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McCord Web Services LLC Newsletter Want to Build Blog Readership? Consistency is Key! If you want to build readership of your blog, consistency is key, but that doesn't just mean posting on the same days, but at the same time, with the same quality, and on your core topics. I have learned this from personal experience. There is absolutely nothing worse than building up a reader base and then due to your own inconsistency losing it. I had this happen in 2008. I had a number of writer related personnel issues. I had to step in and write consistently at the last moment for a number of client blogs. When you blog for other people, you can get tapped out and simply not want to or have time to write for your own blog. Your Website is Down! What Should You Do? You just looked or a prospect or client emailed you to tell you your website was down, what do you do? First, don't panic. Sometimes a website will go down because the server at the web host is being refreshed, serviced, or the host had a power outage. Wait for 15 minutes and try to access your site again. Google Voice – Why You Must Have It Google Voice is my new tool that I can now not live without. In fact, I have found it so helpful that I may replace my land line phone number posted on my website with my Google Voice phone number. This last trip, I found my Google Voice account to be an indispensable asset for any business traveler. How Do You Get Images Next to Your AdWords Ads? Clients have asked me several times how competitors are getting images in their Google AdWords ads, here's how. First, to have images show you must set up an account and created a structured data feed in the Google Merchant Center. The data feed will contain product information, a description, pricing, links to images, and the location of images and products on your website. Once loaded you can link your Google Merchant account with your Google AdWords account using Product Extensions. What Do You Really Need When It Comes to Facebook Interaction? Okay, so you have a Facebook Fan page, now what kind of interaction do you really need in order to grow your visibility? From personal experience, I have found that fans will typically not jump into discussion or forum-like interactions. They will however share your video links from YouTube and even comment on interesting status updates.

The McCord Web Design newsletter is sent monthly to our list of subscribers. Won't you join today? We also frequently write Tech Notes white papers which are syndicated via RSS/XML feeds on the Web and PC Instructions. Please browse our archive of special features and topics below. We invite you to check out this month's issue today.

PC Instructions and Tips Archive

• Addresses for member groups in Outlook and Outlook Express
• Browser tune-up
• Cookies
• Getting Better Placement on Google Maps
• RSS News Feeds in Outlook 2007 and Internet Explorer 7
• Reciprocal links
• Setting up multiple email accounts in Outlook and Outlook Express
• Signature changes
• Stop spam with message rules in Outlook and Outlook Express
• Vacation messages for Outlook

Tech Notes White Papers Archive

• Advanced digital photography
• Computer networking for high speed internet access
• Digital photography basics
• Networking basics
• Power protection for your PC
• How to make CDs out of your vinyl albums
• Upgrading your computer's operating system

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2010 e-Newsletters

August 2010

1. Google Voice - Why You Must Have It
2. Your Website is Down! What Should You Do?
3. Want to Build Blog Readership? Consistency is Key!

July 2010

1. AdWords Content Network – Excluding Below the Fold Placements
2. What Do You Really Need When It Comes to Facebook Interaction?
3. How Do You Get Images Next to Your AdWords Ads?

June 2010

1. Special Issue - Blogging Off-Domain Does It Work for SEO

May 2010

1. Will Optimizing Your Google Maps Account Pay Off?
2. How Do You Automate Status Updates to Facebook Fan Pages?
3. How Do You Monitor Google AdWords?

April 2010

1. Twitter Lists – Making Sense of Twitter
2. Allison Pest Control Website Launched
3. New Services for Facebook Fan Pages

March 2010

1. The Secret to Getting Google Maps Placement
2. Getting Service Reviews for Google Maps

February 2010

1. Are You Missing Google Local or Google Maps Exposure Opportunities?
2. Brite Idea Tip: Google AdWords Ads to Show on Smart Phones and Will Offer Click to Call
3. Confused About the Google Caffeine Update? Join the Club

January 2010

1. Simple Blog Security May Prevent Hacking
2. What Happens If You Let Your Domain Name Expire
3. Does Your Site Place Well on Caffeine? Wait 'till January to Know

2009 e-Newsletters

December 2009

1. The AdWords Starter Edition - When to Use It Versus the Standard Edition?
2. Brite Idea Tip: What Are Meta Tags and Why Are They So Important?
3. When Should You Not Hire a Blogger?

November 2009

1. Blogging and SEO - Working Hand in Hand
2. Twitter Made Easy with Social Oomph
3. Personal Information on Google - Can You Ever Remove It?

