Overpopulated

| Documentaries | 9 seen

<p>One of the best documentaries I have recently seen - a humble scientist from Sweden explains many interesting facts, like how many child are born for woman in average, does Asia and Africa is overpopulated? &nbsp;Scientist explains how medicine and education have provided longer life expectancy in countries like Bangladesh.</p><p>In this documentary is shown &nbsp;a beautiful story about African family living with less than $1 day and dreaming to buy a bicycle. And how bicycle literally drives them out of extreme poverty.</p><p>About energy consumption. About the Riches and Poor.&nbsp;</p>


Making Money Online with AdSense: My Journey to a $40 Monthly Income

| Blogging | 12 seen

I've been blogging for a while now and recently, I published my first online income report, showing a grand total of eight dollars earned from Google AdSense. This might not seem like much, but it's actually an improvement from the previous years. I've been using Google AdSense on low-traffic websites since 2009, and over that period, I've earned just a little over $100. That's about $20 a year, or about $1.66 per month, or just $0.05 a day.

The reason my AdSense earnings have been so low is due to two reasons: first, I haven't used Google AdSense for all the 5 years, and second, my websites have had low traffic, barely reaching 1,000 visitors per month. I haven't paid much attention to CTR, CPC, and other metrics that could have improved my earnings.

That's why I decided to set my first goal for Google AdSense - to earn enough to cover my Linode VPS hosting bills, which I set at $40 per month. This may seem like a modest amount, but it's not about the amount, it's about being worth it. To achieve this goal, I need to optimize my CTR and CPC values.

To give you an example, if my CTR is 4% and my CPC is 0.20, I would need 200 clicks and 5000 visitors to…


Mr Selfridge

| Worth to Watch | 15 seen

<p>Another great TV series from British islands. I wouldn't call myself a huge fan of British movies or series, but there are few really good one. And Mr Selfridge is one of it.</p><p>The story is about an American entrepreneur who founded Selfridges store in London, United Kingdom back in 1909.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Here is more from&nbsp;Wikipedia:</strong></p><blockquote><p>Mr Selfridge is a British period television drama series about Harry Gordon Selfridge and his London department store Selfridge &amp; Co, co-produced by ITV Studios and Masterpiece/WGBH for broadcast on ITV and PBS. The series began airing on 6 January 2013 in the United Kingdom (10 episodes), and on 31 March 2013 in the United States (8 episodes, the first and last being double-length).<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Selfridge">&nbsp;http://en.wikipedia.or… far - have seen just first series, and all of them was worth watching.</p>


The Following

| Worth to Watch | 9 seen

<p>Started to watch tv series - The Following</p><p><strong>About The Following:</strong></p><blockquote><p><span>A brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command.&nbsp;</span></p></blockquote><p><strong>My thoughts after watching first season:</strong></p><p><span>If honest, I'm surprised for <strong>imdb</strong>'s&nbsp;rating&nbsp;7.7 for this TV-series - Or let's say in other words - I watched first season, but I didn't have this breathtaking feeling that it's mine. It's more&nbsp;appropriate for those who like movie <strong>The Twilight -&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;for teenagers.</span></p><p>Plot line<span>&nbsp;what's concentrated of stories of Edgar Allan Poe - doesn't make a sense for me. Well, I have red some novels by Poe, but still I wouldn't rate this serial too high. I would give it average 5, not 7.7</span></p><p…


How many beers you can buy in Europe for minimum wage?

| Macroeconomics | 12 seen

I like charts and graphics, who doesn't? Well Reddit user Adilu, has created a map of how many beers you can buy in Europe for a minimum wage:

According to map - most beers you will get in Belgium = 1028, and less in Georgia = 36. Rest of Europe averages in 300-400 beers.

