June 2005

Website and Research Tools
 

In this issue:

- Low-cost ways of creating your own web site

- Great research tools for writers

- Proofreading for profits

-Outsourcers wanted – to help with projects

How to Create Your Own Websites – Even If You Hate Technology
The Internet makes it possible for you to sell your book, product or service to tens of millions of people – for a tiny fraction of what it would cost you using more traditional media, such as newspaper or magazine advertising.

Today you can register your domain and host your website for less than US$50 a year through services like www.godaddy.com  

Of course, not everyone has the patience or desire to get technical and figure out how to put together their own website. It’s time-consuming, detail-oriented, and can be very frustrating at times – especially when you can’t get exactly the look you want.

Now, a well-known Internet author, Jim Edwards, has put together a simple step-by-step course for the “non-techies” along us with the tools to create what he calls “mini sites.” These simple websites, with just a few pages, can often be more profitable than bigger, fancier sites that cost thousands of dollars to create. 

You can read my review of his course here.  

For other low-cost ways of creating your website, check out my article, Becoming a Website Designer.  

Jim Edwards, by the way, has also written some outstanding ebooks to help you promote your website, once you have it. I highly recommend his Turn Words into Traffic course – especially if you like to write. 

Do You Have These Research Tools Bookmarked?
Journalists have to put their hands on the right information, from credible sources, in a hurry. So they’ve got to have some great tools for doing research. Here’s a list of some journalists’ research websites that you might find helpful for your own research. 

Proofreading for Profits
Recently a subscriber asked me, “Can you give me some advice about how to get work as a freelance Proofreader without any previous experience? I’ve posted my answer in a new article entitled, Proofreading for Profits, which shows how you can get started with this great way to earn some extra money.

By the way, I welcome all comments and especially questions from you, and will do my best to answer them personally. 

Outsourcers Wanted
Yes, I also get emails for people who are looking for help with their projects! They need writers, designers, website designers and coders and other people with skills who can work on a project or contract basis.  

So if you’re interested in being part of a growing network of people who hear about new jobs and projects, send me an email at info@outsourcing-yourself.com with your resume, hourly rate and website URL where there’s a sample of your work.  

Make Money Referring Friends
Just a reminder… you can make money recommending my book, Outsourcing Yourself, to friends, family members and business associates. You can earn 50% on the sale any time you refer someone to Outsourcing Yourself and he or she buys the book! 

For details about my Affiliate Program just visit:

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Finally, please remember that I am here as your personal resource and glad to answer any questions you might have about Outsourcing Yourself… freelancing… or working as an independent consultant. 

All the best, 

Barnaby Kalan
www.outsourcing-yourself.com 

P.S.     Please feel free to forward this issue of the Outsourcing Yourself ezine to friends, family members and business associates!  

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