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Create your podcast with your favorite audio editing software. Be sure to convert it to MP3 format, which is the standard format for podcasts.
Upload your podcast to your Web server using FTP.
Create a new article on your Web site or your blog for your podcast.
Create the RSS feed for your podcast. The RSS feed should include the podcast title, description and link. This can be done in a text editor, or you can use the free RSS Feed Generator script from TD Scripts. You can also simply copy a sample RSS podcast .xml file and replace it with your podcast information.
Upload your RSS feed to your Web site. Your RSS feed will usually be an .xml file. You will have to update this file each time you post a new podcast, unless you have a script to automatically update it for you.
Add an orange XML RSS icon to your Web site that links to your RSS feed. Visitors will recognize the orange button as an indicator that you provide syndicated content on your Web site.
Add your podcast to a podcast distribution service such as iTunes or Melodeo.com.
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Monday, 29 February 2016
How to Create Host a Virtual Library WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Choose the content of your virtual library wisely. The difference between a website and a virtual library is the quality of the content chosen for inclusion. Expanding your library outside of the traditional library building is the key to holding on to existing patrons and making new ones. Make sure that the sources chosen for inclusion in your virtual library are of the same quality you would give to your patrons in person.
Practice good design techniques when implementing your virtual library layout. Good virtual library design techniques include a simple layout, familiar fonts and color schemes and self-explanatory pages. Keep in mind as you create this site that your users will be accessing the virtual library from remote locations. If they have a problem or do not understand something immediately, you will not be around to answer their questions. If your site is too complicated or confusing, users will go elsewhere to find the information they are seeking.
Offer as many online resources as possible, such as 'IM a librarian,' chat with a librarian and email reference consultations; online library card registration, online newsletters/blogs, links to community resources, reference tools such as pathfinders and comment forms and surveys.
Evaluate and improve your virtual library site. Do so often because the Internet is constant evolving. Keeping your users satisfied means keeping yourself updated on the latest Internet trends and incorporating them into your virtual library site as appropriate.
Invite users to visit your library in person. Make sure your hours and services are posted and highly visible. Hopefully you will find yourself with a few new patrons in the process.
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Choose the content of your virtual library wisely. The difference between a website and a virtual library is the quality of the content chosen for inclusion. Expanding your library outside of the traditional library building is the key to holding on to existing patrons and making new ones. Make sure that the sources chosen for inclusion in your virtual library are of the same quality you would give to your patrons in person.
Practice good design techniques when implementing your virtual library layout. Good virtual library design techniques include a simple layout, familiar fonts and color schemes and self-explanatory pages. Keep in mind as you create this site that your users will be accessing the virtual library from remote locations. If they have a problem or do not understand something immediately, you will not be around to answer their questions. If your site is too complicated or confusing, users will go elsewhere to find the information they are seeking.
Offer as many online resources as possible, such as 'IM a librarian,' chat with a librarian and email reference consultations; online library card registration, online newsletters/blogs, links to community resources, reference tools such as pathfinders and comment forms and surveys.
Evaluate and improve your virtual library site. Do so often because the Internet is constant evolving. Keeping your users satisfied means keeping yourself updated on the latest Internet trends and incorporating them into your virtual library site as appropriate.
Invite users to visit your library in person. Make sure your hours and services are posted and highly visible. Hopefully you will find yourself with a few new patrons in the process.
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How to Make a Political Blog WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Decide how you would prefer to host your political blog. If you already have web server space of your own, you may simply be able to turn on a blogging plug in on your server admin panel. Most people, however, opt to use a hosted blog from a dedicated blogging site.
Choose the blogging software you want to use. Depending upon the hosting situation you prefer, this choice may have already been made for you. WordPress and MovableType are two of the most common choices if you are hosting your own blog, and are also an option if you prefer to host with them. Blogger, LiveJournal and Xanga are all options that include hosting as a part of a blog package, but cannot be used on your own web space. Take the time to compare features between the different packages. Look for easy photo uploading, convenient access and remote blog posting abilities.
Set up your blog. Proprietary blog services, including Blogger and TypePad, make this very easy. It takes only a few minutes to establish an account and set up your web address. If you are hosting your own blog, you will find that software installation is generally quite simple, particularly if your host offers one click blog software access.
Choose a template from the choices available with your blog software. You can also design your own blog template, depending upon the options available with your software and host. Paid blog services or hosting your own will allow you the most design freedom for your political blog.
Fill out personal profile or about me information. Keep personal confidentiality in mind, particularly if your political blog could put you at risk at work or elsewhere. If you are not using your real name, choose a pseudonym that fits with your political blogging.
Begin blogging. An interesting blog requires more than just writing. Include images, photos and interesting links to keep your political blog entertaining and informative to your readers. You may wish to consider advertising programs to bring in additional income from your new blog.
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Decide how you would prefer to host your political blog. If you already have web server space of your own, you may simply be able to turn on a blogging plug in on your server admin panel. Most people, however, opt to use a hosted blog from a dedicated blogging site.
Choose the blogging software you want to use. Depending upon the hosting situation you prefer, this choice may have already been made for you. WordPress and MovableType are two of the most common choices if you are hosting your own blog, and are also an option if you prefer to host with them. Blogger, LiveJournal and Xanga are all options that include hosting as a part of a blog package, but cannot be used on your own web space. Take the time to compare features between the different packages. Look for easy photo uploading, convenient access and remote blog posting abilities.
Set up your blog. Proprietary blog services, including Blogger and TypePad, make this very easy. It takes only a few minutes to establish an account and set up your web address. If you are hosting your own blog, you will find that software installation is generally quite simple, particularly if your host offers one click blog software access.
Choose a template from the choices available with your blog software. You can also design your own blog template, depending upon the options available with your software and host. Paid blog services or hosting your own will allow you the most design freedom for your political blog.
Fill out personal profile or about me information. Keep personal confidentiality in mind, particularly if your political blog could put you at risk at work or elsewhere. If you are not using your real name, choose a pseudonym that fits with your political blogging.
Begin blogging. An interesting blog requires more than just writing. Include images, photos and interesting links to keep your political blog entertaining and informative to your readers. You may wish to consider advertising programs to bring in additional income from your new blog.
