WidgetBuck$ makes widgets profitable

Every
blogger and webmaster loves widgets, and many also quite like money (that’s why
they’re always banging on about it) so what could be better than a widget that
makes money? Until someone finds a way to involve beer in that equation , might
just be the answer.

WidgetBucks features pay-per-click shopping widgets
that help our customers make money fast. They instantly display the most popular
products based on buying trends of 100 million shoppers. Thus they are highly
engaging, which means instant dollars for our customers. Our widgets see $3-$6
CPM — pretty good compared to traditional ad networks that deliver less than $2
CPM.

The idea is simple; you embed the widget code into your blog /
Your site web and it acts as a product feed based on your sites content or a
chosen category, you then get paid for clicks and hopefully make billions…
hopefully.

The widget itself is fully customisable, and actually looks
quite nice, although I wish they’d allow for a slightly smaller size, as it
tends to dominate the page. I signed up so you can see the widget but I refuse
to put this behemoth into my sidebar until they make it smaller.

Gripes aside, I do really like this idea, and the signup
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Here is screenshot of WidgetBuck member who made over $140
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Quick And Easy Steps To Profitable Blogging

C. Douglas Conlan
Quick And Easy Steps To Profitable Blogging
October 4th, 2007 . by C. Douglas Conlan

Let me ask you a critical question. Are you making money on
the internet? If no you are going to love what I have to
say in this article. I am going to go over a unique
strategy with blogs that does not cost much money to
implement that will build a stable long term internet
business for you.

You need to find a smaller segment of a mainstream market
i.e. a niche market. Once you are satisfied that you have
found this you need to do some keyword research and
identify low competition keywords that you can focus on to
build your content around so that it will be found by
search engines.

Set up your blog and update it frequently. Write your
content based on the keyword research that you have done so
that your content will be found by search engines. To get
your blog good search rankings you need to get lots of one
way links. Search engine rankings are basically determined
by the number of quality links that are pointing in to the
website. Only about 10 percent of the ranking is determined
by the actual content. Write articles and submit them to
article directories. Your articles will become viral in
nature as they get picked up by publishers and they publish
it on their websites and you get one way links.

You can monetize your blog by placing Google Adsense
adverts on it. Just make sure that you register your own
domain name and publish your blog on your hosting as this
will influence your search engine rankings. The two most
desired blogger platforms are Wordpress and Blogger.

Using the steps that I have outlined here you will succeed
online. Once you master these basic skills you will be well
on your way to running your very own moneymaking home based
internet business and earning money while you sleep from
your blogs.

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Effectively Using Blogs For Your Search Engine Optimization Efforts

C. Douglas Conlan
Effectively Using Blogs For Your Search Engine Optimization Efforts
October 23rd, 2007 . by C. Douglas Conlan
Many people seem to think that blogs are for people to spout off on about their own opinions and offer the reader no ‘real’ advice. If this were the case then why are so many marketers spending their time and efforts to develop a blog on their websites and some are even scrapping the websites to make way for the blog?

Blogs have been developed to be exactly what the search engines want to see especially Google. In fact Google loves them so much that they will index a blog quicker than most websites. People have found that they can get a blog indexed by Google within hours!

Just creating a blog and posting to it a few times a week wont be nearly enough to get you picked up by the search engines. Thousands of people have already done this and now people who visit the blogs see them all as the same blog.

There are some useful techniques that you can use that will get your blog standing out from the crowd and picked up by the search engines in quick time. The first rule is that you need to make time each day for your blogging efforts. The suggested time for doing something to your blog everyday is about a month. After the initial month you can then lessen your efforts - but never forget about it!

When you create your blog you need to make sure that you don’t use the default template just like everyone else has done. You will just blend into the crowd of blogs that are already out there. If you have a website that you developed yourself changing the blog will be easy. If not you can outsource this task or learn how to do it yourself.

Once your blog is there you need to start posting. If you are already involved with Internet marketing you will know about the importance of keywords or keyword phrases. Your blog is no different, make sure that the content you place on it is optimized to the keywords that you want to be found under.

