Last week, when faced with a pretty tight deadline and a creative block the size of Rhode Island, I was in serious need of some inspiration. The normal tricks of getting out of my office or getting hopped up on caffeine and sugar were useless. So when it looked like all was lost, I popped open my iTunes library and started looking for the perfect song that would carry me to victory. As I scrolled through my myriad of songs and tried a few option ...continue

Photographs and illustrations are elements of nearly every design. They have the power to add emotion, interest, and impact to the content of any layout. Getting the right image that will communicate your message to the desired demographic can be a challenge. This article will help you get the picture. Using Stock Photography With today’s fast-paced market, it is rare for designers to have the time or resources to research a topic and con ...continue

Most people aren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouth; the truth is very few experience that luxury. Many people opt for settling with the average life, being “gainfully employed.” Most buy a home, raise a family, pay into a 401K and get in and (if they’re lucky) out of debt. Sound familiar? If it does, you’re in a lifestyle cycle -- meaning you tend to struggle your entire life making sacrifices and never gaining much, if any, gro ...continue

If you’re a publisher, you know how many different advertisers there are and the multitude of affiliate networks to go to in order to find offers. What if there was a way to get links to the offers you were looking for without having to log in to each network? One such affiliate network, LinkShare, has answered this call. I'm going to show you how you can get set up and do it almost as fast as Emeril Lagasse can say “Bam.” 1. Log in ...continue

For the last two years, the Top One Report has been the finest online marketing publication in the industry. We have been the go-to for online entrepreneurs interested in the latest technology, trends, and news. Long-time readers of the Top One already know the benefits of being a regular reader. They include: - Online business and marketing tools - Social media marketing strategies - Development tips for the novice and the advanced - Traff ...continue

Recently there has been a lot of discussion of female bloggers and how a recent Technorati report found that 67% of all bloggers are male. I would venture to guess that an even higher percentage of Internet marketers and online entrepreneurs are male. Which is not to say that there aren't some great ladies with the entrepreneurial spirit out there. Here are some of the top female online entrepreneurs, in no particular order: Loral Langemeier ...continue

One of the best things about the Internet is the speed and ease with which we can share the things that we find exciting, inspiring, or hilarious with other people. Social bookmarking and sharing tools makes this as easy as the click of a button, and quite frankly, if you are not already using content sharing buttons, you should be. After all, why wouldn't you want to make it as easy as possible for people to share and broadcast your best conten ...continue

The Top One Report Online is currently looking for contributors who are experts in their field and are able to write in a clear, fun, and engaging fashion. Wanted: Writers with their ear to the railroad tracks who want to see their name in lights (or at least Times New Roman) and are willing to contribute an article to the Top One Report now and then in exchange for a 50-word bio and a link to the website of their choice. All articles and blo ...continue

The Internet has made life so much easier in so many ways. Think of all the time you save now that you don’t have to stand in line at the bank or the post office, or shop in real stores. So what do you do with all of that time that the Internet saves you? Chances are you spend it…on the Internet. Great as the Internet is, it can be quite a time sink. Here are some ways to take back your online time. 12. Set Filters on Your Email Spam filt ...continue

A well-planned project is the essence of efficiency and cost effectiveness. I am assuming with this article that you have already done the first phase of planning a project, which is a laundry list of things that you want your project to contain. I will be using the example of setting up a personal website. In phase one, I determined that I wanted a blog, a photo gallery, and a contact form. Phase two is about researching all available solutions ...continue