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Saturday, 27 February 2016
What Is Java Used for on a Computer?In Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
On both PCs and the Internet, Java programs provide entertainment. Java is a common language for building gaming experiences, with the full range of computer games implemented using the platform. Developers and organizations also use Java to create entertainment software and websites, including those for watching video, listening to music and interacting with website content. Entertainment sites use Java in a number of ways, such as modeling and connecting to databases at the 'back end' as well as providing user interaction at the 'front end.'
Office
Whatever you use office software for, whether for business or domestic purposes, the programs you use may be written in Java. Java programs for office use include word processing and spreadsheets. The open source system, Open Office, uses Java and is a popular example of how flexible the platform is. One main advantage to the Java language is that it is portable, meaning that developers can write Java programs once, and they will be compatible with a number of different operating systems when executed.
Organization
Java applications provide organizational tools, including calendars, electronic communications, such as email, and even Web browsing. There are many open source Java applications for productivity, including personal organizers, to-do lists and mind mapping tools. When people browse the Web, using on-line tools for organization which are implemented in Java, the Java Runtime Environment installed on their computer allows these functions to operate.
Databases
Java provides a range of resources for database applications; it is therefore often the basis for such software. Developers can use Java to create user interfaces to connect to data sources without having to implement these connections within their own code, as the language provides ready-made resources for it. Java applications can therefore make connections to, as well as query and process results from, popular database management systems over a network, including Oracle and MySQL.
Programming
For most users, Java is a tool that enables the software they use to function, but it remains relatively remote from their own interaction. However, for developers, the Java installation on a computer is what allows the Java programming itself to be carried out. The main tools developers use to create Java applications are included within the Java Development Kit, which includes the JRE. There are also many development tools for Java, including Integrated Development Environments, such as Eclipse and NetBeans.
In Feburary 2016 27,
On both PCs and the Internet, Java programs provide entertainment. Java is a common language for building gaming experiences, with the full range of computer games implemented using the platform. Developers and organizations also use Java to create entertainment software and websites, including those for watching video, listening to music and interacting with website content. Entertainment sites use Java in a number of ways, such as modeling and connecting to databases at the 'back end' as well as providing user interaction at the 'front end.'
Office
Whatever you use office software for, whether for business or domestic purposes, the programs you use may be written in Java. Java programs for office use include word processing and spreadsheets. The open source system, Open Office, uses Java and is a popular example of how flexible the platform is. One main advantage to the Java language is that it is portable, meaning that developers can write Java programs once, and they will be compatible with a number of different operating systems when executed.
Organization
Java applications provide organizational tools, including calendars, electronic communications, such as email, and even Web browsing. There are many open source Java applications for productivity, including personal organizers, to-do lists and mind mapping tools. When people browse the Web, using on-line tools for organization which are implemented in Java, the Java Runtime Environment installed on their computer allows these functions to operate.
Databases
Java provides a range of resources for database applications; it is therefore often the basis for such software. Developers can use Java to create user interfaces to connect to data sources without having to implement these connections within their own code, as the language provides ready-made resources for it. Java applications can therefore make connections to, as well as query and process results from, popular database management systems over a network, including Oracle and MySQL.
Programming
For most users, Java is a tool that enables the software they use to function, but it remains relatively remote from their own interaction. However, for developers, the Java installation on a computer is what allows the Java programming itself to be carried out. The main tools developers use to create Java applications are included within the Java Development Kit, which includes the JRE. There are also many development tools for Java, including Integrated Development Environments, such as Eclipse and NetBeans.
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Friday, 26 February 2016
Free Alternatives to cPanelIn Feburary 2016 26,
In Feburary 2016 26,
Webmin provides an open source hosting control panel that provides many of the same features that you would find through cPanel, such as disk and bandwidth usage, website backups, scheduled cron jobs, system logs, SSH access, and support for MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Webmin is also incredibly customizable, just like cPanel, so if you are reselling server space on a machine with webmin, you can brand it to your own company.Three major differences that set Webmin apart (and some believe, above) cPanel are the expansion of Webmin via modules, Usermin, and Virtualmin. Through Webmin modules, you can further expand Webmin's usage, and because Webmin is a free control panel, there are hundreds of 3rd party modules that others have created as well. Usermin and Virtualmin provide extended usability through webmail and domain hosting integration.
Easy Hosting Control Panel
Easy Hosting Control Panel (EHCP) is a web hosting control panel that is offered by a variety of hosting providers and available to you for free. Though EHCP is branded as the easiest option for web hosting, it does not include all the options that cPanel does. However, for a simple and effective solution, EHCP does work well for the following features: domain management, email management, FTP setup, subdomain management, MySQL and phpMyAdmin support, and one-click installations of Joomla, Forums, Drupal, b2evolution, Wordpress, and more.The only real downside to using EHCP is the lack of support on their website. However, because so many 3rd parties create modules for EHCP, other websites (as well as EHCP's forums) may be able to offer assistance to the most common issues.
GNUPanel
GNUPanel is a viable competitor for cPanel, with one minor difference: GNUPanel only works for the Debian OS. While Debian is a pretty popular Linux distro that runs on PHP5, you may need to double check with certain web hosting providers to ensure they can support it.However, despite this small shortcoming, GNUPanel can help you manage nearly everything you can through cPanel but without the cost. Through GNUPanel, you can manage your web hosting server, email, databases, FTP accounts, protect directories, park domains, accept online payments, and more. GNUPanel also comes with support for webmail, mailing lists, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, and the Quanta web development environment. Essentially, it is one of the leading cPanel competitors because of its long list of features. However, like EHCP, the support is unfortunately lacking.
SysCP
Another big free competitor for cPanel, SysCP is unlike the others in that it provides a large and extensive knowledge base and how-to support system via its main website. Because SysCP works with nearly every Linux distro, your web hosting provider is very likely to support it as an installable control panel option instead of cPanel. Plus, like EHCP, SysCP offers many 3rd party modules, so there is always room for expansion.SysCP includes the following features, which are very similar to cPanel's offerings: reseller and customer administrative settings, email and FTP management, billing and ticketing systems, SaaS application installers, newsletter options, logging and error page management, support for SpamAssassin and webmail, and more.
