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1. Razor burn is the skin irritation often caused by a blunt razor or incorrect shaving techniques. It is usually presents as a rash that shows up a day or two after shaving.

2. Ingrown hairs, also known as razor bumps, are red raised bumps on the skin where the hair has curled back into the skin after shaving and it is not uncommon for the bumps to become painful and inflamed.

3. Razor nicks occur when the skin being shaved is cut by the sharp blade of the razor or by pressing or scraping the razor too hard against the skin.

The best way of treating these common side affects of shaving is by preventing them. You can do this by:

* Purchasing perfume and dye free shaving products that are made for the thin skin of the pubic area.

* Taking a long soak in the tub to soften hair before shaving.

* Cleaning your razor with alcohol after shaving to kill any lingering bacteria.

* Exfoliating the pubic area after bathing but before shaving. Exfoliate gently every day in the shower whether you shave that day or not.

* Using a clear, moisturizing shaving cream or foam so you can see where you are going and reapplying as needed while shaving.

* Using a fresh razor blade and replace it as often as needed while shaving.

* Shaving every other day for the first few weeks; then switch to daily shaving.

If prevention is not an option and you are itching or in pain then help skin heal by:

* Refraining from shaving until skin has healed.

* Cleaning the pubic skin gently with mild soap and following this with an astringent formula that contains salicylic acid.

* Applying a cream of one percent hydrocortisone or one that includes aloe vera to reduce redness, pain and irritation.

* Moisturize the area every day with a dye and perfume free formula.

* Brew chamomile tea bags, let them cool and apply to the irritated skin. Leave them on for ten minutes or more, remove and discard the tea bags and pat skin dry.

See a doctor if these steps don't work and skin is still irritated and painful after a few days. Follow your doctor's recommendations and continue to refrain from shaving until your skin has healed.

Using the right products and techniques will make bikini line shaving easier and problem free. You'll look great wearing that new lingerie or that teeny, tiny bikini you just bought for the beach.

(c) 2009, All rights reserved. Reprints welcomed so long as article and byline are reprinted intact with all links made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is a Virtual Assistant and prolific writer on assignment. The only products she recommends for problem free bikini line shaving come from Hair Care Down There. The products from Hair Care Down There includes exclusive formulas and their kits include instruction guides for problem free bikini line grooming.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/business/marketing/create-a-winning-article-marketing-strategy.html http://www.articletrader.com/business/marketing/create-a-winning-article-marketing-strategy.html Sun, 24 May 2009 14:57:53 -0500
To begin creating your article submission strategy answer the questions below:

1. Your target audience:
Who is your most desired reader?
What size business does your reader own or work for?
What needs does your desired reader have that you can fulfill?

2. Submission goals:
Are you submitting in order to receive incoming live one-way links?
Will you be promoting a blog, forum or website?
Do you hope to become an expert and prove your capabilities?
Are you hoping to increase sales of a particular product or service?

3. Search engine benefits:
What targeted keywords will you use in your title, article and byline?
How will the one-way links from sites publishing your articles increase your
search engine rankings?
Will you agree to a reciprocal link if asked by a publisher?
Will you display a "Featured Author" graphic on your site if requested by the publisher?

4. Submission formats:
Which of these formats will you offer when submitting your articles?
PDF
HTML
Word
Text

5. Submission list:
Will you be submitting your articles in print and/or online?
Do you have an existing submission list that targets topics of interest to your
target audience.
If you do not have a submission list where will you obtain one?
How often will you search for new submission sites to add to your list?

6. Scheduling submissions:

How often will you write an article for submission?
Will you be sending out an article weekly, monthly or quarterly?

7. Stand out in a crowd:
What will you do enhance your relationships with publishers?
Will you offer customized versions of your articles for free or for fee?
Will you display the list sites that published your articles on your web site?
Did you consider allowing publishers to insert their affiliate link in your article or
your byline?

8. Tracking your results:
Have you asked publishers to notify you when they use an article?
Will you spend time checking to see if sites publishing your article gave you a live link to your site as required?
During what time intervals after submission will you search Google for your
article name?
How often will you check your website metrics to see traffic driven by your article
submissions?

