SEO Success Mantra - Web Directory Inclusion

Blogging is one of the finest medium today to express one's inner feelings and put out those feelings in front of the entire world by translating those feelings into beautiful words and using a blogging platform so that those feelings are visible to the entire world. Everybody wants his blogs to get the maximum exposure and be always featured in the top 20 results of of every major search engines like Google, Yahoo, Bing, Altavista, Ask, AOL, etc., but more often than not they are not able to see their blogs featured in the front pages of these search engines which guide the Internet industry. Consequently, the blog is lagging much behind in terms of Alexa traffic ranking and Google page rank. The main reason for one's blog not getting a place in the top 20 search results is noncompliance of the blog to some basic SEO principles. One of the most important SEO prinicple that any blog must follow is to be included in a SEO friendly web directory under an appropriate category applicable to the blog theme. These web directories are the one which guides the logic behind the search engines picking up one website over another in displaying their search results.

Yahoo directory is in fact the most significant business web directory that is being most widely used by the online business owners across the globe. The another one and Internet's biggest man-made Open Directory Project is in fact the most widely used directory to create links between different websites. So, how does a web directory function. Well, it does not display web pages on the basis of KEYWORDS, rather it displays a particular website on the basis of CATEGORY and SUBCATEGORY that particular website belongs to. So, inclusion of one's website into more than one of these web directories is a must for every website to become a SEO-friendly website. While submitting a website to a particular directory, one must be very careful while choosing the main category and the subcategory that is very central to the website's theme. If the website is included in a business web directory in the most appropriate category and subcategory on the basis of website's central theme, the chances of the website getting featured on the front page of a search engine become more than likely and thus a higher Page Rank and Alexa ranking soon becomes a reality for that particular website.

So, the number one SEO tool according to me is to include your website into one of the SEO friendly web directories under the most appropriate category and subcategory to succeed in this intensely competitive Internet marketing world and come out as a winner.

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar

Is Media responsible for Team India's failure?

Indian media is highly thankful to Team India's shock exit from ICC T20 World Cup from Super 8 stage itself. In fact, media tried its best to unsettle the spirit and cohesion of Team India by stumping otherwise cool Mahi by asking some controversial questions regarding him and Sehwag's discord, and they succeeded to such a great extent that entire India media had this news item Dhoni Vs Sehwag running for a full day even before the beginning of World Cup. The smooth run of Team India was a debacle for Indian media as they were not able to get any masala to fit into their prime time and then came the Super 8 stage and India's loss to West Indies, and India media had the time of their life. Each channel started doing postmortem like never before as if India has lost a match first time in the history. Though India lost the 2 matches in Super 8, but one must consider the fact they were not easy wins for either West Indies or England. In fact, the margin of error was so marginal that the results could have easily swung into India's favore, but lady luck was not with Team India and so they lost. But, their loss came as a goldmine for media and then all sorts of debates on strategy, fatigue, IPL impact, captainship issues, premature decisions, and what not. There was enough masala for media to fill its prime time that even Prime Minister's important Russia tour was hardly given any due footage by the likes of Aajtak and Star News. Even now, when Indian time is out of the tourney, media is still able to involve the likes of Sabba Karim and Chetan Chauhan to dig out masala about Team India because in India nothing sells like Cricket and as long as they are able to churn out spiciest masala on their prime time, they are earning handsome.

My question to media is if they think Mahi does not know how to lead his side just after 2 losses, why did they labeled him Super Hero till the first round. Is he suffering from Ghazini effect of short-term memory loss that he has forgotten the art of captainship or Rohit Sharma has become the worst player because he could not click in just 2 games. Please, give Team India a little break. Losses do happen but give them some time to prove themselves and if still they fail to deliver, give them solid whipping but please give them some time at least to think over before giving them your blastings.

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar

How to ensure your future in this recession?

