Google Q1 2008 PageRank Update Results

Toward the middle of February I had been thinking to myself it seems to be about that time of year for the Google Pagerank update. While I am not all that crazy about PR like I used to be it still adds value and shows that I am doing a good job with my linkbuilding. According to the PR Checker Tool that I used from SmartPageRank I am a PageRank 3. I was hoping for a 4 or 5 and hopefully it is still fluctuating and will end up getting me that. I encourage everyone to check the Pagerank of their sites and leave me a comment if you have seen any changes yet.

Google describes PageRank: “PageRank relies on the uniquely democratic nature of the web by using its vast link structure as an indicator of an individual page’s value. In essence, Google interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote, by page A, for page B. But, Google looks at more than the sheer volume of votes, or links a page receives; it also analyzes the page that casts the vote. Votes cast by pages that are themselves “important” weigh more heavily and help to make other pages “important”.

Listed below is some really useful information that I found to help explain pagerank. I also suggest you check out their Pagerank Calculation chart to estimate how many links you will need to achieve the PR you desire.

Factors that can increase your Google PageRank

Now the Google PageRank algorithm is not a walk in the park to grasp, breaking down the factors that Google looks for can help. Here is a list of things that could help boost you Google PageRank, with a rating scale beside it of how important I believe it is.

• Update Pages Frequently 5/10
• Add Pages Frequently 6/10
• Good Neighborhood Directories with high PageRank Levels 5/10
• Authority Websites 8/10
• Quality Inbound links 8/10
• Quality Relevant Links 9/10
• All Working Links 4/10
• Article Submissions (this can increase your PageRank by getting more inbound links)
• Add all of these together to get a high pagerank site!

Factors that can decrease your Google PageRank

• Bad inbound links from adult or mature sites (pretty much what complies with the Google TOS)
• Link spamming
• Bad or Irrelevant Content
• High number of broken links
• SEO Black Hat Techniques

How Google PageRank is Calculated

Google Pagerank is not something that can be figured out with a simple equation. It is very complex and debated endlessly how to get the sought after PR 10. Just showing the Pagerank calculations would confuse most people that are not math majors. If anyone wants to take a look at it I suggest checking out the complete algorithm here, there is a complete explanation of the Pagerank equation that is used to calculate it.

History of the Google PageRank Algorithm

Google PageRank was developed at Standford University by Larry Page, and Sergery Brin. This was part of a research project for these two individuals. The project was started in 1995 and then was led to a functional prototype. In 1998, Google was founded.

Posted in: Blog, Google, Increase Traffic, Pagerank, SEO | Date: March 2nd, 2008 | Posted by: Derek | 5 Comments »

ZangoCash Pay Per Install Program Review

Get up to $1.45 for each new user who installs Zango. ZangoCash offers one of the highest pay-per-install programs available online today.

ZangoCash is recognized around the world as one of the best pay-per-install web publisher programs on the Internet.

ZangoCash provides revenue opportunities to web publishers who have entertainment and /or content websites by offering an alternative to traditional contextual marketing or paid search. This is possible by connecting our web publishers’ users to Zango Ad Services advertisers through Zango. When users visit our web publishers’ websites and try to access protected content, they are prompted to install Zango. ZangoCash pays web publishers for every new install and each user is able to gain free access to great content.

ZangoCash offers the highest payouts per install and converts Internet traffic from any Tier 1-3 countries into real income. With leading edge technology and a sophisticated system, we are continuously developing and improving a variety of per-install programs to enable web publishers to make more money from their websites. We are especially keen on keeping close and honest relationships with our web publishers. This is why our dedicated account managers work hard to help every web publisher reach their objectives.

ZangoCash is vigilant in the fight against fraud. We rely on a strict Web Publisher Agreement which is signed by every partner and we employ anti-fraud measures to track down rogue web publishers who inappropriately distribute Zango. ZangoCash moves quickly to formally investigate notices of fraudulent activities brought to our attention by users, partners, industry analysts and the press.

ZangoCash takes consumer privacy very seriously and is proud of its consumer-friendly privacy policy. Zango, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not collect any personally identifiable information. Zango is completely upfront with consumers and is based on a user-consent concept. This means that users are fully informed before they install Zango and must agree before downloading. Zango appears in the system tray when running and Zango is easily uninstalled by using the “Add or Remove Programs” menu in the Windows control panel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What websites work best with Zango Cash?

Any entertainment site will work great with Zango. Games, movies, wallpapers, and even Myspace.

How much traffic should I have?

This is tough but I would recommend having at leas 250 unique views per day before adding Zango. You should concentrate most on the quality of your traffic. Zango pays only .10 per install for someone from a third tier country compared to a first tier (see table below).

How long does it take to get approved?

Within 72 hours they will approve your account (business days), but the majority of the time all accounts go through the application process within 24 hours. If Zango does deny your website just submit a new one that is more related to the niche they are looking for.

How much can you earn with Zango?