You will be ready to forge ahead with a submission strategy after answering these questions and recording your answers. There are many excellent marketing strategy checklists online that you can use to consider any other questions you should answer for your strategy. You may want to network with your colleagues who are experienced in article submission to get their suggestions for your strategy. Continue updating and using your strategy as your business changes over time and you will be miles ahead of your competition!

(c) 2009, Davis Virtual Assistance. Publication rights granted so long as article and byline are reprinted intact with all links made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is an article marketing expert and prolific writer who teaches other businesses how to profit from this free marketing strategy. She created Article Submission Sites in order to provide others with her frequently updated list of submission sites and she offers visitors a free copy of her "Article Submission Summary Sheet" at http://www.articlesubmissionsites.com

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/shopping/fashion/tankini-bandini-or-thong-oh-my.html http://www.articletrader.com/shopping/fashion/tankini-bandini-or-thong-oh-my.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:04:56 -0500
In 1946, Louis Reard, an engineer - and a Frenchman, of course! - fashioned a two-piece women's swimsuit from 30 inches of fabric. Reard's rival in bikini design, Jacques Helm, was actually the first to create the iconic two-piece swimsuit of the 20th century. Helm called his design the "atome" in a nod to the smallest particle in the world known at the time. A marketing genius, Reard introduced his skimpy two-piece design five days after the United States began atomic tests in the Bikini Atoll and named it "bikini" to suggest that it would have the same explosive impact on society as an A-bomb.

The bikini is a women's two-piece swimsuit that covers the breast and groin areas. It was considered risqué when it first appeared in 1946, but the two-piece design was actually a throwback to very ancient times. Wikipedia cites the earliest form of a bikini appearing in the Chalcolithic Era (3500 BCE to 1700BCE). Bikinis appear in ancient Roman mosaics and murals, suggesting they were popular as swimming costumes among Roman women. Archaeologists have found Minoan wall paintings (circa 1600 BCE) showing a two-piece design very similar to the modern bikini, and women wearing bikinis appear on ancient Greek urns, ancient Sicilian floor mosaics, and statues from Pompeii.

Bikinis were accepted as mainstream swimwear fashion on the French Riviera long before being embraced by the public in the United States. The bikini was introduced to the U.S. in 1947, but its scandalous status remained in force well into the 1950s. Many American cities even passed laws to prohibit the wearing of a bikini in public. In 1957, Modern Girl magazine stated "It is hardly necessary to waste words over the so-called bikini since it is inconceivable that any girl with tact and decency would ever wear such a thing." American women didn't really jump on the bikini bandwagon until the late 1960s with the start of the so-called Sexual Revolution. Since that time, the bikini and its stylish variations have become the most popular swimsuit style in the U.S.

Because there are so many variations in bikini design, it helps to be familiar with the available styles before going shopping. Be aware, too, that your body shape and your level of self-confidence will also have an impact on the style you ultimately select.

Bikini Styles

The following bikini glossary provides basic descriptions of the many types of bikinis currently on the market.

String bikini - This classic, skimpy style features four strategically placed triangles connected by strings.

Tankini - A tank-style top and a traditional, string, or thong bottom.

Bandini - A strapless tube or bandeau top combined with a regular bikini bottom.

Camikini - A camisole top that will support larger breasts combined with any type of bikini bottom.

Thong - A bikini top with a bottom that covers the groin with a small piece of fabric connected by strings on the sides and between the buttocks.

Halter bikini - A top with a strap that circles the neck and attaches to the bodice combined with a traditional bikini bottom.

Micro bikini - A string bikini top with tiny triangles that cover the nipples and little more, with a g-string bottom.

Monokini - A skimpy bikini connected with a strip of fabric that runs from top to bottom or a bikini bottom worn without a top.

Sports Bikini - Worn by women who love sports, it features a top that is as supportive as a bra and a traditional bikini bottom.

Seekini - Any type of bikini that is "see-through" and usually can be worn only on certain beaches.

