Wednesday, January 12, 2011

9 Proven Tips On How To Write A Spell-Binding Blog





Today, blogs, or web logs, are one of the leading means of mass communication. If you want to get your ideas across to everyone and want an effective medium for your business to have product advertisement for free, then you might want to consider writing a blog. Writing a spell-binding blog means creating a great blog content. If done correctly, blog will dramatically help you in driving much needed traffic to your site. I have listed 9 proven tips on how to write a blog with which readers or consumers would love to read.


1. Write
When you write your blog start by writing with high regard of your reader, feel them by putting  
yourself in their shoes. A reader often looks for information that can easily read and understand.
2. Valuable and Worthwhile
Modern day life demands time that people has no time to spare for a boring blog site. Try to think of information that could stir the interest of the readers. You can do interview or write about a book. Do post
valuable blog content that can help people.

3. Proofread
Proofreading your blog material before posting it on your blog site is of high importance. Readers in 
most cases trust a blog that is well written. Posting a blog needs dedication for keeping your site error 
free and a readable blog signifies your respect to your readers too.
4. Short and Simple
Keeping your post short and concise is a must. Consider the majority to be like scanners. Highlight 
your point quickly or you'll risk to lose the interest of your readers quickly too.
5. Lively
Okey, when you write try to imagine like you're talking to your friend or family. Relax and be cool. This
will make your readers feel comfortable and be within your league. Talking to a friend means putting on
a lively conversation. Just don't forget to emphasize your point quickly.

6. Links
Never to forget to use links very often. Putting in links will help establish your credibility as an expert to 
the subject. One very feasible thing to do is by creating a network by linking to other blog relevant to 
yours. Establishing credibility and a good image to your readers and to other bloggers are essentially an
important tool too in making it big in the blogosphere. Not to mention, the "thank you" notes from other 
bloggers you linked with.
7. Keywords
Keywords play an active role too. When writing a blog you got to use your keywords frequently as it
will allow you to perform your task in giving relevant informations that the readers are looking for and 
the search engines will certainly love it! The more number of keywords you use, the higher will be your 
rankings on the search engine that your blog will appear. Remember, majority are spending a huge  
amount just to be at the top!
8. Write Clear
One key to writing a great blog is by writing the blog in a way that even the lowly person on earth can
understand. Don't you ever try to put in complicated ideas in a sentence. This will certainly confuse 
your readers. Make use of commas as often as possible this will help your writing clearer to the 
readers.
9. Headline
Writing a spell-binding blog rely hugely on your headline. Readers won't waste a second in clicking 
your blog if your headline is of no interest to them. See to it that your headline is understandable, 
contains keywords relevant to your blog and powerful enough to make readers click on it!

If you follow these 9 proven tips in writing blog that readers love to read, in no time, you will have a spell-binding blog written with a huge number of readers.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Philippine Science High School Entrance Exam Result 2011


I know there are thousands of Pisay examinees out there who are excitingly awaiting the entrance examination result of Philippine Science High School. Wooh! Just very recently  Secretary MARIO G. MONTEJO of the Department of Science and Technology and Chair of the Philippine Science High School System Board of Trustees announces the names of the successful qualifiers to the PSHSS Search for Scholars for 2011

Of the 20,233 applicants, there are only 1,114 examinees who successfully hurdled the one-step screening administered on November 6, 2010. The qualifiers have toIMMEDIATELY contact the Registrar or the Campus Director of the PSHS Campus where they are qualified to enroll in, or visit the following websites: www.pshs.edu.ph or www.dost.gov.ph, for more information on early enrolment. Last day for pre-enrolment of principal qualifiers is on February 10, 2011

You can download Philippine Science Entance Examination result here. The list below contains the name of successful examinees from Cagayan de Oro City including my daughter Casssandra Isabel Soriano. Congratulations to all of you!



Badilla, Ian Oliver            - Liceo De Cagayan University
Bebelone, John Elmar      - Rosevale School
Chan, Michael Peter        - Abbas Orchard
Dael, Celine Mae             - Montessori De Oro
De Jesus, Gabriel Luis      - Abbas Orchard
Donasco, Mareal Jan        - Saint Ignatius Learning Center
Escobido, Faye                 - Rosevale School
Fernandez, Ann Rose        - Montessori De Oro
Figura, Ela Marie              - Saint Mary's School
Fosgate, Giles Chiandave  - Corpus Christi School
Gordiel, Kai Rainer           - Abbas Orchard
Grepaldeo, Ray Gabrielle  - Oro Christian Grace School
Heruela, Alyssa Nyn         - Corpus Christi Grade School
Libot, Guia Marlon            - Rosevale School
Lim Lo Suy, Bryan            - Oro Christian Grace School
Magsayo, Lawrence Jay    - City Central School
Malalis, Royce Val            - City Central School
Mercado, Frances Diane    - St. Mary's School
Mercado, Juan Santiago     - St. Mary's School
Molo, Hazel Grace             - Liceo De Cagayan University
Nagatalon, Iona                  - Xavier University Grade School
Ocaya, Isabelle Danielle      - Suntingon Elementary School
Pahuyo, Carl Edward          - City Central School
Ponce, Keith Lorenz           - Montessori De Oro
Principe, Rene                    - Kauswagan Central School
Salvador, Adriana Marie     - Xavier University Grade School
Sebastian, Thomas Arsenio - Corpus Christi Grade School
Sia, Sean Benedict              - Oro Christian Grace School
Soriano, Cassandra Isabel Anches - Agusan Elementary School
Tan, Lyca Joie                     - St. Mary's School
Tomolin, Jewel                     - St. Mary's School
Vallejos, Mikha Ella             - St. Mary's School



