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Increasing Link Popularity

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 18:46 |

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Increasing Link Popularity
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Search engines are the first tool that future clients use to find products and services. This is why link popularity is so imperative. If the shoppers do not find your website, you've no chanc of making any sales.

So, what's so popular about a link? Plenty! Link popularity makes reference to the ranking assigned to your website by the search engines.

Search engines give ranking to sites that have links to their pages from related, quality sites. It is a simple formula, but a very significant one. Google made the system, and now nearly all the most popular search engines employ it to rank your site pages in their indexes.

The more frequently used your keyword is, the harder it will be to achieve link popularity, but without this step, it is virtually certain your website will never rank well on any searchengine. Do not be discouraged ; there are proven methods of achieving link recognition using the most competitive keywords.

So let's get to what you must do to reach supreme link acclaim and improve your rankings on all of the preferred search engines.

The fastest way to get your foot in the door, is to get a listing in a popular directory, for example, Open list Directory Project and Yahoo. If your website is business-related, you will want to be mentioned on Yahoo, and despite the undeniable fact that it will cost you around $300 a year, it is going to be money well spent. If your site is non-commercial, the listing will be free, but it will take time and follow-up to basically get it listed. Open list gives you a free listing whether you are business-related or non-commercial, but be ready to make lot of follow-up inquiries before you see your site listed.

You are aiming to get listed in the top level of acceptable class, and this just takes some common sense. For example, if your company ships widgets from a store located in the middle of nowhere, miniscule State, don't submit your listing to'Retailers from Nowhere, llittle State. BIG MISTAKE! All you've got to do is look a little deeper - and submit your listing to the 'widgets' category. You won't only associate yourself with culture and quality, but you'll be listed in a specific category.

The step after you have catalog lists is to find other sites with quality content that will increase your link popularity. Try to find sites that are in some way related to yours, but do not compete directly, so not only will your link popularity increase, but your shopper base might also be expanded.

Not all sites wish to link to other sites, so you will have to do a little research when you are looking for possible linking partners. Google is an excellent starting place for your search. Ensure you enter keywords that you think quality shoppers will also enter to find your own site. Remember, your criteria are quality, highly ranked, non-competing websites that have a links or resources page. Go to these sites and objectively evaluate them. Glance at the quality of the product, the graphics, and the simplicity of use. Then check out the other sites they are linked to, and establish if your own site would fit.

When you have found a good prospect, First add a link on your own links page to their site. This is an essential step ; it shows good faith, and ups your chances of their reciprocity. After you have added their link, you should contact the webmaster of their site. Since this is almost always done by email, you would like to ensure it is immediately clear that your message is not unsolicited spam. This requires that you tell them right off the bat that you have added a link to their page on your site. A hook like this almost always insures the reader will continue reading.

Next, be certain to make them aware of how much you appreciate their siite. Make sure you stress that you have actually visited their site, and that their site is not just a random pick. Give them the address of your links page, and ask them to check out the link for themselves. It's an excellent idea to say that they will not only benefit from the increased traffic your site will direct their way, but you'll also increase their link popularity. Temporarily, explain why link popularity is so essential, but do this in a sentence or two so you don't sound like a professor! Eventually, tell them you would greatly appreciate if they might add a link on their own links page to your website. Be ready to keep plugging away at this process as long as it takes, until you achieve link recognition stardom!

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 10 February 2010 20:36)

Choosing Computer Security

Tuesday, 03 November 2009 15:53 |

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Choosing Computer Security

Computer and internet security are often mistaken for the same thing when in fact these are two completely different. Computer security is a set of security measures which have nothing to do with the internet and are strictly made to protect your documents and your computer as a whole. This is one of the most important features of a computer because it is not just used on home computers but also with business computers and even computers used by the Government to keep personal information safe.

The number one standard feature on every computer is the password entry. This allows you to have more than one user account on one computer but in order to access each user account you must have the password created by the user. This is a great way to keep information safe from your children when they are using the computer and visa versa. Personal information can be incredibly vulnerable when saved to a PC and can be that much more vulnerable if you don’t take the proper precautions to keep that information safe and away from other’s eyes.

The firewall is another common feature used in collaboration with computer security today and this type of precaution is used not only for internet hackers but for hackers who are searching for your personal information through other open doors you may have never thought of. For those of you who are not programmers or computer geniuses you should not be expected to know all the vulnerable areas of your PC and consequently how to protect them. Generally computers today come fully equipped with the software versions of computer security needed to maintain a safe working environment but there are many form of physical security you can buy as add-ons such as cable locks that will deter theft.

Another popular feature of today’s technological world is the fingerprint security. This is something that is beginning to come pre-installed on the newest computer models and can be installed on existing computers as well. This is a method which blows past the once successful password measurement and has become a fool proof security measure that cannot be broken easily. Your computer cannot turn on, shut off or do anything without your fingerprint authorization. You can program this feature in dozens of different ways to help protect the important information coming and going through your PC without ever having to worry.

Computer security is something that will constantly be evolving as the computer technology does to make sure your personal property is always safe and secure from hackers and other types of threats.

Last Updated (Friday, 04 December 2009 18:46)

Choosing an Internet Connection Speed

Tuesday, 03 November 2009 15:51 |

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Choosing an Internet Connection Speed

When it comes time for you to setup the internet connection at your home for the first time, there are several factors you will want to consider. There are many different internet speeds and of course the faster the connection the higher the cost, but not everyone needs the fastest speeds available. It is crazy for someone to be paying the highest per month rate for fast internet when they only use it once a week to check their email or chat on instant messengers. This is where some simple research comes in handy.

It is important to first be honest with yourself and figure out just what you will be using the internet for. If you are running an online business from home than yes you will most definitely need the fastest internet available, if you are getting the internet to simply keep in touch with friends and family via instant messengers than the fastest speeds are not really necessary. For the latter you could even just use dial-up which costs practically nothing today in comparison to DSL broadband connections.

Once you have made this decision it is time to check out the internet service providers in your area. It makes a big difference if you are living in the city or on the outskirts in a rural community. If you are living in the country than you may not even be able to access DSL due to lack of towers in the area and this means dial-up is literally your only option. For those looking to do casual searching and chatting this is fine but for others looking to do more this type of internet connection is unacceptable.

You will find that many ISP (Internet Service Providers) offer different packages and plans to help you get the internet speed you want and the price you can afford. There are usually multiple ISP’s to choose from in your area so take the time to do the research because they each offer different packages and most importantly they each offer different pricing. It is important not to simply search out the absolute cheapest internet service plan because you may instantly find that you are getting what you paid for, an unreliable internet connection.

Your ISP should include everything you need to get your internet hooked up properly and many times a service provider will come right to your home to set it up for you. There are also internet connection packages which allow you to setup your own wireless network right in your home which is a great option for those working from home and creating an online business.

These are all important factors you need to consider before choosing an internet connection speed that is right for you. Why pay more when you don’t have to?

Last Updated (Friday, 04 December 2009 18:42)