Buying the Perfect Computer - The FIRST Time

So you've finally decided it's time for a change. No matter what advice you follow that old work horse of a desktop computer you have has outlived its usefulness with slow loading applications and a continuous rise in operation noise.

Searching for that Perfect Computer can be about as much fun as purchasing a new car and about as frustrating also when sorting through the various brands while trying to decide which "bells and whistles" best fit your needs. Besides all that trying to return something that is so large can be both inconvenient and very difficult to do. So making the right decision the FIRST time is the wise path of choice.

For starters you'll need to decide what you want to do with your computer. Are you into the video game scene or are you someone who likes to just surf the internet and occasionally do some book keeping with simple word processing software?

If you're into video games you're going to want a machine that can handle the high level of graphics and superior sound quality. On the other hand if you're not into all that high adrenalin stuff you can probably get by with a less expensive system. Although, if you want to stay on the safe side I would recommend going with something more "high-end" so you don't have to spend another large chunk of change to upgrade the system you just bought.

There are two basic routes you can take when purchasing a new computer.

1) Purchase a "Brand Name" Computer 2) Purchase a "Clone" Computer

A "BRAND-NAME" computer is one that is manufactured by a company that is recognizable by name.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Brand-Name" computers include:

Advantages:

Customer Support- If you are experiencing problems with your computer you will have the option to contact a representative of the company that you purchased the PC from to get help in solving your problem.

Customer support is probably the best reason to buy a brand-name computer.

Warranty- Having a warranty is always nice since it acts as a type of security blanket for you.

In case a part on your computer should fail you should be able to get the item fixed at no charge just as long as the warranty has not expired.

Read and understand a company's warranty policy BEFORE you purchase a computer from them.

This way you'll have a good understanding of the procedures to follow in case a problem should arise.

Pre-installed Software- Many companies will include software packages that are all set up and ready to go for you on your computer.

Although, a disadvantage of buying a brand-name computer with software pre-installed is that you usually end up with more than fits your needs and usually just results with the wasting of space on your storage device.

Additional Support- Most brand-name computer companies are also able to provide you with web sites that may provide you with current software updates, user manuals, or basic troubleshooting help.

Disadvantages

The use of Proprietary parts- the term Proprietary refers to products that are unique to an individual company and that company only.

So if a part was to malfunction on your computer after warranty and you needed to replace it you could not just go to your local computer store and purchase any old part even if it was intended for the same function as the item that failed.

You would be forced to buy the exact same item that came out of the computer or else the computer would more than likely cease to function correctly.

Having to buy proprietary parts usually involves the need to place an order which means you'll have to wait for the part to arrive or you'll have to send your computer into the company or an authorized dealer of that company for repairs.

People with a home based business would probably not be too happy with that situation at all.

Integrated/On-board parts- In the computer world when you hear the word integrated or on-board it means that a particular part such as the modem or sound port where you plug in your speakers, is built-in or part of the computer main board (Also known as the Motherboard).

This means that if any of these items should fail, you can't just remove them from the computer and replace them with a new part. They are usually soldered directly to the main board and are stuck there.

Although, some computers do provide a way to disable a malfunctioning device which will allow you to install your own store bought device to take the place of the broken part.

From a computer technicians point of view this is not always easy to do.

It just depends on what brand of computer you currently have. Meaning some are easier to work on than others.

A "CLONE" computer is a clone or a copy of its brand-name counterpart with the exception that instead of company specific or proprietary parts, the items used to make a clone computer are from several different companies instead of only one.

Let's say that if you were to go to a local company that builds "clone" computers, and you tell them what you need, chances are they don't use parts that are specific to only that type of computer like the brand-name computer companies do.

This is a good thing because it means that they will probably use components that are interchangeable with many different brands and are easy to come by if needed.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Clone" computers include:

Advantages:

Cost- compared to brand-name computers the clone will generally be easier on your pocket book when purchasing one with similar features as its brand-name counterpart.

This is most likely due to the money that is saved by not offering the high-end customer service. Although, that may not be the only reason for the lower prices.

Easily Accessible Replacement Parts- Since the clone computer was built with parts that are not any one company specific, you can buy parts for the clone computer that can be used even if the brand is different from the one that was in the computer when you originally bought it.

NOTE: Before you buy any parts, it is necessary to make sure that the replacement parts are compatible with your particular computers system requirements.

Either consult the manual that should have came with your computer or get help from a knowledgeable friend or repair person.

Disadvantages:

Warranties- Unless you purchase a service plan you will typically not have as an attractive warranty as you would with a brand-name computer company.

Whatever you do just make sure you understand how long the warranty is for and as to what kind of repairs the warranty covers before you make the purchase.

Customer Support- With brand-name computer companies you are usually provided with a 24-hour toll free number that you can call if you have questions or concerns with your computer.

Clone computers are more than likely not going to have a 24-hour help service, but rather you will be forced to only be able to call during regular business hours.

Also, it is more than likely that there will not be any one website that you can go to in order to find out information concerning troubleshooting questions you may have.

For service it may be necessary to take the computer back to the store that you bought it at or you may have to do some research on the individual parts that went into the computer and visit the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting tips.

Finally, if all else fails you can certainly take what you have learned from this article and being that you know what you need now, but don't know where to go and get that "Perfect Computer", the best resource at your disposal are the very men and woman that work at your local electronics shop.

It is their duty to help you get hold of that "Perfect Computer" that best fits your needs. All you need to do is tell them what you plan on using that computer for and they should be more than happy to help you from there.