Expert Insight
In reviewing your options for free alternatives to cPanel, always try the control panel's demo if they offer one. All of the free control panels mentioned here offer demo interfaces that you can instantly view and work in. That way, you can play around in the control panel and ensure it is both efficient and works for exactly what you need. Testing all the features and ensuring there is a good support community for the product are two of the most important things to consider when making your final choice.
In Feburary 2016 26,
Webmin provides an open source hosting control panel that provides many of the same features that you would find through cPanel, such as disk and bandwidth usage, website backups, scheduled cron jobs, system logs, SSH access, and support for MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Webmin is also incredibly customizable, just like cPanel, so if you are reselling server space on a machine with webmin, you can brand it to your own company.Three major differences that set Webmin apart (and some believe, above) cPanel are the expansion of Webmin via modules, Usermin, and Virtualmin. Through Webmin modules, you can further expand Webmin's usage, and because Webmin is a free control panel, there are hundreds of 3rd party modules that others have created as well. Usermin and Virtualmin provide extended usability through webmail and domain hosting integration.
Easy Hosting Control Panel
Easy Hosting Control Panel (EHCP) is a web hosting control panel that is offered by a variety of hosting providers and available to you for free. Though EHCP is branded as the easiest option for web hosting, it does not include all the options that cPanel does. However, for a simple and effective solution, EHCP does work well for the following features: domain management, email management, FTP setup, subdomain management, MySQL and phpMyAdmin support, and one-click installations of Joomla, Forums, Drupal, b2evolution, Wordpress, and more.The only real downside to using EHCP is the lack of support on their website. However, because so many 3rd parties create modules for EHCP, other websites (as well as EHCP's forums) may be able to offer assistance to the most common issues.
GNUPanel
GNUPanel is a viable competitor for cPanel, with one minor difference: GNUPanel only works for the Debian OS. While Debian is a pretty popular Linux distro that runs on PHP5, you may need to double check with certain web hosting providers to ensure they can support it.However, despite this small shortcoming, GNUPanel can help you manage nearly everything you can through cPanel but without the cost. Through GNUPanel, you can manage your web hosting server, email, databases, FTP accounts, protect directories, park domains, accept online payments, and more. GNUPanel also comes with support for webmail, mailing lists, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, and the Quanta web development environment. Essentially, it is one of the leading cPanel competitors because of its long list of features. However, like EHCP, the support is unfortunately lacking.
SysCP
Another big free competitor for cPanel, SysCP is unlike the others in that it provides a large and extensive knowledge base and how-to support system via its main website. Because SysCP works with nearly every Linux distro, your web hosting provider is very likely to support it as an installable control panel option instead of cPanel. Plus, like EHCP, SysCP offers many 3rd party modules, so there is always room for expansion.SysCP includes the following features, which are very similar to cPanel's offerings: reseller and customer administrative settings, email and FTP management, billing and ticketing systems, SaaS application installers, newsletter options, logging and error page management, support for SpamAssassin and webmail, and more.
Expert Insight
In reviewing your options for free alternatives to cPanel, always try the control panel's demo if they offer one. All of the free control panels mentioned here offer demo interfaces that you can instantly view and work in. That way, you can play around in the control panel and ensure it is both efficient and works for exactly what you need. Testing all the features and ensuring there is a good support community for the product are two of the most important things to consider when making your final choice.
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Monday, 22 February 2016
How to Learn JD Edwards Accounting SoftwareIn Feburary 2016 22,
In Feburary 2016 22,
Enroll in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Financial Management Learning Path offered by Oracle University. The learning path is designed much like a college degree plan. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken, but each will need to be enrolled in and paid for separately. Topics include basic navigational instructions and setting up a chart of accounts, managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit, collections and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Prices start at $375 for an online self-study class and can run as high as $3,000 for a four-day, instructor led class. Prices are subject to change; contact Oracle University for more information.
Purchase a self-paced online course from Oracle University. Self-paced courses are paid for and used online and include the following topics: expense management, budgeting, contract billing and chart of accounts setup. Prices vary from $375 to $750.
Contact Oracle University and arrange for a custom, instructor-led training seminar. This option works well for businesses with more than a few employees requiring JD Edwards software training. Oracle can tailor learning programs to a business's particular processes and procedures. Oracle University courses can be taught at local community colleges and continuing education departments at many universities.
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Enroll in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Financial Management Learning Path offered by Oracle University. The learning path is designed much like a college degree plan. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken, but each will need to be enrolled in and paid for separately. Topics include basic navigational instructions and setting up a chart of accounts, managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit, collections and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Prices start at $375 for an online self-study class and can run as high as $3,000 for a four-day, instructor led class. Prices are subject to change; contact Oracle University for more information.
Purchase a self-paced online course from Oracle University. Self-paced courses are paid for and used online and include the following topics: expense management, budgeting, contract billing and chart of accounts setup. Prices vary from $375 to $750.
Contact Oracle University and arrange for a custom, instructor-led training seminar. This option works well for businesses with more than a few employees requiring JD Edwards software training. Oracle can tailor learning programs to a business's particular processes and procedures. Oracle University courses can be taught at local community colleges and continuing education departments at many universities.
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Sunday, 21 February 2016
How to Host a Giveaway on FacebookIn Feburary 2016 21,
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Before you begin, confirm that your giveaway is either a sweepstakes or contest and can't be considered a lottery. Lotteries are highly regulated, both by Facebook as well as by federal law, and consist of three elements: a prize, a chance to win it and payment -- like an entry fee or required product purchase -- for that chance. A contest eliminates the second element of chance since the winner must meet an objective -- writing the best essay, for example. A sweepstakes eliminates the third element since the winner need not make any payment for the win.
Let's Get This Party Started!
Facebook requires that your giveaway be hosted through a third-party application -- which essentially means entries are collected and a winner ultimately selected and contacted off-Facebook. Recommended apps include OfferPop, Woobox and WishPond, all of which offer a variety of templates, wizards and other special features. You can, for example, require a 'like' before a fan can enter the giveaway, request custom information -- like the individual's hobby or an opinion about a product -- and then send an automated email as a follow-up. The app will automatically run the giveaway in a new tab on your Facebook page.
