I am always on the lookout for good inexpensive stock photos and images that are royalty-free. I’ve been using iStockPhoto.com where you can get quality photos and images for about a buck each. BUT that DOES add up over time.

I was over at a friend’s this afternoon and he showed me a really kool collection of royalty-free photos, icons, clip-art, fonts, graphics, music that he came across online yesterday. These are GREAT for use on your websites, blogs, podcasts and videos.

This Package Consists Of 24,530 Web Media Elements …

* 4,719 Stock Photos
* 7,048 Clip-Art Images
* 1,500 Pen & Ink Classic Illustrations
* 7,387 Designer Fonts
* 2,500 Professional Sound Effects
* 101 Podcast-Ready Intros & Outros
* 75 Royalty-Free Music Tracks

MORE Details Here …
http://www.ebizrantzandravez.com/web-media/

OKay … So what’s the cost of this Web Media package?

It’s gonna cost ya $47.

But the way I look at it, I’ve spent quite a bit already with iStockPhoto.com so I can see already that I’ll get lots more than what I’m paying for it with this web media package. IF I were to only get 50 photos, images or soundtracks from this package then it’s paid for itself for what I would be paying for them elsewhere. I already see lots more than 50 that I’ll be happy to have.

ALSO … On the site you can signup and get free sample downloads of each of the categories listed above via email.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Tags: web media toolkit. web media, web media elements, royalty-free images

IF Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, GIMP or other image editing software programs aren’t available to you, there are several alternatives online that can help you to make simple changes to your photographs and other images.

I was referred to a post on 10000Words.net which has a list of 21 FREE online editing tools. Check em out at:

http://www.10000words.net/2008/07/21-free-online-photo-editing-tools.html

Have Fun!

Tags: photo editing, free online photo editing tools, online photo editing

Thanx to Linda Buquet of 5 Star Affiliate Programs for the “heads up” about this developing story that affects online marketers especially affiliates.

Check it out at:

New York Senate Votes To Repeal Amazon Tax …

Hopefully this continues thru ACTUAL repeal of the law in the NY General Assembly.

Tags: new york amazon tax, new york internet tax law, affiliates

Came across this KOOL site with a bunch of movie and tv show theme fonts. Themes like X-Files, Godfather, Back To The Future, Slider, Enemy Of The State and more.

Add some of these to your font collection and get creative!

http://www.typenow.net/themed.htm

Put em to good use!

Tags: free fonts, fonts, theme fonts

Podcasting Audience To Grow by 251% - Are You Ready?

A recent study by eMarketer.com indicates that the podcasting audience will increase 251% by 2012. Yet, very few Internet marketers are leveraging the power of podcasting.

Podcasting is still relatively new-it’s only been around since 2004 and it’s finally on the cusp of really taking off. The corporate world and mainstream media have taken notice. That is why you will notice that behemoth companies like IBM and General Mills are podcasting. And all the main television networks are podcasting. As are the current candidates to the U.S. Presidency. They have discovered how podcasting can easily and inexpensively reach many more prospects and tap into the web traffic generated by podcasting directories.

I have found podcasting a fantastic tool to quickly increase my credibility online by establishing myself as an expert in my niche. Podcasting is also an excellent source of tapping a huge source of web traffic which is virtually ignored by niche marketers.

Even with all these new developments in the podcasting arena most Internet marketers are still standing on the sidelines. A lot of marketers are taking a wait and see approach to podcasting believing the time and cost of podcasting just isn’t worth it as a marketing tool. They are leaving money on the table by adhering to that school of thought.

How much does it cost?

That’s the beauty of podcasting-you can get started very inexpensively. The software that I (and most podcasters) use is a free, open source software called Audacity.

As for the extra hardware (besides your computer)-a microphone is all that you will need. You can use your current PC mic that you probably already have but the audio quality of your podcast will vary depending on the quality of your microphone. But you don’t need to spend a lot money on a microphone to generate quality podcasts.

I recommending using a headset mic (headphone/mic combo) and you can get those anywhere from $20-50 even cheaper on eBay. Logitech and Plantronics both make great headset mics for around $30-50.

So, ballpark if you don’t have a microphone you’re looking at around $20-50 and you’ll be ready to start podcasting. You don’t need to spend money on software.

There are also third party podcasting services out there where you can host your podcasts for free. If you prefer to have more control over your podcast you can use web hosting companies dedicated to podcasting like Libsyn where you can start hosting your podcast for as little as $5 per month.

As you can see price, shouldn’t be the reason preventing you to start podcasting your niche. So dust off that computer microphone, fire up audacity, and start podcasting your niche. You will be pleasantry surprised with the results.

Alan Petersen, author of “Niche Podcasting”, reveals all this in full detail. Click Here To GRAB Your Copy!

Tags: podcasting, niche podcasting, alan petersen, podcasting services, audacity