Creating Custom Feeds with Google Reader

Ever wanted to follow a website’s feed but it didn’t offer any? Google has now integrated a new feature into Google Reader that allows users to receive alerts whenever any new feed for a domain or a specific web page becomes available. Why Is That Important? If the websites that you follow contains integrated feed services then this isn’t something you should consider. However,... [Read more]

Implementing Kontera on WordPress

Advertise Here Welcome to Nick Avile’s complete guide to implementing Kontera on your WordPress blog. Where do Kontera Ads Appear? Kontera ads appear under certain words in your content as 2 underlines to differentiate from the typical single underline hyperlink. How does Kontera Pay You? Kontera works similar way AdSense does. You will get credit every time a visitors clicks on the ad and... [Read more]

Ridiculous Kontera Hub – All Cons No Pros

My 9′o clock post-a-fail hour could not be resisted after I came across this amusing and rather ridiculous hub. (Warning: By navigating to the link provided above you agree that I am not responsible for any damages the hub author inflicts including, without limitations: excruciating bullsh*t, fail comparison skills, and others.) Now that you have your gas mask, armor suit, and protective shield... [Read more]

Are You Keeping Track of Your Progress?

So you’re working eagerly to improve your blog and your income. But are you keeping track of all the progress? Have you improved over the last months by 100%? 300%? How do you know how much you’ll improve in the future if you don’t have records of the past? Keep Track of Important Details It’s important to keep track of everything you do. How much you’ve earned, how many... [Read more]

Theme Change

Recently, I changed the theme colors from bluish to reddish, and will continue to change it every now and then. Of course, part of staying unique is avoiding being like someone else. My website colors used to look relatively similar to John Chow’s website. This is what led me to redesign my logo and theme colors. Of course, I don’t see a problem with getting ideas from other websites. Staying... [Read more]

Should You Use Window Pop-Up Email Capture

Capturing you visitor’s email addresses can in turn increase your conversions, sales, and profits. Which manner, however, is the best in order to capture those email leads? This study shows the conversion rates variations between subscribers captured with the use of pop-ups, and without the use of pop-ups. The study concluded that the use of pop-ups increased email subscribers by 190%. You can... [Read more]

Google Pulling Out Of China

Google’s decision to end self-censorship of its Chinese search engine in China has spurred out trouble with the Chinese regulators. According to Google’s Jan 12 post, Google may end up closing the Chinese offices, losing $600 million yearly revenues. The Chinese government laws and regulations prohibit non censorship when it comes to search engines. Google decided not to comply with the... [Read more]

Bing Is On The Rise, Yahoo Declining

Ever since Microsoft’s initial Bing release, the search engine is becoming more popular every day. More users are searching Bing.com for answers. As of December 2008, Bing’s shares went up 2.4% by December 2009, as well as search growth increased by almost 50% while Google’s search growth increased by 20%. Although Bing is definitely a threat to Google, as of now, Google still remains... [Read more]

Build Email Campaigns Using Aweber

What is Aweber? Aweber communications is by far the best email campaign management software available. Aweber lets you quickly and easily create powerful email campaigns to maximize your earnings. Whether you’re looking to get your first email campaign off the ground, or you’re a seasoned veteran who wants to dig into advanced tools like detailed email web analytics, activity based segmentation,... [Read more]

Why Isn’t Your Blog Progressing?

As we start off the 2010 year fresh, reviewing your goals, or changing goals to something more sustainable may be required. Ask yourself the question, how many times did I post a day in the past year? Maybe you posted once a week, twice a week. As long as it was on a consistent basis, you would see tiny noticeable changes. But maybe it wasn’t what you were expecting. Let me break it down why... [Read more]