Website Maintenance

IP Address Database | IP Location Database

2008-11-24T11:59:00.000-08:00

IP Address DataBase

A clever table lookup of IP Addresses.

Complete List of Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools

2008-10-05T17:36:00.000-07:00

"Complete List of Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools"

From WAI: Strategies, guidelines, resources to make the Web accessible to people with disabilities

13 Free and Cheap Website Monitoring Services

2008-08-31T21:45:00.000-07:00

"Not surprisingly there are a wealth of free and cheap website monitoring services available... Of course, when it comes to free and cheap you have a wide range of services offered. To make your job easier, we’ve put together this list of 13 services that will help you monitor your website."

It is very important to monitor your website and blog. Here is a good list of free monitoring tools.

7 FireFox Extensions to Explore Page Source Code

2008-07-30T18:50:00.000-07:00

"I’ve been looking for tools that can represent the information in a better way or allow for more valuable options to experiment with."

Interesting set of tools for looking at source code.

Checking your outbound click stats - Yoast - Tweaking Websites

2008-07-25T18:05:00.000-07:00

"Since the release of my Google Analytics WordPress plugin I've had the question several times: where can I find my outbound click and download stats in Analytics? You do that by using the Content Drilldown function."

Website Optimizer

2008-06-23T12:18:00.000-07:00

"Website Optimizer is an easy-to-use tool for testing site content that delivers actionable results. Below are just three of the many benefits that testing brings."

Listen to your visitors.
Increase conversions.
Eliminate guesswork.

5 Great (Free) Web Analytics Tools You Might Not Know About Yet - Web Analytics World Blog

2008-06-23T12:14:00.000-07:00

" ... most people know about the wonders of free Google Analytics, but thought I would take the time to share a few of the other great free tools out there in the web analytics world"

Some free tools. Some of them I did not know about. Need to find some time to check these out.

Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: A new layer to Google Trends

2008-06-23T12:11:00.000-07:00

"Today, we add a new layer to Trends with Google Trends for Websites, a fun tool that gives you a view of how popular your favorite websites are, including your own! It also compares and ranks site visitation across geographies, and related websites and searches."

Another analytical tool for Webmasters. Warning - can be addictive.

Preventing MySpace hotlinking

2008-06-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

"... millions of MySpace users seem to think it is acceptable to hotlink externally hosted images on their profile pages by using inline tags. This usually results in two bad things:

* Copyright infringement: they often 'steal' images without even asking.
* Bandwidth theft: they are using someone else's bandwidth which they do not pay for."

A clever way to deal with bandwidth and copyright thieves.

Web Page Analyzer - free website optimization tool website speed test check website performance report from web site optimization

2008-05-13T21:24:00.000-07:00

"Free Website Performance Tool and Web Page Speed Analysis

Try our free web site speed test to improve website performance."

Inside AdWords: Google Analytics 101 (Part 1)

2008-02-11T01:31:00.000-08:00

"In the past, we've often mentioned Google Analytics as a great tool that helps you learn more about how visitors reach your website and what they do once they get the"

Web Analytics Books, Jobs, Events and Consulting | Web Analytics Demystified | Audience Measurement and Web Site Analysis Consulting

2008-02-11T00:31:00.000-08:00

"Web Analytics Demystified is the web site for Web Analytics Demystified, Inc. and a community resource for the entire audience measurement community worldwide."

SiteProNews: The Top 10 Tools for Monitoring the Success of Your Website

2007-12-15T13:38:00.000-08:00

"SiteProNews: The Top 10 Tools for Monitoring the Success of Your Website.

One of the most important aspects of running a website is monitoring the site and its progress. By monitoring your website you will be able to see how it is performing and how it can be improved. This article covers 10 free tools that can help you to optimize your site for maximum results."

What Is My IP Address? - Dedicated to IP address discussion

2007-08-01T01:42:00.000-07:00

"What Is My IP Address? - Dedicated to IP address discussion"

Information on IP addresses.

Beth's Blog: New Screencast: Web Analytics Demystified: A Primer for Nonprofits

2007-07-19T17:40:00.000-07:00

"New Screencast: Web Analytics Demystified: A Primer for Nonprofits"

This screencast is especially well done (It could be an example of things to do well on a screencast). It is also valuable information. Do not worry - it is good for everyone - not just non-profits.

SpyBye: Finding Malware

2007-05-09T13:56:00.000-07:00

"SpyBye helps web masters determine if their web pages have been compromised."

Is there malware on your website?

Web Analytics - Overview | Online Business Optimization by Omniture

2007-01-31T15:36:00.000-08:00

"Web Analytics & Online Business Performance Optimization
Web analytics provides the foundation for effective online business and marketing decisions through accurate measurement and analysis."

This was recommended to me as a comprehensive online marketing analysis product.

Dynamic Drive: .htaccess password generator

2007-01-25T18:49:00.000-08:00

"Dynamic Drive: .htaccess password generator"

Create all the code to password protect a directory. Creates both the .htaccess and .htpasswd files.

Blog Advertising Programs A-Z | Performancing.com

2006-12-07T17:30:00.000-08:00

"I'd like to put a list together of the A-Z of advertising options for bloggers. The list so far is pretty good, but most likely not complete, so please post anything i've missed!"

Good list. Most of it is applicable for websites only. It calls out for an evaluation grid with more data however.

AdLogger

2006-12-07T16:48:00.000-08:00

"AdLogger Click Fraud Prevention Software.

AdLogger intends to prevent click-fraud on your websites by limiting the number of clicks your visitors may make. AdLogger tracks AdSense clicks in real time and compiles the data for you to review."

Web Analytics: An Introduction

2006-08-13T01:09:00.000-07:00

"This is the first of a series of posts that will attempt to pull the analytics market together and hammer it apart piece by piece so that you can understand what is out there, who it is for, and how you can make use of it."

Alexaholic: Website Statistics and Website Traffic Graphs

2006-06-25T04:17:00.000-07:00

"Alexaholic blends Alexa website traffic graphs with a lightweight ajax-enhanced interface to satisfy hard-core Alexa traffic chart junkies – aka Alexaholics. "

Speakeasy - Speed Test

2006-06-14T15:22:00.000-07:00

Take the Speakeasy Speed Test and test your connection speed! By measuring the download and upload rate from the following locations you are able to accurately judge your current line throughput or internet connection speed. To take the speed test, choose the server nearest you.

Annual Website Check-Up

2006-01-01T13:55:00.000-08:00

"Now that a new year is upon us it is a good time to perform an annual website check-up for every site you own or manage."

Words of wisdom from:
Cheryl D. Wise
MS FrontPage MVP

The CAPTCHA Project.

2005-10-27T19:19:00.000-07:00

CAPTCHA - Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart.

A CAPTCHATM is a program that can generate and grade tests that:
==> Most humans can pass.
==> Current computer programs can't pass.