The Anchor Tag
a – The Anchor tag, which is most commonly associated with hyperlinks.
- charset – This attribute specifies the character encoding of the target URL.
Values:- See the IANA Character Sets for these values.
- coords – This attribute specifies the coordinates that define a linked region in an image map.
Values:- If the image map is a circle – Enter three coordinates: center-x-axis,center-y-axis,radius
- If the image map is a polygon – Enter the X/Y coordinates of each corner: x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3,x4,y4…
- If the image map is a rectangle – Enter the X/Y coordinates of each of the four corners: left(x1),top(y1),right(x2),bottom(y2)
- href – This attribute specifies the target URL.
Values:- Absolute URLs – Example: webmastersedge.net – Navigates to a new site.
- Anchor URLs – Example: index.html – Navigates to another page.
- Relative URLs – Example: #top – Navigates to an anchor within the page.
- hreflang – This attribute specifies the target URL’s written language with a two letter language code.
Values:- See the IANA Language Subtag Registry Search for these values.
- name – This attribute names an anchor. While this is widely being replaced with the id attribute, it can be used to set an anchor point which can specify a spot on the page to be “jumped to” by using another hyperlink.
Values:- Can have any value that starts with a letter and only contains: a-z , A-Z , 0-9 , colons , hyphens , periods , underscores
- rel – This attribute specifies the relationship between the current document and the target URL.
Values:- alternate – Suggests that the target URL is an alternate version or mirror of the current page.
- appendix – Suggests that the target URL is an appendix.
- bookmark – Suggests that the target URL is a related page.
- chapter – Suggests that the target URL is a chapter of a series of pages.
- contents – Suggests that the target URL is a table of contents for the current page.
- copyright – Suggests that the target URL is a page containing copyright information.
- glossary – Suggests that the target URL is a glossary of terms used in the current page.
- help – Suggests that the target URL is a help document.
- index – Suggests that the target URL is an index of the current page.
- next – Suggests that the target URL is the next page in the current series.
- prev – Suggests that the target URL is the previous page in the current series.
- section – Suggests that the target URL is a section of a series of pages.
- start – Suggests that the target URL is the first page in a series.
- stylesheet – Suggests that the target URL is an external stylesheet for the current page.
- subsection – Suggests that the target URL is a subsection of the current series.
- rev – This attribute specifies the relationship between the current document and the target URL.
Values:- alternate – Suggests that the target URL is an alternate version or mirror of the current page.
- appendix – Suggests that the target URL is an appendix.
- bookmark – Suggests that the target URL is a related page.
- chapter – Suggests that the target URL is a chapter of a series of pages.
- contents – Suggests that the target URL is a table of contents for the current page.
- copyright – Suggests that the target URL is a page containing copyright information.
- glossary – Suggests that the target URL is a glossary of terms used in the current page.
- help – Suggests that the target URL is a help document.
- index – Suggests that the target URL is an index of the current page.
- next – Suggests that the target URL is the next page in the current series.
- prev – Suggests that the target URL is the previous page in the current series.
- section – Suggests that the target URL is a section of a series of pages.
- start – Suggests that the target URL is the first page in a series.
- stylesheet – Suggests that the target URL is an external stylesheet for the current page.
- subsection – Suggests that the target URL is a subsection of the current series.
- shape – This attribute defines the shape of an image map.
Values:- circ – Defines a circular region of an image map.
- circle – Defines a circular region of an image map.
- default – Defines the entire area an image map.
- poly – Defines a polygonal region of an image map.
- polygon – Defines a polygonal region of an image map.
- rect – Defines a rectangular region of an image map.
- rectangle – Defines a rectangular region of an image map.
- target – This attribute specifies where to open the target URL.
Values:- _blank – Sets the target URL to open in a new window.
- _parent – Sets the target URL to open in the parent frameset.
- _self – Sets the target URL to open in the same frame as the link.
- _top – Sets the target URL to open in current window.
