Use Operators to Properly Connect Keywords

We love tips and features which simplify or improve results. Anything which will permit you to cram more in less time or in the business world – improve productivity. You can spend hours searching for specific results in search engines, however, if you learn a few of these simple operator requests or tips you will drill down much quicker and find more relevant results.

Use these “commands” to improve your search results:

• Use Negative Keywords

If you’re seeing irrelevant results, identify a keyword that has nothing to do with what you’re looking for and make it your “negative keyword”. Simply add it to your search query with a minus symbol in front of it, for example if you were looking for the band Gossip, you would search for [gossip -celebrity] (without the brackets).

• Use Quotes

This is most commonly used to find an exact match. Since Google already uses the AND operator to connect single keywords per default, you won’t need quotes to find exact matches in most cases.

However, if you find that Google returns results with highlighted keywords that are spelled completely different from what you entered, try to put these single words into quotes and try again. This will prevent Google from returning more popular keywords that are only vaguely similar to your search term.

• Search Within a Specific Website

If you don’t want to search the entire internet, but instead a specific URL, this operator is of great help. Type [site:URL "your search query"], for example [site:http://domainprotege.com "website hosting"].

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The new much anticipated release or launch of WordPress 3.0 “Thelonius” has arrived.

Here are a few of our favorite new features in WordPress 3.0:

1. You can run multiple blogs from one WordPress install. WordPress Mu is part of the core WordPress code now. This new feature is called Multisite now
2. Customizable menus are now part of the core, instead of being dependent on themes
3. New default theme – Twenty Ten as Kubrick has been retired.
4. Custom background color is choose-able with a visual color picker

For more details checkout WordPress Thelonius

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In our last post we mentioned we would address the type of verbiage required in a sample hosting agreement. Hosting agreement is also known as a sample hosting contract, hosting agreement sample and are keywords you would use to search for an agreement you can use to cover the aforementioned services.

Domain Protege has an eight (8) page web hosting contract we are offering to our readers for free. Subscribe and upon confirmation of your e-mail address you will receive it instantly via digital delivery in word format.

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When it comes to hosting there are a ton of options out there. With this type of competitiveness in the marketplace it usually means you can get a very good deal or you can stretch your dollar much further.

Some providers even offer Free web hosting. Web site hosting is a critical part of your business, therefore, accepting a free web hosting offer should only be for a blog or site that your are not dependent on for revenue. Losing your site for several hours can typically negate any potential savings offered by these free web host sites. Read more…

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More Internet or Computer Resources

We love software and whenever we get an opportunity to highlight a software program that is a 10 out of 10 and to top it off FREE we have to give it a shout out.

The task of defragging your hard disk  is a major pain when using programs delivered with our standard operating system software but Auslogic Disk Defrag makes it painless and is a tool that should be in everyone’s tool box.

We use it frequently and exclusively.

Some Features

• Optimizes file system
• Consolidates free space
• Can defrag automatically
• Provides flexible scheduler
• Can defrag a single file or folder
• Supports multi-terabyte volumes

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Customer service is just as important to your on-line clients as any storefront type business. Buyers rate their satisfaction with sellers, and your rating can make a difference on whether potential prospects are going to purchase from you. Customer support techniques for your on-line clients start by providing an accurate product description or explanation. Displaying clear photos and talking about any imperfection shows the customer what to anticipate and instills trust. It’s far better for client satisfaction if the purchaser receives more than expected as opposed to overseeing and disappointing your customer. Customer service strategies for your on-line clients include order acknowledgement and prompt shipping. Use an automated response to let the buyer know you have received funds and keep them posted as to the status.

Let me share how I spent about $100.00 of my time on a $5.00 item Read more…

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In previous posts we discussed the “Sales Funnel” – How those landing or “Squeeze” pages are actually written by copy writing professionals that are paid thousands of dollars in order to essentially hypnotize you into purchasing their product.

Even the most conscious individuals can find themselves squandering 30 minutes reviewing an extended sales pitch and yanking out their charge card at the conclusion to take advantage of the time sensitive offer.

Initially, I too was enticed by well written copy or those well written sales or squeeze pages …. Especially Read more…

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Many of our readers may have heard about a website portal called Gazhoo. It encourages users to post their resources for sale to like users. Items like contract templates, documents, images are then offered for sale by Gazhoo whom acts as the middle man (person). For each sale or transaction, Gazhoo takes a 30% commission and then reportedly pays the owner of the resource (in my case a contract document) the remaining funds. A $5.00 minimum is required for payout.

On the surface this portal appears to be on the up and up. They use SSL and have the credit card images in the footer to implore credibility, however, as someone that has tried this service our opinion is much different.

So far they have neglected and or failed to payout an outstanding balance due, Read more…

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Dear Webmaster,

I visited your site http://www.__________.com and like what you have put together. I have a related website and  would like to know if you would consider exchanging links? If so, please consider listing us here: http://www.___________.com/links.html Our text link details are:

Title:
Description:
URL: http://www.__________.com/

Please let us know where our link is located on your site and send me your information if you would like a link in return.

Thanks,
Your Name
Website
Address, City, Zip

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Hosting your website does not need to be a daunting task and finding a provider that is inexpensive but yet still responsive to support related issues is possible. We hope the following terms help you get a better understanding and remove some of the mystic surrounding hosting your website.

Alias Addresses
An alias address allows you to have alternative email addresses automatically forward to your main mailbox. For example, if your email address is sarah@domain.com you could have sara@domain.com as an alias in case of a spelling error.

Applet
An applet is an embedded program on a web site. Applets are often written in the coding language known as Java. They are usually used for creating a virtual object which may move or interact with the web site. An applet is like a small piece of executable code that needs a full application to operate it.