Bikini Materials, Colors, and Care

Armed with this knowledge of the most popular bikini styles, you can now move on to consider the type of material your bikini is made of, its color options, and the care it will require. The best selection of bikini styles and style options can be found by visiting a regular brick-and-mortar store or an online shop that lets you mix and match tops and bottoms for the best fit. The ability to combine tops and bottoms also lets you be creative in using solid colors and/or patterns to develop your own personal bikini style.

Bikini Grooming

And don't forget the all-important need to groom your bikini hair to match the type of bikini you plan to wear. Select grooming products made especially for the pubic area, so you won't suffer from ingrown hairs or rashes. Then you can be confident that you'll look your fabulous best in your new bikini!

(c) 2009, Davis Virtual Assistance. All rights reserved. Article may be reprinted so long as text and by-line are reprinted intact and all links made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is a Virtual Assistant and prolific writer on assignment. To look your best in any type of swimsuit, purchase bikini hair grooming products that come with instructions and exclusive formulas from Hair Care Down There.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/marriage/book-review--dont-worry-about-a-thing-dear-why-women-need-financial-intimacy.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/marriage/book-review--dont-worry-about-a-thing-dear-why-women-need-financial-intimacy.html Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:41:29 -0500 Author: Helga Hayse
Publisher: Primelife Publishing, San Mateo, CA, USA
ISBN: 0-9778368-2-7
Price: $14.95, Date: 2006, Page Count: 195
Purchase at: http://www.financialintimacy.com

"Don't Worry About A Thing, Dear" is a softcover book geared towards women contemplating marriage or those who are already married. The cover image is an appropriate illustration by Edward Sorel, courtesy of The New Yorker Magazine, that shows Pan reading The Wall Street Journal while his wife sits at his side completely oblivious.

It's a fact that many married women allow their husbands to handle the family finances while they sit idly by and sign anything that their husband places in front of them. The consequences of this behavior is made clear by the author Helga Hayse. Hayse says in the book "Our willingness to let our husband handle the finances in the marriage impacts our own financial safety and our ability to cope in the event of widowhood or divorce." No statement has been more true.

This fascinating and immensely helpful book is a wakeup call to women everywhere. After meeting a financially strapped widow the author began to wonder how she would cope if her husband died. She interviewed hundreds of people on the topic of marital finances and each story was more heartbreaking than the last.

Hayse had her wakeup call and began the slow process of learning everything she needed to know about her marital finances. She and her husband began financial planning and shortly after all the documents were signed her husband died in freak accident at home. Hayse takes her experience from both sides of the fence to empower women to take control of their finances.

I found this book to be empowering and filled with information that most women never consider. Topics covered include premarital and postmarital agreements, death of a spouse, divorce and even remarriage. In addition to the generous advice shared there are questionnaires, checklists, worksheets, recommended reading and additional resources.

The author even includes a separate chapter for "For Husbands Only" that gently guides men to realize that they can show their love for their wife by beginning and completing the process of financial planning.

"Don't Worry About A Thing, Dear" Why Women Need Financial Intimacy should be required reading for young women in high school or college. No one wants to think about the possibility of divorce or the certainty of death but preparing women for either circumstance is critical and this book is an important tool for all women.

(c) 2009. Davis Virtual Assistance. All rights reserved. Reprints welcomed so long as full reveiw and by-line are reprinted intact with all links made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is a Virtual Assistant and freelance writer who has been published hundreds of times in print and on the internet. She recommends the book: "Don't Worry About A Thing, Dear" Why Women Need Financial Intimacy for women everywhere. It is available at http://www.financialintimacy.com

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/if-the-shoe-fits-do-your-children-have-healthy-feet.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/kids/if-the-shoe-fits-do-your-children-have-healthy-feet.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:04:35 -0600
Feet are critical to the overall health of the human body. Your children have 26 bones in their feet with almost half of them located in the toes. In addition to bones they have 19 muscles, 107 ligaments and 33 joints making their feet incredibly complex. As an adult you know from experience what problems foot pain or injuries can cause in your day-to-day life and this is even more frustrating for a child.

One way you can reduce or eliminate the possibility of problems with your children's feet is by inspecting their feet and shoes frequently. A foot inspection will alert you to problems your child has not yet found painful, and a shoe inspection will help you decide whether or not you want to repair or replace them. Following is a suggested checklist of issues to be considered.

