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Internet Safety: How to Keep Kids Safe Online

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The threats against children who venture online are growing more severe day by day. Every time children use a computer they are vulnerable to exploitation. Fortunately, there are several practical measures that parents can implement to keep their children safe online.

Risks include exposure to inappropriate images, exposure to unknown contacts on Internet chat rooms and forums, online bullying, illegal downloads and piracy of copyrighted material, coercion to disclose personal information, spyware and viruses, and unwanted advertising for unnecessary and expensive products.

Some ISPs provide parental controls for browsers, blocking certain types of sites from access by children, but for peace of mind it it’s a good idea to use a good software tool for keeping your kids safe while surfing the Internet. [Read more…]

Prioritization: The Key to Social Media Success

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Most website owners are aware of the importance of having a strong social media presence, but once they start working on creating that presence, it’s easy for them to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of social websites that are out there.

A couple of sites will create most of your social traffic.

For most companies, trying to have a presence on every social media site would be a waste of resources. There are a handful of social sites which have a huge user base, and focusing your efforts on those particular sites will generate the best results.

That’s not to say that you should ignore niche websites, just that you should pick the sites that you spend time on carefully. You might want to create accounts on several social media sites and link them to your main profiles so that important announcements get cross-posted; however, it’s not a good idea to spread yourself too thin. [Read more…]

Why the Canary Islands Should be Your Next Holiday Destination

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Situated off the northwest coast of Africa, sun-drenched Canary Islands is one of the most preferred holiday destinations of Spain. The archipelago lies closer to the North Africa, yet they have their own unique flavor.

Thousands of tourists and travelers from every corner of the world dream of visiting exotic Canary Islands.

Canary Islands – Geography

Six islets and seven islands make up the stunning Canary Islands. The islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and Ei Hierro.

Each of these islands has its individual climatic and geographical features. In fact, Canaries are very popular for their landscape deviations. There are hundreds of volcanoes, rolling sand beaches, sand dunes, rich and thick forests, and amazing cliffs brindle these Atlantic charms. The islands have over 250 kilometers of coastline. [Read more…]

Review: iContact Email Marketing Services

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If you’re serious about making money on the Internet, there is simply no substitute for a robust opt-in email marketing program.

When done right, marketing your products or services via email puts your business and your best offers right where your customers will see them – in their email inbox! There is simply no better way to get your message out.

The key to doing your email marketing the right way is to use a trusted company to assist you with all of your email marketing services. That’s where iContact comes in. [Read more…]

Kids and Pets: Learning Responsibility

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Pets serve many purposes in the lives of their owners, including companionship, protection, and entertainment.

Hollywood has portrayed pets as heroes (Lassie, for example), as suppliers of fur (101 Dalmatians), and as a litmus test for relationships (28 Days and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days). On a more practical note, for owners with children, pets can help teach responsibility.

It is not uncommon to hear your children say, “Why do I have to do everything?” Parents slump in frustration, take a deep breath, and begin to list the things they have done to ensure the child’s health and safety over the years. Perhaps a little object lesson would help. [Read more…]