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Google Adwords vs. Yahoo Search 2008-10-26 20:31:00 Online advertising has, for years, been one of the strongest, simplest, and most cost-effective ways of driving targeted traffic to your website. In a general sense, everybody knows the Internet can take a small company and virtually plaster them all over the map. What they may not know is how, specifically, to do that.In this series we will take a look at some of the more common alternatives fo Read more:Adwords
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Expandable Posts for Blogger by Hackosphere 2008-10-26 00:50:00 Your blog's main page usually shows the entire content of each post. If your posts are usually more than 2 paragraphs, then your visitor will find it difficult to quickly find the topic of interest to him because he needs to scroll down a lot. This is where expandable post summaries helped in the old Blogger
. This hack serves the same purpose for the new Blogger and more! That is, main page will s
What is internet marketing? 2008-10-26 00:39:00 Internet marketing, also referred to as online marketing, Internet advertising, or eMarketing, is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. When applied to the subset of website-based advertisement placements, Internet marketing is commonly referred to as Web advertising (also Webvertising) and Web marketing. The Internet has brought many unique benefits to marketing, one of which b
Why Android will kick the iPhone's butt 2008-10-22 22:19:00 So Android
has arrived with the announcement of the T-Mobile G1. The HTC-manufactured phone certainly has a few nice touches, despite its lack of multi-touch.But while this particular handset might not be the technology king to beat the iPhone
, the potential's there. And the OS looks to be the best in the market. Here's why Android can make its presence felt and could really threaten the iPhone.1.
World Map showing the popularity of social networks 2008-10-22 01:43:00 I just came across this great map. It's a breakdown of social networking websites and their popularity across the globe. The data is pulled from Alexa on 10-16-08 so it's panel based data but still very interesting.The map shows the highest ranking social network for each country by traffic, not by members, page views or any other method. This world map is courtesy OxywebCLICK MAP TO ENLARGE Read more:social networks
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8 Low-Cost Online Marketing Ideas 2008-10-21 12:50:00 Before you shell out big bucks for your next promotional push check out these low-cost ways to get more traffic and attention to your website.1. Blog About ItSetup a free blog on wordpress.com or blogger.com and begin writing interesting commentary that relates to your business. To drive traffic comment on other topic-related blogs and include links back to your blog. You can also contact bloggers Read more:Marketing
The Worst Web Design Online 2008-10-20 15:23:00 What not to do when developing a website. Below is a list of the worst websites I have ever seen. I'ts amazing that people and company's would actually associate themselves with these atrocious things...If You Like Psychedelics this sites for you: Click Here To ViewThis website is from planet zeon: Click Here To ViewIf you figure out this navigation you will win the lottery: Click Here To ViewLook Read more:Web Design
The Evolution of the Web 2008-10-20 12:59:00 Let’s start at the beginning. Mosaic was released in November of 1993 and it was the first graphical browser to become popular on the Web. At that time HTML 2.0 had not been released, so Mosaic was initially limited in its functionality. Netscape Navigator 1.0 arrived on the scene in December 1994, with support for basic HTML 2.0 elements only. By the time Internet Explorer 2.0 was released in N Read more:Evolution
Website Domain Names 2008-11-14 20:41:00 All of us are aware that when we visit a website, we type in an address in our favorite web browser. These addresses are known as domain names and are owned by a specific company or an individual. The question arises as to why should anyone need a domain or domain name. There are several advantages to having a domain name.Your web service and e-mail addresses can be consistent as for example www.f Read more:Names
A Balanced Web Design 2008-11-10 22:17:00 When creating a website, designing it to look both professional and appealing can be achieved without being complicated. Website design can be easily handled by someone who is familiar with designing web pages. If website design is a hobby for you, then designing a website for your own professional use is even easier.Professional Doesn’t Mean FlashyWhen designing websites, most people who can re Read more:Balanced
In Style Web Design 2008-11-10 10:45:00 Trends come and go, and some just plainly overstay their welcome. It’s safe to say regarding web design trends that finally the glossy style has been laid to rest. Now that everyone is getting over their "glossy" hangover, new design trends have been popping up all year. So then, what are some of these designs and how can they prove to be useful?A growing favorite to many are vintage and retro s Read more:Style
