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Jim DeSantis's Articles in Internet

  • 10 Great Ways to Quickly Boost Traffic to Your Web Site or Blog
    One of the most asked questions I see in online Forums is - "How can I boost traffic to my blog?". There are numerous tips and tricks available all over the web. Here are 10 Proven Ways to get you started toward becoming an internet star!
  • 10 Key Signs of Depression
    Recognizing depression is complex, a matter usually left to professionals. However, there are 6 key signs that can give clues that you, or someone you love, needs professional help.
  • 5 Smart Steps to Successful On Line Dating
    On line dating was introduced to a mass audience with the 1998 film, "You've got mail!" This was, perhaps, the first movie to portray two people conducting a relationship entirely on line before meeting each other face-to-face. We, as a society, have come a long way with the introduction of high-tech cyber-dating.
  • A Sensible Muscle Building Plan
    Weight training is not just for the young. I recently saw a news story about a 72 year old guy who has won six weight lifting competitions, beating out some much younger guys. Let us not forget that many more women are opting for weight training as a way to tighten and sculpt all those important areas that make them more attractive. But, as in every kind of exercise regimen, get the facts so you avoid injury.
  • Am I in a dead-end job?
    A blog reader asks:
    My brother keeps pushing me to change jobs because he says I am in a dead-end job. He has given me a lot of good reasons to think so. I'm just not sure. Can you help?
    (name witheld)
  • Answer These 7 Questions To Gain A Better Life
    Do you know what you want out of life? Getting what you want out of life involves knowing what you want out of life. It's the "knowing" that separates the winners from average folks.
  • Anxiety: A Disorder Or Normal Reaction To Life?
    Is your "anxiety" a serious disorder or just a normal reaction to the stress of living? How can you know if you need professional help? There is an Anxiety Checklist available for free.
  • Anyone Can Overcome Blog Writer's Block
    When I began my career in broadcast journalism, writers’ block used to exasperate me beyond reason. I felt like a failure. I was ready to quit. I thought I would never get the hang of writing news copy under an hourly deadline. Then a mentor appeared who taught me the shortcuts that freed me to write about any subject at will.
  • Be the Center of Attention - Anytime, Anywhere
    Would you like to become that popular person, you know whom I mean, that person who is so naturally friendly that when you see them among a group of strangers, they seem to be instant friends with almost everyone in no time? We call such a person a "people-person,” someone unbelievably nice and charismatic that they can charm just about anyone they meet. They obviously know something you don't know.
  • Blog Content Is About You!
    No matter what your blog focus is about, no matter the topic, the genre, your blog is really and mostly about you. Here is how to get your personality into the light and create a compelling blog.
  • Blog Optimization for Profit - Part 1
    Optimizing your blog for fun and profit can be a daunting task. There are secret tricks of the trade that separate newbies from techies but that does not mean you cannot do some of it yourself. This article is one of a series that lifts the curtain on this shadowland of optimization.
  • Blog Optimization for Profit - Part 2
    Optimizing your blog for fun and profit can be a daunting task. There are secret tricks of the trade that separate newbies from techies but that does not mean you cannot do some of it yourself. This article is one of a series that lifts the curtain on this shadowland of optimization.
  • Blog Optimization for Profit - Part 3
    Optimizing your blog for fun and profit can be a daunting task. There are secret tricks of the trade that separate newbies from techies but that does not mean you cannot do some of it yourself. This article is one of a series that lifts the curtain on this shadowland of optimization.
  • Blog Optimization for Profit - Part 4
    Optimizing your blog for fun and profit can be a daunting task. There are secret tricks of the trade that separate newbies from techies but that does not mean you cannot do some of it yourself. This article is one of a series that lifts the curtain on this shadowland of optimization.
  • Blog Optimization for Profit - Part 5
    Optimizing your blog for fun and profit can be a daunting task. There are secret tricks of the trade that separate newbies from techies but that does not mean you cannot do some of it yourself. This article is one of a series that lifts the curtain on this shadowland of optimization.
