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Google Drive Launched And Gmail Users Get 10GB Of Storage
Published on 2012-05-02 22:37:19
I know I am a little late with this post, but I wanted to make sure that I shared Google Drive with you.. It launched on April 24th, 2012 so in honor of Google Drive being launched Gmail users now get 10GB of storage. Pretty cool, right? But I am sure you are wondering what [...] > read more
The Blog Challenge Has Come To An End..
Published on 2012-04-30 11:27:41
I am really excited to announce that I actually posted 30 times in 30 days. Although I didn’t post everyday, I did manage to not get too far behind, so I could catch up quickly..lol I have done many challenges, but it has been a while since I actually completed one! When you are a [...] > read more
WPpinner Review: Track Pinterest From Your WordPress Dashboard
Published on 2012-04-29 11:00:44
When I seen all of the hype about WPpinner – the new WordPress plugin that brings Pinterest to your WordPress dashboard. I have to say I was a little excited. They are launching the product using referrals which I thought was a great idea too. If you referred at least 5 people then you were [...] > read more
Easiest Way To Post Your Blog To Facebook And Twitter
Published on 2012-04-28 11:00:52
I have been looking for a solution to help me make sure my blog posts get posted to Facebook and Twitter. I have tried out and used most apps and plugins to help me automate this process. I have found that most are unreliable and end up being a pain in the neck. Not to [...] > read more
Customize Your Facebook Page Tabs
Published on 2012-04-27 11:00:06
Don’t let the recent changes to Facebook with the Timelines discourage you from customizing your page yourself. I wanted to share with you how you can customize your tabs. Of course you have your default tabs Photos, Likes and a list of other simple apps. Your page will show 4 tabs with a drop down [...] > read more
3 Resources To Outsource Your Work
Published on 2012-04-26 11:00:33
When you get started online you want to do everything yourself, but reality is you can’t do it all yourself. Trust me I tried to do it all myself. I was contently on information overload and always felt overwhelmed. When you first get started online, you need to focus on the main points of why [...] > read more
3 Sites To Find Facebook Cover Images
Published on 2012-04-25 11:00:44
I wanted to share with you a couple of sites that I have come across that offer free and paid Facebook Cover Images. Using these sites can be very helpful to those technically challenged. For those of you who want to create your own cover image from scratch remember that the image size needs to [...] > read more
How To Get Your Blog Seen On Pinterest..
Published on 2012-04-24 11:00:27
Today I was doing a little testing on my blog. I wanted to make sure all of the social sharing buttons below each post were working properly. All of the buttons worked except for the Pin It button. When I tried to pin my blog post, there was not an image of my blog or [...] > read more
Use Hashtags To Promote Your Brand
Published on 2012-04-23 11:00:15
If you have never heard of Hashtags before, it’s a pound sign (#) followed by a single keyword that describes the topic you are mentioning. A hashtag looks like this #hashtag. For example, all of us who have been involved with the Ultimate Blog Challenge we tweet our blog posts and include the hashtag #blogboost. [...] > read more
Is Your Twitter Account Hacked?
Published on 2012-04-22 11:00:14
Are you the victim of Twitter spam? I don’t know about you, but lately I have been getting a ton of DM (Direct Messages) on Twitter that say: Someone is saying awful things about you (shortened url link) or Hi This user is saying terrible things about you (shortened url link). If you get these [...] > read more
Post Status Updates From Google+ To Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin
Published on 2012-04-21 11:00:56
I finally found a way that you can post your status updates to Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Linkedin all from one place. It is restrictive, but it can be done. Here is how you can do it: 1. You must use the Google Chrome Browser. Download It Here 2. Go to the Google Chrome Web [...] > read more
WordPress 3.2.2 Update
Published on 2012-04-20 11:00:22
If you haven’t already received notification in your WordPress Dashboard (self-hosted). I am sure you will see it shortly. The 3.2.2 update is a maintenance and security update. **Remember to backup your blog before installing any updates You can check out the complete details from WordPress.org HERE about the 3.2.2 update While reading over the [...] > read more
Why I Have Stopped Using MailChimp..
