Cart: items | Total:

Showing posts with label SEARCH ENGINES. Show all posts

Faster Browsing: Back To Basic Google Image Search

6:38 PM  Author: RAGS

You must have noticed by now, Google has updated Google Image Search. Everyone will have their own opinions and preferences, and mine in particular are that the previous Google Image Search was much faster, easier to use and much less of a resource hog on my browser.

That being said, I thought I'd share a tip for those of you who agree with me.

1) To swith Google Image Search back to the basic version, conduct any image search and scroll down to the bottom of the page. There you will find a link that will switch you back to the basic version:



2) Rather than having to do that every time you are using Google Image Search, bookmark the page. You will then have quick access to a mush faster Google Image Search without loading all of the new scripts, bells and whistles.



Happy searching!
Do you have social media sharing buttons on your web site or blog?

Providing your visitors with social media sharing buttons provides them one click access for sharing your content. I can add social media sharing functionality with buttons that compliment your site for just $35.00!

Add this important feature to your site today!

Design and Install Social Sharing Functionality to One Web Site or Blog

Only $35.00!

Cart: items | Total:
Read More

Optimize Google Product Search

12:53 PM  Author: RAGS

Printwear Magazine, February 2011.

Google Product Search is a great tool for online merchants to take advantage of, and in my February Internet Strategies column I thought I'd share some tips on how to get started, create and submit your data feed along with tips on how to optimize that feed in order to get the best results.

Read This Article Online
Subscribe to Printwear Magazine

After the read, you might enjoy the convenience of the following links:

Sample Feed
Submit Your Feed
Data Feeds Overview
Success Stories
1ShoppingCart
Read More

SERPs Strategies

9:12 PM  Author: RAGS

Printwear Magazine, August 2010.

There are three basic elements that can be managed and fine-tuned to get your website rising to the top of the SERPs (search engine results page) and get your business more online exposure. In the August issue of Printwear we discuss these web site tweaks that should provide a great foundation for building your rankings on.

Read This Article Online
Subscribe to Printwear Magazine
Read More

Want An Ask Search Bar On Your Web Site?

3:07 AM  Author: RAGS

How would you like a nice full blown Ask Jeeves search bar across the top of your web site?

Well, in this case you don't even have to ask!

The team over at Ask has decided to load their users search results in a frame, along with the web sites users click through to visit. Despite the optional method for dismissing the search bar - which doesn't necessarily work for everyone due to cookie handling - it still creates issues. Once a user gets more than one page deep into a web site, if they dismiss the search bar the reloaded page goes back to the first page viewed.

And let's not even discuss the wonderful suggested search terms they include, which is easy one click access for your visitors to leave your web site.

Any comments?
Read More

Yahoo!(R) Mobile - Your Starting Point to the Internet?

2:48 PM  Author: RAGS

According to recent Press Release from Yahoo!(R) we will soon be introduced to a new and improved Yahoo! Mobile service.

Features are to include:

  • Yahoo! oneSearch(TM) - Yahoo!'s award-winning mobile search service providing the most current, relevant answers you need.

  • Today - The most interesting stories buzzing on the Internet right now, selected by Yahoo!'s editorial team.

  • Email - Access to Yahoo! Mail and other popular email service providers, including Gmail(R), Windows Live(TM) Hotmail and AOL(R) Mail.

  • Pulse - Access totheir social networks, including Bebo(R), Dopplr(TM), Facebook(R), Flickr(R), Friendster(R), Last.fm(R), MySpace(R), Twitter(TM) and YouTube(TM).

  • Yahoo! Address Book - Keeps consumers' contacts always handy and in sync.

  • Yahoo! Calendar - View, add and edit appointments when users are away from their PCs.

  • Yahoo! News - Breaking headlines across popular topics.


The smartphone version of Yahoo! Mobile is to include the above, plus:

  • Yahoo! oneSearch with Voice(TM) - Allowing users to launch searches by simply speaking.

