Keyword Country Review

July 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Keyword Country � Reviewed Inside Out

Using KeywordCountry for keyword research is just like searching on Google. Yes, you get the relevant keyword results right away with all the details that you need to be successful with AdSense! Just imagine Google suggesting keywords for your website! Well, this is what you will feel while searching keywords via Keyword Country.

This is not all! I strongly feel that Keyword Country seems to have discovered a way through which it can suggest keywords that attract traffic, get more clicks, and fetch you more EPC.

Keyword Country positions itself as a �Keyword Search Engine.� And quite obviously, I was more than curious to test whether or not the product stands up to what it commits. Here is what I found:

In fact, I have been keeping an eye on Keyword Country for quite some time now. I must say when Keyword Country started off, it was not so striking. But, their latest version seems to have done the trick!

Just type-in a keyword in KeywordCountry, and you have millions of relevant keywords within a few seconds, each with key details like:

Max CPC
Number of Advertisers
Number of Clicks per month
Estimated EPC
Number of competitors
KEI Analysis
R/S Ratio
Number of Searches (according to Overture)
Traffic on Google (estimated) �and much more!

Keyword Country is really user friendly. In fact, using it is as easy as walking down a smooth lane in the bright sunshine with both the eyes wide open. More importantly, what impressed me a lot is the way Keyword Country produces thousands of high paying keywords and niche keywords in the blink of an eye.

Keyword Country allows you to search for keywords in 3 different ways via Basic Search, Advanced Search, and Price Range Search. At the outset, I thought they are shuffling the same keywords in the three different searches. But no! The results are actually search specific, and enable you to choose the best keywords that suit your requirements. There is no cheating in their search results.

I was planning for an auto loan, so I tried the keyword � �loan,� I just typed the keyword in BASIC Search and I got 21,086 relevant keywords within a few seconds, each with key details like Max CPC, Number of Advertisers, Number of Clicks per month, Estimated EPC, Number of competitors, KEI Analysis, R/S Ratio, Number of Searches (according to Overture), and Traffic on Google.

I was really impressed by the relevancy of the keywords that I found. The results are so relevant that you can actually export the list and use it right away in your website without even filtering out any record. However, the results become a bit irrelevant as you dig deep into the list (just like in a search engine). But, I must say that the results seem to have been sorted by humans, and not by software. It is more like stealing the keyword research from a professional SEO.

Not just this, I had another option of choosing high paying keywords from 206 different sub-categories for the search term - Loan. I picked - Auto loan, and Keyword Country listed 1,257 keywords for the sub-category - Auto loan.
Price Range Searching is another remarkable feature Keyword country boasts. This search enables you to search for the keywords within a specific price range. One of the key advantages of this kind of a search is that it brings forth lots of low priced, hidden keywords that are really profitable. Besides, you can brainstorm new ideas for AdSense as well.

Above all things, it is the Advanced Searching option that makes Keyword Country a bit special. I think these guys have really thought hard! This time they have come up with a tool that allows you to do in-depth research for each keyword. Offering a variety of searching options just like Wild Cards of Google, Advanced Searching can sort results on the basis of Max CPC, Average CPC, Searches, Sponsors, or anything else you like.

After going through Keyword Country videos, Advanced Search starts making a lot of sense and you really get the hang of the powers of KC�s Advanced Search tool.

Sort the results by �Rating,� and KC will give you only profitable keywords. Sort the results by �Clicks per month,� and you will get the keywords that attract the most clicks for Google. Just integrate these keywords in your website, and you will increase the chances of getting more CTR. Furthermore, there are many more types of keywords that you can find out with Keyword Country. Just run through the Keyword Country videos for complete details.

Here are links to all the videos:

Besides, you can customize your search the way you want. Whether you type in a search query, or you search the keywords without typing in a search query � Keyword Country generates hordes of keywords spanning different industries. I won�t hesitate to say that I found such a tool after a long� long time! Well Done!

One of the most striking features of this software is �Blank Search.� Now, this is one feature that I have not seen anywhere else. Blank Search allows you to reach the most searched keywords on planet earth, most clicked keywords that exist, most high paying keywords, and most low competition high value keywords. Just leave the keyword field blank in Advanced Search, and Keyword Country will give you such amazing lists. This feature makes Keyword Country really outstanding. I can�t believe they are selling its access so cheap!

They claim to be a �Keyword Search Engine.� I believe they have already achieved what they claim. And they are still making it better and better day by day. I am sure they can make their product even more special.