Let's start with the foot inspection:

1. What is the size of the feet being inspected? Most people have one foot larger than the rest. If you are not sure of the size take your child to a shoe store to be sized properly.
2. Are there any obvious defects such as blisters, fissures, bunions, corns or spots that are just plain red and irritated?
4. Do you see any large patches of excessively dry skin?
5. Give your child a foot massage and watch for signs of pain or cramping.
6. Make note of any problems that necessitate a visit to your pediatrician.

Next, we'll move on to the shoe inspection:

1. Pay attention to the size of the shoes as compared to the current size your child wears. It may be possible to continue wearing shoes slightly bigger than the current size but never let them wear shoes that are to small.
2. How does the sole of the shoe look? Was it thin to begin with or has it thinned in response to use?
3. Is either heel loose?
4. Ask your child to put the shoes back on and check if they have adequate toe room or places where there the shoe causes friction against their skin.
5. Have your child walk in the shoes so you can see their gait.

When you have finished looking at your child's feet and shoes consider if you can repair any issues without harming the feet that wear the shoes. If there is no toe room but the shoes otherwise fit you may be able to stretch the toe box with stretching spray and a shoe stretcher depending on the fabric of the shoes.

If the soles of the shoe have become very flimsy or stretch easily in response to pressure then your child may develop plantar fasciitis which is a painful inflammation of the connective tissues in the arch of the foot. If you can flex the shoes below the toe box then the shoes need to be replaced.

When the heel of your child's shoes are too loose compared to the rest of the shoe, use a heel insert made for children. You want to avoid having your child develop hammertoes caused by using their toes to keep the shoes from slipping off. Calluses on the tops of the toes is a giveaway that the heels of the shoes are too lose.

If the shoes fit well but there a few spots of pressure, try using different socks. Socks now come in a variety of thickness and weight. Your little one may need a thicker sock to prevent pressure wear particularly if they often wear sports shoes.

If the issues with your child's feet seem ongoing despite new and well fitting shoes, they may need an orthotic device. Ask your pediatrician to recommend an orthopedist or podiatrist for an evaluation. Most orthotic devices are made of plastic and help distribute body weight evenly and realign the foot.

The feet your child is born with are the feet they need to carry them throughout their life. Paying attention to their feet can improve their overall health by eliminating leg, back and neck pain. A child will walk the distance around the earth three or four times during their lifetime. Don't you want to make that journey as pain free and comfortable as possible?

(c) 2008, Odd Shoe Finder. Reprints welcomed so long as the article and by-line are not changed and all links are made live.

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If you are looking for affordable shoes for your children, Kent Basson of OddShoeFinder.com has the solution for you. Kent initially created this on-line auction style shoe store to help people find one shoe or two matching shoes in different sizes. The site has evolved and now offers a generous selection of affordable shoes in the same size, two different sizes or only one shoe. To buy or sell shoes visit http://www.oddshoefinder.com today!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/internet/site-promotion/article-marketing-is-not-dead-if-you-know-how-to-revive-it.html http://www.articletrader.com/internet/site-promotion/article-marketing-is-not-dead-if-you-know-how-to-revive-it.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600
In order to get the most out of your article marketing, you'll want to stay aware of changing techniques and hire someone to help you with writing or submission if needed.

To help get you started, I have listed the top ten changes that have taken place in article marketing over the years:

1. Create - or have someone create for you - original articles for your web site and do not use them for submission. This will draw search engines to your site and you can advertise this fresh content in your byline to entice readers to click your link.

2. Pay more attention to titles. Do your keyword research first and use your top three keywords at the beginning of the title. Use power words such as "daring," "remarkable" and "urgent." Ask an engaging question or use a top seven or top ten title.

3. Do not submit articles too often - or not often enough. Article directories have less restrictions, but keep in mind that individual publishers can get easily overwhelmed. Submit two to four articles per month and keep doing it.

4. In the past, article marketers were told to educate their readers. While this still holds true today, you will get more responses when you identify the problems of your potential audience and then solve these problems.

5. It is now common to find article marketers rewriting their title, article body and byline partway through their submission list. This is a reliable way to get published more often, but realize that it can be time-consuming. Get help rewriting if needed.

