Google Adsense is a great income source and has been very helpful to their publishers and advertisers through the years. Aside from getting a good income from them as a publisher, we should always remember to stay compliant to their products and services. To maintain and promote quality products and services, google adsense have certain policies that a publisher should follow.

In behavioral policy, being a publisher of Google Adsense- encouraging Clicks on google adsense is not allowed and not recommended.

Example of encouraging clicks are text showing

• “Please support us” pointing to  google adsense ads
• Mislabeling Ads
• Putting the Ads under sponsors

What to avoid in placing Google Adsense?

• Align images with ads – Ads may appear to be part of the image shown in the post which is confusing for the reader that it is actually an Ad.
• Choose a site layout that pushes the content below the fold – Avoid placing the google adsense ads above the fold. Content should always be visible and easy to navigate for the user.

Recommendation in Monitoring & Filtering Content

1. Perform human evaluation before placing ad code on the site’s pages
2. Create a content fitering sys and keep refining.
3. URL filtering – on top of keyword filter create a URL filter to prevent ads
4. Put a Captcha in place to prevent spam
5. Add a “report a violation” link to all pages with user-generated content.
6. Do a site search on own website to find bad words & images. To do this type the site, followed by website name
7. Remove google ads for 2 days after the page is edited
8. Remove google ads for 24 hours afer a page is reported (to allow time to be deleted)
9. Allow trusted users to remove bad content
10. Use automatic detection : the detection of pornography and the detection of inappropriate content

Staying compliant

Having a clean and family safe network is very important to google adsense and they already have a large number of people dedicated to fighting abuse and expect the same commitment from their publishers.

For more information about google adsense, please visit adsense.blogspot.com. I will share the most frequently asked questions about google adsense and their answers in my next post. Stay tuned!

Alaxan FR Pacman shirt promo

Support our Pambansan Kamao and wear your Philippine pride through the special edition Aray Mo, Galing Natin Pilipinas shirts by Alaxan FR. You can get one of these shirts simply by joining the Alaxan promo and following the rules.

Alaxan FR Pacman-Bradley fight promo

How to join?

1. Show your support for Manny by taking a photo greeting for him for his upcoming fight against Timothy Bradley on June 10. Hold a placard, a board, or a paper with your one-liner message and don’t forget to include “Aray Mo, Galing Natin Pilipinas!”
2. Send the photo to pacquiaobradley@gmail.com. State your name, contact number, and for tracking purposes, also state my blog’s name.
3. Like the Alaxan FR Official Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/AlaxanFastRelease

Alaxan FR will be giving away 100 special edition Pacman shirts to the first users who send in their photo greetings.

Promo period: from May 23, 2012 and ends on June 5, 2012.

Winners of the promo will be announced on June 6, 2012. Join now!

The photo above is the actual shot when we are about to enter the underground river. We were 12 on the boat including the boat paddler that were approved by them because two of us are young children (three-year old toddler and six-year old child). The feeling of excitement turns into somewhat scary the moment that we enter the cave.

The river is so calm and inside the cave is very silent. You can only hear the sound of the droplets of water from the top of the cave, the hum of the little flying birds inside and the voice of the boat paddler.  He professionally paddle the boat and tell something about the rock formations and a little history about the subterranean river. It was so dim that you can only see with the use of  a  flashlight place in front of the boat that is being handed by the person seated in  front.

Inside the underground river, there are major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. Using our imagination, our tour guide who is the boat paddler tells what a formation looks like. It was indeed very similar to the persons or objects that he had mentioned. We saw a formation of the Holy family, Three kings, Virgin Mary, Angel, Pegasus, face of Jesus, big fish, sexy woman, different vegetables and many to mention.

A clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge at the mouth of the river. The left side shown in the picture is said to be the West Philippine sea.

Hooray! We made it! What a great experience in a lifetime. My mom is so nervous and just wanted not to go but we are all happy that she had overcome her fears. And the kids they made it too!

I would like to thank our tour guide “Dominic” and the boat paddler too for a safe and exciting underground river adventure. Praise God! On our way to Sabang beach (port area before going to the underground river) it is raining but when we are about to ride in a motor boat going to the underground river, it was a fine day with clear sky.

I highly recommend this unique adventure. It’s truly more fun in the Philippines and happier when you travel with your family.

The requirements of the Work at home as WordPress Developer (Full time)

• Fluency in written and spoken English
•  A personal computer with reliable internet connection
•  Active Skype and PayPal accounts
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree
• Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply.

