tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53169939247878552372024-03-19T14:40:10.036+07:00ExcelComputers & BusinessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-90780635153650146402009-05-30T17:03:00.000+07:002009-05-30T17:09:40.751+07:00Protect Yourself From Computer Viruses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuzcFS58_iH087n7yqcadQBBHdBmLl_FRtalTUIDsXQW3TlVcZLtplmh1CK6fW_f7glZhDPCBQ-a4zt5CnQy7aODQdevp_F3ZriU3bJpwZSGRLgUkCjkYfFkSjTTpS6FjY6HOgKlUSSrh/s320/home-computer-virus-protection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341556821255346594" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">As more and more people are becoming comfortable using their computers at school, home or in the office it’s only a matter of time before they encounter a computer virus. Here are our top 10 steps to protect you from computer viruses. </span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Use a high quality anti-virus program. There are many different anti-virus computers programs on the market some of them are better than others. Look to reputable computer magazines or websites for ratings to help you find the one that matches your needs. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Always use your anti-virus software. Make sure your anti-virus software is always turned on and scanning, incoming and outgoing email messages, and any software programs you run. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Keep your antivirus programs up to date. Most programs come with a yearly subscription make sure you take advantage of the updates. More advanced programs allow you to schedule updates or full system scans for “off hours” like 2AM when you aren’t likely to be using your computer. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Keep your computer up to date. From time to time operating systems fall victim to security holes or issue updates. Make sure you check periodically to make sure you are running stable up to date versions of your software. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Backup your data regularly. Most windows computer users keep their documents in the “My documents” folder. This makes it easy to back up all of your important documents. Make weekly or monthly copies to CD or USB drives. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">If you use floppy disks or USB drives on public computers like your school computer lab, Kinko’s, or even digital photo printing store make sure you scan them for viruses. Public computers are notorious for not being up to date and properly protected. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Be wary of email attachments. Treat any email attachment as potentially dangerous. Never open attachments from people you weren’t expecting. Also be careful of attachments from people you know but weren’t expecting. Many computer viruses replicate themselves by reading the contacts from an infected computer. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Use text email if possible. While HTML email is prettier and allows you more control over formatting it also can carry computer viruses. If you use text based email the only way to get a virus is by opening an attachment. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Use downloaded freeware and shareware files or software with caution. Try to download them from popular reputable sources that scan the programs before they are uploaded. To make sure you are safe scan the program before you install it on your computer. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Be wary of links in IM or instant messaging software. Don’t accept invitations from people you don’t know and never click a link from someone you don’t trust, they can easily redirect you to another website that will try to install a virus on your computer system. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-59411997892948799452009-05-30T16:58:00.000+07:002009-05-30T17:02:57.416+07:00Protect Your System From the Internet Evils<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsW5ltIt7EkVoLV2tAvau25-sJd2zKf5SXrKIG3GQO54e4LdkYAk0UGAfrNbD_jSObCt7DR8zPfFqshaT-tVmop_O1dQ6jU_kAIe05_K9OVkqW6PmBTqSq9GVy9vzdr4P5siJ-z03Sg5Vl/s320/image12.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341555108060424498" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">Ads, Spyware and Popups: the Internet is an aggressively commercial place. Internet marketing is hugely profitable; owners of frequently visited websites can make a reasonable living just off a few banner ads placed on their site. Software was quickly developed that would attempt to block these ads from loading and being displayed leaving the Internet free from irritants so the user could just view the information that they were after. Not surprisingly the Internet fought back with ads becoming more and more tricky in their execution. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">The Internet pornography industry is often at the forefront of new advertising technologies. It was they who first discovered methods to lock the 'back' button on the browser from allowing users who stumbled (accidentally or otherwise) into the 'darker' areas of the Internet. Then came Internet-hijacking: changing a browser's home page so that every time the Internet is connected the user is instantly taken to a certain site. There are ads that lie dormant in the system and pop up long after the user has moved on from the original site or even after they've stopped using the internet. These people went everywhere they could, and the rest of the Internet world soon followed. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">So, how can we keep ourselves safe? Unfortunately, the answer usually lies in having a number of protection programs running in the background at all times which can slow down a computer. This is a lot more positive than having a computer terminally slowed down by the malicious side of the Internet though, so we just have to take the bad with the good. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">The first port of call should be an anti-virus program. If you're even vaguely concerned about online security you're going to need one installed. A friend of mine decided that this was a foolish suggestion and picked up almost 100 viruses in a single day. These programs range in price and quality, with more expensive (but very good) packages such as Norton's Anti Virus (or their comprehensive Internet Security bundle) or free programs, such as AVG Free Edition, available from http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Once you have your computer protected from automated viruses it's time to shield yourself from malicious hackers and their kind with a firewall. Windows XP comes with a firewall straight out of the box, with Service Pack 2 offering security upgrades. MacOS also has a firewall. It's often not a bad idea to install a third party one though, as they are generally more customisable and in a lot of cases more secure. A few good firewalls are ZoneAlarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp) and Kerio Personal Firewall (http://www.kerio.com/kpf_home.html) as well as those offered in the commercial Internet security packages (such as Norton's, mentioned above). </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Next up is the Spyware and ad blocking software that was the initial concern. The two major software packages for spyware protection and removal are Spybot- Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html) and AdAware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/) although there are alternatives including a recent Microsoft release. (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx). </span><br /><span class="style2">These threats are often not dealt with by Internet security packs (strangely enough) although some protection is now starting to be included. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Chances are you will have picked up an ad blocker somewhere in the collection of programs by now, but just in case you can make your Internet browsing experience a less commercial affair by downloading software such as Hitware Lite (http://www.rightutilities.com/products/hitwarelite/hitware_lite.htm) or Stop the Popup (http://www.stopthepopup.com/). These programs stop ads before they reach you, leaving you to browse only the information you're after. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Besides installing protection software your best bet is just to be careful with your surfing. Don't open weird emails with strange attachments if you don't know the origins (don't even open the email... often the viruses and Trojans will have an auto open script written into the email itself, so you've instantly opened up your computer by simply looking at the email). Be careful about the sites you visit. Make sure that you're well protected before entering the Internet 'grey' areas, such as ROM, Warez, Appz etc. sites. If you perform a web search and some of the sites that show up have descriptions and titles consisting only of keywords, it's usually a fair bet that you should stay clear of that site. It usually won't have anything useful to offer and may contain hazardous material. With a bit of care you can keep your system going strong and enjoy the Internet safely and relatively ad free. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-8463331436411443992009-05-30T16:52:00.000+07:002009-05-30T16:58:28.200+07:00Protect your Computer and Internet Privacy<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFDfvZkzsMDi4YyKn-bO_gJBk0ifY99Kgi3KkwXMAO0Gd-dNSdnFyanymjzg2lVTkDFQEVi-o0nWF9b-VWyCtum8hGd4Bv9JmGoPnUPqXBQdEL8APWpnnN6CWkGrM5oUy4qCZojLXW3-q/s320/protect_computer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341553938917996338" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">Is a known fact that every time you open a browser to view a web page, order something online, or read your email in a web based viewer that information is stored on your computer for later use. Whether you are viewing the weather online, reading sports, catching up on the latest world news or viewing something a little more private, all that information is stored in your computer. Windows operating systems store all this material in what are called Temporary Internet Files or cache. Web pages may store bits of information about who you are when you visit web sites in files called cookies on your computer. Your web browser will store a list of web sites you've visited and places you've gone in a history file in your computer. Even if you are not online, programs will store histories of the files you've opened, played, or viewed. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Generally there might not be any reason to worry about all these files in your computer, but what if you sell your computer and all that information is left for someone else to see. Maybe friends and relatives visit and use your computer and you dont want everyone to know what files you are running on your computer. Then you are going to want to know how to delete these files. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Even if you are not worried about privacy on your computer, you may be surprised to realize how much hard drive space all this information takes up. If you are running out of drive space, you may want to delete these files. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">How can I delete these files? </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">For Internet Explorer 5 and above, you can follow these directions to clear out temporary files and delete cookies. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">1) Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools </span><br /><span class="style2">2) Click on Internet Options </span><br /><span class="style2">3) On the General Tab, in the middle of the screen, click on Delete Files </span><br /><span class="style2">4) You may also want to check the box "Delete all offline content" </span><br /><span class="style2">5) Click on OK and wait for the hourglass icon to stop after it deletes the temporary internet files </span><br /><span class="style2">6) You can now click on Delete Cookies and click OK to delete cookies that websites have placed on your hard drive. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">To clear the Internet History in IE: </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">1) Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools </span><br /><span class="style2">2) Click on Internet Options </span><br /><span class="style2">3) On the General Tab, in the middle of the screen,click on Clear History </span><br /><span class="style2">4) Click OK </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">To clean up other temporary files on your computer in Windows 98 or higher: </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">1) Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup </span><br /><span class="style2">2) Choose the correct drive usually C:\ </span><br /><span class="style2">3) Check the boxes in the list and delete the files </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">This deleting method is only good if you want to free space, because normal file deletion only removes a file's directory entry, and leaves the data contained in the file on your hard drive, which can be easily recovered by any average computer user using a undelete utility. If you delete cookies or if you delete history using conventional methods anyone can recover them! Even after a hard drive format, files can be recovered using expensive hardware and software which use forensic latency track analysis algorithms. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">There are several good utilities such as http://www.amicutilities.com/privacy-guard/ , that </span><br /><span class="style2">http://www.amicutilities.com/privacy-guard/? , http://www.amicutilities.com/privacy-guard/? </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-36215440069639367322009-05-30T16:45:00.000+07:002009-05-30T16:52:32.271+07:00Million Dollar Homepage<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH41tjBGRP0P0kbKGkb9sNXB2XNCJvUbxN27RTbtl3Zi2yEoDHlyH4auQvXWyn1ZvGoCAVbSJCvOD_BWtYUrhXWbXJlrJodC3S8BlDIUe2MizF6mPRF2vG8IGuKAPukd0A_iRRYOnhdB-d/s320/what.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341552007708600914" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">Over the last month a new website created by 21 year old student (Alex Tew) has had a phenomenal impact on the internet advertising world. You may have heard of milliondollarhomepage.com. If not, it is a very simple concept for online advertising. Advertisers can buy pixels on the homepage for $1 a pixel. The minimum order is 100 pixels and with this the advertiser gets a small image that links from the Milliondollarhomepage to the advertiser’s site. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Now this alone isn’t what made the site successful. Granted it’s a unique twist on internet advertising, but lets be honest it’s hardly remarkable. People have been selling spaces for banners on websites for years. For this site to be successful it needed one key ingredient, and that is traffic. Hundreds of thousands of people needed to visit this site to give the advertisers value for money. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">So the young student who came up with the idea submitted a press release, and sold a story like any good marketer would. How he was only 21 and came up with this simple website to pay his way through university. Fortunately for him the worlds press found his release and published it, as it was a good story. This meant more people visited the site, and the website traffic increased. In turn more journalists picked up on the story and published it. The result was a viral explosion in traffic which meant many people bought advertising space and it is fair to say the site has been highly successful. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">So is this the new advertising medium of the internet? I am afraid this author doesn’t believe so. Once the hype starts to die down, and the story is no longer new, the press will begin to publish fewer articles on it, and less people will visit the site. This in turn will lead to even fewer articles being published in the worlds press, leading to even fewer visitors. This cycle will continue and what originally made this website successful (viral marketing) will ultimately lead to its death. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">What can internet marketers learn from this? The best way to promote any new internet venture is to make an interesting story about it, submit articles and press releases, and if the story is good enough, watch the viral explosion in visitors. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Of course for long term growth the new site or service has to be good enough to provide value to visitors, and not just a fad that captures people’s short term interest. I wish Alex Tew all the best, but I think he too will accept that this is not a long term business that can go anywhere from here. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-45764638500753450512009-05-30T16:39:00.000+07:002009-05-30T16:45:09.031+07:00Make Money On The Internet<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNYovhavghxJPbh5wrqMNDK37Ts0k4SUGn9abaJaXBLtyTOfSnXeqfzsvOEE8mB-74C1W6nWfjJIzOoaeFZHeMFm46Gh4aAdxNNHJUS8dRAuLbraBnaWvOv4tUEp3Wgs6A3McKF7yt-wS/s320/920687_1222769157.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341550500304427650" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">If you want to make money on the internet then you absolutely </span><span class="style2">have to look into niche marketing. If you can find your niche </span><span class="style2">you will be well on your way to an internet income. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">If you haven't heard the word 'niche' being batted around by </span><span class="style2">Internet Marketers then you haven't been listening. Finding a </span><span class="style2">niche has become the antidote to competing in overly saturated </span><br /><span class="style2">online markets. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">What is a niche? </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">According to Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary a niche is </span><span class="style2">described as "a place, employment, status, or activity for which </span><span class="style2">a person or thing is best fitted... a specialized market". </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Have you noticed that despite the closing of many businesses in </span><span class="style2">these sometimes harsh economic times that the local hobby train </span><span class="style2">store is still around? That the 'hole-in-the-wall' eatery is </span><span class="style2">thriving? Or that trends such as scrapbooking can start with a </span><span class="style2">bang and then close within a year as four similar businesses </span><span class="style2">start up in the same area? </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Making Money On The Internet Making money on the internet </span><span class="style2">reflects the same trends as experienced in the offline world - </span><span class="style2">often with faster turnover and startup rates.. Those who promote </span><span class="style2">a product or site that targets a small, select audience can tap </span><span class="style2">into a market that is otherwise not being served. Despite the </span><span class="style2">limitations of the client base, the targeted nature of the </span><span class="style2">business creates a devoted and active market - the aim of any </span><span class="style2">business. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">HOW DO I FIND A NICHE? </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Finding a niche requires diligent research. Whether you have </span><span class="style2">access to software that harvests and sorts information, or you </span><span class="style2">take a manual approach, you must start with ideas. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">With a pen and paper (or computer, if that's more comfortable) </span><span class="style2">brainstorm a list of businesses, products and industries. create </span><span class="style2">a list of keywords and phrases you think would be used by </span><span class="style2">individuals looking for these items. This is a very important </span><span class="style2">step to making money online. Do not take any short cuts here. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Using a software program such as WordTracker or a free resource </span><span class="style2">such as the Overture Keyword Selector Tool, type your keywords </span><span class="style2">in and search for words with a high amount of traffic. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Although a program like WordTracker can give you further details </span><span class="style2">such as how many sites compete for that market, you can also do </span><span class="style2">your own research. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Concentrate your attention on question phrases such as "how do </span><span class="style2">I..." or "Where can I...". These questions will clue you into </span><span class="style2">potential markets that need servicing. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Next look in Google Answers. Type some of your keywords. What </span><span class="style2">questions are being asked and how much are people willing to pay </span><span class="style2">for answers? If you find a group of keywords with a high number </span><span class="style2">of searches enter these words in your search engine. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">What sites come up? Do they provide answers or solutions to the </span><span class="style2">problem? How are they making money on the internet ? Can you see </span><span class="style2">an opportunity to serve these individuals with your own internet </span><span class="style2">business. