1. Advertising
There are many ways of selling advertising space on a blog (this could almost be a series of it’s own) but some of the different advertising options that I see bloggers experimenting with include:
* Contextual Advertising - Programs like AdSense and YPN (beta) are very popular with bloggers and are probably the most common income stream being used by them today (MSN are developing one too). In short - these programs scan the content of your blog to assertion what it’s topic is and attempt to put contextually relevant ads (text and image) onto your blog. They are generally simple to use and involve pasting some code into your blog’s templates. Payment is on a ‘per click’ basis (referred to as CPC or ‘cost per click’ ads). Contextual ads suit blogs that have a particular niche topic, especially if it has some sort of commercial angle (ie it has products and services associated with it). They are not so good with ‘general’ type blogs (ie many topics) and/or political/spiritual blogs which argue just one side of a case (this confuses AdSense). I write much more extensively on how to use AdSense on your blog here.
* Other CPC Advertising - There are a variety of other ad systems that pay on a per click basis which are not contextual in nature (which is important as systems like AdSense do not allow you to run contextual ads on the same page view as them). These systems include Chitika’s eMiniMalls (aff) which I reviewed here.
* Impression Based Ads - Impression based ads pay a small amount for every person who views the advertisement. The amount that they pays varies from program to program (and ad to ad) and is generally a fraction of a cent. There are a variety of ad systems around like this including Fastclick (aff) which I reviewed here and Tribal Fusion. Impression based ads won’t earn you much if you don’t have a lot of traffic but can be great if you do.
* Blog Ads - BlogAds have become something of an institution when it comes to advertising on blogs. They traditionally have had a focus upon monetizing political blogs but are expanding their focus lately. The beauty of them is that bloggers set their own rates and can accept or reject advertisers that apply to them to be featured on their blogs. These ads put the control of what ads show and how much they earn into the hands of the blogger. The downside is that if you price them too high you could never have any ads showing at all. They can also be difficult to be accepted into as a publisher as these days they only accept people into the system if they have a someone who is already in ’sponsor’ or recommend the new publisher.
* Text Ads - Another increasingly popular way to sell ads on your blog is to look into text links. The beauty of these are that they don’t take up much room and that depending upon the system you choose to run them you can have control over which advertisers you accept and reject. AdBrite (aff) is one such system that gives you control in a similar way to BlogAds in that you set your own prices and approve all ads. They also other other formats of ads. Text Link Ads (aff) is another text link seller that more and more bloggers are using. The beauty of both of these systems is that they have a pool of advertisers already so you don’t have to go looking for your own advertisers. Their systems are also both very automated and are just a matter of pasting some code onto your blog. I use them both and while they don’t earn anywhere near as much as AdSense or Chitika for me they add up over the year and have done well for me. Bidvertiser and Adzaar are other system that I know are popular with some (we’ve used them quite successfully on b5media although I have little personal experience with them).
* RSS Ads - An increasingly popular way for people to read blogs is via RSS. As a result publishers and ad providers have been keen to find ways to place ads in feeds. These attempts have been met with a variety of success levels. I’m yet to hear of too many people making big dollars with RSS ads yet but the ad systems seem to be improving. AdSense offers RSS ads to some of it’s publishers (you have to have a certain number of impressions first) as does YPN. Feedburner is a tool I’ve used to help monetise my own feeds - they give publishers three options (1. AdSense if you’ve been approved by them, 2. Amazon affiliate program and 3. if you have a lot of subscribers (over 500) they have an Ad Network). Pheedo is another system that you might like to try (although I’ve not had much experience with it).
* Other Ads Systems - In addition to the above systems (most of which I’ve used myself) are many other advertising options which I’ve not had experience with and so won’t personally recommend. I’m sure they are worth experimenting with however as I see many of them being used by bloggers every day. Here they are in no particular order:
* AdGenta, CrispAds, Clicksor, Intelli Txt, Peak Click, Double Click, Industry Brains, AdHearUs, Kanoodle, AVN, Pheedo, Adknowledge, YesAdvertising, RevenuePilotTextAds, SearchFeed, Target Point, OneMonkey, and TextAds. Feel free to add your own and tell us how you’ve gone with them in comments below.
