Caching? Never heard of it, what does it do? Chances are you are have come across caching in the past. Ever loaded a Youtube video and the ad pulls through super fast, but the obscure video of dancing kittens takes forever? Yep-that’s caching! Essentially those ads have been served and saved on a local server… Continue reading What is caching and is it important for me?
What is the DNS system, and what is it used for?
What is “DNS” and what does it do? DNS or the Domain name system is a system that is integral for how the modern internet works. Every request, for every website in every search relies on this system, but still very few people understand it. Without it, the internet would not work, so it’s kind… Continue reading What is the DNS system, and what is it used for?
What is Humix, and how does it work?
What is Humix? In a blog last week, I mentioned that there were a few things I was trying in an attempt to mitigate away from the awful ad rates that we are currently seeing. One such strategy I outlined I was going to be working on was taking advantage of Ezoic’s latest tool, Humix.… Continue reading What is Humix, and how does it work?
Will ad rates drop any lower in January?
We all know that Q4 is the “good” season for ads, but will January Ad rates really be that much worse? I hate to be the one to break it to you, but if you think ad rates are bad now, just you wait until we hit January 1st! Every year, without fail we see… Continue reading Will ad rates drop any lower in January?
What is Affiliate marketing, and how does it work?
Affiliate marketing is a type of marketing where you (the affiliate) are rewarded for promoting someone else’s product or service. In many cases, this reward comes in the form of a commission – a percentage of the sale price that the affiliate earns each time they generate a sale. The beauty of affiliate marketing is… Continue reading What is Affiliate marketing, and how does it work?
What is Dropshipping and how does it work?
What actually is dropshipping? Boiled down to its most basic form, dropshipping is a business model in which ecommerce entrepreneurs sell products without having to carry any inventory. When a store owner receives an order from a customer, they simply contact the supplier, who will then ship the products directly to the customer’s door. Dropshipping… Continue reading What is Dropshipping and how does it work?
Why are ad rates so low right now?
Ad rates are usually climbing right now, instead we are seeing them decline? Why? Let’s be honest, right now ad rates are currently pretty terrible. Usually Q4 is the time of year when online content creators get their yearly bonus, typically seeing an increase in ad spend. It’s estimated that at this time of year,… Continue reading Why are ad rates so low right now?
What was web 1.0 and web 2.0?
The World Wide Web has come a long way since its inception in 1989. Designed by Tim Berners-Lee, the first version of the web was a platform for sharing information between scientists. It was primitive by today’s standards, but it was a start. In the early days of the web, there was no such thing… Continue reading What was web 1.0 and web 2.0?
What is Web 3.0?
Web 3.0 is the next phase of the internet, and it’s set to change a lot about how we use the web. Here are 5 ways that web 3.0 could change things: 1. A More Autonomous Web: In web 3.0, machines will be able to communicate with each other more autonomously, without human input. This… Continue reading What is Web 3.0?
The top 10 Problems Online Digital Publishers Face.
There are a variety of issues that online bloggers face on a daily basis. From dealing with negative comments, to struggling to attract readers, these top 10 issues can be a challenge for bloggers of all levels. Here’s how to overcome them: 1. Negative comments: Dealing with negative comments is one of the biggest challenges… Continue reading The top 10 Problems Online Digital Publishers Face.