split up http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for split up Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:18:17 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/split+up Stock Splits And How You Can Profit From Them http://www.artwoo.com/article/stock-splits-and-how-you-can-profit-from-them http://www.artwoo.com/article/stock-splits-and-how-you-can-profit-from-them#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:34:54 +0000 stocks worthreverse stock splitstock pricesstock price300reverse splitinvestor http://www.artwoo.com/article/stock-splits-and-how-you-can-profit-from-them investors like. When stocks split, it means you have twice the amount of shares you did before. The value of each one does go down but the amount increases. This gives you greater leverage and the stocks have a chance of going up in value in the future.



Companies sometimes like to split their stocks down the middle. If you have 100 $2 each and the company splits its stocks, you will then have 200 stocks worth $1 each. The total value is the same but you feel like you have more stocks. It is like changing money =96 you have two notes instead of one although your pair of $10 notes are the same in value as the $20 you had a moment ago.



Smaller investors can get into the market more easily because of stock splitting. Someone is more likely to buy cheaper stock if they do not have a lot of money to invest. If a company is selling stock for $, an investor might think that is above their budget, but if the stock is split and ends up at $150, the investor might consider that a reasonable price. Splitting stocks is a game where the value does not go up or down but people prefer stocks which seem to be cheaper and think they are getting a better deal.



There are various ways that a company might decide to split their stocks. Nearly all companies will stick to the two stocks for one rule, but some might offer three for one. Another company might their stock, meaning you had ten stocks worth $200 before. Now you have only five stocks but they are worth $400 each. If a company feels that its is too low, it will consider doing a reverse split. It might want to make sure the company does not get de-listed or another reason for a is when you want fewer stockholders, perhaps wanting to make your company private.



If a company has lower , they have more liquidity. More people find the stocks affordable and there is therefore more interest in them.



Sometimes, however, stock splitting might provide false hope for investors because an investor will expect certain returns on his investment when the stock price changes. If the company does not deliver what people expect, they might lose the market's confidence which means falling stock prices.



Stock splitting is not always good or always bad. It depends on the company and the reasons for the split. The company will split its stocks to alter the perception of its investors. If this works out the way they want it to, the stocks might raise. If not, there will be no change. Mark Crisp is the Weekly Momentum Stock Trader Get your free momentum stock trading course at: http://www.stressfreetrading.com ]]> Split Ends: How To Deal http://www.artwoo.com/article/split-ends-how-to-deal http://www.artwoo.com/article/split-ends-how-to-deal#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:35:01 +0000 split endsnatural moisturizersdesired resultsbad hair dayshair folliclesinvigorateherb supplement http://www.artwoo.com/article/split-ends-how-to-deal bad hair days to? Many women are finding that with today's damaging atmosphere, it is almost impossible to keep their mane looking it's best. Statistics show that even after regular visits to the hair salon and scheduled trimmings, still manage to rear their ugly heads. The wearing down of your due to dirty air, over processing, and poor maintenance can cause split ends to dominate your appearance. Who wants to look as if someone has just sprayed your do with a light mist of due!! The truth of the matter is, if your ends have split to the roots, you will continue to have split ends no matter how many trims you receive. The good news is that there are ways to deal with these unwelcome split ends and to revitalize even the most damaged frizziest looking head of hair.



Your hair needs moisture just as much as your body does! Split ends can only thrive in dry conditions. One way to combat these ends is to face them head on and attack them even before they began. Unfortunately, for most women, split ends have already attacked. The good news=85. moisture still treats recurring split ends. Discover a good moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, and daily cr=E8me to combat the potential damage. There are a myriad of products on the market specified to treat split ends. The key is to find a good product, use it, and maintain the regiment in order to see . If you are a swimmer, or find yourself washing your hair in excess for whatever reason, you are robbing your hair of the opportunity to build it's own . So, it is now your job to replenish that shine and moisture.

A natural can help to your hair from within. A good vitamin and herb supplement can add to your body what it is lacking to produce shiny beautiful hair that you're missing. Also a good diet consisting of plenty of vegetables containing vitamins A, C, D, and E can only facilitate your body's ability to produce healthy hair. Go ahead and invest in a good hair vitamin, which will usually contain all of these nutrients that aid in healthy hair, when taken with a healthy diet. Be careful, not to overdose on your vitamins. One supplement that contains all of the nutrients will probably do the trick.

It may sound trite, but take good care of yourself, and your hair will thank you for it. Get plenty of rest, eat well, and take your vitamins to combat those hideous split ends. Don't forget to replace lost moisture in your hair, and keep your regularly scheduled salon appointments with an expert hair tech. Your hair will show what good health your body is in! Enjoy your new head of shiny healthy hair! Donna Rice beauty consultant and model owns http://www.blackhairplanet.com an African American salon directory. ]]> How to Split and Merge PDF Files? http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-split-and-merge-pdf-files http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-split-and-merge-pdf-files#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:15:30 +0000 portable document formatoutput documentsencrypted filesprofessional solutionselectronic documentsbusiness userspdf document http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-split-and-merge-pdf-files Portable Document Format (PDF), the way users handled changed a lot to benefit from it. Smaller size, universal deployment and the most important, powerful security are only a couple of PDF benefits. Because of them, a wide variety of users changed the way they keep documents. Everything is converted to PDF.

convert their emails, spreadsheets or invoices to keep them better organized. Teachers deploy their courses in PDF format, making sure students or other readers do not modify the files. Home users transform important documents to PDF, because PDF is platform independent and a system change will not affect them.

After this first stage, a new problem occurred. At some point, you may want to print or send to a friend only a couple of pages from a PDF, not the whole document. Basically, you would like to extract a few pages into a new , leaving the original file intact. A solution would be to use a PDF splitter tool. This type of software is very user-friendly. It allows you to select your original (input) PDF and apply a splitting pattern in order to obtain the output file(s). Some include the option to define a customized splitting pattern, similar to Word printing pattern. Here is an example: 1,2,3;1-5,3;4-5 . This would result in 3 . The first one will contain pages one, two and three. Second PDF will have pages one to five and page three. The last one will have only pages four to five. Of course, the split PDF process should work with , if you know the password.

