Frequently Asked Questions found in sites or blogs are usually compiled with the intention of providing quick answers to commonly asked questions by readers in the blogosphere. in compiling this FAQ page, I have tried to provide these answers as clearly as possible to my best ability and knowledge. Where those that require more indept explanation, a link to the relevant source of information or post is provided. My objective in creating this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page is two-fold – sharing some useful information with readers as well as for my own easy reference. This is because I can imagine with information overload, this FAQ helps to filter and focus on selected information, on new and interesting work at home ideas. Similarly for all seo updates and advanced tools that help us in all our online business opportunities that we will see in the new year.
1. Where can I find a free anti-virus program for my PC?
AVG Free Edition – This may be the only link that I know of where you can still get this program for free. Don’t click the large download button as it will redirect to a different site. Click the small link below it for an instant download.
2. I’m looking for Free Research Tools. Where can I find them
A free research tool that is very popular is WordTracker. You can also get a free WordTracker Tutorial to learn how to use it.
Google offers many good freeware tools to assist you do market research. Here are some of their free and helpful research tools.
a.Google Search Basics teaches you how to get the most out of your searches.
b.Google Trends will show you the marketing trends for your selected keyword phrase.
Some useful keyword Tools:
Google Adwords Keyword Tool
Keyword Discoveryl
3. How do I check for any duplicate articles of mine
If you are re-writing some of your articles to be used for other sites submission or on your work at home blog, once your article has been published you can check it for duplication by using Copyscape to search the Internet for duplicate copies. If a duplicate article is found, you will then know that you did not edit yours enough if you intend to use it yourself. Similarly this tool is also useful to see if anyone has plagiarized your articles.
4. How can I tell if someone is stealing my posts and my submitted articles?
On the subject of plagiarizing, another excellent free tool by Google is called Google Alerts. This tool will send you an alert email any time another site or article comes up on the web with the same title that you have set on the Alert. You can then take whatever necessary actions that you deem fit.
5. What would you recommend for Web Hosting
If you don’t have a web hosting service, the two that I use and recommend are HostGator and Host4Profits.
6. How Do I Set Up A Blog
There are free blogging platforms such as Blogger.com, WordPress.com, and Weebly.com, but they are quite restrictive. Most bloggers agree that the best blogging platform is with WordPress.org uploaded to your hosting account. This YouTube video will show you How to Install Your WordPress Blog
7. I’m looking for someone to ‘ghost write’ articles for me. Where do I find such services?
If you can’t write, or just don’t have the time to do it, but you are able to afford spending a little money, you can hire someone to ghost write the articles for you. You can hire people to do this at eLance, GetACoder, Guru.com for around $20 a page for a well written article that doesn’t require any editing. A more recent one I’ve found is 72-Hour Articles with raving testimonials and even screenshot of Google #1 SERP and the cost is about $7 per article. Also check out forums like Warrior Forum where many people offer such writing services too.
8. I’m looking for a free Article Submitter. What do you recommend?
Writing articles and sending them to a big list of article directories can be very time consuming. You can download Brad Callen‘s free software program, Free Article Submitter that can save you much time and submit your articles easily.
9. How do I submit my posts to social bookmark sites?
There are quite a few you can choose from but the popular ones are: Only Wire, Social Poster and Social Marker.
10. Where can I find dofollow forums?
Here is a post from Ben Pei that shows a good list of 120 dofollow forums.
11. Where can I find some good Press Release sites as well as free ones?
One very good Press Release site is PRWeb. The free ones are:
Press Release Distribution & Free Press Release Submit @ 1888 PressRelease.com
Free Press Release Distribution Center – I-Newswire.com
Express Press Release Distribution (Free)
PressRelease.com
http://openpr.com/
http://www.freepressindex.com
http://www.pr.com
http://www.ecommwire.com/
12. Where can I find free images for my blog?
Here is a list of some sites that provide you access to free images:
http://www.flickr.com/
http://images.google.com/
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/clipart/default.aspx
http://www.webshots.com/
13.How can I know my position (SERP) in search engines for specific keywords i.e. how my keywords are ranking in the search engines?
Exact Factor is a free site that lets you track search engine position (SERP) for your site or blog at various search engines of your selection. You can even track that of your competitors too at this site.
14. How can I convert my document to a pdf format. Is there a free site I can use?
PDF995 Is a free PDF converter that can create your documents to PDF file format simply by selecting the print command.
15. How can I optimize my pictures and can I change from one type to another?
This Online Image Optimizer allows you to easily optimize your GIFs, JPGs, and PNGs, so that they load quickly on your blog or website. You can easily convert from one image type to another up to a maximum upload size limit of 300kB.
16. I think I might have gotten the Google ban. How can I be sure and what can I do?
Here is a post I wrote on Google Ban. You will find some useful information on OMG I Got The Google Ban?
17. I really like to know the SEO health state of my website or blog . Is there a site which can show me quickly.
Try this free SEO tool called Website Grader. It measures and provides you a free report on the marketing effectiveness of your blog or website. This report includes a score of your website traffic, SEO, and linkpopularity among others.
