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Mainstream Media and the Blogosphere

June 27, 2012 By admin

 

There have always been requirements put in place for one to be categorized as a journalist or a media person.   Recently, bloggers who may not have the prerequisites in formal schooling, knowledge, and experience have been invading the arena of the so-called mainstream media.  This “invasion” has resulted to the blurring of lines between what is practiced in their respective dominions. 

A number of cross-over’s have been observed.  Many mainstream journalists maintain their own blogs while bloggers try their hand at providing news and information.  Venturing into other forms of media is fairly common for both.   Many journalists have told their stories through books and bloggers are not far behind in doing the same thing. 

The issue of superiority by traditionally-trained media over the generally more play-by-ear blogging community often surfaces when writing qualifications are being examined.  However, bloggers are known to connect more readily to the reading audience because of their usual informal style.  This has resulted to a sometimes not-so-friendly competition between some members of each group.

There is no need to have any quarrel between these two camps as they have the same basic objective which is to bring information to the people.  If there are questions as to territories being invaded or job opportunities taken away by the other, then mutual respect is the key.  Basic respect as well for the writing profession itself is required. 

Writing should always be guided by sound ethical practice.  These include providing correct information with minimized sensationalism.  The feeling of antagonism between the two camps often arises from bringing individual brands of information at the expense of the other.  Although the blogosphere threatens in a way the standing of mainstream media, it cannot be helped because of the human need for information that continues to evolve. 

Image: flickr via Dave Bleasdale

Filed Under: General Tagged With: blogosphere, mainstream media

Automatic Submission

May 30, 2012 By admin

Web masters would like to have access to all advantages in technology that will allow them to further their SEO efforts for their sites.  Those who already have working online sites would know that high search page ranking requires not only currency of content but also currency in ways to bring the site to the attention of potential users.  In this regard, an important breakthrough called automatic submission has made it possible for many site owners to address time limitation in relation to having their sites listed in relevant search engines, directories, and specialty sites.

It is a fact that web owners have to concern themselves with a lot of issues aside from making sure that their websites are being found by searchers.  Even online businesses face the challenges that typically confront brick-and-mortar businesses such as capitalization, product development, and human resource.  There may also be a need to conduct physical marketing campaigns concurrently with online promotion.

For these reasons, any assistance that can come in the form of a product or service that will lighten a web developer’s workload is welcome.  Automatic submission of websites and articles to search engines, directories, and specialty sites is getting the attention of many website owners due to the relative ease that it can be accomplished.  Individual manual submissions can be very time-consuming and tedious if there are many submissions to be done.  Multiple submissions are being done because of its promised exposure to more potential customers.

Whether as a service or as software, automatic submission eliminates repetitious acts such as keying in basic information.  Service providers and software developers have taken note of the fact that reputable search engines and directories have great distaste for submissions that appear computer-generated.  That is why there is painstaking effort to make automatic submissions more human-like as possible.  Proper spacing of submission schedules are observed and human participation is provided when it is required such as keying in verification codes needed to have the submissions approved.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: automatic submission, automatic submission service, automatic submission software

SEO: The eCommerce Gateway

February 16, 2012 By Anna


SEO has successfully created opportunities for businesses all over the world in various platforms that browsers use the most.  Popular sites such as Facebook and Twitter, started off mainly as Social Networking sites.  As the webs of friends and other contacts grew on these platforms, businessmen started seeing the opportunity to penetrate these markets through advertisements. “Likes” from Facebook, and “Followers” from Twitter have spread brands like wildfire by exposing products and companies to countless people in unimaginable ways.

Displaying the Starbucks’ logo on Facebook pages would get users of this site to click on it to find out more.

“Sharing” videos for example, reaches out to the many interconnections and spreads what the video offers. SEO companies swiftly saw an opportunity to help websites and brands get noticed and took advantage of it.

Creating a profile on Facebook is one of the methods that have been used which resulted in amazing results. News and Current Affairs websites, like the BBC for example, have Facebook profiles that continuously get updates which provide their readers with information.  The smart phone revolution has also helped make the use of these Social Networking platforms, even more effective.

The Internet is after all, the place where everything is “happening”.  Internet marketing strategies target a considerably broad audience. They are able to pull in crowds easily without having to manage them or think of logistics. People have an ability to gather, converse and share information/photos with just a few clicks.