The need to merge PDF files appeared very soon. You may have two related PDF files and you want to merge them into a single document. Again, you can find a wide variety of tools that can do this. The interface is usually very simple, you have to select the PDF files you want to combine, and the program will do the rest. If you have password-protected documents, and you know the password, you can even merge those files too.

Knowing how to merge and split PDF files is not as important as actually converting the file to PDF format, but it comes in handy after.

One option is Adolix Split and Merge PDF. It's a free tool that will help you combine PDF files and split a given PDF into multiple documents. Another solution is a professional one. Adolix PDF Converter PRO allows you to convert any document to PDF. This program installs itself as a virtual printer, so you can print to PDF any file that allows normal printing. On top of that, you can arrange page order, change document details like title and description, modify images and text compression setting, split PDF files into multiple documents or append one PDF to another. Security options are also available; you can protect your work with 128 bits encryption and password.Ted Peterson likes to split and merge PDF files using Adolix Split and Merge PDF. It's free.]]> Splitting Firewood With A Splitter http://www.artwoo.com/article/splitting-firewood-with-a-splitter http://www.artwoo.com/article/splitting-firewood-with-a-splitter#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:15:00 +0000 forestry supplierslog splitterwood furniturelog splittersfirewoodjobsplitting wood http://www.artwoo.com/article/splitting-firewood-with-a-splitter firewood. Of course, you could use the old fashioned method of hitting a wedge with a mallet to split the wood, but you'll get the done faster and be sitting by the fire sooner if you use a .

How can you decide what size log splitter you need? You measure a log splitter in terms of ton capacity. The that professionals use are at least 20 ton capacity, but for home use, a splitter in the two to five ton range should be adequate.

The tonnage of the splitter will determine the horsepower of the engine, since a bigger capacity splitter will require a larger engine. If the engine is underpowered for the job, it will burn out quickly. So the first decision you have to make is how you intend to use the splitter-just for your own use for logs and making furniture, or if you are going to make a lot of furniture or split a lot of logs to sell.

Besides making the job of splitting logs easier, a log splitter can be used for more than just making firewood. Big use a splitter to make the first cut for making log planks, or for cutting logs into manageable size for paper making. These splitters are part of a loggers equipment used in the forest to get cut down trees ready for transport and processing. Depending upon the end use, the logs are split in a certain way so as to save time in the wood mills and in this industry, as elsewhere, time is money.

If you are interested in making furniture with your log splitter, you can use it for that purpose in addition to for a fireplace. The rustic look of split is popular in the western look and the cabin look.

Log splitters tend to be expensive. Even a used one will cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. How much you spend will be determined on how much value you think you will get from your splitter. Do the numbers and you will probably see that if it takes an hour to split 10 logs by hand, and you earn $50 an hour at your normal job, you have some expensive logs. But with a log splitter, you can probably split 100 logs in the same time; your price per log is now $.50 per log instead of $5 per log!

Make sure you take safety into account when you are deciding upon a log splitter. You will be safer if you get a self lubricating and self maintaining splitter so that it stays in good condition. Just as you have to sharpen your axe, you have to keep your log splitter in top condition.

All of the features such as safety, time and convenience will make it a lot more desirable to have a hydraulic log splitter than the strenuous manual way of doing it. Even if you only use it for your cozy fires, you'll get a lot of benefit from having a full supply of firewood all winter long. Focusing recent findings in hydraulic splitter, Ray Walberg published most often for http://www.insidewoodworking.com . You might find out more about his publications over at http://www.insidewoodworking.com/lws/index.html and many different sources for log splitter information. ]]> Interesting Preliminary Results On Headlines http://www.artwoo.com/article/interesting-preliminary-results-on-headlines http://www.artwoo.com/article/interesting-preliminary-results-on-headlines#comments Tue, 23 May 2006 09:32:12 +0000 sans serif fontssplit testtestsfonts arialheadlinesconversionsroman http://www.artwoo.com/article/interesting-preliminary-results-on-headlines headlines using a list of profitable and unprofitable sites. However, I have been running some s and have seen some interesting results in the last week or so. The sample size is small (3 sites), but all three split agreed on the following factors:

1. Blue (#000080) is winning over black by a small margin on all three sites. I hadn't expected that. I use dark blue just because I like it and the large study showed that any dark color was fine as long as it wasn't red. Green just never appealed to me and I wanted some color in my sales letter, so I've been going with that dark blue. Because darkness was important in the large study, I expected black to win over blue. It's a nice result to see that I'm not doing the 2nd place thing in this case.

2. Serif fonts (Times New in the tests) are winning over sans-serif fonts (Arial in the tests). That makes no sense to me. Everyone knows that headlines should be sans-serif and regular text should be serif; right? That's just basic typography info. In fact, I think sans-serif fonts were specifically created for headlines. Well; it appears that isn't the case for sales copy. Times New Roman is winning over Ariel in number of in three different split tests.

3. I've been using size 6 fonts for headlines. It's a fairly large size and it just feels right. Size 7 is just too large. Not so say the split test results. Size 7 has an average of 24% more conversions than size 6 in the split tests I've been performing.

I'll eventually do a real study on a few thousand profitable and unprofitable sites and have a conclusive answer to all three of the above questions.

I thought you might find the results interesting as I did though, so there you go... for what it's worth. James D. Brausch focuses on product creation, copywritng and traffic generation on his blog here: http://www.JamesBrausch.com ]]> How To Use AB Split Testing To Increase Conversions And Profitability http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-ab-split-testing-to-increase-conversions-and-profitability http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-ab-split-testing-to-increase-conversions-and-profitability#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:29:25 +0000 internet market placeconversion capabilityminimum durationsplit testsuccessful business peopleconversion ratebonus offers http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-ab-split-testing-to-increase-conversions-and-profitability split testing.

In a nutshell AB split testing is the process of testing the of one sales page against another. AB split testing is a very powerful way of increasing both the of your sales pages as well as the profitability of your business.

In order for a business to be successful in the it is important that AB split testing be used in an ongoing basis. constantly test their sales pages. What may have been a very successful page a few weeks past may not retain its conversion power as time goes on. By continually testing your sales pages you will be able to adapt as needed to a changing market.