2. Sponsorship
Another form of advertising that a smaller number of bloggers are using is to find their own advertisers. All of the above systems have the advantage of finding you advertisers (or at least assisting in the automation of ads to your blog) but as your blog grows in profile and influence you might find other options for private deals come up.
The big blog networks have people dedicated to the task of finding advertisers (often working through ad agencies) but smaller bloggers might find this worthwhile also. I’ve been selling ads on my Digital Camera Blog for two years now and as it’s grown in traffic and profile and managed to attract larger companies (who are willing to pay more) to buys space. Currently the blog features ads from Adobe who have bought a combination of banner, newsletter and text ads.
The key if you’re going to take this approach is to target advertisers in your niche that have products that closely relate to what you’re writing about. There are a variety of ads that you can offer them including banner ads, buttons, text links, mentions in newsletters and even individual post sponsorships. I would highly recommend that you always make it clear to readers that your post is a sponsored one when you’re writing a sponsored post.
3. Affiliate Programs
Affiliate programs are where you take a commission for referring a reader who purchases a product or service to a company. Probably the most common of these for bloggers is Amazon which has tens of thousands of products that you can link to (I reviewed it here). Other affiliate programs that represent many different companies and products include Linkshare, Commission Junction and Clickbank.
Affiliate programs take some work if you want to get the most out of them (perhaps more work than advertising) but can be lucrative if you match the right program with the right blog/topic. If you want to explore affiliate programs more you might like to read 10 tips for using affiliate programs on you blog.
4. Selling/Flipping Blogs
The idea of selling (or flipping) your blog is one that many bloggers have in the back of their minds for ‘one day’ but in reality it is not something that is overly common… yet (I think this is changing). Probably the largest sale is that of Weblogs Inc (a network of blogs) which sold to AOL for a reported $25 million. Of course this is the stuff that most of us can only dream of - but there are examples of smaller blogs being sold, either privately or via auctions on sites like eBay and SitePoint. One such auction was that of the Blog Herald which took place here.
Starting a blog with the main goal of selling it down the track is one that I’ve heard of a number of bloggers doing but few have been successful. Rather than starting with this intention I think if you start with the intention of building a quality site that has a large readership and it’s own good income stream you are more likely to find buyers down the track.
5. Donations and Tip Jars
A very small number of blogs have a history of making good money with these (Jason Kottke being one of them). To be successful with asking for money from readers you’ll want to have a large and loyal readership (and a rich one might help too). Most bloggers just don’t have the critical mass or the cult following to make it work.
6. Merchandise
Another method that some blogs use with reasonable effect is to sell T-Shirts, Mugs, Stickers etc with the blog’s name, logo and/or taglines on it. This is another idea that will probably only work if you either have a brilliantly designed merchandise range and/or you have a cult-like status as a blogger with some fanatical readers who are a little obsessive about your blog. Some blog topics lend themselves to this more than others.
7. Selling Subscriptions
The idea of charging readers for content is one that surfaces from time to time. While there are numerous websites around the web that do this successfully (community membership sites) I’m yet to see many (any) blogs do it well. The problem that most bloggers who have tried it have run into is that most topics that you could think to start a blog about already have free sites available. To make it succeed you would need to have some sort of premium/exclusive content and/or real expertise on a topic.
8. Blog Networks
Another emerging income source for bloggers are blog networks. There are two ways to make money here. Firstly you can start a network and contract bloggers to write for you or secondly you might like to join a blog network as a writer. There are many networks out there and all have their own strengths and weaknesses. I’ll attempt to write a post on what to think about when you’re looking at whether to join a network later in this series.
Next in the series we’ll look at indirect ways of making money because of your blog.
Rabu, 09 September 2009
how to increase your computer performance
How to increase PC performance (Tips)
There are several things that can be done to improve computer performance on Windows OS based pcs. Here are some suggestions.
Clear/Delete the files in the Temp folders
Temporary files are created every time you open files or programs. These files are not always deleted by Windows and can decrease performance over time. Here's how to get to them:
Windows 95-98 (Please upgrade)
Windows 2000 and XP
In ofder to access the Temp folder you must set your OS to show hidden files. Go to the Control Panel and double click Folder Options. Under the View Tab, select show hidden files and folders, click ok. Now go to My Computer and navigate to the following directory C:\ >Documents and settings > Profile you wish to delete files from (usually named after your user name) > Local settings>Temp this is where the files are stored. Before you delete ANY files, make sure to have all programs and files closed. Then select all files from the Temp folder and delete them.
