Category Archives: Google

Google Sitemap template for Movable Type

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

I got annoyed that all the current Google happy site maps for Movable Type out there are not complete, and do not span you're entire site's pages… therefore I made another one. Feel free to take it and play, so … Continue reading →

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Google announces Google Gears

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

Google have just announced the creation of a toolkit and set of browser extensions to allow web applications like Gmail, Google maps and potentially all other applications. It works in the same way that printer spoolers do in operating systems:- … Continue reading →

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How to write better Google ads

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

The following is a list of the easiest and strongest ways to make you Google Adwords more effective: Plan the adThis may sound obvious, but so many people don't do it. Plan the ad's words and selling point carefully before making the … Continue reading →

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I hate Google’s new branding strategy

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

Have you noticed of late Google being a bit.. well.. monopolistic? Well I have. Don't get me wrong, I love the company and the work they do – but their business and public relations practices are beginning to smell a … Continue reading →

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iGoogle – The next MySpace killer?

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

Earlier this week, Google release iGoogle, a general term for all of their personalised content, and user-centric homepage which is customisable by the user (obviously). For me, it comes as a great improvement to Google services to me, and an … Continue reading →

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Google’s new iPhone killer

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

Many rumours have been spreading the web recently about the new gPhone – just a rumour that Google could create a iPhone style smartphone, with it’s own embedded software and technology. Google have now confirmed that they are to be … Continue reading →

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I passed!

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

Whoo hooo! I’ve just passed the Google Adwords Professional, with 81.6%! Woot!

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Make money with blogs

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Andy Callaghan

There aren’t many ways of making money solely through the internet, but one of the quickest rising and easiest methods is through a blog. Blogs are a great way to promote articles, discuss various ideas, and promote your website itself. … Continue reading →

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All ads now removed

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Andy Callaghan

All the ads on microplop.com have not been removed, as they were slowing the site down, and loosing the site’s layout.

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Google trialing CPA advertising

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Andy Callaghan

The Google team behind Google Adwords CPC (cost Per Click) are developing a new system to better judge the value of affiliate to another site. The new scheme runs on not just clicks to the destination page, but also the … Continue reading →

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