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When you try to check your backlinks in MSN or Live.com using the command link: or linkdomain: you might notice a blank page with no results. I posted about this at DP Forums five days ago and learned from one the replies that it was intentional. According to Live Search’s Weblog, they have intentionally turned this functionality off because of illegal queries.

We are flattered, but…

For those of you who use some of the advanced query syntax in our search engine such as link:, linkdomain: and inurl:, you may have noticed that this functionality has been recently turned off. We have been seeing broad use of these features by legitimate users but unfortunately also what appears to be mass automated usage for data mining. So for now, we have made the tough call to block all queries with these operators.

We are doing our best to get this back online as soon as possible in a manner that allows folks that use this functionality for real queries. We have a few good ideas up our sleeve on how to enable this, but want to make sure we are making the right changes that will give you the functionality you want and all of our customers the experience they deserve. Our apologies and thank you for being patient. Keep an eye on our blog for updates.

Eytan Seidman

Lead Program Manager, Live Search

I really hope they fix it soon.

UK Webmaster forum, one of the very few UK focused Webmaster forums on the web today, has recently taken steps to establishing itself as one of the leading UK forums. The forum was established a few years a go primarily as a community for discussing Webmaster related tools. It is now to broaden its appeal to extend beyond tools for webmasters to include a strong Internet business focused section which is hoped would attract new members who may not necessarily be interested in webmaster only forums the small business section discusses issues that that concerns small online business owners.

Though UK Webmaster Forums is UK focused, it attracts webmasters, search engine marketing experts and small online business owners from as far a filed as Australia, USA, Bangladesh and Canada. One of the regular members of UK Webmaster forums Maxseo from Australia who runs a fast growing Directory of Directory called Dir Stats says “I like UKWebmasterWorld because it is a community of webmasters that like to share, so that we all can prosper and become better at what we do”. As part of UK Webmaster Forum’s repositioning, the site was moved from a sub folder of Ukwebmasterworld.com to a sub domain; forums.ukwebmasterwold.com, this enables the forum to be treated as a site in its own right rather than a deep link in UKWebmasterWorld.com.

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1. Ask Questions - Including specific questions in posts definitely helps get higher numbers of comments. I find that when I include questions in my headings that it is a particularly effective way of getting a response from readers as you set a question in their mind from the first moments of your post.

2. Invite Comments - I notice that when I specifically invite comments that people leave them in higher numbers than when I don’t. To some degree this confuses me as most of my readers know that they can leave comments on any post - but I guess inviting a comment triggers a response to some extent. Also keep in mind that new readers that are unfamiliar with blogging don’t always know about comments or how to use them - invitations to participate in well laid out and easy to use comments systems are good for helping them participate.

3. Interact with comments left - If you’re not willing to use your own comments section why would your readers? If someone leaves a comment interact with them. This gets harder as your blog grows but it’s particularly important in the early days of your blog as it shows your readers that their comments are valued, it creates a culture of interactivity and gives the impression to other readers that your comments section is an active place that you as the blogger value. As the activity in your comments section grows you may find you need to be slightly less active in it as readers will start to take over on answering questions and creating community - however don’t completely ignore your comment threads.

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Which Program is the Right Program for You?

There are many different programs available to a person who is interested in enhancing his or her professional standing when it comes to Internet marketing. Through this article, you are presented with a consideration of becoming a Yahoo Ambassador vs. Google Adwords Qualified individual. Armed with this information, you will be able to determine which of these two courses makes the very best sense for you today.

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Hello there fellow webmasters. I know how frustrating and tiring can be to manage multiple websites or domain names or client accounts so I decided to outline the most important parts of process. Remember, you are not alone. There are thousands of webmasters like you and me struggling to stay on top of their website maintenance and management.

Some of the most important task for a webmaster:

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A PPC campaign is not like an advert stuck on a shop door. Everybody that opens that door is not costing you money, unlike PPC where you pay for every visitor. Let’s look at it another way. Stock up on Reebock Figjam. All sorts of sizes and the colors they are available in. Even make a deal with the supplier that he delivesr to you immediately you place a phone order with him, or that you can stock on sale or return.

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Pay per click advertising is an on-going and growing arsenal for all entrepreneurs world wide. Whether your have a small business or a large business, buying a search engine placement is definitely the way to go.

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Don’t fight the battle, win the battle by utilizing pay per click search engine marketing!

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Graphic designers consider the adobe photoshop as a very important tool in their trade. The program offers a lot of help in creating special effects and in manipulating photos and other designs. This program is virtually a must-have for every web designer who wants to be the best in his trade.

The more advanced designers however desire a more upbeat program that can be easily manipulated by designers and with additional features. The good news for graphic designers is the introduction of the new Photoshop CS2 program which is a very welcome improvement of the old adobe photoshop program.

