OnlyWire (Test/Review)

“Auto-Syndicate Your Content to Millions of Readers with One Button”

This past week I was introduced to OnlyWire. Being a publisher, blogger, and webmaster I felt this would be a very helpful system to syndicate my content to several social and bookmarking sites at one time. Using this system would boost traffic to my content, save me time by submitting with just the click of a button, and increase my search engine rankings with backlinks.

It only takes a minute to sign up with OnlyWire and they offer both free and paid memberships. Of course I love free so went for that right off. Once you have a membership you are given a page that list the top social networking sites (see list below). This is the part that is time consuming if you don't already have memberships with each of the individual sites. There are spaces for each site to enter your Username and Passwords.

I spent several hours signing up with the sites I didn't already have memberships with but if you prefer you can just use the ones you have at the time and add more later as you join more social or bookmarking sites.

Once you have your OnlyWire profile set up you can start to submit content. You will need the title, url, keywords, brief description of the content you plan to submit (article, web page, blog post). For my test run I submitted my publisher's page for Associated Content, an article, and one of my blogs. The following list is the sites and results of my submission using OnlyWire. Sites with * I recommend using!


Ask --- found no trace of any of my submissions
*Bebo --- all three submissions posted
*Bibsonomy --- all three submissions posted
Blinklist --- no sign of submitted links did submit manually fine
BookmarkSync --- posts but not public or searchable
*Connotea --- all three submissions posted
*Delicious --- all three submissions posted
*Digg --- all three submissions posted
Diigo --- posts auto but set as private
Fark --- posted 'not approved' very unprofessional site in my view
Faves --- said posted but found no trace of my content
FriendFeed ---didn't post, I did import bookmarks from delicious
*GoogleBookmarks --- all three submissions posted
Hi5 --- no links game site 'for the youth market'
Jumptags ---both tests failed, is good site worth manual,
*LinkaGoGo --- 2 failed 1 successful, imported bookmarks from delicious
*Mixx --- all three submissions posted
*Multiply --- all three submissions posted
*MySpace --- said succeeded only 1 of 3 posted
Newsvine ---news articles only permitted
Plaxo ---failed all posts
*Plurk --- all three submissions posted
*Simpy --- all three submissions posted to my
Slashdot --- failed all posts
*Spurl --- all three submissions posted
Tumblr ---unable to access site
Stumbleupon ---said all succeeded but none posted
*Mister-Wong --- all three submissions posted

I did not submit to these 3 sites because I had already manually submitted my content to them.
Twitter
Yahoo Bookmarks
Facebook

At the time I ran the test submissions I did not have memberships with these two sites so they were not included in the test.
Propeller
Reddit

Although not terrific results I will use OnlyWire again in the future.

Tweeps - Please Read & RT

I'm sure any readers who are not familiar with Twitter will be saying, 'What on earth is she talking about?' to that title but today's message is really for those million or so people who are using the Twitter network.

Have you seen tweets with hash tags such as #AC #bestofAC or #ACwriter ?  If not then you don't know what you're missing and should check out my list @byfaithonly/associated-content

Associated Content or AC is a site that publishes articles, stories, videos, poetry, slide shows, and much more. All of the contributors are independent authors and photographers who enjoy sharing their work with others.

Yes, you will see a lot of AC members posting links in their tweets. These people (myself included) are not trying to sell you anything, not trying to get you to sign up for any program, and honestly not earning a whole lot of money for the work put into their published work.

The majority of what we earn comes from pay-per-views (PPV) - people read, view, or listen to our work and we earn. If no one comes to our content we earn pretty much nothing.

Am I encouraging you to 'click those links'? OK, yes I am, I don't write just to see my words in print. I write to share my thoughts, words, knowledge with others and so do most of the other contributors at Associated Content.

So, next time you see those hash tags #AC #bestofAC or #ACwriter how about taking a minute to see what's being offered. You just might be surprised and find something you really enjoy or is very helpful to you.

Peace and Joy,
Faith Draper aka byfaithonly

My Site By Faith Only.com
My Profile Associated Content
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CraigsList Job Offers

Day one of job searching...



Looking for a job can be a chore. After all the main thing you are doing is 'selling yourself'.

Early this morning I happened upon the 'Jobs' category at Craigslist. I was surprised to find several recent listing in my area. We do after all have an unemployment rate of over 15%.



This opened my eyes to a number of things:
Job positions I had not thought of but would be good at,
Realizing how little I knew about job hunting online,
and How safe is the internet.