Please visit Adilu to find out more


How to register your site with Bing Webmaster Tools

| Blogging | 31 seen

There is a great alternative to Google Webmaster tools - Bing Webmaster tools - might help a little if you are looking for ways to improve Bing SEO

Signup or login. Once you are logged in Bing Webmasters click on Add site left top sidebar

  • Enter your details. As you can see mandatory field is just one: URL - enter your site URL. I highly suggest that you submit a sitemap file also.
  • Leave default All day (Default) in select menu where Bing asks how often it should visit your site. If you have highly trafficked site, you can change values to other.
  • Then click Add.

In next window Bing will ask you to verify your domain. You have 3 options:

  • Option 1: Place an XML file on your web server
  • Option 2: Copy and paste a <meta> tag in your default webpage
  • Option 3: Add CNAME record to DNS
I prefer to stick with option 1 and upload XML file on my server, it's up to you which method you will prefer. But if you chose option one…

More winter for Tbilisi

| Living in Georgia | 3 seen

<p>End of this Janaury and start of this February has brought back to Tbilisi some winter. Here are few shots I made on 02.02.2014.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.tourgeorgia.eu/photos_stream/winter-continues">More pictures watch here.</a></p>


Blog statistics Januray 2014

| Blogging | 6 seen

4th month since I started blogging thing has passed away. This time I got my first traffic spike, and overall I get out of modest less than 100 visitors month.

Speaking of February plans - 300 visitors would be nice, if no traffic spike happens!


Exploring the Impact of Facebook on SEO: A Case Study on TourGeorgia.eu (2014)

| Blogging | 6 seen

As a webmaster, I'm always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve the SEO of my websites. Recently, I've become interested in the potential impact of Facebook on SEO and decided to conduct an experiment to see for myself.

In this article, I will share my findings as I explore the relationship between Facebook and SEO through a case study on my website, TourGeorgia.eu. I will be analyzing the effects of Facebook activity on the boosted posts and measuring the impact it has on the website's search engine rankings.

So, does Facebook activity have an impact on SEO? The answer is "sort of." While there is no direct impact on SEO, there is still value that can be passed on to SEO through likes and shares on Facebook.

The Experiment

To test the impact of Facebook on SEO, I created a post on my Facebook page and boosted it with a small budget. My aim was to see if this would have any impact on the search engine rankings of TourGeorgia.eu.

Starting Point

Before the experiment, I checked the search engine rankings of several keywords related to my website. The results were as follows:

  • Tbilisi - not in the first 25…

A Premier Drupal Developer Serving Tbilisi, Riga, and the World

| Drupal Development | 2 seen

When it comes to professional Drupal development, few names are as synonymous with excellence as Reinis Fischer.

With a career that spans multiple countries and continents, Reinis has established himself as a highly sought-after Drupal developer, working with clients in Tbilisi, Riga, and beyond.

Reinis' expertise in Drupal development has been honed through years of hands-on experience, working with a wide range of clients and projects. His deep understanding of the Drupal platform and its various modules has allowed him to deliver innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Whether it's developing custom modules or integrating third-party applications, Reinis approaches each project with a focus on delivering exceptional results.

In addition to his technical skills, Reinis is also known for his ability to work closely with clients, helping them to understand the Drupal platform and how it can be used to achieve their goals. Whether working with businesses in Tbilisi or with international clients, Reinis takes the time to understand each client's needs and works to develop customized solutions that meet those needs.

It's no…


Expert Drupal Development Services in Tbilisi, Georgia

| Drupal Development | 11 seen

Drupal is a popular open-source content management system that has been widely adopted by web agencies for the creation and management of websites for their clients.

In Tbilisi, Georgia, there are several web agencies specializing in Drupal development, providing a range of services to businesses and organizations looking to establish a presence on the web. One of the leading specialists in the field is Reinis Fischer, with over 10 years of experience working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large businesses.

The flexibility and scalability of Drupal are among its key benefits. With a large community of developers and users, Drupal has a wealth of resources and modules available, making it easy to add new features and functionalities to a website as needed. This means that businesses can start with a basic website and grow it over time, as their needs change and evolve.