Sharing Is the Name of the Game
Once the giveaway is incorporated into your Facebook page, expend some effort in promoting the giveaway and driving traffic to your entry form. Spread the word on your Facebook page, for example, and invite friends to 'share' the post with their friends. Send a reminder every few days and add a new photo from time to time to create and bolster buzz. For additional exposure, you can also add your giveaway to a free, online contest directory -- like Giveaway Scoop, Sweepstakes Advantage or I Love Giveaways -- and publicize the contest off-Facebook as well.
Rules, Rules...and More Rules
Be very clear in your giveaway rules so there is no room for argument once the giveaway has been awarded. For example, if you want to require that entrants post a link to a YouTube video of themselves dressed like a chicken and singing a nursery rhyme, spell it out in the contest's guidelines. Be clear about limitations -- state that the giveaway is limited to registrants 18 and over, for example, or require that entrants be residents of the U.S. -- and be clear and reasonable about the deadline, so fans have time to complete what's required.
In Feburary 2016 21,
Before you begin, confirm that your giveaway is either a sweepstakes or contest and can't be considered a lottery. Lotteries are highly regulated, both by Facebook as well as by federal law, and consist of three elements: a prize, a chance to win it and payment -- like an entry fee or required product purchase -- for that chance. A contest eliminates the second element of chance since the winner must meet an objective -- writing the best essay, for example. A sweepstakes eliminates the third element since the winner need not make any payment for the win.
Let's Get This Party Started!
Facebook requires that your giveaway be hosted through a third-party application -- which essentially means entries are collected and a winner ultimately selected and contacted off-Facebook. Recommended apps include OfferPop, Woobox and WishPond, all of which offer a variety of templates, wizards and other special features. You can, for example, require a 'like' before a fan can enter the giveaway, request custom information -- like the individual's hobby or an opinion about a product -- and then send an automated email as a follow-up. The app will automatically run the giveaway in a new tab on your Facebook page.
Sharing Is the Name of the Game
Once the giveaway is incorporated into your Facebook page, expend some effort in promoting the giveaway and driving traffic to your entry form. Spread the word on your Facebook page, for example, and invite friends to 'share' the post with their friends. Send a reminder every few days and add a new photo from time to time to create and bolster buzz. For additional exposure, you can also add your giveaway to a free, online contest directory -- like Giveaway Scoop, Sweepstakes Advantage or I Love Giveaways -- and publicize the contest off-Facebook as well.
Rules, Rules...and More Rules
Be very clear in your giveaway rules so there is no room for argument once the giveaway has been awarded. For example, if you want to require that entrants post a link to a YouTube video of themselves dressed like a chicken and singing a nursery rhyme, spell it out in the contest's guidelines. Be clear about limitations -- state that the giveaway is limited to registrants 18 and over, for example, or require that entrants be residents of the U.S. -- and be clear and reasonable about the deadline, so fans have time to complete what's required.
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Saturday, 20 February 2016
How to Create a Custom Button in PHPIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Right-click the PHP file you want to edit and select 'Open With.' Click the PHP editor you prefer to use and click 'Open' to open the file code.
Create the PHP customized button. You must include the button HTML, button name and the value shown to the user. The following code creates a button named 'php_button' and assigns it to the '$button' variable:$button = '
';
Display the button on the page using the 'echo' command. The following code prints out the button to your Web page:echo $button;
Save the changes and run the new code in your PHP debugger. You must upload the page to your host provider for the changes to take effect on the website.
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Right-click the PHP file you want to edit and select 'Open With.' Click the PHP editor you prefer to use and click 'Open' to open the file code.
Create the PHP customized button. You must include the button HTML, button name and the value shown to the user. The following code creates a button named 'php_button' and assigns it to the '$button' variable:$button = '
';
Display the button on the page using the 'echo' command. The following code prints out the button to your Web page:echo $button;
Save the changes and run the new code in your PHP debugger. You must upload the page to your host provider for the changes to take effect on the website.
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How to Pass a URL to Windows Explorer From a Batch FileIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Open Notepad and paste the following text into a blank document:ftp://MyUserID@MySite.comReplace 'MySite.com'with the URL of your FTP site. Replace 'MyUserID' with your logon user ID. Do not include 'www' in the URL. For example, if your site is http://www.some_site.com and your user ID is xyz, create this string:ftp://xyz@some_site.com
Save the file to your desktop as openFTP.bat. This creates a batch file. Windows will execute the 'Explorer' command in the batch file when you run it.
Locate the file on your desktop and double-click its icon. Windows will execute the batch file and pass the URL to Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer will open and prompt you for the password to your FTP site. Enter the password and the site will open. Files on the site will appear in the Explorer window.
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Open Notepad and paste the following text into a blank document:ftp://MyUserID@MySite.comReplace 'MySite.com'with the URL of your FTP site. Replace 'MyUserID' with your logon user ID. Do not include 'www' in the URL. For example, if your site is http://www.some_site.com and your user ID is xyz, create this string:ftp://xyz@some_site.com
Save the file to your desktop as openFTP.bat. This creates a batch file. Windows will execute the 'Explorer' command in the batch file when you run it.
Locate the file on your desktop and double-click its icon. Windows will execute the batch file and pass the URL to Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer will open and prompt you for the password to your FTP site. Enter the password and the site will open. Files on the site will appear in the Explorer window.
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Friday, 19 February 2016
How to Word a SelfIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Begin the invitation with a request for your guests to attend the wedding. You can use traditional wording such as 'The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of' or 'The pleasure of your company is requested at the wedding of.' If you want something more familiar and less traditional, use a phrase like 'Because you have shared in our lives, join us at the wedding of,' or 'Celebrate new beginnings and new love at the marriage of.'
Couples' Names
After a request line, write your names. Traditionally, the bride's name is listed first but either way is acceptable. It's formal to include middle names, but you can leave them out if you wish. There aren't specific etiquette rules for listing same-sex couples names, but you can list them alphabetically if you wish. You can use either 'and' or 'to' as the conjunction for the two names. For example, you could write 'Jane Doe and John Smith' or 'Jane Doe to John Smith.'
Date and Year
Your guests need to know when to show up for the event. Traditionally, the line after the couples' names includes the day of the week, the day of the month, and the month of the event. For example, if your wedding is happening on Saturday, April 2, you would write 'Saturday, the second of April' for the date. On the next line, write out the year of the wedding. For example, 2015 would be 'two thousand fifteen.'
