While owning a business may be a great dream or fantasy, it’s not always a great reality. Becoming “the boss” generally means that a person will be taking on more work, more responsibility, and more stress than they ever had as an employee.

It takes a lot of people to make the world turn, and some people are more suited to being employees than business owners. The following are some personality traits that can help a person become a more successful business owner.
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How to get High Page Rank?

Posted on April 4, 2008

It’s more important that you are ranking high with certain keywords than what your PR is. There are many websites that have lower PR and still are listing number one for certain keywords.

But if you are really worried and want high Page Rank, try the following:

1) fresh content like no other page out there on the internet. More you have, the better.
2) link other sites to that page(s), the more the better, they can be inbound or external links from other sites.
3) use a blog for faster indexing of those pages when a link is placed on your blog to your new content.
4) submit to article directories and place the link of the pages you want a higher PR on.
5) once your other pages have higher PR, strategically place other PR pages that link up to the new PR pages and force the PR ranking by using the term of revelance given from Page A to page B.

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Yesterday’s Directory Submission, Today’s Social Bookmark

Posted on March 28, 2008

I am beginning to get an eerie feeling when I visit social bookmarking sites. The feeling is part nostalgia, part de ja vu, and part dread. It’s actually more than just a feeling. When SMO Bookmarking in Delicious, Magnolia or Mister Wong, I hear a voice that whispers: remember me… It’s sort of the same sense you get when you hear a new tune on the radio and recognize the guitar chord progression–”Hey that’s “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard, but the band doesn’t even realize that they have subconsciously plagiarized those chords. They think they wrote the melody themselves!

Once upon a time, there only a few web directories. Moment of silence for Yahoo, DMOZ, Zeal (I miss Zeal), et. al. Then, over the years, we all know what happened. Directory scripts proliferated. Submission software blossomed.  These and the other original directories that remain have all been spammed into commercialization (paid directories), dormancy or death. I shut down submissions to my own directories quite a while back. Then Google deprecated web directories in search results.

Social bookmarking sites have cool features that traditional web directories never really incorporated. There are many differences. These are two very high level differences I see:

• Community  - I like seeing what my friends are bookmarking. I like adding friends to my profile.
• Organization - I am all but done with browser bookmarking. It’s unwieldy. Delicious will probably be around longer than my current PC hard-drive that I didn’t back up. I like tagging. I like checking out the highest rated sites.

Now, here we are in the Web 2.0 era with AJAXy social bookmarking sites showing off their frontends: clean rounded corners, gradient reflective logos, speech bubbles, rss icons like freshly waxed aerodynamic sports cars. And, unlike in the directory days, they are offering you more than a link. They offer a network of friends. They offer friends’ links to scour, bookmark and improve your Internet life. They give users a reason to come back (other than to submit another link, haha). But, look underneath the surface. Do you see what I see?

• Submit/Add Link = Save/Post
• Categories = Tags
• Comments = Notes
• Recent = Newest Links
• Auto Submit = Import XML File

Do you get the same eerie feeling?

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Earn Money Through Domain Name Flipping.

Posted on February 24, 2008

There are many ways to earn money online and one of them is through domain name flipping. What’s basically important here is that you can look for effective expired domain names that people are willing to pay for.

There are three basic procedures when it comes to domain name flipping. First, you need to select a domain name seller that’s inexpensive, has excellent customer service, and an efficient method in transferring domain name to the buyer. Don’t forget to sign up.

Subsequently, you have to look for a perfect venue to market these expired domain names. You can try reputable auction sites, forums, or blogs. Should your business be big, you can build your own site for it. You must be able to capture a wide audience.

The last important step is to look for expired domain names. Now some services can give you great ones; however, it will kill you with such an exorbitant price. In the meantime, you can simply search for free services, especially if you’re just starting.

