“A landing page is any page on a website where traffic is sent specifically to prompt a certain action or result.”

It is relevant that your landing page can persuade your customer. It should or it must add the value of persuasion to click that “buy” or “download” button.

Any sane web marketer could agree to me that primary purpose of landing page is to drive your sales way up high. And to materialize that goal, the design of landing page is critical. It’s just not a simple web design that you could assign to anyone. Every little part of it is analyzed.

If you’re setting up your Landing page for your business, a little inspiration might help? Let me do that for you. I selected several successful inspirations of Landing Pages that might influence your designs. While browsing through this post, notice how experts play on the designs of their landing pages.

I will not claim that this list is “THE BEST LANDING PAGES” published on the internet. I would like to reiterate to my readers the word IMPRESSIVE.

To come up with this list, I derive my own criteria to filter the landing pages I’ve listed.

To be included in the list, I set some ground rules that should be met before a Landing Page be included in the list.

• Simple and Straight-forward
• Must load fast.
• Less is more on the form
• URL of the Landing Page and integration with corporate web site can drive conversions and brand awareness.
• No outbound external links on the page
• Clean graphics that reinforce the branding
• Keyword optimize the page

Here are my list of landing pages:

KaleidoscopeApp.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

TotemApp.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

BenTheBodyguard.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Zazoo.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

BearCSS.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Rockmelt.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Boxee.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

CrowdSpottr.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Fork-CMS.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

LiveFyre.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

FireFox.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Website.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Path.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

BaseCamp.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Hipstamatic.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

FlipBoard.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Quicktime – Landing Page (Demo)

Appsumo.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

EverNote.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

37Signals.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

VersionsApp.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Duet.Me – Landing Page (Demo)

Paper – Landing Page (Demo)

xTorrentp2p.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Skype.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Qwiki.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Instagram.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

CollateBox.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

MailChimp.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

DropBox.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

LostWorldsFair.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Posterous.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Piictu.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Webtrends.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

SquareUp.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

TypePad.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Spanning.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Enstore.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

TheLadders.Com – Landing Page (Demo)

Summary

We can both agree that landing pages directly affect your sales. Landing pages enable you to produce a more focused message for your business whatever your goal might be. This can translate a random visitor to a new or potential customer. I hope I helped inspire you! Cheers!

There are several requirements to apply for a Driver’s License and varies depending on the type of Driver’s License you’re applying.

Below are the Driver’s License Type, Requirements, Fees and Procedures according to type.

Source: NYTimes.Com

For Student’s Permit

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years old.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English.

Student’s Permit Requirements:

1. Original with photocopy of birth certificate.

In the absence thereof, any of the following:
• Joint affidavit of two (2) disinterested persons who know the applicant and who can attest to his/her age and identity accompanied by non-availability of record from NSO or local civil registry office.
• Any legal document to prove his age and identity such as GSIS, SSS, Passport or any government issued identification card.

2. For applicants below 18 years old, require parent’s or guardian’s written consent with photo copy of ID Card to prove his/her identity. If not accompanied by parent/guardian, the written consent must be duly notarized.

3. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) if employed

4. Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s License (ADL).

Student’s Permit Fee:

Student’s Permit Procedures:

1. Proceed to the Customer Service Counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a Driver’s License Application Form. Get a queue number and wait for your number to be called.

2. When your number is called, proceed to evaluator counter and submit all the required documents and have it checked for completeness and authenticity.

3. Proceed to the Photo taking /Signature Area to have your picture and signature taken when your name is called.

4. Proceed to the Cashier when your name is called to pay the necessary fees and obtain an Official Receipt.

5. Proceed to the Releasing Counter when your name is called and present the Official Receipt and claim the Student Driver’s Permit

Student Permit for Foreigners Requirements:

1. Original and photocopy of passport with visa duration of at least five (5) months from date of application and any of the following:

• Valid Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR).
• If born in the Philippines, original and photocopy of birth certificate.
• If student, original and photocopy of school ID.

2. For applicant below 18 years old, require parent’s or guardian’s written consent with photocopy of ID card to prove his/her identity. If not accompanied by parent/guardian, the written consent must be duly notarized.

3. Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s License (ADL).

Student Permit for Foreigners Procedures:

1. Proceed to the Customer Service Counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a Driver’s License Application Form. Get a queue number and wait for your number to be called.

2. When your number is called, proceed to evaluator counter and submit all the required documents and have it checked for completeness and authenticity.