Web agencies in Tbilisi that specialize in Drupal offer a range of services to their clients, including website design and development, theme customization, module integration, and ongoing maintenance and support. They work closely with their clients to understand…


The Dos and Don'ts of Link Exchange for Better SEO

| Blogging | 15 seen

Link exchange, also known as link trading or link swapping, is a technique used in search engine optimization (SEO) to improve a website's ranking and visibility in search engine results pages (SERP). The process involves exchanging links with other websites, with the aim of increasing the number of backlinks to a website and thus improving its authority in the eyes of search engines.

The concept of link exchange has been around since the early days of the internet, when websites would trade links with each other as a way of driving traffic to each other's sites. However, as the internet and search engines have evolved, the use of link exchange as an SEO strategy has become more complex and sophisticated.

The basic idea behind link exchange is that search engines view backlinks as a measure of a website's popularity and relevance. The more backlinks a website has from high-quality, relevant sources, the higher its perceived authority and the better it will rank in SERP. Link exchange is therefore a way for websites to acquire backlinks and increase their authority, and by extension, their ranking in SERP.

However, link exchange can be a double-edged…


From 5 Daily Visitors to 1114: The Impact of One Reddit Comment (2014)

| Blogging | 1 seen

My blog recently saw its first significant surge in traffic, going from an average of 5 daily visitors to an impressive 1114 in just two days. So what caused this sudden growth?

One of my earliest blog posts, entitled "Ukraine vs Poland GDP 1990-2012", was published on October 10th, 2013. Although it received a few Google searches over the following months, it wasn't until January 24th that I noticed a significant spike in traffic.

The cause of this sudden increase was traced back to a single comment on Reddit.

However, the story doesn't end there. I had implemented Google AdSense on my blog some time ago, but after witnessing the traffic boost, I checked my AdSense stats only to find that only two links had been clicked. This was a major disappointment.

Adding to my disappointment was the fact that I had removed social share buttons from my site, so no one had the opportunity to share the link and increase its exposure even further.

In light of these lessons learned, I plan to optimize my use of Google AdSense and re-add social share buttons to my site. I eagerly await another opportunity for my blog to experience a traffic…


Explore the Life of Leonardo Da Vinci in the Thrilling TV Series "Da Vinci's Demons"

| Documentaries | 8 seen

The TV series "Da Vinci's Demons" offers a unique and thrilling take on the life of the legendary Leonardo Da Vinci, showcasing his many talents and accomplishments as well as his personal struggles and obstacles. David S. Goyer's writing creates a captivating world full of action, adventure, and mystery that keeps the audience hooked from start to finish.

Despite being a work of fiction, the series provides valuable insights into the mind of one of the greatest geniuses of all time, painting a picture of a man who was ahead of his time in his thinking and creativity. The series depicts Da Vinci as a brilliant inventor and artist, as well as a daring swordsman and lover, who constantly sought to push the boundaries of what was possible.

Through the series, the viewer is transported back in time to Renaissance Florence, a vibrant and dynamic city that was at the forefront of a cultural and intellectual revolution. The series highlights the historical significance of the city and the period in which Da Vinci lived, and offers a glimpse into the complex and often dangerous political landscape of the time.

While it is important to keep in mind that the…


How to Use Facebook Ads to Sell Products and Increase Revenue

| Blogging | 5 seen

If you're looking to sell products online, Facebook is an excellent platform to get started with. With over 2.8 billion monthly active users, Facebook offers a vast audience for businesses to tap into. Facebook Ads is an excellent way to reach this audience and promote your products. In this article, we'll show you how to use Facebook Ads to sell products and increase your revenue.

  • Set Up Your Facebook Ad Account
  • The first step in using Facebook Ads to sell products is to create a Facebook Ad account. You can do this by visiting the Facebook Ads Manager and following the step-by-step instructions to create your account. Once your account is set up, you can begin creating your ads.

  • Choose Your Campaign Objective
  • When creating your ad, you'll need to choose your campaign objective. Facebook offers a variety of objectives to choose from, including traffic, conversions, and catalog sales. For selling products, we recommend using the "Catalog Sales" objective.

  • Create Your Product Catalog
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