Here is a 5 step process that will show you exactly how to AB split test.

1.) Sales Page (A)

Create a complete sales page for your product or service.

2.) Sales Page (B)

Create an identical page that you will use to test against the original page.

3.) Change an Attribute

On sales page B you must decide which of the attributes that you want to change. You might change the headline, opening paragraph, teaser text, graphics, page layout, your , or even the product price. The key is to change only one attribute.

4.) Split Test

Determine the length of your test. I recommend 7 days as a . Send equal amounts of traffic to each of the pages that you are testing. After about 30-40 conversions (visitors turning into customers) you should have a pretty clear idea about what page converts the best.

5.) Analysis

Compare the statistics for these pages at the end of the testing duration. The page which converted the most sales is the winner. You have now learn't a little bit more about copy writing which can be used to boost your sales for many years to come.

You are not done, now you start the process over again using the winning page from this test as the base page for the next. Change a different attribute this time. If the headline was better on the first try changing the lead in paragraph this time. Continual testing will allow you always have the most powerful profit pulling sales pages possible.

AB split testing of your sales pages should always be an ongoing process. You may be quite surprised at how a small change to your sales page and marketing message could have a large impact on your profit margin. AB split testing will give you the sound statistics that are needed to make educated decisions for your business.Don't Miss Out On My FREE Report - Top Secret Copywriting Techniques To Increase Your Sales By Over 214% In Under 24 Hours! For An Amazingly Powerful Split Tester That Can Do Thousands Of Tests At Once, Track Every Single Customer And Automatically Improves Your Sales page For You, Check Out The Evolutionary Splittester]]> Ductless Mini-Split Systems: Central Air For Older Houses http://www.artwoo.com/article/ductless-mini-split-systems-central-air-for-older-houses http://www.artwoo.com/article/ductless-mini-split-systems-central-air-for-older-houses#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:50:00 +0000 hot water heatingcorrect assumptioninch holesductless mini splitsplit systemscentral air conditioningsystem efficiency http://www.artwoo.com/article/ductless-mini-split-systems-central-air-for-older-houses central air conditioning installed. That was a not too long ago when there weren't effective systems that could be installed in houses with forced or electric heat. In that case, most people had to use bulky, drafty, energy inefficient air conditioners that had to be put in and taken out of windows seasonally. And you often had to put one in each and every room you wanted to cool.

Recently, however, a new system called the ductless mini-split has been brought to the market. Now you can have central air no matter how your home is currently heated, and you don't have to change or tear down your current system. systems are as quiet as a breeze, and use less energy than other systems. They can cover your whole house, and even have multiple thermostats so you can control the temperature in different parts of your house.

The mini- split system is practically invisible. In fact, the small (one to three inch) holes can be located high on your walls, low to the ground, or anywhere in between. Your installer may be able to give you advice about where to put them to ensure maximum . The rest of the system can be installed partially in a crawl space or basement, and partially outside. There are no visible features inside the house except the small holes.

Ductless mini are growing in popularity, and therefore there are more qualified installers. It is still important to be sure that your installer has experience in this area, and particularly with homes similar to yours. It is also important that you get several estimates, as the installation of mini-split systems can greatly range in price. This is one type of housework where calling references, especially people who have had ductless mini-split systems installed, is also important.

Ductless minisplits increase the resale value of your home; in fact, in some areas older homes do not sell because of the prohibitive cost of installing central AC. Some people have even installed ductless minisplit systems in houses with existing central air in order to save money. This is particularly likely in homes where the air travels through long, uninsulated ducts before it reaches the vents, or where the vents are large and unsightly.

One of the most attractive features of ductless mini splits is how quiet they are. You will not even know the system is running, but you will feel the temperature drop to a comfortable level. In fact, you may have been in a home with a ductless minisplit system and not even known it - you just leave knowing that you were comfortable.

The next time you are carrying that bulky window air conditioning unit up a flight of stairs to install it in a window, or going into a room where the air conditioner can't reach, think of installing a ductless mini-split system. For more information about ductless mini-split systems, please see http://www.ductlessminisplit.net. For the story of a family that installed a ductless system, please see http://www.ductless.net. ]]> Aaa Mexican Insurance - Single Limits Or Split Limits? http://www.artwoo.com/article/aaa-mexican-insurance-single-limits-or-split-limits http://www.artwoo.com/article/aaa-mexican-insurance-single-limits-or-split-limits#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:20:02 +0000 that have been deemedbodily injury claimscsl300confusion reignsinsurance companypreference http://www.artwoo.com/article/aaa-mexican-insurance-single-limits-or-split-limits confusion reigns on the definition and application of the two types of Liability Limits. I see agents warning buyers to Beware of Split Limits, as if we might need to wash our hands after purchase.

I see agents warning buyers to Beware of Split Limits, as if we might need to wash our hands after purchase.

In reality, this fear tactic is unfounded, as either or Split Limits may or may not be the best choice, because it all depends on the actual amount of the limits, not simply how they are applied in a covered loss.

Combined Single Limits i.e. CSL Limits of $50,000 or $100,000 apply to either Bodily Injury OR Property Damage. In other words, the maximum the will pay for covered damages to have been caused by you, (your fault) is $50,000 or $100,000. The loss can be all Bodily Injury or all Property Damage or any combination of the two, but the maximum amount covered is $50,000 or $100,000 depending on the amount of coverage you decide to purchase.

Split Limits such as $100,000 bodily injury per person/$,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage means that the insurance company is obligated to pay up to $300,000 in depending on how many persons are injured and the extent of their injuries AND up to $100,000 in property damage claims.

So insider fans, hypothetically, which would you rather have,

A. $50k CSL or B. Split Limits of $50k per person/$50k per accident/$50k Property Damage? My at the bottom

TIP: We recommend a minimum limit of $50,000 Property Damage in case you knock heads with someone else's brand new SUV.

My Preference: B because I would have $50K BI AND $50K PD, a maximum of $100,000 protecting against loss versus $50k to protect against all potential loss in example A.

