Friday, May 15, 2009

Traffic Building - Discover Your Free Web Site Traffic Generator

Are you like a lot of internet marketers, you feel like your web site is not supporting itself, it is always looking to you for a new supply of cash to get it through another month.

You have got to that point where you can no longer justify your support payments to Google, or other PPC engines to generate web site traffic. It is simply costing you more than it should, and its draining your potential of creating profits online.

Yet you know that without serious web site traffic it is impossible to build a list, or to sell anything...

So what are you going to do now?

Its time to research, and learn how to create your own free web site traffic generator, and to implement it fast.

One of the most common mistakes new and veteran internet marketers alike continue to make is simply failing to take immediate massive action and implement their new knowledge or tool.

They did their own research, learned the core principles, yet they did not take the most important final step for some reason. The only thing I can offer as an explanation is "fear of success", sounds bizarre but take a look in the mirror, what is really stopping you from taking massive action, and implementing your new knowledge.

There are only 3 core principles you must learn in order to succeed in internet marketing:

Traffic Generation, List Building, and Sales Copy Writing, but without first generating traffic, neither list building or sales copy writing really matter either.

1) Direct Referred Traffic is the highest quality traffic you can generate and includes visitors : from another site, from a sales letter you may have sent them from reading an article you posted online. These are the most highly qualified leads, assuming the source of the referral accurately depicted the nature of your site. (i.e. an article about dog training that sends visitor to a site about pet training will not convert, it must be about dog training)

2) Search engine referrals is the next highest quality traffic source. You can use article writing to position yourself as an expert in your niche, and create high ranking positions your related website pages. For example, if your site ranks within the top 10 or 20 web sites for a particular search term, and the visitor clicks on your site after searching for a particular keyword or phrase in a search engine. This is search engine referrals, sometimes called organic search traffic,. (i.e. the visitor was looking for your type of information specifically)

Free web site traffic is initially very labor intensive but the investment of yourself in these two primary areas will bring you the success online you are striving for. This is where the massive action must take place, just do the work!

In summary, discover how article writing will become your free web site traffic generator creating profits online for you by generating more qualified visitors to your web site, not necessarily huge volumes of traffic to your web site. These two traffic sources will generate the most qualified visitor to your web site, which tends to be most profitable, and requires less volume because they will convert to sales more readily.

What you want is more profitable sales, not just more traffic to your web site!

You can learn more about creating profits online, click here now Creating Profits On-Line

Do you want to learn about more about how article writing can become your free web site traffic generator? Click Here: Is More Web Site Traffic Really Profitable?

Leo Hanes is an experienced full time internet marketer, who has written a number of articles on the principles of web site traffic and creating profits online.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Free Affiliate Income Generator Critique

Some affiliate marketing packages give you so much information that you're confused as to where to start. Others give you such a defined system that there's no room to grow. Pawel Reszka has put together an affiliate marketing package that gives you the best of both worlds with his Free Affiliate Income Generator.

I must admit I'm impressed with the way Pawel has been able to blend an easy to read and understand presentation with precise descriptions of how to put his plan into action -- something you don't find in most online marketing packages.

Once you get into the Free Affiliate Income package, you'll find the first chapter contains an explanation of what affiliate marketing is, how to pick the most profitable items to promote, where to find these items and exactly how to become an affiliate for the items you want to promote -- short and sweet.

As you read on, you'll find that the package starts to narrow it's focus to the meat of the system -- exactly how to drive a flood of free targeted traffic to your affiliate links.

Free Affiliate Income Generator Criticism

I have to admit, finding something to criticize in Pawel's package is a challenge. The information presented isn't laced with filler, it's to the point and easy to understand and it's everything you need to know to start making money online but here goes --

Possibly, the chapter titled Super Charged Linking Tactics could have been explained a little more clearly. You may have to read it twice before you fully understand the strategy Pawel is detailing.

Given the importance of the Super Charged Linking Tactics of Free Affiliate Income Generator, the graphics used to illustrate the flow of links to gain high search engine ranks could have been a little easier to follow -- that's all I got.

Free Affiliate Income Generator Benefits

Here are just a few of the topics covered in the package: how to generate affiliate income with free targeted traffic, finding profitable niches, choosing the right affiliate program, outlining your business plan, how to manipulate search engines, creating lenses with Squidoo, free press releases, super charged linking tactics, what to do next and much more.

Google Adwords can be extremely expensive and very hard to master. The same holds true with paid advertising campaigns. Obviously, there must be a less expensive (or free) way to create an online income. Well, there is. There are numerous free resources available to online marketers. Most are overlooked or not used to their full potential.

