What is Cloud Computing?

This blog you're reading is cloud computing.

All I have to do is log into my Google account and write this blog.

Google stores it and releases it to the world.

• Intuit Quickbooks online is Cloud Computing for Accounting.
• Turbo Tax is Cloud Computing for taxes.
• Carbonite is Cloud Computing for Storage
• Flickr is Cloud Computing for Photos

Simply, Cloud Computing is when the tools and content of

things you create are stored away from your computer and accessible from

any computer you have access to.

Today we are able to do banking online. We don't have to store our cancelled checks or even

our monthly statements. Our banks store it and when we need copies or information we simply log in with our passwords and user id.

Why is Cloud Computing important?

• You can access your information from any computer
• You can update your information from any computer
• If your computer crashes your information is safe

On a personal level I love cloud computing. I use Carbonite to back up everything.

I do all of my banking online

I store all of my canceled checks and statements online.

My business, www.ChicoParty.com

is completely in the cloud. It's hosted at Network Solutions, Sales are done in the cloud, Shipping is done through the UPS and FEDEX cloud. All of my important information is available anytime anywhere and without the fear of running out of storage space.

Who's Playing in Superbowl 2009?

• Superbowl 2009 is being played on February 1 in Tampa, Florida


• The Teams are the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers


• The First Superbowl game was in 1967


• The First Teams to play in the Superbowl were Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers


• The First Superbowl was held at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles


• Interestingly, this was the only Superbowl game not to be sold out


• Who won the first Superbowl? It was the Green Bay Packers with a score of 35 - 10


• Who was the first Superbowl MVP? Bart Starr holds the honor of being named the first Superbowl MVP


• Decorations for Superbowl are varied. Fans use everything from Football Confetti in Team Colors, Football Shaped Balloons and Even Football Theme Centerpieces
• Mascot Decorations are also popular. Use Cardinal Confetti for the Arizona Cardinals in bright red Metallic


• Food for Superbowl covers the gamut from Beer and Hot Dogs to Sushi and Martinis.


• Superbowl is watched worldwide.

Cast That Book: Three Cups of Tea...Read It!

I have to pass this on
If you love books you have to read this.
If you love children you have to read this.
I you have any empathy for others you have to read this
Cast That Book: Three Cups of Tea...Read It!

My Grandma Grace

How do I get other websites to link to me?

Have you asked this question? Most website owners and designers have.



The basic, best answer to getting those links is to create good content. Create information that others will want their readers to have access to.

You'll get some links just because another site thinks yours is worth linking to but you do need to put in some effort. Most things in life are valuable when you work for them.



Be a friend to the Internet. Create interesting information. Compile lists. Do the research.



Once you have good content you'll need to look for websites that will actually want to link to you



The best article, bar none, on the subject of linking is

"Link Building Notes of an SEO Kindergartner"



It's long, 19 pages, but chock full of really good info. I truly don't think I can add anything. Read it and go for it. Good luck...As they say..."Be the Best and The Links Will Come"

Good SEO Forums, Good SEO Blogs

If you're interested in SEO you should be visiting forums and commenting when appropriate

Ask Questions and Learn a little each day

Try to read at least one SEO Blog a day



Some of my favorite seo forums and blogs are



High Rankings

Matt Cutts

WebProWorld

Search Engine Journal


There are thousands of forums and blogs on search. This list is just a starting point.
For beginners, try the article on Search Engine Journal...55 steps for Search Engine Optimization.

My motto with SEO is that it's a "cinch by the inch" Don't feel as though SEO is a job you can do once and it's done. Search changes daily as new websites, blogs and forums are being added to the internet every minute. Keep your eyes and your mind open. Change one small thing a day and your site will improve it's search status.

How to Submit My Site to Search Engines

When you're ready to submit your site to the search engines save yourself some cash and do it yourself. It's fast and easy. You'll learn something and you can be proud of seizing control of your own destiny.
Here's how you submit your site to Google
Google
Here's how to submit your website to Yahoo
Yahoo
To submit to MSN
MSN

I started on the internet in the mid '90's with a small one page niche website selling Confetti. Back then there were just a few of us. Today there are millions. In the beginning Yahoo was the only search engine. Today there are hundreds. These three are the biggest with more than 90% of all search traffic.
Start there and then as you get time you can post to some of the others. Good luck!