I realize this can be done through other utilites, but this is much faster. If you can't delete a file and get and access violation, it means the file is in use. Deselect the file and try deleting the others.
Check and install all available updates
Updates from Microsoft are free for validated users, go to Microsoft's website and select Security and Updates then select Microsoft Updates home, the site will automatically detect your OS and take you to the appropiate site. Run and install all available updates, including any Office updates.
Update your Anitvirus software
This is critical to ensure your pc stays virus free. Make sure to update your definitions at least ONCE PER WEEK and run a scan ONCE A MONTH. If your subcription is expired, BUY A NEW COPY and install it! It's a MUST!
Install Antyspyware software
There are tons of free anti-spyware bundles. I recommend Spybot as it is free and works GREAT! Install and run updates and scans at least once per month.
Clear/Delete Temp Internet files
Go to the control panel and select Internet Options. Under the general tab click DELETE HISTORY then DELETE COOKIES and finally DELETE FILES this is for IE version 6.0 thru 6.5 Verion 7.0 (which I recommend you install) has these options under the General Tab then click Delete under Browsing History, when the other window opens, select delte cookies, then files and finally history.
Browsing Habits
ALWAY be aware of where you click while on the internet. The smily faces, jokes, free laptop for a stupid question are just a few of the many harmful ads that lure users into getting infected. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Don't sign up for anything unless you know it's from a legit source. Also, don't buy anything that has been e-mailed to you unsolicited. IT"S TROUBLE! DELETE THE EMAIL RIGHT AWAY.
Hardware Upgrades
As far as hardware goes, perhaps the single most important upgrade is adding RAM or Memory (not to be confused with hard drive space aka capacity) this will speed up your pc some and it's not hard to do it yourself. Jus make sure to purchase the CORRECT type of RAM for YOUR pc. Contact the manufacter if necessary.
Other upgrades could include new CPU, Hard Drive etc.. but then it may be more cost effective to purchase a new pc :-)
Good Luck.
There are several things that can be done to improve computer performance on Windows OS based pcs. Here are some suggestions.
Clear/Delete the files in the Temp folders
Temporary files are created every time you open files or programs. These files are not always deleted by Windows and can decrease performance over time. Here's how to get to them:
Windows 95-98 (Please upgrade)
Windows 2000 and XP
In ofder to access the Temp folder you must set your OS to show hidden files. Go to the Control Panel and double click Folder Options. Under the View Tab, select show hidden files and folders, click ok. Now go to My Computer and navigate to the following directory C:\ >Documents and settings > Profile you wish to delete files from (usually named after your user name) > Local settings>Temp this is where the files are stored. Before you delete ANY files, make sure to have all programs and files closed. Then select all files from the Temp folder and delete them.
I realize this can be done through other utilites, but this is much faster. If you can't delete a file and get and access violation, it means the file is in use. Deselect the file and try deleting the others.
Check and install all available updates
Updates from Microsoft are free for validated users, go to Microsoft's website and select Security and Updates then select Microsoft Updates home, the site will automatically detect your OS and take you to the appropiate site. Run and install all available updates, including any Office updates.
Update your Anitvirus software
This is critical to ensure your pc stays virus free. Make sure to update your definitions at least ONCE PER WEEK and run a scan ONCE A MONTH. If your subcription is expired, BUY A NEW COPY and install it! It's a MUST!
Install Antyspyware software
There are tons of free anti-spyware bundles. I recommend Spybot as it is free and works GREAT! Install and run updates and scans at least once per month.
Clear/Delete Temp Internet files
Go to the control panel and select Internet Options. Under the general tab click DELETE HISTORY then DELETE COOKIES and finally DELETE FILES this is for IE version 6.0 thru 6.5 Verion 7.0 (which I recommend you install) has these options under the General Tab then click Delete under Browsing History, when the other window opens, select delte cookies, then files and finally history.
