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The Google custom search engine has been a treasure to me over the past few weeks. I must admit, however, that this was not my idea. I was perusing the Demand Studios forums recently and someone (I can't recall who) mentioned Google CSE for reducing research time. I quickly started building my own search engines for my preferred topics.
I primarily write Garden Guides and natural health articles for Livestrong, so I've created two custom search engines for these topics. Feel free to use them if you write similar articles, though I fear I'll be increasing my competition for some of the harder-to-research titles. :)
I found this next one on the DS forums. It wasn't my creation but I've been using it with great success for writing general health and nutrition articles for Livestrong. I hope the creator doesn't mind my posting it here, but if you read this Iva, let me know if you want it removed.
If you write on different topics and you'd like to make your own custom search engine, it's quite easy but it does take time to find all the websites. I'd recommend starting with the Demand Studios suggested references for your topic and going from there. For the technically challenged among you, here's a video to show you exactly how to make your own search engine.
Aztekera Passive Writing Analyzer
This free tool is extremely easy to use. Simply paste your article in the box, hit the analyze button and a few seconds later, you'll have a list of sentences that need rewording to make them active instead of passive. I've been doing this before submitting every article and I can't recommend it highly enough. I only wish I found it sooner, as I'm sure my overall score would have improved more quickly. Anyway, check it out, even if you think you're writing actively. You may be surprised at the little passive slips you don't always catch in your own work.
Do you have any tools you use to help expedite research or writing speed? I'd love to hear from you!
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