Free Affiliate Income takes advantage of many of these free resources and develops a system where they all work in concert. The idea is to create a network of targeted traffic resources, all working together as a unit and to do it all at no cost -- mission accomplished.

And don't forget the free bonuses -- They're not the usual toys offered with most packages.

Recommendation

There are many money making guides available on the Internet. So, the pressure's on to create a system that contains more focused, quality information and intuitive strategies that actually work. You will not be disappointed with the Free Affiliate Income Generator System.

For more Free Affiliate Income Generator information visit starttheprofits.com.

Mike Burke is the author of numerous Internet marketing articles and has an affection for making money online. Visit http://www.starttheprofits.com for more online money making tips.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ozone Generator 101

Often times people stumble across oxygen and ozone healing therapies and become quite excited by what they have discovered, only to find that the learning curve on equipment, methods, protocols and safety concerns is overwhelming. They often give up before giving any oxygen therapy a fair try. This paper will help to demystify the equipment used to produce ozone for air, water and therapeutic purposes.

There are basically two types of ozonators and two accepted methods of ozone production. The two types are air-fed ozonators and oxygen-fed ozonators. The two methods of ozone production are cold corona discharge and ultraviolet. Each type of generator and method of ozone production has its unique features, advantages and drawbacks. The only accepted method of ozone production for medical protocols is oxygen-fed cold corona discharge. The purest ozone is made from what is called dual dielectric medical grade ozone generators because there are no metals in the gas stream of the ozone produced.

Air-fed ozonators These ozonators fall into two categories: air purifiers and water purifiers

Air Purifiers

Air purifiers produce ozone either by corona discharge or by ultraviolet rays in the wavelength of 185 to 220 nanometers.The advantage of cold corona is that they are very efficient, have long life, are fully ozone output adjustable and require very little maintenance. Periodic maintenance depending on environment is required. Simple cleaning of the ozone-producing cell is necessary. The disadvantages of cold corona air purifiers are that they produce NoX (nitrogen compounds) like nitric acid and nitrous oxide in small quantities from room air in proportion to the amount of humidity in the air. The dewpoint temperature of air must be minus 60 C before this is prevented. No matter what a manufacturer claims about their units not producing NoX, this is simply not true if the air has any appreciable humidity. For this reason air-fed ozonators are not acceptable for medical uses. NoX is not much of a concern for the majority of people since the amounts are small and the benefits of the ozone produced far outweigh the NoX impurities. A few people experience bad reactions from the small amounts of NoX produced by air-fed air purifiers. Some air-fed purifiers have an added bonus of an ionizer built into the unit which negatively ionizes particles in the air, making them heavier so they fall to the floor. The health benefits of negative ions are well documented. Ultraviolet air-fed generators have the advantage that they do not produce NoX, even in humid air. They are less efficient than corona discharge, are not output adjustable, and the UV bulbs have to be replaced annually. This is problem because the lamps contain mercury and must be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Most States and Provinces have recycling specifically for this purpose. Laws in many places now require manufacturers of such units to provide recycling for the used lamps.Air-fed air ozonators come with a variety of features such as on/off timers, different sizes of and air movement from fans, a wide variety of ozone outputs and features which supposedly make them unique. Air-fed air purifiers are typically measured in mg/hr of ozone output or by the number of square feet the unit is supposed to purify. Beware of false claims! Due Diligence is required to find the perfect air ozonator and reliable manufacturer for your specific needs.

Water Purifiers

Air-fed water purifiers also can be either corona discharge or ultraviolet. They employ an air pump either internal or external to pump room air through the ozonator. The output gas mixture is then channeled by ozone resistant tubing to a diffuser stone which is placed in the water. This gas mixture, containing ozone, bubbles through the water to purify it. To avoid the presence of NoX in the gas produced by corona discharge air-fed ozone generators, the air can be dried with an air drier which is typically hooked up to the intake of the air pump supplying the air to the ozonator. Nox is not produced by ultraviolet air-fed water ozonators. If the air being supplied to an air-fed corona generator is not dried, nitric acid can build up in the ozone generator. Unless it is allowed to escape, the acid will eventually destroy the ozonator. The quality of the air pump is a concern in a water ozonator, since it is usually the weakest link. The pumps in Chinese ozonators will fail quickly if used to ozonate more viscous liquids like oils for long periods of time. Good quality air-fed water ozonators are inexpensive, effective, and can be used for a number of uses like ozonation of water, oils, soaking vegetables and meats in ozonated water, ozonating bathwater and for short term use as an air purifier. Air-fed water ozonators vary widely in quality, design, price, warranty, output of ozone, features and durability. Air-fed water ozonators are typically measured in mg/hr of ozone output. This is a measure of the amount of the molecular weight of the ozone produced in one hour. Beware of false claims here as well. Due Diligence is also required when choosing an ozonator for these purposes. One main feature of air-fed water ozonators is portability. They are relatively small and portable.

