As an Internet Marketer, I have developed audio recordings of business tips, and many training videos.  So I began to think about another way to re-purpose that content.  Such as turning them into transcripts and re-purposing them as an ebook, a seven-step series on “how to” do whatever I was discussing, or a free tips sheet for my opt-in box.

I had used a virtual assistant in the past to to listen to the audio and transcribe it for me. Which took several hours to complete and was very costly.  I needed something quick and easy (and free would be great too!).  After some research, I found VoiceBase.  This free web-based program allows you to upload files manually into VoiceBase or automatically through their API.  They support many different file types and accept files up to 750MB.  You can also record audio or video directly from your computer using your microphone and webcam and upload it to VoiceBase.

VoiceBase has a unique feature in that you can “search” your uploaded files by typing in your keywords.  Also, there is a public search feature where you can find public radio and podcasters who have content on VoiceBase.

The free version allows you to store your files for one year.  Any time during that one year period you can choose to permanently store your files for around $1 per hour of audio.  Also available for an additional cost is human transcribing, which takes approximately three days to complete.

I uploaded a couple of webinars that I had previously done.  They were 45 minutes to 1 hour in length.  Both files uploaded quickly and in less than two hours, the transcripts were complete.  I didn’t see an easy way to save a file, so I just copied and pasted it into a Word document.  The transcribed content is not usable and will have to be reviewed extensively in order for it to be re-purposed.  However, they did state that the clearer your audio is, the better the transcript will be.  So I’m not giving up on this program as a great resource.  Keeping in mind that I should speak clearly and slower, I believe the next audio that I upload will produce a much better transcript.

VoiceBase also has a free iPhone App so that you can record from your phone.  Overall, I like it and will continue to use it for now.  What program are you currently using for audio to text conversions?

I LOVE Comment Luv!  How about you?  That almost sounds like a cheer doesn’t it? 

But I do really love the plugin, CommentLuv and there is a hot new WordPress plugin coming soon! Cathy Stucker is giving away a free copy at her book marketing site, SellingBooks. Learn how you can enter and win by visiting Cathy’s CommentLuv Premium giveaway page.

If you are not familiar with this plugin, it builds backlinks, increases traffic to your blog, makes it easier for your readers to share your posts on Facebook, Twitter and others social networking sites and leaves a link for your last post on any other blog you comment on that has the plugin installed.

I highly suggest you take a look at this plugin and install it on your WordPress site.  You’ll LUV it!

Enjoy this guest post from Anna Watson~~

The top priority for any laptop is its security which is endangered by virus, phishing attracts, rootkits, Trojans, malwares, key loggers etc. Both the external factors and the high use of internet put the security of your laptop in significant danger. Laptop Repair can be done with minimal threat to the security but once a virus hacks into your laptop your confidential data becomes venerable. To fight this menace nothing is better than efficient anti-virus program.

You have two options while purchasing an anti-virus you can opt for the free version, or go on and buy full protection for your laptop. Wondering what factors make the anti-virus best. Take a look at the points mentioned below for the same.

Snippet for a Good Anti Virus for laptop

Speed should be its Deed – this just means that a sloppy and lazy anti-virus cannot act at the right time, so definitely a fast speed anti-virus program should be your first choice.

Active Stealth Mode – whatever Anti-virus Program you choose, it should have the capability to detect every hidden virus and malicious scripts and codes running.

Price Virtually Saves – Of course we cannot spend oodles of money on anti-virus program. If we need to buy, then it should be cheap and within economical price range.

Excellent and easy configuration – It should never be a hassle or complication to install a Anti-virus Software.

Updates Regularly – An anti-virus for laptop should get updated regularly, otherwise chances are that its database will get out of date and will loose its power to protect your system.

Comprehensive Support – The Anti-virus you choose should have an excellent set of after sale support, so that if you require prompt assistance you have one immediately.

Nick of the Time action i.e. Real-time Provision – The real time scanning is what it actually means. If anti-virus software acts sporadic and often fails to act at the right time then it is useless.

Top 5 FREE Anti-virus Programs – Laptop Repair for Virus

It is rightly said that the best things in life comes free. The list below contains 5 best anti-virus programs which provide excellent protection for laptop. Plus they have both the free and the purchase versions. The free version has many features enabled which satisfactorily protect the laptop.

