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Saturday, July 28, 2007

Three Critical Success Traits

Recently, I became a member of this new private web site, SecretsToTheirSuccess.com, that shares the Internet marketing secrets of real people, just like you and me, who are earning $100,000+ per year with their own Internet businesses.

Just to give you some background, I'll tell you that every month, this site shares two new real-life stories of successful "Mom & Pop" type sites, providing in-depth interviews with the site owners and asking really tough questions about the exact steps, strategies, tools, and software that these people have used to build and grow their sites to their current success.

For example, two success stories that I just finished checking out are:

Real-Life Case Study #1 — Robert Clark

See exactly how Robert Clark turned his $275 a week paycheck into a highly profitable online business that takes him only 2 hours each day to run... while earning him over $250,000 a year in profits!

Real-Life Case Study #2 — Ken Calhoun

Ken grossed over $98,000 in sales with his Internet business in 2000 (his first full year online) and then tripled his sales to earn over $300,000 last year almost all of it profit, all from his beachfront condo in Hawaii.

... as well as many other "real people" just like you and me who are creating a fortune on the Internet!

If you'd like to check out these success stories for yourself right now, and personally discover these "No BS" examples of real people making real money on the Internet, then click here now to get the exact step-by-step details of how they're doing it!

Obviously, reading these interviews is a really powerful way to guarantee the success of your own web site, because you're getting a personal insider's tour of real sites, run by real people, that are making real money!

Anyway, as I was reading through the latest success stories, I couldn't help but notice that, despite dramatic differences in the business models they use and the products and services they sell, these successful web site owners all share three common "success traits" that played a major role in growing their online sales to $100,000 to $600,000 a year...

Success Trait #1:

First of all, one of the reason's why they're sooooo successful NOW is because they didn't let their lack of knowledge stop them. Despite the fact that many of them had no computer experience, never mind experience using the Internet -- and despite the fact that many had never owned a business before -- they just plain got started and didn't worry about making everything "perfect" the first time.

Remember, I'm not talking about rocket-scientists here. These are regular people, like you and me, who started running their web sites out of their own homes and are now making $100,000 to $600,000 a year with their sites.

And believe it or not, almost all of them were making a profit from day-one! Sure, they weren't all making buckets of cash right away; but their profits increased quickly as they continued to improve on what they started with.

Success Trait #2:

I've already mentioned that these successful web site owners didn't worry about making everything "perfect" right away. And this is important, because rather than overload themselves by trying to become Internet marketing gurus BEFORE they got started, they just dove in and focused on one marketing strategy at a time, working extremely hard to maximize their profits with one strategy before moving onto the next.

This is a trait that really amazed me because even though these successful web site owners are earning substantial incomes from their web sites, they ALL talk about how they plan to snowball their profits and sales even more by strategically adding another strategy... and another strategy... and another strategy... to their web sites, one at a time.

Success Trait #3:

Interestingly, the one point that kept coming up again and again, sometimes two or three times in a single interview, was that all of these successful site owners confess they could have been earning a MUCH bigger income MUCH faster had they only avoided the costly mistakes started educating themselves sooner.

And that's probably the most critical trait these success stories share -- they've all committed to educating themselves about the most profitable marketing strategies and techniques.

In fact, I could literally go on for pages and pages reeling off the hundreds of invaluable marketing strategies, techniques, tools, and software recommendations that these people share in their interviews, based on their own real-life experiences and commitment to educating themselves.

However, I know it will mean much more when you hear, straight from the horse's mouth, these...

"No BS" Examples Of Real People Making
Real Money
on the Internet...

If you want to automatically skip the failing promotions, and start learning the tested, proven strategies that real businesses have already proven to be enormously successful, then I'd highly recommend that you visit http://www.SecretsToTheirSuccess.com to take a private tour of "Mom & Pop" web sites that earn $100,000 to $600,000 a year and discover the exact step-by-step strategies they have personally used to generate these massive profits!

You will instantly be exposed to extremely successful netrepreneurs like...

Real-Life Case Study #3 — Andy Bryant

Andy's site is generating an impressive $50,000 in sales per month... and even Andy's a bit surprised to discover that his $600,000 a year online income is the result of his own self-proclaimed vain quest to reverse his own hairloss!