Oxygen-fed Ozonators

Oxygen-fed ozonators take the production of ozone to a whole new level. Since the ozonator is being fed a gas that is 100% oxygen and not nominally 20% as in room air, the ozone produced is of much higher concentration and purity. The expense of an oxygen-fed ozone system for some is prohibitive, as it involves the inclusion of an oxygen tank, oxygen regulator, specialized tubing and accessories for the various ozone protocols. The oxygen-fed ozonators themselves are higher priced because of the necessity for higher quality materials. Strong ozone will interact with all but about five elements on the Periodic Table of Elements, so care must be taken in manufacture to exclude materials that can be oxidized and create impurities in the gas stream. The main drawbacks to the use of oxygen-fed ozonators are lack of portability and poor availability to an oxygen source for the refilling of oxygen tanks. Oxygen concentrators can be used to provide oxygen to oxygen-fed ozonators instead of an oxygen tank. UV ozonators are not acceptable for use with oxygen medical protocols, as the output from the UV lamp varies far too much for accuracy of ozone concentration.

The ozone output from oxygen-fed ozonators is usually measured in mcg/ml or mg/l or gamma. This is an indication of the molecular weight of the ozone produced in the volume measurement indicated of ozone/oxygen mixture. Gamma is the same as mcg/ml and mg/l.

Oxygen-fed ozonators fall into two categories: 1) ozonators with metals in the gas stream 2) ozonators that have no metals in the gas stream

1)Metals in gas stream Oxygen-fed ozonators containing metals in the stream of gas moving past the ozone producing cell emit ions of metals into the ozone produced. This is because the anode of the cell is made of metal, whereas the cathode is glass or quartz. This is not a concern when the ozonator has high quality metals and is being used for ozonation of water, oils, ozonating a steam sauna, ozone showers, insufflations, body bagging and cupping, vegetable soak, ozonated enemas or colonics, ozonating bath water and a number of other less evasive protocols. It is a large concern when the anode is made from easily oxidized metals like aluminum. It is now accepted conventional wisdom within the ozone medical circles that oxygen-fed ozonators with metals in the gas stream should not be used for blood work such as AHT (Autohematherapy) and injections of any type. For all other mentioned protocols, the benefits of the ozone produced outweigh the effects of the metal ions produced. There are few metal ions produced from generators made of 316 stainless steel.Oxygen-fed ozonators vary greatly in user features, ozone output concentration, quality of materials and construction. They vary greatly in price depending on their quality and features. All oxygen-fed ozonators produce higher concentration of ozone at lower flow rates of oxygen and conversely, lower concentration of ozone at higher flow rates of oxygen. This is because the corona field of these generators is capable of rearranging only a finite number of oxygen molecules from O2 to O3 as the oxygen passes through the corona field. As the oxygen moves slowly through the field, the field is capable of rearranging more oxygen molecules thus creating a greater ratio of O3 in the gas. Conversely, as oxygen moves quickly through the field, fewer molecules become O3 and the ratio of O3 in the gas is lower.

2)No metals in the gas stream Cold corona ozonators made with no metals in the gas stream produce the highest quality ozone. These are called dual-dielectric ozonators. Both the anode and cathode are made from glass or quartz which is not able to be oxidized by ozone. All other materials in the gas stream have also been chosen for their resistance to oxidation, including tubing fittings, the tubing itself and all parts of the ozone producing cold corona cell. These are the only ozonators fit to be used for the above-mentioned blood work protocols. There are two ways of manufacturing dual dielectric units. One is cold corona. The other is cold plasma. Cold plasma generators are of high purity but the concentration is not only non-adjustable except through oxygen flow control, but also lack in the ability to output high concentrations of ozone at normal flow rates of oxygen.

High quality cold corona generators have the ability to reduce the amount of corona or electrical field that produces the ozone, thereby making them fully adjustable for a specific concentration of ozone output at any given oxygen flow rate. High quality cold corona ozonators vary greatly in features and price, depending on specific use and preference of operation. Some of the features of a very high quality (and expensive) dual-dielectric ozonator include oxygen flow meter, adjustable settings for corona output (and thereby ozone concentration) luer-lock connectors for attaching syringes and accessories, and built-in ozone output stability electronics. Dual dielectric ozonators can be used for all ozone protocols. If money is no object and portability is not an issue, then this is the best unit to purchase for its overall purity and variety of uses.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Designing an Ocean Wave Hydro Electric Generator Which Can Withstand a 500 Lb Bomb

With all the conflict in the world we must be careful with the infrastructure projects we put into Third World nations. With all the help that the NGOs, world governments and United States of America give we must be realistic with the money we spend and how we spend it. First order of business should not be simply to cure diseases or feed people.

