CES Means Convergence

by Admin


17 Jan
 None    Search Engines

by Rob Sullivan
http://www.enquiro.com

The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) has recently completed and one thing that is interesting is that the search engines are playing a larger and larger role; Larger than ever before.

In fact, Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft all had exhibits at the show. Also, Microsoft's Chairman Bill Gates and Google co-founder Larry Page were both keynote speakers at the event.

Both promoted their search engines, but both also pushed their consumer electronics.

Official Google statement: How does Google collect and rank results?

by Admin


16 Jan
 None    Search Engines

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Google recently released an official explanation of how they rank results in their newsletter for librarians. In this document, Google engineer Matt Cutts explains how Google decides what result goes at the top of the list.

Protect Your PC with these Top Free Software Programs

by Admin


14 Jan
 None    Software

by Bill Adler

This is a dangerous world for a computer user - threats multiply by the hour designed to swipe your data, cripple your network, steal your identity and in general- wreck havoc. Fortunately you can arm yourself to battle these menaces with several top software programs. And the best part is that these applications are free. So strap on your seatbelt and let's get started!

The first weapon in your arsenal should be anti-virus protection. Many of the popular and expensive programs tend to slow down PC performance and require an annual paid subscription. My impression is that they work no better than their 'freeware' cousins. A good recommendation/alternative is AVG Free Edition from http://www.grisoft.com. This program may not feature every single bell and whistle offered by some of the more commercially available apps, but it does provide rock-solid protection with all the tools needed to keep your system free of viruses, worms and Trojans.

Website Resolutions

by Admin


12 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by S. Housley
http://www.feedforall.com

As all of us view the new year, we determine various ways to improve ourselves. Whether its eliminating bad habits, or improving quality of life, January 1st is seen as a new beginning and starting point. Your website too, can use a new look. Consider taking the website to task with these down and dirty quick improvement tips for the new year.


Men and Women and Search

by Admin


11 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by Gord Hotchkiss
http://www.enquiro.com

A recent PEW Internet study (http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/171/report_display.asp) exploring how men and women use the Internet points out some interesting differences between the sexes. This caught my attention because in every study we've done; we've tried to break out results by gender and explored the different usage patterns. It's been fascinating to see how millions of years of conditioning and the differences in our respective genetic wiring have impacted our use of a new technology. The PEW study echoed a lot of what we had seen. What I'd like to do over the next two columns is explore this further. Today, I'll present some of the more interesting findings from the PEW study and ours, and next week I'll provide my thoughts on why we may be seeing what we're seeing.


Googles BigDaddy Datacenter

by Admin


09 Jan
 None    Search Engines

by Rob Sullivan
http://www.enquiro.com

Last month Matt Cutts mentioned that there was a new datacenter Google was testing, however he didn't get into too many details about what it was or why they were testing it.

Today, Matt unveiled 'BigDaddy' (the name they gave it) in his blog. In it he explains what BigDaddy is and isn't.

For one thing, BigDaddy ISN'T a new algorithm. But it is a new foundation for Google. In other words, this new datacenter contains new code that will be rolled out to the other datacenters in the coming months to help improve Google.

While some are reporting that they are seeing different results on the datacenter Matt insists that is more a case of the changing infrastructure than an actual algorithm shift which we normally associate with a Google update.

We Are What We Search? Hopefully Not!

by Admin


07 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by Gord Hotchkiss
http://www.enquiro.com

To judge from the various most popular search lists that are showing up as the year draws to a close, the average search user is a pubescent male, with an IQ that hovers in the low 90's, and who spends an unhealthy amount of time in his room. I have said, on several occasions, that our search patterns are a reflection of our society. If that's true, our society's intellect is about as deep as the ring left by a Starbucks coffee cup.

When I saw the first list come in my email, I don't know why I was surprised. After all, Pamela Anderson holds the record as the most searched for term for the past decade, and Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are breathing down her neck. But come on; are we really as shallow as our searches seem to indicate?


Technology Predictions for 2006 and Reflections on 2005

by Admin


06 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by S. Housley
http://www.feedforall.com

2005 Took the World by Storm

2005 literally took the world by storm. The tragedies of the Asian Tsunami, the Hurricanes that blew through the US Gulf Coast and the earthquakes that swallowed parts of Pakistan have left an indelible mark on 2005. While mother nature cast a shadow on 2005, it was technology that delivered the impact that resulted in a huge outpouring of donations. The world was touched by the human element seen real-time in pictures and videos. Today's technology was able to deliver the graphical grittiness that portrayed the nightmares occurring half a world away.


Using Feeds to Promote Your Site

by Admin


05 Jan
 None    Site Promotion

by Rob Sullivan
http://www.enquiro.com

I love web feeds, also known as RSS or XML feeds. They are so flexible and can provide you with so much information.

That's why in this week's article I'm going to explain how you too can develop a deep admiration for feeds. This is because the use of feeds is growing and will continue to do so in the coming year. If you aren't into feeds by now my question is why not?

Everywhere you look, feeds are available. We have feeds available for all our articles on this site. In fact, if you look to the right of this article you will see the common bright orange "XML" icon denoting the URL to our feed. Below that you will also see we've given you a handy link to add this feed to your Google home page, as well as your my Yahoo! page and even your "MyWeb 2.0" page.

Is Google Adsense Killing Your Business?

by Admin


04 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by Joe Balestrino
http://www.mr-seo.com

As an SEO expert, I do site evaluations daily. It amazes me how people are willing to put Google ads all over their pages in the interest of earning a few extra bucks without considering the consequences to their business. Think about it. If you are selling a service or product, why would you allow the ads of your competitors on your site? Are you willing to sacrifice a sale for the few pennies you'll make if someone clicks on the ads? It's ok to include Google ads in some instances, even I have some ads on my site. Knowing where and when to allow google ads on your pages is key to maximizing revenue from your traffic while minimizing the chances of lost business.

Google ads are based on the content that is on your site. Because your content is about a particular product or service, the ads on your site will also be about similar products or services. If the ads are compelling enough, people will click them and leave your site. Sure, you'll make some chump change, but how much would you have made on a sale if you hadn't given your customers a window to the competition?


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