The great recession is now entering its second year and still no sign of any significant improvement in the economic scenario across the globe. Job cuts, salary reduction, retrenchments, bankruptcy, companies shutting down...and what not. It's really hard to remember when was the last time we saw an encouraging news bit on CNBC or read a good news on The Financial Times that would have boosted our morale. People are looking money on the stock market and very few are daring to invest in stocks or mutual funds. The only thing that has withstood this turbulant time is the good old gold, the preferred and the safest investment option across the gold for centuries. Gold prices have shoot up in the last year and have been stable for quite some time, which gives us the option to buy gold and hold on the bought gold bars or bullion not only to earn handsome profit in the long term but to ensure our future in these testing times.

Buying a bullion or gold bar gives you the option of getting the purest form of gold available with 99.9% purity. Buying gold from a respected and recognized gold dealer is the most preferred way of buying gold like Bullion by Post based in Birmingham, UK, one of the great value gold dealers in Great Britain. Most of the banks are also offering gold bars and bullion with the purity guarantee of 99.9%. In fact, this is considered to be the best time to buy gold and hold on them as the best form of insurance for your future.

So, guys just go ahead, buy some gold bars or bullion, and have a sound sleep.

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar

Buying gold is the best investment option

Since prehistoric age, gold has been the most valued investment option that has never lost its glitter. Gold is considered one of the wisest and safest investment option simply because of its aesthetic appeal. Wearing gold ornaments has always been in vogue on every religious and social occasions. Gold is indestructible, it never gets tarnished. The most important thing is that gold is a currency that is not bounded by any boundaries of any country and is honored in every country with great honor.

One of the best method of buying gold is to buy them in the form of bullion. Gold bullion are the purest form of gold that one can buy. Bullion can be bought from any renowned gold dealers who have got a good reputation for long. Nowadays, gold bullion can be directly bought though Bullion by Post whereby one can buy gold bullion bars at trade prices.

Investment in gold bars is a very good investment option. At the same time, people invest in gold as a hedge or safety option against any impending political or economical crisis situation. So, investing in gold is not only the best investment option, it is one of the best insurance options for one's future. In fact, in this recession time, the best investment option is to buy gold bars and bullion and keep them safe with you. These gold bars are 99.99% pure and are rated as 24 carat gold. In fact, with big companies going bankrupt like Lehman Brothers, investing in stock market in this recession time is now considered a very risky investment option whereas investing in gold bars or bullion, though does not give a very high ROI, the return on investment is always very satisfactory in long term plus you have very low risk of making losses on your investment. So, go ahead and get your gold bars through any other reliable gold dealers and get a sound sleep in nighttime.

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar

Shahrukh Khan now a B-school poster boy

One thing that makes Shahrukh Khan stand out from his other colleagues in Bollywood is the smart business moves he is always able to make and thus always able to maintain the niche that he has carefully been able to sustain over others for years. The latest news is that IIMP headed by renowned management guru Arindam Chaudhuri has roped in Shahrukh Khan in a three-year business contract to hold their annual business and marketing quiz and thus promising to make it the most prominent B-school quiz contest.

IIPM has been a success story that is hard to beat. They are now ranked amongst the top 10 B-school in India with one of the most successful placement records amongst Indian B-schools and even giving IIMs a run for their money, absolutely unaffected by recession, have been able to rope in King Khan that in itself is a great achievement as their Brand Ambassador.

I think its a great business move by both IIPM management and King Khan. IIPM thus proving their stronghold not only in corporate world but even in Bollywood which is now getting more corporate culture and for Shahrukh whose KKR did badly on the field and but scored heavily off the field thanks to be able to generate the maximum number of controversies and thus being always able to hit the headlines everyday during IPL season 2 to once again be in the thicks of the things in the corporate world.

Congrats IIPM and best of luck to the future managers.

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar

Orange juice makes English sick

It was not van Persie versus Wayne Roonie. It was David versus Goliath and what followed thereafter...the Dutch will cherish forever.

