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A lot of the video's I have created don't fall into a broad category like Blogging or Emailing, so I stuffed them here (please forgive my pun). A couple of these video's cross a line into more than one category. So scan back here often, or better yet, use the link up top ( Get Updates) to sign up to receive email notifications when I add a video.

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Advanced Domain Name Search

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You finally made the decision to get your own domain name, only, someone has already registered the exact name you wanted to use.

What do you do now?

Well, you can grab your Therasaus and look up words that mean the same thing, or you can use Register.com's Advanced Domain Name Search feature and let it suggest 20 or 30 different but similar names. Me? I take the shortcuts where ever I find them.

Basic HTML (For MySpace, Websites and Comments)

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Are the phrases "tags", "body text" and "tables" foreign to you? Do you wish someone would just explain what they are, and how you use them?

This video will show you the basic's. By the end of the video, you can add headers and small formatting to your MySpace profile or embed a link to your page in your comments on other people's sites.

For an online reference that teaches you more than this video, please visit http://www.html.net/tutorials/html/

Find, Install and Use FTP Client To Transfer Files

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When you have your own domain, you will often need to transfer files between your computer and the Internet location (your domain). FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the means by which you send and receive those files.

I recommend Filezilla for those on a budget (it's free), and demonstrate how to find it, download it, install it and use it in this video. Personally, I use (and recommend) FTP Voyager for those that can afford it (it's about $40) because it also contains a built in scheduler that will monitor directories and upload / download files automatically for you. For most people however, Filezilla will do everything you need it to.

Use A Custom Image For A PayPal "Buy Now" Button

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If you are selling anything on the Internet, PayPal is probably one payment option you offer. Have you ever wished you could use your own image for the Buy Now button that PayPal offers?

Well, you can.

This video demonstrates how to use your own custom image as your Buy Now button, encrypted with the name, item number, amount and a few other settings.

(This video assumes you have a hosting account where you can place your own image (for PayPal to find), and that you have created (or had created for you) an image you want to use)

Save Adobe PDF 's and Send Via Email

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You have probably read a dozen or more PDF files that you came across on your many web-travels. Did you know you could save it to your local computer?

Once on your computer, you can print it or email it to anyone in the world.

This video was created for the Ad Group I manage, to teach them how to use a particular document I created for them, but it applies to any PDF you find on the web.

Google Alerts - Your Personal Research Assistant

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How would you like to have a personal assistant that does a lot of the research you need to do, in order to be successful in whatever "niche" you choose to market in? An assistant that works without pay, without cost, without rest or potty breaks?

Google offers a free service that does just that. Give it a keyword to monitor, and every time something is added to the web for that keyword, Google will send you an email alert containing the link(s) to the pages that contain your word(s) of choice.

Let Google help you keep track of what you are interested in.

Working With The "Hero" Book

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This video was also created for the Ad Group I manage, but again, offers some insights into finding, saving, and emailing an Adobe document (or any Office type document you find on the Internet. This video introduces a second concept for saving that is a little faster than the previous method shown. It also introduces more email options.

To the Ad Group, please refer to this video or the email I sent to find where your report is located on the web.

Setup an eBay Seller's Account

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During a recent training session at my home office, I recorded a quick video for setting up a seller account in eBay and creating a listing to insert into the auction.

While it was specific to this gentlemen, the concept is the same. If you are planning on becoming an eBay seller, this video will help you get started.

PS: It also covers some basic HTML skills and the standard "tags" you will use on eBay, MySpace and a few other sites where HTML is used or available.

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