Tuesday, December 8, 2009

A Fresh Approach For Illustrators And Graphic Designers

By Laurance Campbell

Over the years I have had many opportunities to join portfolio sites for many different reasons. I joined some simply to get a back link to my site, which increased my Google ranking. I joined others to give me some exposure or some sort and I joined others simply to network and show some love. Well PNW is one site that offers all of these features plus more, I will be reviewing other sites soon also.

I think PNW (Premium Network Worldwide) was the most affordable creative site of its kind. It has clearly miles cheaper than creativeshake.com and theispot.com, one of which I have joined to my detriment.

PNW is very unique because it is very easy to upload images and manage your portfolio, with a simple drag & drop type feature to help you to put things in a specific order. They are also taking the limit off the number of portfolios you can add to your profile, so you will be able to add work continually which is great.

If you really are looking for a site that goes beyond the normal, then think about the following. Once your up and running, the on-line team will take some time to send out email campaigns for you to a big database of well known clients. I suppose it makes marketing a lot easier, especially for newcomers who literally spend hours sitting in front of the computer sending out emails to any and everybody. I used to be one of those people, but I think for a low low fee (just $9) per month, you can get that done for you. What is even better than that is the teams new article writing service. This basically means that the on-line PNW team will dedicate some time to write an article about you and send them out to hundreds of article directories. I had the pleasure of checking this out I by typing in 'Andre Junget'. To my surprise the articles that were written by him showed up at least 8 times on the first page. It made me wonder, hey? I think this could be a serious promotional service here.

The email shots are sent out periodically to many high profile clients, with a thumbnail image of your work and a link back to your profile. Not bad for 5 ($9) a month!!. I am actually a freelance illustrator and I have had the misfortune of joining a number of high profile portfolio sites which did not offer any of these marketing services, for 8 times the price!!!.

Of course you get the usual video uploads etc, but if your looking for an extra income you can sell your art from your profile page. Or if your are a Twitter fan you can link your activity to your profile for people to be updated. RSS feeds can also be displayed.

If you like to keep people informed about your career or random thoughts, you can post blogs from your profile.

It is ridiculous how many things are available to subscribers for the money,especially after what I paid previously. If you get chosen for the 'blog of the month' award or if you are interviewed, they will send you an Itunes or Amazon gift voucher worth about 10. Other reviews coming soon

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Treat Infected Gums To Avoid Health Complications

By Rai Micht

Adult teeth can is supposed to last a lifetime, ever longer for most people. And though a lot of people give a lot of attention to their dental health, an astounding seventy percent of adults suffer from some form of gum disease. Maintaining an effective, everyday dental routine is just as critical to treat infected gums and to prevent them from further progressing.

Gum diseases, namely gingivitis and periodontitis, are some of the serious dental infections. Neglecting their treatment can leave you exposed to possible tooth loss and other more severe medical issues. It is essential to detect and treat gum infections earlier to avoid the development of the disease. In order to discover gum infections and attend to them quickly and effectively, you should maintain scheduled dental appointments along with everyday dental care to detect them, since gum disease only become apparent in it later stages.

If you don't treat infected gums, it would lead to higher health risks, apart from having painful, bleeding and sore gums. Additionally, gum infections have been connected with heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems, premature births, strokes and osteoporosis. In fact, studies have confirmed that oral bacteria responsible for dental plaque could cause blood clots once they seep into the bloodstream, initiating possible heart attacks.

Gum disease advances rapidly, occurs again and again, and can heal slowly, particularly higher risk groups such as diabetics. If gum disease treatments are not effective to you can get shifting teeth and possible tooth loss. Gum disease begins with gingivitis and if you disregard to treat infected gums on this early stage it could grow to periodontitis, a severe stage of the disease. Hence it becomes necessary to have regular dental check-ups in order to determine early gingivitis signs and stop it from developing further. Majority of the injury caused by gum disease can be restrained and reversed once it is treated early.

People who have gum disease are more likely to develop coronary disease (heart disease) compared to those who those who haven't got the disease, as stated by the Academy of Periodontology (AAP). They also believe that suffering from a chronic infection on the bone and teeth in your mouth upsets the ability of the body to heal. Diabetics who have gum infections can have a hard time maintaining blood sugar levels. Moreover, pregnant women that have periodontal bacteria have 7 times more chances of having premature and low-birth-weight baby, as reported by AAP.

The quality of your life can be greatly influenced by having gum disease. It is expensive to have tooth extractions, furthermore losing a tooth can upset the way you chew your food, the type of foods your eat, and generally, your appearance. Ignoring the need to treat infected gums result to having dentures applied, which is a financial concern because of constant maintenance and could also lead to halitosis along with a compromised appearance.

You can protect and defend yourself from the threats that come along with gum disease and other dental conditions. Early detection of gum disease, good professional dental care, proper oral hygiene and a healthy diet and lifestyle can help guarantee a lifetime of healthy teeth and a vibrant smile. Having to treat infected gums and have healthy teeth and gums greatly contributes to maintaining a healthy body and mind as well.

Preserving good oral health obviously the best way to guarantee your overall health. Dental professionals advise brushing the teeth and gums at least two time a day, regular flossing, and eating a nutrient-dense diet, limiting in-between meal snacks and going to the dentist regularly for professional check-ups and cleanings. Prevention in the best way to treat infected gums and prevent dental complications.

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