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In this post I want to present some visuals on how I’ve expanded one of my blogs and diversified its income streams. * How do I expand upon my blog and add different elements to my site? * How do I move beyond the basics of making money with AdSense on my blog?I’m asked these two questions a lot and in this post I want to share, with some visuals, how I do it on one of my own sites.
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As a longtime webmaster, I think that the new Google sidewiki feature could be seriously abused.
I reserve the right to control who sees/says what when they visit my site(s)… as such I just don’t know why Google hasn’t implemented an opt-out/opt-in feature….
This is decidedly high handed IMHO, esp. as there is NO way to control or edit the content. PLEASE restore the rights of your webmasters otherwise your Google Toolbar users will face a degraded experience when visiting other sites.
Having seen the quality and stupidity of many comments on YouTube, I wouldn’t want to have any of that associated with my sites. In the end, the only one who gets tarred is Google for creating a system that could be so seriously abused as this. It’s dumb.
And Google says: "…" Still waiting!
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I was pondering this question today when I was reading the announcements of the Amazon Kindle for International Sales. Which of these would make a better reader?
Pricing: Kindle 1 vs. T91 0
The Kindle is at least $240 cheaper than the Asus Eee PC T91 series, so on price alone, the Asus T91 would lose, except…
Power: Kindle 1 vs. T91 1
The Asus Eee PC T91 is, in fact, a TABLET PC! Yes, it’s a fully fledged PC that can run software, browse, send email, read books, and a whole bunch of things that an ordinary PC could do. Even more, you are not tied to one reader or one e-book store, esp. if you buy PC software for reading ebooks, or install the Kindle for PC. So, in short, you avoid serious customer lock-in.
Features: Kindle 1 vs. T91 2
The Kindle is totally grayscale, while the T91 offers a touchscreen interface with tablet functionality, and even note taking features.
Size: Kindle 2 vs. T91 2
The T91 offers much in a small space, but the Kindle can easily slip into your bag or purse, without additional cables, power points, etc., unless you are going on a longer journey. The batteries will keep you reading for quite a while, certainly more than the T91 can ever do.
Dedicated: Kindle 3 vs. T91 2
The Amazon Kindle is in fact a dedicated machine, with simpler and more robust features. So it is designed to fulfill one function well. Unlike the Asus Eee PC T91 which is a flexible, and therefore, perhaps less reliable machine. So it boots faster, closes down quicker, and gets to the main function faster than any PC ever could.
Of course, in a perfect world, one would have both. At a combined price of less than $800, this is actually feasible. And avoids one of the pitfalls of an all-in-one type machine. You don’t have to rely one machine for EVERYTHING. Always a plus, in my book.
What would you buy? The Asus Eee PC T91 or the Amazon 6" Kindle or both or neither?