Published on 2012-04-19 11:00:06
I was sad to leave, but if I would have read the Terms and Service Policy completely I would have known that Affiliate Marketers are not allowed to use MailChimp Email Services. There is a actually a whole list of businesses that can not use their services. I just figured that I would be okay [...] > read more
Free Images For Bloggers
Published on 2012-04-18 11:00:44
With all of the craze of Pinterest, it is now very important for you to have images included in your blog posts. Having images will allow your visitors to pin your blog, posts and pages. As long as you have an image there to be pinned. Now I am sure you can go to Google [...] > read more
Track Your Stats On Your Social Media Networks
Published on 2012-04-17 11:00:19
I have found a great social media tool that I would like to share with you. It’s called Cyfe.com. It is a all in one business dashboard that allows you to add all of the sites you use daily with your online business. From Gmail and your WordPress Blog to MailChimp and even your GoTo [...] > read more
Online Tool To Engage With Potential Clients And Provide Services
Published on 2012-04-15 11:00:10
Please Note: Links included in this post are affiliate links, meaning that if you signup for paid services I will be paid a commission. If you are an online business owner looking to meet and connect with new clients, then I have found a really cool online tool that can help you do more than [...] > read more
4 Steps To Getting Started Online
Published on 2012-04-14 11:00:33
I have been asked a lot lately – How do you get started online with a blog and social media like Facebook and Twitter? So I wanted to go over 4 easy steps that I use personally to get started online. 1. Setup – Sign up for the services you need to get started. For [...] > read more
Follow Friday – Who To Check Out!!
Published on 2012-04-13 12:41:10
I don’t think I have ever done a Follow Friday post here on Ask-Jaime.com. Since I am doing the Blog Challenge I wanted to share with all of you some really cool blogs I thought you might find useful. These eight ladies have shared some really valuable information for anyone getting started online. 1. Pauline [...] > read more
Google+ Has A New Look
Published on 2012-04-12 11:04:48
It’s been all over the web from CNet to TechCrunch. If you haven’t noticed, Google+ has a new look that makes it really easy and productive to use. It’s clean and simple making it really easy to navigate. I have played around on Google+ for a while, but have never spent a ton of time [...] > read more
2 Really Cool Online Image Editors
Published on 2012-04-08 12:06:07
If you are like me then you have a ton of pictures of your little one. I love being able to add borders and text to them. Since Picnik is closing on April 19th, 2012 I thought that I would share a couple of really cool online image editors that I have found and used. [...] > read more
Round Up of Free Icon Sets
Published on 2012-04-07 12:00:29
Today while looking for new and updated social media icons I came across some really cool sets that I would like to share with you. Typically the icon sets that you find online don’t include Pinterest or Google+. So I searched and found some really great sites that have free downloadable Social Media Icons. Just [...] > read more
Save Important Dates and Events From Gmail to Google Calendar
Published on 2012-04-06 12:00:15
Here is a little trick that I like to use that helps me keep up with all the important dates and events. If you have read my previous posts, then you know that I love me some Google. Since I use Gmail as my main email account I wanted to find a way that I [...] > read more
Get Your Blog Noticed Using Free Resources
Published on 2012-04-05 12:34:48
Today I wanted to share with you a bunch of Free resources I use to get my blog out there to be seen. I have gathered a bunch of my previous posts to help you get started. Ultimate Blog Challenge – Doing a blog challenge can really increase your traffic to your site and help [...] > read more
Share Your Screen For Free
Published on 2012-04-05 10:15:55
When you work with clients all over the world it’s great to be able to share your screen with them. I have a client from Ireland whom I wanted to show how to do some things with her blog. When looking for a screen sharing program I was surprised to find that there were not [...] > read more
Organize Your Desktop
Published on 2012-04-04 01:00:42
I wanted to share with you how I organize my desktop. If you are are like me then you might have a ton of program icons all over your desktop. I found a solution that I can not live with out. The program is called Fences by Stardock.com. Fences allows you to group different icons [...] > read more
How To Add Images and Video To Your WordPress Blog
Published on 2012-04-02 13:33:40
Adding images and video to your WordPress can be done a couple of different ways. By either using the Visual Editor or the HTML editor. You can find those icons in the upper right corner of any post or page you are working on. Here is what the icon looks like: First we will start [...] > read more
How To Customize Your New Facebook Page Timelines
Published on 2012-04-01 11:55:39
If you haven’t updated your Facebook page timeline your in luck. I have gathered some really awesome resources to help you and me make the changes we need to update our Facebook page timelines. 1. The first thing you might notice different is the cover image. The dimensions for your image should be 851 > read more
Another Blog Challenge – Are You In?
