrapbooking

When I last checked there were 3,180 Goggle searches per month on the term “digital storytelling” and the competition is very tough - 2,200 sites with the keyword in the URL, 24,700 with the keyword in a title, 17,800 sites with the term as anchor text (hyperlinked to another URL).

My digital-storytelling Squidoo lens broke into the top 100 Google results for the keyword “digital storytelling” when I was updating it regularly and pinging the directories.

Many people find the lens by using a variety of long tail keywords (50 different keywords at last count), as I have set up the lens in a way that encourages deep indexing in the search engines. So people find my lens by searching on Yahoo, Google or MSN for terms such as “earning income from digital photography”, “free software to turn my pictures into movie” or “examples of online storytelling videos kids”.

My major affiliate promotions on this lens relate to two products - a digital storytelling starter kit and a resource package that helps people sell their digital photos online. The former product was developed by one of the people in my teacher network focused on online learning. I have also created a separate lens to promote the second product that offers resources to enable people to turn their digital photos into income.

So Squidoo enables me to create lenses focused on relevant affiliate products that target specific niche markets - people who want to use their digital photos to create digital stories for education, community or marketing and/or to sell their digital photos online. The multimedia nature of Squidoo enables me to create an attractive, interactive and informative platform for this affiliate marketing.

Ron Passfield, PhD, Top 100 Squidoo Lensmaster, provides resources to help people develop and market their Squidoo lenses for affiliate marketing. Visit Ron’s Top 100 lens for more information or to subscribe to his e-course: Squidoo affiliate marketing


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2008 Designer Swimwear Forecast - Top Trends in Women’s Swimwear

August 11th, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

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It’s that time of year again… Yes, it’s swimwear season! (Well, at the very least summer is fast approaching). So now is the perfect time to start thinking about your own swimsuit collection.

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Bejeweled Bikinis

Speaking of jewels, this season is filled with them, dazzling on bikini tops and bottoms left, right and center. Sauvage Swimwear has been keen on the lead with glittering numbers ‘Cobalt Crystal’ and ‘Jade Mountain 2′ taking center stage. Swarovski crystal and African turquoise stones are just an example of the quality, as well as the luxurious look, you can expect this summer. So jewel up to sparkle and shine!

Bandeau Tops

Bandeau is back this year and looking gorgeous as ever. It seems every designer has its own rendition, with everyone from Red Carter and Sauvage to Odabash offering their take on the beautiful bandeau. While classically without, this year sees the bandeau in some cases with the addition of removable straps. Birdie Jo Swimwear is a favorite with this look. Great for those who need additional support, and once removed, great for tanning. For an ultra-feminine swimsuit look, you can’t go past the bandeau this summer.

Metal Rings

For another hard to beat (and hard to miss) look this season, keep your eyes on metal rings. Ring detailing can be seen in just about every designer swimwear collection - Odabash, Red Carter, Sauvage, Beach Bunny, Vitamin A, Luli Fama, Vix, the list goes on. Rings are particularly favored on the hips (and are often curved to fit) and paired with bandeau tops bearing matching rings at the center front. The look is glamorous and a little sexy with the additional hint of skin. Go for gold or silver and choose small circles or medium elliptical shaped rings for maximum effect.

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Animal prints have long been a favored women’s swimwear motif. But 2008 sees the animal print with a new-found twist. This summer, look out for safari-inspired designs, like the ‘Zimbabwe’ and ‘Kenya’ swimsuits of Red Carter whose zebra and giraffe style patterns are detailed with embroidered sequins and beads. Or take the lead from Beach Bunny and Sauvage and mix things up by choosing animal prints in unique color combinations, like aqua blue and black, or forest green and brown. For sexy and wild this summer, go animalistic!

Black, White & Blue

For straight-up color, 2008 is all about black, white and blue. Blues can be seen at both ends of the spectrum, with aquas and marines featuring prominently. Odabash favored a range of creams, but pure white is the star this season. The runways of Vix, Beach Bunny and Maya, amongst many others, were filled with striking solids in Miami this year, so make sure to grab yourself a signature suit in one of these hot colors.

The 2008 women’s swimwear collection is hotter than ever. With a sizzling summer soon approaching, make sure you’re ready with a hot new swimsuit to enjoy some summertime fun in the sun!

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Use Fashion to Express Yourself - It Works!