Time and Location
On a new line, write the time the ceremony starts, noting the time of day. For example, if your wedding is at 4 p.m., write, 'at four o'clock in the afternoon.' Although you may include a directions card or map with the invitation, write the full address location on the line below the start time. Include the name of the venue, the street address, city, state and zip code. If you're hosting a reception after the ceremony, write 'reception to follow' or 'dinner and drinks to follow' depending on what you're hosting.
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Begin the invitation with a request for your guests to attend the wedding. You can use traditional wording such as 'The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of' or 'The pleasure of your company is requested at the wedding of.' If you want something more familiar and less traditional, use a phrase like 'Because you have shared in our lives, join us at the wedding of,' or 'Celebrate new beginnings and new love at the marriage of.'
Couples' Names
After a request line, write your names. Traditionally, the bride's name is listed first but either way is acceptable. It's formal to include middle names, but you can leave them out if you wish. There aren't specific etiquette rules for listing same-sex couples names, but you can list them alphabetically if you wish. You can use either 'and' or 'to' as the conjunction for the two names. For example, you could write 'Jane Doe and John Smith' or 'Jane Doe to John Smith.'
Date and Year
Your guests need to know when to show up for the event. Traditionally, the line after the couples' names includes the day of the week, the day of the month, and the month of the event. For example, if your wedding is happening on Saturday, April 2, you would write 'Saturday, the second of April' for the date. On the next line, write out the year of the wedding. For example, 2015 would be 'two thousand fifteen.'
Time and Location
On a new line, write the time the ceremony starts, noting the time of day. For example, if your wedding is at 4 p.m., write, 'at four o'clock in the afternoon.' Although you may include a directions card or map with the invitation, write the full address location on the line below the start time. Include the name of the venue, the street address, city, state and zip code. If you're hosting a reception after the ceremony, write 'reception to follow' or 'dinner and drinks to follow' depending on what you're hosting.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Thursday, 18 February 2016
How to Find My Hostgator IP AddressesIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Log on to your HostGator control panel, also known as cPanel. If you're unsure of how to access your cPanel, click the link found in the email you received once you purchased your HostGator hosting plan or by typing 'cpanel' at the end of your domain name, as an example, 'http://www.mywebsite.com/cpanel.' Don't include the quotes or punctuation. This takes you right to the Hostgator control panel after you input your username and password.
Scroll to the bottom of the cPanel page.
Look at 'IP Address' under the blue 'Account Information' bar. Here you will find your service plan, the IP address, the server name and your name servers.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Log on to your HostGator control panel, also known as cPanel. If you're unsure of how to access your cPanel, click the link found in the email you received once you purchased your HostGator hosting plan or by typing 'cpanel' at the end of your domain name, as an example, 'http://www.mywebsite.com/cpanel.' Don't include the quotes or punctuation. This takes you right to the Hostgator control panel after you input your username and password.
Scroll to the bottom of the cPanel page.
Look at 'IP Address' under the blue 'Account Information' bar. Here you will find your service plan, the IP address, the server name and your name servers.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Thursday, 11 February 2016
How to Embed a PDF in BloggerIn Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
Visit a file-hosting service and follow the directions to upload your PDF file. Some websites require new users to register before they can use the free service while others do not. Popular websites with file server capabilities include Scribd and MediaFire.
Click the 'Embed' button or link. The site provides a few lines of code that you can use to embed your PDF file in blog post. Click the 'Copy' button to copy the embed code, or highlight the code then right-click and select 'Copy.'
Proceed to your blog at Blogger, and open the post in which you need to embed the PDF. Click the pencil icon at the bottom of the post to open the post for editing. If you wish to embed the file in a new post, click the 'New Post' link on the toolbar at the top of the window.
Click the 'Edit HTML' tab above the workspace. Right-click on a spot on the workspace where you want the document to appear then click 'Paste' to insert the code.
Click the 'Preview' button at the bottom of the workspace to see your embedded PDF document before you publish the post, or click 'Publish Post' to see the finished result.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Visit a file-hosting service and follow the directions to upload your PDF file. Some websites require new users to register before they can use the free service while others do not. Popular websites with file server capabilities include Scribd and MediaFire.
Click the 'Embed' button or link. The site provides a few lines of code that you can use to embed your PDF file in blog post. Click the 'Copy' button to copy the embed code, or highlight the code then right-click and select 'Copy.'
Proceed to your blog at Blogger, and open the post in which you need to embed the PDF. Click the pencil icon at the bottom of the post to open the post for editing. If you wish to embed the file in a new post, click the 'New Post' link on the toolbar at the top of the window.
Click the 'Edit HTML' tab above the workspace. Right-click on a spot on the workspace where you want the document to appear then click 'Paste' to insert the code.
Click the 'Preview' button at the bottom of the workspace to see your embedded PDF document before you publish the post, or click 'Publish Post' to see the finished result.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
How to Choose Newlywed Game QuestionsIn Feburary 2016 10,
In Feburary 2016 10,
WATCH VIDEO OF THE OLD NEWLYWED GAME SHOW - Before trying to choose Newlywed game questions from any website, it is important to get into the spirit and mindset. Watch old videos of the Newlywed show on youtube (see resource section for links). Write down any questions you especially enjoyed.
READ THROUGH PREMADE NEWLYWED GAME QUESTIONS - Due to the popularity of the game, there are many resources which include questions upon questions for the Newlywed Game. See resource section below to read through them. These will probably suffice for many if not all of of your games. Consider printing these out and storing them in a labeled plastic baggy with your board games. This way, if you need them at a moments notice, you will be prepared to host.
CREATE YOUR OWN NEWLYWED GAME QUESTIONS - Whether you need to create your own questions or not, this is an extremely fun precursor to the party. Invite your friends over the night before or week before to help plan. While creating newlywed game questions, you can make snacks or decorations for the party or just drink some beverages and relax.Making the questions with your guests before hand will add anticipation to the party and conversations during this time will be priceless. It also makes the party more fun/embarrassing, as their may have been discussion about how a man will answer.If you need help creating questions, think of them in categories such as: in laws, food, sleeping habits, sex, etc. Use premade questions for ideas and build off of them.