  • Maps - Powerful improved tools that let consumers locate, learn about and get directions to points of interest.

  • Opera Mini(TM) 4.2 - An integrated version of the world's most popular mobile web browser, with easy return to the Yahoo! Mobile app, that launches when web site access is needed.

  • Widgets - Enhanced mobile-optimized experiences for services from Yahoo! and other brands. Users can browse, add and remove these at anytime according to their tastes.


I gave it a spin on my Blackberry this morning and submitted an application to be a beta tester.

I currently use many of Google's mobile services that I find extremely valuable. Google allows you to sync your calendar, contacts and appointments to and from your mobile device and the web, and the Google maps feature is nice on occasion. Gmail has been very easy to use as well. I recently installed Google Latitude, which tracks my Blackberry's GPS signal. Although the application was intended for others to know where you are, I installed it should I ever lose it or have it stolen.

It will be interesting to see what Yahoo! Mobile has in store for us in terms of productivity, tools we can use in our daily business routines and of course possible channels for marketing online.
Read More

Search Engine Stats: January 2009

12:59 AM  Author: RAGS

Why focus the majority of your SEO efforts on Google, Yahoo, MSN and Ask? That is a question I get often, and here is the reason I do.

Read More

Alternative Search Engines

11:15 PM  Author: RAGS

Promowear Magazine, January/February 2009.

To kick off the beginning of the new year I thought I'd introduce Alternative Search Engines and CSE's to those not familiar with them. The following links open in a new window for you to explore along with the column, the comments feature here is available for questions and discussion:

Read the Digital Issue Online
Subscribe to Promowear Magazine
Read More

Online Adventure Part 4

11:53 PM  Author: RAGS

Promowear Magazine, November/December 2008.

Our Online Adventure comes to a close. I hope readers have seen some success with their online storefronts and at a minimum have learned some methods of Internet Marketing. The following links were included for using while following along with this column, and I have added some additional links as well:

Read the Digital Issue Online
Subscribe to Promowear Magazine
Read More

Keyword Management

9:33 PM  Author: RAGS

Promowear Magazine, November/December 2005.

With pay-per-click and pay-per-call Internet marketing strategies covered in the last two issues, we can now close the chapter by focusing on keyword management and fine tuning your opportunities to close the sale. Although the PPC systems themselves are relatively simple, the path to successful results lies in strategic keywords and directing the user to your products as efficiently as possible.
Read More

Web Site Content

9:52 PM  Author: RAGS

Promowear Magazine, March/April 2005.

Although the subject of search engine optimization has been a hot topic over the past few years, some techniques for attracting attention and consumers to your web site are often overlooked. Details such as keywords, page titles, description tags and pay-per-click programs seem to dominate the SEO landscape, making the process seem like the high maintenance task it tends to be.

There are however some fun and exciting elements you can add to your web site that you may find are interesting and equally beneficial to you as well as your target audience, and as a result enhance your site for Internet marketing strategies as well as your online presence and visitors' experience. I have a few suggestions and creative thoughts on the subject in this months column.
Read More

Froogle

9:55 PM  Author: RAGS

Promowear Magazine, Jan/Feb 2005.

As search engines continue to advance on the Internet, I can't help but to continually find myself impressed by the technology that Google progressively advances onto the World Wide Web. In fact, over the last year I have been closely monitoring the progress of Froogle, an extension of Google dedicated to helping shoppers quickly find products for sale on the web, and it is starting to look like a fantastic tool for marketing products online. Find out more in this months column.
Read More

Search Engine Strategies

10:26 PM  Author: RAGS

Promowear Magazine, July/August 2004.

Search engine technology remains a staple in the never ending World Wide Web. Whether you are a web site owner or a business owner that sources products and services online, taking a closer look into search engines, how they collect information, and qualify results may benefit you in one way or another. I have plenty of details in store for you in this months column.
Read More