What Webmasters Need To Build A Site

New webmasters get a lot of headache in getting a good grip of what they need for a web site. Primarily, the reason is , these people ask the wrong question. The building blocks of any very good website is not all about giving an answer to the issue “What will i desire for a web site?” instead, it ought to be “What should i need for an internet site.” This single question on it's own brings you to definitely numerous things that will not primarily improve your website, but will additionally make your online business.

The subsequent solutions was our structure in making online websites that can in turn be considered a excellent help to you if you are intending to possess your own.

You'll need a very good domain. Domain operates as your business name. It is the name brand of your respective online workplace. Similarly in the in the real world world, it needs to be something which will get one’s particular attention, an element that can be easily remembered. If you can, use a keyword which is most likely to be checked while using browser's search engine. Which is why keyword research is regarded as the basic factor you will must do if you would like your web site to be found. Try to remember, without having someone finding your internet site is completely unproductive and also your website will be regarded as useless.

You need a trustworthy host. If your domain name is your business office name all over the net, your host is like your office place which will operate 24/7. Your web host is very very important in the sense that it can affect your search engine standing and also the dependability and security and safety of your online business. Remember that you will really have to be extremely careful when choosing your host. There are actually lots and even thousands of website hosts that might be worldwide. Understand however that only a number of them happens to be reputable.

You will need the best theme. At this point why don't we head outtowards the looks of your web based office. As we say; “First impression lasts.” Identical to your office in the real world, it must get the best feeling it could. Keep in mind that, website look and feel will surely be pretty addictive for your prospects. Visual appeal alone could provide them a feeling that your online company is dependable.

If you're really planning to have a good web based business, I solidly advise that you'll not resolve with the free styles. You can get handful of great free Wordpress themes, however you must search these and learn about them before you could be totally satisfied about what they are able to provide.

You may need a very good SEO strategy. Visitors is the life blood vessels of your web site. Without it, your internet site is useless and is also just simply waste of money. Not to mention that when you get men and women arriving at your internet site, you will also must make some conversion rates in which your targeted visitor turns into a customer. An outstanding Search engine optimization process won't just give you visitors, but will also supply you with a wanting to buy customers. Simply be aware though that a superior Search engine optimization structure could also be a little bit costly. The fact is, this occasionally can turn to become the costliest part of your internet site. But simply keep in mind, good SEO methods can also triple as well as provide a hundred times more income. Therefore i advise that you don’t get cheap with this one.

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Copyblogger Is No Longer With Thesis

Brian Clark Left Thesis

Undoubtedly, self-hosted Wordpress is one of the best platforms there is on the net. And Thesis theme is one of the best themes out there. But just imagine if one of its known founders and highly respected in the world of blogging parted its ways with the other equally genius guy? Intriguing isn't it?

If you have been a fan of Thesis, you would have heard of Brian Clark, the author of Copyblogger.com and one of the co-founders of DIYThemes.com. On the other hand, Chris Phearson is the lead brain of the theme software Thesis of DIYThemes.com.

The SHOCKING NEWS? Brian Clark left Thesis.

What exactly happened? Why did Brian left Thesis? In the interview, he said that Chris and him doesn't have the same out look for the future of the company. And so he is leaving it.

He was asked by Aaron about the GPL issue which has been a long issue concerning the development of softwares that can't stand alone with the parent software. And in this case, Wordpress is the parent software and Thesis is the child software which definitely cannot stand alone without Wordpress.

I'm not a lawyer, but the GPL license say that those software being developed that can't stand alone without the parent software which is GPL licensed, should also be a GPL licensed software. However, this is not the case of Thesis and other themes developed.

Thesis is being marketed out there where it should have a GPL license because Chris insist that it is copyrighted.

According to Brian, it is not all about what the law says and in fact there are really some loopholes with the issue of GPL. However, he does respect the main purposes of GPL and it's not just the GPL issue why he left the company. It's about the future plans, and seems like he doesn't see any bright future with Thesis for his purpose.

On Chris, he was rumored to be a cyber bully. I myself read his comments in one of Thesis fans who is trying to work on a Thesis “look-a-like” themes. And he threaten the poor blogger that he will be suing him if he will not remove the download link. This is exactly why I also decided not to buy Thesis anymore. Because of the attitude of the owner.

