The Role of Social Bookmarking In Optimization

Social bookmarking hit the scene in 1996, but it wasn't until 2003 that the phrase was officially coined. It’s taking the world by storm, and leaving an impressive mark on internet optimization.

When it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social bookmarking is opening the door for newer websites, and those websites that are not mainstream. Previously, SEO relied upon automated resource location and classification software, most commonly search engine spiders. Unlike the spider, social bookmarking allows websites to be categorized by actual users who understand the content of the source rather than relying on certain fixed parameters for classification. This allows website ranking to be based on actual consumer traffic, which is more useful to both internet and traditional marketers.

Social bookmarking also plays a role in Social Media Optimization (SMO) and Social Networking Optimization (SNO). SMO's largest purpose is to generate user traffic from sources other than a search engine, so it allows for another large source of traffic. SNO is integral to this source of traffic, because social networks, such as MySpace, and Facebook, allow for people to share reviews across both a primary and secondary audience. This makes sharing more productive, as the secondary audience peruses the site and then may follow on to links that didn’t interest the target audience.

Marketers will benefit greatly from this growing trend. They have the ability to reach more potential consumers than ever before, and with preceding reputation. There's no better advertising than personal recommendation, which is the heart of social bookmarking.

Take responsibility for your life!

Look around. Who constantly blames the boss, fellow co-workers, family members, even the cashier at the local Quickie Mart for their less-than-happy life? Now, look in that dastardly mirror and ask yourself whom you’ve been pointing the finger at because of where you are in life.

Taking charge of your life is as simple as . . .well, truth is, it’s not simple, but here are some suggestions that will make the process easier.

1. Grab a notebook and pen. Every time you find yourself blaming someone for a shortfall in your life, write it down. If your boss flipped out because you misfiled a client’s folder – write it down. When a sharp-looking car dealer talks you into buying a sports car, instead of a mini-van – write it down. Don’t think about it. Just write it down. Do this for one week.

2.Get your reading glasses. Pick a time when you can read your “Blame Journal” straight through non-stop. Now, address each entry individually. Okay, you misfiled a company folder. It happens all the time and your boss is just a jerk, you say. Was this a one-time instance, or does it happen frequently? Maybe it’s not the boss. Maybe this isn’t the job for you; a hard realization, but a possibility.

3.Don’t play the blame game. As cliché as it sounds, this can be the most rewarding challenge, because you are looking at yourself dead-on. Instead of blaming the car dealer for taking advantage and selling you an expensive car, admit you can be easily led and promise to give yourself 12 hours before making decisions different from your original goal.

Take responsibility for your life in three easy steps? Of course not. But these steps are essential and will involve commitment and force you to face shortcomings. Write your journal. Write your resolutions. Then write your success story.

Common Wisdom

Finding the perfect balance in life can be tricky. There are a few things to keep in mind when seeking total wellness – that is health for both the body and the mind. The most important aspect is wisdom.

Some people associate the word wisdom with intelligence and while there is an active link to levels of intelligence it is not intelligence that spawns wisdom but rather the other way around. Using wisdom increases intelligence.

While wisdom would seem connected to only the health of the mind, it is elemental in all aspects of wellness. Seeking wisdom and using common sense in everything we do has an impact on every aspect of our being.

Developing wisdom is a skill and must be worked at. The ability to learn is something most people are born with, but developing that ability is a skill. As we rush through our daily lives we often times forget to concentrate on learning from our experiences. Keeping the desire to gain knowledge from every situation at the forefront of our thoughts is the only way to develop the skill of wisdom.

When we are consistent in our goals for obtaining wisdom it is possible to see the wealth of experience around us and grow in both mental and physical health for a state of complete wellness.

Having a total state of wellness demands that we use wisdom in every aspect of our lives. This includes providing the proper diet to allow our bodies to function, exercising properly to help maintain our body’s condition, to giving ourselves the proper environment for good mental health which includes lowering levels of stress when possible.

All of these things combined provides an environment where we can prosper and gain wealth not only of an economic nature, but of all of our available resources.

How to set goals and reach them in three eay steps

Shakespeare once said, “To be or not to be that is the Question.“ Now a days we would say to achieve or not achieve. What I am talking about are goals. Goal setting is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Why? Without goals you are just floating in a boat without oars. Fitzhugh Dodson said, “Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.”

Goal settings is easier then you might think. You just need to follow a few simple rules. First and most important you must write down your goals. When you write down your goals it shows you are willing to take the first step. It shows your commitment toward your goals. Also write down things you are going to do for yourself to reach those goals.

