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How often should you publish articles on you blog?

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Apr 082012

Basically, this is one of the most puzzling question of the bloggers: how often should I write to make sure that my blog will be successful? Here are a few answers to this widespread dilemma.

From the beginning it must be mentioned that the answer is not a simple one, but certainly the posting frequency (quantity) is not the only key factor when it comes to a successful money-making blog.

At the early stage of blogging, almost anyone meets the famous expression: “Content is king,” meaning that a quality article might be worth more than 10 articles of questionable quality. Unfortunately, lately bloggers have found all sorts of ways to the trick Google and place poor content over quality content. However there is also a good news for serious and passionate bloggers: Google has begun to take increasingly drastic measures of penalizing the deceiving content, therefore giving a chance to the high quality before.

Based on these facts, it is not necessarily to write daily or several times a day on your blog to make it successful. BUT keep in mind here that the niche your blog takes part of, plays an essential role.

Some examples: Money making niche: On a blog belonging to money making niche -which offers tips on how to make money with your blog-, the articles are long in order to be comprehensive and publishing on a daily basis would be quite difficult. But the articles, because they are detailed, obviously attract readers and give credit to the author who thus manages to build-up a long term exposure. In consequence the world audience will know where to find what they want, and so will come back. On the other side if the blog features just incomplete articles written daily, then it will eventually drag some visitors from search engines e.g. Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc, but surely they will not return because of not finding the expected answers.

News/politics niche: But if you own a politics-related news blog, it would be irresponsible to post only once a week. In this niche it’s ideal to publish at least a couple of articles/news daily to keep the blog updated to the users: they are interested to know everything that happens in world politics and will not return unless you give them all the information needed.

Adsense earnings: If you intend to make money though Google’s Adsense program, then it’s recommandable to use the quality-quantity approach. As Adsense uses CTR, CTC, RPM, clearly it is important to have a huge organic traffic (from search engines) and for that you need plenty of content to be indexed in the global database. Therefore more content better, and combined with high quality content then even better.

So, as you’ve noticed so far, there is no general rule on the question question “how often should I blog?” As long as you do not leave large temporal gap between your posted articles, then everything should be fine. But remember that is good to come up on the blogosphere with quality articles, useful to meet the requirements of your users.

Anyway a “too often” in your publishing efforts does not exist. If you are able to post 100 articles a day, clearly you’ll be more successful than posting one (in terms of equal quality). But if you take chances of leaving quantity for quality, it is very likely that your blog will fade away in time because even Google needs time to figure out the quality of a newly released blog/site.

Preliminary Conclusion:
To keep the visitors always interested and active on your blog, it would advisable to publish daily. It does not require large effort but just keep into account your niche.

Many people are driven by the following conclusion: “you have something to say, then say it! You have nothing to say, then don’t, because better not to write as you won’t help anyone and will be just a waste of time.” However, you do not have to follow entirely the above idea: Either you have something to say or not, it’s good to write (but in a decent way) because there will always be a bunch of people out there interested in what you write.
Hope the above message helped you a little and… How often do you try to write on your blog?

Video: Dutch child Jurre Hermans, 11, finds solution to euro crisis using pizza plan. The award? 100 euros

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Apr 052012

Jurre Hermans, an 11-year-old Dutch child received a winning from the Jury of the £250,000 Wolfson Economics Awards for proposing a radical solution to the euro zone issues. So, Jurre Hermans is now pretty much like star in the EU (scroll down video and pizza plan drawing).

For his idea, which was part of the competition called “Best Emergency Plan for eurozone breakup” and based on the concept of pizza, the Dutch received a voucher worth 100 euros, despite the fact he did not reach the list with the finalists who were appointed on Tuesday. They will each receive £10,000 to continue their work before the award of Wolfson Prize on July 5.

How should euro pizza-plan work?
According to Hermans suggestion, Greeks must take all euro to the bank and receive in exchange old drachmas, therefore the money (euro currency) gathered by the banks will be used by the Greek government to pay country’s debts.

In Jurre’s drawing, the amount is featured by a huge pizza from which each creditor receives a slice. As for those who try to take euro out of Greece, the Dutch thinks they should be penalized.

Video: Dutch schoolboy Jurre Hermans reveals pizza-based idea for rescuing eurozone

Jurre Hermans sketched out his plan to solve euro currency issues. Photo:CNN

Photos: H&M virtual models spark scandal: women head on perfect photoshopped bodies?

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Dec 072011

H&M mannequin but nothing is what it seems. Photo:realitatea.net

H&M brand gets involved in a scandal with virtual women generated by computer programs.

The bodies of most models presented on H & M website are computer generated and, -as company representatives admitted-, “completely virtual”.

In fact, they did something simple, which theoretically increases the sales: they use a perfect body that may best present and fit the clothes, -better than a real person-, and digitally overlap the head a real woman.

So, we should conclude that there is no visual perfections of the body of a woman and that everything we see is digitally altered?

