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While surfing the web to explore more about Google PageRank and related stuff, I was surprised to see so many of PageRank Update date predictions and articles on how to know what will be next pagerank. The common thing with these article...
While surfing the web to explore more about Google PageRank and related stuff, I was surprised to see so many of PageRank Update date predictions and articles on how to know what will be next pagerank. The common thing with these articles was that...
about 2 hours ago
Antivirus software is the guards that block malware from entering your computer system. We all love these ‘all seeing’ and ‘all knowing’ sentinels and the job they do. The thing is, there are so many antivirus software programs out there...
Antivirus software is the guards that block malware from entering your computer system. We all love these ‘all seeing’ and ‘all knowing’ sentinels and the job they do. The thing is, there are so many antivirus software programs out there that all claim to be the ‘best’ and to be able to detect and remove all kinds of malware. How then can a simple consumer like you and me be able to determine which antivirus software is ideal?   The first step to proper selection is understanding the three important considerations when it comes to this kind of software:The determining factorsFirst is performance.  How will you know the performance of a product without trying it? By considering the way the product tested in independent labs.  One of these tests that carry a lot of weight in determining the top antivirus software is called the AV-Test. The aim of the research work done by this team is to analyze the software using test environments with various forms of malicious data. The software’s ability to detect and repair the malware is then rated.Second are the features. Not only should the antivirus program be reasonably easy to install and use but additional features such as the ability to schedule scans is definitely a plus factor.  In addition, a good antivirus program ought to be able to detect any infiltration attempts whether it be via your browser, email or instant messenger.Lastly is the support line.  Different consumers have different preferences in this regard so if you want to have support accessible 27/7 make sure that you get a software program that caters for that.Top 6 guns for 2013Now that we understand how anti virus programs are rated, let’s have a quick review of what ‘many’ say are the six top free antivirus software programs of 2013.6. Ad-Aware Free Antivirus 10With over 100million downloads worldwide, this software is known for its anti spyware capabilities although it has limited functions. 5. Panda Cloud AntivirusThis one provides real-time protection against viruses and is popular for it being less taxing on the PC since most of its work is done online. 4. AVG Free Antivirus 2013This scans your entire PC including portable media but whose downside is its lack of support and its being a single user software. 3. Avira Free Antivirus 2013The ability for this software to remove those annoying popup ads along with its speed has earned it the top rank. 2. Microsoft Security Essentials 4.1This is a Microsoft product aimed at protecting your operating system 1. Avast! Free Antivirus 7This is loved by many worldwide because of its user friendly interface. Its popularity though has resulted in slow scans.Though this may be the viewpoint of many based on the statistics and market value of the popular antivirus programs out there, we all have our own preferences and needs. There is no ‘one shoe fits all’ when it comes to selecting the best antivirus program.Author Bio:- Emily is tech and SEO blogger who enjoys sharing her views on the web. She also writes for antivirus test websites and has a passion for everything new in the software industry.
about 3 hours ago
If you want to create a successful blog and business on the internet then you are going to need to write awesome content for your audience. It’s not just about writing content that is of value – it’s also about knowing what y...
If you want to create a successful blog and business on the internet then you are going to need to write awesome content for your audience. It’s not just about writing content that is of value – it’s also about knowing what your audience wants. I have multiple web sites and blogs and even though the basic principles are always the same, the content for the sites are not. Let’s take ZacJohnson.com and BloggingTips.com, for example. They are very close in nature, but if I were to always write about WordPress and blogging on ZacJohnson.com then my audience would not find as much value in the content. The same thing can be said for BloggingTips.com if I were to always write about social marketing or how to create pay per click ad campaigns. The best way to know what your audience is looking for is to determine what types of content on your blog get the most views and comments. Tutorials, reports and case studies are always going to be some of the most successful posts on a blog and this is because people love to learn how to do stuff and see real life results. What type of content are you creating for your site? Every day I get asked the same old questions about what types of blogs people should create. The “make money blogging” and “how to blog” niche is extremely saturated. There are many different bloggers who write the same articles and content on how to start a blog and talk about the best WordPress plugins, and it’s a good bet that your traffic doesn’t find any value in these posts. Instead you should be putting a creative twist on your content and provide information on topics and tasks that haven’t been discussed a million times. How to come up with creative and new content ideas An excellent way for you to come up with new and attractive ideas for your site is to get active on social networks. There are millions of users in free blogging and internet marketing groups on Facebook and they are all talking about different topics every day. Lots of these discussions are on what’s hot in the industry right now. You can also ask these audiences what type of content they would like to see and have them contribute with their