The first order of any human civilization should be clean water that can be used for agriculture, cleanliness and drinking. The next order of business should be proper sewage treatment plants to prevent disease. Next, it makes sense to produce power for the masses and their civilization.

One problem we have seen is when we go in build facilities, infrastructure or teach people to farm; is that wars, terrorism and fighting ruin all that has been built. Therefore on the first three items of business we need to design infrastructure, which can withstand a 500-pound bomb. In other words, we must face reality and be smart about our investments in Third World nations and our goals.

Recently our Online Think Tank ask the question; Can We Build and Design an Ocean Wave Hydro Electric Generator, which can withstand a 500 Lb Bomb. The answer is most likely; No. But we could build a modularized system that can be easily rebuilt as long as parts are available in a very short amount of time. Still the goal in the future should be to build something that is literally bulletproof.

This means just because there is some civil unrest or a war, the infrastructure is still intact. This way things can return to normal very quickly. I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.

"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/. Lance is a guest writer for Our Spokane Magazine in Spokane, Washington

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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Solar Power versus Generator - the Choice

As I write this in early 2007, the controversy over global warming has heated up (pun intended), and people are taking another look at solar power versus generator. For those living outside the power grid, the second look may save not only the green in the rain forest, but also the green in the bank.

Many who live "off the grid" in isolated locations have traditionally relied on generators for electrical power. Others have installed generators for back-up, emergency electrical power. Neither thought there was a choice, but now there is a choice: solar power versus generator.

In this article, we look at the choice. Which is more economical; more convenient; more environmentally friendly? Should you make the change?

Solar Power versus Generator - Cost

The cost of solar power versus generator is much less over the long term.

The initial cost of a solar power system will be greater than that of a generator system. This is often the reason people install a generator rather than choose solar power. One must look beyond the initial cost, however, to get the full comparison of solar power versus generator.

* Solar power, once installed, has little maintenance or further expense. There is no fuel to purchase, since the sun's energy fuels the system.

* Generators are not so. After installation, a generator will require regular servicing by a professional every 6 months. Generators require fuel ? a cost that is constantly increasing. Moving generator parts must be replaced from time to time due to wear and tear.

Solar Power versus Generator ? Convenience

Convenience is another factor to consider when looking at solar power versus generator power. Solar power is much more convenient than generator power.

* Solar power may be less convenient to purchase and install, since it is not as widely available as generators. This is due to the currently small market for solar power. As the market increases, however, this will be less of a problem. Solar power systems have no moving parts to wear out or need lubrication. Once installed, solar power requires little attention. The user can almost forget it.

* Generators are widely available, so convenient to purchase and install. Convenience decreases after installation, though. A generator must be monitored frequently to be sure sufficient fuel is available. It must be refilled often when used as a regular source of power. Fuel must be ordered and delivery taken ? or fuel must be hauled by the owner. The system must be serviced twice a year. This servicing will include filter changes, an oil change, a tune up, and complete inspection of the entire unit. Worn parts must be replaced.

Solar Power versus Generator ? Efficiency

The solar power versus generator battle includes the matter of efficiency, too. Which is more cost-effective? The facts seem to point to solar power.

* Solar power is received in through the panels, free of cost, and stored in batteries. It is ready for use when needed, but in times of reduced usage, the power remains in storage.

* Generators run constantly, regardless of the amount of power being used at a given time. As they run, they consume costly fuel. When power usage is reduced in bright daylight, generators must continue to run.

Solar Power versus Generator ? Dependability

Some argue that, in comparing solar power versus generator, we must compare the dependability factor. In this area, they claim, generators win.

* Solar power is very dependable in locations that have bright sunlight 300+ days of the year. In areas with less sunlight, or during periods of cloudiness and storm, solar power is less dependable. The system will continue to provide power from charged batteries, but will eventually go dead. Having said that, it must be noted that Germany, which has far fewer sunny days than most of North America, is said to have much higher usage of solar power. The problem of dependability seems not that big.

* Generator systems do not depend on sunlight. They do, however, depend on fuel. If storms or some other disaster hinders one from replenishing the fuel supply, generators also become useless.

Solar Power versus Generator ? Eco-friendliness

Finally, eco-friendliness must be considered in any discussion of solar power versus generator. That is, which is kinder to the environment: solar power or generator? The obvious answer again is solar power.