You can use keywords in searching for the most ideal domain name to purchase or sell. You can use various free keyword selector tools to determine” what are the most searched keyword phrases in the World Wide Web.” Remember, it’s not only enough that you have an expired domain name. Most importantly, someone should be willing to buy it.

It may be ideal if you can learn to “park” your domain name. It simply means registering your domain in the domain seller, so you can see how interested people are in such a domain. This will also give you an idea if it’s advisable to go ahead with your plan or flipping it or to simply let it go.

Sometimes parking may not work. In this case, you can opt to practically “park” them in any area where there’s possible market. One of the best sites is, of course, eBay. There are millions of potential buyers there. You also have the capability to get excellent bids.

Another advantage of selling your domain names on auction sites is that you tend to develop a buyer’s list who might just be interested with your other domain names on sale. You can get their e-mail addresses and inform them every time you have a new domain to sell without even having it auctioned. This means you can sell these domain names at a higher price without having to undergo bidding.

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Make Money with your blog.

Posted on February 24, 2008

Not so long ago, blogs are maintained and used by computer aficionados as a tool to publish personal experiences, pictures, videos and events that will be of interest to internet readers and surfers. Aspiring writers would use blogs as a venue to publish their writing. Computer geeks would use blogs to be in touch with peers.

Nowadays, blogging is the in thing if you want to make money online. A blog is a source of passive income available to people who can only spare 2 to 3 hours daily in front of a computer. Stay at home moms can find ways to augment the family income thru blogs. Many people make a comfortable living with blogging as the main source of income.

Making money from a blog is pretty simple and uncomplicated. The most important aspect of blogging is that it doesn’t really need large capital outlay in order to realize income. What a blogger needs is a steady and regular readership and a more than fair amount of search engine traffic. Google would ensure a steady amount of search engine traffic if you set up your blog account with Blogger or with WordPress.

One way of making money with your blog is by signing up to promote affiliate programs. A certain percent of the sale is paid to the blogger for the service rendered-that of providing a link to the affiliate companies. Reviewing and promoting affiliate programs need more than being merely advertised in your blog. To maximize conversion, you need to carefully review the programs in order to be credible and to gain the trust of the readers. Visitors would need assurance that you have tried and benefited from the programs before they buy.

A blog is an ideal advertising space to be sold to merchants, affiliates and to other bloggers who wish to promote their products. The value of the blog advertising space is dictated by the blog’s popularity. A more popular blog would naturally command higher price for the advertising space. Adsense is another blog income earner. This advertising network would provide you with ads relevant to the context of your blog and you earn money every time visitors click on the ads.

Writing reviews that promote merchants and/or sites is another way to make money with your blog. Advertising products and services in your blog is a sure income earner. A word of advice – you need to try the product or the service before you make the review. This is to ensure that the review is truthful and that you have a considerable knowledge of the subject. Gaining the trust of the readers will ensure that readers will come back to your blog every time they need points to be clarified. Increase blog traffic means increase blog income.

All the above mentioned ways of making money with blog is not possible if the content of the blog is boring and does not appeal to the readers. A fresh and attention catching content is vital to the achievement of blog traffic. Take advantage of the rush to write. This happens to all of us. Ideas seem to flow effortlessly. By writing several blog posts at one sitting, posting one blog and keeping the others to be posted later will ensure fresh blog content for the days to come.

Applying and practicing these simple tips would ensure a steady income from your blog.

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tips to Choose a Reliable Web Host

Posted on February 24, 2008

When you Google/ yahoo the words “best web host” it will give you millions of results. I know what you are thinking. Looking for a superior web hosting service will not be an exciting task. But it should not be the case. There are actually good services at an affordable price. Below are simple yet helpful points to consider if you want to make the most out of your web hosting plan:

Basic & Special Features:
Check for network uptime, disk space capacity, amount of data transfer, supported languages/scripts or databases, and security level. These are the basic things you need to consider regardless of what kind of website you are going to setup. They have a big impact on your site. Your website should be up and running 24/7 so that anyone at anytime can visit it.
Features that may also be useful include various email functionalities, domain management, file administration, and other free add-ons and software. They can automate and ease up tasks in maintaining your site.