- wildcard – You can enter the name of a frame in order for the URL to open in that specified frame.
- type – This attribute specifies the MIME type of the target URL.
Values:- See the IANA Registered MIME Types for these values.
Rate this post:
(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
Loading ...Out of ad space? Wondering if there is an easy way to quickly add more content and value to your site? Want to make more money? Herein lies the power of partnerships and co-brand agreements.
The What
A co-branded website is someone else’s content, with your name on it. Basically, they provide all of the content that your users may be able to use, you just supply the traffic. Co-branding agreements come in many forms, but typically you make a revenue share off of their co-brand.
The Why
- More content for your website = More value to your users!
- Increased cashflow!
The Who
So what types of companies do co-brands? Some big ones include sites like Careerbuilder or Pricegrabber. These co-brands can add value while producing income and I highly recommend them. They are not the only co-brands out there, but they are amongst the biggest. If you run accross a co-brand that seems to fit your site, I highly recommend taking it into consideration.
Rate this post:
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...So in theory SezWho is a GREAT idea! The only problem being that the smaller blogs with SezWho will likely not get nearly as many comments as the bigger blogs using SezWho.
So what can a smaller blog do to increase their comment traffic through the use of SezWho?
Rate, Rate, Rate!
Rate your comments! Make a pledge to your readers that you will rate their comments whether they are good or bad. Don’t promise good ratings, just promise ratings based on how insightful or engaged their comment might be.
The Webmaster’s Edge Promises To Rate Your Commnets
I hereby pledge to read the comments posted on this blog and make certain to rate them. This means that if you make valuable and engaged comments on The Edge, you can earn EXTRA Entrecard credits if you are using SezWho! While I will not be going back and rating old comments, from this moment forward, I will do my best to rate all of the comments on the blog. This is my chance to engage my users in conversation and this is your chance to earn Entrecard credits for becoming involved in these discussions!
Rate this post:
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...Categories: Blog • Content • Running a Website • Webmaster's Edge Updates
Tags: Blogging • Comments • Entrecard • SezWho
Many people are finding themselves cutting back on spending in today’s current economy. Some Webmasters are just starting out, some are finding that their Ad Networks are getting hit by the economic conditions, and some Webmasters may find themselves working on their websites more because they have recently lost their jobs due to corporate cutbacks and layoffs. Right now the economy is not a pretty picture, but there are several steps one can take in order to cut back on expenses. Even if you don’t find yourself in a pinch, it can help to cut back in order to save for a “possible pinch”, another “dot com bust”, a sudden layoff, or even early retirement.
So what are some money saving tips and tricks you might ask?
Electricity
- Change The Temperature – If you raise or lower the temperature in your home you can save 1-5% on your electric bill per degree. Those are some easy savings!
- Compact Fluorescent Bulbs – They are more expensive, but last longer and save you on electricity.
- Unplug And Save – Did you know that many appliances and devices such as TVs and DVD players still draw electricity even when they are off? You can save a bundle on electricity by unplugging these devices or even by purchasing timed power strips that will cut off power for you.
Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV – Do you have 1000 channels? Do you really watch them all? If you over a top-tier TV package, this is definately an area where most of us can cut back.
- The Movies – Going to the movies is fun and enjoyable. Try to only go see the movies that really interest you though. Also try not to spend too much at the concession stand as this is where you’re going to get hit the hardest.
- Staying In vs Going Out – Do you really need to go out to have fun? What about staying at home with friends to play a board game?
- Restaurants – Eating out is nice, but so much money is forked out when you do so. Learn to cook, stay home, become an at-home chef! Plus, if you learn how to cook (if you don’t know much about doing so already) you can also save money by cooking over prepared/frozen meals.
Gas
- Use Public Transportation – If it is available, it can be your biggest money saver.
- Find The “Cheap Station” – Some stations lower their prices on certain days and only for a certian period of time (like a 2pm-4pm special). Find out if there is a station near you that does this and try getting gas there if/when you can.