For the first week or so you should plan on posting to your blog at least three or four times a day. This is getting your content up and letting Google see that you are spending the time on the blog.

Each time you post to your blog you should ping your blog. You can do a simple search to find out about pinging. Pinging takes advantage of the social bookmarking sites out there too. It also servers at giving you quality back links to your blog.

Don’t fall into the trap of sending your site to thousands of directories. The quality over quantity rule comes into play here. You can send your site to hundreds of sites that have no PR at all. This may help you a little, but just two back links from sites with a PR of 3 or 4 will give you credibility with Google. Back links from high ranking PR sites will let you piggyback off their efforts. Google already loves their site and has rewarded it with a PR, if they are linking to your site then you must also be doing something right!

Another great tip when you start your blog is to not go mad submitting the blog everywhere in day one. Getting some quality content on your site first can give you even better results. If you have a blog with 50-100 posts on full of quality content then other sites will see that you are offering quality content and link to you themselves.

This is what Google loves to see, natural organic results that you have not manufactured in an effort to get listed quickly. If you do everything in the first day, you may well get pulled into the ‘honeymoon’ period with Google where they rank you high and then after a week or so you drop off the radar.

If this does happen to you, just repeat the processes already discussed over a longer period of time and you will soon be back where you belong.

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7 Questions To Ask Yourself BEFORE Starting A Business Blog

7 Questions To Ask Yourself BEFORE Starting A Business BlogCopyright © 2005 Priya Shah
http://www.priyashah.com

Blogging is the latest buzzword in online marketing and PR.

But with so many marketers jumping on the blogging bandwagon, few people are giving a thought to whether blogs are really up their alley, or taking the time to consider the best ways of going about it.

If you are planning to start a business blog, ask yourself these questions before you take the final plunge.

1. Do you really need a blog?

Writing and maintaining a blog takes a certain degree of commitment, as well as a passion (or at least a liking) for stringing words into a decent sentence. If you don't enjoy writing that much, you could always create an audio or video blog.

But would your business objectives really be served by starting a blog? Or could other methods of online marketing - like SEO, ezine advertising or newsletter publishing work just as well, if not better?

2. Whom do you want to reach with your blog?

The first step to reaching your audience is understanding where they go to find information about your products.

If your audience largely consists of people who live in your town or use products that they search for in the newspapers, offline advertising might be more suited to your purpose.

If however, your target audience belongs to one or more of these segments, a blog might be just the thing to boost your business.

- Internet users

Does your target audience really use the internet? If not, then starting a blog (or any online activity, for that matter) will just be a huge waste of time and effort.

- Blog readers

Does your target audience read blogs? Or do they prefer to get their information in their inbox? If the latter is true, then an email newsletter might be a better option than a blog.

- Search engine users

A blog is an excellent way to boost your search engine rankings and get listed for a lot of your target keywords. If you know that your audience uses search engines to find information, a blog will increase your chances of getting their attention.

3. What do you want to achieve with your blog?

There are a lot of things that a blog can do for your business. Blogs can help you -

- Increase your visibility and search engine rankings

- Brand yourself, your products, your services, your company

- Build a community and network with people who have similar interests

- Expand your reach to those outside your current sphere of influence

- Establish your credibility as an expert or thought-leader in your field

- Put a human face on your business

- Reach out to potential customers and stakeholders

Deciding exactly what you want to achieve with your blog can help you get focused, so that you can spend your time and effort in activities that help, not hinder your business objectives.

4. How much time can you spend on your blog?

Serious business bloggers not only spend time writing their own blogs, but also spend a great deal of time reading up on current events and browsing other blogs in their field for information.

If you are prepared to put in the time and effort required to do that sort of research, your blog will serve as a good branding tool for your business.

If not, you should either hire someone to do the research or seriously rethink your decision to start a blog.