3. Proceed to the Photo taking /Signature Area to have your picture and signature taken when your name is called.

4. Proceed to the Cashier when your name is called to pay the necessary fees and obtain an Official Receipt.

5. Proceed to the Releasing Counter when your name is called and present the Official Receipt and claim the Student Driver’s Permit.

Where to Apply Student Permit for Foreigners:

For Metro Manila Applicants: Licensing Section – Central Office East Avenue, Quezon City

For Provincial Applicants: Any Licensing Center/ Designated District Office

New Non-Professional Driver’s License

Non-Professional Driver’s License Qualifications:

• Must be at least seventeen (17) years old.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must not be a drug user or alcoholic.
• Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English.
• Must be clean, neat and presentable (wearing of sando, playing shorts and slippers during photo-taking and examinations will not be allowed).

Non-Professional Driver’s License Requirements:

1. Duly accomplished Application form for Driver’s License (ADL).

2. Valid Student Permit (at least 1 month old)

3. Medical Certificate with Official Receipt (from LTO accredited or Government physician)

4. Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center & Government Hospital)

5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) if employed

6. Must have passed the written and practical examinations

Non-Professional Driver’s License Procedures:

1. Proceed to the Customer Service Counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a Driver’s License Application Form. (This form is available for download here. You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.) Get a queue number and wait for your number to be called.

2. When your number is called, proceed to evaluator counter and submit all the required documents and have it checked for completeness and authenticity.

3. Proceed to the Photo taking /Signature Area to have your picture and signature taken when your name is called.

4. Proceed to the Cashier when your name is called to pay the application fee.

5. Proceed to the Examination Room for the lecture and written exam.

6. After passing the written examination, wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.

7. After passing the practical examination, proceed to the Cashier when your name is called for payment of necessary fees and obtain an Official Receipt.

8. Proceed to the Releasing Counter when your name is called, present the Official Receipt and claim the Card type license.

Where to Apply Non-Professional Driver’s License:

Any Licensing Center/ District Office with New Driver’s License Transactions

Non-Professional Driver’s License Fees and Charges:

New Professional Driver’s License

New Professional Driver’s License Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must not be a drug user or alcoholic.
• Must not be afflicted with any contagious disease or epilepsy.
• Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English.
• Must be clean, neat and presentable.

New Professional Driver’s License Requirements:

1. Duly accomplished Application form for Driver’s License (ADL) [Download this form here].

2. Valid Student Permit (at least 5 month old / NP – 4 month old)

3. Medical Certificate with Official Receipt (from LTO accredited or Government physician)

4. Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center & Government Hospital)

5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)

6. Clearances

a. NBI or Police or Court Clearance

7. Must have passed the written and practical examinations

New Professional Driver’s License Procedures:

1. Proceed to the Customer Service Counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a Driver’s License Application Form. (This form is available for download here. You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.) Get a queue number and wait for your number to be called.

2. When your number is called, proceed to evaluator counter and submit all the required documents and have it checked for completeness and authenticity.

3. Proceed to the Photo taking /Signature Area to have your picture and signature taken when your name is called.

4. Proceed to the Cashier when your name is called to pay the application fee.

5. Proceed to the Examination Room for the lecture and written exam.

6. After passing the written examination, wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.

7. After passing the practical examination, proceed to the Cashier when your name is called for payment of necessary fees and obtain an Official Receipt.

8. Proceed to the Releasing Counter when your name is called, present the Official Receipt and claim the Card type license.

Where to apply New Professional Driver’s License:

Any Licensing Center/ District Office with New Driver’s License Transactions

New Professional Driver’s License Fees and Charges:

Let us know about getting your own Driver’s license experience by writing it down in the comments section below!

The SSS Loan Requirements:

If you’re planning to apply for SSS loan, the requirements needed before they approve your loan application are:

Accomplished SSS Form Member Loan Application Form (ISL-101) – download the form SSS Loan here. This form will serve as the application form/request for your SSS Salary Loan. Fill up the SSS Loan Application form completely and correctly.

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When you’re done, submit the SSS Loan Application Form to your Employer. Your Employer will fill up the second part of the application form. In my case, I just left my application form to the Authorized Personnel of our Company to fill up the second part of my application form. They also process it for me by bringing the application in our SSS Branch. Few days passed and I received a call from our HR Representative that I have a Cheque from SSS and it’s ready for pick up.

