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Protect Your WordPress Blog With VaultPress

Shanker Bakshi — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:38:46 +0000

Take my word for, just taking your database backup everyday is not enough, protecting and securing your WordPress blog should be very important priority for you. AUTOMATTIC ( The company behind WordPress blogging software, and yes they do spell their company like that) has now come up with more rock solid solution in the form of VaultPress.

VaultPress is a subscription-based protection, security and backup service for WordPress blogs that protects a bloggers data no matter even if their hosting company run-away in between,or even if their site attacked by hackers.

VaultPress provides realtime, continuous backup and synchronization of every post, comment, media file, revision and dashboard setting, enables the retrieval of files right from the dashboard. Archived versions of your plugins, database, uploads, and themes are all available for download on the backup page with one click.

The service is currently in private beta. You will need to pay the discounted rates of $15 per month per site/blog at present , or $40 per month per site/blog at if you need their Premium level services.

After Installing VaultPress premium Plugin you will be provide Admin log in to the VaultPress Dashboard anytime to verify backups and other security features.

VaultPress in action

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If you apply for VaultPress sign-up now as an early customer, you’ll receive a discounted subscription rate that is good for the life of your VaultPress membership. Apply for the VaultPress private release before it opens to the general public. So sign up early so that you can get a chance to get a golden ticket just as soon as a space opens up.

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Best Google Adsense Alternatives Sites

Shanker Bakshi — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:37:55 +0000

The other day someone approach me saying Google has banned his AdSense account for the third time (Gulp….Gulp). How bad it is? But he was interested in knowing what are the alternative if the Google baby pull your leg the middle and swallow your hard earned money . There are some very common mistakes which people do when they get banned from Google AdSense but here are some network sites that you can prefer to join if something similar happens with you;

[1] Bidvertiser
The problem after Google ban you from their AdSense program is that you can not find something as Big and as popular as Google Adsense, there are various alternatives but no one is near what your AdSense program could offer you. One of the good alternative option could be to replace all AdSense code with Bidvertiser, which works in similar fashion;

Features

Bidvertiser is a PPC based ad network.
Advertisers bid against each other directly on your ad space – you Have full control over the ads displayed on your site.
The price-per-click you get is based on the quality and popularity of your website. The more popular and appealing your site is, the higher price-per-click you will get.
Ads are served based on our 3rd generation bidding-based system, a system that accepts all sites, including flash sites, sites with little content and password-protected pages.
Payment through Paypal

Join Bidvertiser

[2] Chitika
The other good alternative to Google AdSence could be Chitika, They deliver Contextual ads, prices are different for Search engine traffic and non-search engine traffic. They also have Premium ad service where ad unit are CPC and is designed to be your highest performing ad unit (eCPM). ads are a great fit for any website with any type of content including automotive, finance, health, gadgets and electronics, news, sports, travel, etc. If your website gets a lot of U.S. traffic, then Chitika Premium ads are a perfect match for you Chitika Premium Behaviorally Targets to Your Search Engine Traffic.

Features

A larger, diverse set of advertisers spanning all topics and categories.
A new behavioral targeting platform, to track and match different types of click traffic.
You can use Chitika Ads and AdSense together on the same page.
Payment through Paypal

Join Chitika

[3] Infolinks
These Guys are very quick, I tell you, very simple straight procedure of joining, quick response to your quarries. nfolinks, Inc. They are no doubt the leader in providing In-Text advertising that enables online content publishers to benefit from premium In-Text ads without any risk while keeping most of the advertising revenue.

Infolinks intelligently scans your web pages using our dynamic proprietary algorithm and converts carefully selected keywords into cost-per-click (CPC) In-Text ads. Then, Infolinks automatically inserts highly relevant In-Text ads into your website’s content, leading to record high conversion rates.

Features

Quick and easy setup with no changes to your website.
Ads are tightly integrated with your content.
Free sign up.
Payment through Paypal, other option also available.
It works on a Pay Per Click Advertising model. Each time your website visitors click on an Infolinks In Text ad, you get paid!

Join Infolink

[4] Kontera
Kontera Works the same way as Infolinks works, so you can choose either Infolinks or Kontera ( and not both). Kontera serves over 15,000 quality publishers every day with superior relevancy and an exclusive ad inventory. Once I have tested Kontera on this blog, No doubt thier ad serving is more relevant and of high Quality.

Features

An Additional Revenue Stream from your Website – Kontera’s In-Text ads provide you with a sustainable revenue stream from your online content.
The Best Payout in the Business: 70% Revenue Share, Signing Bonus for qualified sites with over 25k US pageviews/month, and you get paid starting at $50!
Superior Semantic Technology – Kontera’s patented Story-Level Targeting delivers unmatched user-experience & results. We understand your content in real time and serve your users with the most relevant and highest paying ads.
Exclusive Ad Inventory – Big-brand advertisers that you won’t see anywhere else; with unique creatives that deliver record-high CTRs and CPC.
Works Within Your Text – no extra space required and no changes to your website.
Plug & Play – Set up takes a minute. Easy-to-install plugins for popular blogging platforms such as Blogger, WordPress, Joomla & Drupal make implementation a breeze.
You’re in control – Keep track of your revenue and other performance metrics with our reporting system.

Join Kontera

[5] Pulse360
Pulse360 is again a good alternative after Google AdSense. Its a performance-based marketing that offers text-only CPC sponsored links, sponsored links with graphics for display inventory, and a broad array of CPA solutions.

It is not open for everyone, Signing up procedure is a bit different, for joining Pulse360 you need to contact to VP of Business Development via email.

