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How To Speed Up or Fix a Slow Computer or Laptop – Part 2, Get Rid of Spyware & Viruses

January 20, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

This is the 2nd in a 3 part series of step by step how to videos on speeding up a slow computer. The whole video series was done by my 9 year old, Jessi, who got tired of me being late for dinner because I was with clients fixing their computers. After hearing me say that I was going to make this video “how to” series for months, she offered to do it herself.

She had seen me perform this procedure on her computer before, and with a little editing help, she did it. A step by step procedure on how to speed up your own computer without having to call, “the guy”. Like Jessi says, “If a 9 year old can do it, so can YOU”.

So, here’s #2 in the video series. Let us know if you need any help. And remember, if you found the video series helpful, please share this post on Facebook or Twitter with the icons below. Also, don’t forget there’s also many more how to techy videos on my website. <----- Click the link!


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How To Speed Up or Fix a Slow PC – Part 1 Get rid of junk files

January 19, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

It happens all the time.  I’m with a client working on their website or doing social media consulting, and invariably they say, “While you’re here, can you take a look at my computer it’s… ……”.  

A while ago, I was working with a client who (after we finished the demo on her new website) said her laptop used to be fast, but was lagging like it was stuck in the mud.  I took her through the exact procedure contained in these 3 How To Videos.  Her computer was much faster.  She was forever grateful, however, my family – not so much. 

I ran late and missed dinner.  This wasn’t the first time.  I’ve been saying for a while that I need to make a video series on helping people fix their own slow computers.  My 9 year old had watched me fix her computer once and told me that she could make the video for me.  

With a little help, she did it.  A step by step procedure on how to speed up your own computer without having to call, “the guy”.   Like Jessi says, “If a 9 year old can do it, so can YOU”. 

So, here’s the first in the 3 part video series.  Let us know if you need any help.  And remember, if you found the video series helpful, please share this post on Facebook or Twitter with the icons below.  Also, don’t forget there’s also many more how to techy videos on my website.  <—– Click the link!

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New WordPress Blog Web Site for Charlotte, NC Real Estate Agency

January 15, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

A long established real estate firm in Charlotte, NC had been with the same website provider for many years. It was a totally custom built site and they were happy with it, at least for a while. Their old website company prided themselves on the fact that it was “a fully custom site” – they even did a custom Internet Data Exchange (IDX) for listings from the MLS.

But then things started changing, and fast. With the emergence of the blogosphere and social media, the firm wanted to generate content themselves. They wanted the ability to easily add new content and have the flexibility to have that content easily shared on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. But every time they wanted to add something, they had to call or email the web master, and then wait for the “web guys” to add the new content. The waiting started to get old. So did the additional charges.

The straw that broke the camel’s back was when the local Realtor Association’s MLS changed the way the data was delivered from the MLS via the IDX. That big custom install was now completely broken. The web company wanted $1000’s of dollars to “research and fix the problem” – and they needed months to re-code it.

Amazing Video Tours’ parent company (AVT Marketing) was able to design a WordPress website business blog with a tried and true fully functional IDX (via a 3rd party provider plug-in) in about 2 weeks. We had the site, with IDX, and all the old site content ready to go before the big custom company finished diagnosing the IDX problem.

The new WordPress blog site is as easy to update new content as it is to write an email. No more calling the webmaster! They have the ability to assign usernames to each of their agents, and the agents can write blog articles. Each article has “share plugins” so that readers can easily share content on social networks. This helps the potential for an article to go viral. Visitors can subscribe to the new blog via any one of dozens of RSS feeds. It’s easy for visitors to join the firm’s Facebook business page, or follow their Twitter feed.

And those are just the things you can “see”. Behind the scenes is a robust theme which is done with state of the art code and smart design architecture which means search engines clearly see, and index their content. Spam blocker – it’s in there! Website Analytics – it’s in there! Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – it’s in there! WordPress is the Prego of websites – when done right, its ALL IN THERE!

So the real estate agency got a whole new web site with a great IDX, social media integration, and all the blog content writing capabilities and awesome SEO benefits they can dream up. All for a fraction of the cost of a big “custom solution” and in a fraction of the time.

How can we help YOU? Just call 704-288-5705.