If you are confused or unsure in any way about about how much exposure you are willing to assume, consult your personal financial or legal advisor. The information above is meant to be used for general educational purposes only. Linden Gray owner of Mexican Insurance Store is an international insurance veteran with over 29 years of wholesale, retail, and direct insurance experience. Mr. Gray has been featured in numerous offline and online publications including RV Magazine, The Press Enterprise, http://PE.com, Google News, Yahoo News, Digg and Buzzle. Visit his website for more information about AAA Mexican Insurance. ]]> Blackjack Variations Introducing Guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/blackjack-variations-introducing-guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/blackjack-variations-introducing-guide#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:27:13 +0000 atlantic city blackjacksplit handshouse advantagecardsdecksvariationdouble exposure http://www.artwoo.com/article/blackjack-variations-introducing-guide variation of Blackjack has its own set of rules. It's important to know these before diving in. If you play one variation like another, you may end up losing money. Some variations are minor, but others require their own system of play. Here are a few variations from the traditional Vegas Blackjack, which comes in two forms--Downtown and Las Vegas Strip.

European Blackjack

European Blackjack is played with two . The dealer must stand on soft 17. Unlike the regular game of Blackjack, in European Blackjack, players can only double down on 9 and 11. This can be a severe limitation to those highly aggressive players that love doubling on just about anything when the dealer has a 5 or 6 showing. Players are not allowed to split after a splitting once nor can they double down on a split. There is no surrender option. The house has a 0.39% .



This version of Blackjack is played in a shoe with 8 decks of . The dealer must stand on soft 17--like and Ace and a Six. Players are allowed to double on first two cards and right after a split. Splits can be re-split to form up to 3 total hands. The dealer checks for Blackjack before the hand continues, and late surrender is allowed. Atlantic City Blackjack has 0.35% house advantage.

Blackjack

Many players flock to Double Exposure Blackjack, because they think the advantage is in their favor. In this variation, both dealer cards are dealt face up. Sounds great right? Ah, but here's the rub. The dealer wins all ties except Blackjack. Here's another. Blackjack only pays even money. There's no bonus for getting it. The game is played with a shoe and 8 decks of cards. The dealer hits on soft 17. You can re- to make up to four separate hands. Here's another downside. You can only double down on hard 9 and 11. Also, if you split aces, you get one final card on each. The house advantage on Double Exposure Blackjack is 0.69%. Alexander Korablev -- owner of Casino Money Blog (http://www.casinomoneyblog.com) Need more Black Jack information? Download this FREE Black Jack Ebook: http://www.casinomoneyblog.com/index.php/black-jack-for-newbie-free-e-book/ ]]> How to Get Your Ex Back - Advice http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-your-ex-back-advice http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-your-ex-back-advice#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:57:23 +0000 new hairstyledeal breakerssocial changesphysical changesheartachehuman natureanger http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-your-ex-back-advice heartache of a break up at some time in our lives. It is never easy and each of us believe we are the first to have ever encountered pain like it...though we're NOT. Neither is the situation as dire as we may at first feel. Whilst there are usually sound reasons for a partner wanting to split up with us, equally there are some tried and tested ways to possibly get your ex back

TIP 1

Be Understanding - one of the key things that you can do when your partner first says they want to split is to be agreeable. They may well be expecting an argument or and it will be a pleasant surprise for them if you do not react in that way. It will show them you are prepared to be sensible and amicable about the split. Undoubtedly it will also unnerve them slightly because them they are left wondering why you have accepted it all so well.

TIP 2

Space - You must now give your ex partner the space they have asked for. This will give you time to reflect on the relationship and what may have gone wrong. It will also give your ex time to think and possibly even begin to miss you. The longer you stay quiet the more curious they will become about how you are and what you are feeling. This is .

TIP 3

Reflection - Hopefully your ex will have told you some of the reasons for why they wanted to split up. Take these reasons on board and see which you can do something about, and do it! There may be things that you can do nothing about and you will have to work out if they are "" within this particular relationship. Make sure your ex is made aware of your acceptance of the need for these changes and that you've made an effort to change. It is no good to simply "promise" to change. More likely than not your ex will need to see proof that you have changed.

TIP 4

Self Analysis - Take this time to look at any other changes you want to make for yourself. These may be , ie, lose weight, or i.e get back out with your friends, take up a sport or hobby. Such changes will make you feel better about yourself and will also make you attractive again to your ex.

TIP 5

Re Establishment Of The Relationship - having taken this time apart and ascertained that you still want to get back with your ex, you must start to rebuild the relationship slowly. Try to be similar to that person your ex originally fell for. Take it a day at a time and have fun together.

These are only some of the key things to do to help you win back your ex, if you're serious about doing everything you can to get back with your ex then I suggest you continue learning as much as you can and make sure you know about the mistakes you should avoid, otherwise, you may make things worse.Did you know that there are lots of awful mistakes that you could make when tying to get your ex back? Learn how to avoid them and how to get your ex back before you make any moves.]]> Split Testing - The Most Powerful Marketing Strategy You Will Ever Learn http://www.artwoo.com/article/split-testing-the-most-powerful-marketing-strategy-you-will-ever-learn http://www.artwoo.com/article/split-testing-the-most-powerful-marketing-strategy-you-will-ever-learn#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:27:04 +0000 mail salesdirect mailmarketing strategykey codeletter campaignsales letterswhat the heck http://www.artwoo.com/article/split-testing-the-most-powerful-marketing-strategy-you-will-ever-learn marketing strategy that works like magic to grow their business. Well, I hope you're sitting down because I am going to tell you the most powerful marketing strategy you will ever learn. The strategy is called split testing.

" is split testing", you ask? Split testing is the process of comparing the results (sales, leads, etc.) of one marketing piece against another marketing piece to see which generates the most sales. Clear as mud, right? To make split testing easier to understand, I will show you an example of split testing using direct letters.

You write 2 to sell the sales training course you are offering. Both sales letters are identical except for one thing -- they each have a different headline. Sales letter "A" has the headline, "How to easily double your sales in 180 days with this little known marketing strategy" and sales letter "B" has the headline, "Learn the marketing secret twelve small businesses recently used to increase sales by over 173% in less than 180 days." Then, you send letter "A" to 2,000 prospects and letter B to 2,000 prospects. You then track which sales letter produces the most leads and sales. The results tell you which sales letter is the stronger sales tool -- letter "A" or letter "B".

