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Dear [NAME], welcome to the March edition of LCN Newsletter. You have received this newsletter as a customer of Low Cost Names (LCN). The newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with the services and products that LCN offers. If for any reason you do not wish to receive this newsletter simply unsubscribe.

This month we would like to tell you that ServerChoice.com have launched their new Virtual Private Servers (VPS's) with Windows operating system. Which is also included in their 3 months Free offer.

We also have a new design workshop which we hope you all enjoy as much as the Website Workshop, and a great article on Instant Messaging programs.

I hope you enjoy reading the newsletter and if you have any comments or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing feedback@lcn.com

Many thanks

LCN's Editor

In this months issue....

1.Windows VPS's now available!
2.Google Adwords Vouchers
3.Design Workshop
4.Instant Message Programs
5.Sites Of Interest
 

Windows VPS's Now Available!

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Serverchoice our VPS partner have launched their new Virtual Private Servers (VPS's) with Windows operating system.

You can choose either a Windows or Linux based operating system. Windows provides a familiar environment for many users and Linux allows for complete control over the server and it's applications.

3 Months FREE!

If you have been thinking about upgrading from your shared hosting platform or are looking to develop applications that require more customisation, then why not take advantage of their 3 Months Free on all VPS products which will also including the New Windows operating system VPS's when they launch. They are confident that you will like the VPS product offering with its point and click simplicity, the ability to host multiple web sites, the freedom to install what you want and much more, all for a low monthly cost. The free trial will allow you to gauge for yourself the advantages of running your own virtual server with absolutely no obligation, plus the added benefit that if you like it you've just got 3 months free.

For more information visit: www.serverchoice.com

Up to £30 Free Google Adwords Vouchers

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No matter what your marketing budget is, advertising with Google Adwords™ means you can reach people when they are actively looking for your products and services. That means you receive targeted visitors and customers.

With Google Adwords you create ads and choose keywords, which are words or phrases related to your business. When people search on Google using one of your keywords, your ad may appear next to the search results. People can simply click your ad to make a purchase or learn more about you. It is that easy!

We have added this offer to all hosting packages. Our UN1 and UN2 hosting packages now come with a £20 Google Adwords Voucher and our UN3 Hosting package a £30 Google Adwords Voucher. This offer has been backdated for all UN hosting packages previously purchased.

To use your voucher simply login to the LCN admin section and click on the Redeem Google Adwords Voucher, then follow the online instructions.

For more information on our hosting packages visit www.lcn.com/web-hosting.asp

Design Workshop

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We would like to thank everyone for there feedback on the Website Workshops. The feedback was so positive that we have decided to run further workshops. The only negative feedback received was that the website workshop was divided in to too many sections thus taking 6 months to complete. This means that future workshops will be one off's or spread over a couple of months only.

This month we would like to show you how to produce a badge for your website:

Striking Badge

3D badges are everywhere at the moment they seem to be the latest trend. These badges are seen on web pages to catch your eye or alert you to something important.

We have put together a very basic tutorial, it is quick and easy to create and the step by step guide walks you though it. As the full tutorial for this design is quite long we have made a PDF version for you to use it can be found here:

Design Workshop - Badge Tutorial

We have used Adobe Photoshop CS2 for this tutorial. If you do not have Adobe Photoshop a 30day free trial can be download here:

www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop/photoshop/

Instant Message Programs

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If like me you enjoy keeping in contact with your friends and family using instant messaging programs then check out some of the best available.

Meebo.com

Meebo allows you to keep in contact with your friends from anywhere and any computer. You can access all of your friends on AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ and Jabber. You can chat with them for free and there are no downloads or installs required.

It's simple to use, you enter the details of the accounts for your friends and family with different messaging providers and then Meebo checks for when they come online. It has some great features such as being able to access previous chats all arranged in date order, share files with your friends, add a photo to your account, a great selection of smiley's and ability to create rooms where you can invite groups of friends for private chats. A great site that's simple and fun to use. Meebo for me has to be the best around at the moment as you are able to contact friends on other programs.

Google Talk

Google Talk is another great instant messaging program.

It has to be downloaded but offers many features for communicating with your friends and family. You can chat with all of your Google Talk and Gmail contacts in real time. It offers free PC-to-PC voice calls so you can talk to anyone else for free who's online and has the Google Talk client.

You can also send and receive voicemails if the person you're calling isn't available. They have unlimited file transfers, and when you're signed into Google Talk, you'll be notified of new messages in your Gmail inbox, and Google Talk also has chat history like Meebo.

Yahoo Messenger

Yahoo messenger is also one of my favorites out there at the moment.

With Yahoo messenger you have to download an install the software you can the use it to connect in real-time and communicate how you want, when you want, with whom you want. In addition to sending text-based instant messages, you also get, free worldwide PC-to-PC calling, drag-and-drop photo sharing with real-time discussions, stealth settings to control your time online and self expression through Avatars, Emoticons and Audibles. It is easy to use and install so again another great instant messaging program.

Sites of Interest

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www.google.com/webmasters

Google have a great way of checking that your site is working at its best, checking it for errors and non functioning links. It also allows you to see what other sites are linking with you, helping you increase your google ranking. A great useful tool for businesses and it's free!



www.wabbadabba.co.uk

Wabbadabba is a great site and one i will be using in the future. All search engines earn money from people using their site, and Wabbadabba's philosophy is that if they make money from us we should get something in return. So by searching with them we get the chance of winning a prize!


http://sweethome3d.sourceforge.net/

Sweethome 3D is a great interior design application, so if you are thinking of moving, this application helps you create your home in 2D plan, with a 3D preview. You can place your desired layout and furniture wherever you want and see the results.

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