Hi guys... some people have personal trainers, some have personal coaches. I recently found out that I have personal butt kickers. So before TLW, Sally, Carole and a few others get on my case again for not posting often enough (thanks ladies), I'm stopping by to drop off a new copyright graphic I just designed for a "blog in progress".
I'm putting this out into the blogosphere under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike license which in plain English means you can use it however, wherever and whenever you like including on commercial blogs & websites, no restrictions.
I realize it might be a little "too creative" for some sites but if you like it and want to grab it, all you have to do is...
- place your mouse over the graphic
- click the right mouse button
- select "save image as"
- download it to your computer and rename it to something like "copyright sphere" or whatever
On that note, I have to get back to work so as always, thx for all great posts & info the you guys have been adding to the group and have a great week. Later...
To save you some time, here are some of my favorite resources that I found on the web this week. Unless otherwise indicated, these are all freebies!
The SiteReportCard Image Optimization tool is a free utility that compresses your GIF, JPEG, and PNG images. Decreasing the file size of your web images will increase the download speed of your web pages without affecting image quality!
FREE for free: first ebook and audiobook versions released by Chris Anderson
We’re going to be rolling out the free digital forms of FREE over the next two weeks. First up: the Scribd form, right here on the blog (and anywhere else you want—it’s embeddable). This is the whole book! download
Facebook Launches Widgets with an Eye Towards SEO by Lawrence Coburn
In yet another sign that old fashioned, embeddable widgets are experiencing a bit of a rebirth, Facebook today announced Fan Boxes. Fan Boxes allow a Facebook Page's activity stream and / or fans to be displayed in a sidebar widget on any site. read...
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Google Adds More Images to Local Search Results by Frederic Lardinois
This morning, Google announced that it will now display images next to some local search results. For the last two years, Google generally showed a map as the first item on the search results page whenever a user searched for a location, but now, a grid with six pictures will also appear next to this map as well. read...
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On-page SEO - The Google Way by Mihaela Lica
We have discussed on many occasions the fact that Google does care for SEO and that optimized sites rank better in its search results. If you are still in doubt, there is one undeniable and indisputable proof: Google’s Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide read...
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- How to Add Facebook Fanbox to Your ActiveRain Blog Jeremy Blanton
- ActiveRain and Facebook - A Social Networking Love Affair Brad Andersohn
- ABOUT FEATURED POSTS AND HOW NOT TO GET FEATURED Lenn Harley
- What Should I Blog About On Activerain? Midori Miller
- "No Follow" on Active Rain tags have been removed Bill Gassett
- Is Social Media a Double Edged Sword? Kevin & Monica Ray
- Social Media - Would You Like Fries With That? Greg Nino
- Google Voice Speaks Hannah Williams
- San Diego Real Estate - Sellers Market, Buyers Market or... Lenders Market? William Johnson
- How Future Google Mapping Technology in Real Estate Could Affect Your Business Loreena Yeo
- Top 75 "Free" Photo sites and Top 45 Photo Stock sites Castellum Realty
- Life just gets easier! (Linking your Blog to YouTube) Elayna Fernandez
- "THE CLOSER" or How I Learned How NOT to Sell Homes Brian Block
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Cool graphic. Thanks for sharing. I'm not sure if I have butt kickers or if I am a butt kicker. I guess I'll have to ask around.
Melissa... hi there, our fellow Rainers don't let us slack off from posting even when we're busy. ;-)
Thanks marti, I like it's unique way of getting the message across.
Hi Marti-its good to see you! Thanks for the mention..good stuff as usual! :)
Thanks Marti! That's awesome! I really appreciate your willingness to share so freely. It's so refreshing!
John... totally my pleasure.
Midori... thx for another excellent contribution.
Carol... I liked the way this graphic turned out and thought it would be fun to share it with the graphically adventureous. ;-) Have a great week!
Great stuff Marti - good to see you again and love the graphic! Hope summer is treating you well!
Marti, Chris Anderson's Long Tail was one that I read several years back before even starting to blog, but the advice of that book applies so well -- it's good to see that it's now available in ebook and audio -- I've recommended that to many people.
Thanks for including my timeshare story and lessons learned on your list this week.
Shelia... hi there, yeah it's been awhile, life got extra busy lately.
