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Why I chose the Samtian Photo Box
The moment I have been waiting for, my Samatian Photo Box is finally here! Photoboxes (a.k.a. lightboxes or light tents) are an excellent way to control the lighting and reflections for simple photos of small items. If you display or sell products online, the consistency will help add a touch of professionalism. Reasons I chose…
Read MoreAmazon Finds for Product Photography (2020)
I am upgrading my product photography equipment! This post highlights which items I chose, which I have positive past experience with, and which are high on my wish list. Cameras When selecting your camera, consider what you are taking pictures of, how those pictures will be used, and under what conditions you will be shooting.…
Read MoreWhat happened to bridge cameras?
My Canon Powershot SX60 HS is finally wearing out. It has been a great camera! But after almost four years of trips to the lake and taking hundreds of thousands of pictures, the colors don’t seem quite as vivid as they used to and I am occasionally finding pieces of sand in the lense, making…
Read MoreFreelancing: When $40/hour is more like $25
* Green Starred Bold Comments will be used for calculations at the end of this worksheet. For most of my adult life, I have split my work-week between being a part-time employee and being a freelancer. Both situations have their advantages. I like the peace of mind that comes from steady employment, and I like…
Read MoreTime to upgrade your computer to Windows 10!
January 14, 2020 marks the end of life for Windows 7! Although your computer will continue to work for some time, you will no longer receive Windows 7 security updates from Microsoft and several programs will stop working on Windows 7 this year, including the desktop version of QuickBooks Enterprise. Be sure to get your…
Read MoreAffiliate Marketing – What are the actual requirements?
If you are serious about being compensated for endorsing products through an affiliate program, there are some things you need to know. Affiliate marketing is not a “get rich quick” scheme. It is a waste of time to jump in before you have built a reputation and created a following. Be selective in what you…
Read More2020 Price Increases
It’s nice when prices stay the same. But when my vendors raise their prices, I have to raise mine too. These prices will go into effect for January 2020. East Texas Design Webhosting Prices 25 cent per month increase on all packages 50mb* 500mb 2gb 5gb 10gb* 15gb* Monthly $ 5.25 $ …
Read MoreAmazon Associates Affiliate Program – Experiment 4
I love that the WooZone plugin combines my favorite aStore features with the ability to style and make listings look like they are a part of my site. It is so convincing that brand owners have contacted me for help figuring out who is selling their products. My plan is to use this plugin for…
Read MoreAmazon Associates Affiliate Program – Experiment 3
I love that the WooZone plugin combines my favorite aStore features with the ability to style and make listings look like they are a part of my site. It is so convincing that brand owners have contacted me for help figuring out who is selling their products. My plan is to use this plugin for…
Read MoreAmazon Associates Affiliate Program – Experiment 2
Experiment 2 – Native Ads and Links on Product Pages, SnugHarborproductions.com This website is a hobby-business that I run in memory of my grandfather and his best friend. For each product that I list for sale, I will look for an Amazon.com equivalent to link to. This method uses Amazon-generated native banners. It will open…
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