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Buying the Perfect Computer - The FIRST Time

So you've finally decided it's time for a change. No matter what advice you follow that old work horse of a desktop computer you have has outlived its usefulness with slow loading applications and a continuous rise in operation noise.

Searching for that Perfect Computer can be about as much fun as purchasing a new car and about as frustrating also when sorting through the various brands while trying to decide which "bells and whistles" best fit your needs. Besides all that trying to return something that is so large can be both inconvenient and very difficult to do. So making the right decision the FIRST time is the wise path of choice.

For starters you'll need to decide what you want to do with your computer. Are you into the video game scene or are you someone who likes to just surf the internet and occasionally do some book keeping with simple word processing software?

If you're into video games you're going to want a machine that can handle the high level of graphics and superior sound quality. On the other hand if you're not into all that high adrenalin stuff you can probably get by with a less expensive system. Although, if you want to stay on the safe side I would recommend going with something more "high-end" so you don't have to spend another large chunk of change to upgrade the system you just bought.

There are two basic routes you can take when purchasing a new computer.

1) Purchase a "Brand Name" Computer 2) Purchase a "Clone" Computer

A "BRAND-NAME" computer is one that is manufactured by a company that is recognizable by name.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Brand-Name" computers include:

Advantages:

Customer Support- If you are experiencing problems with your computer you will have the option to contact a representative of the company that you purchased the PC from to get help in solving your problem.

Customer support is probably the best reason to buy a brand-name computer.

Warranty- Having a warranty is always nice since it acts as a type of security blanket for you.

In case a part on your computer should fail you should be able to get the item fixed at no charge just as long as the warranty has not expired.

Read and understand a company's warranty policy BEFORE you purchase a computer from them.

This way you'll have a good understanding of the procedures to follow in case a problem should arise.

Pre-installed Software- Many companies will include software packages that are all set up and ready to go for you on your computer.

Although, a disadvantage of buying a brand-name computer with software pre-installed is that you usually end up with more than fits your needs and usually just results with the wasting of space on your storage device.

Additional Support- Most brand-name computer companies are also able to provide you with web sites that may provide you with current software updates, user manuals, or basic troubleshooting help.

Disadvantages

The use of Proprietary parts- the term Proprietary refers to products that are unique to an individual company and that company only.

So if a part was to malfunction on your computer after warranty and you needed to replace it you could not just go to your local computer store and purchase any old part even if it was intended for the same function as the item that failed.

You would be forced to buy the exact same item that came out of the computer or else the computer would more than likely cease to function correctly.

Having to buy proprietary parts usually involves the need to place an order which means you'll have to wait for the part to arrive or you'll have to send your computer into the company or an authorized dealer of that company for repairs.

People with a home based business would probably not be too happy with that situation at all.

Integrated/On-board parts- In the computer world when you hear the word integrated or on-board it means that a particular part such as the modem or sound port where you plug in your speakers, is built-in or part of the computer main board (Also known as the Motherboard).

This means that if any of these items should fail, you can't just remove them from the computer and replace them with a new part. They are usually soldered directly to the main board and are stuck there.

Although, some computers do provide a way to disable a malfunctioning device which will allow you to install your own store bought device to take the place of the broken part.

From a computer technicians point of view this is not always easy to do.

It just depends on what brand of computer you currently have. Meaning some are easier to work on than others.

A "CLONE" computer is a clone or a copy of its brand-name counterpart with the exception that instead of company specific or proprietary parts, the items used to make a clone computer are from several different companies instead of only one.

Let's say that if you were to go to a local company that builds "clone" computers, and you tell them what you need, chances are they don't use parts that are specific to only that type of computer like the brand-name computer companies do.

This is a good thing because it means that they will probably use components that are interchangeable with many different brands and are easy to come by if needed.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Clone" computers include:

Advantages:

Cost- compared to brand-name computers the clone will generally be easier on your pocket book when purchasing one with similar features as its brand-name counterpart.

This is most likely due to the money that is saved by not offering the high-end customer service. Although, that may not be the only reason for the lower prices.

Easily Accessible Replacement Parts- Since the clone computer was built with parts that are not any one company specific, you can buy parts for the clone computer that can be used even if the brand is different from the one that was in the computer when you originally bought it.

NOTE: Before you buy any parts, it is necessary to make sure that the replacement parts are compatible with your particular computers system requirements.

Either consult the manual that should have came with your computer or get help from a knowledgeable friend or repair person.

Disadvantages:

Warranties- Unless you purchase a service plan you will typically not have as an attractive warranty as you would with a brand-name computer company.

Whatever you do just make sure you understand how long the warranty is for and as to what kind of repairs the warranty covers before you make the purchase.

Customer Support- With brand-name computer companies you are usually provided with a 24-hour toll free number that you can call if you have questions or concerns with your computer.

Clone computers are more than likely not going to have a 24-hour help service, but rather you will be forced to only be able to call during regular business hours.

Also, it is more than likely that there will not be any one website that you can go to in order to find out information concerning troubleshooting questions you may have.

For service it may be necessary to take the computer back to the store that you bought it at or you may have to do some research on the individual parts that went into the computer and visit the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting tips.

Finally, if all else fails you can certainly take what you have learned from this article and being that you know what you need now, but don't know where to go and get that "Perfect Computer", the best resource at your disposal are the very men and woman that work at your local electronics shop.

It is their duty to help you get hold of that "Perfect Computer" that best fits your needs. All you need to do is tell them what you plan on using that computer for and they should be more than happy to help you from there.