1.             BitDefender Anti-virus

2.             Kaspersky Anti-Virus

3.             Webroot Anti-virus

4.             Norton Anti-virus

I love my iPhone. Well, most of the time I love it. And I carry it with me everywhere. I check email, get on Facebook, play games, write blog posts and of course take pictures…lots of pictures. And frequently I post them to my Facebook profile to share with my friends. Little did I know until today that I am endangering myself and my family by posting those pictures from my iPhone. The same Geo-tracking feature that allows us to check in on Foursquare and Facebook Places is attaching itself to my photos.

Take a look at this video -

I changed my settings as soon as I finished watching the video. Be sure you do too.

Have you seen those crazy little square boxes on websites and catalogs and wondered “what in the world” they are?  Me too!  They are QR Codes or Quick Response codes.

According to PCMag.com the definition of QR Code is:

A two-dimensional matrix bar code that is used to identify products. It can store up to 4,296 alphanumeric or 7,089 numeric characters. Depending on the level of error correction applied, it can restore from seven to 30% of the missing data.  Read the rest of the definition at PCMag.com.

So basically it’s a new code that businesses use to help their customer locate them.  Mobile phone users can snap a picture of the code and be taken to a specific product or service or to the businesses website.  On my iPhone, I installed the QR App and when I access the app, it automatically brings up my phone’s camera for me to snap a picture and then uses the code to take me to the site that the code is directing me to.  It’s pretty cool!

You can also get a custom QR code for your business at Google Places.   It is a great way to show off your website or products in advertisements, catalogs, flyers or emails.

Here is my code for Tasting The Internet -

Give it a try, take a picture and see what happens.  But remember you might need a special application to make it work on your phone.

Did you think I died?  Or maybe retired to an exotic island?  I can’t believe it has been SO long since I have posted on the blog.  You know how life sometimes grabs ahold of you and won’t let go?  Well, that has been happening to me for the past two months.

I feel like I have been in a submarine and we are just now surfacing!

What have I been doing for the last two months?   Glad you asked!  Here’s a little update on me and at the end of the post is a cool new web-based photo editing tool I just found that I wanted to share with you.  Yep, it’s free…

In October our family welcomed a new member, Connor Bryant Brooks (our 5th grandchild) was born on October 11th and he is just perfect.  Of course, he’s now two months old and get’s cuter every day!  He is going to call me Mimi and I just love getting those little baby kisses from him. 

Also in October my husband and I purchased a new business.  (right, like I’m not busy enough helping all of you with social media!)  It’s a custom imprint business and we can put your name, logo, sports team or whatever on just about anything you can think of.  We print t-shirts, sports team uniforms, caps, clocks, pictures frames…you name and we can do it.  This was suppose to be my hubby’s business, but I’ve been helping a lot with all the management pieces and marketing.  (psst..look for a Fan Page coming soon with weekly specials!)  Here’s the website if you want to take a look  http://theimprintdoctor.com

And now for the photo editing tool, it’s called Citrify.  There are lots of standard editing features like taking the red-eye out, smoothing blemishes and color contrasting.  Some of the ones I like are wrinkle remover and teeth whitening!  It’s like a little “mini-spa” photo editor and you can use it free. 

Thanks for staying with me during my absence.  I hope to be back on track with some great social media tips and tools (and other stuff) going forward.

Are you a brick and mortar or mom and pop business that needs more traffic in your door? Do you have a website but need an easy way to get found online? The answer is Google Places.

Google has so many great tools, most of which are free, that you can use to help your customers and clients find you and your expertise online. Now days, if you don’t have some type of web presence, people will think you are not a reputable business and opt for someone else to give their business to. But with the many tools available to small entrepreneurial businesses there’s really no reason not to be found online.

Google Places allows you to upload your business information including photos, videos, menus, special events or services, reviews, or information about hours and parking costs. To get started you need a Google account, so if you don’t have one, it’s very easy to set up. Next you must have a physical location/address for your business and verify that your country is available to be listed. Google only allows certain countries to be listed in Places at this time. Also, you should only set up one listing even if you have multiple locations. In the description of your business explain the different services and locations your business offers.

Here is a short video about Google Places

And a couple others tools to get your business found online are -

• Establish a Facebook Fan Page
• Develop a profile for your company and the key staff on LinkedIn
• Build a blog and give a “voice” to your business
• Set up a YouTube Channel and show people through video why they need to do business with you

It’s just a smart business strategy to be listed on Google Places as well as social media. Check out how this dentist increased his traffic with Google Places – Google Places Brings a Smile to a Dental Practice

See how easy it is to get found online?

