USING HASHTAGS TO DRAW TRAFFIC

 Hashtags allow the computer to better select sites by topics. "Whichever social media platforms your brand uses as part of its social media strategy, knowing how to use hashtags will help boost your brand’s social media engagement."

USING PHOTOS

 You should add  Windows Photo Gallery on your computer. Download and install Windows Photo Gallery on Windows 10 (windowsreport.com)

I really like Irfanview as an editor and viewer. It is free to download and is a most complete editor. You can scan and do batch editing and change your photos in a great number of ways.

For Photoshop effects free download Gimp. 

InkScape is illustration software similar to the commercial packages Adobe Freehand and Adobe Illustrator, but without the cost.

Godaddy: Photo Hosting Made Easy 
by Godaddy.com has a small cost. If you like Godaddy it is worth it.

Google Photos is a free site that must be downloaded to your computer. It is very complete and gives you an online web album.

Snapfish is free online site that is quite complete. Not as good editing, but you can do all sorts of things with your photos like photo albums and tote bags

Photobucket is another excellent free site that has a very interesting feature, such as sharing scrapbooks.

There are other good sites, and many of the free editor sites, like Godaddy, have image storing

editing capabilities included.

LINKEDIN

Linkedin is the primary networking site whether for business, non profits, or consultants. The Forbes link is important to read if you have not used Linkedin.  Incidentally, Linkedin is also useful for those of us who are retired to keep in touch with associates who are not on our other social sites.

https://www.linkedin.com/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/#359bf9956292

PINTEREST

Pinterst is a visual bookmarket and social media site all in one. You can create your own board of pins which you get from pages you like on the internet or update from your computer. There are way more uses for Pinterest than I can describe here. I suggest you try it yourself. It is quite easy to use:
https://www.pinterest.com/

An explanation of Pinterest:
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/what-is-pinterest-a-database-of-
intentions/375365/

Pinterst for marketing:
https://business.pinterest.com/en/blog/introducing-pinterest-marketing-partners

How to Keep Your Readers Coming Back to Your Blog | Social Media Examiner

How to Keep Your Readers Coming Back to Your Blog | Social Media Examiner

Excellent ideas if you desire to have many different people watch your blog.
Watching the Social Media Examiner is a good idea if you have a political or commercial site.

Social Media Examiner: Twitter Tips

 Social Media Examiner is an excellent site to monitor to help you improve your social networking. A good example is the page on twitter: Twitter Tips from Copyblogger’s Brian Clark (video) | Social Media Examiner

Computer Tips From A Computer Guy

Computer Tips From A Computer Guy 
The best source for technical information I have found. It covers just about anything from web development to problems with spyware on your computer. Try it! The seach box is for the site and not just a Google list. He writes in English and not techese.

Tips on Making a Website

Yola's tips on making a website.

Create a Google Store App and PayPal

Google Store App
The Google Checkout store gadget allows you to quickly and easily create an online store using a Google Docs spreadsheet. This is a gadget that is placed on your site.

Two major ways to accept payment (except, of course checks) are Google Checkout and PayPal. There are good and bad points for each. This article from Best Shopping Cart Reviews should help you with the choice.  It also suggests some other shopping carts.

Use Change.Org Create a Petition

If you want to help make change for the better, create a petition on the web using Change.
You can also sign up for other causes.

Using YouTube to Increase your Traffic

YouTube Can be used to help make your brand and increase your traffic. Create informative or entertaining videos about your niche topic. Yachts 
How about: How to use your scanner as a camera; Lobster Pot Marriages; What is a Land Trust; or A Quick Tour of Maine Farmhouses?
Even a good, interesting ad can get some traffic. Lowes

Google Friend Connect

Google Friend Connect
Enabling Friend Connect on your website couldn't be easier. All it takes is entering your website's URL and name when first signing into your Friend Connect account.