Ok, we've all heard the horror stories about women being killed after applying for jobs online. Several of the jobs I found posted I would really love and know I would be good at them. Will I apply? I'm not sure at this point.

I am thinking a 'secure' email address - one that will not contain any of my personal information and simply sending an inquiry letter requesting more information on the listed jobs. I am thinking I could include a brief message as to my concern/safety.

Job Searching – Have a Plan

As with anything else in life having a plan when job searching is very important.

The first part of my job searching plan involves feeling better about myself. We all know that feeling when we are having a 'bad hair day' it just seems nothing at all goes right and if anything everything goes wrong.

Taking a deep breath, ok, several of them and cleansing my body of the negative thoughts and feelings that have surrounded me for months will do a lot to aid in feeling better about me and thus physically feeling better.

Other things that will greatly help are getting some fresh air. It is entirely too cold for a walk but a little old fashioned 'let the sun shine' will certainly help. Opening the shades and praying for sun today.

Then it will be on to working on my surroundings. It is a proven fact that a cluttered or dirty surrounding affects both your attitude and health. Although I would not say my house is dirty it certainly is cluttered – time to do some quick and early spring cleaning.

Also on the list of things to do today is to watch a movie. Not just any movie and actually one I have seen a hundred times before, "Braveheart". You know the one staring Mel Gibson. Am going to watch this time for homework – little cinema research for an article but not what you would expect, no 'movie review'.

This should keep me busy for the day and work towards my job search plan.

Want a little spring in the middle of winter? Check out these slideshows

Peonies
www.associatedcontent.com/slideshow/22294/peonies_.html
Daffodils
www.associatedcontent.com/slideshow/23720/daffodils.html

Peace and Joy,
Faith Draper aka byfaithonly

My Site By Faith Only.com
My Profile Associated Content
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Road to Unemployment

With today's economy it is not surprising that the work situation is affecting people's health. I am one of those people. Over the last few months I have found myself missing more and more work due to health issues. I am not proud of the fact that in six months I have missed more work than I did in the combined ten years prior.

Migraine head aches which I have suffered from in the past but never to the intensity or frequency as now are just one of the problems.. Stomach ailments have become a part of my life. Not sleeping at night and horrid nightmares or dreams about work is another issue.

The most resent problem combined with the others is panic attacks. Heart pounding, dizzy and a feeling the world is crashing in on me. Just the thought of work brings on these attacks and has for several days straight.

It is certainly time to find a new job. Granted this will not be an easy task but how long can a person continue to work on a job that is breaking down one's physical condition? I do have my internet earning to help but currently do need additional employment.

With an unemployment rate of over 15% in my town job searching will not be easy but I have enough confidence in myself to know I will succeed. I am a hard worker, smart, and reliable – under normal circumstances. In the meantime I have more time to write which does bring me some income but more than anything gives me some joy.

My latest work published on Associated Content:
Relationship with God – first part of my Christian testimony.
www.associatedcontent.com/article/2645383/relationship_with_god.html

Peace and Joy,
Faith Draper aka byfaithonly

My Site By Faith Only.com
My Profile Associated Content
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Oddball Photographs 2 More amature photographer pictures I just couldn't figure out what to do with except share with the world. By Faith Draper  |  Published 11/18/2009 Peace and Joy, Faith Draper aka byfaithonly   My Site By Faith Only.com My Profile Associated Content Follow Me on Twitter

Keep the 'Christ' in Christmas

Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
 6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
 7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.


The Shepherds and the Angels
 8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
 15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
 16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
(King James Version)

My prayers are that the world will remember the true meaning behind Christmas. Although there is much controvesy over the timing and details of the holiday 'Christmas' (Christ mass) is a time to thank God for sending His son for our Salvation.


Peace and Joy,
Faith Draper aka byfaithonly

My Site By Faith Only.com
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No more Christmas Articles this Year

I was hoping to publish at least two more Christmas articles but got sidetracked today. I ended up not researching for Christmas in countries around the world. Rather I have a mile long list (and research already done for several) articles that will come after the Holidays.   I plan to do a lot of traveling this coming year - not physically but in my imagination. I look forward to taking you with me on my journey around the world. You will also get the chance to meet many of my ancestors as we visit the lands where my family began.     We will be visiting castles, farms, major cities, and small villages in England , France , Germany , among many others. You will get the chance to meet Kings and Queens , Native Americans, world travelers, and even a few authors along the way.   If I don't get the chance to chat with you before, I'm wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please keep the 'Christ' in Christmas and stay safe. Peace and Joy, Faith Draper aka byfaithonly   My Site By Faith Only.com My Profile Associated Content Follow Me on Twitter