Auto Responder
An auto responder is a user defined message that will automatically be sent in reply to any incoming email. For example, this is useful if someone is away on holidays and would like others to know their return date. Read more…

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There are plenty of WordPress plugins in the marketplace. Some work, some cause conflict but most are free. This plugin helps you easily integrate the Minify engine into your WordPress blog. Once enabled, this plugin will combine and compress JS and CSS files to improve page load time. We give this plugin 5 stars.

Here is a link to the WP Minify Plugin

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In a recent post we touched on  Google Analytics statistics and Bounce Rates. In this post, we have identified a statistical tool you can use to see how your affiliate links are performing. Affiliate marketing is used by most webmasters in some form or other. It might be eBay, Google, Clickbank or one of the many others.

If you are trying to generate a revenue stream with your website and you do not have your own products you can sell others by using an affiliate program like CLICKBANK. If you are thinking about selling a product or if you have an e-book your want to promote… CLICKBANK is a good choice. It has a history in the marketplace and when investing your time into building a successful online business you want to partner with a vendor that plans to be around for the long term.

Now that you have selected your product to market you should consider using a statistical program to track results and performance. Here is a great tool to help you follow statistics generated by your link. As much as some of us hate tracking or reporting, to be successful, it is critical that an affiliate marketer glean results from their links to determine effectiveness.  http://bit.ly/

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You have written all those great articles about your niche and now you want to know where to submit them. Article submission or submitting articles can help generate traffic to your website so take the time to complete the resource boxes (add your website link)  and write a title that will garner immediate attention. Example: “How to Increase your Website Traffic in 3 easy steps”.

Looking for a list of article databases to submit to? Some we use:

1. Ezine Articles
2. Articles Base
3. GoArticles
4. Article Dashboard
5. BusinessKnowHow
6. SearchWarp
7. Article Alley
8. Buzzle
9. iSnare
10. Idea Marketers
11. Promotion Data
12. Article City
13. Article Set
14. Article Snatch
15. Uber Articles
16. Authors Den

Some other Web 2.0 sites you can add content to are Squidoo, HubPages and Google Knols.

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Entrepreneurs often make the mistake of hiring a website developer before they’ve done their homework. That’s the consensus of entrepreneur Stephen Joyce and consultant Jennifer Galley, who both have extensive experience in website development.

Joyce runs Sentias Software Corp., a Vancouver firm specializing in Internet applications for the tourism and retail sectors. Galley has helped numerous clients with e-marketing projects.

They both stress the importance of being well prepared before meeting with prospective website developers.

You should start the process by asking yourself some important questions. What do you intend to do with your website and why? Do you want to generate sales leads, sell products online or handle bookings? Do you expect to generate a measurable return on investment from your website? What is your budget?

Look at other websites and decide what you like in terms of look and feel so that you have an idea of what you want.

Joyce also recommends developing a web plan. “It keeps you focused and serves as a blueprint for your project,” he says.

Your plan should lead you to ask a developer the following questions.

1. How much do you know about my business and the industry I’m in?
Familiarity with your business and industry makes a difference. “If you are in the heavy manufacturing business and the developer has only worked for non-profits, for instance,” says Galley, “they may not be the right fit for you.”
Read more…

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Without a doubt, the most valuable asset a website business owns is their client list, customer list, opt in e-mail list or whatever you wish to call it. This is the key to your online business. Building a loyal following that will listen, trust and take the time to read your posts / e-mail campaigns and decide whether to take part in a promotional offering will determine whether your website business will turn a profit, grow and ultimately be successful.

To build a successful following one needs to Read more…

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How relevant is the bounce rate displayed in your Google reporting? My bounce rate is about 50%.

First, let me say Google Analytics is one of the best website statistical programs in the market, it is free and a definite must for all webmasters. Having said that, we are going to pick on one statistic provided which we believe has no apparent value. At the very least, we feel has some weak points. The Bounce Rate statistic. Now the number of unique visitors and the demographics, how they found our site, etc are all excellent. Cannot say the same for the bounce rate…

Your Website Bounce Rate

The apparent formula used to calculate bounce rate is: Read more…

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We had a number of inquiries regarding the letter of offer we use to approach corporations about a domain name we have for sale. Depending on the potential client or domain name we are attempting to sell, we will use one or two different versions of the following letter:

SAMPLE LETTER

Date

Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip

Attention: [Relevant Contact Person]

Dear [Buyer Name],

Would [Company Name] group be interested in the domain name Read more…

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When you manage a business, you are constantly making decisions – often under pressure. How do you make the best possible decisions, knowing they will have an impact on your company’s future? Is it any different if you manage an online business? The honest answer is no and you will be faced with similar issues a physical store will face.

There are strategies you can use to avoid common pitfalls and hone your decision-making skills. Making better, faster decisions will help you take advantage of business opportunities and avoid disappointments. Read more…

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Nothing can be more frustrating than visiting a domain registrar and finding out the domain name you had inmind is taken or already registered by someone that is a step ahead of you. ” xxxxxx[dot]com is already taken”…  what now?

Your options are to seek and destroy the dude that registered the name, Read more…

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Continuing on our recent theme of acquiring backlinks?

Back Links

Backlinks or “back links” are links other webmasters provide you from their websites to your website, thus the word back. In our last article post we provided a template to help you solicit a back link or a link exchange with other sites. In this post we hope to provide you some background information on how to figure out how many are directed to your site.

Checking backlinks using Google Search

The old standard way is to type link:yoursite.com into the Google search field, however for more reliable results, type the following command:

yoursite.com -site:www.yoursite.com -site:yoursite.com
(Remember to replace “yoursite.com” with your actual domain name … D’OH!.) Read more…

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