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Why shouldn’t I use a submission service that submits my site to 5000+ search engines?

Some Company’s claim that they submit your website to 5000+ search engines.
The majority of these 5000+ so called search engines are free links for all pages, very special interest web pages or, even worse, websites masquerading as search engines.
Submitting your web page to these 5000+ search engines means, that you’ll receive 5000 spam e-mail messages. Quality matters so much more than quantity.

Can Visual Orange guarantee top 10 search engine rankings?

Visual Orange helps you to optimize your web pages so that they get the best possible rankings.
No one can guarantee a number 1 ranking on Google -
Beware of SEO’s that claim to guarantee rankings, or that claim a “special relationship” with Google, or that claim to have a “priority submit” to Google. There is no priority submit for Google.
In fact, the only way to submit a site to Google directly, is by using the page at http://www.google.com/addurl.html
You can do this yourself at no cost whatsoever.

Does my web page need to be continually resubmitted to get on and stay on the search engines?

We keep hearing this question and it is around for at least 8 years! Resubmitting dates back to the time when Webcrawler was the biggest search engine and no Pentium yet around!
It does not guarantee ranking, but it makes sense to resubmit at some engines every three months, because they simply cancel after this period your web site.

What we can conclude is the following:

Submission is necessary but does not guarantee inclusion in search engines. We do not add all of your pages to search engines, and cannot predict when or if they will appear.”
http://www.google.com/intl/en/webmasters/1.html#A2

What is link popularity?

The more other web sites link to your web site, the higher is your link popularity. Link Popularity helps you to increase the search engine ranking results of your web site. Web sites that have many links from other good rated web sites, get much better search engine rankings than web sites with no other sites linking to them.

It’s really easy: you name the category of your web site and Visual Orange searches for web sites that might place a link to your web site. Web sites will link to your web site and the link popularity of your site will be improved. As a result, you’ll get higher search engine rankings, more customers and more sales.

Billy Horner is the author of this article,and has many years of experience in the SEO world.
He worked for many companies and helped to show the way to succes.He now works for Visual Orange Co., Ltd. based in Ayutthaya Thailand.

http://www.visualorange.net

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Card counting does put the odds in the favor of blackjack players however there are common misconceptions about card counting that can and do cause players to lose.

If you want to win at blackjack and do card counting then it is important you don’t believe these 4 myths:

The More complicated the method the better

A card counting system that is complicated does NOT guarantee it will be more successful than a simpler one there is no link between how complicated a system is and its success.

It’s the logic that the card counting system is based upon that is important.

There are highly complicated theories we have seen that take weeks to learn, that are less effective than a simple strategy you can learn in around 15 minutes.

Don’t be fooled by sales pitches, the reality sometimes does not match the hype.

Card counting is predictive

Card counting, does not allow blackjack players to predict with certainty what card will be dealt out of the deck next. It is simply a probability theory

Blackjack card counting tries to crudely calculate the odds of various cards coming out of the deck.

There are huge number of permutations, so even if the odds are in your favor doesn’t mean you are going to win in the short term due to the small edge you are playing with.

Card counting is quick an easy way to make profits

Blackjack players who card count can play with a positive edge and the odds in their favor longer term but this does not mean
that profits will be made easily or regularly.

Anything can and does happen in the short term and a player will have to play for literally thousands of hours to see the positive expectation take affect.

Keep in mind we are only talking a small edge of around 1.5%, the smallness of the edge will see wildly fluctuating results in the short term and any blackjack player needs to be prepared with an adequate bankroll.

Blackjack card counting doesn’t work in all casinos!

Why? Because they have different rules, so you need to be very careful that you pick a game with the rules as much in favor of players as possible.

Here are some rules that are favorable to the player and the affect they have longer term in terms of odds of success.

Early surrender - +0.62%
Late surrender Single deck +0.02%
Double down after splitting +0.13%
Drawing to split aces +0.14%
Re splitting of aces +0.03%
Double down cards any number +0.20%
2:1 payoff blackjack +2.32%

Here are some rules that are unfavorable to the player.

2 decks (v single) -0.35%
4 decks (v single) -0.51%
6 decks (v single) -0.60%
pairs no re splitting -0.05%
No doubling on hard 11 -0.89%

No doubling on hard 10 -0.56%

No doubling on hard 9 -0.14%
No doubling soft hands -0.14%

Dealer hits soft 17 -0.20%
Dealer takes no hole card -0.13%

As you can see the rules of the game are very important and you need to pay with the most favorable ones you can find.

Long term profits blackjack card counting

If you are going to try and make profits card counting you need to take note of all the above and be prepared to play for long periods, with an adequate bankroll and have a system your comfortable with.

