Label Your Post

What can you do by using labels?
Labeling a post is very good feature of Blogger. By using label feature in new Blogger you can label your each and every post you post. If you write articles on different subjects so by using label feature in blogger you can create category menu in sidebar of a blog. So visitors may see all of the topics on which you have written till now. Category menu is shown in the following picture.

When viewing a blog by clicking any of the label will take you to those post containing the same labels. So you can see all of the post at the same page with the same category or inshort we can say same category post will be displayed at the same page.

How To Label Your Post?
You can label your post by following given steps.

1. Logon to your Blogger account then go to 'Dashboard'.
2. Click 'New Post' to create a new post then write your post. When you write your post you may see “Label for this post” at the bottom right corner of the post window. Type in there your labels according to your post. Just suppose if you are writing about computer. Label your post by writing “computer” there.

Things to remember when you use labels:
If you have more then one labels to write. Separate each of them with a comma. You can not used these characters in labels &,<,>,@,! Etc. So avoid use of them.

Showing/Hiding All Labels:
Bottom of the post windows contains ‘Show all’ button by clicking on it will show all the labels, which you have used till now. When you click the same button, the button will be converted in ‘Hide All’. So by pressing ‘Hide All’ button All the labels will be hidden. Things would become clearer to you when you see the following picture.

Following picture shows use of labels.

4. Publish your post by clicking ‘Publish’ button. Then view your blog by clicking ‘View Blog’ tab.
When you view your blog, you may see labels as the following picture shows.

Make Money With Google AdSense

Anyone who owns or is thinking about creating a website would be crazy to ignore this.

I am happy to say that making money with your site, no matter the topic, has become easier than it's ever been before - and it's 100% legitimate.

What is AdSense?

Google.com earns most of its revenue by allowing other website owners to advertise on their search result pages. All this is managed through a program they call AdWords.

Now you can earn a share of the revenue that Google earns from AdWords by displaying these same text ads on your site. In other words, you're helping Google advertise and they pay you a percentage of what they earn.

This program is called AdSense.

Every website owner should at least consider the program. Even if your site is just for information purposes, you can still participate and make decent money with AdSense -- or at least enough to fund your website.

So if you are one of those people that doesn't like the idea of paying for a site, this is an excellent way to earn your money back and then some.

"Is Google Crazy?"

I know what you're probably thinking...

"What's the catch here? Why would Google just give away money advertisers are paying them?"

The answer...

Because Google is very smart.

If you understand how AdSense works, you will see that it's a win-win situation for everyone involved, and the bottom line benefits Google. Let me explain...

Since the advertiser's ads are now being displayed on more web sites all over the internet (instead of just Google's site), they are getting much more exposure. More exposure means more clicks and even more traffic for their site over a shorter period of time.

This is good news for Google because the more traffic the advertisers receive, the faster their advertising funds are used up.

Remember, they get charged every time their site gets a visit; and of course, it is Google's hope that they'll continue to keep funneling more money into their account for more ad exposure.

What an ingenious way for Google to increase the amount of money they earn from advertisers while building loyalty with website owners (like us) who are now getting paid to help them advertise.

Of course, I'd expect nothing less from the most popular search engine on the web. :)

"How Much Can I Earn With AdSense?"

Google does not disclose exactly how much you'll earn per ad that is clicked.

The commission you receive per click depends on how much advertisers are paying Google for the particular ad. You will earn a share of that amount. I've heard of earnings anywhere from 2 cents to $15 per click.

So it is logical to believe that keyword phrases like debt free, employment, make money, mp3, sex, etc. will earn you more per click since these are highly competitive keywords that are searched for quite a bit on the web.

Advertisers generally pay more for popular terms because they are searched for more.

Even though Google will not reveal how much you are earning for each ad that is clicked from your site, you can still login to your account at any time and see the total amount of revenue you've generated that day, week, month, year, etc.

For example, if you see that you've made $12.60 today from 9 clicks then you can calculate that your average click-thru commission was $1.40 per click. That's as detailed as their stats will get. Also remember, that's only an average. You won't know how much each specific ad brought in.

