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Steps to get your site back in Google if it’s been penalized or worse banned

TechnologyInternet

5 months ago


BAM, you woke up one day and only realized that your money-making site went straight to the hell and was completed removed, de-indexed, and banned from Google. It’s complete a worst nightmare to anyone involved on doing business online.

First, you should find out whether or not your site is banned on Google.

Second, clam down and check what to do if your site is banned.

And follow these steps recommended by John, the guy who was banned on Google over 3 years ago and got back in just a few month back.

Finally, pray and hope thing will turn around.

To recap, here are the steps in order.

  1. Follow the webmaster guidelines and correct what you think you did wrong.
  2. Fire a reconsideration request with very detailed information, and pray.
  3. If still no luck after waiting a while, your last hope is contacting directly to the Googlers, Matt Cutts if you are lucky.
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Why You Should Vote Me a 10

EntertainmentHumor

10 months ago

Okie let me tell you ar....I blog with proprietary analysis techniques you know?  I blog using Quantitative and qualitative data you know?

Yes, vote for me - 10!

I have a panel of Bloggersbase kakis (people) who are independent expert bloggers (not that it affects me!)

I have access to key industry players (Twitter friends) to bring you the latest blog news that suits my mood of the moment.

Yes, click on 10 now!

I have an unparalleled database and library resources that my Dad bought when I was 7:  a case of dusty Britannica encyclopedias! 

Hey - all the more reason for you to vote me now.  So may be I stand a chance to be vice-chairman of Bloggersbase.  And may be you get a chance to be one of the committee members or legal counsel too.  So vote me now!

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Importance of Alexa Rank for monetizing your blog

7 months ago

For monetizing your blog alexa ranking is very important. Alexa rank a website according to the number of visitors visit that site with alexa toolbar installed. If you want to increase earning from your blog then you have to increase alexa ranking. Advertising network like Text link ads, pay per post, sponsored review etc judge blog quality according to the alexa rank. There are some techniques by using which you can increase alexa rank. Download  and installing alexa toolbar is basic for increasing alexa ranking.
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The Top Ten Children's Cartoons (All-Time)

EntertainmentHumor

7 months ago

These are the Best Cartoons for Children ever. 1. Animaniacs

2. Sponge Bob

3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

4. Looney Toons

5. Smurfs

6. Ducktales

7. Pokemon

8. Scooby Doo

9. Muppet Babies

10. Darkwing Duck

To vote for your favorite or add your own click the link -> The Top Ten Children's Cartoons (All-Time)
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Top Ten Monster Ballads

