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5 Best Steve Jobs Books

Admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:30:18 +0000

Here are the 5 best Steve Jobs books which will give you an insight about the Apple founder, his working style and his genius that made Apple the most respected company in the world with a range of innovative products like iMac, MacBook, iPod, iPhone and iPad.

Steve Jobs Books

Steve Jobs
Authorized biography written by Walter Isaacson. This book is based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two yearsas well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues. Although Jobs cooperated with this book, he asked for no control over what was written nor even the right to read it before it was published. Expected release on October 24, 2011. Preorder now.

I, Steve: Steve Jobs in His Own Words
Edited by George Beahm, this book covers three decades of media coverage to present the best, most thought-provoking insights ever spoken by Steve Jobs: with more than 200 quotations that are essential reading for everyone who seeks innovative solutions and inspirations applicable to their business. Expected to release November 11, 2011.Preorder now.

The Steve Jobs Way: iLeadership for a New Generation
Jay Elliot worked with Steve as Senior Vice President of Apple and brings his deep insider perspective of Steve’s singular iLeadership style–which encompasses four major principles: product, talent, organization, marketing. Jay shares the lessons that come out of Steve’s intuitive approach to show how the creative and technological brilliance of iLeadership can be utilized to drive breakthroughs in any organization, irrespective of size.

The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience
Communications expert Carmine Gallo has studied and analyzed the very best of Steve Jobs’s legendary presentations, offering point-by-point examples, tried-and-true techniques, and proven presentation secrets that work every time. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to use his crowd-pleasing techniques in your own presentations.

The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs: Insanely Different Principles for Breakthrough Success
Bestselling business journalist Carmine Gallo shares the Apple CEO’s most famous, most original, and most effective strategies for sparking true creativity and real innovation in any workplace. Learn how his slogan “Think Different” is more than a marketing tool and embrace his Seven Principles of Innovation.

Which Steve Jobs books have you read?

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Original article: 5 Best Steve Jobs Books posted on 11/10/2011
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Google Adsense Sent Free Google +1 Stickers

Admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:30:28 +0000

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This month’s Google Adsense Cheque had cool gift of Google +1 Stickers in the envelope. It was a nice surprise as I eagerly opened the Google Adsense cheque to find 5 high quality Google +1 Stickers.Last year Google had sent us anAdsense stickerwhich we shared with you, but this is even better!

Google +1 buttonsare getting popular and you see the +1 buttons all across the web as webmasters get visitors to +1 their content. These +1 stickers are really amazing and thank you Google. This is a great way for offline promotion.

Google +1 Stickers

Google has previously sentholiday gifts to top publisherslikeDigital photo frames,USB memory cards,mini fridges,wireless mouse kits,flip video camcorders, lava lamps, marketing toolkits, andlaptop bags.

Now these 5 stickers I will put to good use. Did you get Google plus one stickers with your Adsense cheque? Post a comment.

Update: Google Adsense followed this up with an email titled “Look inside your AdSense payment envelope for +1 stickers”.

Dear Publisher, As a token of our appreciation of your continued participation in the Google AdSense programme, we have sent you a couple of +1 stickers in the envelope with your AdSense earnings this month. You can sport them on your laptops, and even share them with your friends!

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Original article: Google Adsense Sent Free Google +1 Stickers posted on 05/10/2011
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Apply to Become Google Trusted Store

Admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:30:39 +0000

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The Google Trusted Stores badge is a new way for online shops to signify ontime shipping and excellent customer support to your online shop customers, and get the support ofGoogle to resolves customer issues.

Google Trusted Store

When customers purchase froma Google Trusted Store, they can opt in to purchase protection from Google. If they opt in, the merchant will share order information and email address with Google, who will in turn send an email with the details of orders, merchant’s contact details, and link to contact Google in the event of an issue.

Purchase protection covers the entire purchase amount, including tax and shipping, but is limited to $1,000 in lifetime claims. You must report the issue earlier than 30 days of delivery or 60 days after placing order.