5. What blogging platform will serve your needs best?

Deciding your blogging platform is an important step that you should take only after becoming familiar with the features and benefits of each option.

The reason it is so crucial is because it can be extremely difficult to migrate an established blog to a new platform once you have started it. Moving your blog can result in you losing your data, search engine listings and readers, so don't take this decision lightly.

Decide which platform will best meet your marketing objectives, time constraints and personal preferences before you make your first post.

According to T.L. Pakii Pierce who writes at "How to Blog for Fun & Profits!" http://blogforfunandprofit.blogware.com, if you are short of time, and want to spend more time writing, then a hosted solution like Blogger, Blogware, Squarespace or Typepad might serve your purpose better.

This might also prove a better option if you want to get started as soon as possible, are new to the internet, or are unfamiliar with scripts or code.

If, on the other hand, you're a control freak (like me) and don't mind spending some time and effort to customize your blog, then a server-installed software, like Wordpress, b2Evolution or Movable Type might be just right for you.

If you don't want to install the scripts yourself, choose a hosting solution with Fantastico, which comes with a one-click install of a number of blogging software.

6. How do you plan to promote your blog?

Why is it good to know this before you start your blog? Because it will help you decide where best to invest your time and effort when you need to build traffic to your blog.

You'll learn more about the methods to promote your blog when you subscribe to the email course below. Some of these tasks can be outsourced, while others you would have to do yourself.

Decide what you want to take on and look out for service providers to handle the other functions so you can start building traffic to your blog as soon as possible.

7. How will you assess the success of your blog?

To determine how successful your blog is in boosting your profile or profits you will have to measure your blog traffic and track sales or leads that have come through it.

Planning this in advance will help you take more informed decisions about your blogging metrics, choice of blogging platform and degree of customization you require on your blog.

Understand that blogging is not for everyone. It's just another form of communication.

Don't get so hung up on the technology that you end up ignoring more appropriate ways of communicating your message.

Some things may be easier to communicate face to face, in a conference room, or even through the good old telephone.

But if you asked yourself all the questions above and decided that blogging meets all your objectives, then a blog may be just what the doctor ordered for your business.

Bringing the RSS Revolution to Your Desktop

Bringing the RSS Revolution to Your Desktop
Until recently, the vast amount of news and other information available on the World Wide Web was accessible only by manually browsing for specific content via search engines. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) represents an information revolution that turns this concept around by actively syndicating content on an ever growing number of websites. RSS content is transmitted over the Web via “feeds” covering an extensive range of topics and interests, from general news coverage to breaking bulletins in sports, business, science, politics, the arts, and countless other fields. Users subscribe to the RSS feeds available from an increasing number of websites and receive frequent updates in their selected fields of interest via an “RSS reader” or “aggregator” that continuously gathers news from RSS-capable sites and translates it into text and links for review on-demand.



The aggregation of RSS feeds is expanding exponentially, to the point that an estimated 75.3 million people currently use this news channeling system on a regular basis. Our daily lives are constantly influenced by one source of news or another, but mainstream news media channels are often accused of biased reporting that is tainted by special interest groups. RSS feeds are not subject to censorship or news filtering and one must be aware that the information provided must be analyzed carefully just as is also true of the mainstream media, but the concept still empowers individuals to have as much of a voice as the media conglomerates.



RSS aggregators typically appear in the same basic format as a web browser page displaying a list of articles and links from feeds to which the user has subscribed. There are dozens of aggregators available to which users can turn to review the latest updates. When active, these aggregators dominate the desktop, making it necessary to set aside other applications to catch up on the latest news.



