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		<title>Pay-Per-Click Mistakes: Bidding on ‘Keyword’</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Running your own pay-per-click campaign is hard enough, especially if there is a lot of competition in your industry. With [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Running your own pay-per-click campaign is hard enough, especially if there is a lot of competition in your industry. With all the stress of setting up and managing your own campaign, there are some basic errors that many website owners make.</p>
<p>One of the most common (and funniest), mistakes a search marketer can make is bidding on the term ‘Keyword’. This is all too common across both Google and Yahoo! advertising platforms, so let’s look at an example of what I mean:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.ineedhits.com/tips-advice/pay-per-click-mistakes-bidding-on-keyword-17362496.html"  target="_blank"><img class="size-large wp-image-3187 aligncenter" title="Pay-Per-Click Mistakes: Bidding on ‘Keyword’" src="http://www.jamirdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/keyword-g-757216-1024x798.gif" alt="Pay-Per-Click Mistakes: Bidding on ‘Keyword’" width="560" /></a></p>
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		<title>SEO Optimization and PDFs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>When running a website, its extremely important to maintain a large amount of optimized content on your site. If you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When running a website, its extremely important to maintain a large amount of optimized content on your site. If you offer a large number of PDF files on your site, that content is being read, but it isn’t providing you the same amount of benefit as a well formatted HTML page. Getting a PDF file search engine optimized is yet another way that you can take advantage of content you already have on your site to bring higher page rank. Setting this up simply requires a little bit of editing.</p>
<p>First, when creating a document you will turn into a pdf, you should include the heading tags you would usually use on your website. This is because this data will be carried over, giving these phrases and sentences preference and helping to saturate your keywords. Once you have the content created, assemble the rest of the PDF and export it. You can now edit the metadata within the file using <strong>Adobe Acrobat</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=69957&amp;u=370562&amp;m=11385&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack="  target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.shareasale.com/image/omnikbase-468x60.gif" border="0" alt="" width="468" height="60" /></a></p>
<p>Acrobat actually stores metadata in two differen places, so it is important to use both. Within the software, you should enter pertinent seo data in the Document Metadata menu, as well as the Document Properties section. Both of these areas include the basic fields, an HTML title, a field for author, subject, and keywords. It is important to include data in both, but you should avoid using the same information, as duplicate content is often penalized by search engines. The document metadata section includes a number of additional fields that are less important due to the fact that they are not looked at by search engines. So, once you have your PDF equipped with the important keywords, a keyword in its title, and a good description, youre ready to save it and upload it to your site. Optimizing everything may seem like a lot of work, but pagerank is key to becoming successful, and every little bit helps.</p>
<p>Thanks to <strong>Ian Logsdon</strong> of <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=69957&amp;amp;u=370562&amp;amp;m=11385&amp;amp;urllink=&amp;amp;afftrack="  target="_blank">Omnistar eTools</a> for this helpfull informations.</p>
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		<title>Keyword Density Analyzer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>This article about Keyword Density Analyzer will take an amateur&#8217;s sight at this entertaining subject. It will give you the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article about <strong><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=24600&amp;U=370562&amp;M=6133"  target="_blank">Keyword Density Analyzer</a></strong> will take an amateur&#8217;s sight at this entertaining subject. It will give you the information that you need to know most when it comes to internet and web page optimization. In order for your website to be profitable, you must utilize the right tools to optimize your keyword density to get top search engine rankings.</p>
<p>Density of a keyword in various elements of a webpage plays an important role in search engine optimization. By using a keyword density analyzer you can check out your keywords plus those of your competition to optimize your site and boost your online income.</p>
<p>Many online tools are available to check keyword density, including prominence and placement, keywords in page elements, outgoing links, and filtered words, while others are even more sensitive. Some programs are nothing more than a bunch of old techniques that went out of style a long time ago, which aren&#8217;t going to help you in today&#8217;s world of online competition, so be wary.</p>
