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Choose the Best Browser for Your PC 2019

Merely a couple of decades ago, if you wanted to go online, you had to use one of the only available browser: Internet Explorer.

However, technology has come far since those days, and with it came the abundance of options when it comes to surfing the web.

The problem with the appearance of dozens of new web browsers is the difficulty in scouting them all out and choosing the best one for you to use.

Whether you want to watch your favourite Netflix show or play online poker, you need to find the browser that will allow you to perform any task quickly and with efficiency.

Do you want to learn which browser is the most advanced on the market and which one you should use?


Your Checklist

When you look at all the available browsers nowadays, there are a few things you will need to take into account:

  • Speed – Make sure that the browser loads the websites you visit with little difficulty and allows you to switch between tabs fast and easy.
  • Security – Is your information secure, or is it at risk of becoming public knowledge?
  • Additional features – Are there special add-ons and extra characteristics that can make it easier for you to use the browser?
  • Simple interface – Is the browser easy to use? Or will you need to read various manuals to understand how to manoeuvre your way through it?

If you pay attention to those important details, you will be able to find the browser that will suit you most.

Optional Browsers

Now, out of all the available web browsers out there, which one should you choose?

Internet Explorer – The well-known Microsoft browser, also known as IE, has been around since 1995. It used to be one of the most used browsers around the globe, up until the moment Firefox and Google Chrome have hit the market.

Pros – In recent years, Microsoft has done a great job of improving Explorer. In addition to resolving various security issues, the browser now allows you to open up to 100 tabs – a great option for people who like to multitask.

Cons – IE 11 is quite slower than its competition. Also, it seems that Microsoft is set on promoting the Edge browser, which doesn’t look good for the older IE.

Also, you can only use IE on Windows 7, 8, and 10, which is something you need to take into account.

Mozilla Firefox – The Firefox browser was first released in 2002, and it gained popularity over the years. According to statistics, more than 170 million people worldwide downloaded and installed the software on their computer or smartphone.

Pros – First and foremost, Firefox’s biggest strong suit is the fact that it can be used on various operating systems: Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris, BSD, in addition to mobile platforms such as Android.

Secondly, Firefox is considered as one of the fastest web browsers on the market. It also comes with various features that can make your surfing experience much easier: the browser automatically blocks malware, and the design is user-friendly. You can also add various add-ons to make things even more enjoyable for you.

Cons – Finding live support in case of an issue might prove to be problematic. In addition to that, the bookmarks section is messy and a bit unorganized, and if you need to open a large number of tabs – it will slow down the browser’s performance.

Google Chrome – When Chrome appeared on the market in 2008, it was only suitable for Windows. However, since that day, it became available on multiple devices, which turned it into an extremely loved browser.

ProsChrome is available for Windows, Linux, Mac, and both iOS and Android smartphones. In fact, Chrome is the default browser on Android phones, and it works more efficiently than other browsers.

Since Chrome is connected to your Google account, you will be granted with easy access to your drive, Gmail account, and other Google products from your phone or computer. The sync feature can prove to be useful for people who use multiple devices simultaneously. All in all, the interface is user-friendly and easy to use.


Cons – Although Chrome also tries to block malware, it is less successful than Firefox. Also, Chrome’s PC browser is a bit slower than various others on the market. On top of it all, people have a slight mistrust of the browser due to past privacy issues.

Brave – This new browser was released a short while ago, but since it is based on the Chromium browser – the same one Google Chrome uses – it has a lot of potential.

Pros – The browser can be used on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. It launches quickly and allows you to use Chrome add-ons with little problem. Another important Brave feature is the advanced security and privacy protocols implemented to protect your private information.

Cons – In some cases, due to the tracker-blocking tech the browser uses, websites might think you are a bot and will make it harder for you to surf the web.

In Conclusion

There are various available web browsers you can use, each of them in possession of different perks. Find the web browser that suits you most, and gain easy access to all the internet has to offer.

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The Exciting and Fast-Moving World of 3-D Printing

It wasn’t that long ago that the first ever 3-D printer whirred into life. But since then, the world of 3-D printing and all that envelops it has swiftly grown stronger the more advanced technology has become. 

Aside from the cool factor, 3-D printing solves so many problems. Manufacturing companies will never need to run out of vital components; maintenance staff could find faults, print a new part to replace the broken one, and fix the problem, without ever leaving the site. How much time would that save? Also, how cool would it be if a surgeon could literally print their tools in theatre as and when they needed them? 


These are all things that are completely viable thanks to the developments in the world of 3-D printing. A. John Hart is an associate professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity and the Mechanosynthesis Group at MIT. He says that “3-D printing compels us to think how we develop, produce, and service products.” 

