Gudang

Logo Tampil Lalu Layar Hitam

2010-08-31T02:52:00.007+07:00

Ini adalah kerusakan dengan gejala yang tidak tampak seperti kegagalan harddisk sama sekali. Tapi masalahnya teratasi setelah mengganti hard drive.

Gejala nya adalah Ketika tekan pada tombol power, laptop dijalankan seperti biasa dan logo muncul di layar. Setelah beberapa saat logo menghilang dan layar berubah hitam tanpa gambar samar dan kursor berkedip. Lampu biru di sekitar tombol power tetap hidup dan fan terus berputar normal, tetapi tidak ada yang muncul di layar. LED HDD akan berkedip hijau di startup dan setelah itu tidak ada aktivitas sama sekali.

Setelah pemeriksaan lebih dekat ditemui bahwa layar tidak sepenuhnya hitam (seperti mati), tidak memiliki gambar tetapi memiliki latar yang sangat samar.

Berikut adalah langkah-langkah untuk menemukan masalah.

Pertama-tama, coba ganti modul memori.
Lepas wireless. masih memiliki masalah yang sama.
Setelah itu coba melepas harddisk. Kali ini Notebook berhasil melewati layar logo dan mulai mencari perangkat boot.
Ada beberapa aktivitas di layar. Untuk memastikan bahwa notebook itu sendiri berfungsi dengan baik, coba boot dari live CD dan berhasil dimuat sistem operasi Linux untuk desktop. Jadi, itu masalah hard drive!

Akhirnya instal hard drive baru, reimaged drive dengan DVD dan laptop kembali berjalan.

Free Software for Newbies and Web Developers

2008-07-06T07:15:00.000+07:00

great satisfaction knowing that you can do this stuff.

Zip Utility

HTML Editor

FTP Software

Screen Shot Software

Zip Utility

You just gotta have a zip utility if you intend to spend time on the Internet. I use Winzip for all my zipping and unzipping needs. It is fast and easy to use. If you would like to check out other zip utilities, go to download.com and do a search.

HTML Editor

To build web pages and eBooks, you'll need some kind of HTML editor. I use 1st Page 2000 for all my HTML editing. It is 100% Free for ever with all features working. This page and web site is being built with this editor.

After the editor is installed, you'll need some web pages to study. Search Google with the key words "free web page template". Don't worry, I just did it. Here is the search results.

Quick Lesson:

All I did to begin learning was to simply open up these templates and study the code from within the editor and try to relate it to what I could see on the actual web page. For example, here is a shot of code from within the HTML editor:

This is a screenshot of some code from this web page. Study the code and relate it to what you see on this page. The red and blue codes are commands which create a hyperlink and cause the link to open in a new browser window.

Take it easy. Learn one command at a time. It won't be long before you get some web pages happening.

When you are ready to learn some more commands, go to HTML Goodies for a good range of Free tutorials.

FTP Software

To transfer your web site to the Internet, you'll need an FTP program. Go to download.com to find several Free FTP programs available for download. I like WS_FTP because it is fast to learn and easy to use. Another popular program is CuteFTP.

Screen Shot Software

To capture images from your computer screen, you'll need a program that will cut the image quickly and easily. I use a freeware program called SRip32. No installation is required and it is very user friendly.

You can also do a search at Google for even more free screen capture software programs.

Are You Protecting Your Computer?

2008-07-06T03:57:00.000+07:00

You just bought yourself a new computer! Can't wait to get it out of the box. Maybe you have had a computer before and maybe this is your second or third computer. And, you don't want to have all those problems you hear about. This is the time to think ahead and go for a positive online experience.

You should realize that while you are unpacking your new machine, there are people all over the world who are plotting to spoil your computer with maliscious, well-thought out plans. Your computer will endure attacks moments after you go online. This is why we all have to use antivirus protection. You and I just have no choice. The single most important program on your computer is your anti virus program. And, it should be a really good one. Everything on your computer, from your valuable software, your work, to your personal financial records is contantly at risk. I will explain some of the features you should look for in anti-virus software.

Most of us make our choice on price alone. That is, after we use the product that comes with our computers. This is not the way to choose something so important. You need to look at several products before making your decision.

Look at your available options. Start with the anti virus software that came with your PC. You can get started by getting that software up and running. Don't try to postpone using anti-virus software. After a period of time, your software needs updated. While you are online, your software should be allowed to make daily updates. It is very important to make the first update as soon as your new computer is online for the first time. It is very likely there have been a lot of new threats and viruses introduced since the computer left the factory. Updating the software is the best way to keep your computer protected against these new online dangers.

As you use the software that came with your new computer, it is a good idea to make a list of what you like - and don't like - about it. Is it easy to update? Is it user friendly? Is it easy to see any problems? Does the software notify you if the update could not be completed? Are updates made available on a daily basis?

Now, you have a basis for establishing what to look for in anti-virus software. Read all you can online to get even more information. Some anti virus companies make their software available in trial versions, so be sure to check out a number of different products before deciding which one best suits your needs. Some of the best is free, without a trial.

Take some time to get the best protection you can for your computer. And, periodically back up your files. Al little planning can make your computer experience an enjoyable experience.

Guide to Buying a Webcam

2008-07-06T03:24:00.000+07:00

How web broadcasting works

Webcams are those handy little cameras that attach to your PC and send images to a web page that can be viewed by others. This enables you to share daily life events with friends and family in other parts of the country or the world, or to arrange a video-conference with colleagues and maintain long distance relationships of all kinds. Of course the number of ways to use this technology is limited only by your imagination.

Web Cameras

But before you buy a webcam, it pays to understand a little about how the technology of broadcasting images over the Internet works. Of course, if you're a full bottle on this already, you can skip this section and go straight to browsing the options.

Webcams provide 'real time' images of people; places and events that can be viewed 'live' on a web page. The broadcasting end has a camera that captures the images, feeds them into a computer to an ISP and out to viewing pages across the Internet. There are two different types of broadcast: streaming images, where the images are a constant stream downloaded in video format; or Java, where the images are captured at fixed time intervals and refreshed on the web pages at a rate fixed by the broadcaster.

The Applications - What are you intending to broadcast, and to whom?

There is a wide range of uses of webcam technology. Some examples include personal 'Big Brother' style diaries, sharing of family events, workplace security, video conferencing, virtual tourism, road traffic management, weather watching, event broadcast and a host of others.

Before you make a choice about any webcam equipment, it helps to decide exactly how you want to use the technology, in other words, what you are intending to broadcast. This decision will impact upon the type of camera you use, and how you use it.

A second consideration is, who will be viewing your content? What level of quality is expected? This will help determine the type of camera you use, the software involved and your Internet connection. Of course, your Internet connection may be a limitation on how much you can do.

The requirements for video conferencing are different from the requirements of workplace security, which are different again from the requirements of sharing a family event.

The physical components

There are a number of physical components required to make web cam technology work. At the top of the list is the camera itself. Then, depending on the type of camera you use and the way in which you want to deliver the content to the Internet, you may need to incorporate video capture hardware in your computer. Some software is required to help you process the data, and Internet connection is required and a web page into which the data is fed.

