Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Build Traffic To Your Site - Choose the Tools

I am a professional SEO and I've worked in this business for more than five years now. I know what it takes to optimize a site. I also know what it takes to build traffic to any site quickly and efficiently. Too many of my clients get bad advice from the latest traffic building books. As an SEO I know which ideas work and which ones won't.


As a professional SEO, everyday I get to hear about the latest traffic building tips, or the latest search engine ranking tools. The simple fact is that there are so many people out there trying to sell you information to build traffic to your site that sorting through them all can be difficult. Some of the junk that's on the market is quite astounding.

There are good books that will teach you how to build traffic to your site, and there are excellent software tools that will do if for you. The problem is that finding the good ones can be quite hard. With that let's talk about what the latest traffic building tips book, or software tool, is and is not.

First, the latest eBook on traffic building is NOT the be-all-end all solution to get top Google Rankings. You will also need to apply what it teaches and work to gain those rankings.

Second, NOT everyone will need the latest traffic building tips or software tool. If you intention isn't to make money from your site, then the money spent on that $200 software tool won't be worth it anyway.

Third, the latest traffic building tool IS an excellent way to build free traffic to your web site. Whether it's a social book marking tool, an SEO toolbox, or any other traffic building idea, if you choose the right product you will get a stampede of traffic to your site!

Fourth, if you don't take the time to choose the right tools you will be wasting your money. Worse than that, if the methods used to gain traffic include black hat SEO methods or other uncouth ideas, you might lose the search engine rankings you already have!

For my own knowledge, and to have an answer when clients ask, I took the time to evaluate the top tools on the market for building traffic. I worked with a few colleagues on this one so that we could really put each product through the test. We based our evaluations on the following criteria.

  • Traffic Building - Obviously our main criteria for evaluating traffic building tips and tools was: How much traffic could we build to a site?
  • Short Term Traffic - Did the tool build traffic right away?
  • Long Term Traffic - Did our efforts also work to build traffic over the longer term? In other words did it help us with SEO rankings?
  • Ease of Use - How easy was it to implement the ideas that each tool included? If it was a book did it lay it all out clearly? For the software tools, were they easy to install and use?
  • Legal SEO Ideas - Higher rankings were given to tools that only suggested legal SEO ideas (avoided black-hat SEO).
  • Time to Implement - Were we able to implement the ideas and begin building traffic quickly?
  • Overall Rating - Based on all other factors how did the book or software tool rate?
To evaluate each product we bought them and then implemented each one on two sites. When we were working with a site we didn't use any other ideas beside those which we given with the product we were working with. We then evaluated the effectiveness by looking at how much traffic we were able to generate in a week, in a month, and over a three month period of time.

Below you will find our evaluations for the top four traffic-building tools on the market today. Our recommendations are clearly laid out, but please don't hesitate to email me (info@constantreviews.com) if you need help deciding where to start.

Also once you do implement the tools be sure to contact me (email above) and let me know how things are going. I would enjoy hearing from those who are benefiting from our hard work with the evaluations.

To Building a Pile of Traffic to your Site,

Joey Fribano

Debt Settlement Company Reviews

As an expert in debt settlement, I am amazed at the number of competing offers that can be found today on the Internet, TV, and the radio today.

It is great to see so many options to help people out of financial hardships. However, if you are thinking about using a debt settlement company, how do you know how to find a company that is reputable, honest, trustworthy, will save you money, and won't rip you off?

I want to shed some light on what is and what is not possible.

First, it is NOT possible to save money on all types of debts. Debt settlement programs work best on credit card bills and unsecured loans. If you have car loans or home loans, these should not be included in a debt settlement program.

Second, it is NOT for everyone. If you have less than $5,000 in debt, it really doesn't make sense.

Third, you may only save 50-60% depending on the types of creditors you have, how delinquent the debts are, what state you live in, what type of purchases the debts were for, and your current financial situation. Yet, with that said, I've had reports from USA and Canada of savings as much as 89% on credit card debts. You will still have to pay something to the creditors, but your bill would likely be cut in half to one third of what it is right now.

Fourth, in my review of some of the debt settlement companies recommended by non-experts, some actually caused people worse financial hardship and forced them to file bankruptcy, which is the worst possible mark for a person's credit standing.