This cutaway rendering of the novel MIT “fast fused filament fabrication” (Fast FFF) printhead shows how the threaded filament enters from the top and is pulled along by a rotating nut that has matching internal threads for maximum contact. It passes into a quartz chamber covered by gold foil. There, a laser beam enters from the side and is reflected through the core of the filament to preheat it. The filament then passes into a hot metal block, where it melts before being extruded out of the nozzle. Image courtesy of the researchers-MIT

One of the most commonly used 3-D printing methods is called extrusion. Here, the filament is heated up until it melts. It is then fed through a nozzle that’s located in the printhead. When this printhead moves across the print bed, it deposits a small layer of polymer as per the prescribed pattern, layer upon layer, until the 3-D object is complete.

Thanks to the adoption of computer-aided design (CAD), designers are able to develop virtual 3-D models of their creation without the need for any molds or complicated machinery. But, even though 3-D printing has evolved a lot over the past decade, there’s still a lot more that can be done. 

This graphic shows the process for 3-D printing of cellulose. Cellulose acetate dissolved in acetone is fed through the nozzle of the printhead onto the print bed below. The acetone quickly evaporates, leaving layers of cellulose acetate. The printed object is subsequently immersed in sodium hydroxide to remove the acetate, leaving a finished product of pure cellulose. Image courtesy of the researchers-MIT

Two fairly recent developments in 3-D printing have come about with thanks to Hart, and they are the adoption of a 3-D printer that can produce objects faster than any other 3-D desktop printer available; and developing a process in which cellulose is used as a more cost-efficient, eco-friendly replacement for plastics.

Helping Hart and colleagues achieve this goal was Jamison Go ‘15, a mechanical engineer at Desktop Metal, and Adam Stevens, a doctoral student in Hart’s lab. They realized that the rates in which 3-D printers could work are limited by three things. These are: how much force the printhead could take as the material pushed its way through; how quickly the heat can be transferred to the materials; and how fast the actual printhead could move.

With those three things in mind, the group set to work developing the perfect 3-D printing machine. Because of its unique design, this 3-D printer can overcome the limit on heating and force that slows down the printing of other models on the market. In fact, tests carried out on the printer confirm it can deliver more than 2.5 x more force to the filament than most other standard desktop models available to buy. 

The researchers printed microbe-resistant surgical tweezers to show the chemical versatility of using cellulose, adding antimicrobial dye to the starting material. Tests showed that objects made with the added antimicrobial dye suppressed the growth of E. coli bacteria after 20 hours of exposure to fluorescent light similar to that used in many medical settings.
Photo courtesy of the researchers-MIT

Having such a high extrusion rate meant the researcher needed to develop a way that enabled the printhead to keep up the momentum. So, they created a mechanism that features an H-shaped, metal overhead suspension gantry in which to pull the printer belt back and forth.


Upon testing the 3-D printer’s capabilities, the researchers found it took just over 3 and a half minutes to print a pair of eyeglass frames and around 6 minutes to print a small spiral cup. They also tried printing more difficult items such as a helical bevel gear. While this took around 10 minutes the end result was a 0.2mm thick object that was both robust and well made. 

To evaluate the printer even further and see how it compared against others the researchers printed the same object using various commercial desktop models. What they discovered was in order to achieve the same resolution, the commercial printers were around 10 times slower on average. 

Using the new MIT system and a plastics-based feedstock, the researchers printed a series of test objects. Mechanical testing confirmed that the objects were strong and robust, and microscopic examination showed that the deposited layers were highly uniform. Printing the helical bevel gear (top left) took longest at 10 minutes — a reflection of its complex shape. The dog-bone-shaped object in the foreground is used to test tensile strength, that is, how much stress an object can withstand while being stretched before it breaks. Photo: Stuart Darsch

While the retail cost of the printer is still yet to be set, the prototype system cost around $15,000 to make, most of which comes from the motors and lasers. And for that reason, it’s unlikely to be replacing desktop printers any time soon. That being said, it should still be a comparable, cost-competitive product when holding up against other professional systems.

As well as being able to print accurate and fast, Hart’s vision for 3-printers also involves being able to process materials that are available in abundance and not harmful to the environment. And one of the ways he believes this is possible is through the use of cellulose. 

Cellulose is a natural polymer has many advantages over most plastics used. Firstly, it’s much cheaper to use. Secondly, it’s mechanically robust. And thirdly, it’s biorenewable. And that’s just for starters. It’s also biodegradable and chemically versatile. But, there is one slight hitch – because of the abundant hydrogen bonding between the cellulose molecules, it’s not very effective when used in 3-D printing.

To solve that issue, the researchers decided to work with cellulose acetate instead. This chemically treated form of cellulose has far fewer hydrogen bonds than untreated cellulose and was much easier to work with. 


Another area explored by the researchers was adding antimicrobial properties. Cellulose acetate disks were printed – some with and some without antimicrobial dye. An E. coli solution was then deposited on each one. While some of these disks were stored in the dark, others were exposed to fluorescent light. Results from the tests showed that those disks treated with the antimicrobial dye and exposed to light produced 95 percent fewer bacteria than the others. 