CAMERA CHOICES

Your choice of camera depends somewhat on what you are intending to show. If you need to reach a large public audience yo may want good quality camcorder or megapixel camera that captures high quality images. If it's just for seeing who's at your front door or keeping an eye on the kids in their playroom, then it may not need to present high quality images. If you are intending to use it outdoors, it will need to be weather proof and you may need to consider sun and UV protection. Available power supply and any robotic requirements for camera movement and focus are extra considerations.

Dedicated webcams

The most basic webcams connect to a PC using a simple USB connection. A wide range of cameras with accompanying software at a range of prices is available for this type of application. Simply search though Myshopping.com.au to compare prices and specifications. Dedicated webcams are simple to install and easy to use, but come with limitations that affect the quality of the images, such as low number of frames per second (refresh rates) and resolution (pixels per inch).

Camcorders and security cameras

Higher quality images and more camera control come from using camcorder and security cameras. To use these devices you will need to add a video capture card to your PC. Once you have that installed however, you can use a wide range of cameras from broadcast cameras to miniature spy cameras. You can include variable lens options, filters for daylight and low light situations, as well as robotic controls for panning and focus adjustments. You can search through Myshopping.com.au for camcorder selections.

Integrated cameras

An integrated camera combines the camera and the optical hardware with a video server, and as such requires no additional software. They can be used in network situations or as stand-alone devices for monitoring progress on a construction project for example.

Megapixel cameras

Network megapixel cameras combine network capability with high quality digital camera technology. These cameras offer excellent quality but this creates large files sizes, therefore they have limited application in constant streaming video. However for interval refreshed archive image collection, they are ideal, providing a constant record and high quality. You can search through Myshopping.com.au for digital camera selections.

SOFTWARE

If you are not using an integrated camera solution, you will need to install an encoding program like Webcaster or MediaCaster to transfer your images to a web page.

At the receiver end, when web surfers browse the internet and wish to view live video on the web for the first time, they will need to download dedicated applications that show the content such as an ActiveX control, Windows Media player, Flash player or the like.

INTERNET CONNECTION

Finally, you need an Internet connection. The hardware you will need may include a modem for dial-up connection, or modem/router for a broadband solution. Naturally the higher the quality you want, or the faster refresh rate you want, the more bandwidth you will need. ADSL (Broadband) is going to offer you the best solution, but keep in mind what your Internet connection when you are making choices of cameras and feeder software.

Webcam applications work well with wireless solutions. Make sure when you are purchasing a camera or network video solution that it is compatible with any wireless system you may be using in a LAN.

Key considerations

The specifications that are variable with webcam applications, and are affected by camera type, web interface and Internet connection, include the number of frames per second and the image resolution.

Frames-per-second is the number of times a still image flashes by in a second to give the appearance of moving pictures. In Australia, the standard television PAL format is at 25 frames per second. A webcam with up to 30 frames per second will show normal video images. But the more frames per second you demand, the more bandwidth, memory and processing power is required.

Resolution is measured the number of pixels per inch. High quality photographs require a high resolution. But the standard for web images is a low 72 dpi. Higher resolution images will not be of any better visual quality, just slower to upload and download.

The Computer Virus

2008-07-06T03:02:00.000+07:00

Your computer is as slow as molasses. Your mouse freezes every 15 minutes, and that Microsoft Word program just won’t seem to open.

You might have a virus.

Just what exactly is a virus? What kind is in your computer? How did it get there? How is it spreading and wreaking such havoc? And why is it bothering with your computer anyway?

Viruses are pieces of programming code that make copies of themselves, or replicate, inside your computer without asking your explicit written permission to do so. Forget getting your permission down on paper. Viruses don’t bother to seek your permission at all! Very invasive.

In comparison, there are pieces of code that might replicate inside your computer, say something your IT guy thinks you need. But the code spreads, perhaps throughout your office network, with your consent (or at least your IT guy’s consent). These types of replicating code are called agents, said Jimmy Kuo, a research fellow with McAfee AVERT, a research arm of anti-virus software-maker McAfee Inc.

In this article, though, we’re not talking about the good guys, or the agents. We’ll be talking about the bad guys, the viruses.

A long, long time ago in computer years, like five, most viruses were comprised of a similar breed. They entered your computer perhaps through an email attachment or a floppy disk (remember those?). Then they attached themselves to one of your files, say your Microsoft Word program.

When you opened your Microsoft Word program, the virus replicated and attached itself to other files. These could be other random files on your hard drive, the files furthest away from your Microsoft Word program, or other files, depending on how the virus writer wanted the virus to behave.

This virus code could contain hundreds or thousands of instructions. When it replicates it inserts those instructions, into the files it infects, said Carey Nachenberg, Chief Architect at Symantec Research Labs, an arm of anti-virus software-maker Symantec. Corp.

Because so many other types of viruses exist now, the kind just described is called a classic virus. Classic viruses still exist but they’re not quite as prevalent as they used to be. (Perhaps we could put classic viruses on the shelf with Hemingway and Dickens.)

These days, in the modern era, viruses are known to spread through vulnerabilities in web browsers, files shared over the internet, emails themselves, and computer networks.

As far as web browsers are concerned, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer takes most of the heat for spreading viruses because it’s used by more people for web surfing than any other browser.

Nevertheless, “Any web browser potentially has vulnerabilities,” Nachenberg said.

For instance, let’s say you go to a website in IE you have every reason to think is safe, Nachenberg said.

But unfortunately it isn’t. It has virus code hidden in its background that IE isn’t protecting you from. While you’re looking at the site, the virus is downloaded onto your computer, he said. That’s one way of catching a nasty virus.

During the past two years, another prevalent way to catch a virus has been through downloads computer users share with one another, mostly on music sharing sites, Kuo said. On Limewire or Kazaa, for instance, teenagers or other music enthusiasts might think they’re downloading that latest Justin Timberlake song, when in reality they’re downloading a virus straight into their computer. It’s easy for a virus writer to put a download with a virus on one of these sites because everyone’s sharing with everyone else anyway.

Here’s one you might not have thought of. If you use Outlook or Outlook Express to send and receive email, do you have a preview pane below your list of emails that shows the contents of the email you have highlighted? If so, you may be putting yourself at risk.

Some viruses, though a small percentage according to Nachenberg, are inserted straight into emails themselves.

Forget opening the attachment. All you have to do is view the email to potentially get a virus, Kuo added. For instance, have you ever opened or viewed an email that states it’s “loading”? Well, once everything is “loaded,” a virus in the email might just load onto your computer.

So if I were you, I’d click on View on the toolbar in your Outlook or Outlook Express and close the preview pane. (You have to click on View and then Layout in Outlook Express.)

On a network at work? You could get a virus that way. Worms are viruses that come into your computer via networks, Kuo said. They travel from machine to machine and, unlike, the classic viruses, they attack the machine itself rather than individual files.

Worms sit in your working memory, or RAM, Nachenberg said.

OK, so we’ve talked about how the viruses get into a computer. How do they cause so much damage once they’re there?

