<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:creativeCommons="http://backend.userland.com/creativeCommonsRssModule"><channel><title>USWebPros.com - Article Central</title><link>http://www.USWebPros.com/</link><description>Interesting Articles About Nearly Every Subject</description><creativeCommons:license>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/</creativeCommons:license><item><title>24/7 Helping Hand, MaybeNow</title><description>The diversity of products, websites and a bulk of available information on different subjects has complicated things to an extent that it confuses people to use the right option sometimes. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?24_7_Helping_Hand__MaybeNow_43&amp;a=52188</link></item><item><title>Juan José “J.J.” Rendón is appointed as a political consultant</title><description>JJ Rendon has been considered as a master of mental strategy in the political arena. Because of this, he is one of the most respected political strategists in Latin America.He is also favorably acknowledged in Miami political circles and his concepts have been taught at the prestigious American Center of Political Management.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Juan_Jos___J_J___Rend_n_is_appointed_as_a_political_consultant_41&amp;a=50097</link></item><item><title>A Factor Behind the Electoral Performance of Juan Manuel Santos</title><description>Another factor behind the great electoral performance by Juan Manuel Santos is his solid reputation as an experienced and tough decision maker.
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</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Most_Viewed_News___On_the_Hour_36&amp;a=22394</link></item><item><title>I'm Love in' Those Offline Promotions - McDonald's Online</title><description>McDonald’s (MCD) used to be an American institution, like Christmas decorations at Thanksgiving and candy on Halloween. It is now an international phenomenon, serving nearly 54 million customers each day in 120 countries and territories.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?I_m_Love_in__Those_Offline_Promotions___McDonald_s_Online_35&amp;a=17650</link></item><item><title>Cutting Edge Gadgets @ Reverse Auction www.X5.com.au</title><description>At www.X5.com.au, the latest leading reverse auction site in the world, you’ll find a world of great gadget bargains; all available with a mere submission of your lowest unique bid. You might just bring home the gadget you’ve always yearned for. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Cutting_Edge_Gadgets___Reverse_Auction_www_X5_com_au_34&amp;a=14902</link></item><item><title>Video Sharing: A Brand New Way to Express Yourself on the Web</title><description>A video hosting service, also known as video sharing service allows individuals to upload video clips to an Internet website.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Video_Sharing__A_Brand_New_Way_to_Express_Yourself_on_the_Web_33&amp;a=13999</link></item><item><title>Landlords Vote YES for New One-Stop Online Document Resource</title><description>ezLandlordForms.com is a new website designed for landlords and the Internet’s only state-of-the-art document system, providing state specific rental agreements and a complete library of landlord forms for more efficient property management.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Landlords_Vote_YES_for_New_One_Stop_Online_Document_Resource_32&amp;a=7040</link></item><item><title>"Performers Should Shut Up!"</title><description>Dixie Chicks, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Martin Sheen, Sean Penn, Barbara Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, and on and on this list of politicial pundits goes. All have forgotten or ignore Richard Widmark.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?_Performers_Should_Shut_Up___31&amp;a=6886</link></item><item><title>The Ultimate PR Edge: Getting Reporters To Open Your E-Mails</title><description>You know that getting publicity is vital to the health of your business.  You probably also know that e-mail is the way most publicity seekers get in touch with reporters to score that precious coverage.  Here’s what you don’t know:  The vast majority of e-mails sent to journalists never get read.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?The_Ultimate_PR_Edge_Getting_Reporters_To_Open_Your_EMails&amp;a=3264</link></item><item><title>Understanding the Different Methods of Offline Promotion</title><description>No business can survive the long run without some form of consistent advertising. As a result, most business owners will eventually consider using advertising to promote their business. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Understanding_the_Different_Methods_of_Offline_Promotion&amp;a=3140</link></item><item><title>Writing Suitable Copy for the Press</title><description>Summer is finally here and school is out, but learning for the rest of us continues. Whether you're a seasoned PR professional working for a top agency, a novice just beginning a career, or a mid-level manager working in-house at a small business, the time comes when we all could use a refresher course in properly writing suitable copy for the...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Writing_Suitable_Copy_for_the_Press&amp;a=3046</link></item><item><title>The Information Publisher's Secret Resource Guide To Blow Customers Away!</title><description>Have you ever heard the saying, "Give and you shall receive"? </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?The_Information_Publisher39s_Secret_Resource_Guide_To_Blow_Customers_Away&amp;a=2944</link></item><item><title>Balancing Your Promotions</title><description>Promotion of your online business may take a variety of directions.    Some will bring more success than others.    