Thesis is a great theme for Wordpress, no doubt. But the attitude of the owner does matters. Planning to buy Thesis? Think again...

Brian Clark even quitted.

To read the whole interview, kindly visit: www.technosailor.aaronbrazell.com

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Wordpress MySQL Gone Away Error Solved

My wordpress blog is having a MySQL Database Error like "MySQL  Gone Away" where I was compeled to look for some solution immediately. At first, I really thought that my blog was hacked especially that my other blog hosted in another hosting company was literally hacked where I end up canceling my account.

But this blog of mine is more than a year old and is doing well now in Google page rankings. Losing it is definitely not an option for me. So I tried to search for solution.

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What is Virtual Real Estate

You have probably heard the phrase “virtual real estate”. I am not referring about any games like that of owning a huge farm from Farmville or Farm Town. I am referring on your real estate where you earn an income. But this time, your real estate is inside the world wide web.

I am referring to your website or blog. Though it is something that you own, you cannot touch it, you cannot hold it. All you can do is to control it.

Your blog or website is your online asset where you can generate lots of income opportunities. It’s just something that you should not be neglecting.

There are several advantages in acquiring virtual real estate:

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How to Stop Spam Comments

I am running my religious blog The Disciplers on a self-hosted Wordpress. My blog has been gaining a good momentum of traffic for the past three months. Most of my visitors came from organic searches. But as it gain a good amount of traffic, it is also gaining a good amount of spams.

Before, I used to delete and monitor about 4-15 spams a day, but now, I used to review about 30 spams a day. I hate to see these spams flooding my spam comment section. I am tired and frustrated of deleting them, and reviewing them one by one.

Why do people spam and how they do it?

Some bloggers who spam wants to gain one way links from other blogs. One way links are very essential in gaining page rank from search engines. Most of these frustrated bloggers places a mediocre (sometimes it’s still related) comment containing the link going to their blogs.

They do this with the hope of gaining popularity believing that those websites and blogs where they comment were set in “dofollow”. While in reality, many of professional bloggers and web masters nowadays apply the “nofollow” code on their blog and website.

Frustrated Internet Marketers spam to market their products. Many of them were really bad spammers. They use software bots to automatically detect blogs and automatically leave spam comments. Most of these spams were about Viagra, sex products, dating sites, etc. There are hundreds of them. And this is what I hated the most, my blog is a religious blog and they post comments all about sex.

How to Stop Spam?

There is no 100% solution of stopping these spam comments especially if spammers enter the comments manually. However, there is a good way of minimizing it for more than 90%. As I try this method, I almost get rid of spam especially those nasty spams from auto bots.

The solution that I am talking about is using a “Captcha” plugin or script or whatever you call it. What I installed in my blog is “reCaptcha”. A Captcha is a small program that identifies to whether the commentator is a real human or a computer (bots). Captcha uses (most of the time) a distorted images of characters where bots cannot read while humans can.

I personally used reCaptcha on my blog. It is owned by Google and is completely free just like all other Captcha plugins that you can see in Wordpress.

I know that this process of protecting your blog and website is not new. In fact, Blogger.com has been using this as a built in feature on their blog platform. And as you can see, most blogspot rarely get spam. But let us accept it, most bloggers don’t use Captcha so that they won’t hinder people to put comments on their blogs which love interactivity.

The only downside that I am seeing from Captcha is the interactivity of blog commentators. Most commentators don’t like to have any difficulty in commenting. They want to have a smooth way of commenting.

However as a blog owner, you will have to choose between securing your site from unwanted and unrelated spams and links which can definitely drag you to the bottom of page rankings or getting some real commentators who really value what they read? The choice is definitely yours.

But as for my personal opinion, placing a Captcha plugin is one of the best ways to protect and value your blog and website. Furthermore, it can also help you get real valuable links that can really help your blog. From about 30 spam comments a day, I rarely get 1 spam comment now.