In a breakthrough development that brings the RSS news and information revolution to the next level, the upstart software development team at Netsplorer.com has created a powerful application that presents RSS feeds via an unobtrusive newsreader that scrolls directly on the desktop. While still under heavy testing, the team anticipates unleashing this remarkable application in early November 2006. The Netsplorer NewsReader™ will be completely customizable, not only appearing at either the top or the bottom of the screen, but also scrolling at a fully adjustable speed and transparency that makes it highly user friendly. The Netsplorer NewsReader™ not only allows the user to scroll news information directly from such mainstream news feeds as CNN and the BBC, it is also capable of adding and displaying the feed from any RSS subscription, all scrolling across the desktop in clickable links that open an associated web page at the click of a mouse. For those who like to keep close track of their investments, the Netsplorer NewsReader™ also will distinguish itself by allowing users to display continuously updated delayed quotes and links to breaking news on their favorite stocks.

Netsplorer™ also provides a groundbreaking approach to RSS article posting. Previously, those who wished to submit their own articles for posting to a potential readership of millions of RSS users needed to go through many different syndication channels to achieve distribution over hundreds of separate feeds. Netsplorer™ offers the potential to deliver this original content from its own web portal.

The Netsplorer NewsReader™ can also be custom branded or co-branded for any organization that wishes to provide targeted news to its customers, members, investors or other interested parties. The Netsplorer NewsReader™ can be custom-branded to display the organization’s own logo, provided that the statement, “Powered by Netsplorer.com” is included in their marketing and distribution campaigns. This unique capability allows companies and other groups to provide their custom-branded version of the Netsplorer NewsReader™ free of charge to their clients, providing a direct link to their target market along with free end user access to the entire worldwide collection of RSS feeds.

The Netsplorer News Reader™ is certified to contain no spyware or adware. The Netsplorer NewsReader™ will be available as a freeware download from Netsplorer.com. The company has set its goal on distributing the free Netsplorer™ application to millions of desktops worldwide within the next twelve months.

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SpyWare Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is spyware?


A: Webopedia’s definition of Spyware is as follows: Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user\'s Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Spyware applications are typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet; however, it should be noted that the majority of shareware and freeware applications do not come with spyware. Once installed, the spyware monitors user activity on the Internet and transmits that information in the background to someone else. Spyware can also gather information about your e-mail addresses and even passwords and credit card numbers. For a complete report visit http://www.virus.ca


Q: How does spyware get into my computer?

A. Spyware often arrives via an automatic download from a website you are surfing. If you download freeware or shareware software, spyware can be embedded in the installation process. Spyware can also download on to your computer through email attachments.


Q: What is a cookie?

A: They small files or are pieces of information that are placed in your web browser to track web habits. Cookies are often useful; because a web site can track that you have visited it before and let you enter the site without a registration process. Cookies are also used to keep track of your progress through a web store. They are also used to customize website ads to your likes and dislikes. Some cookies can be considered spyware.


Q: How do I know if my computer has spyware?

A: Typical symptoms of spyware include a slower computer than normal. If your computer suddenly starts to run really slow, when it never used to, then it may be infected with spyware. Spyware often hogs system resources including the memory and hard disk space, so your computer slows down. Another symptom is if you get popups on sites where you didn\'t get them before. To find out, do a Google search. If you get a pop up then you probably have adware or spyware – because Google does not have popups. Another symptom is when your web browser\'s homepage is hijacked when you go online. If your browser is suddenly redirected to a strange website, it’s most likely spyware.


Q. Why is spyware considered dangerous?

A. Spyware can compromise your privacy and provide others with information about you and your computer habits without your knowledge. Keylogger spyware can capture your

keystrokes and send it to a third party. This could expose your user IDs and passwords to thieves. Other spyware include trojans which allow someone to log into your computer

remotely and use it to send spam or launch malicious attacks on other computers on the

Internet, making it look like you are at fault.


Q: What is a “jacker” or a “switcher?”

A: These are slang terms for Hijackers, or applications that will change your browser home page, your default search engine and even redirect you away from websites you try to reach. Though the term hijacker sounds like one person is behind it all, today, there are many scams involving Browser hijackers, which are malicious programs.


These programs can also produce pop-up ads for pornography, add bookmarks to Internet Explorer\'s Favorites folder, and can even redirect users to porn websites when they mistype URLs.


Q: What’s the difference between Adware and Spyware?