Every one is important to consider when you are trying to open the door to visitors to your site.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Balancing_Your_Promotions&amp;a=2837</link></item><item><title>Promoting Your Business on Cable Access TV</title><description>"Don't knock it until you've tried it." That's what I told a political opponent's campaign manager when he laughed at me for using cable access television as part of my communications strategy. Unfortunately for him, he would learn too late what I already knew -- that implementing this medium into any communications strategy (political or...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Promoting_Your_Business_on_Cable_Access_TV&amp;a=2735</link></item><item><title>Fern Reiss’s PublishingGame.com: Achieve Media Attention for Your Business</title><description>Do you want to be quoted by the national press on a daily basis?  (How much would that be worth to your business?)</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Fern_Reisss_PublishingGamecom_Achieve_Media_Attention_for_Your_Business&amp;a=2635</link></item><item><title>Generating Publicity For Your Business: Knowing Your "Media Market" Is Critical</title><description>When starting a successful business venture or launching a new product, most entrepreneurs or business owners conduct some type of marketing research to determine the extent of their prospective customer base. And when getting the word out to that customer base, many entrepreneurs may turn to the media to help generate a buzz for them. However, as...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Generating_Publicity_For_Your_Business_Knowing_Your_Media_Market_Is_Critical&amp;a=2545</link></item><item><title>The Nitty-Gritty Of Ezine Publishing</title><description>I sat here this morning, and decided to work out exactly how much time I use on creating my weekly ezine, and I almost kinda shocked myself. I`m not the ONLY publisher who refuses to automate, so please, after reading my hours, spare a kind thought for all those other publishers out there that do everything manually, and who really take the time...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?The_NittyGritty_Of_Ezine_Publishing&amp;a=2447</link></item><item><title>The Increasing Power Of Publicity - and how it can benefit your business.</title><description>The call came into my office and the voice on the other end was very energetic, almost giddy: "I have finalized my marketing budget and need your help launching an advertising campaign for my new product," he breathed. "Congratulations," I replied, "but before we implement an ad campaign, I want to make sure you have explored potential PUBLICITY...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?The_Increasing_Power_Of_Publicity__and_how_it_can_benefit_your_business&amp;a=2346</link></item><item><title>Smashing the Myth of the Press Release</title><description>A musician spends years honing his craft. He writes world-class songs and performs them in a manner that moves his listeners to tears. He records a demo tape and sends it to record labels. He gets a contract and becomes rich, famous and adored. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Smashing_the_Myth_of_the_Press_Release&amp;a=2248</link></item><item><title>Public Relations Strategies: Announcing News on a Press Tour</title><description>Gaining news coverage on a successful press tour requires planning, preparation, and follow up.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Public_Relations_Strategies_Announcing_News_on_a_Press_Tour&amp;a=2132</link></item><item><title>Leveraging your Reputation - Making PR Work for You</title><description>We rely on all kinds of tools and advice to help our businesses grow, from accounting and legal advice to graphic design and sales seminars. But what are we doing for the important job of building our business's reputation in the community?</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Leveraging_your_Reputation__Making_PR_Work_for_You&amp;a=2032</link></item><item><title>Build Relationships</title><description>Personal marketing makes it easier to sell, by building relationships nurtured on awareness, value and trust. Make your relationships more fruitful by making them personal. Use these powerful yet simple tips from the book, Secrets of Power Marketing; Canada's first guide to personal marketing for non-marketers.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Build_Relationships&amp;a=1927</link></item><item><title>Understanding the Difference Between Marketing and Promotion</title><description>Are you an online marketer? Or do you simply promote affiliate programs? Marketing is truly the most misunderstood word in use today on the Internet. Let me see if I can clarify this issue just a bit. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Understanding_the_Difference_Between_Marketing_and_Promotion&amp;a=1818</link></item><item><title>PR: The Wildcard Marketing Strategy</title><description>What is the true purpose of public relations and how can it really help impact the growth of your small business? In order for the media to succeed, they need information that is both useful and entertaining for their readers. This is where you, the business owner or marketing executive, come in</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?PR_The_Wildcard_Marketing_Strategy&amp;a=1687</link></item><item><title>Editorial Calendars: A Key to Business Publicity</title><description>Editorial Calendars: A Key to Publicizing Your Businessby: Bill Stoller, PublisherFree Publicity, The Newsletter for PR-Hungry Businesseshttp://www.PublicityInsider.com/freepub.asp</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Editorial_Calendars_A_Key_to_Business_Publicity&amp;a=1563</link></item><item><title>3 Reasons to Tap into the Power of Publicity</title><description>Publicity is obtaining editorial coverage or features for your business. Publicity is getting your business reported as news. Examples of publicity are newspaper and magazine articles, radio and television interviews and Internet forums and much more. These are just a few reasons you should consider letting your business tap into the power of...