August 1st, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

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The Plus-Size Woman’s Fall Trend Report

July 29th, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

It’s that time of the year again Clothingproducers5554 bring out Historyofhiphopfashion7093 coats, jackets Newbornclothes623 scarves. If your fall wardrobe is so last season, better get those shopping shoes ready as we walk Innerspacecavern1068 through the latest trends for plus size fall wear.

Wrap dresses still top the list as must-have outfit for full figured women Clothesfree7374 fall. Forgiving to those with big busts and a thick midsection, wrap dresses ingeniously hide these common trouble spots of large women. Kimono shirts are another in vogue garment this season. This Japanese-inspired pattern drapes well to women with big arms and offsets a large torso. Also, you can express your wild, adventurous side with large-print wrap tops which are very much considered stylish today.

Dark solid colors never go out of style. It’s always a practical move to invest on the black, brown and navy blue outfits. However, this fall calls for full figured women to be a little more daring with Designerlabels788 choice of colors. Scarlet red, sapphire blue, emerald green, plum and dark orange are just some of the hottest color trends this season. If you’re still on a quandary whether or not to purchase a full outfit in these colors, you can still sport these bright hues in your wardrobe through necklaces, scarves and purses.

Drab is not an appropriate word to describe the color gray, at least for this fall. Like black, grey creates an illusion of a slimmer silhouette, more so with straight or wide-legged jeans and pants.

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Childrens Clothing Deals - Online Wholesale Clothing

July 25th, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

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It is correct that there are ways to save on clothing that are also true for your children. If you wonder how this can be, let’s begin by looking at the different needs of kids prior to laying out the ways to get all you can out of childrens clothing deals.

You must resign to the fact that no matter how pricey the clothes you buy for your child, he or she won’t be able to wear them after a year or two. There are multiple reasons for that. First, children grow up fast and therefore clothes that fit them today won’t fit them the next year. Secondly, children have a tendency to get bored with their clothes in less time than adults. Keeping these two things in mind your certainly want to save on clothing by taking advantage of childrens clothing deals.

While loitering or playing around the neighborhood, children almost always soil their clothes. This by now convinces you that it is not wise to spend a fortune on your kid’s clothing, unless you are extremely rich to even mind. You may take advantage of discounts when doing bulk purchases and it is ideal that you buy clothes in bulk.

To receive the best bargains on wholesale childrens clothing, peruse the papers looking for special discounts offered by clothing superstores. Research the different options available, since every store will offer a slightly different deal. Once you’ve done your homework, you’ll usually narrow it down to just a few stores to check out.

Once you enter the store there is no need to hold your child back from visiting a particular section of the store for fear of going over your budget. You should instead think about what articles of clothing he will require in the present season and seasons following. Usually, there are seasonal discounts on childrens clothing deals. This way you can save money by planning to buy clothes to last the whole year.

When looking for childrens clothing deals, you should try to avoid purchasing all the same type of dress and instead you should spread your buying out among many different clothing choices.

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Personalized Baby Clothing - The Perfect New Baby Gift and a Stylish Keepsake

July 24th, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

A new baby comes with much joy, and most parents to be, friends, and family members enjoy buying gifts for the new arrival. Baby clothes are Menwearingfemaleclothes2034 popular gift, partially because they are so cute and fun to shop for and partially because they are a necessity every new parent needs. Most new babies are celebrated before they are even born, through a baby shower, which is a prime opportunity for gift giving. Personalized baby Factorycheapdesignerclothessale1222 is a great gift Designerhandbagsforless1703 for any new parent and baby, as Trendymaternityclothes3874 is an important aspect of every new baby’s needs and will turn into a cute keepsake for years to come.

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There is a huge array of options both online and in catalogues as well as some in retail stores. If you are looking for clothing for your new bundle of joy or as a gift, there are many options to choose from although you will be able to find the most variety and even exercise your own creativity online. Shopping for personalized baby clothing online is one of the easies ways to find a personalized baby gift or to shop for your own child. There is a multitude of online store that offer personalized baby clothing and they usually make Cheapmaternityclothes8418 easy, you pick the garment or item you like and include your personalization details in your order. Your order is then Designerclothingwholesaledistributor4137 right to your door. Shopping online is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to shop, you don’t have to fight traffic, crowds, or spend money on gas. Shopping for personalized baby clothing through catalogues is also easy and convenient but the selection will be significantly less than that of the internet.