Real-Life Case Study #4— Ellen Cagnassola

Ellen is a work-at-home mom who produces homemade, personalized glycerin soaps. Discover the strategies she used to expand her offline business onto the Web, and how she gets big companies (like Johnson and Johnson) to distribute and sell her soaps for her... earning a hefty online income at the same time!

Real-Life Case Study #5 — Kelly Monaghan

Kelly Monaghan has quite literally built a $200,000+ Web business around his lifestyle. While he's bumping across Tibet in a jeep or white water rafting in Nepal, his four successful sites continue to bank his sales and profits....

... plus many, many more!

When I first came across http://www.SecretsToTheirSuccess.com I was shocked to find REAL successful people just like you and me who were willing to give away their most coveted Internet marketing secrets.

So if you want to skip the failing promotions, I highly recommend that you don't wait, click here now and learn the "No BS Strategies" these real people are using to make real money on the Internet!



To your continued success,

Sean Babb
http://www.deepwing.com

Starting Your Own Affiliate Program

If you own a company you know how difficult it can be to drive traffic to your website in the early stages of development. At some points you probably feel that you have no chances of surviving because you are not getting any customers to visit you online. If this sounds like a problem you are having, there is a solution that you can look into implementing. Starting an affiliate program may be just what you need to increase the level of traffic that your website is currently getting. Even though these programs can be difficult to set up, it will be well worth it in the end.

There are a couple of steps that you must take when starting your own affiliate program.

1. The first thing that you must do is decide the goals of your affiliate program. In other words, you want to determine what kind of results you are chasing after. By having an idea of what you want to accomplish, you will be able to follow the correct path to success.

2. After you have your goals outlined, you must set forth the details of your program. Every affiliate program works in different ways, and you are going to have to do some research in order to figure out which method will be most effective. The first decision that you will have to make is whether you are going to compensate your affiliates on a pay per click or pay per sale basis. Then you will also have to make a decision on how much commission you are going to pay. In most cases this is what most people will look at when deciding whether or not your affiliate program is worth while. After all, everybody wants to make more money.

3. When you have all the details ironed out, you will then need to set up the actual program. If you do not have experience in this industry you will want to hire a professional to help you out. In order to have a successful affiliate program you will need to have a tracking system in place. This is a way of tracking the number of visitors that your affiliates send you. Without a tracking system you will never know who to pay or where your traffic is coming from.

Starting your own affiliate program is one of the best ways to market your company. Even though this method of promotion can be a bit more difficult to set up than others, the results that you can obtain will make everything worth while. If you have never set up one of these programs you might want to consider it. And if you don’t know where to start, obtaining the help of a professional is the best thing to do.

To your success,

Sean Babb
http://www.deepwing.com

Affiliate Marketing as A Home Internet Business

Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular ways for home business owners to promote their companies. But at the same time, affiliate marketing is a great way for anybody to start a home based business. So as you can see, affiliate marketing works from both sides of the business world. If you have never heard of this sort of marketing technique you are not alone. Generally speaking, it has just become popular among the masses over the past couple of years. And even though there are a lot of people that are using this technique, there are still many more that are out in the dark.

The most common reason that people do not get started in affiliate marketing is because they are not aware of what it entails. They are afraid to give it a shot because they simply think that it will be a waste of time. The good thing is that affiliate marketing is not hard to understand. The basic definition is that affiliate marketing is a method of promoting websites in a way that affiliates are rewarded for sending visitors or customers to other sites. As far as affiliate marketing is concerned, compensation varies depending on the type of program that you are involved with. In some cases you will get paid or have to pay for each visitor that you send or receive. In other cases, compensation is based purely on customers buying products or services.

If you are looking for a way to promote your home business, affiliate marketing can help. What you will do is find affiliates that are willing to promote your site to others for you. The good thing about this is that you do not have to pay them unless they meet the specifications that are set forth; this usually includes pay per click, or pay per sale. This means that you will get a lot of promotion without having to do any work on your own. Most people prefer pay per sale programs because they will never have to pay out any money unless they get a sale.