In Feburary 2016 10,
WATCH VIDEO OF THE OLD NEWLYWED GAME SHOW - Before trying to choose Newlywed game questions from any website, it is important to get into the spirit and mindset. Watch old videos of the Newlywed show on youtube (see resource section for links). Write down any questions you especially enjoyed.
READ THROUGH PREMADE NEWLYWED GAME QUESTIONS - Due to the popularity of the game, there are many resources which include questions upon questions for the Newlywed Game. See resource section below to read through them. These will probably suffice for many if not all of of your games. Consider printing these out and storing them in a labeled plastic baggy with your board games. This way, if you need them at a moments notice, you will be prepared to host.
CREATE YOUR OWN NEWLYWED GAME QUESTIONS - Whether you need to create your own questions or not, this is an extremely fun precursor to the party. Invite your friends over the night before or week before to help plan. While creating newlywed game questions, you can make snacks or decorations for the party or just drink some beverages and relax.Making the questions with your guests before hand will add anticipation to the party and conversations during this time will be priceless. It also makes the party more fun/embarrassing, as their may have been discussion about how a man will answer.If you need help creating questions, think of them in categories such as: in laws, food, sleeping habits, sex, etc. Use premade questions for ideas and build off of them.
In Feburary 2016 10,
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Changing a DNSIn Feburary 2016 09,
In Feburary 2016 09,
Log into your domain registry account with your administrator login and password. Open the records for the domain that you wish to work with. You open these records via a prompt that is sometimes known as 'Account Manager' or 'Control Panel,' or you may alternately be prompted to click directly on the name of the domain itself.
Unlock your domain. There is an 'Unlock' icon or prompt on most control panels or account managers. Alternately, you will notice an icon or prompt for unlocking next to your domain name.
Open the DNS nameserver records for your domain name. Prompts for this function include 'Change DNS records,' 'Edit DNS records,' or a simple list of two or more nameservers beginning with the letters 'NS'.
Delete the present nameserver addresses. Replace these with at least 2 nameserver addresses that were provided to you by your hosting company. The mandatory nameserver addresses begin with 'NS1' and 'NS2' and can include the name of the hosting company, the address of your site, or any other address, followed by a suffix such as .com or .net.
Save your changes by clicking the 'Save' button or icon on your registry records manager. Relock your domain.
Wait 48 hours before verifying that your DNS changes have indeed propagated. If your website is not visible after 48 hours, contact your hosting company technical support service.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Log into your domain registry account with your administrator login and password. Open the records for the domain that you wish to work with. You open these records via a prompt that is sometimes known as 'Account Manager' or 'Control Panel,' or you may alternately be prompted to click directly on the name of the domain itself.
Unlock your domain. There is an 'Unlock' icon or prompt on most control panels or account managers. Alternately, you will notice an icon or prompt for unlocking next to your domain name.
Open the DNS nameserver records for your domain name. Prompts for this function include 'Change DNS records,' 'Edit DNS records,' or a simple list of two or more nameservers beginning with the letters 'NS'.
Delete the present nameserver addresses. Replace these with at least 2 nameserver addresses that were provided to you by your hosting company. The mandatory nameserver addresses begin with 'NS1' and 'NS2' and can include the name of the hosting company, the address of your site, or any other address, followed by a suffix such as .com or .net.
Save your changes by clicking the 'Save' button or icon on your registry records manager. Relock your domain.
Wait 48 hours before verifying that your DNS changes have indeed propagated. If your website is not visible after 48 hours, contact your hosting company technical support service.
In Feburary 2016 09,
How to Host a Ladies' Luncheon at ChurchIn Feburary 2016 09,
In Feburary 2016 09,
Form a committee of helpers who will assist you.
Decide whom you will invite to the luncheon beyond your group of church women, such as friends and family.
Plan the logistics. Pick a date and time for the luncheon. Most afternoon meals start between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Select a room or outdoor area on church property that will accommodate your group, and ask permission to use the location.
Identify the purpose of the luncheon, whether it's a fundraiser, a devotional, a social or something else. Pick a theme for the luncheon that's connected to the purpose. If the lunch is a social event, the theme could be 'Friendships in Bloom,' with décor and food centering on springtime and flowers.
Select light food items for your menu. Popular choices include finger sandwiches or cold cuts, soups, salads and fruit. If possible, connect your menu with the theme. For example, if you're hosting a 'Warming Hearts and Hands' luncheon to raise money to clothe the homeless, serve an array of hot soups. Don't forget about beverages and dessert.
Decide who will prepare the food. If it is a potluck, post the menu in a public place so women can sign up to bring specific dishes. Instead, you may want to assign the food preparation to few volunteer cooks. If you don't want to cook at all, buy the food or use a restaurant to cater the event.
Invite women to the luncheon by sending formal invitations to people's homes or handing them out at church. If it's more informal, ask the pastor to make an announcement at service or post the event in the church bulletin. Instruct ladies to R.S.V.P. so you can get an accurate head count.
Plan activities for the luncheon. A short devotional, games or songs are all appropriate for an informal social event. Arrange for a qualified keynote speaker if your goal is to inform or educate women. If it's a fundraiser, share information about who is benefiting from the money.
Decorate the tables and rooms where the luncheon will be held either the night before or that morning. Designate special tables for food, beverages and dessert. Make sure there are enough tables and chairs for every woman. Cover the tables and include a centerpiece. Decorate the room according to the theme.
Stand by the door and greet each woman as she arrives. After everyone has gathered, thank the ladies for coming and then give thanks to the Lord for the food.
Start the activities as soon as most people have eaten. If your room is large, use a microphone so everyone can hear you.
Close in prayer at the end of the luncheon. Stand by the door as women leave and thank them for coming.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Form a committee of helpers who will assist you.
Decide whom you will invite to the luncheon beyond your group of church women, such as friends and family.
Plan the logistics. Pick a date and time for the luncheon. Most afternoon meals start between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Select a room or outdoor area on church property that will accommodate your group, and ask permission to use the location.
Identify the purpose of the luncheon, whether it's a fundraiser, a devotional, a social or something else. Pick a theme for the luncheon that's connected to the purpose. If the lunch is a social event, the theme could be 'Friendships in Bloom,' with décor and food centering on springtime and flowers.
