by: Paul Fisher
It?s generally agreed in SEM circles that search engine submission is dead, or at least mass-submission is dead.
Firstly, there are only a handful of engines left that are real traffic generators and, secondly, this handful would prefer to find your site than have it forced down their neck.
So can someone tell me why are there still submission software titles being sold?
Well, someone did tell me.
I recently exchanged a series of emails with Michael Kovnick of Cyberspace HQ, the company behind Addweb, and it provided me with the ideal opportunity to discuss the submission software debate.
The latest version of Addweb claims to ?Submit your website to thousands of search engines instantly?.
Now any SEM professional will know that many of these ?search engines? will be nothing more than link farms, and the automated submission of websites to should be viewed as an attempt to spam genuine search engines.
To my surprise, Michael agreed.
Apparently the team at Cyberspace HQ are well aware of current consensus, but there is a bigger force at play.
Like any product, Addweb is a slave to its customers.
A couple of years ago Cyberspace HQ decided to move with the times and cut out the 330,000 search engines that it offered automated submission to.
The response was instant.
Thousands of email complaints and plummeting sales prompted them to restore the submission feature with haste.
Since then they have continued to modify the submission module of Addweb, but with much more care than before.
Most of the submission software titles currently available have diversified from simple submission programs.
Addweb now boasts of a suite of 19 software modules from link trader to domain manager.
They have also bulked out their submission modules by including paid link submission, and enable engine selection to try and avoid being labelled as a spam promoter.
Other titles have taken similar action.
Dynamic Submission, for instance, has beefed up its paid submission and is now really just part of the Dynamic Promotion Suite.
So what is the future for submission software?
I would wager that the submission components of the major products will gradually disappear ? at least for search engines submission.
Despite customer resistance, eventually the message will get through that submission is not necessary.
Directory submission will prove more durable, although the modules will be much simpler because of the one-time name of directory submission.
However a new breed of submission software titles are beginning to emerge.
In these content sensitive times, article and blog comment submitters are rapidly being developed.
They pose similar ethical questions to search engine submitters, and we will watch with interest at the reception they receive.
About The Author
Paul Fisher is a professional in the search arena and is editor of SEO Software ? a website dedicated to the independent comparison of SEO marketing software programs.
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The Emergent Feminine
The Emergent Feminine
by: Judith Richardson
In the beginning of 1990 I was being guided to explore the nature of feminine and masculine, feeling the shift in the re-emergence of feminine energy. As a storyteller, I am called to "seed" the story, myth, legend through the mediums of words, sound and movement, whereby individuals can choose to become stimulated and awakened.
The historical role of women is often visible only through the records kept by men, which often minimizes or distorts the role of women in the shaping of culture and society. Much of the material that has been passed down to us reflects a male bias that does not feel whole. Building ourselves up by putting others down keeps us stuck; I choose to acknowledge and move forward from the positive past.
Indigenous and wisdom traditions speak of the feminine and masculine in a variety of ways. Both states are present within our natures. Western scholars, influenced by Jungian...
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The Emergent Feminine
The Emergent Feminine
by: Judith Richardson
In the beginning of 1990 I was being guided to explore the nature of feminine and masculine, feeling the shift in the re-emergence of feminine energy. As a storyteller, I am called to "seed" the story, myth, legend through the mediums of words, sound and movement, whereby individuals can choose to become stimulated and awakened.
The historical role of women is often visible only through the records kept by men, which often minimizes or distorts the role of women in the shaping of culture and society. Much of the material that has been passed down to us reflects a male bias that does not feel whole. Building ourselves up by putting others down keeps us stuck; I choose to acknowledge and move forward from the positive past.
Indigenous and wisdom traditions speak of the feminine and masculine in a variety of ways. Both states are present within our natures. Western scholars, influenced by Jungian...
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Time To Say Goodbye To Submission Software?
Time To Say Goodbye To Submission Software?
by: Paul Fisher
It?s generally agreed in SEM circles that search engine submission is dead, or at least mass-submission is dead.
Firstly, there are only a handful of engines left that are real traffic generators and, secondly, this handful would prefer to find your site than have it forced down their neck.
So can someone tell me why are there still submission software titles being sold?
Well, someone did tell me.
I recently exchanged a series of emails with Michael Kovnick of Cyberspace HQ, the company behind Addweb, and it provided me with the ideal opportunity to discuss the submission software debate.
The latest version of Addweb claims to ?Submit your website to thousands of search engines instantly?.
Now any SEM professional will know that many of these ?search engines? will be nothing more than link farms, and the automated submission of websites to...
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5 Ways How You Can Boost Your Google AdSense Earnings
5 Ways How You Can Boost Your Google AdSense Earnings
by: Mohd Fairuz
Google AdSense is a great way for webmasters to monetize their websites. While many webmasters are struggling hard to earn $3 - $10 per day, some 'genius' webmasters have already enjoyed $30, $100, and even $300 a day from AdSense ads on their websites. How are these 'genius' webmasters differ from their counterparts? They think different! They think out of the box!
