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Three tips for better email marketing results

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Turning long email lists into genuine sales leads is the core challenge for any email marketer. Here are a few perennial tips to help you maximise results. image credits to: Stuart Miles - FreeDigitalPhotos.net Verify submissions If your list is full of mistyped and fake email addresses, your provider will notice your high proportion of bounce-backs. A bounce rate of more than 10% is not that improbable and can cause genuine, active addresses to start bouncing too. Too many mail-outs like this wreck your domain's reputation, and you can find your service curtailed or even your IP blacklisted. Including a code in the subscribe box of your website or blog to verify individual emails on submission means you won't lose a potential customer unnecessarily and you'll catch those duds before they ruin your list. Clean your lists Run a monthly batch email verification using a service like Atomic Mail Verifier or Brite Verify to clear out anything that's stopp

Outdoor Decorating Ideas for Your Garden

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Gardens should not merely be a beautiful outdoor space that you admire while you are inside the house. Make it the place for gatherings and relaxation with a few pieces of furniture, some tweaks on lighting and a little spicing up on your greens. Choosing the right kind of furniture for your garden will need consideration and a bit of exploration. Look at the different options available in your area and consider the kind of weather you have. It would be a waste to invest in something that’s not weather proof despite its aesthetic appeal. Go for a set of table and chairs that is made of strong wood and wrought iron materials. If you have extra budget, you may also find synthetic rattan furniture attractive for outdoor setting. Gardens are to-go places of men after meals, so adding ash trays in strategic locations along with other decorative items is ideal. Finally, transform your garden in to a cozy and relaxed venue by installing the right kind of lighting. You can have

Three Reasons a Long-Term Disability May Require an Attorney

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You may think that your disability is covered by your insurance policy, but the moment you file a claim you begin to run into a series of delays. Often, there will be a quick denial of the claim. Unfortunately this can be standard procedure for an insurance company. They love to collect premiums from you, but they are reluctant to pay out a claim. The following are three reasons you will want to call an attorney. Long delays in processing your claim This can often be a stall tactic. They ask for another document to process your claim, but after you supply it, you find out that this was not enough. There is another document needed. This game will go on for a long time in the hope that you will simply give up on your claim. By hiring an attorney, the process will seldom be delayed. An attorney with experience in this area of law will not tolerate delays when there is no legal justification for them. A short-term claim was paid but not a long-term claim Basicall

Awesome Housekeeping Tips Every Mom Should Know

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Image credits to: bandita on Flickr - https://flic.kr/p/4dNKoV Cleaning is never a fun job, but someone has to do it. When your home needs a quick clean, you might think that dusting the floor and wiping the surfaces is enough. It's not. If you spend just a few more minutes on your cleaning routine , you can completely revitalize your household. Your home should be your pride and joy. If you take good care of your home, the results will be rewarding. People tend to think that cleaning has to be a huge hassle. By doing just a little every day, you can stay on top of your cleaning without it impacting your lifestyle. Throw away sponges You use sponges every day when you wash your plates and surfaces. It may shock you to find that your sponges are home to all kinds of bacteria. When you use your sponges for a long period, they become filthy. Wiping a dirty sponge across your kitchen surface, means that you are wiping germs and bacteria onto it. When you are cooking,

New Products That Make Pregnancy More Comfortable

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Nine months of pregnancy can be an uncomfortable event in a woman’s life. The last few months of pregnancy in particular is more often than not emotionally and physically draining for women. Thankfully, there are many new products on the market today that make this rewarding adventure much more comfortable and enjoyable. Compression socks Compression socks are a boon to tired, swollen legs especially to those women who must spend a lot of time on their feet at their jobs. Swollen ankles, calves and feet are common during pregnancy and can cause much discomfort. Compression socks are medically proven to improve the circulation within the lower extremities, which in turn prevents ankles, calves and feet from swelling. BellaBand Finding clothing to fit when you first start showing your pregnancy “bump” can be troublesome to many women. Pants become too tight at the waist, but maternity clothing is too loose and obvious. The Bella Band is the solution to this dilemma. All

Daily housekeeping routine for families with babies

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If you have a newborn baby, you have to start looking after, your priorities will be changed and your household work may become the last thing you want to do. There is a way to cope with both your parenting responsibilities and housekeeping, without sacrificing one of them. Using the baby carrier you can do your household chores and take care of your newborn, without a problem. Use these ideas for creating a successful housekeeping routine. Image credits to: Dave C - https://flic.kr/p/6k7FVk It's good to separate your household work between your family members. Everyone should know their responsibilities and do their part. You can also put a list with the tasks that needs to be done. Most daily housekeeping routines should include making the beds, putting clothes and children's toys on their places, washing the dishes, polishing counter tops, stoves, etc. The garbage should be thrown away in the proper places or moved to be recycled. If you have pet animals, you need

4 Helpful Ways To Become A Good Parent

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This post uses information from https://moms.com . During times of stress, a mother would not be in a position to be gentle in all issues. This is a panic mode, as there might be many thoughts flashing across her mind. This would sometimes affect the child when the mother is interacting with the child. The stress must be relieved the mom’s body and mind. This is essential as a mother is a role model for a child; Therefore mother should know the ways to avoid stress immediately to be gentle towards her child.   There are many children who are affected due to the parent’s stress or anger. Naturally when stress is affecting the mother she will not be in a position to control her mind which can prevent her child to grow up as a better child. The child will be always playful, but must be aware that crossing the limit is encouraged. Therefore, the mother must take extra care of her child.  1. Beat the stress Most mothers are inexperienced when it comes to handling their c