Hart is hoping that with more people getting on board with 3-D printing, the capabilities of these machines will only get better. Last year he launched an online course aimed at professionals wanting to learn more about additive manufacturing which already has more than 1,200 students. He also teaches an increasingly popular graduate-level MIT class in additive manufacturing, as well as a 5-day MIT Short Program.

The 4 Biggest Project Management Trends Shaping 2019

Taking on large-scale projects and completing them in a timely manner is the cornerstone of a successful business. While the project management process can be stressful and overwhelming at times, you will need to persevere to ensure the task at hand is completed.

A lack of clearly defined goals is to blame for 40 percent of all project management failures. Finding and fixing the issues that exist within your projects is essential when trying to take care of your client’s needs.

Embracing the project management trends in 2019 can help you create a competitive edge. The following are just some of the trends you need to keep an eye on this year.


1. The Power of Cross-Company Collaboration

One of the biggest mistakes a business owner can make is ignoring the power of networking. Forging relationships with business owners in other industries can be extremely beneficial. Using these relationships to make the project management process more successful is a great idea.

Many companies outsource certain tasks within a project to companies with a vast amount of experience. By doing this, you can increase the quality of the results you provide your client. Trying to handle every task within a project on your own is a recipe for disaster. This is why working with other business owners is such a great idea.

2. Better Reporting and Data

The overall success you have on a particular project depends heavily on the quality of the data used to both develop and carry out the tasks within the project. Long gone are the days when business owners would just guess about important factors of a project. These days, business owners are demanding bettering reporting and data from their team.

Getting data regarding how well a particular app being used during the project management process is performing can be helpful. If you see an app is causing delays to occur, you either need to get rid of it or optimize it.  

AppOptics is one of the best performance monitoring software programs on the market. Since AppOptics is the premium brand in the Scala server and Infrastructure monitoring industry, you can rest assured you are getting all of the important information you need to carry out a project successfully.


3. The Use of Hybrid Project Management Methods

There is no denying just how helpful the use of technology has been to the world of project management. With each passing year, the technology used in this industry grow by leaps and bounds. The latest trend in the world of project management is hybrid software programs and methodologies.

Many teams use both cloud-based project management programs along with the Agile methodology to get their work done. With a cloud-based project management system, you are able to get updates on the progression of a project in real-time. This type of software is also a great fit for a company who utilizes the power and convenience of remote work.

4. Open Source Problem Solving

As the landscape of modern business changes, more and more companies are starting to embrace open source problem solving. With all of the different online project management repositories, business owners are able to share things like templates, project plans and host of other useful information.

If you hit a roadblock on a particular project, these open source tools can help you find solutions in a hurry. Often times, you can get an objective look at the problem you face when allowing others to look at it. With this type of help, you can solve problems and stay on track with ease.

Don’t Let Your Fear of Change Prohibit Growth

Some business owners are apprehensive when it comes to changing their current project management methods. While new methods can take a while to learn, it is well worth the effort considering the increased productivity levels they can provide.

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Best Apps for Small Business Owners 

These days entrepreneurs, freelancers, and corporate wannabes can automate virtually every aspect of doing business using intelligent mobile solutions.  The all-important portability factor of latest generation accounting, messaging, time tracking and productivity management apps means that owners can effectively run their businesses from a remote location.

Along with redeeming the latest Fair Go casino codes, booking the end of year holiday accommodation and reserving a table at the swanky restaurant on the corner, small business owners can keep an eye on their cash flow, upload and share files and documents and re-structure the content on their social media accounts from absolutely anywhere.

If you want to run your business like a pro – and have fun on the side – here are eight of the best business apps that you simply have to have in your arsenal:


Intuit QuickBooks Accounting App    

The QuickBooks app is a versatile business buddy that enables accounting and bookkeeping on the go.  It features tools that track your expenses and sales in real-time, you can share your business data with your accountant at tax time and you can use the app to send customized invoices and generate payments via email.

It really is the easiest way to manage your cash flow and view your profit and loss… on the trot.  The QuickBooks app for Android and iOS is the fast, efficient and always accessible method of keeping tabs on your business financials.

HelloSign Document Management App    

The HelloSign app is the answer to business document storage.  It’s a one-stop solution that allows you to upload any PDF document you require and scan it, edit it and sign it neatly in-app.

It’s a vital little business tool that ensures contracts are instantly legitimate and above board and deals are sealed in black and white.  The HelloSign app is free, easy to use and full of helpful features that make managing business documents a cinch.  You can download the app at the Android and iOS app stores.

Trello Productivity Management App     

Trello is a feature-full collaborative productivity management tool that allows you to seamlessly manage all the tasks within your business.  You can easily follow your team’s performance and track tasks from ideation to action via simple lists, boards, and cards.  It’s fun, free and syncs across multiple devices… all the time. 