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Wordpress 3.0 Thelonious Released

I just want to keep this post short and simple. Wordpress 3.0 was finally released a few days ago. This release is one of the historical releases of Wordpress. The old default theme was already retired and here comes the new Twenty Ten default theme. This release was named after Thelonious Monk.

Those who are new to Wordpress will surely like this because the default theme Twenty Ten comes with some customizable feature without touching the codes.

It comes with a lighter interface, 1217 bug fixes and feature enhancements. There are more features in it than you ever know. It also includes some security feature enhancements.  Why don’t you go ahead and watch this video for more information.



If you are hosting your own Wordpress blog, don’t forget to update it because there won’t be a new release for a while. For those who are on free hosting with wordpress.com, Twenty Ten is already available for your use and test.

You can see the whole release here.

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The Technical Thought Of You: How To Customize Your Blogger CommentLuv's Skin

CommentLuv was originally created for Wordpress users. When this is still new, I think I'm probably one of the first 2,000 users of this plugin. I installed it in my blog The Disciplers. This one might not be too important for those who really do not know the main use of this plugin. So here's the four main reasons why you need to install CommentLuv plugin to your blogger.

1. Encourage your readers to comment more. Why not? This plugin automatically place a link to the latest post on your visitor's blog. He just need to be sure that he filled up the website form for him to take advantage of this one.

2. It gives more discussion among the commentators. CommentLuv encourages to comment more. More comments, more discussion.

3. It widens your network as a blogger. As you see the links in the comments of your visitors, you will  probably be inclined to follow that blog. And there is nothing wrong in contacting the owner of the blog that you followed if you like his posts too especially if it is directly related to your site.

4. Increases Your Blog's Page Rank. If the blog being commented to is a "dofollow" blogs, then this will take out all the hustles in typing your link in this blog.

So? What are you waiting for? The link below will direct you to the instructions on how can your integrate CommentLuv with Blogger.

The Technical Thought Of You: How To Customize Your Blogger CommentLuv's Skin

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Blogussion Give Away

Just a quick line here, I just want to inform everybody that there is an ongoing contest until June 30, 2010. The prize is the licensed theme of Blogussion for Wordpress.

As we all know, Thesis is just an awesome Wordpress add-on integration which is being used by thousands of professional bloggers around the world. But you might wonder how in the world this young kid blogger was able to improve the designing capability of this awesome software.

Blogussion Theme is $44.95. But how about getting it for FREE???

I know a contest that you might want to join.

You can CLICK HERE if you want to join!

Now to give you a picture of what's inside this theme, here are some snapshots:

Practically, since it is based on the Thesis Framework, this theme is similarly awesome.

Again, this cost $44.95. But you can get for free if you will win the contest. But for easy access and without much-a-do, you can simply click the button below:

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Five Common Mistakes When You Plan to Make Money Blogging

By Alex Sysoef

When people talk about how to make money blogging, their descriptions make the entire process sound easy. While there are indeed six-digit bloggers somewhere around the world, the majority of blogs out there find themselves struggling to earn even a few dollars a month. Don't be one of them.

Stagnant visitor count

Your site may have 1,000,000 hits, but expect those hits to steadily decrease if you do not reach out and find a new audience. You can do this by actively participating in venues around the Internet. Forums, marketing sites, affiliate reviews, and even other blogs are excellent ways to increase the presence of your blog. Keep tabs in what's happening in these sites, and make sure you make your fair share of posts in these sites to advertise your own blog. Just remember not to advertise your blog too blatantly, as you may end up getting kicked out of these venues.

Posting irrelevant content

No one cares if your pet dog died or your girlfriend/boyfriend broke up with you, at least none of your blog visitors. People visit blogs to learn something new and to avail of a service, not to listen to your personal grievances. That does not mean, though, that you should not inject a personal quip here and there. Just make sure that you do so in a constructive manner that will catch the attention of your readers.

Lack of updates

Do not treat your blogs as 'fire and forget' projects. The more frequent the posts are in your blog, the more readers will keep checking back to see something new. They are hungry for information, and it is your job to keep that hunger fed. While daily posts are ideal, even more frequent updates keeps the readers on edge and constantly visiting your site for news and relevant information.