6. Some new article marketers are offering publishers customized articles to fit their audience, or giving permission for publishers to edit the article so long as the byline remains untouched and all links are made live.

7. In the beginning, article marketers submitted their articles to thousands of article directories. Now, savvy article marketers submit their article to the top ten or twenty article directories that provide more traffic than a thousand low-quality directories.

8. A submission list used to consist of article directories, e-zines, newsgroups and individual sites. The new submission list should also include blogs, social networking sites, niche topic sites and news sites (turn your article into a tipsheet).

9. Once your article is included in a well-ranked article directory, submit that page to social bookmarking sites where you have accounts. Do the same for the original articles on your site.

10. Consider offering an original, exclusive article to target sites with a large audience who will relate to you and what you have to offer. Ask to be paid or negotiate advertising space in their newsletter or on their site.

Some things about article marketing have remained unchanged. Never use document spinner software, mass distribution to thousands of sites, a submission list that isn't targeted and automated submission tools.

Article marketing is not dead, but it has changed. To be a successful article marketer, you must keep informed and stay up to date on changes in the technique. Keep an eye on blogs and web sites dedicated to the subject so you can keep reaping the benefits of article marketing.

(c) 2008, Davis Virtual Assistance. Reprints welcomed so long as the article and byline are kept intact and all links are made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is an article marketing expert who uses the technique daily for herself and her clients. If you use article marketing or would like to learn how visit her site at http://www.articlesubmissionsites.com While you are there you can download the free e-book "Writing For Publicity" a compilation of her articles about article marketing and submission.


Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/internet/ppc-advertising/pay-per-click-advertising-success-with-the-right-tools.html http://www.articletrader.com/internet/ppc-advertising/pay-per-click-advertising-success-with-the-right-tools.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Each search engine has their own rules for keyword bidding, ad placements and landing pages so the average business owner can easily get confused and discouraged about the time they spend managing their campaigns. In recent years advertisers have been offered a helping hand in the form of PPC campaign management tools. These tools are downloadable software or on-line websites that manage much of the day-to-day tedious tasks that are essential to running a profitable campaign.

Before choosing a pay per click management tool make sure it includes the following ingredients:

1. Allows you to manage your campaigns from anywhere in the world at any time. If you choose downloaded software then you will need to lug your laptop with you whenever you travel.

2. A simple and intuitive interface that does not require a degree in engineering. If you have to spend an outrageous amount of time learning to run the software then you might as well manage your campaigns by hand.

3. The ability to manage the most popular PPC advertising vehicles: Google Adwords and Yahoo! Search Marketing. Additional PPC programs are a plus.

4. A wizard or step-by-step instructions on setting up an account and campaigns, determining a budget, selecting keywords and writing ads.

5. The option of monitoring multiple campaigns with multiple goals at the same time. If you manage client campaigns you will need a version of the PPC management tool that allows for multiple accounts.

6. The ability to set goals and use several different bidding strategies automatically without human intervention. To be able to use more than one strategy at a time is a bonus.

7. The flexibility for you to fine-tune your campaign keywords, ads, goals and budget at any time. You may want to implement a strategy or budget based on keywords that are related to a hot news story.

8. The option to set-up e-mail alerts for performance changes that you define based on your own criteria. Only you know what your expectations are for each of your PPC campaigns so you should be in charge of when you are notified of any changes.

9. A history or summary screen that gives you an overall picture of your campaigns without having to run reports. Simplifying the process and saving you time should be the goal of the PPC management tool you choose.

10. A robust reporting function that allows you to generate reports using many different variables that you choose on your own. Offering some general pre-programmed reports is a bonus.

Do not buy or register for a pay per click management tool without the offer of a free trial or a generous refund policy in case the tool does not work for you. Do some research on the Internet and read reviews written by people who have used the tool themselves.

If you have stopped using or never used PPC advertising because you lack knowledge, are afraid of losing money or worried that you will spend all of your time managing campaigns when you should be managing your business then you need a PPC management tool.