On the other side of things, there are many people that make a living by affiliate marketing. The way this is done is by getting involved with as many programs as possible. You can then set up different websites that will drive traffic to your affiliate’s sites. When this happens, you will get paid!

Affiliate marketing as a home internet business is a great way to get promotion. You do not have to be one of those people that overlook this option because it sounds too complicated. Affiliate marketing is worth a shot. Who knows, it may be all you need to take your earnings to the next level!

To your success,

Sean Babb
http://www.deepwing.com

Getting Started With Your Own Online Business

Every year, personal computer and notebook computer sales continue to skyrocket. Many people are upgrading their computer systems, and many more are buying their first computer for the home.

A strong number of the people buying their very first computer are doing so because they hope to tap into the wealth that is being created everyday online.

If you are starting an online business or you already have one, the large numbers of people coming online could potentially be your future clients. New customers are everywhere; we only need to take the steps to bring them to us and to help them decide to use our products or services.


THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE BUSINESS

1.You must have a storefront selling products or services.
2.You must take steps to bring potential customers to your storefront.

STOREFRONTS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

People have generated incredible successes in nearly every online business format. So, I am not going to argue that you need to be selling a service or selling a product.

Creating your own programs (selling your own products and services) can be very profitable. But, for every person that succeeds in creating their own products and services, there are probably another hundred people who are making a comfortable living selling other people’s products and services.

There are various methods available to people, which help them to sell other people’s products and services:

1)Affiliate Marketing
2)Network Marketing
3)Paid Advertising Programs
4)Wholesale Programs
5)Reseller Programs

AFFILIATE MARKETING

Generally, with an affiliate program, someone will sign up to be able to sell someone else’s product or service. The seller’s website will provide the affiliate with a selling webpage that looks like the rest of the seller’s sales pages.

The seller website will set up a cookie in their visitor’s browser when the customer visits their site. If the customer used the affiliate’s version of the sales page, then the seller’s website will record the affiliate’s ID in the cookie. When the customer completes the transaction, the seller’s website will pull the cookie information to see which affiliate should get the credit for the transaction. Then the seller credits the affiliate’s account with the promised sales commission.

NETWORK MARKETING

Network marketing is an expansion upon the affiliate marketing idea. With network marketing, when you sign up, you become a part of a larger network of sales persons. Generally, the seller will pay commissions to their people through several levels of individuals.

The person who brought you into the program will earn a commission on your sales, and the person immediately above that person will also receive a commission. And of course, you will also receive a commission.

Network marketing programs pay commissions over several levels, so that the people who brought you into the program will have the incentive to help you to be successful also.

PAID ADVERTISING PROGRAMS

All the rage these days, the Google Adsense program (adsense.google.com) is one of many programs that are available where the advertiser pays the provider for traffic, and the provider shares click revenue with the webmaster who generated the click.

People everywhere are throwing up informational content websites that are intended to carry one of these paid advertising programs with them.

WHOLESALE PROGRAMS

With the wholesale programs, you as the business owner are just like the Main Street USA businessperson. You will buy a product at a reduced wholesale cost and hold that product in inventory until you have sold it and delivered it to your customer. Many times, in order to get the reduced wholesale price, you must buy those products in quantity.

RESELLER PROGRAMS

As with the wholesale programs, you are reselling a product or service that you have acquired from a third-party. And like a wholesale program, you are in charge of everything from copywriting, pre-sales communications, transaction processing, and customer service.

STOREFRONTS OVERVIEW

Each of these types of storefronts has certain advantages and disadvantages.

With the first three types, you will not have to get involved with the sometimes complex technical tasks associated with the website design and payment processing systems on your website. With the latter two, you are responsible for your own payment processing systems, although you can usually utilize a third-party provider to deliver the actual money transfer.

BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION

Every person who seeks to build a successful online business will have to engage themselves in the process of bringing visitors to their storefront.

Although the affiliate and network marketing programs provide a sales page for you to use to pass on to your customers, it is actually recommended that you set up your own domain with at least one page of content and your own introduction to the programs you want to promote.

These days, you can register a domain for under $5, and you can host that site for less than $10 per month.