I evaluated 17 of the top debt settlement companies based on the following criteria:

* Reputable and organized staff.
* Written guarantee for overall savings.
* Affordable for the average person.
* Secure website.
* Large amount of savings.
* Work with 99% of creditors, and especially the tougher creditors like Citibank.
* Has successfully reduced millions of dollars of consumer and small business debt.
* Fastest completion times.
* Helps protect your credit standing.
* Member of the Chamber of Commerce in good standing.
* Member of TASC - The Association Of Settlement Companies.
* Member of IAPDA - International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators.
* Customer satisfaction response times.
* You get to speak with your debt negotiator whenever you want.
* Flexible program based on what you have available on a monthly basis.

Below, I give you recommendations of the top three debt settlement companies that I have tested based on all of the criteria above.

Knowledge is power, and even if you are not an expert in debt settlement, I believe you can save money!

As soon as you get started with saving money with, let me know (office@constantreviews.com), and I congratulate you because each person who takes charge of their debts is contributing to building a better America.

Next, please read our reviews here.

Reviews To Choose The Best Debt Relief Company

"Are you thinking about using a debt relief company, but not sure how to find a company that is reputable, honest, trustworthy, will save you money and won't rip you off?"

There are more people than ever turning to debt relief companies today as a result of economic challenges. From debt consolidation to debt settlement, these companies offer a solution to put peace of mind back into your household's finances. With so many companies advertising on the internet, radio and TV, I want to shed some light on what is and what is not possible with debt relief.

First, it is NOT possible to save money on all types of debts. Debt relief programs work best on credit card bills and unsecured loans. If you have car loans or home loans, these should not be included in a debt relief program.

Second, it is NOT for everyone. If you have less than $5,000 in debt, it really doesn't make sense.

Third, you may only save 50-60% depending on the types of creditors you have, how delinquent the debts are, what state you live in, what type of purchases the debts were for, and your current financial situation. Yet, with that said, I've had reports from USA and Canada of savings as much as 89% on credit card debts. You will still have to pay something to the creditors, but your bill would likely be cut in half to one third of what it is right now.

Fourth, in my review of some of the debt settlement companies recommended by non-experts, some actually caused people worse financial hardship and forced them to file bankruptcy, which is the worst possible mark for a person's credit standing.

I evaluated 17 of the top debt relief companies based on the following criteria:

* Reputable and organized staff.
* Written guarantee for overall savings.
* Affordable for the average person.
* Secure website.
* Large amount of savings.
* Work with 99% of creditors, and especially the tougher creditors like Citibank.
* Has successfully reduced millions of dollars of consumer and small business debt.
* Fastest completion times.
* Helps protect your credit standing.
* Member of the Chamber of Commerce in good standing.
* Member of TASC - The Association Of Settlement Companies.
* Member of IAPDA - International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators.
* Customer satisfaction response times.
* You get to speak with your debt negotiator whenever you want.
* Flexible program based on what you have available on a monthly basis.

Below, I give you recommendations of the top three debt relief companies that I have tested based on all of the criteria above.

Knowledge is power, and even if you are not an expert in debt relief, I believe you can save money!

As soon as you get started with saving money with, let me know (info@constantreviews.com), and I congratulate you because each person who takes charge of their debts is contributing to building a better America.

Next, please read our reviews here.

Debt Reduction Program Reviews

"Are you thinking about using a debt reduction program, but not sure how to find a company that is reputable, honest, trustworthy, will save you money and won't rip you off?"

There are more people than ever before turning to debt reduction as a solution to pay back what is owed for what you can afford. There are so many companies today advertising on TV, the radio, print, and on the internet that I want to shed some light on really what is and what is not possible with debt reduction.

First, it is NOT for everyone. If you have less than $5,000 in debt, it really doesn't make sense. Also, if you do not have anything to pay toward a reduced amount of debt, then bankruptcy may be your only option.

Second, debt consolidation and debt settlement both affect your credit. With debt settlement, you get done faster which enables you to start rebuilding your credit faster. You can also get a letter from a debt settlement company stating you are in their program and paying back part of your debts in case you need to get a loan during the program.

Third, you may only save 50-60% depending on the types of creditors you have, how delinquent the debts are, what state you live in, what type of purchases the debts are for, and your current financial situation. Yet, with that said, I've had reports from USA and Canada of savings as much as 89% on credit card debts. You will still have to pay something to the creditors, but your bill would likely be cut in half to one third of what it is right now.

Fourth, in my review of some of the debt settlement companies recommended by non-experts, some actually caused people worse financial hardship and forced them to file bankruptcy, which is the worst possible mark for a person's credit standing.