Earnings will show up right away once you add the code. It is possible with hard work to duplicate what I have within a months time. I suggest reading the preview of my Profiting With The Internet ebook to see just what Zango can do for you.

Four Reasons Why You Need to Join Zango

1. ZangoCash increases your profits. We are the leader in per install payouts - in fact, we offer the highest payouts in the industry. We pay for every new Zango install generated from countries we credit for.
2. ZangoCash offers a wide range of programs to help you make money. Whether you’re a webmaster, distributor, publisher or developer, we’ve got a program that’s perfect for you.
3. ZangoCash supplies all the tools and support you need to boost your revenue. Our tools are designed to help you work better and our real-time revenue analysis will help you adjust your programs to achieve maximum performance.
4. Zango brings you satisfied users. On top of enjoying free access to your content, users get unlimited use of all Zango online entertainment and all Zango content published on the web. Also, since Zango is very easy to uninstall and never collects personal information, your users are respected and protected.

Posted in: Affiliate Programs, Blog, Increase Traffic, Make Money Online, Publisher Programs | Date: February 22nd, 2008 | Posted by: Derek | 4 Comments »

Deep Discounts on Advertising For Professional Websites and Blogs

Last year I created a very slick looking advertising page but never did any plug for it on the blog. For the new year I decided to start getting the word out there that I do offer advertising and the price is great since it is still in the early stages. I want to grow the blog to new record highs and reward the readers with the best content I can provide. Advertising will help me get there since money is a motivating tool for me. With that said take a look at the advertising rates and options and contact me if something interests you. As the blog increases the rates will only go higher so lock in a spot now before they are all sold out. Custom made packages and longer term discounts can be arranged.

I offer advertising in the form of banner advertising, text link advertising, paid reviews, paid plugs, and anything else that the potential buyer is interested in. I can talk wonders about your web related product and give an honest review about it. Hopefully over the next month I can build up about ten paid reviews so those interested can get an idea of the quality and length I will deliver for the price.

Posted in: Blog, Increase Traffic | Date: January 15th, 2008 | Posted by: Derek | No Comments »

Blogging With A Purpose: More Ways To Make Money Online!

Been a while since my last post and I am going to attempt to get back on track for the new year now. If you did not get the chance be sure to read my money making goals for the new year which outlines my plan for 2008.

Blogging takes dedication, something which everyone needs to succeed. A great example would be my post about the 5 reasons why the top bloggers are successful where I outlined some of the most important aspects of making a great blog. The hardest part for me has been time. It takes about an hour to make a solid post and even longer if I have to do research beforehand. It is worth it in the long run to make these posts but short term the results are minimal. Once the search engines pick up the content it is a nice boost though. Plan a free day for blogging. This is something that I am going to do for the new year. Mass produce some high quality content and see how it ends up.

Case studies and lists seem to be the popular posts on my blog. They are easy for the readers to follow and in the example of case studies, give them a reason to come back. That will be one of my areas of focus for the new year, increasing RSS subscriptions. I tried not to pay attention to it during the early stages of the blog and instead I wanted to produce lots of content! Between RSS and Technorati I should be able to bring the popularity of this blog to new heights and even make some great friends while doing it.

Advertising is going to be my main focus for this month. It is important to secure some relationships with people that are looking to promote their web based products and want more exposure to the webmaster community. Up until this point advertising and promotion have not been much of a goal either but not anymore! As I secure more advertising relationships and build a better reader base I will have no choice but to make more posts daily and have them on important topics that all the webmasters want to read.

This year I want to post more on the following subjects:

Affiliate Marketing
Search Engine Optimization Techniques
Free Ways To Build Traffic
PPC Reviews and Tutorials
SEO Services
Wordpress Plugins and Templates

Posted in: Blog, Case Studies, Ideas, Increase Traffic, Make Money Online, SEO, Search Engine Marketing | Date: January 14th, 2008 | Posted by: Derek | 3 Comments »

Three Reasons Why Updating Your Blog Is Important

Well I have been slacking most of this month on updates and need some motivation to start making quality posts once again. In order to get the search engine ranking strong I need to make at least one new post per day. When I have extra time I plan on making 2-3 posts, even if they are shorter then I would like I can go back and edit them later. Here are my three reasons why updating your blog (and my own) is so important.

 It Increases Traffic

The search engines will take notice of your blog and come more often. This means you will get more pages indexed faster and rank better for the keywords you are trying to target at each post.

 It Keeps Visitors Coming Back

Posting daily is essential to keeping visitors coming back. You will  get more RSS subscribers and at the same time a loyal reader base. Why do you think John Chow and Shoe Money have so many RSS subscribers? They post something that is interesting but at the same time will help them learn to make more money online. I have not taken a look at paid reviews yet which helps keep this blog my own word and everything that I want to talk about can be posted here.
There Is Value In Posting

With more traffic and link popularity you can sell text links at a higher price and charge more for paid reviews. The better quality the post is and more natural traffic it brings in the more value it will have.

Posted in: Blog, Ideas, Increase Traffic | Date: December 26th, 2007 | Posted by: Derek | 2 Comments »