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What Is Wardriving And How Can You Prevent It

Imagine a car equipped with nothing more than a laptop computer, a portable GPS receiver, and a wireless network card slowly strolls through your neighborhood. Unknown to any onlookers, this is no ordinary vehicle; rather, it is a wardriving machine. As the car strolls past homes and businesses, a wireless network card (available at any electronics store for as low as $25) scans for any wireless access points. Anyone with a wireless network (and there are many out there) is vulnerable. The computer is looking for what is called an SSID. An SSID is your wireless network name and it is being constantly transmitted by your access point, letting computers know of its presence. The wardriver uses software such as Netstumbler (for windows) or Cismet (for linux) to scan the airwaves for SSIDs. The program can track various access points at once and monitor the signal strength. These programs can also check to see if the network is encrypted. The wardriver will generally configure his or her software to log any strong unencrypted signals. Using the GPS receiver, the coordinates of the strong signal will be recorded. After this preliminary drive, the wardriver can return to the locations that were recorded, and connect to the access point. Once connected to an unencrypted network, the wardriver can use the victim's internet access, and can also explore computers on the network. If files are being shared within someone's private network, all of that information is susceptible to a wardriver. Furthermore, once in the network, a wardriver can sniff network traffic and can view any information such as passwords and credit card numbers you send out to the internet - even SSL secured data. Wireless network vulnerability is a major problem, and as more and more households purchase wireless technology, the problem of insecure networks increases. Sound scary? Well this happens every day, and it doesn't take an expert to pull off. It doesn't take an expert to protect against either, however.

Steps you can take to protect against wardrivers:

There are a number of very simple steps you can take to protect your wireless network. For many of these, you will have to access your router configuration utility (check your manual on how to do this, you will generally need to type an IP address into your browser such as 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

Don't broadcast your SSID. If you are broadcasting your SSID, this is the first thing a program will pickup and recognize. If you configure your router to not broadcast your SSID, it will be difficult to detect (but not impossible, for some software can sniff wireless communication, so if you are using your wireless network, the SSID can be revealed). If you are not broadcasting your SSID, but it can be guessed (such as if you are using a default SSID), cloaking is pointless. Due to this, remember to change your SSID from the factory default. This is not a 100 percent effective method to secure your network, but it is a good first line of defense.

Change the default password. When you buy a router, a factory password is stored. People experienced in working with routers know the default passwords for different routers (and the make of the router can be seen by wardriver software such as netstumbler). It is important that you secure your router with a good password.

Encrypt your wireless communication. I can't stress the importance of encrypting your wireless communication enough. Enable encryption and enter a key. Most routers are only capable of WEP encryption, but if they permit, use EAP encryption, it's more secure than WEP. Like cloaking your SSID, encryption is not 100 percent secure. Given enough time and determination, if someone wants to target you and access your network, WEP encryption can be bypassed using software such as AirSnort.

Filter the MAC addresses that are allowed to connect to your router. This would require that you enter your router configuration and input the MAC address of each wireless card you have. This will restrict access so that only your computers can connect to the router. You will need to obtain the MAC address (which is the individual identification address of a network card in the form a 12 digit hexadecimal number). If someone sniffs traffic and detects the MAC address of a computer wirelessly using your network, the wardriver could emulate that address and connect to the router, but this takes time.

If you configure file sharing on your computers, make sure it is password protected. You should not share files on your networked computers unless it requires an authenticated user to access. Set up the same user accounts on your machines so that your computers can share files.

With these relatively simple steps, wireless network users can secure their networks from wardrivers. Wireless networks are inherently insecure, and these tips will merely help you greater secure your network. If someone is really determined to gain access to your network, given enough time, a good hacker can get access. These tips will deter the average wardriver from gaining access to your network, however. Although these methods are not definite security measures, they will change your network from being something that can be hacked in a matter of seconds, to something that will take a determined hacker days if not weeks of work, all of which will have to be done while in close proximity to your network.

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Buying the Perfect Computer - The FIRST Time

So you've finally decided it's time for a change. No matter what advice you follow that old work horse of a desktop computer you have has outlived its usefulness with slow loading applications and a continuous rise in operation noise.

Searching for that Perfect Computer can be about as much fun as purchasing a new car and about as frustrating also when sorting through the various brands while trying to decide which "bells and whistles" best fit your needs. Besides all that trying to return something that is so large can be both inconvenient and very difficult to do. So making the right decision the FIRST time is the wise path of choice.

For starters you'll need to decide what you want to do with your computer. Are you into the video game scene or are you someone who likes to just surf the internet and occasionally do some book keeping with simple word processing software?

If you're into video games you're going to want a machine that can handle the high level of graphics and superior sound quality. On the other hand if you're not into all that high adrenalin stuff you can probably get by with a less expensive system. Although, if you want to stay on the safe side I would recommend going with something more "high-end" so you don't have to spend another large chunk of change to upgrade the system you just bought.

There are two basic routes you can take when purchasing a new computer.

1) Purchase a "Brand Name" Computer 2) Purchase a "Clone" Computer

A "BRAND-NAME" computer is one that is manufactured by a company that is recognizable by name.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Brand-Name" computers include:

Advantages:

Customer Support- If you are experiencing problems with your computer you will have the option to contact a representative of the company that you purchased the PC from to get help in solving your problem.

Customer support is probably the best reason to buy a brand-name computer.

Warranty- Having a warranty is always nice since it acts as a type of security blanket for you.

In case a part on your computer should fail you should be able to get the item fixed at no charge just as long as the warranty has not expired.

Read and understand a company's warranty policy BEFORE you purchase a computer from them.

This way you'll have a good understanding of the procedures to follow in case a problem should arise.

