09 May 2012
Internet News

Unnatural linking Penguin update

So Google has gone all mediaeval, and are apparently penalising websites for unnatural linking practices. How they can tell the difference in a natural and unnatural link is somewhat obscure but they seem to do a pretty good job of getting rid of the complete garbage. And by complete garbage I mean links that are placed on posts and articles which make no sense in English or are completely spun or copied content.

Assuming, of course, that their intentions are good this should be a good thing, not just for searchers, but content creators also. Sadly–their intentions seem to be–to make as much money as possible as quickly as possible, with no regard for user experience or quality content creators.

I somewhat base this observation on the poor quality search results I’m seeing at the moment. But, at the end of the day, Google is a business, and their primary goal MUST be to make money for their shareholders. The simple fact is, Google now favours “authority sites” over almost any other type of site, and this means life just got a whole lot harder for the small Webmaster.

The recent Google updates to their algorithm are not just about removing web spam and they are certainly not just about unnatural linking. Perhaps most significant change as far as linking goes is Google’s recent de-indexing of certain blogging networks, such as Build My Rank.

This is actually rather nice of Google. If you think about it, Google have gone to the trouble of telling us what they consider to be unnatural linking by de-indexing all these blog networks. Now we know what to avoid. Article directories the same.

As an Internet marketer and SEO specialist I have used many of the blog networks and other link networks, so I can speak from personal experience when I make a list of sites that have been de-indexed. I was a member of one way links and unique article Wizard, and I had sides of my own in both of their networks. These sites have all been de-indexed. I cannot speak for the entire one-way links or unique article Wizard networks because I’m not privy to all the sites, but I can speak for my own.

What does this mean?
Basically, it means off-site SEO just got more expensive. The less expensive networks, that provided generic sites allowing people to post generic drivel, have all been de-indexed, so now we will not be tempted to use them. Unfortunately, there are not many alternatives to these networks and a lot of people will find themselves gone bust-and soon. If all your ranking was based solely on low quality blog networks, then you are out of luck. If, on the other hand, you have been a little forward thinking, then you will have had a wide variety of places to add links to your site from. Linking is not the be all and end all of successful SEO, but it is certainly important.

So, how does one go about getting natural links?
Well, you can start by writing fantastic content, as Google was apparently trying to reward fantastic content with this recent change. The must say, that is rather entertaining because one thing is certain–algorithmically identifying quality is next to impossible. All Google can hope to do is reward if authority sites. Sadly, this seems to be the tack they have taken.

Writing fantastic content (or creating video content) that attract natural links is easier in some niches is than it is in others. Product reviews for example, are unlikely to attract many natural links, so another approach is needed. Social networking may be a more appropriate approach when attempting to get links to product reviews. Assuming, of course, your quality is high; by no means a given, judging from the product reviews I see scattered around the Internet.

Ted Mc | No comments | Tags: , ,
11 Dec 2011
Internet Marketing

Do or Do Not, There Is No Try

From just the title of this post, I guess you must have realized that I am a huge Star Wars fan. But I wish I were a real-life Jedi. I wish I could just use the Force to help me deal with everyday decisions. But that doesn’t meant that I can’t try and incorporate Jedi-inspired techniques in my bid to be a successful individual.

Those words by Yoda (do or do not, there is no try) to me represent the mindset that someone must be in if you’re going to be successful, whether it be as an entrepreneur making a full-time income as a blogger, a football quarterback, or an inventor. As long as you believe that you can go back to “the way things were”, you will never push forward with everything you have.

As much as I tell people that Star Wars is, at its very core, a love story, this is also a movie that teaches you a lot about life. But the concept of the “Force” is incredibly valuable if you take your time to understand it and try and apply it to your business ventures.

Many of the people who have achieved great things have done so thanks to their admirable drive. Some others didn’t even have to dig that deep: it was either they succeed or they just starve. In my humble opinion, nothing gives you more motivation than simply not being able to afford failing.

