WHAT WEEKLY

Notes From the Digital Revolution: 18 July

19 July 2013

★ Adrian Curiel

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This week we’ll show you where to you’ll be appreciated for your talents, introduce you to the masters of idea spotting and point you towards experts who can tweak your website on the cheap. This isn’t a quilting bee down at your local rotary club people, welcome to the Digital Revolution!

 

1. http://www.SKILLPAGES.com : This platform enables you to get found by anyone, or find anyone of a specific skill that might help you get your company off the ground or simply make it stronger. Just type in the skill you need and good luck!

 

2. https://www.ETSY.com : Buy and sell handmade or vintage items, art and supplies. The world’s most vibrant handmade marketplace. Transform your hobby into your dream business. Happy selling!

 

3. https://www.GOLDBELY.com : This is a curated marketplace for Gourmet Food & Gifts. Instead of ordering catering, buying random finger food or worse offering nothing at your brands next gala, why not connect your clients with America’s best gourmet food purveyors. Impression is everything so treat your crowd!

 

4. http://www.TRENDHUNTER.com : The #1 largest Trends and Trend Spotting community. Browse thousands of Trend Reports on Style, Gadgets, Tech, Pop Culture, Art, Design and more. Great way to find inspiration and keep up on innovation.

 

5. https://www.TWEAKY.com : This site makes it easy and affordable for anyone to make small changes to their website. Tell them what you would like to improve about your website and their project managers will create simple tweaks for each task. Pre-approved developers can then start work on your project and get the job done. This is awesome for feedback that could help take your site to the next level!



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