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Finding a niche can be an open door to a profitable online </span><span class="style2">business. Research the market and be certain that your product </span><span class="style2">or service is valuable to this group. Find forums or groups that </span><span class="style2">target this audience and pay close attention to their concerns. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">If you can help these people you WILL make money on the </span><span class="style2">internet. The best of both worlds! </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-9056543561342299052009-05-30T16:34:00.000+07:002009-05-30T16:39:14.295+07:00Notebook or Desktop Computer<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcv__pgNRQ99K4z1aemYmG0wNQfhyQJVGhI7iYWlRLo9uKfme6DcU2s6r-Ib5RWAxuAwEDNT77elgykSBOJ4zrPsSUGfjSUGznh5CGMIiZufYnN18h8ciqRAJ8XSVx2KLQ18PKg5ZfY35v/s320/desktop-vs-notebook.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341548971874585042" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">On TV and in the movies, we see a lot of portable computers being used in homes and offices. Does that mean that's the trend? Is that what you should get? </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Portable computers cost more, so unless you really have the need for one, you get a lot more computer for your money with a regular desktop PC. The main thing is portability. If you need a portable computer, get a laptop. ("Laptop," "portable," and "notebook" all refer to the same thing, by the way). Otherwise, a desktop computer is a better buy, and better ergonomically. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">The Price Difference </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">You might wonder why laptops cost more than desktop computers with comparable features and power. That is largely because it is more expensive to manufacture laptops and their parts. For portable computer components, factors such as compactness, the amount of heat they generate, their weight, and power consumption are more important than they are for desktops. Those factors add to their manufacturing costs. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Space Requirements </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">While laptops are certainly compact, a desktop computer with a flat panel monitor can take up almost as little space. While called a "desktop" computer, the computer itself is most often kept on the floor. That leaves just the monitor, keyboard and mouse on the desk, which is really very similar in footprint to a notebook computer. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">A great way to further reduce the space taken up on the desktop computer is get a keyboard drawer to hold the keyboard and mouse. That way, they slide out of the way under the top of the desk when they aren't needed. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Be Mindful of Ergonomics </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can interact with them more comfortably and safely. The basic ergonomic principals for computer use tell us that, 1) the keyboard should be as close to your lap level as possible (assuming you touch-type), 2) the monitor should be about arm's length in front of you, and 3) the top of the monitor should be at about your eye level. Try achieving that with a laptop computer! Two words: im-possible. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">It is obvious then, that a desktop computer is much better ergonomically than a laptop is. For prolonged use, especially, you're much better off with a desktop computer. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">And Don't Forget Usability </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Another aspect of ergonomics is usability. Because of size constraints, laptops also are lower on the usability scale than desktop PCs are. For one thing, laptop keyboards lack the separate groupings of the different sets of keys with space between them. For another, there are fewer keys on a laptop's keyboard, so some of them have to perform double duty. On a standard keyboard, you don't have to deal with that. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Screen Resolution </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Computer monitors -- the bulky ones, anyway -- can be set at different resolutions. In other words, you can change the fineness of the image on the screen. The range is typically 640x480 -- that is 640 pixel across and 480 pixels up and down -- to 800x600, 1024x768, or even higher. At 640x480, the icons and such appear quite large; at 1024x768, they are substantially smaller. The most common resolutions today for desktop computers are 800x600 and 1024x768. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Something They Don't Tell You </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Laptop displays, on the other hand, have a fixed, or native, resolution. You can change the setting, but then the images and text don't look good. While people tend to think that bigger numbers are better, a higher screen resolution may not work as well for you. It may make everything too small to see comfortably. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Remember, the laptop's screen is smaller that a desktop's. While a typical desktop computer screen is 17" or so a laptop's is usually in the range of 12" to 15." That is a big difference. Make sure you can see everything clearly before choosing a high-resolution laptop. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-30610905154206378352009-05-29T15:04:00.000+07:002009-05-29T16:32:30.298+07:00Tips to Bring More Traffic to Your Blog<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrVVukN0UgZdaznaGOZ1_nKJLLDszDKAzj4JgGe9tjmxwV2pK0shqUejS7SuKlNw1I2g8HBM6VJOV2iGtxpZkfw3iLZrvZBExvLwRD5DdsoID7PByuQuZ_vIDwsNpBjKF8B2LcfZ2iHa-/s320/high-traffic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341159321216027026" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">There are many factors that make blogs much better than normal WebPages including the speed at which blogs are indexed, ability to submit to blog directories & normal directories, pings and track backs. All these little things can help drive more traffic to blogs. Here are 15 popular techniques you can use: </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">1. Create at least four keyword posts per day. Most of the top blogs such as Boing Boing, Daily Kos, and Instapundit (with literally tens of thousands of visitors per day) publish an average of 30 small 100-150 word posts per day according to "Secrets of the A-list Bloggers: Lots of Short Posts" by TNL.net </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">2. Submit to My Yahoo! When you submit your own RSS to My Yahoo it is indexed by Yahoo. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">3. Submit to Google's Reader. When you submit your own blog RSS to Google's Reader the Google Blog Search will index your site. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">4. Add a relevant link directory to your blog and trade links like a demon possessed! Although it may take more time than simply submitting to a search engine one time, this method is perhaps the best way to drive traffic to your site. Use software such as Zeus to speed up the link trading process. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">5. Use ping sites like ping-o-matic. Ping your site every time you add a new post. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">6. Submit your blog to traditional search engines such as AltaVista, and MSN. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">7. Submit your blog to traditional directories such as DMOZ. Directories (particularly DMOZ) increase relevance with Google. DMOZ is very picky, but what do you have to lose by trying? </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">8. Submit to as many RSS Directories and Search Engines as possible. This is a simple but repetitive process that can be done with software such as RSS SUBMIT. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">9. Comment on other blogs. Do not just leave short, lazy comments like "I agree." Leave well thought out replies that will force readers to wonder "who wrote this?" </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">10. Use track backs. If there is a blog that you refer to or quote and it is highly relevant to your subject, leave a track back. It increases your link popularity and may even score a few interested readers from the linked site. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">11. Go offline. Use newspaper ads, public bulletin boards, business cards, even stickers to let as many people as possible know your blog exists. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">12. Add a link to your blog in your e-mail signature block. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">13. Use Groups (Usenet). Find a relevant group on Google groups, Yahoo groups, MSN groups or any of the thousands of other FREE group services and find like minded people and talk with them. Make sure to use your blog URL like it is your name. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">14. Use Forums. Forums are one of the best places to go for advice. Go to forums and find problems to solve. Make sure you leave your blog name, but be tactful about it; some forums get annoyed with those who selfishly drop a few links to their own site and leave. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">15. Tag your website. Tagging is a new idea that has erupted across the web. Sites like Del.icio.us, Technorati and many others have a social feature that allows you to place your article under keywords or "tags" that everyone interested in that tag can see. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-79970083552205998632009-05-29T14:59:00.000+07:002009-05-29T15:03:28.845+07:00Steps to making money online<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_-jzQF6FN6d8Zlmu-8Wnz-BN2EsqJGUUdPTkC1JtAlsYY8C0lcejMcvRqGLAToACR_-Y86tju5_ZZm7PuGdjijQw_513ebd5zjOPgqWPInr-O6WiYaGeAC0mgvxoJ2gmiUyKQTre8XlB/s320/Make_Money_Online.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341153206693932690" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">If you read my previous article you will know that the goal of these articles is to teach you ways to get started making money online without having to spend any money. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">This is the second in the series and this time we deal with having your own blog. There are endless ways of making money once you have traffic, and your blog will get you traffic. The income we will be looking at today will come from Google Adsense. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">There are multiple benefits to having a blog including the low cost (or no cost), the resources that will help you get traffic to your blog and the fact that you can provide your blog as an RSS feed. An RSS feed will allow readers to automatically receive your updates into their RSS reader. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Let's get started with our 6 steps. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">1. Set up your blog. You will need to decide what you are going to blog about. You should decide on a theme and name your blog appropriately. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">There are a number of free ways to set up a blog & to have it hosted for free. We will go with Blogger.com for our first blog. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Blogger will allow you to set up a blog for free they will host it for free and they will ping search engines every time you update, meaning you will get spidered & found. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Visit blogger.com & click the button on the front page labelled 'create your blog now' then follow the step by step instructions that Blogger provide. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Some key settings you will want to get right are: </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">I) 'Host your blog at Blogger' = Yes </span><br /><span class="style2">II) 'Add your blog to our listings' = Yes </span><br /><span class="style2">III) 'Ping Weblogs.com' = Yes </span><br /><span class="style2">IV) 'Publish Site Feed' = Yes </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">2. Write some content. Before we move any further there has to be some information on the site & that means that you have to make some entries. You can write some of these entries yourself & some can be quotes from sites of interest to your reader that you can post using the Google Toolbar. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">You can download the Google toolbar for free at toolbar.google.com. The toolbar includes a Blogger button. When you visit a site that has something of interest to your readers you can highlight the appropriate text & click the Blogger button. The content will then be added to your blog along with a link back to the site. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">3. Once you have some content eg a weeks worth of blogging with 1 or 2 entries for everyday, you can apply for an adsense account. When you sign in to Blogger you will see an invitation to join Adsense. Use this link and apply for an account. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">You can find out all about Adsense on the Adsense page but basically you get Google ads on your site & get paid if your visitor clicks them. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Google will decide what adverts show on your site based on the content it finds within. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">You need to be aware that Google will decline your application if your site is not considered to have content. Nobody outside of Google knows the precise rules on this. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Once you have been accepted you can get some javascript from Google to add to you site. Copy this & then log in to Blogger. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Once you have logged into your blog you will see that one of the tabs across the top of the screen is labelled 'Template'. Click this. You will need to know a little bit of HTML to help find the right location to paste your Google code. But with a little experimentation you will find the right place for you. See the resource box at the end of this article for more help. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">I would suggest that the ads need to be seen when the site loads but should not be too obvious or dominate your site. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">4. Write some more content. Try and keep your content coming at regular intervals as a number of directories will check on your site at regular intervals & the smarter ones will visit on a schedule based on your update schedule. They will probably determine this in the hours after you first submit to them. Which is what we will do next. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">5. Submit your site to Blog & RSS directories. Because you are hosting at Blogger, Weblogs.com will already be notified when you update your blog. (That means that every time you make a new entry they are automatically notified) You will need to manually submit to the various other directories some of which will require a link on your site to theirs. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">You can add these links to your template below your Blogger logo. For a list of directories to get you started visit www.themoneyseed.com/rss </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">6. Keep writing interesting content. Ideally you want people to come back again and again. As with customers its harder to get a new visitor than to keep existing visitors. So make it interesting, in fact make it so interesting that they can't help but tell all their friends about it also. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">As with most free ways to make money this will take time to get going, but if you can build a following you will make money. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-72042579457860764862009-05-29T14:52:00.000+07:002009-05-29T14:58:28.782+07:00Easy Ways to Increase your Adsense Revenue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excellont.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHc_YEnPcnnhgSMFsOHcZFOg5rvz-bi_ukFbvh_2jMSJyGj3sk1DhtoXp8AgUH14Jg0T62nazodFS5-n8lMdk3moxTgXETjTkvJnNBZKSzbsz3ERD0QKTsiHyeKdRZd8QpBI35QpyQioUx/s320/adsense.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341151772710525266" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">How much revenue do you generate from Google Adsense? </span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Recently there has been a lot of discussion about people who earn over $10,000 a month just from Adsense. Furthermore, there are rumors of a few individuals who earn over $1 million a year just from using the power of Google advertisements. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">So what is Google Adsense and how can you use this program to earn a six-figure income? </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">About two years ago, Google created this program to help websites to monetize their web-traffic. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Here's how it works: </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Webmasters obtain a special code from Google which then displays targeted ads on their website. Whenever a visitor clicks on one of these ads, the webmaster earns a commission. Unlike other online businesses, there is no selling involved. All you need to do is get people to click on the ads. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">Although this is an excellent way to generate an income, many websites are not effectively maximizing their Adsense potential. As a result, they are leaving a lot of cash on the table. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">The question is how can you increase your Adsense revenue without increasing the number of web visitors? </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">The key to earning an income with Google Adsense is to have your ads match the rest of the site, making them look like part of your content. Your focus is to avoid having the Adsense blocks look like blatant advertisements. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">The following are six ways that you can do this and increase your revenue at the same time: </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">1) Find the right place- Most website visitors read content that is in the middle of a webpage. As a result, the best place to put your Adsense block is in the top part of the page, at the beginning of your web content. You want to weave the Google Ads into your web content to give the appearance that they are extra links which expand on the information of the page. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">2) Use the Large Rectangle-With Google Adsense, you have the option of picking different ad formats. Most of the time people opt to use the Leaderboard (728x90) or Wide Skyscraper (160x600) style ads. Unfortunately, this is the wrong choice, because both look like blatant advertisements. Instead smart webmasters have found that using the Large Rectangle (336x280) yields the best amount of click-thrus. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">3) Ditch the border- Many people experience a sharp increase in Adsense revenue when they changing their border. What they change is very simple…they get rid of the border on their Adsense blocks. This is another way to make the advertisements look like useful web content. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">4) Adapt the font- Whenever you write content, it should be the same font size and style as your Google Adsense block. This will help make it appear that the advertisements are a natural part of your website. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">5) Match the colors- In addition to changing the fonts, you also should match the colors of your website. For instance, if your content is written in black, and your hyperlinks are blue, then the Adsense blocks should also be the same color. Again, this helps the advertisements appear to be normal web content. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">6) Don't have too many distractions- On a webpage, it is important to give web visitor a limited number of options. By having too many links and graphics, the web visitor might go to a section that doesn't help increase your profits. While it is important to inform and entertain your web visitor, it is also vital that you monetize your site. So if the main focus of your site is to earn an income through Google Adsense, then get rid of all non-essential links and graphics. </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span><br /><span class="style2">By taking the time to implement these six simple steps, you'll see a dramatic increase in the click-thru ratio of your ads. If added to all of the content of your site, your Adsense income will skyrocket! </span><br /><span class="style2"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-60610909538844917082009-05-29T14:46:00.001+07:002009-05-29T14:51:12.765+07:00Tricks For Lightning Fast Indexing<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excelamazon.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-PzzDANToWAXXLCPH18FWvkKIojkncfHcVY0Y2Xm2ptIPqhhOJ3tl67YBrgoklmjCKVmvKlqTONtydxcY-_ImLsWl3h1Nsn40dbtKcCrn-0hMX2XeliN5MTq7WaV884TvA4c_RuxlHdx/s320/google_seo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341150041184739234" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">The biggest problem that most are running into seems to do with getting INTO the search engines. Rankings aside, you need to first get them to index you. Here are the four main ways to assure yourself fast indexing:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #1:</span><br /><span class="style2">Never launch a new site with a lot of back links. Build natural links over weeks and months.