Dutch have always been one of the most exciting sportsperson whenever they are on the ground, be it soccer or hockey...but hold your breath, this time they are on the cricket ground and this time they have stunned one of the exponents of the game of cricket, the mighty English team, by 4 wickets in the opening match of the ICC T20 world cup at the mecca of cricket, Lord's. The last over victory has put England in a precarious situation now that they must beat Pakistan to make it to Super 8. Dutch has more often than not proved their supremacy over England whenever they play soccer or hockey, but yesterday was the day, Dutch will cherish for a long time to come. In fact, the entire stadium went orange after that famous victory at Lord's which spoiled the Friday evening for the English fans. The Dutch victory has sounded an alarming bell in the Pakistani camp also where now they will have to regroup their strategies to deal with this new menace which have always troubled them in the game of hockey. The Dutch victory over England has once again proved the uniqueness of this format of the game where no team in the world can say it with elaan that they can beat a certain team whether a minnow or a mighty one.This stunner should also come as an eye-opener for Team India where the entire media is busy finding out the differences between Dhoni and Sehwag. I think its time now for Team India to remain a team and not a media grabber item.Congratulations to Dutch for their unforgettable victory in Lord's once again.

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar

ICC T20 World Cup Schedules

T20 World Cup Second Edition begins in England on 5th June 2009. The world cup will open with a match between England and Netherlands at Lords. Defending champion India will take on Bangladesh in their opening encounter at Trent Bridge.

Group A : India, Bangladesh, Ireland
Group B : Pakistan, England, Netherland
Group C : Australia, Sri Lanka, West Indies
Group D : South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland

T20 World Cup Match Schedule
Match No Match Day Time Venue
1 England v Netherlands 5 June 09 17:30 Lord’s
2 New Zealand v Scotland 6 June 09 10:00 The Oval
3 Australia v West Indies 6 June 09 13:30 The Oval
4 India v Bangladesh 6 June 09 17:30 Trent Bridge
5 South Africa v Scotland 7 June 09 13:30 The Oval
6 England v Pakistan 7 June 09 17:30 The Oval
7 Bangladesh v Ireland 8 June 09 13:30 Trent Bridge
8 Australia v Sri Lanka 8 June 09 17:30 Trent Bridge
9 Pakistan v Netherlands 9 June 09 13:30 Lord’s
10 New Zealand v South Africa 9 June 09 17:30 Lord’s
11 Sri Lanka v West Indies 10 June 09 13:30 Trent Bridge
12 India v Ireland 10 June 09 17:30 Trent Bridge
13 D1 v A2 11 June 09 13:30 Trent Bridge
14 B2 v D2 11 June 09 17:30 Trent Bridge
15 B1 v C2 12 June 09 13:30 Lord’s
16 A1 v C1 12 June 09 17:30 Lord’s
17 C1 v D2 13 June 09 13:30 The Oval
18 D1 v B1 13 June 09 17:30 The Oval
19 A2 v C2 14 June 09 13:30 Lord’s
20 A1 v B2 14 June 09 17:30 Lord’s
21 B1 v A2 15 June 09 13:30 The Oval
22 B2 v C1 15 June 09 17:30 The Oval
23 D1 v C2 16 June 09 13:30 Trent Bridge
24 D2 v A1 16 June 09 17:30 Trent Bridge
25 1st Semi-Final 18 June 09 17:30 Trent Bridge
26 2nd Semi-Final 19 June 09 17:30 The Oval
27 Final 21 June 09 15:00 Lord’s

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar

Search is on for missing Air France flight

As per the Brazilian Vice President Jose Alancar the search is being carried out for the missing Air France A330-200 with 228 people on board, but still no sign of the plane. Reportedly, the plane went missing in the thunderstorm mysteriously with no messages from the pilot but rather a series of error messages which suggested a big technical snag after the lightening might have struck the plane. A big discussion is now going on that how a modern aircraft with the most advanced features like lightening-proof system could not withstand the bad weather and went missing. A big search operation is carried out over the Ocean between Brazil and African coast but still no signs or trace of the plane.

As per the Brazilian officials, the plane disappeared over the Atlantic somewhere between a point 186 miles northeast of their coastal city Natal and the Cape Verde islands off Africa. The area is known as the “horse latitudes,” where the tropics of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres mix, sometimes creating violent and unpredictable thunderstorms that can rise to 55,000 feet, higher than commercial jetliners can go.

We hope for the best, though the hopes are fading very fast.

© 2009 Ranjan Kumar