Let’s say you’ve caught a classic virus, one that replicates and attacks various files on your computer. Let’s go back to the example of the virus that initially infects your Microsoft Word program.

Well, it might eventually cause that program to crash, Nachenberg said. It also might cause damage to your computer as it looks for new targets to infect.

This process of infecting targets and looking for new ones could eventually use up your computer’s ability to function, he said.

Often the destruction a virus causes is pegged to a certain event or date and time, called a trigger. For instance, a virus could be programmed to lay dormant until January 28. When that date rolls around, though, it may be programmed to do something as innocuous but annoying as splash popups on your screen, or something as severe as reformat your computer’s hard drive, Nachenberg said.

There are other potential reasons, though, for a virus to cause your computer to be acting slow or in weird ways. And that leads us to a new segment - the reason virus writers would want to waste their time creating viruses in the first place.

The majority of viruses are still written by teenagers looking for some notoriety, Nachenberg said. But a growing segment of the virus-writing population has other intentions in mind.

For these other intentions, we first need to explain the “backdoor” concept.

The sole purpose of some viruses is to create a vulnerability in your computer. Once it creates this hole of sorts, or backdoor, it signals home to mama or dada virus writer (kind of like in E.T.). Once the virus writer receives the signal, they can use and abuse your computer to their own likings.

Trojans are sometimes used to open backdoors. In fact that is usually their sole purpose, Kuo said.

Trojans are pieces of code you might download onto your computer, say, from a newsgroup. As in the Trojan War they are named after, they are usually disguised as innocuous pieces of code. But Trojans aren’t considered viruses because they don’t replicate.

Now back to the real viruses. Let’s say we have Joe Shmo virus writer. He sends out a virus that ends up infecting a thousand machines. But he doesn’t want the feds on his case. So he instructs the viruses on the various machines to send their signals, not of course to his computer, but to a place that can’t be traced. Hotmail email happens to be an example of one such place, Kuo said.

OK, so the virus writers now control these computers. What will they use them for?

One use is to send spam. Once that backdoor is open, they bounce spam off of those computers and send it to other machines, Nachenberg said.

That’s right. Some spam you have in your email right now may have been originally sent to other innocent computers before it came to yours so that it could remain in disguise. If the authorities could track down the original senders of spam, they could crack down on spam itself. Spam senders don’t want that.

Ever heard of phishing emails? Those are the ones that purport to be from your internet service provider or bank. They typically request some information from you, like your credit card number. The problem is, they’re NOT from your internet service provider or your bank. They’re from evil people after your credit card number! Well, these emails are often sent the same way spam is sent, by sending them via innocent computers.

Of course makers of anti-virus software use a variety of methods to combat the onslaught of viruses. Norton, for instance, uses signature scanning, Nachenberg said.

Signature scanning is similar to the process of looking for DNA fingerprints, he said. Norton examines programming code to find what viruses are made of. It adds those bad instructions it finds to its large database of other bad code. Then it uses this vast database to seek out and match the code in it with similar code in your computer. When it finds such virus code, it lets you know!

Top Five Reasons to Use a Commercial Printer

2008-07-05T14:54:00.000+07:00

You've got a business, you've got a project, you've got a copier, and you're ready to start doing all your printing yourself. Seems simple, right? Not necessarily. While internal presentations, projects, or small print runs may seem too small or insignificant to outsource to a commercial printer, there can be some great advantages to taking your project to a commercial printer. The combination of their experience and expertise can give you an important leg up in business. Moreover, the peace of mind you can experience while not having to worry about the technical aspects of printing is invaluable. Here are five good reasons to use a commercial printer:

1) Reclaim your Resource: The number one resource you have in your business is time, and even small printing projects can take up a significant amount of it. By outsourcing your printing to a commercial printer, you're saving your company both the time it takes to print large runs and the strain on your company printer, which can often be costly as well. In addition, you are saving yourself the headache of having to try to learn the process of printing in order to get your materials looking as good as commercial printer would have them to look. Working with a company like Coastline Printing alleviates this worry and leaves you free to concentrate on other, more important aspects of your business.

2) There is safety in numbers: Because commercial printers work in bulk the majority of the time, they are often able to get increased discounts on large orders and pass them on to the client. Thus, the commercial printer could do a project that you might consider doing yourself both more quickly and more cheaply as they have the resources available.

3) Design Improvement: Often commercial printers will have graphic designers or design experts on hand who can help ensure that your print run looks professional and clear up any last minute mistakes, which you may not have noticed. Though there may be some small extra cost involved, it is a small expense when compared to the problems you could have with spelling errors or grainy or blurred graphics.

4) To Whom It May Concern: Most commercial printers will deliver directly to your clients, and several will allow you to email in the proofs to them, so your work can be done quickly and delivered directly to either your door, or the door of the business who needs it directly.

5) Quality Assurance: In addition to having someone to look over your work, you also have the assurance of the company you are working with to provide you with high quality commercial printing. This gives you some leverage if you need adjustments or changes to your work. Moreover, by building a relationship with a commercial printer, you have someone who knows what you need, and the timeframes in which you need it.

Very Cool Gadgets

2008-07-05T04:47:00.000+07:00

Gadgets come in all different shapes and sizes. Some gadgets are used for recreational purposes while others are considered tools and necessities. A good example of a recreational gadget is the 16 bit plug and play table tennis game console from Dreamgear. This fun little unit allows you to play table tennis on a gaming system while using real table tennis paddles. It also includes 16 other different kinds of games and it connects directly to your TV.

Gadgets that are considered tools and necessities are not uncommon. In fact, most gadgets can be very useful in everyday living. Some examples of gadgets that are considered tools and necessities are things like multi-functional watches, binoculars, two-way radios, Swisscards, the safe top can opener, LED flashlights, GPS units and so forth. There are too many to count and more are invented every day.
When some people hear the word gadget, they think of something that can accomplish a task in an unnecessary way. The fact is that most gadgets are absolutely necessary and relevant to accomplishing certain objectives. In fact, there are some gadgets that many people cannot live without in our world today. The cell phone, for example, is an electronic gadget that millions of people need to function in their day-to-day lives. Some people are also very dependent on their handheld PDAs like the TX Handheld or the TungstenE2 Handheld. These little devices help people organize their schedules, check their email, browse the internet, review documents etc on the go.

LED flashlights are becoming a popular gadget because of their abilities to illuminate so well with such minimal power consumption, while at the same time maintaining a compact design. Some gadgets, like LED flashlights, are not necessarily gadgets you would use every day or for recreational purposes; instead these are considered gadget tools that are always good to have on hand. Some other kinds of gadget tools that are good to have on hand are things like Leathermans, or a compact highway emergency kit in your car. You never know what could happen and some gadgets like these could save your life.

Whether you consider yourself as a gadget lover or not, chances are you have some kind of modern gadget in your home right now. This just goes to show anyone that these nifty little inventions are a major part of our world and should be looked upon as improvements to our way of life.

The Facts About Computers

2008-07-05T02:38:00.000+07:00

So - you think you know all there is about computers? There are a lot of popular misconceptions about the machines we live with, work with and play with. So perhaps you might not know your PC as well as you think.