The amount you'll earn also depends largely on the amount of targeted traffic you receive to your own site, how well the ads match your audience's interests, the placement of the ads on your pages, and of course the amount you receive per click.

Ideally, you should create a site on a topic you know a lot about. That way you'll have a much easier time creating a generous amount of content on that subject.

How to Join AdSense

In late 2008, Google tightened up their acceptance policies. According to an email I received from someone who was trying to join the program, you now must meet the following criteria before you are accepted...

- Your website must be your own top-level domain (www.domain.com and not domain.com/mysite). That means you can't just sign up with a free blogger or free web hosting account and get approved for AdSense.

- Your domain name must have been registered and active for at least 6 months before you apply

- The registration information that you provide during the AdSense registration must match your domain name registration information

- Your website must contain a substantial amount of original content

Once you meet the above criteria, go to http://adsense.google.com to apply.

When you are accepted, simply copy and paste the provided HTML code into any page that you'd like to show the ads. If you've done a good job of defining the content on your web pages, the ads that show should be relevant to the content of your page...increasing the chances of click-thrus by your visitors.

You can either display the ads vertically along side the page like Google does or in a banner-like formation horizontally across your pages. The placement is up to you. You can even customize the colors to match your site's theme.

If Your Site Is Rejected by Google...

If you receive that email from Google stating that your site has not been accepted, the first thing you should remember is that as an AdSense member, you become a partner and are representing Google, Inc.

They have to make sure the websites that display these ads are up to par or they could run the risk of losing advertisers. Imagine if you were paying Google to display your ad and you found it showing up on a poorly developed, junky website.

Of course, if your site is rejected, it doesn't mean it is poorly developed. There may be other reasons:

1) Is your site an "About Me" page?

Google does not usually accept these kinds of personal sites because most of them do not have a specific topic or theme. They are usually just random facts about the website owner or their hobbies, pictures, etc.

It would be difficult for Google's technology to display targeted ads on these kinds of pages because the topics vary from subject to subject.

They are looking for "themed" sites that contain a generous amount of information on a specific topic. It could be anything from sewing tips to sports. Just make sure there is an obvious theme with adequate information.

2) Is your site organized?

Be sure your site has a neat and clean navigation that's easy to follow. Also ensure all the links work and that there are no typos. Keep the colors to a minimum and make sure each page has a consistent layout.

3) How many pages are on your site?

Even though Google doesn't specify a page number requirement, many believe they are looking for web sites with a certain amount of content. Again, it's not likely a two-page site will get accepted. Try to strive for at least 15 pages.

4) Is your content solid?

Don't just submit a website with a bunch of links to other sites. Be sure you have a themed/niche site with enough original content of your own.

5) Is your site an exact carbon copy of someone else's?

Some believe Google can find out if your site is original or not. Don't risk it and steal from someone else. It will come back to haunt you.

If you're stuck, write a few articles of your own and then go to sites like www.articlecity.com and sprinkle a few of their articles around your site to beef it up.

6) Be sure to read their program policy and procedures carefully and make sure your site hasn't violated any of the terms.

Hosting a Website

PHP, Cpanel, Multiple Domains, Packages, Linux

The most common type of hosting for personal and small business websites is shared web hosting, and there are 100s of shared website hosting providers to choose from.

However choosing a provider and website hosting package from the many thousands of offers can be extremely confusing.

The object is not to choose the cheapest, or the one with the most features, but the best hosting for your needs.

The problem for those that a new to building websites is to determine what it is that they need exactly.

Although small business and personal websites generally have very basic requirements there are still one or two important points to consider.

Hosting on Linux or Microsoft Servers

All hosting providers offer both Linux and Windows server hosting options. Unless you intend to use a software package or tools that require Windows then you should choose Linux.

Linux hosting provides support for PHP scripts and MYSQL databases, which is the required if you want to use any of the popular blogging/content management systems like WordPress, Joomla and a host of other excellent open source packages.