If you are a self-employed, voluntary member, overseas worker, non-working spouse, farmer or fisher folk and house hold-helper shall submit an accomplished SSS Form ISL-101 and present the digitized ID card or E-6 acknowledgement stub with any two (2) of the following valid IDs. You can see the list of acceptable valid IDs here.

Submit your SSS Loans Requirements in your respective SSS Branch. Wait for their instructions on how to follow up to know the exact status of your SSS Loan Application. Usually, they will give you details such as the Telephone number to call, when you should start calling to follow up any updates regarding your SSS Loan and the contact person you need to talk.

And that’s it. I think we can wrap this thing up!

If you’re looking for easier way to apply for SSS Salary loan, try applying SSS Salary Loan Online! It will be much easier for you.

But if you’re a BPI Bank Account owner, it will be easy for you to do a BPI to BPI Fund Transfer. Today, we’ll utilize another important feature of your BPIExpressOnline Account. We’ll show you the step by step guide on how you can make a BPI Fund Transfer from one account to another BPI Bank Account.

The scenario is something like this: We need to move a certain amount of cash from our BPI Bank Account #1 to BPI Bank Account#2. The task is very simple.

Fund Transfer: The Old Way.

Let’s first take a look how you gonna do this without the help of BPIExpressOnline. Let me break this down to you:

The first thing we must do is obtain that cash we’re moving from one bank to another. We find the BPI Branch nearest us. Then we need to fill up two forms, the Withdrawal Slip and the Deposit Slip. Fill up correctly the details of the forms. Once completed, we can now present those forms in to the BPI Bank Teller. Did I forget to mention that we should fall in line? Yes, falling in line before our transaction can be processed is a common thing with our banks because most of the time, the Bank Tellers can only accomodate few and the number of clients starts to build up. Once we’ve reached the front of the queue line, kindly present the Withdrawal and Deposit Slip to the BPI Teller. Then we tell the Teller that you’re doing a BPI to BPI Bank Fund Transfer or BPI to Non BPI Bank Account Fund Transfer. She’ll do the rest and you just have to wait. He/She will  stamp, sign and let the machine validate your forms for documentations and that’s it! A few minutes and you’re done.

That was quite fast, right? But did you noticed how much time we would consume doing those things? Imagine how many minutes we have to travel just to go to the nearest BPI Branch. The time spent on falling in line waiting for our turn? The traffic, the dust and the heat of the sun we’re going to encounter?

Fund Transfer: The BPIExpressOnline Way

Why waste time if you can do this online and for free! BPI Express  Online made our lives more easier. We can do fund transfers in the comfort of our homes while sitting in our comfortable chair and sipping our favorite drinks minus the hassle.  Yeah, you’ve heard it right!

Before we begin our journey on BPI Fund Transfer, I need you to log in to your BPIEexpressOnline account. If you don’t have one yet, you can register your BPI Bank Account and enjoy the many benefits of having a BPI Express Online account. You can find my detailed tutorial how to do this easy task here.

Once you successfully logged in to your account, move your mouse over the menu (at the top) then look for Funds Transfer > Funds Transfer  > Transfer Funds Today. See image below for reference.

Fill up the required text fields. First, fill up the amount you want to transfer. Then on the “from this account…”, click on the dropdown arrow and select the appropriate BPI Bank Account where you want the money be withdrawn. See Image below:

If you will notice, i have two bank accounts in the drop down list. This means that I have two (2) BPI Bank Accounts enrolled in my BPI Express Online. For example purposes, I will select the first one then transfer the cash to my second BPI Account.

The next step is to select the Bank account where your cash want to be transferred. The second account is the recipient of the cash your trying to transfer. For the sake of our tutorial, I will select my second account (the first bank account listed).

If you to need make a fund transfer from your BPI Bank Account #1 to #2, all you need to do is to enroll the additional Bank Account. Once you enrolled your second BPI Bank Account, you’ll able to see it in your dashboard just like mine (image below).

But if you’re trying to  make a fund transfer to another person’s BPI Bank account, you need to enroll his/her BPI Bank Account. You can do this by submitting an Application/Enrollment Form. You can obtain a copy of this form in any BPI Branch. Fill the required fields and submit it to the BPI Customer Service Representative of your local BPI Branch. The Bank will do the rest for you and all you need to do is wait for at least a day before the name of the other person’s BPI Bank Account appear on your list. You can also ask the BPI Customer Service Representative when you’ll be able to transfer funds to the 3rd party Account you just enrolled.