comments and ideas as well. Keeping your blog following strong In addition to using Facebook and Twitter for new content ideas, you should also be utilizing these social networks to grow your blog following. Through the use of a Facebook Fan Page and Twitter account, you can start to accumulate new followers every day and have your blog updates sent right to their social network feeds. This is a great way to automate the process and expand your reach in the process. Optimization of your content is key While optimization of your content is important, you shouldn’t make all of your content around the focus of “how can I make money with this”. Content IS and ALWAYS will be KING, but the makeup of the content is the value that people find in your content. Some of the best blogs in the world have never spent a dime on SEO or advertising and have become what they are today because they focused on creating amazing and killer content. Take the time and effort to create amazing content for your audience and it will continue to work for you for months and years to come. I am blogging on behalf of Visa Business and received compensation for my time from Visa for sharing my views in this post, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Visa’s. Visit http://facebook.com/visasmallbiz to take a look at the reinvented Facebook Page: Well Sourced by Visa Business. The Page serves as a space where small business owners can access educational resources, read success stories from other business owners, engage with peers, and find tips to help businesses run more efficiently. Every month, the Page will introduce a new theme that will focus on a topic important to a small business owner’s success. For additional tips and advice, and information a
about 4 hours ago
Everyone active in the Internet world these days may already have accounts in leading websites like Facebook and Twitter. With the emergence of Google+, is it worth it to be included in yet another social network site? Google+ is one of ...
Everyone active in the Internet world these days may already have accounts in leading websites like Facebook and Twitter. With the emergence of Google+, is it worth it to be included in yet another social network site? Google+ is one of the freshest members in the growing world of social media networks. Its being on trial for 90 days before setting it off live made a lot of active and addict social media users all hyped and excited especially with Google only sending out invitations in limited numbers. If you are still one of those who are completely unaware of what the Google+ is all about, here are 15 of the most important facts you should know about it. It poses a great effect on Google’s search results. This means that the content of those who are in your circles are expected to achieve higher page ranking in your own conducted searches. This works well the same for you too in other s’ circles. Hence, if you need page ranks that are higher, work on building your circles, making sure you settle for those who share the same interests and niche. Did you know that in just about 30 days, Google+ already achieved 26,000,000 users who are all formally registered? If you will have a Google+ account, you will get a chance to enjoy unlimited storage space for your photos in Picasa. But if you will use the photo platform directly, then the maximum space you will only get is 1GB based on the regular type of subscription.  To have a Google+ account can help you make better of your rates through clicks. It includes your branding or your logo right next your name and your profile, as seen in the search results of Google. This is how it can increase your chance of click via rates. Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of top leading social network site,Facebook, has joined Google+ too right after the launching. He became the number one user of the site garnering a total of 485,286 followers. Take note, he was not following any single user at all. Google+ has offered an About portion that allows you to include links, pictures and even those which have QR codes. Its Circles permits you to organize your target audience. It is for one the most powerful aspect of Google+. Compared to Facebook, you can choose who in your circles can get to view some of your contents. This is because you can separate your contacts from personal, business, and a lot more. The Google founder, Larry Page, follows Zuckerberg on the list of most friends in circles with 290,601. Google+ is made for those after the Android experience. This also means a lot of more options for your OS choice if Google+ continues to soar high.  Google+ has a killer feature called the Hangouts! This permits you to stay connected with your circles through video chatting which is done in a casual fashion. It is compared to Skype videos, but been presented way cooler than the usual. Other companies are even eyeing it already to use for their own services and perfect to be utilized for webinars, demos and even group brainstorming.  Google+ is also unique since it offers more than two gender options: Male, Female, and the last one is the Others.  Google+ is the sole reason behind the reason and purpose of the presence of those +1 buttons in Google searches which made everyone wonder so much. The real use of the buttons though were only noticed right after the official launch of the site.  It is a perfect tool for making others find your business much easier. This is made possible since Google+ is connected to Google Places. If you have a location based business, then set it up with a Google Place page and have it linked straight to your Google+ page too. This will surely improve your ranking especially among your customers and you can take advantage of it while others are still not into it yet.  Each user at Google+ is only limited to having around 5,000 friends as the maximum limit. Google+ is very convenient to monitor and track down. This is all due to the help of the presence of Google Analytic
about 5 hours ago
By Leslie Anglesey All writers have some type of inner editor. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have the discipline necessary to stay on track and on topic to either work for clients or focus on their own projects. At first glan...
