I just noticed it today; Yahoo! has added the "Recent Readers" widget of MyBlogLog on some of the article pages. I was just going through Yahoo! categories and surprised to see my smiling face there.
Now Yahoo! is also up to find bloggers' choice! Anyways, good for my blog, it will get some readers however.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Google Feedburner and My Privacy
Frankly speaking, I am not getting enough time to write. Things are changing rapidly; coping with a new office environment is not so easy especially after spending 2 years in a homely office atmosphere. However, God is kind enough to help me with friendly persons around always!
I wanted to probe the FeedBurner and Google issue since I read it. Initially I got the idea that Google acquired FeedBurner to identify Splogs when I read the WebProNews article. And I think this is not bad at all. Thousands of blogs are created everyday just to publish AdSense or run any Affiliate Programs. People also create Slogs to link back to good sites. Splogs gain high Page Rank rapidly as the sploggers put Feeds of good sites there and the power of content adds to the PR value.
One easy way to point out Splogs could be feed subscription count and, perhaps, that is the reason, Google has acquired FeedBurner.
But what Amit and Todd have described in their blogs is quite fearsome. Amit sees chances for Feed Subscriptions to be put under AdSense/AdWords program in future. And Todd has pointed out chances of getting our extremely personal data disclosed to the world.
Now, the question is how Google will be using FeedBurner? If they use it to check Splogs, then it’s ok, otherwise Google must amend their privacy policy!
I wanted to probe the FeedBurner and Google issue since I read it. Initially I got the idea that Google acquired FeedBurner to identify Splogs when I read the WebProNews article. And I think this is not bad at all. Thousands of blogs are created everyday just to publish AdSense or run any Affiliate Programs. People also create Slogs to link back to good sites. Splogs gain high Page Rank rapidly as the sploggers put Feeds of good sites there and the power of content adds to the PR value.
One easy way to point out Splogs could be feed subscription count and, perhaps, that is the reason, Google has acquired FeedBurner.
But what Amit and Todd have described in their blogs is quite fearsome. Amit sees chances for Feed Subscriptions to be put under AdSense/AdWords program in future. And Todd has pointed out chances of getting our extremely personal data disclosed to the world.
"Imagine now, that you will be tracked across the 100’s of thousands of sites using FeedBurner and they will know if your political orientation is Left, Right they will know what your sexual orientation is, they will be able to tell if you like adult sites the list goes on and on."
Now, the question is how Google will be using FeedBurner? If they use it to check Splogs, then it’s ok, otherwise Google must amend their privacy policy!
Technorati Tags: Blog, Google, Splog, FeedBurner
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Beating my own drum
It may sound unpleasant when I beat my own drum; however, I must share my achievements to all of you to ensure that you do not blame me later :grin:
I made a post in WebProWorld forum; the idea triggered when I saw a particular Ad on my blog. Here is the snap:
The best thing is WebProWorld has covered it in their latest Newsletter. I was really thrilled to see my post and my name under the HOT TOPICS tag. Here is a link to the WebProWorld Newsletter for you all.
I made a post in WebProWorld forum; the idea triggered when I saw a particular Ad on my blog. Here is the snap:
The best thing is WebProWorld has covered it in their latest Newsletter. I was really thrilled to see my post and my name under the HOT TOPICS tag. Here is a link to the WebProWorld Newsletter for you all.
Technorati Tags: Blog, Online Marketing, Business Blogging, Business Blogger
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Google Print Ads
The reason I always supported running offline marketing campaign even for businesses that operate solely on Internet is proved now! (Even I suggested Content Writers to write for Alternate Media) Google has started Newspaper advertising made easy under the AdWords program.
While explaining the program, they have mentioned the Power of Newspaper as well. NAA 2006 Reader Engagement Study – Conducted by Scarborough Research says that:
Lots of websites promote their product through Television Ads also, I am sure Google will never let this media escape from its reach.
While explaining the program, they have mentioned the Power of Newspaper as well. NAA 2006 Reader Engagement Study – Conducted by Scarborough Research says that:
- 84% shoppers visited a retail store after going through newspaper ad
- 60% visited a website to know more about a product or service promoted in a newspaper ad.
- 50% said they purchased something online after seeing a newspaper ad
Lots of websites promote their product through Television Ads also, I am sure Google will never let this media escape from its reach.
Technorati Tags: Google, Online Marketing, Internet Marketing, AdWords
Friday, May 25, 2007
Problem with Broadband continues
Since the person at our local exchange insisted, I called up Datacraft Technology and one person from their office came to check my computer. Though they connected net after trying for an hour or so, but the connection was not stable at all.
Again, pages are not opening even when broadband is connected. I have checked the status carefully, no data is being received, that is the reason no page is opening. The image below shows I got connection and then the problem occurred.
And it is a problem with the modem itself. How can I say that? Now I am connected through dial up connection of BSNL and it is working fine. Pages are opening smoothly and connection is stable also. So there is no problem with the system right?
I am planning to buy a modem from the market. Hope everything will be ok soon.
Again, pages are not opening even when broadband is connected. I have checked the status carefully, no data is being received, that is the reason no page is opening. The image below shows I got connection and then the problem occurred.
And it is a problem with the modem itself. How can I say that? Now I am connected through dial up connection of BSNL and it is working fine. Pages are opening smoothly and connection is stable also. So there is no problem with the system right?
I am planning to buy a modem from the market. Hope everything will be ok soon.
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