18. I intend to change my WordPress theme. I’m on a low budget so I’m looking for free themes.
Here are 100 Excellent Free WordPress Themes that you can download, customize and use for free for your personal as well as commercial projects.
What did I miss? Do you have good Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) you found in your internet business opportunities you want to share? Drop me a comment and share them as well as some thoughts.
Grab The Bookmarketer For Your Site
January 17, 2009 at 4:25 am
Great post with lots of very useful info thanks.
David Hobsons last blog post..My Top 25 Favourite Twitter Tools
January 17, 2009 at 6:53 am
@David Hobson: Thanks David for dropping by. I just visited your blog and left a few comments. Hope to see you around.
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Peter
Passive Income Ideas
January 17, 2009 at 8:52 am
Thank you for his article it is hoped was useful for me.
wawans last blog post..Overcame URL long with Redirect
January 17, 2009 at 8:58 am
@wawan: Thanks for dropping by and welcome to my blog and community. Hope to see you around.
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Peter
Online Business Opportunities
January 17, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Awesome idea Peter. I haven’t gotten enough direct questions to really warrant one, but thoughts are processing for that too.
Dennis Edells last blog post..Blogroll Effectiveness – What Do You Think?
January 17, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Great idea in there Peter. You have generate a list of FAQs that links out to the proper sites to answer the queries. Great job there.
Wei Liang
Wei Liang | Earn Money Onlines last blog post..Lesson 24: Affiliate Marketing (Part 1)
January 17, 2009 at 11:46 pm
@Wei Liang | Earn Money Online: Hi Wei Liang, glad you like it. I’ve not seen many blogs have this FAQ so I thought why not. I’ve always found FAQ sites very useful.
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Peter
Passive Income Ideas
January 17, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Hi Peter,
Wow! You have posted lots of good informations. I like the Website Grader that I can check my work progress every other week. The 100 Word Press Themes, Brad Callen’s free software program, and Free Article Submitter that I also need.
Thanks
Kha
4 Easy Ways to Start a Home Business Online
January 17, 2009 at 11:42 pm
@Ways to Work From Home: Hi Kha, I like hearing such good feedback. Glad I could help.
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Peter
Work At Home Ideas and Opportunities
January 18, 2009 at 4:04 am
Wow peter, thats some good questions answered. Some of which I haven’t even heard of. Also, thanks for the mention of the forums as well!
With regards to your email, it sounds like a good idea but I don’t get exactly what do I have to do. Write a post with link love? Please advise.
Ben
Make Money Onlines last blog post..Why I Think It’s Important To Have A “Must Read” Section
January 18, 2009 at 5:22 am
@Make Money Online: Ben glad you like it..you’re welcome on the link love…yeah hope to get some link love from you too when you have a chance. On that email, it’s just link exchange. Just find a paragraph to put each other’s anchor text. Either an old post or a new one you are writing.Let me know when you are ready or email me your anchor text you want.
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Peter
Work At Home Ideas
January 18, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Nice post Peter.
Your post gave all info related to blogging. PDF995 is really good. I have searched for a good one but I feel this is the best. The info about SERP, SEO, forums, blogs are quenching.
Its rather “FAAQs” (Frequently Asked and Anticipated Questions)
Akshob
http://www.p2w2.com/akshob
January 18, 2009 at 7:21 pm
@akshob: Thanks for visiting and your comment. I visited your blog and left a comment. Great stuff on your blog and I’ve bookmarked it.
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Peter
Passive Income Ideas
January 19, 2009 at 2:07 am
Usually when people provide a FAQ section it is to provide answers to things relating to their own website. As usual Peter you have taken it one step further providing people with a lot more general knowledge.
Sires last blog post..Sire’s ‘Ice Breaker’ Pick Up Line
January 19, 2009 at 10:33 am
@Sire: Yes I did think of doing that at first but thought this way would be better as it covers more questions. How’s your video doing. Got any nomination for your good acting?
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Peter
Work At Home Ideas and Opportunities
January 21, 2009 at 4:11 am
Nope, no nominations to think of Peter. Although it was sort of fun doing it, I’m not sure the response was good enough to warrant another video.
January 20, 2009 at 11:10 am
Hey Peter, great FAQ list.
I too have a FAQ list but not as useful as yours!! I like the fact that you focused your FAQ on ‘tools and resources’ as opposed to general advice.
January 20, 2009 at 11:20 am
@Proven Online Business: Hi Abdi, thanks for dropping by. Yes I saw you FAQ and it looks good too. I think both types of FAQ serve different purpose but many will find both useful. Hope to see you around.
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Peter
Passive Income Ideas
January 20, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Nice informative post on blogging and online business,
You have provided in-depth information and clarifications for people who are thinking about online business or having a Blog of their own. Am new to blogging and would like to thank you for giving me so much information
Padmaja
http://www.p2w2.com/padmajavenkata/
January 22, 2009 at 6:24 pm
@padmaja: Hi Padmaja, thanks for dropping by. Glad to know it’s helping you as much as I had hoped it would. Hope to see you around.