Do that and your well on the way to making big profits from blackjack!

For more tips and strategies on blackjack card counting and all other major casino games as well as newsletters, ezines, articles and downloads visit ==>http://www.net-planet.org/gaming.html

For the executive, maintaining the much-needed balance between career, family, and health can often be a challenge and yet without this balance in our lives it is impossible to become focused and efficient during the work day. The one area that seems to be the quickest to fall out of balance is our health. Before you know it you’re working late, no longer having time to make a decent meal and exercise becomes a thing of the past. As I talk on the phone to my executive friend Paula, I hear the same old line, “I don’t have time to have lunch today, and I need to meet with a client. I’m just going to grab something on my way out”. This “something” she is grabbing for lunch usually consists of a handful of chips or perhaps a bagel as she runs out the door.

Paula’s plight is typical of today’s executives. There are not enough hours in the day and so we depend on quick grab and go foods, caffeine, restaurants, and fast food. These food choices may be easier with our timelines but they are ultimately dragging our energy down and adding more and more to our waistlines. Therefore, we must learn how to avoid the traps of poor eating habits and learn how to incorporate good nutrition practices on our tight timelines. How do we do this? The answer may be easier than you think. Here are 4 nutrition tips to help you improve your energy and focus so you can become more efficient during your workday.

Eat your breakfast!:

“Breaking the fast” from the prior evening is crucial for sustained mental work. The brain’s sole source of energy is glucose and it has no storage reserves. Eating breakfast has been shown to improve overall attitude, increase concentration and problem-solving ability. In addition, studies show those who eat breakfast typically consume fewer calories and fat compared to those who do not start their day off with a healthy meal. If you aren’t used to eating something in the morning grab something light like a yogurt and a piece of fruit or a bowl of oatmeal with some fresh berries.

Relinquish the caffeine:
Starting your day off with a pot of coffee is not exactly a balanced breakfast but is likely the most common. People are more dependent than ever on caffeine to provide them a “perk” of energy. The downside is that’s all it is providing; a quick perk. The reality is caffeine gives you small bursts of energy and then you crash to an energy low leaving you to need even more. Caffeine also pulls fluid from your cells, which can cause mild dehydration and contributes to the three o’clock slump. Symptoms of mild dehydration are: fatigue, lack of concentration, irritable, anxious, and mild headache…hmm, sound familiar? Lastly, caffeine can also stimulate your appetite, which is important to know for those watching their weight. You will be surprised to know that you will have a much higher energy level and better concentration by forgoing the caffeine. Stick to one caffeinated beverage a day and work on drinking more water. Please note if you are past the threshold of addiction to caffeine you will have headaches when you stop drinking it. If you drink more than 3 caffeinated beverages a day it is best to decrease slowly!

Take time for a balanced lunch:

Yes, I know for the busy executive many of your lunches are often something you grabbed out of the pantry and snacked on while working at the computer. Not only is it important to take a break during the day it is crucial to take time to eat. When you eat at the computer, it becomes unconscious eating. You aren’t paying attention to how much of that food item you are eating and this, in turn, is a quick way to gain weight. It becomes impossible to be conscious of feeling “full” when your mind if focused on work and not your body. Every time you eat passed “full” you are taking in calories that your body does not need and will then put into storage. Yes that storage department is also known as stored fat. In addition, this food you are snacking on is usually not very balanced and can end up making you tired and decrease your concentration as well. Take some time for your self to eat a balanced meal during the day. Include some protein, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. For example, a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with a cup of vegetable soup is a quick lunch that provides nutrient-rich foods. This will help you to improve your energy and focus during the day as well as keep your weight where you want it.

Restaurant Strategies:

Many executives are out on the run and are frequently eating in restaurants because of time restraints or for business luncheons. Eating in restaurants on an every day basis can start to affect your health and waistline. Most restaurants add a significant amount of hidden fat and calories so the food will taste better and look more appealing. For example, did you know that many restaurants will use spray butter on your steamed vegetables to give it a glow. This is why that broccoli you get on the side looks so shiny and appetizing! Not to mention restaurant portion sizes are enough to feed three adults and typically contain 1000-1800 calories per plate! If you are eating out, stick to the basics. Try to order simple entrees such as a sandwich, soup, or salad combination and avoid large entrees. You can have those wonderful larger entrees for special outings just not everyday.

The bottom line is our body is the only place we have to live so we should take care of it! Take a few moments of time for your health each day. Feed yourself nutrient rich foods. Enjoy a little movement. Drink fresh water. You will ultimately become more efficient at what you do. We feel most alive and energized when we take care of our health.