"But how do you track which sales letter is producing the most leads/sales" you ask? Easy. You add a unique to each so you can track it. So, for letter campaign "A" you use the key code 111 at the bottom of each letter and for letter campaign "B" you use the key code of 222 at the bottom of each letter. When a customer calls (or places an order), you simply ask them for the key code in their sales letter. Then you track these codes in a spread sheet so you know which letter produced the lead and the sale. After a few weeks to a month, you will know which sales letter is producing the most sales and you can feel confident sending the stronger sales letter to the rest of your prospects.

"What happens if both sales letters bomb and produce poor results?" Then you write two more sales letters and test them against each other on a small scale (sales letter "C" versus "D"). Testing like this is far less expensive than sending a single, untested sales letter to tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of prospects. By split testing different messages on a small scale, you can test the pulling power of a sales message without breaking your bank. And, you learn which sales message is the one that generates sales like crazy and will grow your business. If you want to be successful in marketing, always test on a small scale and once you find a winning message, then market on a large scale. NEVER market on a large scale with an untested sales message or you will almost certainly lose a ton of money.

While testing the headline is one of the most important things you can test when testing marketing pieces against one another, you can also test things like price, ($99 per widget in letter "A" and $79 per widget in letter "B"), coupon versus no coupon, promotional specials (get 3 widgets for $197 versus get 4 widgets for $249). But the key is to only test one thing at a time. Do not test a headline in one letter against a price in another letter because you cannot compare the two. Only test a headline against a headline and a price against a price.

"This sounds like a lot of work" you say. "Explain to me again why is split testing so important because I still don't get it?" First of all, you are right. Split testing is a lot of work. However, the reason it is so important and worth all the work is that it is the one market tool that allows you to significantly increase your marketing return on investment while greatly reducing your financial risk. Split testing allows you to determine which sales message (campaign) is producing a profitable result while eliminating marketing campaigns that are not producing profitable results. Using the sales letter example above, let's say that the results of your split test of letter "A" versus letter "B" showed that letter "B" produced 34% more leads than sales letter "A"? Wouldn't you rather use letter "B" for marketing to the rest of your clients instead of letter "A"? Of course! That is why you do split testing. You do it to find out what sales message is going to generate the most sales and make you the most money! So, split test your way to success. Peter Geisheker is the CEO of The Geisheker Group Marketing Company. Peter develops and implements strategic marketing programs for small businesses. For more information please visit http://www.marketing-consulting-company.com ]]> Bamboo And Split Cane Rods http://www.artwoo.com/article/bamboo-and-split-cane-rods http://www.artwoo.com/article/bamboo-and-split-cane-rods#comments Tue, 01 May 2007 00:15:00 +0000 fly fishing bamboobamboo rodsbamboo rodsplit cane rodsfly fishing rodsfly fishing rodgreenheart http://www.artwoo.com/article/bamboo-and-split-cane-rods fly fishing rod.

Originally, were simply made from bamboo and split cane. But before bamboo was discovered for fly fishing, it was the tropical wood called which can be found in the province of Guangdong in China that was commonly used as the material for rods in fly fishing. Bamboo-made rods for fishing have retained its popularity despite the growing number of fiberglass and graphite-made rods. The reason behind this could very well fall on the grace and durability of bamboo materials. Bamboo or are well known for their fine form, solid mass, strength and of course the grace it offers for fly fishers.

Another reason why bamboo-made rods are still being used today is because the process of selecting, crafting and finishing one rod takes a long time and the quality it gives is unquestionable. For advanced fly fishers, s are often chosen over the ones made out of fiberglass or graphite because the time consumed and dedication that a rod maker gives is already a statement of quality and assurance.

But selecting bamboo rods is also expensive. Quality rods can cost much up to US$2,000. Rods made by contemporary builders make a tough competition as well against the expert makers of split cane rods because a finished product can cost nearly as much as the quality rods.

When it comes to casting, bamboo rods give a different effect. For people fascinated by fly fishing for leisure gets to experience a soft or slow style of casting whereas for people who indulge in this hobby competitively, a bamboo rod gives great performance in freshwater fishing situations. Read more about bamboo rods by checking the following link: http://fly-fishing-tips.com ]]> Protecting Your Hair http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-hair http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-hair#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:20:01 +0000 hair straightenersluckilysplit endscalmedblow dryfrizztook a long time http://www.artwoo.com/article/protecting-your-hair frizzy, uncontrollable, have lots of , feels horrible, is greasy and or just looks and feels a mess. If so I might have some helpful tips for you.

My hair used to get really frizzy when I blow dried it after I had washed it and the split ends could be seen easily, it felt like a fake wig sometimes. It didn't feel soft to touch and it looked a mess whatever I did, then the good old came out. I went and purchased a pair of pink ones think they cost =A320, they to heat up, but when they did I could not only straighten my hair but get rid of the frizz that took over my head. I loved my hair straighteners and properly used them most days, but then I noticed my split ends had got worse and I had them half way up my hair not only on the ends, I didn't know what to do. it was summer and I had gone on holiday I had taken my hair straighteners but couldn't be bothered to actually use them so I let my hair dry itself. After tow weeks of letting my hair dry naturally without the use of a hairdryer or my hair straighteners I noticed my hair had down, there was shine and it felt so soft.

Following my holiday I kept letting my hair dry naturally and I couldn't believe the difference my hair was suddenly looking really good, soft to touch, less split ends and no frizz. The more weeks I didn't blow-dry and straighten my hair the better my hair got so for months I rarely got out my straighteners and if I did it was only to straighten out the front bits of my hair, but then winter came. I struggled to let my hair dry naturally as it was taking hours to dry and if I did go out I would of properly caught a cold so I began to blow-dry my hair again. I decided not to use my straighteners the day I blow-dried my hair if this was possible as I found this helped a lot. If I was going out or wanted my hair to look good I did use my hair straighteners but not for ages just a few swipes through my hair and it was done.