The Google Trusted Stores badge is awarded to stores with a proven track record of reliable, on-time shipping and excellent customer service and shows a detailed report of store’s shipping and customer service as well as the number of transactions the data is based on. Apply now to become a Google Trusted Store

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Original article: Apply to Become Google Trusted Store posted on 04/10/2011
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New Google Panda Update Strikes Websites Traffic

Admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:30:36 +0000

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A new Google Panda Update labelled Google Panda 2.5 has rolled across the web in last few days reranking top websites and changing search engine rankings of some top websites. This is in line with changing Google algorithms to remove content farms and scrapping sites from Google search results for a cleaner search experience.

Google Panda Update

Kitch Bain – Fotolia.com

Till now the following Google Panda updates have gone live.
Panda Update 1.0: Feb. 24, 2011
Panda Update 2.0: April 11, 2011 (about 7 week gap)
Panda Update 2.1: May 10, 2011 (about 4 week gap)
Panda Update 2.2: June 16, 2011 (about 5 week gap)
Panda Update 2.3: July 23, 2011 (about 5 week gap)
Panda Update 2.4: August 12, 2011 (about 3 week gap)
Panda Update 2.5: September 28, 2011 (about 7 week gap)

In fact Google changes its algorithm everyday!

Searchmetrics which has become famous for releasing lists of sites with severe traffic loss over the last few Panda updates, has again compiled a list of the latest Google Panda 2.5 updates victims. Some of the very popular sites like TheNextWeb, Technorati, PRNewsWire, have been hit.

Not all were losers – there were many gainers too like Youtube, Metacafe, AOL, IGN, Zappos etc. Check your analytics software and see how Google Panda has affected your site.

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Original article: New Google Panda Update Strikes Websites Traffic posted on 02/10/2011
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Buy New Kindle Fire for $199, Kindle Touch for $99

Admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:30:40 +0000

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Kindle today released its new range of Kindles called the Kindle Fire for $199 and Kindle Touch from $99, Kindle Touch 3G at $149 and the price of the basic Kindle falls to $79 only!

Amazon Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire features instant access to Amazons huge digital content, a new vibrant color IPS touchscreen with extra-wide viewing angle (7″ multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors), a 14.6 ounce design thats easy to hold with one hand, a state-of-the-art dual core processor, 8GB storage, 8 hours continuous reading or
7.5 hours video playback, and free storage in the Amazon Cloud. Check out the 18 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books on your Kindle fire. What it seriously lacks is 3G, camera, microphones…

Kindle Fire features an ultra-fast mobile browser called Amazon Silk which is available exclusively on Kindle Fire. Silk browser is powered by the computing speed and power of the Amazon Web Services cloud (AWS).

Meanwhile the other models got an upgrade and a touch component. The new Kindle got 30% lighter, with an 18% smaller body, same 6″ screen size and the most advanced E Ink display with in built wi-fi. The new Kindle Touch gets easy to use touchscreen, with audio and built-in Wi-Fi. The new Kindle 3G features free 3G wireless with no annual contracts or monthly fees and lets you download books anywhere, without Wi-Fi hotspots. The original Kindles are now called Kindle Keyboard (3G, WiFi) and Kindle DX is still available.

Pre-order Kindle Fire now to get it when it is releasedon November 15, 2011. Orders are on first come, first served basis, and will shipfromAmazon Digital Services inU.S. only.Meanwhile you can learn about the best Kindle reading lights and best Kindle covers.

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Original article: Buy New Kindle Fire for $199, Kindle Touch for $99 posted on 28/09/2011
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7 Underused Tactics to Increase E-Commerce Website Conversion Rates

Admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:30:33 +0000

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Guest post by Chris Wise. How can you increase your e-commerce website conversion rates?Increasing conversions on your site doesnt have to be difficult. Making money in ecommerce all revolves around two major principles: getting people to your storefront, and getting people to buy from your storefront.

While conversions in ecommerce dont necessarily have to be purchases (they could be email sign-ups, social media follows, registrations, contact forms, or anything else for that matter) the goal of every site is for every visitor to convert. Think of it like this its a lot easier to double your conversion rate than it is to double your traffic.