* Solar power has no emissions when working. There is no pollution involved in fuel production ? no greenhouse gases. It is totally clean. Solar power uses a renewable energy source.

* A big drawback to generator use is still the matter of emissions and the environment. Generators are usually run on diesel fuel, and diesel fuel is produced from a fossil fuel. There are emissions in the production of the fuel, and also in its use. Diesel generators are a major source of air pollution and high sulfur levels in North America. Exposure to diesel generator exhaust can lead to health hazards.

Solar Power versus Generator ? the Solution

For most people, the resolution of the solar power versus generator debate is to install a hybrid system. Using solar power as the main energy source will save money. The fuel is free. Solar power is convenient, efficient, and eco-friendly. What it lacks in dependability can be made up by having a small back-up generator for prolonged cloudy periods.

My Choice

When I compare solar power versus generator, I definitely have to choose solar power. It is clean, free, quiet, and peaceful.

2007, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to read more of her articles about solar power at http://www.solar-energy-connection.com. Anna has also posted articles on that site about solar power for homes. If you want basic information about solar power for the home, you won?t want to miss her article on the subject.

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Friday, January 30, 2009

E-book Generators

Internet has revolutionized human life in many ways than one and the latest in this regard is the e-book system. E-books are online books that can be downloaded from the Internet to the user?s PC or an e-reader device.

The various advantages of e-books over traditional books are high quality resolution, bright text, spectacular images, accompanying sound, and important hyperlinks. After it has been downloaded, an Internet connection is not required for reading the e-book. Many e-books have HTML documents accompanied with a built-in browser that compiles all documents into a single executable file. The reader is able to read and find information very quickly due to the various hyperlinks and internal search engines.

E-book generator is software, which creates e-books for writers and publishers. An e-book can be published in HTML or PDF publishing format. HTML e-book generators are also known as compilers and are more popular. It has multimedia and Internet compatibility, which allows for features such as video, gifs, sound and forms to be included in the e-book. An HTML based e-book is a series of Web pages complied in an .exe file, so that all the properties of the pages are well preserved. HTML e-books can be distributed on CD-Rom or by Internet download.

HTML e-books are good for smaller projects such as manuals and brochures, while PDF e-books are best for larger projects such as novels and books. HTML e-books are compatible only with windows and PC environment whereas PDF e-books have universal format compatibility. PDF preserves the original fonts, links, and images regardless of the application used to create the document. Many online e-book bookstores/retailers accept only PDF format e-books.

Thus an e-book can be compiled and published using an e-book generator, which is the software used to create the content of the e-book. It is very user friendly and can be used by writers themselves without the help of professional publishers.

eBooks provides detailed information on eBooks, Free eBooks, Download Free eBooks, Internet Marketing For eBooks and more. eBooks is affiliated with Essay Writing.

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Traffic Building - Discover Your Free Web Site Traffic Generator

Are you like a lot of internet marketers, you feel like your web site is not supporting itself, it is always looking to you for a new supply of cash to get it through another month.

You have got to that point where you can no longer justify your support payments to Google, or other PPC engines to generate web site traffic. It is simply costing you more than it should, and its draining your potential of creating profits online.

Yet you know that without serious web site traffic it is impossible to build a list, or to sell anything...

So what are you going to do now?

Its time to research, and learn how to create your own free web site traffic generator, and to implement it fast.

One of the most common mistakes new and veteran internet marketers alike continue to make is simply failing to take immediate massive action and implement their new knowledge or tool.

They did their own research, learned the core principles, yet they did not take the most important final step for some reason. The only thing I can offer as an explanation is "fear of success", sounds bizarre but take a look in the mirror, what is really stopping you from taking massive action, and implementing your new knowledge.

There are only 3 core principles you must learn in order to succeed in internet marketing:

Traffic Generation, List Building, and Sales Copy Writing, but without first generating traffic, neither list building or sales copy writing really matter either.

1) Direct Referred Traffic is the highest quality traffic you can generate and includes visitors : from another site, from a sales letter you may have sent them from reading an article you posted online. These are the most highly qualified leads, assuming the source of the referral accurately depicted the nature of your site. (i.e. an article about dog training that sends visitor to a site about pet training will not convert, it must be about dog training)

2) Search engine referrals is the next highest quality traffic source. You can use article writing to position yourself as an expert in your niche, and create high ranking positions your related website pages. For example, if your site ranks within the top 10 or 20 web sites for a particular search term, and the visitor clicks on your site after searching for a particular keyword or phrase in a search engine. This is search engine referrals, sometimes called organic search traffic,. (i.e. the visitor was looking for your type of information specifically)

Free web site traffic is initially very labor intensive but the investment of yourself in these two primary areas will bring you the success online you are striving for. This is where the massive action must take place, just do the work!