Pre-installed Software- Many companies will include software packages that are all set up and ready to go for you on your computer.

Although, a disadvantage of buying a brand-name computer with software pre-installed is that you usually end up with more than fits your needs and usually just results with the wasting of space on your storage device.

Additional Support- Most brand-name computer companies are also able to provide you with web sites that may provide you with current software updates, user manuals, or basic troubleshooting help.

Disadvantages

The use of Proprietary parts- the term Proprietary refers to products that are unique to an individual company and that company only.

So if a part was to malfunction on your computer after warranty and you needed to replace it you could not just go to your local computer store and purchase any old part even if it was intended for the same function as the item that failed.

You would be forced to buy the exact same item that came out of the computer or else the computer would more than likely cease to function correctly.

Having to buy proprietary parts usually involves the need to place an order which means you'll have to wait for the part to arrive or you'll have to send your computer into the company or an authorized dealer of that company for repairs.

People with a home based business would probably not be too happy with that situation at all.

Integrated/On-board parts- In the computer world when you hear the word integrated or on-board it means that a particular part such as the modem or sound port where you plug in your speakers, is built-in or part of the computer main board (Also known as the Motherboard).

This means that if any of these items should fail, you can't just remove them from the computer and replace them with a new part. They are usually soldered directly to the main board and are stuck there.

Although, some computers do provide a way to disable a malfunctioning device which will allow you to install your own store bought device to take the place of the broken part.

From a computer technicians point of view this is not always easy to do.

It just depends on what brand of computer you currently have. Meaning some are easier to work on than others.

A "CLONE" computer is a clone or a copy of its brand-name counterpart with the exception that instead of company specific or proprietary parts, the items used to make a clone computer are from several different companies instead of only one.

Let's say that if you were to go to a local company that builds "clone" computers, and you tell them what you need, chances are they don't use parts that are specific to only that type of computer like the brand-name computer companies do.

This is a good thing because it means that they will probably use components that are interchangeable with many different brands and are easy to come by if needed.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Clone" computers include:

Advantages:

Cost- compared to brand-name computers the clone will generally be easier on your pocket book when purchasing one with similar features as its brand-name counterpart.

This is most likely due to the money that is saved by not offering the high-end customer service. Although, that may not be the only reason for the lower prices.

Easily Accessible Replacement Parts- Since the clone computer was built with parts that are not any one company specific, you can buy parts for the clone computer that can be used even if the brand is different from the one that was in the computer when you originally bought it.

NOTE: Before you buy any parts, it is necessary to make sure that the replacement parts are compatible with your particular computers system requirements.

Either consult the manual that should have came with your computer or get help from a knowledgeable friend or repair person.

Disadvantages:

Warranties- Unless you purchase a service plan you will typically not have as an attractive warranty as you would with a brand-name computer company.

Whatever you do just make sure you understand how long the warranty is for and as to what kind of repairs the warranty covers before you make the purchase.

Customer Support- With brand-name computer companies you are usually provided with a 24-hour toll free number that you can call if you have questions or concerns with your computer.

Clone computers are more than likely not going to have a 24-hour help service, but rather you will be forced to only be able to call during regular business hours.

Also, it is more than likely that there will not be any one website that you can go to in order to find out information concerning troubleshooting questions you may have.

For service it may be necessary to take the computer back to the store that you bought it at or you may have to do some research on the individual parts that went into the computer and visit the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting tips.

Finally, if all else fails you can certainly take what you have learned from this article and being that you know what you need now, but don't know where to go and get that "Perfect Computer", the best resource at your disposal are the very men and woman that work at your local electronics shop.

It is their duty to help you get hold of that "Perfect Computer" that best fits your needs. All you need to do is tell them what you plan on using that computer for and they should be more than happy to help you from there.

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Discover Search Engine Optimization Secrets

If you've got as far as starting your own website, it is assumed that you're well aware of the importance of good search engine rankings. This is how most people get increased numbers of visitors and buyers to their sites which leads to greater online success. The tips in this article enable you to obtain higher rankings, which will allow your business to become more successful.

But don't just jump into search engine optimisation (SEO) without first getting some grasp of the basics of SEO. How your site is ranked is based on algorithms and equations. The purpose behind these tips is to illustrate how it is possible to get your website an improved ranking utilising the equations involved.

When your site is ranked by the Google, Bing or Yahoo for example, a lot of factors are being considered. They use keywords that are found on your site and in your headings. Site activity is also taken into account as well as links both to and from your website.

You won't see the results of your SEO overnight. Like many things, increasing your page rank takes time. However, having your site up to speed can make the process quicker. It is additionally important that you have the appropriate keywords in your headings, title and content.

It is impossible to obtain a legitimate high rank by paying for one. On the other hand, you can purchase SEO services that will give you sponsored or featured links. Of course sponsored ads can be bought but they tend to be expensive and your visitors will be aware of what they are - paid for advertising.

Naturally, you can also pay for someone to find your keywords, do your link building, meta tags, create your anchor text or write your articles. However to make a look and feel that is unique to you, you should do things in your own words. If you have a limited resource you're probably best to spend what you have on SEO training of some type.

Once you learn about things like social networks and internal linking you'll be much better placed on what you want to want to splash out on for your website. There will be times when your need for more links is more important than the cost. However if you're like many people and don't have the funds for paid services you may have to rely on the use of keyword search, careful use of anchor text and other free resources to get the best from the search engines

Choosing the right keyword or phrase can have a major impact on the advertising revenue that your website may generate. Select one that has a good chance of ranking near the top in Google and other search engines and watch it make a huge difference to your SEO results on the web.

