Archive for September, 2007
Hot searches in Google
Sep 20th
Driving traffic to your site is one of the most challenging act if you want to monetize a blog. Personally, I really find it difficult at times where to look for traffic and the usual FREE option is to go with social bookmarking sites. Others will usually come from search engine but a lot of factors are to be considered if you want to have your site search engine friendly. SEO or search engine optimization is just one of them and up to know understanding how it works is such a pain in the head.
But what if you will have an eye of what will be the next hot search in google or a list of current trends that is happening for a month? Hmm, do you smell something fishy here?
Google Trends
With Google Trends, you can compare the world’s interest in your favorite topics. Enter up to five topics and see how often they’ve been searched on Google over time. Google Trends also shows how frequently your topics have appeared in Google News stories, and in which geographic regions people have searched for them most.
Like what SELaplana did on his website, a couple of experimentation including porrnns, naruto hentai and filipina. I believe this is one useful tool for start-up bloggers like me to understand the power of search engines. Maybe one of this day I’ll make a topic from one of the hottest searches in google ]:-).
Have a look of hot searches in the USA.
Tips on How to Setup an Internet Cafe
Sep 20th
I am receiving a lot of e-mails recently regarding my internet cafe earnings that I posted few months back and asking what are the most common things to be considered when setting up an internet cafe. To answer all those questions, here are some of my tips based on my own personal experience.
Location
A must. Having it on a highly populated area will definitely increase your chances of having your investment back and at the same time gain more repeat customers. It is best to setup near public markets, schools and residential areas.
The Budget
How many computers would you like to have?
Price normally is at Php12K-Php15K ($250-$350) and typically the ideal number is 10 PC’s. The reason behind this is that the rising popularity of online and LAN games. Kids and young adult will normally play in batches, so the more computers you have the more you’re about to gain loyal players, I mean customers.
Computer Specifications
I will suggest to check first the system requirements of various online-games. You don’t want to purchase a PC that may become obsolete in the next coming months. The demand for higher graphics display, memory and processor speed are the most common specs that your customers maybe looking at. Also, having a reasonable high-end PC will avoid the hassles of upgrading your computer often. AMD computer setup is highly recommended. You can have both speed and quality at an affordable price, unlike with Pentium based PC.
Technical Knowhow, Networking
If you happen to know the basics of installing you’re operating system then you’re good to go. Previously, I am having a hard time connecting all the PC’s together, it’s windows 98 back then that I am trying to hook up. I’ve notice the huge improvement in Windows XP, it is really Plug-and-Play. Just install your OS and during setup, leave the workgroup to it’s default configuration and then plug all the cables to your switch hub and you’re done!
Suggested Freewares
That’s all for today. Feel free to drop me a comment, if you think I miss something.
Watch Pacquiao VS Barrera II LIVE! for FREE?
Sep 18th
Looking for Pacquiao VS. Marquez II Fight? Click HERE.
October 6, 2007 is the day when most of us Filipinos will be glued on TV once again as we watch our beloved Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao go up in the boxing ring against the Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera for their re-match..
I bet that some of you guys are planning to see it live on malls, on pay-per-views, on our local channels (which has tons of commercials) or probably hearing over the radio. I’ve been a follower of Pacquiao ever since and watching his fight live on screen is a fantastic experience even if the ticket is a little bit pricey.
But did you know that through the help of internet and softwares called P2P, you can watch the fight LIVE! Yes, that is true! I have been lucky before to see Manny’s fight versus Erik Morales over the internet without spending a dime.
Thanks to Sopcast and pay no more. All you need is a broadband connection and a mirror link that broadcasts the fight in the U.S. and you’re done. So sit back, relax and go get some popcorn or should I say beer, hahaha and watch it live on your PC.
Ooops if in any case that you will have trouble looking for a link on the server then I suggest to subscribe to my feeds or via e-mail and I will give you mirror links of the fight, hurry up. It will be on a first-subscribe-first-serve basis. What are you waiting for? subscribe now!
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UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Working to have LIVE Radio Feeds! If you’re unlucky to catch the bout live, then consider hearing it on your computer via radio feed. Limited slots only! Subscribe now via e-mail.
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