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Bot software means a lot of different things to differnet groups of people.

Gamers may talk about automatic online opponents not played by a human but a computer. Cracker & hacker may talk about software to run bot nets. Last but not least programmers, coders as well as business men and women may talk about programs and software that automates certain parts of their business.

In this article we are going to talk about the last bot software meaning. Bot software for businesses and coders.

This post shows the advantages & disadvantages of available solutions. Read this before you pick your favorite! Read the rest of this entry »

A bot does what a users does with his/her browser but more!

Basically a web bot is a program that does things a user could do with his browser (Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera, etc.) but much, much more.

Browsing the internet the regular way is fun but has certain limitations. Limitations like that someone has to actually browse and use the browser. Hmm what does that mean? Well sometimes you want to check things automatically – like if you have been out-bided by someone on ebay or if someone has written a comment on a blog-post you find interesting. All those things are very time consuming and the time adds up quickly just for those kind of repetitive tasks.

A web bot is the perfect solutions for this matter of doing repetitive tasks. The web bot can do the same things that you can do with your browser – just a lot faster.

Ok – but what exactly is a web bot?

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Hey guys,

… in nowadays “information age” where tons of information hit our brain with almost no break it has become an important ability to filter information and separate it into important infos as well as unimportant ones.

At the first glance that may seem easy but taking a look behind the curtain it actually is not. To get the most out of every reading, tutorial, strategy or anything else it is important to have an overview about it. Only if this overview exists and the data/information is broken up into structured parts that relate to each other, it can be assured that you REMEMBER all those things for a long time to come. The more you remember the more knowledge you have about certain things … and as a idiom says – A lot of knowledge means being “mighty”, it also means the more you know the higher the chances of having a “bigger wallet”.

But this is just an interpretation – however … I like to know a lot and I think you may too … that is why I will give you a couple hints and techniques that you can use to gain more knowledge about new things fast.

The first powerful tool i am going to talk about is called …

Mind Maps

Ok I know mind maps do not relate to this blogs primary topic which is web technology … but since technology is always related to learning and knowing stuff, i think this is very interesting … so lets just continue …

Mindmaps as such are not new and described as a way of organizing concepts or ideas on a multi-colored chart with words or drawings that are connected to a main idea.  For example: If you are studying a language and your studying about how to pronounce jobs words, one branch could be used for education, another for medical, etc.  You would have each category in a different color to avoid confusion and those words branched out in that category color.  You can then branch out even more and connect words related to those jobs such as clothing, accessories related to the job, etc.

Generally, when we use mind maps, we use them for keeping notes, organizing thoughts, developing concepts or ideas for essays, research, stories, etc.  They are basically another brainstorming tool along with lists, outlines, etc.

History of MMs

Historically, mind maps have been used in learning, brainstorming, memory, visual thinking, and problem solving by various members of the society who are looking to find a visual way of putting their ideas together.  A Wikipedia entry states that some of the earliest examples of mind mapping were first discovered developed by a fellow named Porphyry of Tyros in the 3rd century and also used by philosopher Ramon Llull.  Later in the 1950s, Allan M. Collins (who is considered to be the father of modern mind mapping) advanced the concept of the idea by using it as a modern tool so he could understand human learning and development through this ancient invention.

However, British psychologist Tony Buzan  Read the rest of this entry »

The Top Four Web Editor Programs Compared

Web editors are programs that allow you to build a website without the need for advanced coding, PHP or HTML knowledge. It uses drag and drop technology and WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) formatting to make designing, editing and uploading a web site fast and easy. With the use of these programs even the novice web site owner can build and maintain their site with ease. But not all web editor programs are created equally so you need to shop around and evaluate each one carefully before choosing. For consideration, the top four highly rated web editing software programs overall include Komodo Edit, HTML-Kit, Dreamweaver and XSitePro.

Please note that the following comparison really is just about web-editors. If you are a programmer/coder and you are looking for a nice solution that has code-syntax highlighting and things like that i would suggest to subscribe to my RSS Feed, as I am going to publish a post about “Coding Editors” as well.
However lets get into the web-editor programs now

How to Compare Web Editor Programs

Make sure you look at all your needs in web editing software before making a determination. The most common parts to look at are price, usability, features and technical support. Consider the following factors before determining the web editor that will suit your needs best:

• Price: Free and paid web editor programs are available. However, with these types of programs you often get what you pay for. There are some free programs available that have some great features but for the fullest range available, the paid ones will be your best bet.

• Usability: A web editor should make the process of designing and building a website easy. If it takes a long time to learn the software, though, it defeats the purpose. Make sure the program is user friendly.

• Features: Depending on your needs, you may want various features. Advanced users may want to do more complicated things on their website. Having a web editor to facilitate that is important. Make sure you have all the features you need all in one editing program.

• Technical Support: Whether you have a technical issue or need assistance with using the program, you want to have convenient and fast access to assistance. Make sure the technical support that is offered will suit your potential needs.

Free Web Editor Programs

The top three web editor programs get good reviews from users as well as independent rating sites. If you are looking for free web editors, the following are recommended:

• Komodo Edit: This is an open source program that consistently gets high reviews. Located at http://www.activestate.com/komodo_edit/, this web editor supports HTML, PHP, XML, JavaScript, CSS and more. It is easy to use and ideal for both novice users and professional developers who work on a smaller scale. Technical support is available via email with a fairly fast response time. However, there are also several self help systems for support as well including help files and community forums.