Here are some of the popular myths about computers.

You should leave your personal computer on all the time. There's nothing wrong with turning off your machine periodically-it's actually beneficial.

Deleting your files erases them forever. You should never consider your computer completely "clean" after dropping your files in the trash can.

Magnets murder your data. An extremely powerful magnet can erase a hard drive, but not your garden-variety refrigerator magnets.

An antivirus program isn't necessary if I use a firewall. A firewall simply prevents unauthorized users from entering your system remotely. They don't know anything about viruses.

Restarting is bad for a computer. Hitting "restart" doesn't harm your computer at all, and in some cases it may actually do it some good.

Updating your computer's software makes it faster. It can make your computer run more slowly if its running requirements are high enough.

Freeware is safe to download. Many free programs finance themselves by bundling adware in with their programs. When you download the free software, the adware installs itself as well.

Computer technology has changed quickly in just a few decades-and what was true then isn't necessarily true now. Today's computers are more powerful, safer, and more stable-and many of these beliefs don't stand up to further examination.

Ways to Speed Up Computer - Run Your Computer Faster

2008-07-05T02:12:00.000+07:00

You may wonder about ways to speed up your computer in order for you to maximize your time in doing your tasks. All of us know that it could give anyone a great deal of burden whenever our computers slow down on their tasks, so it is very important for everyone to have a little bit of knowledge regarding different tweaks that you could easily do to speed up a computer.

First is getting rid of the shortcuts that you do not have any use for in your desktop. We often find a lot of icons in our computer desktops that we do not use, and these short cut keys relatively slow down the processes of your computer. You do not really need to worry about losing access to these files, since you are only removing the short cut keys and not the program itself. Or if you really have programs that you do not have any use of, you may uninstall these programs. Just make sure that you do not really need to use the program in the future if you do need them again, you have a ready installer with you so that you may easily install the programs once again when you need them.

Another one of the ways to speed up your computer is to free up disk space. The Disk Cleanup option has the capability to remove temporary Internet files, and downloaded program files, among others. We may think that these programs do not do anything to contribute to the slow down of your computer, but think again. Letting these programs stay in your computer once they all file up is a big cause for major computer slow downs. All you need to do to access the Disk Clean up is to go to the Start button, then to All Programs, then Accessories and System Tools. Access the Disk Cleanup option on it, and after clicking, you will be asked on the type of drive that you want to clean up. In the dialog box prompted in the Disk Cleanup option, choose the files that you want to delete by scrolling through it and checking the list of files that you want, and clearing the boxes for the programs that you do not want to remove. Click OK when prompted to remove the desired files.

The Disk Defragmenter is also one way to speed up computer in no time. When the files are fragmented, it will still take some time for the computer to search for the hard disk and put these files back together. This will take a relatively longer response time for the computer, thus slowing it down. To do this, go to the Start button, then point to All Programs, and point to System Tools. Click on the Disk Defragmenter option. Analyze the number of files which needs to be defragmented first before undergoing the whole process. After knowing the number of fragmented files, you may now run this option.

The Benefits of Website Maintenance

2008-07-04T02:11:00.000+07:00

Are you planning to get a new website developed or do you have an existing one? Then having a proper website maintenance plan is of utmost importance to keep your website in business. An increasing number of organizations are hiring offshore companies to outsource their website maintenance responsibilities. These website maintenance companies offer a wide range of regular and customized website maintenance plans to their clients.

Website maintenance guarantees smooth functioning of a site, especially its operational aspects. If it is not practiced, it may result into serious consequences technically and/or visibly.

A website maintenance firm may take care of issues such as spelling mistakes in text, broken online links, feedback not answered, missing images and page titles, and more. Although these things might sound minor, however when ignored, they can portray an unprofessional side and prove to be a setback for your business.

Some website owners have the mindset that once a website is created, it can take care of itself and does not need any maintenance. This is a total myth and a wrong perception as it may lead to financial loss. Site visitors do notice things discussed above, which may create a wrong impression in their minds and encourage them to look out for a better maintained website. Outsourcing this task to a website maintenance firm is a cost effective and highly strategic measure.

To learn why website maintenance is necessary; one can contact any good web company. They would explain and show how it enriches the user experience by creating a positive impression of a website.

A well maintained website should facilitate effortless financial transaction without any technical problems. There has to be no broken links or missing files. The site's navigation tools should be intact. These small things help in better interaction with the customers. It is better not to overlook them if you are serious about doing good business online.

For small websites, one website maintenance webmaster should suffice. However, for larger, more technical websites, a maintenance team may be required. Usually such teams are led by a maintenance co-coordinator. They are followed by complementary staff which may include the assistance of professionals from adjoining departments like quality assurance, website performance, change control, etc.

A website maintenance company's task can be classified in different areas such as quality assurance, monitoring of website infrastructure, performance review, feedback management, change control, and web content management. Thus in order to host a flawless and visible plus functionally perfect website its maintenance becomes mandatory.

Web 2.0 - What it Is

2008-07-03T02:08:00.000+07:00

Web 2.0 is a term that has been around the computer industry for the past few years but what it actually is seems to still be somewhat illusive in nature. Web 2.0 is not a single technology but a set of technologies used in the design, development, creation and use of web pages that aims to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users.

The technologies encompassed by Web 2.0 include, but are by no means limited to blogs, RSS, Wikis, rich Internet applications using Ajax, and mashups. The philosophy of Web 2.0 focuses on the idea that the people who access the Internet and use the Web should not just be passively involved in what they are doing but rather should be active contributors, helping customize media and technology for their own purposes, as well as those of their organizations.

Short for "Web logs," blogs are online journals created by an individual or an organization and cover topics ranging from human rights to fashion, and everything in between. Blog postings, typically updated on a daily basis, can include images, photos, links, video, audio, or simple text. The postings are archived by date and sometimes by category or by author. Permanent links allow other bloggers and Web site owners to link directly to a specific post on a blog and encourage inter-blog dialog.

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds include the delivery of the latest headlines and updates from favorite Web sites to one's desktop without the need to visit the web site, open a browser or check email. It is a tool that is easy to set up with little cost. To start receiving feeds from one's favorite sites, the user downloads an aggregator, the software that delivers the content to the desktop. The RSS can then be customized to search for content on specific keywords or information, as well as content that is tailored to one's individual tastes.

A wiki is a collection of web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses them to contribute or modify content, using a simplified markup language, like HTML. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and run community websites. For example, the encyclopedia Wikipedia is one of the best known and popular wikis. Wikis are used in businesses to provide affordable and effective intranets and in education for collaborative student projects and communication.

AJAX, which is an acronym for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, is a set of technologies for writing code for Web pages that is used to create rich Internet web applications. The fundamental characteristic of Ajax that differentiates it from other web programming languages is that it enables the exchange of small amounts of data with the server in the background so that entire web pages do not need to be reloaded every time there is a request to get data from the server. This asynchronous design increases the speed, interactivity, functionality and usability of web pages. Ajax does not change web pages themselves, but rather how programmers present the data to users. Ajax is considered to be a cross-platform technology in that it can be used on different operating systems, computer architectures and web browsers due to its being based on open standards and open source frameworks and libraries.