We know a lot of stories like that, where someone makes a gutsy decision and after that decision is made, then there is no going back. Sure, a lot of them fail (it does also require self-confidence as well as perseverance), but the ones that have become successful thanks to their successes insist that it was because (even in their minds) they rejected the option of failure.

So heed the words of Yoda. If you’re going to do something, DO IT. Don’t “give it a try”

C Kilian | No comments | Tags: , , ,
05 Dec 2011
Web Hosting

Enhancing Your Web Hosting Capabilities

Web hosting is an important thing to any company that decides to venture into the World Wide Web. Many people decide to choose webhosting based on feedback while others choose their webhosting provider based on reviews. These however are not necessarily the best ways, nor the most effective ways to chose hosting, especially if the people you’re listening to aren’t web savvy. So what do you look for when searching for web hosting?

  • Hard disk space. All the files which you are going to use to create your website are going to have to reside in the server so you had better make sure your server can handle that data

  • Bandwidth. Bandwidth is the amount of information that can be sent, to and from your server. The more customers you have and the more visitors to your site, the higher your bandwidth needs

  • Support. Getting a piece of hardware or software without support is a recipe for danger. This is where references can really help. If someone you know recommends a hosting provider with good support, that’s likely to be valid.

Other than looking at the provisions provided for within your hosting, it’s a good idea to also check on enhancements as well. For example, a good site builder can help you, no matter how advanced or how much of a novice you are. You can read a Plesk Site Builder review for example.

It also helps to get yourself an email marketing company too and you can read something like an iContact review to help you choose. Since most webhosts limit emails, this is a good way to create a good campaign.

Ultimately, your goal is to get everything you need for your business to succeed. A good webhost will definitely help you with that.

C Kilian | No comments | Tags: , ,
03 Dec 2011
Internet Marketing

Make Money Online with an Internet Business

Many people ask, “Can you really make money online?” The answer is yes. Tens of thousands of people are doing it already. The challenge is actually finding opportunities that are legit. When it comes to make money whether it’s online or offline, there are a lot of scams out there. Just take a look at the real estate industry. I’m sure you’ve seen one of the many get rich quick with real estate infomercials the run late at night. So what doesn’t making money online actually take? Let’s explore.

Like any business, in order to earn an income with an internet business, you will need to have a product or service and customers. This will take some niche research to find profitable markets that have products you can sell. This also involves creating websites. Now if you want something a bit more simple, you can find sites that offer a revenue sharing program where you can leverage their authority on the web to get traffic to pages that you create and make money on their site.

There really is a lot to learn with this type of business and it can seem daunting but just take it one step at a time and you’ll eventually get it. If you’d like to know how to start an internet business, then visit that link. Below is a short video on avoiding the many online scams that are out there.

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24 Aug 2011
Internet

Name Recycling Makes Internet Search Difficult

Sure, on paper it sounded like a great idea. You can imagine the Marketing dudes sitting around the meeting desk at Leapfrog HQ talking about their hot new toy, a tablet-style educational gamer for kids.

During the meeting they got to reminiscing about their first learning computer toy for kids, the Leapfrog LeapPad – joking about how clunky it was and how much the world of kids technology has changed since then.

And then there was a Eureka moment. Since LeapPad sounds a little like iPad, and the toy is like a Leapfrog  iPad toy for kids, why not tie that all up with the last gamer, the Leapster Explorer – and so the LeapPad Explorer was named.

Well now I will tell you why this mixture of nosalgia and marketing is not a great idea. Because recycling an old toy name makes it a PITA to search for online.

All the old webpages about the original toy are ranking well in the search engines because of the weight of their past glory. So now anyone searching for the new LeapPad learning tablet toy is actually presented with a ton of websites showing a toy no longer available.

Now couple that with the cheeky opportunists selling the old system on online auction sites, under the new toy name, and you’ve got yourself a bunch of confused parents.