In summary, discover how article writing will become your free web site traffic generator creating profits online for you by generating more qualified visitors to your web site, not necessarily huge volumes of traffic to your web site. These two traffic sources will generate the most qualified visitor to your web site, which tends to be most profitable, and requires less volume because they will convert to sales more readily.

What you want is more profitable sales, not just more traffic to your web site!

You can learn more about creating profits online, click here now Creating Profits On-Line

Do you want to learn about more about how article writing can become your free web site traffic generator? Click Here: Is More Web Site Traffic Really Profitable?

Leo Hanes is an experienced full time internet marketer, who has written a number of articles on the principles of web site traffic and creating profits online.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Commercial Air Purifiers Are Electrostatic Precipitator Air Cleaners, Not Ozone Generators

A great deal has been written and said in the media recently about electrostatic precipitator (ESP) commercial air purifiers and ozone generators. Unfortunately, as often happens during media frenzies, the truth gets lost amid generalizations, assumptions and poor reporting.

First, what is ozone? Ozone (O3) is composed of 3 oxygen atoms and is considered a very reactive gas. When a chemical reaction between the diatomic oxygen molecule (O2) and an oxygen atom (O) takes place, ozone is formed. There is some confusion about "good" ozone and "bad" ozone. Ozone in the upper atmosphere is very beneficial in that it protects us from the sun's harmful UV rays. However, breathing in heavy concentrations of ozone is potentially dangerous to the lungs.

The primary difference between ESP air cleaners and ozone generators is this: ESP air purifiers produce tiny amounts of ozone as a by-product of the air purification process; ozone generators are built specifically to "intentionally" produce ozone.

With electrostatic precipitator technology, minute amounts of ozone are produced during the ionization process. This is drastically different from ozone generators sold as air purifiers that do not improve indoor air quality, but produce heavy concentrations of potentially harmful ozone. To further confuse the issue, some ozone generator manufacturers use cute names to disguise the ozone such as "saturated oxygen", "activated oxygen" and "pure air". What they are actually producing is ozone, not pure air.

Many ozone generators boast of ozone being an effective germicide. An Environmental Protection Agency study concluded that ozone, even at concentrations almost 100 times the recommended limit for human exposure, was ineffective in killing airborne molds and fungi. The California Environmental Protection Agency's Air Resources Board recommends against the use of ozone generators.

Ozone generators are often touted as being effective in removing tobacco smoke odor. A test conducted by Consumer Reports magazine found this to be untrue. A far more effective and safer approach to removing smoke odors is with an odor neutralizing cartridge.

Chuck Jaymes is an indoor air quality professional and offers reviews and comparisons about Commercial Air Purifiers for OscarAir, Inc.

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Friday, June 20, 2008

Postcard Marketing is a Lead Generator-Not a Brand Builder

I would like to make two important points about postcard marketing:

Point #1 - "Learn More" is Not an Offer
Here's the reason I stress this point. While working in the postcard marketing industry, "learn more" was one of the most frequently used calls-to-action I saw put onto postcards. The problem was, these companies gave the reader no reason to learn more. No incentive was mentioned. No compelling argument was made. No mention of the value to be had. Just a plain old "learn more."

I call this the "so what" factor. I get postcards all the time that tell me a little about the company and close with a "learn more" statement. "So what," is my immediate reaction. How does this apply to me?

You could also call this the "we exist" approach to marketing, where the company sends a postcard to thousands of people just to prove their existence. Trust me, in this day and age, you have to do a lot more than exist if you expect your marketing to generate a response.

Here's the bottom line. "Learn more" can no longer stand on its own as an offer or incentive. It will not spur anyone to act. You need to include something of real value if you expect any kind of response.

Point #2 - Postcard Marketing is Not a Branding Tool
Visit the websites of a few postcard printing companies, and you'll hear the phrase "top of mind awareness" tossed around a lot. The idea is that by sending a constant barrage of postcards, you will be "top of mind" with your potential audience.

I don't know about you, but on a given day, I don't have any companies at the top of my mind. Nor do I remember the postcards I received yesterday or last week. If a postcard has a valuable offer that's relevant to me, I'll hang on to it for later consideration. I might even respond to it right away. But if it follows the "we exist" approach to marketing, it gets a big "so what" from me.

Postcard marketing is a response-based medium, not a branding tool. If you're engaging in postcard mailings just to build awareness, you're on a slippery slope that will eventually blow your marketing budget with little to show for it.

In postcard marketing, repetition does help. But it's not a magic cure. The key is to repeat the mailings that work, not just the mailings in general. A failure repeated many times rarely becomes a success -- not in my experience.