A mashup is a web application that combines data from many sources into a single integrated web page. A mashup web application consists of three parts: the data source, which can be any provider of information or content; the mashup web site itself which is the application that combines the data; and the web browser which is the end-user interface for the mashup.

Web 2.0 tools are important, but their impact goes much deeper than their novelty might suggest. Individuals and organizations alike are finding new and increasingly effective ways of connecting through Web 2.0 technologies from building movements for social, environmental, economic, and political change to increasing business through sales and marketing exposure.

Buying the Perfect Computer

2008-07-02T02:14:00.002+07:00

So you’ve finally decided it’s time for a change. No matter what advice you follow that old work horse of a desktop computer you have has outlived its usefulness with slow loading applications and a continuous rise in operation noise.

Searching for that Perfect Computer can be about as much fun as purchasing a new car and about as frustrating also when sorting through the various brands while trying to decide
which “bells and whistles” best fit your needs. Besides all that trying to return something that is so large can be both inconvenient and very difficult to do. So making the right decision the FIRST time is the wise path of choice.

For starters you’ll need to decide what you want to do with your computer. Are you into the video game scene or are you someone who likes to just surf the internet and occasionally do some book keeping with simple word processing software?

If you’re into video games you’re going to want a machine that can handle the high level of graphics and superior sound quality. On the other hand if you’re not into all that high adrenalin stuff you can probably get by with a less expensive system. Although, if you want to stay on the
safe side I would recommend going with something more “high-end” so you don’t have to spend another large chunk of change to upgrade the system you just bought.

There are two basic routes you can take when purchasing a new computer.

1) Purchase a “Brand Name” Computer
2) Purchase a “Clone” Computer

A “BRAND-NAME” computer is one that is manufactured by a company that is recognizable by name.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of “Brand-Name” computers include:

Advantages:

Customer Support- If you are experiencing problems with your computer you will have the option to contact a representative of the company that you purchased the PC from to get help in solving your problem.

Customer support is probably the best reason to buy a brand-name computer.

Warranty- Having a warranty is always nice since it acts as a type of security blanket for you.

In case a part on your computer should fail you should be able to get the item fixed at no charge just as long as the warranty has not expired.

Read and understand a company’s warranty policy BEFORE you purchase a computer from them.

This way you’ll have a good understanding of the procedures to follow in case a problem should arise.

Pre-installed Software- Many companies will include software packages that are all set up and ready to go for you on your computer.

Although, a disadvantage of buying a brand-name computer with software pre-installed is that you usually end up with more than fits your needs and usually just results with the wasting of space on your storage device.

Additional Support- Most brand-name computer companies are also able to provide you with web sites that may provide you with current software updates, user manuals, or basic troubleshooting help.

Disadvantages

The use of Proprietary parts- the term Proprietary refers to products that are unique to an individual company and that company only.

So if a part was to malfunction on your computer after warranty and you needed to replace it you could not just go to your local computer store and purchase any old part even if it was intended for the same function as the item that failed.

You would be forced to buy the exact same item that came out of the computer or else the computer would more than likely cease to function correctly.

Having to buy proprietary parts usually involves the need to place an order which means you’ll have to wait for the part to arrive or you’ll have to send your computer into the company or an authorized dealer of that company for repairs.

People with a home based business would probably not be too happy with that situation at all.

Integrated/On-board parts- In the computer world when you hear the word integrated or on-board it means that a particular part such as the modem or sound port where you plug in your speakers, is built-in or part of the computer main board (Also known as the Motherboard).

This means that if any of these items should fail, you can’t just remove them from the computer and replace them with a new part. They are usually soldered directly to the main board and are stuck there.

Although, some computers do provide a way to disable a malfunctioning device which will allow you to install your own store bought device to take the place of the broken part.

From a computer technicians point of view this is not always easy to do.

It just depends on what brand of computer you currently have. Meaning some are easier to work on than others.

A “CLONE” computer is a clone or a copy of its brand-name counterpart with the exception that instead of company specific or proprietary parts, the items used to make a clone computer are from several different companies instead of only one.

Let’s say that if you were to go to a local company that builds “clone” computers, and you tell them what you need, chances are they don’t use parts that are specific to only
that type of computer like the brand-name computer companies do.

This is a good thing because it means that they will probably use components that are interchangeable with many different brands and are easy to come by if needed.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of “Clone” computers include:

Advantages:

Cost- compared to brand-name computers the clone will generally be easier on your pocket book when purchasing one with similar features as its brand-name counterpart.

This is most likely due to the money that is saved by not offering the high-end customer service. Although, that may not be the only reason for the lower prices.

Easily Accessible Replacement Parts- Since the clone computer was built with parts that are not any one company specific, you can buy parts for the clone computer that can be used even if the brand is different from the one that was in the computer when you originally bought it.

NOTE: Before you buy any parts, it is necessary to make sure that the replacement parts are compatible with your particular computers system requirements.

Either consult the manual that should have came with your computer or get help from a knowledgeable friend or repair person.

Disadvantages:

Warranties- Unless you purchase a service plan you will typically not have as an attractive warranty as you would with a brand-name computer company.

Whatever you do just make sure you understand how long the warranty is for and as to what kind of repairs the warranty covers before you make the purchase.

Customer Support- With brand-name computer companies you are usually provided with a 24-hour toll free number that you can call if you have questions or concerns with your
computer.

Clone computers are more than likely not going to have a 24-hour help service, but rather you will be forced to only be able to call during regular business hours.

Also, it is more than likely that there will not be any one website that you can go to in order to find out information concerning troubleshooting questions you may have.

For service it may be necessary to take the computer back to the store that you bought it at or you may have to do some research on the individual parts that went into the computer
and visit the manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting tips.

Finally, if all else fails you can certainly take what you have learned from this article and being that you know what you need now, but don’t know where to go and get that “Perfect Computer”, the best resource at your disposal are the very men and woman that work at your local electronics shop.

It is their duty to help you get hold of that “Perfect Computer” that best fits your needs. All you need to do is tell them what you plan on using that computer for and they should be more than happy to help you from there.

Disposing of Old Computer Equipment - Donate, Recycle Or Do Nothing?

2008-07-02T02:05:00.000+07:00

For the last couple of decades, the rapid advances in computing technology have given rise to a corresponding problem of computers becoming quickly obsolete. These days, any computer that is more than 3 years old will be noticeably slower in its performance than a computer that has been manufactured in the last few months. It has therefore become a fact of life in the information age that computers need to be updated on a regular basis in order to utilize the latest software and communications applications. This in turn has led to the problem of what one should do with the rapidly growing stockpile of old computers and other electronic equipment. A company or individual really has one of 3 choices: 1. Do nothing; 2 Donate or; 3. Recycle. This article will discuss each of the options in turn.

