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13 steps to writing effective content

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by on November 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, LifeHacks, Social Media

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Paul Jarvis is a best-selling author and designer. He writes weekly for his popular newsletter and runs an online course on becoming a better freelancer. Effective content is writing that engages, entertains, and – most of all – achieves your business goals. First, what is effective content? Effective content is writing that engages, entertains, and– most of all– achieves your business goals, such as closing sales, getting mailing list signups, etc. It’s content that people actually want to read. Use your own voice Just as your website needs consistent colors, fonts, and design, your writing needs to be consistent in its tone…

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Sony crowdfunded a new epaper watch to test the market

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by on November 28, 2014 at 6:37 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider

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As the wearables market heats up with every company trying something, anything to attach their electronics to your body, it’s tough to know what will actually resonate with consumers. It’s so difficult that electronics giant Sony developed a watch then put it on a crowdfunding site to see if anyone was interested. The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony has a project called Fashion Entertainments that develops electronic paper fashion devices. The first device it created was a watch that changes the band’s appearance and face when you move it. It looks intriguing. But the real news is that Sony,…

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Grab these great Black Friday offers from TNW Deals

Nov28
by on November 28, 2014 at 5:34 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers

The biggest shopping day of the year is here! We’re celebrating Black Friday here at TNW Deals with a bunch of amazing offers, and a little something special just for you – use the coupon code HAPPYBF10 when placing your order to get an additional 10% off any deal in our store. Ready, get set, shop! 40% off MEElectronics Air-Fi Wireless Runaway Headphones Crystal-clear sound, wireless convenience and sleek design come together in this highly praised pair of headphones from MEElectronics. Pair them with your phone to enjoy music and take calls on the go, or plug in the included…

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KineMaster could be the best video-editing app for Android

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by on November 28, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Reviews

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Smartphones are getting bigger and more powerful, and the lines between ‘PC’ and ‘phone’ are very much blurred. While everyone now has the potential to be a one-man film crew, you’re only as good as your tools permit, which is why I’ve been on the hunt for the best video-editing app Android has to offer. And it’s been a tough old slog. In my quest to find the ultimate video-editing app, I tried pretty much everything there is out there. And if I’m being honest, there is a lot of trash. There are a number of pretty good social-focused apps…

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Hot deals on drones: Black Friday roundup

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by on November 28, 2014 at 2:15 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers

If you’ve been thinking about getting or gifting a drone for some airborne R/C action, there’s never been a time than now! We’ve got some superb offers on a range of cool drones at TNW Deals, and a special Black Friday bonus too. Use the coupon code HAPPYBF10 while ordering to get an extra 10 percent off on any deal in our store! 46% off The Extreme Micro Drone 2.0 + Aerial Camera Small enough to go indoors and out, but powerful enough to also carry its own camera, the Extreme Micro Drone 2.0 is ready for all kinds of cool…

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