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Why You Should Treat Your Online Gigs as a Real Business

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The impact of the freelance economy cannot be ignored. I think that’s not even a point of discussion at this point. Freelancers, and not only in the United States, are growing exponentially. The question is, do all online freelancers treat their activities as a real business, or are they just hopping from one gig to another without really thinking about “real” business concerns?

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In countries where earnings and taxation are heavily monitored, this is perhaps not too much of a deal. In some other countries, though, freelancers get away with “playing business” without really making sure they have got the business aspects down pat. But did you know you can avail of special benefits like Dealstruck loans for small business if you register your activities as such?

So if you’re thinking if it really matters if you treat your online gigs as a real business, you might want to take some time to consider it. Here are some reasons you should. [Read more…] about Why You Should Treat Your Online Gigs as a Real Business

Essential Characteristics of a High-Quality Image or Video

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Editor’s Note: This post was written by Jake Magleby, who has written extensively about effective marketing, sales, and financing strategies to help small business owners succeed in the fast-paced and ever-changing business world. He is also interested in photography and video production. To learn more about choosing great media for your site, check out Stockfootage.com.

 

If you are creating content for television, blogs, movies, print ads, or websites, you know high-quality media essential. Humans are visual thinkers and learners, and we gravitate toward images and videos. While well-written copy is usually an important component of quality content, engaging media is one of the best ways to capture and hold someone’s attention. Here are some essential characteristics to look for when selecting an image or video for your next project.

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One of the most important things to look for in a photo or video is sharp and correct focus. An adorable photo of tiger cubs loses its value if the photo is blurry or the camera focused on the rocks behind the cubs. The same thing goes for video—looking at blurry photos is uncomfortable, but watching out-of-focus video isn’t just uncomfortable; it can induce nausea and headaches. Before you consider anything else, make sure your image or video is focused. If it isn’t, throw it out and move on. [Read more…] about Essential Characteristics of a High-Quality Image or Video

Why You Really Should Look at VPN Services

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These days, the term “VPN” keeps popping up more and more – and really, it is not a surprise at all. With all the Big Brother paranoia spreading, not to mention unscrupulous people who are out to make a quick buck out of other people’s lax security habits, online privacy (security) is something that we all should pay more attention to.

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What exactly is a VPN?

It’s short for Virtual Private Network. From the technical side of things, a VPN is comprised of a bunch (or a big bunch) of computers that are connected together over a public network. The thing about a VPN is that it has security measures in place, which you gain access to when you connect to it. [Read more…] about Why You Really Should Look at VPN Services

5 Steps to Creating an Effective YouTube Channel

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With over 1 billion unique visitors to YouTube every month, and 100 hours of video uploaded every minute, it is more important than ever for content marketers, bloggers, and businesses to utilize YouTube effectively.

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The key to running a successful YouTube channel is quality and visibility. But if you have great content and you aren’t getting the views you want, how can you increase your visibility? [Read more…] about 5 Steps to Creating an Effective YouTube Channel

Kevin Rose Cooks Up New Blogging Platform, “Tiny”

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WordPress has long established itself as the go-to blogging platform, and with good reason. It is free. It is easy to use. It has a multitude of features. Newbies don’t have to be so tech savvy to use it. Experts have the freedom to play around with it as much as they want. Sites such as WP Themes have a plethora of themes any blogger (of any level) can pick from. It really is an all-in-one platform.
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Then again, when something has been dominant for a long time, new ideas often crop up to disrupt the scene. And this might just be what Kevin Rose of Digg fame might be on to. [Read more…] about Kevin Rose Cooks Up New Blogging Platform, “Tiny”

Resources To Boost an Online Professional’s Career

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Do you consider yourself an online professional?

I suppose we have to define that term more clearly. I use it to refer to people who primarily work on the Internet. Naturally, this covers a lot of ground – from online copywriting to blogging to social media to web design. If you fall under one (or more) of those groups, then this post is for you.

Any online professional will know that the landscape is always shifting and turning. Change is the name of the game, and the only way to stay on top is to always make sure that you keep tabs on your industry. You also need to make sure that your skills are updated. If you are an online professional who wants a career boost, here are some resources that you can make good use of. [Read more…] about Resources To Boost an Online Professional’s Career