• HTML-Kit: Found for free at http://www.chami.com/html-kit, this also has an upgrade feature at a small fee. However, the free version is sufficient for most beginner web designers, home users and expert coders wanting to save some time with common tasks. This is a very easy to use program with little to no learning curve. It works with most of the top programming languages and you can view your finished product in real time or alter the code manually where necessary. Technical support relies almost entirely on customer support forums and FAQ files. So, if advanced assistance is needed, you will have a harder time getting it.

Paid Web Editor Programs

The top paid web editors available that are highest rated includes the following. Please make sure to check their websites for current pricing and any applicable specials:

• Dreamweaver: Found at http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/. Dreamweaver is available from $399 and also has a free trial period. This is the best advanced web editor available. It is easy to use for those who are familiar with web editors and who are familiar with coding. However, beginner users may find the software a bit too difficult to learn quickly. It is a secure program and easy to install. As you create your design you can see the finished product in real time as well as tweak the code manually when you wish to. There are many advanced features for more complex websites which makes this ideal for power coders. Technical support is available for 90 days after purchase then paid support is available to speak with a live operator. There are community forums and tutorials available for self help when needed.

• XSitePro: Found on the Internet at http://www.xsitepro.com/, this full scale web editor is available for $197.00 with a 30 day money back guarantee. It is easy to use, includes hundreds of pre made templates and has an interactive, easy to use interface. It has word processing features for text editing and available tools to assist with integrating code and SEO functions. There is technical support available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as well as tutorials and user forums to assist.

Recommendations

HTML-Kit is recommended for anyone who needs a free web editing software choice; however, there are certain limitations in regards to technical support and full range of features. With XSitePro, though, you can have an abundance of tools at your disposal, great customer support and an easy to use program ideal for both novice and expert users all at a low price. For overall usability and value, XSitePro is the most highly recommended of the top four web editing programs available on the market today.

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Keller of fresheventure.com is running a cool blog contest and I need your support, please.
I’m entering WebBoti.com for the contest. The contest (hosted by FresheVenture.com) is open to any new blogs launched in 2009 that uses a WordPress design template. Since WebBoti.com meets all the requirements, we’re eligible! The design that gets the most votes will win a lot of cool stuff (well, it’s cool for anyone who is an internet marketer!).

Watch for more details.
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A fast and easy way backing-up your server’s data!

Almost everyone knows – that this task should be done regularly, but way to few people do it!

What do I mean?

Simply … BACKUPS

You can do backups for all kind of things, your family photos, your important documents etc.
I hope that most people do those backups, because data loss is not nice.

However as a backup of your files in the private environment is a “Nice To Do”… it is a “Must To Do” when talking about business.

It is important that your files online (scripts, webpages, etc.) and databases are backed up regularly.

It may happen fast that something you did to your CMS, like an upgrade or something like that breaks your website totally.
Reversing this upgrade or fixing it often takes a huge amount of time (in case even possible).
To bad if your page that just broke is your money page.

However it does not have to be like that. If you do regular backups and backups before each minor and major upgrade of your scripts that you use at your website then you will be fine. If something breaks apart just load the backed-up version of the files and database and your back online again.

While this all makes sense, I have recognized that way to few people make backups of their pages?

How come people tent to forget to make backups?

Hmm … maybe … it might be that they are just to busy, doing their daily works, or anything else.

Reason 1

I think one of the reason that to few people do backup is, that they think it is to complicated.

That is not true though, making backups is not complicated at all.

If you own a webpage that is running on a shared host, it might be or it is very likely that you have access to some kind of backend-system like cpanel.
Use your cpanel feature called „backups“ to download backups of your files and databases.

Reason 2

Another reason why just few people do backups is because it takes to long to download and upload files from and to their servers.

This is especially true when you try to down or upload a large number of files. Content Management Systems like Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress as well as eCommerce Applications like Magento for instance have the characteristic to have a ton files (we are talking about several thousands here).

Many files take ages to load! – Example

When I first tried to make a backup of a magento store it took me about 2 hours downloading all the files via FTP.

The problem at this point was not the size of the files itself but the number of files.
Uploading them to use the backup took even longer!

Saving up to 90% percent of the download time!

Wasting that much time was and is definitely not an option so I decided to do all my backups different in future.
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After Icon Set 4 another beautiful set of icons. A wonderful collection of 6 different hand icons having 6 different color versions.

• information: hand icons in PNG and PSD format (16×16)
• number of icons: 36
• author: Khodjaev Stanislav
• download: Hand Icon Set

License: To my knowledge there are no restrictions but please check the attached license in any way before usage.

The Six Best FTP Programs
(FREE and PAID)

Being a webmaster or programmer it may happen that you need to up and download many files to your server on a daily basis. Having an easy to use and affordable, feature rich program to assist you at your file transfer processes is a must have and I was searching and comparing days to finally find my personal best choice. What I had compared and what choice I finally made is written in this post. While I wish you a lot of fun reading, I hope that I will save you a lot of time while deciding about your best choice.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) programs are a means to transfer files from one place to another.

Typically it is used to transfer files from a local computer to a remote computer, server or the Internet. Website designers often use FTP programs to upload completed files to their webhost so they can view their newly created designs.

The six FTP programs that lead the market are …. hmmm… wait a second not all FTP programs are created equally. It is important to compare various programs to see which ones suit your needs. In order to compare, though, you should have a list of common comparison factors, that i will give just now

How to Compare FTP Programs

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While developing the Admin Panel for ScraperWall I was searching for nice icons that I can use to make the navigation as well as the other elements of the admin area very spicy. The result of the search is a huge (and by that I mean a lot)  set of 16×16 icons.


• information: web (application) icons in PNG format (16×16)
• number of icons: 500
• author: LED 24
• download: Huge Icon Set
  

As always do not forget to check the attached license of the author before using those icons.