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Search engine optimization is a key element of online business, and today I am going to reveal the secret of Search Engine Optimization with Joomla 1.5

Joomla, which is one of the most popular and self optimized CMS, comes with many paid and free extensions. However, to make Joomla fully SE Optimized and SEF (I’m doing it at zero cost) please follow these guidelines and make your Joomla website SEF and SERP winner.

One of the most reported issues with Joomla 1.5 websites that they have duplicate meta descriptions in search engines.  Majority of the data entry persons or webmasters are not aware of this issue which leads to their website being placed at lower ranks in search engines.

I follow these practices and get amazing SEO results, with no meta duplication, no crawler errors.

Let’s face it, the iPad dominated 2010. However, we have Google entering the ring with an as-yet-un-appraised contender in the form of Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). All that’s really required for android tablets to become a major competitor for Apple is that the volatility of the OS is decreased. Apple boasts (and delivers) a distinctive feature set whereas Google so far has pretty much been saying “Wait for it, waaaiit for the next version, it’ll be awesome!”

Also, the iPad 2 will inevitably upgrade some of the aspects that weren’t so appealing last year. Second generation android tablets are, however, built up as a tablet OS from scratch, and Honeycomb has almost brought it at par with the iPad. And then there’s the fact that it still looks and functions differently from anything on the market so far.

However, this battle fought between fan bases on forums and the like means one thing at the end of the day; better more competitive products for the regular consumer! Tablets wars = happy consumers

One week after the net exploded with news of Google’s “Bing Sting” and Microsoft’s subsequent vague roundabout answers (which later became a firm denial, which later became an explanation), we’re going to take you through what actually happened.

So Google caught its competitor with their hands in the proverbial cookie jar. And here’s how. (In very basic terms, for the non techie readers) In a nutshell: last summer, Google’s search results were showing up on Bing’s page after a minor time lag. Normally, that has nothing to do with anything except the web pages’ listing/ranking. However, these were no ordinary results, they were the results for misspelled queries!(images courtesy: googleblog.blogspot.com)

Lo and behold, the same result for said misspelled unusual query later on started showing up on Bing’s results without the corrected query as was the case with Google.

Short of employing super-sensitive psychics whose job it is to predict the correct spellings for a misspelled query AND then magically shovel out the same results as Google’s searches; there is no explanation for Bing’s results except they cheated.

Now Google, being the tech-savvy pirates they are, verified this by generating about a 100 “synthetic queries” (search queries that users would not type in, like hybbprqag) and linked with each a unique and unrelated web page as the top result. Imagine their surprise (I trust there was no dismay, just a victorious “Gotcha!” in their minds) when the same unrelated page later showed up as Bing’s top result for the same synthetic query.

Google topped off their Bing Sting accusation with a high handed “at Google we believe in innovation etcetera etcetera” sermon, which later prompted Microsoft’s denial. Initially, Bing said “We use multiple signals and approaches in ranking search results” which said nothing about anything, until it later became a categorical “We do not copy Google’s results.”
Here is an excerpt from Bing’s explanation later about their “multiple signals” for ranking search results.

In other words, Bing says they get a small amount of their data from users, but they very neatly avoid stating where the rest of their data comes from. Kudos. Also, they’ve very wisely taken the tolerant wiser person approach, calling Google’s moves a “back-handed compliment from a smart competitor”.

Words, may I add, to talk around some very compelling evidence. Well, we don’t know how much of a compliment it really is, but here’s what our scoreboard looks like this:

So a couple of friends gave in to the dark side. They’ve gone the smart-phone way, while I sat down to take notes and document their journey. Three people sharing their opinions on the BlackBerry Bold, the iPhone 3GS, and the Motorola Droid.