- Carpool – Carpooling has a very obvious impact on your gas budget.
- Join A Gas Station’s Rewards Program – Get stuff for customer loyalty. Just make sure you aren’t getting a bad price at the pump.
- Use A Gas Station’s Credit Card – Some gas stations offer credit cards that give you a discount at the pump. Go for it! Just make sure to pay that card off every month.
Groceries
- Make Fewer Trips – This is sort of a gas-saving technique, but the less you go to the store, the less you end up spending on stuff that you don’t need. Try to make big trips instead of many little ones.
- Make A List – Shopping with a list is the best way to shop. Get what you need, not what you stumble upon.
- Pack A Lunch! – Buy stuff to make a lunch and take it with you to work. Eating out everyday for lunch is a huge financial drian.
- Comparison Shop – Most stores will have “unit prices” listed in small print on the shelf tags. Compare these unit prices between brands and see if you can save some money by switching brands or buy purchasing a different amount of that item (bigger bottle, smaller pack, etc).
- Buy Bulk – Find out if the items you most frequently buy are cheaper in bulk or not. Check out a bulk/wholesale store such as Sam’s Club. You may find that you can save quite a bit of money in the long run with a membership to such a store. Just make sure to only buy bulk items that you will USE.
- Drink Water! – Cut down on soda. It is bad for your teeth, bad for your wallet, and bad for your health. Drinking more water is better for you and can save you some dough.
- Cut Coupons – Especially if your store does “double coupon days” and the like. Cutting coupons on the grocery items that you buy regularly can save you a considerable amount on your grocery bill.
- Go Generic – Check out the generic brands at your local store. You’ll find that quite a bit of it really isn’t that far off from what you are used to. There are some things that you may just really prefer the name brand over, but typically the more generic you purchase, the more you save.
- Join A Dinner Group – Talk to neighbors about having dinner together on weekdays. Get a group of 10 couples and take turns eating at eachother’s houses. You can save big money if you only have to cook one large dinner and 2 small ones each week.
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but a good start. I will be adding to this list in the future, so make certain to bookmark it for future updates!
Rate this post:
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...My wife’s parents are in town and they have signed up for Charter cable’s high speed internet access while they are up from Florida. Charter blocks port 25 except when relaying through their SMTP server. Right now they are using my webserver’s SMTP server to send mail, and we really didn’t feel like changing that since they will be switching back when they head back down. In order to circumvent this and make it so that they wouldn’t have to change their mailserver settings on their laptop again, I decided to open up a second port for SMTP.
Choosing A Port
First you want to decide on a port. Many use port 26 as the alternate SMTP port and CPanel recommends it, but several ISPs who do port 25 filtering also filter port 26, so it really isn’t a great choice. I personally recommend conforming (at least partially) to the RFC’s, so I decided to go with port 587 based on RFC4409.
Setting Up Exim To Listen On Your Chosen Port
Login to your Web Host Manager ( http://whatever.yourserver.com/whm ) and navigate to Service Configuration -> Service Manager. Scroll to the bottom and you will see an option for “Exim on another port”. Check this box and set it to the chosen port (in my case 587).
Hmm…Firewall?
I’m assuming you are running a firewall of some sort (I hope!), likely APF. To open the port in APF run a…
Assuming the file is located in /etc/apf/ you need to…
nano conf.apf
Find the line…
IG_TCP_CPORTS="20,21,22,25,53,80,110,143,443,465,993,995,2082,2083,2084,2086,2087,2095,2096,3306,6666,7786,9000"
and add port 587 to it…
IG_TCP_CPORTS="20,21,22,25,53,80,110,143,443,465,587,993,995,2082,2083,2084,2086,2087,2095,2096,3306,6666,7786,9000"
Viola!
There you have it! Pretty painless for the most part and easy enough for anyone who has WHM and SSH access to a CPanel server. Questions? Suggestions for another walkthrough? As always, ask away!
Rate this post:
(6 votes, average: 9.83 out of 10) Loading ...