Hootsuite Social Media Marketing and Management App 

Social media marketing is where it happens for small business owners.  It’s a highly visible platform that has a reach like no other.  Managing multiple social media accounts can take loads of time and effort – resources that are always in short supply for the busy business owner.

This is where Hootsuite app is a lifesaver.  You can effortlessly manage multiple social media accounts in one accessible place.  An added advantage is it fits neatly into your pocket.  You can schedule your content in advance and engage with your burgeoning audience from a single, free-to-use mobile platform.  The app is free for up to three social network accounts and is available for Android and iOS devices at the respective app stores.

Paste Presentation Builder App

Paste is a wonderfully intuitive presentation building solution that allows you to create stunning shareable business presentations.  It automatically formats videos and screenshots and links to generate polished and professional-looking business proposals and slide shows.

You can share your creative genius in real time and collaborate with your team via comments, reactions and Slack integration.  With a little help from the Paste app, you’ll impress clients, suppliers and prospective business partners.  Best of all, it’s free to use on all compatible iOS devices. 

Otter Voice Notes Transcription App

The Otter Voice Notes app is ‘where conversations live’.  It’s a key business tool for small business owners and corporate executives alike.  It allows you to record and review conversations in real time and uses automatic speech recognition (ASR) to process and transcribe conversations.  It even has the capabilities to add captions and punctuation to the text.

Voice notes can be shared or exported at the tap of a button and you can create ‘invite only’ collaborative groups in app.  The Otter Voice Notes app includes 600 free minutes of transcription per month and is available to download at the Google Play and Apple App Stores.

Toggl Time Tracking App

Toggl is a simple yet efficient time tracking app ideal for everyone, from freelancers and small business owners to multi-person teams.  You can track the billable hours spent on various projects and get regular graphs, timesheets, and reports that pinpoint exactly where you’re spending most of your time.


Toggl is a free-to-use business tool that integrates with several other project management apps and syncs across all your devices.  The Toggl app is compatible with Android and iOS handsets and tablets and can be downloaded at the respective app stores.

Slack Instant Messaging App

The Slack app pulls team communications and collaboration onto one easy to use mobile platform.  You can organize public or private conversations according to a number of different criteria and search a centralized database of automatically archived team communications.

You can also drag, drop, share and edit PDF documents, images, and other files and call and message anyone within the team… wherever you are.  The Slack app integrates with multiple workflow tools and is available as a free limited-use option at the Google Play and Apple app stores.

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7 Simple Ways to Convert Your Visitors Into Customers

If you have a website for your business, it’s not enough to simply drive traffic. Without people actually taking action on your website and making a purchase, you’re left with visitors instead of customers. Luckily, with some quick optimization, you can transform those visitors into long-term customers.

As long as you’re willing to put in a bit of effort, your website can be in top shape to perform well for your customers. Aside from setting up a professional website that users can easily interact with, the right planning will go a long way. Here are 7 simple ways to convert your visitors into customers with your website.


1. Invest in Design

First, you need quality design. While the saying goes that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, that’s actually not the case when it comes to websites. In fact, it only takes less than one second for users to form an opinion about your website that will decide whether or not they stay or leave.

Quality design starts with the user experience. Making sure your website is easy to navigate and adheres to a clear brand theme are the most important parts of investing in design. This is especially true for ecommerce websites that utilize Woocommerce. This article about WooCommerce Support by Bright Vessel shows the best ways to invest in design for your own ecommerce website.

By adding smart search functionality, streamlining the checkout process, and optimizing the mobile experience, they saw an 83% increase in the conversion rate of one of their key clients. As you can see from this case study, ensuring your website is easy to use and user-friendly is more important than ever.

2. Improve Website Speed

Next, once you’ve invested in quality design, it’s time to boost your website performance. The two things go hand-in-hand to increasing your sales. A delay of even a few seconds reads as unprofessional to your audience, and they’ll quickly quick away to a competitor.

A one-second delay can cost you 7% of sales, so you can already imagine what a longer delay will do. Luckily, you don’t have to accept your website speed for what it is. Working with a web developer is a great first step, but you can also take matters into your own hands with these tips below:

Reduce Images – Large image sizes slow down the overall load time.

  • Minimize Your Requests – When you have excessive HTTP requests from CSS, HTML, and Java files, these all have to be loaded individually. Are there any you can combine?
  • Hosting – Your hosting plan might not be able to handle your influx of traffic. Upgrading to a dedicated hosting plan will give you more flexibility.
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN) – A CDN saves a version of your website files at different server locations across the globe. This means when someone accesses your website, they’ll receive a version of your website from the closest location, reducing the load time.

3. Build Your Blog

Many new businesses think they don’t need to invest time in content marketing or blogging. Because they’re focusing on selling products or services, why bother creating additional online content? The reality of the matter is that people trust blogs. They’re a chance to share your authority, whether you’re talking about fashion, design, or plumbing services.