While I am not going to mention methods that are not quick and easy, or some of the more obvious things that couldincrease conversions, I will list some:

Lower prices
Make calls to action more prominent or more intriguing
Change ad copy
Testing promotions
Crowd sourcing and surveying
Improve site appearance
Increase site speed
Study successful sites & competition
Research & follow suggestions by reputable studies
Add more payment methods
Examine historical site analytics
Make navigation more user-friendly
Reduce the number of clicks it takes to complete purchase
Eye tracking and click mappingor a number of other obvious factors, etc

This article has to deal more with 7 underutilized CRO tactics that are quick and easyan not always obvious. So without further delaythe list!

Add a trust seal to the home page and cart page

There are a number of different seals or badges that you can add to your site to show visitors that your business is legit and secure to purchase from. The big four are definitely: BBB, TrustE, Verisign, and McAfee.While these options are expensive tests have shown that they are a good investment for most medium to large online storefronts. An added bonus is that you will receive a backlink from these high authority sites upon registration, which could boost your site in the SERPs.

Use Google Website Optimizer for free testing

It still surprises me that some online storefronts are not aware of free CRO tools like Googles Website Optimizer. This is a no brainer. Its free. Its simple. And you can make more money by using itwhy wouldnt you?While not as robust as most paid tools, it does allow for basic A/B and multivariate testing and offers enough options to keep most ecommerce site satisfied.

Add testimonials and endorsements to your site

Testimonials, while simple, can lead to a large increase in conversion rateespecially when the testimonials come from recognizable places. Positive press, endorsements from other reputable companies, or even celebrities who have enjoyed your product can be a huge sales increase. But even if your testimonials come from everyday people, it can still give your business a conversion rate boost.

Update FAQ and About Us pages

This one is overlooked quite often. Most visitors are too lazy to contact customer service to ask a question that isnt answered in the FAQ. By simply answering as much as possible online you could be keeping large numbers of potential sales from leaving your site in disappointment. About us can even help. Tell a story about your company that is compelling, honest, and relatable and you just might find that more customers feel comfortable purchasing from you.

Run PPC ads to test best marketing messages

This is a great way to find out which sales pitches work best. By testing different pay per click (PPC) ad copy you can quickly determine which types of messages attract the most customers. Measure your click thru rates as well as your conversion rates. Its simple, yet quick and effective.

Utilize internal site search to find out what visitors are looking for

Does your site have internal search functions? If so, there is a wealth of data that can be used to help increase your conversion rate. If there are large numbers of searches for items that you carry maybe you should be making those items more prominent. If there are searches for items you dont carry maybe you should consider offering thoseand those are just two examples.

Start a remarketing campaign

While this is an off site factor, remarketing campaigns can lead to huge increases in conversion rate. This is even more relevant if your products tend to have a longer sales cycle. Im not going to go too far into remarketing because that would lead to ten more pages of text, but you can check out the detailshere.

There are literally hundreds of methods, tactics, and tools you can utilize to help increase your ecommerce site conversion rate. Feel free to add your opinions on the most underutilized or unconventional CRO concepts.

Guest authorChris Wise is the head of SEM atCustomer Rave an online appreciation marketing program that consists of unique packages of personalized treats to help businesses retain their most important customers. Customers Rave is part of the Expressionables family. Learn more about guest blogging here.

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Original article: 7 Underused Tactics to Increase E-Commerce Website Conversion Rates posted on 27/09/2011
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The Google+ Song [Video]

Admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:30:33 +0000

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Have you heard the Google+ Song video? It is a popular Google+ song that is generating a lot of buzz and answers all your questions about what Google+ actually is.

Google+ is now open to all and is a great way to hangout with your friends. If you got a Google account, you can sign in right now plus.google.comand start adding your friends to your Google+ circles and enjoy a new experience which will surely challenge facebook. Google+ verified profiles are now live for celebrities and popular users.

Check out the best Google+ Chrome extensions for power users to enhance your Google+ experience and learn now to create Google+ profile buttons for your site.

What is Google+?

Like this video? Check out more Google+ videos. Did you enjoy the Google+ song?

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Download Final Cut Pro X Free Trial [Mac]

Admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:33:31 +0000

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Now anyone can download Final Cut Pro X freefor Mac and enjoy a 30 Day Free Trial of the powerful video editing software for Mac. Apple has officially released the free trial version of their powerful video editing software for Mac users, who can now try and test the video editing features for one month before investing $299.99 for purchase of the full version.