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Bonterra Builders Presents Skybrook in Huntersville – New Homes Construction

January 13, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Bonterra Builders and Amazing Video Tours are proud to bring you this video presentation (not one of those virtual 360 tours) of a new Bonterra Builder’s new home community, Skybrook in Huntersville, NC

There is a reason that more than 1300 families have made the choice to call Skybrook home. Situated on 1100 acres in Huntersville, about 15 miles north of Uptown Charlotte, Skybrook offers sweeping vistas, rolling hills and tree-lined streets along with resort style amenities and 200 acres of open space. Skybrook is convenient to the NC Research Center, University of North Carolina Charlotte, shopping, entertainment and excellent schools.

Skybrook has an 18-hole championship golf course with rolling fairways and a clubhouse complete with a pro shop and restaurant. It was designed by award winning golf course architect, John LaFoy. Additional amenities available in Skybrook include a Swim and Racquet Club, playgrounds, ball fields, nature trails and fishing ponds.

Understanding the attraction of such a community, Bonterra Builders chose The Fairways @ Skybrook as our newest location for our award winning Manor Series homes. These architecturally distinctive home plans range in size from approximately 3000 sq. ft. to over 4900 sq. ft. and are priced from the mid 300’s through the upper 400’s. Home sites in The Fairways are approximately one-third to one-half acre. Homes have available options such as bonus rooms, recreation rooms, walk out basements, unfinished attic storage and 3rd car garages. Our Augusta and Arlington plans also have third floor walk up potential.

Interior features in plans such as our Manor Series Winchester model include hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, and extensive trim detailing such as crown molding, wainscoting and coffered ceilings . Gourmet kitchens feature granite countertops, oversize islands and stainless appliances. Our baths include ceramic tile surrounds in all tubs and showers and adult height vanities with granite countertops in the Master Bath.
All of our homes are thoughtfully designed with functionality and energy efficiency in mind. Bonterra Builders homes are Energy Star qualified and exhibit the quality of construction and attention to detail that discerning homebuyers have come to expect from a Bonterra built home.

Early next year we will introduce our Heritage Series homes to the Parkside at Skybrook. These homes will be priced from the 230’s to the low 300’s.

Additional information is available from our on site sales representative. Please stop by our furnished model in Skybrook to experience first hand the timeless elegance and enduring value that are evident in a Bonterra built home. You can also reach us at 704-821-8020. We look forward to your visit

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New Homes in Indian Land, SC – Bonterra Builders – Barber Rock

January 5, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Bonterra Builders  and Amazing Video Tours are proud to bring you this video presentation (not one of those virtual 360 tours) of their newest community in Indian Land, SC,  Barber Rock.

Barber Rock, located just across the SC border in Indian Land, is Bonterra Builders newest community.   Barber Rock was originally part of the historic Barberville Plantation which dates back to the Revolutionary War and was named for a unique rocky outcropping on a stream known as Clem’s Branch which was used for decades by local residents as a swimming and recreation area.

The historic context of this community was an important consideration for Bonterra Builders when designing and developing this community.  Care was taken to protect as much of the existing beauty and character of the property as possible. Drive through Barber Rock’s stone entry monuments and you will immediately observe the majestic willow oak tree canopy that has been preserved and worked into the overall landscape design.  These trees have been growing on the property for generations and contribute immensely to the ambiance of the community.  Additionally, large granite stones unearthed when the property was developed have been incorporated in planting beds throughout the community.   The color and texture of this native stone is reflected in the choice of brick and stone that is used on the exteriors of homes that are constructed here.

Amenities in Barber Rock include a playground and a pool and pavilion that are currently under construction and due to be completed by this fall.  Barber Rock is in close proximity to schools, shopping, dining and within a quick commute to Ballantyne or Uptown Charlotte.

Barber Rock features three distinct series of homes, The Enclave which will start in the mid 200’s, The Reserve which will be priced from the upper 200’s and The Overlook  which will feature homes that will range from the mid-300’s to the low 400’s.  The architecture of the community, with its brick exteriors, reinforces a sense of substance and timeless elegance.   Our interiors provide the exceptional design, outstanding quality and enduring value that have become synonymous with a Bonterra built home.  Our model line includes one story, master down and master up home plans.  They range in size from approx. 2400 sq. ft. to over 4000 sq. ft.  Some plans even offer walk out attic storage and a third bay on the garage.

