The New WebPosition Gold 3 . . . Definitely Worth the Wait – Marketing
The New WebPosition Gold 3 . . . Definitely Worth the Wait
Robin Nobles
At the special request of my students, Ive taken a long look at WebPosition Gold 3 http://www.webposition.com, and I can honestly say Im amazed at how this software program has matured and developed through the years.
Lets take a tour of the most popular software program in the search engine marketing industry, and lets see "whats new" in WebPosition 3.
The New Interface . . .
When you first open the software, past users of WebPosition will be surprised at the totally new interface. Its clean, simple, and quite appealing. You can still click on New or Open on the top toolbar to start a new project or open an existing one, or you can click on any of the icons on the left-hand side of the screen.
Important: If you experience any problems connecting to the Internet via WebPosition, try adding WebPosition to your accepted programs list in your firewall software. Or, you could try temporarily disabling your firewall to see if its related to that. If you still have any problems, simply write to help@webposition.com. WebPosition is well known for having a top- notch tech support department.
Wordtracker Keywords . . .
With WebPosition 3, you can now conduct keyword research with Wordtracker right through WebPosition 3! If you dont have a Wordtracker account, youll be using the free trial version of Wordtracker, which means youll be researching using the MSN search engine and Keyword Universe. If you have a Wordtracker account, you can enter your Wordtracker username and password by clicking on the Edit menu on the WebPosition toolbar and choosing, "Wordtracker Settings."
Important: Since WebPosition 3 now has the Wordtracker keyword area, if you have a Wordtracker account, should you cancel that account No! Unless youre going to be happy with the free trial version of Wordtracker, dont cancel your Wordtracker account. Instead, use the WebPosition 3 interface to pull up your existing Wordtracker account.
Reporter . . .
Though this feature isnt new, my favorite part of WebPosition has always been Reporter, and it still is. This one area is worth the cost of the entire software program.
As search engine marketers, its important to keep up with your search engine rankings. You need to know which pages are ranking in the top 30 for which keywords.
While its important for you to know your rankings, remember that you dont need to check your rankings every day or even every week. Once a month or once every other week is sufficient.
Use moderation! Dont check hundreds or thousands of keywords across several domains. Dont hammer the search engines. Remember that youre using their resources when you check rankings. Run ranking reports at night PST.
Page Critic . . .
After creating your pages, youll want to run them through a software program for some last minute checks.
For example, is the page too long Too short Are you overusing your keyword phrase Underusing it
WebPosition 3 offers some very helpful suggestions that you may want to consider.
With WebPosition 3, theyve introduced a "Generic Search Engine," which Im particularly pleased about. Over the last few years, many search engine marketers no longer create engine specific pages, so having a generic choice in Page Critic will be extremely helpful.
Tip to make Page Critic easier to use: When you first begin using Page Critic, you may find it easier to focus on the Page Averages section only. Click on that tab at the top of the Page Critic results. Go through each of the suggestions.
But, if you cant make the change or if it doesnt work for you, move on. Dont spend hours stressing over it. If you want to work with other sections of Page Critic after you get used to the program, you can certainly do so. But by cutting down on the amount of information youre focusing on in the beginning, you may feel its not as overwhelming.
Mission Manager . . .
Im very impressed with this new addition to WebPosition! But first, let me explain what "missions" are.
Every time you work on a project in WebPosition, youre creating a "mission." For example, when you run a ranking report on a particular domain, youre running a Reporter "mission" on that domain.
When you run a page through Page Critic, youre running a Page Critic "mission" on that page.
Mission Manager lets you manage those missions from one central location. I can see where this area will be particularly handy for those people who manage several domains. You can see at a glance which missions are scheduled to be run and at what times.
WebTrends Analytics . . .
This one area of WebPosition is a little confusing, mainly because WebTrends has many different software and Web-based solutions.
However, please dont let the choices stop you from trying WebTrends. Analyzing the traffic to your site is a crucial "next step" to success for your online business, and WebTrends has always been a leader in log analysis solutions.
In the beginning, why not try WebTrends On Demand, which is a Web-based service where youre given a small amount of code to cut and paste to the bottom of each of your Web pages. When you want to check your log files, you can log into their Web site. Its an easy-to-use, cost effective solution that youll certainly want to consider. Trial version: http://www.netiq.com/webtrends/products/webtrends/trial.asp
Cost Remains the Same . . .
One thing that has really impressed me is that WebPosition has kept the cost of this new version the same, though they certainly could have justified a price increase. Plus, if you have a current version of WebPosition, you can upgrade at a 50% discount. Very fair! Trial version: http://www.webposition.com/order/trial.asp
In Conclusion . . .
WebPosition Gold 3 http://www.webposition.com has once again proven to be the leader in search engine marketing software. This exciting new software program deserves a long look by anyone in the SEO industry.
About The Author
Robin Nobles teaches hands-on search engine marketing workshops http://www.searchengineworkshops.com and online search engine marketing courses http://www.onlinewebtraining.com. They have opened a networking community for SEOs called The World Resource Center for Search Engine Marketers http://www.sew-wrc.com, and they have expanded their workshops to Europe with Search Engine Workshops UK http://www.searchengineworkshops.co.uk.
robin@searchengineworkshops.com
Self Tanners: Your New Best Friend – Women
Self Tanners: Your New Best Friend
Danna Schneider
Have you ever known a sun worshipper, one of those people who can never seem to get a dark enough tan They are always looking for that new product that will break their newest tanning plateau and deepen their color even more. Some of them are the lucky few whos skin tans easily. They rarely burn, and after a few hours in the sun, will emerge looking like most of us would after a long Caribbean vacation. The rest of us though, are left to envy these lucky few, as we know darn well a few hours in the sun will wreak at least a weeks worth of peeling, dry, red havoc on our skin, not to mention the multitude of fine lines and wrinkles that will surely follow.
