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Using Ghostery to block internet ads and other oddities
2010-03-03 10:17:00
Internet ads are unavoidable for the most part. They clog up the screen space and slow down the overall experience. Now you can block internet ads altogether easily with Ghostery.The idea of blocking internet ads needs to be approached from different angles, one being the end user who wants a safer and faster web experience and the web publisher who builds and maintains the content.From the end-users perspective...Blocking the ads is an overall A+ thing to do. With a simple browser plug-in you can easily block most ads and other internet oddities like spy/tracking cookies et cetera. If you want to allow some things such as 'Google gadgets' then you simply click on the option to allow gadgets to be displayed. The plug-in will notify you (on your browser) how many objects it has detected:From the publishers perspective...This is not really a desired action you want from your guests as this will limit the amount of income you can generate. One way to avoid forcing a user to block your ad
2010-03-03 10:17:00
Internet ads are unavoidable for the most part. They clog up the screen space and slow down the overall experience. Now you can block internet ads altogether easily with Ghostery.The idea of blocking internet ads needs to be approached from different angles, one being the end user who wants a safer and faster web experience and the web publisher who builds and maintains the content.From the end-users perspective...Blocking the ads is an overall A+ thing to do. With a simple browser plug-in you can easily block most ads and other internet oddities like spy/tracking cookies et cetera. If you want to allow some things such as 'Google gadgets' then you simply click on the option to allow gadgets to be displayed. The plug-in will notify you (on your browser) how many objects it has detected:From the publishers perspective...This is not really a desired action you want from your guests as this will limit the amount of income you can generate. One way to avoid forcing a user to block your ad
Microsoft has cryptome shutdown for publishing MS spying details
2010-03-03 10:06:00
The famous cryptome website was recently shut down by Microsoft for publishing a rather damning document from Microsoft to law enforcement.The actual document and more details can be found at the cryptome website:http://cryptome.org/0001/ms-spy-takedown.htm
2010-03-03 10:06:00
The famous cryptome website was recently shut down by Microsoft for publishing a rather damning document from Microsoft to law enforcement.The actual document and more details can be found at the cryptome website:http://cryptome.org/0001/ms-spy-takedown.htm
What is the largest amount you've earned via a single Adsense click?
2010-03-03 09:56:00
We have recently noticed a pick up in the ad revenue being spent by various internet companies. Some of the larger internet companies seem to be paying out unusually large amounts per click for rather routine niches.In our case the largest payout per single click was just under $14. That's right, and there was more than one click from this unit that yielded similar results. Below is an example screenshot I took of one of our top preforming ad units (with unrelated info removed). We even left the title of that ad unit visible to show the routine nature of the niche.
2010-03-03 09:56:00
We have recently noticed a pick up in the ad revenue being spent by various internet companies. Some of the larger internet companies seem to be paying out unusually large amounts per click for rather routine niches.In our case the largest payout per single click was just under $14. That's right, and there was more than one click from this unit that yielded similar results. Below is an example screenshot I took of one of our top preforming ad units (with unrelated info removed). We even left the title of that ad unit visible to show the routine nature of the niche.