The closing date of application is on 5/25/12. 

To view the job offer, head on to http://job-search.jobstreet.com.ph/ and type WORDPRESS DEVELOPER (HOME-BASED) on the search box. There will be a link on the search result. It would be best if you have a completed jobstreet resume so that it is easier for the employer to review your qualifications.

The services of Levant Digital  are middle eastern ppc management, social media, crisis communication, SEO optiomization, conversion optimization and media buying.  It is said that it stands out from the rest because Levant Digital is able to offer the very best in SEO, PPC Management, Social Media and website design to all their clients in the Middle East.

The ppc management has a marketing strategy that provides the best value and return of investment. I have read from their website that they have experience in hundred of industries which makes them create effective marketing strategies with their knowledge and expertise in these field.

Some of the range of the Levant digital PPC management services are research and analysis of your industry and competitors, Ad copy creation, testing and implementation, 24/7 campaign tracking, Custom reporting tools and analytics, Access to conversion numbers and campaign ROI, and a lot more. Regarding tools technology, they have advanced technology that tracks entire campaign, including impressions, clicks, conversions, sales and phone leads. With the PPC technology, clients and analysts can monitor the real-time campaign progress which makes it very accessible if there will be instant changes to adapt the campaign to the latest market conditions.

This can be consider as an excellent marketing company for your business  to provide effective marketing solutions.

Details of the Firmoo Eyeglasses that I received posted on the photo

• Type of eyeglass: Unisex Full Frame Acetate Eyeglasses
• Frame Features: Design for Unisex, plastic material, full frame style, single vision and bifocal/ progressive.
• Color: Green
• Description:Made of high-qualified acetate materials, contributes to super durability and a hot modern-looking. Classic rectangular-shaped lenses add extra validity, which make the glasses popular among young people.
• Inclusion in this eyeglasses package: This eyeglasses package contain spectacle cases and eyeglasses bags, micro-fiber lens clothes, one screwdriver and extra screws.

Review: Firmoo eyeglasses website is so easy to navigate.  Their website is user-friendly that enables you to browse for eyeglasses that you have been fully looking. The eyeglasses features and description are shown interactively wherein it gives you about the details of the product and an idea of how it will look on your face by clicking on the virtual Try-on. Also, there are similar frames at the bottom of the page that you might be interested to try.

To be more specific in browsing your preferred eyeglasses, you can simply choose by price, gender, prescription type, quality, frame. ,material, shape or size.

The Firmoo Unisex Full frame eyeglasses that I received is prescription (RX) eyeglasses. I sent them my eyeglasses prescription (RX) and the vision of this eyeglasses when worn are precisely the same with my existing prescription (RX) eyeglasses here in the Philippines.

It fits just right and I can say that I am comfortable in wearing it. The design of this full frame eyeglasses is also fashionable because it is not just plain design. The frame has a color combination of green and black which makes it cool to look at. I like green colors because it simply means mother nature for me.

The price of Firmoo Unisex Full frame eyeglasses is only $45.00 which is very affordable. Aside from this price, you can still choose other eyeglasses at a lower cost. When you buy two pairs or more, shipping is absolutely free worldwide.

Firmoo  is truly a great global online optical store to consider in buying eyeglasses online at your own preference for vision and fashion the frugal way.

Outdoor Activities for Summer

• Swimming – The list for summer activities would not be complete without swimming and for family outing wherein there are kids, it is advisable to take them to pool instead to the beach and so Splash Island in Lagunacan provide leisure and fun because of the leisure park.

  

  Swimming Pool at Splash Island

Splash Island Swimming Pool Rates as of Summer 2012 – (subject to change, please also check their site for the latest rates)