<p>A popular tool, KeyWordElite.com, offers a keyword density analyzer tool that is available for instant download. This program allows you to find the most popular and profitable keywords to use that will help you earn more extra money using <strong>Google AdWords</strong>. It runs completely on auto pilot, and teaches you how to create targeted <strong>AdSense</strong> web pages by analyzing top ranked website in Google.</p>
<p>Learn how competitive a market is, and find out which AdWords keywords are the most profitable for competitors, in addition to discovering all the hottest keywords from all of the major pay-per-click search engines. You can then use these keywords to immediately optimize your website using the same strategies as your competition, and earn extra AdWords money. Utilizing a keyword density analyzer will certainly help you target your audience and get more visitors to your website.</p>
<p>We have just reached the tip of the iceberg, as the remainder of this article will help to further your understanding of this complex subject. If you want to know what your keyword density is right now and find popular keywords, check out keyworddensity.com, which offers a free, fast keyword density tool for search engine optimizers. Users can compare any two web pages on the internet, and search up to two URL&#8217;s at a time, including a word depth calculator.</p>
<p>This tool is easy to use, just enter the URL, search word or phrase that you would like to run the keyword density analyzer on, and your results are displayed including case sensitive and partial keyword matches. More free search engine optimization tools can be found online to analyze various elements of your web pages, which can boost your search engine rankings and your net online profits.</p>
<p>Do your homework before settling on any one type of software, and take advantage of free trials so you can see for yourself how you&#8217;re going to like working with the program, and if it&#8217;s going to meet your internet marketing needs.</p>
<p>Feeling like you need help with <strong>Keyword Density Analyzer</strong>, or do not know how to begin, then there are huge amount of <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=24600&amp;U=370562&amp;M=6133"  target="_blank">free resources</a> on the world wide web that can support you.</p>
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		<title>Web Standards Compliance Made Easy with New Dreamweaver Extension</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>WebAssist partners with web standards guru Jeffrey Zeldman on new Adobe Dreamweaver extension which guides web designers to build faster, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=132257&amp;U=370562&amp;M=18179"  target="_blank">WebAssist</a></strong> partners with web standards guru Jeffrey Zeldman on new <strong><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=134176&amp;amp;u=370562&amp;amp;m=18179&amp;amp;urllink=&amp;amp;afftrack"  target="_blank">Adobe Dreamweaver</a></strong> extension which guides web designers to build faster, more flexible, and easier to maintain sites.</p>
<p>Built in collaboration with Jeffrey Zeldman, the leading authority on web standards, this Adobe Dreamweaver extension includes full HTML and CSS validation as well as checks a wide range of web standard issues.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3485" title="Web Standards Compliance Made Easy with New Dreamweaver Extension" src="http://www.jamirdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/dreamweaver.jpg" alt="Web Standards Compliance Made Easy with New Dreamweaver Extension" width="538" height="375" /></p>
<p>With a complex series of rules and recommendations, implementing a web standards compliant website is a challenge for even the most seasoned web professional. Jeffrey Zeldman&#8217;s Web Standards Advisor meets that challenge head-on with a two-pronged approach. First, the <strong>Web Validator</strong> sends web pages directly to the <strong>W3C HTML</strong> and <strong>CSS</strong> validators to make sure the basics of web design are covered. Designers can validate everything from a single page to a full web site in a single operation. An emerging technology, microformats, are also validated. Any errors found are reported both in an interactive fashion that allows direct access to the offending code and in a fully, print-friendly report.</p>
<p>After the validation has been completed, designers can check for web standards compliance in nine different areas, including:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Structural integrity</strong> – Heading tags should be used hierarchically to be most effective particularly when crawled by search engines. The Web Standards Advisor verifies that a heading 2 tag does not appear before a heading 1 tag.</li>
<li><strong>Structural labeling</strong> – CSS selectors should be named by function and not their appearance or position. Class names like blue_box and bigRightSection are flagged to be renamed properly.</li>