If you like to shop in retail stores and steer clear of internet shopping, you can still find many personalized baby clothing options. Many children’s boutiques offer personalization services for items purchased in their store, many times at little or no extra cost. Even if the retail store (or even internet store) where you purchased your baby clothing does not offer personalization, you can always take your purchase to a local embroiderer or silk screened and have it personalized for a few dollars.

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Make Clothes Dryer More Efficient by Recycling the Heat

July 22nd, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

As the cost of electricity continues to skyrocket consumers are looking for new ideas to help get the most value out of their appliances. This includes the electric clothes dryer.

Although consumption cannot be lowered there is a device to take advantage of the heat it produces. It is called a dryer heat recycler. It has proven to be a winner in the fight to be more energy efficient.

A heat recycler does just what its name indicates. It allows the warm air from the household electric clothes dryer to be redirected back into the laundry room. This is an added bonus if the laundry room is in a cold basement. Plus the heat is free.

The theory behind the recycler is simple. It uses the hot air from the electric dryer to heat the laundry room. In this way the room vent can be closed down. Hence lowering your heating costs.

The element in an electric dryer is approximately 5000 watts. This is equivalent to a couple of baseboard heaters. The temperature of the air leaving an electric dryer is about 130 degrees Fahrenheit. So why waste it - instead, put it to work for you.

For an investment of about $15 the hot air your dryer normally dumps outside can be directed back into the house. We have been successfully suggesting these to clients for years.

There is a plastic handle on the side to direct the air either inside or outside. In the winter months the handle is adjusted to direct the hot air into the house. In the summer the air is directed back outside.

The heat recycler is easy to install. It is usually mounted (screws are provided) to a wall or beam behind, and slightly above, the dryer console area. Once mounted the dryer venting can be cut and reattached to the device. Follow the instructions to maintain proper airflow direction. The recycler does have an “in” and an “out”. Always mount the recycler for easy access by all family members. If mounted in an awkward place no one will clean the filter.

Before purchase make sure the model you buy comes complete with two venting clamps. Some less expensive ones don’t include the clamps. Clamps are vital for a proper installation. Do not be tempted to attach the venting sections to the recycler with duct tape. It will dry out and cause the venting to fall off. If required invest in two good quality metal vent clamps. A couple of four-inch clamps will cost about three dollars.

The recycler has a built-in filter screen that needs to be cleaned just like the one inside the dryer. We prefer the type that has a mesh screen filter as opposed to the one with a sock-like filter. It is a couple of dollars more but the metal filter is more durable and a lot easier to clean than the cotton type.

So once the recycler is mounted and secured give it a test run. Set the temperature selector to hot and start dryer. Allow dryer to run a few minutes. Test that the air comes inside when the handle is in the winter position. Next, move handle to summer position. Air should then be seen to go outdoors. Go outside and confirm air freely escapes outdoors. If not the screen in the outdoor vent cap may be blocked with lint. Or the vent cap flapper valve may be sticking. Go back indoors and test all joints for air leakage. If leaking air, tape joints with duct tape.

From then on all that is required is to clean the heat recycler filter every few laundry loads. Plus, twice a year turn the handle to redirect the airflow. Not much work to get all that nice free hot air for your home.

Note that throughout this article I have been using the term electrical clothes dryer. The heat recycler cannot be used with a gas clothes dryer. The venting pipe of a gas dryer must not be opened or redirected. Small amounts of gas vapour and carbon monoxide may be present in the outlet air of a gas clothes dryer. Therefore, for safety reasons, the heat recycler cannot be used with a gas dryer.

TECHNICIANS HINT: Experience has taught us not to mount the recycler directly above the start switch of the dryer. This avoids the recycler giving you a blast of hot air in the face every time the dryer is started.

Copyright 2005 by Donald Grummett. All right reserved. Donald Grummett has been in the trade over 30 years as a technician, business owner, and technical trainer. Visit http://www.mgservices.ca to learn more invaluable information about your appliances.

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Burberry Nova Check Happy Scarf

July 22nd, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

True scarf lovers really understand the beauty of this particular scarf, you ever see one of these tied around someone who really know’s the art of scarf wrapping?…Wow! it’s a site not easily forgotten. The Burberry nova check happy scarf is not only adorable but it’s also very stylish and unique, they come in a beautiful assortment of colors and designs.