Investing in creating engaging content will attract more customers to your website. Not convinced? Take a look at Hubspot, one of the biggest digital marketing platforms on the internet. Hubspot sells customer management, sales, and marketing software for businesses of all sizes. With such a huge reputation, you’d think they need to invest in some expensive, complicated ad campaigns.

“In reality, the Hubspot blog is what drives the majority of their traffic. They blog about marketing, service, sales, and more, and this is how they build trust. They’re now known as one of the leading marketing blogs, and this is an easy, inexpensive way to build their conversion rate without investing in pricey campaigns. Content marketing is king, and a blog lets you publish content with ease. ”

4. Use a Landing Page

Next, let’s talk about how to convert your visitors if you have a specific product or service you’re trying to sell. Landing pages are single, direct pages that encourage users to take a specific action. They can be built directly into your WordPress website, so they’re easy to get started with and monitor.

When used with favorite business applications to track projects and analytics, a landing page is an effective way to encourage your customers to take a specific action. Whether you’re trying to increase email list signups, social sharing, or even just selling a single product, a landing page will be more effective than trying to share too much information on a website.

To see this in action, let’s take a closer look at a recent launch by Creative Revolt. The blogger behind Creative Revolt creating a landing page specifically for her latest online course about cold emailing. Her entire landing page is dedicated to sharing the value of her course to potential customers.

It’s full of stats, testimonials, and real-life success stories from past students. Her landing page makes it simple for new students to sign up without getting distracted by other pages of her website.

5. Work on Your CTAs

Speaking of landing pages, you can’t have a successful landing page without a successful CTA. A CTA is another word for a call to action, and it’s how you encourage users to actually take action on a website. There’s a science behind these CTAs, and it’s not as simple as it seems to get users to do what you want.

The problem with too many CTAs is that they’re not specific enough. For instance, you write “Click here to download” instead of anything engaging. While there’s nothing wrong with the example CTA above, it’s simply not compelling. Instead, using a phrase like “Click here for your discount code” is much more specific. Users know exactly what’s in it for them, and they’re more likely to take real action. These hyper-specific CTAs work wonders on blog posts, landing pages, and even your sales page.


6. Increase Your Customer Support

Doing all of the above ways to convert your customers wouldn’t get you very far without having some system for customer support. When users have questions, these get in the way of the buying process. If it takes too long to get these questions addressed, they’ll simply move on to someone else.

Aside from clear contact methods, using a chatbot is a great way to solve this problem. Chatbots are a form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can handle many customer concerns like shipping questions or even making a purchase. For instance, Casper, a leading online mattress retailer, uses chatbots on their website to cut down on customer concerns. Chatbots can help with anything from placing an order to shipping, and customers will get an answer in minutes. This kind of attention to customer service has led to Casper becoming one of the most widely trusted mattress retailers in the past few years.

7. Use Remarketing

Finally, make peace with the fact that you won’t convert everyone. Luckily, it’s possible to target those users who didn’t make a purchase the first time around with remarketing tactics. This means you continue to make your brand known to online shoppers after your first interaction with them on your website.

The most popular way to do this is with Facebook ads. By using a Facebook Pixel on your website, you’re able to directly target those users who visited your website without making a purchase. Repeated exposure to a brand is one of the most effective ways to make more sales, and it doesn’t take much time to set up. Remember, you’re trying to build a relationship with potential customers.

They have to travel through their own customer journey before they’re in a place to make a purchase. They might start by reading one of your blog posts, then they might enter their email for your mailing list via a landing page. Next, they’ll read another blog post they were sent in an email. Finally, they’ll stumble upon a targeted Facebook ad with your latest sale and decide today is the day to make that purchase.

The customer journey isn’t always a racetrack, but slow and steady can win at the end of the day. Below, see two Facebook remarketing campaigns as they appear in the feed. They might not stick out to everyone, but to a customer who’s been on the fence about a purchase, this might be the straw the breaks the camels back.

Convert Visitors with Confidence

As you can see from the ideas above, there’s a world of options for converting those visitors into customers. None of these exist in a vacuum. They need to be used together and strategically to match your customer journey from introduction to sale.

Your users are just getting to know you the first time to find your website. Make sure that the first impression is a good one, and that your content brings them back for another visit. If you don’t convert your customers on the first visit, don’t fret. It takes dedication and time to build worthwhile, long-term relationships. That’s what running an online business is all about.

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5 Tips For Developing Your E-commerce Site 

According to Statista, e-commerce sales are expected to be approximately $3.4 trillion by the end of 2019. The sales are projected to rise even more in the coming years.  If such statistics are anything to go by, when you finally decide to set up an e-commerce site, it needs to be top-notch for you to get a chance in the industry. 

Developing an e-commerce site is a bit complex compared to other types of sites. There needs to be a good user interface, experience, secure payment plans, etc. Some things need to be put into consideration for it to work.

Here are some of the things to consider when developing your e-commerce website. 

