December 7, 2007

What A Tangled Web We Weave

Filed under: Traffic Hub — admin @ 7:14 pm

The world wide web or www is a wonderful, inspiring, endless, fantastic place. They do call it a web for a reason - there are hundreds of thousands of websites all linked together out there. You want to be sure and get yours linked to plenty of those sites for a better position in the web.

When you are getting your link exchange campaign ready,
keep these tips in mind:

1. Link to sites that are rich in content.

2. Choose sites that are complimentary to yours,
example: if you have a site that sells pet supplies, link
to sites that give info on how to care for pets, or where
to get pets, etc.

3. Make sure your link text contains targeted keywords.

4. Stay away from link farms, which are sites that just
have links of all kinds, good or bad, relevant or not.

5. You also want your site to be rich in content, so
more sites will link to you.

6. Set up a main/category page for your links directory and
then have each category have it s own page. You don’t
want just a jumbled mess of links.

7. Do not call you links page, links - call it a resource
directory or something similar.

8. You could set up an ezine directory similar to your
resource directory for even more web connections.

9. When you find a site you like, email the webmaster,
using their name and tell them why you like their site.
Give them your url so they can take a look at your site.
Introduce yourself ask them to consider your site for
an exchange.

You resource exchange request would look something
like this:

Hello (webmaster’s name),

I have just visited your site and was very impressed
with the content and design. I would like to discuss
the possibility of a link exchange with you.

My name is Terri Seymour and I own Seymour Products
at http://www.seymourproducts.com - a home,
family, and business resource site.

I would be interested in exchanging links with your
site. Take a moment to visit my site and let me know
what you think. I will be looking forward to your
reply. Thank you for your time.

Warm Regards,
Terri Seymour

To help save time, have a copy of this request saved on
your desktop or in a email folder or where ever you prefer,
so you can just open it up and make any changes and send.

I had a link exchange directory earlier on my old site, then
decided to remove it (big mistake) because I was adding
a paid home business directory. Well, shortly thereafter,
I noticed a drop in my traffic and in my sales. I am now
building a bigger and better Resource Directory at
my site.

So, let’s get going on getting a good spot in this tangled
web of sites. Good luck in your linking campaign!

Find tons more tips, information and articles at
http://www.SeymourProducts.com

Terri Seymour and
her husband Terry also offer a no-cost, non-MLM home
business opportunity. They strive to help you build a
successful home business. Take advantage of the tips,
support, resources, and more for your home & business.

Bankruptcy is on the Rise- Is There an Alternative?

Filed under: Cash Flow + Credit — admin @ 3:13 pm

Experts are warning that the number of bankruptcies will continue to rise in the UK. This prediction follows the announcement of figures for the fourth quarter of 2005 which were at an all time high.

According to official statistics 13,501 bankruptcies were filed in the fourth quarter of 2005. This figure represents an increase of 11% up on the previous quarter and even more strikingly it was 38% higher than the same period in 2004.

However, these figures only partly show the rue state of affairs. Britain is facing a personal debt crisis and for every person who is declared bankrupt, plenty more are suffering from serious debt which blighting the quality of their lives.

The widespread nature of personal debt is largely a result of how easy it is to obtain credit. Consumers are encouraged to borrow more than they can afford so that they can spend today and worry about how to pay for it tomorrow. In other words, consumers want instant gratification and would rather get into debt and have the products they want than do without or save money.

The other reason that bankruptcies are on the increase is the changing attitude towards it. Ever since the Enterprise Act of 2002 reduced the period in which people could be discharged from bankruptcy, it has been seen as an easy way to get out of debt.

This perception is very far away from the truth however. There are numerous disqualifications, restrictions and stigmas associated with bankruptcy. And these disadvantages have long term and far reaching consequences.

Consumers who are considering bankruptcy as a way of sorting out their debt problems would be well advised to consider the alternatives. In 1986, the government introduced IVAs as an alternative to bankruptcy which would benefit both debtors and creditors.

An IVA is a good alternative to bankruptcy because there are no fees or legal proceedings involved with it, unlike with bankruptcy. Moreover, an IVA offers a greater repayment of the debt than would otherwise be achieved if the debtor were made bankrupt. For these reasons an IVA is a good alternative to bankruptcy from a creditors’ perspective.

From the debtor’s perspective, an IVA is a good alternative to bankruptcy because it does not have any stigmas of disqualifications associated with it. Additionally: