TechSoup Articles: Using the Internet

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TechSoup — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Creative Commons takes the pain out of getting free content.

10 Steps to Being Found on Search Engines

TechSoup — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0800

We suggest 10 steps that can help search engines find and prioritize your site content.

How Nonprofits Can Get the Most out of Flickr

TechSoup — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Tips for using the online photo-sharing community successfully.

Eight Secrets of Effective Online Networking

TechSoup — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Tips for getting the most out of social networking tools.

Determining Your Social Network Needs

TechSoup — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0800

How many social networks does one organization need? We'll help you decide.

Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites?

TechSoup — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Signs that a social networking site might work — or not work — for you.

Things You Can Do to Prevent Spam

TechSoup — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0800

We asked members of the TechSoup Community for their expert advice on ways to reduce spam.

Promote Your Cause on Facebook in Six Easy Steps

TechSoup — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Learn how you can use social networking application Facebook to find supporters and raise funds.

Reach Out with Google Earth Outreach

TechSoup — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Discover how you can use Google Earth's powerful mapping software to draw attention to your cause.

Turbo-Charge Your Google Search

TechSoup — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0700

23 ways to help ensure you find what you're looking for on this powerful search engine.

Why Nonprofit Managers Must Use RSS — And How to Start

TechSoup — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0700

If you work at a nonprofit and you aren't using RSS, you aren't really doing all of your job.

Seven Ways Nonprofits Can Use Podcasts

TechSoup — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Suggestions for creating compelling podcasts out of your everyday work.

Protect Online Forms and Forums with Two Free Tools

TechSoup — Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Learn more about CAPTCHA and Form Armor, two free tools that protect forms and forums from spam.

The 10 Commandments of MySpace Advocacy

TechSoup — Wed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 -0700

A few things to keep in mind about jumping into the wonderful world of campaigning on MySpace.

Password Tips for Privacy

TechSoup — Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Real-world solutions for choosing secure passwords.

A Few Good Web Analytics Tools

TechSoup — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Free tools and robust applications that can help you better understand your site's visitors.

Nine Lessons for Would-Be Bloggers

TechSoup — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

One Web developer and writer shares some of the lessons he has learned about writing a blog.

Nine More Lessons for Would-Be Bloggers

TechSoup — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

More tips on writing a blog from one seasoned blogger.

Virus FAQ

TechSoup — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Learn how viruses work, how to prevent them, and how to get rid of them.

14 Email Do's and Don'ts

TechSoup — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Ways to streamline your messages, avoid communication breakdowns, and keep your conversations clear.

Do Email Silences Matter?

TechSoup — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Find out if your on-again, off-again communications style is making your supporters stray.

Understanding Video-Sharing Sites' Terms of Service

TechSoup — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800

We'll show you what you should consider before you upload your video to the Web.

A Technical Guide to Anonymous Blogging

TechSoup — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0800

Tools and strategies for keeping your identity secret online.

Four Tools for Private Communication

TechSoup — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0800

We examine low-cost and free technologies that encrypt Internet communications.

A Few Good RSVP Tools

TechSoup — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0800

Affordable online RSVP tools for budget-conscious event planning.

Ten Spam-Filtering Methods Explained

TechSoup — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0800

We explain how 10 popular anti-spam methods work and briefly outline some of their pros and cons.

Web-Conferencing Tools: Right for You?

TechSoup — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0800

We compare the features found in 10 popular Web-conferencing services.

Where to Find Free Images and Visuals

TechSoup — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0800

We'll show you sites and search engines you can use to find free, quality images on the Web.

Borrowing Images from the Web: An FAQ

TechSoup — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0800

We'll show you when you need to get permission to use photographs — and when you don't.

A Few Good Email Newsletter Tools

TechSoup — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use tools for sending mass emails.