Download Final Cut Pro X Free Trial

Simplyuse this formandenter your name and email address and click the Download button. Your free trial will expire 30 days after you open the application for the first time.

System requirementsfor Final Cut Pro X are: Mac with OS X 10.6.8 or later, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or better, 2GB of RAM (4GB of RAM recommended), and an OpenCL-capable graphics card or Intel HD Graphics 3000 or later.

The new Final Cut Pro has been rebuilt from the ground up and features a new, dynamic editing interface which lets you experiment freely while working with extraordinary speed and precision. The Magnetic Timeline in Final Cut Pro offers an exceptionally fluid, flexible way to edit such that you can assemble shots with ease as clips magnetically close up to eliminate unwanted black gaps in the timeline.

Clip Connections are an easy way to place clips such as B-roll, sound effects, and music in the timeline so that they all move together as you make changes.With Compound Clips, you can group a complex set of elements and collapse them into a single clip.Auditions feature lets you collect multiple alternative shots at a single location in the timeline and quickly cycle through them in context.Final Cut Pro X helps with dynamic new ways to organize your media and find just the clips you need and designed to take full advantage of the power of Mac OS X and multicore Mac computers.

See this video tutorial of Final Cut Pro X to see these new features.

If you like the trial version for 30 days, you can always buy Final Cut Pro X for $299.99 from the Mac App Store.

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4 Best Sites to Listen Free Hindi Music, Bollywood Songs Online

Admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:30:37 +0000

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Want to listen to free Hindi bollywood songs online? Which are the best sites to listen free Hindi music online. There are many sites which stream hindi music online in high quality, but here are our best picks for Hindi music lovers online.

Listen Hindi Bollywood Songs Online

Gaana – this is my favorite site right now to listen to high quality hindi songs online. It has a very professional interface, and the navigation neatly changes on the same page without popups and excessive ads. The music controls align neatly at the unobtrusive bottom music bar. Choose the latest Hindi songs and albums and easily browse and play music. I now always keep it open in a browser tab. If you need one site, this is our #1 choice right now.

Google Music India- Google India music channel combines the power of music search and clean interface to stream high quality Hindi music online. Search by keywords and get all the music albums and Hindi songs neatly arranged. The music player opens in a small pop up window. Enjoy the clean Google Music interface and play Hindi songs online for free.

Dhingana – is another very popular site to listen Hindi songs online. It features a vast archive and the latest music albums and Hindi songs. Choose your songs and create a playlist to play your favorite music online. The music players pops up in new large window, is ad heavy, and displays most wanted songs, and top playlists. Play popular hindi songs and create smartlists to share with friends.

Saavn – A nice site to find Hindi music and listen latest Bollywood songs free online. The interface is clean and the player is also inline on the right side of the screen. No pop ups or jazzy ads. Search for your favorite songs and easily navigate by singer and playlists. Incidently it also powers Google India Music.

Other notable mentions and popular music sites you might like are Dishant, Raaga, andIn.com. Let us know your favorite Hindi music sites in comments.

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Great Belkin Sale: 50% Off All Products

Admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:30:27 +0000

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A grand Belkin sale is on, with 50% off on all products sold on Belkin.com. Use the Belkin coupon codeFB50to avail of the 50% discount right now on any Belkin products.This Belkin fire sale is valid on all products available sitewide and with no minimum purchase required! The promo code is valid till September 30 so you can take advantage of this awesome deal easily.

Best Belkin Sale

DealMac pointed out the hot deal and I am sure gizmo lovers are rushing to the site right now and their servers will crash. Still there is no notice on the Belkin.com website, nor any press release that this code works.

Now Belkin International has confirmed on Twitter the deal works and is valid till September 30, 2011 on all Belkin products.

Belkin is one of the fastest growing companies in the world and is very popular for its computer and consumer electronics products. Its is well knownfor itsaward-winning innovations for easy-to-use networking solutions, mobile devices accessories foriPods, iPhones, laptops, netbooks, and other energy conservation products.

50% Belkin sale is valid only on Belkin.com online store only. Don’t forget to use the Belkin coupon codeFB50.Hurry till stocks last.

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