DotsnDashes Website Designs

3D Ecovers - From Blah to Booyah!

Erum Munir — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:51:41 +0000

I have just released a package that is going to blow your socks off.

This full-featured (yet amazingly simple) package gives you everything you need to create amazingly realistic, high definition ecovers with only a few clicks.

How realistic? Glad you asked–there’s a great story about that on the website. Check it out at 3D Ecovers

So if you’re ready to take your sales letter to the next level with crisp, hi-def graphics that literally leap from the screen (and fool the dickens out of a cranky 2-year-old..I’m telling you, go read the story!)…

Then you owe it to yourself to check out 3D Ecovers.

Bestest Little Compression Utility

Erum Munir — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:17:31 +0000

This is one of the best programs out there for zipping files with a nice assortment of features. And the best thing … there is a trial version availlable. So you lose nothing!

My favorite feature is the split zip file capability. Have a huge file that won’t fit on one cd after zipping? You can split the zip file into two pieces and store it on 2 CDs.

Like I said - nothing to lose. Just download the progam and see if it fits your needs.

Check out WinZip

Hot Sizzling Sales Letter Graphics - Brand New!

Erum Munir — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:38:50 +0000

Are you looking for eye-catching graphics that can add sizzle to your website? I’ve had requests from so many people that I figured why not.

I have come up with 1500+ graphics that can be used for your sales letters, blogs, websites and even emails. The price is crazy … I have been told I am selling it for way less considering the quantity and the quality of the graphics.

You might want to check out this package before I listen to these people and think about increasing the price

Check out SalesLetterGraphics.com

*Website has been sold to a really great gal. The collection is now bigger than ever. Check it out!

The Directory Submitter - Increase your Link Popularity and Website Traffic

Erum Munir — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:24:18 +0000

A few days back I purchased the Link Directory Submitter version 2.4.

I had already used the demo of the older version and really liked it. This one is even better. Read on to find out the good and the bad and see if this program is something that can work for you.

First of all let me tell you why adding your website to a zillion directories is an effective method of gaining traffic to your website. Later I’ll tell you about the program features and my experience with it.

Submitting your website to so many directories means that you will get back links from them. This will increase your Link Popularity with Google. Since LP is one of the factors in Google rankings, increasing it means a good Google ranking in the long term. This translates as more traffic for your website.

Alright, now that we have that out of the way I’m sure you want to know all about the program.

There are 2100 directories that you can technically submit your website to. These range from PR 0 to PR 8. At least half are over PR 3. You can see the PR with each directory so you can choose which ones to submit your website to.
You can add profiles for different websites. This information will be pre-filled in the directory submit url forms. This makes it so much easier to add your website as you don’t have to fill the forms manually.
There is a list of directories in the right margin. You can open these in tabbed windows. This again saves time as you can add in one tab and load 9 more directories at the same time.
The best thing about this program is a reciprocal link script. A majority of directories ask that you link to them first. Your listing will only get submitted if they detect their link at your website. The reciprocal link script lets you add the link to your website with just one click from inside the Directory Submitter.

I do have some items on my wishlist for the program.

I wish the paid directories were listed separately from the free ones. This will enable you to tell them apart at a glance without opening the directory.
Secondly, the reciprocal link is added to your website only if the script detects the field. In case it doesn’t detect it there is no manual option to copy/paste the code and click add from within the program. This is a much needed addition IMO.

Edit: Turns out I was a bit blind … ooops! There is a filter option at the bottom of the directory list that lets you only view the free directories. As for the reciprocal link option, I just talked to the owners of this directory and they are going to be adding this feature. Isn’t that amazing!?

Since the program is continuosly being updated, I’m sure these issues will be resolved with time. I believe that it is still a valuable resource and does the job well. I have begun adding my wesbites slowly and even started receiving traffic directly from a couple of the more popular ones. So all in all not a bad deal!

So try the Directory Submitter and see if you also feel the same way.

Processing Credit Card Payments

Erum Munir — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:59:36 +0000

Do you want to accept credit card payments without the hassle of getting a merchant account? Here are two services I recommend which work internationally.

2Checkout.com : This is the service that I personally use and recommend very highly. Although they have a set up fee of $49, it is worth every penny. After that you pay a small percentage on every sale. If you don’t make one, then you pay nothing. Money is transferred to your bank account via Wire Transfer or you can request a check. Customer service is exceptional and they answer within a few hours.

Money Bookers: This is another great upcoming service which is similiar to PayPal but with none of the horror stories. There are no sign up fees so you can give it a try for free.