The will to win is important. Everybody says "I will win" at the start of a game, a campaign, or a new business. And I'm sure they mean it ...at the time. Yet in life and especially anything relating to business, there are always winners and losers. One of the things I wonder about is what gives some people the will to win? Why do others think doing just enough to get by is enough. And why do some people feel entitled to the fruits of work of other people? … [Read more...]
How to Create Unique Background Images for Your Website
Background images for your website are easy as pie to make. Here's a quick, easy way to create unique, free background images you can put text on. It’s not necessary to be a great photographer in order to create a nice background image. In fact it’s very easy to make an image no one else has. I’m going to show you how you can do it. I used a Samsung Galaxy S3 to take my pictures. Your Android or iPhone will work great for this. Continue for the rest of the post and the video. … [Read more...]
Infographic: What to Include in a Good Blog Post
The old cliche is a picture is worth a thousand words. It's true. Our mind thinks visually, so this just makes sense, doesn't it? Infographics are everywhere these days for good reason. What is an infographic? An Infographic is an illustration, a visual representation of the component parts of a topic. When made well, a viewer can absorb information faster than he or she could if they simply read the content. Infographics help understanding. As an example, here's a good infographic for … [Read more...]
2013 Popular Posts and Predictions for 2014
From there to here. From here to there. Happy New Year Everywhere. It seems like everybody is making a list of best and worst of’s and predictions for the year ahead. Personally, I think it’s fun to look at these today and look back on them next year. Here’s three of Rock Solid Info’s most popular posts of 2013. I’ll throw in a prediction or two for 2014 too. The 3 Most Popular Rock Solid Posts by Views … [Read more...]
The Successful Entrepreneur | 7 Essential Characteristics
Before you twist the key to jump-start your engine to a lazy lifestyle, it's useful to think about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Do you even know how to become an entrepreneur? Are you working a job that pays you by the hour? If so, how do your ideas and mindset compare to an entrepreneur's ideas? What are some of the characteristics of entrepreneurship? What is the definition of an entrepreneur? By focusing on entrepreneurship as a process, his definition opened the … [Read more...]
Dragon Naturally Speaking to the Rescue
Dragon Naturally Speaking is a tool I’ve used for a long time. Dragon’s speech recognition software is responsible for a big improvement in my writing output. I’m grateful it’s in my toolbox because last Sunday, I slipped on some ice and really screwed up my right arm & shoulder. The accurate voice-to-text capability of Dragon Naturally Speaking allows me to keep up with the pace of my business without missing a beat. Voice recognition software has matured over the past decade. The … [Read more...]
Hello. My name is @WLAdams. I have a Twitter Addiction.
"Hello. My name is @WLAdams. I have a Twitter addiction." "Hi @WLAdams. So... How long have you been addicted to Twitter?" "Pretty much since my first tweet. This is my first time at Twitter-holics Anonymous. I really enjoy Twitter. I like the immediacy of the medium. I love it when I'm re-tweeted (RT) or followed, or if someone favorites a tweet-o-mine. Engaging with fellow tweeters make me feel good. I want to use Twitter to help my online business grow. Now, I feel like it's … [Read more...]
Gentlemen, Start Your Search Engine Optimization
These days, you will have zero problems finding information about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) online. Your main problem is finding high-quality search engine optimization tips that are not outdated already. SEO vs. the Google search engine is, and always will be a moving target. SEO marketing a cat and mouse game. The major search engines, Google, Bing, and Yahoo, continually strive to serve up the most relevant results for their users. It's their job. In other words, they don’t … [Read more...]
What is FTP? | Rock Solid Info
Yep. I know it. FTP is not the sexiest part of building your website using WordPress. And even though WordPress is simple to install with only a few clicks, sometimes you will need to upload files directly to your hosting service’s computer. This computer is called your FTP Host, server, or simply, your host. Why do you need to use FTP? A few common reasons are: You might have to put a special code in the header or footer to prove ownership of your site. You may want to put … [Read more...]
Canva.com Review and Demo
If you've ever wanted to make a graphic, banner, or Facebook cover image but don't have a fancy schmantzy program to do it with, you're gonna like Canva.com. The service is new and in Beta now, but you can still reserve your username. Then a few days later, you'll get an invitation to join the closed Beta. You should do it. Canva makes making images quick and easy. The other great thing is it's free unless you use one of their premium images. The thing is you can upload your own pictures … [Read more...]
