Mary Lanphier
Mary is an internet marketer, promoter and designer. She is also a certified life coach. Her interests and expertise vary in different arenas.
Mary has been writing for several years and has appeared in many online and hard print publications.
Mary has been writing for several years and has appeared in many online and hard print publications.
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Articles by Mary Lanphier
September 30, 2006
There are basically two types of membership sites. There are free sites and there are paid for sites. The two types of membership sites have one thing is common. Their memberships are made up of people who share a common interest or have a common need.
You can, of course, buy a domain, set up a ...
September 30, 2006
Internet Membership Sites
The overall topics for successful members-only websites are as varied today as...short people, tall people, buying websites, unusual business ideas, trading stocks, paint ball, 2nd wives clubs, monetary, dating, fitness, marketing and countless mentoring and coaching sit...
September 06, 2006
Chances are, when you’re reading this article, you’ve typed this particular set of keywords in the search box: free debt consolidation. And without a doubt, a number of articles came out as a result, this being one of them, or else you just happened to stumble upon this accidentally.
No matter, t...
September 06, 2006
With all the advertisements one sees on TV and in print, it's no wonder debt consolidation has become one of the hottest businesses this year. However, they are not one and the same.
Bills: the word does really strike a chord in one’s heart, doesn’t it? It may remind you of pesky calls from credi...
August 31, 2006
August 30, 2006 A former Ashville, Alabama high school teacher is accused of raping a 15 year old student in June of 2005 and faces charges of second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and second-degree sexual abuse if convicted.
During the second day of Donnie McKay's trial, he testified the...
August 30, 2006
As Universal Pictures presents "The Black Dahlia" in theatres on September 15, journalistic news shows and writers jump on the bandwagon.
Discovered in Los Angeles, CA, on January 15, 1947, Elizabeth "Bette" Short was found in a vacant Hollywood lot. Nude, cut in half, bruised and beaten, the Eli...
August 29, 2006
For many people, homeschooling may call to mind the picture of two or three children sitting at a table and writing feverishly in their workbooks, while mom or dad stands nearby. This is the not entirely true. There are different methods of homeschooling, and the method you choose will decide the c...
August 28, 2006
These days, martial arts techniques are something that everyone should know. With crime at an all time high, knowing how to defend yourself is essential.
For children, martial arts can mean a lot of things. Even though martial arts is great for adults to know and practice as well, it is also a...
August 28, 2006
Even though exercise may not be the most exciting word in your vocabulary, it sure is a word with a lot of benefits. Participating in daily exercise will not only make you healthier in general, but it can also diminish the effects of stress on your body as well.
Think about all the times you ha...
August 28, 2006
In any given year, about seven percent - between 13 million and 14 million people - will experience a depressive disorder. Depression is also known to weaken the immune system, making the body more susceptible to physical illness. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people between the ag...
August 28, 2006
We've all been inundated with information overload when it comes to internet security. Fraud, phishing, stealing of private information....we know what to do to prevent it. Right? Or, so we think.
Spyware is one of the fastest-growing internet threats. According to the National Cyber Security Al...
August 28, 2006
Technology spoils people’s whims. It tends to cater to every human’s caprices. It feeds on people's undying thirst for the easy, instant, and convenient. More often than not, it also causes them a lot of trouble—financial trouble through credit card debt—that is.
Credit Card convenience vs. Cred...
August 28, 2006
As August 16, 2006 passed, the 29th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death was acknowledged by fans all over the world. Or, at least by the 75% of those interviewed by US writer, actor and film-maker Adam Muskiewicz.
As for the other 25% that believe he still lives, there is a $3 million dollar rew...
August 27, 2006
When a child is sent to public school, our tax dollars pay for the education. Sure, we have to contribute extra for lab fees, uniforms, certain school supplies and other odds and ends.
However, financing homeschool can be totally different. Alot depends on the curriculum being taught, the age of...
August 27, 2006
The term 'homeschooling' basically refers to the process in which one or more children of not more than 2 families are instructed by parents or legal guardians, or a member of either household.
The laws that define homeschooling vary from State to State. The legal requirements for establishing a...
August 27, 2006
Do a search with any search engine on the internet concerning link popularity and hundreds, thousands, millions of articles will pop up.
Why? Link popularity is so crucial to the success of any site that there just can't be enough said about it. So, again, here is yet another article.
Search ...
August 25, 2006
Why let Tim and Lisa learn at home than send them to school?
Well, first of all, you don't have to wake them up at 7 every morning and bundle them off to school with umpteen numbers of instructions, and wait with an anxious heart till they return. Homeschooling gives you more control over the ...
August 25, 2006
We're fast approaching the high time of year when we all start getting those emails that want to purloin our secret codes and passwords. You know the ones that have subject lines like: “Your Account Is About To Be Closed,” “There’s A Block On Your Account,” “Could You Help Me Claim My Funds,” or my...