You can also enroll a 3rd party BPI bank account or other person’s BPI bank account online, but you still need to print and submit the form in any BPI Branch. You can do that in clicking the “Enroll Third Party Account” link in the image below:

Then on the next page, select 2. Print, Sign and Submit Form to Your Branch

Type in the Third Party Information such as Account Name and Account Number then Click Continue.

Lastly, click the button Submit & Print. This will automatically print your Enrollment form and submit to the BPI Express Online website.

Once the Enrollment Form is printed, submit it the the nearest BPI Branch.

Going back to our BPI Fund Transfer Tutorial, the last thing to do is to enter your preferred Remarks. Write anything you want. Then you can click the “Transfer Now” button below.

To continue, you will be prompted by a smaller dialog box confirming the details of your BPI Fund Transfer is correct. Once satisfied, you can click OK to complete the fund transfer.

A Fund Transfer Confirmation will be displayed with the following details: The Transaction Date and Time, Confirmation Number, Amount Transferred, From Account Number (Sender of the money) and To Account Number (Recipient of the money). You have a choice wether to print the page or just forget about it. But don’t worry, the Fund Transfer Confirmation will also be sent on your email address.

BPI Fund transfer is deceptively simple function to do. And the good thing about this is it only takes few minutes of your time. Though you still need togo to your BPI Branch and enroll other person’s account (if your transferring cash to another person),but that would be the first and last. After that, you can do the BPI Fund Transfer quickly whenever you want.

Unfortunately, BPI Fund Transfer is only allows BPI to BPI Fund Transfer. That means you cannot transfer your funds from BPI to any Non BPI Bank account such as BDO, Metrobank, UCPB and other banks. If you want to do this, you need to do this manually. For tutorial about this, you can read what  I’ve wrote above with the title heading “Fund Transfer: The Old Way”. With this kind of Fund Transfer transaction, you will incur additional fee for transferring cash to a non BPI Bank Account. Usually, it is around P100.

So, did you find it difficult? Share us your thoughts on your experience using BPI Fund Transfer Online!

Get the SSS Branches and Offices address and Telephone Numbers!

Below is the List of SSS Branches in the Mindanao

BISLIG, SURIGAO DEL SUR

SSS Branch Address: Saren Bldg., Espiritu St., Manganoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur
SSS Branch Tel #: (086) 628-2096 / 853-2333 / 853-2334
SSS Branch Fax #: (082) 221-8029
SSS Branch Head: Jose S. Catoto Jr.

BUTUAN, AGUSAN DEL NORTE
SSS Branch Address: Tiu Bldg., A.D. Curato St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
SSS Branch Tel #: (085) 215-5008 / 341-5718
SSS Branch Fax #: (085) 342-8483
SSS Branch Head: Ma. Raine L. Jamero

CAGAYAN DE ORO
SSS Branch Address: SSS Bldg., Carmen Patag Road, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City
SSS Branch Tel #: (088) 858-3792 to 93 / 350-3531
SSS Branch Fax #: (088) 858-3790 to 91
SSS Branch Head: AVP Josefina M. Olan

COTABATO
SSS Branch Address: Perla Campania de Seguro, 48 Quezon Ave., Cotabato City
SSS Branch Tel #: (064) 218-289 / 421-8290
SSS Branch Fax #: (064) 421-4515
SSS Branch Head: Nicasio R. Gordon

DAVAO
SSS Branch Address: SSS Bldg., J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City
SSS Branch Tel #: (082) 221-3536 / 221-3575 / 221-3493 / 221-3502
SSS Branch Fax #: (082) 226-3779 / 222-4175
SSS Branch Head: VP Eddie A. Jara
SSS Branch Address: Toril Cooperative Devt. Bldg., Saavedra St., Toril, Davao City
SSS Branch Tel #: (082) 291-0156 / 291-0012
SSS Branch Fax #: (082) 291-0106
SSS Branch Head: Emmanuel R. Palma

DIGOS, DAVAO DEL SUR
SSS Branch Address: Bele Tio Bldg., Digos, Davao del Sur
SSS Branch Tel #: (082) 553-5657 to 58
SSS Branch Fax #: (082) 553-2021
SSS Branch Head: Rizalito Alberto C. de Leon