October 2009

1. Adobe's InContext Editing Reviewed
2. PayPal Wreaks Havoc With AdWords Conversion Tracking
3. IE 8 Web Slices Explained

September 2009

1. Doing a Clean Install on Your Laptop to Speed Things Up
2. New Social Networking Management Services
3. Our Review of the New HootSuite 2.0 Beta

August 2009

1. It's Time to Upgrade to WordPress 2.8 or at least to 2.7
2. Songs Stuck on Your iPod? Move Them to Your PC With This Free Tool
3. Concrete Marketing Recommendations for Business Startups

July 2009

1. Graphic Electric Inc. Moves to the Web
2. Facebook Advertising Reviewed: Is It Worth the Money?
3. Microsoft Releases a New Search Engine Called Bing

June 2009

1. TweetLater - A Twitter Auto Responder Reviewed
2. HootSuite Reviewed
3. Our New Twitter Executive Program

May 2009

1. Twitter Demystified for Business Users
2. Two New Websites Launched in April
3. Our Blogging Program Has Expanded

April 2009

1. The Federal CAN SPAM Act Explained
2. Best Practices For Your Privacy Policy
3. ChemTec Pest Control WebSite Launched

March 2009

1. Image Copyright Infringement, Are You Doing It?
2. Google Local Placement Revisited
3. STOP Fighting Over The Kids Book WebSite Launched

February 2009

1. Getting Links the Easy Way with Press Releases and Feature Articles
2. Newsletter or Blog, What Should I Do?
3. Organic Blogging - a Case Study on Blog Posts as Search Entry Points

January 2009

1. Introducing Google's New Friend Connect
2. 2008 Top Content
3. New Blog Writing Projects

2008 e-Newsletters

December 2008

1. Special Edition: Getting Involved with Twitter

November 2008

1. Best Value in Pay Per Click - Yahoo Sponsored Search
2. Best Value in SEO - Get Blogging With Blogspot Today
3. Best Value is e-Newsletters - Vertical Response Pay as You Send

October 2008

1. Important New Changes Affect Pricing on Google AdWords
2. AM Warner Insurance Launched
3. McCord Web Services Re Designed

September 2008

1. Special Edition: How To Use LinkedIn Effectively For Business And Social Networking

August 2008

1. Ghost Blogger Spotlight on Sue Guirl, Director of Writing
2. Give Your Browser a Tune Up
3. How to Set Up Email Member Groups

July 2008

1. Finding Your Website in the Google SERPs
2. Top Tips For Painless Computing
3. Save Your Wrist With Keyboard Short Cuts

June 2008

1. Don't Let Your AdWords Account Be Hijacked
2. Windows Live OneCare Reviewed
3. Introducing The Web Authority Blog

May 2008

1. Getting Links the Easy Way with "Link Bait" Articles
2. Build Search Engine "Authority Links" with Press Releases
3. Become an Authority On the Web in Your Field by Blogging

April 2008

1. What to Know About Moving Your Website to a New Web Host
2. How To Be An Effective and Productive Blogger
3. Bright Idea Tip: How to Download Gmail Into Outlook

March 2008

1. Domain Name Expiration - Don't Let Your Domain Be Held Hostage By Your Registrar
2. Bright Idea Tip: What Are The Most Commonly Used Email Salutations?
3. Opal and Sapphire - Two New Blog Service Levels

February 2008

1. Keep Control of Your Domain Name
2. How to Use Windows Vista's Reliability Monitor
3. Bright Idea Tip: ieSpell to the Rescue

January 2008

1. Nancy McCord Receives New Microsoft adCenter adExcellence Credential
2. The New Improved Microsoft adCenter
3. New Ghost Blogging Projects

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2007 Newsletters

December 2007

1. Bright Idea Tip: Understanding RSS News Content Feeds
2. A New Custom Website Launched
3. Introducing New Custom Designed Blog Templates

November 2007

1. Getting Better Google Maps Placement
2. Use Local Review Resources For Improved Web Visibility
3. Bright Idea: Universal Search Explained

October 2007

1. Our Newest White Paper – The Tangible Benefits of Blogging
2. Our Expanded Ghost Blogging Services

September 2007

1. Our Top Tip - Setting Up Multiple Email Accounts
2. Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility
3. Google Analytics Privacy Issues Did You Know?