By Leslie Anglesey All writers have some type of inner editor. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have the discipline necessary to stay on track and on topic to either work for clients or focus on their own projects. At first glance, having this built-in critic might seem like a recipe for squashing creativity, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be something that will stop a writer in his or her virtual tracks. At times, self-criticism has been blamed for the famous “writer’s block” but it may not be fair to blame getting stuck on the inner editor. Many factors can contribute to a creative person having trouble getting into the groove of a project or having trouble getting started. The issue may be: fatigue boredom stress in another area of the writer’s life creative process the writer needs to go through to get a flash of inspiration hasn’t resulted in an “a-ha” moment yet While the internal editor can’t be shut off entirely, there are ways to work with it to develop your writing. Keep in mind that it exists for a purpose, and you want to make sure that it doesn’t become so powerful that you are reticent to let anyone see your work. Use a Diamond Shaped Model When Listening to Your Inner Editor When you are thinking about how and when you should listen to your inner editor, consider using a diamond-shaped model to keep you on track with your writing projects. It should help you determine how to proceed. When you are contemplating a project or thinking of making a pitch to an editor, keep your inner editor firmly in the background. This is the narrow part of the diamond shape. Don’t let it get in the way by telling you that you are wasting your time or that you aren’t good enough, so why are you bothering to apply or contact that editor. As a writer, you will get rejected, but you have no chance of getting anywhere if you never make a move toward your goals. As you land a project and move into the broader part of the diamond shape, you want to start listening to your inner critic more. If you are ever tempted to stop digging in your research or not to go the extra mile because, “It’s probably good enough,” allow this part of your mind to poke or guilt you into giving your work that little bit of extra effort to make it the very best you can produce. Likewise, don’t let any piece of writing leave your desk until you have taken the time to proofread and edit it carefully. This piece of advice also falls under the category of listening to your inner editor in the middle of a project, whether you are working on something for school or on a professional basis. Good enough simply isn’t good enough. Your inner editor should be on high alert at this stage of the game. Confidence above All As you proofread and edit your second draft, you should be able to feel a bit more confident about your work. Using the example of the diamond shape, the editor should once more start to go back toward the background, and you should be able to focus on your voice in your writing when you read the final version of your work. By the time you get to the version you are ready to turn in to your instructor or the client, the internal editor should be firmly in the background, leaving only your voice in place when you read through your work. Will your work ever be exactly perfect as a writer? There will always be something that you “could” be doing to alter, fix, or tweak a piece of work to make it better, more interesting, or more “something.” There will have to be a point at which you may need to simply tell your inner editor that you have done your best and that it will have to be good enough. That’s all anyone can do, and you will try again with your next piece of writing, which is how writers grow and develop their craft. What are your tricks for dealing with the inner critic? Author’s Bio: Leslie Angl
about 6 hours ago
I have a plethora of earbuds lying around from my various testing over the years and I am always on the lookout for a good set of earbuds that allow for more functionality as well as better sound.  Something that is ideal for when I am r...
I have a plethora of earbuds lying around from my various testing over the years and I am always on the lookout for a good set of earbuds that allow for more functionality as well as better sound.  Something that is ideal for when I am running on the treadmill or working out at the [...]Author informationJustin GerminoOwner at DragonBlogger.comWorking in the IT Industry for over 13 years and specializing in web based technologies. Dragon Blogger has unique insights and opinions to how the internet and web technology works. An Avid movie fan, video game fan and fan of trying anything and everything new.TwitterFacebookGoogle+LinkedInThe post Scosche IDR305MD Tapline II Earbud Review appeared first on Dragon Blogger. Be the first to comment... Related Posts:WordPress Plugin: Dashboard Pending Review – Keep Track of Guest PostsAbnormally High Traffic Day YesterdayAlexa Restores Blog ReviewsDragon Blogger Review Of Seven PoundsIZEA Announces PayPerPost Update and InPostLinks RSS Feed Powered by MaxBlogPress Bring My Blog Visitors Back
about 6 hours ago
Google I/O had its show floor cleanly stolen by Glass, but the real sales figures are in an unintended psychological phenomenon called upon by in-app purchases. Google reported an increase in revenue growth of 7x for in-app purchasing an...
