Friday, February 8, 2008

Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man ....

Larry Page is still the 5th richest man and I one of the poorest in respect of Google Adsense
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2008 figures - 2,281 44 impressions - $9.01 - earnings ir $0.29 per day which is better that the previous month. I am not the only person moaning :)

Recently, many web-publishers reported drastic drops in their Google AdSense earnings and offered up many theories as to why that occurred. The problem was reported in web forums, on popular SEO blogs, and in the comments section of the last WebProNews article on the subject.

But as a part of that plan to maximize earnings, Google found a way to decrease what they paid out to publishers while increasing what they took in from advertisers. This would also help offset Google's recent moves against made-for-AdSense sites developed expressly for domain tasting, an action that costs Google a reported $3 million.

Admittedly though, when you're dealing in billions, a few million isn't much – unless you're trying to make estimates. But Google also reported a 30% increase in AdSense clicks over the fourth quarter 2006, and a 9% increase since the third quarter 2007. So over all, clicks are up. (Courtesy WebProNews)

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Slamming – “A Scam”

"Slamming" is the illegal practice of changing a consumer's telephone service - local, intralata service, or interlata service (including state to state, in state and international long distance) - without permission. - The Commission's slamming liability rules provide a remedy if you've been slammed and take the profit out of slamming for telephone companies. The FCC's Enforcement Bureau will also take action against slammers. These rules apply to slamming violations that occur on or after November 28, 2000. (For slamming violations that occurred before that date, you can still file a complaint with the Commission. See information telephone number listed below.)

I have had phone calls from my telecoms company suggesting that I change my mobile plan to another more advantageous plan. I politely declined and a few weeks later on the television news it reported that companies were trying to persuade clients to change plans, moving them into a more expensive plan. My gut feeling had been right!

This blog is turning into one against Scams, but that does not worry me as we are here to help we the people try and turn the world into a better place.

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