Before looking closely at the issue of computer equipment recycling, it is worthwhile noting why it so important to do something rather than nothing. Latest studies on the subject have concluded that only around 10-15% of old computer equipment is being recycled. The equipment that isn't being recycled is either being stored, gathering dust on the tops of cupboards or in garages, or even more perniciously is being disposed of in landfills.

Companies that are storing old computing equipment are entertaining a false economy. It is actually more expensive to continue to store old computers than it is to properly dispose of them - when you take into account the cost of storage space, the cost of securing old systems to comply with federal privacy laws and other associated administration costs. There are the also environmental concerns attached to the stockpiling of large quantities of obsolete computers. The systems can break down and leak hazardous materials into the air, soil and groundwater should they catch on fire or be subject to other natural disasters such as a floods.

The larger problem however, lies in disposing of this old computer equipment in a heedless fashion. Computer equipment that isn't taken care of by an authorized computer recycler is most likely to end up in landfills and become toxic computer waste. A computer is made up of plastic, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals (lead, cadmium, antimony, beryllium, chromium and mercury), electronic boards (gold, palladium, silver and platinum) and glass - in short, materials (many of which are toxic) which don't break down naturally. A standard sized cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor contains more than two kilos of lead - the toxicity of which has been well known for centuries.

The best option when dealing with old computer equipment is to either donate it (computer hardware less than 5 years old can generally be donated) or to recycle it.

Individuals who are looking to recycle one or a few items of computer hardware will find that nearly all of the major computer manufacturers - Apple, Dell, Gateway, IBM, Lexmark, Hewlett Packard, Epson, NEC - are running some type of computer recycling program. These programs tend to involve the company taking back your old computer and disposing of it responsibly, at no extra cost to yourself, whenever you purchase a new computer from them.

For companies who are looking to dispose of large volumes of computer hardware (and other types of e-waste) they should really get in contact with an authorized computer recycler. The hallmark of the computer recycler's business model is that of responsible destruction. They will salvage all useful computer parts before breaking down what's left, safely removing all hazardous materials in the process. There will usually be a fee charged by these recyclers to accept old computer equipment (particularly when it comes to computer monitors) but the cost of disposal will be significantly less than the cost of not disposing of the computer hardware - both in terms of direct business costs and potential costs to the environment.

Mozilla Firefox Breaks World Record

2008-07-02T02:03:00.000+07:00

Mozilla Firefox 3.0, the resurgent browser developer has come of age with its latest offering. The new browser has been downloaded well over 8 million times in 24 hours as against the developer's target of 5 million and has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for maximum number of downloads in a single day of download history. There was overwhelming support, both from the United States and the Euro zone with downloads in excess of 2.5 million apiece.

The response for the finished Mozilla browser is largely on account of meticulous care the foundation has taken in providing solutions to expert suggestions. The new version was delivered after three and half years of extensive research and development which included of six months of public testing. The highly mutated form of earlier versions of the browser is set to change the way users organize and search the sites, they frequent more often. Back in late 1990's, the Netscape, the first browser developer virtually lost out to Microsoft's Internet Explorer, but with the third avatar of Firefox, they are making an attempt to garner the past glory.

After America Online took over Netscape, they created a non-profit Mozilla Foundation in 2003. The first offering from them, the Firefox, itself was able to catch the imagination of the internet buffs. It is estimated, Firefox has 200 million users worldwide prior to the launch of the new version and the numbers are still growing rapidly. Millions of users had downloaded Firefox and started using the browser in lieu of the default browser Internet Explorer clearly indicates its user-friendliness and application.

The new Firefox 3.0 browser is faster than Firefox 2.0. The latest versions of Internet Explorer, which has 75% share among the web users and other leading browser developers including Opera and Safari do not match the speed rendered by the latest Firefox version. Like its earlier version, this too has added security features to expunge any misuse. It has in-built features to instantly detect phishing and malware forays. Moreover, one's computer's resources are less drained while navigating on the internet with Firefox 3.0.

Consequently, Microsoft also unveiled the public test version of the latest edition of Internet Explorer, version 8.0. So far Firefox 3.0 has no competitor in terms of effectiveness and efficiency to strike any comparison. But the fine tuned edition of Internet Explorer which is expected to be released by the end of this year may become a potential competitor in the e-space. It is learned that even Apple's Safari browser has shrugged off its previous image of providing surf solutions to its own devices, and would be extending its compatible browsing services to other devices as well.

Stiff challenges in future is likely to improve the efficiency of browsers especially the subsequent versions of Firefox, which already offers exploring of multiple tabs or windows, complex pages and lots of embedded content without crashing. The exciting response on the download of new version, the most customizable browser ever to hit the net will certainly prompt the Mozilla Foundation to improve on.

When Dean Hachamovitch, who heads the Internet Explorer team, was spurred to comment on the Firefox success, said that, they loved competition and the pressures have upped the ante of his team qualitatively and quantitatively. Likewise, John Lilly the CEO of Mozilla credited the success to the users and remarked a committed, energized global community could do amazing things when they unite for a cause. Analysts predict that the simmering truth would be, the coming days or months will trigger stiff competition in the browser developer space. They further added, it would enable especially users from e-commerce arena since they too functions on the same punch-line 'fast delivery'.

Start Your Own Work at Home Business

2008-06-29T00:15:00.001+07:00

Start Your Own Work At Home Business Starting a home business is not tedious. In fact, there are many advantages in starting a home based business. You can enjoy the fun of working in a home atmosphere and can work at your convenient schedule. But running an own business requires lot of dedication and effort. You must know how to manage time for work and family. However, your hard work and effort would be rewarded well.Before starting work at home business, consider the following:

1. Whether you would have the freedom to choose when and where to work?

2. Whether the home business would allow you continue your current job and work at home?

3. Would the business require publicity or gimmicks?

4. Would the home business require heavy investment?

5. Are there any risks in starting a home business?

6. Do you have complete training and support to improve the home business?

7. Do you have acquaintance with any successful home business owner who can help as a mentor to you?

If your answer is positive to most of the above questions, you can start work at home business. Another important consideration in starting a home business is to do what you are really passionate about. This is because of the fact that you can put greater effort without any difficulty because you really love it.Starting a child day care center, candle business, decorative gift baskets, wall paintings, fashion jewelry, photography, party rentals, catering business, office cleaning business and some other home business is really inexpensive and straight forward. However these businesses may be time consuming and require lot of effort. But once your business is up and running, you can get better rewards for your efforts.

If you have a pc at home with an internet connection, your home business opportunities are vast. You can start work at home internet business if you have adequate knowledge and excellent communication skill. You can start your own online dating site which can provide more profits from every member that joins you site. However you would need some investment. The dating website can earn you handsome profits when members subscribe for premium membership and when existing members renew their membership. The main benefit of this business is that you need not have any previous experience for this.You can start work at home business if you want to enjoy the fun and freedom of working at home. However take the time to get an organized plan for your business. This helps you speed up and improve your home business.You can allot a room in your home for business purposes. Then arrange the essential things like a chair, computer, cabinet, phone etc. A comfortable chair is very important if you have to work for hours at the computer. Also consider filing the essential paper work in a cabinet. Keep it organized!If you need to spend more time on your home business, then schedule your household routines accordingly. Time management is very important to start a home based business. You need to have the ability to prioritize your work so that you can achieve success.

