My 2¢ Worth

erhaps one of the most difficult lessons I've learned in life is when to keep my mouth shut. I'm think this is one of those times.

lthough I'm usually outspoken and some would say opinionated, I have some things on my mind today that were I to speak of them would do absolutely nobody any good.

'm feeling very judgmental today. Enough said. Enjoy the issue.

Feature Article

Use Website Traffic to Your Advantage

by: Tom Bishop Web Traffic Blaze

Use web traffic statistics as a tool to help you better decide if your website is on the winning track or not. After all, you want to succeed, don't you?

But do you understand how to use these statistics to work to your advantage? If you don't then read on...

It is a common mistake to assume that the figures you see in front of you on the computer screen explain the whole truth. They do not. Bear in mind that the behavior of visitors counts for a tremendous amount.

These figures tell only part of the story. The behavior of web searchers is even more important to your purposes. Get in the know about this unique concept.

Hits often are blown out of portion. Hits are requests for certain kinds of information, nothing more. They don't matter as much as most people think. Be smart and think outside the box.

Relevant interpretation is delivered through an accurate tally of visitors to your website. This makes all the difference in the end. Are you aware of this?

Keywords can help or hurt your website. You may think you are bringing in the traffic you want but maybe they arrived at your site by mistake, as in the case of a keyword or phrase misrepresentation. Make your keywords work for you not against you by clarifying things to the best of your ability.

Statistics can also pinpoint the sections of your site that are succeeding and those that are failing. Where are visitors spending the most time? It's worth your while to investigate.

If you have a favorite page at your website but people don't stay there long, it's time to think about modifying the page so that it appeals to a wider audience. That also works in the reverse; guests might like a page that you don't like as much. Be aware of this. Move items around in your site if need be to encourage traffic. Remember your site is not all about pleasing yourself, you want to please others too!

What weaknesses do your pages exhibit? If people are vacating certain pages of your site at a swift rate then you know the news isn't good.

Keywords and phrases play a significant role as well. The most relevant keywords are the ones that allow visitors to find the source of information or the type of goods or services they are searching for as soon as possible. Simplify things for your guests and you will have many more.

Entice your visitors with catchy phrases and keywords that clearly illustrate what your website has to offer. And make sure it has plenty to offer! If your keywords do not correspond to the site in a connective sort of sense, change them. Make them more appropriate friendly.

If web searchers easily find your site and know your name and/or company name by heart then congratulations- you are doing something right!

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Article by Tom Bishop. Operater of Web Traffic Blaze. Your source for highly qualified low cost internet leads. Full details here: www.webtrafficblaze.com/

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Second Article

Web Conferencing: The Advantages of a Browser Based Online Meeting System

by: Dan Richmond MegaMeeting.com

If you are thinking about getting into web and video conferencing then it is important to know what is required to operate any proposed conferencing system. Some systems run on proprietary software and need special equipment, while browser based systems usually do not require the installation of special software or equipment. Many organizations and individuals will find browser based solutions easier to use. Here are a few reasons why this is so:

1. They work on all operating systems. Do you have some users on Mac and some on PCs? Do you have some users who have Linux? If you want to connect all of these people together in one conference it may be impossible if you have to install special software to run your conference. In this case a browser based system that can run on all operating systems and all browsers allows you to connect with all of your staff or clientele without any worries about what kind of computer they are operating.

2. You don’t have to download and install software. Sure, people are becoming more computer-literate as time goes on, but downloading and installing software and getting the software to run properly can be an obstacle to some people. The good news is that with many browser based systems there is no software to download, because the installation is done on the technology provider’s host computer. Participating in a conference is as easy as going on line to view a website.

3. People anywhere in the world can go online and join the conference. With no equipment installation and no software installation to take care of, the door is open to widespread participation in your conferences. The only thing that you have to do is to notify your people and provide them with a url and a password and they can join in.

4. There is no problem with firewalls. Most offices and many individuals protect their computers and networks from hackers by using a firewall. This is good for security but can become a problem if you are trying to join people together in a conference. Many web and browser based systems are not affected by firewalls and no special instructions have to be given to conference participants whose computers may be protected by firewalls.

All of these factors add up to one very strong advantage of using browser based conferencing systems: they allow you to get maximum participation in your online events. With little or no technical obstacles, such systems make it easy for large numbers of people, using diverse equipment and with varying degrees of computer skills, to take part in online meetings. So, take a look at the various conferencing packages on the market at the present time and pick out one that is both easy to use and powerful enough to meet your communications needs.

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Dan Richmond is CEO and Co-founder of MegaMeeting.com. MegaMeeting provides Web Conferencing and Video Conferencing services for individuals, businesses and educational institutions.

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