Focus on building a successful postcard first and foremost. Set your sites on response generation and/or lead generation. When a postcard generates leads, it can then be repeated and improved upon. But don't repeat a postcard failure just because a vendor tells you to. They stand to gain in such scenarios; you do not.

Good luck with your postcard marketing!

* Copyright 2007, Brandon Cornett. You may republish this article online as long as you retain the author's byline and the active hyperlinks below.


Brandon Cornett is the publisher of PostcardSmart.com, the Internet's largest library of postcard marketing advice. He is also the author of a forthcoming book on postcard marketing, due out on March 1, 2007. To stay informed about the book's release, you can subscribe to the blog located at http://www.postcardsmart.com/directmailblog/

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Pros and Cons of a Diesel Generator

Many individuals ask the question of why it is beneficial to install a diesel generator as opposed to a gasoline or propane generator. There are several reasons for opting for a diesel generator but there are some that will argue that the benefits do not outweigh the negatives.

There is very low maintenance costs associated with the use of the diesel generators. This is due to the fact that the diesel generators lack the presence of spark plugs and carburetors. This means no spark plugs to replace as well as no carburetors to rebuild. The major maintenance required on the diesel generator is the oil change and if done regularly will make your diesel generator last very long without any major maintenance being required.

It is also observed with diesel generators that they tend to outlast the gasoline generators when performing the same amount of work. They do the same workload and do not burn as much fuel as the gas generators. The fuel itself is also lower priced when compared to gasoline and propane fuel.

In terms of lifetime the diesel generator is much longer lasting than the gasoline generator. The typical gasoline generator will last approximately 1000 hours if that much. However the diesel generator will last 30,000 hours on average without requiring a major overhauling. The diesel generator is built to withstand pressure and run at half the speed of the gasoline generators that are built mainly for intermittent usage.

Diesel fuel is also much better to store than gasoline. It is flammable but it is not as great a risk as gasoline that can be explosive. The exhaust of the diesel engine is in fact more visible and this is considered one of the major downfalls of diesel as a fuel. However, if the diesel generator is properly maintained there will be no need to be concerned as the exhaust will be minimally visible only when the generator is pressured under load changes that are severe.

Diesel can be very noisy and this is considered to be a great downfall of the diesel system. This is usually one of the reasons homeowners tend to opt for gasoline generators. The gasoline generator is much less noisy than the diesel generator and therefore there is no need for the generator to be placed far away from houses. There are other options available now such as soundproof enclosures that can assist with this issue.

Another consideration is the initial costs involved in setting up the diesel generator. This is usually quite a bit higher than the gasoline generator. It can be seen however that the diesel generator costs when compared over a few years is much less than the gasoline generator.

The choice whether to opt for a diesel or gasoline generator can be assessed in terms of usage. If the generator is to be for intermittent use a gasoline generator may not be a bad purchase but overall it is considered that the diesel generator is more economical. The pros of the diesel generator by far outweigh the cons making it the better buy.

John Stafford is the webmaster and a contributor for http://www.diesel-generator-central.com and http://www.diesel-performance-pros.com

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Monday, January 28, 2008

Improvements in hydrogen generator technology

The new generation of hydrogen generators comes with extremely high purity devices, that are safe and that present no danger to the environment. They are the best alternative to gas cylinders, and they are simple to use anywhere. The hydrogen generator just needs to be plugged in the electrical supply and it is ready to go.

The hydrogen generator need of course a source of distilled water, or just water at some models, to produce hydrogen, because it separates the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water, thus producing highly pure hydrogen for weeks.

These hydrogen generators can generate hydrogen that is 99.99..% pure, giving over 1000 cc/min, and they do not require changing their cylinders. The safety of the hydrogen generators has been certified.

How the hydrogen generator works may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, for example some models use a solid polymer electrolyte to separate oxygen from hydrogen, which makes them more safe than other models that use a caustic liquid electrolyte. After the hydrogen is generated it passes through a palladium membrane that lets only 99.99..% pure hydrogen pass through, thus insuring the gas' purity.

In conclusion, the latest generation of hydrogen generators brings some series of improvements that makes it extra reliable, with almost no need of maintenance or downtime. The best way of increasing the safety and lowering the costs in your laboratory is to acquire a hydrogen generator, and you can be sure that the investment is worth it, because you will no longer have to buy hydrogen cylinders, so the hydrogen generator will pay for itself in a year or two.