<li><strong>Proper classes</strong> – The use of the same class repeatedly in a single section of a web page is known as &#8220;classitis&#8221;, which can really clutter up the code. The Web Standards Advisor identifies cases of classitis and shows how they can be cured.</li>
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<p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=132257&amp;U=370562&amp;M=18179"  target="_blank">www.webassist.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>SEO, Social Media &amp; Digital PR Event Schedule from TopRank</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>TopRank&#8216;s is an internet marketing blog on the intersection of social media, digital public relations and search engine marketing who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TopRank</strong>&#8216;s is an internet marketing blog on the intersection of social media, digital public relations and search engine marketing who actively participate towards industry education on these topics through speaking at conferences.</p>
<p>September is the calm before the storm of speaking events for TopRank but October and November are packed with opportunities to learn strategy, hear case studies and understand specific tactics for implementation on the topics of <strong>Search Engine Optimization</strong>, <strong>Social Media Marketing</strong> and <strong>Online Public Relations</strong>. Here are our upcoming events. We hope to see you there:</p>
<p><strong>Oct 5, 2009 – MIMA Summit, Hilton Minneapolis</strong><br />
<a href="http://mimasummit.org/schedule/details/25-tactics-for-search.html"  target="_blank"> The Intersection of SEO and Social Media</a></p>
<p><strong>Oct 19, 2009 – DMA09 Conference, San Diego Convention Center</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.dma09.org/"  target="_blank"> Search Engine Marketing Experience</a></p>
<p><strong>Oct 22, 2009 – Digital PR Next Practices Summit, Grand Hyatt New York</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.prnewsonline.com/resources/digitalprsummit2009.html#11"  target="_blank"> Search Engine Marketing, Optimization and How to Write for the Web</a></p>
<p><strong>Oct 29, 2009 – MN PRSA Conference, Minneapolis Metropolitan Ballroom, Golden Valley</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.mnprsa.com/newspage.cfm?newsItem=266"  target="_blank"> Breakout sessions on Social Media</a></p>
<p><strong>Nov 7, 2009 – PRSA 2009 International Conference, San Diego Marriott Hotel &amp; Marina</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.prsa.org/conf2009/register/sessions.cfm?set=2"  target="_blank"> Looking Ahead: The Nexus of Social Media and Public Relations</a><br />
<a href="http://www.prsa.org/conf2009/register/sessions.cfm?set=3"  target="_blank"> Help Google Find Your Releases: Top 10 Search Engine Optimization Tactics for Public Relations Professionals</a></p>
<p><strong>Nov 10, 2009 – WebmasterWorld Pubcon, Las Vegas Convention Center</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.pubcon.com/sessions.cgi?action=view&amp;record=183"  target="_blank"> How do Social Media &amp; Search Intersect?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pubcon.com/sessions.cgi?action=view&amp;record=213"  target="_blank"> How SMBs Can Use PR Campaigns to Grow Traffic</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pubcon.com/sessions.cgi?action=view&amp;record=168"  target="_blank"> Search Bloggers : What’s Hot and Trending?</a></p>
<p>Be sure to watch specific announcements and details plus discounts and giveaways for many of these events at <a href="http://www.toprankmarketing.com/newsroom/"  target="_blank">TopRank’s Digital Marketing News Blog</a>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.toprankblog.com/2009/08/learn-seo-social-media-digital-pr-from-toprank/"  target="_blank">Learn SEO, Social Media &amp; Digital PR from TopRank</a></p>
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		<title>Nice and Free CSS Templates</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s been 2 years when I started using CSS or Tableless CSS. I can totally says that this kind of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s been 2 years when I started using<strong> CSS </strong>or <strong>Tableless CSS</strong>. I can totally says that this kind of technique is one of the greatest things happen to the history of web design.</p>
<p>And today, I would like to share this post to all of the beginners who want to explore the beauty of CSS. I hope that it may help you produce quality and great website someday.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3606" title="CSS Templates" src="http://www.jamirdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/css-templates.jpg" alt="CSS Templates" width="620" height="449" />If you may find this helpful, share your design and portfolio by submitting your site in the <a href="http://www.jamirdesign.com/news-feed" ><strong>News Feed</strong></a>. Visit <a href="http://www.mycelly.com/" >www.MyCelly.com</a> to get your templates and have fun!</p>
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		<title>The 2009 BlogWorld and New Media Expo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Who&#8217;s speaking at BlogWorld 2009?</p>