Let me share with you some tips which has been responsible in boosting my AdSense profits by 700%. Here are 5 of them, and if you follow these steps, I'm sure you'll see a difference in your AdSense income.
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- I concentrate on 1 format of AdSense ad, which is the Large Rectangle (336x280). This format has been proven to work with me in resulting high click-through rates (CTR). Why this format? Because the ads look like normal web links, and people are trained to click...
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3 Important Tips for First Time Home Buyers
by: Jeffrey S. Ragan
When looking at tips for first time home buyers, you've come to the right place.
Many people are looking all over the Internet for reliable information. There's over 761,940 websites (as of March 05) with information or online forms urging you to fill them out for more details.
While I certainly agree the Internet is a great place for obtaining tips for first time home buyers, it can also become a real information overload as well. So I want to give you some tips that can help in your search.
Tips for First Time Home Buyers #1
Don't be too quick!
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Using the Sun to Power Your RV
Using the Sun to Power Your RV
by: Rick Chapo
Jumping in your RV and leaving the rat race for the weekend is an American tradition. Did you know you can provide power to your RV with the sun while getting away from it all?
The Sun is Everywhere!
One of the biggest misconceptions regarding solar power is that it is limited to large panel systems on roofs. Au contraire! With new nanotechnology, solar power systems will soon be applied with the paint you use to improve your home. That?s still two or three years away, so what about now?
If you enjoy taking the RV out for an excursion, you can use solar power to provide your electrical needs. Whether you are going camping or to a NASCAR race, it is an exceedingly simple process.
Unlike homes, RVs run on direct current electricity. This makes them perfect for solar electricity since solar systems produce direct current electricity instead of alternating current. Put another way...
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The Vital Few
The Vital Few
by: Paul Lemberg
Back in the 19th century, an Italian economist quantified the general relationship between a minority of producers and a majority of output. Sound familiar? The simplified version of Vilfredo Pareto's ratio, known as the 80/20 rule or the Pareto Principle, says that in most cases, 80% of production comes from 20% of producers.
Quality guru J.M. Juran referred to Pareto's principle as "The Vital Few and the Trivial Many". If you are running a company the 80/20 rule has powerful implications for every area of your business.
Pareto's postulate says 20% of your effort will generate 80% of your results. There is also a corollary: 20% of your results absorb 80% or your resources or efforts.
The game is knowing which is the right 20% - distinguishing the Vital Few from The Trivial Many. 20% of your customers yield 80% or your revenues, and 20% of your customers yield 80% of your profit. But not necessarily...
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The Pros and Cons of Broadband Internet Phone
The Pros and Cons of Broadband Internet Phone
by: Mark Hipp
Most people don't know that they already have everything they need to start saving money using internet telephony, or VoIP. All you have to have is a regular telephone and high-speed internet access. That's it! If you have both of those, you are ready to start saving loads of money on local and long distance phone calls.
It is inevitable that VOIP will replace traditional telephone service at some point. The only question is when should you jump in?
VOIP is quickly becoming more reliable and receiving wider acceptance. In fact, phone companies are already taking advantage of the technology to provide cheaper long distance rates. Like any emerging technology, however, there are kinks in the system that are still being worked out.
Advantages:
Internet Phone Service has numerous advantages over traditional telephone service. The most obvious is the cost benefits. If...
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Travelling To Orlando With Children
Travelling To Orlando With Children
by: Peter Kenny
Obviously for those travelling by car, you will have plenty of activities at hand to amuse the children and play plenty of games e.g. spying certain colours of cars etc. For those of you flying a small bag for each child to carry on board with their favourite books/colouring pads/playing cards. Most airlines offer young flyers an activity pack to help amuse them and of course there are the in flight movies-...
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How To Clean Your Throw Rugs
How To Clean Your Throw Rugs
by: John Murray
Throw rugs are a handy way to cover wear, spruce up a room, or add warmth and comfort to hardwood floors. They are affordable and easy to find and you can choose from all types of patterns, designs, colors, and materials. Here's how to clean your throw rugs and keep them looking fresh and new.
Throw rugs are very easy to care for. They require no special treatment or attention, unless of course you've purchased...
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Choosing the Best Printers
Choosing the Best Printers
by: Karen Nodalo
If you are settling for color printing or be it black and white, you should take all considerations in choosing and purchasing your printers. But choosing a printer is really a hard task. Imagine you have to choose from a hundred types of printers that could work the best way for you. Not to mention the most common printers like HP, Canon, IBM, EPSON, Xerox and more.
In choosing your printers, there are a lot...
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Cheap Air Fares - The Secrets to Getting Cheap Air Fares
Cheap Air Fares - The Secrets to Getting Cheap Air Fares
by: Anthony Kristovich III
Cheap air fares are easy if you keep these 8 tips in mind. Airlines aim to make as much money as possible. They are not going to put the cheap air fares out front, so you need to know how to find those gold mines yourself.
There are basically 8 rules I use on a regular basis when booking flights to be sure I get to my destination the cheapest way. These are tips that every...
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