Select light food items for your menu. Popular choices include finger sandwiches or cold cuts, soups, salads and fruit. If possible, connect your menu with the theme. For example, if you're hosting a 'Warming Hearts and Hands' luncheon to raise money to clothe the homeless, serve an array of hot soups. Don't forget about beverages and dessert.
Decide who will prepare the food. If it is a potluck, post the menu in a public place so women can sign up to bring specific dishes. Instead, you may want to assign the food preparation to few volunteer cooks. If you don't want to cook at all, buy the food or use a restaurant to cater the event.
Invite women to the luncheon by sending formal invitations to people's homes or handing them out at church. If it's more informal, ask the pastor to make an announcement at service or post the event in the church bulletin. Instruct ladies to R.S.V.P. so you can get an accurate head count.
Plan activities for the luncheon. A short devotional, games or songs are all appropriate for an informal social event. Arrange for a qualified keynote speaker if your goal is to inform or educate women. If it's a fundraiser, share information about who is benefiting from the money.
Decorate the tables and rooms where the luncheon will be held either the night before or that morning. Designate special tables for food, beverages and dessert. Make sure there are enough tables and chairs for every woman. Cover the tables and include a centerpiece. Decorate the room according to the theme.
Stand by the door and greet each woman as she arrives. After everyone has gathered, thank the ladies for coming and then give thanks to the Lord for the food.
Start the activities as soon as most people have eaten. If your room is large, use a microphone so everyone can hear you.
Close in prayer at the end of the luncheon. Stand by the door as women leave and thank them for coming.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Friday, 5 February 2016
How to Host a Debutante BallIn Feburary 2016 05,
In Feburary 2016 05,
Choose the month or season for the ball. Most traditional debutante balls are held anywhere from November to January, when eligible bachelors were home visiting family for the holidays! Some cultures hold a debutante ball during the girl's birthday.
Plan early for a formal affair complete with music, dinner and dancing. It's similar to hosting a wedding or prom. Determine if the function will be black tie or white tie, and plan early for the location of the event, music provisions, formal dinner catering and decorations.
Determine if the debutante would like her party to benefit a favorite charity or otherwise provide philanthropic funds for a particular cause. This should be clearly noted on invitations if the purpose of her ball is to benefit a cause greater than herself.
Prepare the guest list with the help of the debutante. It will include her family, an immediate list of girlfriends, then friends and family of her parents and the hostess, if the hostess is not her parents. The list should include eligible bachelors of fine breeding and social status, who are friends of the family, as well as their acquaintances!
Choose the location and be sure it can accommodate the guest list. It can be simple and personal at a home, or you can rent a hall or location depending on the guest list, as long as you can accommodate all the elements of a debutante ball: presenting the debutante, providing a formal dinner, music and dancing.
Select the type of music that will be played at the party and prepare well in advance. It can be traditional waltz music or chosen from today's recording artists and it can be provided by a live band or DJ. Consult with the debutante on what she prefers based on the style, purpose and potential cultural influences of her debutante ball.
Prepare For The Event
Send the invitations at least 8 weeks in advance, then be prepared to answer questions regarding possible gift-giving and other situations for the debutante ball. Many people are unfamiliar with the purpose and reason for a debutante ball and what is expected of them as a guest or an escort.
Decorate the home or hall where the ball will be held with flowers. Often, it's customary for the debutante to begin receiving flowers a few days before her ball from friends and family. These should all be displayed throughout the hall or home for a festive, personal touch.
Introduce the young lady at the ball. This can be done by establishing a simple receiving line upon entry into the hall or home provided by the hostess. The hostess should stand closest to the entrance to receive the guests first, with the debutante next to her. The host or hostess should introduce the debutante in the receiving line to each guest.
Present the debutante to the assembled party just prior to serving dinner. The debutante makes a grand entrance, usually with her father, to curtsy and be escorted to her table. Provide a white runner for her to walk on, whether she descends stairs in the home or makes an entrance into a hall, where she will take her curtsy.
Have a formal dinner served, preceded by a prayer or toast to the debutante, with fine dinner music playing softly in the background.
Let the music and dancing begin! Remember that the evening is the celebration or rite of passage of a young lady into adulthood. It's a night to celebrate her and provide an evening that honors and embraces who she is. Keep the focus on her as you host the event, and she'll have an evening to remember for the rest of her life.
In Feburary 2016 05,
Choose the month or season for the ball. Most traditional debutante balls are held anywhere from November to January, when eligible bachelors were home visiting family for the holidays! Some cultures hold a debutante ball during the girl's birthday.
Plan early for a formal affair complete with music, dinner and dancing. It's similar to hosting a wedding or prom. Determine if the function will be black tie or white tie, and plan early for the location of the event, music provisions, formal dinner catering and decorations.
Determine if the debutante would like her party to benefit a favorite charity or otherwise provide philanthropic funds for a particular cause. This should be clearly noted on invitations if the purpose of her ball is to benefit a cause greater than herself.
Prepare the guest list with the help of the debutante. It will include her family, an immediate list of girlfriends, then friends and family of her parents and the hostess, if the hostess is not her parents. The list should include eligible bachelors of fine breeding and social status, who are friends of the family, as well as their acquaintances!
Choose the location and be sure it can accommodate the guest list. It can be simple and personal at a home, or you can rent a hall or location depending on the guest list, as long as you can accommodate all the elements of a debutante ball: presenting the debutante, providing a formal dinner, music and dancing.
Select the type of music that will be played at the party and prepare well in advance. It can be traditional waltz music or chosen from today's recording artists and it can be provided by a live band or DJ. Consult with the debutante on what she prefers based on the style, purpose and potential cultural influences of her debutante ball.
Prepare For The Event
Send the invitations at least 8 weeks in advance, then be prepared to answer questions regarding possible gift-giving and other situations for the debutante ball. Many people are unfamiliar with the purpose and reason for a debutante ball and what is expected of them as a guest or an escort.
Decorate the home or hall where the ball will be held with flowers. Often, it's customary for the debutante to begin receiving flowers a few days before her ball from friends and family. These should all be displayed throughout the hall or home for a festive, personal touch.
Introduce the young lady at the ball. This can be done by establishing a simple receiving line upon entry into the hall or home provided by the hostess. The hostess should stand closest to the entrance to receive the guests first, with the debutante next to her. The host or hostess should introduce the debutante in the receiving line to each guest.