A: Adware is an application that pops up advertisement banners or windows at random.

Adware can also be seen on your browser content in what is known as pop-ups. Spyware gathers information about your computing habits.


Q: I have a spyware remover program but I don’t think it has removed a specific spyware program on my computer. What should I do?

A. Just like your anti-virus program, you need to update the spyware signature files in your anti-spyware program so that it will catch new spyware programs. If you already have antispyware software, go into your spyware program and see if it has a method to update these files. Or you can install CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 for a free trial, and see what spyware your program is missing. Visit http://www.virus.ca/anti-spyware-download.asp

Q: Is there a way that I can delete spyware manually?

A. If a spyware program is very obvious, for example; if it adds itself to your menu bar and be found listed in your Add/Remove Programs list in the Windows Control Panel. Click START, then Control Panel, then Add/Remove Programs and look for a program that you don\'t recognize. Sometimes it is obvious....such as \"XXX dialer.\" Simply use the Add/Remove Programs feature to remove it.


Q: How can I be sure that my computer never gets spyware?

A: There are many anti-spyware programs on the market today; however, CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 catches spyware the others miss. Plus, CyberDefender’s patented technology monitors your computer constantly, using patented early defense technology. Every PC on the CyberDefender network is on the lookout for suspicious files and reports them to Threat Central™ - http://www.virus.ca/anti-spyware-download.asp Lightning-quick updating ensures you are protected from new cyber-attacks faster than any other anti-spyware tool. AntiSpyware 2006 is compatible with all other major anti-spyware products.


Because CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 works with other spyware software, it’s easy to run a test, and let CyberDefender catch the spyware your other anti-spyware is missing. It’s like insurance and will provide an added layer of protection. Or if you do not already have a spyware program, install one of the free anti-spyware programs such as Microsoft\'s free anti-spyware program. Then run scans using each program. CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 will most likely catch more spyware.


Q: How does the CyberDefender Threat Central work?

A: Threat Central ranks threats from one to ten according to its Universal Severity Scale™ Threats rated above five are considered viruses while threats ranked below five are considered spyware or adware.


CyberDefender Universal Severity Scale

Category 7-10 Very High

Category 5-7 High

Category 3-5 Moderate

Category 1-3 Low


Viruses rated by CyberDefender’s Universal Severity Scale at seven to ten are considered Very High risk and very dangerous. Typically these viruses log user activity and present a high risk of data and system damage. These types of threats are difficult to contain and extremely difficult to remove. They often use unauthorized, invisible installation, and in addition to logging keyboard activity and taking system snapshots, these Very High risk viruses have the ability to disable anti-virus and anti-virus firewall programs, open communication ports, and send confidential user data to remote servers.


Q: How do I know CyberDefender Antispyware 2006 is working?

A: To verify whether your CyberDefender program is working please look at the bottom right hand side of your computer screen. In the icon tray you should find the CyberDefender icon which is a blue circle with the alphabet C inscribed inside it. If you do not find this in the icon tray look for it on the Desktop and double click on it to start the program. If you do not see it on the desktop or in the icon tray then you don’t have the program installed. Please proceed to www.cyberdefender.com to download and install the program.


Q. Is there anything I can do to stop spyware?

A. To protect your computer from spyware, don\'t download programs by companies you are not familiar with. Don\'t download illegal pirated software. Avoid shareware and freeware. Set your browser security to HIGH. Use CyberDefender’s Internet Security Toolbar by visiting http://www.virus.ca/anti-spyware-download.asp Its Safe Search feature will protect you when surfing the Internet. Last, on your Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet Options > then the Security tab and move the slider to MEDIUM or preferably HIGH. But know that you may block access to some websites you want to see. Ultimately your best bet is to get an anti-spyware program and scan your system regularly.

Why Do You Need A Registry Cleaner?