DIPOLOG
SSS Branch Address: Uy Bldg., S. Gonzales St., Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Sur
SSS Branch Tel #: (065) 212-2518
SSS Branch Fax #: (065) 212-4834
SSS Branch Head: Godofredo N. Martinez

GENERAL SANTOS
SSS Branch Address: Yao Bldg., Roxas East Ave., General Santos City
SSS Branch Tel #: (082) 552-3641 / 552-8098
SSS Branch Fax #: (082) 552-7504
SSS Branch Head: Evelyn P. Sayon

GINGOOG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL
SSS Branch Address: Calves Bldg., National Highway, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
SSS Branch Tel #: (088) 861-0126 / 427-720
SSS Branch Fax #: (088) 427-815
SSS Branch Head: Carmelita S. Noble

ILIGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE
SSS Branch Address: G/F Gonzales-Gimeno Bldg. IV, Tubod Highway, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
SSS Branch Tel #: (063) 221-5248 / 221-5374 / 221-6179 / 221-2988
SSS Branch Fax #: (063) 221-6179 / 221-2932
SSS Branch Head: Cheryl V. Jariol

KIDAPAWAN, NORTH COTABATO
SSS Branch Address: G/F Roma Bldg., Quezon Blvd., Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
SSS Branch Tel #: (064) 815-80 / 852-85
SSS Branch Head: Edgar P. Juanich

KORONADAL, SOUTH COTABATO
SSS Branch Address: Borjie Bldg., Rizal St., Koronadal, South Cotabato
SSS Branch Tel #: (082) 833-3641 / 552-8078
SSS Branch Fax #: (082) 552-7504
SSS Branch Head: Pablo L. Orilla

MALAYBALAY, BUKIDNON
SSS Branch Address: Belderol Bldg., Fortich St., Malaybalay, Bukidnon
SSS Branch Tel #: (088) 221-2723
SSS Branch Fax #: (088) 221-2866
SSS Branch Head: Carmelita Awiten

MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL
SSS Branch Address: Magricom Bldg. II, Rizal St., Mati, Davao Oriental
SSS Branch Tel #: 087) 388-3754
SSS Branch Fax #: (067) 811-1448
SSS Branch Head: Jove L. Colasito

OROQUIETA
SSS Branch Address: Rural Bank of Oroquieta Bldg., Barrientos St., Oroquieta City
SSS Branch Tel #: (088) 531-1210
SSS Branch Head: Anna Pearl Fuentes

OZAMIS
SSS Branch Address: Liong’s Bldg., Gomez St. cor. Valconcha St., Ozamis City
SSS Branch Tel #: (088) 521-0441
SSS Branch Fax #: (088) 521-3396
SSS Branch Head: Tita A. Cloma

PAGADIAN
SSS Branch Address: Arancana Bldg., Ramon Magsaysay Ave., Sta. Lucia District, Pagadian City
SSS Branch Tel #: (062) 214-1633 / 214-1819 / 215-1159 to 60
SSS Branch Fax #: (062) 214-2466
SSS Branch Head: Elizabeth C. Cabatingan

SULU
SSS Branch Address: 2/F, Sabtirul Bldg., Travis St., Jolo, Sulu
SSS Branch Tel #: (02) 412-2871 / 412-2872
SSS Branch Head: Ferdausi Salasa

SURIGAO CITY, SURIGAO DEL NORTE
SSS Branch Address: Vailoces Bldg., Capitol Rd., Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
SSS Branch Tel #: (086) 231-7033
SSS Branch Fax #: (086) 826-2431
SSS Branch Head: Oswaldo B. Montenegro

TAGUM, DAVAO DEL NORTE
SSS Branch Address: F. Maloles Bldg., Sobrecarey St., Tagum City, Davao del Norte
SSS Branch Tel #: (084) 217-3796 / 400-1035 to 36
SSS Branch Fax #: (084) 218-1102
SSS Branch Head: Manolito C. Tagalog

TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR
SSS Branch Address: PimenSSS Branch Tel Bldg., Donasco St., Tandag, Surigao del Sur
SSS Branch Tel #: (086) 221-3185
SSS Branch Head: Juan M. Montero

ZAMBOANGA
SSS Branch Address: PHIDCO Bldg., Veterans Ave., Zamboanga City
SSS Branch Tel #: (062) 991-2544 / 991-0624 / 991-2007 / 991-0118
SSS Branch Fax #: (062) 991-2010 / 993-1210
SSS Branch Head: Adelaida H. Drapiza