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Friday, August 31, 2012

Bluetooth Speaker Deal!

NewEgg.com with another awesome deal!

If you're looking for a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone for your vehicle look no further:


$20 Off Jabra Drive Bluetooth Wireless Speakerphone with Wideband/DSP Technology (100-49000001-02)- $39.99 + Free Shipping at Newegg.com, exp. 9/13

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Link-Assistant Software

I found this great software package last week while searching for SEO and Backlink tools, it's called Link-Assistant. The package suite they offer comes with 4 software tools in one package. Great to check a clients website and run must needed reports to show them what needs to be done to improve there rankings after Google's update this past June. Check out the link to their website for more info:

Does your SEO work? Track your rankings across 370 search engines.  or this link:


Protect your rankings after Google Penguin update with SEO PowerSuite

Friday, August 24, 2012

Website Help! Do You Need It?

There are many out there that have a business, and have a website, but do not see any real RETURN from those efforts. The internet and Google in general is a billion dollar business, so why can't you have a small piece of that pie? 

That's where I come in. I will take your website, run reports, and look at several marketing aspects on your site, and come up with an Action Plan. This "plan" is solely for the purpose of bringing you more QUALITY website traffic, which in turn will lead to you and your company making more sales and keeping your customers coming back time and time again.

My rates are from Project to Project but I work in phases as to fit any budget needs you may have. All my "Website Reviews", Reports, and Proposals are FREE of charge. 

Contact me TODAY to start bringing your business more leads, sales, and customers. $$$

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Need some NEW speakers for your Home Theatre?

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Coupon From ZAGG on iPad gear!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Sale On iPad Gear!!

Details Below...Save at AccessoryGeeks.com



Save Up to 77% Off During the Data Cables Sale until Thursday 8/23 at AccessoryGeeks.com! iPad Chargers as Low as $9.99.

Hurry this is only lasting until Thursday!

Nice MMO Game - ACE - Free To Play

ACE Online is a Free to play MMO That I stumbled on...

If you're like me and looking for that mind escape, break, in the middle of your busy work day (writting articles for 3 hours at a stretch is common for me) then check out ACE Online. This game is actually pretty SICK! I've been playing since yesterday and figured I would share the game with you. Find me on there and we can dog fight! Click Here to Download: ACE Online - A Unique and Freemium 3D SciFi MMO

Once you play through the tutorial you will end up on your first planet, from here you can walk around and buy and trade equipment and many other things. Dog fighting is the real meat and potatoes of the game though, so if you like games that involve flying aircraft's then this is for you. Your craft can be highly customized, and that is really the fun part.

So check it out, and again this is free so you can't beat it: 
ACE Online, Free2Play Action in the Skies

Friday, August 17, 2012

Website Creation Made Easy...

I just downloaded this e-course Steps To Building A Website for like $6 and it is already worth EVERY penny.

Check it out HERE I will be doing a review on this very soon so stay tuned or just check it out now. 

Includes all of this:

The Website Checklist Step-By-Step Blueprint 
  • Stay on track with everything necessary to rank at the top of the search engines.
  • Print and follow each step to online success with your website.
  • We take you by the hand and guide you step-by-step to effective web design that helps you to finally put money in the bank.
A Detailed 17-Page Website Checklist Guide 
  • Explains in more detail each step of the checklist blueprint without any sales garbage, just facts on how it works.
  • Links to find useful webmaster tools on the web.
A Comprehensive Website Design Questionnaire 
  • For your use or to use when creating a website for a business.
  • Building websites with this level of detail is an incredible way to make an income.
  • Professional and easy to customize for your client or your own needs.
BONUS! The 48-Page Niche Profit Guide 
  • To TEACH you how to find little topics and niches to target.
  • Tips and tricks of making money with your website.
  • Use your own products, commissioned projects, or even affiliate products.

Again check it out HERE

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Paid Surveys At Home - My First Video Tutorial!

QR Codes- Is It The Future?

I've had a smart phone since about 2006, Android, and I currently have an iPhone 4...

Bar Code Scanner apps have been around a while now, but I am starting to see a pick-up in the way QR codes are being used in media. For sometime I wondered when those tiny box codes would become handy. Here is an example of one that will take you to a website that is actually great for making money at home, taking surveys:


So hold your smart phone up with the app running and let it do its thing. It will automatically snap the QR code and send you to the site...Pretty neat huh?

So if you want sign up for the survey site Click Here! - it is truly an easy way to make extra, simple money at home - give it a try.

Most smart phones comes with a scanner app pre installed but if it doesn't just search the marketplace from your phone. You can also create these yourself, here is one that I made:


So keep your eye out for these, and get your phone ready!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

ZAGG.com is at it Again!

Another Sweet Deal From One of the Leaders in Device Protection!