At a relatively higher price than its counterparts, does the BlackBerry Bold offer value for money? The design is pleasing, with the display very sharp and detailed. Also, it comes with a leather backing that may appeal to some users who want their handset to look more sophisticated than just modern. The call quality is good, and browsing the web is speedy and efficient. Like all BlackBerry smartphones, it can handle up to 10 separate accounts (personal or professional). There’s a pricey upgrade for the software capability to create new Microsoft Office documents, however. The verdict: while it will cost you extra, it does deliver the functionality and ease of use which is associated with BlackBerrys, of which this is the crème-de-la-crème’.

How impressive is the iPhone 3GS? Well, for starters, it’s faster than a first generation iPhone by far (or so my friend swears) along with some nifty voice controlled call features. Web access is also noticeably faster, and of course, with Safari, viewing web pages is smoother. Also, the iPhone 3GS is not a necessary upgrade, iPhone 3G users can download the iPhone software, version 3.0, for a free upgrade. And of course, it retains and upgrades the excellent iPod feature, which now allows users access to iTunes to download music and movies. The verdict? This may very well be the best smart phone in the market at this point.

The Motorola Droid (with the Android OS) apparently takes some getting used to. It’s not as visually sleek as, say, its Apple counterpart. Also, the OS gets confusing, since there are many versions out there which don’t always run on every handset. However, no other OS provides the same leverage for customization, as long as you are willing to put in the time and effort to get comfortable with Android. Verdict: It’s a great phone, if you’re into the slightly geeky side of technology as opposed to just the “ooh shiny” variety.

So which smart phone are you?

This week saw many fashion highs and lows, from the start of New York Fashion Week to the style-deprived purple carpet at Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" movie premiere in L.A. Amidst the abundance of looks to choose from, two gorgeous young ladies stood out for sporting two purple dresses that yielded two very different results. Keep reading to find out which starlet ruled the Scene and which songstress should have left her "California Gurl"s at home.

Our Style Superstar is a no-brainer: Selena Gomez. She was definitely the highlight of rumored BFJustin Bieber’s "Never Say Never" premiere on Wednesday. Selena’s jewel-tone Reem Acra satin dress was knee-length on the runway, but this shorter version paired with nude heels gives her enviably long legs. Splashes of sparkle on her shoes, belt and jewelry keep the ensemble young, fresh and festive. Plus, is that a glowing tan we see? In her transition from small-screen queen to movie star, Selena proves she has the style savvy to rule a red carpet.

We couldn't be more excited for Super Bowl Sunday. After all, "Glee" will make its triumphant return with an episode jam-packed with song-and-dance goodness ("Thriller"! Katy Perry!). But what we could do without is all that football nonsense beforehand. Sure, we're big fans of noshing on nachos and belly-laughing at hilariously silly commercials, but all those sweaty men running around in tights? We'll pass (football pun, huzzah!). If you're feeling a bit like us and need to pass the gridiron-filled hours until William McKinley High takes the stage, check out our list of five things to read, watch and play.

Watch: TV marathons
We recommend flipping to MTV (synergy!) for a marathon of the network's hit series "Teen Mom 2." Or if you're more in the mood for a bit of escapism, why not get Carried away? The brains behind E! scheduled a slew of "Sex and the City" re-runs for the Super Bowl timeslot. E!, the nation's women salute you!

Read: "The Demon Trapper's Daughter" by Jana Oliver
Instead of a pigskin, 17-year-old demon-hunter-in-training Riley tackles otherworldly beings run amok in Atlanta. We just started this first novel in a proposed series, but we can't wait to keep turning the pages!

Watch: "The Roommate"
Opening today, "The Roommate" stars Leighton Meester as a college-co-ed-turned-crazy-lady who becomes obsessed with her look-alike dormmate (played by Minka Kelly). And that girl fight? Unnecessary roughness, indeed!

Play: "Karaoke Glee Revolution" for Wii
Warm up your windpipes for a new episode of "Glee" by singing along to the cast's previous hits like "Proud Mary," "No Air" and "Gold Digger." If you don't own a Wii, you can do the same thing with your iPod and a hairbrush. Consider it your own personal half-time show.