(c) 2008, Davis Virtual Assistance. Permission to reprint granted so long as the article and byline are reprinted intact and all links made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is an Internet marketing expert who manages Pay Per Click advertising campaigns for herself and clients. She has used and recommends PPC SaaS(tm) by Dynamic Software(tm) because it offers as simple wizard process for set-up and includes all of the important features for campaign management listed in this article. This pay per click advertising tool offers a free trial so you can try it before you buy it.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/pubic-hair-design-with-stencils-tutorial.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/women/pubic-hair-design-with-stencils-tutorial.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Clear shaving gel so you can see where you are shaving
Aftershave astringent with salicylic acid
Comb
Scissors
Razor
Stencil pencil
Stencils
Mirror

Introduction

Creating works of art with pubic hair is not a new idea. Artworks from thousands of years ago show that men and women removed or styled their pubic hair by plucking or scraping off the hair. Ouch! Fortunately, there are now products made specifically for grooming pubic hair and this includes special shaving cream or gel, lotions, antiseptics and stencils. Some of the popular designs for pubic hair are the basic bikini (an inverted triangle), diamond, landing strip, heart, star, happy face, butterfly, check mark, lips and a square! Follow the steps below to create a beautiful design that will make you feel sexy with your clothes on or off!

Step 1 Buy the supplies you that you need

Purchase clear shaving gel made for pubic hair so you can see where you are shaving, an aftershave astringent with salicylic acid, stencils, a stencil pencil, a small comb, scissors, a mirror and a razor with new blades.

Step 2 Trim your hair

Decide if you need to trim your pubic hair before shaving. It makes the entire process much easier if hair is trimmed to about a 1/4 inch or however long your want your design shape to be.

Step 3 Bathe or shower

Soften your pubic hair and skin by soaking in a warm bubble bath or by taking a long shower. Exfoliate your pubic hair and upper thighs to prevent ingrown hairs. When you are finished, dry yourself completely.

Step 4 Using the stencils

Place the stencil using one hand against the pubic hair. Use your stencil pencil (or colored lip pencil) to trace the outline of the design where you want it. Put the stencil away and make sure you can see the shape outlined. If not, fill it in with the colored stencil pencil.

Step 5 Start shaving

Apply a thin layer of shaving gel to your pubic hair. Pull the skin taut and start shaving from the outer area toward the pencil line. You goal is to leave pubic hair in the design you chose and make sure the excess pubic hair outside the outline is removed. Continue around the design and apply more gel if needed. Rinse your razor several times during shaving to get the smoothest, cleanest look.

Step 6 Groom the remaining hair

Use a comb to pull the remaining hair within your design up and decide if it needs further trimming. Some people like hair a bit more "bushy" and others like it trimmed close.

Step 7 Aftercare for your skin.

Wash off shaving cream and pencil outline. Apply an astringent formula that contains salicylic acid to prevent ingrown hairs and then moisturize the entire area.

Step 8 Keep your design clean

Every other day look at your design using a mirror. Use a little shaving cream and a razor to shave away any hair stubble to make your design last.

Caring for your design requires little maintenance but allows you to continue feeling sexy and adventurous. Just take your time when shaving and use the best products for your pubic area. The right choice of products will keep you feeling sexy without the irritating bumps, ingrown hairs and razor rash that usually accompanies pubic hair grooming.

(c) 2008, Davis Virtual Assistance. All rights reserved. Article may be reprinted so long as text and by-line are reprinted intact and all links made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is a Virtual Assistant and prolific writer on assignment. Bonnie recommends the adorable stencil kit, personal shavers and exclusive pubic hair removal products from the experts at Hair Care Down There. Need advice about taming your pubic hair? Visit Hair Care Down There at http://www.HairCareDownThere.com for their free magazine "HCDT Magazine Online" and the popular feature Ask Dr. Damery.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/internet/seo/10-simple-steps-to-make-your-web-site-search-engine-and-directory-friendly.html http://www.articletrader.com/internet/seo/10-simple-steps-to-make-your-web-site-search-engine-and-directory-friendly.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Getting ready to submit your site to search engines and directories can be time consuming if you do it yourself but it does not have to be complicated. I have reviewed hundreds of web sites as part of my business services and I discovered ten simple steps you need to take to get prepared for search engine and directory submission.

