Articles written by Guy Lecky-Thompson

Having a sticky and engaging site that encourages participation and not just viewing web pages can help boost revenue for membership and information sites.

May 11, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Google AdSense and Analytics are two sets of tools that can be used to help research keywords and generate traffic, but there are some points to remember.

May 10, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

The book proposal is the first step in a the process that culminates in a written product. It's the most important step, as it sells the idea to publishers.

May 8, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Everyone likes to look at what works, and nobody likes to look at what doesn't. Sometimes, however, embracing the negative statistics can help performance.

May 7, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Google Analytics' Daily Report feature is very useful, and can be delivered by email, but how should it be used as part of your keyword research strategy?

May 7, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Using Google Analytics to visualize the flow of visitors through a web site is vital to understanding the marketing process and making sales.

May 1, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Learn how to use Google Analytics to track visitor use to improve keyword selection and conversion from leads to customer.

Apr 30, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Keyword research can be time-consuming, when all you want to do is create! using with free tools, and multi-faceted research, you can boost productivity.

Apr 24, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

From upcycling furniture to make it shabby-chic vintage or retro, to recycling clothing to give it a new lease of life, there's money to be made!

Apr 13, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Article that briefly describes how to plan your ebook, write it, and then make money from it, using tried and tested techniques from a published author.

Apr 3, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Many programmers will come across random access file handling using standard C functions, as they provide an efficient way to implement file processing.

Mar 30, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Software for Computer Aided Railway Modeling, a free application for creating track plans in all scales, thanks to an extensive track library, with 3D views

Mar 30, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

How to use segmentation techniques to boost the money making potential of your business - be it online or offline, retail or service.

Mar 28, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Article on keyword research techniques that draw from traditional online marketing and black hat tricks but which can be used with today's search engines.

Mar 26, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Using membership and reward sites to help local businesses connect with their customers in modern ways that boost both local economy and retailer's profits.

Mar 14, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Review of Bachmann's 32-029A Railfreight Grey Class 20, with Red Stripe detailing and optional indicator disc pack for complete customization.

Mar 13, 2012 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

For those who regularly want to interact with the web and other web users, here are some key services that can be used to tie information streams together.

May 18, 2011 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Article looking at customer loyalty schemes, loyalty card programs, and using social media for customer loyalty marketing programs.

Nov 6, 2010 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Article presenting ways to find the best domain name by researching available and deleted domain names using the Domain Tools service and a little ingenuity

May 5, 2010 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Linux distros vary in their capabilities and user-friendliness. This article looks at Linux distros with Live CDs so users can try them before they install anything.

Feb 10, 2010 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Article explaining how to use the Filter function in a Google Spreadsheet formula to select data based on one or more criteria in the spreadsheet data, with examples.

Jan 9, 2010 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

This socket programming tutorial article covers asynchronous socket programming, to avoid issues relating to blocking socket calls in network programming.

Dec 14, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

This article looks at the benefits of the Christmas gift card in the context of offering Christmas deals and as part of the customer relationship management (CRM) process

Dec 3, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

This article covers, from a high level, the value of customer loyalty programs, how they can be leveraged through loyalty marketing techniques, and value to retailers.

Nov 28, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

This JavaScript tutorial article details ways to build URL query strings and use query string URL parameters, as well as extract parameters from the query string / URL.

Nov 18, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

A file handling in C tutorial detailing the use of sequential and random access files in C, along with examples of using the fseek, ftell and rewind functions.

Nov 16, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

This article discusses the pros and cons of PLR articles, and how to use them effectively in web content creation projects.

Oct 2, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Review of Evony 'Free Forever' online city building MMORPG, with tips for beginners and a gentle introduction to the Evony RPG.

Sep 28, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

AutoHotKey is a rare gem, a truly universal toolkit. At once an automation and GUI creation toolkit, it has grown into a fairly complete development environment for Win32

Sep 1, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Based on two visits in ten years, the Helmsley Sandcastle, Sarasota, Florida is reviewed from the point of view of a tired family looking for post-Disney relaxation.

Aug 11, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

A short hybrid car history, from the Lohner-Porsche Mixte, through the work of Victor Wouk, and into commercial successes of Audi, Toyota and Honda.

Jul 28, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Email lists are a powerful marketing tool, providing an unlimited number of qualified prospects, or leads. This article explores the power of an email list.

May 30, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Although FaceBook was created to have a positive impact in person to person communication, studies show that it could have a detrimental effect.

May 30, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

A list of criteria and helpful advice for those starting an email marketing campaign, start a joint venture, list building, or beginning ezine advertising.

May 11, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Article outlining procedural content generation techniques, and the way that they can help in creating open game worlds and large quantities of in-game content.

May 7, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

This Excel / Calc formula tutorial article is designed to help spreadsheet users create formulas to count words in cells, or characters in cells, without using macros.

Apr 19, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Search engine optimization and pay per click used with a free keyword suggestion tool to find top paying keywords and attract traffic for affiliates or AdSense publishers

Mar 28, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

An introduction to DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) and the impact that it has on Content Management Systems (CMS) and document management and production.

Mar 11, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

How to deploy search engine marketing, keyword search strategy and niche marketing research to find niches that can make money fast with a niche site.

Feb 21, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

How to improve search engine ranking and Google page rank using search engine marketing and optimization strategies for niche marketers needing SEO & keyword optimization

Feb 21, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

How to use niche marketing strategy, niche market products, keyword search tools, and keyword marketing research to build a niche store and promote niche products.

Feb 21, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

This Win32 GDI API Windows drawing tutorial defines brushes, pens and other objects , and how to use them to draw simple hollow and filled shapes onto a Device Context.

Jan 29, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Windows Win32 programming tutorial article for Windows programmers learning the GDI/GDI+ APIs for drawing on the screen without third party libraries like DirectX/OpenGL.

Jan 29, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Win32 GDI API tutorial article explaining how to use Path functions to create shapes for clipping or drawing. Includes BeginPath, EndPath, FillPath, StrokePath, clipping.

Jan 21, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

The best way to plan online article content using search engine optimization and marketing techniques to create an article that will generate page views and revenue.

Jan 5, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

A Win32 graphics programming article detailing how to handle bitmaps and device contexts when using Windows for drawing and other graphical applications.

Jan 2, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

How to draw shapes in Windows with an arbitrary number of sides or vertices using the PolyLine and PolyDraw Win32 GDI API functions.

Dec 19, 2008 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Win32 GDI API tutorial article introducing LineTo, MoveToEx, ArcTo and the Arc function for drawing various lines on the device context in the currently selected pen.

Dec 8, 2008 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

A Windows programming tutorial using the Win32 GDI API to draw rectangles and ellipses in the device context using pens and brushes.

Nov 25, 2008 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Using the Win32 API to fill areas by creating custom GDI objects called brushes, including solid brushes, pattern brushes and hatch brushes.

Nov 21, 2008 - Guy Lecky-Thompson