Published on 2012-03-24 12:16:19
I am really excited to announce that another Blog Challenge is happening April 1st, 2012. If you are a blogger or new to blogging this challenge is a great way to connect with other bloggers, support them and get in the habit of blogging daily. Anyone can join the Ultimate Blog Challenge! Here are the [...] > read more
Pinterest, Pinterest and more Pinterest!
Published on 2012-03-07 14:00:35
If you are like me then you have been sucked into the Pinterest Revolution. I love Pinterest almost as much as I love Wordpress. Pinterest is an online pinboard that allows you to share all the great things you find on the web. So in order to get started with Pinterest you will need an invite. Connect with me and send your email address and I will send you Continue reading > read more
How To Disable Comments On WordPress Pages
Published on 2012-03-05 14:00:01
It has been awhile since I have posted. I have received a couple of emails asking how to disable the comments on Wordpress pages. Most that use Wordpress pages usually like to customize the setting by not allowing comments to show on certain pages. Here is how to do it: Login in to your wordpress blog Open the page that you want to disable comments on Continue reading > read more
Blog From Your Cell Phone
Published on 2012-01-20 14:00:57
With all of the awesome technology we have around these days you can actually run your blog from a cell phone. But now having a smartphone or a wireless device like a tablet or netbook you will be able to access your wordpress blog so much easier. It doesn't matter if you have a free wordpress.com blog or a self hosted blog that uses the Wordpress platform you can still Continue reading > read more
How To Add A Favicon To Your Blog
Published on 2012-01-18 14:00:43
I'm sure your wondering what a favicon is, right? It's actually short for Favorite Icon! It's a great way to brand your blog/business. If you look up to the top left corner of your browser you should see A-J in a pink box next to Ask-Jaime in your tabs. This is called a favicon. You can also find your favicon next to where you type your url in your browser Continue reading > read more
Top 5 Online Sites I Use And You Should Too!
Published on 2012-01-16 14:00:36
One of the biggest questions I get emailed to me is.. "What sites should I be engaging in the most to help build my presence online?" Here are my Top 5 Sites I use: 1. Wordpress - I Love Wordpress!! I love the fact that I can make really awesome websites that can easily be maintained by just about anyone! 2. Facebook - I Continue reading > read more
Make Sure You Claim Your Name or Brand All Over The Web
Published on 2012-01-13 14:00:06
I came across this really cool site that I just had to share with you. When building a presence online getting your name/brand out all over the web can be a great thing. Knowem.com lets you check your user name for a bunch of different sites. There is over 550 different social sites that you can check your username for. Another great feature Knowem.com offers is Continue reading > read more
Manage Your Google+ Pages
Published on 2012-01-11 14:00:50
Google released Google+ Pages just a few months ago, so everyone is still getting familiar with how to use it effectively for business and personal use. I came across a blog post that was posted in December 2011 which explains how to maintain your Google+ Pages and goes over everything in detail. There is a video that goes over maintaining your Google+ page, Multiple Administrators and Ownership Transfer, Notification Continue reading > read more
Pinterest – Do You Use It?
Published on 2012-01-09 14:00:22
If you haven't heard of Pinterest you should really check it out. It's a virtual pinboard that allows you to collect things all over the web. What I really like about the site is that you can setup your own different boards customized to what interests you. Another great thing I like is that you can add a booklet to your bookmark bar which will allow you to Continue reading > read more
WordPress 3.3.1 Update
Published on 2012-01-06 14:00:08
Wordpress has released another update version 3.3.1. This is a security and maintenance release which fixes 15 issues and a cross-site scripting vulnerability that affected version 3.3. They even gave thanks to those who alerted them of the issues - GoDaddy Security Team and individuals to also found the issues. DOWNLOAD Wordpress 3.3.1 HERE Or you can go to your Dashboard -> Updates to update your Continue reading > read more
Add Giveaways To Your Blog For Free
Published on 2012-01-04 14:00:45
I think I have come across one of the most easiest tools to use to drum up some traffic to your site and help you engage with your readers. It's called Rafflecopter. Rafflecopter is such a cool tool that allows you to add a giveaway to your site/blog. And all you need to know is how to copy and paste and your good to go. Here's all you Continue reading > read more
Have You Updated Your Firefox Browser?