<p>Blogger, Podcaster, Vlogger, Internet TV or Radio Broadcaster, Social Media expert or producer of any other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=123052&amp;u=370562&amp;m=13821&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack="  target="_blank"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.shareasale.com/image/BW_AffButton_160.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=187789&amp;u=370562&amp;m=13821&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack="  target="_blank"><strong>Who&#8217;s speaking at BlogWorld 2009?</strong></a></p>
<p>Blogger, Podcaster, Vlogger, Internet TV or Radio Broadcaster, Social Media expert or producer of any other form of new media content.</p>
<p>If you blog, podcast or vlog about business, technology, politics, sports, lifestyle &amp; culture, general news items, or celebrity gossip&#8230;if you are a Milblogger, or Godblogger, or advocate a social position you need to be here.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=177433&amp;u=370562&amp;m=13821&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=" ><strong>Make your plans now for BlogWorld 2009 October 15-17 in Las Vegas!</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Understanding Reciprocal Link</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>If you have been marketing on the internet for any length of time you have surely heard that reciprocal linking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have been marketing on the internet for any length of time you have surely heard that reciprocal linking is a great way to boost your google page rank as well as your search engine ranking. But what does reciprocal linking actually mean?</p>
<p><strong>Reciprocal linking</strong> is a joint venture of sorts between you and another website owner to exchange links on each others websites. The benefits of reciprocal linking is getting targeted traffic directed to your website and vice-a-versa. Don’t be afraid to put your competitors website on your links page, especially if they have a high Google page rank. Linking to your competitors will actually help you. For example do a search on <strong>Google</strong> for your keyword(s) and find your competitor with the number 1 ranking position, now check their links page. You will more than likely find other websites that are sending them quality traffic, as well as other potential reciprocal link partners for your website.</p>
<p>Will any websites link do? No! Non-relevant links won’t help you with Google. Try and stay within your “niche” market.</p>
<p>When looking for potential reciprocal link partners there are few things you can do. Using search engines as mentioned above is a very good way to go about getting reciprocal link partners. Visit the top 10 or 20 sites ranked in Google and yahoo, and do some research on their link partners. Some other things to consider are sites with quality content, articles, reports, e-books, anything that is original. Look for websites that stay within their “niche”, you don’t want link partners that offer everything under the sun and no real substance to their website or business. These types of sites don’t usually last to long on the internet. Two other great free tools for researching reciprocal link partners is the <strong>Google</strong> and <strong>Alexa</strong> toolbars. Within the <strong>Google toolbar</strong> you have the ability to check the page rank Google has assigned to a potential link partner, the higher the page rank the more traffic and quality content that particular website offers. The <strong>Alexa toolbar</strong> shows you the traffic rank of a potential link partner. Any website within your niche that is that is ranked under a hundred thousand is a good potential link partner.</p>
<p>Now you know how to find link partners, what should you do? Most sites offer you a webpage on their website where you can add your links manually. You fill out a short form with your website url, description, email address and submit it to the webmaster for consideration. You in return add their particulars to your site and with in a day or two after they have had time to find their link on your site you should get an email from the webmaster that says they have added your link. It is that easy.</p>
<p>However, with some sites you may have to send a reminder if they have not responded with a week or so. If you still get no response simply delete their link and move on. If they can not show you some common courtesy to bother to let you know that your link was approved or not then you really don’t need them as a partner.</p>
<p>To review, use search engines to find potential <strong>link partners</strong> with your niche. Research these sites for quality content. Use the Google and Alexa toolbars to find high traffic and high page rank sites to link to. Fill out a short form and start all over again. Remember your looking for quality not necessarily quantity with reciprocal linking. Good Luck.</p>
<p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://www.site-reference.com/"  target="_blank">www.site-reference.com</a></p>
<p><strong>About the Author</strong><br />
