Google just released a new service to their Google Coop which lets you create your own custom search engine. It will reflect your own look and feel and even show the results on your own site. Hmmm… do I see a huge opportunity here? You bet I do. Imagine what you could do, especially by adding adsense to these pages of your search engine.

You could even create a link to various topics on your blog or website and get it dynamically indexed. Definately worth a try.

If you want your own Google Search Engine… Here it is!
http://www.google.com/coop/cse/overview

I just ran across an interesting post on Yahoo’s Buzz Log. They list their TOP 20 Misspelled searches. It just goes to show you that alot of people misspell keywords so you can still make a bundle even if you can’t spell!

Sic, Sic, Sic - Yahoo! Buzz Log

I just ran across the most amazing list if you are trying to build a linking strategy for your website. It’s a list of the Top Directories for link building in order of Page Strength (Rank). This is key. It breaks it down and lists whether they are free or it simply lists their fee purchase a link from them. This is a must read.

I don’t care what your opinion is of link building… I do know if you have a strong link building emphasis it does help your search engine rankings.

Here’s the link:

Strongest Directories on The Web - Click Here

I’ve been studying blogs and how they work. So this site is really a work in progress. I keep making subtle changes from what I’ve read and other blogs I’ve seen link Michel Fortin’s and many others. I’ve had an account at Feedburner for quite sometime and I’ve finally decided to start using it.

I have to say I really don’t know what to expect, but the tracking looks great. Still not sure how to use everything there, but I’m still learning.

So go ahead and subscribe to my RSS feed and get notified and updated whenever I post new content here. Thanks.

Ok, I ran across this new book today. Apparently it’s just been released by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Series) called “Why We Want You To Be Rich”. Interesting combination between two people, but it makes perfect sense.

Ok I’ll bite.. I just bought it. I don’t know what it will really be about, but I’m sure it will be an interesting read with way.

Why We Want You to be Rich

I just received an email from Serious Magic today announcing it’s aquisition by Adobe. If you are not familiar with Serious Magic, it’s the tool I’ve used to create amazing “green screen” effects. With Adobe aquiring it, I’ll be courious to see how they develop it even further.

Here’s the email in it’s entirety from Serious Magic.

Dear Serious Magic Customer,

I have some exciting news to share. As of today, October 19, 2006 Adobe
Systems Incorporated has acquired Serious Magic.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both companies to join together to
deliver award-winning video software to help creative professionals, businesses,
consumers, and educators communicate better. Over our nearly six year history
Serious Magic has developed several uniquely powerful technologies. We’re
particularly excited because now these technologies, as well as our
award-winning products, can reach a much larger worldwide audience. I view it as
gaining a dramatically larger stage for the magic we’ve built to play on.

Moving forward, you should continue to contact Serious Magic sales and
support for Serious Magic products and solutions. For more information about the
acquisition, please visit http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/.

Myself and most of the Serious Magic team are continuing with Adobe and the
future looks very bright indeed. We’re proud of the cutting-edge work we’ve done
so far at Serious Magic and believe that teaming with Adobe will be a truly
magical combination.

Sincerely,

Mark Randall
CEO and Chief Magician

I found this tool for Alexa today. It allows you to view the top Movers & Shakers by Country. You can use it for great market research in order to spot trends in the market place around the world. Some of the results are really surprising. I would definately suggest you check it out. I think you’ll like it.

The best part is it’s FREE

Click The Link To See This New Tool
Alexa Radar, Movers & Shakers By Country