Articles - Get writing!

I'm seeing a very large increase in my Search Engine traffic since writing and submitting more articles. If you aren't familiar with what articles can do for you, then check out this article -- What Articles can Do for You


If you're looking for free reprint articles, you can publish some of my article on your site or in your newsletter, check out this page for details. Only certain articles are available for reprint.

Just make sure my author bio is included with the links and go for it. ;)

If you need help grasping the concept of writing articles or if you don't understand the benefit -- or if you think you can''t write, then please stop by the network and chat. We'll brainstorm some ideas for you.

Oh, and my list of favorite places to submit my articles.


I'll keep this short and sweet. I've got to run. Lots more articles to write. :)

Nicole

PS. Here's some free affiliate programs I like the best.

New Fun for Kids!

Our wonderful Aunt B shared her new Preschool Themes for July:

4th of July Crafts and Activities for Kids

Ocean Crafts and Activities for Kids

Enjoy!
Nicole

Testing and Tracking - a Necessary Evil. Bleck.

Hi again! I've had a crazy weekend. My adorable 3 year old broke her leg jumping off the couch. :( After we both stopped crying, it made me very thankful that I am here at home so I can carry her to the bathroom, kiss her little head and hang out eating popcorn and watching movies together -- which is where I'll be as soon as I send this message.

On the business front, I wanted to talk about Testing and Tracking.
This is an issue we discuss in depth at MomMasterminds -
and it's one part of my job that I don't enjoy at all - but I do it because it is vital to my business.

Whether you are with Direct Sales or you own your site, testing and tracking a very important issue. It's important, because you need to know what is working for you and also know what is a waste of your time and money.

With Direct Sales, you can test and track in a number of ways. If you promote with advertising or fillers, put a promotional code on your ad. Try a few different codes to see which one is the most effective.

For instance --
"Mention MomPacks.com and Get Free Shipping"
or
"Mention MomPacks.com and Get a Free Gift"
or
"Say that you found us at MomPacks.com and get 2 for the price of 1!"

That way you'll know whether that method of advertising is working for you -- by how many people say "I saw your filler in MomPacks - and by which offer draws the best response." Easy!

More information about Fillers

Also, any time you get a new customer or lead, simply ask "How did you hear about us?" It definitely shows you where your advertising efforts are paying off.

If you own your own site, you can use a free program called www.statcounter.com. I use the free version on several of my smaller sites. All I had to do was insert a small bit of code into my pages and it shows how my visitors find my sites (search
engines or referrals), how long they stay, and how many pages they look at.

I'm sure you can envision how useful this information is for me. Sometimes, though, I just laugh at the search terms that people use to find my site. Crazy things! ;)

Once you start tracking, you'll see where you can save time and money -- and that's a good thing.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this topic. Stop by the ShowMomTheMoney network to share your ideas.

Have a great week!
Nicole

PS. Is time management a struggle? If so, check out the time management section at ShowMomTheMoney.com

Become Extremely Wealthy

I found this great article about the
Top 7 Traits of Extremely Wealthy People. I hope you enjoy it as
much as I did!


And, I have a fun announcement. When I was co-hosting on
WAHMTalkRadio.com a few weeks ago, I met a great new friend, Marie
Roker. Marie is a coach who helps moms to get past the
personal obstacles holding us back, to focus, and to reach our
potential. She's written her first column and I know
you'll love it! Missed Opportunities

I hope that your summer is wonderful and that you are reaching your
goals. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Have a great week!
Nicole

PS. If you're looking for fun surveys for cash and prizes, I've got
a free list for you.
Just be sure to sign up with a free account (like hotmail or yahoo)
so they don't take over your business emails. ;)

Terrible Anniversary Gift

Betsy has contributed an AWESOME new article for my Romance
site (and, no -- I'm not the one with the shiny new tackle box) lol.
Terrible Anniversary Gift from Husband

Blogs - RSS

Blogs -->
And, I wanted to mention that, if you have a free blogger blog
(from www.blogger.com ) - please be sure you've added RSS feed to
your blog so people can sign up to receive your posts in their
email. Otherwise, you're losing potential customers or ongoing
readers. Sound confusing? It's not. My wonderful friend, Nell, from
www.mommysplace.net has written simple RSS blog feed instructions, and allowed me
to share them with you.

And, if you have any questions while setting up your feed, stop by
the free ShowMomTheMoney network and ask

Too many Balls!

BALLS -->
I have something fun to announce. Paula Schmitt has a new article
up in her "All Sports Mom" Mom Humor column entitled "TOO MANY BALLS!"
She's started a new Holiday, too. Check it out.

And, if you haven't
bought her book yet, please click here and buy it now.
It's a perfect gift for those moms who are running from one sport
to the next. :D

Mom’s Head to Toe List - Five Things to Do Before Summer

Summer is here. Are you prepared? If you’re like me, it snuck up way too fast. I’ll share with you my checklist for Summer Preparation.

1. Exercise – Ladies, there’s nowhere to hide it anymore. The big, bad cellulite fairy visited during the winter again. Or does cellulite reproduce when it’s cold? Either way, get out your walking shoes and hit the streets. Or grab an exercise video and shake it until it melts off. Looking for a fun exercise video? http://exerciseisboring.blogspot.com/
2. Pluck those eyebrows. – You might have been able to hide your eyebrows during the winter, but the bright sunlight will show every little straggler. There’s nothing worse than looking like Bert in a bikini!
3. Swimsuit Shopping – Although most women would rather have a root canal than to go swimsuit shopping, it is a necessary evil. If your options are to go swimsuit shopping or to run around the pool in a worn, see-through swimsuit – please drag yourself to the store! I’ll be the one hiding in the stall next to you, laughing like a hyena as I try on yet another swimsuit over my undergarments and try to figure out what exactly I’m looking at.
4. Body Hair – Let’s face it. Winter is not the time we are most diligent about keeping up with shaving or waxing. But, now everyone and their brother is going to know whether you’ve shaved recently or not. If you’re dreading another year of shaving, check out the semi-permanent laser hair removal. http://laserhairremovalodyssey.blogspot.com
5. Feet – Eew! Those scratchy, rough, lizardy-feet need to go away now. Buff them or grab a power sander, but get them looking like skin again before sandal season. Once you’ve got them looking like people-feet instead of hobbit feet, then dust off a bottle of toenail polish, grab a toe-ring, and make them pretty.

Now you’re ready for swimsuit season. Grab a little drink umbrella, drop it into your diet Coke and have a great summer!

Nicole Dean is the mostly-sane mom behind

• www.ShowMomTheMoney.com/free-tutorial.htm – helping Work at Home Moms succeed
• http://www.showkidsthefun.com/ – to help parents keep the lines of communication open with their children
• http://www.romanceyourhusband.com/ – to stay friends with your husband.

This article is available free for reprint with author's bio intact. Laser Hair removal and Exercise blog links inside article may be removed for publication. The three links in author bio must be clickbable. Thanks!

Father's Day - Gift Ideas.

This Father's Day, what will you be giving the Fathers in your life?

If you're thinking of Roses, then here's a way to choose the color. :)
http://www.romanceyourhusband.com/meaning_of_roses.htm

a love letter
http://www.romanceyourhusband.com/lovelettertohusband.htm

a beer making set!

or Tools!

You still have a week to plan. I know I'll be working on that love letter all week. ;)
Nicole