Google I/O had its show floor cleanly stolen by Glass, but the real sales figures are in an unintended psychological phenomenon called upon by in-app purchases. Google reported an increase in revenue growth of 7x for in-app purchasing and 2x for subscription models. In-app purchases and subscription models are services that’re a recent invention. So, why are they increasing so quickly? I’ve broken down some lessons to be learned from Google’s announcement below. Evangelism Is a Process The name ‘freemium’ was originally a derogatory term. It’s an idea based around ‘90s computing, in that a developer was already at work on their next piece of software right after releasing the final version of new software. With cloud computing, mobile devices, and automated updates — it’s better to create something and then iterate on it while you build your audience. If your app is impressive enough to share with friends, then your marketing budget is basically covered by the virality of happy customers. The idea, then, is to provide a version of your app that has most of the features that everyone wants with a small paywall/subscription fee that’ll keep fans of your product funding its next iteration. Build a Platform, Not a One-off Creating a solid app means that people are going to use it. That much is clear. The question, however, is how to increase the lifespan of your app within the top sales charts. Minecraft is the big-name exception to Google’s new rule. There are only two iterations of Minecraft: A free demo and the $6.99 full version of the app. Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world, and one of its biggest competitors is a free game called Temple Run. The concept behind Temple Run is simple. You progress through the game and collect coins. Players are able to purchase coins to buy powerups, characters, and other unlockable features. Money spent in Temple Run is simply an easier way to progress the natural flow of the game. An interview with one of the developers indicates that the in-app purchases for Temple Run far exceed the amount they’d have made otherwise. Make Purchasing a Subscription Reasonable Internet radio apps like Pandora and Spotify are generally totally viable as free apps. They both function about the same without paying, but earn income from their free users through ad revenue. Pandora offers a $36 subscription fee that increases a user’s ability to skip songs they aren’t in the mood for, removes all ads, and offers the user higher quality audio. Build your app around usability, then develop systems that power users will find useful. The freemium model is coming closer and closer to the norm. It fits the new and unique needs of mobile users while also offering creators the chance to develop divergent iterations of their products. Increasing the lifespan of your app is as easy as building something that most people will enjoy for free, but specific power users will be happy to pay for. Have a freemium app that you love? Think that in-app purchases are the devil? Take your concerns to the comment section. Matthew Toren is an Award Winning Author, Serial Entrepreneur, and Investor. He Co-Founded YoungEntrepreneur.com along with his brother Adam. Matthew is co-author of the newly released book: Small Business, Big Vision: “Lessons on How to Dominate Your Market from Self-Made Entrepreneurs Who Did it Right” and also co-author of Kidpreneurs. Follow Matthew on Twitter: @matthewtoren
about 6 hours ago
Hi, everyone! Here are the highlights from this week’s Job Board. If you want to receive this – and all the other great articles served up – every week in your Inbox, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter! (S...
Hi, everyone! Here are the highlights from this week’s Job Board. If you want to receive this – and all the other great articles served up – every week in your Inbox, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter! (See the homepage.) Established Bloggers with 2K+ followers on Google+ Are you a blogger who uses Google+ more than Facebook? Do you have more than 2,000 followers on the platform? If so, Reputation Changer wants to talk with you. Experienced Guest Bloggers Organic Media Group is an American company which provides guest blog content for their clients. They need guest bloggers who have experience and are willing to work from home. Freelance Tech Blogger Are you always keeping tabs on major tech developments related to groups such as Facebook, Yahoo, Google, etc.? If you can write with a UK audience in mind, this online gig will suit you. Technology Freelance Writer The Chicago Dispatcher, a monthly publication, needs a freelance writer to cover mobile booking app news. The required hours are dependent on monthly demand, and they want someone with a journalism degree or professional writing experience. Freelance Copywriter This copywriting position is open to freelancers in the Central New Jersey area. While the gig is fully remote, there might be a need for on site meetings from time to time.
about 8 hours ago
Steve Jobs famously misquoted Picasso when he said, “Good artists copy; great artists steal.” What Picasso really said was, “Art is theft.” T.S. Eliot said something far closer, “Immature poets imitate; mat...