Keyword Country�s the Good and the Bad

The Good

Its not a Keyword list or keyword software, it�s a Keyword Search Engine.
Highly relevant keyword results that work. And all this, within a few seconds!
Displays everything you need to be successful with AdSense

Maximum CPC
Estimated EPC
Number of Sponsors
Number of Clicks per month
Profitability rankings
Number of competitors
Traffic on Overture
Traffic on Google (estimated)
KEI Analysis, R/S Ratio

Gives you access to:

Most searched keywords that exist on planet earth
Most clicked keywords
Most high paying keywords
Most low competition high value keywords
Anchor texts that work

Equips you with three unique searching tools - Basic Search, Price Range Search, and Advanced Search.

Provides you with lots of Niche Keywords from 600,000 industries.

Provides Keyword Map that comprises of hosts of categories such as Arts, Computers, Health, Games, News, and Society. Helps you brainstorm for new topic and research out new topics for your existing website.

Gives you amazing niche keywords.

Good for adsense as well as affiliate websites.

The Bad

Database conks out at times, but the frequency has reduced tremendously.
Keyword map can be quite confusing because of its depth.
Does not allow any keyword additions to database.

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Parents Guide to School

April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

People often think that when it comes to kids, the “baby stage” is the one of the most challenging. While, I know I have only been a parent for 9 years now and I do have four kids that range from 9 yrs to 7 months I must disagree.

Yes, parts of the baby stage are challenging… lack of sleep… colic…diapers and formula, and more diapers and formula.. but overall I find the baby stage is the easiest for these reasons.

They stay where you put them, you don’t need to follow them wondering where they are and what they are getting into.
As long as they are fed, changed, and comfortable for the most part they are content just hanging with you and are thrilled just to exchange glances with you.
They are quiet..besides the occasional crying… they can’t scream “You are the worst mommy ever!”
OK, since this sentence usually follows “If you want a play date, please clean your room first” that brings me to the#4 since they are babies, you automatically clean up after them and don’t need to constantly tell them to clean their room or pick up their shoes

Those are just a few, any parent knows you can go on and on about the joys and challenges of babyhood.

However, I have found that once the kids move into the school age that is when you start to find the bigger challenges that aren’t as cut and dry. Answers aren’t as easy to find as opening a Dr.Spock book and see that Green Poop IS normal after they start cereal….

The Introduction of School

You start to leave them at school and have less control and knowledge of their day. You start to have teacher conferences and want to know if your child is meeting the same milestones as the rest of their classmates, or tips on teaching them to read at home, or what you can do to get them ready for Kindergarten.

That’s where a new website, http://www.education.com comes in and becomes a great one stop shop resource of information. It’s a new website that I expect due to the quality of information on the site now, will continue to grow. It covers topics related to all ages of the school process- from Preschool to High School and includes information on preparing your child for Kindergarten, the Parent-School connection, Activities, Life Skills, Special Needs and thinking about College.

I personally enjoyed the simple Guide to Phonics and Is my Child on Track articles. The Phonics guide was a quick read and a good refresher of some key points.

There is even an active forum that have several groups including parents on autism, parent/kid book clubs and one of my favorites, Tween Parenting.

What makes This Website Different?

There are a majority of articles that are submitted by Teachers. They also have a Free Trial of a phonics reading program that we found fun.

The program summary from the website states:

Headsprout grows young readers by guiding them through a series of Web-based, animated lessons. The Headsprout program captures kids’ imaginations, as they follow the adventures of a cast of animated characters through the far reaches of outer space, the wilds of the jungle, under the sea, or back to the time of the dinosaurs.

I enjoyed the “fun learning” factor of this online program especially since I have a 6 year old son that doesn’t always find learning “fun”.

Are Kids Being Pushed Too Far Too Fast?

While on the playground last summer I overheard a conversation between two teachers (they were at the playground with their own kids) and they were talking about a few of the negative effects they are seeing in their students since the curriculum’s are so reading/writing/math heavy now.

One teacher stated that she has third grade students that can’t properly cut and paste because they removed so many activities/crafts and focus on actually writing sentence after sentence in First Grade instead of the Activity Based Learning styles that used to be popular.

I, as a parent just getting into the school stage, never really thought about, I just thought this was the way it always was. Although I do admit, I don’t remember learning fractions in first grade.