1.    Make the site mobile friendly

A mobile-friendly site is almost mandatory, and it is the only way to stay in the market as a huge portion of users use their mobile phones to access e-commerce sites. 

Before getting started, make sure the site is mobile friendly as Google will index your mobile site. A significant number of users will often access your site through their phones, and you don’t want anybody being left out. 

Using a responsive design allows site developers to develop a site which is viewable in different device sizes.  Such an approach ensures that layouts and images are flexible.  Most often, when the responsive design is used, it detects the visitor’s screen size which changes the site layout to suit the size of the device used. 

The feature should be optimized on all pages to make the user’s experience seamless. 


2.    Guest checkouts

Companies owning e-commerce sites will often want their users to create an account to make a purchase, especially for follow up communication. 

Ever thought that probably a client could be a one-time client? You know how sign up popups are annoying especially when you get to a site? The same case applies even in an e-commerce site. 

Keep in mind; not everybody wants to create an account to purchase what they want.  Give people an option to decide if they’re going to create the account or not.

Repeat clients will want to create an account to receive discounts and notifications of any upcoming sales. 

3.    Site search

The site search functionality is an asset towards client acquisition for e-commerce websites.  Here’s why:

    People who use the site search feature have a specific intention of purchasing.  Such consumers are trying to find something specific and expect the search results to bring accurate results. 

    Site search is a significant interaction point for consumers and has the potential of making or breaking the user experience. If they don’t get the information they need, they most likely leave the site. 

    The autocomplete feature also helps users by offering suggestions once they start typing which makes the process fast. It also helps them not misspell words. Autocomplete boosts conversion rates. 

When developing your site, ensure there is a search feature to make the user experience better. Users hate clicking on something, and a 404-page error pops up. It puts them off and may end up leaving your site.

 Try updating your site frequently and checking its functionality to ensure there are no broken links. Just as windows updates get stuck as explained here https://techloris.com/windows-update-stuck/ it is normal for your site to break down sometimes, you need to be on the lookout to avoid such incidents.

Once clients find it easy to search for products, they’ll want to keep coming back when they need products which increase your ROI. 

4.    Site loading speed

Just as any other website, the loading speed is a huge determinant of whether people will stick around or not. Optimize your site in a way that it loads in less than three seconds. 

To increase the speed,

    Use a Content Delivery Network to host your media files. This reduces your bandwidth by 60% and the number of requests your site makes. 


    Install a caching plugin.

    Clear your database. Most often, your database becomes messy due to saved drafts or deactivated plugins. Get a useful plugin to help you clean up your database to increase your site loading speed.

    Fixing broken links also increases the loading speed. You can use Google Webmaster Tools or Ahrefs for this. 

5.    Clear product images

Have you ever clicked on a page and found blurry photos and they just put you off?  The product images displayed on your site should be high resolution and clear ones.  Remember to optimize them for mobile phones and laptops as well. 

Users are visual and will get attracted to what they see and read. Optimize your images to create higher chances of purchases. 

As you develop your e-commerce site, always have the user in mind. The focus should be providing a great experience for them to come back and even refer people.

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This App Lets You Control Satellites From Your Phone

The smartphone has adapted to technology through the years, so much so, that apps like SpyMeSat can access active satellites and obtain HD Resolution Satellite Photos. It also collects data of the Earth as it orbits as well as of the space debris. Here is what you need to know about how the SpyMeSat app lets you control satellites from your phone.

What Data Do Satellites Provide?

As noted to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), there are currently 4,987 satellites orbiting the Earth at the start of 2019. In addition to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s geostationary and polar-orbiting meteorological satellites, the United States, Russia, France, China, Israel, India, North Korea, Ukraine, Iran, Japan, the United Kingdom and the European Space Agency also have satellites in operation.

Geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites obtain information from ground stations on raw radiance to observe environmental changes that affect geophysical data that affect the oceans, atmosphere or Earth. The data can be used to forecast and oversee environmental or weather patterns around forest fires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.


SpyMeSat can access satellites to retrieve images for:

  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Satellite data
  • Academics
  • Space analysis
  • Dataset accessibility
  • Climate records
  • Performance analysis
  • Raise awareness
  • Research
  • Map graphics
  • Real-time positioning
  • Imagery for products or services

Of the nearly 5,000 satellites orbiting currently, there are also more than 10,000 space junk objects that, for the most part, are no longer in operation. Of these satellites, only a select number have available cameras that are primarily used to observe the space and the Earth. Other uses of these satellites include essentials like communications, global research and telecommunications.

How Does SpyMeSat Work?

SpyMeSat pushes the boundaries of augmented reality with the touch of a smartphone button. You can set your locations on the main map or search based on coordinates, areas of interest or an address. You can also zoom and scroll until you pin places that you want to obtain satellite imagery. The SpyMeSat notifies you when a satellite is taking an image for on-demand access.