  • Blog Optimization for Profit - Part 6
    Optimizing your blog for fun and profit can be a daunting task. There are secret tricks of the trade that separate newbies from techies but that does not mean you cannot do some of it yourself. This article is one of a series that lifts the curtain on this shadowland of optimization.
  • Bullying: What Every Parent Should Know
    Recent studies show that up to half of all children have been bullied in the past year, with other research indicating up to 10 per cent of all children are bullied on a weekly basis. There are important differences between school-yard conflicts and the more sinister type of bullying. What can you do if you discover your child is a victim?
  • Cheating Mate: How To Know If Your Mate Is Cheating
    If you suspect infidelity and you want to find out the truth you need to know how to avoid breaking the law in the process. Here are some key tips to legally find the truth.
  • Cover Letters: Sell Your Sizzle Not Your Steak
    If you already have a cover letter developed, you need to rethink it. "Cookie-cutter" cover letters just will not do.
  • Craigslist: Free Display Advertising for Newbies
    Craigslist offers access to millions of potential customers free or real cheap but it takes some marketing know how to tap into this mother load of traffic. Most advertisers get a zero response rate or get booted quickly simply because they really don't know how to use Craigslist effectively. Here are some important tips.
  • Effective Relationships Are The Key To Success And Prosperity
    Some principles remain true down through the ages. Whether we cook over a fire or push a button on the microwave, the power of relationships is one of those principles. When fully understood, creating effective reflationships will open unimaginable doors for you.
  • Finding A Grown Up Guitar For Small Adult Hands
    When I played guitar in the 50's and 60's, I was limited by having small hands. There were certain tunes I could just not stretch to play. In those days a guitarist had to spend a couple thousand dollars for a custom made git with a short neck or resign themselves to a limited song list. That's not the case today!
  • Free Blues Guitar Lessons Can Give You The Blues
    As an old Rock N Roll guitar player myself, the first thing I found out, when looking for free blues guitar lessons on line was this: I had learned to play guitar based on some really bad habits. My fingering and picking were all wrong from the start. In effect, I didn't know how to play guitar correctly which made it more difficult to perform blues riffs.
  • Get The Job With The Right References
    Are you thinking about finding a new job or changing careers completely? If you are, you need to craft a resume that gives you a competitive edge in this tough job market.
  • Get Your Ex Back The Smart Way
    Here are some smart tips for getting your ex back.
  • Hair Loss Solutions at Home
    With all the hair loss products and promises on the market these days, how is one to know what is hype or truth. Before you spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars, or use those advertised topical solutions, try some simple vitamins you can buy just about anywhere for a few dollars.
  • Happiness: 7 Steps To The Right Choices For A Happy Life
    There are roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness, roads towards victory and jubilation, and roads leading to defeat and disappointment. Here are 7 steps that could help you choose the best option when you encounter life’s crossroads.
  • Have Fun Learning Creativity
    You have some great ideas. You toss them around in your mind. You tell friends about them. They go nowhere. Why?
    They go nowhere because of what your friends said or because you have the misconception that only a select few are able to unleash a steady flow of creative genius. And, you, of course, couldn't be one of that select group. That is not true at all.
  • Help Your Child Climb a Mountain of Emotions
    Handling children can be a difficult task at times. We feel like they’re not listening to us; they feel like we’re not listening to them. Good listening and speaking skills are essential to successful parenting.
  • How Identity Theft Works And How To Protect Yourself
    Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Every day thousands of people suffer immediate financial hardship and long-term difficulty because their personal information has been compromised. But there are free steps you can take to protect yourself.
  • How To Be A Memory Whiz Is Really Fun
    Sometimes it seems we go "brain dead" at the most critical moments. We meet someone for a second time and go blank on their name. We have to make a presentation and our memory leaves us embarrassed. It does not have to be that way.
  • How To Catch An Unfaithful Mate In This Digital Age
    As a retired TV newsman, who has seen the rapid growth of technology from the inside, I am constantly amazed at how much easier it is to communicate with people these days. There is high-speed Internet connections (wireless & otherwise), Cellphones, texting, BlueTooth, Blackberry's, and the list goes on.

