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For all of those who do not have Microsoft office because its too expensive to buy/update, or too difficult to use, or are just looking for something different, Open Office is the way to go. OpenOffice.org 3 is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose. Its great for those mac users who don’t want to buy Microsoft office suite, or for those who are constantly flipping and changing computers.

What is the Facebook Like feature?

“Like” is a way to give positive feedback or connect with things you care about on Facebook. You can like content that your friends post or Pages that you want to connect with on Facebook.

How do I get the Facebook Like’s feature on my blog?

Like – This plugin supports multiple languages, gives a number of display options and can be shown at the top or bottom of a post, on pages and on the front page, all based on what settings you select.
Facebook Like Button – This plugin has a nice settings panel that makes it easy to see and adjust how you want buttons to appear.
Facebook Like Button Plugin – We like that this plugin supports a shortcode, which means that you can indicate what posts to include a button on or not, in the post itself. You can also set default global options.

See more details on Mashable.com

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American Express Small Business OPEN forum disscusses a little known secret to getting better Google rankings; Videos!

They explain that Google are increasingly using “blended” search results – articles, video, pictures, and other forms of content. So video inherently gets more play because there is less competition for video results.

Check the article out here.

Below are the meat & potatoes of the article:

1. Create some great video for your site. Note: Research indicates that if you have video on your homepage, up to 80% of your visitors will click that first, so it better be good!

2. Post it prominently throughout your site.

3. SEO it and submit it. Here’s the trick, and it is two-fold. First, you must optimize the video for search engines. That means key words and phrases must be used in the file name, in the captions, etc. Second, once posted on your site, you must then submit the video itself using XML tools to Google and the other search engines.

INC.com talks to the founder of one of the most popular blogs on the net, and goes into the story behind MediaTakeOut.com. With the very low start-up cost, and all the fun you have running them, blogs are always an attractive project for entrepreneurs. Check the interview out here.

If you are interested in starting your own blog, UtterJargon can get you all setup! – UtterJargon Blog Package

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to go to WordPress Wordcamp NYC 2009. It was awesome! It really gave me a greater appreciation for the utility and definitely more of an understanding of where it is going. See some of the scenery, useful websites, music (yes, music),  and reoccurring quotes of the conference below…

The Reoccurring points for WordPress Users:

– “When deciding to build a site, its always better to go with CMS over Static…”

– “Wordpress is like the swiss army knife of the web”

– “Wordpress is 508 compliant” (accessible to people with disabilities.)

– “Aways Always Always back up your database! (But you already knew that…)”

The Scenery

The Music

Music From WordPress Wordcamp NYC 2009

The helpful Links

CoreyEulas.com

ButYoureAGirl.com

AreYouSociallyAcceptable.com

www.StrangeWork.com

FreshWorkshops.com

WeLoveWP.com

An article I came across that pretty much sums up why blogging is useful for start-up freelance business ventures. brought to you via freelancefolder.com

There are many ways that blogging can help you build up your freelancing business quickly. Here are five of them:

1. Web Presence. Having a blog gives you and your freelancing business an immediate online presence, especially if you can get a URL with all or part of your business name in it. If your freelancing business is primarily online (web design, web content, etc.), having an online presence is expected. However, other freelancers can also benefit by having a blog. For one thing, a blog gives clients an alternate way to find you.

2. Describe and List Your Services. With a business blog, you can create a separate static web page using your blog’s content management system that describes the products or services that your business offers. Not only can prospective clients see what type of business you are in just by reading the page, you can also link to the page yourself when you create proposals or send e-mails. Don’t forget to update this page when you acquire new skills or expand your services.

3. Home for Your Portfolio. A blog makes an excellent home for your professional portfolio. You can create a separate static page to showcase samples of your best work or link to websites that include your work. Clients and prospective clients examining this page can get a good idea of what your abilities are. Again, don’t forget to review and update this page periodically.

4. Position Yourself as an Expert. A blog allows you to position yourself as an expert while letting clients and perspective clients learn more about you. By creating helpful or informative posts on topics relevant to your freelancing specialty, you can establish your professional authority in your field. (While it’s okay to let your personality shine through in your posts, remember to keep your posts professional. Too much personal information on your business blog won’t help your business.)

5. Networking. Blogging also provides a wonderful opportunity for networking. If you leave your comments turned on (and you really should), then you have the opportunity to “discuss” your posts with perspective clients and peers. If someone leaves a comment on your posts, not only do you have the chance to respond, but you can also pay a visit to their blog and get to “know” them a little better. Before long, it is likely that your freelancing blog will have a little community of regulars who stop by to chat.

Welcome to UtterJargon.com, the community where Small Businesses all around New York City are able to create free classifieds for absolutely any products and services they sell, as well as need. UtterJargon is also a great place to find the local businesses and events in your neighborhood. This Business Blog will post interviews and cover stories about the numerous Entrprenuers and Small Businesses in NYC. You will find this Blog to be Interesting, Informational and Inspiring!