Whatever you decide is the right answer for the profile of you or your company it's wise to remember that the quality of any service you choose is going to reflect on your reputation. As well as using the right phrases in trying to improve your site's position anything you publish must help the user and have relevance to your topic.

Try to broker a deal with other webmasters to agree on a link-sharing agreement. Both parties will benefit from hosting links to each others' sites on their own sites. This way, the two parties will both benefit from the services.

You'll find that at times people find your website purely by chance. When people accidentally find you it does not always mean they will give you business. Aim your marketing message at the customers who have a specific need for what you offer. Two ways of getting to people who can help your business become a success are using the right search parameters and getting your ads on to websites that are relevant to your topic.

It is important for every business to have its own website. A strong website is a necessity if your business relies on internet sales and customers. By using the ideas provided in this article, you can SEO your site and extend the reach to your target audience.

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Why Outsource to the Philippines?

The Philippines is growing aggressively vs. India in BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) sectors. As more and more multinational companies outsource their businesses to the Philippines, it only takes a matter of time before it stands alongside India as the leader in the global BPO market.

But what draws companies to outsource to the Philippines? Low operating costs is one of the main reasons. A large, skilled, and English-proficient workforce is another. Several other factors more add up to the list, and here are some of them:

High Literacy Rate - The Philippines is the third largest English-speaking country, with almost 100 million inhabitants. The average literacy rate reaches 94%, one of the highest in the world. The country also produces 400,000 college graduates per year, adding up to the professional talent pool.

Cultural Affinity with the West ­- Having been colonized by Spain and the US in the past, the Philippines has a unique fusion of both Western and Eastern influences. The Filipinos' affinity with western culture plus their excellent English skills and neutral accent give them advantage where verbal communication is concerned.

Adaptability - No matter how devastating a natural calamity or a political turmoil is, Filipinos will always find reasons to stand back on their feet and get back to building their future. And yes, still with smiles on their faces. Having a large population of overseas workers has exposed them to different cultures, work processes, and lifestyles. Because of this, Filipinos are among the most resilient and adaptable workforce.

Strategic Business Location ­- The Philippines is one of the Asian Tigers, strategically located in the central part of Asia, and within only a few hours flying time from the major cities of the region. Hence, it is a good entry point to the Asia-Pacific.

Cost-Competitiveness - Labor costs are among the lowest in the world. Telecommunication, electricity and other utilities are 50% lower compared to US or EUR rates. Real estate in urban areas is widely available as well.

Business-Friendly Economy - The Philippines allows an open economy that welcomes foreign business and trade. Foreign companies in search for regional headquarters are given incentives such as a reduced corporate income tax and duty-free importation of certain equipment and materials.

First-Class Lifestyle and Amazing Tourism Opportunity - Foreign nationals from all over the world find the tropical islands of the Philippines a refreshing change from a grey Eastern European suburb, a dusty Midwest town, or a wintry city in some Northern parts of the globe. With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines offers a myriad of choices in travel, shopping, and entertainment. All you have to do is take your pick.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Promoting Your New Coaching Business

So, you've done conceptualizing your coaching programs and setting up your website. And now, you want to start promoting your business online but just simply don't know where to start. Here's a guide that you can follow easily to get the kind of results you're looking for:

First, I want you to make sure that your website is appealing. Before you send interested parties to your website, ensure that it'll work to your advantage. Remember, you want people who pay your site a visit to stay more than a couple of minutes and later on, sign up to your email marketing list. This will not happen if your site is too lousy or if it screams scam all over, right? Make it look trustworthy by making the content simply amazing. On your about us page, include your real name, your business address, your phone number, and email address (ensure that they're all working).

Next step is to work on making your website search engine-friendly. You want people who are searching keywords related to your niche or programs to find your website on search page results. This will happen if your site is search engine-friendly. Learn the most effective SEO techniques or if you have too much on your plate, hire SEO experts to do the legwork for you. Your website will need to be optimized using the most searched keywords on your niche.

Blogging. I would recommend that you create your own business blog. Why? Well, based on research, people who are buying coaching programs are checking out relevant blogs before they make a purchase so this will definitely increase your chances of making a sale. Just like your website, you'll need to make your blog visually appealing, well-designed, and content-rich. Use your blog not just to educate your visitors but also to build relationship with them. Activate the comment button and check this every now and then. Provide answers to questions and befriend your visitors. Getting these people to know you is usually the first step to earning their trust.

Sales pages. Next step is to create sales pages for your coaching programs. Keep in mind that your prospects will only have one question when thinking about buying your programs and that would be "what's in it for me?" So, emphasize the features and benefits of your programs. Also, highlight their unique selling preposition. Your prospects need to know what sets them apart from the rest.

Traffic-generation. This is by far the most time-consuming task throughout the whole process. You'll need to promote your website in order to attract as many qualified prospects as possible to pay your site a visit. The more traffic you generate, the better. I suggest that you learn more about advanced traffic-generation techniques by reading ebooks and by signing up to seminars and coaching programs. Believe me, their worth the time and money. Just make sure that you sign up only with those seminars that are offered by expert internet marketers.

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What Should a Business Owner Be Aware of When They First Start Out Promoting Their Website?

The first most important thing at all times is that you're not selling your website, you are sharing your website with your prospective clients and customers, which means that you are not trying to sell to the whole world but rather to a particular customer who has a need for your product or service. Many people think the more people who come to their website, the better.

Actually, that's not true. You need to define who your target audience is and who would be interested in buying the products or services from your business. This will have a great bearing on the style and layout of your website. It's more important than the total number of visitors.

