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Testimonial: InvestorBlogger Dot Com – interesting, informative site that offers realistic advice

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I stumbled onto Investor Blogger the other day while researching some investments I’ve been thinking about. I never did finish what I’d intended to do because this website grabbed my attention and kept it! The first page I came across was Asus Eee PC News that introduced the new Asus Eee 900 PC. I’ve been looking for a laptop so I read the article and began browsing the index and clicking on the categories there.

The first that I clicked, of course, was Making Money. What a treasure trove! There were links to some very fine writings on finance, business and investing as well as articles by the blogger himself on a variety of business concerns. The business tips weren’t the same old run-of-the-mill unrealistic words aimed at big business but good, solid advice that the small business owner can use. The writing was relaxed and casual, almost as if you were sitting down and talking face to face, a welcome change from the formality of most sites dealing with investments and financial matters. I’ll be going back to that category frequently; you can find it in the money making section.

Next up was the NewsBites section at . This was another fine page full of the latest news dealing with the economy, finding markets for your products, ideas for improving your business and making money. I particularly liked the article that addressed how to survive and thrive during the recession we’re in and got a few good ideas for my own business.

Then it was time for something a bit lighter. I’d spent the better part of the evening reading some fine articles and following the links to fascinating financial information so it was time a change. I clicked on the Little Pleasures category and was greeted with not only an amusing clip from a popular movie but a truly magnificent photo of the Tamsui river in Taiwan that rivals anything you could find in a commercial photographer’s portfolio. There was an article about tea shops competing with Starbucks and accompanied by a video clip, a review of a Sony MP3 player and an account of a visit to San Francisco complete with photos. What a great way to add a little beauty and humor to the dour subjects of money and finance!

InvestorBlogger is an interesting, informative site that offers realisticadvice and a wealth of resources not only for investors but for anyone who wants to manage their finances intelligently. My only real gripe about the InvestorBlogger was the pop-up ad on the first page but it was a minor irritation and after all, someone has to pay the bills!

By Anuj.

Anuj, Thanks for your testimonial. I did remove the popup on the front page. It wasn’t worth the hit on the server or the irritation of my readers.

InvestorBlogger’s Quick Recap: Posts, links, and Carnival News

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Another week is nearly over, it’s lunch time in New York City soon, and stomachs are grumbling, so I’ll fill you in on the InvestorBlogger news as you crunch through your sandwich at your desk or on your Asus Eee PC or wherever you are.

It’s been a busy week on InvestorBlogger, though the posting schedule is definitely slower than in the last part of 2007. I’ve slowed down the posting schedule, and lengthened the posts over the last few weeks as I’ve been seeking to explore in more depth the world of investing, business, blogging, and technology and the neat intersection of these four areas.

The Week’s Posts (or most of them!)

So here’s a quick recap of the posts that I’ve done this week:

Last Saturday, I started work on the new theme which I shared with readers, and I challenged them with the question – New Theme: Is it time to revitalize your blog? – in which I looked at different ways you can find a new look for your blog;

Then on Sunday, I took some lovely sunset pictures with my Lumix camera; and the weather was so mild, it was a wonderful trip!

On Monday, I declared war against Google with my ultimatum – Going to War Against Google’s Hubris: Three Actions You Can Take Today. Of course, a quick trip through the archives will show that this is a theme I’ve dwelt on before;

On Tuesday, I blogged about promotion and your blog or business in which I challenged readers not to focus too much on the nickels and dimes and this post was a challenge to write as it brought together some ideas I’d been thinking about for a while;

On Wednesday, I examined a website that was promoting e-minis as a way to trade online, and I was surprised that such a method was available;

And on Thursday, I challenged those of you with a windfall on what you should do when you strike it rich; sudden wealth syndrome can lead to some disastrous consequences, and smaller amounts seem to generate bigger problems!

Then on Friday, I wrote Adios Adsense, which was a swansong for Google as much as for Adsense. I really hope I’m wrong about Google, but it looks like the Google Machine is beginning to believe too much of its own hype.

Saturday evening’s post will look at Izea’s new RealRank and compare that with some competitors. So do check back later this weekend or subscribe to our feed! You can also check out our Carnival of Making Real Money for more great reading, as well as our wonderful archives.  This week’s carnival will be published Sunday as usual.

Do check out the newest advertisers on the blog. But most important of all, have a wonderful weekend!

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