I have now been doing this for the past two years and I still can't believe the difference in my hair. It feels so soft, it looks good, yeah I still get split ends but I can cope with them as there just mainly on the ends now not half way up my hair and the frizz has completely gone I don't get it anyway which is fab.

I hear so many adverts, advertisements in magazines saying use this product this will protect your hair when ing and straightening but I just can't use any of these products as there too heavy for my hair. I have tried so many different products but they all do the same make my hair feel heavy, not nice and it gets a lot greasier quicker which is something I can't stand. So if your like me forget the products, try and do what I do allow your hair to dry naturally at least once a week whatever the weather, don't straighten your hair directly after blow-drying it wait if you can to the next day and if you do have to straighten your hair everyday only do it quickly don't spend ages doing it, your hurting your hair!!!! Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Inanch who specialize in http://www.inanch.com/ Hair Treatments. ]]> Taming Your Frizzy Hair http://www.artwoo.com/article/taming-your-frizzy-hair http://www.artwoo.com/article/taming-your-frizzy-hair#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:50:24 +0000 waist length hairhair gelsstraightening ironssplit endsstraightening ironhair problemsgood options http://www.artwoo.com/article/taming-your-frizzy-hair hair gels and other things that are only temporary fixes. They use a lot of hair spray and they try various products that are designed to reduce frizz. Some of them work pretty well, but a lot of people use s or go to their beauty salon and have their hair professionally straightened. For people who don't want to use beauty shop-strength chemicals or who don't have the time each day to use a straightening iron or flat iron on their hair, there are other chemicals which can be . There are others who find that nothing works for them, and much of that can be from and other that not everyone realizes that they have. If you've let your hair grow very long but you haven't been getting it trimmed like you should you might end up with a lot of split ends -- and that can give your hair that frizzy look that you're trying to avoid.

To tame your frizz when it comes from split ends, you'll probably have to get your hair cut -- and maybe not just trimmed. If it's been a very long time since you've had it cut or trimmed at all, those split ends might not just be on the end. They can go up quite far, and people with long, waist-length hair have ended up with hair cut up above their collar because they didn't get regular trims as they were letting it grow out. For someone who likes her (or his) hair long, that can be very traumatic and upsetting. In order to avoid that kind of problem the best thing to do is get regular haircuts, even if you're letting your hair grow out. The stylist doesn't have to take much off, and it will help to reduce split ends and other problems that can occur. Also, if you start to develop any problems with the condition of your hair or scalp your stylist can recommend products that will be helpful to you so that you can get an issue like that cleared up early.

No matter what you decide is best for you, there are ways that you can tame down that frizz and feel better about your appearance. Some of these are easier and cheaper than others, but a lot of good options are out there. Sometimes you have to go out and find them, and sometimes they'll come to you, but either way they exist. When you're tired of the frizz and you want to stop it or reduce it, investigate the options that you have and the products that you can use, and you'll find the right thing for you. Once you find it, you can keep using it and you won't have to continue hunting around for other alternatives.Elizabeth Roth owns a hair care products site that offers free beauty tips. In addition to advice, the site offers salon shampoos, styling products, and Redken Hair Products. For more information, visit her site today.]]> Solid Blackjack Tips http://www.artwoo.com/article/solid-blackjack-tips http://www.artwoo.com/article/solid-blackjack-tips#comments Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:27:03 +0000 blackjack tipsblackjack tipblackjack playerblackjack strategysplitarsenalface card http://www.artwoo.com/article/solid-blackjack-tips s. I will reach into my bag and pull out 3 Blackjack tips you've got to know. These tips are in the of every winning on the planet. Perhaps you know a couple already. Let's find out.

Blackjack Tip One: Double Down on 11 Cautiously

Whoa there. Aren't you supposed to double down on 11 always? Actually, you want to double down on 11 most of the time--not all of the time. If the dealer is showing a 10 or , you need to proceed with caution. Even with a 9 up, you want to really think it over first. Never make doubling down on 11 automatic.

Blackjack Tip Two: Almost Always 8's

As you might know, you can split two cards when they are the same. Many times you shouldn't split, but if you find yourself holding two 8's, think about splitting them. Why should you split them? Well, holding 16 is not good. However, by splitting up the 16, you now have two hands with a realistic shot at becoming 18 or higher. The main goal is win at least one hand so you push and get your money back. Be warned. If the dealer has a 9, 10 or face card showing, you might want to think about other avenues.

Blackjack Tip Three: Double Down on Dealer Bust

This one is a little trickier. If you find yourself holding a hand worth 7 through 11, you might consider doubling down if the dealer's show card is a 5 or 6. If the dealer has a card valued at 9 or 10 underneath, there's a shot that the dealer will bust. These are golden opportunities to increase your bankroll. However, this move is not for the faint of heart or those with a very small bankroll. This move can backfire too. It helps if you have an idea of what type of cards are left in the deck.

There you have it. I just gave you three solid Blackjack tips that will make you a better Blackjack player. The first two will help you play better, and the last one will help you capitalize on golden opportunities while playing. Combined, they help form one solid Blackjack player. Winning at Blackjack consistently is never an accident. It's a skill that can be learned. Get more info by visiting these areas: http://www.lodecasino.com/ http://www.lodecasino.com/casinotropez/ http://www.lodecasino.com/westernunion/ ]]> Fuel Efficient Noiseless Air Split Conditioners http://www.artwoo.com/article/fuel-efficient-noiseless-air-split-conditioners http://www.artwoo.com/article/fuel-efficient-noiseless-air-split-conditioners#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:15:31 +0000 freon gaswindow air conditionerroom air conditionerscontrol mechanismscold sidecold gascondensing unit http://www.artwoo.com/article/fuel-efficient-noiseless-air-split-conditioners
Air conditioners come in many sizes having different cooling capacities. The price accordingly varies. Apart from the common there are also air split conditioners but the basic principles of operation are generally the same.