Tips to Start a Low Cost Online Home Business

2008-06-29T00:14:00.000+07:00

Have you ever thought of setting up your own home business, yet you were discouraged because you have next to nothing to use for capital? Do not worry; there are millions of people like you out there. However, you could be one of the few who makes a decision to do something about it today, now.

Further, you could be among those few who make it to the top with a successful story of earning a five figure income in less than one year. It is okay if you have little or no money and, no, you do not need to take out a loan to kick start your business. You can become a smart e-entrepreneur with no investment worth mentioning.

The best way to start a small business when you have no money is by finding yourself a great affiliate program and signing up for it. This is an excellent opportunity to start a small business online, without any of the formalities that are usually tied up with the launching of a "brick and mortar" small business, such as looking for bank loans, store front/premises, stocking of product, etc. The internet is an excellent platform for any individual who wants to make it big, but has no capital to pour into setting up a profitable portfolio anywhere else.

When you become the partner of a large affiliate program, you literally get spoon-fed the tools for success. These affiliates have already worked for a few decades and have developed a huge amount of business resources, plans and marketing solutions. They gladly train each new partner and offer them all the tools and resources they need to launch their home business for free. You could add Google Adsense to it and earn a growing residual income from the ads placed on your blog. The best news is that through your blog you could get excellent opt-in lists, which are priceless for any business.

You could start you own home business today in this manner and you would not need to take out a bank loan. Make use of the tools the mother affiliate program offers you and you can become a successful entrepreneur almost overnight. Set up a blog to use for marketing to compensate for the lack of initial cash. For any advice or help to do such a thing you should be able to completely rely upon your affiliate program. Your your success equates to their success.

Work-At-Home Today - 3 Work-At-Home Business Ideas

2008-06-29T00:12:00.001+07:00

With the birth of the internet in 1996, the dream of working at home has become a reality. As the Internet become bigger parts of more people's lives, more and more people around the world are making a full-time living online. No longer are the work-at-home business ideas related to stuffing envelopes. Now, you can make a good income online from your homes.

Before we continue, I want you to ask yourself the following question, what is your passion in life?

Got the answer? Good, let's continue. The amazing thing about the Internet is that there are so many opportunities out there; you can start a business that you are truly passionate about.

If you are looking for a work-at-home business idea, the Internet is where you want to look at. I will give you a few ideas to help you get started.

Setting up a Virtual Shop
Depending on the product or service that you are trying to sell, opening a virtual shop can be as complicated as a traditional business. If you plan to sell physical products, than you need a warehouse for inventory, and need to provide shipping along with customer service. If this sounds like too much work, you can always sell digital products such as ebooks or software. This eliminates the inventory and shipping problems.

Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketers promote products and services. They are paid a commission each time a customer makes a purchase. The great thing about affiliate marketing is that you can choose to promote pretty much anything you want. There is very little investment involved; it's good to have a website, but there are many ways to promote a product without one.

Member's Only Websites
If you are an expert in a certain area, creating a membership area around your special interest is one of the hottest work-at-home business ideas. This might require a bigger time and money investment than affiliate marketing, but if you can find a hungry group of people thirsting for your expertise, you will be very profitable.

Many people are making money online today with these work-at-home business ideas. Why not try to start your business today?

10 Power Packed Ways To Boost Your Profits

2008-06-28T23:56:00.002+07:00

Sell a few back end products that are not related to your main product but are needed by all humans. Every customer that buys from you is human.

Take on as many of your business' chores as you can handle; outsource what you can't. Only you can determine how your business is operated.

Try out new business opportunities. You could combine them with your current business. It could add an extra profit stream to your web site.

Create an alliance with 3 or 4 web sites. Include each of your ads or banners on the other web sites. You will all share targeted traffic from each other.

Create a free e-zine directory. You'll attract a lot of traffic from ezine publishers and people that want to subscribe to the e-zines.

When you offer a freebie from your site, submit it to free stuff sites. They provide target categories which means targeted traffic.

Make your visitors curious about your product by telling them they need to sign-up to get into a password protected site to read the rest of the ad.

Remember the little things about your web pages really count. Include the title of your site at the top right corner, a description about of your site, etc.

When you ask someone to sign-up to receive a freebie, don't ask for really personal information. This is a fast way to lose a potential prospect.

Remember newsgroups are still pretty popular. You could post your ad in ones that allow it or you can leave messages with your sig file include.

Quote of the Day:

"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main." --

John Donne

10 Killer Ways To Jump Start Your Profits

2008-06-27T04:20:00.002+07:00

Offer to write exclusive articles (that means you only submit them to one place) for high traffic web sites in exchange for a link back to your site.

Create a positive online image. Tell your visitors about fundraisers you have sponsored or that you donate a part of your profits to charity.

Improve your customer service on a regular basis. Try out new technologies that make it easier to communicate with your customers over the net.

Ask your customers what they would like to see offered by your business in the future. This type of information can boost your sales.

Make sure your web host isn't losing your sales. If you get an e-mail from someone that told you that they couldn't access your site, it might be your host.

6. Allow your visitors experience to be an enjoyable one at your web site. Provide easy navigation, good content, fast loading graphics, search options, etc.

Keep changing or adding freebies to your web site. If people see the same freebie in your ads they will say to themselves, "been there done that".

Add a directory to your web site. When visitors submit their web site, e-mail them confirming their link has been added and remind them to revisit.

Organize your marketing and advertising into a plan. Create a list of daily, weekly, monthly and all other future promotional plans.

Trade links only with web sites that your target audience or yourself would visit. They should offer their visitors valuable content or freebies.

Quote of the Day:

"If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate." --

Thomas Watson, Sr., founder of IBM

10 Order Pulling Ways To End Your Ad Copy

2008-06-27T04:16:00.001+07:00

You could end your ad copy by telling people what will happen if they buy your product. Use your most powerful benefit as the example.

You could end your ad copy by telling people what will happen if they don't buy your product. Use a problem that they won't be able to solve without it.

You could end your ad copy with a question they will always say yes too. They then will be used to saying yes when you ask them to order.

You could end your ad copy with a short review of your whole ad. Repeat all the major benefits and features they will receive.

You could end your ad copy with a deadline. Tell them it's a limited time offer and they need to order by a specific date.

You could end your ad copy with a powerful guarantee. Give them a lifetime or triple your
money back guarantee.

You could end your ad copy with a testimonial. Use one or two of your customers' testimonials that is believable and includes specific results.

You could end your ad copy with a free bonus. When you give them a free bonus it increases the product's perceived value.

You could end your ad copy with a discounted price. Just list your regular price and then offer a discounted price off the order right now.

You could end your ad copy with a free sample or trial of your product. If your ad didn't attract them to buy, maybe a free sample or trial would.

