12.13.09
Posted in Domainers Universe, SEO Parlor, Travel Tips at 10:39 pm by admin
Laws Of Similarity between proper and organic traffic
Weather you operate a web site or a physical business, you want visitants to your location and to get dealings to your commercial enterprise, you need to be active and do some hard piece of work. Sometimes the closest length from one place to another, is the difficult way about, so you will want to get active in some variety of traffic optimization to get the chore done.
A serious offering for your clients is perpetually a good means to get dealings, the offer can be date stamp dependent so that you make the offer on slow down dealings days. Based on your merchandises you can provide deductions, bropas or some different saving on vacations as well. It is a noted fact that discounts force dealings to both online stores and physical stores.
If you operate an live shop or a website you will need SEO to get the dealings you desire, vistors from search engines is great and converts well so that you will get higher sales and more clients.
Just like your store in the city, your shop on the cyberspace must have a good fundament and a solid structure so both your craftsmen and your host must be world-class. Like they say about pizza pies, if the bread is good, the whole pizza pie is good.
Don?t go for the cheapest answer unless you are hundred pct positive that it is as well the best solution, you will have to stay to your basic pick for a long period and you will relieve yourself from plenty of trouble later on.
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09.24.08
Posted in Domainers Universe at 10:28 pm by admin
The first, and most critical, step for registering your domain name is choosing the right one. The perfect domain name is memorable, unique, easy to spell, and will rank high in searches. Here’s what to do.
1. Keep it simple. The shortest and most direct domain name is always the best. You’ll have to get creative to find it, though, because almost every single word in English is gone. Most of the best domain names being registered today are a company name, a person’s name, or two-word combinations. If you use a two-word combination, try to own it both with and without the dash: happydogs and happy-dogs.
2. Try to use a domain name with your keyword in it. If you have a dog-oriented business, the happydogs/happy-dogs domain names are perfect.
Why? Because when you use your keyword, the search engines take notice. A dog-oriented web site with the word “dog” in the URL is always assumed to be closer to what a searcher is looking for than one that doesn’t have that word in it; because the search engines are in the business of giving searchers what they’re looking for, they will rank that site higher.
3. Don’t use creative spelling. Your customers aren’t looking for a puzzle, they’re looking for you and your product. You can use the number 1 in your title, but don’t register the website Cre8ive; no one will ever find it, and it means nothing to the search engines.
4. Before you register, try to come up with at least a dozen different names; your top choices will almost certainly be taken, but it’s much less frustrating to register names when you have plenty of alternatives ready to go.
5. If you have a business that does a lot of volume in the UK or that is targeted specifically at a UK consumer base, getting UK in your domain name is a great way to rank higher in the search engines. The primary extensions for United Kingdom websites are .com and .co.uk.
However, most of the best domain names with these extensions are taken. Avoid buying a .info or another alternate extension; few people look for these. You should also avoid the .org extension unless you’re running a non-profit business. Acceptable alternatives to these extensions are the .uk.com and the .net extensions. If more than one of these extensions is available for your domain name, you should buy them all; domain names are not expensive, and you can point multiple ones at your web site. Buying multiple similar names ensures that you keep the competition away from your name, and that any search for your domain name will bring you up. Most large corporations use this trick; companies like Disney buy up every trademark they own.
6. When you register a domain name, as soon as the traffic starts picking up on it go ahead and renew it for multiple years. This is an investment. Even if you don’t keep the site yourself, you can resell your valuable virtual real estate at a profit later. Renewing it for a long time can keep someone from sneaking in and registering your domain name if you miss the expiration, too.
7. Register with a company that has been around for a while and charges enough that you know they won’t go bankrupt. This makes it much easier when you renew; instead of re-registering, all you have to do is let your registrar know that you want to renew. Shop around a bit, though, so you’ll have a good idea of price ranges.
Clare Lawrence is CEO of Discount Domains Ltd – A leading UK provider of UK Domains
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09.22.08
Posted in Domainers Universe at 12:05 am by admin
Through my experience as president and founder of DomainPurpose.com, I’ve come to an understanding that behind every registration of a domain name lays a purpose. Further More, behind most domain projects is a story of passion, excitement and inspiration. Who better to illustrate this point then Michael Furdyk, who became a dot com millionaire in 1999 at the age of 17.