The SpyMeSat app has several tools available to access your images including a QGIS application and the QGIS website. Users can also set a new task for high-resolution satellites to capture new imagery, which is ideal for both private and commercial entities. SpyMeSat is also the only app that allows its users to access commercial satellites as they pass over areas.

Can Anyone Purchase SpyMeSat Images?

After setting your SpyMeSat location and utilizing the SpyMeSat icon, you will receive a preview of the satellite imagery on the Available Satellite Imagery page. You can also change the size with the 1KM and 2KM buttons. Then, you can tap on Buy Image to complete your purchase. Your privacy is important, so you can log into an account or buy anonymously.

Your purchase will then be confirmed by you and will download to the SpyMeSat Satellite Imagery page so that you can view it. You can then tap on your image and receive it in full resolution, which you can send to your email or even post for your friends and family on your social media platforms. The images can make for incredible Instagram Stories.

How Clear Are the Images?

Are you wondering how clear the images would be when tasked from a smartphone app? The minimum resolution is around 2,700 pixels, which is clear enough to capture pictures of people. The imagery is available in color, but the EROS-B satellite also captures pictures in black and white. Consumers can also view sample images before purchasing by visiting SpyMeSat’s website.

Is Access to All Space Satellites Available?

SpyMeSat provides access to imaging satellites that meet minimal resolution capabilities of 5M or higher. NORAD also maintains satellite orbiting information that provides broadcasting details of commercial or government satellites. Some governments do not publish imaging information, so you will not have access to any of the classified satellites via the SpyMeSat app.

Where Does SpyMeSat Obtain Its Information?

NORAD publishes data directly from Celestrak, which SpyMeSat uses to predict satellite positioning. The camera capabilities are controlled by the operator of the satellite, but SpyMeSat can use it to forecast image resolutions and positioning. You can view any of these satellite changes as it moves on your smartphone until it reaches your designated mapping sequence

How Does SpyMeSat Track Satellite Movement?

Satellites accessed by the SpyMeSat app are located in low Earth orbit (LEO), which has an altitude of about 500 miles. All of the LEO satellites move on average of 16,000 miles every hour, which the app can monitor. As it only takes a LEO satellite 90 minutes to orbit the Earth, the orbital speed provides countless opportunities to access one to obtain any type of imagery you need.


Does SpyMeSat Work With an Internet Access Point?

The SpyMeSat app is programmed to retrieve updated orbiting data from its server once internet access is available. As a back-up, the app will access the latest stored data, so you have access to your imaging information. After seven days, the SpyMeSat app will seek new data. The system ensures that users never lose access to satellite providers or new imaging sources.

Are High-resolution Images Affordable?

Once you create an account and download the SpyMeSat app, the purchase price of the image depends solely on the satellite operator. Pricing is based exclusively on the age of the image. You would pay more for an image directly from the camera vs. one that has been archived. If you want images of any in-demand events, it might likewise be more costly to retrieve them.

Resolution expectation will also affect pricing. Many people prefer high-resolution images, but low-resolution during tasking generally meets the user’s standard when not for commercial use. You can compare satellites, pricing and resolution before setting your task, which will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision as a consumer.

What is clear is that for the first time, SpyMeSat provides consumers direct access to satellites without having to join pricey clubs, do a lot of research to find them or pay for costly images.

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How To Make Money On Your Cellphone In 2019

Making extra money via your cell phone has never been easier than it is in 2019. There are dozens of ways to make money on your cellphone, from cash back apps to survey apps and more. Here are some ways you can turn your cell phone into a source of extra income in 2019. 

Cash Back Apps 

The power of cash backs to generate extra income should not be taken lightly. Cashback apps are simple: you shop, upload a receipt or buy specific items, and you get paid. That’s it. It’s that easy to generate money from the things you’re purchasing anyway. 

There are several cash back apps that work in this way, but some of the best money making apps are Ibotta, TopCashBack, Rakuten, and Shopkick.  Each of these apps offers its users a chance to turn their shopping habits into extra income by providing a percentage of their retail partner commissions as cash back. 


Essentially, retailers pay sites like Ibotta a commission when a user makes a purchase on their site. A certain percentage of this commission (100% with TopCashBack) is directed back to the app’s users as cash back. 

If you enjoy shopping, you might want to look into these cash back apps for some easy cash. You can also have your payments loaded onto gift cards to your favorite retailers like Amazon or Wal Mart. 

Most of the apps will pay through PayPal, so if you don’t have an account you’ll have to get one. From there, your cash can be deposited right into your bank account. Be aware that PayPal does charge transfer fees though, so you’ll be losing a percentage of anything you’re transferring. 

With a huge worldwide network of users and retailers alike, these cashback apps are sure to offer a reward for wherever you shop regularly. Many of the cash back apps even have multiple options for generating cash, like survey taking or other task work. 

The possibilities are endless with these apps. With excellent customer service ratings, a user base to back them up, and connections to most of your favorite retailers, shopping will never be the same. Why simple spend money when you can earn a percentage of it back? 