Present the debutante to the assembled party just prior to serving dinner. The debutante makes a grand entrance, usually with her father, to curtsy and be escorted to her table. Provide a white runner for her to walk on, whether she descends stairs in the home or makes an entrance into a hall, where she will take her curtsy.
Have a formal dinner served, preceded by a prayer or toast to the debutante, with fine dinner music playing softly in the background.
Let the music and dancing begin! Remember that the evening is the celebration or rite of passage of a young lady into adulthood. It's a night to celebrate her and provide an evening that honors and embraces who she is. Keep the focus on her as you host the event, and she'll have an evening to remember for the rest of her life.
In Feburary 2016 05,
How to Build a Comparison WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 05,
In Feburary 2016 05,
Design your comparison website. The specific design details for your comparison website will depend on the product or service being compared. For example, a luxury car comparison website may only have a few dealers to compare, while a book comparison website may have dozens. These details will drive the design of your website. Also, think about how you'd like for visitors to use your site. Come up with a site design that will provide a good experience for your visitors. In general, the site design should include a layout with information about what the product or service is, which merchants are being compared and the price (or other product or service aspect) offered by each of those merchants.
Gather price data. Price data can be gathered manually or automatically. For manual price data gathering, visit a merchant site and record the price or other aspects of a product or service for comparison. Obviously, the manual approach will only be practical for comparisons of a limited number of merchants and items. For large numbers of items and merchants, automatic price data gathering is crucial. Many large retailers, such as Amazon.com and others, offer price data in formats such as XML or CSV, which can be read by a computer program and used to update a website.
Update your pages. Once you have obtained updated price data, you can update your web pages. The update process can be done manually or automatically, depending on the number of items to update. For a manual process, you can simply edit each comparison page to include the updated price data. For an automated process, the price data can be processed by a program and stored in a database, which can then be used to dynamically generate the comparison web pages. Large comparison websites typically use the automated, database-driven technique.
Publish your comparison website. Once your pages are created or updated, you can publish them to your website. In a manual website, you may simply transfer updated pages to your web server. For an automated website, you may transfer or update the production database being used to generate the 'live' pages being seen by visitors.
In Feburary 2016 05,
Design your comparison website. The specific design details for your comparison website will depend on the product or service being compared. For example, a luxury car comparison website may only have a few dealers to compare, while a book comparison website may have dozens. These details will drive the design of your website. Also, think about how you'd like for visitors to use your site. Come up with a site design that will provide a good experience for your visitors. In general, the site design should include a layout with information about what the product or service is, which merchants are being compared and the price (or other product or service aspect) offered by each of those merchants.
Gather price data. Price data can be gathered manually or automatically. For manual price data gathering, visit a merchant site and record the price or other aspects of a product or service for comparison. Obviously, the manual approach will only be practical for comparisons of a limited number of merchants and items. For large numbers of items and merchants, automatic price data gathering is crucial. Many large retailers, such as Amazon.com and others, offer price data in formats such as XML or CSV, which can be read by a computer program and used to update a website.
Update your pages. Once you have obtained updated price data, you can update your web pages. The update process can be done manually or automatically, depending on the number of items to update. For a manual process, you can simply edit each comparison page to include the updated price data. For an automated process, the price data can be processed by a program and stored in a database, which can then be used to dynamically generate the comparison web pages. Large comparison websites typically use the automated, database-driven technique.
Publish your comparison website. Once your pages are created or updated, you can publish them to your website. In a manual website, you may simply transfer updated pages to your web server. For an automated website, you may transfer or update the production database being used to generate the 'live' pages being seen by visitors.
In Feburary 2016 05,
Monday, 1 February 2016
How to SelfIn Feburary 2016 01,
In Feburary 2016 01,
Set a tentative budget. Decide how much can be spent on publishing the book. Consider financial resources as well as production, promotion and marketing. The budget should be flexible at this point; be prepared to revise if needed.
Get estimates. Talk to a printer early in the process. A printer will be able to estimate the cost of producing a book. Factors for the estimate include the number of pages, number of ink colors, paper stock, bindery, overall trim size and quantity. Adjust the book design to fit into a budget. Choose between traditional offset printing on a press for large quantities or digital on-demand printing for smaller, more expensive quantities.
Determine the market. Some artists and authors print only enough copies of the book for personal or portfolio use; others plan for the mass market. Remember that the rule of printing says the higher the print quantity, the lower the unit cost. Adjust accordingly.
Consider an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). A book does not require an ISBN. However for sales in retail stores, an ISBN might be needed. If the book is to be pitched to a comic book publisher, the ISBN number might not be advisable, as the publishing house will use its own.
Register a copyright. If registered, include the copyright information in the book.
Create the book's physical layout. If the author or artist is not a graphic designer, a printer or freelancer should be able to complete the layout.
Submit the book it to the printer. The printer should have a proof for viewing in a few days; then the job goes to the press. Once completed, the book is ready for marketing and sales.
In Feburary 2016 01,
Set a tentative budget. Decide how much can be spent on publishing the book. Consider financial resources as well as production, promotion and marketing. The budget should be flexible at this point; be prepared to revise if needed.
Get estimates. Talk to a printer early in the process. A printer will be able to estimate the cost of producing a book. Factors for the estimate include the number of pages, number of ink colors, paper stock, bindery, overall trim size and quantity. Adjust the book design to fit into a budget. Choose between traditional offset printing on a press for large quantities or digital on-demand printing for smaller, more expensive quantities.
Determine the market. Some artists and authors print only enough copies of the book for personal or portfolio use; others plan for the mass market. Remember that the rule of printing says the higher the print quantity, the lower the unit cost. Adjust accordingly.
Consider an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). A book does not require an ISBN. However for sales in retail stores, an ISBN might be needed. If the book is to be pitched to a comic book publisher, the ISBN number might not be advisable, as the publishing house will use its own.
Register a copyright. If registered, include the copyright information in the book.
Create the book's physical layout. If the author or artist is not a graphic designer, a printer or freelancer should be able to complete the layout.
Submit the book it to the printer. The printer should have a proof for viewing in a few days; then the job goes to the press. Once completed, the book is ready for marketing and sales.
In Feburary 2016 01,
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