Dirk Wagner is CEO and owner of <a href="http://team4success.biz/"  target="_blank">team4success.biz</a> and the free, easy to install #1 home business toolbar with automated updates.A website dedicated to helping the home-based business entrepreneur start and succeed with there very own home-based business by publishing his free online course for successful Hoem Business.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The experience of creating your very own website can either be very enjoyable or very frustrating. That is why if you want to avoid experiencing the latter, you must remember that although <strong>web designing is fun</strong>, it also involves a lengthy process of planning and research.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-2318 aligncenter" title="Image credit: SAWSE.com" src="http://www.jamirdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/web-design-inspiration.jpg" alt="Image credit: sawse.com" width="477" height="298" /></p>
<p>In order for you to come up with a website that you can be proud of, it is best for you to follow the tips listed below.</p>
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<li>Decide on the website that you want to create</li>
<li>Familiarize yourself with <strong>Web Design Terms</strong></li>
<li>Look for the <strong>Free Web Design Software</strong> that suits your taste the best</li>
<li>Start working on your website</li>
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<li>Come up with an Introduction</li>
<li>Layout</li>
<li>Be professional</li>
<li>Make your site interactive</li>
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<p>By following all the tips mentioned above, the process of creating your very own website will surely be enjoyable and memorable. Just remember to be positive and before you know it, you will be able to create a website that’s not only interesting but unique as well.</p>
<p>Read more from → <a href="http://support.wix.com/index.php/Web_Design_Tips_for_the_Newbie_Web_Designer"  target="_blank"><strong>WIX</strong></a></p>
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		<title>function() &amp; .class: the first Philippine web design conference</title>
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<p>Anyway, <strong>form function() &amp; .class</strong> is the first and only event in Asia for web designers by web designers. Initiated by the newly-formed <strong><a href="http://webdesigners.org.ph/"  target="_blank">Philippine Web Designers Organization</a></strong>, the conference provides a venue for discussion and learning of world-class standards, latest trends, current opportunities and challenges in the web design industry, and other emerging aspects of <strong>Information and Communication Technology (ICT)</strong>.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3251" title="function() &amp; .class: the first Philippine web design conference" src="http://www.jamirdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/formfunctionclass2009.png" alt="function() &amp; .class: the first Philippine web design conference" width="549" height="324" /></p>
<p>The event aims to unite over 400 professional and aspiring web designers to actively discuss work-related values and practices, exchange current web standards, compare experiences, and share stories to the next wave of web experts through a lively, interactive exchange of ideas. In the long term, the event aims to uplift the state of <strong>Philippines Web Design </strong>to be held in<strong> Asian Institute of Management, Makati City </strong>on<strong> July 10, 2009 from 8am to 5pm.</strong></p>
<p><strong>SPEAKERS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Rico Sta. Cruz</strong> &#8211; Creative Director, U.S. Auto Parts Philippines</li>
<li><strong>Nap Lara</strong> &#8211; Software Developer, Friendster</li>
<li><strong>Regnard Raquedan</strong> &#8211; Web &amp; Usability Consultant</li>
<li><strong>Jojo Esposa</strong> &#8211; Founder, Philippine Web Accessibility Group</li>
<li><strong>Marco Palinar</strong> &#8211; User Interface/Web Design Consultant</li>
<li><strong>Gail dela Cruz-Villanueva</strong> &#8211; Creative Director, Sheero Media</li>
<li><strong>Luis Buenaventura II</strong> &#8211; Co-founder and Social Software Architect, Syndeo Labs; Director of Engineering, Exist Global</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Adobe Creative 4 Suite Raffle</strong></p>
<p>Thanks to the <strong><a href="http://www.augphil.org/"  target="_blank">Adobe User Group &#8211; Philippines</a></strong>, you will get a chance to take home an original <strong>Adobe CS4</strong> Design Standard or Web Standard bundle. In order to be eligible to for the Adobe software giveaway, you must register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://groups.adobe.com/"  target="_blank">Adobe Groups</a></strong> and join the <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://groups.adobe.com/groups/4cecdbf6eb/summary"  target="_blank">Adobe User Group &#8211; Philippines group</a></strong>. Only those who registered and joined the group are eligible for the Adobe software giveaway.</p>
<p>Visit<strong> <a href="http://formfunctionclass.com/"  target="_blank">http://formfunctionclass.com</a> </strong>for more details or you can<strong> <a href="http://ffc2009.eventbrite.com/"  target="_blank">reserve now!</a></strong></p>
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