Barbara Feldman: Welcome to my Office

I am a syndicated newspaper columnist, online publisher, author, mother, wife and Net surfer supreme (not listed in order of importance, of course).

My weekly newspaper column Surfing the Net with Kids is syndicated nationally. My websites get more than 600,000 visitors a month, my newsletter lists are over 80,000 strong, and my self-published e-books are sold on dozens of sites.

In my years on the Net, I've learned quite a bit about online publishing, creating and selling e-books, publishing newsletters, being an affiliate, setting up an affiliate program and syndication. I've been a featured speaker on the topic of newsletter revenue sources at ContentBiz's 2002 Email Newsletter Publisher's Profit Workshop, on the topic of syndication for Speaker Net News, and on the topic of online traffic generation for the Glazer-Kennedy 2004 Infomation Marketing Summit.

I have been a computer nerd for over thirty years, with a B.S. Cum Laude in Information & Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, 1976. I've been a programmer, computer consultant, newsletter publisher, and shareware author. Since becoming a mom, involving my kids in my love of computers has spurred my interest in children's use of the Internet.

Because I am often asked for advice and recommendations that don't have anything to do with "Surfing the Net with Kids" per se, but rather are about my experiences in running that business, I've created this site as a compendium of resources and recommendations.

See ya on the Net!

Barbara J. Feldman

Syndicated Columnist "Surfing the Net with Kids"
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P.S. One more thing. Here's a shout out to one of my favorite Caltech students, who for the time being, simply wants to be known as Rankmaniac 2010. Go Beavers!

Empty Nest: Week One

Thank you for the sympathetic comments and emails after last week's post about my empty nest. I even heard from a long time newsletter subscriber who is a biology teacher... Continue reading "Empty Nest: Week One"

Just Because I Cry Doesn't Mean You Shouldn't Go

This week I said a tearful goodbye to my seventeen-year daughter who is doing a study abroad high-school program in Israel for two months. And through my tears, I knew... Continue reading "Just Because I Cry Doesn't Mean You Shouldn't Go"

The Day the Tree Died

Is there a name for the effect caused by trees on both sides of a road when their leaves kiss in the middle and create a canopy? My husband loves... Continue reading "The Day the Tree Died"

Martin Luther King Resources

It wasn't until I heard Dr. King's voice booming at me from the in-store entertainment system at the grocery store ("I have a dream that one day this nation will... Continue reading "Martin Luther King Resources"

Browser Caching Blooper

Can you do me a favor? Can you visit the http://www.Surfnetkids.com home page, and hit "Refresh" or "F5" to reload the page? Thanks! You now have the most recent copy... Continue reading "Browser Caching Blooper"

Last Minute Gifts via Email

Still have gifts to buy that need to arrive by Christmas? Don't sweat the overnight shipping hassle. Send a gift via email! Whether at the holidays (or for a birthday,... Continue reading "Last Minute Gifts via Email"

Planning for 2010

Last year around this time, I asked about New Year's Resolutions and shared my resolution to handle five pieces of paper a day in order to process the deluge of... Continue reading "Planning for 2010"

Christmas and Hanukkah Resources

Hanukkah is just around the corner, and then before you know it, it will be Christmas. Christmas games are already showing up in my popular game list , so I... Continue reading "Christmas and Hanukkah Resources"

Too Fat to Graduate?

Wow! This is a tough call. I really appreciate the sentiment behind Lincoln University's fitness requirement for undergraduates. But in today's politically correct atmosphere, I can't image that it will... Continue reading "Too Fat to Graduate?"