EntertainmentMedia

7 months ago

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mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;     mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";     mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;     mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;     mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]-->  <p class="MsoNormal">The Monster Ballad was a classification for the songs from the hair metal or glam metal genre that was sung by normally hard rocking bad boys that slowed down the tempo to appeal to their female fans.<span style="">  </span>And the guys want to go where the girls are, so the girls gave guys more reason to come out.<span style="">  </span>Although a departure from their macho image, this genre should be respected for some of the best music ever created and their accompanying melodramatic videos. </p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">The androgynous look was pushed to the limits, as the more drag queen looking and castrated cat sounding the band was, the more powerful the ballad.<span style="">  </span>So bring your lighter 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</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">1. “Heaven” – Warrant</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">Better known for “Cherry Pie” Warrant is one of the cornerstones of glam rock. This song came off their first album “Dirty Rotten Filthy“ and was their most successful song ever reaching #2 on the Billboard charts.<span style="">  </span>The video is a classic late 80’s/early 90’s music montage which includes slow motion concert scenes, behind the scenes look of the band in their natural element, groupies, double-neck guitar solo, and of course big hair.<span style="">  </span>This list is just heating up.
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</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">2. “Can’t Fight This Feeling” - REO Speedwagon</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">REO Speedwagon slows it down for this melodic number, the chorus somehow puts you in a daze of peace and serenity. The video is fairly disturbing. The video features a baby that reminds you of the withdrawal scene from Trainspotting, Dali-like surrealist images, and of course, the permed rockstar mullet. The song hit #1 on the charts and is another classic hit from one of the great bands of the era.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">3. “Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)” – Cinderella</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">This video begins with singer-songwriter troubadour Tom Keifer tickling the ivories of a grand piano at Mono Lake during the sunset.<span style="">  </span>Mono Lake is famous for its strange extra terrestrial looking salt rock formations that are displayed in this video.<span style="">  </span>This sets a perfect backdrop for a group of emotionally charged rockers in awesomely bad outfits to lull you into the throws of passion. It also includes one of the sweetest guitar solos (3:51) in the genre. </p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>
</o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">4. “Is This Love” - Whitesnake</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">Whitesnake was founded by David Coverdale, formerly of Deep Purple. This song was rumored to be originally intended for Tina Turner, let’s all take a moment and thank the heavens above that it was not because this video screams the 80’s (see endless leather, feathered hair, double-neck guitar, hot 80s model). Coverdale’s future wife Tawny Kitaen (hot!) is featured in this video; she also appeared in their video for “Here I Go Again”, which was also in contention for this list. Notice the bountiful smoke as they burn up the screen with this hit.</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">5. “Winds of Change” – Scorpions</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">Best known for their rock anthem “Rock You Like A Hurricane”, this German powerhouse delivers smooth anti-war sentiment with “Winds of Change”. The video is a menagerie of scenes from the Cold War era, which for those of you too young to remember was kind of a big deal.<span style="">  </span>This was back when people had to practice for nuclear attacks and used derogatory terms like “You damn Red Commie”. The video reaches climax as the Berlin Wall is toppled over by the winds of change.<span style="">  </span>Also, bonus points for being one of the best songs that features whistling.</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>    <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">6. “More Than Words” – Extreme</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">Ask anyone to name another song by Extreme and be prepared to be met with a cold blank stare.<span style="">  </span>This song however went Gold in the US and propelled them into monster ballad folklore. It was the culmination of the monster ballad era being released in 1991, even Weird Al covered it with “You Don’t Love Me Anymore”. Never mind that this is one of the wussiest songs created by mankind, it had to make this list for some obvious reasons, namely two dudes with long hair harmonizing while some other quasi-band members flash lighters. Solid. </p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_dN1WXBxuw">
</a></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">7. “When I See You Smile” – Bad English</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">You get a good feeling of what it would be like to be part of a sold out concert, standing shoulder to shoulder with fans of one of the coolest groups of all time.<span style="">  </span>They should have named themselves Badass English. This video also showcases the bands talent to get the crowd into it with onstage gimmicks like the drumstick toss and catch and making good use of water by spraying it into the crowd, everyone loves that.<span style="">  </span>You also get a nice little peak of some of their backstage antics.</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugTPZeo3Lps">
</a></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">8. “Carrie” – Europe</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">From the moment this song begins, you can tell that magic is about to happen.<span style="">  </span>The camera slowly approaches Joey Tempest and soon you are face to face with one of the most beautiful monster balladers.<span style="">  </span>Only one spotlight could not highlight the exquisiteness of this group, so they got three.<span style="">  </span>As the video introduces you to each performer, you gain a closeness to the band, and it leaves you wishing for more. </p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">9. <span style="color:black;">"Something to Believe In" – Poison<o:p></o:p></span></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">From their Sophomore album “Flesh And Blood”, this video makes you want to find the closest Vietnam vet and him them a hug.<span style="">  </span>The dark lit video sets the mood as Bret Michaels shows off his range.<span style="">  </span>One thing I noticed that made this video awesome was that every band member had some form of head accessory, that’s good band unity.<span style="">  </span>This song is really well done, the video could probably have been better, but it still should be included in the Top Ten, a list without Poison could not b considered a Monster Ballad list. </p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk11Ywen5a4">
</a></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">10. “Eternal Flame” – The Bangles</p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal">This hit comes from one of the quintessential all female bands of the 80s. Susanna Hoff delivers a performance of a career in this video, that honestly could have been made in a high school video class.<span style="">  </span>But the dark video mirrors the dark melody of the song. We get a glimpse of the band as they spend time on a stormy beach.<span style="">  </span>Look out for the fireworks, both literally and figuratively. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxf6Xd75yUo"></a></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>  <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> 
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