The primary reason why you want to set up your own domain is because if you are setting up any long-term advertising systems, then it is better to promote a website that you own and control. Who knows, the day may come when you want to shift your primary focus away from what you are promoting today to something that you feel could be more profitable down the road. If you have built most of your long-term advertising around someone else’s website, then you are stuck supporting their program, no matter how unprofitable it might be to you.

ATTRACTING CUSTOMERS

There are many advertising methods available online including search engine marketing, direct email, publishing an ezine, ezine advertising, article marketing, press releases, classified advertising, paid inclusion advertising models, participating in online forums and using your signature to advertise for you, and many more methods that I will not mention here.

Some of these methods are free, some are cheap, and some are pricey. In most cases, the cost associated with these advertising mediums often represent the ability of those mediums to work towards helping you generate an traffic and sales.

Whatever methods you decide to use, you must absolutely track the results that you generate from each method. You want to be able to earn as much back from your advertising, as you put into your advertising. Under ideal circumstances, all of your advertising will be profitable, but testing will show that some methods and venues work better than others. It is up to you to do the testing and tracking to figure out which advertising method and venue permits you to generate the best return for your money.

The systems are available for all of us to make money online, but it is up to you to navigate through the winners and losers to find your own specific formula for success. One you have established your own formula for success, you should follow your basic formula so that you can continue to grow your business well into the future.

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To your success,

Sean Babb
http://www.deepwing.com

Monday, July 9, 2007

History of Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine is the use of botanicals (plants) either singularly or in combination to prevent and treat certain ailments and illnesses.

People native to different geographical locations have long used plants and plant extracts to cure specific maladies. Sometimes referred to as “folk” medicine, it is generally recognized that there are three schools of research one can follow with regard to the history of these treatments.

There is the study of medicines based on Greek, Roman and medieval sources which is largely used by Western schools of thought, Ayurvedic which comes from India and the Eastern tradition of Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Rather than separation, these different schools of thought provide more commonality than division.

It stands to reason that most ancient peoples used plants that were native to their geographical location which provides sound reasoning as to why different schools of thought exist.

All three of these modalities at one time included both philosophical and spiritual aspects along with the scientific knowledge that existed within a specific time frame. While we are not here to render opinion, one fact does remain. The same study that determined one third of Americans used alternative therapies, the same number surveyed showed a dramatic increase in positive results to more than 60% when “prayer” was included in the mix.

Ayurvedic loosely translates to “knowledge of life.”

Dating back to more than 6,000 years ago, Ayurvedic Medicine practiced not just Herbal Medicine, but some of the earliest surgical procedures as well as inoculation.

Over the years Ayurvedic Medicine became increasingly more symptomatic as opposed to treating the root cause of disease which originally was steeped in strengthening the immune system.

With all our so-called advancements in the medical field, it’s interesting that physicians are still treating “effect” rather than “cause.” The old adage that, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could not be more true. This is especially true when it comes to natural remedies.

Most natural remedies are botanical. Singularly or in combination, the numbers of herbs available is astounding.

Sincerely,

Sean Babb

Identifying Some Common Herbs and Their Uses

Most natural remedies are botanical. Due to the many different botanicals and combinations, I will help you to identify the most common and their uses. These should not be considered as the only use for a specific herb.

To avoid any confusion I will only be using the "common name" and not the latin name of these herbs.

Agar Agar- An algae from seaweed, it is a gelatinous natural thickener and is a natural laxative.

Agrimony- A valuable remedy for the digestive system that stimulates the digestive and liver secretions. It is also the herb of choice for appendicitis. Agrimony also treats incontinence, sore throats and laryngitis. As a salve it will aid in healing wounds and bruises.

Alder Tree- Use the leaves for swelling. It is especially helpful in easing pain from swollen breast or burning and aching feet. This herb should be avoided if pregnant.

Alfalfa- A highly nutritive herb, good for the pituitary gland, it alkalizes the body rapidly and detoxifies the liver. It is essential in rebuilding decayed teeth and helps with arthritic and rheumatic pain.

Aloes- Such as Aloe Vera, are good for burns. While this is a well known treatment, what you may not know is that aloes are also helpful in treating cancer and stomach ailments.

Angelica- Use both the root and seed. Roots and leaves are used medicinally, the stems and seeds are used inconfectionery. This herb is a useful expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy, especially when they are accompanied by fever, colds or influenza.