It is very hard for a new business owner, or a business, that has an established presence that is not producing the sales they want to understand that it is not visitor volume but the quality of the visitor. They all think, "I want everyone to come and see my website." Well, not every visitor to your website is your target audience, so you really need to think about the way your website will appeal to the people who are your target audience.

Who is your Target Audience?

When someone comes to your website, whether it's through search engines or whether you left your URL as a signature on a comment on someone's blog or whatever, you want people who are in your target audience to instantly know that they are in the right place. So let me give you an example, I do a lot of book marketing because I have books. I look at many author's website and you come to the homepage, which is what the URL directs you to. You do not know whether it's a non-fiction book or a fiction book or what the book is about. That's very important because really, as authors, we want every visitor to buy and read our books, so really, our target audience is those people who like a particular genre of book or who need the information contained within a non-fiction book that we've written.

We don't want to frustrate people who come across or are referred to your website by the major search engines go, "Well wait a second, is that fiction, non-fiction, what is this about?" You want people to know instantly. This is fiction or non-fiction? This is what it's all about. And if it's non-fiction, these are the benefits you will get from reading this book.

They come to your website to find the information that they hope will provide answers to their questions. That is your target audience/ market why the design and layout of your website is important.

In a nutshell make sure that the information you wish to purvey to a potential client is the first thing they see. Don't just put anything on your website to fill the space and make up content. Make sure it's relevant to what the person is looking out for and helps solve the problem they have.

The most useless word is Welcome

They know that they're welcome. That's why you have a website. So the first headline that they come across should be something that tells the customer to take action or confirms to them that they are in the right place. They are here because you have a solution to their problem.

This should be contained above the fold, which means before you have to scroll down on your computer screen to see any more information. Most businesses absolutely shoot themselves in the foot with that very first-we call it real estate-and as soon as you come to the homepage at the very top, they have put some boring picture of like the factory, so they put to manufacturing something, the factory or a towering building that has nothing to do with their business, or a sun.

No, people do not come to your websites to look at those pictures. They come to find the information that they hope that you will provide them if they are in your target market.

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How to Handle a Snow Storm

Recently North America was surprised to learn that there was snow in forty-nine of the fifty states and in most of Canada at the same time. Not everyone was prepared for this. Well, I grew up in Saskatchewan where we had extremely cold winters and lots of snow!

There are some things that would be important for you to do before and while the snow is falling:

1. Make sure that you have some supplies in the house in case you can't get to a store for a long period of time. Keep a little extra food in the pantry and some extra rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom.

2. Consider what you would do if you lost power and water. Do you have candles and matches, extra blankets and bottled water available?

3. What type of snow removal do you have? You will be thankful for the shovels if the electricity goes off and you can't use the snow blower. (Oh, and make sure they are handy because if they are in a shed the snow banks might prevent you from reaching them).

4. Begin shoveling before it becomes overwhelming. It is far easier to remove a skiff of snow than a six-foot bank - especially one that has been packed by traffic or pedestrians.

5. Have your vehicle ready at all times. Make sure you have a full tank of gas and a safety package in the trunk with candles, chocolate, flares and extra clothing or blankets. You never know when you might be stuck for hours without rescue.

6. Don't leave home unless you really need to do so. When there is a storm, it likely affects all of your clients anyway. They might not show up or will call in to cancel anyway,

7. Think of fun things that you can enjoy with your "free day". Read a good book. Stoke the fireplace. Bake cookies.

8. Keep an eye on the weather report so you will know when it is time to venture out again.

There are some things in life that we can control but weather is not one of them. A snow storm usually attacks and then leaves a mess behind it. If you are just patient and have a positive and accepting attitude you will save yourself a great deal of stress.

You can be upset or you can be calm.

It's really all about being prepared and turning the day into a wonderful adventure!

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Japan Could Sink Into the Deep Blue Sea Tomorrow!

I was talking to some friends of mine and we were talking about the tsunami and earth quake that accrued yesterday March 11 2011 right off the coast of Japan. He and I got into a discussion of what might happen next because the earth is changing so much that we both decided that what already did happen on March 11 2011 was just the beginning. You see Japan in on the cusp of a fault line. It sits right on top of three plates, The Eurasian Plate, the Pacific Plate and the Philippine Plate. Now the earth has changed so much before during the great time of Change like the time we are in now. The Earth and the solar system is entering the galactic equator alignment and this shift will change some things on the planet like the rise and fall of some contents.

So just to throughout that out there, that it might be a possibility that Japan will disappear into the deep blue sea is something to think about. And to be honest I don't wish for the disappearance of Japan because i have always dreamed of going there. Its just something that could happen. What would the world be like if Japan was gone? Well, if Japan goes gone, then some were and something else will take it's place. So if one content goose another will appear. Something that i have been thinking about lately was the rising of another content. Were it would rise, i don't know, witch content would it be, i don't know. But to think about it their have been 3 disappearing contents before in the history of earth. Lamuria, MU and Atlantis are the three contents that have gone before at this vary same time that we are in now. The time were we enter a new AGE.

The time where the magnetic poles shift and contents rise and contents fall. Its really a good thing that the earth is changing like this, im not saying that it is a good thing that people are dieting, but i do think that it is a great think that we are making room for the new and letting go of the old. i really like Japan! i never lived their in this life time but i have in other life times. During this life time i have always had a fascination with Japan, so i am sad to so what has happened and what could and maybe will happen soon!

