Archive for June 2011

Google Algorithms: Panda Updates

June 29, 2011 Add Comment

Google Algorithms: Panda Updates


Not to be confused with Panda the animal the update refers to the man behind recent algorithmic changes. The update is named after Navneet Panda the chief architect of recent changes.  This way best SEO practices have been further strengthened. 

As I have been always saying the impetus on SERPs lies on quality site building. This does not mean standard optimization practices have been done away with. The paradigm has changed, it is good quality site first. A website for users and not overtly manipulated for search engines.       

Look deeper into the site especially the design part like download speed, user friendliness, contents etc. Scraper sites or those made for Ads were completely wiped out leaving few that offer good information. Those who relied on content picked up from other sites by intent and habit have suffered the most. The sites have been pushed down deep or eliminated from the SERPs.  The Panda update has pushed the seo professional more towards understanding web design and contents though he may not be a designer. 

Dig deeper in the analytic in order to discover how visitors treat your site. Do they find information they are seeking and easily? This depends upon content creation and link architecture and your analytic will display the time spent on your website. This is called the bounce rate and it tells the search engines how much time has been spent on site - the more the merrier.   

Pidgin Chatting: New era

June 28, 2011 Add Comment

Pidgin Chatting: New era


Chat applications on Linux systems have just released the latest version, which is Pidgin 2.8.0. Upgrading carried out by prioritizing voice functionality with a plug-in for the feature "settings" are available. Another improvement is the cleanup code duplication, repair some of the protocols on the ICQ, IRC, MSN, and AIM applications. Pidgin 2.8.0 implement a method that allows voice calls more clearly, it is intended that the bandwidth used is not compromised.


This chat application will provide a separate distinction for those who've tried some Instant Messenger applications before, especially in the Window operating system. Indeed there are some differences that exist in every feature, but I think it's not worth the trouble. Some of the key features that are almost entirely suitable for other applications, so it will give a distinct impression at the time of your chat activity, primarily because of the extra features like "voice" that you can use settings.

Backlink from wikipedia

June 09, 2011 Add Comment

Backlink from wikipedia



Link building is one of the most important parts of their search process optimization engine package. SEO companies involved in this profession using different tools and techniques like directory submission, article submission, press release submission, forum posts and yahoo answer to improve your ranking in search engines. In recent years, Wikipedia has become one of the most effective and powerful tools to build back links to your website. 

In this article we have come up with some basic facts about using Wikipedia as a tool for building links and generating more traffic to your website. Opportunities to create links in the Wikipedia is in the fact that Wikipedia allows users to upload any type of information content and the information they want. The content is open to be edited by any user who wants to provide the most relevant and current. This is the opportunity that is used by web site owners and link builders to advertise their website. 

However, it allows a business to advertise on Wikipedia? 

As a matter of fact any type of gross advertising published in the wiki page is removed when it is detected. This is because the site is aimed at providing adequate and relevant information to users. However, if it is used and implemented wisely, can be used as an advertising platform. 

To establish links and market your website in Wikipedia webmasters to create a content that is closely related to your niche website and very informative and attractive to users. Webmasters can offer your web links to support the content. However, webmasters should provide the link as a resource from which users can read more about the subject is explained there. For example, if you are in the field of "error trapping" and then try to create a wiki page on "top 10 mistakes capture strategies in hotels" and include your website or blog as a reference site where users can know a lot about bug catching practices and services. 
Since then, the link which is relevant in the context of its subject, is seen as an attempt to advertising and links are likely to remain there. 

Advantages of link building to Wikipedia 



Links from a reputable website like Wikipedia and authority can certainly increase your link building effort and contributes a lot in their overall marketing strategy. 

Disadvantages of building links to Wikipedia, however, negative thing about using this marketing strategy is that with each edition of your IP address is visible to Internet viewers and therefore their competence can be used to pay your marketing efforts. Second, their content is open for editing and changing so if you are not willing to get their content changed or edited, is not the right platform for you to go on. articlebase

Comcast XFINITY TV App For Android

June 09, 2011 Add Comment

Comcast XFINITY TV App For Android


Comcast has officially released its XFINITY TV app for Android which allows users to browse current television listings and watch on-demand content. With XFINITY TV app, users able to watch favorite On Demand shows and movies right on Android devices for on-the-go entertainment. Xfinity TV app for Android comes with features such as ability to remote control cable boxes, record TV shows, schedule DVR recordings, search the VOD library, change channels, tune directly to on-demand programs in the catalog, and tuning to VOD on the TV.



Features of XFINITY TV app for Android:


  • Browse TV listings customized in your area.
  • Browse an On Demand library featuring thousands of titles.
  • Search TV listings and On Demand for any show or movie.
  • Filter content by genre, network, HD, free and much more.
  • Control your TV and DVR.
  • Conveniently change channels right from the app.
  • Tune directly to On Demand programs to watch on your TV.
  • Schedule DVR recordings of your favorite shows, series, and movies.

