http://paulbarksdale.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Paul Barksdale en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:22:58 GMT 2009-12-31T02:22:58Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615274 Advertising on Facebook is really quite easy and simple. They have a huge audience that can be reached at very reasonable prices compared to comparable avenues and you can do it with a budget set up so . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:10:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615274 Paul Barksdale 2009-03-05T19:10:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615270 Unless you've been living in a cave someone in the hills of the Amazon, you've heard about Facebook. They are reported to have around 100,000 new sign ups each day with somewhere in the neighborhood . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:03:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615270 Paul Barksdale 2009-03-05T19:03:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603321 The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. This crime can take on many forms. Identity thieves may rent an apartment, get a credit card, or start a telephone . . . Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:02:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603321 Paul Barksdale 2009-02-22T22:02:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490003 Opportunities for success and prosperity are abundant all around us. There literally everywhere you look. But I guess it all depends on how you look at them and what you are looking for. In today's . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:25:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490003 Paul Barksdale 2008-10-27T17:25:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485180 Are traffic exchanges really worth the time and effort you have to put in them in order to get results that are beneficial to your business? Can you even get results that will help your business succeed? . . . Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:51:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485180 Paul Barksdale 2008-10-22T09:51:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469640 My wife and I recently went on a camping trip to one of our favorite camp grounds. We love to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and watch the birds and squirrels and such. After arriving and setting . . . Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:53:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977469640 Paul Barksdale 2008-10-06T18:53:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447828 You've just built the most wonderful website, in your opinion anyway, and now you're ready to conquer the world wide web and start hauling the money to the bank. But wait, I here you saying; . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:06:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447828 Paul Barksdale 2008-09-13T13:06:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447825 Staying in touch with, as well as how you treat your customers is the most important aspect of any business, whether it's online or offline. There are many ways in which to do this and your business . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:04:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447825 Paul Barksdale 2008-09-13T13:04:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447823 Let's start with the definition of both a splash page and a squeeze page. Splash page: Capture your visitor's attention and get them to click on a link that leads to another web page where . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:01:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447823 Paul Barksdale 2008-09-13T13:01:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447821 When using email today there are certain rules you should abide by to not only get your message across to your reader but also to get your message read. Too many people format their email's like . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:58:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447821 Paul Barksdale 2008-09-13T12:58:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447818 To blog or not to blog. This is the question so many Internet users have to decide today. It seems that blogging has taken over the web and if you don't have a blog, well, you certainly must get . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:55:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447818 Paul Barksdale 2008-09-13T12:55:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375817 Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective and powerful ways of earning some money online. Affiliate programs give everybody a chance to make a profit through the Internet. Since these affiliate . . . Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:38:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375817 Paul Barksdale 2008-06-17T20:38:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338941 It truly amazes me how many people think that they can just sign up for an affiliate program and start cashing their checks. I guess it's not all their fault, with all the hype floating in the air . . . Mon, 05 May 2008 12:47:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338941 Paul Barksdale 2008-05-05T12:47:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338018 Blogging is a concept that started in late 90s. It used to be a way to comment an existing webpage, an opportunity for visitors and readers to react or voice out one's opinion on the said page. What . . . Sat, 03 May 2008 23:28:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338018 Paul Barksdale 2008-05-03T23:28:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337764 Advertising on Craigslist is worthwhile for just about any business offering products or services. Whether these products are offered through ecommerce websites or physical stores, the business owners . . . Sat, 03 May 2008 15:46:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337764 Paul Barksdale 2008-05-03T15:46:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337696 One way of promoting your website and product can be achieved for free. As an additional bonus, this "free" method can boost your sites and sales, doubling and even tripling your income. . . . Sat, 03 May 2008 14:26:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337696 Paul Barksdale 2008-05-03T14:26:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337639 Myths concerning affiliate marketing while appealing and attractive can also be confusing and misleading. People who do not know and understand the entire system that they get involved with are prone to . . . Sat, 03 May 2008 12:32:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337639 Paul Barksdale 2008-05-03T12:32:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977323331 While Autism has been around for quiet awhile now, it has really been brought to my attention this month, I guess because April is Autism Awareness month . Here are a few Autism Facts . . . Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:13:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977323331 Paul Barksdale 2008-04-15T17:13:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977265971 We want to pass on something to you that has challenged us all.... Enjoy - and be challenged! People who do not succeed have one distinguishing trait in common.  They know all the reasons for . . . Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:02:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977265971 Paul Barksdale 2008-02-23T15:02:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977253839 To find out more about me please Click Here . I have compiled this collection of famous, and not so famous quote's and sayings in the hope that you may get some inspiration from them. Life is . . . Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:17:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977253839 Paul Barksdale 2008-02-09T12:17:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252551 GCCI is a group of more than 30 people who joined together in 2005 in hopes of making life better for a group of Orphans in Masaka, Uganda. On December 15th, 2005 this group incorporated and has been approved . . . Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:41:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252551 Paul Barksdale 2008-02-08T01:41:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977249874 an Angel? Angels are wholly devoted to the worship of God. They are regarded as messengers of God, carrying out specific duties on His command. Angels are ranked and vary in their abilities and duties.  . . . Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:37:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977249874 Paul Barksdale 2008-02-05T11:37:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977245297 Christine didn't have much of a childhood growing up in Kampala, Uganda. Her father left when she was young and she grew up taking care of her ill mother. When well enough, her mother worked at any . . . Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:27:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977245297 Paul Barksdale 2008-01-31T11:27:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977243187 It's Monday morning and the weekly grind starts all over for most of us. We all have to get back in the swing of things after being off for a few days and while most people seem to hate Mondays, there . . . Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:08:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977243187 Paul Barksdale 2008-01-29T11:08:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240234 Introducing the SIFA Choir. This is a letter all MPM members received and I would like to share it with you in hopes that you might be interested in helping. It's time to give all of you an update . . . Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:31:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240234 Paul Barksdale 2008-01-25T21:31:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977237749 Well first off, this is a mighty deep and touchy subject I am aboutto get into here so hang on. These are of course my opinions and youdon't have to agree with them so please don't get offended . . . Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:33:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977237749 Paul Barksdale 2008-01-23T11:33:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977236020 What the heck is that, you ask? Well in my mind it's what your attitude is towards life? your "Life-A-Tude". Yeah, I guess I just made up a new word maybe, but it makes sense to me. . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:46:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977236020 Paul Barksdale 2008-01-21T17:46:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235200 Life will give you back exactly what you give it. The laws of the universe are designed so that the people that make it a better place will prosper because they are trying to make it a better place . . . Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:57:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977235200 Paul Barksdale 2008-01-20T19:57:53Z