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How To Skip Intermediaries In the Publishing Process

"Code is Law," Lawrence Lessig stated. What do we need lawyers for, then, in the digital age? "Let's kill all the lawyers," Shakespeare would suggest. Why don't we and why internet does - that is the question that will be attempted at answering. The reader will be asked to reach the verdict in the court that will be created in his mind while Shakespeare and Lessig will be waiting on him to end with the lawyer's head.

What's Inside His Head?

The idea of copyright was well justified at the beginning. So was the print. Actually, it was revolutionary. However, petabytes of data that run through cables of today's internet machine changed the rules. Lawyers changed them, too. By the renewed law of copyright as of 1980s, they forbid anything to fall into public domain per se. But the public domain clothed in virtual coat of the internet era does not need to be dressed by corporate giants any longer. They can keep all rights reserved to themselves, as long as authors who choose to leave something to the public - can actually do it. Confirming that software has the effect of the law, Creative Commons organization released its first set of copyright licenses in 2002. The licenses allow authors to pick from a set of conditions to apply to their work. So, whose law is now more focused on community? And how is it that community became so important.

Internet Killed the Copyright Star

By taking one look at the social network or trying a single search at Google.com, you are pretty sure that the future of research is collaborative. A forlorn smart head locked in a dark cellar with chemicals vaporizing from the holes in the wall will not get very far any longer. Much the less does he need a lawyer to protect him. The idea is to - share. This solely can gain respect for the scientist, since data loaded world won't allow for duplications. The scientist which makes his work openly accessible encourages community to re-use his results in any way, but the credits will be acknowledged to him and not to some lone law-protected ranger, if the results prove meaningful. We need the results to prove meaningful today, more than ever. Data scientists of the future must realize that to give free access to their research benefits both them and the world. This, and that data will build their career and not the law firm.

In Through the Public Domain

A lawyer would look much like Alice if he was found in the Public Domain. What would his size be? What would a "rights reserved" head do in the world of "no rights reserved"? Which door to lock, where to put his seal, where to deny access, where to build a barrier? The world fights nowadays for this sort of Wonderland for the lawyer. We would like to see him lost in his papers and hurrying to his queen worried that his head may be chopped off. Why do we then still fear for our heads? The open access model is disruptive, but also slow. The public domain day is awaited "every new year since the first copyrights expired, back around 1724" as mentioned on Gutenberg ( http://www.gutenbergnews.org/20101127/public-domain-day-2011/ ). What will make it into the new list, what will make it into the next year's list? Following the dramatic growth of open access, the public domain can only grow fat itself. The bigger the public domain, the lesser the number of lawyers. Perhaps, some day, a world will be empty of lawyers - just like Shakespeare imagined it.

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What Is Patent Infringement?

The objective of filing a patent is generally to assert control of one's creation or procedure so that you can manage its usage. But, surprisingly often, other people fail to give courtesy to the product creator and unlawfully use their branded components to aid their own objectives.

The arguments on the subject of patent violation can take years, and grow to be difficult and very expensive matters. In the end, it is up to the discernment of the jury to ascertain whether a patent appears to have been infringed on, in accordance with the data and demands of the rightful holder. In such cases, the guidance of qualified patent attorney is very important to your claim.

What exactly is infringement? The unauthorized making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing of patented inventions indicates patent infringement. The quality of an infringement claim is based on the words of the remarks of the patent - if what the defendant is creating would not fit inside the terms of the demands of the patent then an infringement allegation is invalid.

Identifying Infringement Your patent identifies the specific points and methods pertaining to your products. The document is your primary reference when claiming infringement. In case your documents can show how the other individual is dishonestly using your innovation or process whilst not having your written or spoken consent, you could be eligible to launch a suit.

Infringement Claim Procedures In case you submit a lawsuit claiming patent infringement, your circumstance will be diligently reviewed in the court for judgment. You could check with the court to have an injunction to halt the patent infringement and could also request damages incurred because of the patent infringement. Your patent attorney will aid you to accumulate your patent certification and grounds of your patent infringement.

Filing a patent suit isn't always easy. Such legal cases sometimes involve a lot of evidence and technical explanations, and some might continue for a long time. For knowledgeable counsel within your patent infringement lawsuit, you'll want to look for the assistance of a patent lawyer.

What Is Patent Infringement?   

How To Skip Intermediaries In the Publishing Process

"Code is Law," Lawrence Lessig stated. What do we need lawyers for, then, in the digital age? "Let's kill all the lawyers," Shakespeare would suggest. Why don't we and why internet does - that is the question that will be attempted at answering. The reader will be asked to reach the verdict in the court that will be created in his mind while Shakespeare and Lessig will be waiting on him to end with the lawyer's head.

What's Inside His Head?

The idea of copyright was well justified at the beginning. So was the print. Actually, it was revolutionary. However, petabytes of data that run through cables of today's internet machine changed the rules. Lawyers changed them, too. By the renewed law of copyright as of 1980s, they forbid anything to fall into public domain per se. But the public domain clothed in virtual coat of the internet era does not need to be dressed by corporate giants any longer. They can keep all rights reserved to themselves, as long as authors who choose to leave something to the public - can actually do it. Confirming that software has the effect of the law, Creative Commons organization released its first set of copyright licenses in 2002. The licenses allow authors to pick from a set of conditions to apply to their work. So, whose law is now more focused on community? And how is it that community became so important.

Internet Killed the Copyright Star

By taking one look at the social network or trying a single search at Google.com, you are pretty sure that the future of research is collaborative. A forlorn smart head locked in a dark cellar with chemicals vaporizing from the holes in the wall will not get very far any longer. Much the less does he need a lawyer to protect him. The idea is to - share. This solely can gain respect for the scientist, since data loaded world won't allow for duplications. The scientist which makes his work openly accessible encourages community to re-use his results in any way, but the credits will be acknowledged to him and not to some lone law-protected ranger, if the results prove meaningful. We need the results to prove meaningful today, more than ever. Data scientists of the future must realize that to give free access to their research benefits both them and the world. This, and that data will build their career and not the law firm.