Wednesday, January 5, 2011

After-Christmas And Clearance Sales Season





After-Christmas sales and Clearance sales are everywhere with the Holiday season having come and gone. This signals the great time to reap off real good deals, discounts and bargains. You can visibly see stores and online shops offering enticing deals to attract deal hunters. 
However, this could also lead you to shopping bummer. Avoid disappointment, consumer should shop wisely and learn what you need to know about Year End Deals, After Christmas and Clearance sales. It's about time to stop clutching a newspaper ad and impulsively rush to your local stores without the right knowledge on how to maximize your dollar's worth.
The fourth week of December and the first two weeks of January is the season where retailers will try to dispose any overstock that is taking a lot of space, redress gift return/exchanges, sell old products and old models. So where exactly can consumers and bargain hunters can snag a good deal? 
Overstock items - These are merchandise  that stores buy on surplus or items that the store is clearing out to make way for new merchandise. Items on clearance sale are also called closeouts. It include DVD Players, Blu Ray Disc Players, LCD TV, and home theater packages.
Among other items stores are trying to get rid of include Jewelry -- 87 percent off on white gold jewelries at Modnique is currently being offered. Toys -- 50 percent off select toys at WalMart and Lego.com. 
And what is the best strategy for post-Christmas shopping? Checking  the web before you check the store remains to be the most effective strategy for after-Christmas and clearance sales.  FYI - $36 billion and counting has been spent for online buying this Holiday season. This huge sales is believed to be driven by huge-saving discounts and free shipping offering by online retailers. A number of these offers are still active as of the moment, sparing you from actually going to the stores to get the best deal and enjoy after Christmas and clearance sales!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

My Family's Christmas Celebration

Traditional Filipino Family Way Of Christmas Celebration


I'd like to share with you a traditional Filipino way of Christmas celebration. You can normally see families flocking to the malls during the Holiday season particularly during Christmas season. I am a work at home mom working online with legitimate online work as freelance provider. However, as you can see, I have a decent amount of time to spend with my family during special occasions such as Christmas and soon new Year's eve. Not to mention, I prepared and cooked all the foods during our Noche Buena or the dinner at 12 midnight. The picture above was taken when me and my family shops for gifts and we had a great time relaxing and enjoying quality time in the mall.


I have a very special spot  in my heart for this picture, this is my husband doing the Christmas wreath. His labor of love, his idea of making a wreath using our old decorations. Every year I decorate our home to get the dainty and festive spirit of  the Christmas season. My beloved husband is the one with a creative ideas in making breath-taking designs for the Christmas lights, color scheme, ornaments and designs while I am taking care of the Christmas tree design and theme each year. However, for the past years I have to do it with the help of my wonderful kids since my husband is away. 


My specialty is making a yearly grand and magical-looking Christmas tree. Each year I have to think of  innovative contrivance and decorating for the Holiday season is my family's favorite bonding time. Truly home decoration ideas and particularly the exchange of ideas among friend and families bring the ties closer as it signifies the care within.


Christmas time is also a time to think of non-traditional ways of wrapping Christmas gifts. The pictures above is my daughter's work. My kids would always excitingly wait for the clock to strike 12:00 midnight for our family tradition of opening Christmas gifts. I shop for gifts alone and have to wrap it alone in my room. In this way, my kids excitement for what's inside stays in flame.


I got my Ed Hardy sun glasses from my husband! I've been dying to get one and now I have it, it took me by surprise!


My own recipe of lasagna is a certified hit among my kids. This one only lives 30 minutes after it was served!




Who would ever forget to seal the celebration with the famous and tasty lechon or whole roast hog? This is the newly cooked lechon  not set yet on the formal dining table (please bear for the blurred pics, I have to crop and resize it).


My husband makes our Christmas celebration as grand as it can be because he has to endure working abroad just to give us life's convenience and comfort. Luvia baby!