Creating Special Effect Photos From Flickr Creative Commons

We often use photos to jazz up our blog posts and site content, and many times we use pics from Flickr Creative Commons (By: Attribute) to do so. But if you really want to stand out from the crowd, do something a little different with those photos. Really jazz things up with special effects. (Please note that you must be using photos that allow editing. I’ll show you how to make sure you abide by... read more

Finding Inspiration In Almost Anything

I’m sure you’ve noticed over the last 5 days, that I’ve been writing posts based only on finding Flickr photos that inspired me. This was a little experiment that I wanted to try, and I was very happy with the results. Each day I glanced at the “most recent 100 Flickr Creative Commons By: photos“. Of course, depending upon what time of day I chose to go, would determine the... read more

Harnessing Creativity

from StuSeeger Every day this week, I’ll be posting based upon a random Flickr image that inspires me. Here’s one now. Today is the final day of my random Flickr inspirational posts, and I will sum up the experience this weekend. Until then, I’d like to explain what this photo of a wind farm brings to mind for me. I’ve always been amazed at the idea of “capturing”... read more

Life Is A Series of Snapshot Frames

from zackreddy Every day this week, I’ll be posting based upon a random Flickr image that inspires me. Here’s one now. I love this photo because it’s reflective in nature. It requires one to look at it and reflect upon it, rather than merely appreciating it for its beauty. The message you receive from it is very likely different than the one I receive from it, but that’s what... read more

Best Premium WordPress Themes For A Non-Blog Look

Update: If you like this post, you should check out my 10 favorite WordPress premium theme sites post, as those will contain lots of awesome non-blog styles. Remember the post I wrote a couple of months ago, titled When Is A Blog Not A Blog? Well, I was reminded of that post when I started thinking about a new site I’m about to begin working on. You see, I plan to use WordPress to run the site, but... read more

What Are You Sharing With The World Today?

You have a gift. You have a talent. You have knowledge. This gift / talent / knowledge is one that I don’t have. In fact, what you have is unique to you, but it is also something that can be shared with interested people around the world. And that is what this whole crazy “work from home in your pajamas / make a living online” thing is all about. You. Sharing. What You Know. With... read more

Get A Free eBook With Absolutely No Strings Attached

You know I love free information, and when that information requires absolutely nothing from you … not even your email address … then I absolutely cannot pass that up. Caroline Middlebrook is giving away a really good ebook – absolutely free. I discussed installing WordPress in Part Six of my series, and discussed WP themes in Part Seven, but if you are looking for more details, then... read more

The Art Of The Explanation

Is there anything you’ve done lately that I probably don’t know how to do? Do you routinely do things that would require “how-to” explanations to those who’ve never attempted it? I’m talking about “normal” activities, not rocket science. For example, maybe you recently baked a pie, hung a tire swing, cut down a tree, or changed the oil in your car. None... read more

When Is A Blog Not A Blog

When is a blog not a blog? When it is a site that is managed like a blog, that’s when. Want to know a little secret? My most profitable site is not a blog. It’s just a regular site. You know, the kind that has existed for years, long before the word blog was invented. I almost never update it. I hardly ever even think about it. I certainly don’t post daily or weekly like I would... read more

Dictating Your Site Content

I’ve heard some people reject the idea of having their own blog or site because they don’t believe they are capable of writing well, or they say they can’t type. I always counter that objection by saying, “Phooey!” If you are capable of speaking, you are capable of creating content. You can simply dictate into a microphone, and you don’t even need a human secretary to... read more