Published on 2012-01-02 13:00:52
This morning I was checking my email and opened one from a long time customer.. Peggy wrote, "I have been having problems with my pages not loading very quickly and I keep getting crash reports" I wrote her back and asked which Internet Browser she was using? She replied "Firefox!" If you are an avid Firefox user as I am then you would be surprised to know that Continue reading > read more
Happy New Year 2012
Published on 2012-01-01 13:00:57
Happy New Year Everyone.. I am really excited to share with you that I will be joining The Ultimate Blog Challenge once Again. I have done it a few times and I really have enjoyed the experience connecting with great bloggers and reading everyone's blog posts. If you haven't signed up yet, you should! Not only is this is a great way to get some traffic to your site Continue reading > read more
WordPress 3.3 “Sonny” Released
Published on 2011-12-16 13:00:34
Wordpress 3.3 "Sonny" was released on 12-12-11. It has some really great features that I am excited to use. If you are updating your blog to the new version, I recommend backing up your blog first, then install the new Wordpress update and once that is completed, then update all of your plugins. I made the mistake once of updating my plugins before the update and I ended up with Continue reading > read more
Free WordPress Themes
Published on 2011-07-05 10:00:42
It's been awhile since I have shared Free WordPress Themes that I have come across here on the web. Finding themes really depends what the person who owns the blog is trying to do with it. In my opinion business blogs should be kept simple and to > read more
Happy 4th of July
Published on 2011-07-04 04:00:36
Celebrating Independence Day here is the USA is one of my favorite holidays during the year. I am so excited that my daughter will get to stay up and enjoy the festivities this year. Our neighbors have been setting off fireworks for the last week. My > read more
Which Web Browser Do You Use?
Published on 2011-07-03 10:00:50
So which Web Browser do you use? I remember when it was only Internet Explorer was used by pc users to search the web. But once I heard about Mozilla Firefox I just had to try it out. And since then I have been a huge fan. That isn't to say that > read more
Make A Video And Share It FR-EE
Published on 2011-07-02 07:00:09
Today I got insight of a couple of really cool programs that you can use to make your own videos and share them for fr.e.e! When I seen just how easy they are to use I knew I had to share these resources. To Make Videos – The software is called > read more
How To Make A Free Tear Off Flyer
Published on 2011-07-01 21:32:08
Today I decided that I wanted to make a flyer for my business OnlineSetupServices.com that I could put up around my community and surrounding areas. Since I love finding free stuff I decided to do a little research. I found out that you can get free > read more
First Day Of The Ultimate Blog Challenge
Published on 2011-07-01 09:00:19
I am really excited to be starting The Ultimate Blog Challenge. I have a ton of information that I want to share with you. I know the last few times I have signed up for the challenge I didn't give it my all. This time will be different. I plan o > read more
Can You Blog For A Whole Month?
Published on 2011-06-24 19:29:31
The time has come for another blog challenge called The Ultimate Blog Challenge which is hosted by Michelle Shaeffer and Michele Scism. Theses ladies are truly amazing! I have been following their work online for about a year now. I can honestly say > read more
Welcome to Ask-Jaime.com!
Published on 2011-06-20 12:59:31
Starting Ask-Jaime.com is very exciting for me. Finally after years of being on the web I have finally found the direction I want to take. Everytime I try to take on a new journey online, I always come back to wanting to help others find great budget > read more
Social Media For Businesses
Published on 2011-06-13 11:32:00
Businesses that use Social Media have a greater advantage to those who don’t. Having an online presence for your business can help build relationships with new and current customers. With technology the way it is today, you are really missing o > read more
Google Plus One
Published on 2011-06-03 09:00:53
You might have heard about the new Google button. It’s Facebook’s Like buttons new competition. If you haven’t, Here it is - The website Mashable.com is already using the Google +1 button. I tried it out and it seem pr > read more
Download Your Facebook Information
Published on 2011-06-02 19:00:18
I can’t believe it today, when I came across a page on my Facebook profile that will allow me to download all of my information I have posted on Facebook. Check out what Facebook says about Downloading Your Information This tool lets you downlo > read more
Rejuvenating Your Blog
Published on 2011-06-02 00:22:05
With summer starting soon, it’s a great idea to add some new life to your blog to gain new readers and clients. A great way to do this is to change your theme. This can be an easy change, but if your blog is personalized for your business and o > read more
WordPress 3.1 Update
Published on 2011-03-20 11:09:47
If you are a WordPress user, then you know that a new update has been released. The new features with this update can really make blogging a lot easier. I am always looking for easier ways to blog, so that my clients can feel at ease blogging themsel > read more
Can You Really Promote Your Blog For Free?