• Amusement Park– Wanted to interact with animals? Well, Zoobic Safari located at Subic has wide range of amusements like having a close encounter with tigers while riding a safari jeep and will enter on a close fenced structure, feeding the birds in your own hands, plus an animal parade every 10:30 a.m. and three pm and a lot more! Day tour entrance rate costs P499 pesos for adults and P399 for kids (3-4 ft height).
•  Camping – If you want to be a cowboy for one whole day, then Sacramento Adventure Camp in Tanay, Rizal is a place for you since there is no hotel accommodation so you have to prepare your tents for overnight stay. Entrance fee is P200 including two activities that you would like to try like rapeling, hiking, etc where you can see the view of Sierra Madre on the top. Drinking alcohols is allowed and cooking your own food. 
• Mountain Climbing – Wanted to stay fit without hitting the gym? Mountain climbing in Mount Maculot would burn your skin and would burn your fats while exploring the beauty of Batangas. As one of the favourite mountain climbing spot due to its challenging steep slopes, a beginner can test its endurance. What is rewarding after mountain climbing is the scenic view of Taal Lake from the Rockies. Only P10 for registration plus there are quench thirst stores while hiking. 
• Zipline – What if you wanted to explore your bold personality? Then there is a Tree Top Adventure located at Quezon City, Baguio, and Subic. They offer outdoor activities like Silver Surfer (300/person), Superman Ride (400/person), and Parachute Fall Ride (200/person).
•  Picnic – Have a picnic at Picnic Grove, Tagaytay the very common place for placing your mat on the grass and have the fun with your family, friends or even celebrating your anniversary with your special someone. But wait, there’s more! Have a horseback riding and experience that yadigidig-digidig ride. A cable car or zipline is also in Picnic Grove ranging from P100 to P400 depending if it’s holidays.
•  Scuba Diving – If you have bigger budget this summer and wanted to see the beauty of the sea world, then scuba diving in Bicol is a right choice. Scuba Dive Philippines website offers a 3D/2N package in Donsol, with two days whale shark interaction, fire fly river tour, round trip flights, and more for $410.00 per person.
•  Ocean Park Adventure – As so they say, life is adventure in Manila Ocean Park, surely we would not want to miss this Park. See the marine life attractions, themed dining experience and bars, and lifestyle facilities like spa. With too much confusion of offers, Manila Ocean Park bring us packages for more affordable rates. Oceanarium & Musical Fountain Show (P500), Oceanarium, Sea Lion Show, Fish Spa, Jellies, Musical Fountain Show (P800), and Oceanarium, Jellies, and Sea Lion Show (P500).

List of Internet service provider in the Philippines with type of ISP, bandwidth and price as of March 2012.

Now that we have learn the lists of Internet service provider here in Philippines, what suits your needs? Are you going to stick or change your internet connection provider? And what about the people who doesn’t have any connections yet? Well, better think now.

I already used the Asian Secrets whitening body scrub Blue tub which is with seaweed extract and Vitamin E. There is an instruction that the skin should not be wet or  apply and scrub it on the dry skin.  After scrubbing for a few moments, wash it off with water.

The Asian secrets whitening body scrub has lulur beads that removes dirt and dead skin cells when scrubbed. It promotes skin rejuvenating and whitening best to be used on skin areas that are prone to darkening such as the knees, elbows, underarms, and in between thighs.

Since I first use the Blue tub of Asian secrets body scrub (seaweed extract and Vitamin E), I observe the effects of this product on my skin. The scent of this variant is so good that it smells so neat and fresh. It makes my skin so soft  with a clean-smelling throughout the day.

The Asian Secrets Bengkoang  Indonesian whitening soap (red) with natural antiseptic Betel Extract is so refreshing to use. I think this whitening soap is perfect this summer season.

Whether I used a regular soap or whitening soap/ scrub, my skin is always fair. I have not noticed the whitening effect on my skin but there is a lightening effect when you use it continuously. It is to early to give a review because I have only been using it for one week.

I am excited to try the other variants and I will blog about the results after three weeks of using it.

If you have a new website, it is recommended to add the URL of your website to the main search engines which are google, bing and yahoo.  You can also submit the url to Dmoz which is the largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web.

Creating blog sites are now getting popular. With blog, the fresh and new information can be easily be uploaded and shared on the web. Some are using their blog to monetize and earn.

But, how can a blog or a website owner monetize their site?

Tips to monetize your website

• Create quality content, posts and articles
• Optimized your website
• Always update your website with new post.

1. https://ssl.bing.com/webmaster/SubmitSitePage.aspx
2. http://www.dmoz.org/add.html
3. http://www.egyptsearch.com/add.html
4. http://www.entireweb.com/free_submission/
5. http://www.exactseek.com/add.html
6. http://www.google.com.au/addurl/?continue=/addurl
7. http://blogsearch.google.com/ping
8. http://gigablast.com/addurl
9. http://www.search.ch/addurl.en.html
10. http://www.whatuseek.com/addurl-secondary.shtml

Normally it would take days or weeks for your website to be indexed in search engines. You can monitor the traffic sources of your site by installing web analytics such as google analytics or statcounter then look for the visitors link activity.

I hope this helps to those who are asking me about monetizing their website.