1. Build a professional web site. Buy your own domain name and get reliable hosting. Create or purchase a simple template design that fits the theme of your site.

2. Create a clear navigation structure and site map. Decide on your navigation in advance and make sure it is easy to use and it leads to all the pages on your site.

3. Add original content written for visitors and not search engine spiders. If you feel you cannot write well then visit Guru.com or Elance.com and hire an affordable copywriter.

4. Do your keyword research. Use free or paid keyword tools to find the most popular and targeted keywords for your text, headlines and meta tags.

5. Finish your website. Although you will add new content frequently it is important to show that your existing content is finished. Never use "under construction" signs and remove blank pages.

6. Regularly check all internal and external links to make sure they are working. Search engines and directories will not list sites full of broken links.

7. Don't hide your contact information or privacy policy. Let visitors, search engines and directories know you are accessible and professional.

8. Check your grammar and spelling. Search engines hate sloppy, unprofessional text and I bet your visitors will too. See tip #3 above if you need to hire a proofreader.

9. Choose a tracking system and learn to use it to analyze your web site traffic. Without this you will have no idea if anyone is visiting your site.

10. Check your search engine ranking and link popularity reports regularly to monitor your results. There are many web sites that offer these tools. Find and use them.

When you have gone through and finished all ten steps then you are ready to begin your submission to search engines and directories. This is a complicated and time consuming task because you have to evaluate the reputation and ranking of each site, the available web site topics, how often you need to submit, the information they require from each site and you will need to determine if submission is free or paid.

There is software available that will help you with the preparation and submission process and reduce the time you have to spend significantly. If you decide to purchase software use due diligence before spending your money and make sure it is search engine friendly and that it performs the necessary tasks. Check for references from satisfied customers and make sure the software provides various reports so you can monitor your progress.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is an Internet marketing expert who reviews, optimizes, manages and submits client web sites to search engines and directories. Bonnie has researched and recommends Dynamic Submission™ because it prepares, submits and monitors search engine and directory traffic so you don't have to do it all alone. Dynamic Software offers a product tour for Dynamic Submission as well as a free 30 day trial download of Dynamic Submission as well as their other products, so that you can try before you buy.

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The first thing I noticed when I received The Ultimate Shaving Kit, a Hair Care Down There exclusive, was the cute waterproof aqua carry-all case. The case keeps the pubic hair grooming formulas and tools discreetly stored between uses and there are extra pockets if you want to add some of your own beauty supplies.

Inside the case I found:

* A style guide.
* The three signature products: Shave, Soothe & Smooth.
* Round-tipped safety scissors with a rubber grip.
* Lightweight and narrow cartridge razor.
* 2-sided magnifying mirror.
* Brush and comb.
* Heart and landing strip stencils and stencil pencil.
* Decorative bindi adhesive jewels to enhance your design.

I was nervous about using the kit for my first bikini shave but I read the instruction guide that explained how to use the formulas and tools. The included tips and color pictures of the various styles of pubic hair grooming were very helpful.

By using the three gentle formulas made for pubic hair I discovered that I need not fear nicks, cuts or ingrown hair. The Shave, Soothe & Smooth products are a clear shaving gel (so you can see where you are shaving), a spray that prevents itching and rashes and an aloe and green tea moisturizer to keep skin smooth. These products can be reordered separately so that I restock the kit anytime.

The instructions were very easy to follow and the products did not sting or burn my skin. If you're like me you'll start out with a conservative bikini shave and progress to creative designs and bindi jewels when you grow more confident.

My fear of shaving my bikini area was completely unfounded. Hair Care Down There made it simple and safe. I highly recommend The Ultimate Shaving Kit for novices and those who are experienced in pubic hair grooming. It is wonderful to have everything you need all in one place and with a carry case that I will take with me when I travel.

(c) 2008, Bonnie Jo Davis. Reprints welcomed so long as the review and by-line are reprinted intact with all links made live.

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Bonnie Jo Davis is a beauty product addict and expert product reviewer. She recommends The Ultimate Shaving Kit from Hair Care Down There for pubic hair removal.

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