Despite having such a large amount of users, Twitter is not the most popular social network in a single country, strangely enough. In the United States, Twitter is the second most popular site and Facebook is the first. Around the world, localized social networks, often and unsupprisingly Facebook too, outranks Twitter.

Regardless of rankings, 500 million users is something to be proud of. In fact, Twitter actually reached 500 million registered accounts faster than Facebook did. According to reports, 10 new accounts are created every second on Twitter. With Twitter’s popularity, this growth rate should continue.

Registered Users vs. Active Users

Now, I don’t want to rain on Twitter’s parade again, however 500 million registered users does not mean active users. As I, and I am sure others, have noticed, there is a growing amount of spam bots and inactive accounts on the site. If they’re sitting idly, these accounts follow loads of new people, Tweet irrelevant, sometimes harmful, links out, and then get suspended.

Recently, Twitter has started to monetize its business through promoted hashtags. It has also brought new changes to the website and mobile applications to create a better, more seamless experience. In the near future, new and improved brand pages are coming to Twitter as well. These pages will be designed to lure brands to use Twitter, while also creating better engagement between brands and their followers.

One Billion Users

Another landmark number is a ways away for Twitter. But, Facebook is expected to reach one billion users by September 2012 – arguably, the most important landmark for a social network, let alone any website, ever.

In order for Twitter to reach one billion users it will have to introduce additional changes to keep users interested in the site. Facebook brings over 430 million users to its site daily. Twitter, on the other hand, does not.

Cluttered

With all the spam and the lack of any real organization in the Twitter Feed, Twitter can get very cluttered. This can turn users off from using Twitter and could prevent new users from signing up. There is a clear opportunity here for improvements that Twitter should explore. Twitter definitely has a lot going for it, but some smart changes could ensure more growth and more profitability.

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How do you know which high speed internet provider is the best for your needs?

1. Research, research, research.

If you really want to learn more about internet service providers available for you to choose from, the first thing you need to do is research. Turn on your computer and check out forums and various websites. You may also want to read up on tech-related magazines and gather as much information as you can. Ask friends and relatives who are knowledgeable for advice and recommendations. It’s always good to get feedback from other people who have tried a particular service.

2. Look for speed.

If you’re on the lookout for a high speed provider, it’s only natural that it is speed that you’re after. Always consider the speed a provider offers. You don’t always need the fastest connection. You just need to ensure that the speed is enough for you to meet your needs.

3. Keep the price in mind.

Like all purchases, the price should also be taken into consideration. The most expensive internet service provider does not necessarily mean they are the fastest! Besides, you might find yourself struggling to pay your monthly fees later on. Rushing to sign up with a particular internet service provider might end up in another hunt for a new provider in a few months’ time. Look for a provider whose rates fall within your budget. As much as possible, find providers who offer bundle plans to make payments lighter on your pocket.

4. Ask for extras.

Before signing up with a particular internet service provider, ask about any extra offerings you can avail of upon subscribing. You may be able to get free email accounts, children’s packages, a complimentary bandwidth upgrade and the like.

5. Compare and determine.

After all the research you’ve done on internet service providers, you’ve probably already narrowed your search down to two or three options. Compare these providers with one another to see which provider best suits your needs and where you can get the most value for your money. If a particular internet service provider stands out as the best deal—then sign up!

These are the five steps you should take to find the best high speed internet service provider. Hopefully, at the right price, you’ll find an internet service provider who meets your every need and more! At high speed internet sites like Broadband Expert, users compare providers with a number of aspects that include price and speed.

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A server is used to share computer resources with other servers like a web server. Most business use servers to share resources and information through the server. Servers have become more important in the line of business because it eases sharing of information and also marketing of business.

A virtual server means that a server is not dedicated server to running the server software. This is a good way of providing a low cost web hosting. This is because you are not required to request for another computer to operate each server because more than one server can operate in one computer. The performance of the computer will also not be affected at all and the websites behave like they are being served by a dedicated server. However, when too many servers are being operated on one computer, the web pages will be delivering information very slowly because the computer is overcrowded. Virtual server hosting is whereby, many users share the same server and allocated some amount of disk space on the shared server.

Cloud computing is whereby computer resources are being shared instead of waiting for local servers or other individual devices to share the computer resources. This is a type of computing where internet is used as a server and storage in business computers. For cloud computing to work, it requires an organization to have large server groups that are networked together with low-cost consumer personal computers technology with a special connection to enable data to be spread among them. For this connection of computers to be more powerful, a technique called virtualization is used. Cloud computing is mostly used by organizations because it operates like the internet by enabling computers resources to be accessed and shared securely as virtual resources.

Cloud computing is also a virtual server that allows one to customize, store and loading. Cloud computing enables spikes in traffic, offer a wider range of exposure and offers various services that are not available in other places.

Cloud computing is a shared server but a website viewer can be able to adjust the website to how the viewer pleases by even allowing to be upgraded. The cost in cloud computing depends a lot with the amount of computation power required. Security in cloud computing is not guaranteed for example in Google it can not provide the required security in ones data. It has additional hardware resources that can be included at runtime and the server can be transferred to other hardware while it is still running.