I evaluated 17 of the top debt reduction companies based on the following criteria:

  • Reputable and organized staff.
  • Written guarantee for overall savings.
  • Lowest cost overall.
  • Secure website.
  • Give the greatest amount of savings.
  • Work with 99% of creditors, and especially the tougher creditors like Citibank.
  • Has successfully reduced millions of dollars of consumer and small business debt.
  • Fastest completion times.
  • Helps protect your credit standing.
  • Member of the Chamber of Commerce in good standing.
  • Member of TASC - The Association Of Settlement Companies.
  • Member of IAPDA - International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators.
  • Customer satisfaction response times.
  • You get to speak with your debt negotiator whenever you want.
  • Flexible program based on what you have available on a monthly basis.

Below, I give you recommendations of the top three debt reduction companies that I have tested based on all of the criteria above.

Knowledge is power, and even if you are not an expert in debt reduction, I believe you can save money!

As soon as you get started with saving money with, let me know (info@constantreviews.com), and I congratulate you because each person who takes charge of their debts is contributing to building a better America.

Next, please read our reviews here.

Adware Removers - Choosing the Best Adware Scanner

I am a network manager that supports a large group of computers/users. I know how important a good Adware Remover is for a computer's health. I also know how critical it is to choose the right product for your PC. Put simply, whether you're using a PC at home or at work, Adware slows the system, can reveal private data such as credit card information, and causes issues with the computer itself (errors, crashes, etc).

Five years ago when I started working as a computer administrator, I found two things to be very surprising. Too many users don't understand the importance of keeping their home and business PC's free of Adware, and the ones that do often choose the wrong software. Adware is a form of Spyware and can often relay sensitive information about you and/or your computer without permission and without your knowledge. It can steal login details, credit card data, keystrokes, and other private information that you wouldn't want to share with the world.

There are literally hundreds of tools out there that say they can remove Adware. Few of those products are kept up to date though, and in turn, users end up with poor Adware protection on their computers. With so many Adware Removers out there, let's talk about what this type of tool can and can't do for you.

First, an Adware Remover is NOT a tool for cleaning your corrupted file system. It isn't meant to remove lost files, fix hard drive errors, or correct other issues of that nature. A registry scanner is more suited to that purpose.

Second, NOT everyone will need an Adware remover. If your PC doesn't have an Internet connection then you likely don't need to worry. On the other hand, since you are reading this, I assume that you are connected to the Web and in turn you should be protecting yourself from Adware.

Third, an Adware Remover IS a complete scanning tool for removing Adware (and usually Spyware as well) from your system to help keep it running smoothly. Adware (short for "advertising software") is a piece of malicious software that generates unwanted advertisements such as pop-up windows or hotlinks on web pages. Badly infected systems may operate very slowly, crash constantly, and sometimes will not start at all. A good Adware tool can keep your PC running as much as 70% faster than it would without one, and works to keep your information private (like it should be).

Fourth, if you don't take the time to choose the best tool for the job your PC won't be protected at all. Just as virus writers are constantly evolving their techniques, so are Adware writers. These types of malicious programs are getting more complicated as times goes on. Without a tool that stays up-to-date with the latest Adware protection you are putting your system at risk.

Along with a few of my colleagues we took the time to evaluate the five best tools on the market. We rated the Adware removers based on the following criteria:

  • Worked to remove the simplest types of Adware (tracking cookies and basic ad-poppers)
  • Removed the more complicated programs that are Adware, but could also be classed as malicious programs such as spyware, worms, or ad-viruses
  • Removed trojans and worms that could be classed as Adware or Spyware
  • Identified and corrected errors caused by Adware that had been running on the PC
  • Easy enough to use that even the least-technical users would be able to work the software and run a scan
  • Powerful enough to allow flexibility for power-users.
  • Adware tool was updated regularly - The highest-rated tools on our list were updated at least once per week.
  • Worked on multiple computers - We tested each tool on three computers. We had a desktop running Windows Vista, a laptop with Windows XP, and a MAC that had a Windows emulator installed.
  • Provided timely support when we asked questions of the company
  • Increased system speed on the most infected systems
  • Overall rating based on all of the above factors

To set up our tests we took the PC's we would be using and infected them with every type of Adware program we could find. We then used the computers for a week to ensure that the systems were thoroughly infected, experienced extreme slowness, and were getting random errors. After getting the systems to this point we set a restore point (to be able to return to our error-prone state) and then tested and rated each of the Adware Removers on our list.