Visit our fully decorated Somerset model today or tour any of our showcase homes and you will easily see why Barber Rock is one of the Charlotte area’s best selling communities.

Please contact Bonterra Builders at 803-547-3447 for more information

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The Last 10 Sold WordPress Website – A Twist on Real Estate Data

January 3, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

I’m so happy to have finished another WordPress website business blog for Last 10 Sold.  This website is different from just about any other Real Estate website you’ll see.  It focuses not on the current Active Real Estate Market, but the current SOLD Real Estate market.  The site provides “Last 10 Sold” data for the last 10 homes sold in a particular neighborhood or area.  Active real estate market data can be found on every Realtor website, but sold data is not.

The site has existed for years as an old static HTML site.  They wanted the ability to write new content easily, and WordPress came to the rescue again.  They also want the site to rank well with the search engines and be integrated with social media and sharing. 

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The site had previously been hosted on a server in Europe and they used the host’s website editor tool to make the site.  It was a template site and very unforgiving.  When they needed to get in the back end and change things around, the whole site was in German!  They said they swapped out the stock photo that the website company had for the header, and every time the company did an update to the software, they had to FTP all their substitute photos back to the server. What a pain!

Their new WordPress blog web site has all the bells and whistles including easy sharing of the articles to social media sites, easy access to RSS feeds, an easy way to follow them on Facebook and Twitter, and much more.  Behind the scenes is a theme with state of the art code that allows search engines to clearly see and index the whole site.  Additionally, there is a spam blocker, web analytics, and a search engine optimization plugin allowing for the indexing of any page or post on the site. 

So, have a look at the site and get a different view of the real estate world (well, in Charlotte, NC – that is)!  How can we help YOU? Just call 704-288-5705.

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Anchor Self Storage & Truck Rental Cornelius NC

December 21, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Anchor Self Storage and Amazing Video Tours are proud to bring you this video tour (not one of those virtual 360 tours) of Anchor Self Storage, Cornelius NC’s premiere climate controlled self storage facility also convenient to Huntersville and Davidson North Carolina

Conveniently located to Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson is Anchor Self Storage and Penske Truck Rental. Our well lit, locally owned, state-of-the-art secured facility, with 24 hour recorded security cameras, and electronic security gate will safeguard your valuables. Security is additionally monitored off site.

Our Penske trucks range from 12 feet to 26 feet and are conveniently available on site for local daily, and one-way rentals.

Anchor Self Storage has Climate Controlled units with sizes ranging from 5×5 to 20×15 with 10 foot ceilings. Store a closet, whole house, or use us as your business headquarters. We also have non climate controlled 5×5 to 20×20 units perfect for storing trailers or vehicles and all our storage units are conveniently located on the first floor.

Move in will be easy, just drive up and unload! We also accept commercial deliveries. Additionally, we provide RV, boat, and auto storage, all safely behind the gated facility.

Let our friendly and professional staff help you decide what storage solution will best accommodate your needs. Additionally, we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies available for purchase on site.

We offer move in specials, month to month leases, and multiple payment options including automatic credit card billing. We even have online account management and bill paying!

Our onsite management is here to help you 6 days a week, so let Anchor Self Storage be your home for all of your Self Storage needs!

Call or stop by today!

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Anchor Self Storage, Lake Wylie’s premiere climate controlled self storage facility

December 2, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Anchor Self Storage  and Amazing Video Tours are proud to bring you this video tour of Anchor Self Storage, Lake Wylie SC’s premiere climate controlled self storage facility

Conveniently located in Lake Wylie, SC on Charlotte Highway/Hwy 49 right next to Bojangles is Anchor Self Storage and Penske Truck Rental. Your local Self-Storage solutions provider. Our locally owned facility has climate controlled units with sizes ranging from 5×5 to 10×30. Additionally, we have non-climate controlled units ranging from 5×5 to 20×20,… all ground level with 10 foot ceilings and 24-hours access.

Our 10×20 and 20×20 units are perfect for storing trailers or vehicles – And our wide drive aisles make it easy to get in and get out. Our security is state-of-the-art with security cameras throughout the facility that are monitored and recorded 24 hours a day.