Cloud computing helps organizations or businesses run and access information faster. It is also very easy to manage and requires less maintenance. This enables the end user to be in control of what is shared on the computer.

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This may be the virtual space we are talking about, but we are still real people and real people run the world. So, here are 10 top ways to get real likes on your facebook pages:

1. Promote Your Page

The first step to getting likes on your page is to promote the page. Spread the word about your page, while at the same time, keep the activity going. Keep your page alive and talk to ‘live’, real people about your page.

To begin with, your email signature can encourage people to like your page.

You could add the page link on your visiting cards, use it on social sites and profile descriptions – so on and so forth.

2. Photograph Events

This is a slightly indirect way to get people to your page – but yes, it’s a winner. Host events, click pictures and put them up on your page. Let people know that the pictures will be on the page. Should get them to your page!

If you, yourself, don’t host events, then try participating or be present at the shows. Click pictures, encourage people to join you on your page.

3. Offer Something Special

This is the oldest possible marketing strategy on earth – but it’s something inevitable.

As a part of your branding exercise, offer something FREE or offer some discounts for those who like your page. Run contests, and get winners. Show people who like your page, that their likes matter and offer them something special for being there and supporting you.

4. Facebook Ads

The ads option is available to you the minute you create your page. Make use of it. of course, not all ads are going to work fantastically for you, but you got to try this by trial and error. Put out two ads, see which works for you. See what people are responding to and work on those themes. Rotate or circulate your copy ads and try to catch attention of users with a diverse collection of ads.

Facebook is a great platform with real people, and hence the ads work and drive likes.

5. Social Plug-ins

If you want more likes on your facebook page, then this is something you just can’t forget – using the social plug in on your website.

Add to the plug-in, the ‘face’ feature that shows the faces of people who liked your page – this certainly creates a good impression on your visitor – someone who is visiting your page. Creates a greater chance for people to like your page!

6. Exclusivity

Something like, ‘you can view content only when you like the page’ – that way, only people who ‘Like’ the page can see your work and that makes it easier for you to drive likes.

You can have some content visible to all – to create curiosity, while some content exclusive – like videos or interviews. Everyone wants to be in the exclusive club!

7. WELCOME!

Have an awesome welcome segment! Make that your landing page, for your facebook page. This can be done easily by using or designing plug-ins that can be easily engineered and customized to your liking.

So, Yes! Our job is to encourage people to like our page – and yes, we should do our best at it!

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Sometimes these people work for the cause of achieving what they want, and some of them work to develop tools that they want to be available in twitter. These tools perform the entire task that is not possible in twitter. These tools allow you to share files on twitter easily, you can easily syndicate content to twitter, you extend your twitter conversations, and you could see trends over twitter. These tools are specially built to enhance your twitter account. Have a look and you sure will find a lot of stuff you would like to use.

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A site that has been creating furore ever since it’s been launched. WikiLeaks keeps tab on all the moves of the government and leaks out all those documents that violate ethics. It keeps the people informed about all the activities of the government and work diligently to achieve this objective. This site must be surfed to know the in’s and out’s of the government and the present condition of the country.

Uncyclopedia

This is a site to tickle you funny bone as it is a parody of the well known site Wikipedia, even the logo of the site is extremely close to that of Wikipedia. The globe of Wikipedia has been replaced by a potato for Uncyclopedia. The site consists of almost all articles written in Wikipedia, but they are funny and are sure to leave you in splits.

WikiHow

This Website is dedicated to sorting out your daily-life problems. The motto of this website is “The World’s collaborative how-to manual”. It also has an iPhone application that is designed to help in whatever situations be, wherever you are. I read an article on Home Improvements and Repairs, and was amazed how useful and easy to work ideas are provided. And you know what this website will sure accept articles that you might have used and worked upon in your real life.

Yahoo! Answers

This is another popular site where you can type in your queries and people who read your posts answer your questions with the information they have. For every question, you post you lose 10 points and every answer you give gains you 2 points. These points lead to different levels, and a higher level will give you better functionality with answers.

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]]> http://www.techieask.com/2011/10/20-years-of-linux-then-and-now-infographic/feed/ 0 http://www.techieask.com/2011/10/amazing-facts-and-history-of-mobile-phones-infographic/ http://www.techieask.com/2011/10/amazing-facts-and-history-of-mobile-phones-infographic/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:38:58 +0000 cpsingh http://www.techieask.com/?p=39386  20 years back, we didn’t new the meaning a mobile phone. It was still a dream to carry a portable device with which we could call people, and SMS was some0thing which we never even thought of. But we have come a long way since then.

Today, the list of things that your mobile phone or to say smartphone lets you do is endless. Following is an infographic which would share some more interesting facts related to mobile phones, hope you enjoy.

The infographic is filled with the maiden tweets of all the influential celebs, which you follow and idolize. Not just that, there are illustrations regarding adoption rates, and the issues that the site had to endure to turn a profit.

Via[Mashable]

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