There are a lot of things that a designer can only wish for in the old adobe photoshop program and which are now available in the CS2 photoshop program. Those who already know adobe photoshop like the back of their hands can just dive in and use the program with a little adjustment.

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The computer has wrought many changes to the world both in the personal sphere and the business arena. The application of these changes has often been rather haphazard. Technology was moving forward at such a rapid pace that people were really having a hard time keep up with it. One of the big changes that have taken place in recent years has been a move toward formal training. The development of Certification programs in the field of Internet technology has brought some stability. Training has become the tool that moves people from helplessly trying to keep up to being on top.

This fact is true in the business place that uses Microsoft Office software. Microsoft office training disks have been available to give a basic understanding of how these systems operate, but only highly trained users can realize and tap into the amazing potential of this business management tool. If you want to fully master Microsoft Office and have your employees do so as well, advanced training is the best approach to take. Microsoft Office training is available through a worldwide network that has been set up by Microsoft. The instructors in this network have been certified by Microsoft through a program called Microsoft Certified Partners.

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Adobe Photoshop, called simply Photoshop by most, is a leading graphics editor developed by Adobe Systems. It is used to create and manipulate images, both for personal and commercial use. Photoshop can be used in multiple operating systems, including Microsoft, Macintosh and Linux. Since 1988, Photoshop has evolved from containing basic editing tools to the now more advanced functions, including the warp tool and the grain reduction filter for photos taken in low light. Because of this, there is a need to learn the basics and constantly re-learn additional features of the software; hence, the continuously increasing number of free Photoshop tutorials available.

The Adobe Photoshop program itself offers tutorials. First, check out the manual. This contains explanations on the basic tools of the software. The program also comes with ReadMe and ReadMe First! files that also contains helpful information. When you open Adobe Photoshop, you can also go to Photoshop Help under the “Help” tab. If you are using Windows, the shortcut would be to click F1. You can then choose from a set of basic Photoshop topics, such as making color adjustments, drawing, applying filters, and using layers.

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A handheld GPS (aka Global Positioning System) is defined as a fully functioning navigation system that is powered by the use of satellites. A constellation of over 24 global positioning system satellites is responsible for broadcasting precise timing signals, with the use of radios, to GPS receivers. This process is what allows them to accurately ascertain their location in any weather condition and at any time of the day or night.

Handheld GPS units are valuable in many ways, including in air, sea and land transportation. They are also widely used for creating maps and land surveys. In addition, handheld GPS is used by mountain bikers and/or hikers who want to keep an accurate assessment of their location.

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WarCraft is a strategy-based real time game based on a fictional setting. The primary objective of the game is to totally destroy the enemy’s base camp by attacking it with your forces. Many players enjoy the game because the story line is outstanding and the graphic is excellent. Even the characters and their abilities add excitement to the game. If you have not yet been hooked by the game, consider giving Warcraft a try. It will hone your planning and strategy making skills and you may even be able find new acquaintances through online gaming. If you are not sure about playing well, here are a few WarCraft tips and strategies to help you get an edge and win in the game:

Make the economy your priority. In the real world a country needs resources to finance its growth, attacking capabilities, and defense. The same is true in War Craft. You need to have ample resources so you can build units and buildings, and get upgrades. The first thing you must do to improve your resources is to gather gold from mines and lumber from trees.

Create a small army for defense. While yours is still a primary town, you may want to create a primary offense/defense unit like Knights (Human), Ghouls (Undead), Grunts (Orcs), and Archers (Night Elf). You may create 4-8 units as your initial defense. You may also want to use these units to kill creeps or AI controlled monsters found on selected places within every map to earn gold and several items for your heroes to use.

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Search engine optimization is the process of making your web site more accessible for the search engines. When you do this, you are making it easier for people to find you when they use search engines to search for information. Each individual search engine uses complicated mathematical formulas called algorithms to determine how web sites are ranked.

There are also differences in each search engine that you need to take into account when you are optimizing your web site. Search engine optimization is one of the most effective online marketing tools if done correctly and monitored frequently.

Search Engine Basics

When people use search engines, they usually believe that they are searching the web for information. This is not quite true. When you use a search engine to find information, you are actually searching the engine’s database of indexed content. Search engines can be human, where actual people index content. The most popular type of search engine is crawler-based. This means that those search engines use automated programs to crawl the web finding content and following links.

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How do search engines find your website, and how does your website find its way into search engines? Think of it this way, every page in your website is an opportunity to tell the search engines what your web site is about. Even the savviest web developers sometimes overlook this simple rule when constructing a new website.

Here are the five most basic rules to consider:

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