Organic search results credibility and trustworthiness have always been widely debated. When SEO (define) first became a hot tactic in online marketing, search engines results became littered with spam — doorway pages, link farms, you name it. Now that the search engines have become smarter and their algorithms increasingly complex, they are much better at weeding out spam. But how do you define spam? Is it sites that provide no inherent value (e.g., a page full of links or ads) or content that’s potentially invalid, unproved, or biased? The answer to that question probably depends a lot on who you ask. Clickz Questions Credibility of Blogs Here is another article from a different source a few months ago: Credibility online is becoming more and more of an issue. Anyone can have a blog or post to a forum and anyone can edit wiki entries. Web surfers are beginning to comprehend that just because it is in print does not necessarily mean that it is true. In fact, in today’s online world, the collective truth might be the closest thing we can get to the real truth. Peer policing and social bookmarking have become common in the online world. Human nature invariably prompts a level of trust;if it is written, it must be true. We live in a generation where we expect authors, editors and publishers that are qualified to write on various topics. What qualifications are required to post a blog, write an online article, or edit a wiki? Some web surfers may find the answer startling: None. Expertise is no longer a prerequisite. Wikipedia is a popular online reference, that frequently obtains top ranking in search engines as a reference source. How many Wikipedia readers realize that Wikipedia can be edited by anyone at anytime, regardless of their qualifications. Questioning Online Credibility
Podcast Recording Tips
Location, Location, Location When you are producing a podcast on a regular basis it is important that you select an appropriate location for the recording to take place. The location should be free of external distractions and relatively quiet. It is easiest if you use the same location each time, that way the equipment can remain in place and will not require moving or setup each time you produce a show. The room should have a carpet or furniture that will absorb echoes and dampen the sound. The room should also have a door, so that you will not have unexpected interruptions. Reduce extraneous noise by turning off fans or any equipment. Consider hanging a note on the door, so that you will not be disturbed while recording. Recording Away from Home When taking your podcast on the road it is equally important that the quality of the podcast is not compromised for the sake of portability. Consider using a directional microphone or finding a quiet alcove for interviews when on the road. Podcast Recording Tips
RSS Scripts Updated
Get the latest RSS Scripts, new versions are available: RSS2HTML - free PHP script for dipslaying RSS feeds as HTML web pages. RSS Cache - module to speed up the display of RSS feed items. RSS2HTML Pro - expands the functionality of RSS2HTML by allowing publishers and webmasters to dynamically create an index of feed items. RSSMesh - merge multiple RSS feeds into a single feed. FutureRSS - dipslays only current RSS feed items. SQL2RSS - create RSS feeds from an MySQL database. RSS2SQL - create a database from RSS feeds.
RSS Mixers
More and more internet users are getting familiar with the concept of RSS feeds and its uses. This has resulted in number of online and offline services to help in better RSS Management. Feedburner and Feeblitz lead the way in RSS Management services. Many a times you want to read content from different sources. While there are tools to filter RSS feed content, tools to mix, blend and Mash-up multiple RSS feeds are more important. They help you grab multiple RSS feeds and create a single customized RSS feed. Here are 10 tools worth checking out RSS Mixers
FeedYes on the Market
The FeedYes website is being auctioned off. The current confirmed high bid is $ 24,000. Details on the FeedYes website are available on the auction page.
How to Use an RSS Feed to Provide Content for Your Website
Article that describes how to pull content from RSS feeds. Search engines love websites that are continuously updated with fresh content. As a website owner, if you want to achieve or maintain a good search engine ranking, then your goal should be to continually provide updated keyword based content on a regular basis to your website. Naturally, if you’re providing the content yourself, this takes a lot of work. Let me show you how you can get fresh, keyword-based content updated on your site on a daily basis with no work on your part using RSS feeds and PHP, and most of all, the search engines will love it! Using RSS for Fresh Content
More RSS Icons
Another collection of interesting RSS Icons.
Blogs Make Spreading Untruths Easier
With blogs and RSS “stories seemingly trivial or even untrue will appear instantly and reverberate through the media.” Interesting take and valid point concerning Blogs and RSS feeds, what credibility do bloggers have? read complete article: Blogs make spreading untruths easier
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