    We can talk at the touch of a button, across cities, countries, the entire world. It all makes for cheating on a mate even easier than ever. But there are ways to find the truth.
  • Internet Safety: How To Protect Your Children
    Has your child seen any adult images online? You might not think so, but recent studies show that more than half the children who use the Internet have been exposed to indecent material and only one in six parents is aware of it. As a parent, there are some things you can do immediately to stop it.
  • Job Interview Rehearsal: The Benefits of Mock Interviews
    A stressful part of job hunting is the interview. Here are some expert tips for success.
  • Job Interviews: What You Should Not Discuss
    Job interviews are nerve-wracking and certain topics can sabotage your success. Here are power tips to give you an edge.
  • Metabolism: The Simple Weight Loss Engine
    You are "fearfully and wonderfully made" declares a passage in the Bible and it is the key to conquering the battle over losing weight and keeping it off. No, this is not a Bible lesson, it's an explanation of how to boost your metabolism, that is, how to tune up your internal engine to lose weight and keep it off.
  • New Tips To Get Your Ex Back
    Do you fantasize about getting your ex back? Do you miss the best times you had together and long to make things right? There may still be hope if you do it right. Take it from me. It is possible to get your ex back.
  • Resume Writing: What to Do If You Don’t Know How
    Your resume is your first contact. Get free professional help to give it power.
  • Review: Internet Marketing Kickstart Course
    There is a new step-by-step Internet marketing course for newbies being promoted everywhere because the creators, Tony Shepherd and Sara Brown and well known and respected. Here is my review.
  • Rules Enforcement at Home - The United Parental Front
    Every successful marriage has a number of factors in common. When it comes to raising children, there is one primary factor - the United Parental Front. While you may worry that setting strict rules of conduct in your family may distance you from your children, studies prove you are worrying needlessly.
  • Salary Negotiation Power Tips
    As a former Manager I can tell you that money is the most sensitive issue in the whole hiring process. It's sensitive for both prospective employer and job applicants. Handled correctly, both employer and applicant can come to an amicable figure. Here are eight ways I found that make the process of salary negotiation more efficient.
  • Self Esteem Magic for Average People
    What if you were born with a genetic hearing impairment that later caused you to drop out of High School and grab the first factory job you could find. Do you think you might have low self esteem? Do you think you could learn to overcome such odds?
  • Spin Your Circumstances To Your Favor
    Rates of depression and pessimism have never been higher. Here is how to be an optimist and turn your lemons into lemonade!
  • Spontaneous Job Interviews: Why You Should Love Them
    So, you are in search of a new job. Have you thought about "cold calling"? Cold calling can get you a job on-the-spot!
  • Teenage Parenting: How To Help Your Troubled Teen
    Is your teen son or daughter driving you over the edge? You are not alone! Parents of troubled teens around the world

    are realizing, that because of today's stressful life, they need help dealing with a son or daughter who is making poor decisions. There is help available if you know where to look.
  • The Babe Ruth Self Esteem Formula
    If you have low self esteem, you probably keep reflecting on the things you don't like about yourself, your strike-outs, but if you start counting your home-runs, you just might be surprised.
  • The Difference Between Anxiety Attacks And Anxiety Reactions
    Ninety-five-percent of Americans experience Anxiety Reactions occasionally while five-percent are battling to survive Anxiety Attacks almost on a daily basis. In which group are you?
  • The Key to Genuine Happiness
    Life can be the greatest game going. One day it can taste like the sweetest candy, the next, as sour as unsweetened lemonade. When you feel like your world is just too bleak, look around and you will find people in similar circumstances who are happy!
  • The Magic Of High Self Esteem
    You may be surprised to know that there are millions of people that are at the height of their self confidence but have very poor self esteem. So, what is self esteem, exactly?
  • The Mystery and Value of Email Marketing
    My email inbox gets 30 - to - 50 emails every day from newsletters and other sources of information I subscribe to. All of them come through the use of autoresponders, a relatively simple program that keeps the publishers in touch with me at any hour of the day or night from across the world. This is a tool you can easily learn to use.

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