The articles on Education.com, “Are Kids Getting Too Much Math and Reading?” and “Turn Your Street into a Classroom” struck a cord with me. I’m an avid walker, and the kids and I walk a great deal when it’s warm. I often play games with the kids like adding up the numbers on the mailboxes, or “I spy” for letters, numbers, colors, shapes and spelling games of “find something you can spell like TREE or CAR”.

I appreciate all the ways we can get lessons into our everyday activities and the kids are learning without being forced to sit at a desk and “come up with 7 sentences and write them” that leads to the heels digging in and fighting. At this early stage of the game, learning should be fun and interactive, not a chore- that comes soon enough!

Overall, every stage of kids is different and just when we think we’ve survived one, up comes the next. But with good resources and the ability to learn from other parents that have been there and done that, we can continue to make informed decisions, learn new lessons and do our best to figure it all out.

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A Night Out without Leaving Home

February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For those of us that are home with kids and either don’t want to spend the money on a babysitter, or are just plain too tired to put the energy into going out for a night, or maybe you just want to take a spin and see if you can win some quick cash check out an online casino.

The website Online Casino Bluebook takes the legwork of searching the internet for you and compiled an easy to read, straight forward look into the various online casino games available.

The Online Casino Bluebook will give you a selection of sites then for each site will give you a rating, game summary, review area, and if they offer any bonuses.

Don’t want to drop a $200.00 deposit down? They will even give you a list of casino websites that don’t require a deposit and will give you a starting bonus. What do you have to lose?

One online casino had the following review:

Rushmore Casino offers new players a bonus of 100% up to $888 free.

Rushmore casino is a top choice of players for online gambling entertainment.

Here’s what players Keri and Michael Lewis had to say about Rushmore:

“This one really blew our socks off. We first visted Rushmore Casino about six months ago, and we haven’t played anywhere else since. Not only are the games really great (with amazing graphics and gameplay) their customer service is second to none!
They also gave us an amazing sign up bonus of $888(!!!), just for signing up.

In short, Rushmore Casino is where we play, and where anyone who’s serious should play.

Enjoy your bonus, and good luck!”

Utilizing RTG’s world famous RealTimeGaming Software, they offer over 90 games, uncluding all of the great Reel Series slots games.

*Rushmore’s payout is 97.8%, one of the industry’s highest.
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Make Money Online Blogging

February 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

HOT HOT TOPIC right? You see it everywhere, how there really are people making a nice living working “in their underwear” while on typing away on the computer. But HOW? Why not you?

There are several different monetization strategies to make legitimate money online, one method is that of blogging. You may have heard of Blogging for Dollars or Six Figure Blogging- I’m sure the numbers of people that are making six figures blogging are far fewer then you are lead to believe.. .but then again, anything is possible.

For now, I found this great article on one of my favorite blogs about that provides excellent detail and resources that will pay you to make money blogging. Go Ahead check it out and see if you find something that will fit you!

Dosh Dosh Blogging Post

The post has excellent content with great screenshots and details of requirements for each website so you can browse the pros and cons easily and not have to make trip after trip to blind links.

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Personalized Logo Gift

February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Every business needs a unique gift for a client at one time or another. Putting a little effort into a creative gift can make the difference of a repeat customer or not.

A couple days ago I attended the open house at the Center for Women & Enterprise. I had a table displaying my wares and speaking to Mass State Representatives about the effects of women businesses in the state.

It was during this event that I spoke to a few women that were having wonderful things to say about these “italian cookies to die for” was more like the terminology. So I decided to check it out and offer support to another local women owned business.

The flavors are not your average cookies- mini whoopie pies, lemon filled, chocolate glazed, anise… ohhhh just take a look at the pictures and you know these are made with great care.

A dozen cookies will run you about $18.00 but come wrapped in a nice box with ribbon and personalized gift message. They even offer various cards for special occasions. Take a moment and check out The Italian Cookie for your next gift! I dare you to order one and not get one for yourself!

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Deceptively Delicious

December 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I just got my copy of the Jessica Seinfeld cookbook “Deceptively Delicious” today.

I am not one to follow fads and have to admit that as much as I like to support moms and their business, I get envious when I see something like this launch. Since celebrities have such an easy way of promoting their product between already having plenty of money, publicity, resources and a branded name that makes promotion sooo much easier then a “regular” mom who is struggling to get her product started by herself from the kitchen table after the kids go to bed with no money. Selfish of me I know…. bad me…but….