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Let’s face it, there is no guaranteed method of getting indexed by Google fast, and buying links from high-ranking sites does not guarantees anything either.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">The most immediate red flag you should watch out for is your number of incoming links. According to Google, it takes time to get link popularity and sites should not have more than 100 incoming links.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">It’s okay to launch with a quality link or two. But beyond that, you are pushing it!</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Here is the scoop! It takes 30-45 days for Google to deep index new sites. Instead of sitting around during “sandbox” time, use that period to build a strong set of natural back-links with a variety of sites.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #2:</span><br /><span class="style2">Register your domain name at least four months before you plan to launch the site.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">No I am not kidding! Whether you agree with it or not, history shows that Google takes older URLs far more seriously than newer ones. So register your domain name as soon as you plan on developing a site. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #3:</span><br /><span class="style2">Blog and ping carefully.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Blogging & pinging is one of the fastest ways to get into the Yahoo index - it can literally get you into Yahoo overnight – helps with MSN as well.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Will blogging and pinging help get you into Google? Maybe. But over-pinging can set off red flags on the ping servers, and if you’re using automated blogging software, overdoing it can cause Blogger.com and other services to shut down your blog.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Blogging and pinging intelligently can get your blog indexed in Yahoo quickly, but ping carefully.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Does Yahoo de-index junk blogs? Absolutely. Especially since the creation of all this software, the search engines are watching closely for red flags (use software wisely).</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">So what can you do about Yahoo Search? Not much… You can be smart about blogging and pinging or even better, you can create real (not by software) blogs. You still have to be careful with pinging though.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">In the end, blogging and pinging should be part of every beginner’s indexing strategy. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #4:</span><br /><span class="style2">If you build bulk directory/portal sites - keep them in the 200-300 page range.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">We know it’s such a blast to build those monster 1000-5000 page sites, even with growing evidence of Google bots’ tendencies to stall after indexing the first 200 pages or so… </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">So if you’re into blasting out those gigantic directories and sick of waiting months for them to get indexed, experiment with building smaller sites around more targeted niches. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">In a nutshell: Divide those mega-keyword lists, spend a little time grouping your sub-lists, and build smaller sites.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">All in all, the best way to get indexed, stay indexed and eventually get ranked is to recruit incoming link partners. See, blogging and pinging could be gone tomorrow. But, linking is an integral part of how the internet works – it will never go away.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Concentrate on building sites and recruiting links – the links get you indexed, ranked and even bring you free traffic from those who click the links!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-56990633544510781762009-05-29T14:46:00.000+07:002009-05-29T15:28:42.936+07:00Tricks For Lightning Fast Indexing<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style2">The biggest problem that most are running into seems to do with getting INTO the search engines. Rankings aside, you need to first get them to index you. Here are the four main ways to assure yourself fast indexing:</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #1:</span><br /><span class="style2">Never launch a new site with a lot of back links. Build natural links over weeks and months.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Let’s face it, there is no guaranteed method of getting indexed by Google fast, and buying links from high-ranking sites does not guarantees anything either.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">The most immediate red flag you should watch out for is your number of incoming links. According to Google, it takes time to get link popularity and sites should not have more than 100 incoming links.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">It’s okay to launch with a quality link or two. But beyond that, you are pushing it!</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Here is the scoop! It takes 30-45 days for Google to deep index new sites. Instead of sitting around during “sandbox” time, use that period to build a strong set of natural back-links with a variety of sites.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #2:</span><br /><span class="style2">Register your domain name at least four months before you plan to launch the site.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">No I am not kidding! Whether you agree with it or not, history shows that Google takes older URLs far more seriously than newer ones. So register your domain name as soon as you plan on developing a site. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #3:</span><br /><span class="style2">Blog and ping carefully.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Blogging & pinging is one of the fastest ways to get into the Yahoo index - it can literally get you into Yahoo overnight – helps with MSN as well.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Will blogging and pinging help get you into Google? Maybe. But over-pinging can set off red flags on the ping servers, and if you’re using automated blogging software, overdoing it can cause Blogger.com and other services to shut down your blog.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Blogging and pinging intelligently can get your blog indexed in Yahoo quickly, but ping carefully.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Does Yahoo de-index junk blogs? Absolutely. Especially since the creation of all this software, the search engines are watching closely for red flags (use software wisely).</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">So what can you do about Yahoo Search? Not much… You can be smart about blogging and pinging or even better, you can create real (not by software) blogs. You still have to be careful with pinging though.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">In the end, blogging and pinging should be part of every beginner’s indexing strategy. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Indexing Tip #4:</span><br /><span class="style2">If you build bulk directory/portal sites - keep them in the 200-300 page range.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">We know it’s such a blast to build those monster 1000-5000 page sites, even with growing evidence of Google bots’ tendencies to stall after indexing the first 200 pages or so… </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">So if you’re into blasting out those gigantic directories and sick of waiting months for them to get indexed, experiment with building smaller sites around more targeted niches. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">In a nutshell: Divide those mega-keyword lists, spend a little time grouping your sub-lists, and build smaller sites.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">All in all, the best way to get indexed, stay indexed and eventually get ranked is to recruit incoming link partners. See, blogging and pinging could be gone tomorrow. But, linking is an integral part of how the internet works – it will never go away.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Concentrate on building sites and recruiting links – the links get you indexed, ranked and even bring you free traffic from those who click the links!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316993924787855237.post-48422750023610117502009-05-29T14:32:00.000+07:002009-05-29T14:41:05.435+07:00Search Engine Benefits to Article Marketing<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://excelamazon.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAiH3-gjh572mwEpsrXQlpWdzaYZDvWXDsnmZ-CKwgxvfD3ap73LYhL1ij3k4zAdesXKahG7SOqY2OGK6CYA4p1HWE1ZkKM1qkdpqdYOW3z0tSsikyOPzmQD9fb9oaeun5MaVwYP4arHm2/s320/Search-Engine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341147080063517058" border="0" /></a><span class="style2">You've probably heard by now that article marketing can help you build links back to your site.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span class="style2">But there's a lot more to it than that. Articles aren't only good for leveraging yourself stronger positions in Google, Yahoo, MSN and the other big search engines, though that's what we'll be focusing on today. Keep in mind that learning a more balanced view of promotion and marketing with articles can help you reap all the perks with essentially the same amount of work. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">For now, let's start with four of the top five search engine benefits.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">1- The One-Way Link of a Resource Box backlink is More Powerful.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">A link from a site that you're not linked back to has more value than one where you may be required to link back to, simply because changes in the way search engines rank sites now include an adjustment for exchanged links.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">The logic is that this would make the voting power of a link that points in one direction weigh more heavily than one that is traded. In theory, this makes it easier for sites that have earned link popularity to get more credit than those who have bought or traded for it.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Of course, over time, this effect may be adjusted and partially dampened so that articles that are just being submitted to resources with no editorial process will count less than those that don't undergo this process. So make sure you're not submitting junk content for the purpose of linking alone.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">2- Article Resource Box Links Back to You Are Relevant</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">If you write articles that stay on the topic of your site, the page where your article appears is more effective as a page that links back because it is more relevant. Again, depending on the search engine, the more topical the environment where you are linked, the more credit your site gets for the link itself, particularly if you're submitting to an online directory which allows you to make better use of linking.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">There are a few little changes you can make that will make your links and articles more topically relevant than 90% of other articles, merely because other authors don't think to balance the search engine benefits of article promotion with its value as content, rather than favoring one or the other.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">3- Many of Your Articles Appear on Pages with High Google PR</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">If you take a look at your Google Site Information page, you'll probably notice that Google seems to pick up only sites that have high page rank under the listing for sites that link to you. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Then, of course all the sites that use the text of your site URL, hyperlinked or not, can be found under the last setting for sites that contain your link.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Google Page Rank is typically not something to get in a frenzy over, but it does have an importance that can affect your bottom line for two main reasons. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">First, on the occasions that Google Page Rank can help you get better search engine positioning, the process of being linked from these sites can help bring you more targeted traffic, which can lead to more sales. Again, this has to be part of an overall strategy, not your sole reason for submitting articles.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Second, if links from sites with higher page rank get are being spidered more frequently than your site, your link on these sites can also get crawled faster. If you have unique content on your site, this can give you a competitive edge when your content gets included more rapidly.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">4- These links back to your site are permanent.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">That means that instead of buying a link on a site that appears there for three months and disappears, you are getting a free, topically relevant link pointing back to your site that may be archived, but not dropped. </span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Over time, if you submit articles on a regular schedule, each effort towards publication is building on previous exposure, helping you brand yourself and your company, as well as build a strong link campaign pointing back towards your site that is free.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">As the quality of your articles improve, you can also get qualified leads from the process, an increase in traffic and sales, and publication in resources who have stronger brands than you do, which you may then leverage for additional exposure.</span><br /><span class="style2"></span><br /><span class="style2">Just remember, the search engine benefits of promoting your site with articles represent only the tip of the iceberg. With articles you can also brand yourself, use your knowledge to establish yourself as an expert, network, develop relationships and increase your leads, sales and traffic. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0