So whats the skinny on these happy scarves?, well, for one there hot! and depending on where you live they have every thing to do with the latest trends in cold weather fashion. The Burberry nova check happy scarf sends out it’s own little message to the fashion community that’s not hard to decipher, it says look at me, I am chick, full of life and very confident about my appearance. If you decide to explore deeper into the world of Burberry for the first time you won’t be disappointed, overwhelmed maybe but definitely not disappointed.

One way to find out more about Burberry scarves is to explore Burberry discussion groups, they are chock full of information and people who don’t mind helping other people. Online communities dedicated to helping you find the best Burberry products your hard earned money can buy are virtually indispensable and priceless,

You can also find cool trendy ways to wrap your new scarf that speaks volumes in the fashion statement department, in my opinion its one of the things that give these little scarf’s there powerful attraction. So, if you have the opportunity to get your hands on one of these adorable happy scarf’s by all means don’t forget to stop in and say hello in one of the many Burberry communities.

Keep in mind, there are a wide variety of Burberry scarves on the market, the Burberry nova check happy scarf is but one of the many wonderful scarves that Burberry has to offer. Burberry is always looking for ways to improve on all of its product designs and that gives us an excellent selection to choose from.

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Plus Size Clothing Has Style

July 19th, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

American women and especially teenage girls feel immense pressure to be very thin. Fashion models on the runways and in advertising as well as many Hollywood actresses are often a size zero. Women are influenced into thinking this is normal. In the case of teenage girls the message is reinforced further through peer pressure.

The days of being ashamed of your body are long past. Retailers and designers have heard the demands for attractive plus size clothing and are now offering a range of styles that go far beyond the traditional shapeless sacks. It is now possible to find clothing that will actually suit your body type and make you look good!

Larger women have always had something of a problem finding clothing that fits. Now, a surge in consumer activity on the part of plus-sized women has caused a substantial increase in the number of specialty stores carrying plus-sized clothing. Most malls now carry plus-sized clothes in all women’s sizes- as well as for girls -that are the same quality as those offered by standard retail stores.

Perhaps you are or know of a senior in high school in need of plus size prom dresses. If that is the situation, we have some good news for you! In days gone by, you were lucky to find a painted burlap bag. However, now bigger girls can get outfits just as bright and pretty as those of their pals.

It’s likely that your best shopping resource is a store that specializes in large size garments. The owner is undoubtedly familiar with the various shapes that full-bodied women come in, and the garments will be styled to enhance, rather than to hide, voluptuous bodies. Take off those shapeless duds you’ve been used to wearing. If you’ve got it girl, flaunt it!

There has been a sea change in the business of plus size clothing. These women are an increasingly important and influential demographic group, and the power of their purses is starting to make a significant impact on American fashion. Retailers are finally meeting these new needs as plus size women and girls demand clothing that enhances - not hides - their beautiful bodies.

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Savvy Fashion 101

July 18th, 2008 by sevenforallmankindjeans862

We all have different personalities and different preferences. We have different perceptions on what is in and what is not. You need to make careful planning to fixing your wardrobe because items in your closet can be mixed and matched and combined with other pieces as well.

Sorting by Color Choices

Make sure that you stock up on the basic classic colors that can go well with just about anything, and these colors are black, brown, navy and neutral (beige and tan gray). You can wear them with white and almost any other shade of color. And of course you would not forget your favorite clothes in your favorite color.

If you choose to wear black, make sure that you won’t have white flakes or light dirt on them because that seems so tacky. Make sure your make up is bright and cheerful. If you are wearing brown, make sure it matches your hair and skin. The neutral colors have to be combined with darker shades for a more delicate look. Navy is perfect with lavender, pink, and red.

Sorting by seasons

This is easy. Just sort them when you are going to wear them, fall, winter, spring and summer.

Sorting by Fabric Choices

These fabrics basically depend on the climate or the season. Make sure that you include lightweight wools, jerseys, denims and natural materials such as cotton and silk.

Sorting by Styles

Your style depends on your taste, personality and what kinds of fashion looks good on you. Make sure that your clothes reflect your self esteem and self confidence. Match your clothes with the place and occasion you’re going to.

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