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Daily: March 1, 2012

5 WordPress Plugins for a Faster and More Search Friendly Blog

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By on Mar 1st, 2012

If you use WordPress, then most of the work is done for you. You just simply have to download one of these plugins, tick off some boxes and you’re off to a faster site with more shares.

WordPress SEO by Yoast

This plugin will give you control over several major SEO elements including:

Post Titles & Meta Descriptions
Robots Meta Configuration
Canonical
Breadcrumbs
Permalink Clean Up
XML Sitemaps
RSS Enhancements
Robots.txt and .htaccess
Clean Up of Head Section

The major benefit that I have found is that the plugin actually does-away with other plugins you may have installed (maybe up to 4 or 5). It not only replaces the All in One SEO Pack, but also Google Sitemaps, any breadcrumbs code, RSS footer plugins and permalink redirects. Read more →

Elements Of A Great Proposal in Freelance

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By on Mar 1st, 2012

When you write for individuals or organizations you usually have to generate the proposal yourself.

Proposal writing is not rocket science, but it does take some work and some understanding of general business ideas. And yes, you will find job postings for writing proposals. Some of them will fit in this model, but many won’t. Here are the  elements of a great proposal for freelance writers:

 Summary of Client’s Requirements and Goals
This is a critical part of your proposal. However, it’s something many freelancers overlook. I have to admit, I didn’t do this until after many months of freelancing. Read more →

6 Best Free Tools to Manage Your Freelance Designing Career

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By on Mar 1st, 2012

Free Tools for Managing Freelance Designers

Managing a freelance design business takes a lot of work. A freelance designer has to manage their projects, their clients, their files, and many more.

It’s a lot to do for one person. There are many ways you can manage your freelance design business, such as hiring a virtual assistant or investing in expensive software, but as freelancers, we are on a limited to budget. Here are some free tools for assistance of freelancers.

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Top Guerrilla Marketing Tips For Freelancers

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By on Mar 1st, 2012

Strategic Marketing Plan

There’s a massive difference between bad marketing and great marketing. Bad marketing is all about doing things to the marketplace. Great marketing is all about doing things for the marketplace. Great marketing is based around contribution and engagement.Guerrilla marketing is a great way to showcase your freelance business to potential clients without using much cash, thus keeping your business costs low and your ability to pick up and move onto another idea seem almost seamless in transition.
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Five Online Tools For Managing Your Business Cash Flow

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By on Mar 1st, 2012

iStock Business Cash Flow

Creating a cash flow budget and a workable plan to cover cash flow gaps are essential for the small business owner. Maintaining a positive cash flow is the number one challenge your small business faces. A healthy cash flow is an essential part of any successful business. Some business people claim that a healthy cash flow is even more important than your business’s ability to deliver its goods or services! That may be placing a bit too much importance on your cash flow. If you are struggling to stay on top of your balance sheets, the following roundup of five free cash flow management tools might be just what you need.
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