New gadget advertising concepts for 2010
2010-01-01 13:05:00
In preparation for the new year we have decided to move forward with a different advertising technique regarding the gadgets from UndergroundWidgets. We also have begun to develop and label various gadgets as to their 2 or 3 column designs for iGoogle.Starting in 2012 all TPCS widgets will be released through UndergroundWidgets. These widgets will be labeled as to whether they are intended for a 2 or 3 column iGoogle layout. To view this list click the below link:http://www.undergroundwidgets.com/html/featured.htmlNew advertising ideas...Yes, we have started to make widgets with new advertising ideas in mind. Not that these ideas are earthshakingly new, but I have not used them before so I am currently unaware of their overall worth. Make more use out of Google Search: http://www.google.com/ig/adde?synd=open&source=ggyp&moduleurl=www.undergroundwidgets.com/widgets/2009/quotes-search/as-king/TEMPLATE.xmlTimed Adsense units for 2 column layouts: http://www.google.com/ig/adde?synd=open&s
2010-01-01 13:05:00
In preparation for the new year we have decided to move forward with a different advertising technique regarding the gadgets from UndergroundWidgets. We also have begun to develop and label various gadgets as to their 2 or 3 column designs for iGoogle.Starting in 2012 all TPCS widgets will be released through UndergroundWidgets. These widgets will be labeled as to whether they are intended for a 2 or 3 column iGoogle layout. To view this list click the below link:http://www.undergroundwidgets.com/html/featured.htmlNew advertising ideas...Yes, we have started to make widgets with new advertising ideas in mind. Not that these ideas are earthshakingly new, but I have not used them before so I am currently unaware of their overall worth. Make more use out of Google Search: http://www.google.com/ig/adde?synd=open&source=ggyp&moduleurl=www.undergroundwidgets.com/widgets/2009/quotes-search/as-king/TEMPLATE.xmlTimed Adsense units for 2 column layouts: http://www.google.com/ig/adde?synd=open&s
Clearspring Widgets morphs into AddThis - Widget platform set to go offline
2009-12-26 10:41:00
Recently ClearSpring widgets announced that their widget platform will be going offline. This has devastated some small businesses who built their apps on the ClearSpring platform. As ClearSpring widgets merges with AddThis, or really I should say, as ClearSpring widgets morphs into AddThis they leave many of their previous developers in the dust...ClearSpring executives have stated that they will continue to serve all widgets until Jan. 2011. This gives all publishers one year to make what ever changes must be made so it's not a total loss for most of us. As I was reading the forums at ClearSpring I noticed that some developers are really scrambling to find a decent alternative to host their container files et cetera.If this recent ClearSpring issue has you scrambling for another spot to host your widgets then be sure to check out WidgiPedia and WidgiLand.
2009-12-26 10:41:00
Recently ClearSpring widgets announced that their widget platform will be going offline. This has devastated some small businesses who built their apps on the ClearSpring platform. As ClearSpring widgets merges with AddThis, or really I should say, as ClearSpring widgets morphs into AddThis they leave many of their previous developers in the dust...ClearSpring executives have stated that they will continue to serve all widgets until Jan. 2011. This gives all publishers one year to make what ever changes must be made so it's not a total loss for most of us. As I was reading the forums at ClearSpring I noticed that some developers are really scrambling to find a decent alternative to host their container files et cetera.If this recent ClearSpring issue has you scrambling for another spot to host your widgets then be sure to check out WidgiPedia and WidgiLand.
Daily quote widgets from Gandhi, Washington and Franklin.
2009-12-19 20:09:00
Today we released a few new daily quote widgets. The persons represented in this series so far are George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Mohandas Gandhi.These widgets have not yet been submitted to the widget directories so I don't have embed codes for your websites and blogs as of yet.Add these widgets to your iGoogle pageG. WashingtonB. FranklinM. GandhiTo get the embed codes for these widgets (once they are released) make sure to visit Widgipedia!
2009-12-19 20:09:00
Today we released a few new daily quote widgets. The persons represented in this series so far are George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Mohandas Gandhi.These widgets have not yet been submitted to the widget directories so I don't have embed codes for your websites and blogs as of yet.Add these widgets to your iGoogle pageG. WashingtonB. FranklinM. GandhiTo get the embed codes for these widgets (once they are released) make sure to visit Widgipedia!
New Music Player Widget just released!