Michael Furdyk is a young man and domain name owner with a vision and a compassionate heart. He has a unique understanding that the Internet has the power to create positive change if used responsibly and with a purpose. In the Internet world, Michael Furdyk is a domain name owner who I root for. I’m excited to share his story and new domain venture with you.
Michael Furdyk is the co-founder of TakingITGlobal.org, a global non-profit online community for youth engaging members in over 195 countries. In the past, he has turned his interest of computers into a series of successful online companies, co-founding MyDesktop.com in 1997 (later sold to Internet.com in 1999 for $1-million) and BuyBuddy.com in 1999 (which closed a $4.5-million round of funding in late 2000). Over the last few years, Michael has done work for many large corporations, including Xerox, CIBC, IBM, and recently a 6-month consulting engagement with Microsoft in Seattle , Washington.
As one of the “10 entrepreneurs who shaped the year 1999″, according to Profit Magazine, and one of Teen People’s “20 teens that will change the world (2000)”, Michael has shared his experiences as a member of the Net Generation by speaking at many events, including two of Microsoft’s Anytime, Anywhere Learning Summits, the Boca Raton gathering of The Business Council, and TED11. He has made numerous media appearances including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Time Magazine, Fast Company, Business 2.0, BusinessWeek, CNN, MSNBC , USA Today, Globe and Mail, and the National Post. He is also a frequent contributor to Canadian Business Magazine.
I asked Michael Furdyk a few questions about his new domain venture. Here’s what he had to say:
Shaun Cronrath: What is the vision for your domain?
Michael Furdyk: TakingITGlobal.org is an outlet for my passion and excitement enabling young people to become empowered users of technology, using it to conquer any inhibitions they feel about their ability to change the world. Through both a vibrant online community, and active local initiatives led by youth from around the world, TakingITGlobal.org will instigate positive global change of unimaginable impact.
Shaun Cronrath: What is the purpose of your domain?
Michael Furdyk: To inspire young people to follow their dreams. To inform young people about the wealth of opportunities that surrounds them. To involve young people in online and offline communities where members & mentors contribute to, and gain from the TakingITGlobal.org experience while fostering a sense of global awareness, collaboration, and leadership.
Shaun Cronrath: How did you think of this idea?
Michael Furdyk: Rollerblading down Parliament Hill in Ottawa Canada, my friend Jennifer Corriero and I reflected on the experiences we had racked up over the previous few years, consulting for major corporations, advising governments, speaking at big events – and being listened to. We wondered, “What if every young person was connected with the kind of opportunities we had?” TakingITGlobal.org grew out of that simple question and developed into a dynamic global network driven by youth.
Shaun Cronrath: When did you realize that sharing your passion via TakingItGlobal.org could turn into something successful?
Michael Furdyk: After press coverage about our ambitious plans for a dynamic youth-led network to augment the stagnant educational system and provide real opportunities and inspiration for youth emerged; TakingITGlobal.org attracted a crowd of support and success followed.
Shaun Cronrath: How has your life changed since you registered and launched TakingItGlobal.org?
Michael Furdyk: I love the work we do at TIG, so my life has been great! I am super committed to the work we are doing and always talk about it. Since launching TakingItGlobal.org, I’ve got to travel all over the world and meet people from all walks of life. I’ve also been able to use these opportunities to speak with diverse audiences about my passion for technology, TakingItGlobal.org and important issues affecting the world.
Shaun Cronrath: How has other peoples lives been effected since you registered and launched TakingItGlobal.org?
Michael Furdyk: TakingITGlobal.org has helped inspire over 10,000 youth members from over 195 countries to become informed and involved with their ideas and visions.
Shaun Cronrath: As a successful domain name owner, any words of advice for people who want to use a domain name as a vehicle to share their passion in life?
Michael Furdyk: Subscribe to the belief that passion and persistence will get you further than desire. Love what you do, and you’ll do it well.
Shaun Cronrath is the President & CEO of DomainPurpose.com, a domain name registration company offering all the major domain extensions –.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .name, .ca, .us, .cn, .eu, .de, .pro and more.
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