In Through the Public Domain

A lawyer would look much like Alice if he was found in the Public Domain. What would his size be? What would a "rights reserved" head do in the world of "no rights reserved"? Which door to lock, where to put his seal, where to deny access, where to build a barrier? The world fights nowadays for this sort of Wonderland for the lawyer. We would like to see him lost in his papers and hurrying to his queen worried that his head may be chopped off. Why do we then still fear for our heads? The open access model is disruptive, but also slow. The public domain day is awaited "every new year since the first copyrights expired, back around 1724" as mentioned on Gutenberg ( http://www.gutenbergnews.org/20101127/public-domain-day-2011/ ). What will make it into the new list, what will make it into the next year's list? Following the dramatic growth of open access, the public domain can only grow fat itself. The bigger the public domain, the lesser the number of lawyers. Perhaps, some day, a world will be empty of lawyers - just like Shakespeare imagined it.

What Is Patent Infringement?   

How To Skip Intermediaries In the Publishing Process

"Code is Law," Lawrence Lessig stated. What do we need lawyers for, then, in the digital age? "Let's kill all the lawyers," Shakespeare would suggest. Why don't we and why internet does - that is the question that will be attempted at answering. The reader will be asked to reach the verdict in the court that will be created in his mind while Shakespeare and Lessig will be waiting on him to end with the lawyer's head.

What's Inside His Head?

The idea of copyright was well justified at the beginning. So was the print. Actually, it was revolutionary. However, petabytes of data that run through cables of today's internet machine changed the rules. Lawyers changed them, too. By the renewed law of copyright as of 1980s, they forbid anything to fall into public domain per se. But the public domain clothed in virtual coat of the internet era does not need to be dressed by corporate giants any longer. They can keep all rights reserved to themselves, as long as authors who choose to leave something to the public - can actually do it. Confirming that software has the effect of the law, Creative Commons organization released its first set of copyright licenses in 2002. The licenses allow authors to pick from a set of conditions to apply to their work. So, whose law is now more focused on community? And how is it that community became so important.

Internet Killed the Copyright Star

By taking one look at the social network or trying a single search at Google.com, you are pretty sure that the future of research is collaborative. A forlorn smart head locked in a dark cellar with chemicals vaporizing from the holes in the wall will not get very far any longer. Much the less does he need a lawyer to protect him. The idea is to - share. This solely can gain respect for the scientist, since data loaded world won't allow for duplications. The scientist which makes his work openly accessible encourages community to re-use his results in any way, but the credits will be acknowledged to him and not to some lone law-protected ranger, if the results prove meaningful. We need the results to prove meaningful today, more than ever. Data scientists of the future must realize that to give free access to their research benefits both them and the world. This, and that data will build their career and not the law firm.

In Through the Public Domain

A lawyer would look much like Alice if he was found in the Public Domain. What would his size be? What would a "rights reserved" head do in the world of "no rights reserved"? Which door to lock, where to put his seal, where to deny access, where to build a barrier? The world fights nowadays for this sort of Wonderland for the lawyer. We would like to see him lost in his papers and hurrying to his queen worried that his head may be chopped off. Why do we then still fear for our heads? The open access model is disruptive, but also slow. The public domain day is awaited "every new year since the first copyrights expired, back around 1724" as mentioned on Gutenberg ( http://www.gutenbergnews.org/20101127/public-domain-day-2011/ ). What will make it into the new list, what will make it into the next year's list? Following the dramatic growth of open access, the public domain can only grow fat itself. The bigger the public domain, the lesser the number of lawyers. Perhaps, some day, a world will be empty of lawyers - just like Shakespeare imagined it.

What Is Patent Infringement?   

What Is Patent Infringement?

The objective of filing a patent is generally to assert control of one's creation or procedure so that you can manage its usage. But, surprisingly often, other people fail to give courtesy to the product creator and unlawfully use their branded components to aid their own objectives.

The arguments on the subject of patent violation can take years, and grow to be difficult and very expensive matters. In the end, it is up to the discernment of the jury to ascertain whether a patent appears to have been infringed on, in accordance with the data and demands of the rightful holder. In such cases, the guidance of qualified patent attorney is very important to your claim.

What exactly is infringement? The unauthorized making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing of patented inventions indicates patent infringement. The quality of an infringement claim is based on the words of the remarks of the patent - if what the defendant is creating would not fit inside the terms of the demands of the patent then an infringement allegation is invalid.

Identifying Infringement Your patent identifies the specific points and methods pertaining to your products. The document is your primary reference when claiming infringement. In case your documents can show how the other individual is dishonestly using your innovation or process whilst not having your written or spoken consent, you could be eligible to launch a suit.

Infringement Claim Procedures In case you submit a lawsuit claiming patent infringement, your circumstance will be diligently reviewed in the court for judgment. You could check with the court to have an injunction to halt the patent infringement and could also request damages incurred because of the patent infringement. Your patent attorney will aid you to accumulate your patent certification and grounds of your patent infringement.

Filing a patent suit isn't always easy. Such legal cases sometimes involve a lot of evidence and technical explanations, and some might continue for a long time. For knowledgeable counsel within your patent infringement lawsuit, you'll want to look for the assistance of a patent lawyer.

What Is Patent Infringement?