Quote of the Day:

"Tolerance and celebration of individual differences is the fire that fuels lasting love." --
Tom Hannah

10 Nitty-Gritty Ways To Increase Your Orders

2008-06-27T04:12:00.002+07:00

Express the same views as your target audience. Bring up common likes and dislikes in your ad. This will create instant rapport with your audience.

Add viral marketing into your promotional plans. Allow your visitors to give away your free stuff, just include your ad somewhere on all the freebies.

Design your web site to be less confusing. Don't use a lot of graphics, links and anything that takes away from your sales message.

Give your visitors the option of viewing your web site by autoresponder or printing it out. They might not have the time right then to look it over.

Increase your opt-in e-mail list quickly by giving away a product at no cost. Just require people to subscribe to your e-zine in exchange.

Joint venture your web business with other offline businesses. Look for businesses that have the same target audience and create a win/win deal with them.

Expand your target audience by adding a new product line or packaging your main products with other ones. You could also add-on extra services.

Persuade your visitors to like you. People buy from people they like. You could tell them a joke, give them a compliment, give them a freebie, etc.

Submit the free stuff you offer to online freebie directories. They usually get tons of traffic because people like to get things for free.

Use headlines and sub headlines that are aimed directly at your audience. If you're selling things to lawyers use a headline like "Attention All Lawyers!".

Quote of the Day:

"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." -- Victor Borge

10 Motivational Triggers That Make People Buy

2008-06-27T04:06:00.002+07:00

People want to make more money. They may want to start their own business, get a higher paying job or invest in the stock market. This will make them feel successful.

People want to save money. They may want to invest for the future or save for a big purchase. This will make them feel more secure.

People want to save time. They may want to work less and spend time enjoying life's pleasures. This will make them feel more relaxed.

People want to look better. They may want to lose weight, tone their body, or improve their facial features. This will make them feel more attractive.

People want to learn something new. They may want to learn how to change their car oil or build a deck. This will make them feel more intelligent.

People want to live longer. They may want to get in shape, eat better or gain extra energy. This will make them feel healthier.

People want to be comfortable. They may want to relive aches and pains or want to sleep in a more comfortable bed. This will make them feel relieved.

People want to be loved. They may not want to be lonely anymore or want to start dating again. This will make them feel wanted.

People want to be popular. They may want to be a famous celebrity or be more popular in school. This will make them feel praised and admired.

People want to gain pleasure. They may want satisfy their appetite or sexual desires. This will make them feel more fulfilled.

Quote of the Day:"Loneliness is the most terrible poverty." -- Mother Teresa

10 Mind Blowing Ways To Increase Your Sales

2008-06-27T02:51:00.002+07:00

1. Show your prospects how much enthusiasm you have for your product and business. If you'reconvincing enough, they will be enthusiastic too.

2. End your sales letter or ad copy with a strong closing. It could be a free bonus, a discount price, a benefit reminder, an ordering deadline, etc.

3. Please your complaining customers. You can refund their money, give them a discount, give them a free gift, solve the problem quickly, etc.

4. Make your customers get excited about your business and they will tell their friends. Give them a free vacation certificate, a coupon, etc.

5. Give your prospects extra confidence so they will order. Use endorsements, testimonials, a strong guarantee or warranty, etc.

6. Build your opt-in list by allowing your visitors to sign up for a free e-zine, ebooks, software, contests, sweepstakes, etc.

7. Give your prospects or customers a breath of fresh air. Don't be afraid to design your web site and ad copies different from everyone else.

8. Allow your customers to get part of your total offer right after they order. If you have to ship the item, make one of your bonuses available online.

9. Write and submit articles to e-zine publishers or webmasters. If you want it to be published, it should be like an article and not like an ad.

10. Show your prospects that you are an expert, because authority can persuade people to buy. You could publish an article, write an ebook, etc.

Quote of the Day:

"The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them; there ought to be as many for love." --
Margaret Atwood

Internet Marketer

2008-06-04T02:12:00.004+07:00

This post is probably going to piss alot of people off. But hopefully I’ll be able to get my words across in a way that explains my true feelings on the subject, which aren’t bitter, but frustrating that so many bloggers don’t understand.

This post wasn’t written to call anyone out or criticize anyone. My goal here is to actually help some people expand their business by bringing it outside of the “blogosphere.” Not long ago I wrote a blog post stating that my blog is extremely profitable and important, but it brings in very little direct income.

Unfortunately there are MANY bloggers out there who’s main goal in this business is to bring in a solid income solely through blogging.

Is it possible? Absolutely. Darren Rowse does it, although I’m sure ProBlogger isn’t his only income. And many more make a very nice income from their blog.

But there are MANY more who run highly successful blogs, which bring in only a small portion of their overall direct income.

There are far too many bloggers out there who think Internet Marketing is all about blogging. The truth is that blogs are very powerful, but very rarely bring in alot of direct income. They bring in loads of indirect income, they help brand people and their business, they provide a “hub” for those businesses and all Internet Marketers should own one. But there is so much more out there and isolating yourself within the “blogosphere” is leaving alot of money on the table!

So here’s your call to action - Keep posting solid info to your blog. Keep building your blog. But don’t rely solely on your blog to create that lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of!

Just because a product is for sale doesn’t mean it’s bad. Just because a product is sold through a long sales letter doesn’t mean it’s a bad product. Just because people are making money by selling products doesn’t mean they’re con artists.

Be a good consumer and be smart about your purchases.

If you don’t want to create a product become efficient in PPC. If you don’t want to me a SEM be a writer… build a list and start building your business.

Don’t worry about what others are doing! If you don’t like it ignore it! If they’re scamming people they’ll get what’s coming to them. If they’re honest they’ll make more money!

You don’t have to be one of those sleazy marketers to make money, but don’t make the mistake so many others make by isolating yourself to the blogosphere. Be a good MARKETER and market!!

Find Your Truly Love

2008-06-04T02:05:00.004+07:00

Can you IMAGINE what it would be like to have a life
partner that you don't truly love?

Someone that annoys you, is always letting you down and screwing things up. Someone who turns relationships into disasters and drives away all your friends. They are always berating you and belittling you, nagging you and it just goes on and on....

How happy would you be spending your life with someone like that?

How could you ever explore your true potential in that kind of situation?

Do you think it could be possible to attract real happiness and love into your life whilst living in this relationship?

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STAY WITH ME HERE ....
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Okay then, let's picture the "OPPOSITE"...

Your "perfect" partner.

They might have the qualities like:

Patience, tolerance, supportive, encouraging, forgiving ...fun and exciting, loving, understanding of your needs...stands up for you, and respects you.

With this kind of person by your side - you would be f'ree to achieve ANYTHING you set your mind to!

Right? Well...

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HERE'S THE REAL KICKER ....
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That first relationship I described is the kind of relationship *most* of us have with OURSELVES!

Yes, that's right.

We are our own worst saboteurs and critics.

AND....

If this "ugly" relationship is the kind of relationship you're having with yourself... then there is NO chance you will ever achieve your full and complete potential in life...

Let alone find real Love and Happiness - outside yourself.

You need to develop that "second" awesome relationship with yourself! And you need to do it Right Now so that you can be happy in your 'other' relationships...