To open links in new window or not?

This topic was discussed recently on Problogger regarding the opening of links in a new window; whether it was a good practice or not. Now this is an interesting subject, not least because it received a lot of comments. In fact, I’ve always wondered which would make the better choice. That Problogger post was a… Read More »

For better SEO results, consider a translation plugin for your blog

I just installed a translation plugin on Modern Street. It works quite ok for now. I found this plugin at The World’s Greatest Blog. 😉 (Thanks Rob) There are currently, a few around that may or may not work for your particular blog. I recommend searching around until you find one that works. SEO-wise, you… Read More »

Category: SEO

WebWare 100 results skewed?

If you have been using web applications for some time, you might be aware there was a contest by CNet that recently ended, called WebWare 100 that had voters voting for their favorite applications in different catagories.

Dishonest merchants in affiliate marketing

Of the myriad ways to make money online, affiliate marketing will surely rank as the top business model. I realize that there are a lot of people who are searching for a better way to earn a living. But usually, they don’t have a product to sell. Affiliate marketing solves this problem. But making money… Read More »

WordPress 2.2.1 out soon and current issues with version 2.2

With the imminent release of WordPress 2.2.1 just around the corner in a few days time, I think I should post a writeup of the current issues revolving around WordPress 2.2. It would be good to draw a comparison between the main version and the soon-to-be-released subversion, and see if it has any significant changes.… Read More »

How to fill up the W-8BEN form

If you’re a non US citizen applying to join Commission Junction or many other US based companies’ affiliate programs, you will be required to fill up the W-8BEN form and mail or fax the form over. So first things first, you can download the W-8BEN form at the IRS website here. For non US citizens,… Read More »

How to find hot niches by using eBay

I find that eBay is a great place to find hot niches simply by finding out what are the hot items that are selling well. There are a few tools that make that job easier, but one of them would have to be straight from the horses mouth – The eBay Market Research Tool.

Namecheap Marketplace: A good place to sell domain names

There are many places to sell your domain names, but one of the reasons why a domain name doesn’t get sold, is because of the competition. For example, on Sedo, there are so many millions of domains there that more often than not, it is impossible for your domain to actually get “airtime”. Not so… Read More »