There is one gate for entering and exiting that is controlled by an electronic keypad. Security is additionally monitored off site. Store a closet, garage, whole house, car, jet skis, motorcycle or your business inventory and equipment. Store your seasonal items and decorations, files, seasonal clothes, ANYTHING! Let us help you un-clutter your home.

Anchor Self Storage has been voted “Best Storage Facility” several years running by the Lake Wylie Pilot. Our Penske trucks range from 12 feet to 26 feet and are conveniently available on site for hourly, or daily rental.

Move in will be easy with complimentary carts and dollies for your use. Just drive up and unload! We can also accept commercial deliveries on your behalf. Additionally, we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies available on site. We don’t require a security deposit, and we will match any local competitor’s rate of comparable size and quality within a 5 mile radius. Let our friendly and professional staff help you decide what storage solution will best accommodate your needs.

We offer move in specials, month-to-month leases, and multiple payment options including automatic credit card billing. We even have online account management and bill paying!

Our onsite management is here to help you 6 days a week, so let Anchor Self Storage be your home for all of your Self Storage needs!

Call or come by today!

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Help me support Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011

November 23, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Old Town Fort Mill, SCSmall business Saturday really resonates with me.  It impacts my family right where it counts.  I wasn’t around when Grandpa Schwartz had a successful clothing store at the main crossroads of a small town called Manning, South Carolina in the 1950’s and 1960’s.  I wasn’t even there when Grandpa passed the store on to his son, David in the 1970’s when “small business local” was the way business got done, and David raised 2 kids and sent them both to college on revenues from that store. 

I do know about the early 1980’s when a huge store called Wal-Mart opened up on the outskirts of town.  Prices were low and the store was huge.  It must have had the same square footage of all the downtown stores in Manning combined.  Hey, I believe in capitalism and if Sam Walton did it better than my family then so be it.  But Wal-Mart targeted small towns and devastated the small town mom and pop shops that were the fabric of America.  Now its all big box stores with low prices on items made in other countries.  Somehow during all this “convenience” we find ourselves in the worst economic shape since the great depression and nationwide unemployment of 9% (11% in South Carolina).  But I digress.

This Saturday is a chance to put some of that money back into the pockets of hard working “moms and pops” across the country.  Shop small businesses this Saturday, and as often as you can.  The U.S. Government is NOT going to save us, bail us out, or fix a thing.  It’s up to us.  If we put the money back into small businesses, [eventually] they’ll hire local people, reduce unemployment, produce things in the U.S., and hopefully bring us back to where we were when we were great!

S"Main" Street in Manning, SCo shop small business this Saturday, November 26, 2011.  Oh, and if you happen to be driving up or down I-95 through Manning, SC – please stop by the Schwartz Clothing Store, buy something, and say hi to David for me :)

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Advantage Climate Controlled Self Storage in Indian Trail, NC

November 20, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

http://advantagestoragenc.com/ and http://www.amazingvideotours.com/  are proud to bring you this video on Advantage Climate Controlled Self Storage in Indian Trail, NC

Conveniently located just down the street from the intersection of Old Charlotte Highway and Wesley Chapel Rd is Advantage Self Storage. Our well lit, locally owned, state-of-the-art secured facility, with alarmed buildings, 24 hour recorded security cameras, and electronic security gate will safeguard your valuables. Pest control is even done twice monthly.

Advantage Self Storage has Climate Controlled units ranging from 5 by 5 to 15 by 20. We also have non climate controlled 5 by 5 to 20 by 20 units- all with 24 hour access. Store a closet, whole house, or use us as your business headquarters. All storage units are located on the first floor, and our facility is one of the newest in Indian Trail.

Move in will be easy with complimentary carts and dollies for your use, AND our Free move in truck. Just drive up and unload! We also accept commercial deliveries. Additionally, we provide RV, boat, and auto storage, all safely behind the gated facility with barbed wire fence.

Let our friendly and professional staff help you decide what storage solution will best accommodate your needs. Additionally, we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies available on site.

We offer move in specials, month to month leases, and multiple payment options. Our onsite management is here to help you 6 days a week, so let Advantage Self Storage be your home for all of your Self Storage needs!

Call today!

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