Customer Service:
There are instances when your Webmaster already checked everything and still it won’t just work. This is best time to test your hosting support and customer service. Customer representatives should be professional at all times. They should be able to address your concern immediately and with utmost consideration. Most web hosting companies nowadays have 24/7 online chat.

Service Level & Warranty:
Like every other service, you should look for one with an agreed service level. This guarantees their commitment in what they offer. Most people bypass this procedure but you must clearly understand their service level agreement. It will give you an idea what kind of service to expect. Also, most hosting companies now offer either a 30 or 60-day money back guarantee.
Charges & Fees.

Before charging your hosting plan to your credit card be sure that you also check other rates. If you are lucky and patient enough you can find great deals and packages. Also, ask about any other fees they might charge you for some services such as installation or configuration setup.

Ask Around:
Surveys and polls are helpful in one way or another. You can check online to have an idea which web hosting companies offer excellent services at good deals. There are also surveys that list down top web hosting services by category – Windows hosting, Dedicated Hosting, etc.

This can save you time and somehow guarantees that you won’t pick the wrong service.
You can also check forums and blogs regarding best hosting deals. Most of these networking sites are hosted by a third party thus they can give recommendations. Some hosting sites also post a list of their major clients to show that they have good reputation.

A dependable web hosting service is one that can satisfy your hosting requirements anytime and at any given circumstance. If it can provide more than what you need and expect to receive then I would say it is more than reliable.

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How to get Traffic to your blog?

Posted on February 24, 2008

It has been 6 months since you started your blog and the statistics are not moving. Well actually they are but in a very uninspiring trend. To avoid this kind of disappointment and other headaches, get to know first the various things and tools that can help boost traffic on your blog. Prepare yourself to assume the role of a Webmaster since you will be doing a lot of work.

Below are ten easy-to-follow tips on how to improve your traffic, not necessarily in order. Its usefulness will still depend on your commitment and dedication. 

 * Be the best
If you have a specific niche then I suggest be an expert on it. Some bloggers look for common interests where they can acquire useful information and tips. You can offer books reviews, do’s and don’ts in blogging, online money making, vacation havens and any other topics you have good experiences and knowledge that you want to share.

 * Be connected
Include RSS, Bookmark, and tag contents such as Technorati, del.icio.us, Flickr, Reddit, Digg, StumbleUpon, etc.

 * Be thoughtful
If somebody took the time and effort to write you and asks a question, spend time to answer them even if not instantly, especially if it was a suggestion or a good idea for your blog. This would mean a lot to your reader and builds a connection between you and your readers.

 * Be imaginative
Make the most out of your space by incorporating comments, graphs, polls, meters and other interactive tools. This creates a lively environment and active participation from your members.

 * Be interesting
Do not bore your readers. Be the kind of person that would exude excitement, information, and fun with his personality and posts. Know your visitors and what they enjoy getting to keep them coming back.

 * Be alert
Proofread, proofread, and proofread. If you can have somebody to do it for you better. A perfect topic can wind up a disaster if simple typo errors and grammars are not checked.

 * Be generous
It is sometimes appropriate and always fun to give out freebies such as eBooks, software, and other downloadable to your ever loyal readers.

 * Be active
This is very effective during the early stage of your blog when you don’t have many regular readers yet. The photosphere is a huge network and can serve as a useful avenue to promote you site. Participate in other people’s blogs, forums, and other online networking.

 * Be smart
Use simple and effective software in monitoring and maintaining your blog. Tools such as Blogger, WordPress.com, TypePad, and LiveJournal can automate some of your chores. It can also provide key indicators and stats on how well your site is doing and what you can do to turn the table.

 * Be organized
Archive and categorize your posts. Some readers may not exactly remember the title of the article but the month or category type could be easier for them to note.

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