XFINITY TV app for Android is completely free and available in the Android Market, but does require a Comcast subscription to use. Users need compatible set-top box or DVR from Comcast that can accept commands from the app. Once installed XFINITY TV app on device and connected to Comcast account, users can control cable box or DVR in anywhere through the device.

Disable: In-App Purchase on iPhone + iPad + iPod touch

June 08, 2011 1 Comment

Disable: In-App Purchase on iPhone + iPad + iPod touch



Most Apple iOS device users have credit card or PayPal billing information set up nicely in iTunes Store account to purchase music, apps, books, TV shows, movies, podcasts and etc. The billing information pre-defined inside the iTunes account also can be used directly when buying something from within the apps, in a feature called in-app purchase.

In-app purchase has been one of the increasingly popular revenue-generating avenue for app developers. More and more apps require in-app purchase to, for example, remove ads, get more functionality, reveal additional content, while games use in-app purchase to unlock levels, possess advanced weapons, upgrade characters, gain strength and etc.

Most in-app purchase can be done easily, as simple as a few taps away. And the “shortcut” allows iOS device such as iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners especially minors to easily rack up the iTunes bill, knowingly or unknowingly. Kids may purchase in-app without consent of parents or guardians too.

Instead of removing the credit card, debit card or PayPal billing information from the account, Apple provides a way for disable the in-app purchase. Once the in-app purchase function is turned off, nobody who use the mobile iDevice will be able to purchase by using the billing information on your iTunes account from within the app. And the “lock” on in-app purchase is protected by a PIN code. In other words, you want to in-app purchase, you unlock and enable the function by entering the PIN code, otherwise it’s impossible to purchase in-app.

Here’s how to disable in-app purchase on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch:


  1. Tap the Settings app.
  2. Go to General.
  3. Go to Restrictions.
  4. Picture:01
  5. Tap on Enable Restrictions (if it’s not enabled yet).
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  7. If you just enable restrictions, you will be asked to set up a Restrictions passcode. The passcode is required to unlock the restricted features or disable the restrictions. Enter a 4-digit passcode of your choice.
  8. Pictures: 03 & 04


  9. Swipe to scroll down to “Allowed Content” section, and slide the In-App Purchases to Off to disable in-app purchase.
  10. Picture 05 & 06



Once restriction for in-app purchase is in place, you will need the pass code to re-enable the in-app purchase, and no in-app purchase can be done without the passcode.

Build Short Url in Twitter

June 06, 2011 Add Comment

Build Short Url in Twitter


With only 140 characters allowed in Twitter, every single character in tweeting is so precious to express the emotions and feelings adequately. Hence, URL shortening is an important feature in tweeting that allows tweeters to share URLs in their tweets. Users have been relying on third-party shortening services in the past such as Bit.ly and Goo.gl to shorten the URLs into a length that can fit nicely into a tweet. Twitter has finally launched its URL shortening service where URL will be shortened to 19 characters automatically!

In order to minimize the occurrence of malicious URLs in tweets, the links are checked against a list of potential malicious sites in real time when user enters a URL for conversion and warning is flagged accordingly. Furthermore, the original URL is also showed as a shortened version where people who see the tweet will know the site that they are heading to. Alternatively, users can still continue to use their favorite third party shortening service as they wish.

The auto URL shortening feature in Twitter is really simple and instant. Here’s the steps to switch to Twitter built-in URL shorting instead using third-party URL shortener. There is no configuration required to enable or turn on the feature – just start tweeting to enjoy it:


  1. Type/Paste the long URL into the Tweet box
  2. A message appears that inform user that the link will be shortened
  3. Type/Paste the long URL into the Tweet box
  4. A message appears that inform user that the link will be shortened


The shortened version of the original URL is displayed in the tweet once the tweet is posted!


Note that Twitter is currently in the progress of rolling out the feature to everyone and just give it some time if you are not seeing the feature right now. Happy tweeting!

FBVPN VPN Accounts Giveaway

June 04, 2011 Add Comment

FBVPN VPN Accounts Giveaway


My Digital Life has more free VPN accounts from FBVPN VPN service provider to give away, after the previous two rounds of FBVPN VPN accounts giveaway. This round, a total of 100 1-month VPN accounts and 5 6-month VPN accounts of FBVPN will be up for grab.

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The FBVPN giveaway promotion offers one hundred (100) FBVPN 1 month VPN accounst and five (5) FBVPN 6 months accounts, free of charge. The free VPN account is normal paid commercial account, and not a trial account, so users get to use the VPN without restriction or limitation, subjects to the terms and conditions of service provider, FBVPN. Normally the 1 month account in FBVPN costs $9.90 per month, while 6 months subscription costs $50.5.

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