Thursday, June 21, 2007

Google hiring Search Quality Coordinators


Google may be known to you as one of the most intelligent applications ever seen and also as the most widely used application in world but, it may not remain the number one search engine in the world. This is because it's close rivals Yahoo, MSN, Ask and others are updating their algorithms and leaving no stone unturned towards improving their quality of search.

Quality of search. This is one of the most important factor which decides whether a search engine is anyone's favorite. As this is one of the most important criteria as to what people use search engines for. The best will be the one who solves the people's purpose without troubling them much!!!

How can the biggest and the most trusted and used search engine's in the world lag behind in this race.

Google is now hiring Search Quality Evaluators and Search Quality Coordinators who have the sole responsibility of improving the quality of Google's Search results. So what these SQE /SQC do?

They analyze, filter, search and evaluate the quality of websites based on quality of code, content, website architecture, plan and design, ease of use, aesthetics, internal and external links and many more quality consideration and deciding factors. These are closely coupled with Google's algorithm and sometimes may come up with some modification or enhancements in the Google algorithm for searching the exact page or information which you want.

On the basis of this study, research and analysis work the SQE's and SQC's evaluate number of sites belonging to their particular category and domain. Based on their reports and evaluation which are re-evaluated and examined for accuracy a number of times to ensure quality and trusted website which are not just the gimmick of a Black Hat SEO come up. These are then rearranged and quality factors are incorporated in the search algorithms to let only the rarest of the rare and the best of the best come to the top for you!

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

How does Usability affect SEO & Visitor Retention

With the coming of Web 2.0 the increase of usability in websites have become a very vital factor in developing and marketing a website. Both the website owners and the website end users want to see and experience the websites which are usability engineered.

Usability engineering a website is developing or designing the user interface of a website so that the website can be easily accessible to the end users. All the products, information and services should be presented in an easy to understand manner. It avoids unnecessary pages and reducing the number of server pages from the server and thus increasing the response time of the website.

Everyting such as a color, navigation, structure and layout of the web pages are engineered to develop a highly usable and effective website.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Technical Specification of Nokia N-95




Navigation

* Built-in GPS

E-mail

* Easy-to-use e-mail client with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents
* Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard (sold separately)

Browsing

* Nokia Web Browser with Mini map

Digital home

* Play video, music and photos on home media network - compatible TV, stereo and PC over WLAN/UPnP

Java Applications

* Java MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1 (Connected Limited Device Configuration (J2ME))
* Over-the-air download of Java-based applications and games

Other Applications

* Personal Information Management (PIM)
* Advanced S60 PIM features including calendar, contacts, to-do list, and PIM printing
* Settings Wizard for easy configuration of e-mail, push to talk and video sharing.
* Data transfer application for transfer of PIM information from other compatible Nokia devices.
* Wlan wizard

Connectivity

* Integrated wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
* Bluetooth wireless technology with A2DP stereo audio
* USB 2.0 via Mini USB interface and mass storage class support to support drag and drop functionality
* 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug and TV out support (PAL/NTSC)
* Nokia PC Suite connectivity with USB, Infrared and Bluetooth wireless technology
* Local synchronization of contacts and calendar to a compatible PC using compatible connection
* Remote over-the-air synchronization
* Send and receive images, video clips, graphics, and business cards via Bluetooth wireless technolog





Video

RealPlayer media player

* Full-screen video playback to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips
* Supported video formats: MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP, RealVideo 8/9/10





Package Contents

Standard Sales Package Contents

* Nokia N95
* Nokia Video Connectivity Cable CA-75U
* Nokia Connectivity Cable DKE-2
* Nokia Stereo Headset HS-45, AD-43
* Nokia Battery BL-5F
* Nokia Travel Charger AC-5

* Sales package content may vary by region.

SAR

Eco Declaration

Declaration of Conformity

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The availability of particular products and services may vary by region. Check with the Nokia dealer nearest to you.

Operations, services and some features may be dependent on the network and/or SIM card as well as on the compatibility of the devices used and the content formats supported. Some services are subject to a separate charge. For more information, contact your service provider.