August 2007

1. Moving to Microsoft's Windows Vista
2. Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility
3. Our Bright Idea Tip: Microsoft PowerToys Using Alt-Tab

July 2007

1. White Paper Google AdWords Compared to Yahoo Sponsored Search Revised
2. Free Yellowstone National Park Screen Saver
3. Bright Idea – Microsoft Guided PC Help and Repair

June 2007

1. WebCams 101
2. McCord Web Design in the News
3. Medallion Fulfillment & Logistics Just Launched
4. Bright Idea – Our Bright Idea Tip: Add a Live Messenger Icon to IE 6 & 7

May 2007

1. Faceoff: Facebook vs. MySpace Which is Better?
2. My Contact Form: Online Form Processing Made Simple
3. Bright Idea - Microsoft ClearType Tuner

April 2007

1. My Places File Shortcuts
2. A New Quick Launch Site
3. Google Audio Ads

March 2007

1. Adobe Acrobat Connect Reviewed
2. Keyboard Shortcuts
3. SyncToy Reviewed

February 2007

1. Google's Testing New Search Formats
2. AskX.com's New Search Format
3. Adding Video to Your Website

January 2007

1. Contact Forms For Every Website
2. Internet Explorer 7 Tips
3. Just Launched, the Louisiana Wave Studio

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2006 Newsletters

December 2006

1. Yahoo! Sponsored Search Reviewed
2. Quick Launch Web Design Services
3. Buy-A-Franchise.biz Just Launched

November 2006

1. The New Yahoo! Sponsored Search Platform
2. The New Microsoft "Live" Applications
3. Our New Flash Training

October 2006

1. .Mobi Domain Names and Sites
2. Ghost Blogging or Blog Copywriting
3. Pyro Publishing is Launched

September 2006

1. Google's Webmaster Central
2. Reciprocal Link Exchanges, Are They Helping or Hurting You?
3. Google AdWords Client Ratings

August 2006

1. Syndicate Your Videos Online with YouTube.com
2. The Google AdWords Quality Score Just Got Teeth
3. What's a BuzzCloud or Tag Cloud?

July 2006

1. Just How Popular is Google?
2. Introducing the New Google Checkout
3. Free White Mountains Screen Saver

June 2006

1. .Mobi Domain Names, the Next Explosion
2. Microsoft adCenter Opens
3. Skype Wants You

May 2006

1. Webmaster Outsourcing Services
2. IE 7 and Web Feeds
3. FeedHoster For Simple Feed Creation

April 2006

1. New Ghost Bogging Services
2. The AdWords Starter Edition Explained
3. Our AdWords Ratings
4. Do-It-Yourself e-Newsletters?

March 2006

1. Our Top Tips, Tricks, and How-to's For 2005/2006
2. 2 New Web Sites Launched
3. Blogs Revisited

February 2006

1. Windows OneCare Live, For A Trouble Free PC
2. MSN adCenter Unveiled
3. Keyboard Shortcuts
4. Introducing Internet Explorer 7 Beta, The Future Of Browsing

January 2006

1. Download our white paper comparing and contrasting Google AdWords and Yahoo! Sponsored Search Advertising
2. New Yahoo Advertising Services
3. New Dual Management Services

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2005 Newsletters

December 2005

1. Google Analytics
2. New changes at Yahoo! Sponsored Search
3. Flat Screen LCD Monitors
4. Coming Soon Yahoo! Google ads compared

November 2005

1. Google, Splogs & Jagger? What's the buzz about?
2. Patent People redesigned
3. New logo design services
4. The new Google's news reader

October 2005

1. Quick Launch for a really fast web presence
2. Microsoft Desktop Search revisited, find stuff fast!
3. The FreeFind search engine, the best tool for website search results
4. Washington DC screen saver, a free download this month

September 2005

1. Google Earth, seeing the world in a whole new way
2. Google desktop search's new interactive sidebar
3. Document portability, have it your way
4. Mapping a network drive, how to do it

August 2005

1. Nancy McCord is a Google Qualified Advertising Professional
2. New AdWords and search optimization services
3. Warchalking and wireless hotspots
4. Download our new Washington State screen saver and PDA screen

July 2005

1. Google Sitemaps, a new tool for visibility?
2. Blogs for traffic generation
3. Recently launched!

June 2005

1. The Google aging filter or sandbox phenomenon explained
2. Domain name recommendations
3. We've gone global

May 2005

1. What is Google AdWords? How you can use it to drive qualified prospects to your website
2. Microsoft's Template and Clip Art Gallery
3. Our new training
4. Nancy McCord is recognized as a regional blog and RSS feed expert

April 2005

1. Download our free Hawaiian screen saver
2. Homes Buy Day is launched on the Web
3. Blogs for traffic
4. Reciprocal link strategies?
5. White papers and articles for syndication

March 2005

1. Keyboard shortcut printout
2. MRW Consulting launched on the Web
3. What is reputation management? What does damage control mean? What could happen to my firm?
4. Webmaster Outsourcing Services

February 2005

1. Sharing digital photos, check out a photo album using PowerPoint
2. Free downloads of cool applications and smart tools
3. Our revised review of Microsoft's desktop search utility
4. Google news, the GBrowser?

