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Proven Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Website

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So you’ve got yourself a website. Congratulations! If you’re a professional working online (and offline too), a website is a must-have. Depending on what you do, it can be a full-blown site with multiple pages or a simple onepager describing your services and featuring some testimonials. I’ve met people who …

I Hate New Skype! Where Can I Get Old Skype?

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If you’re reading this post, then like me you hate new Skype and want to get old Skype back. The first time I got a nasty shock was when my Android phone updated and I got this ridiculous worm-like line wriggling endlessly. The new Skype promised better features and call …

CanadaHair.ca Review: Clip in Hair Extensions to Make Your Hair Look Gorgeous

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I love short hairstyles. I really do because they’re practical and look great. But let me tell you something – every short hairdo girl secretly envies gorgeous long hair. While waiting for your hair to grow isn’t always an option, clip in real hair extensions are there to save the …

10 Places to Find Free Stock Photos for Your Business

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Do you get the “Wow” feeling when you visit a popular blog or website because the images it’s using are just awesome? I often do. The same goes for Instagram channels and pins on Pinterest. But where the heck are these people finding all those cool photos? Well, let me …

Help! My Toddler Won’t Stop Using the Pacifier!

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Well, the title says it all. If you’re a parent of a toddler and your child is still using her pacifier, you’re probably very anxious about it. So was I. My son wouldn’t let the binky out of his mouth and that used to drive me nuts. But not anymore. …

Design Your Own Labels for Free with Labeley

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Do you still use Zazzle when you want to design labels for your hand-made or home-made products? Well, here’s an alternative for you. Labeley is a cool service that lets you design your own labels (and not simply buy someone else’s designs like on Zazzle) in literally five minutes. The best bit is that it’s free to use and you don’t even need to create an account. You only pay if you decide to print the labels you design.Continue reading

Need Beautiful Graphics? Design Them Yourself with Canva!

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Do you sometimes wish you could design beautiful graphics without hiring a designer (by the way, check out Fiverr if you need one)? Canva makes designing all sorts of graphics easier than you think. And best of all, it’s free to use. Watch the video to find out more.Continue reading

How to Organize Files and Folders for Maximum Productivity

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Do you dump files on your desktop when you download things? Is your Documents folder willed with all sorts of files? Is your music all over the place? If yes and you’re a freelancer, then you really should organize files and folders on your computer to improve your productivity. Read on …

5 Tips to Help You Get Up Early Easier

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I’ve always been a night owl. Perhaps I became one because my mum worked until late and I waited for her to come home. Perhaps that’s my habit to read before bed (I keep on reading if the book is interesting and it usually is!). Anyway, getting up early has always …

Get My Art As Cool Metal Posters with a 25% Discount

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Everybody wants their home to look beautiful and I hope you do too. The right artworks on walls make even an ordinary house look well-designed and trendy. Especially if those artworks look fresh and interesting. If you can’t afford expensive original art, Displate offers an attractive solution. A displate is an …