Published on 2011-01-11 14:00:19
Yes you can! If you have time to do it yourself, then you can promote your blog or website for free. I have never paid for any marketing to drive traffic to my site. When first starting out to promote your site, I suggest trying one method at a time > read more
What Google Places Has To Offer Businesses
Published on 2011-01-10 14:00:32
After writing the post List Your Business On Google for Free. I started clicking around and seeing what else Google Places had to offer businesses. I gathered a list of all the different services they offer: Sign In To Google Places Here Basics of Go > read more
List Your Business On Google For Free
Published on 2011-01-09 14:00:28
Did you know that you can list your business on Google for free? I can not believe that this is a free service. By listing your business with Google you will appear when local searches are made. This can really be a great marketing tool for any and a > read more
Make Money With Affiliate Marketing
Published on 2011-01-08 14:00:04
If you have never heard the term affiliate marketing then this article is going to be great for you. What if I told you that you could make money from referring people to other people’s products and services? So let me give you an example… > read more
How to setup Feedburner on your WordPress Blog
Published on 2010-11-11 06:00:54
Having Feedburner setup on your blog will not only help you connect better with your visitors by allowing them to subscribe to your updates. But you will also be able to track your stats too. I recommed using your Google/Gmail to access Feedburner. 1 > read more
Keep Track Of Your Blogging
Published on 2010-11-09 06:00:17
Today I received an email with some really helpful tips. The one that caught my attention was a WordPress Plugin called Editorial Calendar. This plugin is amazing and I am going to be downloading this on all of the blogs I have and setup for clients. > read more
Google Calendar Reminders On Your Desktop
Published on 2010-11-05 07:00:14
I love using Google Calendar to keep all my appointments. But I became frustrated when I had to log in everytime to see my agenda. So I decided to look up and see if there was any software that did what I needed. I came across GMinder. I love this so > read more
2 WordPress Plugins That Are Awesome!
Published on 2010-11-03 07:00:07
Today I wanted to share with you 2 WordPress plugins that are awesome! I just came across these online today and had to share these with you. 1. Real Estate Finder – This is a great plugin for those of you who want to build a real estate site. > read more
Welcome To My New Site….
Published on 2010-11-01 07:00:11
I decided to switch things up a bit around here. I decided that if I wanted to brand myself better, then this was the perfect opportunity. I decided to start Ask-Jaime.com because I want to be able to help those who are wanting to get online, but do > read more
Networking Online – Is It Important To Your Business?
Published on 2010-10-17 14:00:33
Having technology at your fingertips means that most of your clients and customers are online. Building relationships with your targeted market can help build your customer base and your reputation online. Two great places to get started with buildin > read more
Be More Productive While Working From Home
Published on 2010-10-16 14:00:18
I know that at the end of the day I am always saying to myself..If only there were 5 more hours today…but the reality is there isn't! So I decided to take a look around and see how I can help myself be more productive with my online work an > read more
Bought A New Domain
Published on 2010-10-14 14:00:37
Okay, Okay I think I really have a problem with buying domain names. I own 12 different domains, but haven't really done much with a few of them. So the new domain is ResourceMama.com and I plan on sharing resources that can help people online. I > read more
How To Be You When Posting On Your Facebook Business Page
Published on 2010-10-09 14:00:27
I did a little research this morning when I realized that when you post to your Facebook Business page it shows as if your business is making the comment and not you. Being an administrator on a page you need to use a different method in order to sho > read more
Use Feedburner For Your RSS Feeds
Published on 2010-10-08 14:00:11
A great way to offer your visitors to stay up to date with your blog is to have a RSS Feed. I am sure you have seen the orange icon around the web. When you visitors click on the feed icon they can subscribe to your blog and get all your new activity > read more