Want to reach 40 million consumers with one trillion dollars in buying power? Then consider advertising to the African American market. This is a vibrant, growing, consumer market with plenty of households making $100,000 or more in annual income.

Have I convinced you yet? If so, then our list of the 36 best websites for advertising to African Americans is a great place to start!

We ranked these sites based on editorial review, monthly US visitors (estimated by Compete), and Google page rank (a key factor in determining ranking in search results… the higher the number the better.)

No surprise that celebrity gossip and hip-hop music sites are hugely popular. As are entertainment and news sites (like our friends at EurWeb). 

But there are also dating, lifestyle, local news, and business oriented websites for you to choose from… depending on your target market!

So invest some advertising dollars in the African American market. And let us know which websites work best for you!

(Update: special thanks to one of our readers for letting us know that The Root was missing from our original list. Now comes in at number 3!)

Need fun and engaging photos for your website or blog? Of course you do. Whether it's smiling faces, kids in the snow, yummy food, or serious corporate types, the right pictures can make all the difference in getting prospects to spend more time on your site… and maybe even buy from you!

The good news is that there are plenty of royalty free (unlimited use) stock photo sites to choose from. Many have lots (and lots!) of affordable and free pictures, plus different payment options depending on whether you're looking for just one photo or have ongoing picture needs.

Here's our list of the 28 best free and affordable stock photo sites. We've ranked them based on our editorial review, monthly US visitors (estimated by Compete), and Google page rank (a key factor in determining ranking in search results… the higher the better). And we've used many of them too!

Everyone's needs are different, so definitely take a look at these stock photo websites to see which is best for you. This list doesn't include photo sharing sites like Flickr and Photobucket which can also be good sources (just check licensing before using).

Let us know which stock photo sites you decide to go with… or if you have any favorites you'd like to recommend!

It's hard being an entrepreneur. It really is (we know). Entrepreneurs are the underdog, the little guy. Call them crazy – it doesn't matter – they still have aspirations to change the world… and maybe make a ton of money along the way!

To achieve those big dreams, entrepreneurs need all the support and tools they can get their hands on. So if you have a great product or service that makes it easier for entrepreneurs to succeed, you'll want to find the best places to reach them with your online marketing message.

Here's our list of the 26 best websites for advertising to entrepreneurs. We've ranked them based on our editorial review, monthly US visitors (estimated by Compete), and Google page rank (a key factor in determining ranking in search results… the higher the better).

(If you're a budding entrepreneur, then these are great websites to help you too!)

You'll see our list is stuffed with technology news websites such as VentureBeat and Pulse2. Why? Because tech-savvy entrepreneurs like to stay informed… and also hope that their startup will be in the news one day!

What about websites and blogs that help startups, well… start up? We like Inc. and MoreBusiness.com. Then there are those that serve a local startup community, like Seattle 2.0, while Ladies Who Launch focuses on supporting women entrepreneurs, and PowerHomeBiz.com can help you reach home-based business owners.

Want to meet real, live entrepreneurs? Then consider sponsoring a startup networking event coming soon to a city near you. TECH cocktail is a good one! Or, for a bit of online community, visit our friends at Young Entrepreneur.

You should consider them all for your advertising dollars!

In any case, let's keep supporting our favorite entrepreneurs since: "Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them." – Anonymous