Below I have shared the result of our testing for the top five adware removers. The clear winner from our testing was AdwareAlert. But the other four products on the list were also solid solutions.

The tools that made our top five were the easiest to use, worked better than the others we tested, and will allow you to use them without a degree in computer programming. These Adware removers are simple to use, but I will give you my email address (info@constantreviews.com) anyway, in case you do have any questions.

Once you get your Adware remover running, please do let me know (email above) how well it worked for you. Also let me be the first to congratulate taking the steps needed to keep your computer in top-notch condition, and for not allowing Adware to affect your productivity!

To keeping the Adware gremlins at bay,

Ryan Franks (and team)

Next, please read our reviews here.

Trojan Removers - Choosing The Best Trojan Scanner

After I started my own business back in 2002, it didn't take me long to find out how badly Trojans (or Trojan horses) can affect a PC. One Trojan/Spyware virus completely wiped out all of my business data, and since then I've made a point of becoming an expert on the subject. Put simply, I need my computers and I cannot deal with 3-4 days downtime to repair them!

In 2003, after almost losing the business I had worked hard to build because of a single incident with a Trojan, I decided I needed to learn more about these types of programs. Both my home and business PC's contain data that I cannot afford to lose, and if one small Trojan could cost me my livelihood, then I needed to protect against them. What surprised me most when I started researching was the wide range of tools available remove Trojans, and how much those tools varied in quality.

Trojans are malicious pieces of software that appear to perform a safe action, but in fact perform a dangerous function that threatens your computer's security. Malicious trojans can be very dangerous. Trojans can erase your computer's data, corrupt files, install and spread viruses and there are many more security threats (they could steal your personal files for example).

With so many tools out there meant to protect against Trojans, let's discuss what a Trojan remover is and is not.

First, an trojan remover is NOT a tool for restoring lost data. There are tools for meant for that purpose, but the Trojan remover is intended to protect, not restore.

Second, NOT everyone will need an trojan remover. If the PC's you use aren't connected to a network (whether it's a home or business network or the Internet), then the likelihood of getting a Trojan is far less.

Third, a trojan remover IS a comprehensive scanning tool meant to find, remove and protect against Trojans. Most good scanners will remove Trojans, Spyware, Adware, worms, and other types of malware.

Fourth, if you don't take the time to choose the best Trojan Remover, then you shouldn't even bother to waste your time. A poor scanner will leave your system open, and can cause more harm than good! There are so many companies that claim to produce Trojan scanners, but there are really only a few programs that are worth the money you spend on them.

To help you get started: Along with a few of my associates, I took the time to evaluate the five best tools on the market. We rated trojan removers based on the following criteria:

  • Ease of Use - A good scanner should be so simple that you can protect with a single click.
  • Power - Simplicity should never sacrifice power, and a good Trojan remover should allow you to adjust settings if you need to.
  • Trojan Horse Removal - Did the software remove all of the Trojans from the system?
  • Worms - A good scanner will also remove worms that may not be Trojans.
  • Browser Hijacking - Trojan removers should protect against further infections by preventing browser hijacking.
  • Rootkits - Any type of program that is meant to take control of the PC should be removed by the scanner.
  • SpyBots and Spyware should be eliminated by a good Trojan scanner. The Trojan remover should eliminate keyloggers, automatic dialers, and other types of malware that is intended to steal your personal information.
  • Malware - Although a Trojan scanner needn't protect against all viruses (that's what your virus scanner is for), it should remove the most common types of malware.
  • Adware - A good Trojan remover should recognize Ad serving programs, even if those programs aren't specially Trojans/Spyware
  • Worked on Desktop PC's and Laptops - To ensure that the tools we're comprehensive we tested them all on two different computers.
With our tests, we used a desktop computer that had Windows Vista (32-bit) installed, and a laptop that was running Windows 2003. Once we determined which programs would be in the top-five we also ran those tools on our Mac that runs Windows XP. To ensure fair testing we purposely infected each computer with some of the worst Trojans before each test.

Below I have given the results for the top five Trojan removers available today. The clear winner from our evaluations was XoftSpySE, but the others on our list also performed quite well.

