Techtod contest

Yes another contest at Techtod.com

This contest is based on POINTS , you get points then you deserve a gift .

Prizes offered :

Cash is offered via paypal or alertpay

For Place 1 :
25 $ hard cash + Bonus Gift
For Place 2 :
20 $ hard Cash + Bonus Gift
For Place 3 :
15 $ Hard Cash + Bonus gift

How to earn points :

Just Blog About Techtod.com . Just a few line of review with a link back to techtod.com.
Point = No of blogs Contain the Post + Blog Page Rank.

You will get points only once per blog . so Dont post in same blog .

Finally ., Email us at admin@techtod.com after you complete the task . we will update your points often .

Bonus Gifts Based on points:

Contest Open Till : September 30 , 2008.

Contest Prize announcement : October 02 , 2008.

Rockstar contest

This is the first contest at Rockstartemplate.com and it is not based on luck . It ‘s based on the number of POINTS you collect . Enter into the contest…

PRIZE’s YOU CAN GRAB :
1st Place :

$ 50 Amazon.com Gift Voucher.
$ 15 Hard Cash through Paypal.
$ 20 worth Banner Advertising in Rockstartemplate.com for 1 month.
$ 15 worth Link Placement in PR 4 Blog [My Personal Blog] for 1 month.
And Get a Review at my personal Blog.

2nd Place :

$ 25 Hard Cash through PayPal.
$ 20 worth Banner Advertising in Rockstartemplate.com for 1 month.
$ 15 worth Link Placement in PR 4 Blog [My Personal Blog].

3rd Place :

1000 EntreCard credits.
$ 15 worth Link Placement in PR 4 Blog [My Personal Blog].

All Participant Will Get their Blog Listed for 1 month !!

How To Get Points ?

1] Subscribe To Rockstartemplate.com Feed Via EMAIL .

2] Write About This Contest in your Blog , with a link back to this Post .

3] Add To Technorati Favorites . Click Here To add .

How To calculate Points ?

1] For each Subscription you get 2 point . I mean ,

POINT = 2 * No of Email Subscribed By You [Confirmed Subscription only].

2] For Each Blog Post you get 5 points ,

POINT = 5 * No Of Your Blog Post + Your Blog PageRank .

3] Adding To Technorati favorite will give you 5 more points.

These are the 2 ways to gain points .

CONTESTANT WITH TOP 3 POINT WINS !!

End Date Of this contest : SEPTEMBER 25 , 2008.

Finally ., Send an email to contest@rockstartemplate.com after you finished your activities …

Mailing Format :

Name , Your Primary Blog , List of Emails subscribed , List of Blogs that you wrote about this Contest , points earned [optional.... ] .

http://rockstartemplate.com/index.php/contest/first-contest-rockstartemplate

Microsoft Joins the Search War

First it was operating systems. Then came the browser wars. In 2004, it seems that Microsoft has chosen a new battle: search. This has become clear after Microsoft's recent beta release of their new search engine. The new engine is available for public use here, but has not been released as the official replacement to the existing MSN search just yet.

Before now, Microsoft did not have its own search technology - MSN results were drawn solely from Yahoo!'s engine. Now, by using their own search technology, Microsoft has placed itself squarely in competition with other major search players.

Although this new search engine is a major step for Microsoft, the burning question at the moment is whether the new engine has what it takes to compete with Google and the gang. The beta search engine is not perfect yet, with the company itself describing the new product as "raw". Danny Sullivan of Search Engine Watch says, "Overall, I found the search engine a good first effort, but it still gives me a `more of the same' feeling. It doesn't take search results beyond what Yahoo, Google, and Ask Jeeves do and, given their maturity, do better."

That may be true for now, but Microsoft does have an uncanny knack of suddenly swallowing up competition in whatever industry it tackles. It may be worth it for other competitors to keep a close watch on this potentially formidable search player.

Meanwhile, Microsoft's existing search engine has been given a new facelift too, resulting in a cleaner, simpler interface. What's interesting about the reworked design is that MSN has decided to drop paid listings in its results. This follows in the trend of Google, Ask Jeeves and Alta Vista, who feel that paid listings among organic results inevitably compromise the quality of those results. This means that Yahoo!, is the only remaining major competitor incorporating paid listings within their organic listings.

http://all-seo-tip.blogspot.com/

What is a conversion in my referral reports?

A conversion is reported when one of your referrals reaches the threshold required for you to generate earnings. This will vary depending on the type of product you're referring.

* Firefox plus Google Toolbar: a conversion occurs when a user downloads Firefox through your referral button and runs it for the first time. Your referral must be a Windows user, who has not previously installed Firefox, in order for you to receive credit.
* AdSense: a conversion for AdSense is counted when a user you've referred to AdSense has signed up and earned their first $5 within 180 days.
* AdWords: a conversion occurs when a user signs up for AdWords through your referral button or link and spends $5 within 90 days.
* Pack: we count a conversion when a Windows user, who has not previously downloaded Pack or the components of Pack, downloads and installs the product for the first time after being referred through your button. Note that Pack referrals are only available in certain locations.
* Google Apps: a conversion occurs when a user signs up for Google Apps. The domain must have one or more Google Apps email accounts in use for four consecutive weeks for the referral to be counted.
* Checkout: a conversion occurs when a user signs up for Google Checkout as a buyer and completes a transaction of at least $10 (before tax and shipping) with Google Checkout.

Please note that in order for your referral to be successful and result in a conversion, the user you refer must sign up directly through your referral button or link. If the user you've referred does not sign up or download a product directly through your referral button, we will be unable to track the referral and you will not receive credit.