About the Author

Owner of Real Living Nutrition Services, Meri Raffetto is a Registered Dietitian and a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She offers individual nutrition counseling and has developed The Mini Diet Makeover and The Ultimate Diet Makeover, two of the only non-diet online weight management programs available on the internet. For more information or to sign up for Real Living’s free nutrition newsletter, visit http://www.reallivingnutrition.com.

Fulfillment is simple at a brick and mortar store.
The customer pays for the merchandise and carries
it away. However, fulfillment is more complicated
for a mail order business or a business that is
selling via the Internet.

Fulfillment includes taking the order, packing,
shipping and processing the financial transaction.
It could also include customer service, technical
support, inventory management, and processing
refunds, returns and warranty claims.

Fulfillment is a vital but costly aspect of operating
a business. Your situation determines which approach
works best for you.

1. Drop Shipping
Drop shipping is an arrangement in which a wholesaler
or manufacturer agrees to fulfil orders from items in
their warehouse. You make the sale, conduct the
financial transaction, and send relevant data to the
company to process. Since the company ships the
merchandise, you do not have to arrange warehousing
or inventory management.

Many businesses will not agree to drop shipping, as
they find it more profitable to process large orders
instead of individual orders. However, there are
exceptions. Find a company that produces merchandise
that you would like to sell then contact them and see
if they will negotiate.

Alternatively, look for a company that promotes drop
shipping. Run a Net search or a Yahoo search for “drop
shipping.” Before signing a drop shipping agreement,
ask for references from satisfied merchants.

2. Set Up Your Own Mail Room
Micro businesses might set up a “mailroom” in the
basement. It’s cost effective, but labor intensive.

You will need a means of processing payment (i.e. credit
card capabilities) and a means of keeping track of
inventory, orders, refunds, etc. Yahoo’s Small Business
category lists numerous companies selling software for
small business management.

Larger small businesses might opt to set up a mailroom
in the workplace and assign employees to handle order
fulfillment. This allows the most control over fulfillment
as everything is done on site. You can ensure that
knowledgeable people handle customer service, that
packaging is appropriate, and that refunds, warranties
and are processed in a timely manner.

3. Integrated Fulfillment for the Web

Businesses that are adding online sales to their
regular operations require software that integrates
with the existing system, manages inventory, facilitates
customer service and generally handles all aspects
of fulfillment.

If you’re too large for the basement mailroom and too
small to outsource, you might consider using one of the
companies that are catering to small business. Check
out Yantra, Manugistics and EXE Technologies.

4. Fulfilling Digital Products

Businesses selling only digital products (computer
documents, software, music, video, etc.) have the
easiest time with fulfillment. You will need a web
site, shopping cart software to take the order, and
a means of processing payment. The most automated
businesses use technology that serves automatic
download information to the customer upon processing
a transaction.

Online businesses might opt to purchase web storage,
shopping carts, encryption for secure ordering, and a
credit card processing service individually. Alternatively,
they might look for a “one stop shop” that handles
the entire thing for a fee. The former is likely
to be lower cost but labor intensive; the latter could
be more costly but simpler to set up and manage.

To find ecommerce providers, run a Net search for
“ecommerce billing fulfillment service”.

5. Out-Source to a Fulfillment Firm

If your sales justify it, you could outsource
the entire process to a fulfillment company.
This may or may not be more expensive than doing
your own fulfillment. Calculate the cost of on-site
fulfillment and compare the price.

Out-sourcing reduces your control over fulfillment,
as well as the amount of contact you have with your
customers. If customer contact is very important
to your operations, or if you need to explain your
product to customers before making a sale, outsourcing
might not be your best choice.

Before signing a contract, consider these issues:
1.Will the company package your merchandise
appropriately? Can they handle your perishable
products quickly? You want to avoid returns of
damaged goods.

2. Does the firm process orders quickly enough
to accommodate your turn-around time?

3. Is the company strategically located? Shipping
costs and transit times will be reduced if your
fulfillment company is located close to the majority
of shipping addresses. For example, 74% of the U.S.
population lives close to or in UPS zone five. A
company situated in that region might be a good
choice for businesses that sell primarily to the
US public.

4. Are sales reps assigned to your orders and are
you permitted to train them?

5. Can the firm provide references from customers
running similar operations to yours?

As the comedian said, “Delivery is everything.”

About the Author

June Campbell
How to Write Business Plans, Business Proposals,
JV Contracts,Human Resource Package, More!
No-cost ebook “Beginners Guide to Ecommerce”.
Business Writing by Nightcats Multimedia Productions
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