Take a look at the H & M mannequins in the photo gallery and tell yourself how much (or less) your buying decision is influenced by the way the clothes look on the models!

The H&M models are entirely virtual with perfect features

A real woman must think twice before bying H&M clothes

Global recession deepens in 2012? Europe continues its decline, China gets tired

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Nov 242011

PMI index evolution provided by Markit

Preliminary PMI surveys show that Eurozone moved into the third consecutive month of contraction of economic activity, while China is facing the biggest downturn of the factories in the last 32 months.

Eurozone economy is for the third consecutive month in contraction and danger for Europe to sink back into recession rises to highest level since 2009.

Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased in november 2011 to 47.2 points from 46.5 in october. However that is still under contraction magic limit of 50. As a general rule, lower the number, worse the economy.

The PMI index (managed by Institute for Supply Management ISM) is calculated by Markit and is concluded from a market survey counting answers from managers of 7,500 companies from 30 countries to questions on production, new orders, delivery times, inventories and employment development. The current data are of flash type, but usually differ very little from the final data, and concerns in this case 85% of the 4,500 companies surveyed in the 17 countries of the Eurozone.

It looks like only Germany goes a bit better, amid the revival of activity in the services sector, which counterbalanced the decline in the industry. The decline in France was slower, but not enough to reduce the risk of contraction of GDP in the fourth quarter. The other economies in the euro zone go strongly down.

Euro crisis now threatens China, where factories shows the greatest decline in the last 32 months. According to preliminary data, HSBC PMI index for manufacturing sector fell to 48 in November from 51 the previous month. Production crashed down to 46.7 from 51.4 points. HSBC analysts say the growth of industrial production will be reduced to 11-12% per year (from 14% today), and falling inflation leaves the Chinese authorities to come up with new incentives, to help economy to avoid a forced landing and rather go for a smoother one. A growth of less than 8% is potentially disastrous for China, if sticks with the current model.

Boeing sets historical order: 70 units of 777 aircraft worth $26 billion

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Nov 132011

B777 the most successful model for Boeing that set $26 billion record agreement. Photo:boeing.com

Boeing signed a $26 billion contract to deliver up to 70 B777 airplane to the Emirates Airline carrier. This is the biggest order in the nearly 100 year history of the American group.

The agreement was signed at the Dubai Air Show today and includes a secure order for 50 aircrafts B777 worth $18 billion, with option to purchase another 20, said Emirates Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Aircraft delivery will start in 2015.

Emirates is the dominant air company in the Middle East with the largest number of Boeing 777 aircraft in its fleet, operating 94 such planes and having orders for another 41.

Following the agreement signed with Emirates, this year became the best for the Boeing 777, surpassing the 2005 record of 154 orders. Boeing received the first order for the model 777 in 1990 and the first flight took place in 1994.

Boeing is one of the two largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, besides its main competitor, the European group Airbus.

Company Emirates Airlines (UAE), is the largest airline operator in the Middle East.

Proposal: One dollar bill to be withdrawn off the market

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Oct 262011

One dollar bill replacement expected to save the U.S. budget

Efforts to save the U.S. budget call for more drastic solutions. More specifically, the committee in charge with saving government money claims to have found the clue to reduce the country’s deficit.

According to USA Today, the one dollar banknote could be replaced with coins, and that’s because earlier this month, the board committee submitted a formal proposal to the Treasury in respect to this problem. Although for short term the 1 dollar bill dissapearance entails additional costs, however for a long period the replacement could bring benefits, in the next 30 years being estimated to be saved up to $5.6 billion.

Furthermore the lifetime of a banknote is about 42 months (officially), while a coin can resist on the market a much longer period. However, the transition from paper money to metal coins does not assure that people will use them. Approximately $1,1 billion coins are thought of not being used by the Americans.

Giving up one dollar bill for coins would require four years of transition. Beside that, there are needed a few more years for this change to make a difference.

Contrary to expectations, the debate is not new. In 1986, former senator of Arizona, Jim Kolbe, began a campaign to introduce the one dollar coin. The proposal still lingers in Congress.

Google to buy Yahoo? Details on multi-billion mega-business

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Oct 242011

Google allegedly thought to be interested in buying Yahoo

Google seems to consider the possibility of helping financially other companies to acquire the rival search engine Yahoo. Wall Street Journal announced at the end of last week that Google Inc. already discussed with the two private companies in order to provide them financial assistance. Citing anonymous sources, the WSJ newspaper writes that Google and the potential partners held discussions, but they have not reached a formal agreement and that Google may not take this step at last.

Google spokesman declined to comment on the subject for the Associated Press, while Yahoo spokesman said he does not comment on “rumors and speculation.”

Any involvement of Google to acquire Yahoo would attract probably the attention of antitrust regulators, because both companies have significant market share in Internet search industry.

Information has emerged recently as investors have raised Yahoo’s share price, thus betting that the company will be sold, either totally or in parts. From $16.12 per unit, the shares have risen by 25% since 6 September, when CEO Carol Bartz was fired.

