Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Wii Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Grooves Bundle (includes 2 Dance Pads/Mats)

Game & Controller Inside! Get ready to groove with your favorite Disney characters! The magical world of Disney hits the dance floor with an entirely new DanceDanceRevolution game on the Wii. Leveraging classic Disney characters and 40 Disney songs that we all know and love DanceDanceRevolution Disney Grooves combines the mega-popular DanceDanceRevolution dancing phenomenon with content that is cool and relevant with today's youth. Features *Bundle Includes Two Official DanceDanceRevolution Dance Pads for the Wii! *40 classic Disney songs, including dance remixes *Featuring classic Disney characters we all know and love *Take your Mii to the dance floor and customize your Mii using Disney outfits and accessories *Dance World mode where players can use their dancing skills to bring life back to worlds that have become dull and boring *Dressing Room mode allows players to customize the clothes of 10 different characters.

Crosley CR612 Corsair Alarm Clock Radio with CD Player-Metallic Pink

When it comes to our most cherished electronic item, let's face it, our alarm clock probably doesn't rank right up there at the top of the list. Who really enjoys that annoying reminder to get out of bed each morning anyway? Well, cry,sleep no more! Crosley's Corsair clock radio with CD player is not only functional, but fabulous. Styled out like a 1950's automobile, this beauty features enough color and chrome to get your engine revved up and rolling each morning. This vintage icon has clean, streamlined sophistication coupled with all the functionality one could ever hope for. Modern day conveniences incorporate an AM/FM radio, programmable CD player, dual alarms that can be set and used independently and as if that weren't enough you can opt to wake to CD, radio or buzzer alarm. Combine these features with dynamic stereo speakers and you have no reason not to get out of bed each morning! * CD Player * Programmable 20-Track Memory * LED Display * Repeat and Random Play * Digital Alarm Clock * Dual Independent Alarms * Wake to Tone or Music * Snooze or Sleep Functions * AM/FM Radio * Analog Tuner * External FM Antenna * Dynamic Full Range Stereo Speakers * Function Select * Headphone Jack * Color: Metallic Pink * Size: 11.25"w x 7"h x 7"d

Monday, March 30, 2009

Health-O-Meter HM4120 Ottoman Leg and Foot Massager

Soothes with Deep Kneading and Vibrating Massage Action * Circular Kneading Massage - loosens tight lower-leg and foot muscles, calves and lateral muscles for total lower-leg and foot relief. * Vibrating Massage - relaxes, relieves and soothes aching calves and feet. * Convenient Toe-Touch Controls - for choosing high or low speeds and customizing your massage. * Adjustable Tilt Angle - tilts easily for the most comfortable seating position. Transforms from a comfortable leg rest to a massaging ottoman in 3 quick steps.

Alexander Innovation Wizard TH396 Head Spa Massager

Alleviate stress, tension and help soothe that migraine. The HealthCare TH-396 is like thousands of tiny fingers simultaneously massaging your scalp. Simply place the Massager on your head and feel the tension miraculously leave your body. Suitable for any age, this massager stimulates blood circulation and helps to relieve stress. Use it at your desk while at work, on your morning commute in traffic, or just relaxing at home in front of the TV. The rechargeable battery makes it totally portable and easy to use anytime and anywhere. Rechargeable battery Measures: 10 x 6 1/2 x 7 Uses: A/C adapter (included)

Friday, March 27, 2009

Selling High Ticket Products

Although the economy is bad, and consumer are spending less, there's still hope for E-tailers sellin' high ticket items.

First you have to learn to think outside of the search engines (Google, Msn, Yahoo). Shopping comparison sites are a great portal to advertise, not only can it be cost effective, but your prices are compare to other E-tailers, and if you have the lowest price you might get the sale. If you don't have the option to be price competitive, try other incentives such as free shipping, a gift with purchase or coupons.

You can also increase traffic with relevant ads, if you are offering promotions, such as free shipping, make sure this is reflected in your ads.
Always try to increase consumer confident by adding trust logo and security seal (make sure that they are valid) to your site. If your website is new and is not a recognizable brand , product review and testimonials may help seal the deal.
Make sure company and customer service information are always visible. You should also try and go through your checkout process and take notes. If anything seems confusing or don't work right, get this resolved immediately.