Browsing Habits
ALWAY be aware of where you click while on the internet. The smily faces, jokes, free laptop for a stupid question are just a few of the many harmful ads that lure users into getting infected. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Don't sign up for anything unless you know it's from a legit source. Also, don't buy anything that has been e-mailed to you unsolicited. IT"S TROUBLE! DELETE THE EMAIL RIGHT AWAY.
Hardware Upgrades
As far as hardware goes, perhaps the single most important upgrade is adding RAM or Memory (not to be confused with hard drive space aka capacity) this will speed up your pc some and it's not hard to do it yourself. Jus make sure to purchase the CORRECT type of RAM for YOUR pc. Contact the manufacter if necessary.
Other upgrades could include new CPU, Hard Drive etc.. but then it may be more cost effective to purchase a new pc :-)
Good Luck.
Google AdSense Tips If you like these tips, you can get even more in Uncommon AdSense, my comprehensive collection of AdSense tips. And for the lates
Tip #1: Don't put ads on empty pages.
When I reworked my site, I built a skeleton set of pages that had no content, just titles and some meta tags. I displayed ads on those pages, however. Although all you see are public service ads at first, the very act of displaying ads on a page causes the AdSense web crawler to quickly fetch that page for analysis. A page with good content will thus begin showing relevant paying ads fairly quickly.
Tip #2: Don't be afraid to ask questions
If you're wondering about something, don't be afraid to ask Google. So far, they've always responded to my questions within a working day.
Tip #3: Avoid non-English characters on English pages
This one is a bug, to be honest. My surname is French, and I prefer to write it out correctly with the accent grave on the first "e". Every page on my site would then include at least two accented letters, because my name shows up twice in the footer. On some pages my name shows up two or three more times.
Tip #4: Check your keyword density
Although Google doesn't release exact details as to how they determine the ads to serve on a given page, they do tell us that it's the text content of the page that matters, not the meta tags. Before serving ads on a page, then, you might want to check its keyword density.
When I reworked my site, I built a skeleton set of pages that had no content, just titles and some meta tags. I displayed ads on those pages, however. Although all you see are public service ads at first, the very act of displaying ads on a page causes the AdSense web crawler to quickly fetch that page for analysis. A page with good content will thus begin showing relevant paying ads fairly quickly.
Tip #2: Don't be afraid to ask questions
If you're wondering about something, don't be afraid to ask Google. So far, they've always responded to my questions within a working day.
Tip #3: Avoid non-English characters on English pages
This one is a bug, to be honest. My surname is French, and I prefer to write it out correctly with the accent grave on the first "e". Every page on my site would then include at least two accented letters, because my name shows up twice in the footer. On some pages my name shows up two or three more times.
Tip #4: Check your keyword density
Although Google doesn't release exact details as to how they determine the ads to serve on a given page, they do tell us that it's the text content of the page that matters, not the meta tags. Before serving ads on a page, then, you might want to check its keyword density.
how to join adsense
How to Join Google AdsenseIn order to join the Google Adsense program you will need to have a fully functional site. It also must meet Google’s guidelines. To check if your site is following the rules to be able to join Adsense check out the Terms of Service. If your site does meet the terms set by Google then you can proceed to applying for a Google Adsense account.
Fill in the required information and submit your application form. You will need to wait for an email that tells you whether your site has being accepted or rejected. If you followed the TOS of Google then your site shouldn’t have a problem in being accepted. You should hear back from Google within 7 days but it could be sooner. If you haven’t heard back from them within 7 days then use their contact us link and see what the hold up is.
Rejected ApplicationsIt is not uncommon for websites to get rejected by the Google Adsense team. Do not think that because your site is accepted you won’t be able to be a publisher of Google ever again. If you did read the TOS and your website follows the rules send them an email and ask them why your site was rejected. If they have rejected it for a reason not mentioned on the TOS they will reply and tell you. They will reply to your email giving you an answer of why your site was rejected.If you get a reason why it was rejected, they might tell you it was to do with something that is changeable on the site. If so make the change and re-apply to Adsense. Alternatively you can use the rejection email and respond by telling them the changes you have made.
If you have more than one website, then submit one of your other sites to see if you get accepted with that one.
