sIFR lets you use your favorite font on your websites by cleverly working with Flash, JavaScript and CSS.
What is sIFR ?
sIFR (or Scalable Inman Flash Replacement) is a technology that allows you to replace text elements on screen with Flash equivalents. sIFR is the result of many hundreds of hours of designing, scripting, testing, and debugging by Mike Davidson and Mark Wubben. Mike, Mark and an invaluable stable of beta testers, supporters, and educators like Stephanie Sullivan and Danilo Celic of Community MX completely rebuilt a DOM replacement method originally conceived by Shaun Inman into a high quality cross-browser, cross-platform typography solution for the masses.
The current sIFR release is version 2.0.2. sIFR is released to the world as open source, under the GNU Lesser General Public License (see human-readable summary at Creative Commons), so anyone can use it free of charge.
Put simply, sIFR allows website headings, pull-quotes and other elements to be styled in whatever font the designer chooses - be that Foundry Monoline, Gill Sans, Impact, Frutiger or any other font - without the user having it installed on their machine.
More info at wiki.novemberborn.net
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
GAAC (Google Analytics Authorized Consultant ) Pro
GAAC (Google Analytics Authorized Consultant )
The Google Analytics partner network extends to China, Japan, the UK, France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Canada, Israel, South Africa, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
India is not included
The following is an overview of the requirements of the Google Analytics Authorized Consultant program; other conditions may apply.
* Proven background in Analytics and Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
* In business for 1 year
* At least one dedicated person for Google Analytics support
* Must provide full service i.e. setup, support, training, and consultation for Google Analytics
* Must have an online ticketing system that Google can access
* Must provide support for both Google Analytics and Urchin software
* Must have a web site of sufficient Google Analytics/Urchin content and quality
* Must have at least one Google AdWords Certified employee
* Must attend training sessions at a Google office - usually once per year.
The Google Analytics partner network extends to China, Japan, the UK, France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Canada, Israel, South Africa, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
India is not included
The following is an overview of the requirements of the Google Analytics Authorized Consultant program; other conditions may apply.
* Proven background in Analytics and Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
* In business for 1 year
* At least one dedicated person for Google Analytics support
* Must provide full service i.e. setup, support, training, and consultation for Google Analytics
* Must have an online ticketing system that Google can access
* Must provide support for both Google Analytics and Urchin software
* Must have a web site of sufficient Google Analytics/Urchin content and quality
* Must have at least one Google AdWords Certified employee
* Must attend training sessions at a Google office - usually once per year.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Search Engine in China facing Problems
Problems for Search Engines in China?
According to the news from Pandia
Several sites report today that Chinese ISPs are redirecting searches made on Google Blogsearch and other search engines to the Chinese search engine Baidu.
Some point to the fact that Baidu has a partnership with ISPs China Netcom and China Telecom to redirect all invalid (or blocked) traffic to Baidu.
(Others argue that the redirects are limited to forbidden terms.)
It seems that someone in the Chinese policy apparatus has decided that Google Blogsearch is too dangerous to be left to the masses. That makes sense, actually, as the blog search engine gives access to fresh news and less prominent sites that have not been marked and banned by Chinese censors.
According to the news from Pandia
Several sites report today that Chinese ISPs are redirecting searches made on Google Blogsearch and other search engines to the Chinese search engine Baidu.
Some point to the fact that Baidu has a partnership with ISPs China Netcom and China Telecom to redirect all invalid (or blocked) traffic to Baidu.
(Others argue that the redirects are limited to forbidden terms.)
It seems that someone in the Chinese policy apparatus has decided that Google Blogsearch is too dangerous to be left to the masses. That makes sense, actually, as the blog search engine gives access to fresh news and less prominent sites that have not been marked and banned by Chinese censors.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Airtel site redirecting to Vodafone
Is it a mis-direct , an intentional one or a technical problem?
When typed www.airtel.com in the browser, it redirects to http://www.vodafone.es/
According to the WHOIS data from http://bombayhosting.myorderbox.com/whois :
The domain Airtel.com has following details
Domain Name: AIRTEL.COM
Registrar: CORE INTERNET COUNCIL OF REGISTRARS
Creation Date: 15-dec-1998
Expiration Date: 14-dec-2008
Some Explanation:
When typed www.airtel.com in the browser, it redirects to http://www.vodafone.es/
According to the WHOIS data from http://bombayhosting.myorderbox.com/whois :
The domain Airtel.com has following details
Domain Name: AIRTEL.COM
Registrar: CORE INTERNET COUNCIL OF REGISTRARS
Creation Date: 15-dec-1998
Expiration Date: 14-dec-2008
Some Explanation:
Vodafone bought the then second largest mobile phone group in
Airtel Móvil is not linked to Airtel India, Bharti Group (www.airtelworld.com)
Brand Building Tips ( Part 1)
One of the Myth of Brand Building is that it is considered synonmous to Advertising.
Well its more than advertising!!
Some say "If you sound familiar to any client, your are done!"
If that is the case then why we emphasize on relationships and trust for years?
According to what you say is a long term objective, branding or brand building is not simply the focus of marketing or advertising, its an overall strategy towards customer relationship management (CRM) focus, promise on the quality of service and confidence development within the organization and outside the firm.
If you own an ebusiness its utmost important for you to create and manage a brand through years for a no-second-thinking to the user. Growth of internet has shown the way for successful online business creation and its upto the business to maintain and adapt the growth.
A successful brand promises:
Well its more than advertising!!
Some say "If you sound familiar to any client, your are done!"
If that is the case then why we emphasize on relationships and trust for years?