C Kilian | No comments
02 Aug 2011
Internet

Michael Murphy-Make money with videos

Michael Murphy is a young entrepreneur staying in Colorado who specializes in making money from videos. He works for the company Niche Technologies where he helps in creating and handling video clips and make video shops with Vidli. During his spare time he loves cycling, speed boating and a host of other activities. He had an illustrious academic career where he excelled in his studies. He completed his undergraduate degree in business management and a Master’s of Science in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business is one of the leading business schools in US today and Michael topped his class.

Michael Murphy specializes in a number of areas and enjoys helping other people and organizations both on professional and personal level. Here are a few things that Michael does:

i) Video creation and video clip content management systems.
ii) Online real-estate marketing.
iii) Social media and social networking techniques.
iv) Public speaking and presentations.

Michael Murphy is passionate about a lot of activities like speed boating, cycling, triathlon, barefoot jet skiing, spiritual techniques etc. He also loves traveling and has visited various parts of the world like Tuscany in Italy, Bordeaux in France, Hayman Islands in Australia just to name a few.

Milagros | No comments | Tags: ,
30 Jul 2011
Internet

American Recipes: Beef Stew

Crockpot American recipes are a great way to make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat tender and delicious. I often use my crock pot to make beef stew. I usually assemble the ingredients in the pot the night before and keep it in the fridge until the next morning. I turn on the cooker, and by that evening I have a delicious, hearty beef stew.

This delicious stew makes its own gravy, so you can spoon the stew over rice, biscuits, or other breads. If you want to make a thicker gravy, spoon out the meat and veggies once they’ve cooked and add another can of soup to the pot.

Crockpot beef stew

  • 1-2 pounds all-meat stew
  • 1 large package frozen stew vegetables (large cut), thawed
  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 soup can water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Garlic salt
  • Black pepper

Directions: Place beef in cooker. Thoroughly dry stew vegetables with paper towels. Add these to the pot, along with the onion. In a bowl, combine soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce and blend until smooth. Pour over meat and vegetables. Sprinkle contents with garlic salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for about eight hours.

 

 

Ted Mc | No comments
25 Jul 2011
Internet

Vacation Packing List – Do You Need Tech?

I am old – I remember when no vacation packing list  included anything more technical than a paper and pen. But times have changed – you have to travel with tech right? 

Hmm not so sure – to be honest smarphones and iPhones can stay at home as far as I am concerned, why do I want to pay for someone to be able to interupt my vacation? And data roaming charges are outrageous – so if you are taking a phone consider buying a new SIM card on arrival – though Americans will need an unlocked phone to do this.

I travel with a netbook – but that’s becaues I run a business on the road, and with the widespread availability of WIFI in hotels these day’s I’d rather cruise the Interwebs from my hotel room than fight it out in a smelly, noisy Internet cafe. I don’t think most people need to worry about a laptop on holiday – but I love my little 10″ netbook.

My favourite travel tech though is a real must have – a Kindle – or any eBook reader for that matter – but the Kindle seems to be wining the race for the moment. Capable of carrying 3500 books -its solved the issue i’ve always had with a pack half full of books! Kindles are cool – and last about a month on a single charge – more than can be said for my smarphone – my Kindle has a permanent place on my vacation packing list

Loraine E | No comments
23 Jul 2011
Websites

2012 Planners to Keep Track of Sales

One of the best tools I use to keep track of my affiliate sales is an old fashioned hand written planner.  For me, writing things down in a planner on a daily and weekly basis keeps my thoughts organized much better than putting notes in my phone or on my computer.

I have several 2012 planners already that I use to keep my goals set for each month, and each project.  2012 planners are already available to buy and ship, or for some pre-order to ship in August or September.  I prefer to use the Moleskine planners and notebooks to keep my information organized, and I can also take them with me when I scout in stores for ideas of what I want to do next.

The lightweight 2012 planners are the ones that I have purchased, and for travel or scouting I use the leather bound planners.  To ensure success, I keep track of what I did last year at this time, then I have something to compare, and also to go back to each year if it needs renewal.  I am already well into the winter planning which will include January and February.  So the 2012 planners are already getting filled up with notes and goals.

F Ricardo | No comments
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