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If you are trying to run an online business, you will find that the longer you are in business, the more often you will need resources that can make your life easier. And of course, online security resources should be at the top of your list. Are you consistently setting up new profiles in social media sites and struggling to remember all your passwords?  How about filling out forms, applications, surveys, or other forms online, it can become very time-consuming.   And it’s not a wise idea to keep the same password for all your sites. There is a solution to all of your problems. It’s called Roboform.

Roboform is a piece of software that you can download and install on your computer which allows you to keep your passwords safe, and stores the information you need for online forms. Once you have this installed, completing online forms will be a breeze! Each time you need to fill out your name, address, etc., it will fill in the information for you with a simple click of the mouse.  While it may take some time initially filling in all the information, setting your passwords and online information for safety is well worth the time that will be saved from your busy schedule.

There are many reasons you may find beneficial from the features offered in this software such as

• Safely manage all your passwords in one secure location
• Help to generate hacker-proof passwords
  
• Prevent Identity Theft
• Save you time
• Super easy to download and use

There are also versions of Roboform for iPhone, Android and different Internet browsers like Chrome and Firefox.  So if you are looking for a way to ensure your online security, this might be a system for you.  There’s a 30-day free trial available, so give it a try!

What do you know about PLR (private label resell right)?

More and more people are finding their way online in search of ways to make money for themselves and their families. Many people don’t have a lot of money to start a business with. Some people are looking for a business to start so they can quit their day job, while others are just looking for ways to bring in a little extra cash to make things go a smoother with their finances.

Finding legitimate money making opportunities online can be tough if you don’t know what to look for. There are companies and individuals who make a killing from new beginners by selling them bogus information and ideas for online business opportunities. Researching, asking questions, finding testimonials, and common sense will help you weed out the bad from the legitimate ones.

One such legitimate online business opportunity is buying what is known as Private Label Resell Rights Products.  These products usually come in the form of digital downloaded information products such as reports and articles, as well as software programs. How it works is that a freelance writer or software programmer will do some research and create a product. They will then sell it to others who are looking for inventory with certain terms attached. Private Label Rights means that you buy the product as is, and need to change the Title, the e-cover design, and 20-30% of the written report to make it your own product which you then put your name on as author. It then becomes your product. When you sell it, you get all the money for the product and your name begins to spread around the internet.

If you decide to buy software, many times you may not have the knowledge to change anything, but you have the option to add more to the product or set a price that you would like to make for that product. You will want to make sure you do some research to see if other people are selling similar products and determine the prices they are selling at. You do not necessarily have to charge less, just around the same price to stay competitive.

There are many places you can purchase Private Label Resell Rights products. You can find other internet marketers selling them on their sites, classified ads, Google Adwords, in forums, on Facebook or Twitter,  and maybe even on eBay or other auction sites. There are also memberships sites that are set up that offer a fresh supply of information products and software you can download, change and re-sell. Often times, this option is cheaper for those sellers who want to put out a large steady collection of products.

Each product you purchase will come with a list of what you are able to do with the product. Each creator will have their own set of rules. Be sure you read and follow the rules as given or you could find yourself regretting your decision to purchase the product or even losing money on the deal. Once in awhile you can get lucky and find writers who have created a product where they allow you to do whatever you want with the product once you buy it. These may be a little more expensive but often worthwhile in the end.

If you are just starting out with a Private Label Resell Rights business, you may not have a ton of money to waste on trying this product or that, especially if you don’t write and need to pay a ghostwriter to make changes to your product. The best thing to do is join a membership site like http://resell-rights-weekly.com/ This site is free to join and gives you hundreds of dollars worth of products you can use to build your own business.

Understanding keywords and how they affect our website has been a mystery to many online marketers.  Now the secrets to keyword research has been revealed in a 90-minute audio recording from some of the top internet marketers in the country.

In this downloadable recording, the four-member panel made up of Lynn Terry, Dan Morris, Suzanne Meyers and Karon Thackston discuss:

• why keywords are so important
• which keyword research tools are the best (free or paid)
• where and how often to use keywords in content
• how keywords are the foundation of your search engine optimization
• and much more

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