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Peter
Online Business Opportunities
January 21, 2009 at 4:12 am
nice post
January 22, 2009 at 12:16 am
What a great resource. Bookmarked it for future reference.
The Blogger Sources last blog post..Want Your Picture In Comments Use Gravatar
January 22, 2009 at 6:10 pm
@The Blogger Source:Glad you like it. I’ll be updating it when I have more good ones to share too.
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Work At Home Ideas
January 22, 2009 at 3:24 am
Great post Peter. You always have very useful links to share!
January 22, 2009 at 9:11 am
@Netbook Insider Forum: It’s good to see you again. Glad you liked the links. Useful huh.
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Peter
Work At Home Ideas and Opportunities
January 23, 2009 at 7:23 am
It’s like having a brief lecture on how to be an online guru. Not sure if it’s a good idea using automated tools to submit articles. You’ve actually written an article that can serve for both big/small companies.Thanks
January 25, 2009 at 12:59 am
Hi Peter. Let me mention that, for choice #14, it won’t work with Vista 64-bit. Heck, I can’t find any of them that will work all that easily, at least for free. I found one, but it’s limited.
Mitchs last blog post..First Week Of Contest Info
January 25, 2009 at 10:49 am
@Mitch: Thanks Mitch for finding this out. I have not used it yet.
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Peter
Work At Home Ideas and Opportunities
January 26, 2009 at 12:15 am
Amazing post. I can’t imagine the time it took to put together. Reminds me that I need to include a FAQ on my site.
Self-Publishing Reviews last blog post..Chion by Darryl Sloan
January 27, 2009 at 12:30 am
@Self-Publishing Review: Thanks for dropping by. Yes it did take some time, but since my effort has been appreciated by readers, then it’s been worth it.
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Peter
Online Business Opportunities
January 27, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Tip number one was just what I needed. My anti virus software has expired and the price went up on me. Free is definitely better. Looks like the upgrade is only about $30 bucks.
January 28, 2009 at 3:41 am
wow….thank u very much!!!
abdul arifins last blog post..How to Avoid and Overcome Writer’s Block
January 28, 2009 at 9:35 am
@abdul arifin: Thanks for visiting my blog and I take it that you like this post. Hope it helps you in some ways. Keep in touch.
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Peter
Passive Income Ideas
January 28, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hey Peter,
What a great post. Thanks for all the fantastic resources. These are keepers to come back to on a regular basis.
February 14, 2009 at 6:29 am
this is really complete FAQ for online business opportunity and i must to save it in my Hard Disk.thank you Peter
joe comps last blog post..Eyeglasses For You That Really Cheap
February 14, 2009 at 7:01 am
@joe comp: Good idea. Well if that fails, you can always come here to read it.
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Peter
February 28, 2009 at 10:43 pm
HI Peter,
More than FAQ´s looks like a must have check list, this worth the StumbleUpon I just did.
Now lets work harder.
Luis
Marketing Business Reviews last blog post..How To Be Able Again To Follow At Twitter When You Had Reached Your Following Limit
February 28, 2009 at 11:11 pm
@Marketing Business Review:Thanks for the Stumble Luis. Appreciate.
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Peter
February 28, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Hi Peter,
Don´t even mentioned. Hope you dont mind too much about this comment competition, but it seems, Mr. Ben still wants to win your TC recognition.
But I am glad I am doing all this reading into your blog, I have found so much ideas in just a few hours. Now I have a lot of homework to do, lol.
Luis
Marketing Business Reviews last blog post..How To Be Able Again To Follow At Twitter When You Had Reached Your Following Limit
March 2, 2009 at 11:16 am
Thanks for the informative article, the FAQ format is really good in getting straight to the point.
- Jack
March 2, 2009 at 11:26 am
@Jack Clarke: Thanks for the visit. Glad you liked it. Just visited your blog and left a comment too. Keep in touch.
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Peter
March 22, 2009 at 11:51 am
just sharing, i know good tool to check any duplicate content..you can find it at http://articlechecker.com
May 25, 2009 at 12:17 pm
OMG, I can't believe that I have not bumped into this page before now. Peter this is a great post and thank you for mentioning all these resources. I am bookmarking this page so I can refer back to it when I get stuck.
Paul
January 20, 2010 at 6:45 am
Great post and you've covered a lot of valid areas – I work from home and feel this will help people. Thanks, Frank @ Link Building
January 20, 2010 at 8:16 am
@Frank Polenose: Haven't seen you here before so a warm welcome to you. Glad you find it useful. Hope to see you around.
January 21, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Thanks Peter – it's a good site – I'll be sticking around!
March 4, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Thanks Peter for covering so much in this FAQ, I'm sure I'll be referring to it often
April 28, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Wow!
Thats classy man! Great piece of work
Thanks for sharing that. and i definitely hope that these questions will helpful to many.
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April 29, 2010 at 4:10 am
Wow!
Thats classy man! Great piece of work
Thanks for sharing that. and i definitely hope that these questions will helpful to many.
By the way check out the Professional Training and Certification for Ethical Hacker from EC-Council here http://www.eccouncil.org/certification/certifie…