FrontPage Server Extensions

FrontPage is a popular web building software package and it has support for web components that provide fancy features, but require FrontPage server extensions. I don't recommend you use FrontPage server extensions, and if you follow that advice your server doesn't need to support them.

However they are supported on both Linux and Microsoft servers.

PHP and ASP Scripting

Both scripting languages are used to provide enhanced functionality.

PHP is my preferred choice and there are thousands of free open source applications that require it. It is only supported on LInux/Unix servers.

ASP (active server pages) is the Microsoft equivalent of PHP and requires windows servers.

Website Hosting Providers

There are many hosting providers on the Internet but you may save yourself some time by taking a look at the ones below:

This is a totally different solution as it is a complete website building, hosting, promotion package.

Shared Hosting Costs

Shared hosting is relatively inexpensive starting at about $7 per month, making it affordable even for personal websites and incredibly cheap for business sites.

Hosting is generally cheaper in North America than the UK/Europe, however just because it is cheaper it doesn't mean that it is the right choice for you.

Website Hosting and Domain Names

Although not strictly speaking necessary I would recommend you use the hosting provider for the web hosting and for the domain name especially as most provide a free domain name with the hosting package.

Choosing from a Hosting Package

Some hosting providers provide several service package levels e.g.

Basic

Business

Professional

Ecommerce (i.e. a shop).

When you examine these offerings you find that the professional may support a SQL database, SSL etc and the basic one doesn't.

When you are new to website building it's difficult to decide what you need, as you're probably not sure as to what most of the terms mean anyway.

Generally I would say that if you don't understand it then you probably don't need it; as it is very unlikely that you will ever use it. Because of the huge array of offers it is impossible to compare them all, and to make any firm recommendations.

Website Hosting Guidelines

In general, hosting providers provide several service package levels. Because of the huge array of offers it is impossible to compare them all, and to make any firm recommendations.

In general I prefer Linux hosting over Microsoft hosting unless you are intending to use a web application that requires Microsoft hosting.

In general I would always advise you to go for the basic option and upgrade if you need to later, unless you are sure you need a service offered in a more expensive package.

Always choose a provider that lets you upgrade your package.

Always choose a provider that lets you cancel your package and get a refund if your not happy. That is, look for a good guarantee.

Try use the same company to host your website and register your domain name! Therefore when comparing prices you need to take both into consideration.

Don't go for the provider just because they offer everything- you probably ( almost definitely) don't need it all anyway.

You don't necessarily need Microsoft FrontPage sever extension support even if you are using Microsoft FrontPage.

If you do need Microsoft FrontPage sever extension support then it can be provided on both Linux and Microsoft.

You don't have to be in the same country as the hosting provider but if they are supplying free software it will probably be on CD, and it may mean that you aren't eligible- do check.

Host your site in the same country as your target market. That is if you are UK based but you want to target the American market then host the site on a server in USA or Canada.

Designing a Great Website

Square buttons, round buttons, flashy buttons … will they match my shoes, my handbag or my tie? Are you stuck in a maze of buttons, headings, bullets, sub-headings and colour schemes?

STOP!!!!

Take a deep breath and read some practical tips for professional looking websites.

1. Select a colour scheme and stick to it.

If your company has a logo or preferred colours on its stationery that’s a good start. For those of you starting from scratch, choose two or three complementary colours and stick with them – don’t change colours on every page.

The most common colour schemes include:

- Red, yellow and white
- Blue and white
- Red, grey and white
- Blue, orange and white
- Yellow, grey and white.

If you’re not sure what colour scheme to choose, surf the internet and find a website that you like. You can then model your colour scheme on what already exists.

2. Use templates.

Can’t find a website you really like? Another option is to choose a template. There are many templates or pre-set designs. These come as part of your web design software (such as FrontPage) or you can check out some websites that specialise in designing templates.