Mashable Open Web Awards 2008-11-08 13:44:00 Mashable presents the second annual Open Web Awards
& 4CInt.com has been selected as a Blog Partner.The Open Web Awards is the only multilingual international online voting competition that covers major innovations in web technology. Through an online nominating and voting process, the Open Web Awards recognizes and honors the top achievements in 26 categories.Awards TimelinesWednesday, Novemb
SEO Made Simple 2008-11-08 02:09:00 When you think of search engines like kids, the concepts for search engine optimization (SEO
) get much more simple.With young children, you need to make things extra easy in order for them to understand. Take children’s books for example. They usually consist of a few words per page and cut right to the point.The same thing applies to search engines. You need to make it crystal clear what each p Read more:Simple
Tips for Viral Marketing 2008-11-08 01:38:00 An effective viral marketing campaign can generate enormous interest and create positive brand association but there is no magic formula. One of my favorite viral campaigns was done by Burger King Subservient ChickenWhile each viral campaign is unique, here are a few basic tips to follow:Pick the right contentYou can't have a boring image or broad topic engage people and be sent down the viral hol Read more:Marketing
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Great Firefox Plugins for Web Professionals 2008-11-02 02:33:00 Like most web developers or SEO professionals, I use a vast array of tools to get the job done. I use a combination of desktop and web applications, some purchased and some free. Everyone I know has downloaded a free copy of Mozilla Firefox
, but few realize that by installing some of the 1,500 free extensions they can eliminate the need for most of the other applications they currently use. Below Read more:Great
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Differences Between Marketing, PR, Advertising and Branding 2008-11-01 02:31:00 I just came across this and had to share it with everyone. This is very true in a (wrong way). For those marketers that don't understand the difference between Marketing
, PR Advertising
and Branding
this should clear it up.Click Image for Full ViewCourtesy of Neutron, LLC.
What is SEO – Search Engine Optimization 2008-11-01 00:43:00 Search engine optimization (SEO
) is the process of improving the volume and quality of traffic to a web site from search engines via “natural” (”organic” or “algorithmic”) search results for targeted keywords. Usually, the earlier a site is presented in the search results or the higher it “ranks”, the more searchers will visit that site. SEO can also target different kinds of searc Read more:Engine
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What is PPC Marketing 2008-10-31 23:29:00 Pay per click (PPC) is an online advertising model used on search engines, advertising networks, and content websites, such as blogs, where advertisers only pay when a user actually clicks on an advertisement to visit the advertisers' website. Advertisers bid on keyword phrases relevant to their target market. When a user types a keyword query matching an advertiser's keyword list, or views a webp Read more:Marketing
4CInteractive.com Launches New Site 2008-12-06 21:31:00 4CInteractive.com is a full service web design and internet marketing company whose mission is to implement a powerful web strategy that specifically caters to your company's needs, budgets and goals.We know that a logical, cohesive, and integrated strategy will place your business way ahead of the competition. With our emphasis on creative thinking, vision, consultation, and strategic solutions, Read more:com Launches
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Best SEO Firms of 2008 2008-12-05 01:14:00 Here’s the TOPSEO
's list of the top 30 Organic Search Engine Optimization firms that are selected for 2008:1. Bruce Clay Inc.2. Increase Visibility Inc.3. SEOP Inc.4. Intrapromote LLC.5. ArteWorks SEO6. SEO Image Inc.7. Portent Interactive8. Customer magnetism9. Direct Hit Solutions, Inc.10. Web.com Search Agency11. Yellow7 Interactive12. eVisibility Inc.13. SEO.com14. Read more:Best SEO
“Recession Marketing” Using Search Marketing 2008-11-30 19:39:00 Gaining Market Share during a “Recession
” Using SearchMarketing
According to Robert Hall, Stanford University economist who chairs the NationalBureau of Economic Research (the committee charged with identifying when recessionsbegin and end); “It’s much too early to determine whether the current slump merits the "R" word”. So while the media and economic pundits continue their debate on w
ComScore forecasts flat holiday online spending 2008-11-30 19:33:00 Researcher finds that online
sales declined by 4% during first three weeks of November.A researcher this week said that online spending declined during the first three weeks of November, an ominous note for retailers hoping for a strong "Black Friday" amid the worldwide economic crisis. ComScore Inc. this week also said that it is projecting that online spending through the 2008 holiday season wil