The air split conditioner is a refrigerator sans the insulation box. The evaporation mechanism of refrigerant (Freon) is used for the cooling purpose. Freon is a term that is `used for any of various nonflammable fluorocarbons uses as refrigerants and as propellants for aerosols.`

The cool is compressed by the compressor and it becomes hot. The heated gas passes through a number of coils and condenses to become liquid. This liquid now goes through a valve that can expand and contract. It evaporates and becomes cold Freon gas under low pressure. This passes again through another set of coils that allows for the gas to absorb the heat. In the process the air inside the building is cooled. Lightweight oil is mixed with Freon gas to lubricate the compressor.

The air split conditioner splits the heated side from the . The expansive valve and cold coils are in the cold side. These are kept in a furnace or any other type of cold handler. This air handler allows air to be blown through the coils and channels the air through the building via ducts. The hot side is referred to as the and is kept outside the building. The unit looks like a long cylinder. There is a fan inside the coil to propel the air along the coil. In this task a compressor that is resistant to weather and some are also used.

This new technology of air split conditioner has developed lately and is popular because it brings down the cost as well as the noise. However noise outside the building gets increased. The name is given because the hot and cold sides have been split apart enabling for larger capacity. Bigger sized coils and compressors can now be accommodated. Apart from this there is no real difference between an ordinary air conditioner and an air split conditioner. This system is not suitable for big buildings and multi storied units. Problems arise.

The new models of air split conditioner having built-in heater allows for controlling the room climate in an area below 400 square in a jiffy. It comes with a refrigerant and comprises the line-set that links the indoor and outdoor parts. This makes for easy installation. An added facility is the remote control having full functions and an air filter screen that is washable. The size is compact, there is little or no noise and it is fuel efficient. The main compressor is placed outdoors and thus the only indoor part is mounted on the wall. This distributes the cool air.

The energy consumption of air split conditioners is less than portable air conditioners and is just right for small areas. It will not draw upon extra electricity. The calculated cooling power consumption is 770 watts and heating power consumption is 730 watts. The total net weight is 11l lbs and gross weight 123 lbs. The manufacturer backs the purchase with a year`s warrantee. It can be installed straight out of the box without hassle.This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/casa-jardim.php Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br]]> Don't Test Goofy Things http://www.artwoo.com/article/dont-test-goofy-things http://www.artwoo.com/article/dont-test-goofy-things#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:27:04 +0000 game higherdifferent colorskids knowlost salesprofitable saleswhite backgroundgo to the top http://www.artwoo.com/article/dont-test-goofy-things
I also happen to know that a is the most profitable from split tests. Yep; I really did test every other color of background (32 variations of including pink and purple). Now that is useful information. However, doing that test probably cost me $20,000 in . I've done many, many, many other "goofy tests" that have cost me a ton of money.

Why was that a goofy test? Because it's very easy to do a statistical analysis of other people's sites to get that answer. You don't need my expertise or a large dataset to get that answer. It's extremely obvious. 20 most profitable sites on the 'net. What color of background do they use? Now go lower in the list to get a control. Do you see that a few of the lesser profitable sites on the 'net are doing what I did... a goofy test. They are testing something very, very basic that has already been testing by literally millions of others. The answer is known.

Think about the process of split testing as "zeroing in" on the most page. Do you remember that game "higher and lower" you played as a kid? It went like this. Someone picked a number between 1 and 100 and didn't tell anyone. Then someone guessed a number. The answer would be "higher" or "lower". Amazingly older kids would guess the number reliably in 6 guesses. Younger kids would take dozens of guesses.

What did the older ? They had a strategy. In fact, the most efficient strategy is obvious to the older kids and they would always use it... that is until they realized that it wasn't even a game anymore because the most efficient strategy was known. The older kids would first guess the number 50. If the answer was "lower", they would guess 25. If the answer was higher, they would guess 75. They would continue to split for up to 6 guesses and they would have the answer... guaranteed!

Split testing is the exact same process. However the number is between 1 and nearly infinity. If we just randomly do split tests, we will be like the younger kids who first guessed 17 and then guessed 77 and even sometimes guessed numbers that had already been ruled out with prior "higher"/"lower" answers.

Here is the best way I have found to optimize a sales letter using the "older kids" strategy.

1. Do a statistical analysis of profitable and unprofitable sites for the general layout, color, items of content (ie: headlines, testimonials, guarantees, etc), font and other such general items. I have already done a lot of these and you can get the answers with the Statistical Copywriting course. Don't test known unprofitable things (like bonuses). That's goofy.

2. Do the same for the words and symbols used on profitable and unprofitable sales pages. I've already done this with Glyphius. Use it. Don't test low scoring stuff. That's goofy.

3. Now that you have a sales letter that contains the profitable items (guarantee, testimonial, headline, etc) and it is arranged like profitable sales letters (white background, a profitable font, a profitable headline color, etc), THEN... AND ONLY THEN... start your split testing to make it more profitable for your particular product.

Don't test any goofy stuff. You really don't have a need to test the wingdings font, a purple background and yellow text. That's just goofy and you'll lose sales if you do it. We already have that data. It's known. It's not profitable. It's goofy to test it again yourself.

Instead start with the Statistical Copywriting copywriting course. Optimize all of the words in your copy with Glyphius. Then start with split tests on the truly unknown stuff that can actually improve your sales. James D. Brausch is an avid split tester and an analyzer of other people's profitable sites to avoid split testing goofy things. You can find his course here: http://www.StatisticalCopywriting.com ]]> Tips For Beautiful Hair http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-beautiful-hair http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-beautiful-hair#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:27:14 +0000 arguablysurprisinglygrabsplit endshydrogen peroxidedandruffvitamin c http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-beautiful-hair arguably one of the most important parts of personal appearance, and in this article, we'll relay some tips on how to keep your hair looking healthy and vibrant.

- Few realize exactly how important a proper diet is to the health of their hair. For one, it is important to ensure that your body is getting all the iron that it needs. Iron is a mineral that helps hair to grow, and you may experience hair loss if you're not getting enough Another important nutrient when it comes to healthy hair is . Vitamin C is important when it comes to helping the body to absorb the iron that you consume, so these two compounds work in tandem to keep your hair in good health.

- Another area of precaution that needs to be considered is the amount of damage that you do to your hair through coloring and dying it. Using to 'bleach' the hair can have drastic results when it comes to the health of the hair. Hair that is too heavily stripped by peroxide may feel brittle and may even break when mussed with. If you are planning on dying your hair, be sure that you want to color your hair in that way for a long period of time - repeated coloring is what can cause the most damage.