Visit:

www.web4business.com.au emplates1.htm
www.newtemps.com
www.website-templates-resale-rights.com
www.123webtemplatesandmore.com

3. Provide an easy to use navigation system.

This is one of the most important issues to consider when designing a website. You need to ensure your visitors can find what they are looking for easily. Most websites either display their navigation bar on the left or at the top. And since most people are used to this type of navigation, it’s best to stick with it.

It also helps to include your navigation bar at the bottom of each page to save your visitors from having to scroll back to the top.

4. Don’t go overboard on special effects

Whilst it is ok to have one or two special effects to jazz up your website, spinning graphics and logos often distract your visitor from the content, not to mention they can take too long to download. Your visitors may click away even before your spinning logo finishes loading.

5. Backgrounds

Ensure your visitors can read the text on the background, ie. no black writing on dark blue background or yellow on white. Also be careful that your links are visible before and after being visited. The default for links in most programs is blue (before being visited) and burgundy (after being visited), so if you have a dark background, ensure your links are light.

6. External Links

It is a good idea to open links to other websites in a new window. That way your visitors can easily return to your site when they are finished browsing the external link

7. Site Map & Search Feature

If you website is more than 15 pages, it is useful to have a site map or a “Search” feature to ensure your visitors can easily find what they’re looking for.

8. Content is King

While it is important that your website looks clean and professional, it is far more important that you concentrate your efforts on the content and promotion.

If you want a professional website, things to stay away from include:

1. Flash intros, revolving globes, bevelled line separators, animated mail boxes
2. Loads of pop up or pop under boxes
3. Autoplay music. Allow your customer to play music only if they choose.
4. Hit counters of the free variety, which say “you are 27th visitor”
5. Date and time stamps, unless your website is updated daily or weekly
6. Busy backgrounds.

Page Rank

Much of this site is devoted to increasing links to your site, all of the major search engines use these links to determine how important your website is, which is used to help determine where your site will show in the SERPs. Google uses links to determine your Page Rank. Something to consider though, is Page Rank is only 1 of over 100 things that Google considers when deciding which sites to show in the SERPs, and is not necessarily the most important. Don't overlook the many articles in this site that will help you understand the importance of these other things.

Remember that the search engines goal is to produce the most relevant results to a searchers request. The foremost and most important thing to do when optimizing your site is to be sure you have useful content on your site and the search engines are able to access it.

Once that is accomplished (or while you are adding additional content), then you should start applying more article, in order to promote your site and drive traffic to it.

Website SEO Checklist

Meeting the challenge of boosting a web site high enough into the search engine rankings to be profitable can be difficult. As most web site owners have found out, having a web site built is only the first and sometimes not even the most expensive step in owning a profitable web site.

Paying to have someone else do all the web site promotion is expensive. However with the right knowledge most SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and promotional tasks can be accomplished by the web site owner, at little or no cost. Even if you do not plan to do all the work yourself its worthwhile to understand what you are paying for when you hire a SEO company.

Link Popularity

What is Link Popularity?

Link popularity literally means the popularity of links to your site on other web sites. The more popular your site is - especially with well ranked sites, the higher will your site be ranked. For this reason we prefer to call link popularity as link quality. Most search engines decide the popularity of your individual site pages so you need to build up links to all your major pages. Thus page ranking will vary for your site pages and keywords.

Tips on Search Engine Optimization for your web site

Build quality links to your site pages from other well ranked sites on your target search engine.
Make sure you provide quality content that have something unique to offer and that have keywords or key phrases people might search to find your site.
Optimize you web site pages by making sure your top keywords appear in your title, meta tags and content.
If you sell products, give something away free (The word "free" is one of the top most searched words on the internet).
Keep a track of your listings/ranking in the top 10 search engines and analyze it periodically. Some tips on this:
- Indexed Pages: To know which pages on your site are listed in the search engine and to see how they will appear to searchers type site:www.yourdomainname.extn in the search box, You might need to use host: instead for some of the search engines.
- Link Popularity: To keep a track of sites that link to you (and also see their page rank), type link:www.yourdomainname.extn in the search box,You might need to use url: instead for some of the search engines.

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