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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:55:11 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/"><rss:title>Public Journal</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-15T12:55:11Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/15/endicia-discount.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/12/friday-archive-dive-hitting-the-jackpot-with-a-comic-strip.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/11/webcomics-weekly-episode-67.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/11/google-analytics-tracking-ad-performance.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/10/travel-tips.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/10/small-manageable-tasks.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/9/art-process-101.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/8/convention-gear-convertible-hand-truck.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/8/best-of-the-private-forum.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/7/webcomics-weekly-back-on-the-saddle.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/15/endicia-discount.html"><rss:title>Endicia Discount</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/15/endicia-discount.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Brad Guigar</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-15T09:01:04Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can get an Endicia postage system for under $250 enabling you to process postage in your studio. You get a free lable printer, a free scale and seven months of service free. The software is available for Mac and PC.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.webcomics.com/storage/LW450_10lbscaleLrg.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268275461361" alt="" /></span></span>The versatile LabelWriter 450 is a great solution for printing postage labels for all your envelopes, flats, and packages. You avoid feeding envelopes and label sheets through your printer, and you never have to mess with toner or ink cartridges, so you save time and money. You can choose from three specially-designed postage labels for envelopes and packages.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.webcomics.com/login/?returnUrl=%2Fbecome-a-paid-member%2F"><em>Log in to read the entire post.</em></a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/12/friday-archive-dive-hitting-the-jackpot-with-a-comic-strip.html"><rss:title>Friday Archive Dive: Hitting the Jackpot with a Comic Strip</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/12/friday-archive-dive-hitting-the-jackpot-with-a-comic-strip.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Brad Guigar</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-12T10:00:17Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Today's Archive Dive comes from Aug. 17, 2009 when we discussed the unique&nbsp;<a href="http://www.webcomics.com/home/2009/8/17/hitting-the-jackpot-with-a-comic-strip.html">reader-grabbing power of the simple comic strip</a>.</em></p>
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<p>Take a moment, if you will, to appreciate the beauty of the comic strip.</p>
<p>It's long enough to promote character development and reader involvement. And yet it's short enough to produce on a daily basis.</p>
<p>It seems to be the dominant webcomic format. And for good reason.</p>
<p>The daily comic strip is a nearly perfect construct to attract and keep readers for a very simple reason: It's addictive.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.webcomics.com/login/?returnUrl=%2Fbecome-a-paid-member%2F"><em>Log in to read the entire post.</em></a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/11/webcomics-weekly-episode-67.html"><rss:title>Webcomics Weekly: Episode 67</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/11/webcomics-weekly-episode-67.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Brad Guigar</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-11T18:48:04Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Scott, Kris, Dave and I as we talk with Jim Demonakos, show organizer for Emerald City Comic Con. We preview the premiere comic convention of the U.S. northwest,get an exclusive announcement, and fall into more ratholes than you can shake a stick at. <a href="http://cdn2.libsyn.com/ww/Webcomics_Weekly_67_-_Emerald_City_Comicon_2010.mp3">Episode 67</a>.</p>
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<p>﻿</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/11/google-analytics-tracking-ad-performance.html"><rss:title>Google Analytics: Tracking Ad Performance</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/11/google-analytics-tracking-ad-performance.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Brad Guigar</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-11T10:00:38Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As part of this continuing series on using Google Analytics to its fullest, I'd like to talk about using its tracking abilities to chart the performance of the ads that you create for your comic. You can use this system to identify the ads that work the best and/or where they're working well.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/home/2009/11/9/some-travel-tips-for-your-next-convention.html">Keeping Air fare / rental-car prices down.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/home/2009/6/1/airline-baggage-guidelines.html">Airline baggage guidelines</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/home/2009/12/7/theres-an-app-for-that.html">iPhone apps for travellers</a></li>
<li>You can't rent a car with a debit card. No link. You just can't. Trust me.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/home/2009/1/21/convention-merchandise-getting-there-is-half-the-fun.html">Getting your merchandise to the convention</a>.</li>
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<p>You probably have a To-Do list scribbled on a piece of paper or you've attempted to use a digital substitute such as&nbsp;<a href="http://culturedcode.com/things/">Things</a>.</p>
<p>But just looking at the list is enough to give you hives.</p>
<p>OK. Take a breath. Let's regroup.</p>
<p><em>This post describes some easy strategies to get organized in the face of a massive amount of responsibility.</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.webcomics.com/login/?returnUrl=%2Fbecome-a-paid-member%2F"><em>Log in to read the entire post.</em></a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/9/art-process-101.html"><rss:title>Art Process 101</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/9/art-process-101.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Brad Guigar</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-09T13:39:26Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This group has a pretty wide range of cartoonists, and I'm noticing that some of you are very interested in topics that cover the basics. So every now and again, I'm going to take a few minute to brush up on rudimentary skills and processes. Today we'll talk about proper lighting, working in an assembly line and doing lettering before inking.</p>
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<p>As convention season warms up, I'm going to spotlight a few things that have made my experience as an exhibitor go much more easily. And top of that list is the convertible hand truck.</p>
<p>This is not going to be something you can easily use on a convention trip that involves air travel, but for any cons that are driveable, this thing is worth it's weight in gold. Here's what to look for in a good one:</p>
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<p>﻿</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/8/best-of-the-private-forum.html"><rss:title>Best of the Private Forum</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/8/best-of-the-private-forum.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Brad Guigar</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-08T09:00:09Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From time to time, I'm going to post a round-up of some of the topics from the Private Forum that I've found most interesting and/or useful. This is for two reasons. First of all, if you've missed them, it gives you a chance to go back and read them. Secondly, it will help people searching for those topics later on find them more easily.</p>
<p>Feel free to add links to your favorite Private Forum posts below.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1035007">How to retrieve Web pages even if they go dead.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1033984">Scott's review of the&nbsp; new protable Cintiq</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1032503">Father-in-law is doing their taxes, but would they be better of with a CPA?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1033443">Please don't start posts in the Public Forum. Here's why.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1015131">Long-form subscribers introduce themselves and share information about their projects.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1030637">Speed Coloring Tips</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1029287">Does a second comic necessarily mean starting a second site?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1019667">E-Commerce sites -- complete with user reviews!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1026008">Transitioning from "doing favors" to "getting paid"</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webcomics.com/private-forum/post/1004603">Dissection of the Bluewater Comics contract</a></li>
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<p>﻿</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/7/webcomics-weekly-back-on-the-saddle.html"><rss:title>Webcomics Weekly: Back on the Saddle</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.webcomics.com/public-journal/2010/3/7/webcomics-weekly-back-on-the-saddle.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Brad Guigar</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-07T17:07:47Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="../../storage/uploads/2009/05/roundtable2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1279" title="roundtable2" src="../../storage/uploads/2009/05/roundtable2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" /></a></span></span>After a long hiatus, the Webcomics Weekly podcast <a href="http://bit.ly/cM7MT8">has returned!</a>&nbsp;</div>
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<p><a>Just a quick note, because there has been some confusion: the Webcomics Weekly podcast is not part of the Webcomics.com subscription. It is a separate entity.</a></p>
<p><a>I will continue to alert you to updates in this space, however. :)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/rCDxK" target="_blank">Direct MP3 download</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ww.libsyn.com/rss" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast RSS</a></p>
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