Fill in the required information and submit your application form. You will need to wait for an email that tells you whether your site has being accepted or rejected. If you followed the TOS of Google then your site shouldn’t have a problem in being accepted. You should hear back from Google within 7 days but it could be sooner. If you haven’t heard back from them within 7 days then use their contact us link and see what the hold up is.
Rejected ApplicationsIt is not uncommon for websites to get rejected by the Google Adsense team. Do not think that because your site is accepted you won’t be able to be a publisher of Google ever again. If you did read the TOS and your website follows the rules send them an email and ask them why your site was rejected. If they have rejected it for a reason not mentioned on the TOS they will reply and tell you. They will reply to your email giving you an answer of why your site was rejected.If you get a reason why it was rejected, they might tell you it was to do with something that is changeable on the site. If so make the change and re-apply to Adsense. Alternatively you can use the rejection email and respond by telling them the changes you have made.
If you have more than one website, then submit one of your other sites to see if you get accepted with that one.
Some Ways to Make Money on the Internet
# Infolinks - Infolinks is probably the highest paying option for your in-text advertising. On DLM, you will see underlined links scattered throughout articles. Those are a function of Infolinks and without disclosing too much, it's been a great source of income. Best is that they accept all sizes of websites and blogs. Just sign up and begin.
# Build a Niche Store - This is a simple store development platform which enables you to create content based sites that generate income through the eBay affiliate programs. Pretty darn simple and increasingly popular.
# Adbrite - Sell space on your site for text ads. This would work like the DLM Marketplace you see on the right of my pages although I chose to manage it myself.
# Amazon Affiliate Program - Easily create a store or shopping section on your site instead of sending your visitors to Amazon. Amazon handles the shopping cart and fulfillment.
# Amazon Seller - Sell your stuff on Amazon
# Associated Content - If you write a story, how-to, rant, how-to cut grass, etc., you can submit it to them and they will pay you $3-$20 per article if they like it.
# Build a Niche Store - This is a simple store development platform which enables you to create content based sites that generate income through the eBay affiliate programs. Pretty darn simple and increasingly popular.
# Adbrite - Sell space on your site for text ads. This would work like the DLM Marketplace you see on the right of my pages although I chose to manage it myself.
# Amazon Affiliate Program - Easily create a store or shopping section on your site instead of sending your visitors to Amazon. Amazon handles the shopping cart and fulfillment.
# Amazon Seller - Sell your stuff on Amazon
# Associated Content - If you write a story, how-to, rant, how-to cut grass, etc., you can submit it to them and they will pay you $3-$20 per article if they like it.
Minggu, 16 Agustus 2009
cara mendapatkan uang dari internet
Bagaimana cara mendapatkan duit dari internet dengan mudah dapat anda pelajari lewat blog ini. Banyak sekali peluang bisnis di internet yang dapat anda andalkan sebagai penghasilan / income anda. Blog ini menyediakan informasi cari duit dari internet atau mendapatkan income dari dunia maya.
Tentu anda tahu internet merupakan teknologi yang dapat menyebarkan informasi ke banyak orang dimana saja dan kapan saja. Karena itu internet dapat membangun bisnis atau usaha di internet yang dapat membuat orang tahu bagaimana cara mendapatkan uang dari internet. Lalu bagaimana supaya bisa menghasilkan income / duit dari dunia maya?
Untuk bisa mulai tahu cara mendapatkan uang dari internet adalah dengan memiliki website atau blog. Mengapa website atau blog? Dengan memiliki website atau blog, sama saja dengan membuat toko, kios atau majalah yang seperti anda lihat sehari-hari. Dari website, atau blog anda dapat menampilkan produk atau jasa yang anda miliki untuk tawarkan kepada pengunjung anda. Begitu juga dengan majalah dapat menampilan barang-barang yang dapat anda tawarkan.
Sebagai langkah awal, lebih baik anda membuat blog yang jauh lebih mudah dari website. Anda dapat memilikinya secara gratis apabila anda memiliki account (akun) di Gmail.com. Anda hanya perlu mengetikkan di bagian url browser anda dengan :blogger.com. Kemudian akan dktampilkan bagian untuk memasukkan username dan passwored anda. Masukkan email anda di gmail, misal xxxx@gmail.com, dan password anda yang sama dengan membuka email di gmail. Setelah masuk, anda dapat membuat buat dengan klik tulisan "create a blog" atau "ciptakan sebuah blog" di sisi kanan sebelah atas. Anda tinggal mengikuti petunjuk selanjutnya. Apabila telah selesai, anda tinggal mengisi tulisan supaya anda dapat segera memulai menerapkan cara mendapatkan uang dari internet.