Aniseed- Use the dried fruit. The strong oil in Aniseed provides the basis for its internal use to ease griping, intestinal colic and flatulence. It also has an expectorant and anti-spasmodic action and may be used in bronchitis, in tracheitis where there is persistent irritable coughing, and in whooping cough. The oil itself can be the base for an ointment to help control lice and the can be used directly in the control of lice.

Apple Tree- Use the bark to create a tonic that will treat gravel in the bladder and also aid in reducing fever.

Arnica- Not to be taken internally, this is an excellent treatment for bruises and sprains. Will also help relieve rheumatic pain as well as pain and inflammation of phlebitis.

Arrowroot- Use as a demulcent and nutritive food for urinary and bowel infections in infants and invalids in convalescence.

Astragalus- Widely used in Chinese Medicine, it boosts the immune system. Use for anything from the common cold to aid in cancer treatment.

Balm- Also known as Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm or Melissa. Using the green leaves and flowers, balm is a natural deterrent to perspiration, will also bring boils to a head, is useful for stings and toothache as well as flatulence and digestion.

Balm of Gilead- Also known as Poplar buds and Balsam Poplar. Bark and leaves are used to alleviate discomfort of cold coughs, kidney and lung trouble. The buds can also be used as a tea for gargling making it an excellent remedy for sore throats, coughs and laryngitis.

Balmony- Known as Bitter Herb, Snake Head, Turtle Head or Turtle Broom. Used in the treatment of eczema and is also good for the liver and stomach. It stimulates the appetite, eases colic, dyspepsia and billiousness and is helpful in debility. Also used in the treatment of gall stones, inflammation of the gall- bladder and in jaundice.

There is nothing in a plants makeup that tells us what would be its best use. There are over half million known herbs that could be used as possible remedies.

All the best,

Sean Babb

Thursday, July 5, 2007

10 Reasons For Improving Your Reading Speed

The invention of television has resulted to more people turning to the idiot box for their education and entertainment needs. The proliferation of home movies has discouraged more and more people from reading. Despite this, reading remains a very important factor in the acquisition of knowledge.

While watching and listening to audio and video programs continue to influence people from all walks of life, it cannot be denied that reading remains an important aspect of one's daily life. Believe it or not, an adult spends at least an hour a day for reading. Everybody is faced with the task of reading something, from the morning newspapers, to one's phone or power bills, to memos in the office or letters that are sent through snail mail or through emails.

Despite constant practice in reading books, newspapers, computer articles and other reading materials, it is sad to note that the average reader only has a reading speed of 200 to 300 words per minute, with a comprehension rate of 50 to 60 percent. Experts attribute this to numerous reading problems.

While others have a problem with subvocalization (which means reading the words internally or mentally), some people have the opposite problem of reading the words aloud. Both cause a delay in reading because the readers still has to wait for the word to be heard, either mentally or through the ears, before he comprehends the word.

Re-reading is also one of the common problems that hinder fast reading. This means that the reader reads a word or group of words more than once.

The problem with faulty fixations is also a common problem that delays reading speed. A reader with fixation problem has a tendency to stare at a word longer before proceeding to the next series of words. While those with fixation problems tend to linger at a word, those with concentration problems could not concentrate on what is being read.

Reading is a skill that relies on the coordination between the mind and the eyes. Just like a person's skill in walking, one's reading skill can be improved through several methods. If you want to improve your reading skills, then you must set your goals and target. First, take a speed reading test, and then determine your comprehension rate. To get your reading efficiency rate, multiply your reading speed and your comprehension rate. Goal setting allows you to focus on what you want to achieve, where you are and where you want to go.

To develop faster reading skills, you must first know the purpose of your reading. A leisurely reading of a book or a magazine need not be under time pressure but people usually read lifestyle article faster than serious and technical books.

Since serious books require serious reading, you must first familiarize yourself with the reading material. Check for blurbs or summaries at the back of the book as this may give you a general view of what the book is all about. It will also do you good to check out one or two reviews about the book, the number of chapters and pages and whether or not the author used pictures or diagrams, for easy reading and comprehension.