Get ZAGGsmartbuds for $10 ($49.99 value) when you spend $19.99 or more at ZAGG.com

So take advantage of this sale, you know you need a ZAGG screen protector anyway :)

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Yousendit.com - Work Smarter

Yousendit is much more than a cloud service

I've been using cloud services and systems, as well as logmein(LogMeIn - Connect All Your Devices - Free Trial) for quite some time now, but my business growth has demanded something more. I have landed a pretty big project and needed contracts and other documents to be able to be signed through something secure, online and convenient. I want my clients to have a flawless experience when hiring me and my company, so I hit up Google in hopes for something great.
Alas I actually found the exact type of program cloud service I needed: Yousendit
Unlimited Storage and Access to your Files Anywhere, Anytime - 14 Day Free Trial!
This cloud service also has an app for mobile or tab use, which I love because I take my tab with me and use that to show my clients any logos or files I may have for them in our meetings. I can also pull up my desktop with the logmein mobile app too. The best thing about this unique service is that you can securely sign documents from your mobile device or from your desktop. So give it a try with the free trial and see how this yousendit application can help your business.

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Deal Of The Week - Newegg.com


I just found this deal at newegg.com, it is for a 1enovo G575 Notebook, Dual-Core Processor. 15.6" screen.

Click the link for the details on this killer deal.



$50 Off lenovo G575 (43835HU) Notebook AMD Dual-Core Processor E-300(1.3GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 320GB HDD - $329.99 + Free Shipping at Newegg.com, exp. 8/20

Is the Roku Really Worth it?

Roku 2 Angry Bird Edition

I've been steaming Netflix from my xbox 360 for over a year now, but for months my Xbox has been failing me. It now has the famous 3 ring of death, and can't play anything let alone connect to my network. So I decided to go online and purchase a Roku 2. I did my research and found that this little device is actually exactly what I have been looking for! This tiny powerful device can stream to your TV, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Crackle (free movies), Disney Channel, and NBC News to name a few. The other BONUS is that you can connect to Facebook, stream Pandora, and also play games like Angry Birds right through Roku and your TV! The thing is also so tiny that it fits in the palm of your hand so no more taking up space on you're entertainment stand, cause if you're like me, you also have gaming systems to make room for. :) Roku Player - $59.99 with 30-Day Money Back Guarantee So check it out, if you're like me and like to stream movies, TV shows and watch HBO more than just having outrages cable bills then Roku is for you.

Roku Coupons

Premium Designing Software - Creative Master Collection 5.5

I own the Adobe Master Collection CS5.5 which includes a bunch of software, I mostly use Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator, but Flash and InDesign are also in my tool-belt for logo, webdesign, or cover art. Adobe is not the cheapest software for design but it is pretty much the standard especially if you are planning on submitting logos or websites to DesignCrowd for instance, or join Do More with Less on oDesk one of the sites I work for, you will need at least Adobe Illustrator CS6 to create vector logos.
There are plenty of free YouTube videos on how to use the programs and also a few CartoonSmart tutorials available here: Buy Now




Here is a link for some sales that Adobe is offering right now, well for 30 more days so check it out: Adobe Special Offers

If you have any designs you want to share, contact me.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Sweet Pin-up Girl Drawing Lesson!

I just found this really killer tutorial made for  using with the program Sketchbook Pro from Autodesk - He shows step by step how to draw a cartoon pin-up girl. It is 8 hours packed full of exactly how to draw - After learning this video you will be able to draw Cherry in all kinds of poses, and above all, this is great beginner drawing stuff. 

Check out the demo video here:

For more info and for purchase click here Buy Now

The Gamer Squeal Of Excitement Heard Round The World

The Release Date of the upcoming NEOGEOX Gold Has Thousands of Gamer's Talking



If you're like me and one of your all time old school favorite game systems was the NeoGeo (1990), then this winter you are in for a treat! The NEOGEOX Gold is scheduled for release in the US on December 6th, and at an enticing price tag of $199.99. The system will include the NEOGEOX handheld now boasting a 4.3" LCD screen, and coming preloaded with 20 classic NEOGEO game titles. The whole unit does work together as a charging dock for the handheld and it does offer HDMI output as well. 


I know I'm grabbing mine in December, this is truly home arcade at it's finest. The system also allows you to hook the handheld up in the docking station to allow playback through your TV. Some of the titles including in the preloaded release will be: Metal Slug, Samurai Showdown 2, and King of the Monsters.

You will get the NEOGEOX Station, the X Joystick, and the preloaded Neo-Geo Handheld, all for $200, I think it's a steal! Stay tuned for news on this upciming system. Check out the site here at www.neogeox.com for more info.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

I Signed Up For DesignCrowd Now What?