Brian... thx for the excellent post and I agree re Andreson, it's been buzzing all over the net for the past few weeks. An interesting way of seeing the new economy.
Marti, I don't know that I have any place to use it but it is very cool. It think it is great that you are sharing it also.
Thanks for the Sharp Cookies recap and the great graphics Marti. I always enjoy your blog articles.
Marchel... this was kind of adventureous for a blog I'm designing but will be giving away more conventional stuff soon. ;-)
Cathy... my pleasure, it's sharp cookies like you that make this group what it is. Nite!
Oooo. I like it! Goody gum drops. And I always loves me some Creative Commons goodies. Thank you! <:oD
Lisa... cool and wait until you see the new goodies I'll be releasing under Creative Commons. ;-)
Hi Marti...Al aways you are constantly giving to all of us in the Rain...Thanks :O)
Cheers, have a great and successful week !
Fred... I see all my west coast buddies are now online. ;-) My pleasure to share this and I'll be posting a lot of new stuff soon under Creative Commons so you guys can use it anywhere you like. Nite.
Hi Marti, Once again I am so honored to be have made your list withthese awesome writers. The posts themselves are of such quality and I am just amazed how far we have all come together. Thank you again Marti and please know that it is such an honor to be acknowledged by someone I have such a profound respect for as you.
William... the realtiy is that it's people like you who have brought us all to this point. I've learned so much from so many people here and I coulnd't begin to list them all but you're definitely near the top of my list! Thx so much!
Nice to see you Marti. Thanks for the links/info.
I have thought of fussing at you about the lack of posts but I also know you have to do what you have to do. Sometimes there is no time.
Great for the stagers -- don't steal my stuff! :-) thx, Marti!
Susie... yeah, it's been awhile. Hopefully things will get back to "normal" soon.
Laura... you got it, I wish I had an extra 12 hours a day but that doesn't seem to be in the cards. ;-)
Karen... nice to see you, have fun with the graphic!
Marti..You surprised me with another fantastic post so quickly..Great to see you back! Valuable reading here! Thanks for smart coo
kie ..didn't think anyone noticed me...
..Have a Great one!
HELPFULHANNAH your friend in Philadelphia
Blog Artist...
Every one needs a swift kick in the butt once in awhile. Myself included :)
TLW...ROAR!
Hannah... hi smiley and thx for another very cool resource.
Billie... true but your butt kicks work. ;-) You're what's known as an influencer. You talk, we listen!!!
marti, I have been gone so much as well that I didn't realize you were missing in action. Of course, I know how busy you are and I apologize for my part in that:) Love the copyright symbol but I had to laugh when you gave a how-to on how to steal copy it. I think most of us are pretty good at saving images although I always ask first:)
I consider this a real gift, marti. Merci mille fois!
Diane... missing in action is normal for me these days but I'm working on getting things under control. ;-)
Irene... tu parle Francais? Merci et avoir une belle journee!
Coupable, mon chou.
I don't write in French, however, because I will never have the same level of skill and refuse to leave proof of my illiteracy laying around...
Irene... my French is very rusty as well and I have no excuse, I live in Montreal. ;-) A bientot...
Hi Marti - Yeah Ive been off the graph for a while as well.... Thanks for the Copyright sphere. Will try to use it somewhere don't know where yet but I have some ideas... Oh and thanks for the Image Op tool site. Pretty cool. This could come in very handy for me with my large pics file sizes on the run. Hope you are well and having a great summer. Later Mon dou
Hope that' correct My french aint happening either....lol
Robert... I have my moments, been way too busy lately to blog, hopefully that will change soon, I need some down time. Bonne nuit mon ami.
You just don't stop contributing, do ya?! Okay, off to right click on that awesome graphic!
Natalie... wait until your see the goodies in my next post! ;-)
Hi Marti...Through the Art at me...I just hooked up my New 24" Samsung Monitor which is set up to 1920 x 1200 Pixels..Wow :O)
Oh..Have a Great weekend :O)
Fred... cool, I love new toys. ;-) Enjoy & have a great weekend!
Personal butt kickers...LOL...I love that one! The graphic is nice too ;-)
Christine... occasionally I need/deserve a kick in the butt. ;-) Have a great weekend.
Hi Marti...Great graphic. Thanks for sharing. You're very generous with your talent.
Kate
Kathleen... hi and thx, totally my pleasure!