August 25, 2006
Retirement may be a long way off for you – or it might be right around the corner. No matter how near or far it is, you’ve absolutely got to start saving for it now. However, saving for retirement isn’t what it used to be with the increase in cost of living and the instability of social security. Yo...
August 25, 2006
I'm sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can't wait to test out. Of course, you're not the only one with the bright idea. So, what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavor?
It's always best to set up a pers...
August 25, 2006
ro.man.tic [roh-man-tik] - characterized by a preoccupation with love or by the idealizing of love or one's beloved; ardent; passionate; fervent.
What is it exactly that makes a woman see a man as romantic? Most of the time it's the little things that women notice. A glance, a quick touch or brus...
August 24, 2006
When describing the important components of a well laid out website, content is king. How many times have you heard this statement? Ten times? A hundred times? A thousand times? More?
The hardest part in building and maintaining a website lies neither in the design process nor in the required...
August 18, 2006
If you haven't heard of a blog, you've had your head under a rock. Blogging is "in" and here to stay. For those that don't quite understand what a blog is or does, I offer the following:
A blog is basically an online journal wherein you can digitally pen down your thoughts, ideas, opinions and pr...
August 18, 2006
It’s a double edged sword, this thing we call a refund. By offering the same, we could actually strengthen relationships with our clients. They would trust us easier if they would be assured that they could always return a product that would not meet their expectations.
On the other hand, refu...
August 18, 2006
Customer service. Angry customers. We've all dealt with them wherever we've worked but what about online?
Business is always a matter of practicing your interpersonal skills. You will have to deal with people everyday, and these people are ultimately the determinative factor for your success. ...
August 18, 2006
A business without any marketing or promotion is likened to a shop opened in the midst of a jungle. Other than wild animals who visit your shop every day, no one will come to your shop as they don’t know that your shop exists.
It is important to promote your business online, and to get your name ...
August 18, 2006
So, you've decided you want to buy your sweetie a diamond. Congratulations!
There are many things to consider when learning how to buy a diamond, and you should never rush into buying a diamond without first doing a little research as to how the diamonds are priced.
History
The first diamo...
August 18, 2006
Student Loans. Ok, you don't want to discuss them but they happen whenever higher education is mentioned.
Although Pell Grants and other non-payment funds are available for college, there are times that loans must be taken out in order to fulfill the requirements of getting that hard earned degre...
August 16, 2006
Get ready for the future of gaming!
Microsoft now introduces the next generation game console “Xbox 360”; fusing games, entertainment, community, information and innovation all together.
The 360 will be launching this November in Europe, Japan, and North America. Xbox 360 is a video game syst...
August 16, 2006
It is that time again. Either your current job is boring, has laid you off, isn't paying you enough or the hours aren't working with your lifestyle. Whatever the reason, it is time to hit the pavement and search for another job.
No matter how long you've been away from the job market, the same in...
August 16, 2006
During the course of life, most of us will be involved in a situation in which we will need an attorney.
Throughout the course of your legal problems, you will have to make some tough decisions – If you were involved in an accident then you have to choose between bringing criminal damages or pr...
August 16, 2006
Choosing a pre-paid legal plan is a good way to save big bucks, but choosing a plan you need and a provider you can trust is a different matter. Here is a number of things to look for in a legal plan from the very start:
Look for what’s covered: Legal plans are offered in different models and dif...
August 15, 2006
For anyone who wants to learn a martial art, there is a lot to know in regards to the many different styles. Of course there is the question of finding the best martial art, which is a question a lot of people ask. With so many martial arts styles to choose from, it can be very complicated to pick ...
August 15, 2006
Anytime an individual decides to learn how to protect themselves, learn self defense, or become a better person, one thing comes to mind - martial arts. Martial arts are very common these days, being practiced all over the world.
The martial arts have been used for many centuries, although the...
August 15, 2006
You’re broke. You’ve got bills that amount to more than what you could earn in a year. Heck, it’s even more than you could earn in a decade. You can’t borrow from your parents, your relatives, your friends or your ex-partner. And your bank manager has personally written you a letter – sadly, it’s no...
August 15, 2006
Life is an obstacle course. It is normal to encounter obstacles in the pursuit of a goal. Actually, it is expected to pop up once in a while, causing delays or revisions to one’s plans.
However, when obstacles start to be...
August 15, 2006
Online marketers are always on the lookout for promotional channels that are novel and are yet to be saturated with the unfortunate stigma of marketing abuse. Different people are constantly trying to find new ways by which they could promote their online enterprises.
One of the newer, and mos...
November 30, 1999
At some point in time, everyone who owns a computer will experience the trials and tribulations of hard drive failure. The reasons behind it vary, and could include everything from a human error to damages resulting from flood or water. Viruses can play a role as well, along with many other factor...