Many new-generation hydrogen generators can be found on the online market, so choose one that fits your needs, because a large variety of hydrogen generators is available, with many built-in functions.This article is written by Grosan Fabiola. Link advertisment Business Content Dyrectory. If you would like to find more information about Hydrogen Generators please click this link

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Top 8 Stress Generators at Work Places

How to motivate and inspire employees to do great things? How to keep them happy and get the most out of them? These are the basic questions that run in the minds of most employers. But in their frenzy to motivate and inspire employees they do a grave mistake and loose most valuable ones to their competitors. Discussed below are a few of these mistakes that can increase stress among employees:

1.) Motivating Using Awards

The award system is out. It's really stupid and can create a biased atmosphere in the office. In addition not everyone likes to get awards in front of their colleagues, being aware of the fact that this might actually create a kind of separation between him and others. Awarding one always means that you are being biased towards others. So never award employees for their performance. Instead, sending mails of appreciation, encouraging them in person is a better idea. Anything monetary is not recommended.

2.) Celebrating Birthdays

Well, not for all, but most men don't like to be the center of attraction for the entire day. The very thought of this happening can make them go dull at work for the whole month during which his birthday is about to arrive. In addition birthdays are personal affairs and not many like it made public. If the rules of the office makes it compulsory to celebrate birthdays, most employees are likely to get insecure. Birthdays are personal affairs and employers should never force them on their employees.

3.) Forced Partying

Not everyone likes to party. But not many will complain if there are no parties organized from the side of their office. People can always party with their friends and relatives if they are party oriented. Organizing parties in the office is a real bad idea and can create fear psychosis among many who don't like such atmospheres. Unfortunately in most cases people who deter parties are the ones who work the best.

4.) Unnecessary Meetings

Meetings are required, but unnecessary meetings which are held just for the sake of it are bad. Such meetings are a waste of time and can create a kind of atmosphere in the office where employees spend more time thinking about what to speak and what issues to take up in the meeting rather than concentrate on their jobs.

5.) Presentations and Seminars

Unless really required, asking employees to take presentations and seminars is a real bad idea. Almost 80% of human beings don't like to take seminars and being forced to do so will only give them more reason to change jobs.

6.) Getting too personal

Don't get too personal to employees and never try to create a kind of home away from home atmosphere in the office. There cannot be one big happy family in case of an office. The office is a professional place where people come to work cause they want to earn a decent living. Most employees do not consider the office anymore than a workplace and don't want to consider it anything more than that. So encouraging employees to get too personal towards each other through interactions/partying/outings/team games etc. is really not a good idea.

7.) Internal and External Trainings

Unnecessary trainings especially those that are not work related are definitely a big no. No one (except for certain girls may be) like these kinds of trainings. Trainings related to team building, leadership, time management, public speaking, interaction etc. are stupid and should never be encouraged. One thing that management of any company should understand is that not everyone is same and not everyone can be trained to change their character. The management should learn to accept employees as they are instead of imposing things on them. If the job demands these qualities, the employees should have been selected in the right way (Some extroverted girls and boys will do). You cannot generate sugar, spice and everything nice in a single employee.

8.) Dress Codes

Having a formal dress code for some days and casual for others is not recommended in the least. This actually plays games with the mentalities of employees in a major way. It's better to select between the either of them and stick to it.

If you are one of the lucky employers who has read this article, make sure to stop any of these activities immediately if you are doing them already.

Author is the webmaster of http://www.outofstress.com, a portal dedicated to offering tips on various stress related aspects including managing stress at workplace

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Sunday, December 9, 2007

3 SIZZLING TRAFFIC GENERATORS!

1) RING IN YOUR VISITORS

Join a web ring. A web ring is a group of web sites
on a similar subject agreeing to link together. To find
a web ring to join type keywords "web rings" into
your search engine of choice.

You could create your own web ring. You will gain
highly targeted traffic to your web site and others
will link to your site because they'll want to join the
web ring.

2) AWARD AND GET REWARDED

Register to win a web site award. They will usually
give you an award graphic link to include on your
site if you win. Awards are great to display because
they will give you extra credibility and traffic.

Create your own awards site for other web sites.
Give the winners a graphic or text link to place on
their web site when they win. This will link your
web site to theirs and draw more traffic to your site.

3) REVIEW FOR MORE VIEWS

When you visit a web site you've enjoyed a lot, write
a review for the web site. Write about the benefits you
gain from the web site. E-mail the review to the site
owner. Tell them they can publish it on their web site
if they include your resource box at the end.

Include an article or review that's been written about
you or your business with your ad copy. This will
show people that your business is respected and
will increase your credibility.

QUICK READ SUMMARY

1) Gain highly target traffic by joining or starting a
web site ring(s).

2) Increase your traffic by winning a web site award
or starting your own web awards site.

3) Write web site reviews to increase traffic to your
web site.

Larry Dotson
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