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<title>Svend Nelson - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Svend is a university lecturer and Internet entrepreneur. He lived and worked in various countries across Latin America, Europe and Asia and currently spends most of his time in Thailand.]]></description>
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<title>Paid Inclusion Online Marketing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Popular methods to create website visibility on the Internet include Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, search engines optimization (SEO) and paid inclusion. Paid inclusion in smaller search engine networks is not hugely popular although it can generate substantial targeted traffic for moderate pricing.]]></description>
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<title>Nietzsche, Camel, Lion, Child and the Entrepreneur</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:53:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More than 100 years after the German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche wrote "Thus spoke Zarathustra", this fascinating book contains plenty of advice for the entrepreneur seeking awareness and intuition in today's world of information overflow. This article describes the potential evolution of a person through three metamorphoses of the human spirit as outline by Nietsche.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Writing Task 2 - Writing Concluding Sentences</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most candidates have difficulty completing the IELTS Writing Task 2 essay on time. However, candidates seeking higher band scores, say, 7 and above, should plan to write a conclusion paragraph that includes not just a Restatement of the Thesis but a true concluding sentence as well.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Listening Tip</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to study at UK and Australian universities will need a band score of six or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). An unwritten rule of the IELTS Listening test is that if a candidate stops speaking for more than 10 seconds at any point during the task, the penalty could be as much as a whole band point.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Speaking Task Skills</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to study at UK and Australian universities will need a band score of six or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Many students do not like the speaking task in the IELTS test. This article clarifies what skills are actually being tested and how to prepare for the IELTS speaking task.]]></description>
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<title>PPC Advertising -- The Right Choice For Your Online Marketing Campaign?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Since Overture first started Pay Per Click Programs this online advertising tactic has immensely grown in popularity and is big business today. While PPC programs generate instantaneous targeted traffic if properly set up, it might not be the right choice for some web site ventures after all.]]></description>
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<title>Online User Behavior and the Digital Divide</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:46:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the increased proliferation of ICTs in many newly industrializing nations research about the so-called digital divide should shift its focus from infrastructure to soci-cultural factors that influence Internet usage.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Listening Test Skills</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The real purpose of the IELTS Listening test is to determine a candidate's preparedness to deal with actual situations in the study-abroad contexts that require accurate hearing of English. Accordingly, the test is in four sections, all of which represent actual kinds of conversation, public speech, and lectures that a foreign student doing advanced study abroad might encounter.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The IELTS Reading tasks tests only one thing: the candidate's ability to answer questions correctly on the basis of the reading. None of the other reasons people regularly read - to acquire and retain information, say, or for entertainment - come into play. This article focuses on the reading skills to do well in the IELTS Reading Exam.]]></description>
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<title>My Master's Degree - How Should I Talk And Write About It?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are many circumstances in which foreign student have to talk about their intentions to study for advanced degrees. Statements of purpose written to accompany applications for university admission are the most obvious case, but the same situation comes up in interviews with recruiters, IELTS Speaking Tasks, and verbal interactions of all kinds with the officials at the universities you will be attending.]]></description>
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<title>Pre-Masters Courses - Should You Take One?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:49:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Students from Africa, Asia and Latin America wishing to study at UK, US and Australian universities not only need to get used to a different culture but also to a new learning environment. Taking a Pre-Masters course can significantly ease the transition - both culturally and academically.]]></description>
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<title>Getting a Web Site's Landing Page Right</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A landing page is the first page that users visit when coming to your site. Understanding the affecting elements of landing pages is crucial for the overall success of a web site.