Take advantage of this opportunity and learn more about what can be done with the help of SEO service providers, because they know exactly what to do in order to keep the website within the first pages of reputable search engines.

Image From  BrentDPayne

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Facebook, LIkes, SEO, Seo for your business, shares, Social Media, tweets, twitter

Mobile Apps for Babies and Toddlers

January 31, 2012 By Anna

Some may think that babies and tots are too young for these gadgets, but we shouldn’t underestimate their abilities and how Apps can help them learn or keep them busy when needed. We all know that Android gadgets, iPhones and iPads are not just limited to games and social networking tools. They also have entertaining and innovative applications for children. Choose from a long list of these entertaining applications and it may please you too. Here is a list of Apps which you can consider.

Sparkabilities Babies (iPhone, iPod Touch: $2.99, iPad: $4.99)

This interesting application has versions for one and two-year-olds. It requires minimal interaction. All you have to do is touch the icons in order to learn how to draw shapes, animal or babies. It has eight different segments which last for three to four minutes each. The main idea is for kids to recognize what is being shown on the screen after displaying it repetitively in different variations. It helps enhance a child’s memory and imagination.

Peekaboo Barn (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android: $1.99)

In Peekaboo Barn your child can find roosters, pigs, cows, goats and other animals found in a barn as its name suggests. They are featured in an animal recognition game. Tap on the red barn doors to see what animal is behind it. You can also play the sounds these animals make and it speaks and flashes its name on the screen. Advanced levels allow kids to identify the animals by looking at its photo or listening to the sounds they make.

PUZZINGO (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad: $1.99, Android: FREE)

It is easy to assume that it is a puzzle application, but its creators claim that it is not just that. It is the “greatest puzzle on earth”. This matching game lets kids put together parts of an airplane and also find shadows of animals inside a jungle.

Thomas & Friends Day of the Diesels (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad: $4.99)

This fun application is available is an exclusive iOS app. It contains puzzles, matching games and it has a virtual coloring book too.

Baby Soother 3-in-1 (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad: $1.99)

Baby soother is a 3-in-1 app which contains tranquil images and soundtracks of animated sunsets, aquariums and winter wonderlands. It is so effective that it can even help adults go to sleep.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: apps for kids, Mobile Apps for Babies and Toddlers, mobile apps for kids

Best iPad Cases

January 30, 2012 By Anna

Many people are now using the iPad because it is more compact as compared to notebooks available in the market. Just like other gadgets we love sprucing them up with accessories. Here is a list of items which you will adore.

Smart Cover Apple Cases

This must have case is an Apple original and it is a must have for the iPad 2. This smart cover keeps the design visible and it does not add thickness. Its best feature is the fact that it easily attaches itself magnetically to the iPad 2. These magnets put your iPad to sleep when you close the cover and wakes it up again when you remove it. Apart from these, it folds into a triangle and serves as a stand for typing or watching videos. The smart cover is available in leather or polyurethane and it comes in 10 colors ranging from black to pink.

Case Closed iPad 2 Case

Case closed makes cases for many gadgets including the iPhone and the Amazon Kindle. Its German wool felt iPad 2 case come in 2 sizes – one for the iPad 2 and another one for an iPad 2 with and Apple Smart Cover. There are also covers which can be closed using elastic ties or Velcro tabs.

iGuy Standing Cover

The iGuy standing cover can be considered the funkiest case available in the market. This cover is a lightweight foam case that lets the iPad stand freely. Unfortunately it is not practical when you are mobile, but it is great for kids and adults who prefer cute things too. The iGuy is available in blue, green and yellow.

Origami Workstation

The Origami Workstation can hold an Apple Bluetooth keyboard. Unfortunately, the keyboard is old separately. When you want to work, it folds open and reveals the keyboard. It also functions as a stand. Simply dock the keyboard to your iPad and you are good to go. This product is best for users who use their iPads often for typing.

Professional iLuv Case with Bluetooth Keyboard

This case is a more affordable case which can house a keyboard. It holds your iPad and magnetizes the keyboard, keeping it in place when you need it, but it can be removed if necessary. The keyboard may not be as fancy as the Apple Bluetooth keyboard, but function wise it works just fine.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Best iPad Cases, fashionable ipad cases, functional ipad cases, iPad, ipad case, ipad cases, unique ipad cases

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