I see a lot of articles on how to optimize for a specific search engine, such as Google, Yahoo or Bing. But, I wonder why anyone would do such a thing. SEO takes a lot of work and manhours, especially if the site is new or if you manage more than 1 website. Who has time [...]
22 Free Open Source eCommerce Software
Here’s a list of 22 open source ecommerce solutions. Most of them use PHP coding and MySQL database. (Clicking on links will open a new window) Agora Cart Cart Store Chromium Cart Cube Cart Danto Cart Dash Commerce DigiStore.co.nz eClime eShop (WordPress) Fish Cart Magento Commerce NopCommerce (ASP.NET) Open Cart Open Freeway OsCommerce OsCss PrestaShop Tomato Cart Uber [...]
How Does Google Determine Relevancy?
We’ve all been told that building relevant backlinks are important to SEO. However, have you ever wondered how Google determines relevancy between 2 websites that do not share much keywords? For Example: Say you have site A linking to site B, but site A is about cars while site B talks about brake pads. And, say both [...]
BOTW Directory Coupon Code for September 2009
Get 20% off all new submissions and advertisements at the BOTW Directory. This offer is good for the entire month of September. Use this coupon code at checkout: SINCE94
WordPress Plugins for Business (Link) Directory
During my own search for a WordPress directory plugin, I came across the ones below. I installed and tried all the free ones, but learned that WordPress isn’t the best platform for managing a directory. You might be better off just customizing PHPLD to match your blog. Free: WordPress Link Directory by Sean Bluestone Author [...]
NameCheap Webhosting Coupon Code
Namecheap webhosting is celebrating their 2 year anniversary with a 15% discount on all new webhosting accounts. Use this coupon code at checkout: celebration
Progressive Girl vs. Verizon Guy
I’ll be honest…I’m not too crazy about either of them (as characters). But if I had to choose one, I think the Verizon guy wins hands down. Not that he is so incredibly entertaining, but mainly because the Progressive girl is so creepy. What was Verizon thinking when they decided to introduce this “Flo” character as [...]
Silence TechDirt.com for $100,000,000
This is the weirdest, yet interesting offer I’ve ever seen by an authority website. Techdirt.com is willing to shut up for 1 year for $100,000,000. I wonder if this means that they’ll shut down their website for an entire year, or if they’ll simply stop publishing new articles for a year. I’m assuming an offer like this is probably targeted towards it’s [...]
Today’s Random Giveaway: BHOU.net (domain name)
Whoever writes the 1st comment to this post will receive this free domain name: bhou.net I will do a free push via Namecheap account. I will not do transfers to other registrars. Domain expires 5/28/10.
Free Marketing eBooks
Here are my recommendations of free marketing ebooks. Well written and to the point. The Direct Mail Marketing Book by Jarvis Direct Mail Xtreme Internet Marketing Training Guides by ShoeMoney Make Money Online by John Chow The Ultimate Postcard Marketing Success Manual by Joy Gendusa Make Money Blogging by Daniel Scocco To be continued…
Dell Ophone Mini 3i
Don’t look now, but Dell is coming back to the smartphone market after a disappointing 2007 for them. On hand to be launched in China in a few days will be the Ophone Mini 3i which is an Open Mobile System, hence the name Ophone. Although there isn’t much concrete information on the Ophone Mini [...]
What are Advertorials?
You can think of advertorials as a cross between an informative article and a sales copy. Advertorials usually start off by presenting a problem, and ends with a solution of some kind. The solution they offer is typically a sales pitch to subtly persuade the reader into buying something. To give you a better picture [...]
Commission Junction Introduces PayPerCall
Commission Junction, North America’s largest affiliate network, has launched a new advertising service called CJ PayPerCall. We’ve typically seen this type of advertising platform on “Yellowpage” type sites, but it’s still a new concept in the affiliate marketing realm. Here’s the gist of how the program works: Publisher signs up for pay-per-call campaign (CJ is using a [...]
Insane Deal of the Week at Smart Levels
Here’s a great offer from my favorite print shop. By the way, I do not get paid to endorse this company. I offer them free publicity for a few reasons: Low prices. Quality products. Friendly service. Eco-friendly company. Last but not least, my readers also benefit. Starting 08/05/09 and for 3 days only, all orders [...]
Izea Launches SponsoredTweets.com – Twitter Advertising
I knew this was coming. Because Twitter is so immensely huge and popular, Izea decided to create an advertising platform based solely on tweets. So, if you have enough money to blow, sign up with SponsoredTweets.com and have your favorite celebrity tweet something about your offer. It’s a pretty clever idea. A celebrity with a big following [...]