Features

Maximum revenue through proprietary audience and contextual targeting
Focused ad sales – we sell audiences, context and sites, not keywords
Strong performance – the Pulse 360 Network will drive a proven higher revenue return for news, sports, finance and entertainment publishers than the keyword approach of the competition
Proactive ad blocking technology gives publishers the control to block competitors and non-relevant ads
Accurate reporting – account statistics are available 24/7 in real time
Competitive payouts - Pulse 360 is known industry wide for fast and competitive payouts
Dedicated experts and service from our partner relations team

Join Pulse360

[6] Clicksor
Probably the only Contextual ad service network which comes with a WordPress, Blogger, Drupal, Joomla Plugins. Install and activate Clicksor Plugin and start making money. It serve all sort of Ad Inventory like Banner ads, In-line Text Ads, Contextual ads, Video Ads, Pop-unders and Interstitial Ads.

Fast and Flexible Payments: Get payments every 15 days with only a $50 minimum payout. You can choose to get paid with Paypal, Check or Wired Transfer.
Competitive Rates: Receive up to 85% of the ad income. Get the money you deserve with revenue sharing. We connect you with top advertisers who are willing to pay big for your traffic.
Maximize Your Traffic Monetization: Place our ads along with other networks to get 100% fill rate for your site. You can even set minimum prices for CPV, CPC, CPM, and CPI ads. To make sure that you are still earning, if the minimum price for your ads is not met, your default ads are put up instead to make sure that you have no unsold traffic.
Quality Support: Dedicated account managers will be assigned to you when you create an account. Get full support by phone, email, and even through live support.
Earn Extra with the Referral Program: 10% additional income every time you refer a Publisher or Advertiser to Clicksor’s network. Earning has never been easier.

Join Clicksor

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FaceVsion -The Most Affordable HD Video Conferencing Solution

Shanker Bakshi — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:20:12 +0000

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of faceVsion Technology USA. All opinions are 100% mine.

How about High Definition video conferencing with clients, with your family members abroad or with your prospective business partner overseas? and then yes; you can’t afford those high price points of video conferencing solutions from Polycom, Tandberg, and Radvision, but now here is solution for you, faceVsion is your friend if you want HD video conferencing for home or small business at affordable prices.

Why you need “High Definition” video Conferencing?
Simply just because that ordinary low quality of video calling experience could impact on the results for video conferencing, even impact on the business. You must give your client at least this comfort of natural in-person communication experience with high quality advance HD technology.

About FaceVsion Technology USA
faceVsion Technology (FVT) is the global leader in pioneering solutions that empower consumers and SMEs with true-to-life HD video communications experience over public and private networks through any screens. Armed with HD codec know-how and embedded systems design expertise, faceVsion offers a full range HD solutions including webcams, universal video coding units (FVexpress™), and full function set-top phones (FVfone™).

Together with its partners around the world, faceVsion delivers and enhances video communications for users worldwide. Other than Taipei headquarters office, there are two other regional offices (under development) in US and China.

FV Express Combo

This is probably the most cost effective true HD experience video conferencing tool available today and with Google Gmail account and FV Express Combo, you can make HD video calls over the internet. Your Google Gmail contact list can be automatically synchronized to your HD video conferencing contact list, no worries as this works on a award winning video conferencing technology.

This package including 2 sets of FVExpress Combo. World’s first express card empowering any PC for 2-way 720p 30fps video communications experience regardless of CPU power.

Adaptive H.264 encoder and decoder allowing smooth live share of HD video/desktop in addition to HD video call over the internet.
iF award-winning HD camera featuring 28mm wide angle, 2 megapixel autofocus support.
FV Express Combo HD Video Conferencing solution

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If you buy before 30th September 2010 you can get $10 using promo code FVTBTS2. This is the right time to grab this world class product at reasonably price. You can get FV Express Combo through faceVision on line store.

OIO Publisher -September Discount Coupon Code

Shanker Bakshi — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:24:57 +0000

OIO Publisher is one heck that you must fix in your WordPress blog to Automate your private ads spot selling. Just Install it and it will do all ads selling job on your blog automatically. You can see this plugin in action on this blog.

The day I fixed it on my blog it has doubled my ads selling income. The best Make Money Online blogging resource any blogger could have.

Shanker Bakshi dot Com readers and now get this plugin at a spacial price of $37 ( Original Price $47)

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How to Auto-Submit Content to New Digg?

Shanker Bakshi — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:08:48 +0000

Have you checked out the feature of Digg of submitting content of your blog automatically, well new version of have some cool feature and this one of the best thing that they have come up with all new Digg.

Its pretty simple, no rocket science, you just need to submit your blog feed to Digg and verify that you are the legitimate owner of your blog.

Just follow few steps

1. Login to your Digg account

2. Go to account Settings

3. click Import feed

4. Submit your blog RSS feed URL and click add feed ( to know more about RSS feed read What is RSS Feed and how you can use it ?)

5. After that you need to verify ownership of your feed. verifying your feed establishes that you are the owner of this content and allows Digg to auto-submit your stories as they are published.

To verify your feed:

Take the verification key shown and add it to a new post of your blog, for quick addition you can create a test post (which you can delete it later) then click “Verify Now”
Note that RSS auto-submit does not submit content already residing in your feed, so once it is verified please add a new entry to test things out. Please allow some time for the new entry to get pulled in.

Please note that it will not work if you add verification code to already published article, for that you need to create a new post, so better you create a new TEST post verify the key and delete after that.

With Digg you can sky rocket your blog traffic, if you have strong community and following up there. So quickly make use of this new feature and get on with Digg.

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