A widget is a self contained little piece of code that adds some functionality to your website. It can be a clock, a poll, hot products from Amazon.com, or anything similar. Widgets are typically made with Adobe Flash or Javascript, but that doesn't much matter because all you have to do to use one is copy and paste the code provided into the html of your web page.
Here's a widget from Widget Wonk which gives the latest posts on the Widget Wonk blog. Widget Wonk is just one of several Widget blogs I read so I can learn about new widget tools and applications. Coincidentally, Suonim from Widget Wonk is a fellow WhyPark admirer. Check them out, its a good site and a good read.
Widget Box has a great selection of widgets that can be easily pasted into a WhyPark page and/or layout.
Directory Submission vs. Article Submission - Which generates more links?
07/10/08 - This will be a test to see which generates more backlinks: Article Submission or Directory Submission. More importantly, I will also reveal traffic statistics at the end of the test to see which method generates the most traffic.
Easily Get Some PageRank
I consider WhyPark to be a web hosting option instead of a domain parking option. because one of the things that sets WhyPark apart from other domain parking options is that you can build links to your websites. And as even the newest of webmasters knows, the more inbound links you have, the better. Here's a great tool that I frequently use to get a bunch of free inbound links that pass PageRank.
Making Money With WhyPark - Part 2
Making money online is easy with the right tools. The tricky part is making LOTS of money. Here's one method.
WhyPark Article Importer
Here is a free tool to help you quickly add custom pages to your WhyPark sites. Watch the short (~3 min) tutorial to see how quick and easy this is!
WhyPark and Subdomains
A lot of people may not realize this, but subdomains can be created and rapidly developed in WhyPark. This gives you a great opportunity to streamline the focus of a particular URL while expanding the focus of a particular domain.
The Importance of Domain Selection
The trick to actually turning a profit with a website starts with domain name selection. Your domain name is the cornerstone of your site's topic. Make it's scope too narrow, and you'll see a handful of visitors a month. Make it too broad, and you'll end up on page 367 of the search results. Here are some of my tips for selecting a domain name.
Adding Images to Your Custom WhyPark Template
If you were an early adopterof WhyPark like myself or if you have an enhanced or managed account, you have the ability to create custom templates for your sites hosted with WhyPark. Here are some tips for coming up with images for your custom templates.