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<title>Increasing Traffic Conversion Rates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Web Marketing all too often exclusively focuses on acquiring traffic. However, traffic alone does not guarantee any income; it is the conversion from a casual visitor into paying customer that generates money. This article sheds light on factors increasing conversion rates on websites.]]></description>
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<title>Measuring Website Success for Online Businesses</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:23:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just like the management of any company successfully running a web site is a complex process that requires an entrepreneurial and managerial mindset. This article looks at the basic ingredients that have to be in place for the online entrepreneur to succeed.]]></description>
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<title>Mango Wood Handicrafts - An Ecological Choice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mango wood is becoming an increasingly fashionable choice for home decoration and handicrafts. While one should be considerate about purchasing arts and crafts made from certain tropical woods, mango wood handicrafts are not only beautiful but also an ecological choice.]]></description>
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<title>Richness and Reach - Implications for the Internet Entrepreneur</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:18:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The universal trade-off between richness and reach has been rendered obsolete by the advent of the Internet and thus business strategy changed profoundly. For the Internet entrepreneur it is important to understand how to exploit the promise of simultaneous richness and reach in the online environment.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Examination Tip - Answer All Questions</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:37:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to study at UK and Australian universities need a band score of six or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). While solid English skills are indispensable to pass IELTS, the knowledge of certain tips and tricks can improve the band score. This article addresses tips helping to answer all questions when taking the IELTS exam.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Examination Tip - Timing Yourself</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 05:18:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to study at UK and Australian universities will need a band score of six or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). While solid English skills are indispensable to pass IELTS, the knowledge of certain tips and tricks can substantially improve the band score. This article addresses tips about how to time yourself when taking the IELTS exam.]]></description>
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<title>Keyword Research - Considerations and Limitations for Successful Internet Marketing</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:06:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Internet marketers know that "content is king." It is keyword-rich content that determines relevance for the theme-based-indexing of today's generation of search engines. While keyword research should be conducted prior to building any new web site there are additional factors the success of a web site will depend upon that refer to usability and common business sense.]]></description>
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<title>Online Survey Research - Considerations for the Online Marketer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Web Surveys are a quick and cost effective way to generate valuable market knowledge to enhance the usability of web sites. However, despite the obvious advantages there are methodological considerations that web marketers should take into account before launching a web survey.]]></description>
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<title>New Year Resolutions - Some Practical Guidelines for Internet Entrepreneurs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:06:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people will agree that New Year resolutions tend to be rather short-lived. This is due to the way goals are established and translated into plans to achieve them. This article elaborates on some practical techniques how New Year resolutions - or any other objectives for that matter - may significantly impact your future life on the quest for prosperity and happiness.]]></description>
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<title>Hosting Your Online Business - Some Practical Selection Criteria</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2005 13:24:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Web hosting is a crucial part in determining the success of your online business. While many perceive hosting as a commodity these days, this article suggests that taking a closer look pays off and also elaborates on criteria when selecting a suitable hosting solution.]]></description>
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<title>Domain Name Registration and Search Engine Rankings</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 13:41:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Domain name registration is a thriving business on the Internet today. While most search engine algorithms value keywords in the domain, the importance of  domain names is generally overrated for the success of a website in the search engines, especially in the long run.]]></description>
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<title>Time Management - Some Philosophical and Practical Considerations</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:16:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trying to understand time as perhaps the basic human condition has always been a conundrum for philosophers, artists and scientists alike. This article explores some of the underlying considerations as well as practical methods to use time effectively.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Tips and Tricks - Doing Well in the Listenting Task</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to study at UK and Australian universities will usually need a band score of six or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). While solid English skills are indispensable to pass IELTS, the knowledge of certain test techniques can substantially improve the band score. This article addresses tips and tricks to do well in the listening task in IELTS.]]></description>
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<title>Mortgage and Home Loan Trends</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:43:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the latest trends in the mortgage industry in the Hawaiian islands involves pre-approving borrower loans. This article explores recent updates in the Hawaii mortgage and real estate industry.]]></description>
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<title>IELTS Tips and Tricks - Mastering the Writing Task</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 12:47:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to study abroad will usually need a band score of  six or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for admission to UK and Australian universities. While solid English skills are indispensable to succeed in the IELTS test, the knowledge of certain test techniques can substantially improve the band score. This article addresses tips and tricks to master the writing task in IELTS.]]></description>
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<title>Effective IELTS Preparation Online - What Should You Expect?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2005 22:42:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to prepare online for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will find numerous websites offering IELTS resources, both free and fee-based. This article describes criteria educators and students should be looking for when selecting the right IELTS preparation course on the Internet.]]></description>
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<title>Online IELTS Preparation - Why Does It Make Sense?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Students wishing to study abroad will usually need a band score of  six or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for admission to UK and Australian universities. While solid English skills are indispensable to succeed in the IELTS test, there are several elements in IELTS that highlight the importance of an online preparation to cover study techniques rather than basic language skills.]]></description>
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