Survey Apps 

Retailers pay for information to create better marketing campaigns and discover other useful insight into their customer base. Without this information, retailers would have a very hard time marketing products to customers. 

Surveys are one way that retailers generate this kind of information, and they are willing to pay for it. Cue survey apps. These apps offer the user a chance to generate some extra income by answering simple questions on buying habits and preferences (among other things). 

Apps like Survey Junkie and Swagbucks pay users to complete surveys, with payouts varying based on the content and length of the survey. Each of these apps pays you in points, or in the case of Swagbucks, in “SBs”, which can then be redeemed for either money deposited to your PayPal account or retailer gift cards. 

Your opinions work to help retailers create better products and buying experiences, so you are also contributing to a greater cause by participating in surveys. Your voice is heard and your opinion is valuable; hence paid surveys.

If you’ve never tried a paid survey app, try downloading one today and give it a test drive. If you don’t like the way the process works, you can always opt out at any time, but survey taking is definitely one of the easiest ways to make money on your cell phone in 2019. 

Sell Your Old Stuff 

Do you have clothes piling up? And old record collection? Maybe even a bike you don’t want anymore? There are dozens of apps that you can download on your cell phone that essentially do what eBay does, except on a localized scale instead of worldwide. 

With these apps, you can sell your old stuff to people in your area securely. Each user, both buys and sellers, have an account and profile which you can leave a rating on. So if you go to sell something and the buyer tries anything suspicious, you can leave them a poor rating and warn other users. 

Overall, the concept is a safe one, and most meetings take place in a public area anyway. The Facebook app actually has a built-in marketplace that you can do this with, but there are specific apps like LetGo that specialize strictly in buying and selling. 


Play Games 

Qriket is an app that provides users with an easy way to make some extra money: by playing games! Sounds great, right? You can spin the wheel and earn points which translate into actual money, or you can join the live events and win real time prizes, up to $100 cash. 

After you run out of free spins, you can watch some short ad videos and receive more so you can keep playing and make your way into the live events. What better way to make extra money than to play an entertaining game? 

Conclusion 

Cell phones provide an excellent platform for money-making opportunities. Whether you simply want to shop, do task work, complete surveys, or even just play games, there are a number of ways in which your phone can go from costing money every month to generating money every month. 

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Best Pirate Bay Proxies

Many people use the pirate bay. Some love downloading and watching videos that are not available anywhere else. Some users like listening to music that they can find on this website only. Some people look for and find on tpb the rarest and the most expensive apps and software, including the most recent games, for free of course. More information about the Pirate Bay you can read here: https://www.thepiratebay.wiki .

So, when the torrent is not available, it is a disaster for many users around the world. What one should do then? There are different options, depending on what is the reason for the temporary unavailability of the website.


  • You can just wait till it comes again online. This is reasonable if the reason for the unavailability is some kind of internal failure. The team will fix it and the community will have an opportunity to enjoy the service again.
  • However, what should a user do if the website is blocked by an internet provider or is announced as illegal in the entire country? The solution is in using the Pirate Bay mirrors and the Pirate Bay proxies. The most efficient working Pirate Bay proxies/mirrors you can find here: https://tpb.wiki/. They all are official mirrors, that’s why if they don’t work, then, finding a solution might be really difficult.
  • One more way to use the blocked Pirate Bay torrent is to access it through a VPN. Any Virtual Private Network is available for a fee, the sum depends on the services, features and many more factors. It might be not reasonable to use a VPN service to download a track, for example. But if you need expensive software or if your main hobby is watching the newest movies that aren’t in public access yet, then investing some money in a VPN might be a good solution.

However, if for one or another reason you aren’t ready to look for solutions, what should you do? If you need a torrent, and the Pirate Bay is not available, you can check Pirate Bay alternatives. 

The Most Popular Pirate Bay Alternatives

  • Kickass Torrent

This is one of the oldest and the most popular torrents in the world. Maybe that’s why it had to overcome some tragic events. The torrent was announced as illegal in the USA, its owner was arrested, and the entire service was removed completely from the web. Even all mirrors and proxies disappeared. However, the community of users brought it back to life. Now, it is a modern looking torrent with an upgraded look and features. As earlier, there, you can find anything that a web-user might need.


  • 1337x

This is a younger torrent, but it doesn’t influence its content and functionality. This is a kind of a search engine that allows you looking for any torrents fast and easily. In the past, there were some issues with security here, however, the team has improved the service significantly since then. Now, users can enjoy the services without any concerns.

  • Torrent Downloads

This is a website that is very actively used by the torrent community to share files. Millions are files are listed every month. That’s why finding something you need is really fast. The website offers a very useful option: you can check the torrent health online. It means you can avoid downloading torrents that are not supported anymore.

To select the best torrent alternative to the Pirate Bay, read carefully the available information about countries that allow the torrent because access to it might be regarded as a threat. If the country doesn’t accept the torrent as legit, move to another option.

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