Failing to optimize keywords

Remember that search engines are your best friend. The most likely way for a reader to find your blog would be to use a search engine to find keywords associated to your blog posts. Work around a set of keywords and insert them decisively but sparingly around your blog post. Just remember that search engine optimization is not about flooding your post with keywords. Use them three to five times in your article, and spread them every hundred or so words.

Overdoing the ads

Nobody likes intrusive pop-ups, and don't think they will help keep your readers around. While ads are the primary ways in which you earn with blogging, remember to keep them in areas that are readable and non-intrusive. Keep them in check, and avoid pop-ups or screen-blocking advertisements if you do not want to turn off new visitors to your site.

Stagnating visitor counts, irrelevant posts, no updates, poorly optimized posts and ad-bombs are the five most common mistakes people make when they construct their blogs. Keep them in mind, and you will be free to make money blogging without a hitch.

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Presented to you courtesy of Alex Sysoef it will teach you proper way of blogging to make money.

Article Source: Ezine Articles

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Wordpress Released 2.7

To all wordpress lovers, version 2.7 is already out and ready to be downloaded. You will be surprised with this latest version. It will completely change your admin area. You will have to get to use with the new set up.

By the way, be sure to check first the compatibilities of your plug ins before you upgrade. Some of you plugins may not function well in this latest version. But this is version is very exciting and I really love it.

I would also advise you to download WP Auto-Upgrade plugin and install it before you upgrade your website so that you will save yourself from lots of troubles in upgrading your site.

For WP Auto-Upgrade CLICK HERE

For Wordpress 2.7, Click HERE

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6 Useful Tips in Using Web and Blog Templates

Website templates are very affordable and they save you a lot of effort and time when you want to create a new layout for your website. However, a lot of people make mistakes in the process of choosing and using a web template and end up with something that was unlike the image they had in mind. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid those mistakes.

1. The first obvious mistake you should be aware of is using a template that is very popular. If many people use the same template, your website will not appear unique at all and your credibility as a solid, different website will be tarnished. In other words, you will appear generic just like your next-door neighbors.

2. Decide how many columns you want for your website or blog. Different person have different preferences and taste when it comes to the look and feel of his website or blog. Some prefers to have 2 columns while most professional bloggers and website owners prefer to have 3 columns. Some minimalists prefer to have only one column. It all depends on what you need and what you want. 

3.  But what can you do if you really like a popular template? Try to upgrade and modify it. Try to do a little research on how can you insert some pictures, columns, ads, and even widgets on it. Meaning, try to hack it to look much more different from the generic ones. 

4. The whole point of using a web template is to save time and effort. Though this is true, I would really really recommend that you customize the template the way you want it. You want to build a brand right? Then keep off from the generics. Improve it. Don't place yourself with the lower class level. Notice that most successful websites and blogs have a unique look from what the original template they have.

A good example of this are the users of Thesis Wordpress Framework and Site Build It. They have the same platforms, the same set of basic templates. But try to visit their client's websites. Though most of them have some sort of similarities like the fonts and forms of tabs, you will still see that most of their clients modifies the CSS area of their websites. Your own personalized look is always a must to create a blog.

5. Only touch the things that makes can make it look a little different. I would really recommend this if you are a newbie or someone who does not have a deep knowledge on basic HTML and PHP codings. While expert designers do this, most newbies make mistakes of taking a part of the code which can be fatal to the whole template.

I suggest that you only change the graphics embedded but not the default size of the graphics unless you know what you are doing. You can also try changing the size of the font, as well as the Font Template. You can also change the background colors, and font colors of your blog.

But avoid changing the width and height of the containers and tables of your template. This might affect everything and worst is when it becomes incompatible with other browsers. Javascripts and other program codings especially those that are found in your plugins are most of the time "non-editable" or else it will malfunction to your website.

6. Do not choose templates just because they are pretty, choose them because they serve your purpose. There are thousands of templates out there. But what is the purpose of your site? Is it for community building? A personal blog? An online store? Choose what serves your purpose.

Concluding Words

Getting a template is not bad. It is very helpful especially to the newbie. But despite of that convenience, you need to modify it the way that it will look different from the generic websites. Tweak the codes, tweak the design,and make it more appealing to your readers.

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