Reference

Posts that contain handy reference material for theideamechanic, like the Sitedump post.

Got an idea? Write for theideamechanic!

by Doug Foster on March 29, 2011

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Writing for the ideamechanic is a great opportunity to give back.

You can help others learn from the lessons you’ve learned, become inspired from your success stories, or grow their skills by sharing tips and techniques that have made you a master craftsman in your trade.

When you help others, you never know how big a difference you may have in their business or their life. …

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How to write for theideamechanic

by Doug Foster on March 12, 2011

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So you’ve decided you want to write for the ideamechanic. Great!

You want to share your ideas and help others learn better ways to sell their product, service, or point of view. Good for you!

If you’ve read the introductory article, then this article gives you more details on how to build a thought-provoking, informative story.

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Navigating theideamechanic

by Doug Foster on March 11, 2011

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theideamechanic site is pretty simple to get around.

Sometimes though, when you’re navigating in unfamiliar waters, having a map and a guide can help you from getting lost or running aground.

So tighten your mainsheet, drop the centerboard, and get ready to set sail! Here are five tips for getting around theideamechanic site …

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Category list

by Doug Foster on June 23, 2010

Sometimes it helps to see a list of all the category buckets and their descriptions for a site. This is a list of the ones we use.

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