Parting the waves … he farted!

I learned something new today - I discovered the .htaccess file!

If you have a directory which doesn’t have a default file (index.html), like a folder of images, for example, a visitor to your site may enter an address ending with a / and see a list of all the files in the directory.
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SynthHQ - Synthesizer and Electronic Music Resource

As the title suggests this site is all about electronic music and synthesizers.

The introduction to the site states (and I quote):

“Synth HQ is your site for everything synthesizer related. Started in 2005 this site focuses on both new and  vintage synthesizer information. The synth and module categories are filled with info, tech specs, and consumer reviews. The products have been manually added based on the quality and popularity of the instruments. All of the new products featured are available for purchase through zZounds which offers the guaranteed lowest price and free shipping.”

The sites details information on 61-Key Synthesizers, 76-Key Synthesizers, 88-Key Synthesizers and Compact Synthesizers. Pages are dedicated to modules, midi-controllers and digital pianos

Information on available accessories is also included - stands, bags, cases, benches, power adaptors, sustain pedals and expression pedals. Expansion of use is also dealt with.
The site is well laid out. It looks quite professional and an explanatory/introductory paragraph is included in each page.
Items listed for sale have short but concise product descriptions and the associated images though small are very effective.

Google AdSense is well integrated into the page and is very relevant to the products on offer. A user certainly would be tempted to click on the ads as they are a seamless extension of what the site has to offer.
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MyHolyBible.net

MyHolyBible.net is a website where you can read the Bible online. The version used is the King James version of the Bible

It is unique in that visitors can read and post their own comments or questions about the Bible. The forum isn’t overly active at the moment.

The owner of the site hope to encourage discussion, debate and understanding.

This site is the meeting of a 2,000 year old book and the latest web technology.

Another method in spreading God’s Word - if it works …… why not!
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Amazing how the amount of files, folders, programs and everything else seems to fill my hard drive so quickly. I have a laptop with 120 GB of storage and various external storage devices …. with probably a total of 500 GB of storage …. yet I have amassed an amazing amount over the years! And I won’t even start talking about duplicate files!

 Even my favorites folder is getting out of hand! Downloading FREE STUFF from DP doesn’t help either. What am I going to do with it?

Sportworld

This is a blog run by Rohit.

It’s apparent that he likes soccer

Keep posting Rohit!

PROS/CONS/OVERALL: Neutral

I bought a copy of a Word Cloud script in the hope that I’ll be able to set up a site offering links to sites I review - they might reciprocate by providing a link back to me. I’m having difficulty installing it at the moment - it appears that my hosting service may not support certain aspects of the script. I thought this would be a straight forward enough process. But no …. it has to be awkward!

Rich Webmaster Kit

This site offers a FREE download of the most common site scripts available on the internet.

The FREE download includes the following scripts:

• Article Directory Generator - allows you to run an article submission site.
• Bulk PageRank Checker - check as many URL’s at once, as you want.
• Fake Mailer - send fake emails with this script, limit the amount of emails per-day per-isp.
• RSS Feed Sharer - allow users to share RSS feeds on their website.
• Instant Domain Name Checker - allows users to check the availability of domains instantly, easy to add new TLD’s.
• Image Hosting Script - a simple image hosting script, easy to edit.
• Advanced AJAX PageRank Checker - shows nearly every possible statistic!
• Mediocre AJAX PageRank Checker - shows few domain statistics.
• PROXY SCRIPT - a custom proxy script, considered “perfect” by many.
• Ringtone Turnkey Site - Start your own online ringtone business!
• Note Script - let users store notes and view them later.
• URL Shortener - shortens URL’s w/ Custom Tag Support.
• The Word Cloud Script - the non-encrypted version.

When you enter your email you automatically receive the link to the download page.
The download page offers you the chance to purchase a MEGA kit of more scripts worth over $600 for $27. Users aren’t obliged to buy and are can use the link on the page to download the FREE scripts.

If you do decide to buy the MEGA kit you’ll get the following scripts:

• AJAX YouTube Video Downloader a this script allows you to download YouTube videos in FLV format.
• eBook eStore - contains everything you need to get your eBook eStore up and running including the store script and over 100 resalable ebooks. Just upload, install and go…
• Gaming Script - Make your free arcade games site. Script + 150 flash games.
• Membership Site Manager - run a subscription site that will allow you to generate recurring income. All subscriptions accounts can be handled automatically.
• Easy Poll Creator - create your own branded, fully-customized, attractive (text/image) polls
• Split Test Profits - automate the entire split-testing process, giving you full statistics to show you what is and isn’t making money for you.
• Scratch Card Generator - create your own professional-looking online scratch cards with text and images and branded with your logo.
• Mailing List Manager - automate your email campaigns and convert your leads into sales.
• VIP Help Desk - a script to help provide web-based help, support and service for your site visitors, prospects and customers!
• Autoresponder Unlimited - A web page and/or email ID where people can sign up for your email courses/follow-up mails.
• Membership Millionaire - a fully automated, incredibly powerful script that will create the gateway to your paid membership site in just minutes. There are no monthly fees and you can create as many sites as you want.
  Affiliate Link Shrinker - itwill create a professional looking simple URL that is personalized with your own domain and cloak the UGLY URL to: http://yourdomain.com/go/campaign_name

I must say I like this site. It has a very nice one page layout. It’s not in your face … you get the FREE scripts without any conditions attached. I must say I am very tempted to purchase the MEGA kit … I like scripts like these and they are a great way to have some base sites that can be customised to ones own taste.
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The Freebie Guide

How to get stuff for free … nada … zilch … nothing … gratis … without charge …

First message I encountered when I clicked on the PSP link:

Newsflash

Only registered users get our site reviews and offer reviews! Please send all tpyos found and suggestions/requests to thefreebieguidehelp AT gmail.com (I changed email address layout …. don’t want to encourage SPAM)

A bad start (cos I didn’t want to register - not until the site has a reputation etc.) but things can only get better ….. or can they?

The ‘Guides’ section is well written and the FAQ and Overview are very informative.

I got an ‘Out of memory at line: 2‘ when I clicked on ‘Forums’ and it kept popping up when I clicked on some of the forum links.

A nice joomla site just a problem with the integrated forum.

PROS:

• Has potential
• Nice site design
• The ‘Guides’ section is well written and the FAQ and Overview are very informative.

CONS:

When I first clicked into the site I had great hopes for it but a number of things have turned me off the site:

• The error on the forum page
• The lack of content
• Under ‘Reviews’, the Offers section didn’t have any offers to offer!
• The external link in top tab taking me away from site.

OVERALL:
I won’t be bookmarking the site.

VOIP Guide Solution Free calls Worldwide

Voice over Internet Protocol, also called VoIP, IP Telephony, Internet telephony, Broadband telephony, Broadband Phone and Voice over Broadband is the routing of voice conversations over the Internet or through any other IP-based network.

This site has all the information you need about VOIP. As far as I can make out this site came into being in December 2006. Since then it has built up a subscriber base currently at 3,115. A great indication of its popularity.

Posts are quite regular …. averaging at a post every two days but the posts contain quality information …. no wonder so many are subscribed.
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