Have you seen the latest stuff from Google. They have just launched a suite of tools to allow webmasters to see what Google thinks of their websites.
In the latest development you can now see the number of pages crawled, kilobytes downloaded and time spent downloading pages. You can even set your own crawl rate, selected your domain preferences and even encourage your pictures to be indexed more.
It can be quite scary to see how many errors your site makes. But it is definately a good tool to use batter your IT staff. It is really good for ensuring your robots.txt is working correctly and your server status' are functioning.
Housekeeping tool of the year me thinks !
Log into your google account, add your site to your profile, verify and be ready to be scared. For my current project it has opened up a can of worms about maintaining the basics while we do the more adventurous stuff.
Check it out.
20 October 2006
YouTube - the beginning of the end of America
This link can up in my Rss feed this morning. Well done MSNBC, they have actually done a real article. Check it out...
Blackberry users and email
I have many friends and colleagues who have Blackberrys.
I receive many very small emails. So a question to you all.
Why do Blackberry uses write emails smaller than text messages ??
Answers please!
I receive many very small emails. So a question to you all.
Why do Blackberry uses write emails smaller than text messages ??
Answers please!
18 October 2006
The original Google !
The other weekend I found this book in a charity shop ! It just shows that Google existed before those guys in Mountain View ! The book is from 1913 published by Oxford University Press.
17 October 2006
Orange broadband
What has happened to Orange aka Wanadoo aka Freeserve.
Last night I spent ages trying to get online. Losing my mind trying to remember how to check a wireless connection and it turns out that they are are down and how no idea when they are going to be back online.
Will I see a week off my bill?? I doubt it !!
Last night I spent ages trying to get online. Losing my mind trying to remember how to check a wireless connection and it turns out that they are are down and how no idea when they are going to be back online.
Will I see a week off my bill?? I doubt it !!
16 October 2006
Bushisms
Donald Rumsfeld is giving President Bush his daily briefing.
He concludes by saying:
"Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed in a terrorist incident"
"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"
His staff sit stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the president sits, head in hands.
Finally, the President looks up and asks..........
"Exactly how many is a Brazillion??!"
He concludes by saying:
"Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed in a terrorist incident"
"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"
His staff sit stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the president sits, head in hands.
Finally, the President looks up and asks..........
"Exactly how many is a Brazillion??!"
Talk talk saga continues
Following up on the last post about Talk Talk and their shocking customer service with my Dad.
He informed them of his departure - this is the message they emailed him
___________________________________________________________________
Dear XXXXXXX XXXXXX
___________________________________________________________________
To date - they have not replied
Avoid Talk Talk
He informed them of his departure - this is the message they emailed him
___________________________________________________________________
Dear XXXXXXX XXXXXX
Thank you for submitting your request for a MAC code for account number XXXXXXXXX. We have now generated a code for you which needs to be submitted to your new internet service provider before the code expires.
MAC Code : 12312312313
MAC Expiry Date : 10/11/2006
Once you have migrated to your new provider your Talktalk Broadband account will be disconnected and the appropriate charges added to your account. This charge will appear as 'Cessation Fee' on your final invoice. Please note that a cessation fee only applies if you are within the 12-month minimum contract period.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for the MAC code. I have spent many weeks and and a considerable amount of time and money trying to have my broadband connected without success. I have been ignored by Charles Dunstone and your technical dept.
As I have never been connected, why do I need a MAC Code?
I have now cancelled all dealings with Carphone Wharehouse as THEY HAVE BROKEN THEIR AGREEMENT. I DO NOT EXPECT TO RECEIVE ANY CESSATION FEE OR ANY OTHER COST EXCEPT CALL CHARGES UP TO THE 17th Oct for which I have already paid.
Any such charges will be rigorously disputed in Court and in the Public domain.
___________________________________________________________________
To date - they have not replied
Avoid Talk Talk
Woburn Abbey has funny cows
At the weekend we went for a walk in the grounds of Woburn Abbey.
We got slightly lost and had to ask for directions ! This was the only one around !
We got slightly lost and had to ask for directions ! This was the only one around !
15 October 2006
The Cock Hotel
I have been visiting friends this weekend and ended up in a small town in Buckinghamshire. The town is called Stoney Stratford. And on its high street there is a bar/hotel called
The famous Cock Hotel !
Great name
The famous Cock Hotel !
Great name
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