Before we understand the need of registry cleaner, let us understand what registry is and why you need a registry cleaner to enhance PC performance. Just as you would store your documents in a file, the Windows stores all information about your computer in a Registry, such as all the software and hardware settings, and everything about the system configuration. It is the most critical aspect of the operating system, and needs to be cleaned periodically. A Registry Cleaner is a program that looks for and deletes outdated entries.



Using a registry cleaner periodically will make your computer run better. Registry was first introduced by Microsoft in Windows 95. Before this, configuration settings were all stored in INI (Initialization) files scattered all over the hard drive. Due to this, it was quite difficult to keep a track of them. A registry consolidated all information in a central location. It is a central cache of all settings, options, and preferences of the PC, manages the start up options, and keeps a track of the various software installed in the system.



Removing The Build Up



Over time, the registry in a computer builds up and this can make the computer unstable and have a slow start up. As you keep on using your computer, the registry keeps on building up with obsolete and unnecessary information. These need to be cleaned up using a registry cleaner.



This is especially true for Windows 95 and 98. However, Windows NT, XP and 200x also have a lot of entries that are not necessary, and are created when programs are installed or removed. It is always advisable to use a registry cleaner to remove these unwanted entries to make your computer run faster.



The registry cleaner scans the registry to trace the obsolete data, deletes it to enable your computer to run error free and enhance the performance of your PC. Most cleaners have a backup function to help you backup your registry before cleaning it, in case you encounter a system failure, and some files get deleted inadvertently. You can get a free registry cleaner or trial version. But the free or trial versions have their limitations therefore it is better if you select a licensed registry cleaning software for this purpose.



A damaged Windows registry in your computer can corrupt your whole system, rendering it unusable. To keep this vital part of your computer in a good working and an un-bloated condition, a good registry cleaner should have the following features:



· Automatic scanning of the registry and its cleanup

· Backup and restoration of the full registry

· A startup organizer

· Removing Trojan, which utilizes startup files



One particular registry cleaner may not be compatible for all types of computer systems. They have their own minimum system requirements, such as:



· Some that are compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP may not be suitable for other versions of Windows.

· Some require a particular class of processor with a certain amount of RAM

· You may need a certain amount of empty hard disc space.



Now decide, do you need a registry cleaner or not?

Mazda Accessories Fever Gets Even Hotter

Mazda maintains its strong and meticulous selection of vehicle accessories to come up with not just something hot and new but exciting and functional as well. In regard to this endeavor, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported a 20 percent increase of sales of Mazda accessories through the first half this year. This figure is in comparison to that of the 2005 sales record.

Mazda’s new offerings include SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, remote-start systems, plus a full line of accessories for the new CX-7 crossover SUV. Consequently, the accessory fever continues as the automaker adds one great accessory to enjoy. Genuine Mazda Accessories launched an exclusive iPod Integration Module, which allows customers to connect, charge, and operate their iPod through their vehicle’s audio system. It can be recalled that Mazda was the first to offer iPod® Integration Module in all its 2007 cars and SUVs around the world.

To assess the performance of Genuine Mazda Accessories, sales of MAZDASPEED Performance Accessories is getting better and better. Sales have almost doubled each year since its introduction to the market. To boost the sales further, Mazda introduced its key offerings for this year which include upgraded suspension systems and cat-back performance exhaust systems for MAZDA3, MAZDA6, RX-8 and MX-5. MAZDASPEED, on the other hand, offers OEM-quality “cold air” induction systems with full warranty. Said system is used to augment horsepower without weakening emissions.

The overwhelming sales are proofs to overall customer satisfaction. According to Jack Stavana, director of accessory operations for MNAO, “Our objective with the Mazda Accessories program is to provide products that actually enhance the driving experience for Mazda customers. Mazda drivers are young and passionate, and Mazda accessories provide them with the means of expressing their enthusiasm on their vehicle.”

Mazda’s comprehensive accessories program also include in-dash single and six-disc CD changers, cassette players, MiniDisc players and the newly introduced PhatBox ® Digital Media Player. They are available at over 200 specific Mazda dealers across the country.