Business Sense

I have just returned from Singapore Google Analytics Master Class 2010 that was held yesterday on the 09 Mar 2010. I didn’t expect to see such a great turn out and according to Google, they received more than 400 registrations. The actual turn out is about 400 to 500 people (double the size of last year).

I didn’t really have a chance to take camera shots on the event as I met a few business associates including Rachit (one of the Speakers) and Andrew Boey. I have also managed to meet a few contacts who are entirely new to the Google Analytics. Since I am posting about the event, I guess I should share some vaulable takeaways especially if you are running your own sites but rarely use Google Analytics.

What is Google Analytics?

It is simply a tracking tool that tracks your visitors information and how they use your website. Common statistics you can find in your analytics are things like number of visits, duration of visits, bounce rates, traffic sources and top pages that your visitors view. There are a lot more things you can do with Google Analytics.

Most importantly, it is free to use =)

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I am glad to share with you more about my main blog sponsor – A1 Business =)

A1 Business Pte Ltd has been helping Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to register their businesses for the past several years. We (WebSprout Consulting and A1 Business) started the business collaboration sometime in late 2008 and since then, A1 Business has been very supportive for my company’s initiatives. [Read More...]

I am glad with the advancement of technology, everyone now has access to so many tools that one can even create a website without knowing coding anymore! I conducted the Wordpress Blogging Workshop last weekend and have shared with the Trainees how powerful is Wordpress in helping anyone to create a simple site.

Comparing to Joomla, Wordpress is much easier to use and customize. But having said that, it is not the software or design that determines the success of a Blogger. To me, running a successful blog requires:

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I have always been a fan of inspirational movies and would like to share with you the top 10 from my favorite list in this post =) I think that you will love them as well! Enjoy~

1. Facing the Giants

I have watched this movie countless times and I must say everyone should watch it! Although this film revolve around the theme of American football, it actually relate so much to how we should live our lives. Facing the Giants remind me that everything is possible!

2. Fireproof

Frankly, this movie is the best relationship-based movie I watch so far particularly on marriage. This film is a perfect example of how to be the change that you want to see around you. A thought provoking quote from the movie – “Fireproof does not mean that fire will never comes, but when it comes, you are able to withstand it.”

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Before people can find your website on the Search Engines, Google will need to visit your site first and index the pages.

The following are some possible ways to get Google to visit and index your site:

1. Submit your site URL to Google.
2. Submit a sitemap to Google.
3. Create a link on a page that is already indexed by Google.

Of the above three methods, point C will get your site indexed much faster and it is easier to implement as well. Most Webmasters will submit their site to Google directly but this can take up to months before they make a visit to your site via their bots. Submitting a sitemap is useful not for fast indexing, but for thorough indexing. The fastest way to get your site indexed in my experience, is point C. Read on to find out more. [Read More...]