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08.09.2010
PrestaShop, an open source ecommerce application, is perfect for inexperienced users who want to create attractive and dynamic online stores.  Plus, there are tons of free themes available for PrestaShop, so you can change the look and functionality of your online shop without spending a lot of money on an expensive premium theme! I’ve rounded [...]

My Greener Home

06.09.2010
August is the month when most people start to pay attention to the state of dehydration of the plants in their garden, and of course, the lawn. The particularly hot summer we had to begin with means that most people will find they have at least one or two plants in need of some TLC right now, with pictures of the browning grass in London’s Royal Parks in the newspapers recently.The Guardian’s expert gardener Dan Pearson gives some excellent tips for watering the lawn at this time. I agree with Dan that watering the lawn simply wastes water; the grass can’t repair itself when its dried but will spring back once it receives a decent spell of rain. Watering vegetables and plants is a different kettle of fish though. I use water collected in a water butt and like Dan, pay particular attention to my vegetables. I do agree with his advice to keep my tomatoes well watered and I’m careful not to over-water – regular, measured feeding seems to work best.Another way to use water in the garden without adding to your carbon footprint is using a Water Two Grey Water Recycling Valve. This is a valve for the bathroom pipes that recycles bath and shower water for use in the garden or washing the car or the patio, etc. So I’ve got plenty of water for my watering can without using tap water, which would have to be mechanically pumped to my house, needlessly using up more energy. I’m also following Dan’s advice to keep my organic spinach and parsley perky, and using plenty of saucers of grey water underneath the pot plants. All in all, the garden’s looking good despite the heat.I’m hoping that more people are prompted by the hotter weather to start using grey water this year. Who knows, if enough people join in it could be a way to end the hosepipe bans that many gardeners seem to dread!

Swimming Pool Blog - Tips, Care, and Installation

04.09.2010
If you add a salt system to an above ground or inground pool it should not void the warranty however some pool manufacturers may elect to not cover damage caused by misuse of a salt system by excluding it’s use in their written warranty. If you test the water of an older pool that has [...]

Drop Ship Access Blog

04.09.2010
Anyone with an ecommerce dropship business or other online enterprise would be wise to consider taking advantage of the awesome power of social media---specifically Facebook marketing.If you are just starting out in a home business, the whole process of social media marketing might seem more than a little intimidating to you. But, not to worry, it isn’t rocket science although it will require a certain level of knowledge, understanding of how social media marketing works, and a commitment to devote the time and effort required to make it work.Social media marketing is one of the best ways you can build your brand and grow your online dropshipping business!While there are several social sites that could be beneficial to you in terms of promoting your online business, you won’t go wrong if you begin with Facebook.Facebook has over 500 million members and is continuing to grow each and every day.This means that you have a huge potential audience and target market!Based on data collected from InsideFacebook.com, there are some astonishing facts about this social media giant: With more than half a billion members, if Facebook was a country instead of a social site, it would be the fourth most heavily populated country on earth today. More than 85% of women in the U.S. have a social network profile, and 95% of said women are Facebook members. To date, Facebook has been translated into over 100 languages, which means it has penetrated almost one-third of the world population. More than 50% of all internet users who shop online have a Facebook membership. In its latest released quarterly report, Facebook reported a 25% increase in membership in more than 47 countries altogether, over the last quarter. When you look at the numbers and facts alone, it makes a convincing argument for using Facebook as part of your marketing strategy.But, there’s more!Besides having an enormous worldwide membership, Facebook is making great strides in combining social media with ecommerce. In fact, some internet retail analysts are calling Facebook the next big online shopping mall.Start out with Facebook marketing for your online dropship business and let it help you grow your traffic and sales!If you liked this article, you may also like this one:  Using Social Media to Drive Traffic to Your eCommerce Business  Start your own online dropship business today!