Okay, it’s not as if the internet isn’t flooded with social communities. In fact, they are coming out our ears. I know it, and you know it. Trying to stay in touch with all of them is – well let’s just say it – a nightmare.
That’s why I almost passed on the latest invitation I received, but something caught my eye.
Does the word “money” mean anything to you?
EchoLoops has an interesting premise. The email I received stated the fact that Facebook and their like are making millions, and that means we are the ones making them so popular. EchoLoops, with its growing traffic numbers, is willing to advance your rankings in the search engines (by being a part of the social circle, these things get indexed fairly easily and you can be there, too). They also mention “rebate checks” for shopping, along with combining the power of Facebook, YouTube, games, shopping, etc.
Now, I haven’t a clue where this will go since I do not (unfortunately) possess a crystal ball. I have filled out my profile in much greater detail then several other spots I thought I would haunt. I’m working on the angle that the more you say, the better things go. We shall see. In the meantime…
Signing up is free. And if you’re just a tad tired of any particular circle that’s been running you around in circles, EchoLoops just may be your answer.
Earlier today, a good friend of mine was struggling to get high quality ads placed inside posts (not on the sidebar) of Wordpress. While it’s easy enough to incorporate photos and the like, and get your text to wrap around said items, two highly used sources (videos and ads) continue to drive people crazy when it comes to wrapping their words around them.
YouTube videos and ads from Pulse360 are just two examples. Often one is forced to leave blank space and start the next paragraph underneath. No amount of playing around with obvious methods seems to satisfy your requirements. However, thanks to remarkableblogger the solution is super easy. (It just takes persistence using the search engines, yes your answer is out there.)
Here’s a screen shot of the highlighted code you would enter around say a YouTube video (you can visit the remarkableblogger above to actually see its placement):
Note that it may be necessary for you to make physical adjustments to the ad and/or video. While YouTube offers options on sizes, there really isn’t a “one size fits all” category. Each blog has just so much space assigned to its posts section – some larger, some smaller – than their selection allows.
Continuing with the YouTube example, they offer the following sizes:
o 320 width by 265 height
o 425 width by 344 height
o 480 width by 385 height
o 640 width by 505 height
But, what if you want to use a width of say 250 and wrap your text around it?
This calls for THE one formula I use routinely – and goes back to my Algebra days (don’t ask). To adjust images and/or videos and/or ads, use this (I’ll demonstrate with the standard 425×344 example):
425 = 250
344 x
Cross multiply: 425x = 344 x 250
425x = 86,000
Divide both sides by 425
x = 202.35 (use 202)
So now you’ve created your image in proportion with a width of 250 and a height of 202. You can even pull in the original and just modify the width and height setting by hand from the HTML view in Wordpress (or on your website for that matter).
So there’s the key to getting a different look and feel for your web or blog pages.
Also do note in the image example above (and on remarkable’s blog) the padding put in – the margin portions in the pink highlighted area. This will keep your pictures from cramming up against your text.
Okay off to do some article writing! Enjoy your day
I’d like to call your attention to a news website (the banner has been in my sidebar for a few months now) that anyone who fancies him or herself to be a TRUE news fanatic should explore. The WorldNewsVine is strong and growing even more so minute by minute.
The WNV is (for now) actively seeking bloggers who are:
o Already familiar with Wordpress in an MU setting
o Competent writers who will properly classify and tag their reporting, and
o Ready and able to actively participate on an already-recognized, yet young-enough-to-grow-with, news website.
Obviously they are seeking individuals who “report the news as they see it.” Regionally, locally, throughout the globe. Above all, professional. Now by professional, I mean:
o You need to know the difference between fact and fiction
o Be willing to research what you write, and
o If you’re so inclined, receive true Press Credentials – an honest to goodness press kit.
With full press access, you’ll be able to report on local meetings, State or Province happenings, get interviews, etc.
So if your thing is, or has always been, to be a REAL reporter, check into joining the team at WorldNewsVine.
This video was made in the Antwerp, Belgium Central (Train) Station on March 23, 2009, with no warning to the passengers passing through the station. At 8:00 am a recording of Julie Andrews singing ‘Do, Re, Mi’ begins to play on the public address system.
As the bemused passengers watch in amazement, some 200 dancers begin to appear from the crowd and station entrances. They created this amazing stunt with just two rehearsals!
(Thanks go to my father for sending me this to share with you this Sunday morning! A great follow up for my birthday yesterday!)
Sometimes you just can’t help repeating yourself, so this post is for anyone who hasn’t read the most recent on the My Wizard Ads.
While most of my last decade has been spent in ezine advertising, online marketing, link building, and helping new bloggers, it’s always exciting to come across something “new.” Now I’m not making any promises, but I personally know the people developing a service I’m really looking forward to incorporating onto the MWA website.
Still hammering out the final details, then it’s testing time! So cross your fingers because this sounds extremely promising!