2009-12-18 21:05:00
We have just released a new music player widget. For more info and embed codes simple read the rest of the story!If you would like to get this widget then feel free to visit the following sites:http://www.clearspring.com/widgets/4b2c1e3f35851bd5http://www.widgipedia.com/web-widgets/details/Underground-Widgets/Music-Player_5127.htmlhttp://widgiland.com/WidgetDetail.aspx?Gadcod=1725http://widgets.friendster.com/musicplayerTo add this gadget to your iGoogle page click the below link:http://www.google.com/ig/adde?synd=open&source=ggyp&moduleurl=widgets.clearspring.com/cscallback/gallery/4b2c1e3f35851bd5/googlegallery.xml
2009-12-18 21:05:00
We have just released a new music player widget. For more info and embed codes simple read the rest of the story!If you would like to get this widget then feel free to visit the following sites:http://www.clearspring.com/widgets/4b2c1e3f35851bd5http://www.widgipedia.com/web-widgets/details/Underground-Widgets/Music-Player_5127.htmlhttp://widgiland.com/WidgetDetail.aspx?Gadcod=1725http://widgets.friendster.com/musicplayerTo add this gadget to your iGoogle page click the below link:http://www.google.com/ig/adde?synd=open&source=ggyp&moduleurl=widgets.clearspring.com/cscallback/gallery/4b2c1e3f35851bd5/googlegallery.xml
Adsense Earnings hold their ground during the economic crisis
2009-12-05 15:44:00
The global economy is in a spin and apparently there are not too many areas left untouched by this serious situation. Although the advertising budgets of many companies have suffered financial cuts, online advertising is still a viable means to earn a living.This year we did not see the growth we were hoping for, but due to the circumstances, any growth is favorable. Both of our flag ship sites http://scripts.tropicalpcsolutions.com and http://widgets.tropicalpcsolutions.com are approaching a million monthly visits each.Our other sites received 250,000 combined monthly visits. Although we have doubled our traffic as of last year at this time, our earnings have taken a slight dip. This downward trend in earnings is most likely due to the economic strains on the advertisers budgets. With all things considered our Adsense earnings have held their ground much better than expected. Although most single-click payouts are in the 5-10 cent range we still regularly see single-click payouts in
2009-12-05 15:44:00
The global economy is in a spin and apparently there are not too many areas left untouched by this serious situation. Although the advertising budgets of many companies have suffered financial cuts, online advertising is still a viable means to earn a living.This year we did not see the growth we were hoping for, but due to the circumstances, any growth is favorable. Both of our flag ship sites http://scripts.tropicalpcsolutions.com and http://widgets.tropicalpcsolutions.com are approaching a million monthly visits each.Our other sites received 250,000 combined monthly visits. Although we have doubled our traffic as of last year at this time, our earnings have taken a slight dip. This downward trend in earnings is most likely due to the economic strains on the advertisers budgets. With all things considered our Adsense earnings have held their ground much better than expected. Although most single-click payouts are in the 5-10 cent range we still regularly see single-click payouts in
We have doubled our Text Link Ad earnings!
2009-12-04 14:47:00
We have recently doubled our Text Link Ad earnings since our last post regarding TLA. If you have been following our progress with various 3rd party ad networks you are likely will familiar with our last post regarding TLA. When thought of in respects to a a similar Adsense link unit, the TLA links seriously outperform a comparable Adsense unit.November TLA earnings:December's projected earnings:So, in a matter of a few months we have doubled our TLA earnings. I am hoping that this rate of progress continues into the new year and we can reach our TLA goal of $400 monthly.Last post on TLA: http://tropicalpcsolutions.blogspot.com/2009/09/text-link-ads-great-service-for.html
2009-12-04 14:47:00
We have recently doubled our Text Link Ad earnings since our last post regarding TLA. If you have been following our progress with various 3rd party ad networks you are likely will familiar with our last post regarding TLA. When thought of in respects to a a similar Adsense link unit, the TLA links seriously outperform a comparable Adsense unit.November TLA earnings:December's projected earnings:So, in a matter of a few months we have doubled our TLA earnings. I am hoping that this rate of progress continues into the new year and we can reach our TLA goal of $400 monthly.Last post on TLA: http://tropicalpcsolutions.blogspot.com/2009/09/text-link-ads-great-service-for.html
The Independent Web Is In Danger...and you can help!
2009-12-02 19:13:00
If you run a small to medium size website and depend on 3rd party advertising your business plans may change if this bill passes!This is being proposed under the guise of privacy concerns. Now, I am getting tired of fear mongering by those in charge! A stupid cookie (that your browser can be set to ignore) should not be a valid reason to potentially ruin online businesses. If you depend on advertising revenue to pay your bills then be sure to visit Keep our web free and learn more about what you can do!
2009-12-02 19:13:00
If you run a small to medium size website and depend on 3rd party advertising your business plans may change if this bill passes!This is being proposed under the guise of privacy concerns. Now, I am getting tired of fear mongering by those in charge! A stupid cookie (that your browser can be set to ignore) should not be a valid reason to potentially ruin online businesses. If you depend on advertising revenue to pay your bills then be sure to visit Keep our web free and learn more about what you can do!