That is, until the past few years have produced the latest and greatest generation of self tanning products. No longer do you have to suffer the unnatural orange color, the intensely unpleasant odor, or the unsightly fading of the old self tanners. Todays self tanners, at least the quality ones, are formulated to give every user an even, natural tan that lasts longer, has a deep brown undertone rather than orange or red, and fades just like a real tan.
There are even several good "spray" self tanning services offered by many tanning salons for those who dont feel comfortable with self application. Ive only personally tried the Mystic Tan salon service, and it does look quite good for about two days, but it fades in to what looks similar to age spots or freckles NOT very attractive I can assure you. It also can have quite an overpowering smell depending on how much of the active ingredient DHA the particular salon has the device set to. Unfortunately, the better your tan, the stronger the smell, as this is the DHA at work giving your skin the darker appearance.
The most effective, longest lasting self tanners that produce the most beautiful color are the self tanning creams for recommendations and reviews visit http://www.cosmeticsgalore.com/best-cosmetics-online-reviews.html . They tend to go on a lot easier, are easily blended, and result in the least amount of streaking and patchiness. The gels, sprays and mousse do not have the same even, natural results that the sunless creams do. You definitely want to go with whatever type you feel most comfortable applying, but the cream form is highly recommended.
There are some very important steps you need to take in order to get the best tan possible. The first step prior to applying the self tanner is EXFOLIATION. Ive found that if I skip this step, the tan fades a lot faster, and tends to not blend as well. By exfoliating thoroughly in the shower, you are providing the self tanning cream a clean slate for maximum adhesion and staying power. Also, use a makeup sponge to apply the self tanner to the tops of your hands after you have washed them, as well as to your face for a more blended, natural look. Be sure to get everywhere - behind your ears, the back of your neck, etc. Try to have the very little clothing on for as long as you can right after application, as DHA is activated by oxygen, and will work better if it has more circulation during the activation phase. Once this application has dried for a few hours, you may apply a second coat if you would like to achieve a darker color. Just dont overdo it. To maintain the tan, reapplication should occur every 3-4 days.
With these excellent products and the gorgeous results they produce, there is simply no excuse to repeatedly subject your skin to the suns damaging rays again. With the new sunless tanners, you can be tan year round AND maintain your skins youthful and vibrant appearance. It is truly a win/win situation.
About The Author
Danna Schneider is the webmaster of the beauty review and advice website CosmeticsGalore.com http://www.cosmeticsgalore.com . She is a cosmetics and beauty product researcher and enthusiast.
admin@cosmeticsgalore.com
The New Face of Poker – Internet Poker – Casino
The New Face of Poker - Internet Poker
Oscar Daylight
There are several online poker rooms that offer Poker games against real people for real money. Millions of people from all over the globe play Poker on the web. The different players at the table are represented graphically and players can play for super small stakes such as $0.01/0.02 limits or for larger stakes such as $100/ $200 limits. Players use online payment systems to buy chips and place their wagers.
Internet Poker gives players the freedom to play anytime of the day or night, playing in the comfort of their own homes. For those wanting to improve their Poker skills, the internet provides a means of practicing and learning about Poker strategy online anytime 24/7. There are dozens of different online tournaments and hundreds of different online games going at any given moment. Internet Poker players can also take advantage of added features provided by the online poker rooms such as hand histories, detailed players stats, color coding opponents, and being able to analyze a tables stats to look at the average pot being played.
Online Poker Tournaments
Most of the Online Poker Rooms offer a wide variety of Online Tournaments, many of them with huge money payouts. From Limit Seven Card Stud to Pot Limit Omaha to No Limit Texas Holdem tournaments, there is always a huge selection of different Poker tournaments on the web for both new players and professional players alike. Online Poker Rooms offer both single and multi-table tournaments. The larger online tournaments consist of literally thousands of players. In addition, many of the larger Rooms offer their most loyal players Private Tournaments in which players can set up their own online tournament structure inviting the players of their choice.
Old School vs. New School
Some Poker players say that they find online poker just not the same experience as home games or playing in a casino. Indeed online Poker is different in many ways from the traditional game of Poker. Internet Poker is a whole new variation of the game.
The main obvious difference is that you are not sitting right across from your opponents, removing any and all ability to watch your opponents reactions and body language. The new world of playing Poker online brings a new form of Internet Poker tells in which one watches and analyzes the speed at which an opponent bets. You dont have to see a player in person to identify a tell. As with traditional Poker, the concept is still the same - get to know your opponents playing style and habits, because every action your opponent makes could potentially give you information on what kind of cards they are holding.
Although some players will still prefer to play their weekly home game, the past few years have seen a tremendous jump in the number of online Poker players - millions of people worldwide now participate in online Poker games and tournaments. The software and graphics are also becoming more and more sophisticated. With the popularity of Internet Poker growing each day, the new face of Poker is here to stay.
About The Author
Oscar Daylight
Webmaster of The Poker Play Zone
http://poker-play-zone.com