7 Blogs Every Freelancer Should Read

Working freelance is a world all its own. There are perks, like working in your pajamas. But there are also downsides, like not knowing where your next job is coming from and not being able to take a paid sick day when you have the flu.

And, since most freelancers work from home and alone, there’s really no one to chat around the water cooler with. But, every worker, regardless of the type of work you do or where you do it, needs support. One great way to work through the specific challenges of freelancing and share the unique joys of this type of work is by reading blogs directed specifically toward those who work on their own. You can find pals on the discussion boards as well as get advice about running your business and being successful. Here are seven blogs you should be reading.

1. Freelance Switch – This site gives all types of freelancers advice on building client relationships managing money and marketing your business. You may also get job leads from the site.
2. Freelance Folder – There’s a great blog on this site, along with all sorts of other useful resources. Their forums are particularly active. You’ll find advice on all sorts of freelancing challenges here. And, if there’s no article to address your question, post it on one of the discussion groups.
3. Guerilla Freelancing – This blog offers advice to freelancers, from other freelancers. This is a must read blog if you’re new to the freelance work world. The primary author is an experienced freelancer himself.
4. Arctic Llama – This site’s main goal is to connect freelancers with potential clients, so it’s definitely worth your time to get connected here. The site is mainly geared toward writers. But, you’ll find some great blog posts, too.
5. Fuel Your Creativity – This blog is geared toward designers, but it has some great overall advice, too. If you’re a designer, however, it’s a must read, because it really will, fuel your creativity.
6. Freelancer’s Union – You’ll find all sorts of information here for those who work on their own, from advice on doing your taxes and getting them right to running an ethical freelance business: This site has it all. You are required, however, to join the union for a fee in order to access all the information.
7. Undress for Success – This is really more of a blog related to working from home. However, since most freelancers work from home, it’s a great resource. There are a wide range of resources here, from finding work to managing the work/life balance when your home is your office.

As you read through these blogs, you’re sure to find some that you want to make a part of your regular reading routine. You’re also likely to make some friends along the way as well as finding other blogs and resources that can help you navigate the special ups and downs that working as a freelancer can bring.

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Google Donate Wikimedia

 

Google donated two million dollars for the United States or around Rp 20 billion to the Wikimedia Foundation - an organization owned online reference site, Wikipedia.

"The official announcement this Wednesday," said Council Member Wikipedia Jimmy Wales, as quoted by News.com, Wednesday (17/2).

Wikipedia is a vast source of information posted and edited by individuals online. Pages often appear in Google search engine pages. Wikimedia projects other repositories Wikibooks, Wiktionary dictionaries, warehouse Wikimedia Commons images, and other media files.

So far, according to counter Stastistik Organization (internet), more than 958 million edits for the Wikimedia projects have been made.

Many Receive Complaints, Google Buzz Designed Birthdays

Google Buzz, the latest product from Google's newly launched less than a week ago, now reap the complaint. Because these products violate user privacy. Thus was launched Telegraph, Monday (15 / 2).

Google product manager Buzz, Todd Jackson, announced that Google would disable the feature that is often criticized for violating user privacy. This feature shows the world every user who frequently sent e-mail.

Many users also do not want contact, they often send e-mail regularly for the purpose of the work included in their social networks. This site is also criticized for Gmail users are automatically joined to it.

"We soon realized that we made a mistake. We are very sorry and will work hard to improve the things that bother you," Jackson said.

Google itself has expressed regret, and as soon as possible to improve the things that interfere. Google Buzz now automatically will no longer connected to the Picasa photo album Buzz and Google Reader items. Google also will put its own tab in the e-mail facility to make these features easier to do so.