April 2007
What a relief to see the sun! But I guess, if nothing else, the snow kept me motivated to sit at my desk and work instead of going outside...
In April's newsletter:
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Wishing you a warm (ha, ha!) and prosperous April!
Diane Henders
Outlook Deletes Your Emails
By default, when you first install Microsoft Outlook, it is configured to "AutoArchive" every two weeks.
AutoArchiving is designed to keep your Outlook folders cleaned up, helping to avoid large .pst files (like the
ones mentioned in February's
newsletter). When Outlook AutoArchives, it removes outdated files
from your .pst file (by default, 6 months or older), and places them in a special "archive.pst" file.
The problem is that its default setting is to permanently delete any emails that are over 6 months old instead of archiving them. You can turn AutoArchiving off completely, or you can change the setting so that older emails are archived instead of being deleted:
- Click on the Tools menu and select Options.
- In Outlook 2003, click on the Other tab, then click the AutoArchive button.
- In earlier versions of Outlook, click the AutoArchive tab.
- To turn off AutoArchiving, uncheck the box beside Run AutoArchive every __ days.
- To leave AutoArchiving on, but prevent it from deleting your emails, uncheck the box beside Delete expired items (email folders only).
Do you have tech questions? Every time you send in a question, your name will be entered to win a free copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies". The next draw date is June 30/07.
Website Workshop on April 17, 2007 sold out in less than 24 hours!
But if you missed out, don't despair. The Website Workshop for "Non-Techies" will be back in May, with an expanded format and free software! Stay tuned to the Bright Ideas News page for the next workshop date. Or, if you want to be notified a day ahead of non-subscribers, please email us.
Watch for the upcoming E-zine Workshop for "Non-Techies" - dates TBA
E-zines and newsletters are a great way to keep in touch with your clients and prospects. If you're thinking of launching one for your business, this workshop will start you off in the right direction, with information about automatic systems, as well as do-it-yourself tips. The E-zine Workshop will be offered at an introductory price for a very short time. Watch the Bright Ideas News page for the dates. If you'd like to be notified a day ahead of non-subscribers, please email us.
Congratulations, draw winners!
Congratulations to Anne Stone of Women in a Home Office for her restaurant recommendation, and Terese Westergreen of Wee Sign for her tech tip question. They each win a copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies 2" .
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Business builders recommend that you write articles to gain publicity for your business. But did you know that you can skip the hassle of trying to get your article into print, and drive more business to your website at the same time?
That's right! Internet article directories abound. These are specialized websites that contain links to articles about everything under the sun. All you have to do is submit your articles, and be rewarded with a link to your website. And, in case you were wondering, links to your website do more than bring in traffic directly. They also increase your page ranking with search engines. Higher page ranking means that your website will appear closer to the top of the list of search results. Furthermore, editors or other writers may ask to use your article(s) in other publications. How can you go wrong?
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We're always looking for great little places to have lunch or coffee! Here's my pick for April:
Big Fish - 1112 Edmonton Tr. N.E. - 277-3403
Georgi Sizeland of Sizeland Evans Interior Design Inc. writes:
'My restaurant pick is 'Big Fish' up on Edmonton trail and 11th Avenue. Small restaurant, nice bar, short menu, great food!.....for dinner you can do a surf and turf combo...but the turf options are lamb, chicken or beef to match with some great seafood choices.......enjoy!'
The Calgary Sun agrees!
Submit a Recommendation and Win
What's your favourite haunt? Every time you send in a recommendation, your name will be entered to win a free copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies". The next draw date is June 30/07.
Photo of the Month: Busted!
I captured this masked bandit on the back porch of a friend's house in Toronto. She was wondering why her cat had been eating so much lately...
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