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| Microsoft Unveils the Surface Tablet Posted: 19 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT The wait is over. Microsoft yesterday announced it’s entry into the tablet market with the Microsoft Surface tablet. Apple’s iPad is by far the dominate tablet on the market today, so it will remain to be seen if Microsoft’s Surface can compete with the iPad once it is released. From the quick preview Microsoft provided, there are definitely some interesting features of its Surface tablet. Some of the options provided are things that some people have been hoping for, but I’m sure there are still items that others wish Microsoft had also included. Overall, it will be interesting to see how well Microsoft’s tablet will perform in the market. The Microsoft Surface TabletThere were probably a lot of speculation as to what exactly would be included with a Microsoft tablet, especially compared with what is currently available with the iPad and Android tablets. Microsoft announced that there would be two versions of the tablet – one running Windows RT and the other running its new operating system, Windows 8 Pro. Microsoft has been developing Windows 8 with tablets and touchscreens in mind, so it only made sense that it have a tablet ready when the operating system is released. I was looking for a few things myself, including USB and HDMI/DisplayPort support. I figured both of these options would make the tablet more usable that just as a mobile device that is always carried around. With regards to the specifications, the table below lists what is included with both models of the tablet.
There are several interesting points from the above specifications. First, the connections that I was looking for are available, especially on the Windows 8 model. With USB 3.0 and mini DisplayPort, it should make many people happy, including myself. This probably means that many USB devices, such as printers, will be supported. As for the mini DisplayPort, this will allow you to connect the tablet to a monitor when you are at home or in the office. The most interesting part is the keyboard. A full-size keyboard is included in the cover of the case so you will always have a keyboard with you where ever you go. I am interested to see how responsive and durable the keyboard is as I have seen cases take a beating with other devices. The only thing that wasn’t discussed was the price of the tablets, which many people are speculating will be around the same price as the iPad. If this is the case, it will have tough competition going against the iPad and the legions of happy users. Overall, the Microsoft Surface seems like a good iPad competitor, but the price may be the determining factor in how well it does in the market.  Related Posts
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| What to Do When Penalized by Google Posted: 19 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT Being hit with a google penalty is no joke- especially if you depend upon your website for all or part of your income. And even if your website happens to be nothing more than a hobby blog which you don't plan to monetize, google-penalty issues hurt. Google penalties ranged in severity from a rankings drop to total de-indexation (like what happened with the Build My Rank network a few months ago). If you suspect that your website has been penalized by Google, then there are three main things that you should do: first, verify that you have indeed been penalized; second, try to get back in Google's good graces; and third, have a good post-penalization strategy. 1. Verify That You Have Indeed Been Penalized by GoogleA Google penalty shows itself as an actual drop in SERP (search engine page ranking). For example, if your keywords rank highly the first page of search engine results and then very suddenly get demoted to second or third page. On the other hand, a gradual drop just basically means that your competitors' efforts are outranking you. You should also check your backlinks to see that they are all up and running, especially if you know for a fact that you have not done engaged in black hat or unethical SEO/SMM practices. A significant portion of your backlinks could be broken or missing. 2. Try to Get Back in Google's Good GracesIf you haven't already, register your website with Google and check for any messages which may inform you of a quality issue with your website. Download the latest version of the Google Webmaster's Guidelines, specifically the Quality Guidelines portion so that you can check and resolve any website issues that could be causing the penalization. If you use an SEO company, check whether or not they have been doing anything black hat. Once all the potential issues have been removed or resolved, submit a re-inclusion request with Google. Include a complete outline of your offences and the steps that you have taken to resolve it. Remember that it does not pay to omit or lie about anything—as the Google Spam Team probably knows all the details anyway. 3. Have a Good Post-penalization StrategyGoogle does not always give a timeline or an explanation of when and how your website will be reviewed or reinstated. Truthfully, they tend to be very harsh when it comes to repeat offenders. Although there were websites that have been restored after a Google penalty, some webmasters may have no other recourse but to start all over again, with a new website under a new domain. Whether you are going to be putting up a new website or nursing your current one back to SEO health, learn from your experiences. Just a reminder, practices which will get you in trouble with Google include:
Interestingly, the latest Google Panda update apparently penalizes websites for over-optimization, especially those that are less than 6 to 8 months old.  Related Posts
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