- can be a very embarrassing problem. In order to keep your scalp as dandruff-free as possible, you're going to want to shampoo your hair daily, unless your scalp is extremely dry. There are special medicated shampoos available which can reduce the amount of dandruff that you experience.

- are another headache when it comes to hair care. enough, one of the best solutions for solving a problem with split ends is to cut the split part of the hair off! To do it at home, you're going to want to a small amount of hair and slowly twist it. The split ends of the hair should stick out, and you'll be able to trim them to your liking.

Now that you know a lot more about maintaining healthy and beautiful hair, you'll be able to impress others with your lustrous locks. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://letstalkaboutbeauty.com/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://moviestelevisionandmore.com/ and http://learntobecloser.com/ ]]> Increase Blog Traffic In 15 Minutes http://www.artwoo.com/article/increase-blog-traffic-in-15-minutes http://www.artwoo.com/article/increase-blog-traffic-in-15-minutes#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:20:00 +0000 split testaweberwordpresshtml head tagweb formssidebarblog http://www.artwoo.com/article/increase-blog-traffic-in-15-minutes blog from those who have signed up up for your mailing lists.

Most people already have a process for contacting existing mailing1 lists, but what if you haven't built a list yet... a mailing list that does not have any subscribers is rather useless. The good news is with an account and a blog RSS feed you can perform a quick and incredibly easy three step process that is guaranteed to increase your mailing list opt in rate.

1. First you will need to logon to your aweber account (or sign up for one if you haven't already). What you will want to do is setup a requiring that will have to make a couple of . You can also do this with web forms of the variety however my testing shows that the popunders forms convert vastly better than the sidebar forms. Remember to make each of the popunder forms different, mix them up with different styles, fonts and colors.

2. On the bottom of the web form page in aweber there is an option for creating a split test. Select this and setup each of your web forms to display half of the time in a fifty-fifty split test. If you want to test more than two that is fine just break up the display rate evenly.

3. Like the regular forms there is nifty link you click to generate the html code to run the split test. In the case of Wordpress blog simply insert that code by using the template editor into the header file. Right after the closing is the perfect spot to insert the aweber provided code. If you have difficulty using the built in Wordpress file editor copy the code over to notepad and then copy it back to the editor when finished making changes. Always remeber to make a bacup copy of your Wordpress files before modifying them!

Remember to verify the test is working by visiting the main home page of your site. After getting a good number of visitors check the statistics tabulated in the aweber account. Then based on the split test results add new popunders to the test to replace the poorer converting form. It is important to experiment with words, phrases and text styles to target those that convert best.

After the initial setup you probably do not need to make any changes to the aweber opt in form split test, again depending almost entirely on the volume of traffic and specifically the number of unique displays during that time frame. So far to date I have been spending no more than a few minutes every month adding new variables into the split test for each of my sites. The results have been very positive so far having resulted in a minimum of a two percent increase of mailing list subscribers. Discover more ways like these to increase the productivity and profits of your business at the following URL http://www.thekaizenbusiness.com/ ]]> How Multivariate Testing Can Be Used To Optimize Profit http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-multivariate-testing-can-be-used-to-optimize-profit http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-multivariate-testing-can-be-used-to-optimize-profit#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:08:32 +0000 successful internet marketerspage elementconversion ratecolor borderbusiness timetime is moneyblue background http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-multivariate-testing-can-be-used-to-optimize-profit conversion rate on your sales page? If I could show you a method that will let you test all of the attributes of your sales page at one time would you be interested? Of course you would. In this article we will discuss multivariate testing and how it can help boost your bottom line.

Split testing has been around for a very long time and all use it. This method allows you to test one at a time to determine what is more successful. The major drawback to split testing is the amount of time involved. Testing one element then another, and another can be very time consuming. Multivariate testing will allow you to test as many elements as you wish at the same time thus saving valuable time.

Multivariate testing software is set up on your server and you supply the program with a number of variations for each element of your sales page that you want to test. This can be as simple or as intricate as you desire. The attributes that you might test are headlines, lead in paragraph, font, layout, color, border, and price just to name a few. The list is almost endless.

After you supply the software package with all of your variables it will dynamically generate your sales page and track the corresponding results. For instance you will discover if the white or pale produced more sales etc.

If you are seriously interested in conducting the most testing in the least amount of time then multivariate testing is the answer you have been looking for. Imagine simply testing a headline using the A/B split testing method. How long would it take? In most cases I usually gave my test at least one week to build statistics. Then I would compare the two pages. If I had been using multivariate testing I could have tested twenty or more attributes in that amount of time and we all know that in our is money.

Multivariate testing is convenient in that it allows you to test as many variables as you like at the same time and all on the same sales page. You do not have to construct multiple sales pages to test each element and worry about distributing traffic to each page equally. You do not have to make changes to your advertising in order to facilitate the test, everything continues as normal.

While multivariate testing is the easiest way to test your sales page elements it has one drawback over A/B Split testing and that is cost. Split testing really only cost the internet professional some time whereas multivariate testing will cost them a few bucks. In the Low End (sub $500) price range there is really one one good option: The Evolutionary Splittester. If you want a more robust, more capable program, be prepared to shell out several thousand dollars.

Multivariate testing has distinct advantages when compared with the traditional A/B split testing methods that so many of us are used to. Multivariate testing saves time by allowing you to test multiple variables at one time and is convenient in that there is no need to set up multiple sales pages. Everything is done on one page. The drawback to this form of testing is its price. Internet professionals who are just starting out may find the price tag somewhat discouraging. Multivariate testing will help you increase your profit by constantly testing the variables on your sales page. You can then keep the good and toss the bad.Don't Miss Out On My FREE Report - Top Secret Copywriting Techniques To Increase Your Sales By Over 214% In Under 24 Hours! For An Amazingly Powerful Split Tester That Can Do Thousands Of Tests At Once, Track Every Single Customer And Automatically Improves Your Sales page For You, Check Out The Evolutionary Splittester]]>