But why do you have to go through all this just so you can increase your reading speed? What's in it for you? In other words, what is the motivation for speed reading?

1. Speed reading makes reading more fun and less cumbersome. If you can read fast, then you can instantly get to the point that the author is getting to.

2. Learn new things at lesser amount of time. One of the motivations behind reading is one's thirst for knowledge. With speed reading, you will be able to explore new horizons in a short span of time.

3. Higher grades for students of whatever level. Students usually get more reading materials as they are required to submit reviews, papers and other assignments almost everyday. An increased reading speed will not only mean lesser time for doing assignments. It will also enable the students to have a more enjoyable educational experience.

4. Efficient job performance. Office workers usually get their share of reading materials from emails, reports and other office correspondence. A worker who can read faster will be able to finish his job on time. This means he can do more work, or he can spend more time for rest or personal improvement activities.

5. Spend extra time for other activities. With a faster reading speed, you will be able to finish reading your assignments, reports and letters faster. With this, you will have more time for housework, sports, or any activity you have in mind.

6. Increase competence in other aspects. A fast reader would be able to absorb reading materials faster, thus enabling him to grasp new ideas faster.

7. Increase in confidence and self esteem. An increased reading speed can result to more self confidence because you know you are able to accomplish something which other people have trouble doing. Being ahead of the pack will improve your self esteem.

8. Better comprehension. Others believe that the faster you read, the lesser you understand. This is not true because studies have linked faster reading rate with increased comprehension. Being able to read word groups means being able to understand its contextual meaning.

9. Diversified knowledge. If you read fast, you can read other documents at lesser time. This means you will be able to get a variety of information in a short span of time. This will give you diversified knowledge.

10. Improvement in one's finances. If you can read faster than the ordinary guy, then you can finish your reading necessities in a short time. Thus, you will have more time to spend improving your financial status by reading how to books, business strategies and the likes.

Best wishes,

Sean Babb
http://www.deepwing.com

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Information: A Top Seller

The internet was originally designed for information. It is still the place people turn to first when they need to know something. Despite the years and the amount of knowledge on the internet, there is room for more. Information is a hot commodity.

Selling information has a lot of advantages over selling other products. One of the more obvious advantages to selling information is that the same piece can be sold over and over again. It is even better than selling a book because you don't have to print anything. Your costs to write a piece of information is the same, whether you are selling it to one person or to millions.

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E-books are a popular way to sell information online. You can send your manuscript to several publishers, risking rejection letters with every one, or you can sell an ebook and never receive a rejection. There is very little cost involved, certainly a lot less than selling a product. Your biggest investment is your time.

Information sells in other formats, too. Many sites offer both free newsletters and subscription newsletters. The free newsletters are designed to hook the reader until he wants more and subscribes to the paid newletter. Often job sites will do this. Those who subscribe receive more job listings.

Information is the biggest seller on the internet. There are many ways to take advantage of this. Do some research to find the method that works best for you, and you may find you have an enjoyable way to make money.

To your success,

Sean Babb
Making it happen!
http://www.deepwing.com

Low Cost Home Business Ideas

Home business can be expensive, but there are businesses that don't cost much to start. Here are a few ideas.

One inexpensive way to start a home business is to set up a website. The site can be used to sell a product or to give information. With an information site, you can make money by joining an affiliate program. Setting up a website can cost well under $100, and can even be free, but you will spend a lot of time marketing your site. If you know nothing about internet marketing, there are websites and books that can help.



Another home business idea on a budget is selling at online auctions. If you start small, the cost in both time and dollars is minimal. Begin with items you don't want around your house anymore, or buy a few items at garage sales. Sell a product you make if that appeals to you. Eventually you can connect with a wholesaler, possibly one who will dropship items. This takes away all the work of wrapping and shipping your products.

If you have typing skills, offer them to local businesses. Often there is a need, and businesses can get by cheaper paying you by the job than hiring an employee and paying benefits.

Consider tutoring on a subject you know well. This can be an academic subject or a creative subject, such as music. If you do this in your home you will have very little, if any, startup costs.

Think of what you know best and like to do best. Then find a way to offer these services or information to the public. Find a home business idea on your budget and start doing what you want to do.

All the best,

Sean Babb
http://www.deepwing.com