So as always I was online looking for ways to use my talents, and I came across the website designcrowd.com. If you're a business looking for a brand, logo, or website designed, then try designcrowd. Or if you're like me and looking to use your designing skills, sign up and start competing. Here is a video of how it works:


And if you're looking to start designing and making money winning contests then click the link here: DesignCrowd The really cool thing I love about submitting my designs to designcrowd is that even if you don't' win the contest, there is also a participation payment given to two others.  So check them out if you need a design or definitely sign up if you want to start designing and winning contests.

ZAGG Screen Protectors

Having Trouble Getting That Screen Protector On?

Try ZAGG HD Device Protectors 


It took me about 10 times of putting a regular static cling type of screen protector on till I got it without bubbles and without a tiny hair or something under it. I currently own a Dell Streak 7 Tab, a Samsung Aviator phone, and an iPhone. 



All of mine now have ZAGG brand screen protectors put on because they are EXTREMELY easy to apply to any of my different devices. The other really cool thing about these screen protectors that I like  is the feel of them, they have this almost stretchy gel feel, and scratch resistant design, and the military grade material makes this super tough for a screen protector. Check out their site here if you're on an iPhone: invisibleSHIELD and here if you want the general site: FREE Shipping from ZAGG.com on Orders over $29.98! No code needed, lower 48 states only.  for different phone options, plus they offer other things like - ZAGGmate - the perfect companion for your iPad They make lots of cool things for your gadgets of any type.

So check these guys out, the screen protectors are seriously great and you really should protect your device investment whether its an iPad, Kindle, Xoom, or your phone, it's worth it. 

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Gadget Find Of The Week

Coby SNAPP Cam4002 4x Zoom, 2.4" LCD, 30fps

This Video Cam is a perfect entry level pocket-cam, and at a really great price right now. It features a 2.4" LCD screen, 4x digital zoom lens, 1.3 megapixel with 30fps, a SD memory slot, and it films in NTSC 640x480 resolution. This is priced at $39.99, so hurry while they last. Follow this link for 9$ off your order: Get $9 Off any Order at TheNerds.net!

Joining Freelance Websites

oDesk and Elance are two of my favorites that I use

I started searching online for some freelance websites when I was looking to start my part-time venture. I'm always looking to make some extra money on the side of my regular 8-5 job, and I love writing designing logos, and making small flash intros and games. So I figured why not try to find work online where there are thousands of people needing small jobs or excel spreadsheets or logos for their business. 

I came across quite a few, some are geared towards writing and some are sites with everything you could think of. The two largest and most enticing for me to join was odesk and elance. I went ahead and set up my accounts as a contractor so that I could apply or send my proposals out to the jobs of my choice. 

I now have 6 current jobs running on odek and 1 on elance. It took me a few proposals to get the hang of it, then a few more to get reply's back. Then it was like a BOOM! I was getting hired on odesk for jobs I had applied for in my sleep. Honestly this site is really great, and the fees for either contractor or employer are lower than elance.  


Another really cool aspect of odesk is that you get 25 applications to send out every month to any job category listed, verses on elance the free account option you get only one category attached to your profile. Check my profile out here: Kristine's Elance Profile or my oDesk profile here : Kristine's oDesk Profile

These can give you ideas on setting up your own, or if you're interested in contacting me for a project (which can be done here)

So if you are looking to hire someone for a project and need a descent price but great quality, I would go to oDesk and search their contractors here: Find Writers on oDesk
or check out elance.com for their options. Joining either site is free but there are small fees associated with both. Good Luck!

Friday, August 10, 2012

Is Maine Hosting Overpriced?

I'd like to share this experience with you:

My parents have owned their own construction business for many years in Maine, and they have had a website since about 2006. Well they believe in supporting local business, as do I, however when I mentioned hosting the other day to my mother she pulled her yearly bill out she just got and it SHOCKED me!

$245! Yeah that IS what my parents got charged for their upcoming year of hosting?! Crazy, I know.

I then spent the next few hours researching other hosting options. There are quite a few to choose from for your website, and I will go over two of the top ones. 

www.GoDaddy.com  - You see the advertisements everywhere, you know the spokeswomen...Very descent pricing (about $55) and has the ability to forward email, and also has an iPhone/Android app free for download. This company gives you tons of tools and makes it super easy to start a website. 

iPage.com - This hosting company is a little bit cheaper and also gives you a more user friendly dashboard. There isn't a mobile app out yet but the user interface for setting up your website is amazing.   This sites hosting packages start at $42 a year! Not bad at all. 

So both of these companies will give you great service (24/7) and also makes it really easy to just download apps and start creating your website. If you already have a site they help you with the HOSTING transfer, just call. 

Keep posted for my VIDEO on starting your own website with a TEMPLATE, and how easy it can be. 

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