Some users type "www.topbits.com" into their web browsers when they want to reach this web page. Other users type in only "topbits.com", leaving off the "www" portion. On a technical level, the two names do not refer to the same domain object. Google, and other search engines, often see these two objects as seperate web servers. Check the PageRank for several domains to see the results of this. For some domains, the PageRank will be the same for both the www and non-www domains. For oth
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Google AdSense is the leader in web-based content-sensitive marketing. Webmasters place Google AdSense JavaScript code on their web pages and Google AdSense serves advertisements based on the web page's content. Some webmasters are either not accepted into the Google AdSense program or do not wish to do business with Google. For those webmasters, there are many alternatives to Google AdSense: 24-7 RealMedia adagency1 AdBrite AdDynamix AdEngage
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The 301 redirect is an efficient means of webpage redirection, to be used when you have redesigned your website. This HTTP code stands for 'moved permanently'. The 301 redirect can be implemented by creating a .htaccess file in Apache servers. The process to create 301 redirects depends on the web server being used. The Meaning of .htaccess File In Apache web servers, a check is done in a .htaccess file each time a visitor or spider sends across a request for a web page. This file h
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Cybersquatting refers to using, trafficking in or registering a domain name with the intention of taking advantage of the popularity of another company's trademark. These cybersquatters generally register these domains before the target company, thus forcing the latter to buy the domain from them at a higher price. Cybersquatting comes from the term squatting, which describes the act of occupying a land, building or any other property without the knowledge or permission of the owner. In a sen
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A webpage is a document written in either XHTML or HTML syntax that is accessed through a web browser. Web pages may include text, images, multimedia files, and links to other web pages or resources on the Internet. Learning how to make a web page using HTML tags in a text editor is necessary to make advanced pages using advanced Web page editors. How to Make a Website Steps to Make a Basic Web Page Step 1 – Open the text editor on your computer. For Windows users, the “Notepad” applica
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A content management system--otherwise known as a CMS--is a piece of software that runs on a server. As the name suggests, the software is intended to manage content. The overall goal of a CMS it to make it easier for the average Internet user to publish content on the web. Without having to go in and code new pages using HTML, a user could update a website with just a few clicks. A CMS took the focus away from the coding and the design and instead focused it on the content. How a CMS Works Mo
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How to Prevent Caching The web documents, media and other web resources that are retrieved by a web browser are often saved, or cached, locally on the user’s hard drive. Caching reduces load times when a user browses the Internet by reducing the amount of new data that needs to be transferred. The next time the cached media or web resource is requested, the web browser may load the local (cached) file instead of downloading it over the Internet. Caching may be desirable for web content
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Joomla is a popular content management system meant to make building web sites easier and faster. To install Joomla you will need the following basic requirements met: A web host with a database (MySQL), web server (usually Apache), PHP A domain name under which you would install Joomla, unless this is a local install on a local server in which case you can use the local IP address. FTP/SFTP client. Examples are Filezilla on Windows and Linux, Cyberduck on Mac. Installing Joomla St
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While there is not single specific value to determine the maximum length of a URL, users should be aware that variances in standards can cause different results. HTML3 imposes a 1024-character limit to attribute values, while HTML4 has no such restriction. There is no set minimum or maximum URL length, but some applications do have length restrictions; Internet Explorer imposes a 2084-character limit. Other variances in maximum URL length can occur inside web servers themselves as they
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An auction script can enable you to add an auction to your web site. This can provide a useful service to your visitors, build a loyal set of return visitors, and even add another income stream to your web site revenue. Free Auction Scripts phpBB Auction phpBB Auction is an auction system for phpBB that features PayPal integration. Enuuk Enuuk auction platform is a turn-key solution with support for most solid payment solutions on the net, the ability to create niche auction sites, customiz
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