January 2005

1. Feeds are hot
2. Microsoft's desktop search utility
3. The Street Soldiers website is updated with rich media
4. Our best 2004 tips & hints

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2004 Newsletters

December 2004

1. Read our candid experience with domain name spoofing and what to do when it happens to you.
2. How to set up a Topica discussion group.
3. Home and small business network basics.

November 2004

1. My Yahoo brings RSS feeds mainstream.
2. The debut of several new search engines.
3. The Radius Foundation launched.
4. Check out Google's new desktop search utility.

October 2004

1. Secrets to downloading music revealed.
2. Blogging in style!
3. How to turn your old vinyl albums into CDs.

September 2004

1. Advanced digital photography and monitor color compensation.
2. Sky Development Corporation is launched.
3. Microsoft security issues continue.
4. Have you thought about a Blog?

August 2004

1. How to set up an on vacation message in Outlook.
2. Three new websites are launched.
3. New e-commerce services.
4. Feedroll Pro's feed generator.

July 2004

1. MSN Search, new changes in store.
2. Is your website being spidered by search engines?
3. Expert digital photography made easy.
4. More free GMail invitations to give away.

June 2004

1. How to install Windows XP or Windows 2000 with dual partitions.
2. MWD reviews Norton AntiVirus 2004, a rock solid application.

May 2004

1. Tech Notes: Computer Networking made easy.
2. What's new? Get ready for GMail from Google.
3. Kids and Internet security.
4. MWD reviews Norton Internet Security.

April 2004

1. Introducing Tech Notes: It's time to upgrade your operating system to Windows 2000 or XP.
2. Broadband basics.
3. Introducing our new Newsletter Management Services.
4. Your own headlines on someone else's site?

March 2004

1. Nancy McCord receives the Meritorious Public Service Award from the US Navy.
2. Yahoo introduces a new search engine.
3. Blogs and how to use them for marketing.

February 2004

1. RSS/XML feeds for your Web site.
2. Viruses and hidden file extensions.

January 2004

1. How to disable Microsoft Automatic Updates.
2. McCord Web Design reviews McAfee SpamKiller software.
3. What's the trouble with Google lately?

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2003 News letters

December 2003

1. Domain name aliases, domain name forwards, subdirectory domain names explained.
2. McCord Web Design reviews Norton AntiSpam software.
3. Check out the free Google tool bar.

November 2003

1. How to create e-mail member address groups.
2. Why can't I open certain attachments in Outlook Express anymore?
3. Link exchange programs and their value to you explained.

October 2003

1. What is that funny little tilde file doing on my desktop?
2. Internet music, time to tune in.

September 2003

1. Spam the new generation, Messenger Alerts, how to stop them.
2. What's all the buzz about the new Opera Web browser?
3. Do you have Microsoft auto-update enabled?

August 2003

1. Anti-virus software, why should you have it?
2. Browser Tune-Up Clinic, do you need updates?
3. An important Microsoft Security Update.

July 2003

1. Firewalls how important are they?
2. Spyware, what is it?
3. Check out our recommended freeware and shareware download sites.

June 2003

1. Stop spam now! Use Outlook/Outlook Express Message Rules.
2. How to set up multiple return e-mail addresses in Outlook/Outlook Express.
   You will learn how to set up multiple mail accounts so that you can respond to messages using info, service, support, Webmaster, etc. as the return e-mail address when responding to inquiries from your Web site.

May 2003

1. Web privacy: cookies and Web beacons should you be concerned?
2. How to manage cookies on your computer with step-by-step instructions.
3. Hostway Web site statistics, what can they tell you?

April 2003

1. Get the most out of your searches on the Web, tips and hints.
2. E-newsletters are they for you?
3. 5 things to know about Web promotions.
4. What are reciprocal links and why do I need them?
5. How to change your signature in Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express

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