Di artikel selanjutnya anda akan bagaimana cara menulis di blog anda supaya bisa mendapatkan uang dari internet. Apabila anda sudah tidak sabar untuk mendapatkan uang dari internet, anda bisa belajar dari panduan detil mengenai cara mendapatkan uang dari blog.
Tentu anda tahu internet merupakan teknologi yang dapat menyebarkan informasi ke banyak orang dimana saja dan kapan saja. Karena itu internet dapat membangun bisnis atau usaha di internet yang dapat membuat orang tahu bagaimana cara mendapatkan uang dari internet. Lalu bagaimana supaya bisa menghasilkan income / duit dari dunia maya?
Untuk bisa mulai tahu cara mendapatkan uang dari internet adalah dengan memiliki website atau blog. Mengapa website atau blog? Dengan memiliki website atau blog, sama saja dengan membuat toko, kios atau majalah yang seperti anda lihat sehari-hari. Dari website, atau blog anda dapat menampilkan produk atau jasa yang anda miliki untuk tawarkan kepada pengunjung anda. Begitu juga dengan majalah dapat menampilan barang-barang yang dapat anda tawarkan.
Sebagai langkah awal, lebih baik anda membuat blog yang jauh lebih mudah dari website. Anda dapat memilikinya secara gratis apabila anda memiliki account (akun) di Gmail.com. Anda hanya perlu mengetikkan di bagian url browser anda dengan :blogger.com. Kemudian akan dktampilkan bagian untuk memasukkan username dan passwored anda. Masukkan email anda di gmail, misal xxxx@gmail.com, dan password anda yang sama dengan membuka email di gmail. Setelah masuk, anda dapat membuat buat dengan klik tulisan "create a blog" atau "ciptakan sebuah blog" di sisi kanan sebelah atas. Anda tinggal mengikuti petunjuk selanjutnya. Apabila telah selesai, anda tinggal mengisi tulisan supaya anda dapat segera memulai menerapkan cara mendapatkan uang dari internet.
Di artikel selanjutnya anda akan bagaimana cara menulis di blog anda supaya bisa mendapatkan uang dari internet. Apabila anda sudah tidak sabar untuk mendapatkan uang dari internet, anda bisa belajar dari panduan detil mengenai cara mendapatkan uang dari blog.
daftar harga blackberry
Ayo ini mungkin bisa sedikit membantu anda yang ingin membeli Blackberry.hehehe
Blackberry 8220 harga baru Rp 4.000.000 / harga second : --
Blackberry pearl8120 harga baru - / harga second : Rp 2 .700.000
Blackberry 8320 harga baru : RP 3.950.000 / harga second 3.000.000
Blackberry strom 9500 harga baru : Rp 7.000.000 / harga second –
Blackberry Curve 8310 harga baru; Rp 3.100.000,/ harga second :Rp 2.600.000
Blackberry 8820 harga baru Rp. / harga second : 2.650.000
Blackberry bold 9000 harga baru : RP 7.600.000 / harga second : -
Blackberry pearl 8100 harga baru : RP -/ harga second : 1.900.000
Blackberry javelin 8900 harga baru : 4.700.000 / harga second :-
Blackberry 8220 harga baru Rp 4.000.000 / harga second : --
Blackberry pearl8120 harga baru - / harga second : Rp 2 .700.000
Blackberry 8320 harga baru : RP 3.950.000 / harga second 3.000.000
Blackberry strom 9500 harga baru : Rp 7.000.000 / harga second –
Blackberry Curve 8310 harga baru; Rp 3.100.000,/ harga second :Rp 2.600.000
Blackberry 8820 harga baru Rp. / harga second : 2.650.000
Blackberry bold 9000 harga baru : RP 7.600.000 / harga second : -
Blackberry pearl 8100 harga baru : RP -/ harga second : 1.900.000
Blackberry javelin 8900 harga baru : 4.700.000 / harga second :-
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