Yahoo’s current market value is estimated at over 20 billion dollars. In 2008, Microsoft offered 47.5 billion dollars to buy the company, before withdrawing the offer, and is now back on the list of prospective buyers.

Guidance into earning deals

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Oct 142011

It is obvious that the internet is seen as a broad market full of resources and many people want to exploit them in order to increase their revenues. Poker, tried on the web either for real cash or virtual chips (which does not require investment) has become in a pretty short period of time very popular and demanded. Nowadays this trend practically boosted the internet traffic mostly due to users’ desire to claim some income. Of course you can exercise from wherever an internet connection is available, e.g. at home or at work (pay attention to your boss). You need to improve your skills against your opponents because many of them turn out to be professionals and not playing just for fun or entertainment. Apparently Texas Holdem brand is the most popular and visited in the world, gathering players from all over, the United States, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, etc. Another possibility is to get involved in an online tournament and from there you have a good chance to win a position in the WSOP (World Series of Poker).

In case you have not tried it yet, then it is time to do so because there are a large number of benefits that can work for your advantage if you know how to use them. The virtual environment will give you a 24/24 access and does not have any restrictions other than the minimum age of 18 you must claim. It is very advisable to check the support forums which gather dozens of amateur players and talented professionals of any nationality or age. Usually a chat forum will not only be used to express your mood, your instant oppinion or to socialize, but you can also exchange experience with the other participants. That depends on you how much you want to get involved and if wish to make your effort profitable.

Before starting to play, it is good for example to focus on rated reliable websites such as pokerstars poker, willing to give you convenient deals, discounts, bonuses. It is simple to give a search on the web and look for reviews that will provide accurate advice and guidance in this regard. Other advices? You must not forget about keeping a good reputation, checking for reliable bank transfers.

It would be recommandable to stick with a website that will help you get information 24 / 7. It is true that most of the sites feature online chat customer support. However, some of them will also provide client assistance by phone. For international players, the site should be able to be contacted via a free telephone number. If you want to check the quality of customer service send an e-mail. If the site has strong support customer support you should receive a prompt response.

Earn your income using the web

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Oct 132011

So far it is thought that over one billion and a half people use the internet and this figure is constantly increasing every minute. The Internet grows rapidly forming a global market that can provide unique opportunities for people like you to make money using the virtual!

There are dozens ways to earn some bucks for free. At the beginning it might seem complicated but it’s not, the only things you need are ambition, patience and initiation. The followings will present some possibilities of becoming a little (or much) richer without extreme effort. Each make-money method is slightly different from the others but all of them can be regarded as a starting point for developing a small business online.

These suggestions are addressed to everyone including also those who don’t feature advanced computer skills but have access to the internet. It requires no initial investment, no risk, income is safe and even if sometimes the earnings is lower, the corresponding effort will not disappoint you. Never rely on the idea of getting profit easy and fast, otherwise you are very likely to fail. If such an idea worked than everyone would have been rich.

To maximize your chances, it is recommend to use all possible ways to make money. Remember that you win only if you are open to try (that does not cost anything).

What would people do for…money? Well, there countless income-generating opportunities but each of them varies from person to person. If you own a website for example then you can monetize it. That is based mainly on diverse procedures including: Advertising (writing reviews, sponsorships, Google Adsense, newsletter advertising, Chitika, Clicksor, Job boards/classifieds), Affiliate Programs, Services, Continuity Programs, Ebooks, Consultancy. Keep in mind that before choosing one of the afore mentioned options, it is absolutely compulsory to focus on your content – quantity and quality as well. If you’re having trouble keeping up with quality and quantity, there are numerous bloggers around the web that are looking for freelance writing opportunities.

In case you do not have a blog and getting one seems too complicated, then you can be paid for reading posts, writing comments, using you skills in online betting, testing various products, ghost blogging, selling your genuine ideas, Twitter posts, eTicketing articles, etc.

So, wether you are a blogger or not, you still have chances to boost your earnings. However the main requirements are based on choosing the right niche which best suits you and then employing your imagination.

Bank of England Governor: We will face the most serious economic crisis!!!

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Oct 062011

English Governor Mervyn King does not look too happy

Grim predictions for the next future according to Mervyn King.

“We will face probably the most serious economic crisis since 1930 onwards!” The warning comes from the Governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King, who believes that the current crisis in the euro area is at the highest risk for the banking system in the UK.

Head of Central Bank from London said that not even the collapse of Lehman Brother affected so much the markets as the European sovereign debt crisis will do it. Half an hour after King’s statement, the European officials said that the analysis report regarding Greece situation will be finalized on October 24 when Greece will most likely receive the loan of 8 billion Euros.

Also President Obama came to the ramp and warned that the problems in Europe could trigger real effects on the U.S. economy which is already fragile. The leader of the White House urged Congress to adopt as soon as possible his plan of creating jobs valued at 447 billion dollars.