For anyone that doesn’t know what I’m talking about, this is a cookbook that is about slipping veggies and fruits into kid favorite recipes so they get the added vitamins without knowing it.

Since it is about healthy eating and I do have boys that rebel against anything healthy, I thought it was worth the try. I’ll keep posting my results on if the kids know what hit them!

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The Amazon Kindle

December 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

As an avid reader, I have to say I’m very excited about the new Amazon Kindle that is just hitting the market. As I look at the boxes of books I have read and spent so much money on collecting dust this new gadget is worth looking at. Below are the details according to Amazon- since I haven’t played with one yet it’s better left to them to describe the details.

The Amazon Kindle is a revolutionary portable reader that wirelessly downloads books, newspapers, magazines and blogs to a crisp, high-resolution electronic paper display that looks and reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.

Kindle customers, no matter where they are in the U.S., can wirelessly shop the Kindle Store and download new content — all without a PC or a WiFi hot spot. Amazon pays for Kindle’s wireless connectivity so there are no monthly wireless bills and no service commitments for customers. The Kindle Store contains over 90,000 books that can be purchased and delivered wirelessly to Kindle, each in less than a minute. Customers can choose from hundreds of top newspapers, magazines and blogs and have their subscriptions auto-delivered wirelessly. All New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99, unless marked otherwise.

At 10.3 ounces, Kindle is lighter and thinner than a paperback book, carries two hundred books, and includes built-in access to The New Oxford American Dictionary. For more information and great views of how it works in more detail check it out here AMAZON KINDLE

We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.

NO MONTHLY WIRELESS FEES! NO WIFI HOTSPOTS!

Amazon wanted the Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read.

With Whispernet, you can be anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly, your content automatically comes to you, wherever you are. Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand.

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SHOP at Amazon

November 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Hi everyone, I’ve started blogging and adding so much that I joined as an affiliate. Next time you order from Amazon I would appreciate you to think of me and link from my site so I can see how it works out!

Amazon Front Page

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The car seat battle

June 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

With the weeks quickly flying by I decided it was time to start looking for a new infant car seat. I’m not crazy about needing to buy a new car seat but since I threw out the Graco car seat that worked great for all three of the other babies I don’t have much of a choice. Besides this would have been the 8th year and I know that using a car seat older then 6 years old is a no-no (although my husband thinks this statistic is still a racket). I’m still astounded by how overwhelming it is to select an infant car seat even after using one for years!

A few of my challenges: the cost, I don’t get a full year out of my infant seats because my babies are big (all in the 9 lb range) so they become to big and heavy to lug in the infant seat after 6-7 months and I switch them into our rear-facing convertable. For this reason, I really don’t want to be spending a large sum of money on a seat although I know how important it is for the seat to have some cushion and comfort and of course the safety. Fitting in to my Graco stroller is also a must. It would be great to find a site that lists each one and let’s you compare the features side by side.

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Mulit-Generational Toy makes debut for Fathers Day

June 18, 2007 | 1 Comment

For this years Fathers Day we took the family party to the city to visit my 84 year old grandfather. I’ll be honest, I was a bit anxious about having four full families and six great-grandchildren running chaos in his house full of breakables. So we packed a couple of my son’s birthday presents to bring with us since we were having the family sing happy birthday and a cake. I found this big bucket of small building toys that I thought my lego boys would enjoy AND they were small manipulatives that I hoped would help my 6 year olds fine motor skills.

HEXABITS- my latest find that proved to be the hit of our large family gathering. The dad’s were competing to see who could make the best drink cozy, my 12 year old niece made an outstanding firetruck (flat picture), my 6 year old made an army of little robots while the girls made flowers and various creations including colorful bracelets. My 3 year (whos present it really was) loved making colorful snakes. The part I loved is that unlike legos or other building toys that once you get them together if you move it they fall apart these little flexible hexabits stay together and you can fold, move, wiggle your creation and they stay together! And they are far better in the fine motor department that I was hoping for.

To think I almost didn’t buy them because they were on the expensive side for a large bucket of 900 pieces it was almost $30.00 but it kept the entire family busy for a full 3 hours! They also come in smaller packets that have specific designs. This bucket of toys earned an A+ in my book check them out here HEXABITS.com- OH and for anyone that wants more detail; They are constructed of recycled plastic, latex free, non-toxic and play safe that are molded in Malaysia and packed in the U.S..

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