The second step is to keep track of your progress. Every day pick a time to pull out your list of goals and ask yourself three questions. How can I reach my goals? What have I done today to help me reach my goals? What can I do tomorrow to help me reach my goals? Then revise and update your list to met your goals.

Lastly keep working toward your goals until you reach them an then reach higher. The more you work on them the more committed you will become to them. Like Zig Ziglar once said, “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”

The real purpose of goals to reach above and beyond yourself to improve yourself. The only real obstacle in your way is you. As John F. Kennedy said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” So set your goals, revise and adjust your goals, and reach above and beyond your goals to improve your life. You will be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled that you did.

Social Revolution 2.0 will reach you even if it havent yet!

Social bookmarking hit the scene in 1996, but it wasn't until 2003 that the phrase was officially coined. It’s taking the world by storm, and leaving an impressive mark on internet optimization.

When it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social bookmarking is opening the door for newer websites, and those websites that are not mainstream. Previously, SEO relied upon automated resource location and classification software, most commonly search engine spiders. Unlike the spider, social bookmarking allows websites to be categorized by actual users who understand the content of the source rather than relying on certain fixed parameters for classification. This allows website ranking to be based on actual consumer traffic, which is more useful to both internet and traditional marketers.

Social bookmarking also plays a role in Social Media Optimization (SMO) and Social Networking Optimization (SNO). SMO's largest purpose is to generate user traffic from sources other than a search engine, so it allows for another large source of traffic. SNO is integral to this source of traffic, because social networks, such as MySpace, and Facebook, allow for people to share reviews across both a primary and secondary audience. This makes sharing more productive, as the secondary audience peruses the site and then may follow on to links that didn’t interest the target audience.

Marketers will benefit greatly from this growing trend. They have the ability to reach more potential consumers than ever before, and with preceding reputation. There's no better advertising than personal recommendation, which is the heart of social bookmarking.

History of Coffee?

Tracing coffee back to its birth, can be like trying to backtrack a pc virus –
The one consistent story that remains through most reference articles, mentions a goat herder in Ethiopia by the name of “Kaldi” who stumbles among goats “dancing” after consuming the coffee fruits. Although, technologically challenged, the 15th century commerce and trade of merchandise lead to coffee’s quick movement from Ethiopia, the coffee plants original home to Yemen, where it was roasted and prepared as a beverage at a Sufi monastery. Trade of the vitalizing coffee bean advanced it to the regions of Turkey and Persia. From there, the coffee route leads to Italy, India then Europe. From France, the coffee beans made their way to Mexico. Most coffee preparations are indicative to the regions, but for the most part all include roasting, grinding & brewing.

Roasting the coffee bean is a skill that utilizes science. Too long in a roasting chamber and the coffee becomes useless even for espresso. The roasting is a combination of timing and temperature regulated to get the desired product. The degrees of roasting labels are Light, Medium-Light, Medium, Medium-Dark, Dark and Very Dark.

Freshly ground coffee usually provides a better quality of brew, however, the plan to keep the taste fresh is to prevent oxidation; therefore, properly airtight seals can produce a quality cup of coffee also.
Culture wise, in America we love to drink our coffee flavored and chilled. Folks in Vietnam enjoy single brewing a coarsely ground, medium roast blend and add condensed milk. A cup of coffee in New Guinea will have a fruitiness to it that favors the papaya or mango. The bean is cultivated from Jamaica Blue Mountain seeds. A cup of café au lait, is the local favorite in France. This is prepared with traditional French roast coffee and added steamed milk.

Gourmet coffee comes from using different roast degrees on variants of the Arabica bean. Varieties of this bean are the “Bourbon”, “Arabica” & “Typica”. The original plants are traced back to Guatemala around the early 1900’s. The Arabica bean is the popular choice of coffee houses in the U. S. and Canada.
Next time you take that coffee break, think about the journey and time it took to get here today.

What is Success?

Everyone has a different definition of success. For some people, success is defined purely by monetary means. Many people become obsessed with acquiring as much material wealth as they possibly can but at the end, it is things that has no value. They work long hours at their job in order to have as much money as possible.

Similarly, many people define success by their status but status is the enemy of contentment according to Marty Nemkos - a Career Coach. People choose to define themselves by how important their job is, or where they live, or how much power they have. These people try to acquire as many status symbols as they can to make themselves feel better and to try and show other people that they are an important person.

True success, however, is defined by happiness. If a person is truly happy with the life that they are leading, then they are a successful person. For example, a person doesn't need to work an extremely high-paying job or particularly important job if they enjoy doing that job, and are able to do it well. Or people don't need tons of material objects as long as they are happy with what they have.

Being successful also means enjoying immaterial things like friends and family. Having a good support system around you of people that you love and care about can make any life successful.