People are looking to buy high ticket products, so don't feel you have to hide them in light of a bad economy. There are still millions of dollars circulating on the Internet and with the right strategy you can get your piece of the pie.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Top 50 Social Media Resources

A September 2008 study from Universal McCann, shows that the use of social media does raise many questions for the population of Web worker and the Internet business that supports them. Which sites are most important? What sort of time commitment should be made? How do we monitor our successes and failures? These questions and others are asked each and every day as those within the social media world learn from their collective experiences.
Most website owners are always looking for ways to increase their site traffic, Social media has become a very cost effective way of achieving this.
This is a list of the 50 most popular sites:
1. YouTube.com
2. MySpace.com
3. Facebook.com
4. Bebo.com
5. BlackPlanet.com
6. Tagged.com
7. Imeem.com
8. Hi5.com
9. Orkut.com
10. Digg.com
11. Linkedln.com
12. Ning.com
13. StumbleUpon.com
14. Friendster.com
15. Buzznet.com
16. Multiply.com
17. Twitter.com
18. Cyworld.com
19. Netlog.com
20. Livejournal.com
21. WikiHow.com
22. Squidoo.com
23. Flixster.com
24. Sonico.com
25. Epinions.com
26. Technorati.com
27. Xanga.com
28. Skyrock.com
29. Yelp.com
30. CafeMom.com
31. Fastpitchnetworking.com
32. Propeller.com
33. Fotolog.com
34. Current.com
35. Revver.com
36. Care2.com
37. Ryze.com
38. Mixx.com
39. Badoo.com
40. Tribe.net
41. Reddit.com
42. Broadcaster.com
43. Xing.com
44. Grono.com
45. Sphinn.com
46. Viddler.com
47. Slashdot.com
48. Newsvine.com
49. Thisnext.com
50.Dealigg.com

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Product View

Every now and then, we feature products that consumers are searching for on google, and try to provide some more information.

Polaroid i1035 10.0MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom - Black

The i1035 compact camera will offer a powerful range of high-end, easy-to-use functions. It will allow you to capture those special occasions with life-like clarity and beautiful color renditions. 3.0" color LCD screen 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom Anti-shake image stabilization Face tracking In-camera red-eye removal Features 10.0 megapixels for pictures with sharp detail 3.0" color LCD screen for previewing images before you shoot 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom lets you zoom in on your image 16MB built-in storage SD compatible for expanded memory USB connects your camera to your computer Anti-shake image stabilization eliminates blurry images from shaky hands or moving objects Face tracking for perfect faces in your pictures In-camera red-eye removal Dynamic lighting enhancer improves under-exposed images 21 scene modes optimize settings for the type of photo you are taking Takes video clips with audio Automatic and manual exposure lets you get creative with every picture Electronic self-timer lets you get in the picture PictBridge compatible for transferring images to your computer.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Shopping Online: Is it safe?

== Shopping Online ==
Internet Shopping as become the norm these days. Many households now have computers, and make some form of purchase on the internet.
== But, is it safe? ==
Most companies have privacy statements, stating that they are hacker proof, and some even go as far as adding extra security features, to ensure consumer safety.
Major and small E-tailers, like Bestbuy.com,Buy.com,Newegg.com,Ajgiftz.com and others have implemented [SSL] Certificate which provide encrypted segments of network connections from end-to-end.
Payment gateways such as Paypal and Google spends millions of dollars to ensure that their systems are safe.
Internet Shopping is as safe as going into the store, and keeps getting better.
==Before you select a store==
Do a background check. Look for a physical address (not a Post Office box), request a catalog by mail, or call and talk to a company representative.
==Explore the Web site for third-party seals of approval such as:
BBBOnLine (Better Business Bureau Online)
or
TRUSTe
Companies can put these seals on their sites if they abide by a set of rigorous standards—such as how complaints and disputes will be resolved and how personal information can be used. If you don't readily see these seals on the site, look in the privacy policy or "Terms & Conditions" which should be clearly posted on the site.
Tip: If you do see the seals above, click them to make sure they link to the organization that created them. Some unscrupulous merchants will put these logos on their sites without permission, and they're less likely to get caught if they don't link back to the site.
==Find out what other shoppers have to say about an online store on comparison sites such as Epinions or Bizrate. These sites have customer evaluations built into their design with a number of smiley faces or stars.
==Review their shipping methods and policies to determine what carriers they use, their shipping rates, and if they provide tracking and insurance. Also find out where they ship from—goods are sometimes sent from international locations, which require customs and extra time.

