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Online site builders and plans

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Choosing one online site builder isn't easy. I collected information from several site builders so I can pick one, but so far I haven’t made my mind. I have a small site created on Yola many years ago. It’s kind of just a portfolio and résumé. So it works. But now I need another product. I am tight on budget or I would ask a professional to do it! Am I wrong? Can these online site builders do the trick? Probably they will. But for the moment I’m experiencing a lot of boredom every time I sit in front of the computer. So I really need something that’s not expensive and that’s easy to use. Most of these site builders offer a free base with the option to upgrade to an advanced premium option so we can try it and get the feel of it. It’s good but it will take me time. Again, more time spent in front of the computer. But I can’t have it all, can I? Many site builders advertise as free. But you know the thing. Nothing is free in this world. So, where are the hidden costs? I also don’t...

Cindy ordered a counterfeit pillow cover from Amazon Marketplace!

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Cindy Bendel's published a review of a counterfeit pillow cover she purchased from the Amazon Marketplace. She does a side-by-side comparison to the real thing.  Her message is to avoid  counterfeits on Amazon by buying on Print On Demand Sites - Zazzle, Red Bubble, Society 6, Fine Art America. Support the original artists for these designs and receive a better quality product." The author of this painting had no idea her work had been pulled out of a POD site. Her beautiful pillow is 50% cheaper and low quality when sold on Amazon.  I sell my illustrations on POD and had several stolen also. Please, sign the petition: Tell Amazon to stop its third-party sellers  from stealing intellectual property and selling it  in the Amazon Marketplace. "Amazon.com provides the opportunity for businesses to sell products in their marketplace. According to the "Important Information for International Sellers", a seller has to agree that the sa...