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?3_Reasons_to_Tap_into_the_Power_of_Publicity&amp;a=1455</link></item><item><title>Public Relations Strategies: Focus PR Campaigns with Media Coverage Analysis</title><description>Prior to launching a new public relations campaign, evaluate the media coverage you’ve gained and dig deep into the coverage your competition has received.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Public_Relations_Strategies_Focus_PR_Campaigns_with_Media_Coverage_Analysis&amp;a=1344</link></item><item><title>The Added Effectiveness of Promotional Products in Your Marketing Plan</title><description>Recently, I stopped by a new car wash in my town and while preparing to  insert my six quarters into the machine to start the cleaning process,  the owner came over to me and thanked me for stopping in. He also handed me a pen that had the name and address of the car wash imprinted on it.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?The_Added_Effectiveness_of_Promotional_Products_in_Your_Marketing_Plan&amp;a=1234</link></item><item><title>TimeYour News Release For Maximum Publicity</title><description>"Cindy, where's that story?  I need it yesterday!"</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Time_Your_News_Release_For_Maximum_Publicity&amp;a=1119</link></item><item><title>Finding Your Client's Business Problem Leads to Better Copy</title><description>WHAT’S THEIR PROBLEM</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Finding_Your_Client39s_Business_Problem_Leads_to_Better_Copy&amp;a=1007</link></item><item><title>Promotional Vehicles</title><description>It is difficult to miss a Hummer, but how many companies could afford to run one to promote their business? The answer is, of course, very few and it is doubtful whether GM's overgrown offspring would be the most suitable promotional vehicle for many of them. What then are the alternatives and how could businesses benefit from using a vehicle as...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Promotional_Vehicles&amp;a=897</link></item><item><title>8 Effective Ezine Publishing Tips To Put You Ahead Of The Game</title><description>1. Swap sponsor, feature, or solo ads with other ezine publishers</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?8_Effective_Ezine_Publishing_Tips_To_Put_You_Ahead_Of_The_Game&amp;a=776</link></item><item><title>The Four Seasons of Publicity - Building an All-Year Publicity Machine</title><description>If you’re like most publicity seekers, you probably think one project at a time.  You’ve got a new product coming out in April, so you send out a release in March. You’ve hired a new executive, you’ll put out a release when she’s on board, etc.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?The_Four_Seasons_of_Publicity__Building_an_AllYear_Publicity_Machine&amp;a=665</link></item><item><title>Honesty is the Best Policy -- Especially When It Comes to Dealing with the Press</title><description>We've seen these lessons played out a lot lately. The newspapers have been flooded with commentary about a former New York Times reporter and the poor conduct he displayed by purposely filing inaccurate stories. While his actions have cast a very negative light on the journalism community as a whole, causing many business owners to wonder if...</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Honesty_is_the_Best_Policy__Especially_When_It_Comes_to_Dealing_with_the_Press&amp;a=562</link></item><item><title>Networked Markets Are Democratic, Structured Markets Are Republican.</title><description>Today I was checking out Michelle's A Small Victory. There are threads on self-publishing that mutated into a dispute about trolls, who was a troll, and whether linking to Little Green Footballs was as "un-nuanced" as linking to "Democratic Underground.</description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Networked_Markets_Are_Democratic_Structured_Markets_Are_Republican&amp;a=441</link></item><item><title>The Truth About Public Relations</title><description>The truth is, you CAN attract the support of those external audiences whose behaviors have the most effect on your enterprise. But you must do it by first achieving the positive changes you need in their perceptions and, thus, behaviors. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?The_Truth_About_Public_Relations&amp;a=328</link></item><item><title>Shameless Self-Promotion</title><description>Hi! My name is Janice Byer and I am the owner of Docu-Type Administrative  and  Web Design Services (http://www.docutype.net).  I am the winner of several prestigious awards (information is on our website) and have a slew of happy customers, as the testimonials on our site will attest to. My services are professional, creative and in demand. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Shameless_SelfPromotion&amp;a=203</link></item><item><title>Underestimating the Power of In-house PR</title><description>Do small-business owners always have to rely on large PR agencies to get attention from the press? An entrepreneur recently asked me this question during a networking event for women business owners. Of course my answer was, "No," but not for the reasons one might expect. </description><link>http://www.uswebpros.com?Underestimating_the_Power_of_Inhouse_PR&amp;a=202</link></item><copyright>Copyright 2005 USWebPros.com - All Rights Reserved.</copyright></channel></rss>