Monday, March 16, 2009

JVC Everio GZ-MG27 20GB HDD Digital Media Camcorder with 32x Optical Zoom

Just Keep on Shooting! Nothing to load, nothing to eject, nothing to finalize. Everio is designed to eliminate your worries. Just keep on shooting, because the built-in large capacity hard drive easily stores hours and hours of your video inside a lightweight compact camcorder. Plus shoot thousands of digital still images. So whether you're at home or on the go, you'll always be ready to record or playback your memories. 3-Dimension Noise Reduction User-Friendly GUI for Easy Operation and Setting Thumbnail Picture for Easy & Quick Viewing Program AE with Special Effects Multi-Language On-Screen Menu 3-Dimension Noise Reduction User-Friendly GUI for Easy Operation and Setting Thumbnail Picture for Easy & Quick Viewing Program AE with Special Effects Multi-Language On-Screen Menu Data Battery USB2.0 High-Speed Transfer (up to 12x real time) Easy Printing with PictBridge and DPOF Support High-Value Software for Windows(R) / Macintosh (Data Management, Editing, and DVD Creation) Up to 25 Hours of Recording with 20GB Internal Hard Disk Drive 4.5 Hours of High-Quality MPEG-2 Video Recording (Average 8.5Mbps, 720x480/60i in ULTRA mode) with Dolby Digital Audio (MOD file) 32x Optical Zoom / 800x Digital Zoom INDEX/DATA button on LCD for one-touch confirmation of remaining battery time, even when off, and hard disk free space Stick Control on LCD for easy operation Easy Direct DVD allows DVD creation via USB connection without a PC Icon Event Pre-registration for easy playlist viewing and DVD creation Auto Illumi. Light 2.7 16:9 Widescreen Clear LCD Monitor Hybrid Digital Image Stabilization Power-Linked Operation SD Memory Card Slot for Extra Data Storage 16:9 Wide Mode Remote Control provided Weight 0.88lbs. (400 grams)*, volume under 31.19 cubic inches (511 cubic centimeters) SYSTEM GZ-MG27 Format SD-VIDEO Entertainment Video Profile: Video: MPEG-2-PS / Audio: Dolby Digital, Still: JPEG (PictBridge, DPOF compatible) Storage Media 1.8 Hard Disk Drive (Embedded), SD Memory Card Internal Hard Disk Drive Capacity 20GB CAMERA GZ-MG27 CCD 1/6 No. of CCD Pixels 680,000 Effective Pixels for Capture Moving images 340,000-pixel Still images 340,000-pixel Effective Pixels for Record Moving images (720x480) 4:2:0 Still images Up to 640x480 Lens Super Hi-Resolution Lens Yes Zoom Ratio Optical 32x Zoom Ratio Digital (max.) 800x Focal Length (mm) 2.3 - 73.6 F Stop F2.0 - F4.5 Filter Diameter (mm) 30.5 Video Image Stabilization Yes Shutter Speeds Video: 1/2 - 1/4000, Still: 1/2 - 1/500 Exposure Settings Video: -6 - +6, Still: -2EV - +2EV ISO Settings 100, 200 Full Range AF/Manual Focus Yes Full-Auto/Manual White Balance Yes RECORDER GZ-MG27 MPEG-2 Video Recording Yes JPEG Still Shooting Yes Video Recording Modes (Variable Bit Rate) ULTRA FINE (8.5Mbps)/FINE (5.5Mbps)/NORM (4.2Mbps)/ECO (1.5Mbps) Video Recording Time (max.) 4hr 50min (ULTRA FINE) / 25hr (ECO) Still Image Sizes 640x480 No. of Still Images (max.) 9999 3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR) Yes INTERFACES GZ-MG27 SD Memory Card Slot Yes USB 2.0/1.1 Yes USB Mass Storage Class Yes USB 2.0 High-Speed Data Transfer to PC Yes (Up to 12x) AV Out Yes S-Video Connector Out Yes DC In Yes LCD/SCREEN GZ-MG27 Clear LCD Monitor 2.7 Stick Control on LCD Yes (Night / Spot / Backlight / 16:9) FUNCTIONS GZ-MG27 Program AE Selection Menu Modes Shutter Priority / Twilight / Spot light / Sports / Snow Auto Button Yes 16:9 Wide Mode Yes Auto Illumi. Light Yes Data Battery Yes INDEX/DATA Button on LCD Yes User-Friendly Graphical User Interface Yes Thumbnail Picture Yes Icon Playlist/Event Pre-registration Yes Play List Editing Yes Power-Linked Operation Yes Multi-Language On-Screen Yes Recording Special Effects Yes Playback Special Effects Yes Self-Timer Yes (2sec/10sec) Direct DVD Creation with SHARE STATION Yes PictBridge/DPOF Yes GENERAL GZ-MG27 Power Consumption Approx. 6.5W Power Source (Battery) 7.2V / (AC adapter) 11V Approx. Weight 0.75lbs (340g) [5] / 0.88lbs (400g) [6] Dimensions (WxHxL) 2.68 x 2.76 x 4.29 (68 x 69 x 109mm) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GZ-MG27 AC Adapter Yes Battery Pack Yes AV Cable Yes USB Cable Yes Remote Control Yes Software Digital Photo Navigator (Win) Yes PowerProducer (Win) Yes PowerDirector Express (Win) Yes PowerDVD (Win) Yes Capty MPEG Edit EX (Mac) Yes mono DVD (Mac) Yes Items Includes JVC GZ-MG27 digital video camera Battery pack AC power adapter Shoulder strap AV cable USB cable Software CD-ROM User's Manual