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How to Gain More Readers Through Infographics- D.I.Y. Sundays

While a blog is famously known to consist of articles (i.e. made up of words), often times readers need a visual aid to help them digest the information—and no we’re not just talking about having a complimentary photo to make an article look more attractive. We're talking about the very popular growing inforgraphic.  Inforgraphics tell a story in their own way by creatively and artistically displaying factoids and other interesting tidbits of information on a chart or other animated image. There are extremely eye-catching and can offer an interesting new way to post some of your content. Not to mention they do great for search engine optimization, especially if it gets popular on Twitter or Facebook and goes viral. This means you get tons of new readers. While typically you need to have some background knowledge in graphic design to create one, there are a few websites that have made it easy for the average blogger to create his or her own infographic for free. The top 3

Creating Your Brand- DIY Sundays

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Today's D.I.Y Sundays post will kick start our New Look, New ATTITUDE  week of events, February 19-25, 2012. Remember to stop by tomorrow for the  New Look, New  ATTITUDE     give-away #1. Branding  When most of us think about a brand the following readily comes to mind: Meaning:  (of goods and merchandise) marked or labelled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights Context example:  branded merchandise is that bearing a standard brand name However, Angela Bain takes it a step further. According to Bain "a brand is more than the name or visual element used to represent your company. It is the emotional and psychological associations that a person makes with your business, product or service."   Today, we will look at how to create such a brand. 5 Steps to Creating Your Brand Get a Logo Get a  logo and place it everywhere. In blogging I have come to realize that a blog's logo often take the form of a blog button. There ar

3 Incredible Health Benefits of a Smile- Guest Post

This is the first instalment for the New Look, New Attitude Lioness Rebirth Blog Event. A smile- whether it's achieved consciously   or subconsciously, it’s seen as a symbol for   w        warmth,  happiness, and  friendliness all    around the world.   While it’s understandable that                    there may be  a time where you don’t feel much like smiling,  it’s important that you do-              smiles are   actually a powerful tool that can promote health   and overall well being.              That said, to learn why you  should never forget to smile even on your    saddest days,  continue  reading below.                    Eliminates Moodiness Smiling is not only a by product of being happy—it can actually help produce happiness. This is why some researchers suggest that forcing yourself to smile even when you’re moody can actually lift your spirits and make you feel better. In fact, one British study says that one single smile has the same effect a

The Versatility of Shampoo - D.I.Y Sundays

Yesterday, my mom gave me the idea for today's post. She was washing and I saw her using shampoo to remove the stubborn stains from the collar of her blouse. Then it hit me, like baby oil, shampoo should have a variety of uses. So here we go. What is Shampoo? Shampoo is  liquid preparation  that is u sed for the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair. This is done by washing the hair with the product. The Various Uses of Shampoo Shampoo can be used for cleaning out combs and hair brushes. Just soak the items in a solution of shampoo and water, then scrub them completely clean. Shampoo can be used mixed with conditioner  instead of shaving cream. Use a ratio of 1:1 and your face, arm pits, and legs will be soft and smooth. Like i said before,  Shampoo can be u sed to as a spot cleaner and it will remove stains, as well as ring around the collar.