Steve Jobs famously misquoted Picasso when he said, “Good artists copy; great artists steal.” What Picasso really said was, “Art is theft.” T.S. Eliot said something far closer, “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.” I learned all of this from Austin Kleon, bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, a guide I recommend to all writers seeking insights for tapping into your endless reserves of creativity and innovation. As a noted speaker, and prolific blogger, Mr. Kleon offers timeless wisdom on the secrets of borrowing inspiration from your heroes to remix it into your own work in order to create something fresh and original. Writers aren’t born, they are made. ~ Austin Kleon In this installment of The Writer Files, Austin shares his method of “productive procrastination,” the difference between little writing and Big Writing, the importance of finding the right readers, and his secret of productivity. Join me as we study the dossier of Austin Kleon, writer … About the writer … Who are you and what do you do? I’m a writer who draws. I’ve written two books: Steal Like An Artist, a manifesto for creativity in the digital age, and Newspaper Blackout, a poetry collection made by redacting newspaper articles with a permanent marker. What is your area of expertise as a writer or online publisher? The Venn diagram of my career is pictures, words, and the web. Where can we find your writing? Your local bookstore, or www.austinkleon.com. The writer’s productivity … How much time, per day, do you spend reading or doing research? 1-3 hours. Before you begin to write, do you have any pre-game rituals or practices? Sadly, no. I’m sure if I did, I’d write more. What’s your best advice for overcoming procrastination? Practice productive procrastination — have 2 or 3 projects going at one time, so if you get sick of one, you can jump over to the other. What time of day is most productive for your writing? I like to write when the world is sleeping — in the morning or at night — but I have a six-month-old son that I take care of, a wife who works in the mornings, and an 8-hours-a-night sleep habit, so I’m pretty much doomed to the afternoon. As Dickens said, “I detest this mongrel time, neither day nor night.” Do you generally adhere to a rigid or flexible writing system? So flexible you could say it’s limp. How many hours a day do you spend actually writing (excluding email, social media etc.)? I sort of resent the distinction. It’s all writing. It’s all typing into boxes. The thing is, I don’t know what writing is going to really get me somewhere — I’ve typed tweets that have turned into blog posts that have turned into book chapters. I don’t make a distinction between little writing and Big Writing. It’s all part of the same process. So, I’ll say: I spend at least 2 hours a day typing into boxes. Do you write every day? Larry David, after accepting the accepting the Paddy Chayefsky Award from the Writers Guild, said: “I hate writing. Nothing puts me to sleep faster than picking up a pen. I not only hate writing the shows, I hate all kinds of writing. Recommendations, thank you notes, excusing my daughter from school, condolence letters … oh, those are the worst.” I’m with Larry: I hate writing. What I really like to do is read. Writing lets me be a professional reader, so I do as little of it as I can get away with. (When I have a deadline, I’ll write every day.) The writer’s creativity … Define creativity. Taking what’s in front of you and everybody else and making something new out of it. Who are your favorite authors, online or off? My favorite three authors are Midwesterners who wrote/write funny, sad books with pictures and words, together: Lynda Barry, Kurt Vonnegut, and Charles Schulz. Can you sh
about 8 hours ago
As we finish another back breaking weak at work we at least can take comfort in the thought that we have Fridays Funnies to look forward to. Leading up to that I’d like to put forward to all the women out there that men really are ...
As we finish another back breaking weak at work we at least can take comfort in the thought that we have Fridays Funnies to look forward to. Leading up to that I’d like to put forward to all the women out there that men really are deep thinkers. When you see us sitting on the couch, sometimes with a beer in our hand, we’re not merely contemplating our navel. Nope, it goes way deeper than that. We could be trying to solve the world’s many problems or we could be trying to find the answers to many age old questions. The following is a prime example of what deep thinkers men really are. What Deep Thinkers Men Are I mowed the lawn today, and after doing so I sat down and had a cold beer. The day was really quite beautiful, and the drink facilitated some deep thinking on various topics. Finally I thought about an age old question: Is giving birth more painful than getting kicked in the nuts? Women always maintain that giving birth is way more painful than a guy getting kicked in the nuts. Well, after another beer and some heavy deductive thinking I have come up with the answer to that question. Getting kicked in the nuts is more painful than having a baby and here is the reason for my conclusion: A year or so after giving birth, a woman will often say, “it might be nice to have another child.” On the other hand, you never hear a guy say, “You know, I think I would like another kick in the nuts.” I rest my case….time for another beer! Now for the ever popular Sexy Sal blonde joke. Sexy Sal Blonde Joke Of The Week Yeah, Friday Funnies wouldn’t be the same without Sexy Sal’s blonde joke and I’m sure you’re going to love this one. And to finish of this weeks Friday Funnies….. YouTube Blonde Jokes Of The Week And let’s not forget this weeks popular make you laugh resources…. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2013JVZoo Killer WordPress Plugins.Covert Geo Targeter New WordPress Plugin Lets You Easily Geo Target Your Blog And Insert Your Visitor's Actual Geo Location Anywhere On Your Blogs - Resulting In A Massive Boost In Conversions and Revenue!Easy Video Press PRO - Turn Your Blog Into A Video Cash Machine Easy Video Press, Your New All-In-One Plugin To Easily Publish, Customize and Monetize Videos On Your WordPress Blogs!WP Linkizer WP Linkizer automatically turns every link into your blogs content into a money making machine. It does this by split testing multiple anchor text phrases and defaulting to the phrase thats gets the highest click through rate.IMSC PingFresh - Sean Donahoe's Inner Circle The post Deep Thinkers Sexy Sal Friday Funnies #65 appeared first on WassupBlog.
about 17 hours ago