The latest Computers-and-The-Internet articles published and distributed by Articles3000.com http://www.articles3000.com/rss/Computers-and-The-Internet.xml Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:34:23 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183650/Can-I-Delete-Duplicate-Contacts-in-Microsoft-Outlook.html Is your Microsoft Outlook account full of duplicate contacts For those who use Microsoft Outlook as their main email software, the idea of having duplicate contacts in your Contact folder is probably not a new one y Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:14:50 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183484/Local-SEO%92s-Importance-To-Church-Marketing-%96-Part-1.html We’ve looked at what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is, setting up your website to make it readable by the search engines and so that it tells the search engines what your website is about by targeting specific keywords So, what is local SEO v Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:07:31 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183483/5-Most-Popular-SMS-Messages.html Using your SMS gateway, (short messaging service), can improve your business and increase sales By using bulk SMS messages, you can reach many potential customers or existing customers in the touch of a button using bulk SMS messages, you can reach many potential customers or existing customers in the touch of a button. It is a great way to make announcements, let customers know about product promotions or discounts, or just give them an incentive to send you referrals. Many businesses have taken advantage of the quick and easy bulk SMS messages using an SMS gateway to reach many people quickly. An SMS gateway may have easy access to over 200,000 customers in their network, and being a part of that network gives you a built in audience to get your message out by using email to SMS or bulk SMS messaging. If you are holding an event, even if it is free, often there is only a 30%-40% turnout because other things come up or they forget. It has been found that you can double your attendance by sending little reminders from time to time, just to keep them in your mind, during a busy schedule. This results in a larger audience to market your product or service and makes it easier to book enough space for your event. The same is true of product sales or a business open house, for example. Also, discount offers and new product introductions can be easily introduced by using an SMS gateway to send bulk SMS messages or emails. Some of the most popular SMS messages involve invitations to free events, seminars, open houses, or introductory product discounts. It is easy to use bulk SMS messages to increase your visibility and build customer loyalty. You can mention codes to track where they heard about your event or sale, and bulk SMS messages are a quick and cost effective way to get the message out and keep it in front of them. The 5 most popular SMS messages involve: 1. Come for a free seminar on how to use our product. A 10% discount will be offered at our show, which has limited availability. Make plans to come and mention code-10% OFF, when booking your reservation. 2. Mention this message to receive your complimentary edition of our new book, when you purchase our instructional set of DVDs.- Code: BOOK 3. Buy one; get one at half price, when you bring a friend to our open house. Just mention this message when you RSVP. 4. Receive a free accessory, up to $20 value, when you purchase in the next 30 days. 5. Free 90 day trial membership when you mention Code: 90. These are just a few of the examples of some of the most popular sales incentive bulk SMS messages that have proven success, using an SMS gateway to get your message out. Of course, based on your business, there may be some that might be more effective, but these can give you some general ideas of methods that have worked for others. The important thing is to use bulk SMS messaging to keep your name in front of potential customers and remind them of upcoming sales or events that can help promote your products or services, and be beneficial for your Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:14:40 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183355/The-Best-Way-to-Shop-For-Your-Computer.html Well the Christmas season is upon us yet again Wow going into the store, you can get your hands on the merchandise and test it out for yourself. You can also get help from a fully trained advisor who is trained in the particulars of the section they are working in. You may even find a closeout sale and get a really smashing deal on that computer you are looking for. Sometimes, there are in-store specials that may include printers, software or other goodies designed to entice you into spending your money in their store. Cons - in store shopping If you don't like being pressured while you shop, going into the store may not be the brightest idea. Sales assistants can be quite forceful at times, can't they? Hanging around bothering you and trying to get their bit of commission. Then there are the crowds, nobody likes struggling through hundreds of people to get their shopping done. The Christmas season brings out the best in some folks, but it also brings out the worst in others. It's the latter that makes it a bit of a chore to tolerate. Pros - Online shopping Alright, now we get to the good stuff. You can look at whatever you want to look at without the sales personnel hanging over your shoulder. Compare different models of computers side by side and read reviews written by users that already have one. What better way to know if a product is good than to hear from someone who owns one? Some online retailers run Internet only specials that you can only get online. This rivals the in store sales and really makes the shopping experience a pleasant one. There aren't any crowds to deal with and, here's a really great benefit, you may be able to reserve that hot new item before it arrives in stores. You can g Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:35:40 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183330/A-Physicians-Website-%96-A-Growing-Necessity.html All businesses need to consider at some point in their lifecycle the issue of how to promote themselves to get their message out to potential customers Maybe it is because they are newly established, there has been a change in ownership, a move of office location, a change to office hours, new partners or associates joining the firm or new products and services have become available Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:14:33 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183214/How-to-Setup-Your-Own-Elite-Proxy.html Setting up your own elite proxy is something that anyone looking to save money and get a high quality proxy server to use should seriously consider There is a plethora of online providers offering proxy services of many kinds t Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:36:57 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183196/Making-Money-With-DVD-Library-Software.html Technology has always been created to make our lives easier, even when it seems to achieve the opposite result With DVD library software, for example, you can begin to increase your earning power, all because you have a 'partner' to help you with your DVD selling business h Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:37:04 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183195/The-Top-Three-Reasons-You-Need-Collection-Organizer-Software.html Though there will never be more minutes in the day than there are right now, you can do things to make your life a little less chaotic If you're someone who likes to collect books, music, or DVDs, you might find that your collections are getting out of hand, no matter what you try to do u Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:29:49 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183181/Online-Data-Backup-Everything-You-Need-to-Know.html Data backup is an important matter that a person who has a computer should consider Thisis important because a file that cannot be retrieved may cause a lot of regrets and depression when the said file is very important and its reproduction or retyping will cause so much time and effort Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:22:51 +0100 http://www.articles3000.com/Computers-and-The-Internet/183180/Data-Backup-Why-You-Should-Use-This-Today.html Have you experienced working on your computer for a week just to finish a project and then when you are going to retrieve your file, the computer can’t be opened Have you experienced writing short stories and just stored it in your computer for future reference, and when you need it, all the files are already gone e Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:15:53 +0100