The scanners we have listed encompass the simplest tools available today, and those that performed the best. Even with that though, if you need any help choosing, please feel free to email me (info@constantreviews.com). Also, once you have your Trojan remover working to protect you, be sure to contact me to let me know how it all went.

To keeping the (Trojan) Horses in the stable where they belong,

Ryan Franks

Next, please read our reviews here.

Spyware Removers - Choosing A Spyware Scanner

Four years ago I became a victim of identity fraud. Spyware, on my PC, sent a criminal all of my personal information. He used the information to wreak havoc on my financial life. Since that time, I have made it my job to help other's avoid what I went through. Spyware can send your credit card information, your personal info, and even the words you type into the hands of criminals.


When I first dedicated myself to learning everything I could about Spyware I found one thing that surprised me. Not all Spyware removers are created equal. Some programs miss the most risky Spyware. Others don't stay up-to-date to protect against the newest spy-like programs. The other thing I found was that too many people don't understand how important keeping a computer free of Spyware is.

Spyware cleverly installs itself on a computer and relays sensitive information about you (and/or your computer) without your permission or your knowledge. It can steal login details, credit card data, enough info to access your credit rating, and other information that should be private. Spyware is the number one threat to your personal computer. An estimated 90% of computers are infected. With so many Spyware tools out there, let's cover what a Spyware remover is and is not.

First, a Spyware Remover is NOT a tool to keep your computer free of all viruses. Although some Spyware could be classified as a virus, this isn't always the case. Computer viruses and Spyware fall into different categories and you do need separate tools to protect against them both.

Second, a Spyware scanner is NOT a comprehensive solution to identity theft. It is, however, the best way to protect criminals from getting your information off of a computer (70% of identity theft is actually a result of personal information left lying around - like credit card statements in the trash).

Third, a Spyware remover IS the best way to secure your PC against malicious programs that are meant to steal your data. Without one, not only is your personal information at risk, but a badly infected PC will run slower, experience serious errors, and can crash or completely break down without notice. A Spyware remover gives you a comprehensive scanner that corrects these problems and protects against them in the future.

Fourth, if you don't take the time to choose the best tool then your computer won't be secure. Remember Spyware is the number one threat to your PC, and even if you've never connected that computer to the Internet, some Spyware comes from store-bought software, or even pre-installed on a computer that you just purchased. Spyware can include dialers that will connect and send information automatically. You need to take the time to choose the best solution to protect you and your information!

Along with a few of the people who helped me to learn everything that I know about Spyware, we took the time to evaluate the five best tools on the market. We rated the Spyware removers based on the following criteria:

  • Worked to remove Spyware. In this case we aren't just talking about removing basic Spyware. An effective Spyware tool should also work to:
    • Remove trojans before they spread or cause damage
    • Get rid worms that can spread across networks
    • Correct and prevent browser hijacking
    • Protect against, and remove, root kits
    • Stop dialers that are already installed on a system from sending anything
    • Remove Adware and work to stop pop-up ads
    • Remove malware on a PC. All malware isn't Spyware, but a good tool should remove it all
    • Prevent and stop keylogging tools from running on a computer
    • Delete tracking cookies before they are able to send information

  • Corrected errors caused by Spyware that had been running on the PC
  • Ease-of-use - Even the least technical user should be able to scan their computer
  • Flexibility - Powerful enough to allow flexibility for power-users
  • Updated regularly - The highest-rated tools on our list were updated at least once per week.
  • Worked on multiple computers - We tested each tool on three computers. We had a desktop running Windows Vista, a laptop with Windows XP, and a MAC that had Windows installed.
  • Provided support when we asked questions of the company
  • Overall rating based on all of the above factors

To setup our tests we took the PC's we would be using and infected them with every type of Spyware we could find. All three computers had dialers, trojans, worms, and were becoming increasing slow from all of the Spyware running in the background. We then set a restore point, to ensure we tested all programs under the same conditions, and began our tests.

To follow, you will find the results of our testing for the top-five Spyware removers. The clear winner of our tests was No Adware, but the other four on our list didn't fair too badly either.

The five tools listed below are those that met our criteria better than any other program we tested. These Spyware removers include the most comprehensive, and easiest-to-use, tools on the market today. If you do need help with them though, please feel free to email me (info@constantreviews.com).

After you get your PC free of Spyware, be sure to email me (address above) and let me know. I do enjoy hearing from people who actively work to protect their PC's and their own identities.

To Keeping You Personal Information Safe,

Rebecca Moore

Next, please read our reviews here.