According to what you say is a long term objective, branding or brand building is not simply the focus of marketing or advertising, its an overall strategy towards customer relationship management (CRM) focus, promise on the quality of service and confidence development within the organization and outside the firm.
If you own an ebusiness its utmost important for you to create and manage a brand through years for a no-second-thinking to the user. Growth of internet has shown the way for successful online business creation and its upto the business to maintain and adapt the growth.
A successful brand promises:
- Service is the key when it comes to online business, the most important and decisive factor.
- Quality is what the user gets equivalent to expectation or more than that to recommend to others.
- Pricing if you are having a product based or service based offering.
- Distribution network and availability in time.
- Presence in local niche or within reach is what prompts the user to come back again.
- Customer care : If you don't care of your customers, somebody else will!!
- Reputation: Tradition and years of service also creates an impact.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Yahoo Domainkeys Improved
According to a latest news from the IT world, Yahoo!, eBay, and PayPal launched a collective operation to combat fake emails menace. Using the DomainKeys Option, the trio is expecting a larger blockage of fraudulent emails and phishing attacks giving a better experience for the mail users and in one way trace the cyber-criminals if any email-based crimes occur from those emai ids.
DomainKeys email authentication technology can detect the pc ( IP) using its patented technology and any fake, malicious messages which have a Call-to-Action like " Asking for username/passwords, credit card details or submit any private info" can be traced out and help in providing justice.
Just wait for some time to see the Standard DomainKeys functioning for you!
DomainKeys email authentication technology can detect the pc ( IP) using its patented technology and any fake, malicious messages which have a Call-to-Action like " Asking for username/passwords, credit card details or submit any private info" can be traced out and help in providing justice.
Just wait for some time to see the Standard DomainKeys functioning for you!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
LookSmart into Online Business!
Boosting the long awaiting search engine LookSmart, an online advertising and technology company that provides relevant solutions for publishers, advertisers, and consumers, finally the site Wisenut.com is shut down.
LookSmart is a NASDAQ Listed online advertising and technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Companies acquired /owned till date by Looksmart:
- internet directory
- Wisenut search engine
- Furl social bookmarking website
- Find Articles premium content search
- Net Nanny desktop parental controls software.
LookSmart acquired Wisenut in March 2002 in order to convert the site (wisenut) into "all-in-one" solution for portals, internet service providers and web publishers.
The users are suggested to visit LookSmart from the wisenut homepage.
A new player for serious competition, let's see..After all the online marketing world is all about Survival of the Fittest!
LookSmart is a NASDAQ Listed online advertising and technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Companies acquired /owned till date by Looksmart:
- internet directory
- Wisenut search engine
- Furl social bookmarking website
- Find Articles premium content search
- Net Nanny desktop parental controls software.
LookSmart acquired Wisenut in March 2002 in order to convert the site (wisenut) into "all-in-one" solution for portals, internet service providers and web publishers.
The users are suggested to visit LookSmart from the wisenut homepage.
A new player for serious competition, let's see..After all the online marketing world is all about Survival of the Fittest!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Yahoo's news search tool unveiled!
Did you see what is new with Yahoo ?
Checkout the little drop down arrow below the search box.
A new addition showing the suggested additional keywords ( popular words or keyphrases) in the lines of an online suggestion tool.
Great thing to implement, good work.
There are some effects to that
1. Now organic listings go further down.
If you consider the dropped being for the keyword "seo india" atleast 3 results are being sacrificed in organic ranking.
2. More competition for the paid listing as its showing less number of ads @ the top.
3. If you can manage #1 ranking organically, you can enjoy multiplied visitors as compared to the past and the second one might go in the next fold of the page, which rarely is visited by 60% visitors (approx calc.)
New questions coming up for SEO's worldwide !!
Checkout the little drop down arrow below the search box.
A new addition showing the suggested additional keywords ( popular words or keyphrases) in the lines of an online suggestion tool.
Great thing to implement, good work.
There are some effects to that
1. Now organic listings go further down.
If you consider the dropped being for the keyword "seo india" atleast 3 results are being sacrificed in organic ranking.
2. More competition for the paid listing as its showing less number of ads @ the top.
3. If you can manage #1 ranking organically, you can enjoy multiplied visitors as compared to the past and the second one might go in the next fold of the page, which rarely is visited by 60% visitors (approx calc.)
New questions coming up for SEO's worldwide !!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Microsoft new Office Live Workspace Free
Microsoft Joining the Band Wagon of Google Docs: Its online Too
Good news for Microsoft office file users: At last(?) Microsoft has decided to enter into the free online option with its MS Office on web suite.Announcing the entry of Office Live Workspace, a new Web-based feature of Microsoft Office into the arena, MS is now a challenge taker with the future on either side.
Using Office Live Workspace users may be able to store as many as 1000 documents online but DOES NOT ALLOW to create and/or edit the docs within a webpage.
The step taken by Microsoft is after careful evaluation and recognizing the threat posed by the fast expanding online environment specially in the light of Google Docs.
So Long Live Open Source !!
Good news for Microsoft office file users: At last(?) Microsoft has decided to enter into the free online option with its MS Office on web suite.Announcing the entry of Office Live Workspace, a new Web-based feature of Microsoft Office into the arena, MS is now a challenge taker with the future on either side.
Using Office Live Workspace users may be able to store as many as 1000 documents online but DOES NOT ALLOW to create and/or edit the docs within a webpage.
The step taken by Microsoft is after careful evaluation and recognizing the threat posed by the fast expanding online environment specially in the light of Google Docs.
So Long Live Open Source !!
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